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Jay Tibshraeny, who began his fifth term as Chandler’s mayor in January 2011, delivered the keynote address to 300 Pima Medical Institute graduates at Chandler Center for the Arts. PMI, established in 1972, prepares students with job-ready skills for

careers in the medical field, such as medical assistant, radiography, veterinary assistant and pharmacy technician. Tibshraeny served in the Arizona State Senate from 2003 to 2011 and was a member of the Chandler City Council from 1986 to 2002.

Deborah Chovan, a preschool teacher at Wee Blessings Preschool & Academy, 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, is Fulton Homes “Teacher of the Week.” She was nominated by Nancy Polston, whose 3-year-old son, Joshua, “loves his class so much he sleeps with his backpack on at night.” An announcement of Chovan’s selection was made on KNIX-FM’s Ben and Matt in the Morning Show.

Josh Garrett of Chandler performs with the University of Evansville Choir at the Indiana Music Educators Association’s annual convention in Fort Wayne, IN. The 36-member choir is known for its a cappella music, ranging from the Renaissance through the 21st century, part songs and spirituals.

Maria Isabel Delgado and Bruce Marion, both of Chandler, were nominated for the Artist category in the 32nd annual Governor’s Arts Awards; Barbara Nueske Perez of Gilbert for Arts in Education–Individual category; the Copperstar Repertory Company of Chandler in the Arts In Education–Organization category; and the LDVinci Art Studio of Chandler in the Business category. Presented by Arizona Citizens Action for the Arts in partnership with the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Office of the Governor, since 1981, 152 artists, individuals, arts and cultural organizations, educators and businesses have received Governor’s Arts Awards. Winners will be announced Wed., March 6. Info: governorsartsawards.org.

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old electronic devices are collected through Mon., feb. 7 for recycling by about Care, a nonprofit organization serving homebound elderly and disabled in Chandler and Gilbert.

items collected include laptops, cell phones, smart phones, lCD monitors, e-readers, tablets, handheld video games, iPods/MP3 players, networking equipment and ink / toner cartridges. Drop-off locations are:

• about Care, 600 w. ray rd., suite. B-5, Chandler

• american family insurance, 4905 s. alma school rd., suite. 3, Chandler

• Page-Per-Page, 2535 w. fairview st., suite 104, Chandler

• Tammy white state farm, 610 n. alma school rd., suite 22, Chandler

• Bueler and Jones law firm, 1300 n. McClintock Dr., suite B4, Chandler

• Gilbert Parks and recreation, 90 e. Civic Center Dr., Gilbert

• southeast regional library, 7775 n. Greenfield rd., Gilbert

• all arizona Bank & Trust offices in Maricopa County

The majority of about Care services are for transportation to medical appointments and for shopping. for more information, visit aboutcare.org.

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HOA company gives down-home, high-tech serviceby Selena larSon

when looking for a place to call home, it’s important to find one that takes its community, and people, seriously. so it only makes sense that a leader in community management in the Valley is right in our backyard.

“Premier Community Management boasts exemplary service with honesty and integrity,” says its owner, robb lipsey, with a loyal staff that caters directly to their customers. a hands-on approach to management gives Premier a unique place in the market, he believes.

lipsey, president of Premier Community Management, is a native arizonan who started in community management 23 years ago. since then, he has grown his own company from the ground up, and it now manages 70 communities with 22,000 homes throughout Maricopa and Pinal counties. More than 40 of the communities are in Chandler, one of the fastest growing municipalities in the country since the 1990s, with the largest

ones being ocotillo, fox Crossing, Carino estates and lagos Vistoso.

a member of the board of directors for the arizona association of Community Managers, lipsey says he leads his company with a “passion” for community management. as a Chandler resident, lipsey has the opportunity to experience the area his customers live and work in, which he says gives his company a personal touch.

“i decided to work in Chandler because it is a beautiful city with tremendous growth opportunities,” says lipsey.

Premier offers communities experienced

community managers, certified public accountant-prepared financial statements, state-of-the-art software, professional guidance and education, and training to homeowners association board members.

The company’s team also takes a fresh approach to community management, says lipsey. new mobile technologies

allow managers to get and send information directly from their location, allowing quicker response times from vendors and better service from the company. as mobile usage continues to saturate the market, community managers use these new tools to better serve and connect their customers.

“Managers use mobile apps out in communities,” says lipsey. “They can access records, take photos, use GPs, repair issues and send them directly to vendors from when they’re on site.”

