Santan Sun News; 10-3-15: Community

Golf tourney supports people with disabilities

BY TRACY HOUSE

The Chandler Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and the municipality’s Recreation Division are looking to the public to have fun playing golf while helping out a good cause.

The 19th annual Chandler Golf Challenge is set for 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Bear Creek Golf Course. The event, which annually raises about $6,000, supports programs that benefit residents with physical and intellectual/developmental disabilities. The tourney also provides scholarships for disabled individuals.

Organizers are hoping to get a field of 132 players, 32 foursomes, according to Collette Prather, City of Chandler recreation coordinator I and liaison to the mayor’s committee. Individuals can be placed with groups.

A foursome’s cost is $325 for golf, dinner and a shirt. Individual golfers are charged $85.

“At this point we’re pushing for players,” Prather said. “The more money we raise the more influence and difference we can make in the community.”

Aiding the community Scholarships and programs for disabled individuals are important causes for the

Residents encouraged to participate in Census

BY KRISTA TILLMAN

City of Chandler officials are encouraging residents to open their doors to census workers who are collecting facts about people in each household as part of the 2015 Special Census.

With the census, which began Oct. 1, City officials are hoping to show a significant increase in population from the 2010 number of 236,000, said Jim Phipps, a public information officer with the City of Chandler.

“It is costing us over $4 million to run this special census in Chandler alone,” he said. “We think we’re losing about $14 million between now and the 2020 census if we don’t get an updated count this year.”

Unlike the Decennial Census, there will be no questionnaire to complete and mail

back. Instead, a census enumerator will stop by. All workers are local residents and will have a U.S. Census Bureau badge and the information they gather is confidential and protected by law. They have received specialized training and a background check, are fingerprinted and sworn to secrecy.

By being counted, Chandler receives funding that helps provide important City services. Each person counted in Chandler means about $318 in funding every year.

Phipps has projected that the population is around 264,000 Chandler residents—a number that would hopefully result in the City receiving a larger portion of the state revenue.

“State shared revenues are used for public safety, parks and recreation,

City. The scholarships in amounts up to $500, can be used for a variety of reasons. Two awardees just graduated from college.

“One graduated from MCC and one from ASU,” Prather said. “They can also be used if someone needs a bike to get to work or money for clothes for work—to better their circumstances.”

Residents fill out an application for the scholarship, which is then reviewed by a committee.

“We would love to give out more scholarships,” Prather said. “If you know a resident in Chandler who would like to pursue their education they can apply. If someone needs help related to increased independence, whether it be through vocational or educational, or furthering their employment opportunities.”

In addition to scholarships, some of the proceeds are used for the Chandler Therapeutic Recreation Program. The funds help with the summer camp programs and provide uniforms and equipment when possible.

Last year the money was used to help with Disability Awareness Month, an event that touched more than 500 lives in Chandler. Money raised through the tournament has also been used for awareness awards that have been given out to recognize individuals who have made a difference in the community.

Registration includes a riding cart, range balls for warm-up, prize holes, riding cart for two players, drawing prizes, greens fees, silent auction and awards dinner, hosted at Bear Creek Golf Complex. Awards include first and second place, and closest to the pin, male and female player.

City looks at possible regulations on donation bins

BY KEN ABRAMCZYK

City officials are examining how to best regulate donation bins after discovering that some of them were installed without approval.

Chandler’s zoning ordinance does not allow the bins. Officials are researching other communities and how they regulate them.

Malcolm Hankins, neighborhood preservation manager for the City of Chandler, said officials examined more than 100 donation bins to assess them for appearance, placement, maintenance and safety. Most of these bins can be found in large parking lots at commercial shopping centers with grocery stores or big-box retailers, and on church and school properties.

“A majority of them don’t have

problems,” Hankins said. Some “had trash around it and damage to the containers themselves.”

“We did an assessment, and we were not approaching it from the aspect that regulations were required,” Hankins said. For some of the bins, “it was hard to get a read on who approved it for the property.”

Hankins said the City wanted to see “what was out there” to regulate the bins. The majority of the bins were not placed in hazardous locations, like rights-of-way, and did not pose a safety hazard, he said.

Hankins discussed the bins with the planning, public utilities, transportation and development subcommittee of the City Council recently. “I provided them with information, and shared

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Shred sensitive documents at TrustBank event

Sensitive documents that are no longer needed may be taken to the TrustBank of Ocotillo’s first Shred-A-Thon from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Only paper will be shredded. Electronics will not be accepted.

The first six boxes or bags to be shredded are free. Additional shredding will be $3 per box or bag. All proceeds from shredding will be donated to

Positive Paths, formerly known as the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation East Valley Executive Council.

Firefighters will sell hot dogs and hamburgers at the event for the Sun Lakes Fire Fighters Emergency Relief Fund.

The event will be held in the Fulton Ranch parking lot in front of the TrustBank Office at 4913 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler.

Kohl’s hiring seasonal associates for holiday season

Kohl’s department store is hiring about 50 associates for its at 1430 S. Arizona Ave. location in Chandler to support seasonal business this holiday season and growth on www.kohls.com.

“Kohl’s is hiring more than 69,000 seasonal associates to prepare for another exciting holiday season,” said Richard Schepp, Kohl’s chief administrative officer. “We want to ensure we provide the excellent service and easy experience Kohl’s customers expect, whether shopping in stores or online.”

Hiring began this month and most jobs will be filled by mid-November. Holiday positions are also being filled at the company’s distribution and e-commerce fulfillment centers. Info: www.kohlscareers.com.

