"Charlotte has served during the fastest-growing period in CUSD history, opening 22 new schools and advocating for major remodeling projects in order to bring the other 19 sites to comparable standards"

She has served for 16 years, longer than anyone has before on the governing board of the Chandler Unified School District. via Arizona Republic

Learn about the Hopi and Dine culture as Tony Hillerman, Yataalii of the Navajo Way, sees it. via Arizona Republic

"Our services are flexible and designed for practically any living arrangement where an older adult simply needs human interaction or help with nonmedical, day-to-day activities"

Tony Natale , Tribune Home Instead Senior Care, a company based in Gilbert that helps seniors with in-home services, has been purchased by Mahnaz Pourian, who also owns a Home Instead Senior Care franchise in ... via East Valley Tribune

Retired Chandler teacher Phil Hettmansperger, 59, is making his third run for a seat in the Arizona House of Representatives. via Arizona Republic

"But you get some who say they had enough rides during the war"

For some it's like a trip back through time as the Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom Tour visited Chandler Municipal Airport this week. via Arizona Republic

Leo V. Mendez Jr. has joined OWP/P as design principal for the firm's retail group. via Arizona Republic

"People are working and don't have the time, and don't have the desire to do it, so they pay us to do it"

Sandy Aaron left her job as computer network administrator for a new one that stinks. via Arizona Republic

"And people complained that we packed up too early. This year, four places are open until 1 a.m."

The Chandler Jazz Festival that begins Friday will be a big boost to downtown businesses, not only in money but also exposure. via Arizona Republic

"It's really a gift of life that came through a donation"

Luci Scott The Arizona Republic Mar. 20, 2008 12:28 PM Sun Lakes resident Stanley Syvertsen had already had two heart attacks. via Arizona Republic

Arthur G. Sloane Special for The Republic Mar. 18, 2008 10:39 AM Carolyn Barrans, who has been working as a volunteer in many capacities for 10 years, was named Volunteer of the Year at this year's Volunteer ... via Arizona Republic