Online Edition – January 23, 2010
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Archive for: January, 2010
Practice-field skirmish lends ‘Insight’ to narrow thinking
On the surface, the dispute over Insight Bowl’s relationship with Corona del Sol High School seems far removed from the bigger issues of our time. Yet, in some respects, the complaints that emanate from a small yet vocal group of Corona parents over the college bowl game’s use of the Corona athletic facilities is emblematic [...]
Jan 21 2010 | Posted in Education | Read More »
Work starts on bus system linking Chandler riders with light rail
West Chandler residents got their first peak at the future last week with groundbreaking ceremonies for a pickup station that will link area passengers with light rail service in east Mesa. The station, on the southeast corner of Elliot Road and Arizona Avenue, is among pickup sites scheduled for construction along a 12-mile route between [...]
Jan 21 2010 | Posted in Neighborhood | Read More »
Haiti crisis poses challenges, even for those who don’t seem likely victims
As a mental health professional with world-wide credentials, Dr. Robbie Adler-Tapia has spent years training others how to respond in time of crisis. With conditions worsening by the day in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, her years of teaching and volunteering have taken on new relevance. The Kyrene Corridor resident’s volunteer work is part of the EMDR Humanitarian [...]
Jan 21 2010 | Posted in Local News | Read More »
Furnishings discounter to occupy former Costco Home
Kyrene Corridor residents will have a new option in coming months when they go on the prowl for discount furniture. With the economy showing signs of life but still in a recovery pattern, a new, more economical option for purchasing furnishings is about to become available. Customers can satisfy their thirst for a bargain at [...]
Jan 21 2010 | Posted in Local News | Read More »
Online Edition – January 9, 2010
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Jan. 21 orientation session designed to guide new kindergarten enrollments
The Kyrene School District will hold kindergarten orientation sessions at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at all school locations. Kindergarten is available to children who will be five years old on or before Sept. 1. At each school orientation, the principal and kindergarten teachers will present information vital to the program. Families that do not [...]
Jan 8 2010 | Posted in Education | Read More »
Alta Mirada neighbors meet, greet in celebration of season
The weather may have been inclement on Sunday, Dec. 13, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the residents of the Alta Mirada neighborhood as they toured home remodels and then gathered at the community pool for fun, food, and prizes. The event was sponsored by the Alta Mirada HOA; prizes were donated by Fred’s [...]
Jan 8 2010 | Posted in Neighborhood | Read More »
Two community groups join override initiative
With time running short, two advocacy organizations have joined forces to increase understanding of an upcoming vote, passage of which would allow the Kyrene School District to exceed its operating budget by 10 percent annually. The approved override would generate an estimated $12.4 million each year it is in effect. Organizations that have launched the [...]
Jan 8 2010 | Posted in Neighborhood | Read More »
Chandler Regional among best places to work
Chandler Regional Medical Center has been named one of the Valley’s best large places to work, a selection made annually by Phoenix Business Journal and BestCompaniesAZ, co-founders of the rankings. Chandler Regional, a member of Catholic Healthcare West, placed fifth among companies comprising more than 250 employees but less than 3,000. Established in 2003, the [...]
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