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2,000 expected at Chandler National Little League opener BY TIM J. RANDALL
One of the allures of baseball is the fans’ passion, nostalgia and reverence for the National Pastime’s history: Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak, the Cubbies and their first World Series crown since 1908 and Cy Young’s 511 wins. As Opening Day approaches for the Chandler National Little League (CNLL), President Doug Brewster reflects on his organization’s milestones and achievements. “This is the silver anniversary of our Little League charter,” he said. “This is also the 10-year anniversary of Chandler National Majors (11-12 years-old) division making it all the way to the Little League World Series (LLWS) in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.” Players, coaches and fans will take to the Snedigar Sports Complex in Chandler for a full morning and evening of celebratory baseball on Saturday, March 25. Age 4 to 14 participants include Rookie, A-ball, AA-ball, AAA-ball, Majors, Juniors and Seniors. The Challenge division, which brings special needs players to the diamond, will return for its second year. “This year we are expanding Challenger from one to two teams, and we hope to increase that number each year,” Brewster said. “The kids just loved the opportunity to
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Doug Brewster announces the All Stars.
play the Challenger squad. It was the highlight on the schedule for the other teams.” Challenger’s inaugural season was just one of the impressive accomplishments of
a busy 2016 campaign, and Opening Day 2017 hopes to continue that momentum. “The Chandler North All-Star team in the Majors division made it to the state
tournament for a fourth consecutive year,” Brewster said. “We are excited to give it another run.” Another of the league’s goals is to build on its international outreach, particularly in Asia where baseball is so popular. “We were excited to host the young ball players from Tainan, Taiwan, in December,” Brewster said. The 10- and 11-year-olds of the Tainan City All-Star team visited Greater Phoenix, took in the sights and participated in two exhibition games against CNLL teams. The visit from Taiwan was a continuation of the cultural exchange that Chandler and Tainan started several years ago. That included a 2015 CNLL trip to Tainan where the team played a goodwill five-day tournament. Brewster hopes the CNLL players can return to Taiwan later this year to keep the spirit of baseball and global friendship energized. “We are raising funds now,” Brewster said. The City of Chandler has been a long-time advocate of the program, most notably former councilman Jack Sellers. First things first though, and the opening pitches of CNLL baseball. see
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CPD volunteer Ken Hawkes called ‘innovative’
Arrest made in murder at LA Fitness facility
BY SETH TYLER, CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT
BY JIM WALSH
Chandler Police Department volunteer Ken Hawkes was recently awarded the Innovation Award from the City of Chandler, the Chandler Non-Profit Coalition (CNPC) and For Our City organization. Hawkes was honored for his tremendous impact and contributions he brings to the Chandler community. Hawkes began volunteering with the Chandler Police Department in August 2002. As a volunteer, Hawkes has donated more than 11,500 hours of service. He has volunteered in several areas within the department, including the telephone compliance section. During his tenure there, Hawkes dedicated countless hours calling people and persuading them to clear up their warrants. Hawkes also worked with the department’s Criminal Apprehension Unit (CAU), completing background information and building warrant packets
A fingerprint found on the outside of an 84-year-old murder victim’s car in August identified a 24-year-old man, who told police he was struggling to find a job and he had nothing to do with the slaying. Although Freddis Williams III’s story about his car breaking down at the LA Fitness parking lot did not add up, the fingerprint alone was not enough evidence for an arrest in a frustrating case featuring no witnesses and no video surveillance in broad daylight. Chandler police identified Williams in a report from their own crime lab on Aug. 23, only five days after victim Shivaswamy Hosakote was found dead inside his car from multiple stab wounds in the fitness facility parking lot shortly before 11 a.m. But the critical piece of evidence arrived about six months later, when the Arizona Department of Public
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on wanted fugitives. This work saved detectives numerous hours of paperwork, and in turn gave them the time they needed to make arrests out on the street. For several years, Hawkes regularly assisted as a DUI van operator for DUI task force and commercial vehicle inspection details. As a volunteer driver for the DUI van, Hawkes was proficient see
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Chandler Police arrested 24-year-old Freddis Williams III for the murder of 84-year-old Shivaswamy Hosakote, which occurred Aug. 18, 2016. see
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LITTLE LEAGUE FROM page 1 Opening Day festivities will include more than 1,000 ballplayers, a visit from ASU mascot Sparky, the annual flyover and a host of vendors and food trucks. For complete details, visit chandlernational.com. “Our Opening Day is always a big event,” he said. “Baseball is back and everyone is happy and ready to rock ‘n’ roll. It is the perfect moment when every team is 0-0 in the win/loss column, and the kids are on the field in their new uniforms.” In his eighth year as head of CNLL, Brewster returns to skipper the Majors’ Diamondbacks team to compete for the opportunity to win the spring season. For Brewster and the other coaches, they are undoubtedly excited to develop their rosters and find the next Cody Bellinger. The 21-year-old Hamilton High School grad is a top minor league prospect and Spring Training nonroster invitee with the Los Angeles Dodgers. “Bellinger played on that LLWS Williamsport squad a decade ago,” Brewster said. “I would love to get him
KEN HAWKES FROM page 1 at completing DUI paperwork and fingerprinting for officers processing the DUI arrests. These important tasks helped keep the arrest processing time to a minimum for the arresting officer. More recently, Hawkes spends his volunteer hours as a motorist assist volunteer on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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Sparky throws the first ball.
back to talk to the players, but he is practicing and playing hard trying to get to the Major Leagues.”
The Majors are just one piece of the great story that is CNLL baseball. “It is all about teaching these kids
the fundamentals of the game, along with sportsmanship and participation,” Brewster said.
As a motorist assist, Hawkes assists patrol and motor officers, and citizens. Hawkes regularly attends meetings and trainings, and accurately completes paperwork. The department has received numerous compliments from citizens and verbal recognition from employees for Hawkes’ professionalism. The patrol officers especially appreciate hhis dedication to his duties on the road. He is well liked by his peers and staff
members alike. Hawkes has established a great relationship with the officers and his coworkers. He never hesitates to ask questions to ensure his work is accurate or lend a hand in any way possible. He exemplifies qualities of a dedicated volunteer and is a true pleasure to work with. Hawkes is an excellent volunteer who believes strongly in giving back to the
community. He is highly motivated, eager to assist, and a true team player. With great enthusiasm and excitement, he jumps into his work. Hawkes has made a tremendous impact on the department’s staff and the community. Hawkes summed up his volunteer work with the police department: “It is my way of giving back to the Chandler Police Department and the community. It is my pleasure to help in any way I can.”
at Dobson and Warner roads, and was working out inside to avoid the summer heat during his usual walks around his neighborhood. Police said they served a search warrant on a residence in early September where Williams lived at the time, before fleeing to his mother’s house in Phoenix. Detectives found some handwritten notes akin to a diary and said they documented Williams’ “life stressors,’’ according to court records. “The notes found indicated Williams was going through personal issues involving drugs and his wife. It is believed that these writings were motivation for the murder that was
committed,’’ the document said. Tyler said he does not have more specific information on a possible motive for the slaying, but he said it was clear that Hosakote was not specifically targeted and that the two men did not know each other. Court documents said Williams III was arrested at Sky Harbor International Airport and listed his occupation as a wheelchair attendant, a job that lasted only two days before his arrest. Williams III was charged in a direct complaint with second degree murder and was held in lieu of $200,000 bond, according to court records.
LA FITNESS FROM page 1 Safety crime lab found DNA on the inside of the driver’s side door that matched Williams’ DNA. “With this new information, there was now additional evidence to reinforce the exterior print in this case and show that this prior print was not just accidental and Williams was actually inside the victim’s vehicle,’’ a detective wrote in court documents. Detective Seth Tyler, a Chandler police spokesman, said Hosakote, a retired engineer, was truly an innocent victim. Police viewed his slaying as a crime of opportunity, but said the motive remains murky. “This was a peaceful, elderly man who was going to work out. Not only is he killed but he is stabbed’’ multiple times by his attacker. In a statement released to the media shortly after the slaying, Hosakote’s family praised his warmth, his wisdom and his booming laugh. It said he left behind a grieving wife and the couple had been married for 50 years. “Shivaswamy was a kind and gentle soul who touched the lives of many. Shivaswamy devoted his life to serve as an engineer for Maricopa County, and as an involved member of Phoenix’s India community. Shivaswamy was always willing to help others, taking care of all of us and spreading his warmth and joy to everyone he met,’’ the statement said. “The family is shocked at this sudden and senseless killing and we are unable to comprehend who would harm such a warm and generous
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Murder victim Shivaswamy Hosakote.
person. We wake up every morning thinking of Shivaswamy and how he suffered in his last moments,’’ the statement continued. Hosakote was a regular at the gym
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Kyrene officials moving full-speed ahead in fashioning new education approaches BY PAUL MARYNIAK
Kyrene School District officials are losing no time in starting to reshape the way elementary and middle school students learn over the next five years. And if they succeed, students won’t just be sitting behind a desk in a classroom listening to lectures. Instead, students could: • Have more personalized learning with lessons customized to their individual needs, get real-time feedback and have easy ways to track progress that their parents can follow as well; • Learn from more flexible, engaging, collaborative, authentic and “fun” teachers, as well as more online resources; • Enjoy flexible classroom environments where they control their learning; • Get to do more projects, have more athome learning tools and experiences and greater choice of subjects. Those ideas were produced during a day-long “visioning” exercise last month that involved about 43 people
adaptability, passion and perseverance. But those traits can’t be taught the way math principles might be taught today, Rogers and Vesely noted. They’re developed through a system of education that encourages their development in every student. That means moving toward a system based on “blended learning,” an approach toward education that focuses on individual students’ needs and abilities instead of a one-size-fits-all approach to education. The group began looking at the education system through four lenses: • How time currently impacts learning and how it could be altered to improve academic results; • The places where students could learn more effectively beyond conventional classroom settings; • The paths needed to tailor education to individual student needs and abilities; • How the school day can be made more flexible in recognition of the
when it comes,” according to Rogers’ notes on the day. As to what steps need to be taken now, Rogers’ notes indicate the group felt the
district needs to “identify priorities of focus,” then get “more people involved in this work” and provide “training/support for teachers.”
“ If you hold high expectations for what kids can do, they deliver. ”
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– including district administrators, teachers, parents and other interested adults, along with 16 students. The group was put together by Superintendent Jan Vesely as she began creating a district vision and five-year plan to address gaps identified in a massive audit of Kyrene’s curriculum, operation, structure and other components that affect students’ learning. It was led in a variety of exercises by education strategists provided free of charge by computer giant Dell Corp. Dell has committed a team of nine education experts to help school districts develop more responsive systems that address student needs in the 21st century, said Adam Garry, a former teacher who directs the unit. Driving that urgency in reform is an awareness that by the time they enter the job market, today’s elementary and middle school students will face a very different world than the one their parents and grandparents encountered. One major factor is the belief that tomorrow’s workers likely will not stay in the same job their entire lives, but will have to change careers several times. That requires students to develop skills that help them adapt to those demands, Garry said. For example, Dell education strategist Leah Rogers said the group had “a big acknowledgement that technology has had a huge impact” and that 35 percent of core skills needed to succeed in life will change by 2020. “We need to prepare these kids for a future that we don’t know what will look like,” Rogers said. During the initial phase of the visioning exercise, the group came up with a series of traits students need to begin developing so they succeed in college and the workforce. They included resiliency, determination,
fact that every student succeeds at a different pace. Both Rogers and Vesely said the students who participated in the program made invaluable contributions to the discussion. “The kids were awesome,” Rogers said. “One of my biggest takeaways was that I didn’t know how valuable the student voice is in this. Why do we forget them? We think we have these kids’ best interest at heart and then we don’t even consult them. They were phenomenal.” Vesely agreed, adding: “The students really have an important role. If you hold high expectations for what kids can do, they deliver. Oftentimes, we don’t hold high expectations for them. We told them, ‘You are working to create the future of this district.’” She said it was also important to get the students’ explanations of what impacts them in today’s society. The visioning exercise was only the beginning of months of work for Kyrene administrators, teachers, the school board – and likely parents and their children. The ultimate goal is to come up in the next few months with a vision because it “drives everything you do,” Vesely said. Then comes a strategic plan for implementing that vision. Although the students had to return to their schools before the day ended, the adults who remained were also asked to identify the three most valuable things they learned through the exercise. Rogers noted the group “learned a lot from students,” learned about the different approaches and tools that can support blended learning and “that Dr. Vesely’s vision and commitment are key to move this work forward.” They also said the challenges to moving forward included maintaining momentum, “getting buy-in from other staff and parents and how to handle pushback if/
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Josh Wright named assistant city manager of Chandler BY MIKE BUTLER
Josh Wright grew up in the East Valley, and said moving to Chandler and starting his new job as assistant city manager feels like coming home. “I’ve always admired the City of Chandler,” said Wright, who has been the town manager of Wickenburg since 2011. “They have excellent leadership at all levels. It’s a very high-performing group. It’s an outstanding opportunity both professionally and personally.” Although the details of his duties are still being fine-tuned, the assistant city manager generally oversees and provides guidance to city department heads and division managers to ensure the policies and goals of the city manager and city council are achieved in a timely and professional manner. Wright, who starts May 1, fills the position vacated by Marsha Reed, who was appointed city manager a year ago. He won the job after the city pared a field of 174 applicants down to four. “This is a critical leadership position, and I am excited for Josh to work with the city’s executive management team to build upon our impressive successes,” Reed said. “Josh offers the skills and professional experience to ensure we continue to deliver outstanding service for Chandler residents.” Before he worked in Wickenburg, Wright assisted the town manager of Marana for five years and was director of strategic initiatives. He is a past president of the Arizona City/ County Management Association and received the Associate’s Award for Excellence in Leadership in 2010. Wright was also named Economic
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Josh Wright Developer of the Year in 2011 by the Arizona Association for Economic Development. He holds a master’s in public administration and undergraduate degrees from the University of Arizona. “I’m very excited,” Wright said. “Me and my family are thrilled to become part of the Chandler community.”
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Teachers risk crossing the line with students on social media BY DEVON CORDELL, CRONKITE NEWS
One case began as a technologybased English course, when the teacher leading it started sending a 13-year-old student Instagram messages and texts containing profanity, sexual comments and complaints about other students and colleagues. Another began with a World of Warcraft game as a 16-year-old girl joined a team with her teacher and then entered into a private chat, which spiraled into online advances by the teacher and suggestions of meeting outside of school. Both teachers have had their licenses revoked by the Arizona Board of Education. Susan Yonker taught at Willis Junior High School in Chandler and was sending the inappropriate comments. Christopher Heavin taught at Pas Charter Inc. - Metro Campus in Phoenix and tried to meet the student privately. The cases and other recent situations illustrate a growing dilemma in schools. Teachers are communicating with students on social media and online platforms more than ever, building connections that can work well but can also go wrong, experts say. Social media “makes it much easier to communicate through technology, and because of that it’s easier to blur the boundaries,” said Samantha Blevins, an attorney who represents the Arizona Education Association, a professional organization for teachers. About 30 percent of teen social media users have teachers or coaches as friends in their network, according to a 2013 Pew Research Center study. Social media and online platforms can accelerate learning and can keep students connected and engaged, said Beth Simek, president-elect of the Arizona PTA. But vigilance is crucial, she and others said. “I think social media is a great thing, but we need to be diligent in ensuring that children and teachers are using it appropriately,” Simek said. “I would never ‘friend’ a student on my personal Facebook page, ever.” Yonker was accused of exchanging “numerous inappropriate electronic messages” with a female student while teaching at Willis in the fall semester of 2015, according to education board documents. The conversations included
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profanity, sexual topics and derogatory comments about Yonker’s co-workers and other students at the school, the documents say. The communication between the two stopped once the mother of the child found the conversations and notified the school, according to documents. Yonker sent a letter of apology to the board, which was read to them, saying she hadn’t previously used inappropriate language with students. “I’ve never done it in person, so I don’t know why I had done it through messaging,” Yonker wrote, saying she had been going through a difficult time in her life. “I was always one of the best teachers on our campus.” State investigators said Heavin used a private messaging system in World of Warcraft to try to pressure a female student into meeting outside of school. “We have almost 200 pages worth of messages here, and it’s very disturbing,” Assistant Attorney General Eric Schwarz said last month to the Professional Practices Advisory Committee, which hears cases of alleged teacher
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Secretary of State Michele Reagan will speak about “Safeguarding Our State Elections” at the Sun Lakes Republican Club’s meeting at 630 p.m. Tuesday, April 11. It will be held in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes. The public is invited to attend this presentation on protecting the votes of Arizona citizens from fraud and ballot harvesting. The many duties of the office of secretary of state will also be explained. Reagan holds Arizona’s second highest elective office, as the state does not have a lieutenant governor. Moving from the south suburbs of Chicago in 1991, Reagan adopted Arizona as her second home and opened Fastsigns in Phoenix, where she learned about the issues that face small businesses. Reagan’s career in public service has spanned more than a decade in both houses of the Arizona legislature. Recognized as a tireless champion of small business, Reagan was named chairwoman of the Commerce Committee in the House, and later, chairwoman of the Economic Development and Jobs Creation Committee in the Senate. During her candidacies for office, Reagan developed a passion for fair, accurate and efficient elections. This passion contributed to the formation of
the first Senate Elections Committee, of which she was chairwoman. She was encouraged by community advocates, state and local leaders, and the last four secretaries of state to run for the state’s second highest office. Reagan was elected to serve as the 20th secretary of state in 2014. Reagan’s career has earned her numerous awards and accolades including Small Business Guardian from the National Federation of Independent Business, the Eye of the Eagle Award from the Arizona Small Business Association, and one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Arizona by AZ Business Magazine in 2013. Reagan serves on the Lieutenant Governors Association’s Board representing the Western states. She also serves on the Advisory Boards of Childhelp and Worldly Kids. An Illinois State University graduate, she was named by the Aspen Institute to its prestigious Rodel Fellowship, a program designed to bring together elected officials who have demonstrated an outstanding ability to work responsibly across partisan divisions and bring greater civility to public discourse. Also at the meeting, U.S. Congressman Andy Biggs or his District Director Greg Safsten will give an update on the legislative session in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.slgop.org or contact Mike Tennant at 480-802-0178.
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Keri Reynolds, senior consumer outreach manager for the cochlear implant company MED-EL, will discuss “Hearing Fitness: Say No to Dementia” from 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Ed Robson Branch Library’s Lecky Center, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. Research indicates that there is a link between hearing loss and dementia,
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Rotary Club of Sun Lakes hosts annual speech contest in April BY NORM NOBLE
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes’ April events include hosting a speech contest and a roller derby athlete at its meetings. The club will have its annual Four-Way Test Speech Contest on Tuesday, April 4, featuring students from each of the six Chandler Unified School District high schools giving 5- to 7-minute speeches. The top is the Rotary Four-Way Test and how it applies to themselves and the public. These students will come from Arizona College Prep–Erie Campus, Basha, Casteel, Chandler, Hamilton and Perry high schools. The four Rotary codes of ethics promote the high ethical standards by which Rotarians endeavor to live and work. Created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor, The Four-Way Test is one of the world’s most widely printed and quoted statements of ethics. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The Four-Way Test has been translated into more than 100 languages and published in thousands of
ways. It states, “Is it the truth, is it fair to all concerned, will it build goodwill and better friendships, will it be beneficial to all concerned?” Roller Derby Hall of Fame member Bert Wall will speak on Tuesday, April 11. Wall will provide a historical perspective of his career and the sport. He was a competitive skater and a general manager of the league. The term “roller derby” emerged in the 1920s and originally described roller skate races with men and women. In the mid-1930s, Chicago sports promoter Leo Seltzer created a touring competition, the Transcontinental Roller Derby, which began to evolve from simply racing to a more physical competition emphasizing skater collisions and falls. Seltzer’s creation became the sport’s foundation. The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes meets for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays in the Oakwood Country Club Ballroom.
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Roller Derby Hall of Fame member Bert Wall will speak on Tuesday, April 11.
The meetings run from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. The cost of breakfast is $12. To make reservations, contact Rotarian Fred DePrez at 480-892-7499. Sun Lakes
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More than 60 miles of city streets scheduled to be resurfaced BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
Gilbert’s M.R. Tanner Construction Inc. will rehabilitate 66 lane miles of Chandler streets during the next several months as part of an annual street repaving program. The $7.1 million repaving project began recently in parts of West Chandler and will continue through early summer and involve removing the top inch-and-a-half of old asphalt
and replacing it with new pavement. This type of repair, called mill and inlay, becomes necessary when the existing pavement is in such condition that the street can no longer be maintained with slurry seal or microseal applications. The work is being performed on neighborhood streets in various parts of the city. Some of the more concentrated areas of work will
occur in portions of the following neighborhoods: Bridgeport, Cameo, Dobson Estates, Hearthstone Unit 1, May’s Pond, Pineridge, San Marcos Estates, Saratoga Square, Southwest Shawnee Park, Tradition East, Willis Ranch Unit 1 and Valencia. Maps showing specific locations can be found by clicking on the Road Construction and Street Closures
link on the Transportation page of the City’s website, chandleraz.gov/ transportation. Notices to homeowners and businesses fronting the streets will be provided in advance of the work. Access will be maintained to residences and businesses during the construction. Residents may also call the Chandler Street Division at 480-782-3500.