But innovative management and personalized quality are not what makes Premier so special, lipsey says. employees’ dedication and

commitment to communities create a professional environment that resonates with customers.

“our people really love what they do,” lipsey says. “That’s what sets us apart.”

in addition to the company’s headquarters at 3930 s. alma school rd., suite 10, in Chandler, Premier Community Management has offices in Queen Creek and Goodyear.

To learn more about Premier Community Management visit premieraz.com or call 480-704-2900.

Selena Larson is a freelance writer and East Valley native. She can be reached at [email protected].

HOME SWEET HOME: Ocotillo and more than 40 other communities in Chandler utilize Premier Community Management of Chandler, which manages 22,000 Valley homes. STSN photo

HOMETOWN HERO: Native Arizonan Robb Lipsey founded Premier more than 20 years ago, building the company up with hard work and personal service. Submitted photo

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Citizens Academy seeks participantsapplications are being accepted for the next Citizens academy

offered by the Chandler Police Department. The program runs 6 to 9 p.m. on wednesdays feb. 6 through april 24 at the department’s main station, 250 e. Chicago st.

Participants get an insider’s view of the day-to-day operations of the police department while gaining a greater understanding and awareness of law enforcement’s role in the community during the free 13-week program.

Potential candidates must be at least 18 years old; either work, live or attend school in Chandler; pass a basic background check; and have no prior felony or misdemeanor arrests in order to participate.

The academy covers topics such as media and the law, firearms training, gang awareness, patrol functions, K-9 functions, criminal investigations, school violence, traffic law and use of force. instruction in police procedures and theory is combined with practical, hands-on scenarios.

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an orthopedic mapping and robotic surgery system is now being used for hip replacements at Chandler regional Medical Center, one of only two hospitals in the country to feature the roBoDoC surgical system.

“we are proud to be home to the first commercial installation of this cutting-edge technology,” says Tim Bricker, president and Ceo of Chandler regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers.

The surgical system was introduced to the united states in 2010 and has been used to perform more than 28,000 procedures worldwide.

“roBoDoC allows for greater precision and accuracy, which in turn provides better surgical outcomes for patients,” says Danton Dungy, M.D., who is trained to use the system at Chandler regional.

To learn more, visit Chandlerregional.org.

Hip scene at Chandler Regional see how many tacos you can wolf down during the inaugural Taco eating Competition at 4 p.m. sat., feb. 16 at el Palacio restaurant & Cantina, 2950 e. Germann rd., Chandler.

The first 20 people to sign up with a $10 buy in will have five minutes to eat as many ground beef tacos as they can. The top taco eater wins a $75 cash prize, a trophy and bragging rights. The second-place winner gets a $25 gift certificate to el Palacio.

“Taco Tuesday is our busiest night of the week, with tacos just $1 and draft beers $2,” says anthony serrano, owner and executive chef at el Palacio. “i’ve seen people come in and eat 10 to 15 tacos in one sitting. so, it got me thinking: how many tacos could someone could actually eat in a timed competition?”

Two of the serrano family’s other locations are also participating in the contest: Casa serrano of lake Havasu hosts the competition on the same day and time as Chandler, while Casa serrano of Mohave Valley hosts the competition on sunday at 4 p.m. sign-up sheets are available at all three locations.

Healthier menu at el Palacio Meanwhile, a new menu for lunch and dinner

features heart-healthy, gluten-free, vegetarian and high-protein entrees at el Palacio, priced at $7 to $10.

examples of heart-healthy and gluten-free choices include soft corn chicken or machaca tacos topped with lettuce and a side of pinto beans, or grilled shrimp on a bed of sautéed vegetables and served with a side of pinto beans.

a diabetes-friendly dish is grilled-corn tortillas topped with pinto beans, grilled bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and cilantro and topped with sliced avocado.

Vegetarian choices include a spinach tortilla stuffed with sautéed spinach, vegetables, lettuce, tomato and cheese, or three enchiladas stuffed with sautéed spinach, vegetables, lettuce, tomato and cheese topped with verde enchilada sauce.

There are also vegan and high-protein choices. open since 2009, el Palacio placed in 12

categories at the 2012 arizona Taco festival, taking first place in Beef Taco, anything Goes Taco, salsa, Guacamole and the reserve Grand Champion title.

The Mexican cuisine restaurant is open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. saturday and sunday. Call 480-802-5770 or visit epchandler.com.

