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February 7, 2004 issue

 

Give your honey your heart—in chocolate
On this most emotionally loaded of holidays, chocolate is not only the perfect gift, it’s the perfect consolation.
By Elan Head

 

Schools vote to improve students’ Spanish fluency
It’s been said that teaching students the importance of foreign languages at a young age increases their odds of fluency. If that’s the case, the Kyrene School District took one more step in enhancing its students’ ability to learn Spanish by voting 5-0 in favor of the Spanish Education Curriculum at the proposal’s required first reading.
By Tony Ku

 

An election primer for Tempe
In my previous column, I offered what I felt was an “insider's” take on the processes that lead up to a local election. In this issue the candidates get a more in-depth look.
By Pam Goronkin

 

Chandler voters to select mayor, council members
Like its Tempe neighbors, Chandler will hold a primary election Tuesday, March 9, to choose a new mayor and three City Council members.

 

Soccer girls primed for playoffs
For the fifth straight season, Corona and Horizon figure to cross paths, most likely Feb. 6 in the state quarterfinals, assuming that Corona beat Gilbert Highland and that Horizon topped Mesa Mountain View in the second round.
By Brian Gomez

 

Schools launch ‘brainstorming’ sessions for 2004-’05 budget
You can still smell the freshly sharpened pencils as students frantically scribble notes. And while the school year is barely into its fifth week, the Kyrene School Board is already ensuring the success of district students by starting initial budgeting for the 2004-2005 school year.
By Tony Ku  

 

Your neighborhood schools report for the week of Jan. 29

 

TechnoFiles...with Riley Gay
Guarding against computer viruses: An update
An updated reprint from a previous issue addressing online safety concerns.

 

Corona remains in race for Central Region basketball title
Despite figuring that his team had been virtually eliminated from the Central Region title hunt this past week, Corona del Sol High School boys varsity basketball head coach Sam Duane Jr. vowed that the race was far from over. Ironically, he was right.
By Brian Gomez  

 

Pilot cited for work with Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Southwest Airlines recently honored pilot and Kyrene Corridor resident Frank Schmuck for his contribution to the community: a three-year-long raising effort for the life-ebbing disease most commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

 

Kyrene Athlete of the Week
Quincy Hall - Kyrene Middle School
Kyrene Athletes of the Week are selected by the coaching staff at their schools.

 

Film Fare...with Mark Moorehead
Miracle
Hockey fans are certain to celebrate one of the greatest moments in sports history with the release of this film. However, it’s also an inspirational Cinderella story that will stir anyone with a heart.

 

Best of DVDs...with M.V. Moorhead
Casablanca
Valentine's Day is upon us, and a love story is in order.

Dress for success’ is Feb. 11 APWA topic
The program for both men and women featuring tips on dressing for success.

 

Art show entries depict students’ lives, opinions
Art Show items by students at Corona del Sol and other Tempe high schools will be on display Feb. 23 to March 10 at the Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road, lower level gallery.

 

Did you know…
Excerpted from a recent issue of Lucas Realty Group News

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