By Alison stAntonSome residents who live in the

Ocotillo area of Chandler are concerned about SRP’s plans to build new power facilities and transmission lines in the Price Road Corridor.

Announced in December, the plan involves building two 230 kilovolt (kV) substations and new 230-kV power lines, which will increase electric service reliability in the area and serve light industrial and large commercial customers in south Tempe and southwest Chandler.

According to information released by SRP, the Price Road Corridor Project will include a new single-circuit 230-kV power line to connect the Schrader Substation east of Arizona Avenue and Ocotillo Road with a new substation in the southern part of the corridor. A new double-circuit 230-kV power line will connect the Knox Substation, which is north of Pecos Road, west of 56th Street, with a new 230-kV substation in the northern part of the area.

The two new substations will

be connected by a double-circuit 230-kV line, and a single-circuit 23-kV power line will also be needed between the Knox Substation and the Kyrene Substation, which is located on the northeast corner of Elliot and Kyrene roads in Tempe.

Chrystie Cherry, who lives with husband Jay in Ocotillo, says the thought of 130-foot power poles with the power lines running through her neighborhood is very troubling. Cherry is also concerned that many residents throughout

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CUSD governing board to decide ‘Pay for Participation’ proposal

By trAcy HouseAs the close of the

school year draws near and the anticipation for summer builds, the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) governing board convenes May 22 to decide on the “Pay for Participation” proposal presented in February.

The “Pay for Participation” fee would go into effect for the 2013-14 school year for interscholastic athletics, spiritline—cheer and pom—and marching band. A letter sent to parents explains that the money from the fees

would be used to offset some of the costs of running 11 interscholastic athletic programs.

Marcus Williams, CUSD director of athletics, explains the premise is that the district spends approximately $3.3 million a year for overall maintenance and operation of interscholastic programs including the four band programs. Some of the expenses incurred include: AIA membership dues, transportation, equipment purchases and repairs, uniforms, officials, facility preparations and operation and maintenance.

costs “The money doesn’t go directly back to the program

it goes to offset the overall costs,” Williams explains. He continues to say that the money may not go to extracurricular opportunities but to a classroom that

MARCUS WILLIAMS: “Pay for Participation monies can be utilized to improve upon and maintain the championship caliber programs that we already represent while addressing the reduction in revenues the district has encountered .” Submitted photo

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SRP project concerns some area residents

COMING SOON?: Some Ocotillo residents are concerned that large power lines may run through their neighborhood, as the result of SRP’s Price Road Corridor Project . STSN photo by Ron Lang

Expansion underway at wastewater facilityBy trAcy House

Cranes tower 200 feet above the landscape at Chandler’s Airport Water Reclamation Facility (AWRF) as expansion continues at the facility.

“We have to coordinate with the FAA to make sure the guys in the tower at the airport notify the pilots,” says John Pinkston, wastewater facilities superintendent in Chandler’s municipal utilities department. The 99-acre facility, at Queen Creek and McQueen roads, is right off the end of the runway and there are limits to how high the cranes can go.

Opened in 1998, AWRF was originally designed to treat 5 million gallons a day (MGD) of wastewater. Two subsequent expansions brought the capacity up to 10 and 15 MGD, respectively. This is the third expansion of

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BIG CRANES: As cranes hover over the Airport Water Reclamation Facility, construction continues on the project which is scheduled for completion in 2014 . The project is in conjunction with Intel’s FAB 42 project and will provide an increase in 7 million gallons a day of reclaimed water . STSN photo by Ron Lang .

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The council has also approved the purchase of a full-size sedan for the

fire department, a new bucket truck for the transportation and development department and a new sedan, pickup truck and cargo van for the municipal utilities department. They are all replacement vehicles.

For a complete list of actions taken, visit chandleraz.gov/agendas. Council meetings are aired live, as well as replayed, on Chandler Channel 11 and streamed on the Web at chandleraz.gov/video.

Investigators are seeking a male suspect in a Wal-mart theft ring recently broken up by the police. Jorge Luis Sotelo Jr. is a 19-year-old Hispanic male, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing around 235 pounds. There is a $1,000 reward for information that leads to his arrest and/or indictment.

Bobby Joe White, 19; Manuel Sanchez Tafoya, 19; and Joseph Adam Keller, 18, were previously arrested and charged with entering Walmart stores across the Valley and stealing a large number of electronics.

