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by Alison stAntonWith winter almost over and the

weather warming up, many SanTan Sun area residents are thinking about spring cleaning. From overstuffed closets and cluttered home offices to garages that hold everything but the car, this time of year inspires homeowners to clean up, clear out and get organized.

Since the day California Closets opened its Chandler showroom in 2006, it has strived to help East Valley residents become more organized. Bill Black, a managing partner with the company, says this time of year is always busy for his team of employees.

In addition to homeowners who are interested in completing some spring-cleaning projects, Black says the economic comeback and influx of winter visitors has kept the phones ringing even more than usual.

“A lot of our customers have recently moved into a new or different home as the result of the real estate market

recovering, and people who are here for the winter often call us to help with projects because they have used California Closets back home in Edmonton or Calgary or Minneapolis and they already know about us.”

The vast majority of the company’s projects – about 80% or so, Black says – is residential. A designer from California Closets meets with clients and assess the space and the items that will be going in it. After the appointment, Black says the designer creates a 3D design on the computer that shows the proposed project. The homeowner can tweak the drawing before approving the work.

The number one project California Closets handles is bedroom closets, Black says. Since very few homes in the area have hall closets or a lot of other storage areas, he adds, homeowners really need their bedroom closets to be as functional as possible.

“We are also seeing an increase in

home offices,” he adds.“California Closets can design the

pieces of the home office specifically for the space they are going into. Some home offices need room for three or four computers, or certain types of filing, and this can all be reflected in the design process.”

Transforming the home office into a multi-functional space is also a common project at California Closets, Black says.

“When Aunt Sally is here visiting from Chicago, she needs a place to sleep. We can add a Murphy bed, and it can be an office during the day and a guest bedroom at night.”

California Closets has also completed a number of garage projects over the years, Black says. Homeowners can select from a variety of cabinets that

vary in height, depth, color and design.“Depending on what they need to put

in their cabinets, we can create the sizes they need. Or, if someone is a hobbyist and needs a work bench in their garage, we can do that too,” Black says.

“Garages are like closets – everyone does something different and we use our proprietary software and expertise to work our same magic in the garage as we do in the rest of the house.”

California Closets is at 3415 W. Frye Rd. in Chandler. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For information, call 480-899-0800 or visit californiaclosets.com/chandler.

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

MESSY GARAGE: With no cabinets or efficient storage space, everything in this garage ended up stacked up on the floor or on old shelving units. Submitted photo

NONDESCRIPT: A “before” shot of an entertainment center that is too small for the size of the wall, and features a mass of exposed and tangled wires. Submitted photo

NEAT AND ORGANIZED: With the addition of custom cabinetry from California Closets, everything in the garage is neatly stored away. Submitted photo

CUSTOM MEDIA CENTER: California Closets works with its clients to create the exact type of media center they need for the space in their homes. As a bonus, things like wires can be hidden away out of view. Submitted photo

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Free computer classes in Spanish

The next six-week session of Intel Easy Steps Computer Classes is taught entirely in Spanish at the Downtown Chandler Library, 22 S. Delaware St. The classes are held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays March 26 through April 30.

The program continues a partnership between Chandler Public Library and Intel to give adult learners the opportunity to improve their social and economic self-suffi ciency through digital literacy. The class materials use proven adult learning techniques to teach practical and relevant skills to people with little or no prior computer experience.

The Intel Easy Steps program teaches participants basic computer skills that are relevant and useful, both personally and professionally. Participants learn to use word processing, do simple calculations, search the Internet and create and send email. No previous computer experience is required.

The instructors are volunteer Intel employees. There is no fee for the classes, but space is limited. Interested participants should complete a survey and register for the entire series in advance at any Chandler Public Library location or online at chandlerlibrary.org.

For more information, visit chandlerlibrary.org/go2/intel-easy-steps.cfm or call 480-782-2800.

Area hospitals screen for colorectal cancer

Tee off for East Valley hospitals

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers have the specialists and tools to screen and detect area residents for the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, because the disease has few or no symptoms at fi rst, 60% of colon cancer deaths could be prevented if every man and woman 50 or older had regular colon cancer screenings. The American Cancer Society estimates that 50,830 people in the U.S. will die of colorectal cancer in 2013.

