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Chandler High School revels in centennial celebration BY TRACY HOUSE

It’s quiet at Chandler High School—the students and faculty are enjoying fall break for the ﬁrst two weeks of October. But events leading up to the end of the ﬁrst quarter marked a momentous occasion in Chandler High School history: The

HOMECOMING: The Chandler Wolves take the ﬁeld for the homecoming game—part of the 100-year celebration of CHS. Photo by Mark Kapron

commemoration of 100 years of educating youth. Ann Templeton, CHS assistant principal, says the celebration included inspirational speaker Travis Angry addressing the students about perseverance and overcoming obstacles. Kids also enjoyed ice cream, a DJ and decorations during lunch on Sept. 19. Homecoming weekend, Sept. 26, through Sept. 28, brought together thousands of past, present and future Wolves. In honor of the occasion, Chandler High School celebrated with student activities, a parade, all-class reunion tailgating, a pre-game program honoring distinguished alumni, the homecoming football game, alumni reunion and social, a celebratory breakfast and campus tours. Mayor Jay Tibshraeny proclaimed Sept. 26, 2014, as Chandler High School Day noting in the proclamation that the school was the ﬁrst in Arizona to offer an International Baccalaureate Program, and the Old Main building is on the National Register of Historic Places. During the course of 10 decades, thousands of students have passed through the halls of the buildings. This year, there are more than

New venue, awards and businesses spark Chandler 100 celebration BY JOAN WESTLAKE

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chandler 100 celebration, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, takes place in a new venue this year— the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. Terri Kimble, chamber president and CEO, says that the event, which began as a breakfast gathering, has become so popular that it outgrew the available space at the Hilton, where it was held this past year. A highlight of the annual recognition of the top 100 employers in the City is The State of the Business Community message by Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. Attendees anticipate hearing about companies achieving milestones, new businesses in town and possible previews of things to come.

TOP 100 RECOGNITION: From left, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, Chandler Chamber CEO and President Terri Kimble and 2013 Chamber Board Chairman Mike McClanahan honor the Chandler 100 at last year’s event. Photo by Everardo Keeme

Each business is featured in the 2014 Chandler 100 publication, and a chamber logo is placed beside each members’ listing. In a video by J2 Media, the chamber is showcasing a few of the businesses that have made significant changes recently, such as the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, which underwent a $4 million interior renovation and is finishing a $3 million golf course enhancement. The Chandler chamber ranks the companies based on the following: • Physical presence in Chandler and or infrastructure

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Police create LGBT committee

ID theft, fraud focus of discussion BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

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When Sean Duggan took the reins as Chandler police chief in January, he says one of the first issues that caught his attention was the large number of impending retirements on the force. To make the department more competitive in the hiring market for new officers, Duggan says he decided to send the message that the Chandler Police Department was an inclusive organization. In a move toward this goal, the department recently established an LGBT Police Liaison Committee to serve as a point-of-contact for the gay and transgender community. The new committee is a mix of civilians and sworn officers serving as liaisons on the force to residents, job seekers or anyone else who would like to communicate with the department. It is also meant to enhance the department’s knowledge of issues faced by the LGBT community. “I don’t want anything to inhibit

Sean Duggan. Submitted photo people from wanting to perhaps try to work for our organization,” he says. “So that was really the genesis of this committee. The other desire, across the board, is to have the police

With identity theft on the decline in Arizona, a Maricopa County prosecutor will speak about the trend and ways to avoid being a victim during a 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, talk at the Chapel House, 9240 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes. Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood is hosting Erica Mandigo, assistant bureau chief of the Fraud and Identity Theft Enforcement Bureau in the Organized Crime Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Ofﬁce. “This will focus on identity theft, primarily, and the different kinds of fraud,” Mandigo says. “It will be basically about what the offenses are, what the elements of offense are under the law, and talking about identifying why it may be happening to you and the prevention of it.” Mandigo says that while Arizona used to top the list for identity theft crime in the country, it now levels off at “somewhere around No. 4.” “It’s going in the right direction, but we’re still pretty high up there,” she says. Mandigo says she believes that the downward turn is because of multiple factors.

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3,000 students and 160 teachers. Beginning in 1914 with four teachers and 19 freshman, Chandler High School initially held classes at the Chandler Grammar School and eventually moved to other sites as the class sizes grew. Ella Page Seward was the principal and superintendent—13 others have been principal, with Larry Rother serving as principal since 2013. “Chandler High has a rich history, dating back to the founding of our city,” says Dr. Camille Casteel, CUSD superintendent. “Many exceptional alumni have made remarkable contributions to our community, state and nation. Teachers, administrators and support staff should be proud of their accomplishments, and I hope that the entire community points to CHS with pride. The 100-year celebration is not only an opportunity to acknowledge the past, but also to look forward and plan for the next 100 years as a place where all students have an opportunity to achieve their potential.”

1984 reunion For Jill Pritchard Tarwater, this celebration is special. A 1984 graduate, Tarwater headed up the reunion committee that celebrated 30 years alongside the centennial festivities. Tarwater is a third-generation CHS alum, marrying her high school sweetheart, Darin Tarwater, a 1983 graduate. Her husband’s parents are Robert and J. Danell Tarwater, the namesakes of Tarwater Elementary School. “My kids would have been the fourth

generation” had Hamilton not been built in South Chandler, says Tarwater. “That’s unheard of these days.” She says there were a lot of people coming in from out of town for the reunion. From the 300 people in the graduating class, Tarwater says 100 were expected. Tarwater says with excitement that two of her former teachers were part of the alumni committee. “It’s crazy to see some of these people who are still around. I love it; it’s awesome.”

Past, present and future For two CHS teachers, Darla Tate and Janet Grant, the hallways hold special memories. Tate graduated from CHS in 1978. The American/Arizona history and AP psychology teacher has been at CHS for eight years, returning to Chandler after moving to Holbrook for 25 years. “I never, ever dreamed that I would work at the school that I went to,” Tate says. “First off, when I graduated from high school, I never thought I would be a teacher.” Returning to CHS as a teacher, Tate says she loves it. “I think I have more connection, and it’s just weird. It’s a huge school, but you always run into somebody, who knows somebody who knew you.” She explains she’s had children of friends she went to school with as students. “You can’t do that anywhere else. It shows that Chandler is still a small town; it has that little small-town feel. Everybody knows somebody. It’s crazy.”

GRAND MARSHAL: Zona Mae McAdams Shepherd was the honored guest at the Chandler High School parade and celebration. She graduated with 38 other students in 1938. Photo by Shelley Hank

During her eight years at CHS, Tate has worked with teachers she had as a student. “It’s just neat.” When she first started at CHS, it was under renovation to replace the old flooring. “I stole a piece of the floor and have it at my house.” CHS is a very important to her family. Her husband and his parents are also CHS graduates. While her own children went to school in Holbrook, Tate says her granddaughter, Shaina, 17, is graduating from CHS. “She’s going to be in the 100th graduating class.” Grant keeps returning to CHS. She

www.SanTanSun.com graduated from the school in 1967, taught for 31 years after college, retired in 2002 to work at ASU and returned in 2011 as a family and consumer sciences (formerly known as home economics) teacher. “My children say that I can’t work anywhere except for where I went to school,” she says. Staying at CHS for so many years, Grant says, “I think it’s really their sense of community. For the longest time, the ﬁrst 20-plus years I was there, we were the only high school. That really makes a difference in your sense of community and your role as far as a teacher in the community.” As part of the community celebration, Grant attended the parade. “It was great for them to do it on Arizona Avenue again, like we did for years and years. That was a wonderful thing. The kids did a really nice job of the parade this year. They really stepped up.” She says the atmosphere on campus leading up to the celebration was excitement and gave the students a strong sense of community as well. For Grant, it was a nostalgic time. “I certainly didn’t think I’d be around still teaching when it hit 100,” she jokes. “Teachers look at me and ask, ‘Why are you still here?’” Grant explains. “I do it because I enjoy the kids. I really enjoy the teaching in the classroom and the interacting with them.”

Grand marshal Zona Mae Shepherd says it was an honor to be asked to be the grand marshal of the 100-year celebration parade for CHS. “It went really good,” she says. “I waved. It was

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“I think that maybe it is because we do have a lot more of an elderly community,” she says. “I think people wrongly feel that the community is sort of ripe for the picking, in terms of fraud and ID theft, simply because they view older individuals as more trusting. I think that’s what criminals like to look for.” She adds that it is gratifying to speak with the public about crime and her work on getting the offenders behind bars. “We always want to remember to do our jobs with an eye toward serving the public,” Mandigo says. “When we get an opportunity to go out—not so much in a courtroom setting—and have contact with the public and talk about prevention and talk about questions that just the everyday person on the street may have on how to protect themselves from these offenses, it is a nice thing.” She has a few suggestions for avoiding identity theft. “Shred all your documents,” she says. “Don’t leave your purse in your car. I say this from personal experience. Even prosecutors are not immune to crime. My purse was stolen from my car. “Clip up all of your credit cards when they expire. Don’t just throw anything in the trash that has sensitive identifying information on it.” She says that residents can look into programs like LifeLock, or other identity protection ﬁrms, but she suggests just putting a fraud alert on credit-reporting agencies. “I would recommend that more highly than a service you would pay for simply

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victims of identiﬁcation theft or fraud. “People tend to be a little bit shy about becoming victims,” Mandigo says. “Sure, they’ll report it to the bank, the creditcard company. But especially when it’s a fraud-type situation, where someone has actually schemed them out of their money, there’s a deﬁnite embarrassment factor there. “No one likes to admit they got rooked. I want to make sure people don’t shy away from reporting these kinds of schemes that are happening and, when they become a victim, it’s the only way we can hold these people out there committing offenses accountable and that they don’t do this again.” For more information about this free event, call Barbara Reiss at (480) 802-3281. Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the executive editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at christina@ santansun.com.

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• Number of employees in Chandler • Number of employees in Arizona • Being a stakeholder in the community Kimble points out that because there are always a few ties for number of employees, more than 100 are recognized. Last year, 105 made the list. The Top 10 of the 2013 Chandler 100 are: 1. Intel 2. Arizona Public Service 3. Banner Health in Chandler 4. Salt River Project

5. Chandler Unified School District 6. Chandler Fashion Center 7. Gila River Gaming Enterprises 8. Bank of America 9. Wells Fargo 10. Kyrene School District #28 “The Chandler 100 celebrates the diversity of businesses that contribute to our local economy, from Intel to our school districts and call centers to medical services,” says Kimble. “And, there are new additions this year such as Nationstar and the GM I.T. Innovation Center.” Selected companies receive a

Military discounts wanted for veterans list and expo The City of Chandler is compiling a list of businesses that offer military discounts to veterans. The info is at www.chandleraz.gov/veterans and will be printed and handed out during the annual Military Members and Veterans Benefits Expo, 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. A brief survey at the website requests the business name, location and the type of discount provided. The expo is a partnership with the City, Arizona Department of Veterans Services, Phoenix VA Health Care

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department best represent the community it serves.” Duggan says he originally put out a call for a single person at the Chandler Police Department to serve the LGBT community, but he received so many responses from interested staff that he decided to create a committee. “There are six committee members,” Duggan says. “We have a sworn sergeant, and then a civilian manager are co-chairs, then we have a variety of officers and civilians, male and female, that comprise the committee itself.” Duggan says the activities of the month-old LGBT committee are still evolving. There is a page on the Chandler Police Department website with contact information for two of the LGBT committee members, so residents and job applicants can contact a liaison with questions or concerns directly. “This is a really great, positive step for the Chandler Police Department,” says Angela Hughey, president of ONE Community, an Arizona-based coalition of businesses and individuals supporting greater protections against discrimination for LGBT consumers, workers and residents. Hughey says she met with City of Chandler officials several times while they planned the new committee. “It’s important to have a really sound police force, that you have a force that really mirrors the constituency that they’re serving,”

Hughey explains. “And certainly there are LGBT citizens in Chandler, so I think it’s great that the chief is very mindful of diversity and being inclusive and having a very inclusive police force.” Chandler Community Resources and Diversity Manager Leah Powell says the department consulted with other advocacy groups, including Equality AZ and the local chapter of the Human Rights Campaign. Human Rights Campaign (HRC) maintains a “Municipality Equality Index” that rates cities across the country for laws and practices that affect the LGBT community. One of the criteria that HRC monitors is whether or not law enforcement maintains liaisons with the LGBT community, so the move by Chandler PD will immediately upgrade its score. “The City as a whole, and in particular the police department, wants to make sure that we are reaching out to the entire community—that we’re being inclusive of all of Chandler,” Powell says. Powell explains that residents who would like to learn more about the City of Chandler’s diversity and inclusion initiatives can attend the next meeting of the City’s Human Relations Commission at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Neighborhood Resources Office. Scott Shumaker is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at news@santansun.com.

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Register by Oct. 10 for neighborhood academy Mayor Jay Tibshraeny invites residents of non-HOA neighborhoods to sign up for his Traditional Neighborhood Academy, a four-week series from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on consecutive Tuesdays from Oct. 14 to Nov. 4 in Chandler City Hall, Training Room B, 175 S. Arizona Ave. The free academy is modeled after the City’s HOA Academy, but uses curriculum that addresses the needs of neighborhoods without a formal governing structure. The ﬁrst class discusses neighborhood characteristics and boundaries, as well as development of a survey to identify key neighborhood

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Arts and crafts fair at Springﬁeld Adult Community Springﬁeld Adult Community, 6495 S. St. Andrews Blvd., Chandler, is having an arts and crafts fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The fair will be held in the San Tan Ballroom, card room, lobby and patio. The fair will have more than 40 vendors with plenty of arts and crafts to start the holiday shopping season. The back gate and front gate will be open during the event.

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Nearly 1,800 incidents of graffiti were removed in Chandler last fiscal year by a single graffiti-abatement technician, Sal Rodriguez. His job is painting over the markings left by taggers, vandals and street gangs. Before painting over graffiti, he uses a city app called Public Stuff to enter information and photograph the markings. The information is shared with the police, who closely monitor graffiti activity. The app is available to residents to submit requests to the City regarding a variety of issues that need fixing, such as potholes, graffiti, broken streetlights, downed trees and water leaks. The app is available for the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry and allows users to choose an option to receive updates on the status of their request. Find app information at www.chandleraz/mobileapps. Graffiti can also be reported to a hotline, (480) 782-4322. Rodriguez matches wall colors where possible when painting over graffiti and limits overspray by using a piece of plywood so his paint lines up with the edges of adjacent blocks or bricks. Chandler’s City Code requires that all sidewalks, walls, buildings, fences, signs and other structures or surfaces on public and private property be kept free from graffiti. He is on the job each Tuesday through Saturday, and he has a message for

Enter a holiday float, decorated vehicle or marching band in Chandler’s parade Saturday, Dec. 6, held in conjunction with the 25th annual Parade of Lights and the 58th annual Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony. Some spots are still available in this year’s parade lineup. Entries that represent local schools, churches, businesses and community organizations are given priority. Parade spaces designated for walking groups are filled. The Parade of Lights entry form, online at www.chandleraz.gov/ parade, must be submitted by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. A representative from every parade entrant must attend a mandatory pre-parade meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 5 at Chandler City Hall. All entries are considered for the Judges Choice award. Parade of Lights award categories are: • Best Lit Musical or Dance Group • Best Lit Community Group • Best Lit Automotive Group • Best Lit Business • Best Lit Animal • Best Lit Mascot • Biggest and Brightest On Dec. 6, the festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in historic downtown Chandler. The parade begins at 7 p.m. and travels north on Arizona Avenue from Frye Road to Buffalo Street, then turns

those who deface public and private property with their graffiti, “I have more paint than you do! You’re not going to wear me down.” In addition to painting over graffiti, Rodriguez removes grease paint and stickers from metal surfaces such as light poles and street signs. He also carries plastic safety netting in his truck to screen off backyards where downed fences have left unattended pools open to streets or alleys. “People appreciate what we’re doing,” Rodriquez says. “They sometimes come up and thank me or give me a thumbs up when driving by. It feels good to know I’m making a difference.”

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Capt. Mike Pallas named Firefighter of the Year The Firefighter of The Year Award was presented to Capt. Mike Pallas at the recent Chandler Fire, Health and Medical Department’s 28th annual awards ceremony at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. Pallas, who joined the department in July 1997, was chosen by his peers for his constant involvement in community service projects and exceptional leadership within the department. The Paramedic of the Year Award was presented to Firefighter Paramedic Raul Rios, while Firefighter Tyson Bruder was named EMT of the Year. The Derrel Crisp Memorial Award was presented to Fire Engineer Ramon Verdugo. Assistant Chief Tom Carlson received the annual ROX Career Achievement Award for providing exceptional service to the department and the community during his 23-year career in Chandler. In recognition of her outstanding management of the department’s Crisis Response Unit, Jessica Westmiller was presented with the Civilian Employee of the Year Award. In addition, Chandler Regional Medical Center was honored as the Business of the Year for its continued partnership with the department, support of CFHM medical personnel in the field and for opening a Level I trauma center earlier this year.

FIREFIGHTER HONORED: Capt. Mike Pallas, center, receives the Chandler Fire, Health and Medical Department’s Employee of the Year Award from Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, right, and Councilwoman Trinity Donovan during a recent City Council meeting. Photo courtesy of CFHMD

Community Nominate your neighborhood for an Excellence Award Neighborhoods have until Friday, Nov. 21, to submit a nomination for a Chandler Neighborhood Excellence Award in the following four categories: The Best Neighborhood Event: a one-time or ongoing neighborhood event that encourages neighborhood participation and promotes ongoing communication. The Most Active or Engaged Neighborhood: neighbors are actively engaged in activities that promote community with communication structures in place and ongoing activities that keep residents engaged. The Best Revitalization Story: a neighborhood that was diminished either socially or physically and

residents took positive actions to unify and rejuvenate it. The Neighborhood Leader of the Year: an individual whose leadership inspired positive changes in her or his neighborhood. A panel of judges, lead by the mayor, reviews applications and the public has an opportunity to vote for their favorites. Winners are announced at the Mayor’s 2015 State of the City address. To enter, communities must be a registered neighborhood through Chandler’s Neighborhood Programs Division, call (480) 782-4354. Registration is open to traditional neighborhoods and HOAs. Apply at www.chandleraz. gov/connect.

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD: The D’Arcy Ranch neighborhood block party won Best Neighborhood Event last year. Submitted photo

Uptown Art, Arizona Coyotes partner for event Uptown Art and the Arizona Coyotes have partnered to create a paint-and-social-art experience for the hockey team’s fans. The package deal includes an exclusive painting event before the Saturday, Oct. 18, Arizona Coyotes vs. St. Louis Blues game. Price includes a Coyotes’ painting from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. outside the area before the gates open and premium lowerlevel tickets to the game at 6 p.m. Uptown Art’s team of artists will walk fans through step-by-step to paint and create a team painting on a 9-by-12 canvas. All supplies and instruction are included. Fans will be seated in the “Uptown Art” section and may be

recognized during the game for the special event. Cost is $75 and includes the painting class and tickets to the game. All tickets will be emailed directly to customers one week before the game. The Paint, Puck and Power Play night will take place at Gila River Arena, formerly known as Jobing.com Arena, at 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. To learn more about Uptown Art and to register for the event, visit www.uptownart.com/chandler. All event details are listed on the monthly calendar. Click on the Arizona Coyote game image and follow the registration process.

