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Oktoberfest has increasingly become a huge reason to celebrate across the Valley, but nobody does it quite like SanTan Brewing Co. This year’s sixth anniversary Oktoberfest will take place from 4 p.m. to midnight Sat., Oct. 5, at A.J. Chandler Park at 3 S. San Marcos Blvd. The festivities will celebrate everything German and usher in cooler temperatures with something for every member of the family. Anthony Canecchia, owner, founder and master brewer of SanTan Brewing Co., is looking forward to another fun year with big attendance numbers. “We started it very small six years ago and it’s grown and grown,” says Canecchia. “Last year, I believe our attendance was upward of 12,000 people.” They’re expecting about the same crowd this year. Learning from past Oktoberfests, Canecchia expects this year’s event to be exceptionally organized. “We figured out the perfect arrangement, as far as placement of where the food goes to keep the lines down to nothing, the right amount of vendors so there aren’t lines and so food will stay fresh,” he explains. “We’ve got the formula down now and we’re not going to mess with it.’’ Oktoberfest 2013 will be a departure
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FALL IS HERE: A festive SanTan Brewing Co. Oktoberfest couple dressed in lederhosen and a dirndl. Submitted photo
from years past in that instead of being held the last weekend in September, it’s now the first weekend in October. Hoping for a bit of cooler weather and the anticipation of attracting more families, this year’s event should be the best, he says. “We pushed the hours back to 4 p.m. We’ll have bounce houses and some slip slides and one of the mobile SEE OKTOBERFEST PAGE 6
Government agencies and nonprofit organizations are not known for being efficient, lean groups that tackle problems using business acumen and first-rate technology. However, with the help of people like Patrick Grogg at Intel in Chandler, they might soon be. Intel has long been a recognized leader in the technology industry. With Mentoring and Planning Services, a program founded by Rudy Hacker at Intel’s Chandler campus, they hope to be a leader in volunteering as well. And with thousands of employees willing to offer their unique expertise, they’re able to do more than hold car washes and blood drives to raise money. Intel’s MAPS is a skills-based volunteering program that tackles problems of inefficiency, technology and knowledge gaps by offering free mentoring to nonprofits, schools and other government agencies in a wide variety of areas; including information technology, management and a variety of other topics that utilize expertise employees develop working at Intel. A recent MAPS project teamed Patrick Grogg, a software engineer at Intel, with the Gilbert Fire Department.
Chandler native has Olympic goal in mind BY PAT MARRUJO
No Arizonan has played Olympic hockey, but that might just change in 2014. Chandler native Lyndsey Fry is in Boston training with the U.S. women’s hockey team with the hopes of playing in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. It is part of a journey that began when she was just 4 years old, when she saw “The Mighty Ducks” for the first time and fell in love. “My dad got me those kind of strap-on-your-shoes roller skates, and it went from me going up and down my driveway until he put a stick in my hands,” Fry says.
“I played roller (hockey) at Skateland and, when they built Polar Ice, I switched to ice and never looked back.” She says once she started to understand the sport and got better, she was hooked. Fry played in boys leagues throughout most of her childhood. Once she arrived in high school, she decided to take her game to a new level. “My freshman year in high school, I played on a boys’ team in Chandler,” she says. “But I also played on a girls’ team in Colorado. So my first two years at high school, I was still living at home and would drive to
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The SanTan Sun News staff took to the course to find the most fun foursome participating in the recent Chandler Chamber of Commerce golf outing. This group was reading the SanTan Sun News while driving their golf cart—Eric Linder, J.P Franco, Chris Koenig and Dunston Simpson of Cox Communications. Congratulations for having the best sense of humor on the course that day. Submitted photo
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The Chandler Fire Department will conduct a free car safety seat installation and inspection clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Sept. 21, at Chandler Regional Hospital, located on the southeast corner of Dobson and Frye roads. Certified car seat technicians from the fire department will inspect vehicles and install child safety seats, while also teaching parents and caregivers how to properly install the seats into their vehicles. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children 2 to 14, due in large part to the nonuse or improper use of child seats and seat belts. To help ensure the safety of young children traveling roadways in Chandler and throughout Arizona, the Chandler Fire Department joined other public safety agencies recognizing Sept. 15-21 as National Child Passenger Safety Week. The Child Passenger Safety Week campaign in Arizona is conducted by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Chandler program is funded by a GOHS grant, which also provides funds for the department to provide free child safety seats to those in need of one but who can’t afford them. Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long for each car seat
