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Leaders in Training program offers teens work experience

BY MEGHAN MCCOY

Recruitment is underway for a unique program through the City of Chandler that provides teenagers with valuable experience as they work with mentors in the municipality’s various departments.

Students ages 14 to 17 will participate in the Leaders in Training, or L.I.T., program from Monday, June 1, to Friday, July 10.

“A lot of them use it (L.I.T.) for their ﬁrst stepping stone to put experience on their resume and start gaining those professional contacts and references for the job in the ﬁeld they are going toward,” said Tony Baumann, City of Chandler recreation coordinator.

“The most enjoyable part is watching the teenagers of our future grow into the next generation of workers for our community,” he said.

Applications for the program are due by Friday, April 24. The fee is $17 for residents and $23 for nonresidents and includes a T-shirt.

Baumann said many of the teenagers who go through the program come back later for jobs with the City. The teens accumulate volunteer hours during the program and do not get paid.

Baumann said the ideal candidate for the program is one who is motivated, enthusiastic and wants to put in the time and effort each day throughout the seven-week program.

Applications are available at www. chandleraz.gov/ teens, or by visiting the Chandler Community, Snedigar Recreation, Tumbleweed Recreation or Environmental Education centers, and all of the Chandler libraries.

Baumann said the kids go through an interview process and are placed with mentors based on their needs and desires.

For more information about the program, contact Baumann at (480) 7822710 or by email at anthony.baumann@ chandleraz.gov.

Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors, Spirituality, Arts and Youth section editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at meghan@santansun.com.

Teens graduate from the Leaders in Training program after completing 72 hours. Submitted photo

The Leaders in Training program teams teens with mentors in various capacities to provide hands-on working experiences. Submitted photo

Teens in the Leaders in Training program participate in weekly workshops that are presented by the government and business community. Submitted photo

Youth

Nine New Vistas students receive regional honors

Nine sixth-grade students under the supervision of Stacey Trepanier from New Vistas Center for Education successfully competed with school ﬁnalists regionally for Arizona’s National History Day.

The all-day event marked the culmination of a year of intensive preparation by that began in the summer of 2014. The ﬁrst- and second-place winners, as well as alternates in each division, will proceed to National History Day State Finals held in mid-April.

The National History Day (NHD) program, sponsored locally by the Arizona Historical Society and nationally by The History Channel, is dedicated to teaching the importance of history and how historical events have impacted our world today.

The NHD 2015 theme focuses on Leadership and Legacy in History. According to national NHD guidelines, students are encouraged to think like a history sleuth— taking on the role of an accomplished historian to thoroughly investigate a topic by determining the topic’s signiﬁcance, chronology of events, turning points, differing viewpoints, and overall impact on cultural, political, economic and social outcomes.

Each student researcher is also encouraged to present his or her own position on the topic, in addition to choosing a format, such as a website, paper, performance, documentary ﬁlm or an exhibit. The entire process takes a year of preparation and culminates in national competition in the Washington, D.C., area in June.

New Vistas’ students advancing to state in

the website division are Sebastian Javadpoor and Neha Shakir. Sebastian presented the poignant story of “The Harlem Hellﬁghters,” about an African-American infantry unit during World War I which spent more time in combat than any other American military unit. Despite their courage and sacriﬁce they returned to the United States only to face racism and segregation.

Neha’s website entitled, “The Seeing Eye: Leadership and Legacy of Morris Frank.”

It told the story of Frank, the son of a blind mother, who lost his sight as a young man. He sought a partner in dog trainer Dorothy Eustis to found “The Seeing Eye.” This organization enabled sight-impaired individuals to gain new independence through the use of specially trained dogs.

In the exhibit division, Katarina Fenner and Adam Nadir advanced to state competition. Katarina focused on the tragic story of the White Rose Movement, a smallbut-effective resistance group made up of German youth during World War II. These young people made the ultimate sacriﬁce in their ﬁght against Hitler’s fascism when their printed materials were discovered by the German Gestapo and traced back to them.

On lighter note, Adam analyzed the “ABC’s of Storytelling.” His exhibit zeroed in on the leadership and legacy of Theodor Geisel, also known as the beloved, Dr. Seuss.

Kayla King, Logan Kraver and Sherif Elsayed advanced to Arizona state competition with three compelling performances. Kayla analyzed the innovative, inﬂuential and successful musical theater writing team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar

Hammerstein. Their partnership has been deemed the greatest of the 20th century changing the genre of musical theater forever.