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Battalion Chief Van Horn retires in Sun Lakes Battalion Chief Cheryl Van Horn is retiring from the Sun Lakes Fire Department after 27 years with the organization. “It was very rewarding working with wonderful people who do amazing things every day in the Sun Lakes community,” she says. Van Horn was one of the first professional paramedics in the department. She was hired in 1987 while the department was in the process of changing from a volunteer to a paid department. She very shortly trained to be a firefighter, doing both jobs until she was promoted to captain in 1992. She served as a station captain from 1992 to 2004, when she was promoted to battalion chief. Along the way, she has been responsible for or originated plans for the Community Assistance Program, community outreach and emergency medical services. Van Horn plans to spend her retirement with her husband, Dennis, her extended family and friends. She is enthusiastic about golfing, hiking and dog-agility competition. Van Horn’s replacement is Robert Helie, who was hired as a firefighter/paramedic 11 years ago. He has been a captain since 2008. Helie, who earned a degree in fire science technology, is the lead fire-cause investigator for the SLFD and a member of the Maricopa County Task Force. He is also a certified member of the International Association of Arson Investigators. Helie is married to his wife, Shawn, and together they have two girls, Johana and Vienna. Helie was also a volunteer firefighter in New York from 1994 to 2001. “I look forward to serving the Sun Lakes fire district with professionalism, knowledge and innovation,” Helie says. Firefighter/EMT Michael Molite is the new captain, filling the vacancy left by Helie’s promotion. A member of the SLFD since 2006, Molite earned a degree in fire science technology. Molite has been an acting engineer since 2009 and an acting captain since 2012. Molite is married to his wife, Valerie, and they have a daughter, Capri. “We wish Battalion Chief Van Horn the best in her retirement, after 27 years of service to the Sun Lakes community,” says Chief Paul Wilson.

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Joint venture selected for plant improvements A joint venture between McCarthy Building Companies Inc. and Sundt Construction Inc. was recently selected as general contractor for the $120-million Ocotillo Water Reclamation Facility expansion-andprocess-improvement projects for the City of Chandler. It includes $100 million in new construction and $20 million in upgrades to the existing plant. Located near the southwest corner of Queen Creek and Price roads in Chandler, the Ocotillo expansion includes upgrades to the existing 10-mgd wastewater treatment plant and the construction of a facility for

a future capacity of 30 mgd. The new facility uses membrane bioreactor technology, which is the combination of activated sludge treatment together with a separation of the biological sludge by micro- or ultra-filtration membranes. The technology allows for a smaller footprint and reduced sludge production. The 10-mgd facility was named 2010 Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Year and is considered an innovator, as it recycles all its treated water. The water is placed in storage lakes, recharged to the aquifer, sent to an industrial user or sent to an adjacent Indian community for agricultural use.

The new project is expected to begin in January and be completed in December 2017. McCarthy recently completed a large-scale expansion project at the City of Chandler Airport Water Reclamation Facility, taking the facility from a 15-mgd wastewater treatment plant to 22-mgd. The $105million project, located at 905 E. Queen Creek Rd. was awarded a STAR designation as part of the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s Voluntary Protection Program, which demonstrates exemplary and comprehensive safety-and-health management systems.

Cellphone scammers charge big for callbacks Police are warning residents about the “one-ring phone scam,” which uses auto-dialers to target cellphone numbers across the country. The danger is not in receiving the call, but in calling back. Scammers let the phone ring once and then hang up, prompting a missed-call notification. When an intended victim returns the call, police say they hear a message like, “You’ve reached the operator, please hold,” while being slammed by a hefty per-minute charge on top of an international rate. Calls come from

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Arizona Center for Civic Leadership names resident fellows The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership has chosen two Chandler residents among the 35 in Arizona in the Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy. Kevin Hartke, City Councilman and pastor of Trinity Christian Fellowship as well as Erik Lee, executive director, North American Research Partnership in Chandler, are among the 2014 Fellows. As members of a network of nearly 200, the fellows share a commitment to state-level civic leadership and public service. They participate in a variety of intensive, ongoing training opportunities to expand their capacity to serve as future state-level elected ofﬁcials, agency and organization executives, policy advisers and members of boards and commissions. Fellows are chosen annually. The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership, administered by the Flinn Foundation, was launched in 2010 to strengthen civic leadership at all levels throughout Arizona. The Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy is one of the center’s major programs in partnership with the Tucson-based Thomas R. Brown Foundations.

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German Society of Arizona to present award Oct. 6 The German Society of Arizona will present the Arizona German of the Year Award on German American Day, Monday, Oct. 6. The inaugural award will be presented during a dinner from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Thirsty Lion Pub and Grill in Tempe Marketplace. “The German Society of Arizona is proud to present the Arizona German of the Year Award to the individual who has distinguished himself or herself as a champion of German language and culture in the state,” says Dierk Seeburg, spokesman for the German Society of Arizona. “We are delighted to recognize those individuals who

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ICAN wins national award ICAN won the 2014 When Work Works Award for its use of effective workplace strategies to increase business and employee success. The free, familycentered youth service in the East Valley provides programs proven effective in equipping youth to achieve personal and academic success by tackling substance abuse, gang involvement and juvenile delinquency. This prestigious award, part of the national When Work Works project administered by the Families and Work Institute (FWI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), recognizes employers of all sizes and types in Arizona and across the country. “We are thrilled to receive this

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WORKPLACE AWARD: Members of the ICAN Board of Directors, along with ICAN staff, accept the When Work Works Award from the Chandler Chamber on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the AZSHRM conference. Submitted photo

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Scorpion CrossFit welcomes athletes of all ﬁtness levels BY ALISON STANTON

Since Scorpion CrossFit opened in early July, owner Rob Gray has enjoyed watching a steady stream of new clients walk in the door. “People are dropping in, and I’ve been getting a lot of phone calls—it’s been really great,” Gray says. There are a variety of reasons why Scorpion CrossFit is doing so well already, he explains. “For one thing, we are big, and we have a lot of space here,” Gray says. “The ‘box,’ which is what CrossFit calls a gym, is 5,400 square feet. This gives us a lot of flexibility when doing workouts, and we are not limited by space at all.” In addition, Gray says his convenient location near the Loop 202 and 101 freeways is attracting a lot of people, and while other CrossFits and gyms can have huge class sizes, his are not crowded. “Right now, we offer CrossFit classes and an athletic-training program, which is essentially CrossFit with a customized twist to fit each athlete’s needs,” Gray says. Unlike other CrossFit programs that appeal mainly to people who are already in great shape, Scorpion CrossFit boasts a wide variety of members who are at different levels of athletic ability.

“I have some members who are at least 150 pounds overweight,” Gray says. The workouts are tailored to help members achieve their individual goals. “Anyone can come in the door, and I’d rather get them in here and work with them, and scale things to everyone’s fitness levels. But while anyone can walk in and sign up, they must continue to show up and stick with it.” In the short time he’s been open, Gray says he’s already seen great improvements in many of his members. “We work on functional movements and teaching people how to do things properly, like how to do a squat correctly,” Gray says. He adds that he truly enjoys watching how being involved in CrossFit will not only increase and improve a person’s mobility, but also their quality of life. “It’s pretty amazing to watch.” Scorpion CrossFit is located at 2095 W. Frye Rd. in Chandler. For more information call (480) 420-8955 or visit www.scorpioncrossfit.net Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com

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Chandler Business Alliance holds weekly meetings The Chandler Business Alliance meets from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. every Thursday at BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. Those interested in networking with a cause are invited to attend the meeting. All member and guest businesses will be allowed to present themselves to other local businesses who care about Chandler. Information about local Chandler events and causes will also be provided. Upcoming events include the Indian Art Market from Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 12; the Chandler Day of Play on Saturday, Oct. 25; Fall Rhythm Fest on Saturday, Oct. 25; Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 25; Downtown Chandler

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Stingray Sushi hosts job fair Oct. 7-9 Experienced servers, hosts/hostesses, talented prep chefs and others are invited to apply for positions at Stingray Sushi in Ahwatukee/Chandler. The restaurant is hosting a three-day job fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, through Thursday, Oct. 9, at 900 N. 54th St., Chandler. It is looking for: bartenders, servers, door hostesses/hosts, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers and barbacks. Scheduled for completion in late October, Stingray Sushi Chandler/Ahwatukee is housed inside a sleek, custom-built space just off Interstate 10 and Ray Road. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant and lounge will feature Stingray’s signature bold,

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CORPORATE CHRONICLES Kollmann joins Cushman and Wakefield’s office division Cody Kollmann has joined Cushman and Wakefield of Arizona Inc. as an associate in the office division of the Tenant Cody Kollmann. RepresentSubmitted photo ation Group. Kollmann, formerly an intern at Cushman and Wakefield this past summer, will be working with Senior Director Jay Hoselton and Senior Associate Chris Nord. His intern experience included market research, updating tenant information and working with the office and industrial team. Kollmann graduated from St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee, Oklahoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He also played two years of collegiate baseball at St. Gregory’s. He is a member of NAIOP and earned his Arizona real estate license in 2013.

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Helmut Kroener. Submitted photo Kroener joins Isola Group Isola Group of Chandler, a market leader in copper-clad laminates and dielectric materials used to fabricate advanced multilayer printed circuit boards, announced that Helmut Kroener has joined Isola as senior director of OEM-Marketing in Europe. In his role, he will be responsible for the qualiﬁcations of Isola’s new and emerging technology products at major European OEMs. He will also provide strategic direction to the company’s new product introduction teams and its technical service organization.

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The Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona will host its educational “Learning, Loving and Living with Cancer” luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The Linda Rainford Award and the Edgar H. Hernandez Humanitarian Award will be presented to two very deserving members of the community. Both award winners have shown dedication and commitment to the mission of the DCFA. The Carole Weishaar Founder’s Award will be given to a long-term DCFA supporter. DCFA’s Health Partner organizations will share their expertise and invite participation in the important cause. Dr. Alison Stopek, hematology and

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Realtors are partners at home and in the ofﬁce BY ALISON STANTON

Not every husband and wife could handle working together. But Realtors Rebecca Hidalgo Rains and James Rains say it suits them just ﬁne. They work together every day at Integrity All Star Realty in Chandler. Rebecca, who is a designated broker and owner of the company, earned her real estate license in 1993. She encouraged her husband to do the same; he received his license in 2009. “Rebecca and I are best friends, and we help each other out whenever we can. It’s just really a good partnership,” James says. “Also, we’re not really around each other 24/7. Sometimes, Rebecca will meet a client at a home while I’m in the ofﬁce, and we’ll meet for lunch to catch up.” Rebecca says that the way she and James complement each other is key to their success. “While some partnerships can lead to resentments, we never do anything that goes against what the other is doing, and we only try to help each other. We just have so much fun together,” she says. Although the duo does “a little bit of everything” in real estate, James says their primary focus is residential sales, along with rentals. “In addition to our real estate services, we give back to the community around us on a regular basis,” James says. He and Rebecca have been involved

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with Habitat for Humanity, as well as the Care Fund and other local projects and organizations. One of the many things that help to set Integrity All Star Realty apart from the competition, Rebecca notes, is their commitment to being on top of the latest trends in the industry. “I really like it when we are the ﬁrst to do something,” she says. “For example, right now there is a return to a more traditional marketing, so I have been going to continuingeducation classes to be sure I’m on top of the latest trends.” In addition, Rebecca says she and James are looking into using social media to help market homes; for example, putting up videos and photos of the homes on sites like Pinterest and Instagram. “We invest in our company—not just with our money, but with our time,” she says. Whether they are showing a home or meeting with a client for the ﬁrst time, Rebecca says she and James have one main goal: to be their clients’ Realtors for life. “We want to have our clients buy and sell homes with us again and again. To do this, we try to build a true relationship with them,” she says. Alison Stanton is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com.

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Give Where You Live event to be held Oct. 11 From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, “Give Where You Live Fall Craft Fair” to beneﬁt Matthew’s Crossing food bank and the food-insecure families they serve. The event will feature more than 30 vendors of jewelry, children’s items, craft items, bake sale, face painting, candles, Phoenix Phreeze Hawaiian Shave Ice Food Truck and more. Bring a food item and receive a free rafﬂe ticket. Items needed include tuna, peanut butter, canned vegetables, pasta sauce, rice and beans. The event will be held at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 901 W. Erie St., Chandler. For more information, email givewhereyouliveevent@gmail. com.

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Join the chamber for events, groups and seminars The Chandler Chamber of Commerce has an assortment of leads groups for the business community to join. Events are held at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce ofﬁce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler, unless otherwise noted. To register, call (480) 963-4571, visit www.chandlerchamber.com or www. meetup.com/ChandlerChamber, or email info@chandlerchamber.com. No refunds are available within 72 hours of an event. Success Dynamics Leads Group meets Monday mornings Every Monday, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., the Success Dynamics Leads Group meets at Brunchies, 17 E. Boston St., Chandler, to help business members network and grow their business. Members are given opportunities to offer information about their companies, upcoming events and more. Meets Mondays, Oct. 6 and 13. Allowed two free visits. Chandler Business Connections meets Tuesday mornings Chandler Business Connections helps network business members while growing their business every Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The group meets at BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. Meets Tuesdays, Oct. 7 and 14. Allowed two free visits.

Wednesday New Leads Group Make lasting partnerships that enhance business performance from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Bernard’s at Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler. The next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 15. Allowed two free visits. Sun Lakes Networking Group meets Wednesdays The Sun Lakes/Ocotillo Networking Group meets every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at La Casa Blanca, 34605 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler. This leads group will focus on building business relationships in the Sun Lakes/ Ocotillo area with the support of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. Meets Wednesdays, Oct. 8 and 15. Allowed two free visits. Go-Getters Leads Group meets on Thursdays The ﬁrst, second and third Thursday of the month, the Go-Getters Leads Group meets at Rudy’s West Country Store and Barbecue, 7300 W. Chandler Blvd. The group meets from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to support the business member’s network and grow their businesses. This is a business referral network that helps businesses interact and network. Meets Thursdays, Oct 9 and 16. Allowed two free visits.

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Friday Cafe Leads Group meets at Chompie’s The Friday Cafe Leads Group meets at Chompie’s, 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The group helps members interact and grow their businesses. Members have the opportunity to give information about their companies, upcoming events and more. Meets Fridays, Oct. 10 and 17. Allowed two free visits. Chamber plays signiﬁcant role in election process Once again this year, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce will play a signiﬁcant role in the election process. The chamber represents more than 1,200 businesses and more than 100,000 employers and has the responsibility of providing members with effective public policy. After receiving the Chandler Public Affairs Committee’s recommendations, the

Public policy The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is the community representative on local, regional and state issues, discussing issues that are important to the success of businesses and the community. Glen Hamer from the Arizona Chamber will be presenting on the State of the Chamber, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 10. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler. Technology Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series Join the chamber for this month’s topic: Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn Overview. Learn how to utilize social media in business. Presented by Robert Reed with Expose Your Biz Online and Ryan McCaigue with Unwired Engineering, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9 at the chamber office, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler. Small Business Development Center Academy Class The SBDC Academy in Chandler is a five-week program designed for busy entrepreneurs. Receive a certificate SEE CHANDLER PAGE 25

WHAT’S IT WORTH? The summer is upon us and, with temperatures in the 100s, I am sure you would like the opportunity to get away for a long weekend to a “cool” vacation spot. You can generate that extra cash to enjoy this break by using an asset you already own. Is there something in your safety deposit box, garage, a drawer or maybe on a wall in your home that has value and can be converted to cash? Take some time and look for this asset that no longer is bringing you pleasure or is not appreciating and find out “What’s it worth.” There are experts who have the capability to evaluate collectables, jewelry, art, etc. through research and market knowledge who will provide the estimated value of your

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Tips on how to pet-proof a home Move Time Realty opens office Much like preparing for a baby, preparing a home for a pet can be a difficult and long process. Because animals walk and chew long before a newborn baby can even turn over, it’s important to make sure to pet-proof a home well before welcoming a fourlegged friend into the family. The first thing to pet-proof is the flooring. From muddy paws to accidents, flooring will be the first thing affected by a new, furry family member. “One of the most common requests from my customers with pets is for flooring that is durable and stainresistant,” says John Toliver of Toliver’s Carpet One Floor and Home. “But they also want a floor that looks great in their home.” For pet owners, the flooring experts at Carpet One Floor and Home stores recommend their exclusive “Relax, it’s... Lees” collection, which is specially designed to protect against inevitable pet-related stains. Lees is different from many other carpet brands in the market. As an exclusive brand of Carpet One Floor and Home, Lees offers a variety of unique features. Those include Ultra25 4X protection that repels most liquids including juice, coffee and other spills four times longer than other carpet with traditional stain protection; an exclusive 25-year No Exclusions ULTRA 25-stain warranty, which covers stains other carpet warranties don’t, including

pet stains, grease, mustard, coffee, cola and even bleach; and a patented ExraLoc baking which has double the density of standard carpet construction, offering unheard-of stability and dimensional strength when you need it most. Hard-surface ﬂooring can also be a good choice for a pet-friendly home. Most types of laminate and vinyl are scratch resistant and easy to clean. Plus, vinyl and laminate brands offer hardwood or ceramic-tile looks, making it possible to maintain style and functionality simultaneously. Hard surfaces such as vinyl and laminate are easier to maintain and clean especially when dealing with liquid stains. Toliver’s Carpet One Floor and Home is located at 275 W. Warner Rd., Chandler. For more information, visit www.toliverscarpetonechandler.com or call (480) 899-2272.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Move Time Realty has opened its newest office in Chandler to better serve consumers in the Southeast Valley. “After two years, the expansion of our brokerage into a prime retail center location in the Southeast Valley will provide a convenient, state-of-theart space for our East Valley customers to work with our affiliated real estate professionals in a comforting homelike environment,” says Matt Hage, owner and chief financial officer. The new office is located at Germann and Alma School roads, just south of the Loop 202 Freeway, and features an innovative design, which includes a virtual cafe for agents and clients. The location is equipped with the latest technology, such as flat-screen televisions throughout the office for training and presentations. The office is designed to welcome clients with a stylish, home-like atmosphere. “This office is a long-time dream for us,” says Susan Paul, owner and designated broker. “We’ve been working toward this goal, and we’re so excited to open our doors this week.” The owners have named Joan Kilbey, an experienced East Valley Realtor and broker, to head up the new location as the managing broker. Kilbey will be overseeing the talent-attraction efforts and education offerings for the office’s

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Business Oct. 18, 4939 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, for its ribbon cutting. There will be light refreshments and great people celebrating at this event. Stay connected with the Chamber If individuals would like to continue receiving text updates from the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, text ChandlerAZ to 411247 for general updates, events, reminders and announcements; text ChandlerDeals to 411247 to receive text updates on specials going on around the Chandler area; text ChandlerEDU to 411247 to receive text updates on educational seminars, training programs and announcements; and text ChandlerEvents to 411247 to receive text updates on upcoming events, ribbon cuttings and reminders. Do you have a special going on or a deal to share with the Chandler community? Email deals@ chandlerchamber.com and give a short description, 160 characters or less, about the special. The deal will be sent out in text message alerts. CEO Roundtable CEOs have the opportunity to meet with Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny to discuss issues impacting business and the City of Chandler at this invitationonly event, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., fifth floor conference room, Chandler.

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Wake Up Chandler Wake Up Chandler will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Western State Bank, 976 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Make connections that will help business grow at this networking event. Businesses should bring brochures and promotional items and be prepared to give a 30-second commercial about the company. Cost is $5 for members; $15 for nonmembers.

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Free Small Business Counseling offered Small Business Counseling is offered every Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Appointment times vary. It is free and open to the public. The counseling provides advice, knowledge and insight to help individuals start or grow their business by experienced business counselors. The counseling is available Mondays and Tuesdays at the chamber by appointment only, through the Maricopa Community Colleges’ Arizona Small Business Development Career network. Contact the chamber to make an appointment.

The Sun Lakes Democratic Club’s next meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd. This meeting will feature a special “Candidates’ Night.” All the Democratic candidates have been invited to stop in that night, as well as the annual social event at Oasis Park on Saturday, Oct. 11, for one last opportunity before the general election to visit with the Sun Lakes and Chandler voters to discuss their campaigns, future plans for Arizona and answer questions. At all club meetings, nonperishable food items for the Matthew’s Crossing food bank are collected. Collections take place in the west parking lot from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is also a collection box at the north entrance of the Sun Lakes Sunset Grill lobby. The club has collected more than 1,680 pounds of food and $170 this year. Everyone is welcome at the club meetings, which are always on the second Monday of each month. Refreshments are served. For more information, call Tom Amrhein at (480) 895-1162.

Chamber offers internships for college students College students looking for experience in the ﬁeld of marketing, communication, public policy, event planning and business administration can apply for an internship with the chamber. Call the chamber at (480) 963-4571 for information.

