Worm's-Eye View

Kyrene Corridor Edition June 26 - July 17, 2010 Vol. 21, No. 14 ‘The Valley’s Best Community Newspaper’ Phoenix Magazine 2007 Worm’s-eye view Life is full of creepy, crawly critters, and Maribel Kaminski got to see one of Mother Nature’s most intriguing little miracles unwind in her very own hands during a summer vacation program at west Chandler’s Sunset Library. Kids spent the morning digging through buckets of earthworms and exploring other treasures that they uncovered while discovering another new pastime: Reading books. Story, Page 5 — Wrangler News photo by Mark Crudup Wrangler News • June 26 - July 17, 2010 • Page 2 Tempe-Chandler route advances as light-rail use marks upswing By Mark Crudup into Chandler,” Grote said. he future looks promising Chandler and Tempe residents for west Chandler and south caught a glimpse of the alternative TTempe residents who feel out- transit routes during a High Capacity of-the-loop when it comes to public- Transit meeting at the community transportation opportunities. room of Chandler Fashion Center. With light rail ridership up 40 Board members revealed percent over projected numbers, less evaluations of a two-year study, costly alternatives to extending light researching the development of Metro rail through Tempe to Chandler will Light Rail services in the Tempe and soon be in on the table, resulting from Chandler area. a two-year Valley Metro Rail study of Many residents who attended the the Tempe area. meeting were enthusiastic about future “We really want to provide a projects. connection to the light rail starter line “I’m looking forward to seeing the in downtown Tempe,” Wulf Grote, benefits of a modern streetcar system,” director of project development Tempe resident Ben Suber said. for Valley Metro Rail, said. “We’re “I think it would be very trying to wrap things up to put some beneficial to the Tempe and Chandler recommendations on the table.” communities.” A two-year study lent insight into Kent Dibble, an engineer in Tempe, possible transit options being evaluated said the bus rapid-transit system is for south Tempe residents. The study attractive because it has the potential was conducted on the Tempe commute to be implemented much sooner that a corridor, an area covering streets in modern streetcar project. between the 202 freeway and Kyrene Funding is now under way for the Road to Loop 101. streetcar system, providing quicker “One was the high capacity transit access to the light rail than city busses corridor (the 2.5-mile area), and the currently provide. Funding for phase 1 other was the bus rapid transit project of the projected streetcar extension is that was supposed to go all the way to complete, Grote said. north Scottsdale, through Tempe and — LIGHT RAIL, Page 6 Newest technology park adds momentum to Corridor growth By Mark Crudup tenants now being recruited. lanners are envisioning 8,000 to The 10,000-square-foot space will 12,000 future jobs at Continuum, be provided to U of A at no cost by Pa 153-acre, master planned developer CCI, an agreement that is science and technology park being predicted to represent a saving to the developed along west Chandler’s university of more than $2 million over Price Corridor by Capital Commercial a 10-year period. Investments of Austin, Texas. Continuum will be the second high- City economic-development officials tech research and development facility say that Continuum will advance in west Chandler, joining the new the vision of the corridor as a “super Innovations incubator opened in April. technology” region, which they hope “With the critical component of a will reinforce Chandler’s efforts to leading research university and the remain competitive on an international draw of well-paid, sustainable jobs, scale. we see this (Continuum) partnership At build-out, the Continuum advancing the city’s emergence from complex is expected to generate the recession,” Chandler Mayor Boyd $250 million to $300 million a year in Dunn said. primary economic impacts. “And as a significant anchor to the Located on the site of a onetime robust Price Corridor, Continuum will Motorola property on Price Road further diversify Chandler’s already just north of Queen Creek Road, solid employment base.” Continuum will provide headquarters U of A, the first tenant recruited for a University of Arizona learning for the complex for far, will meet the center to conduct programs, classes