Gastroenterologists at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers specialize in the fi eld of digestive and liver disorders and are trained to diagnose

health problems like colon cancer by using the latest technology, like the Third Eye Retroscope. Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert are the only hospitals in the state to use the device, which can improve the detection of precancerous polyps by up to 25%. Used during a colonoscopy, the Retroscope allows doctors to see more of the colon through a reverse view, as well as the traditional forward-looking view, thereby minimizing any blind spots.

Chandler Regional is at 1955 W. Frye Rd. in Chandler; Mercy Gilbert is at the intersection of Val Vista Drive and Loop 202 in Gilbert.

To learn more or fi nd a doctor trained to use the Third Eye Retroscope, call 800-902-6041.

Enjoy the lush fairways, cascading waterfalls and colorful plant life at the annual golf tournament for Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers, Fri., April 5 at Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler.

Registration and lunch is at 11 a.m. and the George Rozsa Golf Classic shotgun begins at 1 p.m. Dinner and an awards presentation follow.

Proceeds benefi t the medical centers. For information, visit SupportDignityHealthEastValley.org.

To learn more or fi nd a doctor trained to use the Third Eye Retroscope, call 800-902-6041.

Enjoy the lush fairways, cascading waterfalls and colorful plant life at the annual golf tournament for Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers, Fri., April 5 at Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S.

Registration and lunch is at 11 a.m. and the George Rozsa Golf Classic shotgun begins at 1 p.m. Dinner and an awards presentation follow.

Legacy Schools hosts golf fundraiser

The Inaugural Legacy Classic Golf Tournament raises funds for Legacy Traditional Schools Sat., April 27 at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, 48456 W. Hwy. 238, Maricopa.

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon and banquet at 6 p.m. The event includes a four-man scramble, prizes and a dinner and auction. An online auction is also available.

Participants can receive up to $400 in individual tax

credits for participating; scholarships are tax

deductible.Legacy Traditional

Schools operates seven charter schools across the state with nearly 7,000 students in kindergarten

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Traditional Academy at 3201 S. Gilbert Rd.,

Chandler. To learn more, visit LegacyTraditional.org or email info@LegacyTraditional.org.

18 March 16 – April 5, 2013 www.SanTanSun.comBusinessGet the lowdown on Alaska cruises

See a live presentation by special guest Robin Selleck, business development manager for Royal Caribbean International, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tue., April 2 at Chompie’s Deli Restaurant, 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler.

Participants will learn about Alaska cruises and cruise tours courtesy of Cruise Planners / American Express and Royal Caribbean International.

Additional highlights include useful travel planning advice, exclusive savings and travel benefits for attendees only and a chance to enter to win door prizes. Light refreshments are served.

Seating is limited and RSVPs required by calling 480-219-7070 or emailing 1mcorchuelo@cruiseplanners.com. For more details, visit facebook.com/events/331363703640180.

The internationally renowned expert on technology and innovation and its impact on business and society, Martin Cooper, kicks off the start of Wireless Telecommunications Symposium 2013. He speaks during the welcoming dinner and reception from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wed., April 17 at the Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Drive, Chandler.

Widely regarded as one of the leading inventors of the time, who has spent most of the past five decades creating some of the world’s most important business and technological concepts and offerings, Cooper presents “The Radio Frequency Spectrum – Are we Managing or Mismanaging It?” He is an activist who seeks to shape public policy in the United States and globally, having testified before various committees. Cooper has been featured in national publications and news shows, and says he is passionate about the revolution in health care and commerce that wireless technology will engender when networks are finally opened and new technology adopted.

Cooper is chairman and co-founder of DYNA, and co-founder of ArrayComm and GreatCall, innovator of the Jitterbug cell phone and service. He conceived

the first portable cellular phone in 1973 and is widely recognized as an innovator in spectrum management. For 29 years, he led a number of major businesses at Motorola including high-capacity paging, trunked mobile radio, cellular radio telephone, quartz crystals and oscillators, liquid crystal displays, piezo-electric components, Motorola A.M. Stereo technology and various mobile and portable two-way radio product lines.