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do whatever I can to fill that role.” She was invited to a few Fry says as long as she stays national camps during high true to herself, a spot on the school and even played on roster should follow. the U-18 national team for “I think one of the mistakes two years. people make is trying to Fry then took her talents become a different player,” Fry to Harvard, where she quickly says. “I recognize that my job became a star forward for isn’t necessarily going to be the Crimson. a real quick, craft goal scorer. In her sophomore season My job, and what got me here, (2011-12), Fry was named is being big and strong in the All-ECAC third team and Ivy Lyndsey Fry Submitted corners, playing that more photo League second team. physical game.” She is taking this year With just a few months left to prepare off to train with Team USA in Boston, in for the 2014 games, Fry still can’t believe hopes of making the final Olympic roster. that the dreams she has worked so hard “This 25 group of girls who are for are about to come true. together in Boston, we will train together “I think growing up you say, ‘I want to and play together here until December,” be this, I want to be that,’ but it has really Fry says. “But yeah, they are going to have been the past couple of years that I said, to make four more cuts in December ‘This is what I want and I really think if I to get the roster down to 21 before the work hard enough I can get there,’” Fry Olympics.” says. “It has really been a big dream and At Harvard, Fry is one of the team’s the whole thing is really unbelievable.” strongest scorers. But for Team USA, she is taking on the role as a “grinder.” Pat Marrujo is a freelancer for the “Hopefully, I think the coach is real big SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at on building a team here and I know the news@santansun.com. role they want me to play,” Fry says. “I will INTEL FROM PAGE 1
CAR SEAT TIPS: Learn to properly secure your car safety seat at Chandler Regional Hospital during Child Passenger Safety Week. Submitted photo
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hours in their communities, and a push to greater volunteering was started that continues today. The MAPS program grew from that same spirit, but is different from the “usual” volunteering projects in its focus on sharing expertise. “It’s all about transferring skills from this amazing base of knowledge here at Intel into the community,” says Rachel Sutherland, communications manager for Intel. Qualified organizations submit requests and a MAPS representative assesses the request, and if they’re a match, Intel will assign volunteers and monitor the work just like any “real” job. Through the Intel Involved Matching Grant Program, Intel donates $10 to the nonprofit or to a related organization. Donation money for Grogg’s work went to Arizona Quality Alliance. MAPS volunteers try to help out anywhere they can make a long-lasting impact for a nonprofit or government agency. Other recent organizations helped include creating Gov. Jan Brewer’s Government Transformation Office, which involved almost 50 volunteer hours from Intel employees and trained staff on waste reduction and streamlining business practices. “It’s all about being a good corporate citizen,” Grogg says. “It’s a win-win, because I’m all about volunteering and we can really make a difference.” Kimberly Hosey is the section editor for Community and Spirituality. She can be reached at kimberly@santansun.com.
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Second career turns into way to give back BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Linda Murphy Garcia thought about returning to the workforce after she retired from Intel, but she wanted a change. Thanks to a statewide program called Encore, she is working part-time at the Chandler organization ICAN. “It’s just rewarding,” she says about her last five months with ICAN, a free youth service in the East Valley that offers comprehensive programs to give youngsters the self-confidence they need to be responsible members of the community. Encore, administered by Experience Matters Arizona, pairs skilled retirees with a nonprofit. Intel and Encore began
their partnership at the end of 2011. The retirees work part-time for a year in a specialized role that matches their skills and earn $25,000. The difference with Intel is that the Chandler company is paying Murphy Garcia’s stipend, as well as 19 other retirees placed in positions around the Valley. There are 20 more waiting to be placed. Murphy Garcia, a 38-year member of Intel’s network telecommunications team, spends about 20 hours, three days a week at ICAN. “I thought it would be a good opportunity to get out in the nonprofit work and get paid for it,” she explains. “That little bit of something was a good SEE SECOND CAREER PAGE 14