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U.S. Air Force Airman Ernesto E. Salcido Jr. is the son of Rebecca T. Salcido.
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Military news Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kaitlin R. Holmes has arrived for duty as a master at arms at Naval Base Kitsap, Washington. Holmes is the daughter of Walter C. Hossele and Kierstin J. Hossele, both of Chandler. She is a 2013 graduate of Basha High School. U.S. Air Force Airman Ernesto E. Salcido Jr. graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive,
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The City of Chandler is looking for volunteers to assist with its annual “Let’s Pull Together” community service events, which are held Saturdays March 18, March 25, April 1 and April 8. The volunteer- and staff-led initiative helps beautify Chandler neighborhoods during the weed season. Volunteers are assigned to help remove weeds from alleys and public areas as well as assist seniors and disabled residents with their front yard maintenance. Senior or disabled residents who need assistance with weed removal are encouraged to contact the City’s Neighborhood Programs Office at 480-782-4300.
Chandler residents are requested to report properties and public areas with weeds. To make a report, call 480-7824320 or complete an online form at chandleraz.gov/forms/sr.aspx. On the form, under #2, select “Code Enforcement” from a pull-down menu and select “next.” Residents also have the option to make a report using the free “Chandler Public Stuff” mobile app. To volunteer or submit the name of someone who needs assistance, contact the City’s Neighborhood Programs Office at 480-782-4300. Volunteers also may sign up online at forourcitychandler.org.
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Firefighters looking for volunteers for neighborhood water safety walk BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
Chandler firefighters are asking residents and groups to join them on Saturday, April 8, in a door-to-door campaign through local neighborhoods to help prevent water-related tragedies in the community. Now in its eighth year, the goal of the “Eye to Eye to Supervise” campaign is to educate residents about the importance of water safety for children and adults. On April 8, volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at the Chandler Fire Station 287 at 6200 S. Gilbert Rd. Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department Chief Tom Dwiggins is asking for the assistance of all segments of the community, including scouting groups, religious congregations, businesses, service clubs, swim teams and other organizations. Anyone who wishes to participate in the neighborhood walk should call 480-7822120 or email chandlerfire@chandleraz.gov before April 8. The event targets a different section of the City each year. This year, the walk area is in South Chandler and will include Chandler neighborhoods east of Cooper Road, south of Queen Creek Road and north of Hunt Highway, targeting 10,223 homes. On the morning of April 8, CFHM Department staff will assign small groups of volunteers to a specific Chandler neighborhood and provide instructions, maps and door hangers with water safety information. Participants will then walk their assigned route and leave a door hanger at every home. Each route will
take two to three hours to complete. Volunteers must provide their own transportation to the neighborhood they are assigned, and they are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and bring drinking water. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult or be part of a supervised group. For children, direct and constant adult supervision and barriers to water such as pool fences are two of the best ways to reduce drowning risk. Adults must take responsibility for their own safety around water. They should never swim alone, while under the influence of alcohol or when taking medications that cause drowsiness. Additionally, every adult must take personal responsibility for securing pools or other bodies of water at their home, supervising children in their care, and teaching them how to swim at the appropriate age. Learning how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) also is an important step adults can take to better prepare themselves for any medical emergency. Last year, CFHM responded to 11 water-related incidents that involved both adults and children, three of whom lost their lives. “These tragedies take lives and change lives 100 percent of the time,” Dwiggins said. “The focus of this campaign is to remind the community that these incidents continue to happen, they happen to adults and to children, and they are preventable.”
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Volunteers will spread the message of drowning prevention to 10,223 homes in South Chandler in April.
Individuals or groups that cannot participate on April 8 can still support the walk at a time that is more convenient. Call 480-782-2120 or email chandlerfire@chandleraz.gov and CFHM staff will assign a neighborhood and provide the materials noted above. Residents also may see CFHM crews out in the community throughout March
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Movie theater, retail and office developments get green light from city BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
The Chandler City Council approved, during its March 9 meeting, the preliminary development plan, site layout, building architecture and rezoning of a 4.3-acre parcel near Chandler Boulevard and Arizona Avenue, paving the way for a movie theater, commercial retail and office buildings. During the meeting, it also: •A pproved an agreement with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) to enable Chandler Police to provide law enforcement security services at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The agreement provides officers with experience in crowd control and fosters cooperative working relationships with DPS and other law enforcements agencies. • Approved a preliminary development plan to amend the site development standards on 9 acres located within the 100-acre Chandler Corporate Center at the northwest corner of Chandler Boulevard and McClintock Drive. The amendment will increase the allowable square footage of a single building from 75,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet. pproved an $835,305 agreement with •A Dimension Data North America Inc. for the purchase of a new Cisco-based phone system that will provide the City with a converged solution for call center applications, voice, data, video and other services. •A pproved a $129,493 purchase of artificial turf from Landscape Structures Inc., for installation at the Chandler Tennis Center. The turf will cover berm seating areas where grass failed to grow. • Approved a use permit allowing operators of Casa de Montessori to provide child day care services to as many as 10 children at its facility at 410 N. Vine St. • Recommended a liquor license be approved by the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Max and Ted’s 480 Bar located at 480 N. Arizona Ave. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny noted the Chandler Police Department will soon hold its annual awards ceremony to honor exceptional performance by department employees. Vice Mayor Kevin Hartke said he attended a pre-opening event celebrating REI’s move to Chandler. He lauded the company for choosing the city and said he’ll be a frequent customer.
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During a March 6 council meeting, Alex Smith was chosen “Volunteer of the Year” for his work with Camp Challenge and the Special Olympics Program. Pictured, from left, are Councilman Terry Roe; Ted Maish, chairman of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities; Smith and Mayor Jay Tibshraeny.
Councilman Terry Roe asked citizens not to forget the needs of local nonprofits when preparing their 2016 tax returns. He encouraged donations to the Chandler Christian Community Center, Boys & Girls Clubs, Matthew’s Crossing, ICAN and others. Councilman Sam Huang invited the public to comment on the new Chandler Museum’s conceptual designs, which will be unveiled at a special open house from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at the historic McCullough-Price House, 300 S. Chandler Village Dr. Councilman Mark Stewart said he attended the first in a series of weekly HOA Academies being held this month at Snedigar Sportsplex and found the academy to be very educational. He encouraged residents to consider attending such academies. Information is available by calling 480-782-4348. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. During a study session on Monday, March 6, Tibshraeny proclaimed March 2017 as Disability Awareness Month. Disability Awareness Month promotes the importance of disability awareness and the impact it has on our society.
In conjunction with this initiative, the Chandler Mayor and Council honored recipients of the 2017 Disability Awareness Recognition Awards. These awards celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities and those who support them in our community. Perry High School pupil David Solano was selected “Student of the Year.” Alex Smith was chosen “Volunteer of the Year” for his work with Camp Challenge and the Special Olympics Program. Lynn Wasley was chosen “Employee of the Year” for her work at Village Day Care, often filling in on extra shifts to meet the needs of her employer. Chosen as “Educators of the Year” were Emily Birecki, a teacher at Willis Junior High and Amy Stahl, a teacher at Santan Junior High. Chosen as “Employer of the Year” was FedEx Ground in Chandler. The mayor and council also recognized Randall Greeley, a planning and research manager with the police department who is retiring after 24 years serving the city. Roe joined the mayor in presenting employees of the City’s Budget Office with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the 29th
consecutive year Chandler has received the award, which reflects the commitment of staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. At February’s annual Volunteer Recognition Awards, the City, in coordination with the Chandler Care Center and For Our City Chandler, recognized community members for their volunteer efforts. Award recipients were invited to the March 6 Council Study Session to be further recognized. Award winners were: Jack and Joyce McCormack (Longevity Award), Kennedy Nicoll (Makes It Happen Award), Alan Zaben (Sunbeam Award), Mario David Giron (Youth Award), Ken Hawkes (Innovation Award), Crystal Ellison (Strong Arms Award), Larry Sebben (People’s Choice Award), Chandler Chamber Leadership Class #32 (Working Together Award), Mark Drez (Mayor’s Choice Award), and the Anguiano Family (Multitasking Maestro Award). The City Council study session will be 7 p.m. Monday, March 20. Meetings are aired live, as well as replayed on The Chandler Channel, Cable Channel 11, and streamed on the web at chandleraz.gov/video.
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New Chandler Museum plans to be unveiled at public open house BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
Conceptual designs for a new Chandler Museum will be unveiled to the public at a special open house from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at the historic McCullough-Price House, 300 S. Chandler Village Dr. Museum staff and the project architects from Weddle Gilmore will present the preliminary designs, answer questions and take suggestions from guests. They will also outline the construction schedule for the project, which has been planned by the City for nearly two decades. The current Chandler Museum resides in the historic 3,300-squarefoot McCullough-Price House, on the southwest corner of Frye Road and Chandler Village Drive, across from Chandler Fashion Center. The new museum will be a 10,000-square-foot
building on the same property, just north of the historic house. Renovations will also be made to the McCullough-Price House, which will then transition into a state-of-the-art research and archive site for the museum. The construction of a new building will enable Chandler Museum to become a cultural destination with engaging, community-focused programs and forums, as well as world-class traveling exhibits. By locating the new museum at this location, the City takes advantage of easy access to the Loop 101 Price and Loop 202 Santan freeways, proximity to vast shopping and dining options, and a growing area that is being developed for residents and tourism. Residents can visit chandlermuseum.org or call 480-782-2717 for more information.
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Napolitano named Chamber board chairman BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Alliance Bank of Arizona’s Senior Vice President Victor Napolitano says it’s an exciting year to be the Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s board chairman. But he’s not about to step on the toes of the Chamber’s president and CEO Terry Kimble. “You know Terry. She’s a very dynamic individual,” Napolitano said. “She has a great team in place. My job—and the jobs of the other board members—is to provide advice, counsel and guidance. “She’s very engaged in the community. I think I am, also, but not at that level.” Napolitano has been a Chandler Chamber board member since 2013. He brings more than 20 years of commercial banking experience to his board position.
His experience includes commercial credit, construction and real estate lending, international trade finance and tax-exempt bond financing as well as deposit and treasury management services. Napolitano grew up on a cotton farm in Buckeye. After attending ASU, marrying and starting a family, he moved to Chandler in 2002. He has since been involved with the Chandler Compadres, a nonprofit that raises money for local service agencies, and the City’s industrial development authority and the municipal corporation boards. He has a vested interest in Chandler. “I have kids and I want them to have jobs and live in Chandler,” he said.
He shared that the relationship between the board, Kimble and City of Chandler officials is strong, especially in light of the recent Intel announcement. “If you look at our employer base, it’s pretty dynamic,” he said. “We ask, ‘What do we have to do to support our employers and our members?’ We want to help be involved in that process. “We have a great relationship with the mayor and council. We’re very involved with elected officials. The City of Chandler economic development division has a great team, including director Micah Miranda. We’re a very collaborative group. I think our programming is above average for a typical chamber. It has 1,400 members. We’re the third-largest chamber
in the state.” The Chamber’s members are always at heart. “For us, we continue to evaluate our programs,” Napolitano said. “We want to provide programs that are meaningful to our members. We also spend a lot of time visiting businesses. We see how they are doing, if there are any resources they need, if they will benefit from having suppliers closer to the business. “We’re taking all of the resources we have through the Arizona Commerce Authority, GPEC (Greater Phoenix Economic Council) and through the City and making sure those resources are available and the people are in place to help them.”
Couple’s new business carves niche in football gear BY PAUL MARYNIAK
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PayPal wins best workplace award BY SRIANTHI PERERA
PayPal has “heart.” The financial services company located in the Price Corridor in Chandler is one of 2017 “100 Best Arizona Companies” chosen by BestCompanies AZ, which is marking its 15th anniversary this year. The consulting firm dedicated to identifying great workplaces has named PayPal within the “Best of Heart” category. This honors companies that build strong relationships with employees, customers and the community, demonstrating how much they care. “PayPal is a purpose-driven company that is inspired to do well—doing what’s right for our customers, our company, our employees, and for our communities,” said Karen Marshall, vice president of Global Operations, North America for PayPal. The company operates on the core values of innovation, collaboration, wellness and inclusion, she said. PayPal’s digital payments platform is used by about 200 million active account holders who connect and transact in new ways, be it online, on a mobile device, in an app or in person. Through a combination of technological innovation and strategic partnerships, the company creates better ways to manage and move money, and offers choice and flexibility. “Being a global company, we are
fortunate to have employees from all over the world who bring a diversity of experiences, capabilities, talents, backgrounds and interests to work we do on behalf of our customers,” Marshall said. For the past six years, PayPal has earned a rating of 100 percent from the Human Rights Campaign Equality Index, making it one of HRC’s “Best Places to Work” for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Also, the company recently received HRC’s Corporate Equality award. Collaboration is one of its cornerstones. Employees have open workspaces, a game room for work and relaxation, appreciation events and receive rewards and recognition. Paypal Chandler’s annual employee appreciation week offers free barbecue lunches, fun team meetings with oversized games, leaders taking their employees’ shifts for a few hours, management potlucks, thank you cards and raffle prizes. Employees also have a chance to give back to the community by coordinating outreach projects that range from healthcare to homelessness. This year, the company is fundraising for and volunteering at The Arizona Humane Society, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels and American Cancer Society.
You won’t find many businesses like the one that Ahwatukee attorney Denise Aguilar and her fiancé just opened. She and Joel Griffin recently opened Chandler’s Heads Up Helmets, a business devoted to reconditioning and recertifying football helmets. The business plays into Griffin’s long involvement in football coaching—and his keen awareness of players having the best possible protection from concussions and other head injuries on the gridiron. “With the impact that comes with contact sports, helmets and shoulder pads, as well as other athletic equipment, can break down over time,” he says on the company website, headsuphelmets.com. “Cracks and wear can compromise the integrity of the equipment, and in turn, the safety of the athlete.” Griffin has coached youth league football since 1998, was acting president of the Maricopa Youth Football from 2000 to 2014, cofounded the Desert Storm Football Tournament and has coached at Mountain Pointe High School since 2014. Several years ago, he and Aguilar, a criminal defense lawyer, “started brainstorming for something we could do in addition to our careers that would generate extra income to allow us to travel more, but was still something we enjoyed,” she said. “Because of Joel’s involvement with the football community, and because we are both football fanatics, we figured something in that area would be perfect,” she added. Their target market is broad. They’re eyeing youth football leagues as well as teams at high school, college, semipro and even professional levels. The business involves inspecting helmets and all the hardware and liners attached to them, replacing bad parts and testing them with special equipment the couple was trained to use last year. In addition, they clean and sanitize the helmets, then sand and repaint them. “Initially we looked into just painting or hydro-dipping helmets for youth football teams, but when we started to research the idea, we found that the liability would be too great to simply paint and put a helmet back out on the field without giving some assurance that it is safe for play,” Aguilar added. After talking with the National Athletic Equipment Reconditioner Association, they
found the job “was definitely not as simple as painting helmets in the garage.” “We had to overcome a lot of obstacles to get here, but two years later here we are with 6,000 square feet of space and a full operation,” she said, noting Griffin left a job he’s held for 17 years to devote all his time to the business. There’s no shortage of work, Aguilar said. “In Arizona, football goes on almost year-round, so we are fortunate to have business from teams that play the regular fall season, and also club leagues that play in the spring,” she explained. “As we grow, we would love to expand to out-of-state leagues and high school football programs, but for now, we are concentrating on our Arizona football community.” “We know that maintaining equipment can be expensive for leagues and teams, so we want to make sure we are delivering the best service at reasonable prices,” she added. “It is important to us that kids are as safe as possible on the field, and to that end, we want to make sure every league is recertifying its equipment regularly.” Aguilar thinks she and Griffin are wellpositioned because “There aren’t many facilities around the country that are licensed to recertify helmets.” Most of their marketing is face to face, and because Griffin has been around various leagues and teams for so long, his list of contacts is long. They also host community outreach programs, such as the “Cleat Repeat” program that encourages players to donate football cleats they have outgrown so that a child who may not be able to afford a new pair of cleats each season can still have a pair that fits. “Football can get very expensive with registration fees, uniforms, fund-raising efforts, and you’d be surprised at the number of kids out on the field wearing shoes that don’t quite fit. We will take the donations, clean and sanitize them, give them new laces, and give them to kids who can use them,” Aguilar said. But Aguilar said she’s discovered one thing pretty quickly because they are getting busy: “Ironically, I don’t see us being able to take the time off to do the traveling we wanted any time soon.” Information: Heads Up Helmets, 590 N. 54th St., Chandler. 480-759-7599.
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Show Appeal Realty joins Realty Executives Phoenix BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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Realtor offers home staging for free – and it pays off BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Char Cammans has been negotiating real estate deals for 18 years. And Cammans, of United Brokers Group in Chandler, knows how to do it quickly. She stages homes with furniture—not just accessories. “About three years ago, I realized that staging my listings resulted in higher online views,” Cammans said. “As a result, I started purchasing furniture for my listings. I even keep a storage unit full of furniture, rugs and accessories to help my clients move their homes quickly as well as get the highest dollar for their property.”
Cammans chooses sophisticated neutral colors that will fit any home and lets potential buyers picture themselves in the home. She specializes in making awkward areas look attractive, and even extends her talents beyond the walls. She also dresses up front porches and backyards. Cammans’ philosophy is to help her clients achieve their goals, through guidance and advice. She gives her clients many options so that they can make the best decision for themselves and their families. For home staging advice, call Char Cammans at 480-239-4749.
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Chandler-based Show Appeal Realty is joining Realty Executives in an alignment of residential real estate firms. Founded by Phoenix-based investor Brandon Hunt in 2009, Show Appeal Realty will rebrand as Realty Executives and will bring nearly 160 agents to the company. “Realty Executives is a leader in our business,” Hunt said. “The leadership team built by Joel Moyes and Jeff Hawke is positioning Realty Executives to attract realtors who want a family-owned real estate company that has Silicon Valley technology and best-in-class services.” Hunt manages one of the most prolific residential real estate teams in the Valley, Rezamp, which has fixed, flipped or wholesaled more than 1,000 homes since launching in 2007. In 2016, Show Appeal Realty agents closed over $200 million in sales volume. “We can’t say enough about the team we continue to build here at Realty Executives,” Moyes said. “While growth is certainly important, the quality of companies like Show Appeal Realty and RedBrick Realty choosing to align with our brand is what means the most. We remain steadfast in our focus to increase agent productivity and recruit the best real estate professionals in the market. We have a great momentum and the results are evident.”
Realty Executives has been a top brokerage in the Valley for decades as 20 percent of its agents frequently rank in the Top 500 Phoenix Agents List. This year, Realty Executives Phoenix grew by more than 20 percent, adding nearly 300 agents and opening three offices— Pinnacle Peak, Gilbert and Ocotillo. This year, the company will open its 30th branch in Arizona, a state-of-the-art office in Mesa. “We always look to move forward,” said Mary Frances Coleman, CEO and president of Realty Executives Phoenix. “Our reputation across the industry is our foundation and will help us continue our market momentum and growth.” For more information about Realty Executives, visit http://phoenix. realtyexecutives.com.
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Chandler gym opening with focus on trainers BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
The Trainer’s Club will celebrate its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at 6909 W. Ray Rd., Suite 6, Chandler. The fitness studio will provide personal trainers with the assistance they need to build businesses of their own, including creating an inclusive, inviting and state-of-the-art fitness facility where they can take their clients. A fitness challenge will start at 10:30 a.m. with participants competing in a tire flip, sled push and rope climb. There will be an obstacle course bounce house for children. American Express gift cards, valued at $2,500, will be awarded. B Platinum will provide the soundtrack as healthy food is offered. Trainers who join with their clients before the grand opening can take advantage of pre-opening discounted fees. “After more than 27 years in New York City, I moved to Phoenix and as I visited different gyms, it occurred to me that these trainers are small business owners yet the facilities where they train often seem to lack a business plan to support them,” said Cabrina McAllister, who runs the facility with Anson Schenk. “Trainer’s Club will be a place where trainers
not only have the best of services for their clients, but they will also find the tools and resources they need to build their own businesses.” Clients will receive a specialized training programs for sports conditioning, strength training, weight loss practices, general wellness and an opportunity for group fitness classes. The 4,000-square foot personal training studio has a turf area with a variety of accessories, as well as new Matrix, Hoist and Torque brand equipment. The club will have a lounge and kitchen area for trainers to meet with their clients or just to relax if they have spare time between clients. Marketing, advertising and promotional support will be offered to each trainer, along with customized business cards. “The concept is simple. If we can help trainers succeed, we will help grow their business with more satisfied customers and grow our business at the same time,” Schenk said. “We look forward to bringing a new type of fitness studio to the East Valley and helping everyone involved to be on a winning team.” Information: 520-838-1716 or info@trainersclubaz.com.