“Most of our stuff is raffle, with an opportunity to choose which item. We have a lot of family nights, some golf from local golf courses,” Prather said. Raffle tickets are available for purchase. Three sponsorship levels are available: Gold Medal Tee Box Sponsor for $425 which includes an individual’s or company’s logo and/or name at one hole, four players’ entry fees, four golf shirts and dinner; Silver Medal Tee Box Sponsor at $175 including an individual’s or company’s logo and/or name at one hole, one player’s entry fee, one golf polo and dinner; or Bronze Medal Tee Box Sponsor for $100 that includes an individual or company’s logo and/or name at one hole. Cart and golf ball sponsorships are also available. Dignity Health is the title

sponsor of the event.

The Chandler Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is seeking members to complete the terms of those who have left. “We have three vacant seats right now,” Prather said. “You can apply on the City website.”

Bear Creek Golf Complex is located at 500 E. Riggs Rd., just east of Arizona Ave. Registration forms for the Chandler Golf Challenge can be downloaded at www.chandleraz.gov/registration and be completed online or mailed in. Questions about the event or sponsorship can be directed to Collette Prather at (480) 7822709 or collette.prather@chandleraz.gov.

Tracy House is a freelancer for SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at news@ santansun.com.

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Shalom Chapter of Hadassah schedules barbecue

It’s barbecue time again for the Shalom Chapter of Hadassah, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, with a Fun Fundraiser at the Halley Pool in Ironwood on Alma School Road in Sun Lakes. Hot dogs, chicken, salads and desserts will be served for $19. Send a reservation check to Marilyn Behr, 25803 Eastlake, Sun Lakes, AZ, 85248.

Cathy Olswing, president of the Hadassah Desert Mountain Region, will meet with the group at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Holly Parker, who spearheads

the Just 3 Things campaign, also will discuss how donations make a difference to those in need. An optional $16 lunch is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Call (480) 8029600. The program starts at 1 p.m. Shalom Chapter of Hadassah has scheduled the following events: Wine & Cheese Patio Party, Sunday, Nov. 1; and a trip to the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, Tuesday, Dec. 8. For membership information, call Cyril at (480) 802-0243 or Kathy at (480) 895-5194.

Vendor fair raises funds to fight ataxia

The Arizona Ataxia Support Group, a nonprofit associated with the National Ataxia Support Group, will host a Shop Till You Drop Craft and Vendor Fair 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Disability Empowerment Center, 5025 E. Washington St., in Phoenix. The fair is free and serves as a fundraising and awareness event. Chandler resident Mary Fuchs is an AZ Support Group co-leader.

Ataxia is a group of rare and often fatal degenerative neurological disorders. An estimated 150,000 people in the U.S. are affected by ataxia. Symptoms are progressive and often impact coordination, hearing, vision and speech. Ataxia affects both genders and all ages, but too often ataxia strikes children and young adults. At this time, there is no effective treatment or cure for ataxia.

The event includes a Chinese auction, raffle, chair yoga demo, free massages, children’s activity area, special guests, local craft vendors and health and wellness vendors.

For information or to donate, visit www.ataxia.donorpages. com/2015AZShop/.

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Sun Lakes Republicans welcome Sheriff Arpaio

The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Law and Order 2015” with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio at its monthly meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes.

Arpaio heads the nation’s third largest sheriff’s office, which employs about 3,400 people. He has been elected to six four-year terms since 1992. He has approximately 10,000 inmates in his jail system. Years ago, when the sheriff learned that the inmates were stealing jailhouse white boxers, he had all inmate underwear dyed pink for better inventory control. He has also launched the only accredited high school under a sheriff in an American jail, “Hard Knocks High” and ALPHA, an antisubstance abuse program that has reduced recidivism.

His chain gangs contribute thousands of dollars of free labor to the community. The male chain gang, and the world’s first female and juvenile chain gangs, clean streets, paint over graffiti and bury the indigent in the county cemetery.

transportation services, libraries, senior centers and road maintenance,” Project Manager Sam Andrea said in an email.

Andrea explained that the City has to prepare a lot for a census. They have to gather maps and data for the U.S. Census Bureau to use. Also, they have to work with the U.S. Census Bureau to hire people for the census. Finally, they have to contact various homeowners associations and management companies to gain access to neighborhoods and ensure the safety of their community. However, there have been some concerns about obstacles this census will have to endure.

The first obstacle is the U.S. Census Bureau choose Chandler to test the online census they are planning on using in the 2020 U.S. Census. Therefore, some residents are going to believe that they already participated in the Chandler census. The City of Chandler is working on getting the community educated on the importance of participating in this census.

The second obstacle that Chandler faces is getting people to participate.

“You can imagine you’re at home, and

Arpaio’s deputies and detectives have solved several high-profile murder cases, including numerous child murders. The posse, whose ranks have increased to 3,000 members under Arpaio, is the nation’s largest volunteer posse. Posse men and women help in search and rescue and other traditional police work as well as in special operations like rounding up deadbeat parents, fighting prostitution, patrolling malls during holidays, and investigating animal cruelty complaints.

After serving in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953, and as a Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas police officer for almost five years, Arpaio was a federal narcotics agent. He infiltrated drug organizations and held top management positions around the world with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. He concluded his 32-year federal career as head of the DEA for Arizona.

