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Mesa Police Department News - May 30, 2012

from:City Of Mesa

DATE & TIME: 05/29/2012 23:24:00 DISTRICT: Dobson SHIFT: Graves SUPERVISOR: ACTIVITY: Arrest Situations CRIME CATEGORY: Assault CRIME TYPE: Assaults on Officer DR #:...

CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BECOMES FIRST IN EAST VALLEY TO PROVIDE ROBOTIC GALL BLADDER SURGERY

Gordon Bodzin, M.D. is the Chief of Surgery at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, Dignity Health™ Members, and the first general surgeon in the East Valley...

Cities Team Up to Save

from:City of Apache Junction

Cities Team Up to Save on Health Care Costs

Ideas needed to get more young people to earn a certificate or college degree

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa Counts on College needs your ideas to get more young people to earn a certificate or college degree. Applications are being accepted online from June 4 to June 22 at...

Dobson Library screening Southwest Saturday Cinema Series

from:City Of Mesa

Dobson Library, 2425 S. Dobson Rd., is celebrating Arizona's Centennial with a southwestern film series on Saturdays throughout June. It was made possible by a generous grant...

Mesa Police Sergeant Faces Allegations of Excessive Force

from:City Of Mesa

On Sunday, December 18th, 2011 at approximately 7:30 PM, Sergeant Michael Duke was involved in an off-duty traffic altercation with the driver of another vehicle. The driver's...

JUNIOR ANGLER KONECNY WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AGAIN, see Sports this week at ww...

JUNIOR ANGLER KONECNY WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AGAIN, see Sports this week at www.ajnews.com

Free Summer Food Program for AJ Children under 18, breakfast and lunch available...

Free Summer Food Program for AJ Children under 18, breakfast and lunch available at three different locations. See details on page A3 at www.ajnews.com

LARRY LAPRISE NAMED NEW PRINCIPAL AT APACHE JUNCTION HIGH SCHOOL, read full stor...

LARRY LAPRISE NAMED NEW PRINCIPAL AT APACHE JUNCTION HIGH SCHOOL, read full story at www.ajnews.com

STABBING AFTER GRAD CEREMONY INJURES 1, read full story at www.ajnews.com

PC SHERIFF PAUL BABEU UNDER MEDIA FIRE, read full story at www.ajnews.com

Social Security information session for Spanish-speaking community

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa Main Library, 64 E. 1st St., will be hosting a program in Spanish about the benefits of the Social Security program Sat., June 2 at 2pm. It will include information about...

METRO commemorates start of construction in central Mesa

from:City Of Mesa

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to commemorate the start of construction on the 3.1-mile light rail line into downtown Mesa. The extension will continue light rail east...

Independence Day Celebration

Join Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department as we celebrate Independence Day! Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center Activities : Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tourney (Sign-ups at...

Mesa Hydration Donation campaign begins June 4

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa's Hydration Donation campaign to provide water to the homeless and unsheltered runs from June 4 to Sept. 14. There are 7 drop-off locations in the city. For more, visit...

Class of 2012 tops $78.6 million in scholarship offers

from:Mesa Public Schools

Seniors in Mesa Public Schools were offered the highest amount of scholarships and awards in district history — nearly $5.6 million more than last year.

June’s Diabetes Education Class Covers the Healthy Eating Conversation Map

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ – The Pinal County Public Health District is holding its monthly Diabetes Education classes in June. This month’s classes will deal with the Healthy Eating...

More older workers remaining in workforce, unemployment rate lower than national

from:Mesa Unemployment Benefits Examiner

The economic crisis has impacted many Americans across a wide swath of age, education and other demographics. Some groups have been impacted harder than others. Since the...

Water Reclamation Facility Expansion To Be Discussed At Meeting

from:City of Chandler

CHANDLER, AZ---The City will be expanding the wastewater treatment capacity of its Airport Water Reclamation Facility (AWRF) and is holding a public information meeting to explain...

