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Wine dinners draw new aficionados

When someone asked if I’d like to attend an invitation-only dinner being planned at RigaTony’s Italian Restaurant the same time as Monday Night Football, I had to give...

Lure of science comes early with Cielo’s innovative ‘Discovery Room’

Students at Kyrene del Cielo Elementary School are getting their hands dirty during daily science workshops in the one-of-a-kind “Discovery Room,” developed by a group...

Aztec girls volleyball hopes bolstered by returning talent

Last season’s girls volleyball team had an amazing run to the finals of the state 5A-I tournament against the eventual winner, Xavier Prep, after taking three higher ranked...

‘Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps’

The title of Oliver Stone’s new film is Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. For all I know, that may be true—my relationship with Money, to date, hasn’t been...

Coach Zamenski remains optimistic as grid season advances

After a slow start for the season, the Corona del Sol Aztecs believe they are beginning to turn the corner. Despite the team’s 1-3 record, following a 41-36 loss to North...

West Chandler’s First Time Homebuyer Program

West Chandler residents can join their neighbors citywide at a series of workshops designed to help residents learn more about the city’s First Time Homebuyer’s...

Tour de Tempe draws a veteran rider

For Patricia Berning, the year tends to fly by faster than a Storck Aero titanium 10-speed, MSRP: $10,000. That’s not her ride, though. Not in this year’s 15th annual...

Online Edition – September 25, 2010

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Memories of 9/11 inspire unity among Corona athletes

“I will forever remember singing the national anthem and running out with the team with the American flag waving in the air; it was a very special moment to be part...

Kyrene opposes methodology that relies on test scores to grade best, worst classrooms

The Los Angeles Times recently published a database of third- through fifth-grade teacher evaluations based on changes to their students’ test scores from one year to the...

‘Tricks’ still draws from loyal Kyrene Corridor fan base

Tempe’s House of Tricks is now open again after an extensive two-week renovation this summer that was completed just in time for the Arizona State University students...

Popular haunted house won’t return

After 11 years of hosting the Kyrene Corridor’s frightfully fun Nightmare on Kent Street, Kevin and LeNetta Leger say they’ll no longer stage the event at their west...

Online Edition – September 11, 2010

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Where is Santa now? Check Norad Santa Tracker 2010 and find out when he'll arrive in Tempe, Arizona

Did you know Santa never stops at homes where children are stirring? He has to make a note to come back. With nearly 7 billion people in the world this Christmas, you can...

AmericanTowns Heroes: A Town Comes Together Aided by One Super Woman

When her town experienced the worst flooding in its history, she was there from day one, feeding people and finding places for them to stay. She set up a makeshift shelter,...

Stray Cat Theatre Presents ‘Reasons To Be Pretty’

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By Neil LaBute Directed by April Miller What: Does this play make me look fat? The Southwest premiere of the latest from provocateur Neil LaBute. reasons to be pretty is...

Young Aztec team struggles in pre-season scrimmage

It felt good for Corona’s team to get down to the business of playing football against someone other than their own players in practice, even if it was only a scrimmage...

Pueblo Middle School rescue earns recognition

A nurse and three off-duty firefighters have received the Chandler Fire Department’s Citizens Award of Merit 19 for promptly responding to an emergency where a man had...

Now that school’s back, nearby Phoenix Zoo becomes an even more appealing destination

A couple of weeks ago I had a strong wish to see a donkey and a howler monkey. This didn’t come out of nowhere. I was in the middle of reading Beatrice & Virgil, Yann...

A young Aprende athlete: Life on the fast track

One Kyrene Corridor 12-year-old proved that you can do almost anything if you set your mind to it by winning the Junior Olympics National Championship Pentathlon Midget Boys...

Reverse 9-1-1 notification adds cell, VoIP alternatives

When emergencies happen in your Kyrene Corridor neighborhood, public safety agencies can use their 9-1-1 phone number database to let you know about it and advise you what to do....

Preslie Treats

Even though the calendar tells us that summer is supposed to be on its way out, those recent steamy, end-of-season scorchers aren’t always in agreement. But here’s the...

Program gives teens a chance to ‘just be themselves’

Remember when you were a teen? Rules seemed overly intrusive, and new responsibilities began to pile on your back. Whether it’s at school or home, teens need a safe...

West Chandler homeowners among beneficiaries of city program

Low- and moderate-income homeowners are getting a helping hand from their local government, good news not only for west Chandler residents in need but for others who may have...

