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Fulton Ranch resident keeps Phoenix Suns players healthy BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
As a high school student in Manning, Iowa, Aaron Nelson didn’t exactly know what an athletic trainer did. But by the time he was in his early 20s, he was so engrained in sports that he was already
AWARD-WINNING TRAINER: Aaron Nelson was named Joe O’Toole NBA Athletic Trainer of the Year and the Trainer of the Year by the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association for 2009. Photo by Barry Gossage
working for the Phoenix Suns as a trainer. Now the Fulton Ranch resident serves as the team’s vice president of athlete care and head athletic trainer. Whether it’s a major injury or a stiff neck, the 43-year-old Nelson loves the challenges his position brings. “You never know what to expect,” Nelson says. “It’s not like a regular 9-to-5 job. Everything’s different every day.” Nelson, the brother-in-law of former Suns guard and current head coach Jeff Hornacek, is in his 21st year with the Suns. He spent seven years under the tutelage of Suns’ Ring of Honor member Joe Proski, before embarking on a 14-year-and-counting career as the head trainer. He says he appreciates the relationships that he has forged with Suns personnel. “I really enjoy all the people—the coaches, athletes, my staff,” Nelson says. “I have a really close relationship with my staff. Being able to interact with the players, the coaches and even management daily is probably the most fun part because it’s always different.” Included in his role are the SEE TRAINER PAGE 4
Joan Rivers helms Nov. 15 ‘Pain’ benefit at CCA BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Calling Joan Rivers in her Cleveland hotel room is like being thrown to the wolves—in a good way. “It depends on who’s calling,” Rivers says with a laugh, when the reporter asks for her. “No, I don’t think you can speak to me.” That is met with a hearty laugh from the legendary 80-year-old comedienne/actress. Rivers is set to entertain the crowd at the “Comic Pain Relief” benefit at 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 15, at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Rivers says it’s a cause that’s close to her heart. “Every time I look in the mirror I have pain, so I know exactly what these people are going through,” she says laughing. Seriously, though, she says she feels that the benefit for the Power SEE JOAN RIVERS PAGE 8
RELATABLE: Joan Rivers jokes she can relate to those in pain, “Every time I look in the mirror, I have pain, so I know exactly what these people are going through.” Submitted photo
Veteran shares time in Pacific BY TRACY HOUSE
Walk into Stan Fagerstrom’s office of his Sun Lakes home and the first thing you notice is the numerous books and trophies he has on the shelves. The walls are covered with articles and pictures and his desk in covered in papers. Take a closer look and you’ll see that some of those books are about fishing, and some of the articles are his commendations from World War II. He’s laid out a wellpreserved knapsack, a tiny Bible with a metal cover and two blue boxes on his desk. Fagerstrom is 90 years old; one of just over 1 million surviving WWII veterans. He’s welcoming and soft spoken, willing to talk about his experience as an army corporal stationed in New Guinea, in the Pacific Theater. A journalist and “Master Caster” fisherman, Fagerstrom has traveled the world demonstrating his angling magic. He began writing in high school and went on to college in Longview, WA. One year after Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1942, he enlisted in the army. “I took my basic training in Camp
Corp. Stan Fagerstrom, 1943. Submitted photo
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Fitness Challenge raises money for Children’s Cancer Network BY MEGHAN MCCOY
For the first time since the PITT Fitness Challenge’s inception, the “Saturday After Thanksgiving Workout” will feature vendors in the hopes of attracting more participants, as well as increasing donations for the Children’s Cancer Network. Brian Clark, a 22-year cancer survivor who was diagnosed with Leukemia ALL at age 11, started the PITT Fitness Challenge eight years ago as a way of raising money and giving back to the Children’s Cancer Network. “I do this out of the kindness of my heart because this is what people did when I was sick,” explains Clark, who owns PITT, located at 2150 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. “It’s something we like to do and continue every year.” To celebrate the challenge’s conclusion, the “Saturday After Thanksgiving Workout” on Nov. 30 is also held for participants and their friends and family to work out. “They can come and donate a $1 for a workout for an hour,” Clark says.
EXERCISE: The PITT owner, Brian Clark, left, shows client Tom Peck an exercise at the Chandler facility. Submitted photo
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job as an assistant—if I wanted it,” he recalls with a laugh. That led to the position of head trainer; a career move that made him the youngest head athletic trainer at the time. “It was the start of a career, something that I aspired to do,” he says. “That was my goal—to be a head or assistant athletic trainer in the NBA,” Nelson says. It came to fruition.
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prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and assisting in the travel operation of the team. But being based in Chandler is a joy. A 10-year Chandler resident, Nelson moved from Tempe to Chandler and fell in love with the city. “I love Chandler,” Nelson says. “Most of our players live in Scottsdale. When we get someone new in the organization, I tell them how great Chandler is. It’s clean. There are tons of things to do. There’s easy access to everywhere you want to go. It’s awesome. “Of all the places I’ve lived, it’s definitely my favorite place in Arizona.” A year ago, he and his family—which includes wife, Jessica, two sons and a daughter—moved down Ocotillo Road into Fulton Ranch so their children could attend school there. Jessica is a teacher by trade, however, she is taking time off until their daughter is older. The family regularly attends festivals throughout Chandler, including the Ostrich Festival at Tumbleweed Park and the fireworks. “Chandler has so many different things to do,” he says.
Admiration for family LENDING A HAND: Aaron Nelson, head trainer for the Phoenix Suns and a Fulton Ranch resident, works on basketball player Markieff Morris. Photo by Barry Gossage
Nelson learned his trade from the best, like Proski. Following graduation from Iowa State University in December 1992, Nelson spent the spring 1993 semester as a graduate assistant at Arizona State University. While an undergraduate, he was a student athletic trainer for four years under National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Famer Frank Randall. Nelson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education with an emphasis on athletic training and a minor in health. He then attended California University at Pennsylvania, where he earned his Master of Science degree in exercise science. He began his career with the Suns after his first semester at Arizona State University, where he initially pursued
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his master’s degree. He worked for the team from age 23 onward. He has also been employed by the Arizona Rattlers, Arizona Sandsharks, the onetime indoor soccer team, and the Phoenix Smash, a pro indoor tennis team with a roster that boasted the legendary Jimmy Connors. “My plan was to do soccer and tennis in the summer and then go to school to get my master’s degree,” Nelson says. “I started with soccer and Smash, went to my first semester at ASU and then it was the year the Suns went to the finals in ’93 that they asked me to help once the playoffs started. They found someone to cover my sports for me.” He began traveling with the team about two weeks before the playoffs began and continued through the finals. “After that, they offered me a full-time
Nelson truly admires his family, including his mother, who worked as a nurse for one of only two doctors in Manning. “The doctor she worked for covered all of our sporting events,” he says. “I really liked medicine and started out pre-med.” He yearned to be a small-town family practice doctor, but the tide turned when Hornacek schooled him in athletic training. His career didn’t go that route, however, the one-on-one care of the players echoes that sentiment. Nelson loves his job and says there isn’t a bigger challenge than missing his family during road trips. “I have a young family,” he says. “Being gone half the year, that’s probably the hardest part. Outside of that, everything is great.” Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at christina@santansun.com.
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teams, Chandler Police Department, Chandler Fire Department and many resorts. Music, games, kids’ activities and raffles will be a part of the event. “We have every single person possible involved,” he says. Clark explains that they are still looking for vendors for the event. Those interested are encouraged to call 480855-3145. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. and will run as long as everyone is there. “Depending on the turnout, it should be fairly close to noon,” he says. Last year, the challenge generated $5,000 for the Children’s Cancer Network. Clark hopes to double, if not triple, that amount this year with the addition of the vendors during the “Saturday After Thanksgiving Workout.” Eighty individuals joined the eightweek PITT Fitness Challenge Sept. 30 to lose weight and maximize their health, while donating to a worthy cause. The challenge’s success, Clark says, he believes, is due to the individual diet plan provided for participants. Everyone begins on the same plan and then it is altered depending on how much weight is or is not being lost. “We teach them how to eat healthy,” he says. “We simplify it for people because people aren’t educated about proper eating.” The participants are given eight weekly goals to meet, which are recorded at their weekly weighins. When the challenge kicked off,
participants had their measurements done to record their body fat, weight and waist measurements. “We calculate how much fat they are storing and then we give them a goal of a certain amount of weight or body weight loss,” Clark says. Clark says he offers classes daily. Participants can join to help them meet their goals. “I have classes almost every hour,” he explains. They start at 5 a.m. and end with an hour class at 7 p.m. On average women typically lose 12 to 32 pounds during the challenge and men have lost between 20 and 65 pounds. If the participants meet their weekly weigh-in goals, they can win back a $25 credit from their $250 registration fee. A maximum of $200 can be earned. Those who participate in the challenge acquire pledges from family, friends and co-workers for each pound they lose, body fat percentage or straight pledges. That money is then donated to the Children’s Cancer Network at the end of the eight-week challenge. Once the challenge concludes, an end weight will be taken, as well as body fat to see how it fluctuated. Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors and Business section editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at meghan@santansun.com.
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Meet and greet set for police chief finalists on Nov. 5 The City of Chandler is inviting the community to a public open house to meet the six finalists for police chief from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tue., Nov. 5, at the Vision Gallery in Chandler City Hall, 10 E. Chicago St. The city’s ideal candidate is expected to lead by example in engagement with the community and other city departments, as well as other police departments and related associations in the region and the state, according to a press release. This meet and greet will give candidates an opportunity to meet and interact with the public and community leaders. Candidates include: Landy Black, interim public safety director, Davis, CA John Cocca, assistant chief, Scottsdale Sean Duggan, assistant chief, Scottsdale Joel Fitzgerald, police chief, Missouri City, TX Don Schneidmiller, assistant chief/executive officer, Surprise Christopher Vicino, assistant chief, Riverside, CA This position will replace former Police Chief Sherry Kiyler, who retired in June. Assistant Police Chief David Neuman is serving as interim police chief. According to a brochure, the salary range for the police chief position is $124,956 to $174,937; placement within the range is dependent upon qualifications.
Local craft beer celebrated at Flanny’s Sat., Nov. 2 will mark Flanny’s Bar and Grill’s celebration of its third anniversary and the Arizona craft beer community from noon to 5 p.m. at 1805 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe. Live music from Shelby James and special brews from 29 Arizona breweries will be a part of the anniversary celebration. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste beer from Four Peaks, SanTan, Mudshark, Mother Road, Sonoran, Sun Up, Papago and Phoenix Ale brewing companies, Cartel Coffee Lab and more. Cost is $30 online or $35 at the door, which benefits Tempe firefighter charities. The admission price includes 20 pours of Arizona craft beer. To purchase tickets, visit brownpapertickets.com/event/483979. For more information, call 480-659-0870 or visit flannys.com.
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good experience for me.” He was 20 years old. “Several months later they sent me overseas. They sent me as a replacement. I went to New Guinea and I joined Company G of the 167th Infantry Regiment of the 31st Dixie Division.” “They were in combat at the time. That’s where I saw my first action,” five days after he joined the outfit Fagerstrom explains. It was 1944. From New Guinea he went to Morotai, an island in the Halmahera group of eastern Indonesia’s Maluku Islands (Moluccas). Fagerstrom’s battalion traveled throughout the islands. On the Mapia Islands, Fagerstrom lost 17 of his comrades to the fighting. His division was one of four that was to have formed the 8th Army and on, or about, March 1, was to have landed in Tokyo Bay. “Thank God that didn’t happen,” Fagerstrom says. “One of the things you just do in wartime is look for souvenirs, something you can grab. One of the things guys in the South Pacific looked for was flags or swords.” Fagerstrom explains that when a Japanese soldier went off to war he was given a flag from his family. Fagerstrom took three flags while he was in combat. He brought them home, and 52 years later had the opportunity to travel to Japan for a casting demonstrating. Through his connections, Fagerstrom sent the flags to Japan and one was returned to the family of a Japanese soldier, the other two were enshrined. “When I got the invitation to go
HAPPILY EVER AFTER: Stan and Anita Fagerstrom, high school sweethearts, celebrated 70 years of marriage. They moved to Sun Lakes in 2004 to be closer to their son, Daniel, of Chandler. Their other son, Scott, lives in St. Paul, MN. Submitted Photo
to Japan, I thought ‘Stan you’ve been holding on to these flags all these years, this might be kind of a closure for you.’” The flag was regarded as the Japanese soldier’s burial. “I’m glad I did that,” Fagerstrom says. “It was just the right thing for me to do. It made a difference.” Fagerstrom has written about his experiences in WWII, poems and short stories—stories about his army buddies Joe and Billy, the Bible his mother gave him, finding the flags and finding his way alone along “Teardrop Trail.” He’s kept the knapsack he carried throughout the war. He unfolds the map he used in the
jungle. “This is what we had to use. There’s not another one of these in existence,” he explains showing the trail he walked alone when he was too sick to continue on with his company. “I got a couple of medals,” Fagerstrom mentions. They are Bronze Stars he keeps in the blue boxes. One letter of commendation, dated July 27, 1945, cites outstanding devotion to duty in action against the enemy. Under heavy enemy fire, he and five others evacuated all the wounded on a trail without regard for their own safety. Fagerstrom was overseas almost two years, in the Army for three and a half years. He spent the better part of a year in the hospital from a back injury he suffered on a ship. He came out a sergeant. When he returned, Fagerstrom worked for the Daily News in Washington; he was there for 37 years. In 1982, he began freelancing, and still writes every day. He has four Internet columns on fishing and has written four books on casting. Fagerstrom has been chosen for an Honor Flight departing early next year. America’s veterans are transported to Washington, D.C., to visit those memorials dedicated in their honor. An honor Stan Fagerstrom is most deserving of. Tracy House is the news editor for SanTan Sun News. She lives in Ironwood Vistas with her husband and four children and can be reached at tracy@ santansun.com.
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Numerous events planned for Veterans Day BY ALISON STANTON
From restaurants that are offering veterans free meals to parades and more, many events are planned around the Valley in honor of Veterans Day.
Third annual veterans Mass Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will conduct the “Red, White & Blue Mass” at 11 a.m. on Sun., Nov. 3, at All Saints Catholic Parish, 1534 N. Recker Rd. in Mesa. The third annual veterans Mass invites people of all faiths to come and pray tribute to veterans and reserve, guard and active duty servicemen and servicewomen. A reception will follow the service.
Vets to be honored at Sun Lakes Church of Christ Veterans of all wars will be honored at Sun Lakes United Church of Christ at its 11:15 a.m. service on Sun., Nov. 10. The service is held in the Sun Lakes Chapel, 9240 Sun Lakes Blvd. Parking is available in the Sun Lakes Country Club. Following the service, everyone is invited to join members of the church for fellowship in SEE VETERAN EVENTS PAGE 9
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COMING TO TOWN: Legendary comedienne Joan Rivers is set to perform at the “Comic Pain Reliefâ€? beneďŹ t on Nov. 15 in Chandler. Submitted photo
so it’s not a tragedy. It’s wonderful to get up in the morning and say, ‘I’m busy. How great is this?’ I’m busy doing what I love.� At the Chandler Center for the Arts, Rivers will be joined by “American Idol� alums Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo, a married couple who met on the set of the Broadway revival of “Hair.� “I just heard their music and I thought they were wonderful,� Rivers says. “We have the same agent. Anyone who comes from Broadway is OK with me. They don’t even have to say ‘Broadway.’ They just have to say ‘Br’ and I say ‘Yes.’ “They met in ‘Hair.’ That means they have to be good looking. Oh my darling, I could have never been in ‘Hair.’� There’s nothing like live performance for Rivers. “You’re going to get what I am, what you see on ‘Fashion Police’ and ‘Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best?’ and what you see on ‘In Bed with Joan’ on the Internet,� Rivers says. “If you don’t know how rough or wild or outrageous I am, they’re going to be very surprised.� Joan Rivers headlines the Comic Pain Relief at 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 15, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Tickets are $55 to $100. For more information, visit chandlercenter.org.
and a calendar full of live events, the comedienne is loving keeping busy. “It’s not like ‘Poor me, I’m working all the time,’� she says. “I love what I do
Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at christina@santansun.com.
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of Pain Foundation is important. The organization provides communitybased support services that address needs of chronic pain patients with neuropathy conditions. “It’s a wonderful cause and it’s an overlooked cause,� Rivers says. “Chronic pain is awful. You wake up in the morning and you go, ‘Ouch’ and that’s not the way to start the day. “I have a friend, we go to a restaurant and he has to get up after every course. He can’t even sit through a full meal. It’s tough and let’s hope they have major control coming.� Rivers is in the prime of her life, helming three projects: “Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best?� on the WE; “Fashion Police� on E! and “In Bed with Joan,� an Internet interview show in which she talks with young comics. “With all the shows I’m doing, I’m very lucky,� she says. “Each one is so different. With ‘Fashion Police,’ we have the best time because we get to talk and laugh about fashion, which is so much fun. ‘Joan and Melissa’ is reality and we start again in March on WE. That’s fun. I get to work with my daughter and my grandson and all that. On ‘In Bed with Joan,’ I’m interviewing all the young comics on the Internet. That’s great. “I’m in a very lucky moment in my life.� After decades in the business, Rivers is still enjoying her work very much, thanks. Balancing three shows
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Mayor Tibshraeny honored Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny was honored by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council last month at its annual dinner with GPEC’s Outstanding Mayor Jay Tibshraeny Regional Contribution Submitted photo award for his exceptional leadership, which has helped increase Greater Phoenix’s economic competitiveness and create a more diversiďŹ ed regional economy. His assistance in the successful recruitment of General Motors, Continuum Nationstar Mortgage and many other organizations has resulted in more than 4,800 jobs for the Chandler area and propelled economic prosperity for the surrounding region. “Mayor Tibshraeny has expanded the region’s technology sector with his steadfast leadership and business savvy,â€? says GPEC President and CEO Barry Broome. “Chandler’s innovative approach to economic development, and the entrepreneurial talent it recruits, is helping to make the Greater Phoenix region this country’s next high-technology hub.â€?
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Free barbecue for veterans The four Famous Dave’s Barbecue locations throughout the Valley are thanking all military personnel for their dedication and commitment to the country by offering a free “Two Meat Salute” on Mon., Nov. 11. The deal is valid at the Chandler, SanTan Village Mall, Mesa Riverview and Peoria locations. Military personnel must show a valid photo ID and proof of military service. The “Two Meat Salute” is a choice of two different meats, including St. Louis-style ribs, Georgia chopped pork, Texas beef brisket, country roasted or barbeque chicken, traditional or boneless chicken wings, Southside rib tips, hot link sausage, chicken tenders or beerbattered cod, served with a corn bread muffin and a choice of one side. Famous Dave’s in Chandler is located at 3250 W. Frye Rd., and the SanTan Village location is at 2206 E. Williams Field Rd. in Gilbert. For more information, visit famousdavesbbq. com.
Free car wash for veterans Cobblestone Auto Spa is showing its appreciation to veterans by providing a free Express Car Wash to all veterans and service personnel on Mon., Nov. 11. This is the company’s fourth year of participating in the Grace for Vets car wash program, a worldwide group of 852 car wash operators
Community who have supported armed services personnel for the past decade. In the spirit of the country’s century-old code of honor in the military, customers just need to inform a team member at any Cobblestone of their military or veteran status to receive their free car wash. Cobblestone Auto Spa has a location in Chandler, at 2021 S. Alma School Rd., at Germann Road. For a full list of locations, visit Cobblestone.com/ Locations.
The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to be on hand at 11 a.m. Mon., Nov. 11, for the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. The parade will begin at North Phoenix Baptist Church, located at 5757 N. Central Ave., at Bethany Home Road, in Phoenix. The parade will then head south on Central, turn east on Camelback and then go south on Seventh Street, where the parade will conclude at Indian School Road. For more information, visit http:// honoringarizonasveterans.org/paradedetails/.
‘Souldier, The Documentary’ Film fans are welcome to attend the worldwide movie premiere of “Souldier, The Documentary” from 6 to 9 p.m. Mon., Nov. 11. The event, which includes the movie, banquet and wrap party, takes place at Harkins Valley Art, 509 S. Mill Ave., in Tempe. “Souldier,” is a film dedicated to raising public awareness for homeless veterans, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma and the various organizations devoted
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to making a change. Tickets are $70 for the full event; $20 for the screening, $50 for the banquet, and $10 for the wrap party. For information and tickets, visit souldierdocumentary.com/donate/.
Free pizza for Veterans Day Humble Pie is offering a free pizza to all active duty and veterans on Veterans Day at all six of its Valley locations. Diners just need to present a valid military ID to get the free pizza. For more information, visit humblepieusa.com.
‘Fly the Flag’ Campaign for Veterans Day Fulton Homes is remembering America’s veterans by encouraging people to display the American Flag this Veterans Day, while also benefiting the Wounded Warriors Project. The homebuilder has partnered with 100.7 KSLX for the “Fly the Flag for Veterans Day” campaign. Through Mon., Nov. 11, listeners who visit Fulton Homes’ Ironwood Crossing community in Queen Creek and tour a model home can purchase a full-size American flag kit for $10, with all donations going to the Wounded Warriors Project. Fulton Homes will match any $10 donation offered, up to a maximum of $25,000. For more information, visit fultonhomes.com.
Apache Junction Veterans Day parade At 9 a.m. Mon., Nov. 11, a parade that honors veterans of the Korean War will begin at the corner of Phelps Drive and Old West Highway in Apache Junction.
The parade will go west on Apache Trail to Gold, and then turn and go back east to the starting point. Event organizers are planning a flyover by the Commemorative Air Force to start the parade, and the grand marshal is a veteran of the Korean War. Following the parade, people can gather for a ceremony at the Elks Lodge, located at 2455 N. Apache Trail.
Free entrées for veterans IKEA in Tempe is offering active, reserve or retired service members a free entrée between Nov. 9 and 11. To receive the sandwich, hot dish or entrée salad at no cost, diners must show a form of military ID. Soup, garden salads, drinks, dessert and taxes are not included in the offer. The free entrée has a value up to $9.99. IKEA is located at 2110 W. IKEA Way in Tempe. For more information, visit ikea.com/us/en/ store/tempe/offers
About Care’s Veterans Day/ holiday event The About Care third annual Veterans Day/holiday event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8. The event will include wine tasting and an art auction at Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St., Chandler. Tickets are $25, which includes beverages and light appetizers. For information visit chandleralliance.com. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com.
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Project Connect helps residents get ahead Chandler City Councilman Kevin Hartke listened intently as a resident explained his need: A new ID card so he could secure a new job and get on the road to stability. Harkte and Councilwoman Trinity Donovan were among more than 200 volunteers who served as guest guides at Valley of the Sun United Way’s Project Connect Event held Oct. 15 at Chandler Christian Church. Their role was to connect more than 300 individuals to
vital health and human services that end or prevent their homelessness, from food, wellness checks and showers to employment and housing opportunities. “Sometimes people just need a little help to make life better,” Hartke says. “Whether that’s employment, a hot meal or emergency shelter.” United Way coordinates monthly Project Connect events throughout Maricopa County as part of its key Community Objective to End
Homelessness in Maricopa County. “When you end homelessness, you empower people to be able to lead independent and productive lives. This transforms individual’s lives and entire communities,” says Amy Schwabenlender, United Way vice president of community impact. To volunteer or learn more about Project Connect and United Way’s efforts to end homelessness, visit vsuw.org/ projectconnect.
Parking policies, code enforcement on council agenda Changes to a number of parking enforcement policies and other ordinances involving key neighborhood issues will be considered by the City Council at the Nov. 7 Council meeting. Amendments to chapters 12 and 30 of the City Code, which govern traffic rules and neighborhood preservation are intended to address a number of issues, including: vehicles continually being repaired in residential driveways; vehicles that remain parked on city streets for extended periods of time; inoperable vehicles parked in driveways, and; RVs, boats, commercial vehicles and utility trailers parked in such a way as to impede
visibility and traffic circulation. Other proposed changes will improve the city’s ability to enforce compliance with the revised parking regulations, plus introduce, expand or clarify the definitions of weeds, abatement and blight and establish an independent court ordered abatement process. A Parking Task Force comprised of Chandler residents, plus focus groups that included resident leaders, Neighborhood Advisory Committee members and city staff developed the recommendations. Descriptions of the proposed changes can be found online at chandleraz.gov/ code. Select the link entitled “Parking
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Chandler strikes oil Since early 2010, Chandler has generated $2,400 in revenue and saved another $11,600 in disposal costs by recycling approximately 5,750 gallons of used motor oil. The oil is collected from Chandler residents who bring it to the city’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center located at 955 E. Queen Creek Rd. The oil is sold to a petroleum recycler. Prior to implementing the oil recycling program in 2010, Chandler was burdened with the cost of purchasing containers to store the oil, plus paying to have the containers hauled away and properly disposed of. The HHW facility was opened in 2006 to accept used motor oil and other household chemicals to discourage such chemicals from being thrown in trash containers, poured down drains or dumped at the curb. Appointments are required when dropping off household hazardous waste and can be made by calling 480-782-3510.
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Enforcement Policy page”. Tentative approval of the code amendments by the City Council on Nov. 7 would be followed by final adoption at a subsequent council meeting and then a 30-day waiting period.
DROP-OFF: Worker unloads items brought to Chandler’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. Submitted photo
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Help soldiers by donating gently used cell phones Great Choice Chiropractic, who is partnering with Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc., is asking residents to help troops call home by donating their gently used cell phones. Cell phones can be donated to the chiropractic office at 6125 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 4, Chandler. “As a U.S. vet, I know the importance and the joy of being able to call home when you are deployed,” Dr. Greg Hauser says. “We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones for Soldiers.” The charity was founded in 2004 by teenagers Robbie and Brittany
Bergquist at the ages of 12 and 13. It has provided 192 million minutes of free talk time to servicemen and women stationed around the world. Funds raised from the recycling of cellular phones are used to purchase prepaid international calling cards. On average, Cell Phones for Soldiers distributes 12,000 calling cards each week to bases around the world, care package programs, deployment ceremonies and VA hospitals. “Each year we have been
humbled by the amount of people and organizations like Great Choice Chiropractic that take the initiative to support our troops,” Brittany says. “The communication gap between those serving and their families is a crucial need that Cell Phones for Soldiers is committed to addressing for years to come.” For every donated phone valued at $5, Cell Phones for Soldiers is able to provide two and a half hours of free talk time to deployed troops.
