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8th Kokopelli Krush
‘krushes’ old records
For the fi rst time in the eight year history of the Kokopelli Krush, the event will take
place in front of Kokopelli Winery on Boston Street in historic downtown Chandler Oct.
23 to 25.
Owner Dennis Minchella says this is the largest Krush event ever, with longer hours,
more music and more competitions – 250 teams are expected – spread out over two
locations.
“I had no clue it would get so big,” Minchella says. “We had 45 to 50 teams our second
year and we thought if we had got 100 teams, it would be incredible. Not in our wildest
dreams did we think it would get so big. We’re thankful for all the people supporting
the event.”
Between the Chandler location and their new bistro in Surprise, Minchella expects
contestants to “krush” more than a ton of table grapes in the signature activity for the
event. Individuals or group participants such as from local schools and churches are
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invited to compete, and two new categories have been added: a corporate category and
KRUSH THOSE GRAPES: About 250 teams of grape “krushers” are expected at the 8th annual
a children’s division for those age 12 and younger. Registration for the Krush is $20 per
Kokopelli Krush in downtown Chandler Oct. 23-25.
adult team and $10 per children’s team and can be done in advance or the day of the fi nishers in each heat.
event. Paul Horton, weatherman for CBS-TV Channel 5, will be the celebrity host on Fri.,
Grand prize will be the choice of a trip to either Hawaii or Mexico, with wine, Oct. 23. Celebrity krushers at the grand opening at 7 p.m. on Friday include Chandler
gift certifi cates and other prizes from sponsors. Kokopelli will also be giving away Mayor Boyd Dunn and Vice Mayor Bob Caccamo and Council members Rick Heumann
awards each day for best Krush style and best costume. Minchella says even the worst and Jack Sellers.
“krushers” receive recognition this year, with the Hollow Foot Award for the last place
See Kokopelli Krush Page 50
Celebrate autumn with
Subway ‘sandwiched’
Halloween haunts, fall fests
on ideal corner
Murphy’s Law holds 1st Halloween Costume Ball
by Joan Westlake
When Christine Blank opened a Subway
A variety of Halloween events for kids and adults alike abound this month, with
store on the southeast corner of Alma School
a costume contest with prizes for the funniest, sexiest, scariest and best costumes
and Queen Creek roads in 1998, “there was
at Murphy’s Law Halloween Costume Ball from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sat., Oct. 31.
nothing out there.” Business was off to a slow
Murphy’s General Manager Chris Field says it’s the fi rst annual event for the
start.
Irish pub.
“Now, it is my busiest store,” she asserts. “Its
The outdoor Halloween party features a live band, Matthew Thornton’s
sales are well above the Arizona average.”
Research, on a stage in the back of Murphy’s Law as well as DJ Tricky-T. There
Blank cites the varied demographics of the
will also be an outside
area and Subway’s affordable and healthy
beer garden with draft,
fare for the store’s success. Sandwich shops
liquor and bottled beer
generally have three main customer bases: the
and food.
lunch time business crowd, local neighborhood
The “Captain” from
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evening diners and the sporting and event
Captain Morgan Rum
KEEPING BUSY: Subway employee
Othniel Johnson prepares a sub
customers. Most draw from one of these
will be on hand along
sandwich at the Southern Chandler customer bases. Blank says this Subway, which
with promotional
store at Alma School and Queen Creek
sits in the corner of the plaza facing Queen
teams from Guinness
roads.
Creek Road, enjoys solid traffi c from all three.
and Miller Lite, all
Afternoon customers come from nearby Intel, Orbital Science and other major
sponsors of the event.
corporations in the area. In addition to the individual luncheon customers,
Partiers are asked to
businesses order food for meetings and offi ce celebrations.
enter from the main
Blank says the hearty dinner sales are the result of neighbors who are working
front entrance, and
longer and harder, so they are eating more fast food but searching for value priced
they will be escorted
yet healthy options.
to the back.
“Our $5 foot-long subs are huge sellers,” she says. “And, with specials like our $2
For those who
meatball, $2 cold cut trio and 6-inch Value Meal, people can afford it.”
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want to party and not
According to Blank, the recently added Dinnertime Trio special is already
FOR GROWNUPS: Prizes for the fi rst costume ball at Murphy’s Law
drive home, special
popular. After 4 p.m. and all day Sunday, a 3-foot sub is $13.99 and three 6-inch
will be given on Oct. 31. $79 room rates are
subs are $9.99.
available at the
Weekends are very busy in the area, with Hamilton High School sports and
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. Call 480-812-0900 and mention the
soccer tournaments bringing in large crowds.
Murphy’s Law event.
“We sell a lot of our sandwich plates plus our 3-foot and 6-foot subs for these
Murphy’s is located at 58 S. San Marcos Pl. in historic downtown Chandler.
large events,” Blank says. “We have strong party sales from sports and also the
Contact them at 480-812-1588 or visit www.IrishPubChandler.com.
churches and schools in the area.”
Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 480-726-9015 for details or to order party platters
See Halloween Page 52 and larger subs.
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