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Intel Variety Show raises $19,600 for Chandler Center for the Arts Comedy acts, musical performances and other hidden talents were put on center stage at Chandler Center for the Arts as the venue hosted Intel Corporation’s 24th annual Intel Variety Show on Saturday, Sept. 13, raising $19,600. The Chandler Center for the Arts has hosted the event for 24 of the talent show’s 25 years, missing only one year due to renovations. Proceeds from this annual, allvolunteer employee show benefit a different charity each year. This year, Intel selected Chandler Cultural Foundation, the nonprofit organization that funds and operates Chandler Center for the Arts as the recipient. “We are so grateful to Intel for selecting the Chandler Cultural Foundation as the beneficiary this year,” says General Manager Michelle Mac Lennan. “Their support will make a great impact on our community outreach and arts programs designed to reach children.” Intel’s Great Place to Work team purchased every seat in the house, making the show free to Intel employees, their friends and families and members of the public. In addition, Intel employees generated Intel Involved Matching Grants of $10,000 from its Intel Foundation for the time they volunteered for the show, whether rehearsing, making costumes,

attending meetings or performing the night of the event. For every hour each employee dedicates to the performance; the Intel Foundation donates $10 to the show’s designated nonprofit beneficiary. “The Intel Variety Show is a 24-year Intel tradition where employees show off their talents and help organizations in their community at the same time,” says Renee Levin, community engagement manager. “This year’s donation to the Chandler Cultural Foundation means a lot to our performers. Chandler Center for the Arts is an invaluable asset that provides fine-arts education and a worldclass venue for our community.” Highlighting this year’s lineup was a rendition of Andrea Bocelli’s signature song, “Time to Say Goodbye,” traditional Indian dance groups, a family-friendly stand-up comedy bit, choreographed yoga performed to music, live sand-art painting and original songs accompanied by guitar and piano. All acts featured at least one Intel employee. In 2013, the Intel Variety Show benefitted the Yarnell Memorial Scholarship Endowment, raising nearly $40,000 through matching grants and individual donations. The funds went toward establishing scholarships for the children of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots killed fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire.

Career Connectors to hold next event Oct. 28 Individuals are invited to discover Career Connectors, a nonprofit organization connecting professionals to high-quality resources and hiring companies, at no cost. The next event will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Central Christian Church Gilbert Campus student center, 965 E. Germann Rd. Each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four featured hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits. For more information, call (480) 442-5806 or visit www. careerconnectors.org.

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Chef Anthony Serrano from El Palacio Restaurant and Cantina won the recent Scottsdale Spice Culinary Event. Serrano’s winning dish was his carnitas street taco made with citrus-braised pork and a spicy slaw presented on a beer can holder. The judges gave the dish high marks for presentation and flavor. This competition determined the qualifiers for the World Food Championship, which begins Nov. 12, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Competitors will be judged in nine categories: barbecue, open chili, burger, dessert, sandwich, bacon, cheese recipe, pasta and seafood. The final winners will compete on Nov. 18 for the chance to win up to $100,000 cash. On Saturday, Sept. 27, Valley chefs competed at the event hosted by the Scottsdale

chamber. The votes were determined by a panel of judges, made up of local food experts including Mike Wahlberg, executive chef at Vintage 95 in Chandler, Joanie Simon, host of Restaurant Live Arizona and Kate Crowley, a local food writer and marketing consultant. Tickets to the World Food Championship are available for purchase, but street tacos and other dishes from Serrano are easily accessible at El Palacio Restaurant and Cantina. El Palacio is a local Mexican Restaurant chain founded by Angilberto and Isabel Serrano in 1982. Today, the Serrano family continues to deliver authentic cuisine. Every month, a special “Cooking with Anthony” class is held; RSVP on El Palacio’s website, www.epfamilyrestaurants.com/. The Chandler restaurant is located at 2950 E. Germann Rd. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Connect5 Family Center celebrates ﬁrst anniversary with a party Connect5 Family Center celebrates its ﬁrst anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 12. The event gives families the opportunity to experience the center’s award-wining facility with the indoor play park, martial arts programs, Wi-Fi Cafe and its venue for all celebrations. “It’s been an exciting year, and we are looking forward to many more,” says Lisa Napoli, director of operations. The party will feature a variety of events and activities, including princesses and action heroes all under the 8,000-square-foot indoor playground. Under the supervision of Connect5 play coordinators, kids can discover numerous play stations and a giant play structure with slides, bridges

and climbing while their parents work, read or enjoy a quiet nutritious meal in the Wi-Fi Cafe. The playground includes a separate area for babies and toddlers. The celebration will include all-day play from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for $7.95. The Little Mermaid will make an appearance at 12:30 p.m.; Spider-Man at 1:30 p.m.; Cinderella at 2:30 p.m.; Batman at 4:30 p.m. and a performance by the Ice Queen and her sister at 5:30 p.m. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call (480) 699-2122 or visit www.connect5fc.com/ Chandler.

Hampton Inn and Suites named to Expedia list for 2014 Hampton Inn and Suites, 1231 S. Spectrum Blvd., Chandler, has been recognized as a leader in the hospitality industry with an inclusion to the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2014. The list is an annual ranking of the best-reviewed hotels on the travel site. Expedia’s list names only 650 hotels from more than 290,000 properties available via Expedia. “We are pleased to be included in this year’s Expedia Insiders’ Select ranking,” says John Paul, general

manager. “Our staff is committed to providing exceptional customer experience each day. We appreciate the positive feedback and will continue to ensure our guests have an outstanding experience during their stay with us.” Open since 2009, Hampton Inn and Suites’ guest rooms are equipped with modern amenities designed to help guests feel at home and stay productive, including a microwave, refrigerator, LCD ﬂat screen TV and

signature clean and fresh Hampton bed. Each Hampton hotel also features the Perfect Mix Lobby, designed with a variety of seating and lighting options for both leisure and business travelers as an extension of the guestroom. Hampton Hotels fosters a unique culture of hospitality called “Hamptonality.” This term describes each hotel’s approach to friendly customer service, anticipating guests’ needs and providing travelers with helpful suggestions about area

attractions, historical facts and fun things to do around town. Additionally, hotels are infused with local photography and art work, highlighting each property’s connection and support to its own community. Hampton Inn and Suites participates in Hilton Honors, the only hotel rewards program that offers points and miles and no blackout dates. To make reservations, visit www. hamptonchandler.com or call (480) 917-9500.

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Chandler Public Library offers easy access to eBooks The new Cloud-based eBook lending system from the Chandler Public Library uses the latest mobile technology, the 3M Cloud Library, offering a seamless experience that lets readers explore and borrow eBooks at the library, at home and on the go, as long as they have an Internet connection. The eBooks are downloaded to almost any mobile device to be read anywhere, without the need for Internet access. Enhanced search functionality and intuitive navigation help, the 3M Cloud Library integrates well with the Chandler Library’s new Polaris Online Catalog System, which was introduced to patrons in July. This new system allows patrons to checkout eBooks, return eBooks, review their eBook checkouts, and view book holds all within the “My Account” features of the online catalog. To use the 3M Cloud Library and download a title, a patron must have a valid Chandler Library card and PIN, access to the Internet, the software (app) for the user’s specific type of computer or mobile device and an email address for hold notifications to be sent. The apps can be downloaded from the 3M’s support site, www.3m.com/us/library/eBook/. Library staff is available for assistance, but many patrons have commented about the ease of downloading the app and eBooks. The 3M Cloud Library can be synced across different devices, and eBooks accessed on iPads, iPhones, Android phones and devices, Nooks, Kobos, Macs, PCs, and the Kindle Fire. The ease of use and flexibility of the platform means readers can check out a book on an iPad, take notes while reading on a PC and finish the book on an Android smartphone, all while never losing their place.

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“I love reading eBooks on my phone because it literally comes with me everywhere I go, and I don’t have to carry heavy volumes around,” says Rosanna Johnson, marketing assistant for the library. “eBooks are great when waiting for appointments, or stuck in line somewhere. They are very convenient and a great use of my time.” To date, more than 40 publishers have signed with the 3M Cloud Library to offer a growing list of more than 100,000 titles. If the library does not own the title that a user wants, they can use the “Advanced Search” feature of the app to add titles to a wish list and the library can then very quickly order the item and make it available. If a title is checked out, the user can see where they are in the queue and how many days until the book will become available to them. For more information, visit www.chandlerlibrary. org/go2/e-books-and-digital-media.cfm or call (480) 782-2800.

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LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics continually releases new and exciting organic products, and this Halloween is no exception. Bubble Bubble, Toil and Trouble, a limited-edition Halloween collection, launched on Oct. 3. The products are available for purchase online and in stores, including the locations in Scottsdale Fashion Square and Chandler Fashion Center. The collection includes two bubble bars, Sparkly Pumpkin and Wizard. Sparkly Pumpkin is a sparkly golden jack-olantern that smells like juniper berry, grapefruit and lime. The Wizard bubble bar will release tangerine, juniper berry and fennel essential oils into the bath. The Wizard bubble bar can be purchased individually, or it can be included in the Wizard Hat Gift Set, which comes with the Wizard bubble bar, Star Light Star Bright bath melt and the Sparkler bath bomb. The other collection, Hocus Pocus, is inspired by fireworks, magic and woodland folklore. This collection includes three colorful bath bombs: Northern Lights, Sparkler and Lord of Misrule. As Northern Lights melts, it mimics fireworks with its changing colors. Similarly, Sparkler will fill the tub with golden lights, a popping sound and a rose fragrance. The Lord of Misrule bath bomb is a returning favorite, with black pepper oils and patchouli, an herb belonging to the mint family. Finally, this collection also features Fairy Ring soap, with jasmine, Ylang Ylang and shiitake mushrooms. All of LUSH’s products are vegan, free from synthetic materials, and use little to no packaging to lessen waste. For more information, visit www.lushusa.com, or the stores in Scottsdale and Chandler.

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Miss Angela’s In-Home Preschool offers one-on-one teaching BY ALISON STANTON

When Claire Anderson was looking for a preschool for her twins, Breanna and Taylor, to attend, she decided to enroll them in Miss Angela’s In-Home Preschool in Chandler. Anderson says her children attended the in-home preschool for two years and ﬁnished this June. “We loved Miss Angela’s,” Anderson says of the classes taught by Angela St. Louis in her home. Anderson’s children found St. Louis to be so nurturing that they didn’t want to leave the classroom at the end of the school day. “She has a warm and friendly environment, and academically and socially they were more than prepared for kindergarten. Angela makes school fun and gets them ready for kindergarten by talking about what to expect.” St. Louis, who opened her in-home preschool in 2004, says she loves working with 3- and 4-year-old students, helping to teach them phonics and art. She also offers plenty of unstructured time for play and fun. “Right now, we have school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 11:30 in the morning, which works out well in case there’s a holiday on Monday or families leave on Friday for a vacation,” she says.

The kids are all in one classroom, St. Louis says, but because she keeps her class size so small, she is able to give every student one-on-one instruction and guidance. She is accepting new students. “If I have them doing a worksheet, I’ll have one for the 3-year-olds and one for the 4-year-olds. And I can work with them individually, and I can work with them on prereading as well.” St. Louis started teaching when she was in college at a preschool that was on campus. After graduation, she worked as a kindergarten teacher. “I did some different jobs after that, but I always wanted to get back into teaching. I opened my preschool when my daughter was young, and I just love it,” she says. As a mom, St. Louis says she understands that starting preschool can be scary—not only for the child, but for the parents, too. “This is especially true if the child has been at home the whole time before starting school,” she says. “At my preschool, the kids have the same teacher the entire time, and it’s a very consistent thing for them. I’ve had many families where I teach all of their kids.” Because she also knows that a great deal of learning happens when kids are

BUSY AND HAPPY KIDS: When Angela St. Louis’ daughter, Samantha, middle, is home from school on vacation, she enjoys helping her mom in her in-home preschool class. Submitted photo

not working on academic subjects, St. Louis says she schedules plenty of other projects that will also teach her students important skills they will learn in school. “They learn how to sit still during group time, and they learn how to follow directions when we are having art time,” she says. “And since we learn through play just as much as when we are in class, I have two 20-to-30 minute free-time sessions each day when the kids can choose whatever they want to do.” Karyn Paciﬁco’s son Ryan attended Miss Angela’s In-Home Preschool for

two years. She says she was impressed with the small class size and the special things St. Louis does for the kids and parents at holiday time. “Angela is one-of-a-kind, and the kids and parents alike love her and her school,” she says. For more information about Miss Angela’s In-Home Preschool, call (480) 899-0553 or visit www. missangelaspreschool.vpweb.com. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com

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Bullying: How to recognize it and how to help BY ALISON STANTON

teens who are being bullied kept confidential. Either the will become physically student or the parent can withdraw, Degraffe says. make the report.” “It’s like they are trying In addition to talking to become invisible and to their children every day not be the target.” about their peers, who they Although a parent’s first hang out with and what is reaction might be to jump going on at school, Vallana in and fix the problem, says parents should be good Degraffe says that when role models when they get a child reports that they angry. have been bullied, moms “Be a good example to and dads should first spend your kids, and don’t get mad some time talking to their at waiters or other drivers,” child. she says. NO TOLERANCE “How a parent reacts It’s also important for FOR BULLYING: Brenda Vallana, CUSD can cause a kid to push parents to talk about what it instructional specialist, away, which will make it means to be kind to others. explains when a student worse. Just be there in the “Teach them about what or parent from CUSD moment with your kids not to do, like pushing, reports an instance of and try to understand teasing or being mean, and bullying, it is documented their perception of the also tell your children what via a form and fully situation,” she says. to do if someone is bullying investigated. Submitted Parents should ask how them, like ignoring it, walking photo long the bullying has been away or telling an adult.” going on and if the child is Parents should reassure the only target. a child who has been bullied, Degraffe “Just be there, and talk with them says. about how they are feeling and what is “Tell them ‘Thank you for coming to going on in the situation.” me. I love you, and I want to make sure Brenda Vallana, an instructional you are safe and OK.’ Also, tell them specialist for the Chandler Unified this is not about them, but about the School District, says the district has a bully. Say, ‘Don’t believe what the bully is no-tolerance policy on bullying. telling you.’” “All teachers are required to watch a For more information about CUSD’s video on bullying, and by law it should policy about bullying, visit www.cusd80. be reported—first verbally and then com/bullyingresources via a form,” says Vallana, who is also a certified trainer for the Olweus Bullying Alison Stanton is a freelance writer Prevention Program. who lives in the East Valley. She can be “The incident is then investigated and reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com

The stereotypical image of a bully involves a bigger kid pushing a smaller one up against the wall and stealing his or her lunch money. That isn’t necessarily the case any longer. Jennifer Degraffe, a program coordinator and clinical therapist for Bayless Healthcare, says that bullying can and does happen in a variety of other ways. For example, she says, social media has really changed the way a kid or teen can bully another. “Bullying has really evolved due to online social media websites. Bullies can message other kids on sites like Facebook and Instagram, comment on pictures, and make comments about how people look,” she says. “Bullying is much more than just something that is said at school, or bumping into someone or hitting them.” Although October is National Bullying Prevention Month, Degraffe says parents should be aware of this issue year round, as well as learn to recognize the common signs that their child might be a victim of bullying. “Kids who are bullied will often start to withdraw at home, and they might start to become very anxious and hypervigilant about things,” she says. Children may become depressed as well. “We often have an idea that being depressed means that someone stays in bed, but it can also mean that the child or teen will be even more reactive, snappy and will frustrate more easily.” In an attempt to make themselves as hard to notice as possible, children and

Cheer team hosting rummage sale, seeking vendors The Santan Junior High School’s cheerleading team will host a rummage sale and vendor fair at the school, 1550 E. Chandler Heights Rd., from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The team encourages the public to donate items such as clothes, home décor, kitchenware and furniture for the sale. They can be dropped off between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, and Tuesday, Oct. 22. Those who are unable to attend the dropoff events can contact Heidi at

sjhscheerboosters@gmail.com or text (480) 560-5324. Vendor spaces, which measure 10 feet by 10 feet, are available for purchase for $25. Sellers must provide their own tables, canopies and/ or display materials. In addition, it’s asked that vendors donate one item of a $10-minimum retail value to the event’s raffle. The cost for space and money raised by selling raffle tickets will directly benefit the Santan Cheer Boosters. Only one vendor per direct-selling

group (e.g., Arbonne Candles, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, etc.) will be accepted. The event coordinators reserve the right to limit other product types. Vendor spaces also have the option of being solely informational, as selling items is not required. To reserve space, vendors can contact Erin Quick at erin.quick11@ gmail.com. The event is seeking entertainment at little to no cost for entertaining shoppers’ kids. Limited food truck space is also available.

Ex-Basha QB among 36 national scholar-athlete ﬁnalists Officials of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame named 36 finalists for the 2014 NFF High School National Scholar-Athlete Awards. On that prestigious list is Zachary Werlinger of Chandler, the scholarathlete of the year among a group of 39 high schoolers honored last March for their football ability, scholarship achievements and commitment to their communities by the NFF Valley of the Sun Chapter. Last season Werlinger was named as the first-team All-State quarterback by AZ Central/Arizona Republic as a senior at Basha High School. This fall he is a preferred walk-on at the University of Arizona. Werlinger is among six college freshmen nominated by the West Region of the NFF, and one nominee from each of five regions will be announced the week of Oct. 9, by the national organization. The five winners will travel to New York City to be honored during the NFF Chapter Awards Luncheon, presented by Under Armour, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the legendary Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The Valley of the Sun Chapter is among the largest and most active of 120 chapters in the NFF. It was founded in 1947, with early leadership from Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Hall of Fame Army football coach Earl “Red” Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice. The NFF is a nonprofit educational organization that runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship, leadership and athletic achievement in young people.

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D-backs give $2,500 to Santan Elementary Santan Elementary School was among the 10 STEM clubs and teachers who received a $2,500 grant from Chase and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation prior to the baseball team’s Friday, Sept. 26, game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Santan Elementary School will use the funds for its LEGO Robotics Acceleration and Challenge Period. On hand to receive the donation were fifth-grade teachers Wendy Banas and Kierstin Yamashita. That evening, the Arizona Diamondbacks welcomed 14,000 Arizona students and their families to the ballpark as part of the D-backs Science of Baseball and STEM Showcase, presented by Chase and Insight. The entire upper level at Chase Field was filled with Arizona youth who are learning more about science, technology, engineering and math through a unique program that was highlighted throughout the ballpark. More than 63 schools have taken part in the program, with 3,000 students and teachers participating in a pregame STEM parade on the field. Each of the pregame parade participants received a free D-backs Science of Baseball T-shirt, compliments of Chase. Throughout the ballpark, fans visited interactive exhibits and met with experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Several of the exhibits will be operated by STEM club students, teachers and families who received 2,000

WINNERS: Santan Elementary School ﬁfth-grade teachers Wendy Banas and Kierstin Yamashita accept a $2,500 check from Cullen Maxey, Arizona Diamondbacks’ executive vice president. Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Arizona Diamondbacks

complimentary tickets from Chase. Volunteers from Chase and Insight distributed STEM Showcase maps at the gates, and a robot created by students was used for the Pepsi T-shirt Toss. “The future of Arizona depends on our youth and the Science of Baseball program, and the STEM showcase has really tapped into an area that will have a major impact for generations to come,” says D-backs President and CEO Derrick Hall. “We are thrilled to work with our

Improvisational comedy classes for kids and teens are offered by improvMANIA Improv Comedy Troupe beginning Saturday, Oct. 4. Classes for kids ages 6 to 12 are held from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturdays; cost is $50. Classes for teens ages 13 to 18 are held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays; cost is $75. Each four-week class ends with a showcase for friends and families. Class size is limited. improvMANIA is at 250 S. Arizona Ave., Suite 3, Chandler. To learn more, email info@ improvMANIA.net or visit www. improvMANIA.net.

corporate partners Chase and Insight on such a meaningful program for Arizona families.” Students at the game received a workbook that allowed them to learn STEM concepts in a fun and engaging way, including the science behind scoring, baseball statistics, geometry of the ﬁeld, trajectory of a ball ﬂight, engineering of the Chase Field retractable roof and the time it takes to cool the ballpark to its game-time temperature of 78 degrees.