and research, as well as other high-end — TECHNOLOGY, Page 9 Wrangler News • June 26 - July 17, 2010 • Page 3 Sport Clips - One of Nation’s Top Franchises Opens in Tempe Top Guy’s Hair-care Business Continues to Grow – Benefits Local Economy Sport Clips, the nation’s leading men’s and boys’ hair-care franchise opened its 697th store in Tempe on June 19. This is the newest addition to the franchise’s sixteen Phoenix locations. Sport Clips in Tempe, is located at 815 East Baseline Road, and is Team Leader (franchisee) Eric Ainley’s first store. “Everyone needs a haircut, and we’ve been true to our mission of creating a championship haircut experience for men and boys in an exciting sports environment. That’s why the Sport Clips concept continues to grow here in Phoenix and across the country.” said Eric. “We’re hassle-free, family friendly, and provide a quality service,” he said. Sport Clips currently has more than 690 store locations in the United States, with plans to hit 700 in July. Team Leader (franchisee) Eric Ainley outside his Tempe Sport Clips location. Ainley’s store is one of the first in the country to implement Sport Clips’ new store design, which includes a 52” flat-screen television in the reception area mounted on a truck bed graphic, allowing Tempe clients to “tailgate” if there is a wait. Other new features include anti-fatigue wood-grain flooring, 815 E. Baseline Rd. large-scale ball park-themed wall graphics, and 32” flat-screen televisions at each cutting station. SWC of Baseline & Rural “Guys seem to like the fact that you don’t need an appointment to get a great haircut, steamed towel In Lowes Shopping Center, treatment and neck massage – what we call the “MVP.” And, Moms and Dads enjoy bringing their sons, because it makes getting a haircut more fun,” said Eric. Monday-Friday: 9AM-8PM Next to Chipotle (480) 456-3086 3AT!- 0-s3UN!- 0- Before becoming a Sport Clips franchisee, Ainley, a Phoenix native, worked for Motorola from 1987 to 2008 in both Tempe and Mesa. After being laid off, he pursued franchising as an alternative to a corporate career. “I was ready to take on a new challenge and own my own business,” said Ainley. “I Present this Coupon for a Present this Coupon for an researched many franchise opportunities before deciding to go with Sport Clips. 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Valid only at Tempe Locations. 3F>7@3A &#&# 1=23 3F>7@3A &#&# 1=23 ## Wrangler News • June 26 - July 17, 2010 • Page 4 “We have made a commitment to talk about college readiness as Kindergarten classes in soon as children enter elementary school.” both English, Spanish This fall’s kindergarten dual language program will offer a 50/50 English and Spanish dual language due this year at Niños model. Students will receive instruction in both languages for Story and photo by Mark Crudup equal amounts of time. The same his fall, parents with kindergarten students textbooks will be used, but in two enrolled at Kyrene de los Niños Elementary languages instead of one. TSchool will have the option of placing their “We have two teachers, Lori children in a first-time dual language program, where Burger and Patricia Fernandez, classes will be taught in both English and Spanish. who will be teaching the program,” “Our program here at Niños is known as a Gomez del Castillo said. Lori will College Bound Dual Language Academy,” said Niños be providing the instruction in Principal Ana Gomez del Castillo, Ed.D, who learned English, and Patricia will be the English as a second language. Spanish teacher. Niños is one of four schools in Arizona recognized Each teacher will begin the Kyrene de los Niños principal Ana Gomez del Castillo, center, is joined by dual- as a “No Excuses University,” with an overall goal to day with a full class of 18 to 22 language teachers Lori Burger, left, and Patricia Fernandez. Classes get under create a culture of universal achievement. Gomez del students, Gomez del Castillo said. way this fall. Castillo said the school utilizes powerful symbolism After lunch, the students will move to encourage the belief that any child can aspire to a to the other teacher’s classroom openings have been filled. college education. and spend the remaining school day with instruction “We are going to be sending out postcards to all “Our whole goal is that our kids are ready for in the other language.

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