9-year term for drunk driver who killed teen in Chandler Nov 18, 2008
The man responsible for killing a 17-year-old high school band student in Chandler two years ago in a drunk-driving collision has been sentenced to nine years in prison ... The teen, the leader of the percussion section, was headed to Sonic Brass band concert at the Chandler Center for the Arts ... Andujar lived in Chandler but attended Marcos de Niza in Tempe. (AZCentral -- News)
Secrets to success: Start with a plan Nov 17, 2008
The stats: El Sol Travel employees 37 full-time employees and 12 independent contractors in eight offices in Chandler, Tempe, Phoenix and Yuma, as well as in California and Alaska. Expected sales for 2008: $65 million. (AZCentral -- Business)
SVAYFL Pee-Wee Colts go 8-0 Nov 17, 2008
Submitted photo Team memebers are listed alphabetically: Daniel Acosta, Steven Baynes, Rhett Blake, Shawn Boutte, Jeffery Chang, Steven Choy, Ryan Clowser, Chandler Cork, Ray Diaz, Garon Dolan, Seth Doser, Jacob Estrada, Aizaya Evans, Marcel Garrett, Izzac Haug, Paris Scott, Richard Maine, Antiono Martell, William Mccraney, Timothy Ogilve, Joshua Orozco, Torez Peoples, Julian Proenca, Isaiah Sanders, Holden Smith, Jacob Valdez, Erik Villegas. Write a Comment. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Newcomer Report Nov 17, 2008
Chandler Hamilton product caught one pass for seven yards. Also catching a pass, his first of the season, was tight end. (DevilsDigest.com)
Singletary's eyes don't lie as coach Nov 16, 2008
Advertisements Charles Chandler, Staff Writer When you think of Mike Singletary, the player, you think of the eyes. It's difficult to remember anyone who has played the game who could match the intense, focused, ready-to-strike-in-an-instant look that was Singletary's trademark during his Hall of Fame career as a Chicago Bears linebacker. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Towers' beat blog Nov 16, 2008
Why do we get stone hands Chandler instead. Why do we shut it down in the red zone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
St. Johns tops Yuma Catholic Nov 15, 2008
Mike Morgan was hoping to avoid his brother, but for the second straight year the Morgan brothers will coach against each other in next Saturday's semifinal at Phoenix North Canyon High, because Bill Morgan's Chandler Valley Christian team beat Phoenix Northwest Christian. St. Johns (12-0) got over a huge hump Friday in Yuma Catholic (10-2), facing Matt Inman, the state's career leading passer. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Chandler may get Oregano's Pizza Bistro Nov 15, 2008
Oregano's Pizza Bistro, a magnet for spillover crowds, might move into downtown Chandler in the spot vacated by 98 South Wine Bar and Kitchen ... Chandler's architectural review committee recently agreed that the building at 98 S. San Marcos Place could be painted Oregano's corporate colors, and there could be remodeling to install windows ... "We're definitely looking at downtown Chandler, but it's not confirmed," he said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Countrywide property changes hands Nov 15, 2008
Bank of America has taken ownership of more than 800,000 square feet of office buildings in Chandler as part of its purchase of mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp.. Maricopa County property records show Bank of America took over buildings on Countrywide's campus at Chandler Boulevard and Price Road east of the Loop 101 ... Four office buildings and a parking structure totaling about 500,000 square feet near Chandler Boulevard and Ellis Street for $110. (AZCentral -- Business)
Tigers Open Wrestling Season Saturday Nov 15, 2008
Senior 157 pound grappler Michael Chandler gives Tiger wrestling fans his take on the weeks events ... Throughout the course of the 2008-09 wrestling season, two Missouri wrestlers, senior Michael Chandler and freshman Nick Gregoris, will be giving their perspectives on varying topics, including practice, dual meets, academics and more. (Mutigers.com)
Chandler to get $2.4 mil Nov 15, 2008
Chandler receiving $2 ... Chandler receiving $2 ... Chandler stands to receive $2. (AZCentral -- News)
Celeb dish: Brandon Webb Nov 14, 2008