WAITING FOR THE WORLD TO CHANGE From Dr. Chamberlain’s Desktop ecently, I had the opportunity to visit a physician's office for a general health check-up. As I entered the beautiful office, I expected to be greeted with a warm “Hello” or “Welcome.” Instead, I did hear, Dr. Thomas Chamberlain “Please fill out the form on this clipboard.” To this I responded, “Hello! How are you?” After my greeting the receptionist reacted more positively to me. However, the visit didn't seem to get better. After waiting for 18 minutes in the lobby, I was finally called back to the exam room and waited yet another 14 minutes (yes, I was counting at this point).

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Casey Likes’ second annual haunted house to raise funds for Matthew’s Crossing will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at 764 W. Carob Way, Chandler. Guests to this year’s moviethemed haunt are invited to bring a nonperishable food item or a cash contribution to Matthew’s Crossing. Last year, Casey’s haunted house collected more than 200 food items and about $200 in cash. Casey, a young actor who has appeared in commercials, ﬁlms, television and on stage, is a seventh grader at Willis Junior High School. Matthew’s Crossing is a Chandlerbased nonproﬁt charitable organization providing assistance for individuals and families in need in the East Valley. To learn more, contact Diana Likes at likesdiana1@aol.com.

Family Fun: Family Fun Night will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at CTA-Independence. Parents and students are invited to bring their dinner and lawn chairs to picnic outside and have a fun night with the family. The event will feature music, P.E. equipment and craft booths for a little shopping. VIP visitors: Sixth graders were lucky enough to attend a presentation by members of the VFW. The gentlemen spoke to students about their experiences as veterans. —Wendi Olson

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Hamilton High Huskies Hamilton Night Out: Hamilton Night Out, a fundraiser for Hamilton High’s AFJROTC Boosters, will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Main Event, 8545 S. Emerald Dr., Tempe. Cost is $20 for unlimited fun, including bowling with shoes, gravity ropes, laser tag, billiards, shufﬂeboard and a $5 game card. All schools are welcome. —Heide Domzalski

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Hancock Heat Running Club: Running Club begins Thursday, Nov. 3. It will be held before school this year, from 7:40 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through February. Parent volunteers are needed for the success of Running Club; email Coach Gee at gee.ashley@cusd80.com if able to help. Fall Intersession: Students will be on fall intersession through Oct. 14. Students return to school on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The staff would

CELEBRITY VISITOR: After receiving word that Hancock Elementary School would be receiving a visit from an Arizona Cardinals player through their “Milk & Cookies” program, 50 lucky third-grade students had their names drawn to meet Dave Zastudil. The punter, along with mascot Big Red, joined the third graders in the media center on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Students had fun dancing with Big Red, listening to Zastudil read them stories and munching on milk and cookies. It was an exciting way to celebrate literacy with a hometown hero. Submitted photo

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Master Shin’s students ‘break’ for Phoenix Children’s Hospital No one ever said that fundraising was easy. The students of Master Shin’s World Class Tae Kwon Do learned this firsthand recently during an effort to collect money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The second annual Kicking for Miracles event, held at Santan Junior High, was not your garden-variety bake sale or raffle. This was a demonstration of athletic talent, mental focus and skill of the highly technical Korean martial art. About 120 of the students at the Dojang, or formal training hall, showcased their prowess in an exhibition of board breaking. To participate in the event, the pupils were required to collection donations for the hospital. The top fundraiser, Xavier, a Shin trainee, netted $1,560. “Most of our students are children,” says Caressa Shin, co-owner of Master Shin’s. “We would love to see all kids have the chance to participate in taekwondo. So giving to Phoenix Children’s makes a really good connection.” The wood-splintering event raised $15,427 for Phoenix’s only stand-alone children’s hospital. This amount was significantly above the 2013 fundraiser break-a-thon which garnered $14,000. “The hospital is very appreciative for our event,” notes Shin. Special guests also participated in

the event, including a grateful patient at Phoenix Children’s, 7-year-old Ethan, who spoke about his stay at the hospital, and then smashed a board with the best of the Tae Kwon Do attendees. Weatherman Chris Dunn of CBS 5 News also joined in the wood attack as a celebrity board breaker. In all, quite an impressive lumber supply was generated with 1,200 boards broken. Shin is already looking forward to the third kick-a-thon. “Every year we plan on going bigger and better,” she says. “It is a way for the hospital to win while celebrating our members’ accomplishments.” Master Shin’s World Class Tae Kwon Do, a 3-year-old business, is the brainchild of Master Dongkwan Shin who has “trained in the martial arts for over 25 years and has been teaching in the United States for 10 years,” says Shin. The philosophy of the school is to instill conﬁdence, focus and respect in their students according to Dongkwan and wife, Caressa, both black belts. The duo enjoys the challenges of teaching the discipline to the next generation of belt holders. “Our school stands out in its level of service, facility quality and commitment to excellence for our students,” says Shin. With classes offered for ages 4 and older and to all levels of ability, Master Shin’s, located at 4055 S. Arizona Ave., Suite 2, is doing great things for

FUNDRAISERS: Master Shin’s World Class Tae Kwon Do raised $15,427 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital at its Kicking for Miracles event. Submitted photo

advancing students’ enjoyment and participation in taekwondo, while delivering a powerful blow of good for the community.

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Julia Prellberg, Lindsey Rather and Kaitlyn Wright of Chandler are on the spring 2014 academic Dean’s List at Azusa Paciﬁc University in Azusa, California. The students were honored for a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better.

Sun Lakes author publishes kids’ book A new interactive children’s book by Sun Lakes author and retired elementary school art teacher Patricia Koepp, and published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, features music and fun activities, along with a charming singalong story. “Mr. Mittens’ Magical Mittens: Listen, Read and Sing-Along Workbook” introduces Mr. Mittens, a playful tuxedo cat, and comes with a music CD. The

Impact of Hope holds benefit for two families Erica Martin, community relations director of Impact of Hope, has resided in Chandler for the last 18 years. As a South Chandler resident, she invites her community to join her to reach out and impact those who are suffering from diseases and illnesses and are in need of financial help through Impact of Hope. Impact of Hope benefit will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Grace North Church, 4135 W. Opportunity Way, Anthem. Impact of Hope will be hosting a benefit to help raise money for two extraordinary families in need of help; the Sinclair family of Peoria and the Daniels family of Buckeye. Logan Sinclair, 7, was diagnosed with anaplastic medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer in 2011. Logan is in remission, however, he is dealing with the effects of the surgery when the doctors removed his tumor. He has also been diagnosed with

posterior fossa syndrome that affects his speech, vision and balance. Jamie Daniels, a single mother of two daughters, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer nine years ago. She battled and overcame the cancer. However; Jamie was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer a few years later, which has spread to her liver.

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Impact of Hope hopes to raise $10,000 to aid these families in their financial difficulties. By purchasing a benefit T-shirt at $10, individuals will receive a ticket into the benefit, a free dinner and a seat for the talent showcase and silent auction. The money raised will be distributed evenly between the two families.

story is followed by a coloring book section and sheet music of the song on the CD. Readers can ﬁnd merchandise based on the book at www.cafepress.com/ mrmittenskittenkaboodle. The book is available from bookstores nationwide or from www.barnesandnoble.com, www. amazon.com or www.tatepublishing. com/bookstore.

Makutu’s Island pays it forward Makutu’s Island husband-and-wife owners Kiran Bapatla and Kiran Vedantam donated $2,000 to two local charities that promote the welfare of children and Arizona families at Chandler City Hall. With Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny on-hand, Chandler-based charities ICAN and Matthew’s Crossing food bank received the donation from Chandler’s popular indoor amusement area for kids. In an effort to strengthen its partnership with the community, Makutu’s Island is seeking to partner with local schools to provide fundraisers, inschool and after-school programs at the facility. Makutu’s Island is located at 6919 W. Ray Rd, in Chandler.

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Page 10 Chandler celebrates Native American Heritage

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Page 12 Sponsored by City of Chandler Recreation Division

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TASTY TOUR: Girl Scout Troop 951 recently toured Menchie’s frozen yogurt in South Chandler and learned how the delicious cool treats are made and what kind of tasks the employees complete every day. Submitted photo

By Alison Stanton

Stephanie Jarnagan joined the Girl Scouts when she was a third grader growing up in Chandler. She stayed with the organization through high school, where she won a Gold Award for producing a newsletter for high school and junior high students that focused on service project opportunities for teens. Jarnagan loved her experience with scouting so much, she is now leader of Girl Scout Troop 951 in Chandler, as well as a service team member in the Ocotillo neighborhood. Her daughter, 10-year-old Kayden, began scouting in kindergarten as a Daisy Girl Scout and is now in her mom’s troop. “I can’t speak highly enough about my experience as a girl and it’s the prime reason I am so passionate about being an active leader now,” Jarnagan says. Although boys and girls can typically join the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts at any time of the year, many troops are actively recruiting right now. Schools often post signs about upcoming troop meetings that parents can attend with their kids to learn more about the program. To get involved in Girl Scouting, Jarnagan says, parents can also enroll their daughters through the local Council website, www.girlscoutsaz.org. A Girl Scout membership costs $15 a year, but dues can vary from troop to troop, depending on how active they are. Boys who would like to join the scouts can learn more by visiting www.beascout.scouting.org. Creating the newsletter in high school fostered Jarnagan’s interest in journalism, she says, and eventually led her to a full-

ride scholarship to ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. “I also earned a college scholarship through Girl Scouts for receiving my Gold Award,” she says. Now that she’s a troop leader, Jarnagan says she loves watching Kayden and the other girls in her troop experience the many up sides of scouting. “One of my favorite benefits of Girl Scouting, particularly in the elementary

school years, is how we’re able to instill confidence in girls,” she says, One of the girls in Troop 951 was very shy when she started in kindergarten, Jarnagan recalls. “She rarely spoke, hated being called on and despised photos. Since our troop is a safe place for girls to be themselves and we’ve forged an incredible sense of camaraderie within my troop, she has blossomed into one of the most kind, funny and respectful young women in

SERVING OTHERS: Junior Girl Scout Troop 951 recently collected more than 3,000 books from other local Girl Scout troops as part of their Mission Bookworm children’s book drive in support of Cops ‘N Kids Chandler. Submitted photo

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October 5 AZ Railway

12 AZ Railway Indian Art Market

6 The Teen Scene Tumbleweed Tots

13 Tumbleweed Tots

LEGO Club Family Storytime LEGO Mini Build Tumbleweed Tots

14 Family Storytime Tumbleweed Tots

10 Tumbleweed Tots Indian Art Market Feeding Frenzy!

Tumbleweed Tots Kids Club Family Night

Tumbleweed Tots LEGO Club Sonoran Sunset

The Teen Scene Tumbleweed Tots Jedi Engineering

Family Storytime Tumbleweed Tots

Kids Club Bugology Tumbleweed Tots Community Nights Rhythm and Rhyme

Family Storytime Tumbleweed Tots

Family 4 SanTan Fun Arrives!

Tumbleweed Tots LEGO Club

Kids Club Tumbleweed Tots Community Nights Rhythm and Rhyme

The Teen Scene Tumbleweed Tots

AZ Railway Meet the Creature!

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Tumbleweed Tots Kids Club

23 Tumbleweed Tots LEGO Club Food Day

30 Tumbleweed Tots LEGO Club

AZ Railway Indian Art Market Little Explorers Read to Dogs “Star Wars” Reads

Zombie Art Walk Tumbleweed Tots

Bugology AZ Railway Meet the Creature!

Tumbleweed Tots Meet the Creature! Pumpkin Dunk Harvest Party

AZ Railway “Frozen” Fun Shape Up Arizona! Fall Rhythm Fest

31 Halloween Trick or Treat Tumbleweed Tots Halloween Spooktacular

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7 LEGO Club, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

to 4 p.m. The Arizona Railway Museum was founded and incorporated in 1983 as a nonprofit, educational and historical organization. Arizona Railway Museum, 330 E. Ryan Rd., Chandler. Display yard and building free; display cars $2 to $5. (480) 833-4353, (480) 831-6520, www.azrymuseum.org.

Come to the LEGO Club and let your imaginations take flight. The library supplies the LEGO and you supply the creativity. Ages 5 to 12. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.

4, 18 Meet the Creature! 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. In this interactive program, children will get up close and personal with live animals while receiving a fun lesson in wildlife rescue and conservation. Registration required. Children ages 2 to 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $6 to $9. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

6, 20, 27 The Teen Scene, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hang out with friends, play games, grab a spot to study, use a laptop, or just munch on some snacks. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.

6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31 Tumbleweed Tots, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This indoor play area is designed for children ages 5 and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision. This fun, safe and clean area will have plenty of toys, equipment and activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained. There is a maximum of four children per adult. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $2 to $3. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.

7, 14, 21, 28 Family Storytime, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The whole family is welcome for this storytime featuring favorite stories and songs. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.

LEGO Store Monthly Mini Model Build, 5 p.m. Visit the Chandler LEGO store on the first Tuesday of the month to learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home—for free. One free per child ages 6 to 14. LEGO Store Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. (480) 899-0228, http://stores.lego.com/en-us/stores/us/ chandler-fashion-center.

7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Tumbleweed Tumble Tots, 9 a.m. to

www.ShopChandlerFashionCenter.com/ KidsClub/.

9, 16, 23, 30 LEGO Club, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The library supplies the LEGO, you supply the imagination. Ages 5 to 12. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.

10, 11, 12 Chandler Indian Art Market, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. A weekend event filled with entertainment, food and authentic Native American art. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Free. www.chandleraz.gov/indianaz.

11 a.m. This indoor play area is designed for children 5 and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision. This fun, safe and clean area will have plenty of toys, equipment and activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained. There is a maximum of four children per adult. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $2 to $3. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.

10 Friday Feeding Frenzy! 3:30 p.m. to

8, 22 Community Nights in the Courtyard, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

lizards and snakes, to skunks and bobcats, kids will learn how to ask the right questions to help them ID their critter. SanTan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan.

Family fun the third Thursday of the month. Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2730, www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.

Rhythm and Rhyme, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join the group for an exciting time with singing, dancing and instrument playing. Ages 0 to 5. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.

4 p.m. Join the EEC staff on the first and third Friday of each month for a live animal feeding. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

11 Little Explorers for Kids, 9 a.m. From

Read to Dogs, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Following Doggy Storytime, read to dogs. For children ages 3 through 11. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. Registration required. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.

and build a “Star Wars”-inspired creation. 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. www.chandlerlibrary.org.

15 Family Night at the TRC, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The first and third Wednesdays of the month enjoy a variety of different recreational activities and entertainment. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $2 to $5. For more information contact Michael Fenzel, (480) 782-2908. www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.

16 Sonoran Sunset Series, 6 to 7 p.m. Visit the Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park for this free lakeside entertainment series, good for the whole family. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

17 Downtown Chandler Zombie Art Walk, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Zombies take over downtown Chandler for an evening at the downtown Chandler Zombie Art Walk. Come dressed in your best zombie garb, or get your face painted at the event. There will be all the usual Chandler Art Walk artists on display, but you may find some creepy additions to their supply. 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Free. www.chandlerartwalk.com.

18 Bugology, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Explore the world of insects and arachnids. Discover just how important insects are and learn about their traits with live examples of insects and arachnids from around the state, country and world. Ages 7 and older. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $3 to $5. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

“Star Wars” Reads Day, 1 p.m. to 8, 15, 22, 29 Kids Club, powered by National Geographic Kids, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Chandler Fashion Center teams up with National Geographic Kids to create activities and games that focus on discovery through play. Chandler Fashion Center, in the Gap wing near the Food Court, 3111 W Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Free. (480) 812-8488,

5 p.m. Come join Hamilton Branch celebrate “Star Wars” Reads Day. Dress up in your best “Star Wars” costumes and join in on the fun. Performers in “Star Wars” costumes will read and pose for pictures. GameStop will be there to play “Stars Wars” games and Firehouse Subs will be on site serving “Wookie” Bites and Cookie Shippers. Swing by the program room to play with the LEGOs

20 Play-Well TEKnologies-Jedi Engineering Using LEGO, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering, from Gear Cars to Battletracks. The engineer-designed curriculum challenges new and returning students to reach higher levels of engineering comprehension while having fun.

Ages 8 to 12. Snedigar Recreation Center, room 517, 4500 S. Basha Rd., Chandler. Instructor fee: $25; Fee $7 to $12. (480) 782-2640, https://classregistration.chandleraz.gov/ registrationmain.sdi.

22 Bugology, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There are believed to be between 6 and 10 million species of bugs. Discover just how important insects are and learn about their traits with live examples of insects and arachnids from around the state, country and world. Ages 7 and older. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $3 to $5. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

23 Food Day at Chandler Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join the Chandler Farmers Market in celebrating Food Day, a nationwide celebration of a movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. The Chandler Farmers Market will celebrate the East Valley Food Day by having kids crafts, live music, educational components, a proclamation from Councilman Rick Heumann and more. 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Free. www.downtownchandler.org.

24 Meet the Creature! 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. In this interactive program, children will see animals while receiving a fun lesson in wildlife rescue and conservation. Registration required. Children ages 2-12 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $6 to $9. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

Pumpkin Dunk¸ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join the lifeguard staff as the Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center is transformed into a floating pumpkin patch. The water will be heated, so don’t be afraid. Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., Chandler. $1 to $2.25. (480) 782-2635, www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics.

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Calendar, From Page 3 24 Harvest Party, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks, enter names in a free raffle and watch the kids as they play carnival games. Hope Covenant Church, 1770 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 899-7255, www.hopecov.com.

25 “Frozen” Fun, 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Is your little one in love with the movie “Frozen”? Discover what special powers make your little Elsa unique and special in every way. Ages 7 to 10. Snedigar Recreation Center, room 502, 4500 S. Basha Rd., Chandler. $30 instructor fee; Fee: $8 to $11. (480) 782-2640, https://classregistration.chandleraz.gov/ registrationmain.sdi.

Shape Up Arizona! Mayor’s Day of Play, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spend the morning at Tumbleweed Park as health, wellness and fitness is promoted for kids of all ages. Free activities will get the kids playing and their minds active, while parents can explore the various booths on health, wellness and fitness. Day of Play will feature a variety of fun activities organized by many of the nonprofit organizations, businesses and municipal divisions serving the community. Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. www.chandleraz.gov/dayofplay. Fall Rhythm Fest, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Some of the Valley’s hottest bands will entertain and vendors will offer

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Scouts, From Page 1 a variety of tasty food and beverages. In addition, there will be interactive amusements for children, along with music contests for all ages. Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Free. www.chandleraz.gov/rhythmfest.

31 Halloween Spooktacular, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All ghosts, goblins, ghouls, creatures, characters and superheroes are invited to enjoy an evening of safe, family fun. There will be food, games, arts and crafts, costume contests, souvenir photos and a haunted house. Games include pumpkin bowling, cupcake walks, alien autopsy and more. Downtown Library Plaza and Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. www.chandleraz.gov/spooktacular.

Trick or Treat at the LEGO Store, all day. Visit the LEGO Store in your Halloween costume and receive a special LEGO treat. Offer valid only at the LEGO Store on Oct. 31, while supplies last. LEGO Store Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. (480) 899-0228, http://stores.lego.com/en-us/ stores/us/chandler-fashion-center.

my troop and never hesitates to participate in our activities.” Jarnagan says she also feels that being involved in scouting can help kids build friendships that will last a lifetime. “These girls will go into the tough junior high and high school grades with a network of support from their fellow troop members, which will hopefully enable them to stand up to peer pressure, bullying and other difficult situations.” And, just like she got to take part in a variety of memorable experiences, Jarnagan says she loves the opportunities that scouting provides. “Last year, my fourth-grade junior troop got to work with engineering students at ASU to build wagons used in our cookie sale,” Jarnagan says. “We also went to Posh Restaurant in Scottsdale where the chef and restaurateur Josh Hebert taught the girls how to make Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches. And we completed a service project at Friends for Life Animal Shelter in Gilbert, installing new flooring and using part of our cookie proceeds to cover the cost of the project.” Theresa Motes says she has had the pleasure of watching several of her children participate in scouting. In addition to her 10-year-old daughter, Daisy, who is also in Troop 951, three of her sons have participated in the Boy Scouts of America. Both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have helped the Chandler mom’s children learn about important character traits and make new friends, she says. “They have been able to recognize through Scouts, that as individuals, we are responsible for taking care of our community,” she says. “I have seen every one of my children be blessed with lasting friendships through Scouts; friendships that have been founded in their joint effort to serve others.”