Online Edition – August 28, 2010

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Stray Cat Theatre News - August 24, 2010

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Stray Cat Addict Admits on sale Now! You’ve seen these before. It’s an email-functioning-as-a-season-brochure. Except this a Stray Cat...

School parking lots pose danger for teen drivers

As local teens return to high schools for a fresh start this fall, many are driving to campus for the first time. I recall when I first got a student-parking space at Corona del...

Coach apologizes, seeks support as Aztecs face challenges of a ‘new era’

Hopes of launching a new era for the Corona del Sol football team got a serious setback in July when school officials suspended new head coach Zane Zamenski for using what was...

Online Edition – August 14, 2010

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Lorayn DeLuca Loves Photography and Her Community

Spearheaded an event that brings stylists, makeup artists and photographers together for a day of beauty and photography that benefits homeless families and battered women. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teens Give a Hand Up to Hungry Neighbors

The volunteers at the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry like to say they are offering people a hand up and not a hand out. The difference is their good works go beyond donating food. Case...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Larry Jordan Frees Driver Seconds Before Explosion

It was like a scene from a movie. The truck exploded, just seconds after the driver was carried to safety. Larry Jordan knew he had to get away from the truck in a hurry, just...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Jacob Rice is the Shoe Giver

Has distributed more than 1300 pairs of shoes in the past four years. Jacob felt the calling to do something to help others when he was 10 years old. He called a local youth...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Four Students Engineer a Way to Turn Fun into Electricity

Senior project turned entrepreneurial venture, the soccer ball can be used to generate electricity after kicking it around. When the girls were brainstorming what to do for their...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teacher Inspires Students to be Open to Giving

After spending the summer in Tanzania, a teacher comes home inspired to connect her students to their peers in Tanzania. Read more about Michelle Tschannen: Teacher brings...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Nurse Lisa Lyver Saves High School Football Player

A young football star, prone to asthma attacks has a heart attack, and is miraculously revived, thanks to a nurse watching from the stands. It was one of those situations...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Chef Bruno Serato Feeds Hungry Kids Five Star Meals

When Chef Bruno Serato’s mother came to visit him from Italy five years ago, he took her on a tour, first of his upscale restaurant and then of the local Boys and Girls...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Amputees Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to Inspire Others

With “literally one good leg between them,” three amputee veterans hiked to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa at a height of more than 19,000 feet. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Logan Hearn Takes Control And Saves His Brother's Life

Recent junior lifeguard training taught him what he needed to know to take charge and save his brother's life. Logan knew they were running out of time to save his brother, so...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Laura Miller Specializes in Acts of Kindness

After a year of operating in secret, Agent L revealed her identity and her reason for helping inspire people to leave kind gestures for strangers. Laura Miller doesn't think...

Corona coach returned to job, will meet with team, parents

After concluding an extensive investigation into allegations of inappropriate language and comments made by Zane Zamenski, the head football coach at Corona del Sol High School,...

What makes a school district great

What makes a school district great? Highly engaged and supportive communities are the most important factors. The Kyrene School District is an amazing example of both. This...

Advanced-math classes won’t count in new GPA policy

Students will be affected by a recent change in how grades are transferred to Tempe Union High Schools when a student takes an advanced math class in middle school. Scheduled to...

Tempe’s Family YMCA expands its after-school program

Tempe’s Family YMCA, on South Rural Road, each year moves toward a goal of expanding its after-school program and making it a more educational and enjoyable experience...

‘Proactive’ approach best to maintain a trouble-free roof

With the monsoon season finally under way, there are a few things one can do to ensure a strong roof and keep leaks at a minimum. James DeVore, owner of Shamrock...

Center for Educational Excellence adds YELP Program

With the summer coming to an end, area charter schools are gearing up for the season with new programs and curriculums designed to challenge minds and create a high-level learning...

All In The Family; Benson’s Pave Different Paths

TJ, Holly and Casey Benson have been around athletics their whole lives and have taken different paths to get to where they are today. The family trio, a pair of Corona del Sol...

Free CPR instruction as part of CPR Across America’s initiative

Each year in the United States about 310,000 adults die from sudden cardiac arrest. Without immediate, effective CPR from a bystander, a person’s chance of surviving sudden...

Aug. 4 deadline for Police Department volunteers

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, for residents interested in applying for the Chandler Police Department’s “Volunteers In Policing Services”...

Corona’s Class of ‘09: Where are they now?

Corona del Sol’s class of 2009 has several star athletes, including members of the school’s 2009 baseball team who won the State 5A-I Championship. Several members of...