State Sen. Steve Yarbrough will provide an update on the upcoming 2016 Arizona elections. For information visit www.slgop. org or call Mike Tennant at (480) 802-0178.

you’re watching TV or something and the door knocks and you ignore it. You don’t want to be bothered, you think it’s a salesperson or something,” Phipps said.

They might also be unwilling to participate because they do not wish to give their information to a stranger. However, Phipps and Andrea assures residents that these survey takers are well equipped for the job.

Six hundred people were hired to go to homes just in the City of Chandler. They were hired at $16.25 per hour.

Chandler residents with questions regarding the 2015 Special Census or to verify a U.S. Census Employee Enumerator can contact the City of Chandler Census Field Office at (480) 782-3264.

The census also measures sex, age and ethnic background; however, those are not as much of a priority as counting the number of citizens.

According to Phipps, Chandler has 25 percent Hispanics, 5 percent Asians, and 2 percent African Americans and those numbers have remained steady.

Krista Tillman is a public relations student at ASU. She can be reached at news@santansun.com.

Treasure sale, restaurant raffle benefits Sun Lakes Chapel

The Sun Lakes Chapel board is preparing to hold its 11th treasure sale and restaurant raffle.

All of the money from both events will go toward the maintenance and upkeep of the Sun Lakes Chapel and the Chapel Center, which hosts four congregations— Sun Lakes Community Church, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, Sun Lakes Lutheran Church and Sun Lakes Church of Christ.

The top prize for the restaurant raffle is $100 to spend at Starbucks, plus four dinners. Second prize is dinner for two at six restaurants. There will be at least 12 winners of multiple dinners for two.

The treasure sale is set for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Chapel Center, which is located in Sun Lakes Country Club at 9240 E. Sun Lakes Blvd. North. Items at the treasure sale run the gamut of furniture to knickknacks, all of which are priced to sell.

The public may donate items by leaving them on the back porch of the Chapel Center. If they are too large to move, call Butch at (612) 743-5998. Clothing and large televisions, electronics and appliances will not be accepted.

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observations and findings,” Hankins said. “We will see if they want to pursue it further.” A follow-up meeting was not yet scheduled.

Hankins was examining permit requirements, administrative processes, regulations and ordinances in other

The restaurant raffle winners will be chosen at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the treasure sale. Winners need not be present.

Participating restaurants are Abuelo’s, Alexi’s, Asian Grill Restaurant, Black Angus, California Pizza, Chase Diner, Cheddars, Chompie’s, Don and Charlie’s, Floridino, Iron Oaks, Keggan’s, Kona Grill, Majerle’s, Mimi’s Cafe, Miracle Mile Delicatessen, Olive Garden, Palo Verde, Pita Jungle, RigaTony’s, Silk True Asian, Starbucks, Stone and Vine, Sun Lakes Phase One, Sweet Tomatoes, Tao Garden and Village Inn.

Raffle tickets are $1 or seven tickets for $5, 15 tickets for $10 or 35 tickets for $20. They can be purchased from congregation members or by calling (480) 802-3281.

communities, namely Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe. He expects to have that material ready for a future meeting, but added that one was not scheduled yet.

Ken Abramczyk is an associate editor at the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at ken@santansun.com.

Doctors from Good Sound Audiology in Sun Lakes will conduct a free lunch-and-learn seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, to explain misconceptions about hearing loss and the latest in hearing aid technology. The presentation will leave time for questions and answers.

According to Drs. Tina Jessee and Tanya Karg, 36 million Americans have hearing loss and although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65.

“If you notice voices are sounding muffled or have difficulty hearing specific sounds, we urge you to get a baseline hearing evaluation,” Jessee said.

The seminar, including lunch, will be held in the Lecky Center at the Ed Robson Branch Library at 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes, and is open to the public.

Seating is limited and a reservation is required by calling (480) 8832842. Hearing aids will not be sold during the seminar. Info: www. goodsoundaudiology.com.

Free lunch-and-learn seminar about hearing loss set Desert Cancer Foundation holding annual luncheon

An educational “Learning, Loving and Living with Cancer” luncheon is being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Pl., Chandler. Jeanine L’Ecuyer of L’Ecuyer Communications will emcee the event.

The annual fundraiser benefits the Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona. John Sentz, board member and cancer

survivor, and Dr. Ross Bremner, director of the John and Doris Norton Thoracic Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, will be keynote speakers.

Tickets are $40. Register at www. desertcanceraz.org.

The Carole Weishaar Founder’s Award, Linda Rainford Award and Edgar H. Hernandez Humanitarian Award will be presented. The public is invited

VFW Post seeks new members

Veterans organizations are looking for new members to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars, including the Sun Lakes Post 8053, or other veterans’ groups.

New VFW members are needed to support efforts to protect veterans’ rights. Approximately 1,100 World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans die each day, and with fewer members in Congress who have served in the military, VFW members want to recruit new members to help ensure the rights of veterans are maintained.

In July, the American Legion post turned in its charter and closed its doors, citing a declining membership base and smaller numbers of eligible veterans joining their groups. Members of the VFW Post 8053 meet on the fourth Monday each month in the Sun Lakes Clubhouse, Arizona Room, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes.

The Sun Lakes VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary were founded in December

1975 as the Russell W.

8053, Sun Lakes. The mission of the post is to service members, all veterans and their families, bring awareness to the community of their roles and promote national ideals.

The VFW supports veterans in VA hospitals by donating medical equipment and other necessities such as helping the veteran in obtaining their benefits.

