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For more than 16 years, Peterson Air Care & Home Services has served the Phoenix metropolitan area, helping to keep area residents cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Ron Peterson, owner of the Tempe-based business, says his company offers a full line of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) repair, maintenance and replacement services, as well as complete ductwork cleaning and replacement, which can help improve the distribution and efficiency of airflow.

As a family-owned and -operated business, Peterson says he and his employees strive to offer top-notch customer service at all times. This, he feels, helps to set his company apart from some of the other air conditioning companies in the area.

“We view our customer relationships as being a long-term investment rather than just a short-term sale,” he says.

“Our customers’ needs are always first and we strive to be the best HVAC company in the East Valley.”

An example of this commitment to customers happened recently, when Peterson says they assisted an elderly women whose air conditioning unit had stopped cooling.

“Our service tech immediately called into the office and requested that a portable A/C unit be delivered,” Peterson says.

“We were at her home and had her cooling within 20 minutes and were able to keep her comfortable while her new A/C unit was being installed.

Peterson says this is one of many examples of going the extra mile for his customers.

“We have other such stories—some where we have put customers up in hotels—and the recognition of the need by our techs and the response from our office staff to the situations always make me proud of the culture of service within our company.”

Over the years, Peterson has noticed that his customers don’t always realize how crucial it is to schedule regular services for their air conditioning unit. The desert climate is very harsh on air conditioning equipment, he says, which means keeping it maintained is especially important.

“Due to the excessive heat, and dust, and the near constant use, the life of A/C units in the valley is half that of the national average, Peterson says, adding that the Peterson Preferred Maintenance Program is an option that gives customers an excellent value over time through savings and service.

“Regular maintenance can extend not only the life of your A/C unit but also help maintain its efficiency.”

With the annual summer heat wave coming sooner rather than later, Peterson says now is the perfect time to schedule a tune-up for the A/C unit.

“There are many inexpensive items that can be quickly diagnosed and repaired now and the homeowner can avoid even larger and more costly repairs later in the summer,” he says.

Peterson Air Care & Home Services is located at 1856 E. 6th St., Tempe. For more information, call 480-584-3226 or visit petersonac.com.

Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at [email protected].

CUSTOMERS ARE NO. 1: David, Cindy and Ron Peterson from Peterson Air Care & Home Services believe strongly in providing outstanding customer service. Submitted photo

Mercy Gilbert adds robot to surgical team

A robot is the newest member of the surgical team at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Called the da Vinci Si HD Surgical System, it provides minimally invasive options to traditional surgical procedures.

“This piece of equipment provides a wealth of benefits to our staff and patients,” says Tim Bricker, president and CEO of Mercy Gilbert and Chandler Regional medical centers.

Procedures are still controlled by a surgeon, whose capabilities are complemented by magnified, 3D, high-definition views of the procedure site and superior visual clarity of tissue and anatomy.

The robot can be used for prostatectomy, hysterectomy, myomectomy and colorectal surgery.

Mercy Gilbert’s sister hospital, Chandler Regional Medical Center, has been using the robotic system since 2010 and has acquired a second robot. Surgeons there have performed more than 800 minimally invasive procedures and surgeries.

For more information, visit MercyGilbert.org.

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An industry leader and nonprofit organization that recognizes health care facilities for going above and beyond in keeping and maintaining a “green” workplace recognizes Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers with its Partner for Change award.

“We are honored to be recognized for our efforts to hold our hospitals to superb environmental standards,” says Tim Bricker, president and CEO of Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert. “We will continue to be committed to providing sustainable, environmentally friendly care to our community.”

The Partner for Change award is given out annually by Practice Greenhealth to health care facilities that are actively engaged in making the workplace a sustainable environment. Various qualifications have to be met for a facility to receive recognition.

Key criteria include recycling 15% or more of the hospital’s total waste output and having a mercury elimination program and active pollution prevention as well as sustainability projects in place. Chandler Regional, at 1955 W. Frye Rd. in Chandler, and Mercy Gilbert, at the intersection of Val Vista Drive and Loop 202 in Gilbert, have shown improvement in all areas of the application and are continuing to implement projects that will increase sustainability and responsible waste reduction.