7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale 480-429-1100 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler 480-792-1711 2224 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-289-4500 A hip and happening bar, a breezy and relaxed patio, and a charmingly eclectic menu make Kona Grill a favorite hangout. Sushi (rainbow roll, yellowtail sashimi), pizza (shiitake goat cheese, Margherita), appetizer munchies (onion strings, avocado egg rolls), and full entrees (big island meatloaf, pan-seared ahi) mix and mingle on the bill of fare that... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
AZ Receiver Set To Visit Pullman Nov 14, 2008
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound wide receiver hauled in 31 passes for 426 yards while helping Chandler (Ariz. Hamilton to a 9-1 regular season record. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
That Palin hoax Nov 14, 2008
So Palen is not going to have the opportunity to appoint herself by stepping down and letting a puppet Lt. Gov do it (you remember Happy Chandler in 1939 wasn t that your 20th Anniversery at the AJC. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Football notebook Nov 14, 2008
Chandler Hamilton, this year's No. 2 seed, defeated Mountain View in 2003 and 2006 ... Three playoff teams have head coaches who had heart attacks in the off-season: Chandler Basha's Tim McBurney, Gilbert Higley's Jim Beall and Prescott Valley Bradshaw Mountain's Chuck Apap. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Complete preview Nov 14, 2008
Corona suffered its second straight loss, at Chandler Basha ... Chandler Basha (6-4) vs. Phoenix Brophy Prep (8-3) at Phoenix College ... Gilbert (7-3) at Chandler (7-3). (AZCentral -- Sports)
Judge rejects APS rate hike, tells them to cut their costs Nov 14, 2008
APS also canceled sponsorships for holiday light shows in Scottsdale, Gilbert and Chandler. One analyst said that the decision could lead to a decline in APS' credit worthiness. (AZCentral -- Business)
GCOI honors Soleri, tech industry leaders Nov 14, 2008
They were Steven Fan, Tucson High Magnet School; Shemonti Hasan, Hamilton High School in Chandler; Adrian Laurenzi, Tucson High Magnet School; and Smitha Ramakrishna, Corona del Sol High School in Tempe. Kenneth Zeigler, an instructor at Eagle Point School, was named the Teacher of the Year. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Charges urged against senator for confrontation Nov 13, 2008
Chandler police are recommending the city prosecutor pursue two misdemeanor charges against state Sen ... The recommended charges stemmed from a confrontation Huppenthal had with Ruth Levin, the elderly Democratic activist who told reporters and police that the senator cut down the sign owned by the Democratic Party, then struggled with her over it before driving off in a Lexus SUV. The lawmaker told police that he had received permission from the property owners, Country Brook Apartments in... (AZCentral -- News)
Sobolewski Receives Four Letters of Intent Before His First Season Officially Begins Nov 13, 2008
Kaela Oakes of Chandler, Arizona will join the Bengals from Basha High School. The multi-sport athlete has lettered in basketball and track and field for three years and is considered one of the top sprinters in Arizona. (Isubengals.com)
Northwestern grabs West Coast back Arby Fields Nov 13, 2008
Chandler, Hamilton High School Scouts Grade: 77. Position Rank: 82. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
This week's dining deals Nov 12, 2008
3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. 480-792-1711. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Coach claims confusion Nov 12, 2008
The Falcons also signed receiver Chandler Williams, a former seventh-round pick, to their practice squad. Broncos turn to former running back Bell. (Athens Banner-Herald)
SEASON OVERVIEW: Local teams need new schedules Nov 12, 2008
So, then head coach Mike Vezzosi put together a two-year block that included the likes of nationally ranked Hamilton and always powerful east valley schools Chandler Basha and Gilbert. In that two-year block the Colts have gone 5-15 and have yet to win a non-region game. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Apartment complex refuses to break lease over allergies Nov 12, 2008
One prospective apartment tenant's allergies to pesticides and concerns about scorpions have mushroomed into a months-long dispute that now has drawn a volunteer attorney and Chandler into the fray ... A woman who identified herself as representing Villamora's management company, PEM Real Estate Group, called The Chandler Republic but declined to give her name ... Stan Freidman, a volunteer attorney who works with Chandler Neighborhood Programs and the justice courts, said he helped Taylor draft... (AZCentral -- News)
