I recently celebrated my 30-year high school reunion. Friends proudly talked about their children, grandchildren and careers. There were some classmates who were no longer with us and some just couldn’t make it. One person not present was Greg Hyde. I recently received an email from his sister:

Saturday, Nov. 24

As a community organizer I have hosted debates and town halls for more than 30 candidates for elected office and I have not written an editorial about why an elected official should not be reelected, until now.

Saturday, Sept. 29

I have always believed that to volunteer for your community is one commitment every American should do at some point in their life. Not too far from volunteering in your community is serving the American people in the United States military. I have a lot of respect for those who serve our country protecting us from those who wish harm to America and the American people. My father served 24 years in the United States Air Force and my brother 30 years, both serving the American people honorably.

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On Aug. 9 the Republican candidates for Arizona’s newest Congressional seat, Congressional District 9, will face off with each other in Ahwatukee hoping to win votes to secure the party’s nomination. The victor will then face the winner of the Democratic primary in November for what will be one congressional seat both parties will be eyeing to add to their column.

Make no mistake about it: March Madness is a work thing. The announcement of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament seeds unleashes a torrent of office pools.

Diane Olson, Ahwatukee Pediatrics

Diane Olson, Ahwatukee Pediatrics

Three local service organizations in Ahwatukee Foothills have for decades been working to make the community a better place. They have raised thousands of dollars over the years to help local residents, as well as international organizations, make changes for the better.

Three local service organizations in Ahwatukee Foothills have for decades been working to make the community a better place. They have raised thousands of dollars over the years to help local residents, as well as international organizations, make changes for the better.

If You Go:

If You Go:

The Dance Depot Company was awarded two Top Overall Studio Awards at their first competition of the season. The KAR (Kids Artistic Review) competition held on Nov. 20 and 21 awarded the Dance Depot Company their highest level adjudicated awards. In addition, the routines ranked in the Top 5 overall awards in nearly every category they competed in.

The Desert Vista lacrosse program is hosting its third annual Lax4Life Classic on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 8 a.m. at Discovery District Park, 2214 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert.

The Desert Vista lacrosse program is hosting its third annual Lax4Life Classic on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 8 a.m. at Discovery District Park, 2214 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert.

Setting up haunted houses in his mother's laundry room, producer Glenn Rae discovered his passion for scaring at an early age. Now after 20 years of designing haunted houses professionally he brings the scare factor to Arizona with his haunt The Nest. His inspiration comes from movies like The Grudge, The Ring and The Blair Witch Project

Setting up haunted houses in his mother's laundry room, producer Glenn Rae discovered his passion for scaring at an early age. Now after 20 years of designing haunted houses professionally he brings the scare factor to Arizona with his haunt The Nest. His inspiration comes from movies like The Grudge, The Ring and The Blair Witch Project

The Desert Vista Spiritline is ready to yell and shout, and teach some of its routines to Ahwatukee Foothills girls.

The Desert Vista Spiritline will host a football cheer clinic from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in the school's gym (16440 S. 32nd St.) for girls ages pre K to eighth grade. Participants will also perform during halftime at the Varsity Football Game on Friday, Oct. 22.

With a primary election looming on Aug. 24, the four Republican candidates hoping to unseat U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-Ariz.) are slated to debate each other Tuesday in Ahwatukee Foothills.

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