Following his time with Motorola, Cooper co-founded Cellular Business Systems, a cellular billing system company. He has numerous patents in the communications field, is widely published and continues to write and lecture around the world about wireless communications, technological

innovation, the Internet and research and development management.

If paid on or before April 1, the dinner costs $85 per person, $75 for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) members, $65 for students, $60 for IEEE student members and is free for WTS 2013 registrants. After April 1, the cost is $95 per person, $85 for IEEE members, $75 for students, $70 for IEEE student members and free for WTS 2013 registrants.

For information, call Kathleen Pettengill at 909-869-2353 or email her at kpettengill@csupomona.edu. To register for the dinner or the symposium, visit csupomona.edu/~wtsi/wts.

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Private paperwork shredded for freeProtect your identity and

preserve Mother Nature at the same time by taking private documents to the Netzel Financial 7th Annual Shredding Party, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., April 13 in the Netzel parking lot at 10450 E. Riggs Rd., Suite 101, Chandler.

“Have lunch on us and mingle while your private documents are

chewed up into itsy-bitsy pieces by a professional shredding company on site,” says Diane Netzel of Netzel Financial.

No business shredding is permitted and no boxes are returned. For more details, call 480-219-0657 or visit netzelfinancial.com.

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tai Chi by Kim Kubsch of safe Movements strategies for success

owner: Kim KubschHow long in business: Since 2011specialty: Easy and gentle Tai Chi classes, workshops, private lessons and DVDs for all ages and abilities.Unique features: Kim Kubsch is a certified Tai Chi-Qigong practitioner and certified to teach PWR! Moves for Parkinson’s. She tailors classes to suit the needs of particular groups. The low-impact exercise is excellent for older adults and can be done standing or sitting. With chronic diseases and hip, knee, spine and shoulder surgeries on the rise, Tai Chi enhances overall health, increases flexibility, improves balance and coordination and reduces stress, while building bone strength. Kubsch is also a certified Aging in Place Specialist and is passionate about preventing falls, rather than reacting to them.Hours: Classes are conducted between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Sun Lakes, Chandler and Gilbert. Times for private lessons are upon request.Address: Sun Lakes-based, with services offered at fitness centers, assisted living centers, senior communities, physical therapy clinics, churches, parks and private gardens. No equipment or special apparel is required, so Tai Chi can be practiced 24/7 everywhere.Phone: 480-392-3436Email: Kim@SafeMovements.comWebsite: SafeMovements.com

owner: Elizabeth Rahamim, LCSW, SAPHow long in business: 1 yearspecialty: Recently awarded the “2012 Best of Chandler” in the Mental Health Clinics category, Elizabeth Rahamim has more than 12 years experience as a therapist and social worker specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. She is also a qualified Substance Abuse Professional under the Department of Transportation Regulations, Part 40 and regularly facilitates Critical Incident Stress Management debriefings.Unique features: Filling a need in Southern Chandler and East Valley communities, Rahamim expanded Strategies for Success to include several therapists, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and offers seminars on topics such as parenting, substance abuse and depression.Hours: Appointment and seminar times vary; visit the website or call to schedule.Address: 4921 S. Alma School Rd., ChandlerPhone: 480-252-5152Email: elizabeth@rahamim.comWebsite: saptherapist.com

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Submit information about your business for a “Doing Business” mini-business profile in an upcoming issue of our publication, which is distributed to 35,000 homes, racks and boxes on the first and third Saturdays of the month.

Please include all of the following items: Name of business, name of owner(s), how long the business has existed, unique features, hours of operation, address, telephone number, website, email address. Also include an at least 300 dpi photo of the business owner or logo.

The sooner you submit the information to us, the sooner we’ll be able to profile your business, as it’s on a first-come, first-served basis.

Email this information to Business@SanTanSun.com or visit SanTanSun.com and click on the “Doing Business” form to submit.

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20 March 16 – April 5, 2013 www.SanTanSun.comBusinessEastmark grand opening on June 1Event includes music, entertainment, family activities

The first new, large-scale integrated community to launch in the Phoenix area in 10 years holds its grand opening 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., June 1 to showcase the first phase of residential homes and the first phase of the Eastmark Great Park at Ray and Ellsworth roads in Mesa. Located a stone’s throw from the SanTan Sun area, Eastmark focuses on creating a connected life for its residents, employers and visitors.

