Since its founding, Chandler has been a community based on innovation. From Dr. A.J. Chandler’s groundbreaking use of irrigation techniques in the early 1900s to the strong high-tech employment base we have created today, we take great pride in keeping up with technology. And west Chandler will certainly benefit from impending upgrades. A prime example [...]
Chandler Regional Medical Center is preparing for the future of patient care with new technology, more beds and enhanced laboratory facilities that will allow physicians to diagnose and treat an even wider variety of health concerns. “I have been so impressed with the staff, leadership, physicians, volunteers and the board in the East Valley,” Patty [...]
October at last! It’s my favorite month in the Valley because it’s the one in which summer begins to give up her stubbornness, and my favorite month anywhere because it’s the month of Halloween. So if you want a scary movie to start your Autumn revels, you might consider Buried, now in theaters. It scared [...]
Warner Road is a little more beautiful since volunteers from the Kyrene Schools Community Foundation recently adopted the one-mile stretch between I-10 and Kyrene Road. The city of Tempe Adopt-A-Street Program offers residents and organizations the opportunity to clean up and give back. This Kyrene Foundation community service project was organized by foundation board member [...]
Patricia Berning’s father started his jewelry business in 1965, across the street from Arizona State University. Since moving the store to south Tempe two decades ago, the business is thriving, this month turning the corner to its 45th anniversary. To help celebrate, Berning and her son, co-owner Zach Berning, have invited the community to join [...]
Corona’s cross country teams, looking to build on last season’s success, have already brought home more trophies midway through the 2010 season than they did in 2009, according to assistant coach Pat Smith. The boys team has compiled two second place finishes, a third-, a fourth- and a fifth-place finish so far this season. The [...]
South Tempe State Farm agent Mary Contreras will host the firm’s 8th annual Pumpkin Patch event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the agency, 2145 E. Warner Road. The event is designed to build awareness through consumer education, and to reduce the cost of auto insurance with free windshield chip repair. Bring a new [...]
Tempe police partnered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to collect hundreds of pounds of unused and expired prescription medications Sept. 25 at several drop-off locations in the city. Residents anonymously dropped off bags full of expired medications at the Tempe Police substation on Hardy Drive and Warner Road, later to be disposed by the [...]
If the Corona del Sol Aztecs football team is to reverse its fortunes, head coach Zane Zamenski says they’ll have to work harder before they can experience a breakthrough. After starting the season with a 1-0 record, the Aztecs lost five straight games, the worst a 50-0 loss to the Mountain View Toros Oct. 1 [...]
Chandler Regional Medical Center and Life Line Screening are joining forces to provide testing for stroke, carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, atrial fibrillation, peripheral arterial disease, heart disease risk, osteoporosis risk, elevated c-reactive protein, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and elevated liver enzymes. The tests represent an affordable, reliable, preventive means to help detect [...]