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Order from kid’s menu at Chompie’s

Normally only offered to children age 10 and younger, the new Chompie’s Kids Menu available to adults on Wed., June 5 includes 19 favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Order something from Chompie’s children’s menu on June 5 and Arizona’s New York Deli will make a donation to Playworks Arizona, a nonprofit organization that seeks to transform schools and end bullying by providing play and physical activity at recess and throughout the school day.

Among the selections are Jewish Sliders, which were featured on Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food,” Long Island French toast served with bacon or turkey sausage and checkered cab cheeseburger, served with choice of fresh fruit salad, French fries, sweet potato fries or house-made potato chips. Prices for the Kids Meals start at $3.79.

The children’s menu also includes a gluten-free section. Items can be ordered off the main menu that day.

“Everyone Can Eat Like a Kid Day” is valid from open to closing on June 5 at all four Chompie’s locations. The deal is for dine in only, and limited to one kid’s meal per person. The offer excludes beverages, cookies, desserts and additional sides, and no substitutions are permitted. It is not valid with any other offers, coupons, discounts or promotional gift cards.

Also, Chompie’s offers deals on homemade deli salads, soups and breakfast pastries in May. Visit chompies.com/promotions.php to see all of its promotions.

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For more information, call the Chompie’s location in Chandler at 480-398-3008 or visit chompies.com. Chompie’s Chandler location is at Chandler Village Center, 3481 W. Frye Rd., south of Chandler Fashion Center. It is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

For more information about the Kids Menu and to learn more about “Everyone Can Eat Like a Kid Day” and Playworks, visit chompies.com/ccares.php.

END BULLYING: People of all ages can order 19 specialties off the new Chompie’s Kids Menu on June 5, and Chompie’s will make a donation from every kids meal purchased to Phoenix nonprofit Playworks to help end bullying in schools. Submitted photo

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The renewable energy storage company NAVITASMAX is selected to participate in the Technology Showcase at the Electricity Storage Association’s 23rd annual conference later this month in Santa Clara, CA. NAVITASMAX will showcase its technology to national leaders, top researchers, investors, entrepreneurs and government officials.

“There is a critical need for efficient, cost-effective energy storage solutions that will maximize the use of domestic renewable energy sources,” says company President Kelly Herbst.

The Chandler-headquartered company, part of the Chandler Innovations Science & Technology Incubator, has leading experts from Harvard University, Cornell University and specialty manufacturer Barber-Nichols on its team.

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Both are made with fresh tomatoes, onions, chilies, cilantro and spices.

“Our customers always compliment us on our salsa and now that we’ve won over a dozen awards for it, including first place for both mild and hot at the My Nana’s Salsa Challenge in 2011, I thought it was about time we start producing salsa for distribution,” says Anthony Serrano, El Palacio’s owner and head chef.

El Palacio, at 2950 E. Germann Rd. in Chandler, is open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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HOT OR MILD: Because the customers are also complimenting owner Anthony Serrano about El Palacio’s award-winning salsas, it is now available for purchase. Submitted photo

Ostrich Festival on the Travel ChannelDon’t despair if you were unable to

attend the recent Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival, because it will be shown on a segment of Bert Kreischer’s “Trip Flip” on the Travel Channel, 5 p.m. Sun., May 26.

Kreischer, a professional fun-seeker and travel expert, chooses random individuals and families to go on a spontaneous surprise vacation in places such as Jamaica, Cancun and Rome.

On the May 26 episode Kreischer surprises a family of four with a vacation to the Ostrich Festival. The vacationers are taken off the beaten path and out of their comfort zones with ostrich rides and daring stunts.

“The amount of exposure the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival has received this year is absolutely thrilling,” says Terri Kimble, president and CEO of the Chandler Chamber. “It’s truly one of the most unique festivals out there, and we are honored to be featured on Travel Channel’s ‘Trip Flip.’”

Community awards The best and the brightest is the

theme of the Chandler Chamber’s 26th annual Awards Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Thu., May 30 at the Hilton Phoenix Chandler, 2929 W. Frye Rd.

“Painting the Future of Chandler—Unveiling the Best & the Brightest,” will recognize and honor more than a dozen outstanding businesses and individuals in the Chandler community.