Startup Weekend Chandler set for Nov. 15-17 at Gangplank Those who are ready to learn entrepreneurial skills are invited to attend Startup Weekend Chandler from Fri., Nov. 15, through Sun., Nov. 17, at Gangplank Chandler, 260 S. Arizona Ave. Startup Weekends are weekendlong, hands-on experiences where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs can find out if startup ideas are viable. Beginning with open mic pitches on Friday, the event asks attendees to bring their best ideas and inspire others to join their team. Over Saturday and Sunday, teams
focus on customer development, validating their ideas, practicing LEAN Startup Methodologies and building a minimal viable product. On Sunday evening teams demo their prototypes and receive valuable feedback from a panel of experts. Co-organizers for Startup Weekend Chandler are Ben Hall and Shon Burton. Hall has been a developer for seven years at Benerino Studios, benerinostudios. com/. He focuses on developing minimal viable products for startup companies in Ruby on Rails. Burton is co-founder
of Hiring Solved, https://hiringsolved. com/, a talent search/recruiting company. The judges for the event are Troy Busot (@TroyBusot) from Athlinks.com, Kyle Stewart (@KyleRStewart) from MoxieApp.co and Eric Schedeler (@ ClubSched) who is a media executive and angel investor. For more information and to register for Startup Weekend Chandler, visit http://chandler.startupweekend.org/ events/chandler-startup-weekend-1115/.
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Learn backyard composting Master backyard composting in a workshop offered to Chandler residents by the city’s Solid Waste Services Division from 9 a.m. to noon. Sat., Nov. 9, at Chandler City Hall-East Lobby Entrance, 175 S. Arizona Ave. Beginners and seasoned composters alike should learn something from this class, which will review a variety of methods for compositing as well as uses for homegrown compost. In composting, microbes convert material like leaves, grass clippings, prunings and fruit or vegetable scraps into a nutrient-rich part of the soil. It’s an efficient way to help the soil as well as keep waste out of landfills. The workshop is free, but registration is required by calling 480782-3510. Enrollment priority will be given to Chandler residents receiving city-provided refuse service.
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New chairwoman of library board elected Chandler Public Library Manager Brenda Brown was elected chairwoman of the Arizona State Library Advisory Board at the group’s Sept. 6 meeting. The 11 members of the LAB advise Secretary of State Ken Bennett in the supervision of the State Library. The board comprises community leaders, the Senate President and the Speaker of the House and other elected officials. The meetings are attended by representatives of all divisions of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Division. The State Library serves the Arizona Legislature and Arizonans, providing public access to public information, fostering historical and cultural collaborative research, information projects and ensuring that Arizona’s history is documented and preserved. It is comprised of six divisions: History and Archives, Library Development, Braille and Talking Book Library, Arizona Capitol Museum, State Library of Arizona and Records Management. During her three-year term, Brown expects the LAB to continue to support public libraries
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and museums through the development of a State Library Foundation, a public nonprofit entity that will be able to apply for grants to support the mission of the State Library. The LAB will NEW also strongly advocate for the CHAIRWOMAN: Chandler Public development of technology Library Manager that will assist the State Library in capturing and Brenda Brown, recently elected preserving Arizona’s public records which includes local chairwoman of the Arizona government records. State Library Brown has served as a Advisory Board. member of the LAB since Submitted 2011. In 2012, the LAB assisted photo Secretary of State Ken Bennett in the recruiting and hiring of its new State Librarian and Library Director Joan Clark. Clark is a Chandler resident. For more information about the Advisory Board of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Division, visit azlibrary.gov.
For the third year, Troon-managed facilities throughout Arizona are uniting to raise funds for Phoenix Children’s Hospital through Troon’s Hit the Green for PCH program, while giving golfers the chance to win exciting prizes. Now through Nov. 17, golfers are invited to take part in Troon’s Hit the Green for PCH contest held on designated par three golf holes at several Troon courses. With a $10 donation, participants automatically receive a certificate good for 15% off their next purchase in the host facility’s golf shop. Those that land their shot anywhere on the green are upgraded to a 30% off certificate, while those who stick their shot inside 10 feet of the hole win a 2014 National Troon TwoSome Card, valued at $595. All proceeds go directly to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. “So many families have been positively impacted by the care and work that Phoenix Children’s Hospital is committed to providing day in and day
out,” says John Easterbrook, executive vice president of operations for Troon. “Even within our own family of Troon associates you will find examples of how Phoenix Children’s Hospital has helped them or a loved one through a challenging time in their lives. That being said, we are honored to help raise awareness for their mission and also raise much needed funds for their cause.” In 2011, Hit the Green for PCH raised $20,000, which was more than doubled the following year with $45,000 raised. The fundraising goal for 2013 is expected to reach $50,000 during the course of the promotion. Funds will be presented to Phoenix Children’s Hospital during the 15th annual Phoenix Children’s Hospital Annual Golf Tournament held Fri., Nov. 22 at Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale. To find participating Troon facilities and specific program dates, visit TroonGolf.com/PCH.html.
‘A Night on the Vine’ benefits needy families Two charitable organizations, Fans Across America and Pappas Kids Schoolhouse Foundation, are partnering to host the second annual “A Night on the Vine” from 4 to 7 p.m. Sun., Nov. 3, at the Bella Rose Estate in Chandler. Proceeds from the event will directly impact the homeless students in the East Valley trying to stay in school. Children, family, and corporate participation in the event are welcome.
Every day families struggle with balancing financial obligations and the daily living necessities of their family. Fans Across America Charitable Foundation is a Chandlerbased nonprofit that assists in providing daily living necessities for homeless students, homeless families in transition and families with seriously ill and special needs children. The Pappas Kids Schoolhouse Foundation is also
a local nonprofit that assists in providing educational opportunities to all of Arizona’s homeless, underprivileged and at-risk students by providing the necessary tools that will help them succeed in the classroom and at home. Tickets for this event are available online at FansAcrossAmerica.org, pappaskidssf.org or by calling 480821-3013.
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Audiologist to speak at Sun Lakes Chapter meeting Nationally noted, licensed and dispensing audiologist Dr. Georgine Ray will speak at 1 p.m., Thu., Nov. 14 at Ed Robson Branch Library, Lecky Center, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. She will highlight hearing aid improvements and advanced technologies that have increased user satisfaction during the Sun Lakes Chapter meeting. The meeting, which is open for individuals, family members and friends who are challenged by hearing loss, will include education, sharing and refreshments. Contact Liz Booth at halib72@gmail.com, Regina Milgroom at reggiefaith@gmail. com or call Scott Sjolin at 602-652-3000 for additional information.
Consumers now have a way to recycle coffee capsules Coffee drinkers with single-serve Nespresso or illy iperEspresso machines now have a way to keep their used coffee capsules out of the local landfill. Sur La Table stores nationwide have recycling receptacles for both brands, while Williams-Sonoma accepts Nespresso at select locations. In addition to the retail recycling option, Nespresso consumers can send their used capsules directly to TerraCycle by joining the Nespresso Brigade on terracycle.com. Illy consumers can recycle directly through illy by using the pre-paid return shipping label provided to them when their capsule orders are shipped out. The capsules are sent to recycling pioneer TerraCycle. The leftover coffee inside the capsules will be sent to an industrial composting facility while the actual packaging from the capsule will be recycled into a variety of new products. “Since curbside recycling is not an option for the capsules, it is great that illy and Nespresso have worked with their key retail accounts to give consumers a way to recycle the used capsules where they purchase new ones,” TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky says. “It’s extremely important to consider the environmental impact of our daily coffee habits and make a difference where you can.”
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‘Southwest Tea’ offers food, fun Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities hosts its third annual Southwest Tea from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16 at the City of Chandler’s Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., downtown Chandler. A light luncheon, scones and other desserts will be served. The event will feature live entertainment, including vocalist Melaney Moore, Gaelic harpist Hana Halverson and Irish dancers, and raffle prizes, including a Tiffany jewelry item. The event is open to the public; reservations are required. Admission fee is $15 for CTSC members, $18 for adult nonmembers and $10 for children 12 years and younger. Payment may be made online at chandlerirish.org; click on the Southwest Tea postcard. Checks can also be made payable to “ChandlerTullamore Sister Cities” and mailed to P.O. Box 1474, Chandler, AZ 85244-1474. All proceeds will further the CTSC mission of education, business and cultural exchanges. For more information, contact Sharon Anderson at duner@cox.net or 480-2294974.
SanTan Sun-area high school juniors and seniors are invited to take a free SAT or ACT practice test Sat., Nov 16 at Tutor House Tutoring Services’ Chandler or Tempe locations. Testing is from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a welcome and registration from 9 to 9:15 a.m. Students should bring a calculator to the session. Participants will become familiar with test format, question types, timing and content tested on college entrance exams, and learn about their own strengths and weaknesses in a low-pressure environment. Test results and analysis are given at a separately scheduled conference. Tutor House is a familyowned and –operated learning center offering a wide range of oneon-one and small-group tutoring for students in grades K through 12, with locations at 100 W. Boston St., Suite 4, Chandler, and 6139 S. Rural Rd., Suite 102, Tempe. To sign up, visit TutorHouseAZ.com. To learn more, call 480-857-1222 or email Tutoring@TutorHouseAZ.com.
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Lions help vision causes The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Foundation is looking for new members to help with two service projects. Six Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions were recently certified by Arizona to be visions screeners, and they want to put their expertise—and new vision technology—to good use. Vision disability is a leading disabling condition among children and seniors. Blindness and vision impairment in children and older adults is often overlooked, and an undiagnosed or untreated vision disorder may leave a child behind in the classroom. Better treatment can be achieved through early detection. However, fewer than 22% of preschool children currently receive any vision screening. New technology like autorefractors might help significantly. A recent study revealed that photoscreening was superior to traditional vision screening in the pediatric office in detecting preschool-aged children and seniors with amblyopia—also known as “lazy eye,” characterized by an inability to distinguish details—or its risk factors. However, one autorefractor costs over $7,000, so financial support is needed. If you would like to become a Lion and help with this project or would like more information, contact Betty Manovsky at 480-895-6512 or the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Foundation at 480-252-4356. Donations are also accepted to help purchase this equipment by sending a check to SLBLF at P.O. Box 13352, Chandler, AZ 85248. Checks marked “VISION” will ensure
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Eyeglasses collected, clean and read Volunteers are also needed for the Eye Glass Collection, Cleaning and Reading project. Members meet the second Thursday of each month in the Arts and Crafts Room, Sun Lakes Country Club, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to clean glasses and prepare them for reading. Reading is done in a Lions home, at their convenience, on a Lens Master. Eyeglass collection and preparation for foreign missions is one of the main projects of Arizona Lions. Thousands of pairs of Arizona glasses have been sent to Jamaica, the Philippines, Honduras, Haiti, Ghana and five other nations around the world. Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club collected, cleaned and read over 50,000 pairs of glasses just last year. To help with this project call Joyce Davey at 602-449-1268 or the SLBLC at 480-252-4356.
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Neighborhoods join in sale, Girl Scouts ask for help Three southeast Chandler communities of are coming together this weekend for a communitywide garage sale. Brooks Ranch, Old Stone Ranch and Quail Springs are hosting a garage sale covering the three neighborhoods, which include more than 1,000 homes, Sat., Nov. 2, and Sun., Nov. 3. The garage sale begins at 7 a.m. at Old Stone Ranch off Ocotillo Road, west of Lindsay Road, at Quail Springs west of Old Stone Ranch on Ocotillo Road, before Gilbert Road and at Brooks Ranch off Gilbert Road, south of Ocotillo Road, approximately 1/4 mile north of Chandler Heights Road. Girl Scout Daisy Troop 1793 will join in this year, and will set up at the main entrance to Old Stone Ranch on Saturday, to participate as both a fundraiser and a learning opportunity. Half of their earnings will go toward their year-end event and the other half will be donated to Friends for Life Animal Rescue as the troop supports animals through their “3 Cheers for Animals” efforts.
The Daisy Troop also welcomes gently used items for the Stuffed with Love Boutique, a yearly event created by a sister Girl Scout troop. The scouts collect, sort and deliver items to Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods, an organization that provides free after school care to kids in need. ICAN children are invited to pick a few gifts for their family members and one for themselves. Their gifts are wrapped by Girl Scouts and volunteers. The boutique provides about 1,500 presents to more than 220 kids, many of whom would otherwise go without holiday gifts. Clean stuffed animals, toys, games, puzzles, jewelry, unopened lotions, unused gift soaps, books, DVD/ VCR movies, music CDs, small miscellaneous gift items, gift boxes, holiday wrapping paper and gift bags are all welcome for donation. Furniture and clothing are not accepted. Contact Tracie Younce at nvdaisy1793@hotmail.com or Old Stone Ranch Social Committee at OSRsocialcommittee@cox.net with any questions.
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Lynn Lusch published her first children’s book on Sept. 6, 2013—two decades after she began writing it. Twenty years ago, the Chandler resident says in order to get a book printed, she had to mail “Millie’s Lost Adventure� to a publishing company, hoping someone would receive it, read it and enjoy the storyline. Unfortunately, it did not happen and the book was placed on the back burner. “I forgot about it,� Lusch says. Her beloved story about Lindsey, a 7-year-old girl, and the secondgrade classroom pet hamster, Millie, resurfaced this year. She researched Amazon.com and discovered she could self-publish books. She began working with her daughter, Randi Gause, a technical publication editor for NASA, to prepare it for the Kindle version on Amazon. “I pulled the book back up and updated it and she (Gause) put it on there (Amazon),� Lusch says. “She is phenomenal. I couldn’t do it without her.� Lusch can relate to the story. The mystery includes an underlying lesson of never giving up. She said if one child reflects on what Lindsey did to find Millie after a macaw squeals and sets the hamster running, she will have succeeded in her mission. Lusch’s books encourage youngsters
to think out of the box. She wants the readers to think “we can throw the ball a different way� to get an outcome instead of thinking “that’s the way the ball bounces.� She decided to incorporate positive thinking into her series, “Lynn’s Girls,� which targets 6 to 8 year olds, because of her life experiences. She was in a horrible crash that caused extreme migraines for five years. Thanks to books she read, she was able to beat the migraines due to a change in thinking. Lusch says she wishes she always thought positive and had role models who encouraged her to do so. “When I was growing up it was, ‘Hey, that’s the way it goes or things happen,’� Lusch says. “If someone says keep thinking right, keep thinking positive, I think it would have helped a lot in different areas. I want to get across a positive attitude and positive thinking. I’m a big believer in that philosophy.� Lusch and her daughter spent four hours designing the cover of “Millie’s Lost Adventure,� and chose the format and font. It immediately went online. “And then my mind started going and I had another story,� Lusch said. “The books are always in my head. I will have the whole book together in my head, then I type it out.� Her imagination continued with her second book “Chloe Where Are You?� It takes readers on another adventure, as Lindsey sets out to find her 6-month-
SELF-PUBLISHED CHILDREN’S AUTHOR: Children’s author Lynn Lusch published her ďŹ rst book in September with the help of her daughter, Randi Gause, who edited the tome. Her fourth “Lynn’s Girlsâ€? series book will hit Amazon.com in early November. Submitted photo
old puppy who is lost. The underlying message of this book, which was published Sept. 12, is the community coming together to help find the puppy. Lusch’s imagination took shape when her two daughters were growing up. “When they were little, I was able to be an at-home mom for a good part of their (formative years) and then I went to work,� she says. “I was able to volunteer a lot at their schools. I paid attention and got an idea for something.� Although her daughters are now in their 30s, working in a dental
office during the week triggers her imagination. Her third book, “Lauren’s Angel,� was published on Amazon on Sept. 30. In this book, Lindsey visits her sister in the hospital, although it makes her anxious. It has a happy ending, like the rest of the series. Her fourth and fifth books of the series are coming together. Lusch explains the fourth book, “Lindsey and the Christmas Puppy,� will come out on Nov. 14 and the fifth book will be released after Christmas. “My dream is to have followers and have kids wait for the next book,� she says. The books are approximately 30 pages. They are easy reads for children who wish to read the story by themselves, or for parents who want to read it to their kids. All of the books can be purchased on Amazon.com for $2.99. Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors and Business section editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at meghan@santansun.com.
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Sun Lakes Republican Club to meet Nov. 12 The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Energy and Education Freedom” at its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tue., Nov. 12, in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes. The public is invited. Art Sloane will inform attendees about the AZ StandDown Alliance events held in Tuscon, Prescott, Flagstaff, Pinal County, Bullhead City, as well as the largest event in the United States—Maricopa County. Wish for Our Heroes Southwest Coordinator Gary Alexandar will speak about the nonprofit that provides assistance to deserving active duty personnel and their families. Doug Little will explain the issues
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Tantra workshops held at Inner Vision Yoga in Tempe Join Inner Vision Yoga, 725 E. Guadalupe Rd., Tempe, for an empowering and soul stirring weekend with acclaimed yoga teacher Saul David Rayne Fri., Nov. 15, through Sun., Nov. 17. The Sacred Circle Tantra Yoga Workshop schedule is as follows: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 15, for Untying the Knots of the Heart: Healing Yoga & Meditation; noon to 2:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16, for Sacred Fire: Healing & Balancing the Manipura Chakra; 3:30 to 6 p.m., Sat., Nov. 16, for
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Walk MS events planned around Valley Walkers will travel through Desert Breeze Park in Chandler, the Phoenix Zoo and Papago Park during the Valleybased Walk MS events, the rallying point for multiple sclerosis movement in Arizona. The 1.5-mile Chandler Walk MS kicks off with an 8 a.m. check in and 9 a.m. walk Sat., Nov. 9, at Desert Breeze Park, 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. The Phoenix walk includes a 2-mile route through the Phoenix Zoo, 455 Galvin Pkwy., and a 3-mile route beginning at the zoo and continuing through Papago Park. The check-in begins at 5:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 6:30 a.m. “We have seen an incredible increase in interest from communities across
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Traffic is shifted to the west side of Gilbert Road, one lane in each direction, from approximately Mead Drive to just south of the Gilbert Road/Ocotillo Road intersection. Electrical crews are installing conduit for future street lights in the east side of Gilbert Road working in a northerly direction from Brooks Farm Road to the RWCD Canal (just south of Ocotillo Road). Traffic near the RWCD crossing under Gilbert Road, just south of Ocotillo Road, is shifted to the west side of Gilbert Road on temporary asphalt as crews work to construct the east half of the RWCD box culvert. The new RWCD box culvert is being constructed just south of the existing box culvert, one-half at a time to be able to maintain traffic on Gilbert Road. Crews will be forming and tying rebar to prepare for pouring of concrete of the box culvert floor. Once the floor of the box is complete, crews will work to form, tie and pour the
walls and deck for the east half of the box culvert. It is anticipated this work on the east half of the box culvert will take another 4 to 5 weeks. Tentatively scheduled to begin Nov. 11 through late January, Ocotillo Road east of Gilbert Road will be closed for crews to construct improvements to the RWCD canal where it crosses Ocotillo Road (just east of Gilbert Road) as part of the project. This work is being scheduled to prepare for the significant work which will coincide with a planned RWCD dry-up of the canal tentatively scheduled for December. More information will be provided as that work schedule is developed. Be cautious when driving through the construction zone, and continue to patronize local businesses during construction. For comments or concerns regarding the project, visit GilbertRoadImprovements.com or call 480-898-4100.
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Desert Roots Farm grows and delivers fresh veggies BY ALISON STANTON
Kelly Saxer opened Desert Roots Farm in 2001 with one goal in mind: to make eating locally grown and super fresh produce a reality for Valley residents. In the 12-plus years the 25-acre, Queen Creek farm has been in business, Saxer has seen her clientele increase from about 25 to 250 or so regular customers, who eagerly await her weekly deliveries of a variety of vegetables. Lisa Edney of Chandler has been a Desert Roots Farm customer since 2009. She says she loves knowing that she is supporting a local farmer and keeping money in the local community. “The quality of Kelly’s products is better than a store,” Edney says, adding that she finds the taste of the vegetables to be “amazing.” “I’ve fallen in love with more than a few new veggies through this program. I find myself recommending Desert Roots Farm to anyone I know who is looking for organic produce, is chronically ill or looking to lose weight: the nutrients and quality provided in each week’s bag are so beneficial.” Desert Roots Farm offers a subscription program called Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA. “It offers a partnership between our customers and the farm,” Saxer says. The way the CSA program works, Saxer explains, is that people purchase a half or whole “share” of the farm’s season for 12 weeks. The half share costs $18 a week and
the whole share is $23, pre-paid for the season. During that time, the customers will receive a weekly bag of fresh produce that is filled with about eight varieties of seasonal and local vegetables that were grown on the Desert Roots Farm. Saxer says people can opt for home delivery for $6 a week or pick up their bag at any of their 15-plus locations around the Valley. Saxer says the delivery area goes north as far as the Anthem and Cave Creek area, west to Interstate 17, south to Florence and east to Gold Canyon. If people prefer, Saxer says they may also pick up their vegetables at a reduced cost at one of 15 Valleywide locations. While some customers find they like the vegetables that are grown during a certain time of year the best and buy a 12-week share, others enjoy their weekly deliveries of vegetables all year long. “Quite a few have been with us for 10 or 11 years,” Saxer says. The weekly selection includes some late-summer and early-fall produce, Saxer says. For example, customers may enjoy a bag filled with red potatoes, carrots, onions, cucumbers, arugula, Easter egg radishes, basil, zucchini and/or mustard greens. In addition, customers may also choose to have additional locally grown food items added to their weekly deliveries; these include fresh-roasted coffee from a company in Gilbert, pet treats from a Queen Creek business, and grass-fed beef and naturally raised pork and chicken.
“About five or six years ago, we decided to partner with local ranches and businesses. Since we were already making deliveries we realized we could also work with them and include additional things in the bags, if the customers want them,” Saxer says. Besides being delicious, Saxer says the vegetables that are part of the CSA program have one major advantage: freshness. “Here, we harvest the vegetables the day before we deliver them; so we harvest on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for our Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday deliveries,” Saxer says. “Sometimes in the store, the produce may have been sitting there for at least a week before someone buys it, so it won’t last as long. But I’ve had people tell me our lettuce has lasted three weeks for them, and since it’s not going bad, people are getting a better bang for their buck.” Another benefit of being part of the CSA program, Saxer says, is that people know exactly where their produce came from. “People can contact us and make an appointment to come out and see our farm, and it just builds a nice connection with them to know where their food is being grown.” To give her customers an idea of how to cook some of the more unusual vegetables, Saxer says the bags often contain a recipe card. They are also welcome to call the farm if they are unsure of what to do with
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Kelly Saxer has seen her Desert Roots Farm clientele increase 10 fold. STSN photo by Kimberly Hosey
a particular item. “If you have a question about eggplant, how often can you call the store and ask them how to cook it?” Saxer says. Customers are typically thrilled with the weekly selection of items, Saxer says. In some cases, she says she tries to grow varieties of vegetables that are not always available in local stores. “People often think that broccoli is broccoli. But there are so many different types of broccoli with many different flavors. So maybe our variety of broccoli will have a more tender stalk or taste a bit different,” she says. SEE FARM PAGE 26
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East Valley companies named finalists for small business award Four East Valley companies were recently named semifinalists for the esteemed Spirit of Enterprise Awards from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. They are recognized as leaders in innovation and job growth. Included in East Valley nominees are Maddy’s Pool Supply of Gilbert, Dahn Yoga of Gilbert, Sun Valley Imports of Tempe, and Valley Sleep Center of Chandler. The first three were semifinalists for the annual award, with Valley Sleep Center moving on to the finals. Since 2008, Dan and Lisa Sleezer have grown Maddy’s Pool Supply & Service into one of the top pool service and supply companies in the Valley. They are thrilled to be recognized in an elite group of local businesses and grateful to be recognized for their innovated efforts that kept them afloat during a harsh economic climate. Also located in Gilbert, Dahn Yoga is a leader in health and wellness, offering classes in Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation and other mind body training programs based on Traditional Korean healing philosophy. The company helps people live healthier lives through the classes and workshops at Dahn Yoga and Health
Centers Inc. and gets involved and helps the local community through “Share the Health,” and “Reach for Earth” programs. Sun Valley Imports of Tempe specializes in service and repair of late model European automobiles, including BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Mini, VW, Porsche, Jaguar and Range Rover. Their excellent customer service and competitive prices, along with highly certified technicians, keep them a leader among repair shops in Phoenix. Finally, Valley Sleep Center was named as one of top 10 finalists for the award. The company gets more than 80% of its new business from referrals, and continues to be a highly desirable place to work. Lauri and Glenn Leadley, Valley Sleep Center owners, own five centers around the Valley and are thrilled to be recognized as a company who serves both their patients and employees with excellence. Nominees, business and community leaders, and others will attend the annual awards luncheon when the winners are announced Nov. 22 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix.
