School will soon be out for the summer, and Chandler Regional Medical Center is looking for volun-“teens.” Applicants should be between the ages of 14 and 18 and have an interest in helping others, gaining work experience and making new friends. “We have a variety of service opportunities available this summer,” said Barb Farmer, manager [...]
Dogs can pretty much run free out on the farm. But in the city, it can be hard for dog owners to give Fido enough open space for proper exercise Fortunately, south Tempe and west Chandler are home to a couple of excellent publicly available dog parks. “I think they provide a great service, and [...]
Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Not in the mood? How about a juicy burger, a scrumptious (and healthy) plate of grilled salmon, an order of marinated sirloin kabobs or one of Lou’s signature gourmet sandwiches? Whatever fits your mood, you’re not likely to go wrong. Lucky Lou’s American Grill, tucked away just west of Ray Road [...]
For west Chandler resident Clayton Saffell, driving a mile costs him only 2 cents – a startling ratio any resident should get excited about with the recently increasing gas prices. That’s because Saffel’s car doesn’t have a tailpipe emitting any gases. He drives a Nissan Leaf, an all-electric car, in a national EV (Electric Vehicle) [...]
Corona’s boys volleyball squad returned seven players from last year’s 20-game-winning team, at least three of whom are expected to have a strong impact on this year’s matches. “Jake Nuneviller is going to provide our team with leadership and consistency in the setting position,” said head coach Brynne Evans. “We also returned Alex Davis, outside [...]
Eric Iwerson, right, shown in a 2009 photo, and Tempe Councilman Leonard Copple, who died of leukemia last year at age 68, have been recognized as ardent advocates of Tempe’s ascendency toward premier status among the nation’s most bicycle-friendly communities. Tempe is on the forefront of establishing a more bicycle-friendly environment with its continuation of [...]
When Christine Hoddy Busch began her career in public education almost 35 years ago, she brought along a philosophy that is near and dear to her heart: that all children can learn and be successful if they are given the right set of tools. During the last three-plus decades, Busch has witnessed the truth of [...]
Chandler Fire Chief Jeff Clark addressed the City Council at its meeting March 7, displaying an enlargement of a door hanger that will be used in a new drowning-prevention campaign initiated by the Chandler Fire Department. — Photo courtesy Chandler Fire Department Chandler firefighters have undertaken a massive campaign to reach every home in the [...]
This year’s Taste of Kyrene hit a new milestone: it was the Kyrene Foundation’s most successful fundraiser ever. It also represented the first time in recallable history that a single, $10 bid by a local city council member netted the top auction prize, a weeklong Puerto Vallarta vacation. With 400 guests at the Feb. 24 [...]
