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Fire Dept. prepared for impact of fi reworks law With Arizona’s new consumer fi reworks law now in effect, it allows Chandler residents to be able to purchase certain types of fi reworks in local retail establishments. However, City offi cials are using existing rules and regulations to continue to prohibit the use of fi reworks within the City limits.


Valley Fever cases growing In the fall and winter, more illnesses like colds, infl uenza, croup, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and strep throat occur simply because people spend more time indoors with others, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But this year, Valley Fever, more commonly a summertime malady, is racing to the forefront. This is due to environmental


City proposes water, sewer increase


Water and sewer prices will likely increase April 1 following discussion in November and a public hearing Jan. 27. The four water options being considered are: to increase the seasonal water rates every year, with an 8 percent increase in 2011; a seasonal water rate increase every other year, with an 11.5 percent increase in 2011; to increase the higher summer rates every other year, with a 7 percent increase in 2011; or to go to the higher summer rate all year and increase rates every April, with a 4.1 percent rise in 2011.


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DUSTY: Valley Fever can be caused by inhaling fungus found in the soil.


issues like earthquakes and drought, and population growth in susceptible geographic areas such as California and Arizona.


Reaching out to those in need To help meet the increased demand for assistance by charitable organizations, local merchants team up with nonprofi ts to collect toys, gifts, food and monetary contributions to make the holidays brighter for hundreds of area residents. Niki Pascale, co-owner of NY 54 Pizza in Chandler, encourages people to support Toys for Tots via a discount on restaurant purchases. Chandler resident Faith Steele sends care packages to thousands of soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Valley Fever Improv brings humor to


Million dollar ICAN donor revealed


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WATER RATES UP: Aging City of Chandler water treatment systems need upgrades and maintenance, so the Council will vote on whether to raise water and sewer prices early next year.


The owners of Big Two Toyota in Chandler have donated $1 million to help build a new facility for the nonprofi t youth organization, ICAN. Caroline and Chris Hoeye were honored at a cocktail party at the home of Eddie and Nadine Basha in Chandler recently, along with other donors and board members. Meanwhile, a new sign is erected indicating the future location for the nonprofi t youth organization, donated by Kovach Metal Roofi ng.


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HELPING THE KIDS: Insurance agent Craig Lloyd, right, with helpers Sandy Oliver and Kim Shows, collects toys and gifts for the East Valley Child Crisis Center.


downtown Chandler’s Kokopelli Bistro & Winery and collects toys for needy children.


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GENEROUS: Caroline and Chris Hoeye of Big Two Toyota, center, here with Eddie Basha of Bashas’ Supermarkets, left, and ICAN CEO Christy McClendon, right, donated $1 million to the ICAN capital campaign for a new youth facility in Chandler.


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