By Kirk Kern The Somerset Academy Skye Pointe cross country teams may have started out as the Davids, but they have transformed into the Goliaths in the last three years. Coach Paul Sheppard’s boys and girls squads finished last among any school in the state four years ago. Then the won the 3A division three years ago and were moved up to 4A. The last two years, they’ve … [Read more...] about Skye Pointe runners moving up to 5A
Lifestyle
Skye Canyon couple take fitness level to extreme
By Kirk Kern John Valentine and Christina Gruber are always running around doing something. Whether it’s business travel, sports competitions and training, leading philanthropic events or herding their blended family to soccer games and other youth functions, this Skye Canyon couple epitomize the community’s active lifestyle. Valentine is president of Legacy Bios … [Read more...] about Skye Canyon couple take fitness level to extreme
Publisher’s Note: How do you come up with these articles?
When I show people this newspaper, one of the first questions asked is, “How do you come up with these articles?” Include the dirty little secret that I don’t actually live in Skye Canyon and you’d think this is the most difficult part of the job. Well, actually it’s the easiest. First off, I’ve been doing community newspapers and magazines for a number of years so … [Read more...] about Publisher’s Note: How do you come up with these articles?
Events Calendar, January
Tuesday, Jan. 7 Prismatic Magic: Noon - 12:40 p.m. and 6-7 p.m., Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Lose. Yourself in this incredible laser light show full of vivid colors and striking imagery. Free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served. Saturday, Jan. 11 Teen Book Club Challenge: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Centennial Hills … [Read more...] about Events Calendar, January
Why most New Year’s Resolutions don’t work, and how to fix that!
By Cheri Petroni Do you regularly set New Year’s Resolutions only to give up weeks later? If you answered “Yes” then you’re in good company! According to research, 43% of people abandon their resolutions by the end of January, and 23% quit within the first week. Only 9% achieve their goals, making success the exception rather than the rule. In … [Read more...] about Why most New Year’s Resolutions don’t work, and how to fix that!