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April 21 - May 4, 2007 31
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Ending domestic violence
Shredding help
As our arts center is approaching its 20thanniversary,
it is necessary that safety issues (backstage rigging) as
by Councilmember Trinity Donovan
Thank you so much for helping us promote our
well as some other upgrades be addressed.
On Saturday, April 28 I’m asking the community
“Community Shred” event. It was a great success and
There are potential safety concerns that should
join me in a “Walk to End Domestic Violence.” The
I am sure that is in part to your great help along with
never be ignored: the rigging that holds backstage
event, coordinated by the Arizona Foundation for
the great donations we received from Bashas’ and
lighting, scenery, scrims, and curtains has become
Women, will begin and end at Wesley Bolin Plaza,
Sprouts. It is obvious that you have a strong presence
a concern. For Chandler’s children and professional
near the State Capitol, in downtown Phoenix.
in our community.
performers who use the stage, we are obligated to
I have long been a supporter of Domestic Violence
Theresa C. Clemmons, PMMC, Vice President, Branch
Manager, A.G. Edwards
continue to offer a safe performing environment.
prevention – both in our own community and on a
The funding will also cover future improvements
regional level. As Chandler’s liaison to the Maricopa
for upholstery, carpet replacement, expansion of the
Association of Governments’ (MAG) Domestic
Arrest all illegals
art gallery, and other items for our audiences to enjoy
Violence Council, I have seen fi rsthand the effects that
After reading your (April 7, 2007) edition of the
at Chandler’s premier arts venue.
domestic violence has on our community. It is critical
SanTan Sun News it’s quite clear that you and the City
Because this is an intergovernmental ownership
that we begin to reverse the number of incidents of
of Chandler have no “real” desire to clear the City of
with the school district, it should be noted that voters
domestic violence and abuse.
Chandler of illegals that hang about on the streets of
have already favorably spoken at the ballot box. We
The Domestic Violence Council has been working
Chandler.
supported and overwhelming passed the bond issue
since 1999 to end domestic violence, providing a
All of the things you mentioned in your article
for the school district’s monetary portion for the
forum where service providers, law enforcement
“Downtown district may hire own cop” will accomplish
Center for the Arts upgrades.
offi cers, business leaders, elected offi cials, and
nothing (March 17, 2007 SanTan Sun News). What
To complete the deal, we also need to hold up the
community representatives can come together to Chandler needs to do as other cities have done is to
city’s end of the bargain by voting “yes” on item #5 on
address the complex problem of domestic violence have a portion of their police force federally certifi ed
May15th. Thank you.
and work together on a coordinated approach to and federal agents and then start arresting all of the
Dean Anderson, Andersen Springs
fi nd solutions. This Council has been a catalyst for illegals that have swarmed into Chandler and turn
increased awareness, education, collaboration, and
them over to the Homeland Security for deportation.
change—all of which are needed to stop the violence.
If our County Sheriff and the Arizona State Police
Favors changes in safety at airport
I am in favor of the Airport. I think if there is
In a recent draft report compiled by MAG, it is
can do it, Chandler can do it if the have the backbone
anything we can do to make something safer, then we
estimated that the costs of domestic violence across
to just do it. Otherwise it’s a joke the things you
ought to do it. Extending the runway will
the region to the public safety and justice systems is
mentioned in your article that is planned. What a joke
make it much safer for the small aircraft to land and
at least $18 million. Research also shows a dramatic
knowing that a Police Offi cer is patrolling the infested
take off. You will
shortage of beds in Valley shelters. Additionally, a
areas but has no authority to check ID’S and make
not pay any new taxes if you vote “Yes on 10”! Large
study from 2004 showed that more than 1,700 reports
arrests. The illegals are laughing their tails off.
jets still will not be able to land there.
are taken each month in the region for incidents
“Chandler has been looking at the issue of day
laborers for a number of years” is correct and that’s
After 9/11 happened, and all the planes were
of domestic violence. Obviously, these are just the
why downtown Chandler will never be a place where
grounded, it was so sad and too quiet. I was very
reported incidents and we know the numbers are
I will go to shop and neither will the overwhelming
thankful to see and hear the fi rst plane in the sky. To
much higher. That is a sad fact, and why it is critical
population of Sun Lakes.
me this is the sound of freedom!
we raise awareness, education and funding to fi ght
CLEAN IT UP, MAKE ARRESTS AND SEND THEM
Chandler is a great place to live, work and play.
domestic violence.
