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April 6, 2002 issue

 

Kyrene Middle Schoolers bring new life to a musical classic
“Call it sad, call it funny, but it’s better than even money…that the guy’s only doing it for some doll!”
By Melissa Hirschl

 

 

For breast cancer survivor, a labor of love
Melinda Young-Imes will take a victory lap next month to mark her successful battle with cancer. She’s inviting other survivors to join her
By Paulette Bolyard  

 

 

Rotarians sink time, energy into annual ‘fun’-raiser
Rotary’s third annual River Rally, featuring boats that no savvy sailor would consider a good investment, will start with a splash at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20
By Tara Drach  

 

Circle G to blossom with floral splendor
In case 90-degree temperatures sneaked up on you, spring has arrived, signaling the start of the annual garden season.

 

 

Awareness vital to stroke prevention
Three years ago, when I first heard about the program scheduled at one of our local churches, it sounded too good to pass up: a series of three, $40 tests that in a matter of  minutes could help assess your risk of vascular disease and, ultimately, stroke
By Don Kirkland

 

Youth soccer league kicks off tournament opener
While most of the attention in the sports world likely will be focused on the first full weekend of the Major League Baseball season, a local youth soccer organization is going to host its biggest tournament of the year
By Brian Gomez  

 

Summer Academy classes now enrolling at three Kyrene Corridor schools
The Kyrene School District is now enrolling for the Community Education Summer Academy classes that are held from June 10 – July 3
By Tara Drach

 

Corona sports update
Corona primed for stretch run in weekend baseball series
After breezing through a better half of the season, the Tempe Corona del Sol High School varsity baseball team begins its stretch run this weekend
By Brian Gomez  

 

Tips for avoiding home-repair ripoffs
Planning a renovation or repair project before the summer heat returns? It’s a great idea, but choose your service provider carefully.

 

At the Movies
with Mark Moorehead
Big Trouble
Prior to Sept.  11,  who knew a comic theme involving lax airport security and big bombs would soon become anathema to the movie-viewing public

 

Forum to address special needs
Families with a child or adult who has a mental or physical disability often face difficulties while participating in community activities

 

Five area children among cast of ‘Charlotte’s Web’
Charlotte’s Web spins a story of friendship at Desert Stages Children’s Theater

 

 

 

World-savvy food experts coming to area April 11
Whole Foods Market’s Tempe store will host The Border Girls, a pair of globe-hopping food experts, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11

 

Ladies Day promises to ‘nourish the soul’
Arizona Community Church is hosting an all-ladies day from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April that promises to energize the sprit and nourish the soul.

 

Nine from area trace service club’s legacy
Chandler Service Club’s 68th Annual Charity Ball will be Saturday, April 6 at The Pointe South Mountain Resort

 

Zakee’s
Sharing impressions of some of our readers’ favorite places
There is fabulous food to be found at Zakee’s Eatery Inc., located at 5055 W. Ray Rd. on the southwest corner of Ray and Rural.
By Janet Sanders

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