Community

Recycling operation riles Sun Lakes neighbors

By Cecilia Chan, Guest Writer   When Phillip Graham moved into the Santan Vista neighborhood three years ago come September, he thought the property within 300 feet of his backyard fence was a storage yard. “There were...

Prod Congress to protect our national resources

By Jack Carson   As a veteran of the Marine Corps, it’s been my honor to defend America’s values and liberties. However, you can’t seriously talk about defending American values and liberties without defending the land...

Prep football teams adjusting practice routines for the heat

By Zach Alvira, Sports Editor   Arizonans are accustomed to extreme summer heat, but even so, the conditions take a toll on daily outdoor activities. That is the case for high school football programs across Chandler, which...

New overseas trips, classes at Valley Christian

By Colleen Sparks, Managing Editor   Students will have a chance to expand their horizons as they travel overseas and explore new subjects in classes at Valley Christian High School when the academic year starts on Aug. 7....

New novelist blends faith, suspense in mysteries

By Colleen Sparks, Managing Editor   A Chandler woman’s second novel merges her personal experiences in the Mormon faith with mystery, suspense and romance. Adele Doreen Sabbah, who uses the name A.D. Sabbah, wrote...

New national study gives low grades to Arizona schools

By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services   Arizona schools are near the bottom of the barrel nationally when academics, class size and even student bullying are considered, at least according to a financial advice web site....

New Chandler center will aid crime victims

By Colleen Sparks, Managing Editor   Victims of abuse have a new place to get support and comfort closer to home as part of the Chandler Police Department. The Chandler Family Advocacy Center recently opened at 221 E. East...

Longtime Chandler Italian restaurant moves to Ahwatukee

By Coty Dolores Miranda, Contributor   Paolo Vetrati, owner and executive chef at his family-owned restaurant La Stalla Cucina Rustica, looked around the newly-redecorated space at 4855 E. Warner Road in Ahwatukee and liked...

Littlebites

Try a milk shake donut Fractured Prune, 4910 W. Ray Road, Chandler, is touting a milk shake that may appeal to donut addicts. The eatery will put any glaze or toppings that would normally go on a doughnut into a shake. For...

I will strive to serve as a representative for all

By Aaron Harris Sr.   Chandler businesses and residents can expect a councilman who is more concerned with the work this position entails and not the title or prestige that is often associated with. Many negative perceptions...