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She adds that it’s not unusual for customers to tell her that they never tried a particular vegetable before signing up for the CSA program. “I’ve had people tell me, ‘My son didn’t like broccoli before, but he really likes this,’ or ‘My kids would never eat their vegetables, but they love your carrots.’” Carolyn Hale, of Chandler, says she and her husband also enjoy trying new vegetables like bok choy, beets and eggplant. “When you know they’re fresh and have been selected for you, it’s much easier to experiment with cooking new foods,” she says. Theresa Hunt has been with Desert Roots Farm since late 2008. The Chandler resident says she likes the way the vegetables, which are harvested when they are ripe, have a more robust flavor. “I have discovered new veggies, like arugula, mizuna - a Japanese mustard green, yellow beets, and green black-eyed peas, to name few, and these are veggies that are not available in stores.” Saxer says she especially enjoys seeing the whole process of planting vegetables unfold before her eyes. “It’s rewarding to see them grow into food, and knowing that what we grow is being eaten and enjoyed by our customers.” For more information, contact desertrootsfarm.com Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com.
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Business Alliance OnTrac celebrates Chandler opening with mayor, City Council hosts weekly OnTrac, the leader in regional overnight package delivery service in the eight Western states, celebrated the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 25. The parcel delivery company opened its doors to Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and key members of the City Council and Chandler Chamber of Commerce to share in the celebration. “This is our brand new home,” OnTrac President Rob Humphrey says. “We are very excited to show off our new corporate home in Chandler. We are very proud of what we’ve got here, and we’re already starting to see some of the benefits we thought we’d see by moving to Chandler as we start to hire and bring in new talent. It’s a very exciting time for our company.” Chandler’s central location and quick access to the interstate and freeways make it an excellent choice for businesses, like OnTrac, that have a diverse workforce. OnTrac’s new home provides the company with additional space and the opportunity for future growth. The new headquarters will also allow for new employee amenities including a game room, employee lounges and a modernized break room. The company will occupy 65,000 square feet of space in the building, with an option to expand. “This is a pretty amazing thing, when
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WELCOME: OnTrac President Rob Humphrey snips the ribbon during a formal ceremony to open his company’s headquarters in Chandler. Submitted photo
The Chandler Business Alliance will hold its weekly breakfast meeting from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thu., Nov. 7, at BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. The breakfast provides an opportunity to network with a cause. All member and guest businesses are allowed to present themselves to other local businesses that care about Chandler. The alliance is a professional business coalition dedicated to the economic and social development of its members and the Chandler community as a whole.
you think of the transformation of this facility, and we’re obviously very happy and glad to be here today,” Tibshraeny says. “Rob’s vision with his company, to bring it into Chandler, is really good. We’re happy to be here for the opening and we’re looking forward to those deliveries. Let’s make it happen.” OnTrac relocated its corporate headquarters from Phoenix to Chandler in September. The company brings more than 200 employees into the city’s economy and expects to expand that number to 850 over the course of its 11year lease.
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SSC adds U-Haul rentals U-Haul equipment rentals and moving supplies are available at SSC Auto Repair, located at 900 E. Germann Rd. Owner George Siegele has been operating his auto repair business since 1990. “We were looking for new ways to grow our business and had the space available at our auto repair shop, so we decided to add U-Haul rentals and moving supplies,” Siegele says. “The decision to partner with U-Haul has proven to be successful.” Families needing the finest in moving services will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving, which not only makes their move easier but also has the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. U-Haul partnering with business owners across North America to increase convenience for customers while helping our environment is just one of the programs that support U-Haul
Company’s Corporate Sustainability initiatives. “Allowing small business owners to add U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to their existing product, an offering that comes with no start-up costs, helps provide these businesses with instant profits,” says Andy Smith, president, U-Haul Company of Eastern Arizona. “We are more than happy to have given George the opportunity to build his primary business with the U-Haul name brand.” For more information, or to rent moving equipment, call 480-899-0277. Business hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
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East Valley residents encouraged to partake in cancer research efforts East Valley residents can participate in a study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 is seeking men and women, 35 to 65 years old, who have never been diagnosed with cancer. Up to half a million people, which makes up a diverse population, across the United States and Puerto Rico, will be enrolled in the study. Those who enroll will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer.
handed out to take home and fill out. This survey will take about an hour to complete. Follow-up surveys will be sent to individuals every few years. To update participant information, the American Cancer Society will send periodic follow-up surveys, as well as annual newsletters with study updates and results once the process is completed.
Collected data use Data collected for the American Cancer Society’s Prevention Study-3 will be used to build upon other evidence collected from other series of studies that began in the 1950s that have involved millions of other volunteer participants. Previous cancer prevention studies, like the Hammond-Horn study, have played a huge role in understanding cancer prevention and risk. The studies have also been contributing significant information for public health guidelines and recommendations. The link between smoking cigarettes and lung cancer was confirmed through similar studies, as well as the connection between larger waist size and increased death rates from cancer and other causes. These studies also revealed the impact of air pollution on heart and lung conditions. The ongoing American Cancer Society’s Prevention Study-3 began in 1982. A new study began because of the continuous changes in lifestyles.
Enrollment days and locations Those interested can enroll online at cps3phoenix.org. The East Valley enrollment dates and locations are: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thu., Nov. 7, at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center; 3555 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert, and 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thu., Nov. 14, at Chandler Regional Medical Center, 475 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler.
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CORPORATE CHRONICLES Let’s Laser hosts ribbon cutting Nov. 15 Let’s Laser will have a ribbon cutting and Grand Opening Celebration at 8058 S. Priest Dr., Suite 102 in Tempe on Tue., Nov. 5. The studio offers more than 3,200 square feet for brand new creative experiences using the cutting edge technology of laser engraving cutting machines providing endless design possibilities, as well as a variety of mediums to work with for guests to create a very personalized shopping experience. Let’s Laser has two-hour studio fees of $18 plus the cost of laser engraving an item. The fee is for the design and laser time, not per person. Memberships are $99 a month. Discounts are available to military, seniors and students. Visit letslaser.com for information, email letslaser@gmail.com or call 480207-1280.
Intel’s community engagement manager to speak at AAUW meeting Intel’s Community Engagement Manager, Renee Levin, will speak at the next Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women at 7 p.m. Mon., Nov. 18. The meeting will be held at Ocotillo Holiday
Inn, 1200 W. Ocotillo Rd., Chandler. Levin will discuss Intel’s community grants and volunteer program.
Six leases signed at Chandler Business Center in the 3rd quarter The Cushman & Wakefield leasing team representing Chandler Business Center has completed six office leases at the property in 120 days. Those tenants include the Children’s Cancer Network, Arizona Infinity Allstars, Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, New Heights Church, Newark Corporation and Koh Young America. Chandler Business Center, 6150 W. Chandler Blvd., is a multi-tenant industrial flex park owned by investment manager Clarion Partners, LLC.
ORIGAMI OWL: Origami Owl recently CHANDLER BUSINESS CENTER: Six new tenants signed a lease with the Chandler Business Center during the third quarter. Submitted photo
Owl three years ago. The then 14-year-old entrepreneur wanted to make enough money to buy a car when she turned 16 years old.
Chandler awards about $20,000 in free or reduced-cost signage to local nonprofit and charitable organizations. Signarama Chandler is accepting applications for 2014. For more information contact Allison KastEichenberg at allisonke@sarchandler.com.
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Origami Owl leased space at 10 Chandler Business Park Origami Owl has leased 147,486 square feet of space at 10 Chandler Business Park, which is located on the east side of Interstate 10 between Chandler Boulevard and Ray Road. The business leased all of building 9 this past summer, 81,238 square feet, for distribution warehouse and office space at 500 N. 54th St. Origami Owl executed another lease for all of building 7 at 450 N. 54th St., 66,248 square feet, for flex office space that will be used as their corporate headquarters. Isabella “Bella” Weems started Origami
leased buildings 9 and 7 in 10 Chandler Business Park. Submitted photo
Signarama Chandler gives Boys & Girls Club new look The Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley in Sacaton received a new sign last month thanks to a 2013 Sign of Hope Grant from Signarama Chandler. Every year Signarama
The Industry Development Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan presented Chandler-based Isola Group with the Cleaner Production Certification for its newly renovated manufacturing facility in Taoyuan. The certification recognizes Isola’s continued efforts to operate its business in a socially responsible and sustainable manner. The certification was based on five primary factors: manufacturing, eco-design, green management, social responsibility and green innovation while encompassing both qualitative and quantitative components.
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Isola introduces TerraGreen Isola Group introduced the company’s new halogen-free, ultra-low loss, RF/ microwave high-speed material, TerraGreen, which is engineered for high-performance applications as power amplifier boards for 4G LTE base stations, internet infrastructure and cloud computing. TerraGreen, which is a lead-free assembly material that is easy to process, is a high-performance material that utilizes a short-lamination cycle. It is easy to drill and does not require plasma desmear. The TerraGreen is suitable for high layer count, high-speed digital, backplanes and is compatible with Isola’s FR-4 materials for hybrid designs.
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Local Primerica business expands to Chandler A business opportunity overview is available for individuals who want to learn more about financial services from 7 to 9 p.m. Tue., Nov. 5, at SoHo63, 63 E. Boston St., Chandler. “We are one of the largest marketers of financial products in North America looking for people who want to succeed,” Primerica, Inc. Regional Leader Mary Sutton says. “We offer an excellent educational system to teach you our business, a comprehensive support network and competitive products that are highly desirable to most consumers.” Those interested are encouraged to call Sutton at 480-776-4339. More information about Primerica can be found at primerica.com.
Luxe clients planted 756 trees Luxe clients have planted 756 trees through Éminence Organic Skin Care’s new environmental initiative—“One tree will be planted for every product sold,” over the last year. When clients purchase an Éminence active organic or Biodynamic product,
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Gift of Giving Holiday Event in need of donations The Gilbert Boys & Girls Club is the benefactor of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming Gift of Giving Holiday Event this year. It will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thu., Dec. 5 at Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse. Funds will be raised during the Gift of Giving Holiday Event through monetary donations of $5,000 to the Gilbert Boys & Girls Club. “We are so excited to be a part of this great event here in Gilbert,” says Branch Executive of the Gilbert Boys & Girls Club Lauren Seematter. “We are so thankful to our Gilbert community for giving back to our youth. Every dollar earned goes toward a great cause of ensuring our youth’s success now and in their future.” To make the event a success, the chamber is requesting more than 100 gift baskets and other items for the Chinese auction, raffle prizes and silent auction. All donors will be recognized in print in the event program and verbally at the event. Those who provide an item valued at $250 or more will be listed on the event’s webpage and items valued at $500 or more will receive their logo on the event program. Those interested in learning more about donation opportunities call Sarah
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Power Hour for Small Business Success In more chamber news, the Power Hour for Small Business Success, sponsored by Cooper Crossing Executive Suites, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Fri., Nov. 8 at 1820 E. Ray Rd., Chandler. The event, hosted by Impromptu Guru, is an intensive work session for chamber members that will help them generate ideas and solutions to improve their business. Stay after for an additional hour to continue conversations or network. For information or to become a member contact Annette at 480-9416320.
Gilbert Community Excellence Awards The awards, presented by APS, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8, at SanTan Elegante Conference & Reception Center at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert, 1800 S. SanTan Village Pkwy., Gilbert. The formal SEE GILBERT PAGE 31
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Chamber events abound this November Success Dynamics Lead Group This leads group meets every Monday morning to help business members network and grow their businesses. Members are given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, talk about upcoming events and announcements, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Mon., Nov. 4, and Mon., Nov. 11. First two visits are free. Brunchies, 17 E. Boston St., Chandler.
Small Business Counseling Experienced business counselors provide advice, knowledge and insight to help you start or grow your business, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon., Nov. 4. Free. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler. By appointment only, call 480-963-4571.
Ribbon Cutting—Zoolikins Come join us in welcoming Zoolikins to our community at its ribbon-cutting ceremony, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mon., Nov. 4.. Free. 51 E. Boston St., downtown Chandler South side of Boston, East of Arizona Avenue.
Chandler Business Connection Leads Group This leads group meets every Tuesday morning to help our business members network and grow their businesses. Members are given
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Women’s Council Meeting The Women’s Council was created by women to promote personal and professional development programs. The next event will be presented by Syd Hoffman, author and coach who will be discussing “Simple & Healthy Weight Loss Wisdom,” 8-9:30 a.m. Tue., Nov. 5. Free. Chandler Chamber of Commerce 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler.
Small Business Counseling Experienced business counselors provide advice, knowledge and insight to help you start or grow your business, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tue., Nov. 5. Free. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler. By appointment only, call 480-963-4571.
Arizona Small Business Academy Classes Attend this highly acclaimed workshop series each Tuesday afternoon until Nov. 19 to build the essential skills to be more effective and improve your bottom line. Solve real marketing and business challenges in an interactive group setting, 4-6 p.m. Tue.,
Nov. 5 and Tue., Nov. 12. Free. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler.
Ribbon Cutting—Elite Shutters and Blinds Come join us in welcoming Elite Shutters and Blinds to our community at its ribbon-cutting ceremony, 4:305:30 p.m. Tue., Nov. 5. Free. 119 S. Weber Dr., Chandler.
The Sun Lakes Networking Group This Leads Group will focus on building business relationships in the Sun Lakes area with the support of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. The mission of this group is to develop trustworthy relationships in the Sun Lakes community while promoting ethical business and returning to the basics of doing business with a handshake, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed., Nov. 6 and Wed., Nov. 13. First two visits are free. Pecan Grove Restaurant, 4960 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler.
Young Executive Series Co-Founder of Gangplank, Derek Neighbors, will be presenting hands-on, motivating and inspirational topics at this Chandler Chamber Young Executive Series to engage our young generation and get young professionals more involved in the community, 5:30-7 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 6. Free. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler.
Go-Getters Leads Group The Go-Getters meet every Thursday to help our business members network and grow their businesses. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, talk about upcoming events and announcements, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thu., Nov. 7 and Thu., Nov. 14. First two visits are free. Jason’s Deli, 3491 W. Frye Rd., Chandler.
Holiday Enchantment Committee Come and join the Chandler Chamber in planning Holiday Enchantment and Taste of Chandler, a community holiday party where you can also sample food from local restaurants, 2-3 p.m. Thu., Nov. 7. Free. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler. Holiday Enchantment is on Nov. 8 at SoHo63.
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Public Policy Meeting Kathy Ferris, executive director of Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, will address the group about news and issues for regional water utilities and its customers. Lori Quan, from the Chandler Airport, will bring an update about the city’s airport operations and airpark businesses, 8-9:30 a.m. Fri., Nov. 8. No fee to attend. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler.
Small Business Counseling Experienced business counselors provide advice, knowledge and insight to help you start or grow your business, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8. Free. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler. By appointment only, call 480-963-4571.
Holiday Enchantment Gala The 21st Holiday Enchantment event features local restaurants, music, and live and silent auctions.
Along with dinner and dancing, party-goers will get a chance to sample the best dishes from local Chandler eateries. The event will feature emcee Danny Davis, Phoenix radio personality, and Rob Shakman from KNIX, also known as Rockin’ Rob, the KNIX Concert DJ. This year, a portion of the proceeds collected from tickets sales will go directly to veterans of the military through the Arizona StandDown organization. Member $55, nonmember $65, corporate table of 10 $600. No refunds within 72 hours of event. 6-11 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8. SoHo63, 63 E. Boston St., Chandler.
Small Business Counseling Experienced business counselors provide advice, knowledge and insight to help you start or grow your business, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon., Nov. 11 and Tue., Nov. 12 and Fri., Nov. 15. Free. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler. By appointment only, call 480-9634571.
Ribbon Cutting—Fired Pie Come join us in welcoming Fired Pie to our community at its ribbon-cutting ceremony, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tue., Nov. 12. Free. 2855 W. Ray Rd., Suite 105, Chandler.
Wake-Up Chandler Wake-Up Chandler happens every month and is a great way to start off the morning by networking with other
businesses, 7:30-9 a.m. Wed., Nov. 13; $5 members and $15 non-members. Sam’s Club, 1375 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
Technology Lunch Seminar Series—Tech Toys The Chandler Chamber Technology Lunch Seminar will be discussing Tech Toys this month. Getting you ready for the holiday season with technology gift ideas, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thu., Nov. 14; $5 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler.
Ribbon Cutting—Cube Smart Come join us in welcoming CubeSmart to the community at its ribbon-cutting ceremony, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thu., Nov. 14. Free. 2414 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler. No refunds within 72 hours of an event. For more details and to RSVP to any of these events, visit chandlerchamber. com, call 480-963-4571, or email at info@chandlerchamber.com
Contact the Chamber The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is at 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201. Unless otherwise specified, for more information and to register for these programs, call 480-963-4571, visit chandlerchamber.com or meetup. com/ChandlerChamber.
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evening is filled with celebration as attendees honor those in the community who have excelled in the areas of business, education and community involvement. General admission is $50 or a table of 10 for $500, which includes company’s name on event program and logo on reserved table signage.
Chamber Chat—Midday Networking Event The Chamber Chat, presented by Town & Country Office Cleaning, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed., Nov. 13, at Flipside, 4874 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert. The informal gathering is a fun way to share conversation with other professionals and learn more about businesses in the community. Individuals are responsible for the cost of their own lunch. RSVP is for the sole purpose of receiving a seating estimate.
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Rock The Block! celebrates the community on Nov. 9 BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
The Achen-Gardner Construction Rock the Block! Presented by MarkTaylor is called the biggest and best party in Chandler. This year, the event will take place on Sat., Nov. 9, in downtown Chandler and will boast two performance stages—a main stage featuring artists from Arizona’s music scene and a community stage with the Chandler’s Got Talent competition. There will also be a large beer garden and the SanTan Sun News is proud to sponsor the Kids Zone at this year’s event. Keep your eyes peeled for several of the Arizona Rattlers who are scheduled to attend. “This year will be similar to the
HAVING FUN: The fourth annual AchenGardner Construction Rock the Block! presented by Mark-Taylor features fun for the entire family. Submitted photo
previous years,” says Marnie Brookins, special events manager for Downtown Chandler Community Partnership. “We have over 100 vendors, artists, farmers market vendors, kids activities, inflatables, the zip line is coming again this year, and great food.” Bourbon Jacks Bar and Grill of Chandler is sponsoring the main stage. “The main stage talent lineup includes A Boy Named Sioux, who is headlining, also Chuck E. Baby, Western Fusion and 2 Bit Shotgun,” Brookins explains. “The community stage includes Wikked Rev and The Bracken School of Irish Dance, along with many others.” Five judges will score Chandler’s Got Talent, which will feature singers, dancers and others who will perform, she says. “You’ll see a little bit of everything from kids to adults.” Prizes will be gift certificates to various downtown Chandler merchants. At noon, the Korean War Veterans will present the colors and sing the national anthem. “Because it is right before Veterans Day, we felt it was very important to have a salute to the military,” notes Brookins. The Kids Play Zone activities are being provided by Arizona Bounce Pro and are sponsored by SanTan Sun News. “We will have a Mickey Mouse bounce house, shark slide, rollercoaster
obstacle course, a human gyro, human hamster balls, laser tag, a castle bounce, bungee trampoline and a couple of slides. There will also be a mechanical bull and zip line in another location and a trackless train that just goes throughout the event,” Brookins explains. Individual tickets are needed for the kids’ activities, or the best value is an all-day wristband for unlimited kids’ attractions. Ticket prices for the Kids Play Zone are $1 or an all-day wrist band is available for $20. The wrist band will not include the zip line attraction. Food vendors are always a big draw at Rock the Block and many of the unique and family-owned businesses of Chandler turn out to showcase their culinary styling. The farmers market will feature locally made products. Various artists from Chandler’s Art Walk will be at Rock the Block! Firehouse Kettle Corn is participating for the first time this year. “It’s a business that’s run by Chandler firefighters and hits very close to home,” says Brookins. “They actually do fire safety while you’re waiting for your kettle corn to cook.” Rock the Block! will take place in downtown Chandler on Arizona Avenue between Chandler Boulevard and Frye Road from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event is produced by the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership and Steve
GET YOUR GAME ON: Midway-style games, food, art and entertainment make for an entire day of fun at the Achen-Gardner Construction Rock the Block! Presented by Mark-Taylor. Submitted photo
Levine Entertainment with support from the city of Chandler. Admission to the event is free. Attractions, food and merchandise are available at an additional cost. For more information about Rock the Block!, visit chandlerblockparty.com. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at lynette@santansun.com
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Chandler school honors vets at annual Veterans Day ceremony BY KIMBERLY HOSEY
For many kids, Veterans Day is just a November holiday. They might wonder if they get to stay home from school; some might remember to thank a veteran, especially in their family. And that’s it. The students and staff at Navarrete Elementary School in Chandler see it differently. Navarrete gears up for Veterans Day starting at the beginning of the school year. Songs are rehearsed, decorations are made, essays are drafted, lessons are learned in history and in life. And come Veterans Day, Navarrete gives back to local veterans—and teaches kids a lesson in patriotism that will stay fresh long after school lets out. Since 2008, the school has honored veterans, active service members, and those who have died at its annual Veterans Day Ceremony. This year’s ceremony on Fri.,
SOLEMN CEREMONY: Navarrete students and staff participate in a previous Veterans Day ceremony. Each year, the entire school works together to honor veterans and active members of the military and their families. Submitted photo
Nov. 8, is expected to host about 100 local veterans. “It’s grown to a pretty big event,” says music teacher Heather Niederer, who took over spearheading the event from Navarrete’s previous music teacher, Lauren Romero, who was inspired to start the celebration by members of the military in her own family. The ceremony is open to the community but is primarily to honor military members of Navarrete’s families. The event grew from a school assembly into something more. In the weeks and months leading up to Veterans Day, Navarrete sends out forms for students and their families to include service members—active members of the military as well as veterans—and veterans who have lost their lives. On the day of the event, local members of the military are honored with stars on a large flag, bearing their names and branches of service, in what Navarrete calls its “Wall of Honor.” Those who attend are recognized individually by name. The school also displays flags in a field as an area of remembrance to commemorate servicemen and servicewomen who have died. Veterans who come at 9 a.m. are signed in by parent volunteers and treated to a light breakfast in their honor; the main event follows and lasts from 9:45 to about 10:30 a.m. Perhaps almost as touching as honoring veterans are the involved roles Navarrete’s students all play in the day.
“This is like the main event of our school year right now, and we have all the students involved in it in some way,” Niederer says. Each grade level, from kindergarten through sixth, contributes something to the ceremony. Many grades work in curriculum and lessons they’re already learning: second-graders, who are learning letter writing, hand craft cards REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE GONE: Navarrete and write thank-you notes Elementary School displays an area of remembrance with inside, to be presented to flags. They bear the names of deceased veterans who are veterans at the end of the related to Navarrete’s students and staff. Submitted photo ceremony. Kindergarteners graders, who learn patriotic songs and and third-graders, working music, thanking veterans and active service through Art Masterpiece (a volunteer-run members, like “Thank You Soldiers” and art enrichment and literacy program), make an Armed Forces medley, in which each laminated stars to hang and watercolor branch is invited to stand and be honored poppies for a “field” near the event’s during the song. podium, respectively. “They already study patriotic music in Sixth-grade students, focusing on their curriculum, and what’s better than writing in class, draft essays discussing talking about our veterans and thanking patriotism and thanking veterans and them?” says Niederer, who says the school’s soldiers. Three sixth-graders will read their extracurricular choir, with fourth through essays at the ceremony. sixth grades, will also perform. Fifth-grade students make a quilt. Students will come away with lessons, Each student makes a patch symbolizing too. something important about America or Ret. Capt. Richard Fulton of the Air veterans, and parent volunteers assemble it Force will speak. A former pilot, brother into a paper quilt to be displayed. of a Navarrete teacher and former teacher First-grade students learn and recite the himself, Fulton will share experiences with Pledge of Allegiance in sign language. And specially featured are fourthSEE VETS PAGE 35
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Unlocking the power of high expectations Part five of a five-part series on tools for effective parenting BY CAROL ELIAS
The debate rages about how much parents should expect of their children. Do high expectations elevate or hinder children’s behavior and performance? A digest of a recent Harvard Family Research Project Study has confirmed what we learned over the past 35 years of teaching children of all abilities, namely: A strong form of parent involvement is setting high expectations. Parents who hold high expectations for their children, communicate those expectations clearly and encourage children to work hard in order to attain them, can make a huge difference in their child’s long-term success. Children, just like all of us, will not always achieve expected goals and falling short of the mark could lead to discouragement and frustration. So, how do we help children avoid these impediments yet benefit from the advantages of holding high expectations? Here are a few tips: Establish milestones and celebrate hard work. Whether it’s grades in school, goals in scouting or achievements in sports, striving for a “personal best” brings about progress in any pursuit. Think about weight training. The key to being able to increase upper body strength is to set a high goal, establish milestones along the way and then move steadily with
persistence in that direction. Each time you lift more weight than the day before you have surpassed your “personal best” and are better for the effort. Shoot for long term but focus on short term. If your expectations for your child include a college education, it is good to talk about it from time to time. But ignoring the need to study for the history quiz this week would be counterproductive to that long-term goal of college. So the short-term stepping stones are very important to achieving the long-term goal. Learn from setbacks. Help your child learn how to move forward in spite of occasional failures. This is a critical life skill that will help them more successfully navigate their future. Ralph Waldo Emerson said: “Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we do fail.” Help your child address setbacks and failures as valuable learning experiences. Celebrate successes. When small steps are taken toward goals (like an “A” on the history test), it’s important to celebrate this event as a notable victory. When children make strides toward their own high expectations, let them know how pleased they should be and how happy you are for them. Be willing to adjust to changing circumstances. What begins as a realistic expectation can, with unforeseen circumstances, become unrealistic. Perhaps the long term goal of an “A” in the class becomes unrealistic if your child gets an “F” on the first test. The goal of winning in a sports competition becomes unrealistic if your child suffers a broken arm. Holding doggedly to an
expectation when circumstances change is a formula for continual disappointment. As we help our children learn how to be successful, high but realistic expectations are an important tool. Setting high expectations for our children and helping them learn how to achieve success is a skill all parents should aspire toward. For previous columns, see: Part one in five-part series: “Unlocking the Power of Empathy in Raising Responsible Children:” newvistasblog.com/blog/ unlocking-power-empathy-raising-responsiblechildren/
Part two in five-part series: “Unlocking the Power of Example in Raising Responsible Children:” newvistasblog.com/blog/ unlocking-power-example-raising-responsiblechildren/ Part three in five-part series: “Unlocking the Power of Experience in Raising Responsible Children:” newvistasblog.com/blog/powerexperience-teach-life-lesson/ Part four in the five-part series: “Unlocking the Power of Encouragement in Raising Responsible Children:” newvistasblog. com/blog/power-encouragement-raisingresponsible-children/ Carol Elias is director of New Vistas Center for Education, which was named a Top 10 School by Johns Hopkins University CTY. Founded in 1979, New Vistas is located at: 670 N. Arizona Ave., Suite 35, Chandler, AZ, 85225. New Vistas is celebrating its 35th anniversary.