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WANTED BY POLICE: Jorge Luis Sotelo Jr . is the subject of a police investigation into a stolen electronics ring that targeted area Wal-mart stores . A $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest or indictment . Call 480-782-4130 if seen . Submitted photo

Volunteers recognized for library service

A group of 676 volunteers contributed more than 20,000 hours of service at the Chandler Public Library’s four facilities during the last fiscal year, and were recognized for its dedication at a recent luncheon. Several volunteers was honored for reaching milestones in their volunteer tenure ranging from five to 20 years, and presented with service pins by Library Manager Brenda Brown.

The volunteers perform a variety of duties, including teaching adult language and computer literacy groups, leading story times and book clubs and delivering books to homebound community members.

Kathy Hintzman, who helps track book donations for the Friends of the Chandler Public Library, also assists the library’s adult literacy groups with test preparations. She has served for 20 years.

“We’ve been fortunate to have a group of dedicated volunteers who support our programs and services year in and year out,” says Brown. “Long-term volunteers such as Kathy Stafford and Kathy Hintzman not only contribute to the accomplishments of our library, but to that of the entire Chandler community.”

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For more information about volunteering, call 480-782-2800 or visit chandlerlibrary.org/go2/volunteers.cfm.

DECADE OF SERVICE: Chandler Library Manager Brenda Brown, left, presents a 10-year volunteer service pin to Mary Billeaudeaux, right, during a recognition luncheon for volunteers . Submitted photo

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Portions of several major Chandler streets will be resurfaced through mid-May with a microsealant to increase their longevity.

The streets are:• Arizona Avenue between the Western Canal and Elliot Road.• Dobson Road between the Western Canal and Cheyenne Drive and between Ray Road and Flint Street.• Chandler Boulevard between Price and Dobson roads and between Colorado Street and McQueen Road.• Galveston Street from 56th Street east one-quarter mile.• Federal Street between Ray Road and Galveston Street.• Kyrene Road between Chandler Boulevard and Gila Springs Boulevard.• Germann Road between Price Road and Ellis Street, eastbound lanes only.• McQueen Road between Chandler Boulevard and Pecos Road.

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All streets will remain open to traffic during the work, but there will be lane restrictions.

For more information, call 480-782-3500.

The Chandler Police Department recently held its Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet, celebrating 20 years of volunteers and honoring Chandler Police Department volunteers for their service in 2012.

In 2012, more than 685 volunteers for the Chandler Police Department provided 14,152 hours of service to the department and community.

Volunteers Rusty Austerman, Andrew Brill and David Rigall were recognized with a Special Recognition Award for consistently exceeding normal job requirements with at least one specific act of outstanding performance. William Brewer was presented with this year’s Volunteer of the Year Award for outstanding performance during the past year in achieving department goals and objectives through projects, programs or situations requiring exceptional dedication.

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on their total hours of service from their inception into the program. Rusty Austerman, Lynn Goldfeld and Tommy Gorey received Bronze Awards for providing 1,000 or more hours of service; Robert Losey and Tommy Gorey received Silver Awards for providing 2,000 or more hours of service. David Schlau was given the Lifetime Achievement Award for providing 6,000 or more hours of service and making significant long-standing contributions to the Chandler Volunteers in Policing Program and the community.

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Public invited to Chandler budget meetings

A series of public meetings will be held by the Chandler City Council in May and June to review and adopt the city’s proposed 2013-14 budget, which begins July 1.

The meetings will include presentations and discussions about the proposed budget, including projects and programs that will be funded as part of the city’s 10-year capital improvement program (CIP). Each meeting will include opportunities for the public to comment on the proposed city budget.

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may need extra supplies or resources. It is not directly related to a certain sport or given back to it. Money is going districtwide to offset expenses incurred.

Revenues from the fees from six junior high programs and five high school programs could be between $400,000 and $500,000. Williams says 3,700 high school and 1,250 junior high students participated in sports in the 2012-13 school year. These include duplicate numbers accounting for students who participated in more than one sport.

Fees for high school students are $100 per sport per student with a maximum of $200 per student and $400 maximum per family. Band students would pay an activity fee of $100 per student. Junior high student fees are half of the high school fees at $50 per sport per student with a maximum of $100 per student and $200 maximum per family. Band students do not have an activity fee. Tax credit money can be specified for the “Pay for Participation” fee.

