Arts

Valley Christian grad to perform in ’42nd Street’

By Colleen Sparks, Managing Editor   A 19-year-old rising star and Valley Christian High School graduate who made her mark in the East Valley youth theater scene is going to kick up her heels in the musical “42nd...

Orbital in Gilbert leads new path in climate research

By Wayne Schutsky, Staff   Orbital ATK’s satellite manufacturing facility in Gilbert is on the ground floor of global climate research as the company puts the finishing touches on the JPSS-2 satellite system for NASA and...

Primary Election – Rene Lopez

Name:  Rene Lopez Age: 46 Educational Background: B.S. Nuclear Engineering from University of Arizona Current employer/job: Avnet; Sr. Project Manager Immediate Family (spouse’s name/number of children):  Jessica Lopez...

Primary Election – Matt Eberle

Name: Matt Eberle Age: 53 Educational Background: MBA with dual concentrations in Applied Economics and Finance, Xavier University B.B.A. in Business Administration with dual majors in Accounting and Finance, University of...

Primary Election – Terry Roe

Name:  Terry Roe Age:    59 Educational Background:  Mesa Community College & University of Phoenix – 65 Credits Current employer/job:  Retired Mesa Police Sergeant – City of Chandler Councilmember Immediate...

Primary Election – Matt Orlando

Name:  Matt Orlando Age: 62 Educational background: MBA, Golden Gate University; BA, Rutgers University, NJ Current employer:  Retired from Honeywell; Retired Colonel, USAF Immediate Family:  Pat, my wife of 40 years, 3...

Primary Election – Dr. William Crawford

Name: Dr. William Crawford Age: 66 Educational Background: Bachelors of Science in Justice Studies – ASU, Masters of Education – NAU, Doctorate of Education – NAU Current employer/job: Adjunct Professor (Part...

Primary Election – Aaron Harris Sr.

Name: Aaron Harris Sr. Age: 38 Educational Background: BA/MA in Elementary Education Current employer/job: Higley Unified School District- Federal Programs Director Immediate Family (spouse’s name/number of children): Tamela E....

Frank Leutz gives back, supports daughters

By Sherry L. Butler, Guest Writer   If you own or love a car or attended this year’s Ostrich Festival and met a man who looked like he walked right out of a German Oktoberfest celebration, you may have met Frank Leutz,...

Celebrity deaths put spotlight on middle-aged suicide rates

By Conrad Romero and Allison Snell, Cronkite News   High suicide rates largely have been associated with younger populations, but middle-aged suicides are beginning to rise throughout the country, a new report says. In...