To debut Eastmark to the public, real estate investment and development firm DMB is planning a day of festivities that includes music throughout the parks, family games and entertainment and activities for all ages.

Tours of 14 new home models from seven homebuilders will be available to guests. Every home design in Eastmark features a new floorplan designed for this community.

Eastmark’s phase one builders are Maracay Homes, Mattamy Homes, Taylor Morrison, Woodside Homes, Ryland Homes, Standard Pacific Homes and Meritage Homes Corporation.

Visitors at the grand opening can explore the ‘Mark, Eastmark’s Visitors and Community Center, enjoy the first 10 acres of the Eastmark Great Park, 11 neighborhood parks, piazzas and plazas and landscaped, tree-lined streets and parkways. Trolleys and pedicabs take guests around the community to outdoor concerts, kite flying and other demonstrations, food trucks and refreshments throughout the day.

“Eastmark is one of the most thoughtfully designed communities in the country. In our

planning, we’ve artfully blended residential areas, employment cores, recreation and commerce to complement each other,” says Dea McDonald, DMB’s senior vice president and Eastmark’s general manager. “Eastmark’s grand opening will give guests an opportunity to engage in ‘Life in Motion’ and enjoy fun, family friendly activities and exciting looks at this community which is unlike anything else in Arizona.”

For further information, visit Eastmark.com and DMBInc.com.

Will Common Core help business? Will a shift from the Arizona

Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) really boost critical thinking, language abilities, analytical skills and science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills?

Attend a free Chandler Chamber of Commerce panel discussion 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Fri., March 22 at the chamber office and find out.

Discussing the implications and rationale for the shift are Susan Carlson, executive director of the Arizona Business & Education Coalition; Dr. Nicolle Karantinos, director of curriculum for the Chandler Unified School District and Lorah Neville, executive director of curriculum and learning services for the Kyrene School District.

“These speakers are at the forefront of education and business development, placing this seminar at an important intersection of education and economic growth,” says Terri Kimble, president/CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, adding that the speakers “should provide the most relevant and detailed knowledge available on the shift to CCSS.”

Due to limited space, an RSVP is requested.

Meet ebay, PayPal executives Members of the eBay PayPal executive management team

are on hand at the next meeting of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Council on April 2. Registration is required by Friday, March 29.

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.

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Open the trunk of a law enforcement vehicle, and you might find stuffed animals inside for comforting children in stressful situations.

Through April 7, Famous Dave’s is collecting plush “friends” to supply law enforcement personnel throughout the state and offering a free two-meat combination lunch meal for every new stuffed toy dropped off at any of their Valley locations while supplies last.

“Car accidents, domestic abuse situations and violent crime impact everyone, and when there’s children involved, the ramifications are especially difficult,” says Sgt. Jimmy Chavez, president of the Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA), noting that Famous Dave’s teamed with AHPA for the drive. “The supply of comfort bears has dwindled to a level never seen by the AHPA, and the need is greater than ever.”

The two-meat combination in exchange for a stuff toy 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. For information, visit famousdavesbbq.com and ahpa.com.

Members and guest are encouraged to present themselves to other local business owners who care about Chandler at the weekly breakfast meeting of the Chandler Business Alliance, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. every Thursday at BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler.

Information about local Chandler events and causes will also be provided.

For more information, email chandleralliance@gmail.com or visit chandleralliance.com.

Alert: potential custody law change

A proposed Arizona bill could change parental custodial rights, according to Chandler-based Thompson Law Firm, 101 W. Commonwealth Ave. The proposal, which cleared Arizona’s Senate Judicial Committee, states that custodial parents would have to notify the noncustodial parent of any proposed move of any distance.

“The impact of distance as it applies to the child’s best interest is certainly a consideration,” says family law attorney Christy Thompson. “The noncustodial parent may raise concerns about their changed relationship with that child due to distance. On the other hand, the custodial parent shouldn’t be forced to stay in one location if they are able to improve the quality of life for that child by the relocation.”