Logan depicted the ruthless tactics of Communist leader, Mao Tse-tung, of China. Logan, whose grandmother suffered under the Chinese cultural revolution of the 20th century, played the part of a young Chinese boy who was recruited into the Red Brigade. His enthusiasm turned to cynicism as he learned of the suffering imposed on the Chinese people under Mao’s despotic leadership.

Sherif performed a soliloquy about Anwar Sadat, who served as the third president of Egypt until he was assassinated in 1981. Sadat, the ﬁrst Arab leader to cross the ideological chasm between Arabs and Jews, along with Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and the President Jimmy Carter, became the chief architects for Middle East peace through the Camp David Accords of 1979, ending 5,000 years of hatred and war.

Heading the documentary division, Machelle Sheikh’s project entitled “Iron Butterflies—Women Air Force Pilots of World War II,” highlighted the role of WASPS, Women Air Force Service Pilots, the first women to fly American military aircraft.

These civilian volunteers ﬂew almost every kind of military aircraft yet were never granted military status until 1970.

Raj Chopra produced and directed a documentary featuring Branch Rickey, the conservative baseball player and manager famous for breaking the color barrier in professional baseball by adding Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers team in 1947. He was anything but traditional and was also credited for inventing the modern farm system and the batting helmet.

All nine students will proceed to state competition to be held at ASU Memorial Union in Tempe on April 18.

National History Day Regional Winners advancing to state competition are, top row from left, Neha Shakir, Adam Nadir, Raj Chopra, Logan Kraver and Machelle Sheikh. Pictured front row left to right are Kayla King, Katarina Fenner and Sebastian Javadpoor. Submitted photo

Seton receives banner from Phoenix Suns Charities

In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Spirit of Cotton Award, the Phoenix Suns Charities recently presented Seton Catholic Preparatory with a personalized commemorative banner. The banner recognizes Karen Self, the Seton girls varsity basketball coach and recipient of the 2008 Spirit of Cotton Award, which is named after former Suns head coach Cotton Fitzsimmons.

Seton Catholic Prep was the first high school on the Phoenix Suns Charities tour as officials deliver commemorative banners to all nine award-winning coaches

“It is a privilege for Seton Catholic’s own Karen Self to be recognized by Phoenix Suns Charities as a former Spirit of Cotton Award recipient,” said Seton Assistant Principal David Sorkin.

“The award is meaningful at Seton Catholic because it measures athletic success beyond the trophy case. Karen has dedicated 23 years to coaching and teaching at Seton, bringing home multiple awards and mentoring hundreds of young women on achieving success on and off the court.”

Self has won nearly 600 games and has brought home seven state titles. The latest was the 2014 Division II Girls State Championship. In 2008, she was awarded the Spirit of Cotton Award which recognizes a high school basketball coach who consistently demonstrates the best qualities of a coach, educator, mentor and community leader. Self attended ASU where she was a basketball all-star. She also teaches algebra and economics at Seton Catholic.

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Academy Evaluations and Competitive Team Tryouts

Soccer

Soccer Academy Evaluations and Competitive Team Tryouts

Please Bring: water cleats shin guards – ball

Please Bring: water cleats shin guards – ball $10 Assessment Fee Includes Tryout Shirt & Number

$10 Assessment Fee Includes Tryout Shirt & Number

Tryout Location

Tryout & Assessment Schedule Tryout & Assessment Schedule Tryout Assessment Schedule Tryout Assessment Schedule Date Boys & Girls Age Groups Time

Tumbleweed Park 745 E. Germann Rd. Chandler, AZ 85286

Academy Evaluations

Friday May th8 U15 to U17 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Saturday May th9 U-6 to U-10 9:00 to 11:00 AM

Saturday May th9 U-11 to U-12 12:00 to 2:00 PM

Saturday May th9 U-13 to U-14 3:00 to 5:00 PM

Sunday May th10 U-6 to U-10 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Sunday May th10 U-11 to U-17 3:00 to 5:00 PM

The focus of the AZSC Academy is to develop young soccer players and introduce them to the four pillars of soccer: Technical, Tactical, Psychological and Physical. The emphasis at this age is to ignite a passion for the game, where everything is positive and creativity is encouraged. The AZSC academy program stresses player development versus winning at all costs. The curriculum and pool training sessions are age appropriately designed. The coaches working with these players are superb at training and understanding younger players.

 Ages: Boys and Girls 6 to 10

 All practices are in Chandler

Academy Evaluations

 Ages: Boys and Girls 6 to 10

 All practices are in Chandler

 All Teams will compete in AYSA Academy Leagues and Festivals

Competitive Premier Team Tryouts

 All Teams will compete in AYSA Academy Leagues and Festivals Competitive Premier Team Tryouts

Competitive Premier Team Tryouts

Our Premier program has a track record of success, and we have a history of developing our athletes, not only as soccer players but as quality people. We are always on the cutting edge of player development, and we have a plan in place for every component of the game (technical, tactical, psychological and physical), at every age group (u11 through u18) and for each gender (boys and girls).