Williams mentions the district’s “main goal is to never turn a student away from athletics or activity or extracurricular participation.” There is a waiver process that will be involved for unique financial circumstances. “If a student can’t come up with the money, we’re not going to say you can’t play sports or be involved in a band,” he continues.

challengesParents have questioned where the money is going

and if the district will turn anyone away who cannot afford the fees.

Annette Auxier, CUSD governing board president, explains that the district is setting aside a substantial amount of money in scholarships for those who cannot afford the “Pay for Participation” fee.

“Our concern is will they ever come forward,” she says. “Will they ever come and say they can’t pay for this or just decide they can’t pay for this and not do it.”

Auxier explains one of the challenges is that some of the students already pay a great deal of money to take part. Band members can pay $800-$1,000 a year to participate.

“Marching band is already a pay for participation activity,” says Steve Hall, Basha marching band booster president. “And to levy another fee on top of what we already pay, we don’t think it would be debilitating—it’s just additional monies.”

Hall spoke to the board in March to address the concerns he and fellow marching band parents have. “Most of the monies within our budget come from our parents,” he explains. “We aren’t entirely self-sufficient, but most of the monies come from us.”

He specifically mentions that fees for field management and maintenance, officiating and AIA membership fees do not address the marching band directly and that marching band is now considered a fine art, not a sport. Marching band uniforms are a capital item in the district and so would not be part of the fee.

considerationsHall says when the marching band hosts a

competition the booster club is responsible for paying the school district for janitorial services, security and use of the field. He questions if football has to pay for these services on Friday nights when they host a game.

“We are already a pay-for-participation activity with fees that are relatively excessive,” he continues. “We’re concerned that an additional $100 might chase even more students away from participating.”

CUSD is one of the last districts in the area to implement “Pay for Participation.” Williams explains that the district is looking for avenues to offset costs that CUSD already endures to help maintain and continue championship caliber programs.

“At this point I’m not exactly sure what is going to happen with it,” Auxier says. “It’s going to be an interesting vote.” The five-member board needs a majority of three to pass the proposal.

A decision will need to be made. “If we’re going to do it, we’re going to want to give our families and band programs enough time to plan for it,” she says.

Tracy House is a freelance writer living in Ironwood Vistas with her husband and four children. She can be reached at Tracy@SanTanSun.com.

ANNETTE AUXIER: Auxier has served on the CUSD governing board for 14 years . The failure of the override to pass last November has CUSD looking for ways to find additional funding for the growing district . Submitted photo

BHS MARCHING BAND: There is concern that additional fees may keep some students from participating in extracurricular activities . Submitted photo

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According to city documents, AWRF “is responsible for treating commercial and public wastewater to state water quality standards to be used in the reclaimed water irrigation system and recharged into the local groundwater aquifer.” Throughout construction the plant is expected to continue operations and production of A+ reclaimed water.

“The plant is currently designed to treat 15 million gallons a day, and the expansion will take that design capacity to 22 million gallons a day,” Pinkston explains. “We’re basically adding onto the processes we already have here.”

These include additional aeration basins where the wastewater is treated, clarifiers where the solids and liquids are separated, filters to filter and clean the water and storage capacity for treated water.

Construction cost is just over $105 million and does not include design and construction management. “There is money in the capital improvement (program) (CIP) for the expansion or building of a new facility further west from here,” says Pinkston. “Our next additional capacity will be in a different facility, so this one should last quite a while.”

McCarthy Building Companies Inc. is the general contractor on the Phase III expansion.

“We are on schedule and budget so far,” Pinkston says. “So we’re doing very well that way. It’s a fast-track project to meet the needs of Intel. They are funding it as a development agreement through FAB 42 with the city.”

The increased 7 MGD capacity is in response to Intel’s plant expansion on South Dobson Road. Intel’s FAB 42, expected to be completed this year, is a $5 billion fabrications facility under construction at the Chandler Ocotillo campus.

“There was an earlier development agreement that had limits on it—how much water we would give them, how much water they could discharge into the sewer—so we rewrote that because they are bigger now,” Pinkston says.

Pinkston explains that Intel has a written agreement they negotiated with the city regarding water resources and the city takes care of the water in and out of their facility. Resolution No. 4578 was entered into with Intel as part of that “development agreement” in which Intel agreed to fund the development of additional water facilities required for the wastewater to be discharged from FAB 42.

