Remember: We have the ability to make choices

By Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Sometimes when things do not seem to go according to our wishes or desires we tend to say that it is “ordained” or it was destined to be. It is a simple way of explaining the unexplainable. After...

Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery is open after fire

By Steven Solomon Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, is operating out of its mausoleum’s chapel in the center of the cemetery following a fire that destroyed its main administrative...

Handling life’s little distractions

By Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church With my memory being what it is these days, I find that I have to prepare for things ahead of time. For example, this may sound crazy, but as I get ready for bed...

Time on the Council was well spent

By Rick Heumann For the past eight years, it has been my pleasure to serve the citizens of Chandler as a councilman. My parents always instilled the importance of giving back to the community and I’ve had many experiences to...

Chandler budget process is transparent and open to scrutiny

By Steven Solomon The Chandler City Council will adopt a tentative 2017-2018 budget on Thursday, May 25, and hold a meeting on Thursday, June 8, to adopt a final budget that will take effect on Saturday, July 1. Residents will...