Our Premier program has a track record of success, and we have a history of developing our athletes, not only as soccer players but as quality people. We are always on the cutting edge of player development, and we have a plan in place for every component of the game (technical, tactical, sychologicalp and physical), at every age group (u11 through u18) and for each gender (boys and girls).

 Ages: Boys and Girls 11 to 16

 All practices are in Chandler

 Teams will compete in the AYSA Open or State Leagues

 Teams will compete in the AYSA Open or State sLeague

Please visit us at www.chandlersoccer.com

Seton Catholic girls varsity basketball coach Karen Self, JoAnn Fitzsimmons, wife of Cotton Fitzsimmons, and Phoenix Suns Charities Executive Director Robin Milne pose with Seton students. Submitted photo

WEE BLESSINGS A BIG SUCCESS

Parents began lining up as early as 4:30 a.m. recently to ensure a spot for their children at Wee Blessings Preschool & Academy, a 7-year-old Chandler business. The school recently opened its second location at Ocotillo and Ellsworth roads in Queen Creek. Wee Blessings is a nondenominational Christian and academic preschool/ pre-kindergarten program that prepares children for kindergarten on a higher level. Class ratios are low and many of Wee Blessings’ teachers are fully credentialed. Wee Blessings Preschool & Academy offers afterschool programs such as Tots in Motion Dance, Kartwheels Gymnastics, America’s Best Karate and its popular Clubhouse (extended care). Summer camps are scheduled throughout June. For information about the school, visit www.weeblessingspreschool.com. Submitted photo

Service Club celebrates 81 years

Chandler Service Club celebrated its 81st year of service to the Chandler community with its annual Charity Ball at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa in March.

The club, founded by a small group of women to feed hot meals to hungry school children during the Great Depression, continues to serve Chandler with a mission to “feed, clothe, educate and mentor.” With a “Born to Fly” theme, the ball was an elegant and memorable evening during which the Flower Girl Class of 2015 was formally presented.

The Flower Girl program was introduced in 1952. High school-age daughters of members were invited to the annual Charity Ball to sell corsages and boutonnieres to attendees, hence “ﬂower girls.”

Dressed in white ball gowns the girls were introduced and shared a special

dance with their fathers. In 1988, the program was expanded to include any high school senior girl, recommended by a club member, who is of exemplary character and possess a heart for community service.

The Flower Girl Class of 2015 is comprised of 38 young women from 10 high schools who have spent the past year volunteering in a variety of settings. They also participated in classes about social etiquette, personal safety and self-improvement. The cornerstone of the Flower Girl Program is the hands-on community service. Projects this year included a pajama drive, teaching cheer to special-needs students, volunteering at a local nursing home, and a diaper and formula drive.

For further information about Chandler Service Club and the Flower Girl Program, visit chandlerserviceclub.org.

St. Mary Basha classes raise funds for Feed My Starving Children

Second-grade students at St. Mary Basha Catholic School were busy raising funds while preparing for their service project hours at Feed My Starving Children.

The kids chose to volunteer and support other children in need as part of their preparation for receiving their ﬁrst reconciliation sacrament. The students, alongside their parents and

teachers, will hand out packed meals speciﬁcally for undernourished children. The funds raised by the second-grade students will be donated directly to FMSC.

St. Mary’s Basha Catholic School, 200 W. Galveston St., is accepting enrollment for students kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information, call (480) 963-4951.

From Dr. Chamberlain’s Desktop

Recently, my family and I had the opportunity to be involved in the Mesa Easter Pageant. The pageant is a play depicting the life of Jesus Christ. It has been a fun Easter event and we have enjoyed getting to know so many new friends. During all the rehearsals, we would run scenes over and over again. My children, who are not as used to rehearsals as I have been in the past, wondered why we needed to go over them so many times. Why continue to repeat these things? I explained to them the power of repetition.

