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Chandler dedicates stunning memorial to veterans

Chandler dedicates stunning memorial to veterans By Ken Sain, Staff Writer Vietnam War veteran Julia Roberts of Chandler didn’t see it at first. She wasn’t the only one among the hundreds who turned out Nov. 11 for the debut...

Under new direction Casteel swim builds new culture

By Emeril Gordon Contributing writer With Covid behind them and a new coach on deck, Casteel swim sets its sights on developing a culture that extends to its school community and beyond. Like many programs last year, Casteel was...

Aviation company opening center in Chandler

Santan Sun News Staff A national aviation company has announced a new training facility for Scottsdale Airpark with a satellite at Chandler Airport that will provide various services. Cirrus Aircraft said it will open a Cirrus...

Harrah’s names Chandler woman marketing chief

Santan Sun News Staff Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino – part of Caesars Entertainment and the state’s only tribal casino with an international management partner – has named Chandler resident Samantha Gulick director of...

Chef service serves healthy meals to seniors

By Ken Sain Staff Writer Sun Lakes resident Peter Landman said it was becoming an unhealthy routine. Because of health problems, he and his wife, Susan, were too tired to do a lot of shopping and cooking – so, their dinners...

Marking a year, Chandler foundation head looks to future

By Ken Sain Staff Writer The charitable foundation for Chandler-based apparel company State Forty Eight is still trying to figure out where it can do the most good. “This first year, you know, we kind of went out there with a...

Luxury pet supply sales help Chandler woman heal

By Ken Sain Staff Writer Chandler resident Stéphanie Rabinowitz said it didn’t take long for her life to change directions. “It only takes one second to change your whole life around,” she said. “I was perfectly fine...

Hamilton teacher wins prestigious national award

By Ken Sain Staff Writer Hamilton High School teacher Scott Reed says you generally see the same faces in most advance placement classes. One source of pride for him is that’s not the case in his AP psychology class. “About a...

Sun Lakes Rotary gives dictionaries to 3rd graders

By Dr. Honora Norton Guest Writer It is time for Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Dictionary Project. Despite the internet, dictionary use is still a needed skill.  Dictionaries are important in the digital age because they help...

Chandler sign company offers grants to nonprofits

Santan Sun News Staff  Mr. Rogers probably never heard of Signarama Chandler when he said: “All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring...