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Higley principal appointment draws parents’ wrath
May 9, 2008
Comments | RecommendThe controversial hiring of a new principal at Higley Elementary and Middle School had some parents and board members Thursday demanding the district rethink the suggestion.
Hard times in Gilbert posh cars at food bank
May 8, 2008
Gilbert residents are driving up to a local church's food pantry in luxury cars - just one sign that the downturn in the national economy is creating a new class of needy.
Berman recall group fined for finance violations
May 8, 2008
Gilbert election officials have fined the political committee pushing to recall Mayor Steve Berman for violating state campaign finance laws.
Parents demand that Higley superintendent resign
May 8, 2008
About two hundred parents packed a Higley Unified School District board room Thursday night to complain about high turnover of teachers and what they believe is poor district leadership.
5,358 people devour free food at Joe’s Real BBQ
May 7, 2008
The line of people showing up for free sandwiches Wednesday at Joe’s Real BBQ goes out the door and around the side of the historic brick building in downtown Gilbert. And around the back. And loops around the parking lot. And doubles back across the rear of the building.
Gilbert councilwoman Abbott faces recall effort
May 7, 2008
A political action group calling itself Concerned Parents for Youth Sports has targeted Gilbert Town Councilwoman Linda Abbott for recall.
Man arrested in car theft, DUI, officer impersonation
May 7, 2008
A Gilbert man driving a stolen vehicle was arrested Tuesday after officers stopped him on suspicion of drunken driving.
Ted Barkley dies; family gave land for schools
May 7, 2008
Ted Olie Barkley - one of Gilbert's original cowboys - died this week, highlighting a family legacy that dates back to the town's origins. The Barkley family was among the first pioneers to the Gilbert and Mesa region, arriving in 1889.
Dog alerts hospital worker of impending seizures
May 7, 2008
Patient and calm, Rogue never leaves the side of Shannon Vande Krol as the pair make their rounds at Gilbert's Banner Gateway Medical Center three times a week. Rogue is an Akita, a dog known in Japanese culture to bring health and protect its family.
Gilbert school locked down after gun call
May 7, 2008
A Gilbert school was put in lockdown Wednesday morning after police received a call about a man with a gun in the area.
Gilbert teachers to get average 2% pay raise
May 7, 2008
The Gilbert Unified School District governing board has adopted a salary schedule that will provide teachers with an average pay increase of 2 percent.
Investigators clean up charred warehouse remains
May 7, 2008
Fire investigators have started clearing the remains of a Gilbert warehouse destroyed by a fire on Monday.
Higley superintendent under fire for performance
May 6, 2008
Higley school Superintendent Joyce Lutrey is under fire from a group of parents and community members who want her to resign.
Gilbert schools chief winds down 37-year career
May 6, 2008
Technically, he’s on vacation, but Brad Barrett still pops in often to his empty office to finish out his days as Gilbert Unified School District’s superintendent. He’ll officially leave his post June 30, although he cleaned out his office last weekend.
Worker killed in Gilbert farm accident
May 6, 2008
A Gilbert farm worker was killed Tuesday morning after he was crushed by more than 7,000 pounds of hay, police said.
Big screen burglars strike Gilbert home
May 6, 2008
Police are searching for a two men who broke into a Gilbert home Monday night and stole a big screen TV.
Civilian aides save police time, money
May 5, 2008
Routine calls are Gilbert officer David Boyd's bread and butter: noninjury crashes, barking dogs, parking tickets. They're not the sexiest tasks. But they're the ones he gets.
2 teens arrested in attack on Mormon youths
May 5, 2008
Two Gilbert teens were arrested over the weekend in the attack of another pair of teens after asking whether they were Mormon, according to a police report released Monday.
Schools try program for reading, math help
May 5, 2008
Early Monday morning, some 20 children sat at computers at Mesa Arts Academy, the room buzzing with voices.
Gilbert race now has 5 hopefuls
May 5, 2008
Another Republican has joined the race for one of two open House seats in legislative District 22, Gilbert's largest and most contentious legislative district.
Fire damages Gilbert industrial complex
May 5, 2008
A Gilbert industrial complex went up in flames early Monday.
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