For those interested in becoming a member of the VFW, membership requires military service overseas during an operation or conflict. Other actions for eligibility would include, but not be limited to, award of a campaign medal or ribbon, duty anytime in Korea from 1950 to the present, service in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Korean War or World War II.

Anyone unsure of their eligibility can contact Junior Vice Commander Carlos Lozano at carlos1520@cox.net or visit the www.sunlakesvfw.org.

to submit award nominations on the website.

DCFA provides cancer education and access to lifesaving screenings and secure treatment resources for uninsured and under-insured patients and their families in Arizona. Info: (480) 857-6652.

Nominate veterans for Operation Welcome Home

Nominations and sponsorships are being accepted for the fourth Operation Welcome Home Chandler ceremony to be held next spring.

Veterans should be Chandler residents and have been on active duty within the last three years or leaving soon. Residents or businesses also may participate through sponsorship or in-kind donations for the program.

During the ceremony, veterans are part of a procession escorted by the Arizona Patriot Guard to the Chandler City Council Chambers, where the Chandler City Council will recognize and thank

each individual. During the ceremony, the honorees will be presented with a gift basket with donations from the community. After the public event, the veterans and their family will be treated to dinner at a local restaurant.

Ceremonies are scheduled several times a year, based on the number of nominees. Residents are encouraged to attend the event, and donations are accepted through the Chandler Chamber Community Foundation.

To nominate a veteran or sponsor the program, visit www.chandleraz.gov/ patriotism.

Donate blood to the Red Cross during Liver Awareness Month

During Liver Awareness Month in October, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support patients undergoing liver and other types of transplants. Liver transplants are the second most common transplant type in the United States, and a single transplant patient may need more than 30 units of blood products.

For blood donor Amy Slattery, the need for blood hits close to home. Her mother received a liver transplant and needed more than 70 blood products during the surgery.

“I donate to help others that needed

blood like her,” said Slattery. “I donate in thanks to those who donate their blood products to help save lives.”

Volunteer donors like Slattery are the only source of blood for those in need of transfusions during transplants and other surgeries. Donors with all blood types are needed, and especially those with types O negative, A negative, B negative and AB blood.

To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). Info: www.redcross.org/prepare.

Chamber supports CUSD bond and TUHSD override

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to approve the Chandler Unified School District bond and the Tempe Union High School District override.

“Both school districts are high performing and the Chandler Chamber Board voted to support the bond and override to strengthen our community’s future in education,” said Terri Kimble, president/CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.

The CUSD’s Governing Board is asking voters to approve a $196 million bond for capital improvements, including

construction, acquisition, additions and improvements to new and existing schools. Approval of the Tempe Union High School District’s $6.5 million override would address needs for buses, books, equipment, minor building improvements and technology over the next seven years. Both elections are Nov. 3 by mail.

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce represents more than 1,300 businesses with more than 100,000 employees. Info: (480) 963-4571 or www.chandlerchamber. com.

Lane restrictions in place on Alma School

A single northbound and southbound lane of traffic will be open in each direction along Alma School Road, between the Loop 202 Santan Freeway and Germann Road, through Saturday, Oct. 10.

The lane restrictions are necessary because of the installation of a reclaimed water line in Alma School Road, which will require all traffic on Alma School to be shifted into the southbound lanes. Motorists are encouraged to use Pecos Road or Arizona Avenue to access the Santan Freeway. Traffic restrictions will be lifted on Sundays to accommodate traffic associated with two large churches

City of Chandler Insider

Fall is a great time to work in the yard

With the right care, your landscape will be in great shape for this season. Here are some simple tips from the City of Chandler Water Conservation office.

Deep, infrequent irrigations are always recommended when applying water to landscape, but as temperatures cool the interval in between applications will need to be increased.

Dormant Bermuda lawns only need to be watered once a month in the winter. If you have chosen to plant a winter rye lawn, only apply water once every seven to 14 days; less often if we receive adequate rainfall. Established shrubs will only need water once every two to four weeks as long as you are watering deeply enough.

Visit Chandler’s Water Conservation Office website at www.chandleraz.gov/ water to download a copy of “Landscape Watering by the Numbers,” which shows how much water to apply and how often to apply it. If at least a half-an-inch of rain falls, the controller can be switched off for a week. Check irrigation systems

Fall and winter are a great time for irrigation maintenance. A broken sprinkler head can waste up to 20 gallons of water a minute. Emitters may become clogged and irrigation lines can develop leaks.

Troubleshooting is recommended to replace clogged emitters or add emitters to plants and trees that need more water as they grow. Lawn sprinklers should be checked to see that even coverage hasn’t been affected by sand or debris in the sprinkler heads and that sprinklers aren’t spraying where they shouldn’t. Water that’s allowed to run off landscape and down the street costs money and damages roadways.

Move emitters toward the edge of the branches/stems. Typically the emitters are left in the same place they were when the landscape was originally installed. Moving emitters encourages the roots to grow outward, creating a better anchoring system for the plant.

Check the ties and stakes on trees. Remove the original nursery stake next to the trunk on trees, which can rub and create wounds. If the tree can’t stand on its own, use two wood poles placed outside the root ball with smooth hose and wire ties to support it.

Check ties regularly

Ties that are too tight can cause weak points along the trunk. They must be checked on a regular basis to prevent restriction of the trunk’s movement. Remove stakes if trees can stand on their own.

Weeds can compete with other landscape plants for water and nutrients. Remove them by hand or apply safe weed sprays. Apply herbicides by using a pre-emergent herbicide that will prevent weed seeds from being able to germinate. Post-emergent herbicides can work for weeds that have already germinated. Follow recommended package labels exactly.

