Our choices have consequences. Choose well.

By Susan Wilmot, Guest Writer   William Inge, one-time dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, is credited with stating, “There are no rewards or punishments – only consequences.” It speaks to both the truth of God...

Chandler dad takes volunteerism seriously

By Abbie S. Fink, Guest Writer   Michael Kintner likes to joke that he plays games for a living. As director of marketing and operations at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa, the Chandler man is responsible for all...

We all have a stake in the survival of Girl Scouts

By Betsey Bayless, Guest Writer   The Boy Scouts announced they were opening their doors to girls last October. The opinions about this range from seeing it as a disservice to boys to seeing it as providing greater equality...

Chandler man’s grandfather forged the GI Bill 74 years ago

By John D. Lewis, Guest Writer   When I was growing up, my grandfather – who everyone called Mac – taught me an important lesson about honesty. We were in the waiting room of a hospital when I shook a newspaper rack and...

Industrial-office complex slated in south Chandler

SanTan Sun News Staff   Two developers are planning a joint project for an office-industrial complex in south Chandler. Conor Commercial Real Estate and WHI Real Estate Partners said their Lotus Project will be a “highly...

Valley Christian grad to perform in ’42nd Street’

By Colleen Sparks, Managing Editor   A 19-year-old rising star and Valley Christian High School graduate who made her mark in the East Valley youth theater scene is going to kick up her heels in the musical “42nd...

Orbital in Gilbert leads new path in climate research

By Wayne Schutsky, Staff   Orbital ATK’s satellite manufacturing facility in Gilbert is on the ground floor of global climate research as the company puts the finishing touches on the JPSS-2 satellite system for NASA and...

Frank Leutz gives back, supports daughters

By Sherry L. Butler, Guest Writer   If you own or love a car or attended this year’s Ostrich Festival and met a man who looked like he walked right out of a German Oktoberfest celebration, you may have met Frank Leutz,...

Celebrity deaths put spotlight on middle-aged suicide rates

By Conrad Romero and Allison Snell, Cronkite News   High suicide rates largely have been associated with younger populations, but middle-aged suicides are beginning to rise throughout the country, a new report says. In...

With the heat comes extra safety precautions for kids

By Kevin Hartke, Guest Writer   With triple-digit temperatures on the horizon, it is the perfect time to enjoy the pools, take advantage of indoor entertainment and plan getaways to cooler destinations. While there are...