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community an opportunity to recognize outstanding businesses of all sizes, as well as educators and administrators who have demonstrated leadership and exemplified commitment. The nominees of each award are those who shine the brightest in their professions.

Registration fees are $50 for members, $60 for guests and $550 for a table of 10. The last day to register is Wed., May 29.

lunch Club The next gathering of the Lunch Club,

which meets on the third Monday every month at a different Chandler Chamber restaurant, is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., May 20 at Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant, 141 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.

Cost is $10 per person and no registration is required. Guests are welcome. Bring plenty of business cards to exchange and establish business relationships and connections.

Meet the mayor Take an opportunity to enjoy a cup

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Welcome new membersProspective and new members are

invited to a free welcome breakfast 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thu., May 23. Bring brochures, literature and business cards to distribute. Employers with a new employee or a member that would like to meet new members are also invited.

Contact the ChamberThe Chandler Chamber of Commerce

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Adopt a Small Business is a volunteer organization offering its business consulting services to one small business owner at no cost for one year. Small businesses that meet the criteria are invited to apply for adoption.

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Susan Goodin is the winner of an iPad Mini in a monthly giveaway from the East Valley Lifestyle Group, a full-service real estate team that specializes in Chandler and East Valley. The owner of Solar Waves Tanning at 3900 W. Ray Rd. in Chandler, Goodin is a SanTan Sun reader who entered for a chance to win on the East Valley Lifestyle Group website.

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Any Arizona company that does well in creating jobs, boosting the economy and treating customers right will be honored by the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, after nominations are received for the 2013 Spirit of Enterprise Award.

“We’re looking for firms that demonstrate ethics, energy and excellence in entrepreneurship,” says Gary Naumann, director of the Spirit of Enterprise Center at the W.P. Carey School of Business. “They should have a great story and a positive culture internally, and be exemplary community partners in terms of how they give back.”

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

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For more information, email [email protected] or visit Humana.com/HCB.

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Former Gov. Rose Mofford and Johnny Basha underwrote the recent Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank fundraising event at AJ’s Fine Foods in Chandler. Other major contributors were Michael and Cheryl Pollack, actor Kyle Chandler and many other local businesses, churches, organizations and community members. Guests were served a gourmet meal prepared by a chef on the outside patio of AJ’s Fine Foods. Background music was provided by an acoustic guitarist and the art centerpieces, all relating to hunger, were handmade by the students at Knox Elementary School, who previously donated food and money to Matthew’s Crossing and also had their student council volunteer in the food bank. A short program was included to share about the critical hunger issue in our community and the financial support needed to better serve the community. Guest speakers included 11-year-old Patrick Stapleton of Knox Elementary School. More than $23,000 was raised. Info: 480-766-2625 or matthewscrossing.org.

Women honor women for improving livesLocal women who are fulfilling the

Soroptimist mission to “improve the lives of women and girls, in our local communities and throughout the world” were honored at the recent Soroptimist International of the San Tans Women’s Opportunity Awards Luncheon.

High school student Mirthula Jegadesan received the 2013 Violet Richardson Award for her efforts to educate her community about the scarcity of clean water in developing countries. She started “The Water Project” Club at Corona del Sol High School, then created the club’s website and organized a variety of fundraising events to purchase wells and hand pumps for people in eastern India.

Mikaela Miller received the 2013 Hannah Apperson Award for her advocacy and fundraising on behalf of StreetLightUSA-Phoenix, a national program that advocates against child trafficking and provides education, counseling and a loving home to 48 rescued girls in Phoenix. Her goal is to end child sex trafficking in our community and she organized a community garage sale that raised $1,400 for StreetLight.

Carolyn Witmer received Soroptimist’s 2013 Women’s Opportunity Award, a scholarship to help women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. Witmer is a single mother of four, ages 4 to 17, who receives no spousal support and is pursuing an associate of applied science degree in dental hygiene. She volunteers as a pastor

for women at her church, and one of her references describes her as “hardworking, motivated and ambitious with high goals she is determined to reach.”