No merit to QB question Nov 11, 2008
Advertisements Charles Chandler, Staff Writer One year ago today, the Carolina Panthers were in the middle of a five-game losing streak and were headed to a 7-9 record. Their quarterback position was a mess. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Message of thanks Nov 11, 2008
Libraries closed Chandler - Offices closed. Regular trash collection. (AZCentral -- News)
12 East Coast spots Nov 10, 2008
250 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler 480-814-9675 The specialty is New York-style hot subs, many named for New York City neighborhoods and landmarks: the SOHO (turkey, salami and provolone), the Bronx Bomber (corned-beef and pastrami), Empire State (turkey and ham), Rockaway (roast beef, swiss and herbed mayo) and Midtown Club (turkey, ham and bacon. Panini, salads, soups, wraps and desserts also are on the menu. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Tempe-based Mountainside Fitness expands Nov 10, 2008
Locations: Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale (two), Surprise and north Phoenix. Also Westminster, Colo. (AZCentral -- Business)
Votes still being counted in Maricopa County Nov 10, 2008
For example, Democrat Rae Waters leads Republican Jeff Dial by about 400 votes in the House race in District 20 which includes parts of Chandler and Ahwatukee. And about 600 votes separate Republican Frank Pratt from John Fillmore, also a Republican, to fill one of two House seats in District 23 which stretches from Apache Junction through Pinal County to the Pima County line. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Agencies work to streamline radio dispatch Nov 10, 2008
Several other cities, including El Mirage and Surprise, will present the proposed agreement to their city councils in coming weeks, and the process is under legal review in Chandler. Participation is free, but there will be a cost to cities to upgrade equipment. (AZCentral -- News)
Sun Devils avoid history,rip Washington Huskies Nov 9, 2008
Washington's Matt Mosley of Chandler opened the second half with a 63-yard kickoff return that set up Ryan Perkins' 21-yard field goal to make it 16-16. After a low snap, Chris Stevens blocked a punt by ASU's Thomas Weber, Weber's second blocked punt of the season. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Football playoff sked Nov 9, 2008
This week's HS football playoff schedule. This week's HS football playoff schedule. (AZCentral -- Sports)
'Phil Who?' to stop seeking office Nov 9, 2008
District 21 includes most of Chandler, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek and portions of Mesa and Gilbert. Hettmansperger, 59, said he might support another candidate but won't put his name on a ballot again. (AZCentral -- News)
Obama's campaign inspires U.S., but how long will it last? Nov 9, 2008
Omar Khalid, a 22-year-old Chandler resident, believes his vote on Tuesday was just the first step of his becoming more involved in civic affairs. "I would really like to be a bigger part of the political process," Khalid said. (AZCentral -- News)
Havana Cafe easy on wallet Nov 8, 2008
A third outlet is at 4232 E. Chandler Blvd., in Ahwatukee. Details: Havana Patio Caf, 6245 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, 480-991-1496. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cesar Chavez wins overtime thriller Nov 8, 2008
Cesar Chavez (7-3) could get either Gilbert or Phoenix Brophy Prep, as opposed to either Chandler Hamilton or Mesa Mountain View, when the Class 5A Division I playoffs open next week. Cesar Chavez battled back from a 14-0 first-quarter deficit, when North Canyon (8-2) had a short field after a good punt return and a turnover. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Lone Butte Casino to open despite slow economy Nov 8, 2008
In today's shaky economy, the Lone Butte casino in south Chandler seems more a crapshoot than a sure bet ... That put the existing Lone Butte Casino too close to the planned Wild Horse Pass Casino, forcing the GRIC to find a new location for Lone Butte's site at 56th Street south of Chandler Boulevard. (AZCentral -- Business)
Fidelity National acquiring LandAmerica Nov 8, 2008