Taco eating contest at El Palacio

DIABETES FRIENDLY DISH: The ingredients in Nuevo You Tostadas are grilled-corn tortillas topped with pinto beans, grilled bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and cilantro, topped with sliced avocado. Submitted photo

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Sponsors sought for chairs, tablesFree event includes food, music, more

a business wishing to snag the title of “Throne” sponsor for “Chairitable,” a fundraiser and free event held from 6 to 9 p.m. fri., March 15 at Chandler Center for the arts (CCa), 250 n. arizona ave., Chandler, can do so for $5,000. other title sponsorships available include “Captain’s Chair” for $2,500; “wingback

Chair” for $1,000; or “Club Chair” sponsor for $500. Title sponsors can have a chair or table to display in their location prior to the event.

Honorary Chair Patti Bruno is looking for the right corporate sponsors to assist.

“This is a fun event that will also do a lot of good for the arts in Chandler,” she explains.

in-mind sponsors at press time include Chandler arts Commission, Vision Gallery, Chandler Center for the arts, wood Creations furniture, sanTan sun news, alliance Beverage, Bashas’, Durant’s, in Pockets, KBaQ, KJZZ and KuPD, Kent Miller, Porkopolis, santa Barbara Catering, serrano’s and slingshot Photography.

FestivitiesMore than 30 artists will display or

demonstrate their art at the free event, and children from the Vision Kidz art programs will work on an art table. in addition, students from three schools – Galveston, san Marcos and seton Catholic – are working with their art teachers to decorate their own chairs.

Patrons can get creative at the interactive free event by helping decorate a table on the CCa patio. live entertainment will be provided by jazz vocalist laurie fagen with Charles lewis

on the grand piano. light hors d’oeuvres, desserts and wine will be served.

benefit for Chandler artsfunds generated from the event will

provide job opportunities for artists to educate and inspire youth, according to City of Chandler Visual arts Coordinator eric faulhaber, who is staff liaison for the arts Commission and oversees the Vision Gallery in downtown Chandler.

faulhaber will make arrangements to provide artist in residence programs or arts education programs for area nonprofits that include The salvation army, iCan and My sisters Place.

auctions, rafflea web-based silent auction will be

available at the Chairitable website prior to the event, where a select number of items will be available for purchase online. The rest of the chairs and tables will be acquired in silent and live auctions at the event, and there will also be a “pick-a-prize” raffle, where participants can bid on specific items with tickets.

Participating artists include ceramicist alvin Pace, painters Kip sudduth and Bonnie lou Coleman, fiber artist laurie fagen and bead artist Karen Kacie and more. for a list of all artists, visit visiongallery.org/chairitable-art.html.

for more information, visit visiongallery.org/chairitable-main.html or call 480-782-2695.

BEADS GALORE: Bead artist Christy Puetz embellished a chair for the upcoming “Chairitable” fundraiser with beads and animals. Submitted photos

IN PROGRESS: Chandler artist Alvin Pace works on his “Chairitable” piece, which will be auctioned at the Chandler Center for the Arts Fri., March 12. Submitted photo

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Keep financial resolutionsGreat Play gets national kudosit’s like a live wii game at Great Play

Chandler, where three of the four walls in the play gym’s patented interactive arena use a combination of computer technology, image projection and directional sound. Great Play coaches use the system to set the tone of the program and keep the kids 6 months to 11 years, along with parents, engaged.

The play gym is receiving praise in “usa Today,” with writer Kelly Horn saying the gym “focuses on motor skill, sports skill and physical education classes. in addition to the health benefits, active kids do better academically, have more self-confidence and gain valuable social experience.”

Great Play Chandler, People’s Choice winner of Best Kids Birthday Party and Best Kids Classes 2012 and 2013 from arizona foothills Magazine, is helping “bridge the gap between kids’ love of video games and their need for exercise to grow up and stay healthy into adulthood,” which is important throughout their lives, according to Keith Camhi, Co-founder and Ceo of Great Play.

“Kids who grow up being active and athletic get many immediate as well as lifelong benefits,” says Camhi, who notes that kids are less prone to cardiovascular disease, bone and joint problems, diabetes, obesity and tend to stay physically fit for their life span.

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programs, like children’s Zumba, classes in motor skills, athletic development and sports skills and school break camps to help children “reach their full physical potential while developing a love of physical activity.”

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Great Play’s Interactive Arena. Submitted photo

Save date for Business ExpoMayor’s Fun Run, health fair, Ostrich festival

space is limited, so reserve a spot soon for the free 2013 Chandler Chamber Business expo from 2 to 6 p.m. Thu., feb. 21 in the san Marcos Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza san Marcos Golf resort, 1 n. san Marcos Pl., Chandler.

exhibitor booths are $100 for Chamber members and $140 for nonmembers. Call Brad ness at 480-963-4571, ext. 205, or email [email protected].

