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October 6, issue

Young leaders: Young Marines
When Stephanie Nash enrolled her son Kevin in the Chandler Mustang Young Marines, she was skeptical, but still held out hope
By Melissa Hirschl

Vacations needn’t be curtailed due to fear of travel
Like the early explorers, Kyrene Corridor residents want to see new places, search for adventure and experience different cultures and climates.  We will never forget the tragic events of Sept. 11, but we can’t let fear prevent us from enjoying travel and family vacations
By Michelle Harman-Hirsch  

Injury no handicap for karate instructor
Kyrene Corridor resident Rob Corcoran was a thriving karate specialist before a near-fatal car accident changed his life forever
By Brian Gomez

 

Teachers help parents to understand mysteries of infant behavior
Who at one time or another hasn’t fallen under the spell of a baby? It’s hard not to; those sweet, goofy smiles have been known to cause love at first sight.
By Melissa Hirschl

Chef Dave
Discovering the joys of ‘Arizona formal’
You know you are in Arizona when you walk into a fine restaurant where the waiters are wearing tuxedos and the diners are wearing shorts
By Dave Ross

Aztec update
Last non-region game critical for Corona
This week's game was supposed to serve as a final tune-up before region play begins for the Corona del Sol High School varsity football team, but it could end up being one of the most crucial games of the season
By Brian Gomez

Kyrene Athlete of the Week
Caylyn Carlson/Pueblo Middle School
Students featured as Kyrene Athletes of the Week are selected by their schools’ coaching staff

 

At the Movies
WITH MARK MOOREHEAD
Journey into Amazing Caves
Not many third-grade teachers are willing to dangle hundreds of feet below a precipice on a sheer wall of the Grand Canyon and then swing back and forth in an effort to reach a remote cave

From our readers
White Mountains a perfect anniversary retreat...and more
To escape the sweltering Valley heat, and to celebrate our 10^th wedding anniversary, my wife and I planned a weekend trip to the White Mountains
By Ken Pizzagoni

Free depression screening available Oct. 11  
Free, anonymous screenings for depression and manic-depression will be available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Westside Community Center, 715 W. Fifth St. (just east of Hardy Drive)
By Mary Fowler

Museum Docent training scheduled
Kyrene Corridor residents can learn local history, meet interesting people and have fun as museum docents at the Tempe Historical Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe

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