“Chandler is participating in a small amount of the construction costs, 3%, for things that are not directly tied to the 7 MGD expansion,” Pinkston says. “For example, replacement or repair of aging equipment.”

The adopted budget for AWRF for fiscal year 2012-13 is just over $7 million. Construction began in June 2012 and is scheduled to be complete by July 2014.

Tracy House is a freelance writer living in Ironwood Vistas with her husband and four children. She can be reached at Tracy@SanTanSun.com.

AIRPORT WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY: Renderings of the AWRF when the project is finished . Construction has had little impact on traffic in the area . Submitted renderings

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stranger Danger clinic to benefit ctscA Stranger Danger Clinic hosted by Chandler Mixed

Martial Arts from noon to 2 p.m. Sat., May 11 will teach students how to identify who a stranger is, what to do or say, strikes and escapes for safety.

Parents are welcome to attend at no charge and are encouraged to participate to learn techniques to be able to reinforce them at home.

Proceeds from the clinic will benefit Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities’ efforts to underwrite cultural exchanges between Chandler and Tullamore, Ireland. Chandler Mixed Martial Arts is a business sponsor of CTSC; owners Paul and Kara McGowan are natives of Tullamore, Ireland.

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“The name does not get residents’ attention about this project nor lead them to believe it has the possibility of being right in their backyard,” she says, adding that she is concerned that the project, if run through the area, has the potential to depress the value of homes alongside and close to Ocotillo Road.

Tom Novy, project manager for SRP, says the plans to build the power facilities and transmission lines came about after detailed and long-term planning studies of the area. These studies showed that the current transmission capacity is not adequate to serve the area’s projected growth. The first phase of the project is scheduled to be in service by May 1, 2016.

The transmission line route and locations of the two new substations still need to be decided, Novy says. “We would like to have one station close to the southern portion of the 5-square-mile area, and one station that is near the northern portion of this area. Right now we are looking for a willing seller in this area for the substations.”

The 5-square-mile area is defined here: azpower.org/priceroadcorridor/pdf/Aerial_Map.pdf.

An option that Novy says will not be feasible for this project involves burying the new lines underground. “Right now we are not exploring the underground option, in part because it would cost 11 times as much,” he says, adding that underground lines would cost $10 million per mile, instead of $900,000. “It’s a very complicated process, and we couldn’t justify such an exorbitant price for one neighborhood.”

In addition, Novy says, SRP has never put lines of that size underground. Although he knows that residents in the Ocotillo neighborhood have wondered why SRP didn’t take advantage of current sewer work in the area to bury the lines, Novy says it’s not possible to do this. “It’s totally infeasible; we can’t just drop 230-kV cable into a water line trench.”

An official statement emailed by the City of Chandler on April 24 says that the city does not have an official

position regarding SRP’s 230-kV transmission project.“The city is awaiting completion of the public

comment period, Community Working Group meetings and SRP’s unveiling of a preferred route before taking an official position,” the statement says.

“To date, SRP has identified several east-west route options and conducted open houses in January and again last week. In addition to the open houses, SRP has made their staff available to meet with resident groups and others. The Community Working Group is gathering information and identifying stakeholder issues and concerns. The City of Chandler is represented on the group by Councilmember Rick Heumann, and our planning administrator also attends.”

Based on input from the public attending these meetings, plus using their own analysis, the statement says, SRP will select a “preferred” route plus at least one alternative and unveil them at meetings to be held this summer—dates to be announced.

“We are encouraged by SRP’s proactive outreach efforts and interest in hearing from our community,” the city’s statement notes.

Cherry says she is doing what she can to encourage residents to attend the open houses and make their opinions known to SRP.

“Residents need to realize that if they don’t make their voices heard, these poles and lines may end up running right down Ocotillo Road, and the resultant loss of beauty in our community and probably depressed home values will ensue.”

Novy says he truly understands how sensitive the situation is to area residents.

“We know there is no perfect route, and we hope to find the one that is least offensive. Very few people have questioned the need for it, just where it is going.”

For more information on the project and SRP, visit azpower.org/priceroadcorridor/default.asp and srpnet.com.

Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com.

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Free workshops to help residents of non-HOA communities develop organizational and leadership skills are

being offered to Chandler residents, 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, through May 15. Enrollment priority will be given to Chandler residents.