Health Fair vendor boothsThe ostrich festival’s 5K Mayor’s

fun run Health fair is from 7:30 to 10 a.m. sat., March 2 at Dr. a.J. Chandler Pavilion, 3 s. arizona Pl., Chandler. Vender booths are available. Call Brad ness at 480-963-4571, ext. 205, or email [email protected].

The health fair coincides with the Mayor’s 5K fun run / walk at arizona

avenue and Boston street in Chandler on the same day. registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m.

The race and fair are opening events for the 25th annual Chandler ostrich festival, sponsored by safelite autoGlass, Chandler regional Medical Center, Chandler Chamber of Commerce and Chandler education foundation, and held March 8 through 10 at Tumbleweed Park. for complete information on the ostrich festival, turn to Page 22.

Contact the ChamberThe Chandler Chamber of Commerce

is at 25 s. arizona Pl., suite 201. unless otherwise specified, for more information and to register for these programs, call 480-963-4571, visit chandlerchamber.com or meetup.com/ChandlerChamber.

sticking with a new Year’s resolution to get financial affairs in order is made easier by attending the Chandler Public library’s free one-hour saturday classes, held in partnership with the society for financial awareness in the library’s Citrus room at 22 s. Delaware st.

sessions are scheduled for 11 a.m. on these dates:

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• feb. 23 – investing 101”• March 16 – reverse Mortgages: Just

the facts”• april 27 – College Planning: facing

the High Costs” Participants may attend all the classes

or just the ones that meet their needs. registration is not required. for more details, call 480- 782-2800 or visit chandlerlibrary.org.

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Nothing but fun at Flipside

Bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, a laser maze, mini bowling and arcades are among the activities available when flipside entertainment holds its grand opening at 4874 s. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert on sat., feb. 9.

The facility also has a full-service restaurant and café.

for more information, call 480-471-8444 or visit exploreflipside.com.

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let the sanTan sun news help you publicize your st. Patrick’s Day events in a special section. is your restaurant having a st. Patty’s Party? is your bar serving green beer? are you creating st. Patrick’s Day crafts with children or hosting a st. Pat’s Day event or fair? if so, email your details to [email protected] including: a brief description of the event; times, days and dates; cost or free; if registration is required; venue and address; publishable phone number; and web site if applicable. also include your contact information for verification purposes. we welcome photos, which must be 300 dpi JPeGs or taken on a digital camera on the “best” or “highest quality” setting. information is due by noon on March 6 for the March 16 issue. March 17 is Patrick’s Day. submission does not guarantee placement.

Editor’s Note: This listing contains the corrected email, website and company name for purbloc. It was incorrectly spelled in the Jan. 19 issue.

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a free electric safety workshop to educate workers about the potential hazards of working near overhead and underground electrical power lines and other utilities is offered by srP from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. sat., feb. 23 at srP’s Pera Club, 1 e. Continental Dr., Tempe. registration begins at 6 a.m.

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Chandler doc pens health-consciousness book Physician and founder of the

Health Conscious Movement, natasha Deonarain, launches her new book, “The 7

Principles of Health: Your Call to Health Consciousness,” on april 6 at The Buttes in Tempe.

Deonarain has owned and operated uCr Health Center, an integrated model of urgent care and alternative medicine at

2745 s. alma school rd., Chandler, since 2005.

in her book, Deonarain discusses core principles that can empower individuals to make their own choices for optimal

health, solutions to help americans quit making new Year’s resolutions and find lasting, optimal health by understanding

a different perspective than what america’s current healthcare system teaches. she examines the u.s. healthcare system

and how it has been integrated to “keep americans sick and poor, despite their best intentions to get healthy.”

Deonarain also states that conventional medical doctors, like her, are trained to “keep people sick,” a statement many

americans and their physicians find disturbing.

“we have a disease-oriented healthcare system,” says Deonarain. “every aspect of our system has

been gearedto focus on disease, and actually

creates more disease by keeping our thoughts obsessively fixated on finding health

through a backwards approach that begins with disease. it doesn’t make any sense at all.

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Watch out for ostrichesDeadline to participate in parade is Feb. 15

The Mayor’s fun run and Parade on sat., March 2 kicks off the 25th annual Chandler ostrich festival, which runs fri., March 8 through sun., March 10 at Tumbleweed Park, 745 e. Germann rd., Chandler.

