Ugly Quilters near 1000th quilt at Mesa church
The Ugly Quilters at First United Methodist Church Mesa expect to sew their 1000th ugly quilt this morning in the social hall. Volunteers cut and stitch fabric from donated clothing into blocks to create warm sleeping bags for the homeless via the Salvation Army.
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First United Methodist Church
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First Ave
Salvation Army
Peggy Jayne
the Mesa Church
Mesan honors WWI veteran Ferris at 75th medal reception
Harry Ferris of Mesa received a World War I commemorative medal at a March 15 reception at Valle del Oro RV Resort. The 95 year old veteran is among about 25,000 surviving American WWI veterans, with friend Les App presenting the medal.
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Mesan
Harry Ferris
Mesa
Ferris
Les App
Valle del Oro
McClintock High School Hosts Second Parents Prom in Tempe
McClintock High School in Tempe invites parents teachers alumni and friends to a Saturday Parents Prom from 8 to 11 p.m. in the gym. Proceeds fund an alcohol- and drug-free graduation night. Admission is 7.50 per person or 15 per couple with tickets via Yvonne Tom Cheryl Boos or Jean Warren. prom wear not required and T-shirts will be sold.
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McClintock High School
Tempe
E. del Rio de
Yvonne
Tom
Cheryl Boos
Jean Warren
Hospice Volunteer Training in Mesa by East Valley Samaritan
East Valley Samaritan Hospice offers a 34 hour training course at the hospice office 2222 S. Dobson Road Suite 401 Mesa to prepare volunteers to assist families and provide care support for terminally ill patients.
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East Valley Samaritan Hospice
S. Dobson Road
Suite
Mesa
United Way letter spurs ethics concerns over Bowden appointment
A Mesa United Way letter on official stationery urged board members to back Alan Bud Bowden for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors seat left by Jim Bruner. State official Margaret Stears said campaigning by a nonprofit for a candidate could violate state law and federal tax status. the group says it paid mailing costs and that the letter was drafted by Duncan Kathe and others. The board plans a closed executive session to discuss Bruner's successor.
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Mesa United Way
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Alan “Bud” Bowden
Jim Bruner
Sue Kathe
O ’S
Kathe
Bowden
H. Daniels Duncan
Duncan
United Way
Dallas
Margaret Stears
The
Stears
Mesa
Betsy Bayless
Phoenix
County Board of Supervisors
Bruner
Bayless
Bud
East Valley
M. County Board of Supervisors
Alan
Bud’ Bowden
Bud Bowden
Insurance firm teaches lessons in driving safety
Sophomores Diane Freestone and Adam Wells joined a Country Companies sponsored lesson at Mesa High School. In a 1993 Dodge Caravan they accelerated to 20 mph then braked, while markers tracked reaction and stopping distances to show needed stopping space.
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Diane Freestone
Adam Wells
Mesa High School
Freestone
Wells
Country Companies Insurance Co
Larry Williams
Diane
Year round school proposed for Mesa district
Mesa Unified School District Governing Board plans to approve Irving Elementary’s first year round schedule for a pilot at 200 pupils. David Eagleburger presents for Principal Bob Gibson. plan adds 180 to 200 pupils and costs about 10000 for extra staff.
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Mesa Unified School District
Irving
David Eagleburger
Bob Gibson
Eagleburger
Mesa
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Attacker gets 20 years in Mesas terror case
David Lawrence Waites, 30, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for two counts of sexual assault against a 16 year old Mesa girl during a 12 hour ordeal. The victim, now in therapy, continues to cope with fear after the attack at a gas station and near a school, while her mother laments the lasting trauma.
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Mesa
David Lawrence Waites
Waites
Maricopa County
Steven Sheldon
Frank Conti
Jacobson Elementary
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