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Bashas’ partners with Instacart to deliver groceries BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Valley residents can have their Bashas’ groceries delivered straight to their doorsteps in as little as one hour, thanks to a new partnership between the Chandler-based grocer and Instacart. With personal shoppers who hand pick and deliver items from trusted local stores, Instacart is one of the fastestgrowing retail delivery services in the United States. The service is available to some residents of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Ahwatukee. “We’ve received an overwhelming number of requests from Bashas’ customers asking for their groceries to be delivered through our service,” said Sean Twersky, general manager of Instacart. “That’s why we’re especially pleased to announce this new collaboration, where Bashas’ shoppers pay the exact same prices for their groceries as if they were shopping for the items themselves in store.” To use the online service, Valley residents visit bashas.instacart.com. Customers will then enter their delivery
ZIP code. If they are a first-time Instacart user, they will create a new log-in with their email address and password. (The first delivery is free.) They then add items to a virtual shopping cart, and choose a delivery window (within one hour, within two hours, or up to seven days in advance). From there, a personal shopper with Instacart accepts the order on his or her smartphone, uses a shopper app to navigate shopping, and then delivers the order to the customer’s doorstep in the designated delivery timeframe. The delivery charge is $5.99 for grocery orders $35 and up. Customers can also sign up for an Express membership for $149, which gives them a year of unlimited free deliveries. “People today have an increasingly on-demand lifestyle,” said Ashley Shick, director of communications and public affairs for Bashas’ Family of Stores. “This makes it even more important for retailers to offer convenience to their customers. We’re thrilled to help our shoppers save time through this innovative delivery service option.”
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To obtain more information about the UNITY trials, and to see if you are eligible to participate, please reach out to Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 685 S Dobson Road, Chandler, AZ 85224. (Photo Special to SanTan Sun News)
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Fundraiser to give PCH patients hope
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Chandler-area businesses are coming together to raise money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital through the Make March Meaningful campaign. Until the end of the month, the community can donate toward The Hope Fund, which allows PCH to launch critical programs, purchase essential equipment, conduct cutting-edge research and provide charitable care. “We are so excited to launch this Make March Meaningful campaign because it is not only another way for donors to get involved, but it also allows us to keep growing all of our programs that are saving the lives of these incredible children,” said Steve Schnall, senior vice president and chief development officer of Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. The public can donate a variety of ways. Big O Tires Change canisters will be available for customers to drop their spare change in at all Valley locations. Dairy Queen On March 20, Dairy Queen is offering a free small self-serve cone and encouraging customers to make a donation. Limit is one per person. Throughout the month, customers can round up their total transaction with the extra money being donated to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Dolce Salon & Spa All locations will collect donations from customers. For every $5 donated, customers will receive $2 Dolce Dollars. In addition to collecting donations, 100 percent of proceeds from specific services will benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Filiberto’s Each of its locations is giving $500 in addition to asking customers to donate $1 or more at the register. H&R Block Every time clients mention Phoenix Children’s Hospital at H&R Block, the company will donate $20.
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Hungry Howie’s Pizza is holding its With a Heart campaign through April 11. Heartshaped pizzas will be made upon request, and customers who donate $2 will receive a free Howie Bread coupon. A $10 donation yields a free large one-topping pizza. Jersey Mike’s Subs March 29 is Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving where 100 percent of sales will benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital. In addition, the stores are collecting donations from customers throughout the month. Kohl’s Dr. Seuss books and stuffed animals are available for $5. All net proceeds will benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Lyft In March, $10 for every first ride will be donated and $50 in free ride credits will be given. This only applies to new users. Panda Express Customers can drop change into canisters placed on the counters. Papa John’s The pizzeria will donate a portion of the proceeds from its Mike Smith “Smitty Special.” Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt Visit any participating Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt in March and donate to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. When customers donate $5 or more, they will receive a Phoenix Children’s Hospital bracelet and a coupon for a 16-ounce yogurt. The flavor of the month is Mint Madness. Individuals interested in helping beyond March can become a Hero for Hope by making a pledge to Phoenix Children’s Hospital for $20 or more per month, or a single gift of $240 or more. With those funds, PCH patients will receive superhero sidekick stuffed animals in the donors’ names. For more information about Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation, visit MakeMarchMeaningful4PCH.org.
Additional information about these clinical trials can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov or www.bcellclinicaltrials.com Ublituximab and TGR-1202 are investigational drugs and are not yet approved. No claims on the safety or efficacy of ublituximab or TGR-1202 are supported by the FDA.
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Jeremy Wilson, a sales associate with Century 21 Arizona Foothills in Chandler, was honored with the Century 21 President’s Producer Award, according to Floyd Scott, the owner of the agency. The annual award is given to Century 21 System sales affiliates who earn the Century 21 Centurion and the Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer awards in the same calendar year. The Centurion Producer Award honors Century 21 System sales affiliates who earn $225,000 in sales production or 65 closed transaction sides within the calendar year. To earn the Century 21 Quality
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Service Pinnacle Producer Award, a C21 sales affiliate must receive completed customer surveys for at least 30 percent of his or her transactions from Jan. 1 to Oct. 31, with an average survey score of at least 95 percentage or better for two consecutive years. “We are thrilled to recognize Jeremy’s work for this momentous achievement,” said Rick Davidson, president and chief executive officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “This is an outstanding honor since only a small percentage of affiliated agents in the United States received this award for sales.”
About Care’s charity golf tourney seeking sponsors BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSK
The nonprofit About Care is seeking sponsors, participants and donations for its 10th annual charity golf tournament set for Friday, May 19, at the San Marcos Golf Resort. About Care offers the elderly and disabled in Chandler and Gilbert transportation to medical appointments, shopping/errands and respite care at no cost. Most of its
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clients are economically disadvantaged elderly women who need help with transportation to medical appointments. This annual golf tournament is About Care’s major fundraising event. A foursome is $400 and an individual is $110. Breakfast and lunch are included. Sponsorships are available. For more information, visit aboutcare.org or contact Ann Marie McArthur at 480-802-2331.
Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center has been named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by a national online firm that collects comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This distinction, given annually by Healthgrades, places Chandler Regional among the top 1 percent of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for its consistent, year-over-year superior clinical performance. “The recognition from Healthgrades is a testament to the expertise, kindness and dedication provided by the entire team at Chandler Regional,” said Tim Bricker, the hospital’s president and CEO. “With rapid population growth in our area, the hospital has moved quickly in the past several years to keep pace. We have opened a new patient tower and launched several new programs, including a Level 1 Trauma Center in 2014. It is so important that as we continue to grow, we also continue to provide excellent quality and outcomes for our patients.” During the 2017 study period (20132015), patients treated in hospitals achieving Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award have, on average, had a 26.1 percent lower risk of dying than if they were treated in hospitals that did not receive this award, as measured across 19 rated conditions and procedures where mortality is an outcome.
“Our analysis shows that there is tremendous variation in clinical outcomes across hospitals, so we commend the recipients of the America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award for delivering exceptional quality care to their patients,” said Brad Bowman, chief medical officer at Healthgrades. “As consumers take a more active role in managing their own health, they can have confidence that hospitals that have achieved the America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award stand above the rest.” In addition to this recognition, Chandler Regional also received the Best in Sepsis Award and the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award in 2016. The hospital opened in 1961 with only 40 beds, 25 employees and 91 volunteers. Chandler Regional is now a 338-bed, nonprofit facility with more than 2,500 employees, and almost 1,000 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. The 50 recipients of the America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award are distinguished for overall clinical excellence across a broad spectrum of care. In the 2017 study, these hospitals showed superior performance in clinical outcomes for patients in the Medicare population across at least 21 of 32 most common inpatient conditions and procedures— as measured by objective performance data (risk-adjusted mortality and inhospital complications).
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Amy Jones Group teams with Keller Williams real estate BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
The Amy Jones Group real estate team has joined forces with Keller Williams, and is moving into the new KW Integrity First Realty Gilbert Business Center. “Keller Williams is so forward thinking regarding the education that we crave and the team management support that we need to operate smoothly,” said the team’s founder and CEO Amy Jones. “Keller Williams checks every box to set real estate professionals up for success.” Sixteen years ago, Jones moved from Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Chandler, to start anew. “My mother had recently died and my father, who was living with me, was battling cancer. I said to my 75-year-old dad, ‘Let’s get you some golf.’” After a less-than-perfect homebuying experience, Jones was motivated to begin a real estate career. She put her art background and creative marketing strategies to work to get homes noticed. In her first year, she was recognized as the No. 2 agent in her office. “I went out and bought a professional camera,” she said. “I love photography and it was a great way to blend that love with listings. Other agents were calling me asking who my photographer was.” For Jones, real estate has always been about customer care, which is one of the Amy Jones Group core values. “I gave every transaction the utmost attention. It didn’t matter what the price range was. I would put 100 percent effort into selling a $60,000 mobile home, as I would a multimillion-dollar mansion.” The Amy Jones Group was voted
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Best Chandler Realtor for four years and consistently listed among the top 100 teams in the country. Jones said it takes a team to meet client expectations and the industry’s growing demands. “We believe that, as the real estate industry has evolved, so must the real estate agent,” she said. “We believe that the team model best addresses the complicated needs of buyers and sellers, allows us to meet the demand for exceptional marketing materials and brand awareness, and provides the availability of personnel and resources to envelop our clients in a customer service environment that exceeds their expectations.” She calls the all-female Amy Jones
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homes and produced $73.4 million in sales. They were recognized as the No. 1 RE/MAX team in Arizona and have earned several other awards for their production and customer service. So far this year, the team is producing 30 percent above its 2016 first-quarter sales. Jones said she expects that momentum to continue as she considers her team, “the best of the best.” The Amy Jones Group believes in giving back, helping several nonprofit organizations such as Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Neighbors Who Care, which assists the homebound, disabled and elderly. For more information about the Amy Jones Group, visit AmyJonesGroup.com.
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OnTrac’s Relay for Life raises $540 for cancer research BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
The Chandler-based shipping company OnTrac raised $540 for the American Cancer Society through its Relay for Life event in February. During the four-hour event, more than 220 employees walked 540 laps—or 356.4 miles—around the Continuum Business Park. The winning team walked 97 laps and each received a Relay for Life souvenir cup from ACS. Twelve employees walked 10 laps or more. “As one of the many OnTrac employees who is a cancer survivor, it is
truly an uplifting event to see the entire OnTrac Corporate office come together the way that they do for the Relay for Life event,” said OnTrac chief administrative officer Rick Chase. “Most families have been affected by some form of cancer, and the collective support shown by our corporate office team during the Relay for Life event speaks volumes about the thoughtful nature of our friends and fellow employees.” To contribute, visit relayforlife.org/ontracaz.
Chandler-based A/C website expands nationally BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
A Chandler-based e-commerce company, newACunit.com, is launching the service in Houston, Dallas and Atlanta. The site allows consumers to research, buy and schedule the installation of air conditioning units. The turnkey service also lets customers select a state-licensed installer who has been prescreened and vetted and is BBB A+ rated, ensuring the unit’s warranty will be protected. The company was created to solve and New Mexico. “This helps Chandler many of the “pain points” customers residents get the best possible mobile experience, whether at home, work or on traditionally experience when purchasing an air conditioning unit. Confusion about the go.” makes and models, uncertainty about fair By building out the 4G LTE network, pricing and how to know if an installer is AT&T said it is laying the foundation for 5G Evolution, the next advance in network trustworthy are common stress factors for air conditioning unit customers. technologies. AT&T is increasing network “I started this company because I saw speeds and capacity, as well as continuing first-hand the problems and confusion to expand the availability of its network customers were facing when buying a using the latest technology. new air conditioning unit,” said Erik Bryan, Information: about.att.com.
AT&T expands faster network in Chandler BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
AT&T has upgraded 19 cell towers on its 4G LTE network in Chandler to give residents faster, more reliable wireless service. The upgraded cell towers will help customers experience better network connectivity while streaming videos, sharing on social media or texting family and friends. “We constantly invest in our network because we know how important it is for our customers to stay connected,” said Jerry Fuentes, president of AT&T Arizona
founder of newACunit.com. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the support and interest from customers in Phoenix about the cost savings and service they’ve received. We’re excited at the opportunity to offer newACunit.com in even more cities.” To make the purchase easy for customers, newACunit.com’s online platform lets buyers enter the information from their current air conditioning units and homes to compare the efficiency of new models and the differences in price. From there, they place their order and select an installer from one of the vetted contractors on the site. The site is the only e-commerce platform to correctly pair correct unit match ups and licensed installers for consumers. NewACunit.com will be available in Houston and Dallas starting in March. It will be available in Atlanta starting in May. For more information, visit newACunit. com or call 1-800-NEW-UNIT.
Chamber events feature lunches, meetings for members Throughout the year, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of luncheons and meetings for its members and the community. Events are held at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce office, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, unless otherwise noted. To register, call 480-963-4571, visit chandlerchamber.com or email info@ chandlerchamber.com. No refunds are available within 72 hours of the event. Women in Leadership Luncheon Noon Tuesday, March 21 SoHo 63, 63 E. Boston St., Chandler Women in Leadership meets monthly to address the needs and enhance the development of women on their professional journey. Sponsors include
PayPal, Toyota Financial, Intel and Soho 63. The keynote speaker is Stephanie Cherny, Sheriff Paul Penzone’s chief of staff. Professional mentoring program begins at 10:30 a.m. Chamber 101 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday, March 23 Chandler Chamber Learn more about the Chamber and be sure to bring business cards and brochures to share. The sponsor is Magic Touch Carpet Cleaning. SBDC TechEdge Series Thursdays March 23, March 30, April 6 and April 13 Chandler Chamber The TechEdge Series is designed for the
entrepreneur developing innovative and disruptive solutions to problems faced today. The series’ goal is to educate participants on how to efficiently and effectively move their business venture forward. The areas of instruction include financial analysis and management, marketing, human resources, capital formation and other business development topics. Speakers include SBDC business analysts Mike Baab and Sanjay Dhole. Free, but registration required at https://clients.azsbdc.net/ workshop.aspx?ekey=10370118. Public Policy Series 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 24 Chandler Chamber The Chandler Chamber of Commerce
discusses important issues, thanks to sponsors Air Products, Intel, SRP, Southwest Gas and ASU. The speakers are Congressman Andy Biggs, Reps. Mitzi Epstein and Jill Norgaard, and Sen. Sean Bowie. Ask an Expert: eCommerce to Grow Your Business Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 Chandler Chamber PayPal demonstrates how eCommerce can grow a business. To register for the free event, sponsored by Godfrey Media Group, visit chandlerchamber.com. Lunch is provided by Wild Bunch Catering.
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New teacher transforms young Chandler pianist BY KENNETH LAFAVE
Like thousands of young piano students, Vivian Zhao enjoyed playing her instrument, but did not give serious thought to the possibility of making music her life. “When I was a kid, my parents didn’t know if I would have much of a focus on music,” she recalled. The family piano was purchased for her older brother, and when he didn’t take to it…. “The piano was there, and my mother encouraged me, so I tried it and liked it.” No big deal, just another aspect of a youthful education. That has changed radically. On March 25, Vivian, 15 and a freshman at Hamilton High School, will make her public debut in a recital sponsored by the Young Artists arm of the MusicaNova Orchestra. She and flutist Barrett Yueh will perform at 4 p.m. that day at Arizona Piano, 4134 E. Wood St., Phoenix. Why the transformation from student pianist to young professional? Credit the family’s move to Chandler from California’s Bay Area. “My father had lived in Chandler before and wanted to return,” Vivian explained. She was 13 when the family returned to Arizona. Relocation meant getting a new piano teacher. And it was the teacher who made the difference: Beijing-born Fei Xu. Xu, a former assistant professor at the fabled Beijing Conservatory, moved to Chandler in 1996 and, with wife, Hong Zhu, established the New Century Conservatory, a place for nurturing young piano talent.
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“I had played the piano for six years, but it was the last year and a half with Fei
that pushed me over the edge,” she said. With Xu as teacher, an hour a day of
languid practice became multiple hours a day of intense mastery, and Vivian quickly moved forward. On March 25, Vivian will play an ambitious program for her half of the event, including two pieces by Chopin: The “Ocean” etude, with its cascades of arpeggios, and the structurally rigorous G-minor Ballade; Rachmaninoff’s Prelude No. 4; the first movement of Beethoven’s Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major; and the thunderous “Basso Ostinato,” a virtuoso showpiece by Soviet composer Rodion Shchedrin. The latter piece, sharply contemporary in its angular rhythms and thick harmonies, appealed to Vivian when she heard a fellow Xu student play it. MusicaNova’s Young Artist series showcases outstanding local musicians under the age of 18. Founded in 2013, it was already presented more than three dozen young musicians. Already, some of the youth presented on the series have gone on to study at The Juilliard School, Harvard and other major schools. (For more information on the program, go to musicanovaaz.com/young-artists.) Does the change in Vivian’s focus mean she has a future in piano performance? “I’m still thinking about it,” she said. “It’s not my only passion, but it’s one of the bigger ones. I also enjoy medical subjects, so I may look into that as well.” Tickets to Vivian’s recital are $15 general admission or $10 for seniors and students, available online at www.musicanovaaz. com or at the door. Youth under 18 are admitted free with a paid admission.
First Things First releases digital Parent Kit BY DONNA SHOTT
Being the parent of an infant or young child is an important job, but it isn’t an easy one. To help parents meet the challenge, First Things First has introduced the FTF digital Parent Kit. Covering a wide range of topics from pregnancy, child development, safety, physical and emotional health, to finding quality child care, the digital Parent Kit provides useful tips and dependable online information and resources to help parents do their best in supporting the healthy development of their baby, toddler or preschooler. It is available at FirstThingsFirst.org/ Parent-Kit. Ninety percent of new parents are millennials born between 1980 to 2000. Millennials are the most connected generation and research shows they regularly turn to online sources for parenting information, particularly on mobile devices. Mobile searches related to babies and parenting have grown 25 percent since 2013. FTF seeks to engage these millennial parents with easily accessible, high quality parenting information, which they can then share with others on their own social media outlets. “This type of ‘in-the-moment’ information is what parents seek,” said Carol Lopinski, FTF’s senior director for family support and literacy. “We know we need to meet parents where they are and want to provide them with tools and resources when they need it. For example, if a parent needs to know
how to handle a toddler’s tantrum, all he has to do is type the word ‘tantrum’ in the FTF search bar and a list of helpful information comes up.” From the day a child is born, the care, attention, love and support they experience lays the foundation for their future. The digital Parent Kit is designed to support parents from bringing baby home on day one, to ages and stages of the young child to caring for your family’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Michelle Rhodes , director of God’s Garden Preschool in Ahwatukee, said that an intentional focus on the first years of a child’s development helps to shape later school success. “Parents need to have tools and information available to support this development. Though preschool can provide rich experiences, it should not be thought of as a child’s first and only path to where learning begins. “The Parent Kit is the perfect resource to help parents to be intentional when interacting with their child. These interactions increase learning and help build a solid foundation for their baby and growing child.” FTF will continue to provide a free physical Arizona Parent Kit to parents of all newborns before they leave the hospital or birthing center. It contains resources to help parents support their child in each phase of their early development, from baby to toddler
to preschooler, in recognition that 90 percent of brain development happens by age 5. The tools in that kit: onnect families to helpful resources •C through the Arizona Parent Guide, which provides similar information and resources that are available now in the digital Parent Kit to help parents care for their child, including tips about child development, health and safety, quality child care and school readiness; •Promote early literacy with a board book and book mark to encourage parents to begin reading to and with their child from
the very beginning; • Support oral health with a dental kit, provided in partnership with Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, containing tips about caring for a child’s teeth, as well as toothbrushes— one for a child, one for an adult—and fluoride toothpaste; and • Remind parents that expert help is a phone call away with a refrigerator magnet promoting the toll-free Birth to Five Helpline, which is funded by First Things First and provides free advice and answers to the toughest parenting questions from nurses and other child development experts.
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Arizona springs are magical Even though the winters are not that chilly in Arizona, there is something special that happens during the spring. Students trade in their jeans for shorts and textbooks for festival passes. Relatives make their way from faraway places to soak up the rays. This poem is dedicated to all the students who are enjoying their freedom with family and friends this spring.
Arizona Spring BY STORMY LIGHT
First morning sunrise teases sleepy heads Chalky white sunscreen slapped on flushed cheeks and noses Checkerboard blankets dot freshly mowed Spring Training lawns While the savory aroma of toasted pretzels and caramel corn lingers in the afternoon sun Potent pool chlorine mingles with
vibrant sugary shaved ice treats Shrieks of laughter camouflage competitive games of volleyball matches Cherry popsicles melt in the sun and stain lips a rosy pink hue Bright flip flops smack against slippery pool decks Toes tap ripples in iridescent turquoise water Late nights, fires, and Flying Aces turn into lasting spring memories A cloudless blue sky slips over shadows dancing in the buzzing breeze Bare feet skip in the blossoming buds of wildflower fields With the distant sleepy gaze of mountains dozing in the background Prickly pears and saguaros Protect the spring night till tomorrow. Stormy Light is a 14-year old student at Hamilton High School who writes an occasional column for the SanTan Sun News.
In preparation for the launch of a community development screening program, Arizona’s Children Association (AzCA) is offering free screenings for children between 2 months and 5 years old. These assessments use a simple developmental screening tool that creates a snapshot needed to catch any possible delays and celebrate milestones. The free assessments will be offered throughout the Valley on the below dates and locations: • 1 0 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, March 20, Chandler Christian Community Center, 345 S. California St., Chandler. •9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 24,
Chandler Christian Community Center, 345 S. California St., Chandler. •9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, Chandler Public Library, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Assessments will be in English and Spanish; take 15 minutes; highlight a child’s strengths as well as possible concerns; provide information about child development and skills; note results that fall in a “monitoring zone,” to make it easier for parents to track if their child is at risk; and include additional activities, resources and referrals if indicated, and a copy of the results. For reservations, call 602-708-2966.