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students. First-grade teacher Karen Ross’ son, Spc. Randy Ross stationed at Fort Bliss in Texas, will attend with fellow soldiers as well. “It’s really all about both honoring active service member and veterans, and just our Navarrete families,” says Niederer. Jimmy Barrios, brass captain in the neighboring Basha High School band, will play out the ceremony with taps in a role he’s played for several years now. “It’s a really touching moment for everyone,” Niederer says. “Even the kids all get it; they’re like ‘Wow.’” “That’s really emotional. He’s around the corner with a trumpet and everybody’s silent … it really, really is moving,” agrees Principal Sam Merrill. “This is really something our school prides itself on: recognizing the men and women that have been serving our country and putting their lives on the line. We know how important that is to our country and to each one of us and our freedoms,” says Niederer. Kimberly Hosey is the section editor for Community and Spirituality. She can be reached at kimberly@santansun.com.
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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov. 11: Veterans Day holiday; no school Nov. 28-29: Thanksgiving holidays; no school
Carlson Champions Nov. 6: General PTO meeting, 1:30 p.m., teachers’ lounge Nov. 8: Jamba Juice Fun Friday; smoothies $3 each Nov. 14: Family Food Night at Chick-fil-A, 5-7 p.m., Gilbert and Germann roads —Lora Robinson
WINNING IDEAS: Preschool and first-grade teachers at Carlson Elementary celebrate their Chandler Education Foundation mini grants for the implementation of special academic programming for their students. Priority Preschool teacher Shauna Scheffner earned the “Moving to Learn” grant, which will allow her and her colleagues to incorporate physical fitness and movement into their curriculum for pre-literacy, math and motor skill development. First-grade teachers, led by Ivi Montano, were awarded the “Informative Text for Everyone” grant, providing each student his or her own text to delve into per Common Core standards. Submitted photos
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Fun Run – The Apex Fun Run 2013-14 will be held Nov. 4 through 15. All pledge money collected will be used to purchase security items for the school, such as radios for each classroom. Race Day will be Fri., Nov. 15. Running Club – Running Club signup continues until Nov. 8. Students should be dropped off at the west gate at 7:40 a.m. for practice beginning Tue., Nov. 12; practice will be held every Tuesday and Thursday morning until 8:10 a.m. Running Club students will then be dismissed to recess. Dress code – Families are asked to make sure their students’ attire complies with CTA’s dress code. With cold weather approaching, jackets worn inside the building must comply with the dress code: plain red, blue or white; no logos. Jackets worn outside the classroom may be any color. The students’ name should be written somewhere on the jacket in case it is lost. Tax credits – CTA-Independence families and friends can visit the school website and click on the “Our School” tab for information on tax credit donations. Donations can easily be made online; every dollar donated is returned at tax time. Donations go directly to the school and are used to support clubs and fieldtrips. Thanks for donating. Nov. 6: Kindergarten Information/ Spalding Information Night Nov. 8: Picture retakes Nov. 11: No school —Wendi Olson
Character Counts – For the months of November and December, Hancock focuses on the character trait of “Caring”: be kind and compassionate, express gratitude, forgive others and help people in need. Tax credits – Hancock families are asked to consider donating to the school through the extracurricular tax credit program, and to encourage friends, neighbors and relatives who live in Arizona to also donate. Donations can be made in any amount or in increments; married couples can donate up to $400 or singles up to $200. The full donation will be returned in the form of a tax credit. —Guia Lehr
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Patterson Pride Fall Fiesta – Charlotte Patterson Elementary hosts a public Fall Festival Fiesta from noon to 4 p.m. Sat., Nov. 2. Entrance fee is $10 for unlimited games and bouncers; adults are free if not participating on the bouncers. Train rides are an additional $3 per person. The event will feature a large variety of food items available for purchase, including Jamba Juice and Kona Ice, as well as games,
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Tarwater Toros Fall fieldtrips – Kindergarteners recently visited Vertuccio Pizza Farm, where they learned about nutrition and that every ingredient on a pizza is from a farm; each child also picked a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Thanks to Tarwater families whose tax credit donations made this trip possible. Tarwater kindies also engaged in many college and career readiness skills by visiting Stuffington Bear Factory, where they learned about sequencing, retelling, nonfiction bears and the history of the Teddy bear. Giving a hand – Toro Ambassadors recently visited Feed My Starving Children in Tempe, a nonprofit organization where volunteers can hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, which are then shipped to nearly 70 countries around the world. In one 90-minute visit, the Toro Ambassadors packed 36 boxes, more than 7,000 pounds and fed 20 students for a year. Science camp – Earlier this fall Tarwater sixth graders gathered in Prescott to celebrate science in the most memorable way possible. Tarwater’s sixth-grade team, with the support of Principal Jeff Hensley, spent three action-packed days and two nights at Prescott Pines Camp. Students experienced outdoor classes like Survival, Forensics, Owl Pellets, SEE CUSD NEWS PAGE 38
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Personality Super Powers, Archery and more. Working as groups, 104 students practiced their leadership skills, forged new friendships and made lifelong memories. This fabulous trip would not have been possible without the support of the Tarwater community, the sixthgrade families and the brave and loving chaperones. Class notes – Big thanks to Tarwater parent Mrs. Alwin, who came in to teach Mrs. Meyer’s third-grade social studies class how to create an explorer boat with textured water. Fifth graders at Tarwater participated in a science experiment on gravity and motion, in which students had to determine whether the height of an object affected the distance it traveled. First graders have mastered routines and procedures, and recently learned about liquids, solids and gases, participating in a science experiment involving dry ice, water and the creation of gases. —Robyn Kelly
Perry Pumas Football fun – Congrats to Perry High student Marcus Pane, No. 54, on winning the Hammer Award for the Pumas’ football game against Chandler High. —Denise Hanson
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food for students in the community who may have gone hungry during the intersession break when the school breakfast and lunch programs were not available. More than 1,400 people were served breakfast and lunch because of the contribution made. Thanks to the community for its support. Nov. 4: Flag ceremony presented by fourth grade, 8 a.m., Amphitheater Nov. 5: Site Council meeting, 3:15 p.m., Media Center Nov. 8: Veterans Day Assembly, 1:45 p.m., Multipurpose Room Nov. 11: Veterans Day holiday; no school Nov. 14: Geography Bee, 9:30 a.m., Media Center Nov. 15: Progress reports sent home; PTO Cookie Dough pick-up, 3:15-6:00 p.m., Multipurpose Room —Kathie Butters
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Knox Knights Family fun – Knox’s Fall Festival will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8 and will feature bounce houses from AZ Air Bounce, a rock wall, pony rides by Carter’s Farm, face painting, a rock wall from Rock-It-Up, toy vendors, a DJ and karaoke, games and more. The Knox Raffle 2013 includes a basket from SanDisk valued at $500, LEGO, Nerf, movies, Hot Wheels and Disney and more; raffle tickets are $1 each or $20 for a pack of 25. Live entertainment on the main stage will include performances by Knox Chorus, Ballet Folklorica, Stacy J Dancing and Yo-Yo Factory. Food will be available for purchase from Chandler BBQ, Hungry Howie’s Pizza, Jamba Juice, Kona Ice, What’s Poppin’ Kettle Corn; cotton candy and soda will also be sold. Huge thanks to Party City for donating over $500 in prizes for the festival this year. Tickets and wristbands will go on pre-sale after fall break. Contact knoxelementarypto@ gmail.com for more information or visit knoxpto.com to print an order form. Shop and earn – Visit knoxpto.com and click on the Amazon link to shop and earn referral fees for Knox. Families can also link Fry’s Food cards to Knox 81212 by visiting fryscommunityrewards.com to earn dollars for Knox with every purchase at Fry’s. Nov. 4-8: Book Fair Nov. 5: PTO Meeting, 3:45 p.m. Nov. 8: Fall Festival, 4:30-7:30 p.m. —Jacqueline Bartrim
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Early puberty in kids: Signs, symptoms and causes By Alison Stanton
For many pre-teens and tweens, puberty seems to be a rite of passage. Many women remember going out to buy their first bras, and guys recall when their voices began to change. Dr. Allison Kaplan, a Chandler resident who works at Desert Grove Family Medical, a practice that has an office in Gilbert, says that puberty is defined as the process when boys and girls develop their secondary sexual characteristics that include growing to their adult height and maturing genitalia. “A parent should first notice growth in their ‘private’ areas followed by pubic hair and then lastly, increasing height and muscle mass,” she says, adding that such as an endocrinologist’s recommenthan expected or out-of-order, then girls can begin puberty as early as 8 years dations and/or medication to slow the you may want to see a physician for old and boys at 9 years old. maturation process.” evaluation.” In some cases, says Dr. Zafar Quadir, The decision to treat precocious Quadir, who is seeing more cases of a pediatrician at Banner Health Center in early puberty than before, says that while puberty depends on the cause, Quadir Chandler, children will show signs and most cases of precocious puberty have no says, and may involve either hormone symptoms of puberty before reaching treatments or surgery. The child’s doctor known cause, obesity is thought by some these ages. Called precocious puberty, should keep in mind many factors when to be an underlying reason, as Quadir says symptoms in girls deciding whether or not to treat him or are radiation treatments for include breast growth and the her; these include the child’s general cancer, social factors and envistart of menstruation, and health status and medical history, the ronmental contamination. facial hair, while boys will severity of the symptoms, the child’s “We are finding out more have a deepening voice and ability to tolerate medical procedures every day about chemicals in an enlarged penis and and take medicine and the parents’ our environment, including testicles. desires regarding treatment. personal care products, house“A child’s doctor may want “The goal of treatment for the hyperhold products and cleaners, to do some tests to find out if secretion of androgen and estrogen is to and foods, and the ways they there is an underlying medical stop, and possibly reverse, disrupt our endocrine condition. Some causes of the onset of early puberty system,” Quadir says. early puberty include congenital symptoms,” he says. “Looking at studies adrenal hyperplasia, McCune- USUALLY NOTHING TO Although there are Albright Syndrome and spina WORRY ABOUT: In the vast done with animals and majority of cases of early medical reasons for precohumans, many of these bifida with hydrocephalus,” puberty that he sees in his ‘endocrine disruptors’ cious puberty, Wooten Quadir says. patients, Dr. Duane Wooten says he also finds that Dr. Duane Wooten, a pedi- says it is due to no known seem to play a role in most of his patients go atrician at Rainbow Pediatrics, or serious medical reasons. changing puberty timthrough early puberty for ing. The timing and Submitted photo which has an office in no known or concerning amount of exposure to Chandler, says that the early reason. the suspect chemicals need more development of pubic hair is what tends “In the vast majority to cause parents to make an appointment study to better understand how of cases, I just reassure the they affect timing of puberty.” for their child to be examined. COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Dr. Zafar Quadir parents and the child that Wooten says he feels strongly “Sometimes they will have peach fuzz says girls who are showing it is nothing to worry that the addition of horin their private area, and signs of early puberty will about, and that it is just a mones in food also has this is not abnormal, but often experience breast part of them.” had an influence on early growth, and young boys’ significant coarse hair is a voices will begin to deepen. puberty. sign of early puberty. There Alison Stanton is a “It’s definitely true that Submitted photo has to be a combination of freelance writer who lives hormones in food have at least two symptoms for a in the East Valley. She can be reached at influenced this. Over time, the child to be diagnosed with alison@santansun.com. average onset of puberty has early puberty,” Wooten gone down by two years, and says. kids are developing earlier on the Resources As Kaplan explains, whole. 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FAMILY FUN 2 improvMANIA, 7 p.m. Bringing live,
5 Craft Club, 4-5 p.m. Ages 6-10.
fast-paced improv comedy to the Chandler Center for the Arts, the show is based on audience suggestions and will last approximately 90 minutes. The 7 p.m. show is all-ages appropriate. $10. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, chandlercenter.org.
Join the group at the Southeast Regional Library Craft Club held on the first Tuesday of each month. No registration needed. Tickets will be handed out 15 minutes before the event starts. The Craft Club is limited to 15 participants. Meet in The Dig for this event; make your own jellyfish. At Maricopa County Library District’s Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 Arizona Railway Museum, noon-4 p.m. Visit Chandler’s Arizona Railway Museum and take a selfguided tour of the yard and view the equipment. Display cars $2 per person or $5 families/groups. 330 E. Ryan Rd., Chandler, azrymuseum.org.
5, 12, 19 Infant Lap-sit, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
3 p.m. The Phoenix Youth Symphony will perform Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 in E minor. PYS alumni—Michael Levin on cello, Michael Hernandez on saxophone and Nathan Johnston on tuba—perform. $10 to $20. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, chandlercenter.org.
Ages 0-18 months with one parent or caregiver. Infant Lap-sit is a special storytime designed to encourage development of language and motor skills by incorporating stories with simple songs, rhymes, movement activities and finger plays. No registration needed, however, attendance is limited to 20. Siblings may not attend. Tickets will be distributed at 11:10 a.m. near The Dig. At Maricopa County Library District’s Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Every Girl is a Princess Tea Party, 1 p.m. Tea party fundraiser
5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 All-ages Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m.
for 50 little princesses and their mommies benefiting the Severson Sisters. Organized and hosted by Fancy Faces, 1316 S. Longmore, Mesa, the event will include princess carriage rides, live princess characters, princess show and more, fancyfaceparty.com.
Tue., Wed. and Thu., and 11:15-11:45 a.m. Wed. Intended for toddlers through age 5. Meet in The Dig for a fun storytime, including stories, finger plays and songs. Learn letters, sounds and have fun with music and movement activities. Sessions are limited to 60 people, including caregivers. Free tickets are required and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be available in the Youth Services area 20 minutes before storytime begins. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay with children during storytime. Families only; no tickets will be issued to day care or preschool groups. At Maricopa County Library District’s Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
3 Phoenix Youth Symphony Hall Concert,
4, 5, 12, 18, 19, 26 Wiggle Worms, 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years. If you are bringing older siblings, they must also be registered. Age-appropriate stories and activities for little wigglers. Caregivers must stay in the room and sit with their children the whole time. Doors close at 10:30 a.m. Registration needed. At Maricopa County Library District’s Perry Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
6, 20 Family Night at TRC, 5:30-7 p.m. Enjoy a variety of different recreational activities and entertainment. Nov. 6 enjoy Apples Apples Everywhere and
Nov. 20 take part in Think Thankful. Tumbleweed Recreation Center is at 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Info: Michael Fenzel, 480-782-2908.
6, 13, 20, 27 Baby Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 0-20 months. Babies accompanied by a caregiver have fun sharing books, lap-sit, songs and rhymes, puppets, music and shakers, and the parachute. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Playtime follows program. No registration needed. Older siblings may not attend due to safety issues. At Maricopa County Library District’s Perry Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
7, 14, 21 Pre-K Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 3 1/2-5 years. Children develop a love of literature and learn preschool skills through age-appropriate books, learning letter sounds, flannel board rhymes, songs and music, shakers, bubbles, scarf dancing and parachute play. Learn tips for early literacy skills. No registration needed, but program will be limited to the first 25 children. Doors close at 10:30 a.m. At Maricopa County Library District’s Perry Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Family Storytime, 6 p.m. Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays for the whole family. Meeting Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Perry Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org. Independent Kinder Prep, 11:15-11:45 a.m. Ages 4 & 5. Children will join library staff for this event. No registration needed, however, attendance is limited to 25. Tickets will be distributed at 10:55 a.m. near The Dig. At Maricopa County Library District’s Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org. 8, 9, 10 Chuckwagon Cook-off, Enjoy the sights and sounds, smells and taste of the Old West in this unique culinary competition. Competitor work from authentic chuck wagons as they cook
in the style of the 1880s cattle drives. This event is free and meal tickets go on sale 9 a.m. Nov. 9. Tumbleweed Ranch, south of TRC on Pioneer Parkway, at McQueen and Germann roads. Contact Jean Reynolds at 480-782-2751 or jean.reynolds@chandleraz.gov.
9 Rock the Block, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. “Rock the Block,” Chandler’s upcoming block party sponsored by AchenGardner Construction and presented by Mark-Taylor, invites the community to experience Downtown Chandler. Free. Features two live performance stages, one with national and local bands, and one community stage with a “Chandler’s Got Talent” show featuring the community’s talents, large beer garden, a kids’ zone, and Veterans Day celebrations, chandlerblockparty.com.
Paws to Read, 10:30-11:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.-noon. Paws to Read pairs Delta-registered therapy animals and their handlers with young readers. Warm, brown eyes and happy grins make all the difference to children’s reading experiences resulting in an increase in reading levels and word recognition, and a higher desire to read and write. Registration is limited to 16 children for a 15-minute time slot with a therapy animal. Time slot and animal selection are on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. At Maricopa County Library District’s Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
11 Veterans Day Gourd Dance and Community Potluck, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free to the public. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington, Phoenix, 602-495-0901, pueblogrande.com
12 KBC (Kid’s Book Club), 4-5 p.m. Ages 8-12. Join the KBC. The Magic Tree House book club is expanding to include more juvenile books. Club members get to vote on which books to read. Each month there will be lively discussions or trivia games. Group is limited to 15. Registration needed. The Dig. At Maricopa County Library
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12, 26 Knit Happens, 2:15-3:30 p.m. Are you looking for a project to help you earn hours for community service? Join the group in continuing the tradition of fun, food and friendship— all skill levels welcome. Our current service project is lap-sized blankets for Project Linus. Newsstand Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Perry Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
13 Art of Drawing, 4 p.m. Ages 10-18. If you like to draw, come hone your skills in the Art of Drawing group. Get some tips on cartooning, perspective, proportions, shading, color, and more. Registration needed. The Dig. Maricopa County Library District’s Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
14 Ride with a ranger on a horse, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the San Tan Mountains as you navigate the park atop your trusty steed. A ranger and the professionals from MD Ranch will guide you through the Sonoran Desert on a trail ride you will never forget. Learn about the plants and animals that call San Tan home, and grab your cowboy hat for this exciting ride through the park. Horses must be reserved ahead of time through MD Ranch at 480-331-7893. Spots are limited. San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. 480-655-5554. Vehicle entry fee $6.
15 “Hiking with the Stars” Moonlight Hike, 6-7:30 p.m. Discover the beauty of the Sonoran Desert at night hiking under the light from the stars and moon. Listen for the sounds of wildlife and explore the nightlife atmosphere. The pace of the hike will be relatively mild or slow to help enjoy the surroundings. Bring plenty of water and appropriate hiking attire. Flashlights are permitted, but not
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Calendar, From Page 3 necessary. San Tan Mountain Regional Park – Visitor Center, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. 480-655-5554. Vehicle entry fee $6.
16 Paws 2 Read, 10:30-noon. Children ages 5 and older are invited to read their favorite book to the special registered therapy dog. At Maricopa County Library District’s Perry Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Coiled Basket Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join Wilderness Survival Instructor and Stone Age Technologist Vincent Pinto at Pueblo Grande Museum for a fun day learning how to create a coiled basket. Using all natural materials, participants will craft a beautiful-sturdy coiled basket. Space is limited. Register by Nov. 9. For ages 12 and older. Cost: $50 includes supplies. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington, Phoenix, 602-495-0901, pueblogrande.com
Woofstock, The Great Chandler Dog Walk, 9 a.m-2 p.m. Bring the entire family for a day of tail wagging activities. Dogs on leash are encouraged. Free. Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler, chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=284
17 Full Moon Ride on a Horse,
C-Town Suitcase Club, 10-11a.m.
6:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the San Tan Mountains as you navigate the park atop your trusty steed under the full moon light. Professionals from MD Ranchwill guide you through the Sonoran Desert on a trail ride you will never forget. Learn about the plants and animals that call San Tan home, and grab your cowboy hat for this exciting ride through the park. Horses must be reserved ahead of time through MD Ranch at 480-331-7893. Spots are limited. San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek, 480-655-5554. Vehicle entry fee $6.
19 Bookhype, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 12-18. The Teens’ Top 10 is an ongoing project in which publishers of young adult books provide pre-published copies and recently published copies of titles to teen book discussion groups in libraries. In exchange, teen readers evaluate books from more than 30 participating publishers. In the Meeting Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Perry Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Ages 3-5. Chandler Museum, 300 S. Chandler Village Dr., Chandler. This month’s theme is S’mores. Travel back through time to sing, hear stories, and discover everyday objects from the past and present. Program includes a special take-home item. No advance registration required and class is free, 480-782-2717.
21 Sonoran Sunset Series, 6-7 p.m. Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free entertainment for the family. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and food. Snacks, dinner items and beverages will be available for a small fee, 480-782-2890.
23 Urban Fishing Clinic & Outdoor Safety Event, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Join
Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, chandlerlibrary.org
the group for the fifth annual Urban Fishing Clinic & Outdoor Safety Event at the Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free information and demonstrations provided by the Chandler Police Department. Sport fishing instructors from the Arizona Game and Fish Department will provide instruction, rods and reels to loan and free bait while supplies last. All participants may fish without a license during the event once they have registered at the Arizona Game and Fish booth, chandleraz.gov, 480-782-2890.
28 Turkey Swim, 5:30-7:30 a.m. at
25 Lapsit Storytime, 10-10:20 a.m.
22 Desert Myth Busters, noon-1 p.m. Are rattlesnakes really dangerous? Can you drink water from a cactus? Do “jumping cactus” really jump? Do the arms of a saguaro help to keep it balanced? If you would like to know the answers to these questions or any questions you may have about the desert, then this one-hour presentation is for you. Bring your sandwich to the “BrownBag It” series inside the Visitor Center as Ranger B from Usery Park busts some myths about the desert. San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek, 480-655-5554. Vehicle entry fee $6.
Infants 0-18 months. Join in for a 20-minute special time for babies and caregivers with books, music and fingerplays. Recommended one child per adult so no siblings will feel left out. Stay for 20 minutes of playtime afterward. Hamilton Library, Programming Room, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, chandlerlibrary.org
Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Free with a canned food donation, chandleraz.gov, 480-782-2749.
29, 30 Ballet Etudes – Nutcracker 27th Anniversary, 7 p.m. Sat. and 7 p.m. & 2 p.m. Sun. Experience what the Arizona Republic called “a royally entertaining show” as Ballet Etudes presents its 27th anniversary production of Nutcracker. Let Clara’s magical journey surround you as she encounters mice, swirling snowflakes, dancing confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy. A feast for the eyes and ears with colorful and imaginative costumes paired with Tchaikovsky’s original score, Ballet Etudes’ Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with the entire family. Tickets: $23 & $28. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, chandlercenter.org
Family Storytime, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Preschoolers 3-5 years old, toddlers 18-36 months, infants 0-18 months. Join Mr. Micah for interactive stories, songs, fingerplays and, of course, bubbles. Sunset Library, Monsoon
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The month of October always brings with it the heart of the high school football season, and in the SanTan Sun News area that means the rivalries get turned up, and we get to witness some of the best high school football games of the year. By Seth Cox
Perry Pumas Perry High School 1919 E Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, 85297 www.phsfb.com 2013 Record: 2-7 Week six was the beginning to a very rough stretch of games for the Perry Pumas, and it didn’t start well as they fell to rival Basha 49-0. The Pumas were limited to just 237 yards of offense by a smothering Bears’ defense, and the defense gave up 433 yards to the Bears. Week seven did not offer the Pumas any rest, as they lost to Highland High School 38-10. Alec Monte threw a touchdown to senior wide receiver Jackson Spilsbury for the lone Perry touchdown of the game, as the Pumas were held in check for nearly the entire game. Week eight saw the Pumas take on the Chandler Wolves, and things didn’t go well for Perry in their 56-10 loss. For the Pumas, it was a continued education in attrition, as they have been
Basha Bears without their starting quarterback and two of their top running backs for the last several weeks. Senior running back Roy Dossey was the benefactor of the injuries as he carried the ball 23 times for the Pumas and scored his first touchdown of the season, the lone touchdown for the Pumas. Things continued to get worse for the Pumas in their week nine loss to the also embattled Gilbert High School 9-0. The Pumas couldn’t get anything moving offensively, and despite a staunch effort by their defense, the Perry offense wasn’t able to muster much of anything, while allowing 10 quarterback sacks in the game.