Dr. Thomas Chamberlain

Doing something right once is great but it may not be lasting. When pressure is on and you are nervous, you may not be at the top of your game. That is why steady, consistent repetition is needed. Additionally, the directors are seeing things that we don’t see. Each time we repeat a scene, they come back with notes on how to improve. Many times they are notes about something that we had no idea that went wrong. Thus, the repetitions with the goal to improve and correct make the whole show almost flawless. As I thought about this

while I was sharing this with my daughter, I thought about how this relates to orthodontics. So often I have patients who look and think that must be done with braces by now. After all, it’s been 3 months and the front teeth are almost perfect. But when the director looks into the mouth, I may see things differently. Perhaps because of a better view, or from years of training or perhaps from thousands of previous patients in repetition, their orthodontist can see things that the patient may not see. Thus, getting us closer to that perfect performance or that perfect smile, we must listen to the director and not get discouraged on some things that just need repeating. Chamberlain Orthodontics transforms smiles every day… Why not yours? Call 480-899-9423

Dr. Thomas Chamberlain

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

May 25: Memorial Day, no school

Carlson Champions

Helping Ella: Carlson invites everyone to support second grader Ella Grifﬁn at the Phoenix Zoo Saturday, May 2, for the Arizona Arthritis Walk. Ella was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis three years ago and is working hard as this year’s youth honoree to raise awareness and funds for the foundation. The walk is free and begins at 8 a.m. All participants will receive a T-shirt, as well as complimentary admission to the zoo. For more information, visit http://bit. ly/1FbpC0M.

Goodwill: The Goodwill Donation Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in the teachers’ parking lot. The community is welcome to drop off items as well.

Spring carnival: The third annual spring carnival will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 24. Presale ticket purchases are due by Monday, April 20, including wristbands for $12 and rafﬂes for $1 each. A special thanks to corporate sponsors Kidtastic Dental, Mark Pinter with Country Financial, Kumon of Southeast Chandler, Aspen Orthodontics, Unique Landscapes & Custom Pools and Health Source of Chandler. Guests can also look forward to silent auction items, such as beach cruisers from Freeride Bike Company, Phoenix Suns tickets and certiﬁcates from Matthew Jones Orthodontics and Tiny Prints. Also, Jamba Juice Fun Friday will be held Friday, April 10, and Family Food Night at Little Caesar’s on Chandler Heights and Higley roads all day on Monday, April 20.

—Lora Robinson

CTA—Independence Hawks

Making memories: The school’s fullcolor, hardcover yearbooks are on sale. Order forms are on the school website and payment should be made by check. They sell out every year, so get your orders in as soon as possible.

Be well: The required immunizations needed on or before Monday, Aug. 31, or as your child turns 11 in sixth grade, are as follows: students 11 years of age and older will be required to have one dose of Tdap vaccine if ﬁve years has passed since their last dose of tetanus/diphtheria containing vaccine, and students 11 years

of age and older and in the sixth grade will also be required to have one dose of meningococcal, meningitis vaccine. A copy of the immunization record must be sent to the health ofﬁce as soon as possible. A student will not be able to attend class without the record. Anyone with questions can call (480) 224-2702.

History in the making: President Abraham Lincoln recently visited the campus. All students attended a historical presentation to learn about Lincoln’s life. The school appreciates Dick and Jane Cookies sponsoring Abe’s trip to Arizona.

State testing dates: State testing for students in third through sixth grades is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, through Thursday, April 16, with an extra testing day for fourth grade only on Wednesday, April 22. Parents are asked not to schedule appointments for these days. Other calendar items include PTO Dad’s Club meeting on Tuesday, April 7, Spring Fling on Friday, April 10, and Student Council movie night on Friday, April 24.

—Wendi Olson

Hancock Heat

Great time: Fifth-grade students from Hancock Elementary had an amazing time at Sky-Y Camp in Prescott. They were able to participate in eight different activities while at camp, which included team challenge, catapult, archery, hiking, owl pellets, orienting, outdoor survival and the beast. The activities challenged the students both mentally and physically. They had to learn to communicate with one another, as well as problem solving during these difﬁcult tasks. Thank you to the wonderful staff that attended: Mr. Lee, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Barutha, Mrs. Gritz, Mrs. MacNabb and Ms. Mumpton.

Ending service: A few members of the PTO board will be ﬁnishing their service this year. Anyone interested in joining the PTO, contact hancockpto@gmail.com for more information about positions available and what is involved. Elections will be held at the Monday, April 6, general meeting.

Calendar: The calendar also includes the Spring Fling Dance Friday, April 24, and the last day of school on Wednesday, May 27.

—Amy

Fricke

STUDENT CHRONICLES

Alaina Haws is one of 713 students at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, named to the dean’s list of the 2014 fall semester. Haws is a senior. The dean’s list recognizes outstanding academic achievement by full-time students who attain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0.

Several Chandler residents made the academic dean’s list at Azusa Paciﬁc University. The students were honored for a fall 2014 grade point average of 3.5 or better. They are joined by 1,983 students receiving the same honor. Those students include Julia Prellberg, an accounting major; Azsia Rempel, a nursing major and Kaitlyn Wright, a global studies major.