Spring boutique returns to St. Mary-Basha BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
St. Mary-Basha Catholic School is hosting its second annual spring boutique from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the cafeteria. Many handmade items will be available including jewelry, clothing, religious items, toys, food and more. More than 40 local vendors are expected to participate, with hundreds
of shoppers attending. Established in 1944, St. MaryBasha Catholic School is located at 200 W. Galveston St. in Chandler. For more information and a list of participants, contact the school’s parent association at HomeandSchool@ StMaryBashaCatholic.org or visit SMBHomeandSchool.com/boutique.
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STEM Festival to feature free fun for students BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
New World Learning Academy, a new STEM-based preschool in Chandler, is inviting families to a free event with activities for kids of all ages from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8. The STEM Festival will feature demonstrations of technology programs for kids by FutureKiddie, Kodable and Code.org, hands-on science experiments led by area Girl Scouts, a Michelangelo drawing station and other art activities, outdoor games, a photo booth, Bridge Engineering and Magic Milk experiments, snacks, beverages, prize drawings and discounts for parents who register their child during the event. The event is in announcement of summer camps and other programs at the innovative new preschool founded by Tracie Younce. “Our country’s ability to improve and thrive with a modern workforce relies upon giving our kids a solid foundation in math and science,” she said. “Introducing STEM at an early age, while kids are fascinated by everything around them, instills a curiosity and love of learning that will stay with them throughout their lives. I wanted to create a school that gets young children excited about these subjects.” Most preschools are play- or day carebased, she added. “At New World, we play, but we play with intent—to learn how to collaborate and problem-solve,” she adds. The new school, located at 900 E. Pecos Rd., Suite 8, offers camps and other programs to introduce young children to
science, technology, engineering and math with an additional emphasis on reading, language and Character Education. “In our-fast moving world with so much technology around us, many children are missing vital socio-emotional skills,” Younce said. “Through Character Education, we also help students develop these life skills at an early age so they understand the core values of respect, citizenship and responsibility.” In addition to an Accelerated Academic Curriculum, students will be actively engaged in fine arts, including music, art and Spanish, she said. The school is offering the weekly summer camps programs for ages 3-7 starting on June 5 and running through July 21. Themes of the camps include “Treasure Hunters – Princesses and Pirates,” “Super Heroes,” “Under the Sea” and other imaginative topics to appeal to young children. All-day programs run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with half-day programs available from 9 a.m. to noon. Before and after care is offered from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In addition to being the founder and director of New World Learning Academy, Younce has two young children and is actively involved in the Girl Scouts. On March 31, girls from several troops, including IGM (Independent Girl), 1793, 2511, 663, 1715, 3780 and 502, will participate in building furniture for the new school and will receive a badge for their efforts. “Chandler is such a welcoming destination for tech companies,” Younce
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said. “By equipping our kids with the right skills at an early age they will have the right resources to work in these companies later on and have fun while learning.” For more information on New World Learning Academy, call 480-248-6125, email admin@nwlacademy.com or visit nwlacademy.com.
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Chandler Fire Cadet Academy set to kick off in April BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
The Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department is hosting an eight-week program to prep young women and men ages 16 to 21 for a possible career in the fire service. Taught by CFHM personnel, the Fire Cadet Academy starts Wednesday, April 26, and meets from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through June 14. The academy will include elements of physical fitness, teamwork, personal development, and firefighting skills with an emphasis on community service. It is held at the City’s Fire Training Center, 3550 S. Dobson Road. The academy application is online at chandleraz.gov/fire. There is a $150 registration fee, which includes some of the required uniforms and the training. There will be some additional uniform costs for boots, pants and a belt. Applicants who cannot afford the registration or uniform fees can apply for a scholarship by calling the cadet program’s adviser, CFHM Battalion Chief Lance Trella at 480-782-2060 or lance. trella@chandleraz.gov. All eligible applicants will be accepted into the academy and must attend a mandatory orientation meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the Fire Training Center. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this informational meeting. After graduation from the academy, Chandler Fire Cadets meet at least once a month (either the first Saturday, first Wednesday, or both) at the Training Center for physical training, drills and classroom
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CTeens spend weekend in New York City BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
The CTeen Chapter of the East Valley took part in the ninth annual International Shabbaton, organized by the Chabad Teen Network. The four-day event in New York City drew 2,300 youth, nine of whom were from the Chabad of the East Valley. They were from various backgrounds and levels of Jewish observance. “This was my first Shabbaton and I had no idea what to expect,” said participant Rachel Morris. “I was worried about meeting people and how I would fit in with two thousand other people. From the moment I arrived, I felt like I had been reunited with family. It was the best weekend of my life. I’m already counting down to next year’s Shabbaton.” The weekend included an authentic Shabbat experience in Chassidic Brooklyn, Havdalah, a live concert in Times Square and the CTeen Choice Awards at Brooklyn’s Pier 12. Additionally, the teens were treated to a surprise concert by Israeli
superstar Gad Elbaz. “The most powerful part of the entire weekend was the incredible amount of Jewish unity,” Josh McNaul said. “The closeness and connection that the teens gained to their Jewish friends was palpable. The friendships they made this weekend will surely last a lifetime.” CTeen creates a nurturing environment where giving to others encourages self-discovery. The network’s mission is to empower the next generation of leaders through Jewish education, and by providing a strong Jewish network across the globe. Teens develop awareness and confidence, while connecting with individuals sharing similar experiences and beliefs, becoming an integral part of a group that focuses on building core values and stresses positive character development. CTeen is open to Jewish teens regardless of affiliation. Youth who are interested can call Rabbi Tzvi Rimler at 480-855-4333, or email him at rabbi.t@chabadcenter.com.
Thanks to their partnership with the nonprofit Smiles Change Lives, several Phoenix-area orthodontists are giving hundreds of local kids a reason to smile. Included in that group are Drs. Dustin and Tyler Coles of Premier Orthodontics of Chandler. Smiles Change Lives is a national nonprofit that helps kids get braces who could not otherwise afford them. On average, braces cost $6,500 per child, making them out of reach for many families. Further, orthodontic treatment has long been considered cosmetic by insurance companies, providing little assistance, even for those that are insured. As a result, many children and teens suffer unnecessary discomfort and embarrassment from their misaligned teeth. Smiles Change Lives’ mission is to provide these families with the opportunity to provide their children with braces through its network of more than 800 volunteer orthodontists in the United States and Canada. Established in 1997, Smiles Change Lives has had a presence in the Valley since the early 2000s. However, due to limited treatment openings and high demand, in 2014 Smiles Change Lives had a 36-month waitlist for children applying to the program in this area. Upon learning about the program in 2015, Drs. Coles not only agreed to accept the children who were on the wait list at that time, and committed to treating 100
children per year going forward. To qualify for the program, a child must be between the ages of 7 and 18, have good oral hygiene, not be wearing braces currently, have a moderate to severe need for braces, and meet certain financial guidelines (e.g., for a family of four, their household income must be below $49,200). For an application, visit smileschangelives. org/apply. Premier Orthodontics will be hosting an open house from 8 a.m. and noon Saturday, April 15, at 3160 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 1, Chandler. Families interested in the program are encouraged to attend to get screened and find out if their child qualifies for the program. More information can be found at SCLArizona.com. Pre-registration for the event is available but not required. Families are asked to bring the child applying, as well as their families’ 2015 or 2016 tax return listing the child as a dependent, and a $30 application fee.
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Projects Abroad extends its list of high school programs BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
International volunteer organization Projects Abroad has added several new group volunteer programs for high school students. The summer programs are linked to established projects, so volunteers contribute to long-term goals. High School Specials are specifically designed for volunteers between the ages of 16-19, and provide them with the opportunity to explore the world and do something different in a safe and supervised environment. The organization offers more than 50 different High School Specials, with programs focusing on various areas, such as medicine and health care, care and community, building or conservation—all based in developing countries around the world. Participants can choose to go abroad for as many as four weeks, or the standard two weeks. Projects Abroad also offers three-week options for several projects. This option offers a balance for students who feel that two weeks abroad is too short, but cannot manage to fit a four-week program into their busy schedules. Jenny Puyo, an operations manager for Projects Abroad, said that even in two weeks, High School Special volunteers have a tangible impact on the communities in which they work. “At our care and community placements, we often hear children conversing in more than one language, or reciting the entire alphabet, because of the classes they attended a year or two ago,” Puyo said. “Last year, more than 1,000 people in Sri Lanka received basic medical care at
outreaches where High School Special volunteers assisted. This is a great indicator of the difference that a teenage volunteer can make, traveling and volunteering with Projects Abroad.” Sister Joyceline, who works at an orphanage in Togo, is immensely grateful for the vegetable garden that Projects Abroad High School Special volunteers planted last summer. “It’s working well and we’ve already started eating little tomatoes,” she said. “We need to buy less and can save more.” Puyo is enthusiastic about the new additions to the High School Specials roster. “The more opportunities we create for people to help those in need, the more opportunities we have to actively make a difference,” Puyo said. “We are excited to start seeing the impact from the new projects when they begin.”
Here is a sample of the new High School Specials launching this summer: Public Health in Belize This project is ideal for students eager to gain practical experience in health care. Volunteers work on outreach programs in communities where access to basic medical services is difficult. They can also get involved with educational outreach and teach local people about various illnesses and the importance of staying healthy. Human Rights in Ghana This project is great for students who are interested in law and have a passion for human rights. Volunteers work at the Projects Abroad Human Rights Office alongside legal and human rights professionals, helping to raise awareness in local communities and observe cases.
Care & Community with French in Togo Based in Lomé, Togo’s capital city, this is a great project for anyone who wants to work with children and improve their French. Volunteers offer support at care facilities, while also contributing with hands-on renovation work, such as painting walls and planting vegetable gardens. During their stay, volunteers will also attend French classes to help strengthen their use of the language. Popular programs, especially care and community, and medicine and health care, fill up quickly. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to reserve a place on the project of their choice. For information about volunteering for high school students with Projects Abroad, visit projects-abroad.org/volunteer-projects/ high-school-specials. Projects Abroad was founded in 1992 by Dr. Peter Slowe, a geography professor, as a program for students to travel and work while on break from full-time study. The program had its genesis in post-USSR Romania, where students were given the chance to teach conversational English. After a few years just sending volunteers to Eastern Europe for teaching, the company expanded to sending volunteers of all ages around the world on a wide range of projects. Projects Abroad is a global leader in short-term international volunteer programs with projects in 30 countries and recruitment offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Holland, Hong Kong, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden and the United States.
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cusd80.com/Haley Tigers study Arizona Fourth grade students took a fieldtrip to the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson on March 1 and made a pit stop at Picacho Peak. The fourth-grade social studies’ objectives require students to learn Arizona history. This allowed the kids to see some of the important plants, animals and landmarks of the 48th state. Meanwhile, the third graders traveled to the Wildlife World Zoo on March 2 to view animal habitats and ecosystems in “real life.” This is also one of the third grade standards. —Stephanie Palomarez Haley Drama Club ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ Haley Elementary School drama club students, led by Amy Miller and Kim Abrahamson, completed their final performance of the production “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” These students worked countless hours before school, after school, and during their lunch times to perfect their performances. HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL 3700 S. Arizona Ave. Chandler 85248 480-883-5000 mychandlerschools.org/Domain/2039 Football team seeks golfers and sponsors The Hamilton High School football program is hosting its 15th annual Hamilton Huskies Gridiron Scramble Golf Classic on Saturday, April 15, at Lone Tree Golf Course in Chandler. The deadline to sign up for sponsorships and golfing is Friday, March 31. For more information, visit hamiltonhuskiesfootball.com. Contributions are tax-deductible; contact Kristin Maslin at 267-784-1877. In Hamilton High School’s 19 years, the Huskies have developed into a football powerhouse and have become one of
the nation’s premier football programs with the most winning record in Arizona. The Hamilton Husky Gridiron Boosters have played an important role by supporting the players, coaches, trainers and staff through fundraisers like this tournament. —SanTan Sun News staff TARWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2300 S. Gardner Drive Chandler 85286 480-883-4300 mychandlerschools.org/tarwater Intel volunteers Tarwater staff, students and families want to thank the Intel volunteers who made it possible for Tarwater to receive a $15,000 reward for their hard work. School officials are thankful for the opportunity and excited about the funds toward a STEM lab. Art Masterpiece Tarwater’s Art Masterpiece “Masters of Art” Gallery will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, and during its spring barbecue on Friday, April 7. The gallery will be set up in the multipurpose room where artwork from students in all grade levels will be featured. School Cents The School Cents promotion is soon ending. Be sure and save receipts from purchases (shopping or dining) from Chandler Fashion Center and log them at the guest services kiosk. Receipts must be dated from May 1, 2016, to Friday, March 31. The school is only 2,000 points from first place and $3,000. Capt. Kindness Captain Kindness, otherwise known as Principal Diane Hale, and the Tarwater second-graders showed kindness throughout February. They demonstrated random acts of kindness on campus and
at home. Calendar March 13 to March 27: spring break —JoAnne Cawley Weinberg Elementary School 5245 S. Val Vista Drive Gilbert 85298 480-812-7500 mychandlerschools.org/weinberg Nice job! Weinberg Elementary School students placed twice at the Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair on Feb. 25. Congratulations to: Ryan Hastings, a sixth-grader who took second in the chemistry category for “Creating Crystals from Salt;” and Logan Burke and Zian Gongora who won second place in the mathematical sciences category for “The Light Bulb Battle.” Spirit Week The kindergarteners recently celebrated Spirit Week by honoring Dr. Seuss with a different theme daily. Running Club The Running Club recently ended. Last year, four runners ran at least 100 miles during the season. This year, 12 runners made the 100-mile club. SRP grant The third-graders received an SRP E grant to purchase plants and materials to observe how they grow. The greenhouse will show students how seeds are planted and how the root systems are formed. They are planting herbs and vegetable to harvest them by late April. Students are learning about decomposition and how compost is made to create soil that has minerals and nutrients so seeds can germinate. —Heidi Huggins
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The following local residents received degrees from Western Governors University during its 32nd semiannual commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando on Feb. 11. • Wendy Johnston, of Chandler, earned a Master of Science in nursing-education. • Kayla Sweazey, of Chandler, earned a Bachelor of Science in businessinformation technology management. • Kimberly Warren, of Chandler, earned a Master of Science in nursingeducation. • Kayla Nilsen, of Chandler, earned a
Bachelor of Science in business-human resource management. •C ollin O’Kelley, of Chandler, earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting. • J ames Mimms, of Chandler, earned a Bachelor of Science in business management. Jasmine Chacko and Trevor Franklin, both of Chandler, were named to the dean’s list during the fall 2016 semester at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.
Leading Edge Academy hosting teacher job fairs BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
Leading Edge Academy is hosting two teacher job fairs this spring, one at its Gilbert campus for positions throughout the network and another at its Maricopa location focusing on hiring for that campus, specifically. The Leading Edge job fair at the Gilbert campus (717 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert) is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30. The Maricopa campus job fair (18700 N. Porter Rd., Maricopa 85138) is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6. Leading Edge Academy has five campuses across the East Valley in Gilbert, East Mesa,
San Tan, Queen Creek and Maricopa. Its online program serves grades K-12. Job seekers will have interviews with administrators at both job fair events and should bring a copy of their resume and IVP fingerprint clearance card. Open positions include elementary, secondary and special education teachers, paraprofessionals and interventionists. To schedule an interview appointment, call the Leading Edge Academy network office at 480-633-0414 or by emailing resumes@leadingedgeacademy.com
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Reducing the stigma of drug abuse to achieve greater results BY COUNCILMAN TERRY ROE
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Councilman Terry Roe
In the 1980s and early 1990s, Nancy Reagan worked with the American people to fight drug abuse with a campaign slogan of “Just Say No.” During this time, I was busy working in law enforcement on hundreds of investigations that often had one thing in common—drug or alcohol misuse. While
reviewing report after report, it also became clear that the abuse of drugs or alcohol not only impacted individuals, but it also hurt their families and the community. Fast forward to 2017 and the challenge of dealing with drug misuse continues. In many cases, individuals become addicted to painkillers after sustaining an injury, recovering from surgery or enduring chronic pain. Many well-intentioned physicians prescribe potent drugs to help patients with pain management. These drugs are fairly expensive. Often, when patients are no longer able to obtain legal prescriptions, they turn to heroin or other illegal drugs. Unfortunately, anyone can fall into a cycle of dependence, ranging from young athletes with injuries, to victims of car accidents or senior residents with chronic pain. We cannot deny that across the country, communities are facing a threatening opioid epidemic. Good people of all ages, from all walks of life, are becoming addicted and dying from prescription drug and heroin
abuse. The challenge we face is real, but we must continue to look for solutions that aren’t necessarily punitive. There is too much at stake. We simply must do our part. The Chandler Police Department, led by Chief Sean Duggan, is aware of the need to prevent and treat individuals affected by substance abuse. Each police substation is equipped with a prescription drug dropoff box intended for anyone to dispose of unneeded medications. This service is entirely anonymous and is available 24/7 at the main police station located at 250 E. Chicago St. Keeping medications out of the reach of children or anyone susceptible to addiction is critical to the success of prevention efforts. With the understanding that we can’t incarcerate our way to a solution, the Chandler Police Department is creating new training for all officers to help reduce the stigma of addiction and respond to the needs of individuals affected by substance abuse. The department is also exploring the providing of first responders with
medication to be administered to people overdosing on opioids. One group, the Chandler Coalition on Youth Substance Abuse (CCYSA) Task Force, plays an important role in getting the message out to as many people as possible. The group’s mission includes developing and implementing a strategic plan for addressing opioid abuse locally and regionally. To educate, inform and succeed, they work closely with many community stakeholders, including doctors, pharmacists, school and church administrators, nonprofits and our business community. Drug abuse is a serious issue that affects every community and family in some way. I urge you to protect yourself and your loved ones from this epidemic. Please take the first step and properly dispose of your unused narcotic drugs at any one of Chandler’s three police facilities. For more details about initiatives by the Chandler Police Department and CCYSA, visit chandlerpd.com or ccysa.org.
Turning the dreaded April 15 deadline into a way to better ourselves BY VICE MAYOR KEVIN HARTKE
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Vice Mayor Kevin Hartke
The annual process of filing taxes triggers a rollercoaster of emotions for most
families. Waiting until the last minute to file certainly heightens the levels of stress and anxiety that could otherwise be avoided. While the dreaded April 15 deadline is fast-approaching, there is still time to get the upper hand. The City of Chandler is committed to helping eligible residents prepare tax returns for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This service is offered at five locations throughout the City on a walk-in basis until April 11. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has partnered with the City of Chandler to train VITA volunteers since 2004. The program has been incredibly successful at helping residents claim tax returns and save thousands of dollars in tax preparation fees. Last year, volunteers helped 1,860 families
claim more than $2.2 million in tax refunds and save approximately $400,000 in tax preparation charges. The 59 volunteers who underwent extensive training earlier this year are eager and ready to share their knowledge and assist as many Chandler residents for the 2016 tax year. The VITA program is available to individuals who are 60 and older; individuals or families earning $54,000 or less, or those who have lost their jobs or suffered a hardship. It is also available to individuals with disabilities and those with limited English abilities. In Chandler, Spanish interpreters are available at most VITA sites. While residents are served on a firstcome, first-served basis, it is important to arrive prepared with key documents in hand, such as W-2 and 1099 forms,
social security and picture identification cards for all members of the household, prior tax returns and other tax deduction materials. For details, call the Chandler’s Neighborhood Resources Office at 480782-4320 or visit chandleraz.gov/VITA. Regardless of eligibility with the VITA program, the complexity of tax filing can be addressed by breaking up the job into smaller tasks and seeking professional advice, when needed. Chandler libraries also provide outstanding resources, free of charge. As one of the most anxiety-filled days of the year approaches, let us turn this block of time into an opportunity to be more proactive, organized and financially savvy. Chandler offers the resources to make this all possible.
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March is the time for a conversation about colon cancer BY DR. TROY COMSTOCK, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, OPTUMCARE OF ARIZONA
Information is power when it comes to a deadly disease like colon cancer. Knowing the facts, making healthy choices and finding the right screening test can make a big difference—and help save lives. So why talk about it now? Because it’s timely: March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The disease, which occurs in the colon or rectum, is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that this year more than 135,000 people will be diagnosed and approximately 50,000 of them will die from this disease. In Arizona, more than 800 residents on average have died from the disease each year. Arizona ranks 44th in the country for screenings with only 57 percent to 61 percent of the population getting screened for colorectal cancer. Generally speaking, the disease doesn’t discriminate—it affects men and women equally and impacts all racial and ethnic groups. But the good news is that colon cancer is also different than most cancers. It’s largely preventable and
beatable. Up to 90 percent of the cases can be beaten when caught early through screening, according to fiveyear survival rates. When diagnosed at more advanced states, however, the survival rates can range from about 70 percent down to only 12 percent. The “caught early” part is crucial. That’s why it’s important to be aware that many of the disease’s typical symptoms can be caused by something that is not cancer. They can be caused by conditions such as hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease. This makes it even more important to get any problems checked out sooner rather than later. A doctor can conduct screening tests to determine whether there may be anything serious and, if needed, provide treatment. In addition, a visit to the doctor can help you understand why it’s important to know the lifelong risk factors. Did you know that the factors include smoking, alcohol use and long-term eating of red or processed meats? There are also the factors of being overweight and physically inactive. Health care professionals agree that adults older than age 50 should consider at some point taking the important preventive step of getting
screened. There is a simple lab test that helps detect blood in the stool and cancer at earlier stages. There is also the colonoscopy exam, which is safe, relatively painless and done under sedation. The exam uses a camera to look inside the large intestine to discover any growths
or abnormalities such as polyps and ulcers. Most health insurance plans cover these types of screenings. When it comes to colon cancer prevention, information is power. Through screenings, understanding risk factors and engaging in a healthy lifestyle, lives can be saved.
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It’s the time of year when the weather can be unpredictable, making a trip to the grocery store undesirable at best, or even outright dangerous. Keeping your pantry stocked with some basic necessities can help ensure you’re ready to hunker down and keep things cozy and warm in the kitchen. Baking necessities: There’s nothing like baking to chase away a blustery day, so keep an ample supply of traditional baking needs on hand. Include all-purpose flour and sugar (white, brown and confectioners) along with baking powder, baking soda and common flavorings like vanilla and almond extract. If you enjoy making pastries from scratch, add a tub of shortening and don’t forget the nonstick spray. Meal makers: A supply of rice, pasta and beans can make it easy to round out a meal no matter what type of protein and other groceries you have available. These can each be used to create an array of hearty soups, stews and noodle-based dishes to warm you from the inside out. Simple sides: Keeping a well-stocked pantry means you can serve up great-tasting, Sunday dinner-worthy side dishes with every meal. Canned veggies and fruit are a start, but you can take it up a notch by adding savory side dishes such as Idahoan Signature Russets mashed potatoes, which taste as if you peeled, boiled and mashed them yourself. Sold in a convenient re-sealable pouch for freshness,
they have a smooth taste like original homemade mashed potatoes with just a hint of butter and cream. They can be made in just 5 minutes using milk and butter, or, if you have to skip that run to the store, just water. Sauces and condiments: Even the bare basics can take on an appetizing new flair when you add flavor with sauces and condiments. Jarred sauces like marinara and alfredo make it easy to bypass fresh produce and cream when you’re in a pinch, while mayonnaise paired with distinctive flavors like spicy mustard or honey let you build your own creamy sauces. An array of oils and vinegars can serve diverse purposes, from marinades to dressings to dips. Other dry goods: If you’re uncertain what your spice rack should hold, you’re not alone. Even amateurs can tease amazing flavors out of everyday foods using the right spices and seasonings. For starters, invest in sea salt and pepper grinders. Garlic is another versatile staple; the powder is a good substitute when fresh or minced garlic isn’t available. Then build out the rest of your collection based on the foods you like best. Basil, thyme and oregano are common picks. Add some heat with crushed red or cayenne pepper, and don’t forget another versatile favorite: cinnamon. Find more staples to help stock your pantry at Idahoan.com.
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BY JUDI KING CLAYBAUGH
The Perch Pub and Brewery just might be the most interesting brewpub in the Valley. The restaurant is quartered in downtown Chandler’s former Olde Time Market Square, a compound of 1960s-era homes converted into a cluster of small shops and cafes. The Perch didn’t skimp on maintaining that charm and nostalgia. Partners Rebecca Lavenue and Sue Sechrest and their team restored and renovated the property using reclaimed brick and wood from the original buildings at the site. Even the tree stumps were repurposed to create game tabletops and seats and an unusual bathroom sink pedestal. The Perch is a vibrant blend of courtyard and garden patio dining areas with flowering tree canopies, a beer-garden game area, indoor dining and bar options, a rooftop patio and birdwatching. The aviary at the entrance houses between 80 and 100 colorful and entertaining rescue birds, including Amazon parrots, macaws and a dancing cockatoo named Luna. It perfectly sets the stage for The Perch’s lush, tropical ambience. Guests can enjoy birdwatching while dining on the brick-floored garden courtyard patio or from the adjoining beer garden, which features tabletop games, corn hole and a
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giant Jenga game. The rooftop patio, aptly named “the perch,” comes alive at night. Open at
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eye view of downtown. The rooftop seats 60 with its cozy couches and clusters of high tops, and has a stage for musicians who perform Thursday through Saturday evenings. At 9 a.m. Saturdays, the area is home to “Yoga on the Roof.” For $20, morning guests can join the one-hour yoga class and then enjoy their choice of beer, mimosa or cocktail. Along with a full wine and craft cocktail bar, The Perch brews beer in its three-barrel brewhouse operated by Brett Waters and Nick Softanac. The men enjoy experimenting with flavors. “Our brews are hop-friendly,” Softanac said. “We try and bring out fresh and interesting flavors. For instance, with our fruit beers we use fresh fruit, never extracts, so we can have total control over our product quality.” The Perch boasts 40 beers on tap downstairs – and an additional 10-tap on the rooftop bar – with a rotating selection of 20 to 30 house-brewed favorites. The Perch’s most popular brews are Belgium Peach, Blond Batch 28, Bird Bath IPA and Purple Hooter, made with fresh raspberries and blueberries. See
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Former Major Leaguer set to Cinderella Affair offers free sign autobiography at library prom dresses BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Former Major League Baseball player Mark Littell will sign copies of his book, “On the Eighth Day, God Made Baseball,” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 25, at the Downtown Chandler Public Library, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Featuring a foreword by Whitey Herzog and commentary by Chris Chambliss, the book tells the story of how a selfproclaimed “country boy” from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, made it from the farm to the pitching mound. In it, the former Kansas City Royal and St. Louis Cardinal shares wacky baseball stories. Littell signed with the Royals in 1971 and made his debut on June 14, 1973, in Baltimore. He was traded to the Cardinals in 1978 and remained there until the end of his career in 1982. After leaving the majors, he worked as a coach-in-residence for Australia’s Bicentennial in 1988, and stayed “Down Under” for three more seasons. Afterward, he worked as a minor league pitching coach with San Diego, Milwaukee, Kansas City and the Dodgers over 18 years. He played winter ball in Puerto Rico, coached and played in the Dominican
Republic, and was the speaker on the pitching phase for the Panamanian Baseball Federation. Now, he works as a motivational speaker and works with players to move forward to that next level. In 2016, Littell was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. He lives in Gilbert with his wife, Sanna. The library is south of Chandler Boulevard, on the west side of the street. The parking lot of just south of the building. For more information, call 480-782-2800.
High school juniors and seniors can choose the perfect prom dress – for free – Saturdays March 25, April 1 and April 8, thanks to the allvolunteer East Valley Women’s League’s Cinderella Affair. Shoes, purses and accessories, too, will be available at 411 N. McKemy, Chandler, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last year, nearly 1,500 dresses were given away to students statewide and more than 11,000 have been handed out since the program began in 2002. “Our goal is and always will be to help make proms affordable and memorable for high school juniors and seniors across Arizona,” said Traci Estenson, dubbed “chief fairy godmother.” “Every year, we are overwhelmed by the incredible gratitude – and endless smiles – from the hundreds of young people who come to the Cinderella Affair Boutique. It’s as much fun for our volunteers as it is for the young people who come through our doors.” For this year’s Cinderella Affair, students from the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) competed in a
design contest organized by the AZ Apparel Foundation to create a plus-size prom dress that would be manufactured for the annual prom-dress giveaway. Nicole Begay was the winning student designer. Juniors and seniors with valid IDs participating in the Cinderella Affair will be provided with a numbered ticket upon their arrival at the Cinderella Affair Boutique. Once that number is called, girls will be escorted to the dress room to choose five dresses to try on. Volunteers will provide guidance and assistance. Once a final selection has been made, volunteers will escort the students to a separate room to select shoes and accessories. Volunteer seamstresses will be on hand to make minor alterations and repairs. If needed, a dry-cleaning voucher may be provided. Once the final selection is made, there are no exchanges. For more information about the Cinderella Affair and how to donate dresses and for volunteer opportunities, visit cinderellaaffair.org.
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The Perch has canopies of vibrant flowering trees on the courtyard.
THE PERCH from page 43 The brewery theme is carried over into the food. The house specialties often incorporate The Perch’s and other craft beers into its dishes, such as the brick ovenfired pizza made with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale in the crust, beer cheese soups and beer-marinated pork shanks. For a surprising dessert, the Perch offers a beer-infused ice cream flavor of the week. The Perch features upscale, modern craft food made fresh daily. The extensive menu
includes an appetizer section with wings, strips, dips and boards to share ($8 to $22), brunch ($8 to $16), soups and salads ($4 to $14), sandwiches and lunch specials ($10 to $16), pizza ($12 to $16), the night owl ($12 to $22) and a kid’s menu ($6 to $7). There are suggestions in the different menu sections, which are highlighted as “our choice” and include intriguing items such as house-smoked prime rib on a French roll ($16), green chile beer-braised pork pizza ($14) and a brick oven tamale with carnitas
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There are many places to sit and enjoy the sights at The Perch.
or grilled chicken, poblano hash and fried egg ($16). Many entrees are served with The Perch’s popular house-made tater tots, which also can be ordered in flavors such as bacon and beer cheese and jalapeño with marmalade, to name a few. The tots are fun – and seriously addictive. The Perch has something for everyone. Come for the fun, the food, the brew and the view. And don’t forget about the kids. It is a perfect place for the little ones, who will like the winding brick paths leading to
tree-stump checkerboards, outdoor games and, of course, the colorful, sometimes sassy and always entertaining birds.
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Chandler Community Hospital nurse Janet Althoff retires after 40 years BY MIKE BUTLER
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Arizona Big Train Operators Club hosts open house BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
The Arizona Big Train Operators Club is hosting its annual spring open house tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2. Each year, 13 locations, including Cardon Children’s Medical Center and the Superstition Mountain Museum Railroad, will be open to train enthusiasts of all ages, who can learn
about outdoor garden railroads. The exact locations will soon be available on the club’s website, azbigtrains. org. Admission is free. However, donations are accepted and used toward the operation of ABTO exhibits and the maintenance of Cardon Children’s Medical Center indoor G-scale railroad in Mesa.
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When Janet Althoff began her career with Chandler Community Hospital as an ER nurse 40 years ago, the facility was an outpost on Chandler Boulevard and McQueen Road. The hospital had 42 beds and a oneroom ER with room for two. A doctor was on duty until midnight; there was no 24-hour staffing. Althoff was the second newly minted BSN to work there. In 1984, when the hospital moved to Dobson Road and eventually became the behemoth known as Chandler Regional, “We had a whopping 11 ER beds,” she said. “I thought that was amazing.” Now a newly minted retiree, Althoff appreciates the front-row seat she had for the breakthroughs that occurred over the years in emergency surgery and other medical procedures, plus the head-spinning advancements in technology. To her way of thinking, though, everything boiled down to quality care. Distraught parents, she noted, often needed more attention than their injured children. Dignity Health appointed Althoff house supervisor when it came time to raise her own family. That put her in charge of weekends and off-shifts, and she didn’t need to be on call. In her long career, she took on a variety of roles, directing Ahwatukee Urgent Care, recruiting for human resources and championing
employee wellness. A lifelong Chandler resident and Chandler High grad, Althoff said she’ll probably come back to volunteer, but she’s focused on visiting her far-flung brothers and sisters and walking half-marathons for now. “It was a great ride,” she said. “It was really fun. I’m really excited.”
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Ocotillo Village springs forward with new workouts, pampering BY OCOTILLO VILLAGE
Spring has officially sprung in Arizona, and what better way to celebrate than with a pair of specials at the Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa. During March and April, guests can enjoy a Spring Fling Facial Peel for $99 (regularly $120) and Lemon Drop Pedicure for $55 (regularly $65). During the Spring Fling Facial Peel guests can slough off winter with a professional PCA peel that will renew glow. The peel will restore brightness and minimize lines and discoloration. Guests are encouraged to buy a series for maximum results, as this treatment is best done every four to six weeks. During March and April, guests can save $120 on a series of six. The Lemon Drop Pedicure, with products from Salt of the Earth, starts with a relaxing soak. Then, clients are treated to the pedicure basics, a relaxing scrub and extended massage with a fresh lemon scent. For reservations, call 480-579-2940. Additional activities going on at Ocotillo Village in March include a Bollywood Dance Fitness Class and AQUA Group Fitness Kick-off Party. The Bollywood Dance Fitness Class is from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 25. This Bollywood-inspired dance fitness program combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world. This workout will be 60 minutes and will feature higherand lower-intensity dance sequences to get participants moving, sweating and motivated. This workout is inspired by the music and dance of Bollywood, the
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Mayor Tibshraeny to lead annual Family Bike Ride on April 1 BY NIKI D’ANDREA
Chandler mayor Jay Tibshraeny will lead the 9th annual Family Bike Ride along the picturesque Paseo Trail at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 1. The 7.8-mile ride, which is part of Valley Bike Month, begins at Chandler’s Park & Ride lot at 2100 S. Hamilton St. The roundtrip route travels north along the Consolated Canal to Tibshraeny Park. “This is a great event for the whole family, and one of my favorite days of the year,” Mayor Tibshraeny said. “I love seeing the community come together to enjoy a little exercise and fresh air on one of Chandler’s greatest assets – the Paseo Trail.” Daniel and Nair Ige are among many
Chandler resident who have made the yearly bike run a family tradition. They’ve been participating with their daughter, Kelly, since 2013. “The Chandler family bike ride was the first event we did after our daughter was born,” Nair Ige said. “Kelly was around five months and we had so much fun that we turned it into a family tradition. Every year we look forward to this event and hopefully it will continue for a long time.” The ride is free. Participants can preregister at chandler.gov/transit until noon Thursday, March 30, or the day of the ride beginning at 7 a.m. at the Park & Ride at Germann and Hamilton streets.
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March Madness Book Sale bounces among all four libraries BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
The March Madness Book Sale continues through Sunday, March 19, at all four Chandler Public Library locations, offering a selection of popular fiction and other genres in gently used hardback and paperback. Proceeds from the used book sale benefit the Friends of the Chandler Public Library, a nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the Chandler Public Library in the community. Book sale customers can receive the best value by becoming members of the Friends to receive an additional 25 percent off used book purchases throughout the year. In addition to the March Madness Book Sale, the Friends display used books for sale year-round in all four Chandler Public Library locations: Basha, 5990 S Val Vista Dr.; Downtown, 22 S. Delaware St.; Hamilton, 3700 S. Arizona Ave.; and Sunset, 4930 W. Ray Rd. The Friends organization began more than 30 years ago when a group of Chandler residents recognized that libraries needed additional support and formed a nonprofit organization to help provide donations of
both time and money to best serve the community through the library. The Chandler Public Library programs benefiting from the Friends include Tutor and Talk-Time, Adult and Early Literacy, Adult and Teen Volunteer, Summer Reading Programs for all ages, and STEAM programs to foster creativity, discovery, and innovation in a safe and fun environment. The Friends also support infant, preschool, and children’s programs such as Lapsit, Babytime, HighFive Reading Together, and Read to Succeed interactive programs, as well as Battle of the Books for school-aged children. “Our Friends provide a platform of support that allows us to create lifechanging programs, services, collections and spaces that wouldn’t be possible with municipal funding alone,” said Kris Sherman, assistant library manager. “By supporting the March Madness Book Sale you are supporting the Chandler Library.” The public can find out more by calling 480-782-2800 or visiting chandlerlibrary. org/friends.
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Chandler Public Libraries locations and hours of operation Basha Library, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Closed on Sunday
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Chompie’s serving traditional Passover dinner BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
Chompie’s, Arizona’s New York deli, celebrates the start of Passover with a special dine-in menu on April 10 and April 11. The dinner for $32.95 for adults and $14.95 for children includes soup, starter, a choice of traditional entrees, sides and dessert. Passover is the traditional eightday Jewish festival commemorating the emancipation of Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Passover starts at sundown on Monday, April 10, and ends at sunset on Tuesday, April 18. “Coming together for the Passover meal is an important tradition for us at Chompie’s,” said Chompie’s founder Lovey Borenstein. “This is our 29th year providing this special dinner, and each year we’re so happy to be able to offer it to our friends and family.” Chompie’s Passover dinner includes: • Choice of housemade chopped liver or geflite fish with beet horseradish • Choice of chicken soup with matzo ball or sweet and sour cabbage
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Entrée choice of: • Half roasted chicken with savory Passover stuffing • Braised brisket of beef with gravy • Steelhead salmon filet • Roasted turkey breast with Passover stuffing and gravy • Potato latke with applesauce or roasted potatoes • String beans or old-world Tzimmis • Assortment of holiday cakes Seating for Chompie’s Passover dinner is from 5 p.m. to close. Reservations are strongly recommended. Chompie’s also offers a Passover To Go menu with take-away items so guests can celebrate in their homes, too. Chompie’s has five locations in the Valley in Phoenix, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe and Glendale. In Chandler, Chompie’s is at 3481 W. Frye Rd. The phone number is 480-398-3008. Chompie’s New York-style delicatessen, restaurant, bagel factory, bakery, and caterer has served the Valley since 1979 with all-day breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner seven days a week. For menus and locations, visit chompies.com.
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Programs abound at the Ed Robson Library The Ed Robson Library is hosting a variety of programs meant to enlighten its visitors. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 20: Pinterest Party: DIY Spring Candle Holder Join the library for its monthly adult craft club on the third Monday of every month. This month, the library is celebrating springtime by crafting a stained glass candle holder. Come chat, craft and get creative. Limited to 15 attendees, 18 and over. Registration required. 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23: Crafty Kid’s Club: Springtime Wreath Kids ages 3 to 6 are invited to this craft club on the fourth Thursday of each month. On this day, the group will make a fun, colorful wreath to welcome springtime. Crafts are age appropriate. Tap into your right brain and get the creativity flowing. Registration required. 1 p.m. Thursday, March 30: Getting to Know San Tan Mountain Regional Park Join San Tan’s interpretive ranger to learn about the plants, animals, geology and history at this local natural treasure. From cactus blooms and cactus wrens to prehistoric volcanic explosions and gold mining, this virtual “walk in the park” will point out specific points of interest.
10 a.m. Saturday, April 1: Awesome Occupations: Meet a Veterinarian Come meet Dr. Lora Schelle, a mobile vet who travels all around the East Valley caring for pets. She will talk about the education and training required to become a vet. She will share tips and introduce a furry friend or two. This program is for all ages. For each program, pick up free tickets (limit two) at the customer service desk on the day of the event. Tickets are available when the library opens until the capacity is reached. The Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. It is suggested that patrons park in the adjacent church parking lot. The programs are sponsored by Sun Lakes Friends of the Library. For more information, call 602-652-3000 or visit mcldaz.org.
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Celebrate crafting with artists’ spring show and sale BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
The Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association will show off its talents at its annual spring show and sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25. The event, held at the Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., features more than 60 vendors and their handmade crafts and art work like jewelry, gourds, bead work, stained
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The Great Southwest Cajun Fest returns in April BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
Abita Brewing’s The Great Southwest Cajun Fest is set to return from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in downtown Chandler. The event showcases the heart of New Orleans and pairs it with Arizonan fusion and flavor for a day packed with cultural festivities, food and entertainment. Southwest Cajun Fest celebrates Cajun culture, cuisine and handcrafted beer, and will feature live music with jazz, blues and contemporary swing revival bands. Festivities also includes themed zones such as Bourbon Street, French
Quarter and Garden District. Patrons are encouraged to dress in festive parade-style attire and have fun. Eating competitions include watermelon, Cajun wings and crawfish. General admission is $8 during online presale and $10 at the gate. Kids 12 and under will be admitted for free. VIP admission is $125, which includes catered food, six adult beverages, access to private seating in the VIP area, private restrooms and front stage access. VIP tickets are available only in advance, online at southwestcajunfest.com.
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City Council Study Session, Council Chambers, 782-2180 21 Basic Yard Makeovers Landscape Workshop, Chandler TechShop, 782-3580 22 New Museum Design Open House, McCullough-Price House, 782-2717 22, 23 Spice of Life Senior Variety Show, Center for the Arts, 782-2680 23 City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 782-2180 24 Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Center for the Arts, 782-2680 25 Let’s Pull Together, Citywide, 782-4300 25 Create Your Own Oasis Landscape Workshop, Environmental Education Center, 782-3580 25 Great American Beer & BBQ Fest, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 602-276-2499 26 Stormy Weather; The Story of Lena Horne, Center for the Arts, 782-2680 26 Chandler Symphony Classical Series, Center for the Arts, 782-2680 27 America in Times of Conflict: Film + Forum – Dick Cavett’s Vietnam, Chandler Senior Center, 782-2800 28 Composting 101, Chandler TechShop, 782-3580 31 18th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival, Downtown Stage, 782-2665
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Designs for new Chandler Museum will be presented during public open house March 22 Conceptual designs for a new Chandler Museum will be unveiled to the public at a special open house from 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, at the historic McCullough-Price House, 300 S. Chandler Village Drive. Museum staff and the project architects from Weddle Gilmore will be in attendance to present the preliminary designs, answer questions and take suggestions from guests. They also will outline the construction schedule for the project, which has been planned by the City for nearly two decades. Currently, the Chandler Museum resides in the historic 3,300-square-foot McCullough-Price House, located on the southwest corner of Frye Road and Chandler Village Drive, across from Chandler Fashion Center. The new museum will be a 10,000-square-foot building on the same property, just north of the historic house. The construction of a new building will enable Chandler Museum to become a cultural destination with engaging, community-focused programs and forums, as well as world-class traveling exhibits. For more information, visit chandlermuseum.org or call 782-2717.