VOLUNTEERING WITH KIDS: After working 38 years with the network telecommunications team at Intel, Linda Murphy Garcia decided to join the Encore program. She gives back to her community as a volunteer at ICAN where she works with the youngsters in various programs. Submitted photo
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trailers that comes with arcade games,” Canecchia explains. “It’s not so hot for the kids. Most of the children’s activities tend to be ‘exposed’ to the sun so we wanted to make sure that things were a bit more temperate.” “All the downtown merchants are fully supportive and always have been fully supportive of the festival. It’s a really exciting thing. It brings a lot of attention to downtown Chandler,” explains Canecchia. That being said, this is SanTan Brewing’s big event. “We serve our beers exclusively at the event and it gives us a little bit of chance to show off,” he muses. This year’s Oktoberfest will also feature a hearty lineup of live entertainment—Bad Cactus Band (4 to 7 p.m.), Versions of You (7 to 7:45 p.m.), Good Rust (7:45 to 8:30 p.m.), 80 Proof (8:30 to 9:15 p.m.) and national favorites, The Expendables (9:30 p.m. until the last brat is gone). Beer is obviously a huge draw at Oktoberfest. “Our fall seasonal is the man that’s come to save the day, named ‘Super Monk’. It’s a Belgian style IPA. It’s got a little bit of a hop character,” Canecchia explains. “It’s about 6.5% alcohol. It also has a refreshing clove/peppery Belgianstyle character to it—very drinkable; very much a food beer. We’re really excited about the way it’s going to pair up with a lot of the brats.” Brats from Brat Haus, Johnsonville, Von Hanson’s and Arizona BBQ Co.
Community will be served at the event along with schnitzel and other German-style foods. “There’s going to be a lot of variety. We’re trying to make sure that everyone has something a little different,” Canecchia says of the participating food vendors. SanTan Brewing will also have some of its German fare. It’ll feature cheddarjalapeno brats, which is right in line with the way it has developed its menu over the years. “Our focus as a restaurant is very Southwest oriented and we make Arizona-style ales. That’s very important to who we are,” Canecchia notes. Tickets are on sale for $10 at SanTan Brewing Co. or online at santanoktoberfest.com. Pre-sale tickets are also available at Valley Bashas’ locations for $8. Kids 12 and younger are free. A portion of the proceeds from Oktoberfest will benefit St. Joseph the Worker, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the homeless, low-income and others to become self-sufficient through quality employment. For more information, visit sjwjobs.org. SanTan Brewing Co. is located at 8 S. San Marcos Pl. (approximately Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard). Call 480-9788700 for additional questions or visit santanbrewing.com. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at lynette@santansun.com.
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Valleywide Oktoberfests feature beer and brats BY ALISON STANTON
Caballero Grill hosts Oktoberfest to help others
In addition to the Oktoberfest celebrations taking place in the Chandler area, SanTan Sun News readers will also find a variety of similar festive events taking place in other parts of the Valley:
Brat Haus offers brews, brats and music No Oktoberfest is complete without guys in lederhosen, gals in dirndls and plenty of festive food and music. Starting on Sat., Sept. 21, at Brat Haus in Scottsdale, people have ample opportunity to experience all that Oktoberfest is known for. For 16 days, the festival features German food, beer and music as well as giveaways and complimentary beer. The event will kick off in true Munich style when Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane does the traditional keg tap at noon Sept. 21. The festival also features a pig roast every Saturday and Sunday, and live music and entertainment from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sundays. The Longest Brat Contest is at 5 p.m. Thu., Sept. 26. It will benefit a prostate cancer charity. On Sun., Sept. 29, the festival hosts a Dachshund Fashion show, featuring the pint-sized pooches in lederhosen. Brat Haus is located at 3622 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. For more information, visit brathausaz.com.
Fans of Oktoberfest can head on out to Goodyear in early October for the first Caballero Grill Oktoberfest. The festival, which begins at 5 p.m. Fri., Oct. 4, and runs through the weekend, will benefit the New Life Center, an organization that helps women who have suffered from abuse. The event features a variety of German foods, including classic grilled beer brats with caramelized onions and sauerkraut with mustard on a warm roll; wines and beer, like Leinenkugel Oktoberfest Beer; live musical entertainment and performances by Stunt Masters BMX Impact and Kid Zone. General admission is $10 after 5 p.m. for ages 13 and older. Admission is free before 5 p.m., and for 12 and younger. The event is from 5 p.m. until midnight Fri., Oct. 4, from noon until midnight Sat., Oct. 5, and from noon until 5 p.m. Sun., Oct. 6. Caballero Grill is located at 1800 N. Litchfield Rd., in Goodyear. For more information, visit caballerogrill.com.
