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November 9, 2002 issue

City, residents eager for new substation
Chandler residents living west of the Price Freeway should have more efficient police protection when a west Chandler police substation opens in two to three years, Chandler police spokeswoman Det. Emma Bribiescas said
By Ilan Brat  

 

Move over, boys; make way for Girl Power!
When it comes to setting a positive emotional roadmap toward adulthood, boys historically have gotten the lion’s share of attention—school sports, Big Brothers, Little League, Pop Warner. Only in the past few decades have many of such previously all-boy organizations made room in their programs for those pesky girls.
By Don Kirkland

Corona grad fired over 'State Press' incident
Corona del Sol High School graduate Brian Gomez has been fired from his job as sports editor of the Arizona State University daily newspaper, The State Press.
By Mike Price  

 

Support grows for reversing smoking ban
Almost twice the number of required signatures have been gathered for a voter initiative that would reverse the non-smoking ordinance adopted by Tempe residents six months ago, according to the chairman of the group sponsoring the campaign

Gun shop objections go to council for hearing
Chandler City Council members were scheduled on Nov. 6 to hear arguments involving the proposed opening of a gun store on the northwest corner of 56th Street and Chandler Boulevard

 

Parents explore foster care as adoption door-opener
While the words “adoption” and “foster care” usually aren’t synonymous, a little-known methodology proves the terms don’t have to be mutually exclusive, either
By Melissa Hirschl

 

For many, opening of police substation 'can't come too soon'
Residents’ concerns, sparked by increased traffic around Chandler Fashion Center and recent city growth, contributed to the need for a substation in the area.
By Ilan Brat

 

Corona not eyeing playoffs, focusing on game against Mountain Pointe
Even though so much is at stake this week, Gary Venturo isn’t making a big deal about his team’s rivalry against Mountain Pointe
By Brian Gomez

 

Meet your neighbor
Area teen likely among state's only figure-skating champs
Fees Middle School eighth grader Douglas Razzano has put Arizona—Tempe in particular—on the map in a sport not usually associated with our dusty corner of the planet: figure skating
By M.V. Moorhead

Techno-files
Proliferation of wireless devices increasing mobility...finally
Can you imagine a world where all manner of useful knowledge and essential information would be available to you anywhere, anytime?
By Riley Gay

 

Young honoree's advice: 'Get involved'
The Don Carlos Humanitarian Award, which bears the namesake of Tempe’s founder Charles Trumbell “Don Carlos” Hayden, has long been viewed as the benchmark by which community service and dedication are honored
By Mike Price

 

What's happening in your Kyrene Corridor schools
A 'Wrangler News' special feature compiled by the teachers and staff at Kyrene schools

 

Kyrene Athletes of the Week
Bryan Sneed, Paige Bau - Kyrene Middle School

 

Businesses get tips on how to make schools more successful
A variety of topics, including how local businesses can play a more active role in the success of the area’s educational system, will be featured at a Monday, Nov. 18 panel discussion sponsored by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce

Costume-maker gives soul to 'Dralion'
Dralion, presented by Cirque Du Soleil, is a circus like no other circus you have seen before.
By Mark Moorehead

 

Big weekend for Chandler
Historic downtown Chandler is preparing itself for what officials expect to be one of the city center’s busiest weekends ever

 

Open house to address cable questions
Cox personnel will be on hand to answer questions about cable services, including Cox Digital Cable and Cox High Speed Internet

 

From Corona actors, a seasonal offering of 'It's a Wonderful Life'
The play will tell the classic tale of down-on-his-luck bank owner George Bailey and his guardian angel Clarence. The play will feature more than 40 student actors from Corona in its cast.

 

Goodies galore
The Arizona Women’s Experience will be hosting its annual Holiday Shoppe, which features holiday shopping opportunities from over 40 vendors.

 

Hawaiian-theme store having a party
The arid landscape of Arizona is a far cry from a tropical paradise, but Hilo Hattie in Arizona Mills mall is hoping to change that.

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