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October 25, 2003 issue

Man, 84, dies, wife injured in robbery at Home Depot
An 84-year-old man died after being run over during a strong-arm robbery Oct. 21 at the Home Depot store, 1155 W. Chandler Blvd.

 

Code update could ease zoning conflicts
South Tempe residents who campaigned against an adult novelty store last year may find little comfort in this year’s efforts to revamp the city’s zoning codes.

 

Substation planning gives police an edge in meeting report’s priorities
Chandler police are at least one step ahead in the process of meeting a con-sultant’s list of priorities for long term improvement

 

Program recognizes design excellence; 7 area businesses among city honorees
Seven west Chandler businesses are among recipients of a new city award that pays tribute to architectural excellence

 

 

Francofiles delight
Ah, Paree! (P.S. No need to pack)
While Paris may not be on everyone’s places-to-visit list this year, Kyrene Corridor residents can get a delicious sampling of French culture without anteing up megabucks for the trans-Atlantic flight.
By Melissa Hirschl

 

Corona sports report
Scheduling quirk could slow Aztecs’ momentum
Gunning for its first Central Region title since 1991, Corona del Sol High School’s varsity football team could be susceptible to a letdown this week, not because of anything that happens at Hascall Henshaw Stadium, but rather because of a scheduling quirk
By Brian Gomez  

 

Kyrene Athlete of the Week
Tylor Putnam - Kyrene Middle School
Kyrene Athletes of the Week are selected by the coaching staff at their schools.

 

Notebook...with Brian Gomez
Lady golfers to put postseason hopes on line in Maricopa
Despite assembling arguably the best team in her five years at the helm, Corona del Sol High School girls golf coach Pat Reed knows all will be for naught if potential doesn’t transform into results next week in the Central Region Tournament

 

Area youth skates to yet another win
Douglas Razzano, the Kyrene Corridor’s own answer to Viktor Petrenko, is closing in on the end of another successful year of competitive figure skating.
By M.V. Moorhead

 

Annual police department survey
he Tempe Police Department's Crime Analysis Unit has scheduled its annual citizen survey Oct. 27 through Nov. 8

 

Good news: Lower SRP bills due Nov.1
Nov. 1 signals the start of the winter season for Salt River Project customers, and with it, lower electricity prices.

 

Discerning Diner
Act now or eat your pumpkin from a can
Last week in Whole Foods, I counted five or maybe six different types of winter squash. That wasn't unusual--most grocery stores these days carry a variety of them, from pale, smooth-skinned butternuts to the familiar green acorn squashes to gnarly oddball types, like turban and kabocha squashes.
By Elan Head  

 

Best of DVDs...with M.V. Moorhead
Willard
Halloween is upon us, that time of year when many of us like to remember the little things we take for granted--little things like snakes, spiders, bats and...rats.

 

Tour de Tempe a bicyclist’s tour de force
More than 1,000 people from all over the Valley will gather at Tempe's Kiwanis Park at 7 a.m. Sunday to participate in the eighth annual Tour de Tempe community bike ride

 

Keeping Fit...with Personal Trainer Kirk Matthews
Kyrene Corridor fitness trainer Kirk Matthews will respond  to readers’ questions in a column that will appear regularly in Wrangler News.

 

Area families part of planning group for Nov. 1 march to raise awareness of Down Syndrome
Warner Ranch residents Tim and Lori Marquette may wage a quiet campaign during most of the year, but they and at least five of their Kyrene Corridor neighbors will be loudly proclaiming their support at this year’s Buddy Walk.

 

Holiday boutique coming to St. James Church
Numerous crafters will display their Christmas creations, and the best of members’ holiday baked goods will be available

 

Coming to Kiwanis Park...
Kiwanis Recreation Center is offering “Baby Signs” workshops to adults from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5.

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