A little over 10 years ago, mostly at the urging of a friend, I wrote my first novel. It took me about a year, including some lengthy interruptions, and though it was challenging at times, I greatly enjoyed the process. When the book was (more or less) done, I gave it to read to a [...]
Pete Lelich has a dream. Like most young adults who have just finished high school, his ambition is to further his education, become a college graduate and ready himself for a world that’s increasingly competitive. And, oh yes, one more thing: He wants one day to find his name on the roster of a major [...]
With 14 returning players, nine of them starters on the 2011 team, the Corona boys lacrosse team once again successfully attained its standing goal of a winning season (8-6) and competing in the 2011 state championship playoffs, according to coach Craig Fertelmes. Coach Fertelmes had several players he could count on for leadership almost any [...]
South Tempe residents and their neighbors citywide are being warned about an increase in crime resulting from thieves who jump back yard fences or enter through unlocked gates. The most common incidents involve alleys and result in crimes with no signs of forced entry, according to the Tempe Police Department’s public information officer, Molly Enright. [...]
Arizona is home to one of our country’s most notable western traditions: The World’s Oldest Rodeo. And, when the middle of June comes around, J.C. Trujillo is making last-minute preparations for the rompin’ good time that brings professional cowboys and visitors to Prescott, eager to get a taste of what began the rodeo business throughout [...]
Accepting literature honors were, from left, front, Kathleen Click, Luke Nero, teacher Amy Furman; back, Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett, Austin Hornbaker. — Photo courtesy Amy Furman Three students from Kyrene Aprende Middle School ranked first, second and third for grades 7-8 in this year’s Letter About Literature contest for the state of Arizona. [...]
Helen Oberuch Helen Oberuch, a senior at Corona del Sol High School, had a dream of being immersed in the sights and culture of another country. This summer, that dream will come true as she travels to Brazil through an exchange program with the Kyrene Corridor Rotary Club. “I wanted to do a gap year [...]
Two new pedestrian signals along Chandler’s recently completed Western Canal Multi-Use Path were turned on for the first time June 22. The crossings are located just north of Elliot Road with at the Western Canal on Dobson Road and on Alma School Road and will serve pedestrians and cyclists using the concrete path. The new [...]
Nerve center of state firefighting efforts is based at Papago Military Reservation. This summer, Arizona has already lost, and continues to lose, some of the state’s most pristine wilderness and natural beauty. Even with local fire departments in full force, insufficient resources have been available to fight the recent outbreaks, most notably the Wallow Fire [...]
Stephanie Norvell and Abbie during a visit to Chandler Regional Medical Center. — Photo courtesy Stephanie Norvell Seven years ago, west Chandler resident Stephanie Norvell was stricken with Guillain Barre syndrome, a serious condition where the immune system goes haywire, attacking the nervous system. Lying paralyzed in a hospital bed, Norvell said the bright spot [...]
