Chandler links roundup...
A few more Chandler links today:
1. "Chandler is poised to add 117 employees, build new parks and widen roads without any increases in taxes or fees, according to a preliminary budget released Tuesday.
In one of his last official acts as city manager, Mark Pentz submitted the proposed $850,548,376 budget for 2006-07, a 9.8 percent increase over last year. But he won't be there to see it through to a vote." Story here.
2. "A Chandler-based housing program for domestic violence victims is short on money and apartments.
The Pathways program provides up to two years of subsidized housing for victims of domestic violence and their children. But it has only two apartments and one house available and needs money to rent more, said Yvonne Taylor, director of domestic violence programs for Catholic Charities of Arizona." Story here.
3. "Audrey Stall Ryan and Dr. Rodger Fuller each have been in Chandler for more than 50 years. Throughout their lives, they've contributed to the city's development and have represented Chandler at public events.
Ryan, 78, and Fuller, 83, earned Pioneer of the Year honors Saturday at the 22nd annual Chandler Historical Society Luncheon, at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort's pavilion. The recognition is the top award given at the luncheon, which has become a Chandler tradition." Story here.
4. "Jan McClellan, 57, is a Chandler resident and one of the founders of Citizens Against Covance, a group that is pushing to prevent the global biotech firm from building in the city because it uses animals in drug tests. Her group has held several public protests in downtown Chandler. The most recent was Sunday." Story here.
5. "The Chandler Museum needs volunteers for its Cinco de Mayo celebration. The museum is in the process of training docents to give tours to the public." Story here.
1. "Chandler is poised to add 117 employees, build new parks and widen roads without any increases in taxes or fees, according to a preliminary budget released Tuesday.
In one of his last official acts as city manager, Mark Pentz submitted the proposed $850,548,376 budget for 2006-07, a 9.8 percent increase over last year. But he won't be there to see it through to a vote." Story here.
2. "A Chandler-based housing program for domestic violence victims is short on money and apartments.
The Pathways program provides up to two years of subsidized housing for victims of domestic violence and their children. But it has only two apartments and one house available and needs money to rent more, said Yvonne Taylor, director of domestic violence programs for Catholic Charities of Arizona." Story here.
3. "Audrey Stall Ryan and Dr. Rodger Fuller each have been in Chandler for more than 50 years. Throughout their lives, they've contributed to the city's development and have represented Chandler at public events.
Ryan, 78, and Fuller, 83, earned Pioneer of the Year honors Saturday at the 22nd annual Chandler Historical Society Luncheon, at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort's pavilion. The recognition is the top award given at the luncheon, which has become a Chandler tradition." Story here.
4. "Jan McClellan, 57, is a Chandler resident and one of the founders of Citizens Against Covance, a group that is pushing to prevent the global biotech firm from building in the city because it uses animals in drug tests. Her group has held several public protests in downtown Chandler. The most recent was Sunday." Story here.
5. "The Chandler Museum needs volunteers for its Cinco de Mayo celebration. The museum is in the process of training docents to give tours to the public." Story here.
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