BACK TO WHERE THEY CAME FROM. Why does
The Airport is a fun place to take your whole family
You can educate yourself about the work being done
Chandler refuse to enforce the “Federal Law” that says
to. You can have a nice meal at the Hangar Cafe and
by visiting a couple of websites. The MAG Regional
they are here illegally? They do not hesitate to enforce
watch the planes land and take off. You can even sign
Council has a number of studies and a report card on
or comply with other Federal Statues that apply to
up to go on a tour if you are interested. And if you are
how far we have come as a region in the fi ght against
education, civil rights, voting laws and the list goes on.
inspired, take lessons and learn to fl y! I am voting “Yes
domestic violence (www.mag.maricopa.gov/dv/).
Why not immigration?
on 10.” I hope you will too! Check out this website:
The Web of Friends site is relatively new and offers
Does the population have to take matters into their
wwwchdairport.org. =Get your questions answered
outreach to teens who are suffering from domestic own hands and force Chandler and other Arizona
truthfully.
violence and abuse (http://www.weboffriends.org/). cities to do what they should have been doing all
Judith Carlson, Paseo Crossing
Both are wonderful resources. along thru the referendum process? I think this is
On the MAG site you will see that “domestic violence perhaps the best approach?
Vote no on airport
runway extension
is a crime that conservatively affects 25 percent of all
A fed up taxpayer.
This letter is in reaction to Jim Hegyes of Sun
American families. It is often a silent crime, hidden
V. H. Bob Cole, Sun Lakes
Lakes. He is right to question the motives of Mayor
behind family doors. Most often domestic violence
is an ongoing, debilitating experience of physical,
Publisher’s note: We specifi cally noted that “the
and Council in their recent “shorter is better” runway
psychological, and/or sexual abuse.” But working
off-duty offi cer is also authorized to write citations for
length decision.
together, we can make positive strides.
violating the ordinance” as well as any other laws that
First of all, in the Feb. 7, 2001 Airport Commission
So, will you join me for a walk? Registration begins
are broken.
Meeting minutes John Walkup is reported as
requesting that 500 foot safety overruns be built at
at 5:15 p.m. and the 5K walk begins at 6 p.m. There
each end of Chandler’s runway. He stated that the
will be music and other activities as well. The event
Yes on bonds, especially 5
airport could still be published as a 4,800 foot runway.
will end around 8 p.m.
I am writing to voice my support for the Chandler
He also stated that HIS business (a fl ight school)
I would also ask that if you plan to participate, you
bond issues that are facing our community in the May
needs this extension. He also said that the overrun
also gather pledges for the event from family, friends
15 election.
can be used for takeoff but not landing. Please keep
and co-workers. For every $110 raised, we can safely
Though all but one (airport runway extension)
in mind the last runway extension was defeated by
place a survivor in a Valley shelter for two nights.
are important to pass, as a fi ne arts educator for
voters in Nov. 2000.
More information is available at: http://www.
the Chandler Unifi ed School District and former
Recent news reports have stated that there were
azfoundationforwomen.org. To place your name on
city councilmember, I would like to emphasize the
nine plane accidents last year at Chandler, and that
the City of Chandler team, call the Mayor and Council
successful passage of item #5 on the ballot, funding
most involved student pilots trying to land during
Offi ce at 480-782-2242. Together, we can help put an
for the Chandler Center for the Arts.
training fl ights.
end to this terrible abuse.
See Letters Page 32
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