Neighbors

Construction nightmare at Cooper and Guadalupe to end soon

Story and photos by Melody Birkett Nearly a year has passed since construction crews first took bulldozers and other heavy equipment to the intersection of Cooper and Guadalupe roads in Gilbert. Ever since, traffic has been...

Plans going forward with new fire station in southeast Gilbert

By Jim Walsh Gilbert’s police and fire departments are getting some much-needed help from the town’s budget this year, which includes funds to build a $6.5 million new fire station in southeast Gilbert and to hire more police...

Family’s dynasty stretches from Minnesota to Chandler with new Tang Soo Do school offering martial arts classes for young and old

By Jimmy Magahern When Stephanie Larson talks about the martial art of Tang Soo Do being a great activity for the whole family, she speaks from fascinating personal experience. “I actually started when I was 5 years old,”...

Prepare asthma action plan before children return to school

By Angela Zearing, CPNP Many schools are back in session in Chandler and now’s the time for parents to develop an asthma action plan for their children in the classroom, if they haven’t done so already. Asthma is a chronic...

Spice up vacation photos with scrapbooks

By Molly Cerreta Smith After a summer of fun-filled days at the pool, the beach or sightseeing in a new city or country, there is nothing more satisfying than looking back upon those fun times with fond memories. Digital...

New Seton Catholic Preparatory principal brings extensive leadership experience in Los Angeles to role, is eager to mold teenagers

By Colleen Sparks When students return to class next week at Seton Catholic Preparatory, they will see a new principal excited to use his vast leadership experience in Los Angeles to help teens develop their character. Victor...

Phoenix Children’s Chorus holding East Valley auditions for aspiring young singers

By SanTan Sun News Staff If their voice is their instrument and the idea of traveling to sing on stages near and far sounds fun to them, bring your kids down to audition for the Phoenix Children’s Chorus. The chorus for boys...

Cleaning up at Dirty Blonde’s happy hour, when jalapeño poppers and other comfort food satisfy but won’t break the bank

By Ken LaFave Dirty Blonde Tavern is the sort of place you go when every pretense to fancy has evaporated and all you want is comfort food. We’re talking nachos, jalapeño poppers, fish ‘n’ chips, wings. Yes, my date and I...

Chandler-Gilbert Community College adjunct faculty pens heartbreaking book on daughter’s struggle with anorexia nervosa

By Srianthi Perera Jenna-Marie Warnecke of Gilbert was 17 years old and weighed 110 pounds when she made the following journal entry: “Where did all my zeal for life go? I used to enjoy every day. Now I just wait for it to...

New senior pastor guiding spiritual devotion at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

By SanTan Sun News Staff A new senior pastor is leading Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler. The community and congregation welcomed the Reverend Christine Stoxen to her new position on July 16. Her appointment comes after a...