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NEIGHBORHOOD WALK TO PROMOTE WATER SAFETY AND DROWNING PREVENTION Chandler firefighters are asking residents and civic groups to join them on Saturday, April 8, in a door-to-door campaign through local neighborhoods to help prevent water related tragedies in the community. Now in its eighth year, the goal of the “Eye to Eye to Supervise” campaign is to educate residents about the importance of water safety for both children and adults. On April 8, volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at Chandler Fire Station No. 7, located at 6200 S. Gilbert Road. The event targets a different section of the City each year. This year, the walk area is in south Chandler and will include Chandler neighborhoods east of Cooper Road, south of Queen Creek Road and north of Hunt Highway, targeting 2016 drowning prevention walk volunteers 10,223 homes. Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department Chief Tom Dwiggins is appealing to all segments of the community to assist in this effort, including scouting groups, religious congregations, businesses, service clubs, swim teams and other organizations. Anyone who wishes to participate in the neighborhood walk should call 782-2120 or email chandlerfire@chandleraz.gov prior to April 8.
18th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival
Come and enjoy a spectacular weekend of great Jazz in Downtown Chandler on Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1. While enjoying the music, you also can visit the galleries, restaurants and shops that make Downtown Chandler a great place to visit. The downtown area has plenty of free parking available and you may want to bring a blanket or lawn chair. On Friday, March 31, performances start on the main stage at 5 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. There also will be performances in select downtown restaurants and bars from 5 p.m. to midnight. 2016 Chandler Jazz Festival On Saturday, April 1, entertainment starts on the downtown sidewalks at 2:00 p.m., with main stage entertainment from 5-10 p.m., and performances in select downtown restaurants and bars from 5 p.m. to midnight. All main stage and sidewalk performances are free. Visit chandleraz.gov/jazz for information on parking, entertainment schedules, performer bios and more.
Mayor to lead 9th Annual Family Bike Ride
Join Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny for a bike ride along the scenic Paseo Trail during the 9th Annual Family Bike Ride scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, April 1. The 7.8-mile round trip ride is held in conjunction with Valley Bike Month and will start at Chandler’s Park & Ride lot, 2100 S. Hamilton St. Cyclists will travel north on the Paseo Trail along the Consolidated Canal to Tibshraeny Park and back. The event is free and participants will receive a free T-shirt while supplies last. Light refreshments and information about bicycle safety, transit services and related topics also will be available. Pre-register online at chandleraz.gov/transit until noon Thursday, March 30, or on the day of the event beginning at 7 a.m. at the Park & Ride lot on the southwest corner of Germann and Hamilton streets. All riders must wear helmets. Event sponsors include Valley Metro, Maricopa Association of Governments, Kiwanis Club, Global Bikes and Whole Foods. For more information, call 782-3442.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after they’ve been published. If you have a recurring monthly meeting you would like to see listed in Neighborhood Networks, email complete details to News@SanTanSun.com. Note: SanTan Sun News has a Spiritual Connections column in the Spirituality section for ongoing religion-related events. About Care Monthly volunteer training, by individual appointment. A nonprofit serving homebound Chandler and Gilbert residents; provides transportation, shopping and errands, friendly visits, reassurance phone calls, and minor home repairs. Info: 480-802-2331, aboutcare.org Absolute Business Builders: Business Networking International 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays Chompie’s 3841 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Info: Nikki Janulewicz, 480-570-1835, Nikki@azbestmove.com Action Networkers: Business Networking International 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays Chompie’s 3841 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Info: Marty Recht, 602-315-2056, Marty@AZMarty.com Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter, Chandler 5:30 p.m. second Thursday of the month Support group for caregivers of people with dementia. Free and no preregistration required. Chandler Regional Medical Center, Mor-
rison Building, Learning Resource Room 1875 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Info: Mindy, 602-528-0545, ext. 201 American Legion James O. Schroeder Post 55 7 p.m. third Tuesday of the month Sun Lakes Country Club, Navajo Room 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes Info: Commander Byron Weston, 480-802-6623 Arizona Special Education Network, Chandler area Provides disability-related education, advocacy and resources to help parents navigate the complex special education system. Info: 602-531-0230 Breast Cancer Support Group 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. second Monday of each month Free, no preregistration required Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler Info: Kelly, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc.com Build Your Own Business: Chandler 8 a.m. first and third Thursday of each month East Valley networking and referral organization, meets in Ahwatukee at a private location; address will be provided upon
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Chandler Business Alliance 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays Professional business coalition dedicated to the economic and social development of its members and the Chandler community as a whole. BLD 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler Info: chandleralliance@gmail.com, chandleralliance.com Chandler Chamber Business Golf 7 a.m. tee time, first and third Wednesdays of each month Includes nine holes of golf, continental breakfast and networking opportunities. Preregistration required online. Golf venue varies. Info: chandlerchamber.com Chandler Farmers Market 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays Weekly market with more than 30 vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet food and handmade crafts. Free admission. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, on the east side of Arizona Avenue, Chandler Info: 480-855-3539, downtownchandler.org Chandler Lions Club 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of each month Area residents are invited to come join like-minded volunteers and make new friends. Atria Chandler Villas, Community Room 101 S. Yucca St., Chandler Info: RuthJon Wick, 480-895-3569, az1ruthjon@q.com
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Ostrich Fest Kickoff
The beautiful and majestic Budweiser Clydesdale horses made their way down Arizona Avenue on March 5 during the Chandler Chamber’s Ostrich Festival Parade presented by Thorobred Chevrolet. The event officially kicked off the Ostrich Festival. More than 80 parade entries started at Arizona Avenue and Ray Road and traveled south, on through downtown Chandler to Chicago Street. The Public Safety Day and Car Show filled out the day. STSN photos by Kimberly Carrillo
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Payton Sahin, 3, tells Snow White she is having a Snow White-themed birthday party.
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Jayden Chavez, 9, laughs about the weight of a helmet.
Tyra Scarpaci, 13, and Marissa Scarpaci, 14, admire the cars post-parade.
Councilman Rene Lopez travels through town on a classic firetruck.
Preston Casciato, 11, tests the speed of his pitch.
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Mary Wilson jazzes up the legend of Lena Horne BY MARSHALL TERRILL
Mary Wilson will always be known as a founding member of The Supremes, but that’s not the only title she carries. The legendary songbird is also a bestselling author, musicians’ rights activist, lecturer, spokeswoman, cultural ambassador, humanitarian and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. “I do many, many different things,” Wilson said. “What’s that old saying? A jack of all trades and a master of none? And it’s all wonderful. It’s all just a part of being an entertainer. Her latest title could be interpreter. Wilson will bring to life the songs of another African-American icon in a special multimedia concert that combines story, images and nightclub-era songs of the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s. The Chandler Center for the Arts is presenting “Stormy Weather: The Story of Lena Horne Starring Mary Wilson” on Saturday, March 25. Tickets are $48, $42 and $32. The evening features storytelling, interviews, rare audio and video, and visual images as well as live performances of several of Horne’s songs, sung by Wilson and accompanied by a jazz quartet. Songs will include “Stormy
Weather,” “Yesterday When I Was Young” and “Honeysuckle Rose.” The Brooklyn-born singer, dancer, actress and activist, died May 9, 2010, at the age of 92. Wilson, who met Horne during her days as a Supreme, cited her as one of her musical inspirations as well as an ideal role model. “Back then, we didn’t have a whole lot of role models, but Ms. Horne was certainly someone who was relatable and someone we could call a role model,” Wilson said. “We became aware of her through our parents, and she was one of the few black women you saw on television and film. The Supremes looked at her and certainly emulated her in terms of glamor.” She noted The Supremes met Horne sometime in the 1960s at a nightclub in London. “Ms. Horne was closing the club the night we arrived and saw her show,” Wilson said. “Afterward, we went to her dressing room and she was everything you’d expect her to be. Refined and elegant and gave us encouragement as well as champagne. We had a ball.” Wilson said that friendship continued
for several years when the two lived in New York City, where Horne made a triumphant return to Broadway in 1981 with her one-woman show, “Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music.” The show ran on Broadway for 14 months, toured the United States and abroad, and won a Tony and two Grammy Awards for its soundtrack. When Wilson was approached in 2010 by author James Gavin, who wrote a biography on Horne and adapted it for the stage, she said yes to the lead role. The show highlights Horne’s personal and professional ups and downs. She was once the highest-paid black entertainer in show business. That is, until she became an outspoken member of a leftist political group and found herself blacklisted when McCarthyism swept through Hollywood in the late 1940s. McCarthyism eased in the mid-1950s, and Horne mended her career with a mixture of films, television appearances and bestselling albums. The following decade, Horne became deeply involved in the civil rights movement, performing at rallies around the country, including the 1963 March on Washington led by Martin Luther King Jr.,
whom The Supremes encountered several times. “He came to many of our shows, and we definitely felt honored to be in his presence,” Wilson said. “When you met him, you knew the cause. He helped a lot of people on all sides and of all colors. He helped America.” The same could be said for Horne, who brought passion and dignity to every aspect of her life at a time when African-American women had no voice or opportunity for expression. “We became very close and Ms. Horne was a great lady,” Wilson said. “I’m honored and blessed to have known her.”
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Lighting a Spark
ASU students fan filmmaking flames to create ‘Car Dogs’ BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
ASU visiting film professor Adam Collis will pretty much do anything for his students. One day, however, he jokingly told his boss that he was going to create a feature film and give students internships so they could earn professional and college credit. “My boss at the time had asked me to put my underclassmen on the thesis films,” recalled Collis, who is based in California and flies to Phoenix to teach at ASU. “There were too many students, so I jokingly suggested the film idea and this sort of professional immersion program. “He said, ‘Do you have a script?’” Somewhat panic-stricken, Collis remembered his former student and Scottsdale native Mark King and his short story “Car Dogs.” What started as a joke, evolved into an amazing opportunity for ASU students and alumni. “What we managed to do with ‘Car Dogs’ is to create an opportunity for 85 students and 15 recent alum to learn from these Oscar winners and Hollywood professors while getting academic credit and a first feature film credit,” said Collis, who made the film in conjunction with Film Spark, his career accelerator/industry innovation organization in Santa Monica, California. “Breaking in is the hardest part. Now they have somebody to call when they move to Hollywood. They have that initial relationship. Many of our students are now thriving in Hollywood.” “Car Dogs” will debut Friday, March 24, in Harkins Theatres across the Valley. “We want to make something special happen in Phoenix,” he says. “Our hope is that we’ll put it in theaters across Phoenix and let everyone know this is a very special event for Arizona. It’s worth your time to go to the theater and check this out.
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“Car Dogs” stars Patrick J. Adams of “Suits,” comedian George Lopez, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” star Nia Vardalos and Oscar winner Octavia Spencer.
“If that does well, what we could ultimately do is create an entirely new way to release an independent film. Usually, filmmakers go the festival route, and you’re lucky if you’re accepted by Sundance.” “Car Dogs” stars Patrick J. Adams of “Suits,” comedian/actor George Lopez, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” star Nia Vardalos and Oscar winner Octavia Spencer. “It’s about a well-meaning sales manager and his team of car salesmen who have to accomplish this impossible sales task by the
end of the day – selling 300 cars by 5 p.m.,” Collis said. “It highlights the pressures of dog-eat-dog capitalism.” Adams plays Mark, and leading the pack is sales vet Christian (Lopez). Hot on his heels is Sharon (Vardalos). As the clock ticks, their outrageous tactics step up, with each salesperson ready to do whatever it takes to be top “car dog.” But for the character of Mark, the stakes are much more than just a paycheck. A graduate of ASU and Chaparral High
School, King echoes Collis, calling “Car Dogs” a “real Arizona story.” “It’s a script written by a Scottsdale native,” Collis says. “The story is set in Scottsdale. It’s shot in Scottsdale by students at ASU. It’s going to be shown by the fifth-largest theater chain, Harkins, which is based in Phoenix. “That’s the exciting thing about this. It’s just so Arizona. The Papago Mountains are see
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Cory Hardrict (Boyd) and Patrick J. Adams (Mark Chamberlain) star in “Car Dogs,” which is slated to open in Harkins Theatres across the Valley on Friday, March 24.
CAR DOGS from page 61 featured so strongly in this. Inside Arizona jokes are made throughout the movie. I think that’s one of the real exciting things about this.” The set was an abandoned car lot near the Papago Mountains. To fill the dealership with cars, King reached out to dealers around the Valley. “To make it legitimately look like a car dealership, we needed cars, obviously,” he says “We had $4.5 million worth of inventory – 170 to 180 cars. It was pretty spectacular.” The cast will surprise viewers, Collis added. “Suits” star Adams steps out of his comfort zone, while Lopez tackles a dramatic role. “It’s a George Lopez that you’ve never really seen,” Collis said. “When we think of George Lopez, we think of him one of two ways – stand-up or sitcom. But he’s an amazing dramatic actor. This is a movie that’s a comedic drama. His role is so understated and he plays it so well. He’s really underappreciated in his acting chops. I think you’ll be very surprised when you see it.”
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King grew up in the car sales business, having washed automobiles at his father’s dealership. He penned “Car Dogs” as a short while a college student, and immediately it was embraced by Hollywood heavyweights. “I literally wrote the first draft nine years ago,” King says. “Josh pushed me to stick with it. I had a voice and a movie that needed to be told. Adam and Josh were big cheerleaders from the get-go.” “Josh” is actor Josh Hopkins (“G.I. Jane,” “The Perfect Storm”), and the two became fast friends. Initially, Hopkins was set to play
King’s character in the film, but as they aged, that became improbable. “As Josh got older, they started passing the script among their buddies,” Collis said. “When it came time to film, Josh said, ‘Nah, let me play the bad guy. That’s more appropriate.’” Hopkins says it wasn’t difficult to perform in a movie that was so close to his friend’s heart. “Seeing how hard he worked and seeing his dream come to fruition was one of the most wonderful working experiences of my life,” he says. “First, I love the part. I love the movie. I love the director. I love the writer. I love the cast. I mean literally ‘love.’ “It was a unique experience to come to work where there was a shared happiness. We all felt we had ownership. This was all our project. We’re going to do this together. No matter what happens here, we will treasure this experience for the rest of our lives.” King was thrilled to work with students, too. There wasn’t a time when he thought, “Great, Adam is going to frickin’ destroy this great piece of material.” “Having the students around was a real joy,” King said. “When you make a movie in Hollywood, everyone thinks they have the right idea – from the script supervisor to the costumer to the grip to the best boy. Here we were with completely green people, but it was so cool. The students were learning and soaking it all up. Slowly, they started forming opinions.” Hopkins added, “That was a really beautiful thing to watch, to see them blossom from day one to the last day of shooting. The first week, Adam was trying to get things done. By the last week, they were on the ball. I thought, ‘Look at them: They’re filmmakers.’”
The Downtown Chandler Community Partnership will join forces with local artists and volunteers at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, to bring one-of-a-kind art designs to the historic area. The group is seeking volunteers to lend a hand in bringing these art projects to fruition. Three popular crosswalks along Arizona Avenue were chosen as the sites for the artists’ designs. “We loved the idea of adding a bit of surprise and delight when you do something as everyday as crossing the street,” said Beth Fiorenza, the organizer of the project and executive of Downtown Chandler Community Partnership. The project was made possible through a grant given to the group by The International Downtown Association and Springboard for the Arts. The monies will be used to pay the local artists for their time and work. A panel of community members involved with the local arts scene picked the four winning designs, after receiving more than 20 submissions. “It was very important that the designs spoke to our unique city, especially the downtown corridor,” Fiorenza said. The chosen designs included two by Melody Smith, one by the group Team Mac, and a design by Noe
Baez. The designs represent various dimensions of the downtown, from the creative technology and entrepreneur sector, the area’s shopping, dining, and entertainment to the city’s unofficial mascot, an ostrich. With the crosswalk designs chosen, the group is looking for volunteers on March 25 to implement the designs. Those aiding the project must be downtown at 11 a.m. and be able to stay until 5 p.m. The task involves applying paint to specified areas of the road. Arizona Avenue, a popular road and site of the projects, will be closed for the festivities surrounding the annual Great American Barbecue & Beer Festival, so it is likely volunteers will have crowds watching them as they paint. “This is a really fun volunteer opportunity, as you’ll have a finished product at the end of things and get to say, ‘I helped to make this possible,’” Fiorenza said. Interested volunteers can sign up at http://bit.ly/2njua1Y for one of 40 available spots. The task includes free entry into The Great American Barbecue & Beer Festival. “We’re excited to bring locally created art to the downtown, especially knowing that volunteers are needed to make it possible, because where there are helping hands there is community,” Fiorenza said.
‘Aspirin & Elephants’ hits the Sun Lakes stage (Photo Special to SanTan Sun News)
BY MARCIA STEVIC
The Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s spring show, “Aspirin & Elephants,” will come to the stage Tuesday, March 21, to Saturday, March 25. The show was penned by Jerry Mayer, who was behind episodes for “The Bob Newhart Show,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “M*A*S*H” before becoming a playwright. “Aspirin & Elephants” is the story of a mother and two daughters who decide to treat Dad to a Copenhagento-St. Petersburg cruise to cheer him up because he’s been depressed about
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his recent heart attack. The father starts out with a chip on his shoulder because he’s paying for the trip. Each couple’s relationship is taxed to the limit as the play progresses. In the end, everyone has grown. “Aspirin & Elephants” plays the San Tan Ballroom, Cottonwood Country Club, at 25630 Brentwood Dr., Sun Lakes, on Tuesday, March 21, for five performances, including a 2 p.m. matinee on Friday, March 24. Tickets are $16 at slctinfo.com. For more information, call 480-382-6290.
Recall ‘Yesterday’ with concert at Sunbird Country Club BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
“Yesterday Once More” – a variety act featuring music from the 1950s to 1970s – will bring its show to the Sunbird Country Club at 6250 S. Sunbird Blvd., Chandler, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 8.
Tickets are $10 at the Sunbird HOA’s lobby from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash bar is available at the show, which is open to the public. For more information, call 480-802-4901.
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The Dixie Cats kick off their show with “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans” and wrap up their good old-fashioned Dixieland set with “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In.”
The Dixie Cats bring their jazz sounds to Chandler
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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Tucson’s The Dixie Cats will perform at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort on Sunday, April 23, to help the city celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is part of the Arizona Classic Jazz Society’s April event. Tickets are $15 for ACJS members; $20 for non-members. Folks who become members on April 23 can get in free with a yearly membership fee of $35 per couple, $25 per person. For more information, visit azclassicjazz.org or call 480-620-3941. ACJS has bestowed Lew Shaw as a recipient of a 2017 Jazz Hero Award by the Jazz Journalists Association. The JJA
presents annual Jazz Hero awards to advocates, altruists, activists and aiders and abettors of jazz who have made significant impacts in their communities. Shaw was instrumental in the formation of the Arizona Classic Jazz Society and Arizona Classic Jazz Festival and served on the board of directors for many years. For more than 30 years, Shaw has been a key staff writer/columnist for several jazz publications. He is the author of Jazz Beat: Notes on Classic Jazz. Shaw’s award will be celebrated on April 23 during the monthly ACJS jazz party. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com and type in Lew Shaw Jazz Hero Award.
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Harkins Theatres’ “Ultimate Classics” series continues at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in March with “Blade Runner” (March 21) and “Ben-Hur” (March 28). Tickets are $5. The theaters are located at Harkins Arrowhead Fountains 18, Chandler Fashion 20, Christown 14, Estrella Falls 16, Gateway Pavilions 18, Harkins Camelview 14 at Fashion Square, Norterra 14, Queen
Creek 14, Scottsdale 101 14, Superstition Springs 25 and Tempe Marketplace 16. Harkins Theatres feature digital projection and sound, curved wall-towall screens, Ultimate Lounger leather reclining seats, Ultimate Rocker loveseats, Loyalty Cups, in-lobby children’s Play Centers and gourmet concessions. Info: harkinstheatres.com/TNC.
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Taste of the Islands art walk returns to Chandler BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
The Chandler Art Walk is encouraging tropical thoughts as The Taste of the Islands theme returns to downtown from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 21. It will feature artisan shopping, live music by a steel drum band, and tropical food and drink specials available for purchase. Admission is free. “The best part about this event is the island-inspired treats and sips the participating downtown Chandler merchants have available for purchase the night of this art walk,” said Deanne Fenton, event coordinator of the Chandler Art Walk. Last year included more than 12 specials from nine downtown Chandler businesses. Offerings included food items like a Hawaiian Luau plate, pulled pork sandwich, Hawaiianstyle pizza, piña colada milkshake or paleta, and 21-and-over drinks with names like Life on the Rum and Vacation in a Glass. The participating merchants and their specials will be announced on the Facebook event page in the weeks leading up to the event. For the shopping part of the event, guests can peruse pieces from over 30 local artists in Dr. AJ Chandler Park west and along the sidewalks of San Marcos Place, starting at SanTan Brewing Co. and heading south. Artisan pieces range from jewelry, woodworked items, paintings and illustrations. Many vendors sell items at just $50 or less, making art truly affordable for all. Each month ushers in new artists,
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creating a different environment. Providing the soundtrack is Corona del Sol’s Steel Drum Band. In addition, guests are asked to dress the part of a tourist on a tropical beach. “The point of this art walk is to celebrate the upcoming summer the best way we know how, pretending you’re on a beach,” Fenton said. “This art walk has everything but the water. And if you’re wanting to swim in crystal blue waters? Book a room at the historic, and beautiful San Marcos Hotel in the downtown where you can lay poolside and not have to worry about getting a ride after two or three of those rum drinks.” The address of the event is 3 S. Arizona Ave. For more information, visit downtownchandler.org.