Motes says Daisy, who began as a Daisy Girl Scout in kindergarten, loves the way she and her friends have been able to make a positive impact on the community. “Daisy has blossomed into a confident young lady and has been enriched by the powerful Girl Scout promise that she holds in her heart,” Motes says. “I truly wish every girl had a chance to experience Girl Scouts because it fosters leadership skills, builds character and encourages independent thinking,” Jarnagan says. “The doors that scouting opens to students are amazing and the experience can truly shape their lives.” Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com.

Additional Resources Websites • www.girlscouts.org • www.scouting.org

Books • “Boy Scouts of America: A Centennial History,” by Chuck Wills • “The Girl Scouts Their History and Practice,” by Girl Scouts of the United States of America

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When the high school gridiron season began, there was little question that the SanTan Sun News area would produce some high-quality football. Through five games of the season, no one could have expected to see all five schools with winning records and playoff aspirations. Chandler High School has shown it has the offensive fire power to compete with any team in the state and its high-octane attack has them primed for another deep playoff run. Basha High School needed to replace a ton of experience on offense, but a surprising sophomore has shown himself very capable and a first-time head coach is putting his team in a position to get to the playoffs. No team is as synonymous with success as the Hamilton Huskies and the questions they had to start the year are now gone with an undefeated streak. No team has surprised as much as the Perry High School Pumas, as they retained their senior quarterback. That experience has led them to a great start, and possibly a playoff berth. While they are the lone Division IV School in the SanTan Sun News area, the Seton Catholic Prep Sentinels may be the best, as they have made a statement that last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s semifinal loss is behind them. Nothing but a state championship will do in 2014. The SanTan Sun News coverage area boasts the most competitive region of high school football in Arizona. October will be nothing short of amazing football to watch.

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There seems to be nothing left for the Wolves to accomplish outside of a state championship and, through five games, they look like they are more than capable of achieving that. After a thrilling 28-24 victory to open the season, the Wolves made their way home and dominated the Buena Colts. Game two of the season saw the Wolves turn the jets on early and blow out visiting Buena (Sierra Vista) 56-10, doing so with mostly their backups and young players. The Wolves ran for 438 yards and seven touchdowns on the evening. The Wolves’ biggame quarterback, Bryce Perkins threw only three passes on the evening, one for a touchdown, as the Wolves made quick work of Buena. Game three of the season saw the Wolves make a trip north to Colorado to take on perennial Colorado football power Valor Christian. It was a highly anticipated match up, and Perkins was in top form as he threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Wolves to a 22-7 win over the top-ranked team in Colorado. Running back Chase Lucas continued to dominate, as he ran for 114 yards, and the Wolves receiving core came up big as senior Justin Jan caught nine passes for 109 yards and a touchdown, while fellow senior N’Keal Harry caught four passes for 41 yards and two touchdowns. It was the Wolves’ defense that stole the show though, as they held Valor Christian to only 228 yards of total offense and no points until the fourth quarter. It was one of the most impressive performances by the Wolves’ defense. It shows they can be a team to be reckoned with.

Game four of the Wolves’ season saw what could be a potential state championship preview, as the Wolves met up with the Mountain Pointe Pride in a highly anticipated match up and came up a little short in a 45-42 defeat. The Wolves’ offense was firing on all cylinders, as Perkins threw for 261 yards and four touchdowns and ran the ball 10 times for an additional 50 yards. Jan caught two more touchdown passes, as Harry and Micah Reed-Campos each caught a touchdown pass, as well. Lucas added 106 yards rushing and a touchdown on the ground, but the powerful Pride rushing attack overwhelmed the Wolves’ defense in the end.

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Sophomore quarterback Ryan Kelley is making the Basha Bears transition from the Zach Werlinger era much more manageable than many expected. That showed in the Bears’ week-two win over the Coyotes 31-21. Kelley threw for 394 yards and four touchdowns, two of which went to junior wide receiver Hunter Dean-Gibson and one each to seniors Doc O’Connor and Jared Schmidt. Defensively the Bears were led by Lance Johnson, who had an interception and a fumble recovery as the Bears were able to hold off a powerful Coyotes offense. Week three of the season saw the Bears turn on the offensive fire power as they routed Laveen Caesar Chavez 55-12. Kelley threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more, as the sophomore quarterback continues to mature. It was not easy, as Caesar Chavez scored early and kept it close in the first half, as the Bears only lead 21-12 at half time. The second half saw the Bears come out and not just gain control, but completely dominate, as Basha scored 34 third quarter points, including an interception return by defensive back Austin Williams and a fumble return by defensive end Maison Ardens. The 3-0 start to the season will be important as the Bears have hit a bit of a rough spot the last two weeks. Kelley struggled in game four, a 42-24 loss to Pinnacle, throwing for only 194 yards on 42 attempts and one touchdown and an interception. The Bears’ offense was stagnant most of the night, outside of running back Zack Reed, who had 89 yards and two touchdowns.

The Bears struggled to stop the Pioneers’ running game as Pinnacle rolled up 234 yards and four touchdowns. Week five was a better performance, but the Bears still found themselves on the wrong side of a second half comeback, losing 45-35 to Westview. Basha rushed out to an early 21-7 lead, but were outscored from the second quarter on 38 to 14, including being held scoreless in the second half. Kelley and the Bears started fast, as the sophomore threw two touchdowns to Dean-Gibson and the Bears raced out to a 14-0 lead, but that would not last for long. Westview unleashed its not-so-secret weapon of Jalen Johnson, who ran for an astonishing 275 yards and four touchdowns. Tyler Vasko ran for 136 yards and a touchdown, as the Bears gave up 410 yards and four touchdowns on the ground, leading Westview to the win.

Basha High School Head coach: Gerald Todd 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler www.bashabearsfootball.com 2014 record: 3-2

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When the season started many wondered where the Hamilton Huskies stood amongst the high school elite talents. After five weeks, the answer is where they always are—at the top.

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Hamilton started the season with an impressive 43-7 win over Sandra Day O’Connor and carried the momentum into a week two thrashing of Brophy College Prep. Senior quarterback James Sosinski led a balanced offensive attack as he threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns and while the Huskies used a running back by committee rushing attack to run for 276 yards and three touchdowns. It was Kyeler Burke who was the big-play weapon for the Huskies, as he caught five passes for 152 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 46 yards on only five carries. The Huskies’ defense may have given up some big yardage, but they were stingy with the points again, as Caleb Peart and company held the Broncos without a touchdown. Game three of the season saw the Huskies receive their first real test of the season, and they answered it, holding off a furious Pinnacle second half rally, and winning 37-35 on a late field goal. Hamilton jumped out to an early 26-7 lead in the first half, led by two James Sosinski passing touchdowns and one touchdown pass by back up junior Travis Lockhart as the Huskies passed for 322 yards and three

touchdowns on the night. Brandon Krcilek and Burke each had nine catches on the night, but none bigger than a miracle heave by Sosinski to Burke on a fourth and 19 play on the Huskies final drive of the night. That led to a Dylan Brown 29-yard game-winning field goal. Game four for the Huskies brought back their dominating defense in a 21-0 shutout over Liberty High School from Henderson, Nevada. Sosinski not only threw another touchdown pass, but also caught a 5-yard touchdown pass thrown by receiver Krcilek, as the Huskies made things hard on the visiting Liberty Patriots all night long. The Huskies defense intercepted two Liberty passes, and held the Patriots rushing attack down all night, in what proved to be an important tune up for their next opponent. In their fifth game of the season, the Hamilton Huskies looked to get a measure of revenge on the defending state champions Mountain Pointe Pride. They did so by using a smothering and physical defense, holding the Pride offense to only 10 points in a 30-10 “upset” over the previously unbeaten Pride.

The Huskies’ offense relied heavily on the passing game, as they were held to minus 24 yards on the evening, but Sosinski and the offense seemed up to the task, throwing two touchdowns and getting huge contributions from their special teams as they blocked two punts, one leading a to a short one yard Rico Tipton touchdown run and the other being returned for a touchdown. After their win, the Huskies have reclaimed their place as the top dog in Arizona high school football, before their battle with Chandler on Oct. 2.

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Game two of the season saw the Pumas fall to the O’Connor High School Eagles 14-13 after Perry fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter, and could not finish their late rally off.

Perry Pumas

Quarterback Austin Nightingale struggled throughout the first half, completing only four passes and throwing two interceptions, but found a rhythm in the second half throwing two touchdowns and leading the Pumas down to the Eagles 21 before getting stopped on fourth down. The Pumas got back on the winning track in game three, pummeling visiting Gila Ridge on Homecoming 61-9. Nightingale was a house of fire, throwing for three touchdowns and 207 yards while running for two additional scores and 132 yards as the Pumas used a potent offense and smothering defense to dominate Gila Ridge all evening. The Pumas were able to hold down the Gila Ridge offense, as they gave up only 258 yards in the game and intercepting the Gila Ridge quarterback twice. Game four would prove to be another heartbreaker as the Pumas fell on a late field goal to

the visiting Mountain View Toros 16-14. The Pumas defense did all it could in the game holding the Toros down to just over 200 yards of offense and keeping not giving up any touchdowns, but three Mountain View field goals and a punt return for a touchdown proved to be the difference in the game. Perry was heavily penalized in the game, getting flagged for 17 penalties on the evening, which kept its offense stagnant all night long as they were kept under 200 yards of total offense in the game. Senior Anthony Sheffield scored his first touchdown of the season, a 13-yard reception from Nightingale, but the Pumas struggled all evening to get anything going. Perry though, continues to fight for a chance at the playoffs and had a thoroughly dominating performance against the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions in a 28-14 win. Perry’s defense is keeping teams on notice, as

it again held down an opposition while also scoring two touchdowns on interception returns, before surrendering 14 fourth quarter points to make the game slightly closer. Perry’s offense again struggled to get on track, as the Pumas relied more on the running game behind Sheffield, Nightingale and fellow senior Brock Heffron, as the trio combined for 174 yards rushing to get the Pumas to 3-2 and keep them on the cusp of playoff contention.

Perry High School Head coach: Preston Jones 1919 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert www.phsfb.com 2014 record: 3-2

While the Division I schools get most of the publicity, there may not be a better high school team in Arizona right now than the Seton Catholic Sentinels. In game two it was the “Zach Wade Show” early, as the Sentinels raced out to a 43-13 halftime lead and ended up winning 59-27. Senior quarterback Wade threw three touchdowns and ran for one while senior running back Antonio Campanella continues to show why he is one of the best running backs in Arizona, finishing with 131 yards and two touchdowns. Game three of the season saw the closest game to date for the Sentinels, as they raced out to an early 20-14 lead and held on for a 23-14 win over Snowflake. Wade threw two more touchdown passes, both to senior receiver George Wolter and Campanella was again unstoppable, rushing for 132 yards and another touchdown. It was back to dominating their opponent in week four, as the Sentinels rolled over visiting Cortez 55-0. Wade finished the evening with two more touchdown passes and two rushing

touchdowns, while workhorse running back Antonio Campanella had an easy night, only running the ball six times, but gaining 168 yards and scoring three touchdowns as the Sentinels were able to play their backups for much of the evening. The Sentinels defense not only pitched a shutout, but also created three turnovers on the evening, as Manny Estrella and Brandon Garcia each had an interception while Patrick Larsen recovered a fumble caused by senior Zach Fulmer. Week five of the season would be much of the same for the Sentinels, as they crushed host Coronado 61-0. Wade threw four touchdowns in his limited work and Antonio Campanella ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns while also catching two passes for 55 yards and two more touchdowns. Junior Matthew Bresnahan had his best game of his young career, running the ball only

three times, but gaining 100 yards and scoring two touchdowns as well. Defensively, Fulmer intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown while senior defensive back Dominic Johnson also intercepted a Coronado pass. The Sentinels have put together one of the best starts to the season in the Arizona high school ranks, and are the clear favorites in Division IV through the start of the 2014 season.

Seton Catholic Preparatory High School Head coach: Rex Bowser 1150 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler www.setoncatholic.org/athletics/football.cfm 2014 record: 5-0

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: Aug. 22 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31

at O'Connor 43-7 (w) at Brophy Prep 41-6 (w) at Pinnacle 37-35 (w) Liberty ★ 21-0 (w) Mountain Pointe 30-10 (w) Chandler at Basha at Gilbert at Highland Perry

SETON: Aug. 21 Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31

Globe (scrimmage, score N/A) Estrella Foothills 35-24 (w) at Maricopa 59-27 (w) at Snowflake 23-14 (w) Cortez 55-0 (w) at Coronado 61-0 (w) Florence ★ at Coolidge Combs at Chino Valley Rio Rico

CHANDLER: Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31

at Centennial 28-24 (w) Buena 56-10 (w) at Valor Christian 22-7 (w) at Mountain Pointe 20-7 (l) Cesar Chavez ★ 49-6 (w) at Hamilton at Gilbert at Perry at Basha Highland

Homecoming = ★ Seth Cox is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at news@santansun.com.

PERRY: Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31

Sunnyside 53-18 (w) at O’Connor 14-13 (l) Gila Ridge ★ 20-6 (w) Mountain View 16-14 (l) Mountain Ridge 28-14 (w) at Basha at Highland Chandler at Gilbert at Hamilton

BASHA: Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31

at Desert Vista 31-23 (w) Centennial ★ 31-21 (w) at Cesar Chavez 55-12 (w) at Pinnacle 45-35 (l) at Westview 45-35 (l) Perry Hamilton at Highland Chandler at Gilbert

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FAMILY FUN

Chandler celebrates Native American heritage By Meghan McCoy

Chandler residents will honor Native Americans’ heritage once again at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in downtown. Native American Recognition Days’ free outdoor market is from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11; and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12. “They should come out to enjoy great weather, traditional Native American cuisine and a variety of art from different Native American tribes throughout the Southwest,” says Niki Tapia, Chandler’s community resource coordinator. About 30 vendors participate in the market each year to provide a variety of items, such as art, jewelry, paintings, ceramics, photography and pottery. “The craftsmanship is amazing,” Tapia says. Entertainment, including hoop dancers, is scheduled every day. The Maldonados, who make their own instruments, will also partake. The 5-year-old event is held in partnership with Miss Indian Arizona Association. Its pageant participants will introduce themselves at 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.

Tapia says the participants will share information about their tribes. The Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program began in 1961 and was held at numerous locations before coming to the Phoenix area in 2000. Executive Director of Miss Indian Arizona Association Denise Homer says this is the 10th year the program has worked with the City of Chandler. Last year, Miss Indian Arizona attracted 11 participants and this year young women, ranging in age from 17 to 24, will participate. The program, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, is open to the public. Tickets are $10. Homer says the pageant is great for those who are interested in the Arizona Indian Native people and what they are doing on their reservations. “My favorite part is the girls do perform an opening number to a contemporary number,” Homer said. “They usually dance to the song.” She says another highlight is when tribal leaders escort the participants onto the stage during the eveningwear portion of the

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MARKET: The free outdoor market will feature more than 30 vendors at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park. Submitted photo

program. There is also a talent segment of the program, which Homer explains, may include a traditional talent revealing something about the contestants’ tribes. “It’s usually a song in their language or a skit that points out different things of

their tradition,” she says. “They get very creative.” Meghan McCoy is the Business and Neighbors editor for the SanTan News. She can be reached at meghan@santansun.com.

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FAMILY FUN

Hamilton students competing at State Fair By Tracy House

Scrappy 2.0

Celebrating 130 years of bringing family fun to the Valley, the Arizona State Fair is gearing up for nearly a month of games, rides and entertainment. Included in the annual event are art competitions and entries from around the Valley, and Chandler’s Hamilton High School is entering student work and showing off Scrappy, a robot that educates students about recycling.

Hamilton’s Robotics Club is sending Scrappy to the Arizona State Fair. Based on the robot in the 1980s movie, “Short Circuit,” Scrappy was originally used by Chandler Waste Management to educate kids about recycling, but got too old to use. Brian Roach, Hamilton’s Robotics Club coach, and physics and engineering teacher, says, “It got to the point it wouldn’t work anymore. It was too big for any one person to take around. So they brought it to me to redesign it to make it more user friendly and still had the ability to do what it had done before, which was to get kids excited about recycling.” It’s taken two years to get Scrappy ready, Roach explains. “The first group spent a lot of time designing the idea of what he’d be like. And then this year’s group is putting the big picture together, assembling the shape, collecting the parts.” Using plastic bin covers, old motors and other parts from the Chandler Recycling Center, Roach says Scrappy “truly is a recycled robot.” Roach and his students are calling this new improved version Scrappy 2.0. Scrappy has a remote control and is shaped like Wall-e from the Disney movie of the same name, Roach says. “He drives around, he moves his arms as he goes. He has LED lights that flash. He has a DVD player inside him” so he’s able to show videos. Scrappy will demonstrate his talents on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the fair. “We’re also bringing some of our competition robots to the State Fair for some demo time,” Roach says. The Robotics Club is an afterschool team that builds robots for national competitions, which are usually held second semester. During the first semester of school, Roach

Photography Entries Heather Hackett, Hamilton’s Career and Technical Education photo imaging instructor, has entered 16 of her students’ work into the 2014 photography competition. Students choose a category to compete in: landscape, portrait, black and white, photojournalism, color, nature or architecture. This is the fourth year Hackett has been teaching at Hamilton and she’s entered student work each year. Last year, 12 students entered the competition—nine were winners and, of those, five received best of show. Photos from last year are on display at the Chandler Unified School District’s office. “It’s probably one of the biggest competitions we do. Hamilton, as a whole, is very successful at it. We have a lot of winners. We are very successful with our State Fair entries,” Hackett explains. “I do it a little different than the other teachers,” she explains. “We critique the work and it’s the best images from our critiques, so it’s not every kid. They have to be selected by their classmates first. We pick the best from our class to represent us and those are the ones that we send.” Hackett’s student entries are from sophomores and juniors in her photography I class. “We feel like if we have a winner, it’s a winner for our whole class.”

PHOTO ENTRY: Andrew Zundel, a 10th grader at Hamilton High School, holds his entry for the 2014 Arizona State Fair photography competition. Photo courtesy of Heather Hackett

explains, students work on projects like Scrappy. “Whatever is interesting and available.” Thirty-four kids are part of the HHS club; 22 junior varsity and 16 varsity students. The Arizona State Fair is held Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 10, through Nov. 2, at 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix. Midway and grounds closure times vary by day. For more information visit, www.azstatefair.com. Tracy House is the news editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at tracy@santansun.com.

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Recycling in Chandler saves customers money BY RICK HEUMANN

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People are aware that recycling is good for the environment and diverts trash from our landﬁlls. But what some might not realize is that recycling in Chandler saves money for our customers who pay for Cityprovided solid-

waste services. This past year, as a result of Chandler’s curbside collection and Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center activity, nearly 42.5 million pounds of materials were recycled. The monies earned for recyclable materials, along with the elimination of the fee to haul and dispose of trash at the Butterﬁeld Landﬁll in Mobile, equates to a savings of approximately $68 per ton. These funds help offset the costs associated with trash disposal. The outcome is savings for our customers.

Recycling is simple, and there are no additional costs for rate-paying residents who choose to participate. Most recyclable items can simply be placed in the blue recycling bins including paper, cardboard boxes, aluminum and steel cans, glass and plastic bottles, to name a few. However, larger recyclable items like tires, electronics, scrap metal, appliances and other items are accepted for drop-off at the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center or through a scheduled curbside bulk collection. Backyard composting is another way to divert specific household waste from the landfill. Compost is a nutrient-rich plant fertilizer created through the decay of organic materials such as yard waste and organic food scraps. Compost improves soil and plant health, conserves water and reduces the use of garden chemicals. It is viewed as a “must-have” by many avid gardeners. Through the recycling program, the City provides free compost bins for residents receiving City-provided solid waste service. The City converts previously used trash and recycle bins that were not able to be repaired and retro-fits them

to backyard compost bins. The City also offers workshops, each spring and fall, to teach a variety of tools and techniques for successful composting. The next Backyard Composting class is scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and again on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Sunset Library. The class is free, but registration is required. Residents living in multi-housing communities and county islands have an opportunity to recycle as well. The City has 17 drop-off sites for recycling materials, including the Recycling-Solid Waste Services Collection Center, 955 E. Queen Creek Rd., and 16 community parks that contain the 300-gallon blue recycle containers. Some of the reasons that people choose not to recycle involve the challenge of keeping track of when collection takes place and not knowing what is accepted in the blue bins. Many of the answers to these questions can easily be obtained through the City’s website at www.chandleraz.gov/recycle, by installing the free “My Waste” application, available

to Android and iPhone users, or by calling Solid Waste Services. I commend the residents in our community who are passionate about recycling and challenge others to join in these efforts. Recycling does make a difference to the environment and to our wallets by keeping our rates among the lowest in the Valley. The City’s Recycling Program is an example of Chandler’s commitment to create innovative ways to help reduce service costs to our residents while preserving our natural resources. If you have not participated in Chandler’s Recycling Program and would like to start, City staff is available to assist. They offer community presentations, educational resources and materials to help make the process easy. For more information about recycling, scheduling a curbside bulk collection or registering for an upcoming Backyard Composting class, call (480) 782-3510 or visit: www. chandleraz/gov/recycle. Rick Heumann is the vice mayor of Chandler.

Letters to the editor Re-elect Sen. Yarbrough Editor, I am writing to encourage your readers to re-elect Steve Yarbrough. If I had to describe Sen. Steve Yarbrough in three words it would be honest, ethical and wise. I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Yarbrough for over 20 years. I completed real estate appraisals for him when he was a practicing attorney, and I was an independent fee appraiser. He always encouraged me to offer my honest opinion and did not try to persuade me to compromise my ethics.

More recently, I have observed him in the Senate when I worked with him on a bill in my current capacity as the director of a small state agency. He has always been responsive to questions and honest about whether he can help or not. People with his knowledge and integrity are needed in our state Legislature. He consistently acts in the best interests of Arizona. I strongly encourage my fellow Legislative District 17 voters to re-elect Sen. Yarbrough. Debra Rudd Gilbert

Representative yearns for better location accuracy As a taxpayer, I expect emergency responders to be able to ﬁnd and help me in case of an emergency. Unfortunately, location-accuracy standards are so outdated that when someone dials 9-1-1 from a cellphone, emergency responders don’t have the tools they need to locate them. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates that updating our emergency response system would save roughly 10,000 lives each year. The FCC issued a rule that would

require cellphone providers to provide better location accuracy for emergency calls placed from cellphones. This would allow callers in an emergency to be located only when they dial 9-1-1 and want to be found—not to be monitored in any other way. Emergency responders and 9-1-1 dispatchers have overwhelmingly applauded the FCC’s decision to give them the tools they need to help men, women and children in danger. Each day we wait, more people are put in danger. There is no reason to wait a moment longer. Rep. Jeff Dial Arizona House of Representatives

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Sublime adventures AZ Pho Valley ﬁlls three secluded days with rewarding for Napa eager thrills by Jeep, balloon and viniculture. Nguyen family

Chandler senior an ‘inspiration’

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

When Tom Nguyen moved to the United States in 1992 from central Vietnam, he worked hard to put himself through California Polytechnic State University. Tom, who at times worked at restaurants, soon began his 20-year engineering career. Now, he has come full circle, with wife, Thao, by purchasing the former Natalia’s 1912 restaurant and reopening it as AZ Pho and Grill. “A lot of people want to try Vietnamese food, but there aren’t very many Vietnamese restaurants,” says Tom, who has been in Arizona for 10 years. “Wherever I go people say, ‘You’re Vietnamese? I want to eat some of that noodle soup, pho.’ They always asked me where to go to get good food.”

As a survivor of breast and ovarian cancers, Chandler resident Grace Ruby felt fragile. She knew she needed to take action. So, nearly 12 years ago, Ruby joined SilverSneakers, a typically free exercise program open to everyone eligible and enrolled in Medicare Advantage and Medicare supplement programs. Ruby is enrolled in SilverSneakers through SCAN Health Plan. For her efforts, she was honored with the 2014 Richard L. Swanson Inspiration Award at the Tempe Family YMCA on Sept. 26. The award pays tribute to older adults SEE INSPIRATION PAGE 52

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WINE COUNTRY: The Jeep Girls spent three days traveling by Jeep and balloon, visiting vineyards along the way. Submitted photo BY ASHLEY AND BRITTANY HILL, “THE JEEP GIRLS”

ALL IN THE FAMILY: Tom and Thao Nguyen own AZ Pho and Grill, where about 20 of their family members also work. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

As dark broke to daylight in Yountville, California, the ground became increasingly farther away, and we were ﬂoating aloft in our hot air balloon. It was not a dream, though the air was cool and calm enough to lull all 12 passengers to an awestruck silence. We were climbing high over Pope Valley. Staring down at the becoming harvest, there was not a sound. This seemed a ﬁtting kickoff to a three-night, adventure-fueled stay in the starkly alluring Napa Valley. Our itinerary included the

aforementioned hot air balloon ride, a leisurely turned adrenaline-addled, offroad romp—lost without cell service— historic family vineyards, and farm-totable-cuisine. We spent our ﬁrst night at the Hampton Inn Roseville. The hotel was located 16 miles from Sacramento, the state capital and an excellent ﬂy-in choice destination from Phoenix. To get started, we sought consistency and proximity. Situated near a Trader Joe’s and the open road, we were set. We stopped at Sacramento Chrysler SEE NAPA PAGE 54

WINNER: SilverSneakers instructor Donna Horwitz, right, congratulates Grace Ruby for her 2014 Richard L. Swanson Inspiration Award.

Get a ‘TASTE’ of area restaurants at Ocotillo event BY MANALI CHAVAN

Residents will get the chance to indulge in the best ﬂavors the East Valley has to offer at TASTE, Chandler’s sixth annual culinary festival, held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in downtown Ocotillo. It is the second year for the location. “We really fell in love with the space last year,” says HDE Agency’s Jennifer Pruett. “There’s this really beautiful lake, and there’s a building that’s not completely built out that we cleaned up and reused.” TASTE will include unlimited food samples from 30 restaurants across the East Valley, including Grimaldi’s,

The Keg and Chop. Attendees will also receive 12 drink tickets and enjoy live entertainment. TASTE’s goal is to expose new restaurants to residents. “We’re providing an opportunity for patrons to get a sampling of 30 different restaurants they may have not tried or maybe want to try,” Pruett says. “It’s a chance for the restaurant to present itself in front of 1,200 people that could potentially be regular customers.” The 30 restaurants participating in TASTE will be competing for titles in nine categories, including the top title “Best of TASTE.” Along with the competition, a silent auction will be held, and all of the proceeds

will be given to this year’s charities, The American Foundation for Cardiomyopathy. “We always partner with one, sometimes two charities and we give a portion of the proceeds back,” Pruett said. “This foundation works on getting research and money raised for screenings for children for heart disease.” Many of the restaurants that have participated in past years will be returning this year. H&H City Pizza, which was 3 weeks old when it participated last year, found TASTE to be a successful way to get the word out about its business. “It brings the people together,” SEE TASTE PAGE 50

LOCAL PARTICIPANT: Roy’s Chandler showcased lakanilau rolls and crunchy golden lobster potstickers at a recent TASTE festival. Submitted photo

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Hearing loss association schedules October meeting The Sun Lakes Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America will host “Daily Issues of Hearing Loss” at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Ed Robson Branch Library Lecky Center, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. Join the discussion of the daily challenges individuals face with hearing loss. Learn new communication strategies and share successful solutions. Arizona was well represented in the HLAA Convention held in June in Austin, Texas. Two members of the Sun Lakes Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association will talk about their experiences. If you, a family member or a friend is challenged by hearing loss, come and join for education, sharing and refreshments. CART, real-time captioning, is provided, and the meeting room is looped for hearing accessibility. For additional information, contact Liz Booth at halib72@gmail.com; Regina Milgroom at reggiefaith@gmail.com or Scott Sjolin at (602) 652-3000 and ask for the Ed Robson Branch.

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The Nguyen family eats pho, made with their “special family recipe,” weekly. The husband-and-wife duo opened AZ Pho by using those recipes, as well as by hiring about 20 family members to work at the restaurant. Pho is, of course, at the center of the menu, which boasts a special combo dish with a variety of meats and special spices and noodles. Other pho dishes include chicken breast or seafood. Entrees on the menu are rounded out with rice bowls, vermicelli bowls, Vietnamese sandwiches and desserts. Thao is also happy to create handmade signature spring rolls and egg rolls for AZ Pho customers. “I like cooking, so when people enjoy my food, and they say that they like it, it makes me feel good,” she says. “They say that they like our decorations, the

owner Marshall Reichert says. “As a restaurant owner, it’s really nice to go around and speak to other restaurant owners. You get a feel for what’s going on in the restaurant industry and in the community.” Attendees must be 21 and older to participate in TASTE. Pre-sale admission costs $65 and includes unlimited food tasting and 12 drink tickets. Pre-sale couple admission costs $130 and includes the above as well as a gift bag with a bottle of wine, two souvenir glasses and other gifts from local restaurants. Pre-sale admission can be purchased online at www.TASTEchandler. com. Tickets are $80 on the day of the event.

UNPHOGETTABLE: AZ Pho and Grill is a family-owned and -operated restaurant that features Vietnamese pho noodle soup dishes as a centerpiece of its menu. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

FAMILY RECIPES: The spring rolls and egg rolls are created by hand from family recipes. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

setting and our food very much.” AZ Pho is tastefully decorated throughout, with photos depicting structures and everyday life from the various regions of Vietnam. Another display wall features photos of the spices that are used in Vietnamese cooking. Taking on their ﬁrst restaurant has been a learning experience, but a rewarding one. “Here, it’s a free country, and you have opportunity,” Tom explains. “Everybody has an equal chance to grow and do what you like to do. Just like this restaurant...We’ve never done this before, and opening a restaurant like this is a life-changing experience. But we like it here because we do things we want to do.” AZ Pho and Grill is located at 3140 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 1, Chandler. Call (480) 802-5356 or visit www.azphoandgrill. com for additional information. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be contacted at lynette@santansun.com

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HAVING FUN: TASTE allows participants to try more than 30 different restaurants from the East Valley. Submitted photo

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whose healthy behavior has made a difference in their lives and who have inspired others. Ruby was one of hundreds of nominees nationwide, and this year marked the ﬁrst time voting took place via Facebook. She admits she was hesitant to accept the trophy. “I don’t want to accumulate more things, but I’d like to have the trophy for about a month,” she explains. Afterward, she will give it to Tempe Family YMCA to display. “If whoever comes after me has to clean out my house and if I’m in another world, I don’t want someone to have a garage sale and sell it for quarter,” Ruby says with a laugh. An addiction for Ruby, exercise allows her to enjoy the camaraderie between her fellow students and to get motivated. “All the people in the class are so wonderful, they’re almost like sisters and brothers,” she says.

Ruby has been a student of Donna Horwitz since she started with SilverSneakers. “What I love most about Grace is her attitude,” Horwitz says. “She has such a positive attitude toward life, toward herself, toward others and she just lives life with joy and enthusiasm.” One of the first to arrive at her class at 7 a.m., Ruby has become its official greeter. She anticipates returning to her SilverSneakers fitness class after the hoopla from her win dies down. Each person who spoke at Ruby’s award ceremony described how inspiring she is. “I’m coming all the way from Carefree,” explains Dominican Sister Patt Smith. “Grace has been such a good friend for years. I couldn’t miss this.” Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be contacted at lynette@santansun.com

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Experience Matters, a Phoenix organization that connects experienced adults with nonprofits to apply their talents, is hosting a luncheon on Oct. 27, featuring news correspondent and journalist Jane Pauley. “A Conversation with Jane Pauley” will be held at the Arizona Biltmore. Adding to her roles as an anchor on “NBC Nightly News,” host of “The Today Show” and co-host of “Dateline NBC,” Pauley is now a leading spokeswoman for the generation of Baby Boomers who are reinventing the way they live and work. Her most recent book, “Your Life Calling,” illustrates how many adults are setting the stage for the second-half of life in more fulfilling and unconventional ways. Lester Strong, CEO of AARP Experience Corps, will help facilitate the conversation and audience discussion with Pauley. The event will honor the hundreds of adults across Maricopa County who lend their skills, expertise and talents to nonprofits through Experience Matters and beyond. And, Intel will be honored for its unprecedented investment in the community through an innovative program that transitions employees, age 55-plus, into meaningful work in the

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TASTY: Regusci Winery Tasting Room, established in 1937, is located along The Silverado Trail. Make an appointment online to schedule a tasting. Submitted photo NAPA FROM PAGE 49

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That is rule one. Rule two is that there are no other rules than the first. The hardest part is knowing what you are looking for. Wine tasting is like art. If you like it, then it receives a high rating on your personal scale, and that’s all that matters. Our first vineyard, Cliff Lede, known for its cabernets, operates much like a traditional tasting room, where visitors belly up to the bar for a flight of four for $25. Because the tasting room does not require appointments, this was a lowcommitment introduction to the marathon of wine evaluation to follow. What Cliff Lede wants the world to know is that its reds are good and the brand boasts a rock ‘n’ roll personality. On our second day, we started our morning sparkling. Domaine Chandon should make every Napa weekender’s list. The atmosphere is great. We met with Jared Valdez, and we had fun, like a morning outing among friends. Envision a garden patio with the sun shining among dense vegetation as you stare through a glass of golden bubbles. Domaine Chandon has done ambiance so well here. It’s as if your favorite memory of a toast or milestone is sealed into one beautiful bottle as you pour yourself another. The Etoile Prestige Tour and Tasting for $40 is

worth the expense. Concluding on the back veranda, guests enjoy six pours, ending with the etoile Tete de Cuvee. The Etoile Brut does taste a little bit like oysters, which is interesting. Nonetheless, we had an absolutely excellent time at Domaine Chandon. After a brief lunch, we visited Duckhorn Vineyards. This was the only seated tasting of our cache. The atmosphere was casual, and we felt we, and our fellow tasters, had discovered a secret spot. Visiting Duckhorn mid-afternoon was the perfect time to come upon such a place. The view offered overgrown gardens and a labyrinth of gravel pathways with intermittent benches. The tasting room is best described like the brier patch from the tale of Peter Rabbit. Lastly, we visited Regusci Winery. We adored this tasting because it fits the bill of what first-time visitors would expect. Entering the property via an ambling driveway, one comes upon a grand estate. Looking out from the estate, which was established in 1932, is as rich as arriving. Here lies 160 acres of grapes, still family owned. It is not uncommon to find a Regusci behind the bar on Monday. The 2010 Estate Cabernet is memorable for its rich flavor. It is a bold wine, paired best with bold food, such as a healthy steak. Our personal favorites are wines that taste like the Earth, and the ’10 Regusci Cabernet does indeed taste like dirt. Our final must-do was fantastic! At sunrise, we lifted off in a colorful hot-air balloon above an ethereal morning of harvest. Jayson Kimball, co-owner, head pilot and resident Napa Valley Aloft entertainer, turned our hot air balloon ride into a great adventure. The Kimball family truly rises above the competition, offering a personal and more intimate experience. Before the champagne breakfast, Jayson recited “The Balloonist’s Prayer,” as strangers melded into friends. It was a perfect capper to a short but escapadepacked, blast of a vacation the strangely wondrous Napa Valley. We couldn’t ask for more. Sisters Ashley and Brittany Hill, the “Jeep Girls,” are Chandler residents who enjoy traveling and exploring the open roads across America. The Hill sisters moved to Chandler a decade ago, where Ashley attended Hamilton High School. Both of the girls are ASU alumni and are active community members. For more of Ashley and Brittany Hill’s travels across America, follow the The Jeep Girls’ adventures via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (at @ AmericanLegendTour).

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HOMEY: The entrance to Duckhorn Vineyards. A beautiful tasting room with a home-like feel. Appointments suggested for tasting. Submitted photo

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The PITT holding Fitness Challenge The PITT, along with Athletic Republic, will be participating in a Fitness Challenge, which began Monday, Sept. 29, for a great cause. It will be a typical challenge in that participants’ weight and body fat is measured before and after the eightweek program, but participants will also get pledges from family, friends and coworkers. All pledges will be donated to the Children’s Cancer Network on Saturday, Nov. 29, during the annual AfterThanksgiving Workout. “This eight-week program is designed to give participants a running start into leading a healthier lifestyle,” says Brian Clark, owner of The PITT. “Through the course of your entire life, eight weeks is not very much time; however, these eight weeks provide the participants with all

the tools necessary to change eating and exercise habits going forward into their new life.” The friendly competition between The PITT and Infinity Fitness is perfectly designed so that everyone wins, he says. “Participants learn how to achieve their fitness and/or weight-loss goals, and the Children’s Cancer Network benefits from everyone else’s generosity,” Clark says. As a survivor of childhood cancer, he knows how important it is to lead a healthy lifestyle and knows how important it is to support the Children’s Cancer Network. The challenge runs through Sunday, Nov. 23. Cost for participants is $325. Call (480) 855-3145 or visit www.thepitt.com.

Total Fitness Solutions to host first Community Health Fair A free community health fair will be held at Total Fitness Solutions LLC studio, 9655 E. Riggs Rd., Suite 145, Sun Lakes, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18. Massages, foot detoxifications, blood pressure, weight and body fat checks and fitness assessments will be a part of the fair. The informational event is being held to raise awareness about health for the

community. There are many advantages of living a healthy lifestyle. The focus is to raise the awareness level of people and how easily they can incorporate ideas into their daily lives. Call (480) 225-9730, email davidbush@ totalﬁtsolutions.net or visit www. totalﬁtsolutions.com for more information.

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Dentist collecting items for breast cancer ‘Hope Bags’ In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, My Hope Bag has a special event partnership with J. Philipp Centers for Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. The dental office is encouraging patients and the general public to donate items for the Hope Bags in October. Suggested items are CDs, pink bracelets, pink ribbon merchandise, breast cancer information and monetary donations. As an incentive for people to donate, J. Philipps will be holding a drawing for a free Zoom Whitening treatment. Finally, during October, the practice will donate a portion of its proceeds from oral cancer screenings to My Hope Bag. Founded by Sarah Ellery, My Hope Bag is an East Valley nonprofit organization that ministers to women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. The organization provides information, emotional support and free bags filled with encouraging items. Not only does My Hope Bag work directly with the women, but also with the general public. Throughout the year, several educational community events are hosted to inform the public about breast cancer. The partnership

with J. Philipp is one such event. Dentist Justin Philipp has advanced training in treating patients undergoing cancer treatment. He discloses the relationship between oral health and cancer: Oral health greatly contributes to patients’ general health, speciﬁcally their immune system. Keeping up with oral hygiene is a way to actively reduce the chances of breast cancer. Furthermore, Philipp insists that oral hygiene should be continued during cancer treatment to maintain the health of the immune system and reduce oral infection. The partnership between My Hope Bag and J. Philipp Centers for Family and Cosmetic Dentistry is a fundraiser and a way to spread information. It works to bring beneﬁts to women diagnosed with breast cancer and to educate the public about the links between oral health and cancer prevention. J. Philipp Centers is located at 3230 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 4, Chandler. Justin Philipp has several media interviews regarding the relationship between oral hygiene and breast cancer (http:// jphilipp.com/our-practice/news/).

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Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities has planned a fall full of events to raise money for the organization.

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Pub Quiz is back The Pub Quiz has returned, and it’s armed with new subject matter and thought-provoking questions—and a twist on scoring. Coach and Willie’s hosts the event at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. Patrons can test their knowledge on history, people, science, politics and entertainment. The evening beneﬁts the Student Ambassador Program. Entry fee is $10, which is tax deductible through the Sister Cities’ nonproﬁt status. Cash bar and restaurant menu available. No cellphones allowed. To register, visit www.chandlerirish.org. For more information, contact Ellen Harrington at (480) 600-8509, chan.to.tull@gmail.com. Coach and Willie’s is located at 1 E. Boston St., Chandler.

Southwest tea to beneﬁt exchange program The fourth annual Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities’ Southwest Tea is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Chandler’s Community Center ballroom, 125 E. Commonwealth. Coach and Willie’s will provide lunch, with desserts created by the bakers on the tea committee. Food is served

around live entertainment and basket giveaways. The top rafﬂe prize this year is a women’s cruiser bike. Proceeds will further the CTSC mission of education, business and cultural exchanges. The event is open to the public, but reservations are required. Advance tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for children ages 11 and younger. At the door, tickets will be $20 for adults and $10 for children 11 and younger. Payment must be made at www.chandlerirish.org. For more information, contact Sharon Anderson at duner@cox.net or (480) 229-4924.

Wine and Design Evening Save the Date for the Sister Cities’ Wine and Design Evening. SanTan Sun News’ publisher emeritus and entrepreneur/artist/singer Laurie Fagen will lead a make-and-take class on Monday, Nov. 17, at Gangplank in downtown Chandler. The event starts at 7 p.m. and participants will create Celtic designs from polymer clay. Cheese and fruit, plus wine, water, soft drinks or hot tea will be served. More information, including ticket prices, will follow. Visit www. chandlerirish.org for more information. The event beneﬁts the organization’s Student Ambassador Program. Contact Harrington for more information.

Pumpkin Dunk Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center is hosting Pumpkin Dunk, which will transform the pool into a ﬂoating pumpkin patch, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. Admission is $1 for children, $2.25 for adults and $1.25 for seniors. Show off Halloween costumes, play in-water and on-deck games and decorate a pumpkin. This event is held during public swim hours.

advanced than the suggested ages. The descriptions on the class list are available to assist in educating customers on the variety of classes the aquatics program has the capability of offering. Some classes may not be offered during each session or at each location.

Adult swim lessons Improve stroke technique or endurance, or learn how to swim in several different class types that are designed around the swimmers’ needs. The Break Time brochure has course listings of the classes offered.

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Mesquite Groves Aquatic Centers, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., offers swim hours from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. through Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Hamilton Aquatic Center offers yearround lap swimming from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center also offers yearround lap swimming from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $2 per visit, regardless of age. Purchase a punch pass to save 5 to 30 percent each visit or an annual pass for $200, valid at both locations.

Swim lessons for children A child can be tested for the level of class they should be enrolled in for the fall courses at any pools during public swim hours. The ages listed on the course descriptions are basic guidelines to help place a child in a speciﬁc swim lesson, except seahorse, otters and surfer classes. A general rule of thumb is that children will remain in the same level for at least two sessions. A child may be more or less

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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE 347 Grill Ak-Chin 16000 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa (520) 233-2426 www.ultrastarakchin.com Here’s the deal: Sunday Brunch, 6 and younger eat free with paid adult. On Tuesdays, all kids 12 and younger eat free with purchase of adult entree. Apple Dumpling Café 3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 279-3879 www.appledumplingcafe.com Here’s the deal: Mondays are Family Value night, where kids eat free with each adult meal and two drinks purchased. On Family Fun night, kids receive free ice cream with a meal. Afterschool coolness is from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, where kids buy one ice cream and get one free Chompie’s 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler (480) 398-3008 www.chompies.com Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday, children 10 and younger receive one free item from the kids’ meal menu with adult meal purchase of $8 or more. Dine in only. Connect5 Family Centers Corp. 222 E. Warner Rd., Chandler (480) 699-2122 1495 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert (480) 361-8410 Here’s the deal: Mondays and Fridays free kids’ meals with an adult purchase for Munchie Monday Free Lunch and Freebie Friday Free Dinner. Copper Still - Moonshine Grill 2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 242-1258 www.CopperStillMoonshineGrill.com Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday, kids ages 10 and younger eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal. Dilly’s Deli 2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler (480) 722-0644 www.dillysdeli.com Here’s the deal: On weekends, get one free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased for $4.79 or more.

El Palacio Restaurant and Cantina 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 802-5770 www.epchandler.com Here’s the deal: Wednesday, kids 12 and younger eat free with paid adult. Fat Willy’s 4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler (480) 883-1356 www.fatwillysaz.com/Chandler Here’s the deal: From 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, dine in and get a free kids’ meal with every adult entrée purchased. Little Leaguers menu only, 12 and younger. Floridino’s Pizza and Pasta 590 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 35, Chandler (480) 812-8433 www.ﬂoridinos.net Here’s the deal: From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday, kids eat free. One free kids’ meal per $8 adult purchase. Dine in only.

(480) 792-6965 www.sidelinesaz.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from kids’ menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with adult entree. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or specials. Someburros! 3461 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 2597 S. Market St., Gilbert 1335 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert www.someburros.com Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday night from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. kids 12 and younger eat free with purchase of combo or specialty meal. Dine-in only.

www.unclebearsgrillandbar.com Here’s the deal: Wednesday, kids eat free with each full price entrée purchased. Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill 135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler (480) 895-ROSE (7673) www.whiskeyrosesaloon.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every Tuesday and Sunday with purchase of an adult entree.

The Cove Grill 5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400, Chandler (480) 802-9070 www.thecovegrill.com Here’s the deal: Tuesday, kids younger than 12 receive one free meal per adult entrée purchased.

Nabers Music Bar and Eats 825 N. 54th St., Chandler (480) 705-0288 www.nabersaz.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every Monday and Tuesday, with the purchase of an adult meal and two beverages.

The Sushi Room 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler (480) 821-9000 www.sushiroomaz.com Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday means kids 12 and younger eat free, two kids per paying adult.

NYPD Pizza 2580 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler (480) 722-0898 www.aznypdpizza.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat for free on Wednesday and Sunday after 4 p.m.

Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar 1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 722-1555

WHERE KIDS EAT FREE The SanTan Sun News now has a regular “Where kids eat free” section. Restaurant owners, please email us details such as days of the week kids can eat free at your establishment, and what conditions apply, such as purchase of an adult meal, certain hours, etc., Include your restaurant name, address, phone and website and a contact name for veriﬁcation. Readers, if you know of a location that has a kids-eat-free program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and / or email for conﬁrmation and details. Email information to KidsEatFree@ santansun.com.

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Tarwater Patriotic Program The Tarwater Family Room was ﬁlled to capacity with students and staff as more than 125 enthusiastic second-graders paid tribute to the men and women who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The kids proudly marched in, singing the patriotic songs like “Yankee Doodle” and “Grand Old Flag.” Students dressed as a plethora of historical personalities such as Uncle Sam, Betsy Ross, Francis Bellamy, Benjamin Franklin, Emma Lazarus and George Washington. The Sept. 11 program was created by Principal Jeff Hensley along with Stacy Quattrochi, of the second-grade team, and Mary Chappell, music teacher. The program is part of Tarwater’s social studies standards, and the national symbols are covered in social studies. Photos by Tim Sealy

FREEDOM: Tarwater Elementary principal Jeff Hensley talks to the student body about the importance of the freedom and independence we all share here in the USA.

PLAYING THE PART: Hunter Lipinski plays our nation’s ﬁrst president, George Washington.

PATRIOTS: Danielle Benenson and Madelyn Ortiz prepare to make their way to the stage.

HISTORICAL SPEECH: Jace Reynolds gives a fun performance as Benjamin Franklin.

PATRIOTIC FIGURES: Madelyn Ortiz as Betsy Ross and Ava Titcomb, who plays Lady Liberty, sing songs about freedom.

FULL HOUSE: Tarwater Elementary’s entire student body ﬁlls the multipurpose room for the annual patriotic program on Sept. 11.

SPIRIT: The entire student body shows its “Toro Spirit” during the patriotic program at Tarwater Elementary School.

WAVE THAT FLAG: Nevaeh Cabrera and her castmates are already in character for the patriotic program.

FEARLESS LEADER: Karson Leavitt plays Uncle Sam, who leads and narrates the patriotic program at Tarwater.

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Chandler Presbyterian Church presents its annual fall festival, potluck and Trunk or Treat Sunday, Oct. 26, immediately following church. Guests can sign up to bring a salad, main dish or dessert, to work a booth at the festival or participate in Trunk and Treat. In other Chandler Presbyterian Church news, the choir practices at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Music is fun, simple, traditional, classic and contemporary. Everyone is welcome. Youth group for kids in grades fifth and higher meet Wednesday evenings. Chandler Presbyterian Church is at 1500 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. To learn

The spiritual leaders of SanTan Sun-area churches, temples, mosques and other religious and spiritual gathering places are invited to contribute their Spiritual Reflections in essay format by sending their thoughts, enlightening insights and other writings of a spiritual nature to news@santansun.com. Be certain to put “Spiritual Reflections submission” in the subject line, and keep your articles around 200300 words, or they may be edited for length. Include your first and last name, title and facility name, address, phone number and website. Spiritual Reflections are printed on a spaceavailable basis, and submission does not guarantee print. The opinions represented in this column are those of the author and not that of the SanTan Sun News.

Concert series hits right notes

Special services set for Simchas Torah

Vocalist Laurie Fagen and keyboardist Frank Smith will perform from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, as part of the Fall Concert Series at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe. Fagen is the publisher emeritus of the SanTan Sun News. With extensive vocal and instrumental music training, Fagen has performed in large, award-winning choral groups, madrigals and smaller singing groups. Smith has more than 50 years of professional experience as a ﬂute, sax and keyboard player and has played with a wide range of internationally known stars, including Gladys Knight and the Pips, the Coasters, Frankie Valli, the Fifth Dimension and more. In addition, he has been a featured soloist with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. The duo will bring a fresh spin on jazz tunes. For more information, visit www.kogaz. org.

Chandler-Chabad of the East Valley invites the Jewish public to join the congregation for an evening of dancing in celebration of Simchas Torah, Hebrew for rejoicing with the Torah. The holiday of Simchas Torah is the completion of the year-round public reading of the Torah (Bible) scroll in synagogues. Simchas Torah has always been traditionally associated with ecstatic, joyous dancing. (The dancing) on Simchas Torah shows that one can dance for a reason above and beyond themselves and the ordinary human experience,” explains Rabbi Mendy Deitsch. “We dance to celebrate the Torah’s greatness, to demonstrate how much we cherish it, how much we appreciate it.” The festivities begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler. Special attention will be given to children, with special Simchas Torah ﬂags, Torah scrolls and a one-of-a-kind popcorn-ﬁlled goody bag from Kettle Heroes. For more information, call (480) 855-4333.

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Health ministry, elder care workshops at St. Andrew Walgreens will provide ﬂu shots at a health-and-wellness ministry from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3450 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. The shots are covered by most insurances; participants should bring their insurance cards. St. Andrew also hosts a free elder care/caregiver workshop from 9 a.m.

to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at its Adult Education Center. Those who are adjusting to life with aging parents or beginning to notice their own signs of aging can join in for information on resources, how to reduce stress and how to allow balance back into their lives. For more information, visit www. standrew-cfc.org.

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SAVE THE DATES: Faith Family Church celebrates its 20th anniversary Saturday, Oct. 25, and Sunday, Oct. 26. The Saturday event features the church’s annual Fall Festival for families, complete with petting zoo, hayrides, games, a 1950s band and more, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker Barry Perez speaks at 10 a.m. Sunday, and the church will “Celebrate the Seasons” at 6 p.m. that evening. Faith Family Church is at 11530 E. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler. For more information, call (480) 539-8933 or visit www. faithfc.org. Submitted photo

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Call ahead to conﬁrm information, as details occasionally change after print. If you have a recurring monthly support group or meeting you would like listed in Spiritual Connections, email complete details to News@SanTanSun.com. 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, Chandler Info: Jan Olson at (480) 802-7457 or Joy King (480) 588-1882 Career Connectors 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesdays Nonproﬁt organization connecting professionals to high-quality resources and hiring companies; each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job-search topics, three to four hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits. Central Christian Church, Gilbert Campus/Student Center, 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert Info: www.careerconnectors.org Christian Business Networking, TriCity Chapter – Chandler, Tempe, Mesa 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.

Crackers and Co. Café 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com Christian Business Networking, Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Chandler Christian Church, Room C100 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com Christian Business Networking, East Valley Chapter 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Mission Church Seminar Room 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com Celebrate Recovery Men’s Step Study 5:30 p.m. Sundays

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 12 Noon & 7 p.m. SUNDAY: WORSHIP 10 a.m. 19609 S. McQueen Rd. • Chandler, AZ 480-899-LIFE (5433) • 480-343-0022 www.gospel4life.org

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Gender-speciﬁc accountability groups that meet for 28 weeks and use the eight recovery principles. CrossRoads Nazarene Church 2950 W. Ray Rd., Chandler Info: (480) 722-0700 or celebraterecovery@crnaz.com DivorceCare 5:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 9 A 13-week study providing the ongoing support and encouragement necessary for healing from divorce. CrossRoads Nazarene Church 2950 W. Ray Rd., Chandler Info: (480) 722-0700 or divorcecare@ crnaz.com East Valley JCC Parent and Child Playgroup 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Fridays Playgroup for parents with children ages 12 months to 2 1/2 years old. East Valley JCC 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Emily Malin, (480) 897-0588, maline@evjcc.org East Valley Jewish Couples Club Offers once-a-month social activities such as dining, movies and plays for Jewish couples in the 45- to 65-yearold age range. Info: Melissa, (480) 785-0744, beadlover@cox.net Forever Marriage Ministries Marriage Restoration Support Group for Wives 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mondays Support group for wives committed to their marriages. Offering hope, encouragement, biblical truths, fellowship and prayers to stand together for the restoration of marriage. Sozo Coffee House, private room 1982 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Lisa (602) 377-8847, Marriage@ lisacmyers.com, www.lisacmyers. com, www.facebook.com/ forevermarriages. Grief Care 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays A place to come share your feelings or just listen to others as we try to navigate through our grief. You don’t have to do it alone. Epiphany Lutheran Church, south campus, old church building 800 W. Ray Rd., Room 325, Chandler,

on the north side of Ray Road near Alma School Road. Info: www.griefcareaz@gmail.com Grief Share 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays A combination seminar and support group that meets weekly with people who understand because they have “been there” themselves. Fee for materials is $15, but scholarships are available. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 739 W. Erie St., Chandler Info: (480) 963-4127, www.htlutheran. com Healing Prayer and Meditation Circle 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays Guided prayer, afﬁrmations and visualization for those facing physical, emotional, mental or spiritual issues in their lives. Love offering requested. Unity of Chandler 325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler Info: (480) 792-1800 H.O.P.E. – Help Overcoming Painful Experiences 7 p.m. Tuesdays Free weekly small-group sessions helping people overcome emotional pain caused by divorce, grief, addictions and more; free child care for children ages 10 and younger. Desert Springs Church, Room 106 19620 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler Info: hope4all@comcast.net, www. helpovercomingpainfulexperiences. org

Kids’ Sunday School 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Sundays Unity of Chandler 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler Info: (480) 792-1800, www. unityofchandler.org Lift Your Spirit 10 a.m. Sundays Hear inspirational messages and music. Unity of Chandler 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler Info: (480) 792-1800, www. unityofchandler.org Moms in Prayer International A group of mothers who meet one hour each week to intercede for their children and schools through prayer. Info: Liane Wright, (480) 699-7887, www.momsinprayer.org Monthly Women’s Fellowship 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month The monthly fellowship Bible study of the East Valley Chapter of Christian Women’s Devotional Alliance “ministers to women’s spiritual, emotional and physical needs.” Best Western-Mezona 250 W. Main St., Mesa Info: (480) 232-3773 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) – Chandler Chapter 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ﬁrst and third Wednesday of each month Faith-based “Caring Connection” for

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those who have loved ones with a mental illness, i.e., schizophrenia, depression, bipolar or anxiety disorder. Find support and share experiences with others. Risen Savior Lutheran Church 23914 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Joan, (480) 883-8871 Re|Engage marriage program 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Whether you’d rate your marriage a two or a 10, this class will help you reconnect. Chandler Christian Church 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info and registration: www.chandlercc. org/reengage Rosary Prayer 3 p.m. second Friday of each month St. Steven’s Catholic Church 24827 S. Dobson Rd., Sun Lakes Info: (480) 895-9266

WebXtra: WebXtra: For a complete list of Spiritual Connections, SanTan Sun area monthly support groups, study groups and spiritually stimulating meetings, visit SanTanSun.com and click on “Spirituality.”

Jewish Women International, Avodah Chapter 1581 Monthly luncheon Iguana Mack’s 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler RSVP: (480) 802-9304, (480) 655-8812 JumpStart 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays JumpStart is a sidewalk Sunday school community outreach program serving “some of the poorest neighborhoods” in Chandler, offering snacks, games and teachings about Jesus to area children. Participants meet at Faith Family Church 11530 E. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler Info: Joanne Sweeney, (480) 539-8933

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

Chandler United Methodist Church Celebrating more than 100 Years in Chandler. Making and Deploying Disciples Who Put God First, Since 1913.

SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional Worship .............8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL For Children ........................8:40 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. 480-963-3360 • www.chandlermethodist.org • 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.

Our church family already loves you. We just haven’t met you yet. Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Hamilton High School Auditorium 3700 S. Arizona Ave. www.loc-az.org

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Comedian Whitney fondly remembers Arizona BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Performing in Arizona has meaning to comedian Daniel Lawrence “Larry” Whitney, otherwise known as Larry the Cable Guy. He’s good friends with Arizona Diamondbacks legend Luis Gonzalez. Too, Larry the Cable Guy’s trademark sleeveless flannel shirt has roots in the Valley, having been created out of necessity when the first “Blue Collar Comedy” movie was shot in Phoenix. “I wore red flannel with no sleeves because it was hot,” he says. “No particular reason…not because I was trying to make a fashion statement or whatever, but then when that movie got really popular, people knew me as the ‘guy with no sleeves.’” Whitney is returning to the Grand Canyon State for two shows at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 18. “I enjoy Arizona. There are a lot of Nebraskans that live in Arizona,” says Whitney, who hails from Pawnee City, Nebraska. “It’s like a suburb of Omaha or something.” He’s looking forward to performing here so he can have an afternoon out with Gonzalez. “One of my best buddies lives in Scottsdale—Luis Gonzalez,” Whitney says. “Every time I come to the Valley, me and

Luis gotta go golﬁng and go get something to eat.”

Evolving character Larry the Cable Guy has changed a bit over the years. “The character is just so unique,” he says. “It’s one of those things that you can’t just sit down and draw up and say, ‘Hey, I’m going to do this and make it popular.’ It evolves and happens,” says Whitney. Before Larry the Cable Guy debuted on stage, Whitney tested the waters by calling into his buddy’s local radio show and pretending he was a cable guy. The character of Larry was born, and Whitney’s act is one of the most popular in the nation. “When I first started doing it, it was a complete character,” he says. “Then I got married, and I had kids, and I had to bring them into it. And I breathed a little more realism in to the character. I did such a good job that critics think that’s who I am.” Larry the Cable Guy garnered a new generation of fans thanks to his voiceover work in the animated film “Cars,” as Mater, the lovably oafish tow truck. “When I do Mater, I just put on an accent—make it a country-fried truck. The way Mater acts in that movie is basically my personality to a ‘T’. And that’s why my wife loves that movie because it’s literally my personality that’s in that truck,”

GIT-R-DONE: Blue Collar comic Daniel Lawrence “Larry” Whitney brings his Larry the Cable Guy persona to Chandler Center for the Arts in two shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Submitted photo

Whitney explains. Larry the Cable Guy has universal comedy appeal, and Whitney encourages everyone—even the skeptics—to come out. “If they would actually come to a show, they would enjoy the show,” he insists. “It’s all goofy one-liner type stuff and nonthreatening. It’s funny, and I just enjoy what I do. I enjoy being Larry the Cable Guy.”