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Four Peaks Brewery part of 41st annual Oktoberfest Tempe’s Four Peaks Brewery is supporting Tempe Sister Cities during the 41st annual Oktoberfest from Fri., Oct. 11 through Sun., Oct. 13, at Tempe Beach Park, where lively music, great food and cold beer are featured. The annual Oktoberfest celebration typically brings in more than 150,000 attendees. At the festival, Four Peaks Brewery is unveiling its new Oktoberfest Lager, a German-influenced and bold lager that pairs nicely with traditional foods like bratwurst, schnitzel and pretzels. Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell will start the event by ceremoniously tapping the first cask of Oktoberfest Lager. Other Four Peaks Brewery selections
are available during the festivities. The event also features children’s activities, live bands, and a 5K run. The festival is from 5 p.m. to midnight Fri., Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to midnight Sat., Oct. 12, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun., Oct. 13. Admission is free. Tempe Beach Park is located at 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. For more information, visit tempeoktoberfest.com.
‘Beer-Lover’s Paradise’ at Salt River Fields The whole family can find things to enjoy at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale on Sat., Oct. 12, during Arizona’s Biggest Backyard Party with an Oktoberfest theme. The event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., features more than 50 beverage varieties starting at $4, plus contests, Crossfit/Urban Warfit’s “Barbells & Hops WODtoberfest,” a kids’ zone, a sausage smorgasbord, and a Prezelteria, complete with four different flavors of soft pretzels with 12 different dipping sauces. The event, which has been referred to as a “beer-lover’s paradise,” also features the World’s Biggest Bags Tournament, where teams of two will compete in the game of beanbags for $5,000 in cash prizes. General admission is $10; general admission with a beer mug is $15; kids 12 and younger are free. Salt River Fields is located at 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. Info and tickets: www. saltriverfields.com. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com
The Chandler City Council met at 7 p.m. Thu., Sept. 12, and took action on 51 agenda items, including: Adopted a resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Maricopa County Library District (MCLD) for The Library Assistance Program, a replacement for the Reciprocal Borrowing Program. Under this agreement, the Chandler Public Library is estimated to receive an allotment of $219,914 as a credit for the purchase of library materials through a vendor on contract with the MCLD. An additional $96,045 in support will be provided through downloadable music, online language instruction, access to electronic databases, the Summer Reading Program and delivery services. Adopted a resolution authorizing the city to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and accepting a $67,500 grant as the state’s share (90 percent of the $75,000 cost) for an Airport Safety Area Drainage Analysis. The study will allow the Chandler Municipal Airport to begin the process of improving drainage at the southwestern end of the runway, with the intent to permanently mitigate the wildlife attractant caused by poor drainage. Approved a Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for The Residences at Belmonte, an 83-lot housing development on 27.4 acres located south and east of the southeast corner of Chandler Heights and
Gilbert roads. Authorized payment of the $50,000 fee for membership in Valley Metro Rail Inc., (METRO), which enables the city to participate in the planning and design of the regional light rail system and future light rail extensions that could serve Chandler. Approved an agreement with The Active Network for hosted registration and reservation services for the Community Services Department. This system replaces the current Safari software system and will provide enhanced functionality for customers to register for recreation and aquatic classes, reserve ball fields and pavilions, make secure credit card payments and more. Approved the purchase of nine replacement pieces of exercise equipment for the Tumbleweed Recreation Center, including five treadmills, one recumbent cycle, two upright cycles, and one ADA accessible recumbent stepper. The recumbent stepper will better accommodate people with disabilities, active adults, and people with balance issues. The total purchase price shall not exceed $61,043.98. Approved the purchase of two replacement police department vehicles in an amount not to exceed $77,443.80, and five replacement police motorcycles in an amount not to exceed $117,969.30. SEE LIBRARY PAGE 12
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Awards for neighborhood excellence Chandler’s reputation for excellence has much to do with the quality of our neighborhoods and the dedication of the people who live here, and Mayor Jay Tibshraeny has created a new initiative to recognize that hard work. The Neighborhood Excellence Awards will recognize, support and encourage neighborhoods as they create and maintain the fabric of our community. The mayor has long been a supporter of neighborhoods, and announced this program during one of his regular listening tours, another initiative that helps bring the community together. The mayor’s listening tours are held throughout the city in partnership with the Neighborhood Advisory Committee, giving residents a chance to discuss issues and to work on solutions. “Chandler has always been my home, and I’ve seen firsthand the changes and challenges our neighborhoods have faced,” says Tibshraeny. “I want to recognize the people who have worked diligently to maintain a quality community, and help develop that next generation of neighborhood leaders.” Chandler’s neighborhoods are as diverse as the people who live here, and the awards reflect and celebrate the unique features of each. To enter, communities must be registered neighborhoods through Chandler’s
A NEW COAT: Neighborhood revitalization is one of the efforts encouraged and awarded by the Neighborhood Excellence Awards. Submitted photo
HONORING EXCELLENCE: Mayor Jay Tibshraeny announces the Neighborhood Excellence Awards during a listening tour at CTA-Humphrey Elementary School. The awards will encourage communities to maintain quality and build community leaders. Submitted photo
Neighborhood Programs office. Registration is open to traditional neighborhoods, as well as those with HOAs. This gives each neighborhood the opportunity to shine for its individual merit. Categories include Best Neighborhood Event, Most Active or Engaged Neighborhood, Best Revitalization Story
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Technology helps bring neighbors together Long gone are the days of neighbors chatting over the fencepost—but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to keep in touch. Neighbors can still communicate with each other through Nextdoor Neighbor, a tool introduced to the city by Mayor Jay Tibshraeny through Nextdoor Chandler. Nextdoor is a free service being used by nearly 19,000 neighborhoods across the country. Residents can share recommendations about local services and businesses, such as babysitters, plumbers or dentists, organize neighborhood events, report suspicious activities and create their own groups to connect with parents, pet owners, running groups or anything of interest. The City of Chandler is offering a training session to help residents navigate Nextdoor Chandler 6 p.m. Wed., Oct. 2 at Chandler City Hall, 175 S. Arizona Ave. The session is free, but preregistration is required. Call Neighborhood Programs at 480782-4354 or email cristabel.dykstra@ chandler.gov to sign up. Visit nextdoor.com for more information.
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Judy Ramos: Neighborhood programs coordinator If quality neighborhoods are the fabric of the community, Judy Ramos is the thread that helps hold them together. Ramos has worked as the neighborhood programs coordinator for the City of Chandler for the last nine years, helping neighbors work through conflict, finding ways to improve communication, and offering classes and training. “I provide organized neighborhood groups with resources and information to support them in accomplishing their neighborhood goals and achieving long-term health for their community and well-being in their neighborhoods,” says Ramos. But she does much more than that, especially as she nurtures all the intangibles that make a neighborhood more “neighborly.” For instance, if she discovers that a senior citizen is having trouble maintaining their property, she’ll try and connect that person with a neighbor who can help. If that doesn’t work, she finds a way to “fill the gap.” “Some of these issues come in through code complaints, but if a neighbor is just willing to knock on the door and open the lines of communication, that’s half the battle,” says Ramos. “Otherwise, I’ll try and
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connect residents with the services that can help them.” Two of her biggest agenda items are managing the HOA Academy and the Traditional Neighborhood Academy. Both are aimed at educating neighborhoods on the tools they have available and helping foster community leadership. The HOA Academy is taught by local attorneys at no cost to residents or the city. This academy provides legislative updates and changes in laws that would affect HOAs. Ramos teaches the Traditional Neighborhood Academy herself, and you can tell it’s a labor of love just by talking to her. “It’s my baby. I help residents organize their neighborhood and utilize all the tools that are available,” says Ramos. “Goals vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, but the key is helping them promote a sense of identity.” Ramos facilitates meetings to learn what neighbors love about their community and what the challenges are. For the most part, neighborhood issues are common throughout the city and include traffic, safety and code enforcement issues. Ramos makes sure city staff from police, code enforcement and traffic are all on hand
HONORING EXCELLENCE: Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Judy Ramos. Submitted photo
to help answer questions. “We have so many resources available, from our city staff to Infomap and water conservation classes, that my job is easy,” says Ramos. “People love their neighborhoods, and I get to show them how to maintain what they have for the future of others.” Information provided by the City of Chandler Communications and Public Affairs Department.
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one-time or ongoing neighborhood event that encourages neighborhood participation and promotes ongoing neighborhood communication. The winning neighborhood will demonstrate how the event has been successful in the neighborhood and address how the event has created improved communication and neighborhood cohesiveness.
