Light Up a Life Campaign Raises $8,703 for Hospice
Lutheran Healthcare Hospice reports its eighth annual Light Up a Life Fund-raiser in the East Valley raised 8703 to aid terminally ill patients and families. In 1993, donations and Mesa United Way support helped 22 families with medical expense assistance. For services or donations, call Advanced Home Health or the hospice donation line.
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Lutheran Healthcare Hospice Board of Directors
East Valley
Mesa United Way
Hospice
Birthday greeting for 92nd year Hogs veteran Jake Conrad
Jake Conrad, a Shawne Wisconsin native and Harley-Davidson tool and dye maker, celebrated his 92nd birthday while wintering at Orangewood Shadow RV Park in east Mesa. Neighbors say he stays active, enjoys shuffleboard, and loves to chat, with many friends across the Valley. To wish him well, call 830-3206.
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Jake Conrad
Conrad
Shawne, Wis
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company
Orangewood Shadow
East Mesa
Mary Gray
Free cataract surgery offered in Mission Cataract USA drive
Free cataract surgery for those unable to pay will be available February 26 as part of Mission Cataract USA, a nationwide effort with hundreds of eye surgeons. Locally, free eye screenings by appointment only will be held February 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southwestern Eye Center in Mesa to identify candidates with cataracts and financial need.
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United States
Southwestern Eye Center
S. Dobson Road
Mesa
Frederick Richburg
Valley Eye Institute
Fresno
Calif
Coppersmith Announces Senate Bid From Arizona House Record
U.S. Rep. Sam Coppersmith of Phoenix, a one term Democrat and maverick vote swinger, declared Tuesday he will seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Sen. Dennis DeConcini. He vows a lean federal government and ladder of opportunity, challenges three or more opponents, and notes DeConcini’s support though not decisive in the primary.
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U.S
Sam Coppersmith
D-Ariz
Democratic Party
Sen
Coppersmith
Senate
Clinton
Phoenix
Richard Mahoney
Cathy Eden
Cindy Resnick
Tucson
Steve Owens
Dennis DeConcini
Jay Rhodes
R-Ariz
Congress
Planned Parenthood
Central
Northern Arizona
Poll finds few backers for stadium tax in county
O'Neil Associates Valley Monitor Poll shows 59 percent opposed to a quarter-cent stadium sales tax, 30 percent in favor, 11 percent undecided among 402 residents surveyed Jan 10 to Sunday. Margin of error plus or minus 5 percent. Opposition across most demographics.
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Maricopa
O'Neil Associates Valley Monitor
Michael O’neil
Pearce Garners GOP Backing for East Valley Supervisor
Russell Pearce, Mesa justice of the peace and former sheriff deputy, gains support from East Valley Republicans as a potential replacement on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors if Jim Bruner resigns to seek Congress. Pearce says he would run if appointed. party leaders signaled backing, while Bruner’s resignation remains pending.
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Russell Pearce
Mesa
Gilbert
Scottsdale
Paradise Valley
Marilyn Jarrett
Maricopa County
Pearce
Bruner
Betsey Bayless
District 3
Phoenix
Tom Rawles
District 1
Joe Arpaio
Arpaio
Justice of the Peace
Mesa Republicans
East Valley
Board of Supervisors
Sen
Lester Pearce
R-Mesa
Students seek CAP bike paths on canal banks
Two 16 year old Mesa Westwood High juniors Shelby Hawker and Tori Huckeby draft a mock bill to open the 336 mile Central Arizona Project canal banks to bicyclists as part of YMCA youth and government. They will present the proposed legislation in March, inspired by the canal's recreational potential and support from Mesa City Councilman Reno Hawker.
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Central Arizona Project
Shelby Hawker
Tori Huckeby
Mesa
Westwood High School
YMCA
Shelby
Ryan
Reno Hawker
Tori
Arizona
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Debbie Boone
Harley
Gray
DeConcini
U.S. Senate
Toru Kawana
Tribune
Sam Coppersmith Fields
O’neil
O'Neil Associates, Inc
GOP
CAP
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