Basha High School 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler, 85249 bashabearsfootball.com/ 2013 Record: 4-5 The Basha Bears put forth a dominant effort in a 49-0 rout of the Perry Pumas. The Bears got the scoring started in the first quarter with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Zach Werlinger to Joe Storm, but opened up the scoring floodgates in the second and third quarter of the game. Doc O’Connor ran for an 87-yard touchdown and Rajhan Meriwether ran for a one yard touchdown in the second quarter, then the Bears poured it on, putting an exclamation point on the victory with the defense scoring as Jake Carlin had a 48-yard interception return for a touchdown. The Basha Bears fell just short of their comeback attempt against the Hamilton Huskies in their week seven 32-31 loss. Werlinger did everything in his power to help the Bears get their first victory against the Huskies as he threw for 326 yards and two touchdowns while also running for
two touchdowns. O’Connor had five catches for 121 yards and Ryan Robertson had seven catches for 104 yards and a touchdown in a losing effort for the Bears. The Bears lost back to back heartbreakers, and week eight could be looked at as the turning point for the Basha football season after their 24-21 defeat at the hands of the Highland Hawks. This despite a fine effort from Werlinger, who threw for 185 yards and three touchdowns, and a dominant rushing performance from Meriwether, who ran for 124 yards, but fumbled the ball with only four minutes to go in the game for the Bears. Game nine of the season saw the Bears meet up with the buzz saw known as the Chandler Wolves and ended with a 49-7 loss. Werlinger threw for only 86 yards and two interceptions in the loss. It was a long night for the Bears, as they struggled to hold the Wolves offense down, and couldn’t get anything going, as the Wolves sacked Werlinger five times and held the Bears to only 69 yards rushing.
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Chandler Wolves Hamilton Huskies Hamilton High School 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 85248 hamiltonhuskiesfootball.com/ 2013 Record: 7-2 In what was a defensive battle, the scoring came late—and quickly—in the Hamilton/ Chandler rivalry game. Hamilton jumped out to a quick 9-6 lead, and their defense looked to have done enough to shut down the Wolves high powered offense, but an uncharacteristic turnover deep in their own territory opened the door for Chandler to take a late lead. Hamilton responded, and quickly, as senior quarterback Sam Sasso connected on an 18-yard touchdown pass to receiver Elijah Williams, and the Huskies looked like they had done enough to again stymie the Wolves. However, they left too much time on the clock for Bryce Perkins and the Chandler offense, falling 26-16 after Sasso had a late desperation pass intercepted and returned for a touchdown. Game seven of the season really showed the championship mettle of Hamilton as they hung on to beat the Basha Bears 32-31. Hamilton roared out to an early lead, but after pulling ahead 26-14 in the second half, the Bears rattled off 17 consecutive points taking a 31-26 lead. The Huskies went down the field and
scored on a 7-yard Williams touchdown run with 1:33 left in the game, and this week Hamilton’s defense had a different ending in mind, forcing a fumble with 1:14 remaining in the game. The Huskies defense was led by defensive end Qualen Cunningham’s five sacks and the offense got enough from running back Tyrell Smith, who had 71 yards rushing and two touchdowns. In game eight of the season Hamilton got back on track with a 42-0 drubbing of Gilbert. The Huskies defense smothered Gilbert, and Sasso had his best game of the season, throwing four touchdown passes while leading an effective offensive attack in the first half, before Hamilton pulled their starters. The highlight of the game was provided by Levi Sterling, who intercepted a Gilbert pass and returned it for a touchdown. Week nine of the season brought the defense to the forefront again. The Huskies managed to find enough offense despite injuries suffered by Sasso and his back up, James Sosinski, that thrust sophomore, JV call-up Jake Lewis into action. With the game tied at 7-7 Hamilton took the ball and went 56 yards, including converting a fourth and two, before Smith scored the game-winning touchdown with little over one minute to go.
Chandler High School 350 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 85225 chandlerwolvesfootball.com/ 2013 Record: 7-2 For the first time in their 18-game history of playing, the Chandler High Wolves came out victorious in their week six win over the Hamilton Huskies. A defensive battle turned into an offensive explosion in the form of 27 combined points in the final two and a half minutes, and when the dust settled, the Wolves were on top. The scoring started after an uncharacteristic turnover by Hamilton in their territory, and Bryce Perkins capitalized with a 10-yard touchdown run to put the Wolves up for the first time. After a quick Hamilton score put the Huskies back on top, it was time for the Wolves to respond as the Wolves marched down the field, going 60 yards in only 50 seconds and Perkins hitting Dionte Sykes on a 14-yard touchdown pass that ended up being the game winner. In week seven, coming off maybe the biggest win in school history, the Chandler Wolves played, maybe, their most complete game of the season in a 76-6 throttling of Gilbert High School. The Wolves were so dominant they scored a touchdown on every possession of the game except for one. Perkins threw for a touchdown and ran for another, while sophomore quarterback Mason Moran came in, in relief of Perkins and ran the ball
six times for 128 yards and three touchdowns. Little used running back DJ Ware also was a force, as he ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns in his best game of the season. The Wolves defense caused four turnovers against Gilbert and held their offense to 180 total yards. The Chandler Wolves flexed their muscle in their decisive 56-10 win over the reeling Perry Pumas. Chandler only used their starters for the first half, as Perkins and the offense got out to a fast start, and never looked back. Perkins was 12-15 for 247 yards and a touchdown while also running for two touchdowns in his half of play as he led the Wolves to a 35-7 lead at halftime. It was a chance to get some work for the younger players, as Morgan threw for 74 yards and ran for 62 yards and a touchdown as the Wolves were able to rest a number of their starters in the second half. Week nine showed that the Chandler Wolves have to be considered the undisputed best football team in the SanTan area this year, as they rolled over rival Basha 49-7 moving to 7-2. Perkins threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns while running the ball for another touchdown. Sophomore running back Chase Lucas, who was offered a scholarship to Arizona State University after the win, ran the ball nine times for 113 yards and two touchdowns while also catching another.
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career night, throwing for 249 yards and five touchdowns as well as rushing for two touchdowns, and back-up quarterback Zach Wade even got in on the scoring, throwing two touchdowns as well. Johnson and Wade did an excellent job of spreading the ball around, throwing touchdowns to six different receivers: two to Brandon Garcia and one each to Manny Estrella, Dominic Johnson, P.J
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School 1150 N Dobson Rd., Chandler, 85224 setoncatholic.org/athletics/football.cfm 2013 Record: 8-1 In week six of the season the Seton Catholic Sentinels rolled over Florence High School 60-20. Quarterback Kyle Johnson had a
Delrio, George Wolter and Ryan Trilk. Week seven was much of the same, as the Sentinels again rolled to a big win with a 43-28 victory over then undefeated Coolidge. The Sentinels found themselves down 14-0 with only two minutes to go in the first quarter, but responded with 30 unanswered points before finishing up the win. The turning point came on the Sentinels’ second touchdown of the second quarter as Garcia intercepted a Coolidge pass and
returned it for a 24-yard touchdown. Johnson was great, throwing for 232 yards and four touchdowns, and the Sentinels found the ground game as Antonio Campanella ran for 122 yards. Again, Wade came in to throw a touchdown for the Sentinels as they were able to get their young quarterback time. There wasn’t much of a difference, in as far as results go, in the Sentinels’ week eight 56-21 win over Combs High School.
H I G H S C H O O L VA R S I T Y FO OT B A L L S C H E D U L E HAMILTON: 8/31/13: Eastlake (28-17 won) 9/6/13: Brophy (26-9 won) 9/12/13: Pinnacle (24-20 won) 9/20/13: Liberty (14-10 won) 9/27/13: Mountain Pointe (37-27 lost) 10/4/13: Chandler, (26-16 lost) 10/11/13: Basha, (32-31 won) 10/18/13: Gilbert, (42-0 won) 10/25/13: Highland, (14-7 won) ★ 11/1/13: Perry, away Homecoming = ★
CHANDLER: 8/29/13: 9/6/13: 9/14/13: 9/20/13: 9/27/13: 10/4/13: 10/11/13: 10/18/13: 10/25/13: 11/1/13:
Centennial (41-21 won) Buena (65-13 won) St. John Bosco (52-31 lost) Mountain Pointe (38-14 lost)★ Chavez (41-21 won) Hamilton, (26-16 won) Gilbert, (76-6 won) Perry, (56-10 won) Basha, (49-7 won) Highland, away
BASHA: 8/30/13: 9/6/13: 9/12/13: 9/20/13: 9/27/13: 10/4/13: 10/11/13: 10/18/13: 10/25/13: 11/1/13:
PERRY:
Green Valley (41-17 won) Centennial (32-17 lost) Cesar Chavez (54-28 won) Pinnacle (35-21 won) Westview (38-28 lost) Perry, (49-0 win) Hamilton, (32-31 lost) Highland, (24-21 lost)★ Chandler, (49-7 lost) Gilbert, home
SETON:
8/30/13: Sunnyside (20-17 lost) 9/6/13: O’Connor (21-7 won) 9/13/13: Gila Ridge (27-7 won) 9/20/13: Mountain View (51-16 lost) 9/26/13: Mountain Ridge (45-26 lost) 10/4/13: Basha, (49-0 lost) 10/11/13: Highland, (38-10 lost) 10/18/13: Chandler, (56-10 lost) 10/25/13: Gilbert, (9-0 lost) ★ 11/1/13: Hamilton, home
8/30/13: 9/6/13: 9/13/13: 9/20/13: 9/27/13: 10/4/13: 10/11/13: 10/18/13: 10/25/13: 11/1/13:
Estrella Foothills (38-20 won) Maricopa (34-23 won) Snowflake (28-23 lost) Cortez (47-13 won) Coronado (34-0 won) ★ Florence, (60-20 won) Coolidge, (43-28 won) Combs, (56-21 won) Chino Valley, (47-0 won) Rio Rico, away
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Bogle student in the running for nationwide contest “Once the 10 are selected, a photo shoot with them is done on the competition stage,” Guerra says, adding that they selected an outfit An honors student at Bogle Junior High from Discount Dance. School, Tearra Sheidler is one of 10 dancers Lori Sheidler, Tearra’s mother, says she is from throughout the United States running for proud of her daughter because her dedication the Showstopper-sponsored Discount Dance to dancing was recognized at the competition. Supply Model Search 2013. Tearra began dancing when she was 2 years The seventh grader qualified for the contest old. At the age of 4, she started dancing after finding success at a local competition and competitively. another at Disneyland. “I feel like when I’m dancing, I am in “It’s really exciting because there were so another world,” says Tearra, 12. “It just makes many people at the competition,” Tearra says. BOGLE JUNIOR HIGH STUme happy.” “For them to choose me, that is a big deal.” DENT: Tearra Sheidler, 12, Although the young dancer is trained in The contest, which is based on online voting, is one of 10 dancers nomisuch styles as ballet, hip hop, jazz, contempobegan Mon., Oct. 21, and will conclude at the nated for the nationwide contest, Discount Dance rary and tap, she enjoys jazz and contemporary end of the day Mon., Nov. 11. Individuals can Supply Model Search 2013, the most. visit discountdance.com and vote for their sponsored by Showstopper, “Jazz or contemporary are my favorite favorite dancer, as well as on facebook.com/dis- an online voting competibecause jazz is, like, upbeat and exciting, and countdance. tion that ends Mon., Laura Guerra, Discount Dance Supply public Nov. 11. Submitted photo contemporary you get to express yourself,” Tearra says. relations coordinator, says the winner will She spends anywhere from five to seven days a week receive a $500 shopping spree to discountdance.com, dancing two to four hours. as well as the chance to participate in another photo shoot. “It’s a lot of commitment,” her mother says. “As a “The picture will be featured on our website and possidancer you give up a lot, birthday parties and get togethbly even in our catalogue that gets mailed throughout the ers. She has been very dedicated.” United States,” she says. In addition to dancing, Tearra designates several hours More than 200 dancers—some as young as 5—entered to philanthropy work by donating her time to Feed My the contest. The top 10 were chosen based on interviews Starving Children and ICAN. She also works alongside and the submitted photographs.
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her mom collecting 3,600 gifts for Giving Tree. “I’m really proud of that too, she really gives back to the community,” Lori says. Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors and Business section editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at meghan@santansun.com.
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Ready, set: Holidaze ‘Tis the season, once again. It’s the time for that crazy couple of months we call “the holidays”—but, for many, it’s a hectic, frenetic period filled with special school, church, work and Laurie Fagen organization activities. Photo by That’s on top of planning LightRainImages.com family gatherings for Thanksgiving and December holidays and shopping for the perfect gifts for everyone on your ever-lengthening “nice” list. I’ve often written about this time of year on these pages, almost to the “broken record” length. A couple of years ago I vowed not to rail against this holiday time, yet it seems like the season approaches faster and faster each time. But this year will be very different for my family. It will be a year of “firsts”—first anniversary, first Thanksgiving, first Christmas— without Geoffrey. But I still have my parents in Prescott, and of course, my son, Devon, and my youngest brother, Lee, and his family in Berkeley, CA, who will join us for Christmas. So we will continue to do family gatherings and hold on to all that we have and love.
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How will you handle this holiday season? Will it be a daze of endless activities? Will you wake up on Jan. 2 and ask yourself “What happened?” I hope you will make the time to look back over the past year and write down all your accomplishments and the positives in your life. Relax a bit with your loved ones and be truly grateful for all that you have. Have a potluck instead of all the cooking going to that same one person. Tell your family and friends how much you love them—every day—and how much they mean to you. Give back to your community, to those who might not be as fortunate. When you lose someone close, you realize how truly precious life is. Don’t squander it fretting over some tiny detail that others may not even notice. Be thankful for each day you are able to see the sun, feel the breeze and walk this earth, knowing others are not as lucky. I hope all our readers have special holidays— not holidaze—this month and next. Thanks for reading the SanTan Sun News, and Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
Just last November, a solid majority of voters defeated a Chandler Unified School District tax increase. Now, the school district is paying (at taxpayer cost) for a special election to once again see if they can get a tax increase approved. Unlike other school districts, they are asking for the maximum increase allowed by our state legislature. Here’s why you should vote no: 1. Sneaky Election Tactics. Even though it was soundly defeated just last year, the special interests behind this figured out a great way to get it passed. This tax increase is being done by mail-in-only voting, which will ensure that it passes. It is also being done in an “off cycle” election year when voter turnout is traditionally low. This gives these special-interest groups a way to get what they couldn’t achieve during normal election years. Your vote is needed—once again—to tell them, “What part of ‘No’ did you not understand?” 2. Are Chandler Schools Failing? According to the Vote Yes crowd’s own website, “Chandler Unified School District is a Grade A district with 27 schools, including five high schools, earning an A grade. In addition, 10 CUSD schools are in the top 100 in Arizona—more than any other district.” If this is all true, why do we need to raise more taxes? 3. Small Tax Increase. If the override is approved, the tax rate would be $1.37 per $100 of secondary assessed valuation, which means about $233.71 annually on a home SEE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAGE 52
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Do-It-Yourself Connect takes mystery out of home improvement BY JAY TIBSHRAENY
Have you been thinking about doing a few projects around the house, but stopped short, wondering what permits might be needed from the city? Maybe you’re thinking about re-landscaping the yard but are worried what the costs might be, or how to get rid of the old materials when the work is done. Mayor Jay Tibshraeny On Tuesday, Nov. 12, I will Submitted photo present Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Connect, a workshop led by a team of city employees to answer all your questions about anything DIY. The event is free and begins at 7 p.m. at the Desert Breeze Police Substation, 251 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., in west Chandler.
Representatives from our Transportation and Development Department will discuss what jobs need permits—and as importantly—those that do not. Neighborhood Programs will discuss code enforcement and the most common violations that homeowners make. Our water conservation staff will tell you about rebates that are available from the city as well as tips on desert adaptive plants and drip systems. Solid waste employees will relay information on how to best dispose of the stuff you no longer need or want, including construction debris. And members of the police department will discuss alarms and provide tips for homeowners on crime prevention, including ways to landscape your yard to better deter thieves. Seating is limited so you will need to RSVP by emailing cristabel.dykstra@chandleraz.gov, or calling Cristabel at 480-782-4354. Everyone in attendance will receive a copy of the city’s Homeowner Building Permit
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with an actual value of $170,036, which is the average in the school district (Source: Arizona Republic). This may seem small to some, but when you combine with all the other tax increases we experience, it adds up. 4. Better Security. In addition to the 10%, they are asking the community for an added 5% to address school security concerns. Anyone adult who has ever visited their child’s school knows that all you have to do is walk in the main entrance. To access a locked door, just wait until a student comes out or simply lets you in. Until simple things like that are addressed, high-tech security measures amount to nothing. 5. Above it All. In recent years we have been barraged with increased taxes and fees. Struggling families have not seen a salary increase in years and many are still looking for full-time employment. For some reason, government employees— like educators—feel they are above everything the regular taxpayer is going through in this economy. Remember, government employees make more money than the private sector—yet we’re the ones who pay their salary. 6. The Sky is Not Falling: Anyone who has ever been inside a school or administration building knows that our school system could easily run on current funding. If a school district has rows of flat-screen computer monitors, swimming pools, and television production studios, but is threatening to lay off teachers, that’s a spending problem, not a revenue problem. Defeating the override will force Chandler to finally get serious
Opinion about where they spend our money. Ballots for this special election were mailed on Oct. 11. Open it, check no and mail it back in. David Ross, Chandler
Why I voted ‘Yes’ for Chandler students Recently, Chandler voters received an important piece of mail: ballots for the 2013 Chandler Unified School District override election. As a CUSD parent and concerned citizen, I implore all Chandler voters to mark their ballots “Yes” and mail them in immediately. More than 40,000 students benefit from the excellent educational opportunities provided by CUSD. This override promises those students safer schools, cutting-edge teachers and manageable class sizes. Our children deserve everything we can give. I’ve been a CUSD parent for almost 10 years. The qualities I appreciate most are the highly qualified, caring teachers and their determination to help all students experience success. While my friends from other districts complain of ridiculous class sizes and sub-par teachers, I’ve watched CUSD studentteacher ratios hold steady. However, if this override fails, CUSD will have no choice but to eliminate staff positions and increase class sizes. At this time, there is no such thing as a “cookie-cutter” education in CUSD. The district strives to implement educational programs to meet individual needs of students. From traditional
academies to online campuses, CUSD is currently equipped to help all students thrive. Common sense says some of these programs will disappear without additional funding. A quality education is not just about reading, writing and math. CUSD provides students with a host of extracurricular offerings including sports, fine arts and vocational programs. Many students would never have access to these opportunities outside of the school setting. CUSD is the only Southeast Valley district that doesn’t charge students to compete in sports. With the news reporting school shootings left and right, my sons’ safety weighs heavy on my heart. With override funds, CUSD commits to hiring additional security officers, expanding emergency communication and helping students feel as secure as possible in the classroom. With safety worries off the table, CUSD students and teachers will be able to keep to the important business of learning. CUSD has been operating under a 10% override for 20 years with success, but with the state of Arizona cutting funding year after year, there’s only so much belttightening school districts can do. CUSD has done everything in its power to keep budget cuts out of the classrooms. If the override passes, the district will continue to have the funds to maintain their “A” grade status and to pursue even higher levels of excellence. If the override fails, CUSD will be forced to let teachers go, to reduce or eliminate student programs and to cut an already barebones maintenance budget. I don’t want my sons to suffer because
www.SanTanSun.com voters are unwilling to spend a few extra dollars in property taxes. The average cost of the override is less than $50 for a $100,000 home. My sons are worth it. The other 40,000 CUSD sons and daughters are worth it. The communities supported by CUSD are worth it. Please, CUSD voters, don’t let your ballot get lost in a pile of junk mail. Mark your “Yes” and mail it in before the holiday hustle distracts you. Our children deserve continued educational excellence. Give CUSD your “Yes” and encourage your neighbors to do the same. Lee Merrill, CUSD parent and Gilbert resident
Thanks for SRP coverage Thank you for doing such a nice job breaking down the Chandler SRP power line issue. Shame on you, SRP, for playing a shell game with our communities. Regardless of the option you choose, once the dust settles the residential customers will still see our bills increase. In the last seven years, I have felt the last two expansions of the Intel plant. Now my peaceful backyard oasis is accompanied by the constant electrical hum from the plant, and you want to add more electrical noise and towers? Do the right thing for our communities: Bury the lines. The cheapest way to complete a project doesn’t mean it’s the best way. Amy Wahlgren, Ocotillo Lakes
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Neighbors Music bar and eats are bringing Nabers back to the neighborhood BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Nabers has joined the Chandler restaurant scene, bringing along family values, a diverse and creative menu, an eye for detail and a fun establishment that is perfect for everything from family dining to live music. Dick and Pam Nenaber have taken their own last name and created a fun version of it that is reflected in their new restaurant. As the owners of Nabers, they instill family, neighborhood and community sensibilities in everything they do. The Nenabers even live in the same neighborhood as their restaurant; they give back to their community and they want their venture to be a gathering place for a wide variety of customers. Both of the Nenabers are corporate senior executives. Dick graduated from ASU and is the official “Mayor of the Naberhood” and previously managed a local Tempe bar before becoming an executive in the insurance industry. Pam is a senior executive in the health care industry and 2012’s Gilbert Business Woman of the Year. General Manager Denise Holliday is their right-hand gal who is ecstatic about the owners and what Nabers offers to their customers. “Our concept is great and we have a fresh, from scratch, chef-engineered menu with comfort foods which include standard favorites,” says Holliday.
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Chandler Compadres ‘Rock the Cause for Kids’ on Nov. 16 BY TRACY HOUSE
Head over to the Chandler Compadres “Rock the Cause for Kids” and you may just see Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bill Murray’s character from “Caddyshack,” Tom Cruise from “Top Gun” or any other ‘80s icon. The event, sponsored by the Chandler Compadres, is all about supporting kids in the East Valley. With 40 active members and 60 lifetime members, the organization’s members donate their time, talents and money to help kids and families in need in Chandler. David Ralls, chairman of this year’s Chandler Compadres Rock the Cause for Kids, has high expectations for this second annual gala. Last year, the organization raised $150,000 for the charities it supports. This year, the goal is to raise $175,000. “At least,” says Ralls. “My goal is more.”
“A big part of the evening is about raising awareness for the charities we support, like the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley and ICAN,” Ralls says. “They have a presence there and we want to raise awareness for them and do it in a fun way.” That includes the band Rock Lobster performing onstage, an ‘80s costume competition, ‘80s personality impersonators, food catered by Robert’s Catering, break dancers, drinks from SanTan Brewing Co., casino games and a raffle for a 2013 Chevy Camaro. “The event has been around for many years and it’s evolved dramatically,” Ralls says. “It used to be called the 4X4 event and they used to give away a truck. When we rebranded it to Rock the Cause for Kids, we wanted to partner with Chapman Chevrolet to raffle off a car that was ‘80s-esque, if you will. So SEE ROCK THE CAUSE PAGE 54
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MOVING ON UP: SanTan Brewing Co.’s large transport truck is affectionately dubbed “Hoptimus Prime.” STSN photo by Kimberly Hosey BY KIMBERLY HOSEY
WELCOME TO THE ‘NABERHOOD:’ Owners Dick and Pam Nenaber welcome everyone to their family friendly restaurant. Submitted photo
Chandler leaders and beer enthusiasts turned out Oct. 16 as SanTan Brewing Co., already a staple in the Valley, unveiled its new 35,551-square-foot distribution facility with a ribbon cutting. The new location will not only allow for drastically increased production— and more business for Chandler—but will also allow brewers to use SanTan’s original facility as a brewing playground of sorts, trying out even more of the
unique beers for which the company is known. Mayor Jay Tibshraeny held the ribbon as it was cut by Anthony Canecchia, owner and head brewer, who started the business right before the recession hit. He says he is proud of its growth and the support of Chandler in the years since his father first put forth the idea. From those humble beginnings, SanTan’s new facility now will have the SEE SANTAN BREWING PAGE 54
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SanTan Sun News-area residents are familiar with Coach & Willie’s, the family friendly sports bar in the heart of historic downtown Chandler. The establishment is named after owner Mark Simonek’s father, Hal Simonek, a.k.a., “Coach,” who coached wrestling in California for more than 30 years, and Eric Stoltz’s father, Willie, who died many years ago from cancer. What readers may not know is that Willie, who worked for ARCO’s chemical division, was not an outstanding golfer, but he did like to play. In Willie’s honor, Coach and Willie’s created the annual charity golf tournament 13 years ago. Now that event has expanded to honor all of those who live with, currently fight or have been lost to cancer. This year’s event will be held at Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler, on Sat., Nov. 23, and proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Golfers are encouraged to sign up early as organizers expect the event to sell out. “This will be our third year at Ocotillo at full capacity,” Stoltz says. “We’ll have over 200 people.” “The event registration starts at 10 a.m. and there will even be a Nike outlet ‘store’ set up at the course. We’re giving a $50 gift certificate to everyone that plays. All the merchandise at the Nike store is discounted, so players will probably be able to go in and get a couple of shirts.” Items available at the Nike store will include duffle bags, workout clothing, accessories and much more. Upon the golf tournament’s conclusion, an Italian SEE CANCER PAGE 56
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the Camaro is accomplishing that for us.” Like “Footloose,” the venue is a converted warehouse. “We convert this empty shell warehouse the night of the party,” Ralls explains. “We work with Creative Events, and they are big contributors to helping make this event being able to afford, and to raise money.” Ralls says, “They’re taking good care of us.” There are 1,000 tickets available, and Ralls cautions the event will sell out. Tickets start at $300 per couple and tables of 10 start at $1,500. Tickets must be purchased in advance. This is an adult-only evening, 6 p.m. to midnight, Sat., Nov. 16, at 450 N. 54th St., Chandler. For more information or to purchase tickets go to rockthecauseforkids.org. The Chandler Compadres is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1980 that helps build stronger families in the East Valley by supporting the following beneficiaries: Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley; ICAN Positive Programs for Youth; Chandler Food Bank; Chandler Education Foundation; Fresh Start Women’s Foundation; and My Sister’s Place. Michael Deutsch is the Chandler Compadres’ president. Ralls is the incoming president.
capacity to brew and can over a halfmillion cases of beer each year. For three years in a row SanTan Brewing Co., Arizona’s fastest-growing brewery, has seen 100% growth in the local market. The new location at 495 E. Warner Rd., Chandler will primarily serve as a warehouse and production center. There is plenty of room for growth, as the facility aims to start out brewing 16,000 barrels per year, but has the capacity to brew 40,000 barrels each year in the future. The $6 million facility will bring more jobs and business to Chandler with 15 new employees since March and 10 more expected by the end of the year. The distribution location will also bring tax money back into the community. Overall, the company has brought 125 new jobs to Chandler over the last three years. “It was important to us to keep our investment and our money in Chandler,” Canecchia said at the ceremony. “It is important for us to grow but also to keep our brewing and distribution in the city of Chandler,” he says. “We’ve been looking for the perfect location for more than two years. I’m thrilled to announce we’ve found it.” The state-of-the-art equipment at the new facility will allow for production on a scale Canecchia was never able to do at the smaller brewery. The 50-barrel brewing system, 200-barrel fermentation tanks and more are supported on a spacious and reinforced floor. SanTan consistently wins awards for its business success as well as its brews,
Tracy House is the news editor for SanTan Sun News. She lives in Ironwood Vistas with her husband and four children and can be reached at tracy@santansun. com.