Most active or engaged neighborhood The Most Active or Engaged Neighborhood Award recognizes a neighborhood where neighbors are actively engaged in activities that promote neighborliness. This neighborhood will have communication structures in place and ongoing activities that keep residents in their neighborhood engaged. These neighborhoods also value collaboration with City of Chandler Divisions and bring
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educational resources and opportunities to their neighborhood. The winning neighborhood will describe activities and methods which are in place that facilitate neighborhood engagement. The winner will also demonstrate how communication with partners outside the neighborhood has enhanced neighborhood communication efforts.
Best revitalization story The Best Revitalization Story Award recognizes a neighborhood that was diminished either socially or physically and where residents collaborated and took positive actions to unify and rejuvenate their neighborhood. Applications for this award should include a description of the initial condition of the neighborhood, the key actions taken to improve the neighborhood and a description of ongoing efforts to sustain neighborhood revitalization.
KEEPING COMMUNICATION OPEN: Communication is key to successful neighborhoods, and celebrations and gatherings like this one help neighbors meet. Submitted photo
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TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP: Many neighborhoods organize around clean-up events that help beautify their community. Submitted photo
DIGGING IN: Neighborhood Resources encourages neighbors helping neighbors when someone is in need. Submitted photo
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out resources through education and have encouraged leadership in others. Applications for this award should include a description of the key qualities of the neighborhood leader and the impact that person’s strengths have made on the neighborhood and its neighbors.
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Hispanic culture, mariachi music ‘Chandler in Focus’ hits 350 episodes celebrated Oct. 4 & 5 Mariachi music and Hispanic culture will be celebrated Fri., Oct. 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. during Chandler’s Garabaldi Night at A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave. The night is part of the festivities for Hispanic Heritage Month, and is put on jointly by Chandler’s Coalition for Civil and Human Rights (C3HR) and the City’s Diversity Office and Human Relations Commission, leading into their 14th annual Chandler C3HR Mariachi Festival the following day. Garabaldi Night is a salute to the Plaza Garabaldi, known as the home of mariachi music in the heart of downtown Mexico City. Almost anytime, day or night, mariachi bands can be found playing there, a tradition honored during Chandler’s own Garabaldi Night. This free event is the only one of its kind in the Valley and will feature mariachis, Ballet Folklorico dancers, food and a variety of local vendors and artisans. The Chandler C3HR Mariachi Festival will be held at 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 5 at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., and will feature Mariachi Flores Mexicanas, Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli, Ballet Folklorico Esperanza and the Tradiciones Dance Co.
Mariachi music, which features violins, trumpets and guitars, is a traditional part of many Hispanic celebrations. Mariachi music can be heard at celebrations such as weddings and Quinceañeras, and has even been incorporated into church services with a mariachi Mass. This year’s festival is a tribute to the lives of C3HR’s founding members Joe Garcia and Eddie Encinas, both of whom died earlier this year. The event is catered by El Palacio Restaurant and food will be available beginning at 6 p.m. For Mariachi Festival ticket information, call the Chandler Center for the Arts Box Office at 480-7822680 or visit ticketmaster.com.
“Chandler in Focus,” a cable show hosted for 23 years by rotating members of the Chandler City Council, reached its 350th show this month as Councilman Rick Heumann interviewed Chandler and Kyrene school superintendents Dr. Camille Casteel and Dr. David Schauer. Councilmembers use the show as a way to feature a wide variety of community issues and events, and to encourage residents to be involved with their community. The 30-minute show typically features one or two guests to talk about the topic. The first episode was taped on VHS in September 1990. It was hosted by former Mayor Coy Payne with guest Steve Vierck, who was then the executive director of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. Show No. 350 was taped Sept. 4 and will air in early October. “Chandler in Focus” episodes have
featured topics such as an inside look at Chandler’s high-tech business community, veterans’ issues, financial literacy and cyberbullying. The show has covered events such as the Ostrich Festival, Science Spectacular and the Holocaust Era Railcar exhibit. The diverse list of featured guests has included everyone from state and federal legislators, musicians and business owners to scientists, a “green” plumber and the Jeep Girls. “Chandler in Focus” is produced by the city’s cable Channel 11. “Our City Council is incredibly community oriented, and this show allows them to take an in-depth look at issues affecting Chandler in a way that no other medium can,” says Director Nachie Marquez of Chandler’s Communications and Public Affairs Department. “Chandler in Focus” is streamed at chandleraz.gov/video.
