8 Dec. 20, 2008 - Jan. 9, 2009
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Doggone fun at Tumbleweed
Make holiday dreams come true
Donations are once again being gathered for the Their wish lists are posted in the American Family
9th annual American Family Insurance toy drive to Insurance offi ce at 1801 W. Queen Creek Rd., Suite 1,
benefi t the East Valley Child Crisis Center and My east of Dobson Road. Drop-offs may be made there
Sister’s Place in Chandler. as well.
“The Crisis Center is for children who are pulled out “We realize that this year is one of the worst
of bad situations or dangerous home environments,” fi nancial years in our generation’s lifetime,” adds
explains Craig Lloyd of American Family on Queen Lloyd. “We also realize that this means that those
Creek Road in Southern Chandler. “And My Sistere’s in need will be needing even more this year. The
Place is for women and children who need to get out grassroots local charities that work so hard in our
of a bad situation and have a safe place to go.” He own backyard especially need us now more than ever.
says the need is great for all types of general necessity These charities will appreciate anything we can do
items, and gift cards for major retailers can also be for them. Thanks for all you do to make these holiday
used by the charities to fi ll their needs. dreams come true.”
The boys and girls in the Child Crisis Center range For more information, call Lloyd’s offi ce at
Submitted photo
from newborn to 14 years old. 480-899-8549.
WOOF: Beth Chapman, a member of the Southwest
Disc Dogs, performs with her dog, Zima, at Chandler’s
Woofstock Festival on Nov. 15 at Tumbleweed Park.
‘Here’s the Deal!’ wants your input!
Bus route connects
To help our loyal SanTan Sun News readers cope out for less, do-it-yourself, elf,
S. Chandler, Phoenix
with bleak economic conditions, we have started second-hand and thrift
a new column called “Here’s the Deal!” to give stores, and fi nally, an
A new commuter bus route has been added to the
SanTan Sun area residents a variety of ways to interview with “The
new Chandler Park & Ride, located near Tumbleweed save money, fi nd bargains and generally make Coupon Lady.”
Park. On Dec. 29, Express Route 542 begins weekday
their dollar stretch further. To submit specifi c
trips departing from Germann Road and Hamilton
“Here’s the Deal!” is designed to be an interactive information for
Street at 5:55, 6:25 and 6:55 a.m.
column, where SanTan Sun area neighbors help scheduled topics,
The route travels on Loop 202 and the I-10 to
one another by sharing ideas, methods and insider make note of the
information for saving money or making more of it. following deadlines: “Extra
downtown Phoenix, departing each weekday
To be a part of this exciting dollar-stretching idea income” deadline is Dec. 26 for the Jan. 9, 2009
afternoon from the state capitol area at 4:15, 4:45 and
exchange, email your comments, tips, information, issue; “Cheap entertainment” deadline is Jan. 12;
5:15 p.m.
money-making and cost-cutting measures to “Eating out for less” deadline is Jan. 23; Do-it-
The new park-and-ride will also be served by Route
News@SanTanSun.com for possible use in future yourself deadline is Feb. 6; Second-hand/thrift
540, Route 541, Route 511, Valley Metro LINK and issues. Be certain to put “Here’s the deal! in the stores deadline is Feb. 20 and “Coupon” deadline
Route 112.
subject line, and include your name and phone is Feb. 6. Submission does not guarantee print.
Grand opening ceremonies of the new Chandler
number so we can contact you.
Park & Ride will be 3 p.m., Wed., Jan. 28.
Our topics for the next six issues are: bringing
Complete schedules and maps are available at
home extra income, cheap entertainment, eating
www.ValleyMetro.org.
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