Mesa Police Department News - May 23, 2012

from:City Of Mesa

Date & Time: 05/22/2012 09:44:50 District: Superstition Shift: Days Supervisor: Activity: Crime Trends/Suspect Information Crime Category: Robbery Crime Type: Firearm DR...

Community Pools and Parties Increases Drowning Risk

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Assigning “Lifeguard” and Maintaining Barriers Keys to Safety this Holiday Weekend Drowning deaths are not limited to backyard pools and many times they happen with multiple...

Learn Easy Steps Of Backyard Composting

from:City of Chandler

Chandler, AZ – Residents interested in learning about backyard composting are invited to register for a free workshop. The workshop is open to Chandler residents receiving City...

Mesa Public Libraries entertaining children with an activity-filled summer

from:City Of Mesa

A number of free programs are available this summer at Mesa libraries for children of all ages. For more, visit www.mesalibrary.org/events/

Mesa Police Prepare for Memorial Day DUI Task Force Operations

from:City Of Mesa

The Mesa Police Department will be participating in the East Valley Memorial Day DUI Task Force. This DUI Task Force is in cooperation with the Arizona Governor's Office of...

Household Hazardous Waste, White Goods

from:City of Apache Junction

Household Hazardous Waste, White Goods Collection and Electronic Recycling Event was a Success

May 24, 2012 - Tap, Tap, Tapping in Tempe

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

May 24, 2012, EV Tribune Tap, Tap, Tapping in Tempe, in Honor of "the Man Bojangles" Mary Wall, MCC Dance Instructor, hosts a National Tap Dance Day event.

Highland wins East Valley Battle of the Books

from:Mesa Public Schools

Highland Elementary's Sammy Hermosillo, Myra Norton and Anne Perkinson answered every question correctly to capture the team championship trophy for their school. The...

The Southwest Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom car show classes and dates expanded

from:City Of Mesa

The High Octane Car Show at The Southwest Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom June 29-30 has been expanded to two days and multiple classes. You can register your classic,...

Mesa Arts Center Extends Its Stage Statewide Through AZArtBeat Stories Told On Eight, Arizona PBS

from:City Of Mesa

Partnership Brings Artists & Cultural Experiences into Arizona Communities Funded by Flinn Foundation Starting May 24th

Voters Increasingly Trust Cities and Towns Most with Taxpayer Dollars

from:Town Of Queen Creek

A recent statewide poll shows Arizonans increasingly trust mayors and city council members to balance budgets and make wise decisions about public funds. The number of voters who...

Town Offices to Close on Memorial Day

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Town of Queen Creek offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 in honor of Memorial Day. This closure will not affect any public safety or emergency services. If Monday is your...

Memorial Day 2012 in Maricopa County AZ - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Maricopa County, AZ. Find the area Queen Creek events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are...

A Day to Remember in Queen Creek

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Queen Creek marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and...

Valle del Sol Honors MCC Multicultural Advisor

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

Valle del Sol presented Juanita Tarango with a Hispanic Leadership Institute Public Service Award during the recent HLI-East Valley graduation ceremony. Tarango is the Program...

SUMMER OPEN GYM

from:City of Apache Junction

Parents! Summer is here and it is time to start planning activities for your children. Apache Junction Parks and Recreation is once again offering its Summer Open Gym program.

SUMMER OPEN GYM

from:City of Apache Junction

Parents! Summer is here and it is time to start planning activities for your children. Apache Junction Parks and Recreation is once again offering its Summer Open Gym program.

MPS provides free summer breakfast, lunch

from:Mesa Public Schools

The program begins soon at 60 sites.The Summer Meal Program is free for all children 18 and under. Adults may buy breakfast for $1.25 and lunch for $3.Don't go hungry this...

City Manager announces selection of new Chief Financial Officer

from:City Of Mesa

Michael Kennington is the City's new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 2. It is the highest financial position within the City and is responsible for the City's...

CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS CREDENTIAL NEW PHYSICIANS

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, Dignity Health™ Members, are pleased to announce that five physicians were credentialed in May 2012. There are currently...

Check out our Special Graduation Section this week, only in THE NEWS!

1st Annual Friends Of the Apache Junction Golf Tourney

QUIROZ PLACES 5TH IN 'STATE' TRIPLE JUMP, see Sports this week at www.ajnews.com

SMITHSON: COUNCILMAN TO PC SUPERVISOR, read full story at www.ajnews.com

AJ HOSPITAL FOUNDER DIES IN SMALL PLANE CRASH IN NM, read full story at www.ajne...

AJ HOSPITAL FOUNDER DIES IN SMALL PLANE CRASH IN NM, read full story at www.ajnews.com

This weeks adopt a pet.... This beautiful girl is Olive. She is approximately 1...

This weeks adopt a pet.... This beautiful girl is Olive. She is approximately 1 year old and came to us as a stray. She is a sweetheart and has stolen the hearts of everyone that...

PUBLIC MEETING: Pinal County Board of Supervisors

Mykella Jones named Special Ed Student of the Year

from:Mesa Public Schools

Mykella, who is profoundly deaf, is in the International Baccalaureate program at Westwood High. Ranked fifth in the senior class, Mykella has netted $236,500 in scholarship...

City holds fourth annual prayer breakfast

from:City Of Mesa

City of Mesa Mayor Scott Smith and District 5 Councilwoman Dina Higgins held the Fourth Annual City of Mesa Prayer Breakfast at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa.

Mesa provides steel fabrication experience to students

from:City Of Mesa

The City of Mesa and East Valley Institute of Technology have partnered to develop a program that provides students with the opportunity to gain steel fabrication experience.

Town Of Queen Creek Newsletter - May 2012

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Click here to view Town Of Queen Creek Newsletter - May 2012

May Is Declared 'Foster Care Month' In Queen Creek

from:Town Of Queen Creek

During the May 16 meeting of the Queen Creek Town Council, Mayor Gail Barney joined elected officials across the nation in declaring the month of May as "Foster Care...

Town Of Queen Creek Receives Recognition For Outstanding Budget Presentation

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Government Finance Officers Association recently recognized the Town of Queen Creek for its distinguished presentation of the 2011-2012 budget. The award represents a...

Altman named to dental public health board

from:A.T. Still University

KIRKSVILLE, Mo.- Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, MPH, MBA, MA, has been appointed to the American Board of Dental Public Health. Dr. Altman serves as associate professor, director, public...

May 18, 2012 - Community College Tuition Likely to Hold, Pay for Employees to Rise

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

May 18, 2012, East Valley Tribune, Community College Tuition Likely to Hold, Pay for Employees to Rise Employees in Maricopa County’s community colleges may get a raise for...

2012 Mayor's Youth Committee graduation

from:City Of Mesa

Congratulations to the 2012 Mayor's Youth Committee (MYC) graduates! Twenty-one juniors and seniors from Mesa high schools completed the rigorous program. MYC is made up of...

Grand opening for new fire station in southeast Mesa

from:City Of Mesa

A grand opening has been held for Fire Station 219, 3361 S. Signal Butte Rd. It is the first City of Mesa building to be LEED (U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy...

Most Crime Rates Continue To Decline In Queen Creek

from:Town Of Queen Creek

At the May 16 Queen Creek Town Council Meeting, representatives from the Town's Public Safety Division and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office presented crime statistics for the...

Vote for The Most Beautiful Hospital in America

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center has been nominated as one of the most beautiful hospitals in America. Help us reach the top 20 list by voting for us before June 18. Go to...

Mesa Police Department News - May 17, 2012

from:City Of Mesa

Date & Time: 05/16/2012 18:37:00 District: Red Mountain Shift: Swings Supervisor: Activity: Other Incidents Crime Category: Robbery Crime Type: Firearm DR #: 20121370637 ...