The Traditional Neighborhood Academy is modeled after Chandler’s long-running HOA Academy, but uses different curriculum that addresses the unique needs of neighborhoods without a formal governing structure. It is part of an initiative by Mayor Jay Tibshraeny.

On May 8 participants will discuss the characteristics of an effective leader and develop an agenda and action steps to conduct their first neighborhood meeting to develop a Neighborhood Action Plan at the “Neighborhood Leadership” meeting.

“Moving Forward with Your Neighbors” is the topic on May 15. Participants will prepare and present the outcomes of their neighborhood survey results. Traditional Neighborhood Academy Alumni will share the importance of building relationships with other community leaders.

The workshops will be held at the Chandler City Hall, second floor, Training Room A, located at 175 S. Arizona Ave.

For more information and to register, call 480-782-4354. Applications can be downloaded at chandleraz.gov/neighborhoods.

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Local businesses support Chandler-Irish connection

Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities (CTSC) members and friends interested in all things Irish are invited to a free Irish Connections Mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tue., May 7 at Coach & Willie’s, 1 E. Boston St., downtown Chandler.

The informal event celebrates the Tullamore delegation’s visit to Chandler earlier this spring, and the results of the 2013 Art & Author Showcase will be announced. The event will include a cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres for guests; guests are encouraged to bring nonperishable or canned goods for Chandler food banks.

CTSC’s mission is to encourage cultural understanding, business-to-business development, educational exchanges and community involvement between Chandler and Tullamore, Ireland.

RSVP to Ellen Harrington at 480-600-8509 or chan.to.tull@gmail.com

It’s going to be an all-day adventure at the 16th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Chihuahua Races, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., May 4 in Downtown Library Courtyard, 100 E. Commonwealth Ave. in Chandler.

Chihuahua races begin at 2 p.m., followed by the crowning of the King and Queen Chihuahua. Registration for the races begins at noon and is open to the first 150 dogs. The cost to enter a dog is $20. The fee to enter a Chihuahua in the King and Queen coronation is $10. Chihuahuas will be judged as Best

Dressed, Best Temperament and Most Fashionable.

A trophy and $500 will be awarded for first place in the Chihuahua races. Second and third place winners will receive

trophies and $300 and $200 respectively. King and Queen

winners will receive a cash prize and special coronation cape.

In addition to the races, the event features two stages of entertainment, food vendors and the Día de los Niños Health Fair, sponsored by the UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, which includes free health screenings

and healthy living information. The library will offer crafts and information, plus appearances by Maya and Miguel, popular characters from the animated children’s television series aired on PBS.

Presented and sponsored by the Si Se Puede Foundation, the event is also sponsored by Chandler Republic, City of Chandler, PRfect Media, Prensa Hispana Newspaper and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

For more information, visit chandleraz.gov/cinco.

Cinco de Mayo features dog racing

READY TO RUN: The Chihuahuas wait anxiously for the race to start at last year’s event . Submitted photo

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City receives IRWA award

Chandler is the “Employer of the Year,” according to Kachina Chapter 28 of the International Right Of Way Association (IRWA). The award was announced at the group’s 2013 Spring Seminar in Phoenix.

The award acknowledges the city’s support and encouragement of real estate staff in their professional development, enabling staff to obtain certifications, attend classes, speaker luncheons and participate in IRWA activities and programs.

Since 1998, Chandler’s Real Estate Section has worked to acquire more than 1,000 acres of real estate for a variety of projects and facilities, including police and fire stations, parks, well sites, reclaimed

water recharge, downtown redevelopment, a regional park and ride lot and numerous road and intersection improvement projects.

The award was made by a panel of judges from a field of five organizations nominated.

IRWA is considered the central authority for right of way education and certification programs, as well as professional services, worldwide. Since its inception, IRWA has united the efforts of its members toward professional development, improved service to employers and the public and advancements within the right of way profession.

IRWA AWARD: The award acknowledges the city’s support and encouragement of real estate staff in their professional development, enabling staff to obtain certifications, attend classes, speaker luncheons and participate in IRWA activities and programs . Submitted photo

AWARD OF DISTINCTION: Chandler Real Estate Coordinators Erich Kuntze and Sharon Joyce hold the IRWA Employee of Year Award . Submitted photo

Weeds don’t stand a chance in ChandlerMay is ‘Let’s Pull Together’ month

Pull weeds from yards and alleys and pick up trash from vacant or abandoned homes during the fourth annual “Let’s Pull Together” weed-pulling campaign in Chandler. City staff and volunteers will work with the owners to obtain authorization to clean the properties.