The new proposed law would not only require the custodial parent to notify the noncustodial parent of any move of any distance, but would also allow the notified noncustodial parent to file an objection, after which the custodial parent would have to petition the court for permission to relocate.

Under current law, judges determine how moves are handled based on the child’s best interest and several factors, including the parent-child relationship, other relationships in the child’s life, parental bad faith in proposing or opposing the move, improvements in the child’s or custodial parent’s quality of life, impact of parenting time on the child’s health, adjustment or stability, parental physical and mental health and the child’s preference, if sufficiently mature to form and express it.

For information, call 480-634-7480 or email Christy@cmthompsonlaw.com.

In honor of being named a certified provider by WoolSafe of North America, Clean ‘n Fresh will visit Chandler homes with a special service: buy cleaning for one rug and get a second cleaned for half price through the end of April.

“Our customers have trusted us to take care of their fine carpet and rugs for years,” says owner Norma McCormick of Gilbert, a trained master textile cleaner and certified rug technician. “It is an honor for us to join this elite group of industry professionals of wool carpet and rug care experts from around the world.”

WoolSafe honors companies worldwide trained in the highest standard of safely

cleaning wool textiles and rugs. Only members are entitled to display the WoolSafe Certified Operator Mark, a sign of excellence in the industry for nearly 20 years.

For more information, call 480-814-1657 or visit arizonarugcleaning.com.

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Rug cleaner joins elite group Basha High senior goes into business

A 17-year-old senior at Basha High in Chandler developed a new business, Re-Nine Safety, LLC, which will produce and sell disposable traffic safety cones.

At 14, Lee Addis came up with the idea for a traffic cone that is disposable, lightweight, biodegradable, folds flat and is made of corrugated cardboard. With a patent pending and a target availability of April, Addis is ready to start production.

Resellers interested in becoming charter dealers should contact Re-Nine Safety at 480-620-0873 or information@re-nine.com. For information, visit re-nine.com.

Valley Metro seeks input on policies

The public is invited to review and share input on policies Valley Metro is proposing related to fairness and equality for all transit riders on local, express, neighborhood circulators and rural routes. Implementation is scheduled to occur by March 31.

The intent, according to Valley Metro, is to provide assurance that any changes in transit service and fares occur in accordance with the federal law enacted as part of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. To learn more, visit ValleyMetro.org.

Construction UpdateJacaranda Parkway gets new look

Jacaranda Parkway in Southern Chandler will be resurfaced with a new layer of asphalt beginning Mon., March 18 and continuing through early April.

The street, which crosses through several Ocotillo area neighborhoods southwest of Queen Creek and Alma School roads, will remain open to traffic during the work with lane restrictions.

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Geoff was born Aug. 13, 1951 in Odessa, Texas to James Clay Hancock and Dorothy Green Hancock, and

traveled as a “military brat” with his parents to bases including in Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, New Jersey, Canada and Bitberg, Germany. While overseas, he worked for JBL Speakers and Fender Guitar, joined a rock band and played bass guitar for 10 years in Bitberg, Luxemburg and Berlin before returning to the United States to get his degree in broadcast engineering at the College of the City of New York.

Among his employers in the U.S. was a survey company, and the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in Mammoth Lakes, CA, where he worked as a lift operator, building chair lifts and drove a shuttle bus and taxi for the ski resort. He moved to Tucson to be with his parents, who had retired, and worked in computer sales there and in Phoenix. Geoff later was employed at ITT Technical Institute in the broadcast program before joining Telemation in video and film production sales. He was promoted to general manager when the company changed owners and its name to Production Masters Inc. (PMI).

He later started his own business offering video assist services to commercial film productions, and traveled around Arizona and the west for more than 10 years working on national, regional and local television commercials for Toyota, BMW, Nike, NBA, Budweiser, United Bank of Switzerland, Merck Singulair, Wrigley’s Spearmint Gum, Bridgestone, Circle

K, Cox Cable, SRP, APS, Phoenix Zoo, Peter Piper Pizza, Arizona Republic Newspaper with Steven Benson, Rose Mofford and Herb Drinkwater among others; and worked with directors Spike Lee, Tom Scott, George Jecel, Steven Hood, Harry Karidis, Michael Kucharo, Joe Rassulo, Walter Smith and many others.

