Oct. 20 - Nov. 2, 2007
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S. Chandler
preps for
Queen Creek
construction
by Jennifer Hesse
Despite a massive construction project starting
on Queen Creek Road next month, SanTan Sun area
shoppers may be able to avoid a holiday traffi c jam.
STSN photo by Shannon Lista, Archive photo courtesy Chandler Historical Society
HALLOWEEN MUMMIES, ANGELS: Children wrapped themselves as mummies to
celebrate Halloween at the Chandler Historical Museum recently, where they also
enjoyed crafts and spooky stories. The Museum also shared a Halloween photo
from the 1950s, when Emmy and Fritz Werner dressed up as angels for a San
Marcos Resort Costume Ball. The Museum will host another seasonal children’s
class Dec. 22 called Pioneer Winter. For more information, call 480-782-2717.
Helping youth Fall foliage
fi ght drug abuse ignites desert
CUSD steps up drug testing
STSN photo by Shannon Lista
efforts, parents get involved
by Joan Westlake
ROAD WORK STARTING: Queen Creek Road, from Old Price Road
Fall’s fi rst cool breezes are igniting a cascade of to McQueen, will undergo major construction starting this fall.
by Sharon Schnakenburg autumn colors throughout the Grand Canyon State.
A steady stream of Some of the most spectacular displays are an hour
Contractor Pulice Construction will begin work on
announcements about young or less by car from Southern Chandler, while others
Queen Creek at Old Price Road and then head east to
Hollywood celebrities going make for a good day or extended weekend trip.
McQueen Road, with heavy trenching not beginning
in and out of rehab, coupled “Arizona has some of the best shows of autumn
until January 2008, says project manager Chris Lamm.
with mounting peer pres- color in the nation because you can fi nd something
Closure of the stretch between Arizona Avenue and
sure can make it tough for going in the state for more than two months,” points
McQueen, which the City of Chandler authorized
area youth to stay away from out Christine Maxa, author of Arizona’s Best Autumn
to shave four months off the overall construction
harmful drugs. Accordingly, Color: 50 Great Hikes. “It starts in the highest peaks
schedule and save an estimated $700,000 to $800,000,
the Chandler Unifi ed School with aspen golds in late September to mid-October.
is slated for January through August.
District is stepping up its Then, maples, ash and walnut trees fl ame and glow in
“We’re trying to keep them away from the Alma
fi ght against drugs with its mountain and rim canyons throughout October and
School area through the holidays to minimize impact
random drug testing pro- into November. The fi nal fl ames of color ignite the
there,” he explains.
gram. And, say local experts,
STSN photo desert canyons into early December.” The City will hold a public meeting 6:30 p.m. Oct.
parents can also join the fi ght DRUG FREE? Signs tout
23 at Jacobson Elementary School (see box) to answer
by taking certain precautions
drug free zones at local
N. Arizona foliage business owners’ and residents’ questions about
schools, including at
and getting more involved.
Hamilton High.
Fall colors are found in the Coconino forest around the $24.8 million project, which involves expanding
See Drug abuse Page 10 See Fall foliage Page A+22 See Construction Page 8
Super Bowl scores before the big day
by Sharon Schnakenburg
Most people wouldn’t dream of quitting a full-time position for a temporary job, but Chandler
resident James Winfrey did exactly that. The sports afi cionado and active community volunteer
recently said goodbye to his former job and hello to a year-long stint on the 2008 Super Bowl Host
Committee, where he plans community outreach and emerging business events to help prepare
Arizona for the big game.
The Black Hills State University two-time All-American defensive back and NCAA/CBA offi ciator
Photo courtesy Arizona
became the Super Bowl Host Committee’s director of community outreach last March after quitting
Super Bowl Host Committee
his job with Maricopa County. SUPER DIRECTOR: James
He was interviewed by acquaintance Nadine Rodriguez, Super Bowl Host Committee vice
Winfrey of S. Chandler’s
Hamilton Place is director
president of emerging business and community outreach. of community outreach
for the 2008 Super Bowl
See Super Bowl Page 14 Host Committee.
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