Wrangler News Staff

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Tempe Elementary schools ready for Aug. 1 start

Tempe Elementary School District’s first day of school is Monday, Aug. 1, with a Meet the Teacher night planned for Thursday, July 28.

Another new face: ‘Loving to teach’

When Laura Toenjes talks about the value of education, her enthusiasm is evident. It’s also obvious in her conversation that the new assistant superintendent for the Kyrene district loves to teach as much as to learn.

New Faces

Officially, Dr. Jan Vesely didn’t start her job as the Kyrene School District’s new superintendent—but that was only on paper.

Former Aztec pal wowed by co-player’s meteoric rise

Nick Marciano was always a little envious of Colby Woodmansee. Not because he wanted to be like him, but because he knew he was simply the best baseball player his age.

Arts Center’s youth advisory council opens a pathway to successful, productive futures

Art Works: It’s a call to action by the Washington, D.C.-based National Endowment for the Arts, which uses the simple, two-word proclamation to describe an ongoing arts enrichment campaign that has grown to nationwide stature.

Chandler budget overview: Fiscal strength, low-cost services

Chandler’s strong economic foundation is the product of careful financial planning that spans several decades, resulting from policies that have been strictly adhered to by council members and city staff who residents have entrusted with their tax dollars.

Downtown Chandler salutes businesses, hails police, fire for keeping area safe

A family coffee-growing legacy dating back to 1920 has been named Business of the Year by the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership.

Ex-officer advises when to ‘say something’ and to whom

As terror attacks become more commonplace, the oft-repeated catchphrase “See something, say something” has Tempe and West Chandler residents wondering: What exactly does it mean?

Wrangler News Staff

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