“Volunteers can participate any day in May,” says Judy Ramos, Neighborhood Programs coordinator. “For example, Hamilton High will be pulling weeds every Monday in May.”

Residents are encouraged to call the city with addresses and contact information for elderly or disabled residents who need help with weeds, plus the location of vacant or abandoned properties covered in weeds. Volunteers from area churches, service organizations and Chandler neighborhoods will assist seniors and disabled residents with front-yard maintenance.

The “Let’s Pull Together” campaign was a finalist for the best neighborhood program in the nation, and was featured at last year’s Neighborhoods, USA Conference in Indianapolis.

The weed eradication initiative has its

roots in the city’s Neighborhood Programs Office and For Our City-Chandler, part of the civic nonprofit corporation CARE Inc. For Our City-Chandler is led by Councilmember Kevin Hartke and coordinates service needs in the community with the resources of service groups, church groups, neighborhood organizations, employers, business groups and others.

For more information, call 480-782-4348 or e-mail judy.ramos@chandleraz.gov.

For information about controlling weeds, visit ag.arizona.edu/urbanipm/weeds/weedcontrol.html.

WEEDERS: Volunteers rip out weeds and remove trash debris during last year’s annual weed-pulling event in Chandler . Submitted photo

Last chance at ‘Market on the Move’ The last chance to get fresh veggies and

fruit at Market on the Move until next October is 7:30 to 11 a.m. Sat., May 11 in the parking lot at Desert Palms Church, 4265 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Shoppers are encouraged to get there early as the food goes quickly.

Open to the public, Market on the Move

distributes fresh produce with a farmer’s market atmosphere. The purpose is to reach out to the community and provide good quality produce at an extremely affordable price. For a $10 donation, participants can receive up to 60 pounds of produce.

For more information, visit the3000club.org and dpc-pca.org.

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Support the military, get a free coffee

Volunteers are needed to pick up nonperishable food items from Bashas’ Supermarkets when the manager calls through May 31. The food then needs to be distributed at various locations, including the nearest reserve base, recruiting station or local American Legion or VFW.

It is part of a Military Assistance

Mission program to make sure that veterans, service members, military families and wounded warriors have food in their pantries.

Bashas’ in the SanTan Sun area are located at 4940 S Gilbert Rd., Chandler, and 1920 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. To request a store or to find out what stores are available, call 602-246-6429.

Care package items to help support military servicemen and women overseas are being collected through May 31 in PODS containers located at Valley area Dunkin’ Donuts. The Chandler location at 990 E. Riggs Rd. will be collecting items and packing the PODS container from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Thu., May 16. Donors will receive a free medium-sized coffee for each item collected.

Items needed are foot and body powder, toothpaste, travel-sized mouthwash, eye drops, body lotion or hand cream, men’s deodorant, boxers size medium to extra large, T-shirts size medium to extra large, drink mix singles,

16-ounce squeezable plastic jelly, Rice Krispies treats, 15-ounce peanut butter, 14- to 16-ounce Chef Boyardee, single or hotel-size coffee packs, instant oatmeal and PopTarts.

“We are honored to do our part to give back to these great servicemen and women by providing our moving and storage logistics to help collect donations,” says Hector Reyes, general manager of

PODS Phoenix. “With the help from our community, our troops overseas will know they are not forgotten with care packages.”

To view the Dunkin’ Donuts locations and collection times, visit KMLE1079.com.

FILL IT UP: Military servicemen and women overseas need items we take for granted, like toothpaste and deodorant, so PODS Phoenix has teamed up with Packages From Home and CBS Radio Phoenix to collect care package items at Dunkin’ Donuts . Submitted photo

Help get Boston back on its feetA running shoe drive in honor of the

people hurt and killed at the Boston Marathon is under way by Novocur Pain Management Clinics, which is collecting new and gently worn running shoes for Back on My Feet Boston, a nonprofit organization that helps Boston’s homeless move their lives forward physically and spiritually through running.

Running shoes can be dropped off at Novocur’s Chandler location at 1076 W. Chandler Blvd. In lieu of shoes, tax-deductible cash donations will also be accepted. The shoes and cash donations will be sent to Back on My Feet Boston to be utilized by program participants.