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DEVILISH CHARM: Anthony Canecchia, owner and brewmaster, and Gabe Wilson, head brewer, show off Devil’s Ale, one of the company’s signature beers and highest-rated pale ale in Arizona. Submitted photo
like seasonal stars Pacific Jade Hibiscus and Mr. Pineapple wheat ale, as well as its four mainstays: Devil’s Ale, HefeWeizen Wheat, Epicenter Amber Ale and HopShock I.P.A.; which the brewery has been canning for local distribution for two years now. With the expanded distribution capabilities, which are set to be up and running in 2014, Canecchia says he hopes to begin expanding distribution out of state soon, after beefing up quality control to account for shipping farther and storing beers for longer. SanTan’s original brewery, pub and restaurant in historic downtown Chandler
at 8 S. San Marcos Pl., just south of Chandler Boulevard and west of Arizona Avenue, opened in 2007 and will remain open to serve up original and creative brews. The larger distribution facility will free up the smaller tanks at the original location—now dubbed the “SanTan Laboratory”—for more experimentation and new brews. For more information, call the restaurant at 480-917-8700. Kimberly Hosey is the SanTan Sun News’ section editor for Community and Spirituality. She can be reached at kimberly@santansun.com.
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DELICIOUS DISH: The beer-braised Buffalo short ribs are one of the most popular entrees at Nabers. Submitted photo
FRUITY PATOOTIE: The Strawberry Lemonade Mojito is overflowing with fresh fruit. Submitted photo
herbs, then pan-seared and topped with citrus and bacon sauce. Saturday and Sunday feature breakfast, too. “We have a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and a ‘hair of the dog’ breakfast to go along with it,” Holliday says. Entrees include various breakfast burritos, filet tornados and eggs and “scrambles” (much like an omelet). The strategically placed televisions ensure that sports fans won’t miss their favorite game. Nabers has NFL Sunday Ticket TV through DIRECTV. There are
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“Our chef is Joey Bruneau and it’s nice to have a chef that’s so inspired,” notes Holliday. “He’s really stepped up to the plate, so to speak.” In fact, the menu evolves seasonally or at the whim of the chef, offering many fun and tasty surprises throughout the month. Holliday explains they listened to their customers when refining the restaurant’s menu. “Our customers like a full appetizer menu and we have some really delicious selections,” Holliday says. One of the most popular appetizers is the Grilled En Fuego Shrimp served up with a sweet chili sauce. Other appetizers and small plates include several styles of wings, flatbread and the Charcuterie plate with a fresh selection of cheese, meats olives, nuts, dried fruit and their own bread du jour. Soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches round out the menu. Some main entrees that deserve the spotlight at Nabers include sirloin, stuffed meatloaf, turkey and buffalo of sliders. The Beer Braised Buffalo Short Ribs braised in stout beer and smoked Oaxacan chilis are served with garlic mashed potatoes, buffalo beer jus, roasted veggies and jalapeno cornbread. There is also a kids’ menu and on Mondays and Tuesdays, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée and two beverages. The trout is also a special menu item featuring a homemade kettle chipencrusted filet with lemon zest and
14 beers on tap, interesting craft beers and Nabers Pale Ale (made at Four Peaks Brewing Co.) and exceptional cocktails, including handmade sangria that is available by the pitcher. “No place around here has something like we do,” states Holliday. With booths, tables and bench/familystyle seating, there is something for every group at Nabers. Happy hour is every day from 2 to 7 p.m., with a reverse happy hour from 10 p.m. until close. Ladies’ Night is each Thursday and features many drink specials, plus some unique premium cocktails like the Red Cherry Pie Martini, the Naber Colada and Cucumber Mojito. Nabers also features live music. Wednesdays and Thursdays feature a solo or duo act, and Friday and Saturday boasts exceptional talents including Young Country, The Crown Kings, Mogollon and EastonAshe, featuring former X Factor contestant Ryan Sims. “We are booking the premier bands of the Valley,” states Holliday.
Nabers is also involved in giving back to the community and will be collecting food for local food banks (call Nabers for additional information) and in saluting our veterans have a free cheeseburger, fries and dessert for those who have served, or are serving, on Veterans Day. They also give to the Wounded Warrior project. Semi-private space is available for parties and corporate events. “We’re convenient and friendly for big groups,” finishes Holliday. There is also a quiet, covered outdoor patio perfect for the cooler weather or to get out and enjoy a televised ballgame. Nabers is located in the Chandler Pavilions at 825 N. 54th St. (east of Ray Road). Call 480-705-0288 or visit nabersaz.com for additional information. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at lynette@santansun.com
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meal will be served to participants at Ocotillo. “There will be two-man teams so people don’t cheat,” quips Stoltz. “It’s a two-man scramble blind draw.” There will also be a “Beat the Pro” challenge and a hole-in-one competition. New cars will be available as special prizes. San Tan Ford will be offering three cars as hole-in-one prizes. “We try and make the tournament really nice. We do well with the American Cancer Society in getting them some good money. This year, hopefully will be the best year,” explains Stoltz. Coach & Willie’s general manager Kevin Grojean adds, “Many of the same golfers do this for a lot of different bars and restaurants. It’s a 1,000- to 2,000-person pool of golfers that plays in all these tournaments and we get rave reviews on our execution.” The general public is also invited to sign up to golf and get in on the action, all for a good cause. Part of the event includes a silent auction with items ranging from signed sports memorabilia and golf foursomes to hotel stays and sporting event tickets. A group of volunteers will sell raffle tickets for items such as gift cards and limo rides. Traditional vendors such as Red Bull will be out at Ocotillo along with a DJ. “A lot of the liquor companies are going to be out there doing tastings on the course,” says Stoltz. Complimentary massage chairs will be available during the event, too. “Basically,
Wills, dental cleanings available for free to veterans Dana Law Firm and Harris Dental are offering free last wills and free dental cleanings to veterans. All veterans of the U.S. armed forces can go to any of Dana Law Firm’s six Valley locations to receive a free will, a $300 value on Veterans Day. They can also visit Harris Dental’s Chandler or Mesa locations to receive free dental cleaning, a $200 value on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Visit DanaFirm.com or HarrisDental.com for participating locations and more details. HONORING ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER: Mark Simonek, Hal “Coach” Simonek and Lonnie Moore at the Coach & Willie’s Charity Golf Classic. Submitted photo
there will be something different going on at just about every hole,” Grojean notes. “Obviously my dad is a big part of this event because we’re raising money for American Cancer Society, but it’s not about him, it’s about raising money for the charity,” Stoltz says. Grojean adds, “Now, there’s not a person on the planet that’s not affected by cancer. What I love about this is that the tournament is in Willie’s memory, but in essence, it’s for everyone.” Of note, Grojean’s mother is an eightyear breast cancer survivor.
“Very few tournaments take place in November. That’s what makes ours so great. The weather’s good, its peak season and there’s so much to do,” Grojean finishes. To sign up for the event, visit coachandwillies.com. For additional information or to sponsor the event, contact Eric Stoltz at 480-776-6240. Coach & Willie’s is located at 1 E. Boston St., in downtown Chandler. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at lynette@santansun.com.
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Fitness guru Joy Bauer pushes local woman to get heart healthy BY ANA ANGUIANO
In the United States, one in four women dies from heart disease. Genes and stress can add to women’s risk but diet and exercise can vastly reduce it. Woman’s Day magazine teamed up with author, TV host and nutrition expert on the “Today” show, Joy Bauer, to create the first Live Longer and Stronger Challenge. The magazine chose six women from around the country to be a part of their six-month challenge to eat better, change their habits and get heart healthy. One of the women selected is Chandler resident Sandra Munroe. At only 35 years old, she found herself in trouble at her dentist’s office. During a routine appointment, a wellness check revealed her blood pressure was extremely high at 233/138. “Basically I should have had a stroke at any moment,” Munroe says. Munroe was sent to the ER to have it lowered right away. Her high blood pressure explained a lot of her health troubles and why she was struggling so much when trying to work out. Munroe says she didn’t know how to eat right either. This was all coming at a funny time for Munroe seeing as she was on a personal quest to be healthier emotionally and spiritually. Munroe had just moved back to Arizona from New York City and this was a wake-up call to get serious about her health.
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She, along with the other five participants, started their Live Longer and Stronger Challenge journey on June 24. Munroe now has a personalized heart healthy eating plan made by Bauer. She walks at least 10,000 steps a day and includes plenty of cardio, strength training and Zumba into her workout routine. Munroe participates in a bi-monthly call with Bauer, her team, and the other five participants where they share their progress and talk about their experiences. She also works with a personal health coach she can talk to whenever she needs advice or encouragement. It’s a very emotional topic for Munroe who started at 319 pounds and dropped 48 pounds in the first two months. “I feel awesome. It has honestly changed me 100%. I feel so different,” she says. Abigail Cuffey, health director, Woman’s Day magazine, says the idea to start the Live Longer and Stronger Challenge came from Bauer, who loves working with “real” women. Heart disease in women has always been one of the magazine’s causes and the response was “overwhelming.” Cuffey says they had to choose six participants instead of the original goal of three. Cuffey has been along for the ride as a cheerleader for the women through their ups and downs. She describes Munroe as positive, motivated, reliable
HEART HEALTHY LOCAL: Chandler resident Sandra Munroe is taking part in a six-month heart healthy challenge with Woman’s Day magazine and Joy Bauer. Submitted photo
and a “breath of fresh air.” She stresses that while each of the women have different goals, being heart healthy is their main goal. Weight loss is only a byproduct of their success. “It’s been so wonderful to have this close interaction with all of them because they are all so incredibly
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Citrine, the daughter of amethyst, has a sunny glow, will chase evil from your thoughts and protect you from snake bites. Its energy will focus your mind, emotions and intuition into harmony. Its color is associated with lightheartedness and cheerfulness. Citrine can be lemon yellow to rich golden brown. Many different colors have been known as Bahia, Madeira or Rio Grande. These names are only in reference to color not point of origin. Recently one of the largest Bahia citrine ever found, more than 800 pounds uncut, was carved into a giant pendent by acclaimed gem carvers Lawrence Stoller and Glenn Lehrer and put on display at the Gemologist Institute of America (GIA) in Carlsbad, CA. Lehrer also cuts gems that make wonderful jewelry. A large selection can be seen in our store. The natural fusion of amethyst and citrine is called ametrine. A ďŹ ne quality stone will have a deďŹ nite line that separates the two colors. This is not as common as the ametrine that ows gradually from one color to the next. This beautiful artwork can be formed by nature since amethyst
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and citrine are formed in the same rock and has a mother/daughter type relationship. Because amethyst and citrine are formed in the same quartz formations, they are found in the same locations. The most well-known source is in Brazil but other large deposits are found in the United States, Russia, Argentina and Spain, to name a few. A distant cousin to the citrine is the precious or imperial topaz. Like the citrine the precious topaz is part of the quartz family. Its distinctive color hues separate this most rare specimen from other topaz and quartz stones. It will range from light pinkish yellow to deep brownish rose, but all have an undertone of pink. Because it is a rare form of topaz it is also most expensive of November’s birthstones but one of its most stunning. Did you know smoky topaz does not exist? It is acutely smoky quartz. In the past this has also been used for a November birthstone but is seldom used in today’s jewelry industry. As with most gemstones some special care must be taken to insure years of happiness and wear of your citrine
and precious topaz jewelry. It is highly recommended that physical activity is avoided while wearing these stones so as not to scratch or chip your gems. Sometimes I have the opportunity to talk about the latest fashion news in jewelry. All signs are pointing to colored gold. We all have seen yellow, white and rose colored gold but now black, green and brown are becoming as popular. It can be seen with or without diamonds and gems in all kinds of uses like necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. Mixing and matching different shades of gold and color diamond has given everyone new creative energy and design options. Now pieces can be even more fun, you can take on the feel of the current fashions or be the trendsetter. You can have your own look in both color and design. What a wonderful evolution in the gold jewelry industry. Jane and Lenny Rakhman own Rakhman Jewelers at 2165 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. For more information, visit rakhmanjewelers.com or 480-857-9707.
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Chompie’s new menu, holiday offerings New Jewish food menu offered A new Jewish Heritage Classic menu has been introduced at Chompie’s in honor of its founders Lou and Lovey Borenstein. Prices start at $3.99 for the Jewish Heritage Classics Menu. The Shtickels (small plates) menu includes such favorites Jewish classics as Kreplach (beef dumpling), Knishes (flaky pastry dough stuffed with meat, potato or vegetables), Kishka (stuffed derma), and Stuffed Cabbage Roll. This collection of Shtickels (small plates) can be ordered individually or as part of a sampler platter.
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There is also a Jewish Heritage Classics Combination Plates menu for those who have a hard time choosing what they would like to eat. The menu includes such choices as “Lovey’s Difficult Decision;” Cheese blintz (pan fried crepe stuffed with cheese), large salmon tapa (smoked salmon & capers), Israeli salad, and noodle kugel (egg noodles baked with a blend of apricots and cheese). The combination plates start at $8.99. The complete Jewish Heritage Classics menu, as well as Chompie’s new dining menu, can be found at chompies.com/ menu2.php.
On Oct. 24,Chompie’s presented a check to Playworks Arizona totaling $11,282 through its “Chompie’s Cares” program. Playworks Arizona is a non-profit organization that transforms recess by placing full time coaches at schools to teach the kids how to play together, resolve conflicts through rock-paper-scissors, and how to be inclusive. The results are amazing, as bullying decreases, students feel safer and healthier, and students return to class ready to learn. This past March, Chompie’s and Playworks collaborated to create a new kids menu for Chompie’s that helps teach kids how to solve conflicts and promote inclusion within schools and on the recess yard. For every kids meal purchased from the new kids menu, as well as for every Chompie’s brand water bottle sold at the restaurant and deli, Chompie’s makes a donation to Playworks to help schools run much needed programs that teach kids to be inclusive and boost self-confidence. The interactive and educational kids menu at Chompie’s offers 19 different breakfast, lunch and dinner kids meals and introduces a new gluten-free friendly section with menu items such as waffles, macaroni and cheese and flatbread cheese pizza. The regular kids meals include alltime favorites like chicken fingers, French toast and cheeseburgers, plus a selection of sliders. The new menu also includes fun interactive learning games that teach sharing, inclusion and conflict resolution. “This partnership with Chompie’s is the first of its kind in the nation for our organization,” says Chuck Warshaver, Executive Director of Playworks Arizona.
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Programs offered at Chandler Parks and Recreation facilities Are you looking for classes and programs during December, January and February? The Winter Break Time, outlining classes and programs, is available at city facilities and online at chandleraz. gov/breaktime. When posting on social media make sure to include “Come Out & Play Chandler” and #FunInChandler whenever you visit Chandler parks, recreation facilities or aquatics centers. A newsletter is also offered for those who wish to stay up to date with happenings. Visit chandleraz.gov/listserv and enter your email address in the Parks & Recreation Newsletter opt-in box. Do you want to learn when merchandise is on sale at the Environmental Education Center’s Owl’s Nest Nature Store? Follow Pinterest @eecnaturestore, to see such unique items as books, finger puppets and gardening and fishing merchandise.
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for dine in or take out. Hanukkah—the eight-day Festival of Lights in which Jewish people celebrate the triumph of light over darkness—begins on Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 5. Traditional Hanukkah dinner prepared from scratch is available for dine-in after 4 p.m. during all eight nights of the holiday. The Hanukkah meal is only $15.99 per person and is available for dine in or take out. Traditional Hanukkah foods, such as crispy potato latkes, brisket of beef, matzo ball soup, Hanukkah cookies and more are also available for purchase by the pound, pint or piece. Pre-order full course Hanukkah to-go meal packages serving 1215 people for $169.99 with 24-hour notice by contacting Chompie’s. Full menus can be viewed at chompies. com/promotions.php. The Chandler
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The Keg claims overall ‘Best Of’ award at TASTE The Keg won “Best of TASTE” during the Sat., Oct. 19, TASTE. Chandler’s Culinary Festival, as well as winning the “Steakhouse” category. This is the second year in a row that The Keg has won the overall award and the third year in a row to have won in its respective category. Other winners include: Bourbon
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Chandler families use hearts, feet to fight cancer Chandler walkers will battle against cancer when the 14th American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Chandler gets underway at 6 p.m. Fri., May 2. Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track at all times throughout the evening. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their campsites during relay. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups and people from all walks of life—all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping them get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. The Chandler Relay for Life spotlights teams from many of the Chandler schools, the Chandler Police Department, the Chandler Fire Department, and many local businesses. “Relay is a unique opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against the disease,” says Jessica Lee, ACS staff partner. “Many of the participants are cancer survivors, which serves as a reminder that Chandler is not immune to this disease and that by
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participating in relay, we are joining with the American Cancer Society’s efforts to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.” Funds raised at Relay for Life of Chandler will enable the American Cancer Society to impact the lives of those touched by cancer within the community. Relay for Life’s Luminaria Ceremony takes place after sundown, honoring the community’s cancer survivors and remembering those lost to the disease. Participants will circle a track surrounded with glowing Luminaria bearing the names of those who have battled cancer and loved ones lost to cancer. Luminaria may be purchased for $10 by visiting www.relayforlife.org/chandleraz or emailing rflchandler@gmail.com.
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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE Apple Dumpling Café 3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite 101, Gilbert 480-279-3879 AppleDumplingCafe.com Here’s the deal: Mondays are Family Value night, where kids eat free with each adult meal and two drinks purchased. On Family Fun night, kids receive free ice cream with a meal. After school coolness is from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, where kids buy one ice cream, and get one free Chompie’s 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 480-398-3008 chompies.com Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday, children 10 and younger receive one free item from the Kids Meal menu with adult meal purchase of $8 or more. Dine in only. Dilly’s Deli 2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler 480-722-0644 dillysdeli.com Here’s the deal: On weekends, get one free kids meal for each adult meal purchased for $4.79 or more. El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-802-5770 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 fatwillysaz.com/Chandler Here’s the deal: From 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, dine in and get a free kids meal with every adult entrée purchased. Little Leaguers menu only, 12 and younger. Frio Mio Frozen Yogurt 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler 480-609-0007 Here’s the deal: Every day, kids wearing a sports or scouts uniform receive 50% off frozen yogurt and 50 cent all beef hot dogs. Pittsburgh Willy’s 1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 480-857-2860 pittsburghwillys.com Here’s the deal: Every day except Sunday breakfast, kids younger than 10 eat free with each paying adult. Additional kids eat for 50% off; Wee Willy menu only. Planet Sub 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-245-6503 planetsub.com Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat free with paid adult. Sidelines Grill 2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler 480-792-6965 SidelinesAZ.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from kids menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with adult entree. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or specials.
The Cove Grill 5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400, Chandler 480-802-9070 thecovegrill.com Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids younger than 12 receive one free meal per adult entrée purchased. The Sushi Room 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler 480-821-9000 sushiroomaz.com Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday means kids 12 and younger eat free, two kids per paying adult. Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar 1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-722-1555 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) whiskeyrosesaloon.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree and kids drink. Z’ Tejas Southwestern Grill 7221 W. Ray Rd., Chandler 480-893-7550 http://ztejas.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free on Sunday night’s starting at 3 p.m. off of the Z’ Tejas KidZ menu.
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-eatfree 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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TASTE. Chandler’s Culinary Festival serves savory samples Chandler’s 2013 culinary festival, TASTE, treated guests to food fare, from more than 30 different restaurants, with savory samplings sure to please. The event featured music, a variety of tastings, a silent auction and a special toast in honor of Geoff Hancock, former owner of the SanTan Sun News who passed away in March. Proceeds from the silent auction benefited the Salvation Army of Chandler. The festival was moved to Downtown Ocotillo this year. Guests had the opportunity to vote for the “Best Of” categories for participating restaurants. STSN photos by Tracy House
NIGHT LIGHT: TASTE lights up the night sky.
HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING SOME ANGELS: Ashley Spencer and Melissa Sininger pour and serve Angels Envy Bourbon Whiskey.
HONONORING A COMMUNITY LEADER: Landon Evans, TASTE coordinator, left, and Devon Hancock. Devon was on hand to honor the passing of his father, Geoff Hancock, who died in March. Geoff was a community leader and early supporter of TASTE. Geoff and his wife, Laurie Fagen, formerly owned and operated the SanTan Sun News.
DATE NIGHT: Lisa and Greg James toast to a night out tasting Chandler cuisine.
SHIMOGAMO: Sanae Otomo, owner of Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant, greeted guests in a traditional Japanese kimono.
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Song and stage reďŹ&#x201A;ect the season BY TERI CARNICELLI
Whether treating out-of-town visitors to an inspirational holiday concert or taking the family to a humorous holiday show, there are plenty of offerings beginning this month to tickle your mistle-toes. The SanTan Sun News has put together a list of holiday-themed entertainment options to make the selection process a smooth one.
Chandler & Gilbert The Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA), 250 N. Arizona Ave., hosts two not-to-be-missed annual holiday favorites. First up is â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nutcracker,â&#x20AC;? presented by Ballet Etudes, Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 and Dec. 6 through 8. Let Claraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magical journey surround you as she encounters mice, swirling snowďŹ&#x201A;akes, dancing confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Tickets are $23 and $28, children 2 and younger are $5. Note that the show moves to the Mesa Arts Center for Dec. 13 through 15; ticket prices are the same and available through the MAC box ofďŹ ce. Next up is the 26th annual holiday event, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spirit of Christmas,â&#x20AC;? an energetic variety show featuring a cast of more than 100 dancers, singers, a horse and carriage, special guest performers and a champion hoop dancer. Tickets are $24 and $28, with discounts available for children ages 12
and younger. Proceeds beneďŹ t the Paz de Cristo Child Crisis Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit chandlercenter.org or call the box ofďŹ ce at 480-782-2680. The Higley Center for the Performing Arts in Gilbert also hosts two outstanding holiday shows, beginning with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holiday Memoriesâ&#x20AC;? Concert performed by the Phoenix Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorus at 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 7. Inspiring the season with songs from around the world, all 300 members of the chorus will perform this holiday concert, which includes an array of carols and songs celebrating the holiday season. A string ensemble will accompany the children on several pieces including the ďŹ nale, â&#x20AC;&#x153;German Lullaby.â&#x20AC;? Tickets are $10, $17.50 and $20 plus ticket fee. Prior to the concert, the Phoenix Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorus will host a silent auction in the theater lobby from 4 to 7 p.m. to raise funds in support of the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musical education programs, scholarships and touring program. Another youth group also will take the stage at the HCPA, as the Southwest Youth Ballet performs â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nutcrackerâ&#x20AC;? Dec. 20 and 21. Now in its seventh year, the ballet featuring a large cast of youth dancers performs under the direction of Yen-Li Chen. Music of the Chandler Symphony Orchestra enhances the audienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience through the full, rich sound each musician brings. Shows
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are 7 p.m. Friday, and 2 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $10 to $30 plus fees. Higley Center for the Performing Arts is located at 4132 E. Pecos Rd. Tickets are available at higleyarts.org or call 480279-7194. Not far away, another holiday classic reminds us about the importance of family, of sharing and of love, as the Hale Centre Theatre once again tells the tale of Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge in â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carol.â&#x20AC;? The show runs from Dec. 5 through 24. The production is rich with traditional carols, period costumes, memorable characters and delightful performances that are guaranteed to enrich the holiday season. Be sure to see this unforgettable musical, which is celebrating its 11th sold-out year in Gilbert. Tickets are $16 to $26 plus fees. Weekend performances sell out early. Visit www.haletheatrearizona.com. SEE HOLIDAY PAGE 66
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Sun Lakes Two musical events highlight this year’s holiday shows in the Sun Lakes area. On Sun., Dec. 8, the Chandler Symphony Orchestra performs its holiday concert beginning at 3 p.m. in the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. The orchestra will be joined by the Perry High School Chorus as it performs favorite holiday carols and classic seasonal songs. For tickets, call 480-895-8766. Then on Thu., Dec. 12, the Sun Lakes Chorale showcases its Holiday Concert also at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $10 and are available from chorale members or online at: sunlakeschorale. com/slc-ticket-info.
