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"Jana's View" Columns |
Two Pasts, One Vision -
February
2006
He's a Mormon Republican. She's a Catholic Democrat.
Despite their differences, Don Stapley and Mary Rose Wilcox
share a common love for Arizona. |
New Year's Resolutions
- January
2006
It's that time again. Time for Jana to assume the role of
"Queen of Arizona" and share her thoughts on how the state
could be a little better. |
Dateline Phoenix, 1972 -
December
2005
For a reporter covering the news in the '70s, the
landscape was a little different, especially Downtown, where
officials tried to put a freeway over Central Avenue. |
Mental Health
- November
2005
When Toby House opened 34 years ago, it was Arizona's
first residential treatment center for citizens with mental
illness, and one of the first in the nation. Today, it's
still going strong. |
Corporate Giving - October
2005
Corporate goodwill is nothing new, but Social Venture
Partners takes its charitable giving a step further. |
All About Bullies
- September
2005
Bullying and name-calling are nothing new, but the effects
are worse than ever, which is why a group of junior-high
students in Gilbert is taking action. |
Family Reunion - August
2005
A lot of foreign adoptions turn into horror stories, and
this one was no exception - that is, until a loud voice begged
for help. |
Prison Moms and Girl Scouts
- July
2005
For 10 years, the county has had a program that allows
Girl Scouts to spend time with their jailed moms. Now, the
program has been expanded to Perryville Prison. |
Put it in Writing -
June 2005
If the Terri Schiavo case taught us anything, it's that we
need to have our things in order. |
My Trip to the Doctor - May
2005
Knee replacements are becoming commonplace. What's less
common is the kind of medical care you can find right here in
the Valley. It's second-to-none. |
Lights, Camera, Action -
April 2005
There was a time when Arizona was the first choice for
movie producers. That's no longer the case, but the governor
is taking steps to recapture Hollywood's attention. |
All-Day Kindergarden - March
2005
Although the local business community supports it, Senator
John Huppenthal is doing everything he can do to shut it down |
No Butts About It -
February 2005
Ten states have statewide smoking bans, and
the American Cancer Society would definitely like to add
Arizona to the list |
New Year's Resolutions -
January 2005
Jana "Queen of Arizona" Bommersbach shares her thoughts on
how the state could be better |
Santa's Miracles -
December 2004
If you think Santa only works one night a week, you
haven't meet the real Santa |
Gimme Shelter -
November 2004
Phoenix is on a mission to end homelessness |
Your Vote Counts -
October 2004
If you're a women, don't you dare not vote in November |
Out on a Limb -
September 2004
If you get discouraged, hang on--and laugh. |
Fixin' Up Downtown -
August 2004
My "boring" downtown Phoenix is getting hot!! |
Women & Religion -
July 2004
The DaVinci Code made me wonder--why is organized religion
so afraid of women? |
The House That Bonnie Built -
June 2004
The smallest victims of abuse now have a safe home. |
Welfare State -
May 2004
Look inside Wal-Mart and you're going to be shocked. |
The Legacy of Cesar -
April 2004
Arizona's own Cesar Chavez did us proud--and forever
helped farmworkers. |
Marriage Counsel -
March 2004
Why same sex marriage is so right. |
Put It There! -
February 2004
I support Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's efforts to improve
the world. |
If I Were Queen of Arizona -
January 2004
My annual fantasy column on how I'd fix the boo-boos.. |
Silver Bells -
December 2003
For 25 years, Santa has come to my home to delight me....I
mean, the children. |
Reflecting on Vietnam -
November 2003
A visit to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. will
make you cry. |
Church and State -
October 2003
Mormons are a potent force in the Arizona legislature--is
that a good thing? |
Party of the Century -
September 2003
Arizona's centennial is right around the corner. |
Reading is Fundamental -
August 2003
Wells Fargo Bank is doing a fine thing with its reading
program. |
The Naked Truth - July 2003
Girls who bear their breasts for film crews--let's call
them "titches." |
System Failure - June 2003
Child Protective Services doesn't work--can help be on the
way? |
Parole Model - May 2003
"Women Living Free" is a lifeline for women getting out of
prison. |
We've Been Railroaded - Apr 2003
How embarrassing is it that Phoenix is the only major
American city without train service? |
Gimme Shelter - Mar 2003
Arizona is the nation's No. 2 state in women killed in
domestic violence. |
The Concrete Monster that Ate
Downtown Phoenix - Feb 2003
Expanding the Convention Center could screw up downtown. |
If I Were Queen of Arizona -
Jan 2003
My annual "magic wand" to fix everything. |
Going Away
Gift - Dec 2002
My 100 year-old Grandma Rose died this year, but she left
me a Christmas present. |