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La Bocca continues its live jazz series BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
La Bocca Urban Kitchen and Wine Bar is continuing its live jazz series on Saturday, March 18, with the Ioannis Goudelis Duo. Other upcoming performances include the Beth Lederman Duo on Friday, March 24, and Antonio Jackson on Saturday, April 1. Reservations are recommended by calling 480-584-5853. The bands perform from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The lineup was created by Bart Salzman, the founder and artistic director for the Chandler Jazz Festival. “I am very excited that La Bocca’s
management has the vision to showcase jazz, America’s original art form,” he said. “The Phoenix Valley is home to dozens of fantastic jazz musicians who will be excited to perform in downtown Chandler.” La Bocca management said it is committed to helping downtown Chandler become the No. 1 Valley destination for food, beverage, and live entertainment. La Bocca Urban Kitchen and Wine Bar is located at 1 E. Boston St., laboccapizzeria.com.
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The Poulenc Trio, a touring piano-wind music ensemble, is performing 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, at the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church. (Photo Special to SanTan Sun News)
San Tan Chorale and Orchestra to perform BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
The San Tan Orchestra is hosting a chamber concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at 440 S. Brett St. in Gilbert. Tickets are $20 and includes light dining. Seating is limited. Part of San Tan Community Performing Arts, the orchestra has a wide range of ages and experience levels and welcomes new string, woodwind, brass and percussion players.
The San Tan Chorale’s final performance of the season, “Heroes & Villains,” is Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7. The audience will have an opportunity to cheer or sneer at their favorites. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for youth and students. Info: stcpa.org and 480-525-7293.
Poulenc Trio sets Gold Canyon concert BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
The Poulenc Trio, a touring piano-wind music ensemble, is performing 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, at the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church, 6640 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon. Since its founding in 2003, the piano, oboe and bassoon trio has performed in 45 states and at music festivals around the world, including Italy’s Ravello Festival and the White Nights Festival in Russia. The group recently launched a concert series, “Music at the Museum,” with performances paired with museum exhibitions from the Washington Gallery in Washington, D.C., to The Hermitage in Russia.
In a recent review, The New York Times praised the trio for its rendition of Piazzolo’s “Tangos.” Named after the great French pianist Francis Poulenc, the trio “does its namesake proud” with “convincing elegance, near effortless lightness and grace,” said The Washington Post. Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students in advance, at Canyon Rose Storage, 6405 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon, or at the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce on the Apache Trail. Tickets at the door are $30. Info: gcac1.com.
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Short films feature actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
A screening of professionally produced short films featuring actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities is being shown 9:30 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Pollack Tempe Cinemas, 1825 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe. It is sponsored by Arc of Arizona and Chandler-Gilbert Arc. All films are drawn from the catalog of the nationally acclaimed Sprout Film Festival, based in New York City, and are appropriate for audiences of all ages. Each screening is followed by an audience question-andanswer session with Anthony Di Salvo, director of the third annual Sprout Film Festival. The festival gives audiences a realistic glimpse at the lives and loves, dreams and achievements of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Fragile X syndrome and cerebral palsy. “On-screen depictions of people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities are rarely true-to-life, mostly because the actors playing these roles rarely have I/DD themselves,” said Jon Meyers, executive director of Arc of Arizona. “And more often than not, they don’t shed light on the actual life experiences of people with I/DD.” The festival is sponsored by Dignity Health, Mercy Care Plan/Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care, Denise Pias-REMAX/ Alliance Real Estate, The Brake Shop, City of Chandler, The Law Offices of Alcock & Associates and Transaction Warehouse. Arc has a network of more than 665 chapters across the country. Arc of Arizona engages in public policy, advocacy and outreach statewide. Chandler-Gilbert Arc is a direct-service provider specializing in day treatment for adults, employment programs and group homes. Tickets are $5, $4 for groups of 10 or more and $12 for a pass good for all three screenings. Info: 602-234-2721 or arcarizona.org.
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An Art Deco-inspired monogram platter can be created using a stenciling technique that takes away the stress of drawing and turns the project into an adult coloring book.
As You Wish Pottery designs March and April class schedule BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
As You Wish Pottery offers activities for youth to adults throughout March and April. • 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, a Beginning Technique/Spolvero class for ages 12 and up. The cost is $12 plus pottery of your choice. An art deco-inspired monogram platter will be created using a stenciling technique that takes away the stress of drawing and turns the project into an adult coloring book. • 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25, a class in the Mesa studio to earn the Junior Girl Scouts Business Owner Badge for Junior Girl Scouts. The charge is $12 all inclusive. As You Wish owner Lori Neff will teach and take participants through each step to fulfill the requirements to earn the business owner badge. • 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1, Happy Handprints, Some Bunny Loves You Plate,” for ages preschooler/toddler and adult. $20 all inclusive. Work together to turn his or her handprints into a darling little
bunny. Step-by-step instructions given. • 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, “Beginning Technique, Tropical Palms Server,” for ages 12 and up. $12 plus pottery. Learn simple brush and blending techniques while creating this on-trend tropical leaf design. • 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 13, “Homeschool Social, Family Flowers Plate,” for homeschoolers of all ages. $15 all inclusive. Learn basic pottery painting techniques to create this functional family flowers plate. • 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, “Beginning Technique/Spolvero Stenciling, Red Rooster Serving Bowl.” Ages 12 and up. $12 plus pottery. Learn how to create this play on a timeless traditional kitchen design by using Spolvero Stencils along with other beginner painting techniques. To register for a class, visit asyouwishpottery.com/classes. The Chandler studio is located at 2970 Germann Rd., Suite 4.
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The Great American BBQ & Beer Festival Downtown Stage Mar. 25, 12-10 p.m.
The Great Southwest Cajun Fest Downtown Stage Apr. 22, 12-9 p.m.
18th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival Downtown Stage Mar. 31, 5-10 p.m. Apr. 1, 5-10 p.m.
SHE Power Half and 5k Downtown Chandler Apr. 30, 7-11 a.m.
Corvettes in the Park Dr. AJ Chandler Park Apr. 8, 5 a.m.-3 p.m. The Taste of the Islands Art Walk Dr. AJ Chandler Park west Apr. 21, 6-9:30 p.m.
RECURRING EVENTS Chandler Farmers Markets Dr. AJ Chandler Park west Oct. - Apr. Thursdays, 3-7 p.m.
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The Doo Wop Project, Saturday, March 18, CCA. A journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse. ABBAFAB: The Music of Abba, Sunday, March 19, WHP. This multimedia production pays tribute to ABBA by performing tracks like “Waterloo,” “Fernando,” “Honey Honey” and “Dancing Queen.” Piano Battle, Sunday, March 19, CCA. The brainchild of internationally acclaimed pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis, the duo goes head-to-head on stage, charming and enchanting the audience with a variety of classical pieces. Spice of Life Senior Variety Show, Wednesday, March 22, CCA. Enjoy the talents of many seniors at this popular variety show. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Friday, March 24, CCA. A Chicago-based brass ensemble consisting of seven sons of the jazz trumpeter Phil Cohran, their musical style ranges from hip-hop to jazz to funk and rock, including calypso and gypsy music. Stormy Weather: The Story of Lena Horne, Saturday, March 25, CCA. Starring Mary Wilson of the Supremes, this show combines song, narration, and video to celebrate a triumphant but embattled star who changed history. Tick Tick Boom, Saturday, March 25, WHP. Arizona’s top cover band’s goal and passion is to work hard, entertain its fans and just plain have fun. Chandler Symphony Classical Series, Sunday, March 26, CCA. Quality symphonic and orchestral music performed by a wide range of volunteer musicians. In the Mood, Friday, March 31, MAC. “In the Mood,” America’s favorite big band show is a patriotic, upbeat and sentimental salute to America’s Greatest Generation. Delphine Cortez and Jazz Alive, Friday, March 31, WHP. Jazz vocalist Delphine Cortez honed her skills on Chicago’s Rush Street, performing at some of the Windy City’s top clubs before relocating to Arizona in the 1980s. She is a charter member of The Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale.
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Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in its flagship show, “Vegas Nocturne.” Ken Waldman, Sunday, April 2, HCPA. Alaska’s fiddling poet plays “old-time music,” string-band style music linked to Appalachia and predating bluegrass with variants almost everywhere in North America. Recycled Percussion, Saturday, April 8, CCA. Since Justin Spencer formed the band in 1995, it has been unstoppable. Its junk rock music became a national phenomenon week after week during their smash hit performances on “America’s Got Talent” in 2009. Yanni, Saturday, April 8, MAC. For the first time, platinum-selling Yanni is stepping off the concert stage to give fans the chance to interact with him on a more intimate and personal level. Each show is unscripted and will unfold differently each night depending on the questions being asked. Classic Albums Live Presents David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, Sunday, April 9, CCA. Celebrate the life of the innovative pop/rock master. Marquee Brass, Thursday, April 13, MAC. A five-piece ensemble made up of virtuoso performers from the renowned Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, mentored and guided by celebrated cellist and artistic director Zuill Bailey. Taj Express, Saturday, April 15, MAC. Through a fusion of film, dance, and music, the sounds of India are captured in the vibrant, expressive spirit of Bollywood movies that have been entertaining people in India for generations. Carlos Henriquez, Wednesday, April 19, MAC. The Bronx-born Nuyorican blends modern jazz with Latin rhythms in a production called “Jazz Under the Stars.” Clint Black, Friday, April 21, WHP. The multimillion-selling country megastar is releasing his first full-length album of new songs in a decade and he’s doing it on his own terms. To date, he has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and racked up 57 charted singles, 31 top10 hits and 22 No. 1 smashes. Kansas, Sunday, April 23, CCA. Boasting a catalog that includes 15 studio albums and five live albums, this band has produced eight gold albums and three sextuple-platinum albums.
The Hit Men, Saturday, April 1, SCPA. These legendary performers have toured with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Tommy James and the Shondells, Carly Simon, Carole King, Elton John, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce and others.
Sinbad, Friday, April 28, WHP. Michiganborn Sinbad caught his big break as a contestant on “Star Search” in the early 1980s. Since then, he has appeared on television and in films. He was a competitor on “Celebrity Apprentice” in 2010.
Piff The Magic Dragon, Saturday, April 1, WHP. A top-rated act from “America’s Got Talent,” the English comedian opened for Mumford & Sons on their 17-date U.K. tour and has just completed a six-month residency at The
“Beauty and the Beast,” Presented by Ballet Etudes, Saturday, April 29, CCA. Join Ballet Etudes for first production of the classic fairy tale that follows Belle and her tragic Beast in a tale of promise, friendship and love.
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Jean-Luc Ponty, Friday, June 9, SCPA. A pioneer and undisputed master of the violin in the arena of jazz and rock, he studied at the Paris Conservatory and collaborated with Quincy Jones. Aida, Thursday, May 18, to Saturday, July 1, HCT. Winner of four 2000 Tony Awards, Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida” is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. Showcase Presented by Ballet Etudes School of Dance, Saturday, May 27, CCA. Students of Ballet Etudes School of Dance present an evening of ballet and lyrical/contemporary as they showcase their training. Average White Band, Thursday, June 8, WHP. The Grammy-nominated band scored hits with “Pick Up the Pieces,” “Work to Do,” “Cut the Cake,” “Schoolboy Crush,” “Soul Searching” and “A Star in the Ghetto.” All You Need Is Love, Thursday, June 15, CCA. The Marilyn Bostic Ballet Centre celebrates more than 30 years in the Valley by showcasing dancers performing classical ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and contemporary pieces. Jonny Lang, Friday, July 21, CCA. He has shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, B.B. King, Aerosmith, Sting and Buddy Guy, with whom he continues to tour.
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Spiritual Reflections
Do you remember the moments that matter? BY RABBI IRWIN WIENER, D.D.
How many times have we gazed into space without remembering the reason for our hesitation? I would guess it’s more times than we care to remember. It is scary because we do not know if we are forgetting everything or just having a temporary memory lapse. Some people I know will purposely leave their keys or some such object in a nonfamiliar place to see if we are losing our memory. It is an exercise destined to frighten even the most secure. I recently watched a movie titled Still Alice. I sat there glued to the screen, not only because of the superb acting, but also because I see so many instances of what was depicted. We think of the past, but the present fades from view. People abandon us; families find it an endless journey into a darkness that sees no light. And we are left we emptiness because we do not know who we are, or who we were. Do we understand what is happening? Can we function normally? Can we find the place we want to be? Who are you? Where are we? Rational people of sound mind will ask all these questions. Not us. We can’t even
express our feelings, let alone ask sensible questions. We endeavor to hold onto the last remnant of our memory. And as the memories fade the darkness gets brighter, until there is no day, just the endless night. I cannot function as an adult person. I am once again a child, dependent on others, back in the womb of time. I cannot even reach out to ask for help, because I do not understand what that means either. How about those who watch this once-vibrant life ebb until there is no more? How do those closest to this journey of nothingness deal with the reality of a disease so daunting that we would like to also disappear into the abyss? Who will console the caregivers? Who will offer the comfort and solace needed to accept the inevitable? The questions are endless, and the answers are few. Sure, there are support groups and the usual sympathizers, and then the realization that no one will be there except those who truly care. I would suggest that help is found in Scripture. The Psalmist explains the Lord will help us lie down in green pastures;
He created you on purpose BY DR. MARC DRAKE
The story is told of an adopted boy who was harassed at school by other kids who were saying his parents were not his real daddy and mama. Every day the boy came home crying. Finally, his mother felt like God had given her a solution for the dilemma. So she said to her son, “You tell those kids that your mom and dad chose you out of over 15 others. Their moms and dads had to take what they could get!” The Bible tells us of another kind of adoption – that of being adopted into God’s family (Ephesians 1:5). As used in Scripture, the word “adoption” means that God grants family status and benefits to all who are justified by faith in Christ. Just as physical adoption is how a person is taken from one family (or no family) and placed in another, spiritual adoption is the means by which a person is taken from the “family” of Satan and placed into the family of God. Could there be any grea ter change in a person’s life than that? Not only do we receive forgiveness of sin and the gift of eternal life (Ephesians 2:8-9), we also become heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ! (Romans 8:17). Ponder that for a moment. Oh, how great was God’s love that would cause him to want to adopt such rebellious creatures as we are! There was certainly nothing good in us that would earn us such a privilege; it is simply the astonishing grace of God. Furthermore, this adopted status means that in and through Christ, God loves us as he loves
his Son, Jesus. But how can that be? Because God has only one kind of love: perfect and eternal. And he has set his love upon us through Christ. So, those who belong to Christ are no longer slaves; they are sons and daughters of the King. Therefore, believers should never seek to get their identity in what they do but rather in who they are in Christ. Do you know the Savior? If so, you can rejoice daily in the fact that you are God’s child, adopted into his family, secure in his love. You can rejoice in the One who made you on purpose. And redeemed you on purpose. Consider the following prayer someone has penned in poetic form:
God will restore our souls; God will be with us. God will shepherd us so that we will have no needs or worries. The lesson is that things happen, some of which we have no control over or understanding of. God’s role is not in preventing suffering or despair, but rather to help us bear the burden and gain the strength to endure. Perhaps now we should remember the good times, as well as the bad. Perhaps now recalling our experiences will enable us to appreciate that which we had and that which is yet to be. Perhaps now the love we display in the care and concern we show those afflicted will help us realize that through love we can forgive and be forgiven. Still Alice can be an instrument in learning the greatest lesson of all: There is no darkness in the light offered by God. It is called faith. Rabbi Irwin Wiener is spiritual leader of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation. He is the author of two books, “Living with Faith” and “Why is This Night Different,” a contemporary understanding of the Exodus experience.
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You made me on purpose You knit me together, You promised your presence Come wind or come weather. I’m the work of your fingers, You say I’m your “poem,” You made me on purpose, And you’re leading me home. I need to stop running And hold myself still, My heart needs to listen As you tell me your will. Though the road may be rough And the way may be wild, You made me on purpose, And I know I’m your child. Dr. Marc Drake is the senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes. For more information, visit fbcsl.org.
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7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. third Thursday Release negative beliefs. Unity of Tempe, formerly Unity of Chandler 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe 480-792-1800 A Course in Miracles 7 p.m. first, second and fourth Thursday Unity of Tempe, formerly Unity of Chandler 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe 480-792-1800 FRIDAYS
Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Sundays All with peaceful beliefs are welcome to this inclusive, loving, thriving UNITY Community. Join the group at 10 a.m., preceeding the service, for fellowship. Youth and toddlers meet during service. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102, Mesa 480-593-8798, interfaith-community.org Kids’ Sunday School 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sundays Unity of Tempe, formerly Unity of Chandler 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe 480-792-1800 MONDAYS The Art of Parenting 7:30 p.m. Mondays Six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and presented by Rabbi Mendy Deitsch of Chabad of the East Valley, designed to help parents at all levels of Jewish knowledge develop their own parenting philosophies and techniques. Cost is $99. Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler 480-855-4333, rabbi@chabadcenter.com TUESDAYS Silva Class and Meditation 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays Learn the Silva method with Lois Britland. Unity of Tempe, formerly Unity of Chandler 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe 480-792-1800 Career Connectors 8:30 a.m. to noon, fourth Tuesday of month Nonprofit organization connecting professionals in career transition to high-quality resources and hiring companies; each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits. Central Christian Church, Gilbert Campus/Student Center, 965 E. Germann Road, Gilbert 480-442-5806, careerconnectors.org WEDNESDAYS Panic Healing 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday Receive a 15-minute energetic tune-up. Unity of Tempe, formerly Unity of Chandler 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe 480-792-1800 Gong Meditation and Yoga Nidra 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. third Wednesday Presented by Will Zecco, gong master. Bring yoga mat, blanket and pillow as desired. Love offerings will be accepted. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102, Mesa 480-593-8798, interfaith-community.org THURSDAY Women’s Empowerment & Awakening
Grief 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Friday Each session presents a 45-minute videotape of counselors, pastors and others who have coped with grief and understand its effects and the steps toward healing. Each week a different stand-alone topic is presented as part of 13 sessions. Discussion follows, but participation is voluntary. Call 480-895‑1088 for information. The program is offered at First Baptist Church Sun Lakes. SATURDAYS Spirit Night – Psychic Fair 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. third Saturday of each month The “Lightworkers” offer a wide range of services, including Reiki, facials, mediums, drumming, tarot, angel messages and more. Services range from $20 to $30. Cash only. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102, Mesa interfaith-community.org heatherposey70@gmail.com. Spirit Night – A Holistic Healing Festival 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. third Saturday of the month Lightworkers offer a wide range of services including Reiki, facials, mediums, drumming, tarot, angel messages and more. Services range from $20 to $30. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center 952 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 102, Mesa interfaith-community.org heatherposey70@gmail.com Let us help you publicize your church or temple’s events in the Spirituality section by emailing details to news@santansun.com. Include a brief description of the event, times, days, dates, cost (if any), whether registration is required, venue, address, publishable phone number, website and contact information (for verification purposes). We welcome photos, which must be 300 dpi JPEGs or taken on a digital camera on the “best” or “highest quality” setting. Information is due 10 days prior to publication date. Submission does not guarantee placement.
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Pastor Gary Nibbelink will lead the communication-based seminar “How Doctor Luke Looks at Jesus.”
Study focuses on communication BY MARY FUCHS
We can only get to know God by talking and listening to Him. We talk to Him through prayer, of course, but what about listening? How do we go about that? Sometimes we hear the Lord as we pray, but usually we hear what He has to say by simply reading His letter to us – the Bible. In getting to know Jesus better, you can learn how to be happy, be free and
understand yourself, and how you can live without fear and guilt. This is the focus of a 13-week study led by Pastor Gary Nibbelink from the book “How Doctor Luke Looks at Jesus” at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Robson Library’s Lecky Center, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. For more information, call Nibbelink at 319-464-2872.
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Shalom Hadassah to have lunch at Singing Panda restaurant BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
Shalom Hadassah members’ April Out to Lunch Meeting will be a buffet at Singing Panda Chinese Restaurant at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4. The buffet will include salad, glutenfree chicken and vegetables in white sauce, lemon chicken, orange chicken, Asian vegetables, vegetarian fried rice, white rice and spring rolls. There will also be a choice of soft drinks and almond and fortune
cookies for dessert. After lunch, the restaurant’s owner will entertain the group. The cost is $15, cash only, which includes unlimited lunch, tax and tip. Singing Panda is located at 757 E. Chandler Blvd. in Chandler. The phone number is 480-777-5050. For reservations, contact Marsha Levine at marsha52@gmail.com or by calling 480-802-8911.