The festival features ostrich races, The freakshow Deluxe, pig races, rhinestone Trick roper, Doggies of the wild west and comedy by raymond Marcus.

The March 2 festivities begin with the 5K Mayor’s fun run / walk at

arizona avenue and Boston street in Chandler. registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the race at 8 a.m. sponsored by safelite autoGlass and Chandler regional Medical Center, the event is hosted by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and the Chandler education foundation. some of the proceeds go to youth programs. all ages and abilities are welcome. To register, visit 4peaksracing.com.

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run Health fair is from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. sat., March 2 at the Dr. a.J. Chandler Pavilion, 3 s. arizona Pl., Chandler. registration starts at 6:30 a.m. Vender booths are available. for information, call Brad ness at 480-963-4571, ext. 205, or email [email protected].

ParadeThere will be clowns, bands, dancers

and fire engines when the 25th annual ostrich festival Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on sat., March 2, on arizona avenue from Knox to frye roads.

The deadline for a company to apply to march or enter a float is feb. 15. for more information, visit ostrichfestival.com.

Main eventThe March 8 through March 10 ostrich

festival at Tumbleweed Park features ostrich races, an exotic Petting Zoo, Dock Dogs, rhinestone Trick roper, wild about Monkeys show, Magic shows, Deluxe freak show, live ostrich Display and three stages of live entertainment.

new to the festival is Danny Conner’s reptile adventures, offering more than 75 different species of reptiles including giant snakes, large lizards, huge turtles and a myriad of crocodilians. also new is the amazing “death-defying and jaw-dropping” Bubble show.

Discounted tickets will be available at all local fry’s grocery stores starting fri., feb. 15. family fun Packs are $67 for two adult, two youth and two all-day carnival ride passes. fry’s will also have $21 all-day carnival ride passes, a $4 savings, along with regular priced

admission tickets. General admission at the gate is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and youths ages 5 to 12, and children 4 and younger are free. Parking is $5.

for more information, call 866-993-2477 or visit ostrichfestival.com.

WING IT: Mark your calendar for the 25th Annual Chandler Ostrich Festival. Activities begin on March 2 with a race, parade and health fair. The main event happens Friday through Sunday, March 8 through 10. Submitted photoBe a wise homeowner!

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Car aficionados, both young and old, can appreciate more than 200 pre-1980 vehicles of a variety of makes and models at the 10th annual Chandler Classic Car show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. sat., feb. 23 in downtown Chandler, surrounding Dr. a.J. Chandler Park.

The free, family friendly event features not only cars, but also musical entertainment from the bands Pan Head ronny and star, games, raffle prizes, a kids zone, arts and crafts vendors, food and beverage vendors, static police and fire department displays and a new “hot imports car show.”

The Classic Car and Hot rod show was founded in 2003 by the late Jerry Biondi and Maury williamson, owners of the Country Clipper Barber shop located in Chandler’s historic downtown area.

“we founded the car show to bring awareness and give back to the downtown area, raise money for local nonprofit organizations and have car enthusiasts enjoy some good old classic cars,” says williamson.

Proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to support three local nonprofit organizations: Dogs4Vets, providing service dogs for disabled veterans; scott Detherage foundation, providing development and educational opportunities for Chandler area youth; and well-founded Hope.

Historically the show has included a special car or two from a local collector who frequently displays his most recent purchase from the Barrett-Jackson auction. williamson says that in addition to these very unique “crowd-pleasers,” Cassie Gannis, a local rising nasCar star is

slated to sign autographs at various times throughout the day and have her car on display.

Visitors are encouraged to utilize the parking garages on the east side of arizona avenue, which can be accessed off both east Buffalo and east Boston streets. Parking is also available on the west side of arizona avenue across from the Chandler City Hall with entrances off west Chicago street.

Both car clubs and individuals are represented at the highly popular event. The registration fee is $40. Car clubs may register up to 25 cars per group.

among the sponsors for the car show are the Country Clipper Barber shop, Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, sanTan sun news and Doehrman Companies.

event sponsorships are available from $250 to $15,000, and vendor booths are $125 to $225.

Go to ChandlerCarshow.com or call williamson at 480-389-7709 or Charlie Brumback at 602-284-3996 for more information.