Fall and winter are a good time to prune some landscape shrubs. Instead of continual shear pruning, which will reduce or eliminate blooming, try annual selective pruning to produce a more natural-looking plant that will bloom to its full potential. Wait until late February or March to prune Bougainvillea and Lantana in case of frost damage. Visit the Landscape Tips section on the Water Conservation website at www.chandleraz. gov/water.

Organic mulches will improve soil by adding nutrients and slowing moisture loss over a plant’s root zone. They also keep tender roots warmer during the chilly winter months. Keep mulch away from trunks or main stems to avoid suffocation. Organic mulches such as shredded bark or compost need to be added annually as they decompose rapidly each year. By mulching trimmings from your landscape, you are keeping green waste out of the landfill. Call Chandler Solid Waste Services at (480) 7823510 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/recycle for information about upcoming composting workshops.

Don’t fertilize yet

No fertilizing is necessary during the winter when plants are not actively growing. Wait until late February or March to begin fertilizing.

Fall is the perfect time to plant new areas, replace plants that have died or remove high water use plants. This way they have the entire winter season to establish a strong root system before the heat of next summer arrives. Native or desert-adapted plants adjust easily to local soils and climate, and require less water and maintenance. There are many low-water use plants to choose from. Visit the Water Conservation Office website at www.chandleraz.gov/ water to view the free brochure “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” or request a copy to be mailed. For more landscape choices and design ideas to help you create a vibrant, attractive and colorful low water use landscape, view online the “Water Wise Landscaping in Chandler” publication at www.chandler.watersavingplants.com.

One option during the fall and winter

is to allow Bermuda lawns to rest or go dormant. There is nothing wrong with this, and in fact, University of Arizona turf specialists agree it’s better for the lawn in most cases. This will save the costs of installation, maintenance and water. The overseeding process is stressful to Bermuda grass. If not overseeded, Bermuda grass will begin greening up as early as February or March. This option allows for other maintenance issues to be resolved and can be used as an opportunity to ‘spruce up’ landscaped areas.

Wondering about any of these topics? Chandler offers free landscaping and irrigation workshops. The complete schedule and online registration are available on Chandler’s Water Conservation website, www.chandleraz.gov/water.

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David Verhelst, storm water program manager

Arizona native David Verhelst sometimes struggles when trying to explain what he does. As Chandler’s storm water program coordinator, his job includes educating the public about the hazards of storm water pollution in a community that receives less than 10 inches of precipitation a year. How much of a problem can it be?

Turns out, it can be a big problem.

“We probably have more pollutants accumulating in our storm drains than anywhere else in the country,” Verhelst said. “Storm sewer systems in rainy areas of the country get flushed regularly, but systems in semi-arid regions like ours collect contaminates for longer periods and then get flushed out all at once.”

State and federal regulations require municipal storm sewer systems to obtain permits and implement programs to reduce pollutants that enter their systems. The ultimate goal is to protect surface

Anyone who has noticed one of these structures while taking a leisurely stroll through a local park, walking the dog near a landscaped retention basin or during a visit to a shopping center or other commercial development may be wondering what they are.

These structures are referred to as drywells and their sole purpose is to dispose of water that may otherwise persist for periods longer than 36 hours. Drywells are concrete-lined cylindrical chambers

water from contamination.

Verhelst earned an undergraduate degree in wildlife conservation and worked several years as an air quality inspector for Maricopa County before returning to school for a master’s degree in environmental resources and management. He was hired by the City in 2007 after administering an environmental program for a national homebuilder.

His work day can involve a variety of activities, including inspection of construction sites, fielding citizen inquiries, consulting with homeowner associations on dry well maintenance and responding to complaints of pollutants being discharged into City streets. Draining pool water into streets and alleys is among the most common sources of storm water pollution, along with motor oil and antifreeze leaking from vehicles.

“It’s difficult to communicate to people that they’re doing something wrong when

that may consist of a single chamber or more commonly two chambers that are connected together via an underground pipe.

The chambers range from 15 to 20 feet deep and consist of a sediment chamber that is designed to trap sediment, trash and other debris and a secondary chamber that collects the water and allows it to percolate into the ground.

Drywells are often connected to a storm drain that collects water from the street,

they’re backwashing their pool into the street or alley,” Verhelst said. “It’s such a seemingly benign activity, but pool water is deemed a pollutant due to the chemicals it contains. It can also erode soil that can make its way into a storm drain.”

Another challenge he faces is communicating the difference between a storm sewer system and a sanitary sewer system. He noted that people sometimes confuse the two, believing that storm water is collected and treated similar to sewer water. Both systems involve pipes placed beneath City streets, but storm water flows untreated into neighborhood retention basins, parks or lakes while sewer water comes from homes and businesses and is piped to wastewater treatment plants for treatment.

“The two systems are completely separate,” he explained, admitting he cringes every time he sees children playing in flooded retention basins following

so it is important to keep pollutants such as dirt, litter, automotive fluids, pet waste, household chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, yard waste and other pollutants that may flow over yards, alleys, and paved surfaces following rain events from falling inside.

If not properly maintained, drywells can be a source of groundwater contamination or may encourage standing water, resulting in an increase in mosquito activity.

Info: (480) 782-3503 or www.chandleraz. gov and search “stormwater.”

heavy rainfall events. “That water is polluted with contaminants like oil, pesticides, fertilizers, pet waste and other things washed into the basins from yards, driveways and streets.”

