Siobhan Silks

Second Mesa • A road trip to the Four Corners region of the Southwest offers a window into Native American culture, from ruins older than any other man-made structure in the U.S., to glimpses of contemporary life amid the Navajo and Hopi.

Gilbert residents Dwight Smart and Greg Jensen were named 2012 Hon Kachina Volunteer Awards honorees and recognized for their volunteer efforts in the community earlier late last month at the 36th annual Hon Kachina Volunteer Awards.

Students were awarded $10,000 recently as part of Arizona Fire Service Educational Award. The Greenspan Co./Adjusters International created and sponsored the award to say “thank you” to the service. Chandler’s Brittany Kominska won the $7,500 grand prize.

The unblinking days of summer are winding down, but there are still plenty of things to see. Take the Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western American and Native American Art, for instance.

Prom is a pain.

Prom is a pain.

Armed with a five-shot lead going into Sunday's final round of the Arizona Stroke Play Championship, Peter Kyo Won Koo knew that he could make history as the state's youngest amateur winner ever.

Man’s best friends are taking over University of Phoenix Stadium this weekend for the Great Arizona Dog Show. Mike Doty, cluster chairman for the dog show, said the event really has something for everyone.

Man’s best friends are taking over University of Phoenix Stadium this weekend for the Great Arizona Dog Show. Mike Doty, cluster chairman for the dog show, said the event really has something for everyone.

Besides wanting to live in a family-friendly community, part of the reason Aleta Basio moved to Surprise was to be near Surprise Stadium and experience spring training. After attending a fan fest at the stadium several years ago, Basio knew she had to become part of the action that includes the smell of hot dogs, organ music played between innings and the laid-back atmosphere spring baseball provides fans.

Besides wanting to live in a family-friendly community, part of the reason Aleta Basio moved to Surprise was to be near Surprise Stadium and experience spring training. After attending a fan fest at the stadium several years ago, Basio knew she had to become part of the action that includes the smell of hot dogs, organ music played between innings and the laid-back atmosphere spring baseball provides fans.

Besides wanting to live in a family-friendly community, part of the reason Aleta Basio moved to Surprise was to be near Surprise Stadium and experience spring training. After attending a fan fest at the stadium several years ago, Basio knew she had to become part of the action that includes the smell of hot dogs, organ music played between innings and the laid-back atmosphere spring baseball provides fans.

Chances are you haven’t seen Native American art like this before.

There was supposed to be a coming-of-age track and field celebration this spring at Tempe High.

1st place: Dr. James Nichols

First Place: Ahwatukee Pediatrics, P.C. (Dr. Mary Jo Kutler, D.O.)15715 S. 46th St., Suite 102(480) 496-6444www.ahwatukeepeds.com

Travelers are still being warned to stay away from parts of northern Arizona after last week’s powerful storms, according to the Arizona’s Emergency Operations Center.

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