Barb Strachan, who created and manages the Arizona Cactus Pine Girl Scout Council Just Us Social Justice program, accepted a San Tan Award on behalf of her program, which focuses on prevention and early intervention aimed at breaking the intergenerational cycle of abuse, poverty and crime some girls face daily. The program offers a range of free services to girls in low-income neighborhoods, housing projects and homeless shelters and to girls involved in the juvenile justice and corrections systems.

High school student Brittany Volpe was nominated by Arizona Women’s Education & Employment ASPIRE Youth Program because of her fortitude and drive when she and her mother experienced homelessness and illness. The program provided her with a place to do homework, mentors to encourage her and a pathway to her future. Brittany often provides solace to other kids in the program, and she aspires to become a police officer.

Peggy Bilsten, executive director of the Coalition to End Arizona Sexual Exploitation, received the 2013 Ruby Award, named for SI Federation’s first president Ruby Lee Minar. It honors women whose professional or volunteer work improves lives, especially for women and girls. Bilsten has spent her personal and professional life advocating on behalf of many human rights issues for more than

FOOD BANK FUN-DRAISERS: Michael and Cheryl Pollack support Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank and offered a substantial donation at a recent fundraising event, with Manda Johnson on left. Submitted photo


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Kimberly Saxberg is a new personal banking officer responsible for providing financial solutions and service to retail customers of Western State Bank. She most recently served as a personal banker at US Bank. A 111-year-old, employee-owned community bank, Western State Bank has a branch at 928 W. Chandler Blvd in Chandler.

Local Realtor Gina McKinley of RE/MAX Masters in Chandler is named as a member of “Top 5 in Real

Estate Network.” Having earned her real estate license in 1998, she has obtained the Certified Distressed Property Expert, Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyers Representative, Certified Investor Agent Specialist and the Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Specialist designations. She has also been recognized by RE/MAX International with the Hall of Fame Award and by the Southeast Valley Association of REALTORS as being in the top 1%. Info: 480-355-8645 or [email protected].

The DC Steakhouse raised $10,700 for cystic fibrosis research at its second annual DC Steakhouse / Cystic Fibrosis Golf Outing with more golfers and new raffles and prizes. Next year’s event is already being

planned. Info: dc-steakhouse.com.Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick,

executive vice chancellor and provost of Maricopa Community Colleges, is named one of the Valley’s most admired leaders by the Phoenix Business Journal in a special print supplement of the publication’s May 24 issue. She came to Arizona in 1982 as a Fulbright Scholar. She earned a Ph.D. in educational technology, a master’s degree in instructional media from Arizona State University and a degree of licentiate in school administration and pedagogy from

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena in the Dominican Republic. Info: maricopa.edu/academic/vc_bio.php.

Sandra Hudson, a longtime East Valley resident and active community member, will lead TrustBank’s new East Valley office at 3115 S. Price Rd. in Chandler.

“TrustBank has a 100-year history of customized wealth solutions, dedication to exceptional personalized service and giving back to the community,” she says. “We are committed to our clients, our values and bettering the community where we live and do business.”

The bank is open 8 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Info: 480-981-8680.

Corporate ChroniCles 30 years, locally and internationally. During her tenure as a Phoenix City councilwoman and vice mayor, she helped establish the Family Advocacy Center, a one-of-a-kind center that provides comprehensive services for victims of abuse as well as community education about the dynamics and prevalence of violence. She developed an extensive nationwide resource directory on sex trafficking called Hope Connection. It provides information about organizations, law enforcement personnel, legislation, safe houses and shelters and educational resources aimed at stopping sex trafficking of women and children nationwide.

Many have helpedLocal businesses and agencies helped

sponsor the event, including the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort and Maximus, DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Chandler Firefighters Charities Organization, Martinez & Shanken PLLC, Healthy Smiles, Sun Devil Auto and Sundt Construction.

SI of the San Tans raises funds to help organizations with cash awards and provides financial and hands-on assistance for the National Advocacy & Training Network SEEDS program, which stands for support, education, empowerment and directions for battered and sexually abused women. The program is a community-based, safe, sober living environment committed to the physical, mental and emotional healing of women whose lives have been affected by substance abuse and violence.

For more information, visit si-santans.org.

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