Chandler resort hosts tourney honoring Chris Massey The San Marcos Golf Resort will host its eighth annual golf tournament and luncheon honoring Chris Massey on Sat. Sept. 28, at 1 N. San Marcos Pl., Chandler. Massey died at 22 of cardiomyopathy. He planned to become an elementary school teacher and he worked with underprivileged children.
All proceeds from the tournament go to funding scholarships for promising high school graduates. To date, the Chris Massey Foundation has awarded 24 scholarships totaling $55,000. The tournament costs $95 to enter, which includes 18 holes of golf as well as a buffet lunch. The tournament is four-person scramble, with a
shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. Skill prizes will be awarded and raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the tournament. The buffet lunch after the tournament is available for separate purchase for $20. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit chrismasseyfoundation.org.
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Chandler opens RFP on cityowned property Chandler has opened a Request for Proposal process for the potential sale of a city-owned parcel at the southwest corner of Gilbert and Ocotillo roads. The land was originally planned for a water treatment facility, but it was recently determined that the city has more suitable locations for this use. “The joint water treatment plant Chandler built in partnership with Gilbert is serving the water needs that were originally anticipated for this location,” says Municipal Utilities Director Dave Siegel. The city is conducting the process to determine the market value of the land and its potential for development. “We believe there may be a market for a neighborhood commercial center with a grocery anchor, and possibly a residential development,” says Economic Development Specialist James Smith. Proposals are due by 3 p.m. Tue., Oct. 29 and will be reviewed by the city. If a proposal is recommended to City Council, the applicant will be required to go through a complete zoning process, which includes neighborhood input on the proposal. To respond to the RFP, visit chandleraz.gov.
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Adopted a resolution setting the dates for City Council meetings and study sessions in 2014. Meetings will begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted and special meetings will be called as needed. The City Code requires the council to meet regularly at least twice each month. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny encouraged area neighborhood groups to participate in the upcoming “Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods” (G.A.I.N.) event. This year’s G.A.I.N. event is scheduled for Sat., Oct. 26, from 2 to 8 p.m. This event provides members of the Chandler Police Department an opportunity to express their appreciation to the community for its support. Groups may participate through a block party or other type of neighborhood gathering. The kick-off for the G.A.I.N. event is Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Main Police Station, 250 E. Chicago St. Registration is mandatory, and will be followed by a lottery to ensure all groups have an opportunity to request the police specialty units they want to visit their block party on Oct. 26. For more information about the program contact the Chandler Police Department Community Resources Unit at 480-782-4967. Councilman Rick Heumann noted that members of the council attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a 60,000-squarefoot expansion of the Garmin facility near the northwest corner of Chandler Boulevard and McClintock Drive. Garmin will also add 100 employees. Councilman Jeff Weninger noted the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and thanked Chandler’s first responders in the police and fire departments, along with the nurses and doctors at Chandler Regional Medical Center and elsewhere in the community.
Councilman Kevin Hartke invited the community to attend the For Our City breakfast on Tue., Sept. 24, an event that will bring business, city, nonprofit and faith community leaders together to see how we can make Chandler better. Information is available at www.forourcity. org. The next City Council meeting will be a study session at 7 p.m. Mon., Sept. 23. Council meetings are aired live, as well as replayed, on Chandler Channel 11 and streamed on the web at chandleraz.gov/video. During a study session on Mon., Sept. 9, Tibshraeny and the council recognized Recreation Coordinator II Sean Paulson and the staff of the Chandler Tennis Center at Tumbleweed Park. The facility recently won the Member Organization of the Year award for 2012 from the Central Arizona chapter of the U.S. Tennis Association. The results of the sixth annual City Employee Summer Water Drive were announced by city employees Nan Kahl and James Kame. A total of 1,531 cases of bottled water, 29 bottles of sunscreen, and 69 bags of cereal were donated by city employees and given to various charities within the community. Numerous city businesses were recognized for their generous support of the Water Drive, along with Chandler Firefighter Charities, the Chandler Police Department and Orbital Sciences. Note that on Oct. 1 some city water, wastewater and reclaimed water rates will increase. Details are available at www.chandleraz. gov. For past City Council meeting minutes visit www.chandleraz.gov, or contact the City Clerk’s office at 480-782-2180. For any other information, contact the Communications and Public Affairs Department at 480-782-2000.