Although challenging, Verhelst said he enjoys his job and the opportunity to make a difference in the community. When not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors, especially camping, archery and fishing—preferably in unpolluted waters.

Drywells are concrete-lined cylindrical chambers that may consist of a single chamber or more commonly two chambers that are connected together via an underground pipe. Submitted photo

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Event raises awareness about domestic violence

The Domestic Violence Awareness Event is an annual event hosted by the City of Chandler’s Domestic Violence Commission. The event brings together organizations that deal with domestic violence and helps increase public awareness. The gathering honors all those whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence. Photos courtesy of the City of Chandler

Attendees give a standing ovation to the keynote speaker, a survivor of domestic violence.

Attendees received information on preventing domestic violence and how victims and others can report it.

Rep. Meyer speaking at Sun Lakes Democratic Club

State Rep. Eric Meyer, the Arizona House minority leader, is speaking at the next meeting of the Sun Lakes Democratic Club, 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 at the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd. He was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2006 and is a ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee.

Meyer moved to Arizona when he was seven years old, and attended elementary and high school in Scottsdale. He earned a degree in economics at the University of Southern California and his medical degree at the University of Arizona Medical School. His post-graduate training was in emergency medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University and he practiced medicine in Providence Portland Medical Center’s Emergency Department and directed it from 1963 to 1995. He with his wife, who is also

a physician, and their two children moved back to Arizona in 1996.

Meyer says that strong public schools are the bedrock of Arizona’s future and that his background in economics and medicine equips him to understand the growing problems of access to quality, affordable health care and to work for solutions in strengthening Arizona’s economy.

Nonperishable food items are collected prior to all club meetings in the west parking lot from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank. There is also a collection box at the north entrance of the Sun Lakes Sunset Grill lobby. The total collected during 2014 was 1,880 lbs. of food and $170. Through August, 1,653 lbs. of food and $356 has been collected.

Sun Lakes Democratic Club meetings are on the second Monday of each month. Refreshments are served. Info: (480) 895-1162.

Ideas requested for Apache Park improvements

Input from residents is being accepted before improvements are made to Apache Park in central Chandler. Constructed in 1977, the park is located west of Hartford Street and south of Knox Road. The design firm of Gavan & Barker Inc. has been hired to design the improvements.

Improvements could include the relocation of the sand volleyball courts, expansion of the existing playground, new shade canopies at the playground, possible

ramada replacements and parking lot drainage improvements. Other possibilities include demolition of existing racquetball courts, new tennis court lighting, new sand volleyball court lighting, new playground lighting, irrigation and landscape renovation, and accessibility improvements. Suggestions can be emailed to don. tolle@chandleraz.gov or phoned in to (480) 782-2752.

Langer is ICAN Chandler’s 2015-2016 board chairwoman

ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth has announced that Dr. Jan Langer, a community volunteer, will be chairwoman of its executive board for 2015-2016. ICAN is a free, family-centered youth service in the East Valley.

The vice chairwoman/finance/treasurer is Brenda Van Gelder, chief financial officer for Banda Group International, secretary is Dean Reiter, sales manager for Coffin & Trout Fine Jewelers, vice chairman/programs is David Baker, engineering manager for Intel, vice chairman/development is Brett Henkel, general sales manager for Big Two Toyota Chandler, member at large is Zef Banda, president of Banda Group International and immediate past chairman is Scott Nance, financial adviser for Edward Jones.

The remainder of the board includes Marty Breeden, vice president of mission integration for Dignity Health; Brandon Bagley at AlphaGraphics; Lynn Dao, owner of Boudoir in Bloom; Ariel Granillo, industrial engineer at American Express; Lt.

Shawn Hancock from the Chandler Police Department; Steve Hewitt, director of community education at Chandler Unified School District; Derek Kirkland, project executive/owner from DPR Construction, Lata Pall, president and CEO at icp Business Solutions; David Ralls, president of Air Integrated, Brennan Ray, attorney at law with Burch & Cracchiolo P.A.; Kristine Salmon, director of palliative care at Banner Health and Bill Woodruff, general manager for Kieckhefer Property Management LLC.

Ex-Officio directors are Nancy Dean, senior vice president of resource development at Valley of the Sun United Way, Danielle Janitch, attorney at law with Osborn Maledon PA and Henry Salinas, ICAN founder and adviser to the board. ICAN provides a full complement of programs for youth to achieve personal and academic success by tackling substance abuse, gang involvement and juvenile delinquency. Info: (480) 821-4207, www. icanaz.org.

City Council approves photo enforcement agreement for 12 intersections

The Chandler City Council has approved a $2.5 million agreement with American Traffic Solutions Inc. for photo enforcement at 12 intersections, for the initial five-year contract term.

The council also has approved an agreement with BLINK N.A. II for the operation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations at four City facilities. The City will receive 5 percent of the total net profits generated by the charging stations.

At its Sept. 24 meeting, the Council also approved:

• An agreement with the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology to manage the City’s Innovations Incubator for $250,000 for one year.

• The purchase of three new Ford Interceptors and four new Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police and Fire, Health and Medical departments for $235,827.

• The purchase of 15 light-duty trucks for $437,103 and 39 heavy-duty trucks, undercover vehicles and administrative vehicles for $1.3 million for various departments and divisions.

• The purchase of three replacement fire engines from Smeal Fire Apparatus for $1.5 million.

The Council also approved:

• A $122,000 contract with Creative Communications for up-fitting modifications to the new emergency vehicles, including installation of emergency response warning devices, communications systems and equipment/personnel carrying capabilities.