Devorah Hadassah to visit Herberger Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation BY SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF
Devorah Hadassah is going to see “Coupled, A Relationship Revue” at the Herberger Lunch Time Theatre at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, March 30. Arrive a halfhour early to get seats. Cost is $6 plus a $4 Hadassah donation. Make checks payable to Devorah Hadassah and send to Carol Fink at 10203
E. Diamond Dr., Sun Lakes. Call 480-8023210 for more information. The Herberger is located at 222 E. Monroe St. in downtown Phoenix. Parking in available at the Chase and Arizona Center parking lots. There is also metered parking along Monroe, Second and Third streets.
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celebrating Passover BY ALLAN LEVY
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation invites family, friends and neighbors to a Passover celebration at its Second Night Passover Seder at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at Palo Verde Country Club. The service will be led by Rabbi Irwin Wiener and Cantor Ronda Polesky. For more information, contact M. Buckner at 480305-0533 or B. Dar at 480-882-9022. The congregation is sponsoring the Holocaust Commemoration and Interfaith Service on Sunday, April 23, at the Sun Lakes Chapel at 9240 E. Sun Lakes Blvd. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. for the community to light candles in memory of those who perished. Wiener and Polesky
will lead a service afterward. Participants in the service include the Rev. Marvin Arnpriester from the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, the Rev. Vernon Meyer from the United Church of Christ, and the Rev. Jerry McGee from the Sun Lakes Community Church. The ritual schedule for 5777 (2017) is as follows: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23, Yom HaShoah Observance 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, Shabbat Service 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, annual healing service 5:30 p.m. Fridays July 14 and Aug. 11, twilight services
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CLASSIC 1952 FORD TRUCK With V8 flathead motor, new power disc brakes, muffler, new interior milled custom all restored. Runs perfect. 63,000 original miles. $11,500 Call Rick 480-380-9447 or 480-259-1716
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ALERT CARPET & TILE CLEANING We use Non-Toxic Cleaning Solutions that make carpets safer for Children, Pets & Adults. Pre-Treatment included in all packages – 200sqft. per area: 2 Areas $49.99 3 Areas $69.99 4 Areas $89.99 FREE HALLWAY Ask About: Tile Grout Cleaning Upholstery Residential & Commercial 602-725-4564 Licensed/Bonded/Insured
CHILD CARE/ ADULT/ELEDERY CARE
TERRIE'S DAY CARE Childcare in my home. Old stone ranch area. 20+ years experience. Openings for all ages. Flexible Monday-Friday day hours. Breakfast, lunch & pm snack provided. Call Terrie 480-785-6817
CLEANING SERVICES
TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL HOUSEKEEPING Immaculate, Dependable Service. Affordable Rates; Smaller Homes - $80. All supplies included. "You've tried the rest, now try the BEST!" Ask for Martha 480-495-5516 or 480-495-5545
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CLEAN CASA CLEANING SERVICES 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 FINISHING TOUCH CLEANING SERVICE...19 years in Chandler and Gilbert areas. Mother/Daughter Team with excellent long-term client references. METICULOUS w/an EYE 4 DETAIL!! Looking for Steady Clientele that want Consistent Quality Service with EVERY cleaning. Competitive rates. Exceptional Service!! We Love Pets!! Free in home estimate. Call Rita -480-250-9744 PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE 35 years Experience 20 years in the Valley Free Estimates Local References Move-out cleaning services available. All work done by non-smoking, meticulous owner. Call Shirley 480-433-4945 SIMPLY GRAND CLEANING SERVICE House cleaning specialists offering weekly, biweekly, monthly, or one-time cleanings. Also, providing move-in/out cleaning service, windows and patios. We use GREEN environmentally friendly products. High quality services at a great price. Very dependable, insured and with excellent references. $10 off first service with mention of this ad. Call Reed for a free estimate 480-802-1992 or Email: contact@simplygrandcleaningaz.com
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CONCRETE WORK Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, All Concrete Needs. 25 years experience. Competitive prices. FREE Estimates. Dan 480-516-8920 Jason 480-243-7779
DRYWALL ALL-STAR DRYWALL & PAINTING Hang, tape, room additions, outside lid repairs, match all textures, popcorn removal water damage repairs, int, ext painting & much more 30 yrs exp ROC # 262737 free est Call 602-743-6209
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EMPLOYMENT PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER Location: Ahwatukee Schedule: 25-30 hours per week Monday-Friday Qualifications: 18 or older, have high-school diploma & preschool/childcare work experience and/or training, passed reference checks & fingerprint clearance, have negative TB test result To apply: submit cover letter and resume with 2 professional references to info@inspirekidsmontessori.com
ESTATE/GARAGE SALES
COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE! The Ocotillo Community Association will hold its ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE on Saturday, April 1st, 7:00am to 2:00pm. Located South of Queen Creek Road and North of Chandler Heights, between Dobson and Alma School Roads. To view a map of the community, please visit www.oca-az.com
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CLASSIFIEDS GLASS SERVICES GLASS, MIRRORS, SHOWER DOORS Family Owned with 50 years' EXPERIENCE. Shower and tub enclosures Framed, Frameless or Custom Doors We also install insulated glass, mirrored closet doors, window glass, mirrors, patio doors, glass table protectors. If it’s glass, we can help you. QUALITY SERVICE at Competitive Prices. FREE Estimates WESLEY'S GLASS & MIRROR
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HANDYMAN ALL HONEY-DO LISTS! General Handyman Services. One Call, We Do It All! Owner does all work. Free Estimates with Pride & Prompt Service. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC 118198. S&I General Contracting, Inc.
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GENERAL HANDYMAN SERVICES Woodworking, Light Electrical, Light Plumbing, Etc. Owner does all the work. FREE Estimates 30 Years Experience 203-948-0255 UNIVERSAL HOME REPAIR Small projects, house maintenance and renovations, house/apartment preparation for new tenants. Air conditioning repairs. Call Jack @ 480-213-4005 jacekwrona@cox.net
LANDSCAPING A+ SPRINKLER REPAIR SERVICE 18 years experience repairing and replacing valves, drip systems, wire troubleshooting & timers. All repairs! Honest and reliable. East Valley native. Call and compare prices! 602-826-4717 www.AplusSprinklerRepair.com
HECTORS LAWN CARE Owner/Operator Mowing, Edging, Trimming, Blowing, Weed Control, Fertilizer, Clean Ups. FREE Estimates 480-636-0286
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KUTTINGEDGE LANDSCAPE A Professional and Reliable Maintenance company. Services include weekly and biweekly maintenance, one time clean ups, weed control, tree work and more. Call Rick for a free estimate 480-250-6608 or email:
ABC PLUMBING & ROOTER CHANDLER/GILBERT *$79.00 OFF with this ad* 110% Guarantee*/OWNER OPERATED Small & Large REPAIRS 24/7 Slab leak, water main, hot water heaters, & sewer repair specialist. Water softening specialist, water filters, and reverse osmosis. 100-year warranty on parts & labor. * BBB A+ Rating. BBB Ethics Award Winner. Chandler Chamber of Commerce Employer of Choice Award. *Call for details 480-726-1600
DM POOL SERVICE And Estate Maintenance. Owner Operator. Weekly Pool Service. Equipment Repair. Filter Clean (all types). Household Repairs. Landscape Lighting. Many Other Services. $25 towards 1st Service or Repair. 480-295-2617 MyGoToPoolGuy.com
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PAINTING 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-Bonded-Insured 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 EAGLE RIDGE PAINTING, LLC Interior repaint specialist, offering in-home color consulting for every job. Using only quality low VOC paints, brush-n-roll application, two coat coverage. Family owned and operated with over 25 years experience. ROC 296732 Bonded & Insured. Call Sue 480-825-2122
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CURE ALL PLUMBING For all your plumbing needs! Free estimates and Senior Discounts! Water heaters, faucets, toilets, pipe leaks, garbage disposals, slab leaks, repiping, drain cleaning: Clogs, jetting, Camera inspection, locating. Water softeners, Reverse Osmosis systems. Sprinkler and Backflow repairs. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Member of BBB. Cure All Plumbing 480-895-9838
Classified Works! 480-898-5611 POOL SERVICES A CLEAR CHOICE POOL Husband/Wife Team - Owner Operator. Pool/Spa Service, Cleaning and Repair, Equipment Installation, Certified Pool Operator, Member IPSSA. East Valley Specialists. 480-369-4540 www.aclearchoicepools.com
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HENNESSY POOLS LLC Tile Cleaning/Acid Wash. Vacation Service. Weekly Service & Repair. Filter Clean (All Types). Salt Systems. Sand Change. Green Pool Fix. FREE Estimates. Insured. $40 OFF Service, Repair or Filter Clean with Mention of this Ad. hennessypoolcare@yahoo.com, http://www.hennessypools.net/
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BRAND NEW Never lived in homes with modern finishes. Beautiful espresso cabinets, tile backsplash, all new appliances. Only $849 per month with ez qualify financing includes home and space rent. 55+ mobile home park in great Chandler location. Call Kim 480-233-2035
ROOFING THE ROOF MEDICS Residential/Commercial Repairs and Reroofing. Tile, Shingles, Flat, Walk-Decks. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC #256001, K-42. 480-284-7338 www.theroofmedics.com
SEWER & DRAIN ABC PLUMBING & ROOTER 480-705-7772 SERVICE NOW!! 110% Guaranteed/100 Year Warranty. OWNER Operated (Licensed, Bonded, Insured). 20% OFF Seniors/Military. A+ Rating with BBB, Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, AZ award winning. If it's plumbing, we do it! 24-hour flood restoration services. Financing approval in minutes with NO MONEY DOWN & ZERO INTEREST. SanTan Sun News
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SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS You can watch while I repair your sewing machine in your home. Vintage or computerized. All makes. In business since 1968. Price includes trip & labor. Call John McAulay 480-897-0338
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WINDOW CLEANING
DIRTY WINDOWS, FILTHY SCREENS? Call Fish Window Cleaning @ 480-962-4688 and you will have the cleanest windows and screens on the block. Below is the list of services we offer: Windows – Interior & Exterior Screens – Sunscreens and Regular Tracks, Ceiling Fans, Light Fixtures Power Washing - Your driveway, sidewalks and patios. JOHN'S WINDOW CLEANING 1-story $125 / 2-story $145 inside and out up to 30 panes (add'l panes $2) Screens cleaned $2.50 per pane. Power Washing and Re-Screening available Same day Service (480) 201-6471 "MOM WAS RIGHT" Appearance Counts! PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING Detailed service and tidy inside your home! 1 story-$90 2 story-$130 - up to 30 panes. Price includes inside and out. Screens cleaned $3 each. Pressure washing and fixture cleaning also available. 21 years of accumulated references! CALL RON at 480-584-1643 A+ Member of BBB Bonded & Insured
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Where to Eat
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Mimi’s introduces limited-time menu additions Mimi’s, the popular neighborhood cafe offering French-inspired American comfort food, has some limited-time menu additions including seafood skewers, a Surf N’ Turf and several new Blackboard Features. For a limited time, Mimi’s guests can enjoy fire-grilled seafood skewers with roasted ratatouille vegetables for $14.99. Inspired by the traditional vegetable dish of Provence, Mimi’s ratatouille is a medley of eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, onions
and tomatoes in a red pepper sauce. Mimi’s is also introducing a firegrilled surf n’ turf duet, with a 28-day aged 10-ounce USDA Choice New York Strip with house-made thyme-garlic butter, thin-cut Russet frites and roasted ratatouille Provencal vegetables paired with a choice of an Atlantic salmon, shrimp or sea scallop skewer. The entrée is available for $23.99. Mimi’s, famous for its muffins and popular for its seasonal
blackboard features, will showcase the following dishes: • Banana chocolate chip muffin with milk chocolate chips and bananas topped with a brown sugar crumble • Blueberry crumble griddlecakes with four buttermilk griddlecakes, fresh blueberries, brown sugar crumble and cream cheese with a sweet cinnamon and vanilla bean cream sauce • Jambalaya pasta with andouille
sausage, chicken, red and green bell peppers and onions sautéed in a spicy tomato sauce with pasta • Banana split muffin sundae with banana chocolate chip muffin topped with French vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, a drizzle of chocolate sauce and whipped cream. In Chandler, Mimi’s is located at 2800 W. Chandler Blvd. Call 480-899-5612 for more information.
WHERE KIDS EAT FREE
Chompie’s 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 480-398-3008 www.chompies.com Kids 10 and younger receive one free item from the kids’ meal menu with an adult meal purchase of $8 or more on Tuesdays. Dine-in only. Copper Still Moonshine Grill 2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert 480-656-1476 www.copperstillmoonshinegrill.com Kids 10 and younger eat for free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal. El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-802-5770 www.epfamilyrestaurants.com
Kids 12 and younger eat free when adult meals are purchased on Wednesdays. Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta 590 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 35, Chandler 480-812-8433, www.floridinos.net Kids eat free from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Receive one free kids’ meal per $8 adult purchase when customers dine in only. The Hungry Monk Andersen Fiesta Shopping Center, 1760 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler 480-963-8000 www.hungrymonkaz.com Kids eat free on Mondays with every purchase of an adult entrée.
NYPD Pizza 2580 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler 480-722-0898 www.aznypdpizza.com Kids eat free on Wednesday and Sunday after 4 p.m. with the purchase of a small or medium pizza. Dine-in only.
Social Box 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler 480-899-6735 www.socialboxeateries.com Kids 12 and younger eat free from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entrée on Mondays.
Pittsburgh Willy’s 48 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler 480-821-3197 Every day, except Sunday breakfast, one child 10 and younger eats free with each paying adult, while additional kids eat for 50 percent off when they order from the Wee Willy menu only.
Sidelines Grill 2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler 480-792-6965 www.sidelinesaz.com Kids eat free from the kids’ menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only.
Planet Sub 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-245-6503 www.planetsub.com Kids eat free with a paying adult on Mondays.
WHERE KIDS EAT FREE The SanTan Sun News now has a regular section called “Where Kids Eat Free.” Restaurant owners, please email us details such as days of the week that kids can eat free at your establishment and what conditions apply, such as purchase of an adult meal, certain hours, etc. Include your restaurant name, address, phone and website and a contact name for verification. Readers, if you know of a location that has a kids-eat-free program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and/or email for confirmation and details. Email information to KidsEatFree@santansun.com.
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Say ‘yes’ to Si Señor BY KATHY KERBY
Arizonans are always on a quest to find the best Mexican food. Si Señor, located at 600 N. Alma School Rd., is at the top of many lists for its delicious, authentic food. The first Si Señor Restaurant was established in 1984 in Deming, New Mexico, by Martin and Irene Castillo. In 2001, daughter Irene opened the Chandler location, which uses recipes that have been in her family for generations. Hatch chiles are the defining element of this New Mexican cuisine, as they are skillfully used in every dish. The Casillos have their own farms in New Mexico’s Hatch Valley, along the Rio Grande. The menu includes 20 selections – from chimichangas to Pinon steak – with prices ranging from $9.75 to $18.95. The lunch specials, served from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., cost $6.95 to $7.50 and include tea or soda. Si Señor offers a great selection of margaritas and domestic and imported beer. Si Señor’s famous tortilla chips are served with four salsa options – spicy bean dip, Hatch green chile sauce, red salsa and crema with chiles. Word to the wise: Wait for your beverage before you begin chomping on the chips because the dips are hot. If the green chile is too fiery, request the milder version. My husband, Lou, and I selected the Si Señor combination plate ($14.95), which includes a chile relleno, cheese enchilada, tamale, taco, Hatch Valley chili con carne, rice and beans smothered with a choice of hot or mild red or green chile. Every item is expertly prepared, and this plate is best when shared with a friend because there is more than enough for two to
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Chiles from the Hatch Valley in New Mexico, along the Rio Grande River, add spice to every meal.
relish each spicy bite. We also sampled the burrito plate ($6.95 on the lunch menu). The seasoned cubed pork enveloped in a warm, fresh tortilla was delicious, and the refried beans and rice added to the flavor palate. We also enjoyed the taco plate ($10.95) and its lightly spiced shredded chicken in crispy corn tortilla shells topped with crunchy tomato, lettuce and cheese. Si Señor saves the best for last. The grand finale of every meal at Si Señor are the complimentary warm sopaipillas. We
chose cinnamon/sugar over plain and drenched the hot, fluffy, pillowy fried confection with honey. The décor is just as impressive as the food. The spacious interior is divided into three large dining areas furnished with heavy wooden tables and chairs decorated with bright yellow sunflowers painted on the back. Colorful murals cover the walls and even the ceiling of the cozy center dining area. If you want delicious food at reasonable prices in a family-friendly
setting, visit Si Señor and enjoy the best New Mexican cuisine in the Valley.
IF YOU GO
Si Señor Restaurant 600 N. Alma School Rd. Chandler 85224 480-857-1217 Sisenorrestaurants.com
This perfect plate of food includes a chile relleno, enchilada, tamale, taco, Hatch green chili con carne, rice and beans.
The large dining area is decorated with colorful murals and wrought iron with sunflowers.
Si Señor is located at 600 N. Alma School Rd., in Chandler.
Si Señor’s famous chips are served with four different salsas.
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30 minutes to mealtime SUBMITTED BY FAMILY FEATURES
Variety certainly is the spice of life, but after a long day, it’s easy to get stuck in a mealtime rut and turn to the same dishes each week. With fast-paced lifestyles, many families are left with little time to come up with new, creative meals. However, with freshly seasoned ingredients like Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork, a delicious, healthy and hassle-free meal can be made in 30 minutes or less. These 100 percent fresh pork products are slow-marinated in delicious seasonings like roasted garlic and herb and Applewood smoked bacon, and can be grilled, roasted, sauteed or slow-cooked for a fast mealtime solution any night of the week. Take an extra step to simplify dinner with an easy slow-cooker recipe such as this cheesy pork and enchilada stew, or try pork chops smothered in onions and mushrooms for a quick, savory supper. For more recipe ideas, and to see what you can do with 30 minutes, visit SmithfieldRealFlavorRealFast.com.
Cheesy Pork Enchilada Stew Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 4-5 hours Servings: 8
1 package Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas 1/2 cup corn flour hot sauce
2 cans (10 ounces each) red enchilada sauce 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic fresh cilantro 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup no-salt-added chicken stock 1/2 large red onion, diced sour cream 4 ounces cream cheese 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese Place carnitas in 5-quart slow cooker. Add corn flour and toss to coat meat. Add all remaining ingredients except cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Cover and cook on high 4-5 hours (low 7-9 hours). Break meat apart with spoon. Add cheeses and stir until melted. Tip: Leftover stew can be made into dip. Heat 6 cups of stew; add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 4 ounces of cream cheese; stir until melted. Serve with tortilla chips.
6 slices Smithfield Hickory Smoked Bacon, cut into 1-inch slices 1 Smithfield Garlic and Herb Marinated Fresh Pork Sirloin Roast, cut into five 1-inch chops 2 tablespoons butter 1 large sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup no-salt-added chicken stock 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon minced garlic In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until browned and crisp.
Carefully remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Brown pork chops in bacon grease over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes per side; remove chops from skillet. Add butter to bacon grease in skillet; saute onions, mushrooms, salt and pepper until onions have browned and are tender. Stir in stock, vinegar and garlic; cook and stir until reduced by half. Add browned chops and cooked bacon to skillet. Cover and simmer until internal temperature of meat reaches 150 F, turning once, about 10 minutes.
Pork Chops Smothered in Onions and Mushrooms Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Servings: 5
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1st Thursday of the Month - All Night Happy Hour. 55¢ Edamane, $1.55 cans of Old Style. DJ Jamal 5-7pm. Live music 7-10 pm
55 W. Chicago St. Chandler, AZ 85225
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March 18-31, 2017
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6225 E Test Drive Mesa, AZ | www.coulterinfiniti.com | (855) 396-4477
Available for a Limited Time Only 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO
2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO
COUPE 1LT
STK# P3291
STK# P3346
2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
2011 BMW 335I
STINGRAY COUPE 3LT
CONVERTIBLE
STK# P3344
STK# P3345
COULTER PRICE: $15,494
COULTER PRICE: $22,993
COULTER PRICE: $51,994
COULTER PRICE: $25,993
2008 PORSCHE CAYMAN 2DR
2016 CADILLAC XTS 3.6L V6
2012 AUDI A8 L 4DR SDN
2015 LEXUS IS 350
CPE
FWD LUXURY
STK# P3394
STK# P3340
4DR SDN RWD
STK# P3377
STK# 6351A
COULTER PRICE: $23,494
COULTER PRICE: $30,494
COULTER PRICE: $32,794
COULTER PRICE: $34,494
2016 CADILLAC CTS SEDAN
2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
2016 CADILLAC ATS-V SEDAN
2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA
3.6L V6 RWD PREMIUM
STINGRAY COUPE 3LT
STK# P3339
COULTER PRICE: $38,494
STK# P3365
COULTER PRICE: $49,494
2012 LEXUS RX 350 AWD 4DR
STK# P3370
COULTER PRICE: $25,494
4DR HB
STK# P3311
COULTER PRICE: $50,494
STK# P3383
COULTER PRICE: $54,994
2016 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 SRW 4WD
2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
CREW CAB 6-3/4 FT BOX PLATINUM
RWD LUXURY COLLECTION
STK# P3332 COULTER PRICE: $55,994
STK# P3373
COULTER PRICE: $64,493
SCHEDULE A TEST DRIVE TODAY: (855) 396-4477 *Tax, title, license and any dealer add-ons are extra. Please see dealer for details.
6225 E. Test Drive • Mesa, AZ 85206 www.CoulterInfiniti.com
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