When Bill Keller landed a store manager’s job with Dillard’s department store in the Valley 34 years ago, his wife, Dianne, said she wasn’t excited about moving to Arizona, much less Mesa — from Minneapolis.

As the Mesa Historical Museum’s ongoing exhibit dedicated to the history of spring training in Arizona nears its fifth year, planners for “Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience” are nearing a crucial at-bat: finding and developing a permanent location for a museum.

The Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau has chosen a new president, Marc Garcia, to fill a position that was vacant for six months following the death of longtime leader Robert Brinton.

Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part timeline celebrating Arizona’s centennial. Look for the conclusion in the March 16 AFN ‘Tukee Talk.

Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part timeline celebrating Arizona’s centennial. Look for the conclusion in the March 16 AFN ‘Tukee Talk.

Photo: Former Cactus League president Robert Brinton (Tim Hacker/Tribune)

Apache Junction High School's Gay Straight Alliance club has withdrawn from a chance to win $15,000 for its school after district and school leaders would not allow students to submit the video they created.

Gov. Jan Brewer journeyed to the East Valley on Thursday to tell several hundred East Valley business and civic leaders of her determination to make Arizona "a free market beacon."

As the Mesa MLK Celebration Committee prepares to unfold five wonderful events this weekend for the East Valley to reflect on the life, legacy and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., our hearts are filled and plates aren't as full.