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YMCA hosts electronics recycling drive The Valley of the Sun YMCA seeks “used but useful” electronics to recycle and donate to Arizona schools and nonprofit organizations in need. The “Unplug and Reconnect” initiative runs through Sept. 30 at all Valley of the Sun YMCA branches, including Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA, 1655 W. Frye Rd., Chandler.
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promoter.” Encore Engagement Adviser Linda Mason explains that many individuals want to use the skills they have accumulated through their lifetime to give back to others. “It’s gratifying to see those skills put to use in a whole different way,” Mason says. Murphy Garcia has used her skills from Intel to create surveys and administer their results for ICAN. In addition, she is also organizing member records by placing the current and former members in separate databases. She works with kids after school and roams the halls of the ICAN building, too. “I love getting to know the kids and working with the kids,” she says. Intel Community Engagement Manager Renee Levin says she started working with her human resource group after realizing their employees may need some help transitioning into another career. “When we first started developing this program we were really excited about it,” Levin says. “It’s been so exciting for our employees. The vast majority of them aren’t elderly. They are figuring out what their next step is in life. I think this has been the most rewarding experience for many of the people.” The experience, she believes, gives them personal satisfaction. “Some of these folks have really blossomed and embraced this opportunity to make a difference,”
Levin says. “They are really transforming our community. I can’t say enough about the program.” Intel Corp. Communications Manager Rachel Sutherland explains that more than 40% of Intel’s employees donate their time to a nonprofit organization or school through the program. “I get a sense that once someone retires from such a busy career they are looking around saying, ‘What can I do?’” she says. “It’s such a fantastic way to capitalize on strengths and also give them a purpose.” For example, Mason says, she sat down with a gentleman who has an engineering background. She became acquainted with him and found out he has a passion for the technicality of music. He was paired up with the Phoenix Conservatory of Music and, subsequently, created a recording studio for it, producing a new revenue channel. “We have incredible stories that come out of these matches,” Mason explains. Although Murphy Garcia has always been a volunteer, working with a nonprofit agency has given her a priceless behind-the-scenes look at the agency. She says that once her year comes to an end, she will continue to volunteer at other organizations. Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors section editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at Meghan@ santansun.com.
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Registration open for MS walks Valley-based Walk MS events, the rallying point for the multiple sclerosis movement in Arizona, will take place throughout the Valley and surrounding communities, including a walk Sat., Nov. 9 at Desert Breeze Park, 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., Chandler. “We have seen an incredible increase in interest from communities across the state to help us raise funds to find a cure and provide expanded services and programs for the estimated 8,000 women, men and children with MS in Arizona,” says Jim Elfline, Arizona chapter president of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “Nearly
everyone knows someone directly affected or impacted by MS and we know that there are many people in Arizona who don’t know that they may have the disease or where to go if they do. Events like Walk MS and Bike MS help raise awareness about the disease and the support systems that are available.” Check-in for the Chandler walk is 8 a.m. The walk starts at 9 a.m. For more information, visit walkaza. nationalmssociety.org, or contact Lisa Cleary at 480-455-3954 or lisa.cleary@ nmss.org with specific questions about the Chandler walk.
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Get creative in the kitchen for Emergency Kit Cook-Off After receiving feedback selecting required ingredients, the Emergency Kit Cook-Off Contest is asking home cooks to submit their best recipes. Out of 135 ballots cast over two weeks, the ingredients selected were chili for protein; bottled apple juice for a beverage; granola for starches, grains and nuts; diced peaches for fruits and vegetables and graham crackers for comfort foods. Recipes must use one or more of the selected featured ingredients supplemented with other nonperishable pantry items, including (but not limited to) potable water, seasonings, honey, sugar and condiments. Recipes are accepted year-round at EmergencyKitCookOff.org, but those who submit before the end of National Preparedness Month, Sept. 30, will be rewarded with a prize while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to use manual appliances such as can openers or hand whisks in the preparation. Recipe submissions and pictures will be shared on the new Kit Cook-Off website. The Emergency Kit Cook-Off is a participatory National Preparedness Month activity inspired by the contents of the 72-hour emergency food kit. Every good emergency kit should contain three days’ worth of water (one
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