• An agreement not to exceed $300,000 with Municipal Emergency Services for fire protective clothing and uniforms, including turnout coats, turnout pants, firefighting boots and firefighting helmets.

• A $201,000 contract with Woodruff Construction for to refurbish the Chandler Police Department Indoor Firing Range, replacing the existing ventilation system in order to comply with federal safety standards.

• A professional services contract for $11.5 million with Carollo Engineers Inc. for construction management services for Phase II of the Ocotillo Water Reclamation Facility Expansion and Related Facilities.

Other approvals approved were:

• A construction manager at-risk contract for $122.6 million with Sundt-McCarthy, an Arizona Joint Venture, for Phase II of the Ocotillo Water Reclamation Facility Expansion and Related Facilities.

• A construction manager at-risk contract for $3.9 million with Achen-Gardner Construction LLC for water-wastewater infrastructure required prior to the development of three Downtown Chandler properties.

• A construction manager at-risk contract for $3.9 million with Achen-Gardner Construction LLC for water-wastewater infrastructure required prior to the development of three Downtown Chandler properties.

More Council news

Mayor Jay Tibshraeny spoke about incidents of violence against police in the

United States and encouraged residents to look out for Chandler police officers. His comments were echoed by members of the council, including Vice Mayor Kevin Hartke, who encouraged residents to participate in Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.) events in their area, Saturday Oct. 24. Info: www. chandlerpd.com.

Hartke asked the community to support the annual For Our City Make a Difference Day, on Saturday, Oct. 24. Info: www.forourcity.org. Councilman Rick Heumann invited the public to attend the Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona Luncheon, Thursday, Oct. 29, at the San Marcos Golf Resort. Councilwoman Nora Ellen encouraged residents to assemble a home emergency kit as part of Emergency Preparedness Month. Info: youtube.com/ chandlerarizona.

Councilman Jack Sellers announced that he recently attended the inauguration for the mayor of Puerto

Peñasco in Mexico and an Arizona Transportation Board meeting in Tombstone. He also toured the new Wells Fargo buildings on the Price Corridor and mentioned that he will be joining the Chandler National Little League in its visit and cultural exchange in Tainan City, Taiwan.

Allison Welch of the Arizona Department of Health Services presented the mayor and Fire, Health & Medical Department Chief Jeff Clark with a HEARTSafe Communities award in recognition of the City’s efforts to promote Hands-Only CPR and survival from sudden cardiac arrest.

The next meeting of the City Council is 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, to be followed immediately by a study session. Council meetings are aired live, as well as replayed on The Chandler Channel, Cable Channel 11 and streamed on www. chandleraz.gov/video.

Employees honored at recent City Council meeting

BY KRISTA TILLMAN

The Chandler City Council Meeting on Monday, Sept. 21, was a nearly full house, thanks to the numerous awards it presented to City employees.

The meeting began with the Service Recognition, the Retirement Recognition and the Employees of the Year awards.

“We continue to make Chandler a community that we celebrate individuals and maintain that sense that people’s contributions matter,” Vice Mayor Kevin Hartke said.

The crowd gave the Retirement Recognition Award winner a standing ovation. Dave Neuman, the assistant chief of police and a member of the Chandler Police Department for the past 29 years, received this award.

“He has done a stellar job for us and has pitched in, as was stated, just about every position,” Hartke said.

His wife leads a group with the Chandler Police Department and the Chandler Fire Health and Medical Department that does volunteer work with the community.

“I hope that the Neumans will continue to be engaged and involved in our community,” Hartke said, “They’ve certainly established a huge footprint in terms of their service and effectiveness in our community.”

After being introduced by Chief of Police Sean Duggan and Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, Neuman gave a speech about his dedication to the City of Chandler and the Chandler Police Department.

“It has truly been an honor to serve in Chandler,” Neuman said.

Duggan introduced five new Ford DUI vans for the City of Chandler that will help to reduce the number of DUIs, protect police on the night shift with a safer vehicle, and educate Chandler youth about the consequences of DUIs.

The meeting also addressed Ordinance No. 4653, which involved rezoning from Agriculture District to a Planned Area Development. The council wishes to increase the number of homes allowed north of the northeast corner of Ryan Road and Arizona Avenue from 12 to 14.

“While intuitively, putting homes right

near an airport generally seems like the potential for conflict,” Planning Manager Kevin Mayo said, “this can work. There are people that do like to live near airports.”

The Chandler City Council also addressed allowing an indoor self-storage facility within a Planned Area Development district located at 1919 East Ray Rd.

“You’re taking a use that is a very lowintensity use that basically won’t bring any incentive to the shopping center,” Councilman Rick Heumann said.

He is also concerned that it won’t help the center but rather hurt it. By updating the area of the new self-storage facility, the other parts of the center will not get the renovations that it needs.

“It’s not really reinventing the center, which is what I would like to see,” Heumann said.

Finally, the council meeting addressed the construction around the restaurant The Perch. There is an empty lot that has been fenced off and Heumann wants to know what the owner of that lot plans to do to improve it.

“The ownership has been cleared. The owner of The Perch owns the property,” Heumann said, “I am looking for a way to make sure that they tie this together, that they get that cleaned up for us.”

The meeting also included proclamations such as:

• A Week Without Violence from Oct. 4 to Oct. 11

• October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

• Special Census Day is Oct. 1

• October as Disabilities Employment Awareness Month

• Chandler received the Heart Safe City Award

The council acknowledged a ribboncutting ceremony for a new stage in Downtown Chandler.

