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August 31, 2002 issue

So. Tempe/ Chandler link seen for light rail
Although the light rail system due to link Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa will be limited initially to east/west routing, it’s likely that north/south commuters won’t have to hoof it to a distant train stop to get on board
By Don Kirkland  

Commentary
Stadium outcome just a game of numbers
South Tempe opponents of a Cardinals football stadium at Warner Road and I-10 are still scratching their heads, in most cases happily so, over the Tempe City Council’s surprise turnaround of what initially appeared to be almost inevitable approval of the site
By Mark Moorehead

 

Meet your neighbor: Dan Newham 
Chandler’s ‘Cable Guy’ tunes into his community
Dan Newham loves his job. Yes, it’s a dream job, all right — even if it is in an industry the public typically loves to hate.
By Riley Gay

 

Another debut for young area filmmaker
It wasn't a typical Friday night at the movies at Tempe Cinemas. Aug. 23 was, in fact, a premiere, but it wasn't a typical premiere, either.
By M.V. Moorhead  

Venturo hoping chemistry will help carry season
Despite returning only 16 of 44 players from last year’s varsity team, while having a completely revamped defense and new starters at virtually every offensive position, Gary Venturo is retaining a sense of optimism for the upcoming season
By Brian Gomez

 

Chandler, Tempe list Labor Day schedules
Cities list holiday schedules

 

Seniors may not be aware of new, lower-cost prescription program
The pharmaceutical companies Abbott, AstraZeneca, Aventis, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline,  Johnson & Johnson and Novartis have joined to offer Medicare enrollees who are without any prescription drug coverage, either public or private, a reduction in the cost of their prescriptions
By Bill Mercer  

 

Lawns and the American lifestyle subject of Sept. exhibit
For those looking for greener pastures, the Tempe Public Library will be showcasing “This American Lawn,” an art exhibition focusing on America’s fixation with backyard beauty

 

Ruby’s Diner celebrates its birthday with burgers at ‘70s prices
A California tradition is giving Kyrene Corridor residents a reason to pull out their poodle skirts and grease back their hair

 

‘Jackie Brown’ Collectors Edition holds abundant ‘perks’ for Tarantino fans
Hopefully, the release of an extravagant Collector’s Edition of the film on DVD will generate a new appreciation of this movie's sly wit and quiet, subtle tension.

 

Seton tourney benefits girls basketball 
Seton Catholic High School will be hosting its 7^th Annual Sentinel Classic 3x3 Basketball Tournament Sept. 7

 

Filmmaker to discuss her work
Award-winning filmmaker Ann Coppel will be guest speaker at Temple Emanuel of Tempe's evening services Friday, Sept. 13

 

Good books, good theater go hand in hand
Childsplay, a non-profit professional theater company for young audiences, has launched a partnership with the Joy of Reading Legacy, a non-profit children’s literacy organization

 

Tempe offering series of free xeriscape workshops
The city of Tempe Water Conservation Program is offering workshops on updating and improving landscape

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