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March 23, 2002

Crippling disease doesn't diminish parents' optimism
It doesn’t get the high-profile treatment of some diseases, nor does it affect as many Valley children. That doesn’t mean, however, that cystic fibrosis is any less traumatic for its young victims or less worrisome for their parents.
By Tara Drach

 

May 21 runoffs to decide city races
Tempe and Chandler voters went to the polls March 12, electing three candidates and forcing eight into May 21 runoffs.
By Tara Drach  

 

Area places of worship plan Easter, Passover services during week
Residents of varying faiths and denominations will mark the annual Easter and Passover observances this year at places of worship throughout the Kyrene Corridor.

 

 

Long shot turns to green for golf course innovator
Arizona State graduate and Kyrene Corridor resident Douglas Lecker stood 250 yards into a long, hazard-filled par 5, looked into his golf bag and wondered which club to use.
By Adam Handelsman

 

 

Corona soccer ace signs with Indiana State
Following a star-studded four years at Corona del Sol High School that included more than its share of memories, senior forward Nichole Tiggs will continue her career by playing soccer at the collegiate level
By Brian Gomez

 

 

Corona sports update
Aztecs gearing up for region play
After tallying a 5-1 record in last week's Central/East Valley/Fiesta Tournament, the Tempe Corona del Sol High School varsity baseball team appears poised and ready to begin region play.
By Brian Gomez

 

Techno-files Guest Column
How to perform backup strategies that really work
Proper backups can ensure that your business survives computer-related disasters no matter how big or small.
By Mike Carter - Guest Columnist

 

Homeschoolers count their winnings in math competition
Warner Ranch resident Kristina Woodbury has captured first place individual honors in the Papago Chapter MathCounts Competition at Dobson High School.

 

 

Sierra Tempe prof wins study grant  
Michelle Zandieh, an Arizona State University math professor who lives in Sierra Tempe, has received a half-million-dollar, five-year CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation for integrating education and research.
By Sarah Auffret

 

 

MCC student's academic standing recognized
Kyrene Corridor resident Anthony K. Gardetto has been introduced into the Omicron Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at Mesa Community College, with a grade point average of 3.5.

 

 

Tempe woman named to dean's list
Kyrene Corridor resident named to Dean’s List at University of Memphis

 

 

Area student tops young musicians competition
For the second year in a row, Corona del Sol High School junior Yun-Ting Lee has placed first in the Upper String Division of the Phoenix Symphony Guild’s Young Musicians Competition.
By Tara Drach  

 

 

Tempe runoff candidates schedule appearances
Each City Council Candidate in the May 21 General Election run-off will have the opportunity to give a five-minute speech prior to City Council meetings March 28, April 18 and 25 and May 2 and 9

 

 

New video system to improve traffic flow at Chandler-Price intersection
The intersection of Chandler Boulevard and Price Road is among five Chandler intersections scheduled to receive video equipment to improve traffic flow.

 

 

Horizon schedules final orientation session
Horizon’s last group orientation for the 2002-2003 school year will be held on March 28.

 

 

A toast to the fine art of wine selection
Ah, wine--the drink of love; the drink of passion; the drink of celebration. It’s hard to imagine a world devoid of this exquisite spirit. The love of wine is universal; whether used for socializing, or romancing, wine is “the” classic alcoholic beverage.
By Melissa Hirschl

 

At the Movies
with Mark Moorehead
E.T. 20th Anniversary Edition
After a 20 year absence, E.T., the extraterrestrial, is back and in fine form

 

 

Students rallying to raise $150,000 for new instruments
If the young members of a musical group can’t toot their own horn, then who can? In fact, Kyrene Corridor-based Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts will be tooting its fund-raising horns as part of an upcoming campaign to raise $150,000 for new brass instruments.

 

 

Sunset Library joins OneBookAZ project
What? Is everyone in Arizona reading the same book at the same time? The answer will come next month during OneBookAZ, a statewide effort designed to bring adults together through literature.

 

 

E.V. Jewish Singles Group planning program series
The East Valley Jewish Singles group is planning a series of events for March and April.

 

 

Sharing impressions of some of our favorite places
Reader Daniel Robinson shares a great dining experience.

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