LandAmerica's chairman and chief executive, Theodore Chandler Jr. will join Fidelity National Financial's board of directors as a vice chairman after the deal is closed. No final closing date for the acquisition was disclosed. (AZCentral -- Business)
8-year-old boy suspected of double murder Nov 8, 2008
In 1993, a pair of Chandler girls, ages 11 and 12, were found delinquent in Juvenile Court for killing their adoptive mother. Melnick said Arizona law generally holds that a child under age 10 lacks competency to be criminally responsible for a homicide. (AZCentral -- News)
Fish at an in-town lake Nov 8, 2008
Chandler Desert Breeze Lake ... 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Northeast corner of Chandler Heights and Lindsay roads. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Shaquelle Evans commits to Notre Dame Nov 8, 2008
Class of 2010 ESPNU 150 Watch Lister Chandler Whitmer has picked up his first offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini, ESPN's Brian Stumpf reports. An Elite 11 ballboy this summer, the junior is also getting early interest from Arizona, Stanford, Iowa and Notre Dame, where he took an unofficial this past weekend to watch the Irish defeat Stanford. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Injured prospects Murray, Kennard looking ahead Nov 8, 2008
Ironically, Kennard's injury occurred on an offensive play (he doubles as a fullback), a few plays removed from recording a key sack to halt a two-point conversion against Chandler. The sack helped preserve Desert Vista's 21-20 victory. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Collymore, Hagglund Named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Nov 7, 2008
52, Education Marina Mercer, Arizona State, Jr., Chandler, Ariz. 3. (Gohuskies.com)
NATIONAL NOTES: Recent titlists hope to contend once again Nov 7, 2008
Nick Calathes and Jai Lucas rejoin veteran Walter Hodge in the backcourt, with Chandler Parsons and Dan Werner among the returnees up front. Wild and wooly Wildcats. (USA Today -- Sports)
Top 10 offbeat ethnic spots Nov 7, 2008
4909 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. 480-783-6060. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Felon accused in ID theft case Nov 7, 2008
Court documents show Hurley, of Chandler, is suspected of having opened $60,500 worth of credit cards with 121 customers' names between October 2007 and August while an employee at Henry Brown Buick-Pontiac-GMC.. Hurley was arrested Oct. 9 during a traffic stop. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Coach held in child porn case Nov 7, 2008
Daniel Cope, 23, has been a volunteer with American Youth Soccer Organization for about two years in a local league that serves children in Ahwatukee, Phoenix, south Tempe and Chandler. El Mirage police say Cope is being held without bond after investigators discovered about 2,000 photos and 400 videos of child pornography in his computer. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Wrong-way driver gets 18-year prison term Nov 7, 2008
Killed was Nemo Nicholas, 35, of Chandler. Pena-Reyes pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Sept. 30 and was sentenced Wednesday. (KOLD.com, AZ)
This week's top H.S. football games Nov 7, 2008
Chandler Hamilton (8-1, 3-0) at Chandler (7-2, 3-0). With an overtime victory over Gilbert, Chandler upped the stakes in this year's rivalry game with Hamilton ... Not only are bragging rights and power points on the line, but this is the last chance Chandler has at capturing a Fiesta Region title with the region changing next year due to realignment. (AZCentral -- Sports)
ProLink soars with golf GPS system Nov 7, 2008
In was the early '90s, just before GPS became available to the private sector, a group of engineers from Space Data in Chandler got interested in golf and conceived of what has become the most-used GPS golf system in the world, ProLink Solutions. "They really were rocket scientists looking for other applications of GPS," said Lawrence Bain, CEO of ProLink Solutions in Chandler. (AZCentral -- Business)
GOP makes history in PinalLopsided sheriff's win shows inroads blazed in county Nov 7, 2008
The resident of Queen Creek, an officer in the Chandler Police Department and in the National Guard, earned nearly 54 percent of the vote. He outpolled Vasquez, a veteran of the Casa Grande Police Department and Pinal County Sheriff's Office, 50,091 to 42,723 votes. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Felon accused in ID thefts of car dealership customers Nov 7, 2008