Buckle Up Arizona…It's the Law! Enforcement Campaign

from:City Of Mesa

Arizona Occupant Protection Enforcement Program In an effort to save more lives on Arizona's roadways this month the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is partnering with The...

Queen Creek Honors Former Town Council Member For Service To The Community

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Queen Creek Town Council member John Alston recently announced his resignation from the Council because of a move out of Queen Creek due to work obligations, leaving two years...

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

from:City of Apache Junction

Apache Junction Parks and Recreation is offering a variety of sports camps this summer for youth.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMP

from:City of Apache Junction

Apache Junction Parks and Recreation is offering a variety of sports camps this summer for youth.

Newly renovated ASU Health Services becomes member of Mayo Clinic Care Network

from:Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

ASU Health Services will join the Mayo Clinic Care Network to bring enhanced services to ASU students. read more

MPS wins What Parents Want Award

from:Mesa Public Schools

SchoolMatch is honoring Mesa Public Schools with the 2012 What Parents Want Award. Only 16 percent of the nation's schools were recognized for meeting the needs of families.

Temple Grandin's advice to students: 'Focus on what you can do'

from:Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

When Temple Grandin met with a group of ASU students, her advice followed a common theme: Always focus on showcasing your unique strengths, as opposed to the challenges and...

Come to the opening of Patterson's time capsule

from:Mesa Public Schools

The celebration is set for 8:45 a.m. May 23 under the ramada inthe intermediate playground at Patterson Elementary School, 615 S. Cheshire, Mesa.

Mesa Arts Center Announces Sixth Season of National Geographic Live Arizona Speakers Series

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa Arts Center Announces Sixth Season of National Geographic Live Arizona Speaker Series

Revitalization of Fiesta District progressing

from:City Of Mesa

The City of Mesa?s plan to revitalize the Fiesta District has taken another step with the announcement that Albright College and the City of Mesa have entered into a Memorandum of...

City Council approves MOU to bring Albright College to Mesa

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa City Council unanimously approves a Memorandum of Understanding to bring Albright College, based in Reading, Pennsylvania, to the Fiesta District and downtown. Albright...

CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS RECOGNIZED FOR EMPLOYEE WELLNESS EFFORTS

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, Dignity Health™ Members, have been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) as 2011 Start! Fit-Friendly Companies...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

Boys And Girls Club And Lucky Winner Benefit From Car Raffle

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley and the Queen Creek Branch support the community with positive programs for kids. Now they are asking for the community's support - and...

Mesa Police Department News - May 15, 2012

from:City Of Mesa

Date & Time: 05/14/2012 22:21:00 District: Red Mountain Shift: Swings Activity: Arrest Situations Crime Category: Burglary Crime Type: NonResidence-Unlawful Entry (No Force) ...

May 16, 2012 - Phoenix Area High School Grads Get College Degrees

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

May 16, 2012, AZ Republic Phoenix Area High School Grads Get College Degrees The Maricopa Community Colleges' system cannot readily track the number of students who earned...

Beat the heat this summer with Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre's Friday night fun. Join local cowboys and cowgirls for gymkhana, team roping and barrel racing events, all...

Library Summer Reading Program Sign-Up To Begin May 24, 2012

from:Queen Creek Branch Library

Maricopa County Library District's Summer Reading Program (SRP) is bigger this year than ever before. The program officially kicks off Thursday, May 24, 2012 with 50 libraries...

Queen Creek Now Accepting Registration For Summer Recreation Classes

from:Queen Creek Parks and Recreation Department

Registration has begun for the Town of Queen Creek's summer session of exciting recreation classes! Stay cool during the heat of the summer with a variety of preschool, youth,...

CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS WIN NATIONAL AWARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, Dignity Health™ Members, were recognized by Practice Greenhealth as recipients of the 2012 Environment Excellence Awards. ...

CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS’ STROKE PROGRAMS RECEIVE GET WITH THE GUIDELINES®-STROKE ACHIEVEMENT

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, Dignity Health™ Members, have received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The...

Mountain View is one of Arizona's top 10 high schools

from:Mesa Public Schools

U.S. News & World Report ranked high schools nationwide based on student-teacher ratio, college readiness, and achievement in math and reading.

iProjects offer real-world experience for College of Technology and Innovation students

from:Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

ASU's College of Technology and Innovation offers a unique curriculum that blends theory and application, to bring students and industry together in finding solutions. read...

Another college announced for Mesa at new higher education center

from:City Of Mesa

City will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, pending City Council approval, to bring Albright College, based in Reading Pennsylvania to the Fiesta District and the new Mesa...

CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZED BY GETWELLNETWORK® FOR PATIENT SATISFACTION

Chandler Regional Medical Center, a Dignity Health™ Member, was honored by GetWellNetwork® as the Outcomes Achievement winner in Patient Satisfaction for 2012. Chandler...

SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL

from:City of Apache Junction

Apache Junction Parks and Recreation is offering youth basketball leagues this summer for boys and girls ages 3-11.

SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL

from:City of Apache Junction

Apache Junction Parks and Recreation is offering youth basketball leagues this summer for boys and girls ages 3-11.

Teen Night @ the Multi-Generational Center

from:City of Apache Junction

It’s a Teen Night with music, contests and pizza.

Teen Night @ the Multi-Generational Center

from:City of Apache Junction

It’s a Teen Night with music, contests and pizza.

May, 2012 - Gary Filan article in Chair Academy Leadership Journal

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

May, 2012, Chair Academy Leadership Journal Gary Filan, Visionary Leadership Article discusses the legacy of the Chair Academy founder Gary Filan, and his legacy as a visionary...

CGCC Recognizes Teal & Silver Award Recipients

from:Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Body: May 10, 2012 Chandler-Gilbert Community College honored their Ninth Annual Teal & Silver award recipients at breakfast event on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Student...

Mesa Public Library hours extended

from:City Of Mesa

Starting today all four branches of the Mesa Library hours will be extended. Patrons can visit any branch from Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday to Saturday...

Initial claims for Unemployment Insurance fall slightly for Week Ending May 5th

from:Mesa Unemployment Benefits Examiner

According to data released this week by the United States Department of Labor, the number of initial claims for Unemployment Insurance Benefits dropped slightly for the week...

This weeks adopt a pet...This lovable guy is Odie. He is around 3 years old and...

This weeks adopt a pet...This lovable guy is Odie. He is around 3 years old and is a hound mix. Odie is very affectionate and loves to give kisses and snuggle. He does very...

MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER ACQUIRES LATEST SURGICAL ROBOT TECHNOLOGY FOR SPINE PROCEDURES

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

A new robot has come to town, helping Arizonans stand a little taller and lead more active lifestyles. The SpineAssist® surgical robot at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a...

Mesa Police News - May 9, 2012

from:City Of Mesa

1. DR#: 20121290473 Date: 05/09/2012 Time: 1322 hours Location: 5200 E. Southern, Mesa, Arizona On the above listed date, MPD units were dispatched to the area of Higley and...

May 10, 2012 - Gilbert Girl, 14, Graduating from College

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

May 10, 2012, AZ Republic, Gilbert section, Gilbert Girl, 14, Graduating from College Jessica Bailey Brooke is getting a head start on life after skipping the 8th grade and high...

Ride of Silence honors cyclists

from:City Of Mesa

On May 16 at 6:30 p.m. the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and continue to roll across the globe. The City of Mesa, Town of Gilbert and Global Bike Shop are partners...

Make it and Take it Wednesday

from:City Of Mesa

Craft lovers can come down to the Main Library every third Wednesday of the month for "Make it and Take it Wednesdays." Kids 8 and over can participate. Meet in the...