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Baby bump ahead? Insight for Expecting Mothers

On the eve of January as the clock strikes midnight, kisses are exchanged, resolutions are made and new beginnings are imminent. For some, new beginnings in 2013 may also include a new family addition. According to Stephen Frausto, M.D., FACOG, an obstetrician and gynecologist on the medical staff at Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, New Year’s [...]

Retracing history

Today’s typical teen may not think that giving up electronics, sleeping on hard ground and experiencing extreme weather is the ideal way to spend fall break. But more than 80 young and 60 adult volunteers from Tempe South Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints decided to step back in time to [...]

Abundant perks plus a spot on ‘Inc.’s top 5000 list help W. Chandler firm bank on its future in the financial industry

You may think your job has plenty of benefits, but we’d venture a guess it’s nothing like the perks they get at DBSI. A humble installer of banking equipment 15 years ago, the blossoming west Chandler-based company offers a mind-spinning array of services to help bank and credit union branches improve their efficiency in virtually [...]

200 students moved to temporary quarters

Unpleasant odors wafting into the classrooms at Kyrene Middle School last month caused administrators to temporarily relocate 200 sixth graders to neighboring C.J. Waggoner Elementary. Though that “temporary” status at first was expected to span only a matter of days, officials now say the kids will have to remain in their new quarters until after [...]

Jan. 1 adjustment coming for Tempe water customers

Tempe residents will see a small increase next year in their water service rates – about $2.41 more per month, from $44.27 to $46.68, for a typical single-family household. The increase is part of the city’s annual water rate adjustment process, designed to make sure each customer pays the appropriate share for the services they [...]

New chief operating officer at Chandler Regional

Chandler Regional Medical Center has announced the appointment of Jane Hanson as its new chief operating officer, with responsibilities also including Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Both are part of the Dignity Health network. “We are very pleased to have Jane join our team,” said Tim Bricker, president and CEO of the two facilities. “Her experience [...]

Chandler’s downtown community center gets a new look

Chandler’s newly remodeled downtown Community Center will be officially rededicated by Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and City Council members in a public ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10. The center, at 175 E. Commonwealth Ave., has been a fixture in the downtown area since it opened 26 years ago. With rentable multipurpose rooms and an [...]

Post-Holiday Doldrums

The eggnog is gone, you’ve already seen ZooLights and your kids and out-of-town visitors are beginning to grow tired of endless rounds of video game karaoke. What to do next? Here’s a list of suggestions to get through the post-holiday slump and maybe whittle off some extra inches from the waistline at the same time. [...]

No bones about it…specialty store caters to canine owners

Is your best friend furry with four legs? If so, it’s a sure bet you’ll want to visit the Bone Appetit bakery before the end of the holiday season. The store hosts a doggy treasure-trove of lovingly baked treats, as well as an array of kitty-pleasing delicacies and other pet supplies sure to please your [...]

Crusading mom helps teens, parents learn warning signs

Bobbi Sudberry doesn’t want other teens to suffer the same fate as her 17-year-old daughter, Kaity, who was slain by an abusive boyfriend in 2008. The crusading mom will be sharing Kaity’s story on Sunday, Dec. 2, when teens and their parents gather to discuss the ways to avoid or end an unhealthy relationship. The [...]

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