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Helping military families: Senate Bill 1176 eliminates but was previously so limited that no one in need challenges and our state will rebound. I look forward
some red tape around accessing financial assistance could access financial assistance. to continuing to serve you and invite you to contact
for military families. It reforms the Military Family I was pleased that these accomplishments came me if I can be of assistance.
Relief Fund to allow more family members of Arizona out of what proved to be a long and sometimes
residents killed in military service to access funds that contentious session. I will continue to do all I can
Sen. Jay Tibshraeny (R-Chandler) represents District 21 in
help them survive after the loss of a loved one. The to protect Arizona families, especially during these
the Arizona State Senate. He served as mayor of the City of
Chandler from 1994 to 2002.
fund is made up entirely of privately donated dollars, difficult economic times. We will meet today’s
Adopt an ICAN youth
by Christy McClendon, MSW, Chief
challenging problems. The cornerstone that stands earn less than $10,000 annually, ICAN is committed
Executive Officer, ICAN
includes: research based programs specifically this holiday season to ensuring the basic and
From the very beginning,
targeting the Chandler Redevelopment Area; equal essential needs of these families are met. We invite
Henry Salinas had a
access to much needed programs by keeping the our community to create favorable memories for
commitment to addressing the
services free after all these years; and a prevention our youth by “adopting” the wish list of an ICAN
growing gang issue in Chandler’s
focus to getting to the problems before they become child. Community members may contact ICAN to
Redevelopment Area. Founded
too big or all hope for a future is lost by youth — receive a youth’s holiday wish item, purchase the
in 1991, at ICAN, Henry was
preventing substance abuse, violence and other gift and return it by Mon., Dec. 14 so the youth cab
ready to help underserved
forms of juvenile delinquency. Because of ICAN, have the item by the annual holiday party hosted
youth by providing help with
these kids are reaching personal and academic by ICAN and sponsored by the Arizona Women’s
the extensive pressures they faced — from living
success, while involving the family and community Lawyer Association later in the month.
in poverty, dealing with friends who used illegal
to create positive environments where these youth To learn more on how to help youth in need this
drugs, being pressured to join gangs and other like
can reach their fullest potential. holiday season, contact ICAN at 480-821-4207 or at
challenges.
With more than 74 percent of the families served volunteer@icanaz.org.
What Henry provided and what forms the
by ICAN earning less than $25,000 annually for a
cornerstone of ICAN today is a unique approach to
four plus member household, of which, 49 percent
Shop Chandler Search makes shopping in City easy
by Vice Mayor Caccamo purchase in Chandler, the sales tax dollars are used to and is very user friendly. One great example of its
Got shoes? fund critical services from public safety to parks and usefulness is how detailed searches can get. You
If you are in the hunt for a new libraries. It really does make a difference when you buy can even see where your favorite apparel store is
pair, you’ll want to check out the locally. Shop Chandler Search is an online database located – within Chandler Fashion Center – so you
City’s new Shop Chandler search of every business in Chandler. It was created after know which entrance to park near. Chandler is the
tool. With the down economy and an exhaustive inventory of Chandler’s commercial only City we know of to have such a comprehensive
holiday shopping season upon us, operations. The search tool functions like several tool for shoppers. Hopefully, you will take advantage
it is imperative we all shop locally popular Internet search tools people are accustomed of it through the holiday shopping season and
to keep vital tax dollars coming to using when searching online. It allows people to beyond. Speaking of the holidays, there is plenty to
back to the community. The City search Chandler businesses by name, location or see and do in Chandler in the coming weeks. The
recently launched its new “Shop Chandler Search” tool category, like restaurants and yes, shoe stores! famed Tumbleweed Tree again anchors the festive
to help residents find businesses and products they Shop Chandler Search is an exciting tool and will Historic Downtown square. The City and DCCP have
need – right here at home. It’s another tool in our Shop be useful to everyone from residents to businesses a number of events planned including the popular
Chandler campaign that also involves partnerships searching for suppliers here in their hometown. Santa’s House, holiday music and more in the City’s
with the Chamber of Commerce, Chandler Republic, This project began more than a year ago when the downtown area. All the details are available on the
Downtown Chandler Community Partnership (DCCP) City’s Economic Development team developed website at www.chandleraz.gov. With that, here is a
and the Chandler Fashion Center mall. The campaign a comprehensive list of Chandler businesses, wish that you and your family have a joyous holiday
was launched last year to help educate the community encouraging more than 4,000 employers to complete and a wonderful new year. And always remember to
on the importance of shopping locally. In these dire a short, online survey. They backed it up by actually Shop Chandler.
economic times, we all need to support our local driving throughout every corner of the city to make
businesses. And now, finding just the right item here sure all businesses were included. Shop Chandler
in Chandler is just a few mouse clicks away. When you Search is available at www.chandleraz.gov/shop
Letters
to the
Editor
Education never a
not listed, nor does it say that it is the average rate the customer
Letters to the Editor
right, now a mandate
a right in Article 11. Education is a has used in the past year.
We know you have an opinion! Share it
Mr. Glosser seems to have a
benefit that has become a mandate Meter reading personnel
with the SanTan Sun News. Unless you’re the
fundamental misunderstanding
on the citizenry. It is not a right. would be cut in half and could be
Mayor, however, please keep your Letters to
of the word “right.”
Brian Martin, The Vineyards assigned to other operations in
the editor around 200-300 words, or they may
A right is not something that must
the city in lieu of laying them off.
be edited for length. Include your first and
be provided to a person, a right is
Easy fix for rising This would cost next to
last name, community or development name
something a person has naturally
water rates nothing to implement.
in Southern Chandler (Cooper Commons,
that the government is restricted
Chandler should change to reading An alternative to this would
Ocotillo, Sun Groves, etc.) or ZIP code and
from taking away. Free speech or
water meters every other month be meters that are read by
daytime phone number for verification.
pursuit and practice of a religion
instead of monthly, as private water remote control and the sensor
Anonymous letters are not typically accepted.
are innate rights. By definition
companies I have had previously placed on trash or recycle
Email is the preferred submission method, to
something that someone else has
have done. Then use this savings trucks. However this method
Letters@SanTanSun.com.
to provide can’t be a right, for that
to mitigate future increases in the would be expensive to initiate as
Opinions expressed in Community
would make the provider a slave.
cost of water to their customers. meters may have to be changed.
Commentaries, Letters to the editor or
The Arizona constitution outlines
Months the meters are not Tom Jones, Ironwood Vistas
cartoons are those of the author, and not that
rights in Article 2 and education is
read, water would be charged at
of the SanTan Sun News.
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