Mesa & Tempe The Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., hosts a large selection of holiday shows this year, beginning with two comedic twists on the holiday season. Unless otherwise indicated, all show tickets are available by calling 480-6446500 or going online to mesaartscenter. com. “The Santaland Diaries” by David Sedaris is performed by Class 6 Theatre Nov. 7, 9, 13, 15 and 17. Out of work, a slacker decides to become a Macy’s elf during the holiday crunch. At first the job is simply humiliating, but then he becomes battle weary and bitter. In the end, yet another Santa’s ushered into the workshop, but this one’s different
from all the lecherous and drunken ones. This one actually seems to care about and love the children who come to see him, startling our hero into an uncharacteristic moment of goodwill just before his employment runs out. “The Twelve Dates of Christmas” is a one-woman show by Ginna Hoben, Nov. 6, 8, 10, 14 and 16. After seeing her fiancé kiss another woman at the televised Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mary’s life falls apart—just in time for the holidays. Over the next year, she stumbles back into the dating world, where “romance” ranges from weird and creepy to absurd and comical. It seems nothing can help Mary’s growing cynicism, until the charm and innocence of a 5-year-old boy unexpectedly brings a new outlook on life and love. Both shows contain adult language. Tickets are $20 general admission, $17 for members of the military. Families looking for more friendly fare will enjoy the children’s book favorite, “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus,” performed by the East Valley Children’s Theatre Dec. 5 through 15. Two compelling stories come together in this heartwarming play inspired by the famous editorial by Francis P. Church. On Christmas Eve, 1897, in New York City, 8-year-old Virginia is left pondering whether or not Santa really exists after a series of unhappy events. Meanwhile, a young newspaper editor also struggles against tough holiday times as he is faced with losing his job if he can’t find his writer’s voice by morning. Even though they don’t know each other,
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the spirit of Christmas is about to bring these people together. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with matinees at 4 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $11 for children ages 17 and younger. Join Phoenix Opera for a fun-filled concert celebrating the holiday spirit with its “Celebration” concert, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 6, featuring favorite sing-along carols, inspirational classics and the best loved traditional music. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, and children age 2 and younger are admitted free to sit on a parent’s lap but they do need a ticket; pick them up at will call the night of the performance. The East Valley Millennial Choirs & Orchestras (MCO) ushers in the holiday season with its highly acclaimed Christmas concert, “Let Earth Receive Her,” Dec. 5 and 7. Come experience the surround-sound musical phenomenon featuring Christmas music like you have never heard it before, performed by the MCO choirs and symphony orchestra. Concertgoers are asked not to bring infants or toddlers to these performances. Show times are 5 and 7:30 p.m. both days. There are no Friday performances. Tickets are $17 to $36. The Phoenix Symphony steps away from its regular home to perform Handel’s “Messiah” 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 11 at the MAC. Handel’s massive oratorio makes a profound musical statement of the Christian faith, celebrating the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The acclaimed and popular “Halleluiah” chorus highlights this spiritual concert. Music Director Laureate Michael Christie returns to lead The Phoenix Symphony and Phoenix Symphony Chorus. Tickets are available through the Phoenix Symphony Box Office; call 602495-1999 or go to phoenixsymphony.org. Symphony of the Southwest, together with the Cantilena Chorale and a large cast of singers, will present a concert version of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14. Originally written for television, this masterpiece by Gian Carlo Mennoti tells the wonderfully imaginative story of a crippled boy who meets the three wise men on their way to see the Holy Child. Tickets are $19, general admission. Salt River Brass, The conjures up a winter wonderland in the desert with its most popular concert of the season, “Holiday Pops,” 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15. The concert of holiday classics includes Alfred Reed’s “Russian Christmas Music,” Franz Biebel’s “Ave Maria,” and Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Dance of the Tumblers.” Audience favorite Carole FitzPatrick returns with her phenomenal vocals as she leads the Carol Sing-Along with audience members and the Salt River Chorus of more than 1,000. The afternoon sparkles to a close with a jazzy Nutcracker Suite, a hilarious “We Three Chipmunks” and an Auld Lang Syne Cha Cha that will keep your feet tapping into the New Year. Tickets are $17 to $22 for adults, and $15 to $20 for seniors. A more traditional holiday program will be offered by the Sonoran Desert
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www.SanTanSun.com Chorale as it performs its “Home for the Holidays” Concert, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 7, at First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave, Mesa. Come experience this annual celebration as the chorale performs the highly acclaimed “Gloria” by John Rutter with chorus, organ, brass and percussion. The concert concludes with the chorale’s holiday tradition, singing carols together, sharing the joys of the season. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors, students and groups of 10 or more. Call 480-305-4538 for more information, or visit SonoranDesertChorale.org. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Childsplay’s holiday classic, “The Velveteen Rabbit,” Nov. 17 through Dec. 22 at the Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA), 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. For years, Childsplay brought holiday magic to the Valley with its production of Margery Williams’ classic picture book. Now the tradition makes a triumphant return, and it’s better than ever. For any child who has ever loved a favorite toy, “The Velveteen Rabbit” will give you a reason to believe in magic. Show times are 1 and 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $12 to $25. Appropriate for ages 3 and older. Tickets are available at childsplayaz.org or by calling the TCA box office at 480-3502822.
Out of Area The Ahwatukee Foothills “Nutcracker Ballet” will be performed Dec. 20 and 21 at Desert Vista High
School, 16440 S. 32nd St., Phoenix. It is a magical event where dolls come to life, snow falls in the theater, a Christmas tree grows through the ceiling, and angels dance on clouds. Performances take place 7 p.m. Friday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. There will be a special appearance by Santa Claus following the 2 p.m. performance. Audience members will meet cast members, Santa Claus and be able to take photographs in The Land of Sweets on Clara’s Throne. This production is suitable for all ages. Limited seats are available. Call 480-706-6040 for tickets, or purchase them at Dance Studio 111, located at 4910 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 111, Phoenix. For more information, email ahwatukeenutcracker@yahoo.com.
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CAST OF CHARACTERS: Cast members from improvMANIA will perform its unique brand of sketch comedy, along with some help from Hamilton High School students, Nov. 2 at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Submitted Photo
BEST BUDDIES: Debra K. Stevens stars in Childplay’s holiday classic, “The Velveteen Rabbit,” on stage at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Submitted Photo
Hamilton High School’s improv comedy troupe, Urban Lemmings, will join with local group improvMANIA for a night of comedy, 7 and 9 p.m. Sat., Nov. 2, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. improvMANIA’s show is fast-paced, family friendly comedy in the style of the hit TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For tickets, call the CAA Box Office at 480-782-2680.
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Jane Austen fans to gather at Chandler Hamilton Library on Dec. 7 BY ALISON STANTON
Fans of Jane Austen may want to mark their calendars for Sat., Dec. 7. Starting at 10 a.m. that day, the Chandler Hamilton Library is hosting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World: A Birthday Celebrationâ&#x20AC;? that will celebrate the life and work of the famous English novelist. Jo-el Miller, a library assistant who works at the Hamilton branch of the Chandler Public Library, says the threehour event will feature a teacup and saucer exchange, a fan ďŹ ction contest, live period music, a discussion of the book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emma,â&#x20AC;? and tea and cake to celebrate Austenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday on Dec. 16. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the teacup exchange, anyone who wants to participate should bring a teacup and saucer in a gift bag,â&#x20AC;? Miller says. Participant will then select gift bags that contain a new teacup and saucer that they can take home and enjoy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our fan ďŹ ction contest is open to anything participants wish to create that is tied to Jane Austen. If it is a piece of writing we ask that it be no longer than one page or one minute if read aloud.â&#x20AC;? The upcoming event is the third and ďŹ nal Austen-themed program that has been hosted by the Chandler Hamilton Library. Miller says the library started the event after it had such a great response to a recent â&#x20AC;&#x153;Downton Abbeyâ&#x20AC;? program. Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s co-worker, Rosanna Johnson, made the suggestion. Miller says Phyllis Saunders, Hamiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success, bringing along beautiful clothing for the fashion show, a whist expert and dance caller for our evening of diversions and a charming book discussion leader for each of the events,â&#x20AC;? Miller says. Miller, who loves reading Austenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books and watching movies based on her works, says she has learned a lot listening to and being around the 40 or 50 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Janeitesâ&#x20AC;? who attended the ďŹ rst two events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve enjoyed seeing people connect with others in their community, who they may never have met if it hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been for their shared love of Jane Austen and the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initiative in creating the program,â&#x20AC;? she says.
DRESSED TO THE NINES: Diane Gorham, regional coordinator of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America, attended a recent Jane Austenthemed event at the Chandler Hamilton Library dressed in clothing from the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s era. Submitted photo
branch coordinator, then reached out to the Greater Phoenix Chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America to see if it would be interested in partnering with the library, in an effort to create a fun and informative series of programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have been an integral part of
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have received positive feedback and had requests for similar events focusing on other authors, which we are busy planning now.â&#x20AC;? Admission to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World: A Birthday Celebrationâ&#x20AC;? is free, but registration is required. To register, call the library at 480-782-2800 or sign up at chandlerlibrary.org. Chandler Hamilton Library is located at 3700 S. Arizona Ave. Miller says fans of Austen may also enjoy visiting the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Pinterest page at pinterest.com/chandlerlibrary/ janes-world/. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com
Exhibit reveals art in ďŹ ber Art doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be created in traditional mediums, like paint, ceramic or marble. Some art can be in the form of a warm, cozy quilt. More than 50 hand-quilted, printed, hand-embellished and picturesque art quilts will be on exhibition in ARTrageous: Art Quilts Year XVIII, which runs through Jan. 18 at the Chandler Center for the Arts Gallery, 250 N. Arizona Ave., in downtown Chandler. All artwork is accompanied by a story and artist biography. The artwork
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Seventies tunes rock the stage
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Concert, raffle on Nov. 10 The Chandler Symphony Orchestra continues its series of free concerts with “A Real Symphonic Experience” 3 p.m. Sun, Nov. 10 at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. For the first time, CSO is giving away something more than just great music. Stop at the information table in the CCA lobby before the concert and during intermission to fill out a
DON’T CRY: Seventies rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears brings its high-powered show to the Chandler Center for the Arts on Nov. 9. Submitted photo
SanTan Sun-area music fans can experience a fun flashback—or two—this month as two nostalgic music groups take the Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) stage. Get your groove back with some help from “Jive Talkin’: The Australian Bee Gees Show,” a tribute to the Bee Gees, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 9. Tickets are $36 to $48. The Bee Gees sold more than 200 million records worldwide and had more than 40 hit singles. “Jive Talkin’” presents the story of the Bee Gees on stage, accompanied by a live string section. In keeping with the flashback-music theme, Michael A. Pollack presents Blood, Sweat & Tears, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16.
Tickets are $38 to $54. It’s been more than four decades since drummer/producer Bobby Colomby and friends assembled the first group to successfully blend rock and jazz into a genre-crossing sound and style. So successfully, in fact, that the band’s second album, “Blood, Sweat & Tears,” topped the Billboard charts, beat out The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” for Grammy Album of the Year, and produced three major hit singles: “You Made Me So Very Happy,” “And When I Die” and “Spinning Wheel.” The Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Call the box office at 480-782-2680 or visit chandlercenter.org.
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free raffle ticket. Bring an address label to save time filling it out. A couple of winners will be drawn just after intermission and given some very cool prizes. While you’re there, speak with the organizers about donating, volunteering or just tell them how much you love CSO. For more information about the group, go to chandlersymphony.net or call 480-899-3447.
Enjoy two decades of early jazz Whether you like it Kansas Citystyle or Chicago-style, you’ll find something to tap your toes to at the Arizona Classic Jazz Festival, Nov. 7 through 10 at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Pl., Chandler. Enjoy live music spanning from the early 20th century to the 1940s during the festival, presented by the Arizona Classic Jazz Society (ACJS). The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, and conclude on Sunday. There are several jam sessions where anybody who plays an instrument can take part. Umbrellas will be available for everybody wishing to march in the “Second Line Parade,” starting at 5 p.m.
Friday. An after party will take place in A.J.’s Restaurant from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. An all-event badge is $95; Friday only is $45, Saturday only is $50, and Sunday only is $35. Admission after 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday is $25. For those aged 17 and younger, admission is only $5 on Friday and Saturday, and free on Sunday. There is no charge to enjoy music on the patio, which is supported by a grant from the City of Chandler Event Sponsorship Funding Program. For more information on the schedule and the performers or to purchase tickets, visit azclassicjazz.org or call 1-888-233-9527.
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hanks to the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Lay, A.R.S. 43-1088, donate to Chandler Gilbert Arc and receive a tax credit. [This Working Poor Tax Credit is in addition to the education tax credits…you can take advantage of both tax credits in the same year.] Chandler Gilbert Arc has been serving people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the East Valley since 1975, providing community living, vocational, day treatment and training opportunities daily. Contributions earn dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona Income Tax return. Taxpayers filing as single or unmarried head of household have a maximum credit amount of $200; married taxpayers filing jointly have a $400 maximum credit. New for 2013: There is no longer a requirement to itemize deductions! Please make your check payable to:
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ON STAGE “Mrs. Klein,” through Nov. 10, TAS. Psychoanalyst Melanie Klein is shattered by the news that her son has died in a climbing accident. Her daughter, also a psychoanalyst, thinks he committed suicide to defy their overbearing mother. When the battle between these two women spills over into their professional lives, the childhood events that lie at the heart of the conflict are exposed. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” through Nov. 30, HCT. Based on the popular 1988 film starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, the play centers on two con men living on the French Riviera. “Driving Miss Daisy,” through Jan. 12, 2014, DST. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play premiered off-Broadway in 1987. Set in Atlanta, the poignant and sometimes gritty story spans a quarter of a century and centers on two characters, Jewish widow Miss Daisy and her African-American chaufferturned-friend, Hoke. Pacific Mambo Orchestra Featuring Tito Puente Jr., 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 2, SCPA. Celebrating the Golden Age of Latin Big Bands, this powerful 19-piece ensemble performs a dance-inducing mix of salsa, mambo and cha-cha-cha with singer and percussionist Tito Puente Jr. Arrive early for a pre-show happy hour. National Geographic: Spirit of the Wild, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 6, MAC.
Arts As a photojournalist working in some of the world’s most remote environments, Paul Nicklen faces incredible hardships and danger in pursuit of powerful, close-up images of iconic wildlife. He will discuss his experiences and show some of his award-winning photos. Origins of Traditional Japanese Art, 7 p.m. Thu., Nov. 7, SMoCA. Dr. Claudia Brown, former curator of Asian Art at the Phoenix Art Museum and current ASU art history faculty member, provides historical context for the contemporary work found in the exhibit, “Narrow Road to the Interior: Contemporary Japanese Artists.” Free with RSVP. “How Great Thou Art: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley,” 7:30 p.m. Tue., Nov. 7 & 11, TPT. Starring Robert Shaw and a 12-piece band with a gospel quartet performing such hits as “Peace In The Valley,” “Amazing Grace” and of course the title track, “How Great Thou Art.” Diavolo: Architecture in Motion, Nov. 7-8, SCPA. The Los Angeles-based Diavolo is an internationally renowned modern acrobatic dance company that takes movement, athletics and daring to the extreme. The troupe’s gravity-defying performances explore the human experience using oversized, surrealistic sets and everyday structures. Comedian Jeff Ross, Nov. 8-10, IMPROV. Jeff Ross is an actor, writer, director, producer and comedian
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HE’S THE MAN: Four-time AriZoni Award-winner Matt Newhard stars as Professor Harold Hill in Scottsdale Musical Theater Company’s production of “The Music Man,” on stage Nov. 14-17 in the Dorrance Auditorium at Phoenix Country Day School. Submitted photo
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originally from Newark, NJ. He is the creator and star of “The Burn With Jeff Ross” on Comedy Central as well as a producer and star of that network’s wildly popular celebrity roast franchise. “Oklahoma!” Nov. 8-17, MAC. Presented by Mesa Encore Theatre. Set in a Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Irish Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 9, SCPA. Two of the world’s most celebrated flutists, Lady Jeanne and Sir James Galway, perform with the esteemed orchestra, known for its energy, unique sound and outstanding musicianship. The Galways will perform for approximately 30 minutes with the Irish Chamber Ensemble during the first half of the concert. “The Music Man,” Nov. 14-17, PCDS. With classic tunes that include “Ya Got Trouble,” “Goodnight My Someone,” “Till There Was You,” and the show-stopping “SeventySix Trombones,” the performance is greatly enhanced with a live 20-plus piece orchestra. Presented by the Scottsdale Musical Theater Company. Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, 8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 15, SCPA. Masters of improvisation gather made-up, hit
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ON STAGE VENUE INDEX DST – Desert Stages Theatre 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale Tickets: 480-483-1664, DesertStages.org HCT – Hale Centre Theatre 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert Info: 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona. com IMPROV – Tempe Improv 930 E. University Dr., Tempe Info: 480-921-9877, tempeimprov.com
song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor and laughter. The audience votes for their favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical— complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue and plot twists galore. Discovering Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arranging, 1:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16, SMoCA. Patricia Kuffler, Assistant Professor of Ikebana, Ikenobo School, shares the history of the art form and demonstrates the creation of several floral arrangements. A special flower arrangement will be raffled at the end of the program. Free with RSVP.
MAC – Mesa Arts Center 1 E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: MesaArtsCenter.com, 480-6446500 PCDS – Phoenix Country Day School 3901 E. Stanford Dr., Paradise Valley Tickets: scottsdalemusicaltheater.com, 602-909-4215 SCPA – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
Box office: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org SMoCA – Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art LG – Lounge 7373 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale Info: 480-874-4666, smoca.org TPT – The Palms Theatre 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa Info: 480-924-6260, thepalmstheater.com
San Tan Chorale opens season in Chandler The San Tan Chorale begins its eighth season with a performance at 3 p.m. Sun., Nov. 3, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 880 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Under the direction of Artistic Director and co-founder Matthew Frable, the chorale will present a cornucopia of music during its concert, “Resounding Rhythms: Exhilarating Expressions of Song and Dance.” The nonaudition community choir will sing more than a dozen selections ranging from the toe-tapping “At the
Hop” and the thigh-slapping “Barn Dance!” to the Quaker hymn, “How Can I Keep from Singing?” and “If Music Be the Food of Love.” Arrangements by Linda Spevacek, John Rutter, Kirby Shaw and others are on the program. The chorale will be joined by dancers from Kriti Dance, who will add to the festivities. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children and students, and are available at the door. For more information, call 480-297-7552 or visit stcpa.org.
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Improv show, classes at the HCPA
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The Outliars Improvised Comedy Club is coming to the Higley Center for The Performing Arts (HCPA), 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert, with a series of shows and classes. Coach, director and performer Dave Thurston, a graduate of Second City Chicago, will teach improv classes 8 p.m. every Tuesday starting Nov. 5. The first class is free. Thurston is founder of the Outliars, as well as producer of the Arizona Improv Festival and The Arizona Sketch Comedy Festival. The Outliars Improvised Comedy Club puts on an average of 300 shows a year at four Valley locations including Chandler, Tempe and Scottsdale. For more information, visit outliarscc.com. To reserve a space for the Nov. 5 improv class, call 480-784-7258.
The Gilbert Visual Art League (GVAL) presents a unique Benefit Show and Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16 in the courtyard at Postino Wine Café, 302 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert. The members of GVAL have been asked to contribute original paintings on 5-inch by 7-inch panels. Each piece will be available for only $25—first-come, first-pick. Purchases will help keep the visual arts alive and growing, and buyers will possess a piece of original art from the area’s finest artists. The Gilbert Visual Art League offers a venue for local artists to show their work and strives to increase artistic awareness and appreciation in the community and surrounding area. Many of the GVAL members live in Gilbert, Chandler and the surrounding areas.
Five local bands perform at benefit concert “Frozen River” by artist Jean Turner-Smith was created on a 5-inch by 7-inch panel and will be available for purchase Nov. 16 at the GVAL Benefit Show and Sale. Submitted photo
GVAL is a non-profit organization and part of the Human Relations, Culture and Arts board of the town of Gilbert. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month in the C.W. and Modene Neely room at the Gilbert Historical Museum, 10 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation by a guest artist at 7 p.m. For more information or to sign up for their newsletter, visit gval.org.
Copperstar Studios opens in Chandler Copperstar Repertory Co. recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Copperstar Studios at 3002 N. Arizona Ave., Suites 3 and 4 in Chandler, on the northwest corner of Elliot and Arizona
roads in Pollack Plaza. A variety of classes for ages 3 and older are offered at the new studio, including Acting, Ballet, Fitness Fun, Hip Hop, Improv, Tap, Vocal Technique,
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Yoga and Zumba. Online registration is available. To learn more about Copperstar Studios’ schedule, discounts, policies, rates and more, visit copperstarrep.org.
The Tempe chapter of Amnesty International has teamed up with Arizona State University’s student group to host a benefit concert for social justice, 2 to 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 9, at the Kiwanis Park “Sister Cities” Garden Amphitheater, Baseline Road and Mill Avenue, Tempe. The third annual “Localpalooza for Human Rights!” is free to the public and features five local bands: Walt Richardson, Haymarket Squares, Medicine Tent, the Robby Roberson Quartet, and the Thunderbirds. There also will be food vendors, a beer garden, amnesty souvenirs, and information and opportunities for the community to participate in human rights work. Promoters aim to raise awareness of Amnesty International’s work and encourage community involvement. For more information, go to facebook.com/ events/366346013494902/.
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Baby boom won’t stop ‘Blonde’ As Gilbert’s award-winning Studio 3 Performing Arts rehearses for “Legally Blonde—the Musical,” there are bigger questions than whether Elle will pass the LSAT, get into Harvard Law School and get Warner back. The cast wants to know ... will it be a boy or a girl, and will she make it to opening night? They’re wondering about Emma England, the show’s artistic director. England, who is eight months pregnant, is busy in her roles as choreographer and music director while also directing set and costume design along with director
Marcus Smith. The fan-favorite musical, based on the hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon, is demanding, with bouncy songs like “Bend and Snap,” “What You Want, “and “Whipped Into Shape,” but the pace won’t stop England. “This baby won’t slow me down one bit!” England says. “Right now, we’re just hoping the baby is on time so I don’t miss final tech and opening night.” “Legally Blonde” has some mature subject matter but Studio 3 is making sure everyone will be able to be in the
SNAP TO IT: A very pregnant Emma England—right, in pink and white polka dot top—leads cast members from “Legally Blonde – The Musical” in the show-stopping “Bend and Snap.” Submitted photo
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and Sunday. Tickets are $13 to $15 and are on sale through the MAC box office, 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com, and at Studio 3, 511 W. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert. For more information, call the studio at 480-545-1492.
Two top musical acts come to Gilbert The Higley Center for the Performing Arts (HCPA) continues to bring in some well-known musical acts with a special stop on “The Lov’N It Tour,” featuring Juice Newton and Exile, 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16. Tickets are $36 to $44 plus fees. In 1963, the year before The Beatles scored their first American hit, a group of kids calling themselves The Exiles climbed onto an outdoor stage in the small midstate town of Richmond, KY, and proceeded to make musical history—not just with their songs but with their longevity as well. Forty-six years later, that same band, Exile, is still rockin’ with a mix of original and seminal members. Nowadays, J. P. Pennington, Les Taylor, Sonny LeMaire, Marlon Hargis and Steve Goetzman can look back on a career arc that embraces 11 No. 1 country and pop hits, two gold albums and fans by the hundreds of thousands. Grammy, CMA and Billboard awardwinning artist Juice Newton has multiple platinum and gold albums, 10 million
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records sold and 15 Top 10 hits under her belt. Some of her best-known songs include early 1980s hits, “Angel of the Morning,” “Queen of Hearts,” “Break It to Me Gently” and “Love’s Been a Little Bit Hard on Me.” Call the box office at 480-279-7194 or visit higleyarts.org for tickets or more information.
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THINGS OF BEAUTY: Art by AZ Open Studio artists. Submitted photo
Tempe studio hosts A doll’s journey is a tale of loss, hope, love holiday sale SanTan Sun-area art lovers and holiday shoppers can discover new ceramic and metal sculpture, functional art and a range of inspiring gifts at AZ Open Studio’s free annual Holiday Show + Sale Nov. 15 through 17 at 2141 E. Cedar St., Suite 2 in Tempe. A special wine and cheese reception will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 15. The event continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Nov. 17. AZ Open Studio artists Sandy Blain, Esmeralda DeLaney, Sandra Luehrsen and Joan Waters, a Chandler resident, will present their unique handmade works for sale. Light refreshments will be available. To learn more, visit azstudio.com.
Childsplay’s stage adaptation of “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” on stage through Nov. 10, teaches us that, “if you have no intention of loving or being loved, then the whole journey is pointless.” With his handmade silk suits, wide array of hats and tiny gold pocket watch, Edward was the most exceptional toy in Abilene’s room. He was adored and he was happy. But then one day, he was lost. Written by Kate DiCamillo, author of
“The Tale of Despereaux,” Edward’s story is a tale of finding friendship, finding yourself and eventually finding your way back home. Performances take place at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. Show times are 1 and 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 p.m. Sundays. Regular show tickets start at $12 and are on sale now at childsplayaz. org or at the Tempe Center for the Arts Box Office, 480-350-2822, ext. 0. Recommended for ages 7 and older.
TRAVELING MAN: Actor Kyle Sorrell, at right, stars in Childsplay’s stage adaptation of “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” on stage through Nov. 10 at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Sorrell does the voice of Edward Tulane. Submitted photo
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Center for Living Well opens doors, welcomes public BY TRACY HOUSE
When Dawn Rutledge and Jennifer Miller met in 2009 they connected instantly. Their diverse backgrounds, Rutledge’s yoga, wellness and fitness background, and Miller’s counseling and ministry in a church environment and experience as a pastor, complemented each other and a partnership emerged. “To bring those two things together was to me a no-brainer, this was so much more powerful,” Rutledge remembers. “We’re going to really be able to impact people, mind, heart, body and spirit, and really help them find integration and wholeness.” By 2011 they formed the Center for Living Well. “It was sort of given to us by God,” Rutledge says. Coming together, they created a space for people to find health, wholeness and wellness on a daily basis. “We started integrating and merging everything we did.” The duo worked out of clients’ homes, churches and other spaces, but it was just recently they found a place of their own. The Center for Living Well opened its doors Oct. 1, offering a variety of classes and support geared toward helping people live healthier lives and become more integrated in terms of their mind, heart, body and spirit. The Christian-based, nondenominational wellness center is open to everyone.