Daniel Whitney performs at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Tickets are $55 to $100. For more information, call (480) 782-2680 or visit www.chandlercenter.org. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be contacted at lynette@santansun.com

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Stapp approaches Christianity with arms wide open BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Creed frontman Scott Stapp never thought rock ‘n’ roll would lead him to church. Scheduled to make an appearance at Christ Life Church in Tempe on Friday, Oct. 17, the singer contends that speaking/musical engagements like this help him come to grips with his past that includes drug and alcohol abuse. “I think, with the way my life has gone and how the music has been so closely tied to my life, my journey has brought me out of some of the dark times in my life,” Stapp says in a recent phone interview. “I’ve been able to connect with folks who have had some of the same issues in their personal life that I’ve been through and working on as well as connecting to the music. Then, you tie in how faith has played a part in that with me, and here I am.” Stapp calls speaking in churches “unique.” “I’m excited to be able to do that,” he says. “In doing that, it continues to help me as well in my recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, as well as continue to do what I love—play music.” A longtime Christian whose spirituality was trickled throughout Creed and solo material, Stapp says his beliefs helped rid himself of the “shame” he felt about his past. “That shame is gone,” he says. “That’s

been a long time coming, and to be able to share with others that there’s hope and do it with music is great. “Those things nearly took that from me. I have a whole different appreciation and love for what I do, a new purpose and passion that I never had before.”

own identity. I like being the dad that my youngest two have. I solve all their problems. I know everything and I’m as strong as Superman, and I like that.” The closing track, “Dying to Live,” is what Stapp calls a synopsis of the record and the journey of his personal and spiritual lives. “For me, part of my existence is a continual process of things in my life having to die so I can live and live a better life,” he says. “Certain aspects of my thinking, certain aspects of my decision-making, certain behaviors, various things have had to slowly end so I can live life and live it the way it’s supposed to be.”

Latest album Besides appearing before the congregation, Stapp is slated to perform in a proper concert at the Marquee in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 8, in support of his year-old solo album, “Proof of Life.” “I’m proud of this record,” he says. “I poured my heart and soul into it. I think it points to the future and resolves the past, at least thematically and contentwise.” The album features the track “Break Out,” a song based on a chorus written by his son, Jagger, when he was 10. “He never did anything with it,” Stapp says. “I was in the studio and the melody that he wrote and the words just kind of came out of me when I was freestyling.” He called Jagger, now 16, and told him he wanted to use his chorus in a song. “He said, ‘Yeah, OK. Whatever,’” Stapp recalls with a laugh. “He’s moved in a different direction. He’s more interested in playing drums and high school and wrestling and debate—all the things that he’s been doing.” Stapp may not be the “cool dad” to Jagger, but it’s a different story with his

TWO APPEARANCES: Creed lead singer Scott Stapp is making two area appearances. Photo by Jeremy Cowart

younger children, 7-year-old Milan and 4-year-old Daniel. “I know from my oldest son, now, that teenagers are absolutely, totally different,” he says. “I’m really enjoying these times with the 7- and 4-year-old while they last until dad’s not cool anymore. “Jagger, he went through a phase, like, ‘Mom and dad, just stay away from me.’ I think he was just trying to ﬁnd his

An Evening with Scott Stapp: The Voice of Creed is 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, at Christ Life Church, 1137 E. Warner Rd., Tempe. Tickets are $25 and $40. For more information, call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.ticketforce.com. Scott Stapp—with special guests We as Human and Rockett Queen— also performs Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Marquee, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Tickets are $32. For more information, call (480) 829-0607 or visit www.luckymanonline. com. Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the executive editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at christina@ santansun.com.

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Ear Candy plays at free MAC concert CSO brings Russia to CCA The Mesa Arts Center is hosting FreeFall Fridays at the Alliance Pavilion, its new outdoor performance space. The series of free performances are on Friday evenings now through Nov. 21, and will feature the band Ear Candy, with Vaughn “SWIF” Willis performing a set from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and another from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Drink specials will be offered in select restaurants in downtown Mesa between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., and drinks and food will be available for purchase at the concert. The days are set to coincide with other events on Main Street in Mesa, such as Second Friday Night Out, Oct. 10, and ticketed performances in Mesa Arts Center’s theaters.

Ear Candy plays covers and original music in the genres of R&B, jazz, neo-soul, reggae, pop, blues and Top 40. The Phoenix band includes a lead singer/guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, electronic percussion, saxophone and background singers. Downtown Mesa restaurants participating in FreeFall Friday deals include Republica Empanada, Queen’s Pizzeria and Café, Nunthaporn’s Thai Cuisine, Margaritas Grill and Il Vinaio. Customers may ask about FreeFall Friday specials at restaurant locations. For more information about the Mesa Arts Center, call (480) 644-6500 or visit www. mesaartscenter.com.

The Chandler Symphony Orchestra’s second performance of its 22nd concert season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, will feature music from composers Sergei Sergeyevich Prokoﬁev and Vasily Sergeyevich Kalinnikov, as the orchestra brings the world to the Chandler Center for the Arts with its “Wish You Were Here” season theme. This musical trip for the orchestra—the ﬁrst out of the country—will be Russia, in its presentation of “From Russia...With Melody.” Conductor Jack Herriman and Assistant Conductor Alex Zheng have selected pieces by two of

Russia’s most gifted composers and will present Prokoﬁev’s “Suite from Lieutenant Kijé” and Kalinnikov’s “Symphony No. 1 in G Minor.” Rounding out the afternoon’s music will be the Overture from Daniel Auber’s opera “Fra Diavolo”. The performance will take place at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Admission is free, but donations and sponsorships are encouraged. Doors will open 30 minutes beforehand for open, ﬁrst-come seating. For more information, visit www. chandlersymphony.com or call (480) 899-3447.

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SWEET MUSIC TO THE EARS: The local band Ear Candy will perform free Friday evening concerts at Mesa Art Center’s Alliance Pavilion. Submitted photo by Hassan Kareem

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The Downtown Chandler Public Library, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler, is offering a mixed-media arts activity for teens and adults from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, to coincide with the fall intercession for the Chandler Uniﬁed School District. Mary Poindexter, an acclaimed Chandler artist who has extensive experience with the Vision Kidz Program and public education, will lead students in an activity to make mixed-media art ﬁgures. The class is free, but advance registration with the library is

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Ira Glass, dance company bring stories to stage

Surface design creators to ‘explore’ art

For those who’ve enjoyed “This American Life” but thought it could use some dancing, the chance to see a unique evening of dance and stories on stage starts at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. that’s when Ira Glass teams up with dancers Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass in “Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host” at the Mesa Arts Center. The radio host partnered with Monica Bill Barnes and Company to invent a show that combines two art forms that, as he says, “have no business being together—dance and radio.” The show is in three acts. Act One is about the job of being a performer. Act Two explores falling in love and what it means to stay in love. Act Three reminds everyone that nothing lasts forever. The show, which began with a test run at Carnegie Hall, brings together the very different worlds of radio and dance to highlight the visuals of dance and the strength of words that radio brings for a funny, lively evening of storytelling. The show includes radio interviews restaged as dance pieces, as well as stories from the lives of each of the three performers. “What makes it work is a shared sensibility,” Glass says. “As dancers, Monica and Anna are these amazingly relatable and funny storytellers without words.” Bass notes, “I think it’s still blowing

The Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St., Chandler, is inviting Arizona artists with the Surface Design Association to “explore” their craft in an exhibition that will be on display in “Explorations,” running Friday, Nov. 7, through Saturday, Jan. 17. The show will highlight various approaches, media and works as the creators expand their artistic techniques. Innovation and artistic risk-taking are key concepts for the show, according to Nancy Nakamoto, SDA state representative, organizer of the exhibit. “It’s important for artists to take risks. ‘Explorations’ celebrates moving toward unexplored territories of new techniques, new media and new compositions,” says SDA artist Miriam Otte. The exhibit will be curated by fiber artist Carol Eckert of Tempe, who is well known for her compositions of animal symbols and myths from cultures around the world. Her fiber sculptures have become significant additions to a wide range of private and public collections including Racine Art Museum in Wisconsin, the Denver Art Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Museum. The Surface Design Association is a national nonprofit organization of artists dedicated to raising the level of excellence in surface design—the coloring, patterning and structuring of fiber and fabric—by

THREE ACTS: Ira Glass, the host of “This American Life,” teams up with the contemporary dance group Monica Bill Barnes and Company for a production highlighting the best of radio and dance. Submitted photo

Ira’s mind to see some of the radio pieces remade this way, with props and costume changes and lighting cues.” Barnes adds, “Combining these art forms has led to a show that’s unlike anything I’ve ever choreographed before.” Tickets are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Ofﬁce at www. MesaArtsCenter.com or by calling (480) 644-6500.

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ART OF EXPLORATION: “And a Wolf Shall Devour the Sun” and “In the Garden of Evil,” works by Tempe artist Carol Eckert, who will curate the “Explorations” exhibit. Submitted photo

inspiring creativity and encouraging innovation through publications, exhibitions, conferences and educational opportunities. The nearly 4,000 members include artists, designers, educators, curators, gallery owners, students and textile enthusiasts from around the world. New members are invited to join at www. surfacedesign.org. The entry deadline for SDA members is Sunday, Oct. 5. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information about the Vision Gallery, call (480) 782-2695 or visit www.visiongallery.org.

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Wildlife photographer kicks off speaker series Steve Winter, an award-winning wildlife photographer, will kick off the National Geographic Live Arizona Speaker Series at the Mesa Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, with a presentation of his amazing photography of some of the world’s top predators. Winter will bring audience members startlingly close to tigers, snow leopards, jaguars and cougars through his striking images and stories about the big cats as he shares his knowledge and passion about the animals. “By saving the world’s top predators, we save huge forests, rivers, wildlife and, ultimately, our planet,” he says. His talk will highlight the dangerous and lighter moments of his journey to document the world’s big cats. From being attacked by rhinos, to mishaps with remote-controlled cameras, Winter has experienced many challenges working in the ﬁeld but continues to share the beauty of big cats while championing efforts to save them. Together with National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative, he works to develop and implement global strategies to save the majestic but endangered creatures. Winter is also co-author of the National Geographic book, Tiger’s Forever: Saving the World’s Most Endangered Cat, and his photography garnered him a BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year award, as well as recognition as BBC Wildlife Photojournalist of the Year.

FEELIN’ THE FELINES: Steve Winter, an award-winning wildlife photographer known for his conservation efforts and dramatic photos of big cats, will kick off the National Geographic Live Arizona Speaker Series. Submitted photo

Adventure ahead in speaker series The 2014-2015 National Geographic Live Arizona Speaker Series is sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona. Other presenters this season will include “Coral, Fire, and Ice: Exploring Secret Underwater Worlds” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12; which will explore rarely seen undersea worlds with two photographers who are creating a visual voice for the world’s oceans. “Untamed Antarctica,” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, features the stories

of climbers on an epic, 10-day climb to the summit of Antarctica’s remote Wohlthat Range. “Chasing Rivers,” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, follows photographer and ﬁlmmaker Pete McBride on his journeys down the Colorado and Ganges rivers. The Mesa Arts Center is located at One E. Main St., Mesa. Tickets for all shows are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Ofﬁce at www.MesaArtsCenter.com or by calling (480) 644-6500.

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Melissa Etheridge plays MAC Academy and Grammy Award-winning artist Melissa Etheridge will take the stage at the Mesa Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, to play songs from her new album, “This is M.E.,” released Sept. 30, by ME Records. She will also perform some of her greatest hits like “Come to My Window,” “I’m The Only One” and “I Want to Come Over.” The stop at MAC’s Ikeda Theater is part of her “Melissa Etheridge: This Is M.E.” tour to mark the album’s release. “I am so thrilled to be playing the new songs from ‘This Is M.E.’ along with the hits on this tour,” says Etheridge, noting that the performance will be “a high-voltage show with nonstop energy.” Tickets are on sale and are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Ofﬁce at www.MesaArtsCenter.com or by calling (480) 644-6500.

COME TO HER CONCERT: Melissa Etheridge will play at the Mesa Arts Center as part of her “This is M.E.” tour to mark the release of her newest album. Submitted photo

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ON STAGE “Charlotte’s Web,” through Sun., Oct 12, TCA. Back by popular demand, one of Childsplay’s most beloved productions brings the endearing piglet, Wilbur, the winsome spider, Charlotte, and their friends to the stage with a brilliant version of E.B. White’s American classic. “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play,” through Sat., Oct. 25, S55. In this American darkcomedy play, post-nuclear meltdown, there’s no electricity, no TV, and the survivors are living in small groups when a few people around a campﬁre start to piece together their memories of an episode of “The Simpsons.” This imaginative story explores how the pop culture of one era might evolve into the mythology of another. Music for Sacred Spaces, Sat., Oct. 4, through Sun., Oct. 5, SDC. The Sonoran Desert Chorale sings choral music of the masters of the past including selections by Sweelinck, Monteverdi, Gabrieli, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Haydn.

ON STAGE VENUE INDEX CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Tickets: (480) 782-2680, www.chandlercenter.org

SDC—Sonoran Desert Chorale First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave., Mesa and Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley Tickets: (480) 305-4538, www.sonorandesertchorale.org

MAC—Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: (480) 644-6500, www. mesaartscenter.com

ST—Stagebrush Theatre 7020 E. Second St., Scottsdale Tickets: (480) 330-5918, www.greasepaint.org

MN—MusicaNova Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Tickets: (480) 585-4485, www.musicanovaaz.com

SUL—Stand Up Live 50 W. Jefferson St., Suite 200, Phoenix Tickets: (480) 719-6100, www.standuplive.com

S55—Space 55 636 E. Pierce St., Phoenix Tickets: (602) 663-4032, www.space55.org

SH—Symphony Hall 75 N. Second St., Phoenix Tickets: (602) 495-1999, www.phoenixconventioncenter.com/

October 4 – 17, 2014

TCA—Tempe Center for the Arts 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe Tickets: (480) 350-2822, www.tca.ticketforce.com TI—Tempe Improv 930 E. University Dr., Tempe Tickets: (480) 921-9877, www.tempeimprov.com TT—Tuscany Theatre 861 N. Higley Rd., Gilbert Tickets: (480) 907-7050, www.tuscanytheatre.com VYT—Valley Youth Theatre 525 N. First St., Phoenix Tickets: (602) 253-8188, www.vyt.com WHP—Wild Horse Pass Ovations Showroom 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler Tickets: (520) 796-7777, www.wingilariver.com/wild-horse-pass

“From Russia...with Melody,” Oct. 5, CCA. The Chandler Symphony Orchestra performs.

Penn and Teller, Fri, Oct. 24, MAC. Winning awards, winning over audiences and redeﬁning their genre with their unique performances, the iconic duo hits the stage with their singular blend of magic and comedy.

Experience Hendrix Tour, Thurs., Oct. 7, MAC. The wildly successful tour stops in Mesa to pay homage to the musical genius of Jimi Hendrix. It brings together extraordinary guitarists including Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Black Label Society’s Zakk Wylde.

BLEND: Phoenix Meets Houston, Fri., Oct. 24 and Sat., Oct. 25, CCA. Enjoy an evening of modern and contemporary dance works in this shared concert event between the Phoenix-based Conversion Dance Project and the Houston-based Rednerrus Feil Dance Company.

Ralphie May, Thurs., Oct. 9, through Sun., Oct. 12, TI. Voted one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” May hits the stage with a routine that doesn’t shy away from touchy topics.

“Seussical the Musical,” Fri., Oct. 24, through Sun., Nov. 2, ST. See your favorite Dr. Seuss characters on stage, including Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and Jojo. The characters transport the audience from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

“Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host,” Sat., Oct. 11, MAC. Monica Bill Barnes and Company and Ira Glass, host of “This American Life,” combine the art forms of dance and radio. The acts explore the job of a performer, falling and staying in love and losing what you love. “Cruzar la Cara de la Luna,” Fri., Oct. 10, through Sun., Oct. 12, SH. Arizona Opera brings the world’s ﬁrst mariachi opera to the stage, blending the passion and artistry of mariachi with the emotionally touching story of a Mexican immigrant family. “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” Fri., Oct. 10, through Sun., Oct. 26, VYT. A musical production based on the ﬁrst story in C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia.” Chandler Mariachi Festival, Sun., Oct. 12, CCA. Take in the music and traditional dances of Mexico at this annual event featuring Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar, led by Jimmy “El Pollo” Cuéllar. Special performance by Las Colibri, an all-female stringed Mariachi ensemble, Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ, students of C.A.L.L.E. de AZ music and dance workshops. A Judy Garland Concert with Joey Luft, Thurs., Oct. 16, MAC. Joey Luft, Judy Garland’s son, shares stories of his mother’s personal life and career. The icon’s impact is explored in song as her greatest hits are played on the big screen, including

EXPERIENCE HENDRIX: The wildly successful tour stops in Mesa to pay homage to the musical genius of Jimi Hendrix. It brings together extraordinary guitarists including Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Submitted photo

“Stormy Weather,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “After You’ve Gone” and “By Myself.” “An Evening with Alex Boyé,” Fri., Oct. 17, MAC. The award-winning singer and songwriter, best known for his African twist on American pop and ethnoclassical music, takes the stage with his mesmerizing presence and voice. Ramon Ayala, Fri., Oct. 17, WHP. The standout Latin musician, in his sixth decade as undisputed “King of the Accordion,” brings the theater to life with his unique tunes. Mayda Del Valle, Fri., Oct. 17, MAC. Poet and performer Mayda Del Valle takes command of the stage with her command of words. The artist has appeared on Russell Simmons “Def Poetry Jam” on HBO and was a contributing writer and original cast member of the Tony Award-winning “Def Poetry Jam on Broadway.” Bruce Bruce, Fri., Oct. 17, through Sun., Oct. 19, SUL. Featured in the Showtime Special “Losin’ It” as well as hosting BET’s “Comic View” and much more, Bruce’s spontaneous, witty style of comedy has been showcased across the country, and he has been entertaining audiences from all backgrounds for years. Larry the Cable Guy, Sat. Oct. 18, CCA. Daniel Lawrence “Larry” Whitney, best known as Larry the Cable Guy, brings his

unique brand of humor to the stage. Ali Jackson Trio, Sat., Oct. 18, MAC. The talented jazz drummer hits the stage with his group. Under the Streetlamp with Gentleman’s Rule, Sat., Oct. 18, and Sun., Oct. 19, MAC. One of America’s hottest vocal groups returns to the Mesa Arts Center to perform an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook. “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” Mon., Oct. 19, through Mon., Nov. 16, TCA. Childsplay brings back last year’s breakout hit, based on Newbery-winner Kate DiCamillo’s beloved book. Centered on an exceptional toy that becomes lost, the play tells a fantastical story of finding friendship, finding yourself and eventually finding your way home. “Freedom Rock Experience,” Mon., Oct. 20, CCA. Award-winning C.T.S. rock band and the Chandler High School Orchestra perform a benefit concert honoring the life and memory of Wendi VanBriesen, a friend to many in the community. Proceeds go to VanBriesen’s family and the Chandler High Orchestra. “Frankenstein,” Wed., Oct. 22, through Sat., Nov. 1, TT. Discover new chills in an old tale as Actor’s Youth Theatre brings Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” to the stage just in time for Halloween.

“Viola Concerto,” Sun., Oct. 26, MN. Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt performs for the MusicaNova program. She is a multiple international award-winning soloist and a member of the Dover Quartet. “A Glorious Harmony,” Sun., Oct. 26, CCA. The Phoenix Youth Symphony, formed from the Valley’s top student instrumentalists, teams up with The Phoenix Boys Choir for an afternoon of amazing music. Emily Bear with Zuill Bailey, Thurs., Oct. 30, MAC. Composing since she was 3 years old, Emily Bear, now 12, has been called the next Mozart. The piano prodigy, who is mentored by the legendary producer Quincy Jones, performs an evening of unique and lively music. Ziggy Marley, Fri., Oct. 31, WHP. A sixtime Grammy winner, Emmy winner, humanitarian, singer, songwriter and producer, Ziggy Marley performs his signature reggae tunes. An Evening with Bill Cosby, Sat., Nov. 1, MAC. One of America’s most beloved comedians of all time, Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, iconic albums and bestselling books such as “Fatherhood.”