Court documents show Hurley, of Chandler, is suspected of having opened $60,500 worth of Lowe's and Best Buy credit cards with 121 customers' names between October 2007 and August while an employee at Henry Brown Buick-Pontiac-GMC.. Hurley, who has 17 felony convictions and served more than three years in state prison, was arrested during a traffic stop on Oct. 9, when he was the passenger in a vehicle that police say was driving erratically and speeding. (AZCentral -- News)
Drunk driver draws 18 years for freeway death Nov 7, 2008
A man who was drunk when he killed a Chandler man in a head-on freeway collision has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Alonso Pena-Reyes, 20, had a blood-alcohol level more than three times the legal limit when he was driving the wrong way on the Santan Freeway in the early morning hours on May 4. (AZCentral -- News)
Dining deals Nov 6, 2008
The deal: Kelly Fleming, proprietor of a family-owned, boutique Napa Valley winery and wife of Arizona restaurateur Paul Fleming, will host a tasting event Thursday at Fleming's Chandler location ... 905 N. 54th St., Chandler ... 1374 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
15 hot Indian restaurants Nov 6, 2008
4980 W. Ray Road, Chandler 877-834-3672 A small family-operated restaurant that serves South Indian fare, including many vegetarian specialties. 1761 E. Warner Road, Tempe 480-777-3466 Specializes in Southern Indian cuisine. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Prep roundup: Colts season is ended by Tucson High Nov 6, 2008
Those were the only two Colt golfers to break 80 as Buena posted a team score of 318, tied for 11th out of 16 teams with Chandler Basha ... The Lancers are currently second with 300 strokes, 13 behind leading Chandler Hamilton. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Your vote - U.S. House of representatives - Arizona delegationKirkpatrick among Dem majority Nov 6, 2008
Some 89,000 more Republicans than Democrats were registered in the district, which includes Mesa and Chandler. 7th Congressional District. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Babeu new sheriff, 1 GOP supervisor Nov 6, 2008
An officer in the Chandler Police Department with military command experience, the Queen Creek resident scored a surprisingly easy win over Vasquez. With 84 of the county's 88 precincts counted, along with most early ballots, Babeu had 47,602 votes to 40,828 for Vasquez. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Pinal County elects 1st GOP sheriff Nov 6, 2008
He was a Chandler police officer and president of the Chandler Law Enforcement Association, a police union, before taking a leave to campaign. On Wednesday, Babeu talked about his plans for when he takes office in January. (AZCentral -- News)
Online freedoms under threat, says Amnesty Nov 6, 2008
company: mitel location: chandler, az 85226. status: full time, employee job category: it/software. (Yahoo News -- Human Rights)
Mesa man seeks justice in murder Nov 5, 2008
He takes the photo to Chandler restaurants and posts them to telephone poles and bulletin boards ... His girlfriend, who was in the car that day, still lives in Chandler, leading Allison to think the man will return ... He moved the family out of Chandler to Mesa, where his mother is no longer haunted by the memories of her son. (AZCentral)
Dickey's Barbecue Pit, 3.5 stars Nov 5, 2008
Back in 1998, Dickey's Barbecue Pit landed in Phoenix and Chandler. It was a Texas chain, but family owned, and a salute to the original founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey in Dallas. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Going out of business' a sign of the times Nov 5, 2008
Darrell Stapleton of Maricopa walked through Casa Paloma Shopping Center in west Chandler and looked around at 50 percent- and 60 percent-off signs in windows of apparel shops. "It's the pits," he said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Senior Canfield hopes to push Colts to a top-5 Nov 5, 2008
The top four teams figure to be Chandler Hamilton, by far and away the favorite, along with Brophy Prep, Mountain Pointe, and Buena s 5A Southern Region rival Salpointe, which won the other sectional tournament last weekend. Buena figures to sit in the first tier below those top four. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