“We are intentionally nondenominational,” says Miller. “The things that we focus on are the things that Jesus focused on—love and grace and connection—those sorts of things. People don’t have to worry about coming in and having to worry about doctrine and rules. That isn’t anything that we focus on at all. “The messages of our classes are really meant to be uplifting, encouraging, inspirational—a touch point for people in the midst of their day or their week, where maybe
THE hosts online Pampered Chef party Temple Havurat Emet is holding a virtual Pampered Chef party during the entire month of November just in time for holiday shopping. Find special kitchen and food products from the comfort of your home. Visit pamperedchef.biz/ chefpanhandler; Type T.H.E. in the host box and it will enable you to page through the shopping catalog. Call Owen at 480-629-5100 with any questions.
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Spiritual Reflections Share your spiritual reflections... 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 200-300 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 space-available 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.
Learn about Medicare CHRIST CENTERED: Dawn Rutledge and Jennifer Miller, co-executive directors of Center for Living Well. Their ministry is focused on the whole person. Submitted photo SEE CENTER PAGE 76
The Area Agency on Aging will present the basics of all Medicare Programs 1 p.m. Tues., Nov. 5 at Risen Savior Lutheran Church and School Healing Center, 23914 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Covered topics include Medicare Parts A, B, C, D and medigap supplements, services, costs and what is new in 2014. Low-income programs and the many changes to Medicare will also be covered. Contact a Caring Ministries chairperson at 480-802-4374 for more information.
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Heaven’s Glory Boutique set to open in Chandler Debbie Logan has reopened her oncebeloved establishment called Heaven’s Glory Boutique. Opening her fourth store in eight years in the East Valley, Logan was inspired to create the unique retail apparel and accessories store; one that would essentially mirror her faith through her passion for fashion. Heaven’s Glory is located at The Fulton Ranch Promenade, at 4955 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 17, Chandler. For hours of operation, visit HeavensGlory. net or call 480-802-2277. Check out the store on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. Logan named the store after her father’s first hot air balloon in 1971. As one of seven children in Rockford, IL, Logan was raised on a large farm with a variety of animals. Both of her parents were licensed airplane pilots. Bored with traditional “winged airplanes,” Logan’s parents sat all seven kids down and asked what would be a good name for this new, “very large” toy they were going to purchase. Her older sister, Kellee, said it should be called “Heaven’s Glory” because, in a balloon, passengers navigate near heaven and you can see the glory of God. That led to 20-plus years of wearing “Heaven’s Glory” hats, T-shirts and jackets. The family traded balloon pins all over the country. Logan envisioned the Heaven’s Glory store for years. It would not only clothe
people and give them a unique place to buy meaningful gifts, but it would be a place where relationships were nurtured and cultivated and tended to, between the customers, the staff at Heaven’s Glory and the good Lord above. “We always saw our customers more like family than anything else,” Logan says. “There is a need in all of us to feel accepted, cared about and listened to.” The first Heaven’s Glory Boutique opened in 2005 in Gilbert, near the Farmhouse Villages. It resided there for three solid years and reached out to a hurting community of people. As former co-owner of One Wing Boutique, Logan was able to revisit that desire to genuinely serve and reach out to those in the downtown Chandler community and experience some of what it used to be like at Heaven’s Glory Boutique. As a new chapter in Logan’s life has unfolded, it is more than apparent to her that God is tugging on her heart again to reopen this once well-known and loved staple in the community for the sole purpose of giving back to others and to the community in the way she used to. Having just battled cancer for six months, Logan won the fight. She is newly married to Brad Logan, and her family size literally just doubled. With six kids now—three of them being teenage girls—the Logans hope to recreate a ministry of sorts in South
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Chandler. The store will employ the girls, as well as teach them a strong work ethic. Most importantly, it will teach them what it means to truly “serve others.” Heaven’s Glory Boutique’s product lines are more than unique. The store custom designs much of Heaven’s Glory’s “Godly apparel,” therefore visitors will find one-of-a-kind items at the store. The items are inspired by the Logans’ everyday life and their walk with the Lord. “We believe we are in a daily battle here on Earth and we must stand guard and be armed with truth, even if that means a favorite Scripture on the sleeve of a shirt or a cross on the back of a cadet cap,” Logan says. “There is nothing ordinary about Heaven’s Glory. We will offer one-of-akind hats, bags, leather cuffs, jewelry and
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everywhere else they’re stressed and it’s negative and overwhelming, this is a place where they can come and feel peace and be filled up with the good stuff that all of us need more of.” Though Christ-centered, this is not a church. This is a place for people to come to be authentic and uplifted, loved and accepted, Rutledge explains. Every aspect of what is done in the classes and workshops has a Christcentered component. “Every class opens and closes with a time of meditation where we set the intention, the theme, of whatever that class is,” Miller says. “We just keep bringing them back throughout the class to that (theme).” The center offers numerous programs that include: yoga, mindful eating classes and private coaching, marriage and parenting classes, selfdevelopment classes and workshops, private counseling, Thai yoga and yoga therapy, and Bible education. Group and private services are available. “It’s meant to provide somebody with whatever they may be seeking, whether it’s relief from some kind of stress, to be refreshed or renewed in some way, we really are trying to focus on the whole person,” Miller says. Miller and Rutledge focus on mind, heart, body and spirit throughout
more for both gals and guys, alike, that send out a message of hope, grace and redemption, as well as men’s, women’s, and kids’ clothing that will make a statement of light in a sometimes dark and lonely world. “ Heaven’s Glory Boutique will offer wedding, funeral or birthday gifts. “Come and pick up something for yourself to share your faith openly with the world,” Logan says. “Come on in and get ready to feel welcomed and loved! We carry more than 100 styles of Scripture bracelets. Plus, we will be able to custom design apparel or jewelry to fit your ministry or church group’s needs specifically. You will find a wide variety of original accessories, eclectic home decor, journals, worship music and clothing from baby on up. It’s quite different from any other Christian store.”
their workshops and classes—a whole person approach to finding wellness and peace. “What we do is really different, it’s pretty unique,” Rutledge says. “I don’t know of anyone else in this area anyway, who really are operating as a ministry in this way. Really having that whole person approach and really trying to provide tools to help people be healthy and well in every area of their life.” Rutledge and Miller are seeing their vision expand. They have divisions in Canada and Detroit, and others have spoken to them about a northwest, southeast and northeast division. The grand opening for The Center for Living Well is 4 to 8 p.m. Wed., Nov. 13, at 1655 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 5, Chandler. Festivities include demonstrations, free services, raffle and door prizes, food and beverages. The event is open to the public. For more information, visit centerforlivingwell.org. Tracy House is the news editor for SanTan Sun News. She lives in Ironwood Vistas with her husband and four children and can be reached at tracy@ santansun.com.
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Celebrity chef-priest comes to Chandler Seton Catholic “We’re honored to Preparatory announced the welcome Father Leo to Seton sponsorship of a priest and and the Chandler community,” celebrity chef to Chandler: says David Sorkin, assistant Father Leo Patalinghug, principal at Seton Catholic “The Cooking Priest” and Prep. “His message of getting the creator of Grace Before families back in the kitchen Meals, a movement founded and around the table is a VISITING PRIEST: Father Leo reminder to us all of the on the belief that shared Patalinghug, “The Cooking meals foster deeper family different ways we can nourish relationships and nourish the Priest.” Submitted photo each another. His recipes bring soul. out our inner chef and are delicious.” He is the author of “Grace Before Patalinghug will address Seton Meals” and star of the popular online students with his “Finding God in All video series by the same name. Things” presentation at 8:15 a.m., Mon., Patalinghug received “celebrity chef” Nov. 4, in the school gym. Seton Catholic status when he was featured on the Food Preparatory is located at 1150 N. Dobson Network’s “Throwdown! with Bobby Flay” Rd., Chandler. He will also deliver his and won the battle against the Iron Chef Seton-sponsored presentation at 7 p.m. on with his fusion fajitas. Nov. 3, 4 and 5, at St. Andrew the Apostle Seton Catholic Prep brings Patalinghug Catholic Faith Community at 3450 W. Ray to the Southeast Valley as part of the Rd., Chandler. Seton Speakers Series, a lineup of These events are free and open to the speakers who capture the character traits public; seating is limited. Seton works to instill in its students: Call 480-963-1900 or visit determination, faith, courage and love. setoncatholic.org for more information.
St. Andrew’s 23rd annual Unique Boutique Chandler’s premier handmade holiday boutique will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8 and Sat., Nov. 9, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun., Nov. 10, in the courtyard and Social Hall at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3450 E. Ray Rd., Chandler. Admission is free for the event. The Unique Boutique will feature more than 80 booths filled with handcrafted
items designed and made by local consignors, many returning favorites, as well as new consignors. Proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships for Seton Catholic High School in Chandler and the St. Andrew’s Haiti Outreach project. For additional information visit standrew-cfc.org/uniqueboutique.php.
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Shop with a purpose at Believe Boutique More than 125 vendors will be showcased at Believe Boutique, Cornerstone Church’s annual holiday shopping event, at 1595 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, Fri., 4 to 9:30 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Nov 9, Everyone is welcome to find special and unique holiday gifts, dine on the patio, listen to music and
get inspired to shop at this event benefiting Cornerstone’s Women’s Ministries. The Cornerstone Cafe will be open throughout the event offering gourmet food and holiday beverages. The Goode Time Carolers will be performing from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8. For more information, call 480726-8000 or visit cschandler.com or facebook.com/believeboutique.
‘Thanksgivukkah’ once-in-alifetime event The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation mentions that next month, Jewish families across America will celebrate “8 Days of Light, Liberty and Latkes” and one of those days will include a giant turkey feast. Thanksgiving falls unusually late this year on Thu., Nov. 28, while Hanukkah begins at sundown on Wed., Nov. 27. That means the second candle on the menorah will be lit on Thanksgiving, the first time the two holidays have overlapped since 1888 - and it won’t happen again for another 75,000 years. Many are calling the once-in-alifetime event “Thanksgivukkah.”
In fact, the mega-holiday’s name has already been trademarked. The Wall Street Journal reports “Dana Gitell, a care provider for the elderly at Boston’s Hebrew SeniorLife has started a Thanksgivukkah website that includes T-shirts, posters and recipes for challah stuffing, sweet potato latkes and cranberry sauce-filled sufganiyot.” The Associated Press adds Rabbi David Paskin has even written a song called “The Ballad of Thanksgivukkah,” imagining Judah Maccabee sharing turkey and potatoes with Squanto.
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Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz, the coordinating hospital chaplain for Phoenix-based Jewish Family & Children’s Service, will speak to Shalom Hadassah about the extensive training rabbis receive to get their certification. The talk will take place at 1 p.m. Tue., Nov. 19, in the Bradford Room of the Oakwood Clubhouse in Sun Lakes. This is an opportunity to get a behind-thescenes look at the special individuals who work behind the scenes ensuring safety, harmony, spiritual care and security for many in the world. Kravitz will discuss these topics in the light of commitment to Tikkun Olam, a Jewish principle that means “repair” in Hebrew and encompasses social action, community service and social justice.
Shopping trip Shalom hosts a shopping outing next month to raise funds for the chapter. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tue., Dec. 10 at Chico’s in SanTan Village in Gilbert. Participants will shop and Chico’s is donating 10% of purchases back to the chapter and will serve light refreshments. Interested individuals must make reservations; call Judi at 480-802-4944 or Diane at 480-895-6917. Any other questions can be directed to copresidents, Adrian at 480-895-7312 or Ruth at 480802-8901.
Bible study Meets twice a month Members of the Women’s Life group study the Bible and discuss how the lessons can relate to their lives. Sun Lakes United Church Of Christ in Chandler Info: Jan Olson at 480-802-7457 or Joy King 480-588-1882 Celebrate Recovery 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Join in fellowship and celebrate God’s healing power in our lives through the 12 steps and Eight Recovery Principles. The group addresses all types of habits, hurts and hang-ups. Dinner at 6 p.m. followed by meetings at 6:30 p.m. Free child care for children ages 12 and younger. CrossRoads Nazarene Church, Ministry Center Rooms 101-103 2950 W. Ray Rd., Chandler Info: 480-722-0700, crnaz.com Celebrate Recovery 6 p.m. Fridays For those with chemical dependencies or other issues. Dinner followed by meetings at 7 p.m. Dinner: $3 adult, $1 child. Free
child care for children ages 12 and younger. Chandler Christian Church, Room B200 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: 480-963-3997, chandlercc.org Christian Business Networking, Tri-City Chapter – Chandler, Tempe, Mesa 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Crackers & Co. Café 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa Info: Maia, 480-425-0624, christianbusinessnetworking.com Christian Business Networking, Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Chandler Christian Church, Room B202 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Maia, 480-425-0624, christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking, East Valley Chapter 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Mission Church Seminar Room 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert Info: Maia, 480-425-0624, christianbusinessnetworking.com East Valley JCC Parent & Child Playgroup 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays Playgroup for parents with children ages 12 months to 2-1/2 years old. East Valley JCC 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Emily Malin, 480-897-0588, maline@ evjcc.org
WebXtra: WebXtra: For a complete list of Spiritual Connections, SanTan Sun area monthly support groups, study groups and spiritually stimulating meetings, visit SanTanSun.com and click on “Spirituality.”
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A Place of Love Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Hamilton High School Auditorium 3700 S. Arizona Ave. www.loc-az.org
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SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional Worship .............8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL For Children..................................................8:40 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL For Children..................................................9:45 a.m. 480-963-3360 • www.chandlermethodist.org • 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
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HELP WANTED PRESCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL TEACHER Schedule: M-F 3-6 P. M. in Ahwatukee. Must: possess HS diploma, experience working in preschool After-School programs & high work ethics, love working with young children & be reliable. To apply send cover letter & resume with 2 references to info@inspirekidsmontessori.com. Compensation: starting from $10.00/hour.
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MUSIC LESSONS PIANO LESSONS Give your child the gift of music! Does your child excel in school? If so, he or she will progress quickly through my fast-paced piano teaching method. Recitals, nursing-home performances and composition contests are all part of my program. Call now to claim one of three open times, and your child could be playing holiday selections by December! Donna 480-839-3688
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Family Owned with 33 years EXPERIENCE. Shower and tub enclosures. Install new one or repair what you have, insulated units, window glass, mirrors, patio door glass, table tops to protect table. QUALITY SERVICE at Competitive Prices. FREE Estimates. WESLEY’S GLASS & MIRROR Call 480-306-5113, wesleysglass.com.
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A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICES, LLC Honest, Reliable and Simply the Best! Family Owned and Operated. 7 days a week/24 Hour Emergency Service. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC243721. AFFORDABLE - Price Match Any Licensed Competitor. ANY make or model of Door/Opener. Spring Replacement. FREE Safety Inspection. $50 OFF ANY REPAIR. CALL 480-361-9700.
HOUSE CLEANING The lowest prices in the valley. We provide all cleaning supplies.10 years experience. Trustworthy and dependable. We pay attention to details. Excellent references. Call Vicky 480-227-1890.
AFFORDABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY FALL SPECIALS! $25 OFF 1st Service; $15 OFF 2nd Service; $10 OFF 3rd Service. House Cleaning Services. Residential and Commercial Cleaning. Move-In/Out. Window and Carpet Cleaning. Organization: closets, cabinets, garages and more! 20 years of experience. Impeccable references. Business owned and operated. Same Day Services available. Licensed. Bonded. Insured. Alert Cleaning Services, Inc. Ecoquality Cleaning Every Time! www.alertcleaning.com olga@alertcleaning.com 480-786-3838.
PERSONAL TOUCH HOUSE CLEANING Move in, move out, weekly, Bi-weekly, or monthly. Detail oriented, super dependable. 15 years experience. I provide all supplies and equipment. Owner operated. Call Nancy 480-223-7326
JENNIFER’S HOUSE CLEANING Call for a free phone quote. Super dependable. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly. References avail. 18 years experience. Bonded AG0601, Insured 46871. It’s a CLEAR Choice!!! CALL 480-833-1027.
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HOUSE CLEANING CAN’T FIND TIME TO CLEAN? Let MAIDS ON DUTY do it for you. We are a trustworthy, dependable, and highly recommended team. We offer a variety of valuable services with a unique Brazilian finishing touch. Call NOW for special pricing and a free estimate. 480-330-5702 “The Same Smiling Team EVERY TIME!”
CLEAN CASA CLEANING Reliable house cleaning done right the 1st time!! One-time, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, move-in/move-out, etc. Same 2 person crew every time at your house! We bring all our own supplies and equipment. Will customize. References. Take $10 off your first cleaning. Call today!! Amy 602-284-3579.
BRIGHT-N-SHINE
A+ SPRINKLER REPAIR SERVICE
*10% OFF Window Cleaning, Tracks included. *Sunscreens - FREE UV Protection. *2 week Rain Guarantee. *Gutter Cleaning. *Power / Pressure Washing: Homes, Driveways, Patios. Cleaning Service - Move-In or Move-Outs only. Owner Operated. Quality Work. Satisfaction Guaranteed. FREE Estimates. Call Bright-n-Shine 480-557-0831
17 years experience repairing valves, drip systems, wire troubleshooting, timers. All Repairs! Honest and Reliable. East Valley Native. Call and Compare Prices! 602-826-4717. www. AplusSprinklerRepair.com
‘APPEARANCE COUNTS’ WINDOW CLEANING Detailed service and tidy inside your home! 1 story-$85 2 story-$125. Price includes inside and out. Screens cleaned $2 each. Pressure washing and fixture cleaning also available. 15 years of accumulated references! CALL RON at 480-584-1643.
CARPET CLEANING
PAINTING SERVICES
MAGIC TOUCH CARPET CLEANING
SAGEBRUSH PAINT CO.
Deep Steam Cleaning of Carpeting, Area Rugs, Tile/Grout & Upholstery for residential and commercial. Carpet stretching and hot water pressure washing also available. Expect quality service with no hidden fees. Steam cleaning of baseboards included. We are locallyowned in Chandler. Call for an estimate at 480-370-3333.
BIG JOHN’S CARPET CLEANING Our truck-mounted steam cleaning system will deep clean your carpets, ridding them of unwanted dirt, bacteria, fungus and chemical residues. Upholstery cleaning also available. Tile and grout cleaning. For a clean and healthy carpet, call 480-786-6610 or 602-989-8311. John Downs, Owner/Operator, Ocotillo Resident. Call for monthly specials.
MUSTANG CARPET & TILE CLEANING Carpet, Tile & Grout, and Upholstery Cleaning. Family owned, truck-mounted steam cleaning. We offer 1/2 hour appt time frame, so no waiting around. We include pre-spraying, mild deodorizer and degreasers for high traffic areas at no charge. Member BBB with A rating! “We clean like it’s our own”! 480-688-3003.
WINDOW CLEANING JOHN’S WINDOW CLEANING 1-story=$115; 2-story=$135. Price includes removing all screens, cleaning windows, inside and out, with screens replaced. Screens cleaned $2.50 each. Sunscreens and rescreening. Same day service. Call 480-839-8929
FALL IS WINDOW CLEANING TIME Dirty Windows, Filthy Screens. Call FISH WINDOW CLEANING 480-962-4688 WINDOWS interior and exterior. SCREENS sunscreens and regular. TRACKS. CEILING FANS. LIGHT FIXTURES. POWER WASHING driveways, sidewalks and patios. Accredited Member BBB.
We are your Sun Lakes premium painters with competitive pricing for all of your Interior and Exterior painting needs. We were established in 1989 and love what we do. We are an Accredited BBB member We also do Venetian Plaster finishes, Power washing, epoxy floors, and wood staining. Licensed Bonded and Insured. ROC 146231 www. Sagebrushpaintco.com Please call Doug for your free Estimate We accept credit cards 602-373-6306
A CUT ABOVE PAINTING, LLC Your quality repaint specialist. Interior/Exterior. Epoxy Floors. Roof Coatings. Stained Concrete. New Construction. FREE ESTIMATES! References available. Owner will be on job. Commercial/Residential. 30 years experience. Licensed-BondedInsured-ROC 257167. MENTION this ad to receive 5% OFF! 480-244-9119
EAST VALLEY PAINTERS VOTED #1 Repaint Specialists! Clean, Friendly Crews. Interior/Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Textures. Concrete Staining. Pool Deck Coatings. Garage Floors. Free Estimates. All Credit Cards Accepted. ROC 153131. 480-688-4770
VILLAGE PAINTING - Interior/exterior painting - Drywall patches and texture matched - Faux finishes. Small jobs welcome. Call for a free estimate. 35 years in the Valley! ROC# 069679 480-814-1588. www.villagepaintingaz.com
LANDSCAPING SPRINKLER & DRIP REPAIRS Aqua Masters. System Check-Ups, Troubleshooting, Repairs, Maintenance, Leak Detection, Low Pressure, Valves, Timers, Heads, System-Add-ons. Call 480-478-0073. 30 YRS EXPERIENCE. AquaMastersAz.com
DESIGNING YOUR RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE new or remodel is all we do. Serving metro Phoenix since 1974. Like our website, love us in person. kozikdesign.com Take a look and respond. 480-474-4677
LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION Landscape installation and repair. Specializing in installing and repairing Lawn/Drip Systems, Irrigation Timers, Trenching, Rototilling, Garden Wall Blocks, Stepping Stones and Low Voltage Lighting. 30 years experience. Free Estimates. Low prices. Call Ace Landscape 602-300-4082
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KUTTINGEDGE LANDSCAPE A Professional and Reliable Maintenance company. Time to schedule your OVERSEEDING give us a call! Also, contact us for weekly and biweekly service, one time clean ups, weed control, tree work and more. Call Rick for free estimate 480-250-6608 or email Kuttingedgelandscape@cox.net Visit www.kuttingedgelandscape.com.
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Paul Hobbs, Argentina 4 courses and 5 wines for $60
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This brand new is built as a 3 bedroom with loft or option 4th & 5th bedrooms. There’s a 1st floor den, huge kitchen, walk-in pantry, and upstairs 3 bedrooms, a loft and 2 more baths. It’s all just 2 miles to the San Tan Mall and freeway.
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Now that prices are soaring, we looked at the new homes and found bargains all over. This 2,300 sq. ft., 4 Bedroom home comes new with Den, 2.5 baths, Huge Island Kitchen and a covered patio. There’s sports courts, soccer fields, parks and tot lots and up to $5,000 in incentives. Just $205,400 in Queen Creek.
4 CAR GARAGE OR UPGRADE TO A RV GARAGE! You won’t believe these 3,500 SQ.FT. Homes at $414,900. 4 BEDROOM’S, 2.5 baths and 4 car garage, all standard! You can expand to 6 BEDROOM’S , 4 1/2 Baths and 6 garage spaces with a maximum of 4,207 SQFT all on one floor. RV garages are available ! 17,000 SQFT Lots. Incentives up $20,000 towards upgrades.
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ELEGANT LIFESTYLE NEAR INTEL! It’s a dream 4,400 SQ FT featuring 5 BIG BDRS, 3.5 BATHS, & A Rec Room. Each area is accessed from your PRIVATE COURTYARD magnificent FOYER or the CIRCULAR STAIRWAY. IN CHANDLER at $547,990!
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Here is a fabulous 5 BDR, 2.5 BTH custom home w/ something for everyone! Built on a 18,000 SQFT home site. Huge chefs kitchen opens to a 400SQFT sun room. There’s also a gorgeous pool, spa, lush landscaping, scenic balcony, additional small garage, big custom tuff shed and 2 additional covered work areas. Inside there’s a den, hobby room, extensive cabinets and granite counter tops in the kitchen and both baths. Don’t miss this rare mesa home! Just $388,888.
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This brand new 3,500 SQ FT, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 3 Car Garage can be built off the water at $452,990. Call for details on waterfront lots w/ limited releases close to Intel’s new plant.
4 BEDROOM 3 BATH WITH 3 FULL CAR GARAGE HOME IN GILBERT! You’re going to love the lush landscaping surrounding this wonderful home with a huge island kitchen, granite counters, fresh paint, new fixtures, a full bedroom and bath downstairs, a loft and balcony over a full length covered patio all at Western Skies Golf Course. Just $264,900.
You would be crazy to miss out on this 3,100 Sq. Ft. 4 bedroom , 3 bath home featuring a den, formal dining, soaring ceiling, huge kitchen w/granite counters, cherry cabinets and endless tile floors. Stainless appliances. Big pantry and a spacious rear yard, pool, and separate fenced area. In Gilbert.
And it’s right at Higley & Williams Field. There’s much more than the three bedroom’s, 2.5 bathrooms to rave about. There is a chefs kitchen w/island counter, ceiling fans, extensive tiled floors, wood and wrought iron railing’s and a huge loft. Plus a huge rear yard, big patio cover and lots of privacy.
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Here’s a terrific 1,520 Sq. Ft, 3 bedroom with a large great room, big kitchen in need of care. It’s on a large lot at Gilbert and Elliot and won’t last long at this pricing. It’s in Gilbert at $183,000.
You’ll love this upgraded Ashton Woods plan in Spectrum at Val Vista. There is a grand great room. Big open island kitchen with a bayed breakfast area, granite counters. Separate formal dining and a split master suite with bayed windows. It ‘s fully landscaped surrounding a pool with waterfall. Two way gas fire place. All of this on a quite corner lot.
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Chandler’s premier Golf Community is just one of the many amenities you’ll enjoy in this 3,130 Sq. Ft. home featuring 3 Bedrooms, Den, Bonus Room, and Gourmet kitchen. Plus Courtyard and 3 car garage, Premium water front location @ $656,269.
This is a “Blue Light Special” A Spec home ready to move into. Appliances included. Picture a small European village centered around a heated community pool with walking paths, open spaces and community parks. You have just envisioned the latest in low maintenance living. You’ll also love the tot lots, BBQ areas and the spacious 1,700 sq. ft. 3 bedroom at $220,500 in Gilbert.
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