“Anyone who has ever laced up a pair of running shoes knows that running can be a life-changing experience. It’s a place of solitude, a safe place to go and the people of Boston need that more than ever right now,” says Dr. Alex Bigham, CEO of Novocur. “By hosting this drive, it is our hope that we can support and inspire the people of Boston to keep putting one foot in front of the other and let them know the entire country is behind them every step of way,” Dr. Bigham says.

Back on My Feet started in the summer of 2007 when runner Anne Mahlum waved hello and ran past a group of homeless men during her morning run. Mahlum contacted Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, the homeless shelter where these men were living, and asked if she could invite the men to join her on her runs. The first run took place on July 3, 2007 with a group of nine individuals ages 28–57, who were hoping to get their lives back on track.

The organization’s mission is not to create runners within the homeless population, but to use running to create self-sufficiency in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. The program’s success is measured by how many members achieve independence through employment and housing.

For more information about Back on My Feet Boston visit boston.backonmyfeet.org.

For more information about Novocur Pain Management clinics call 480-855-6686 or visit novocur.com and facebook.com/novocur.

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Chandler resident Tom Wetteroth is inducted into the Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Academy of Mines and Metallurgy, an advisory group founded in 1954 . Wetteroth earned bachelor of science and master of science degrees in ceramic engineering from S&T in 1979 and 1982, respectively . He was awarded a professional degree in ceramic engineering from S&T in 2010 .

His research advanced semi-conductor technology during nearly 20 years with Motorola . In 2007, Wetteroth co-founded Applied Microarrays, where he is now vice president of operations . The company manufactures microscopic glass slides that are used for DNA sequencing and are the basis for the expanding field of bioinformatics . He holds seven U .S . patents and has authored numerous technical publications .

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Fence Patrol Program is under way

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Free pool fences are being given to 15 Valley residents in need of a pool fence by Fulton Homes, in the 11th year it has sponsored the Fence Patrol Program. The program, run in partnership with KMLE-FM and Ironman Pool Fences, will give away one pool fence a week to families in need through Sun., Aug. 18.

“Fence Patrol is such a rewarding program, because we know we are making pools safer for families who really need it,” says Doug Fulton, CEO of Fulton Homes. “Child drownings are a harsh reality of swim season in Arizona, and we want to do everything we can to prevent a family tragedy.”

Statistics show that last year eight children

drowned in Arizona between Memorial and Labor days. For every drowning there are an estimated 11 near-drowning incidents, according to research.

Fence Patrol is one of several water safety-related initiatives Fulton Homes supports. The Tempe-based homebuilder also sponsors the “2 Seconds is Too Long” campaign at Valley shopping malls, and Life Saver Saturday on May 11.

To be considered for a pool fence, or to nominate someone you know, visit KMLE1079.com and click on the Fence Patrol icon.

For more information, call 602-452-1000 or visit fultonhomes.com.

Enjoy hot dogs and refreshments with activities and prizes at the free Water Safety Awareness Day, noon to 2:30 p.m. Sun., May 19 at the Liv Avenida Apartments swimming pool, 3250 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. All adults will receive a Water Watcher ID tag.

Sponsored by Liv Avenida Apartments and State Farm agent Tammy White, safe water practices will be offered by safety experts and the Chandler Fire and Police departments.

“Water safety is everyone’s responsibility,” says White, noting the three essential rules of water safety are to test and teach; watch and guard; and throw, don’t go. “Learn how to be an aware water watcher and what to do in the event of an emergency.”

To register, visit watersafety.eventbrite.com.For more information, contact Kenzie Hobbs at

480-284-8335 or khobbs@ipaliving.com, or visit livavenida.com.

A free summer photography class is being hosted by the local collaborative workspace, Gangplank, 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday nights from May 29 to Sept. 25, at 260 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. The 18-week “How Do You Picture Your Summer” course is divided into three sections: How to Take a Good Photo; Ambient vs. Studio; and Break-Away and Shoot.

“Photography is expensive enough, spend it where it counts—on gear. Learn for free,” says course

instructor Kameron Williams, who is creative director of LilliMedia.

Each class will begin with students sharing their work to learn through collaboration. All skillsets are welcome, but students will need to use their own gear, including a recent DSLR camera, a USB thumb drive and a SD card for their DSLR camera.

To register, visit HowDoYouPictureYourSummer.eventbrite.com.