Krista Tillman is a public relations student at ASU. She can be reached at news@ santansun.com.

Junior ROTC cadets to honor World War II veterans of Bataan Death March

Hamilton High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC program will host cadets from Basha and Higley high schools for the inaugural Bataan Death March Memorial Hike along the Chandler Paseo Trail from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The 14.2-mile hike, between Riggs and Pecos roads, will honor the sacrifices of American and Filipino troops who

endured incredible hardship at the hands of their enemy captors on the Philippines’ Bataan Peninsula during World War II.

“There are many similar events held around the country by many different service organizations and veterans groups, the most notable of which is a 26.2-mile course presented in March by the Veterans of Foreign Wars on New Mexico’s White Sands Missile Range,”

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said Lt. Col. Greg Franklin, the senior aerospace science instructor at Hamilton.

“Our cadets may never have the opportunity to participate in one of these larger memorial events, so we want to make a similar experience accessible to as many of them as possible.”

A special ribbon will be presented to cadets who complete the entire local course.

“If we expose ourselves to even a fraction of the physical and mental strain these men faced, we can gain a better appreciation for what it means to put ourselves on the line and maybe we can develop a similar toughness and undying spirit,” added Cadet Eric Roshak, commander of the AZ-862 Cadet Group at Hamilton High School.

Info: (480) 883-5207.

Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department to hold open house

The Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department is holding a free open house from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the new Fire Station No. 1, at 1491 E. Pecos Rd. The event is part of ongoing efforts to educate residents about services provided by the department and to share safety, fire prevention and emergency preparedness information with the public.

In addition to tours of the station, there will be fire truck, ambulance and apparatus displays and demonstrations of emergency medical services. Free blood pressure checks will be available, along with drowning prevention information. In the Fire Safety House display, children can get hands-on instruction on how to get out of a smoke-filled environment. Department mascots will entertain and free balloons and fire helmets will be available for children.

Throughout the event, department staff will be available to talk about the Crisis Response volunteer program, smoke alarm program, Fire Cadet Program and Community Emergency Response Team.

The open house will also feature instruction on hands-only CPR, which has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR in emergencies that occur at home, work or in public.

Info: (480) 782-2120 or www. chandleraz.gov/fire.

Donate blood at the Chandler Donor Center and other locations

United Blood Services Arizona is encouraging blood donors to visit the Chandler Donor Center, 1989 W. Elliot Rd., from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. All blood types are needed, but Type O-negative is in greatest demand. Other locations that are scheduled are:

• 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at Chandler Regional Medical Center, 475 S. Dobson, in the lower level conference rooms 1 and 2.

• 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at

CrossRoads Nazarene Church, 2950 W. Ray Rd., in the Ministry Center.

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Chandler Unified School District, 350 N. Arizona Ave., in the Bloodmobile.

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., in the Bloodmobile.

• 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Glynlyon, 300 N. McKemy Ave., in the Bloodmobile. To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO or visit wwwBloodHero. com.

Envoy America ride-sharing service expands to cover East Valley

Envoy America, a ride service for seniors, is expanding its coverage area to include Chandler and Gilbert. The company offers a door-to-door service where drivers are companions for their clients and remain with them until they are back home.

“We designed Envoy America to assist seniors who cannot drive or are uncomfortable with driving to retain their independence and conduct their daily chores, such as physician visits and shopping,” said K.C. Kanaan, co-founder of the company. “As word spread, we immediately heard from prospective clients

in the East Valley asking when we would start serving the area.”

Envoy America is a subscription-based service. Each subscription includes a guaranteed number of prepaid hours each month to meet everyday travel needs, such as errands, medical appointments and social outings. Drivers are carefully chosen, background-checked, drug-tested and trained to provide the highest levels of customer service. No cash is required and drivers are not allowed to accept tips. Info: (602) 687-6345 and www. envoyamerica.com.

Farmers market offers variety

The Downtown Chandler Farmers Market had its official October GrowOut kick off for the 2015-2016 season Thursday, Oct. 1 in Dr. A.J. Chandler

Park East, 3 S. Arizona Ave. October will include special demonstrations from local restaurants and farms attending the market.

• Thursday, Oct. 8: Chef demonstrations from Executive Chef Aaron Geister from the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort at 4:30 p.m. Entertainment will include West Hill Brothers.

• Thursday, Oct. 15: Special entertainment from local teenage musician, Brian Kabala at 5:30 p.m.

• Thursday, Oct. 22: East Valley Food Day info—Food Day is officially on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Gangplank in Downtown Chandler. This year’s theme is “Toward a Greener Diet.” Special vendors and information will be available. Entertainment will include Blair Olsen.

• Thursday, Oct. 29: Entertainment by Sandy Hathaway.

The market, sponsored by the

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Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, will run every Thursday, October through May, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., except certain holidays.

More than 30 vendors have already signed up to sell their goods at the market, which includes everything from a wide variety of fresh produce to tamales. Local farms include Jeff Scott Farms, One Windmill Farms and new this year, Harmony Greens.

“As the sustainability movement continues to grow, we’re finding an even greater interest in our farmers market. People want to know where their food comes from and that it is fresh,” said Beth Fiorenza, market manager of the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market.

The Downtown Chandler Community Partnership is a nonprofit that provides enhanced marketing, safety and beautification services to the Historic Downtown District. For more information, calendar and vendor information, visit www.downtownchandler.org.

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