A match-making colleague introduced him to his wife, Laurie, and they have one son, Devon. Geoff and Laurie celebrated 25 years of marriage in October 2012.

Geoff and Laurie bought the former Ocotillo News, now the SanTan Sun News, and grew it to a well-read, 35,000 circulation community newspaper serving Southern Chandler. Geoff oversaw sales and distribution, personally delivered many papers and took thousands of photographs for the newspaper. Geoff served on the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership (DCCP) on Beautification & Safety Committee, among others. He was a great and generous supporter of local arts, ICAN, Chandler Salvation Army and other organizations and causes.

Geoff loved his rescue cats, Jazz and Phantom, movies, hot tea, watching Lewis Black and classic rock videos, photography and traveling. A life-long

“gadget guy,” Geoff also was Laurie and Devon’s “roadie” for their musical endeavors.

Geoff was preceded in death by his parents, James Clay Hancock and Dorothy Green Hancock, and grandmother Louise Whitfield Lane of Oklahoma City, OKLA and Dallas, TX. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Fagen; son Devon James Hancock; mother- and father-in-law, Lani and Lowell Fagen of Prescott; brother-in-law, Lee

Marshall Fagen of Berkeley, CA, his wife and Geoff’s fellow “out-law,” Sally Grant, and nephew Sam Grant Fagen; the SanTan Sun News “family” and many great friends.

In lieu of flowers or memorial contributions, in his inimitable style, Geoff says, “Save your money. You’ll need it, especially if you have kids going to college.” However,

his latest favorite cause was the Chandler Salvation Army, and Grace Hospice took very good care of all the family during Geoff’s final month.

A celebration of Geoff’s life will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sun., April 7 at Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6400 W. Del Rio St, off Ray and McKemy in Chandler. Visit the Facebook pages for Geoffrey Dean Hancock or SanTan Sun News for details, and where online condolences may be made.

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Rob Hinkle is now general manager of 1880’s western-themed Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse on the Gila River Indian Community, 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler. He was previously vice president of operations for the World Equestrian Games and before that he was with Walt Disney World. He

has a business administration degree from Miami University. Info: rawhide.com, 480-502-5600.

The Ryan WhiteTeam – RE/MAX Infinity of Chandler ranks fourth in Arizona, 38th in the United States and 80th in the world with RE/MAX in 2012 out of nearly 90,000 RE/MAX agents worldwide. This is the 10th year the Ryan Whyte Team was recognized for excellence by RE/MAX. Bill Ryan, a former president of both the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and Chandler Horizon Rotary, earned the Lifetime Achievement Award from RE/MAX in 2010. Info: remax.com.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley, which has branches in Chandler and Gilbert, thanked Fry’s Food Stores for its donation of more than $11,000 from its “Round Up” campaign. Customers at Fry’s 119 stores were invited to “round-up” their purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference. The donation will help make it possible for local youth to participate in after-school programming, which includes career and leadership development, healthy life choices and fitness – all in a safe environment.

Renee Lopata, CAE, is the new executive director of the Arizona Physical Therapy Association, based in Gilbert and established in 1950 to represent and promote the role of physical therapists in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of movement dysfunctions to enhance the health and functional abilities of the communities in which they serve. The association offers physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and students of physical therapy educational and leadership opportunities, resources and networking events. The organization also acts as an advocate for the industry and interacts regularly with legislators to inform them on how to best represent the physical therapy industry. Lopata previously worked with associations in Arizona and Illinois and most recently was senior vice president at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. Info: aptaaz.org.

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Travel to Cuba as touristVisits to museums, local villages, prehistoric painted caves,

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Per person cost based on double occupancy is $4,099 and includes roundtrip, nonstop air from Phoenix, seven nights in first-class hotels, six breakfasts, six lunches, four dinners, baggage handling, professional drivers and guides, a Cuba entry visa, Cuban medical insurance, all taxes and fuel surcharges.

“This is going to be the trip of a lifetime with a cultural experience that will not be forgotten,” says Kathy Tilque, president and CEO of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. “We offered this itinerary last October and had an incredible response, with more than 50 travelers participating.”

For more information, visit gilbertaz.com.