CLASSIC CARS: Last year’s Chandler Classic Car Show attracted approximately 15,000 to 20,000 visitors. The number of cars has tripled since its beginnings, and the event has raised more than $90,000 for local charities. Submitted photo

HOT RODS: Enjoy classic cars, hot rods, food, entertainment and fun for the whole family at the 10th Annual Chandler Classic Car Show on Sat. Feb. 23. Submitted photo

Famous Dave’s thanks first responders

Police, fire and ambulance personnel are invited to famous Dave’s BBQ on sun., feb. 24 to receive a free “two-meat salute.”

“we have so much appreciation and respect for our local first responders and want to dedicate this day to them and show our support of their efforts,” says John erlandson, owner of four famous Dave’s BBQ restaurants and Catering company locations. “we encourage our community to come in and say thanks and shake the hands of those who protect and serve us.”

The two meats include a choice of st. louis-style spareribs, Georgia chopped pork, Texas beef brisket, country roasted or barbeque chicken, traditional or boneless chicken wings, southside rib tips, hot link sausage or beer-battered cod. a honey-buttered corn muffin and a choice of one side are included.

arizona law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service personnel must provide a valid photo identification and proof of service. Veterans must provide either a u.s. uniformed services iD Card, form DD-214 or current leave and earnings statement with a photo iD, dog tags with a picture iD or a photo of themselves in uniform.

The “two-meat salute” is available at all four famous Dave’s locations, including Chandler at 3250 w. frye rd. and sanTan Village at 2206 e. williams field rd. in Gilbert. a full menu can be found at famousdavesbbq.com.

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Hospitals earn distinguished awards

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers are ranked among the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance, according to Healthgrades, an information provider about physicians and hospitals.

The two hospitals received a Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence by providing overall clinical excellence across a range of clinical procedures and conditions. These were measured by Healthgrades for risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates during and after a hospital stay.

“We take extreme pride in the compassionate care we provide to our patients on a daily basis,” says Tim Bricker, president and CEO of Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers.

Chandler Regional is also ranked among the top 5% in the nation for overall cardiac services in 2013 and for emergency medicine in 2012. Mercy Gilbert is ranked among the top 5% in the nation for overall pulmonary services in 2013 and is recipient of the Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award in 2013.

Additionally, Chandler Regional is recipient of the HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for two years in a row and Mercy Gilbert for three years in a row.

For more information about Healthgrades, to download a full copy of the report or to get information about hospital and physician quality, visit Healthgrades.com.

HDE Agency, a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations

company with statewide clients including the SanTan Sun area, is the agency of record for Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery as Arizona gears up for Arizona Beer Week, a state-wide celebration of craft beer that kicks off Sat., Feb. 16 with the Strong Beer Festival and continues throughout the week with beer events around the Valley. Oskar Blues was the first craft beer brewery in the country to can its beer. In addition, HDE represents The Grand Canyon Brewing Company in Williams, which is launching a new “Flavor Bomb” to condition beer. Info: grandcanyonbrewery.com, hdeagency.com.

Gilbert Chamber of Commerce announces a record-breaking $997,000 in business between members during the organization’s second quarter and more than $1.6 million in member-to-member business year-to-date. “To exceed last year’s figures during the first half of this year is a true testament to effectiveness of a referral culture,” says Annette Sellers, the Chamber’s business development director. The Chamber currently operates five referral teams as part of the organization’s strategic plan to build a referral-based membership culture. Info: gilbertaz.com.

Barb Esser of Gilbert is an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 easy-to-prepare foods. She

provides food samples at home taste-testing parties, ideas for everyday meals, recipes and serving suggestions. Tastefully Simple’s products are open-and-enjoy or can be prepared by adding one or two ingredients. Info: tastefullysimple.com.

Dr. Adelaida Severson, owner and CEO of Gilbert-based Bushtex, Inc., is Gilbert Chamber of Commerce 2012 Business Woman of the Year. Under Severson’s leadership, Bushtex was recognized by Comerica Bank as an “Arizona Company to Watch” in 2009. Bushtex was instrumental in transmitting coverage of

the 2012 Summer Olympics to the United States and transmitted other national and international events. She served as a member of Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board, is co-founder of the Parent Legislative Action Network and is a current board member of the Gilbert Education Foundation. A graduate of the Chamber’s Gilbert Leadership program who served on the program’s board of directors, Severson was recently the on-camera personality for the Chamber’s marketing video to promote executive housing in Gilbert. Info: gilbertaz.com.

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HONORED: Dr. Adelaida Severson, third from left, is awarded Gilbert Chamber of Commerce 2012 Business Woman of the Year. From left, nominees Rita Sippel and Mai-Lin Garcia, winner Severson and sponsor Kris Sippel from San Tan Learning Center. Submitted photo