Amanda Watts was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Watts was initiated at the University of Arizona. Watts is among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and required a nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership.

Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Tara Larsen, was named to Concordia University’s honors list for the fall 2014 semester. The top 25 percent of undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours, receive no failing grades in the semester and earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 qualify for the honors list.

Christopher Sardynski was named to the Champlain College president’s list for the fall 2014 semester. Students of the president’s list have achieved a 4.0 grade point average. Sardynski is majoring in computer forensics and digital investigations.

Loren Carrier earned dean’s list recognition at Norwich University for the fall 2014 semester.

Tiera Sheldon, a junior, made the dean’s list at Brescia University during the fall 2014 semester for completing 12 credit hours with a 3.5 grade point average.

Mark H. Wilson, M.D. and Lois Henderson, FNP—We

347 Grill

Ak-Chin

16000 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa (520) 233-2426, www.ultrastarakchin.com

Children ages 6 and under eat free with paid adult during Sunday brunch. Tuesdays are family nights, where all kids 12 and younger eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Ice cream scoops are $1 in the Cones Café.

Apple Dumpling Café

3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 279-3879, www. appledumplingcafe.com

Mondays are family value night, where kids eat free with each adult meal purchase of $6.95 or more. On family fun night, kids receive free ice cream with a meal. Ice cream happy hour is 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, where kids buy one ice cream or dessert and get one free.

Chompie’s

3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler (480) 398-3008, www.chompies.com

Children 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.

Connect5 Family Centers Corp.

222 E. Warner Rd., Chandler (480) 699-2122

Receive a free kids’ meal with an

WHERE KIDS EAT FREE

adult purchase for Munchie Monday, free lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Freebie Friday Free Dinner from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Copper Still Moonshine Grill

2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 656-1476, www.CopperStillMoonshineGrill.com

Kids ages 10 and younger eat for free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.

Dilly’s Deli

2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler (480) 722-0645, www.dillysdeli.com

Get one free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased at $6 or more on weekends.

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.

Fat Willy’s

4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler (480) 883-1356, www.fatwillysaz.com/Chandler

From 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, dine-in and get a free kids’ meal with every adult entrée purchased. Kids can select from the Little Leaguers menu only and must be 12 and younger.

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. on Wednesdays. Receive one free kids meal per $8 adult purchase when customers dine-in only.

Nabers Music Bar & Eats

825 N. 54th St., Chandler (480) 705-0288, www.nabersaz.com

Kids eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal and two beverages. Dine-in only.

NYPD Pizza

2580 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler (480) 722-0898, www.aznypdpizza.com

Kids eat for free on Wednesday and Sunday after 4 p.m. with the purchase of a small or medium pizza. Dine-in only.

Pittsburgh Willy’s

48 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler (480) 821-3197

Everyday, except Sunday breakfast, one child aged 10 and under eats free with each paying adult, while additional kids eat for 50 percent off, when they order from the Wee Willy menu only.

Planet Sub

1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 245-6503, www.planetsub.com

Kids eat free with a paying adult on Mondays.

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. on Thursdays with the purchase of an adult entree. Dine-in only.

Someburros Great Mexican Food 3461 W. Frye Rd., Chandler (480) 726-8226

2597 S. Market St., Gilbert (480) 497-8226

1335 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert (480) 755-8226 www.someburros.com

From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, kids 12 and younger eat free with the purchase of a combo or specialty meal. Dine-in only.

The Cove Grill

5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400, Chandler (480) 802-9070, www.thecovegrill.com

Kids younger than 12 receive one free meal per adult entrée purchased on Tuesdays. Dine-in only.

Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill

135 W. Ocotillo Rd., Chandler (480) 895-ROSE (7673)

Kids eat free on Tuesdays and Sundays with purchase of an adult entree.

WHERE KIDS EAT FREE

The SanTan Sun News now has a regular “Where kids eat free” section. Restaurant owners, please email us details such as days of the week kids can eat free at your establishment, and what conditions apply, such as purchase of an adult meal, certain hours, etc. Include your restaurant name, address, phone and website and a contact name for veriﬁcation.

Readers, if you know of a location that has a kidseat-free program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and / or email for conﬁrmation and details. Email information to KidsEatFree@santansun. com.

Si Se Puede Foundation robotics wins all-star award

Si Se Puede Foundation “Binary Bots” Robotics Team 5465 won the prestigious rookie all-star award at the First Robotics Competition at Hamilton High School in late March.

As a result, the team will participate in this year’s international competition held in St. Louis, Missouri, from Tuesday, April 21, through Thursday, April 23.

This team is reaching out to the community in hopes it can raise $10,000 for travel expenses.