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January 25, 2003 issue

Churches splurge on expansion to keep up with growth
From the handful of families that met for worship services in a converted barn on May 27, 1962, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany has managed to secure its place in history and now in the future, as well. By Don Kirkland  

It’s not just adolescents who experience growing pains; churches do, too. And with the influx of new residents to the Kyrene Corridor, space is the name of the game. For Gethsemane Lutheran Church on Guadalupe Road in Tempe, the game is being played out with an impressive $1.9 million renovation. By Melissa Hirschl

 

 

Unlike Joe Millionaire, Chandler racer is pure gold --  with records to prove it
Like TV’s Joe Millionaire, Chandler resident Craig Treble was a construction worker once upon a time. But unlike Joe’s fraudulent fortune, Treble’s current glamorous identity is no put-on: He rides a Suzuki on the National Hot Rod Association’s Pro Stock circuit
By M.V. Moorhead

 

Marcos freshman follows a star
At first glance, freshman point guard Kal Bay may look like nothing more than a scrawny, shaggy-haired kid who couldn’t possibly do all that much on a basketball court. Other people see a budding young prodigy who already has exploded onto the scene at Marcos de Niza High School. Bay himself sees even a different picture: a prototype of efficiency practiced by Oregon junior guard Luke Ridnour.
By Brian Gomez

 

Coyotes more common in area than thought
Some newcomers to the Kyrene Corridor may think that coyotes normally are found only in remote, mostly uninhabited desert environs.

 

Jewelry junkies thread a path to an eclectic treasure trove of beads
Many Kyrene Corridor muses know they can “max out” their jewelry creativity at  “Another Bead Please”, a funky, charming and eclectic bead store located at Warner and McClintock roads in Tempe
By Melissa Hirschl  

 

Aztec sports update
Worsening season leaves Maisel in search of solutions
Joe Maisel has endured some tough times in the past few years as head coach of the Corona del Sol High School boys varsity basketball team. But he has never suffered through anything this bad
By Brian Gomez

 

Techno-files
With computers, too, necessity spawns invention
Here’s the problem: You’ve amassed a plethora of MP3s, digital movies and photo files on your PC’s hard drive, but your big screen TV and stereo system, ideally suited to display these files, are either in another room or are otherwise unconnected to your PC. So you’re forced to view your multimedia files on a comparatively meager desktop monitor and listen to your digital music on tiny speakers.
By Riley Gay

 

Olympic chance would be icing on his boy's cake
Once again, in this part of the world where “ice” is something over which we pour our tea, Fees Middle School 8^th-grader Douglas Razzano has earned some icy distinction.
By M.V. Moorhead

 

Kyrene Athletes of the Week
Kristen Travers, Addison Picard - Pueblo Middle School
Kristen is a member of the 8^th grade soccer team. Addison Picard captains the three-time conference champion Pueblo Bulldog wrestling team.

 

Tempe finance director new CEO of innovative Las Vegas golf resort
Rich Oesterle, former finance director for the city of Tempe, has been named president and chief executive officer of Greens Worldwide Inc., described as a unique, world-class putting facility and one-of-a-kind, 24-hour golf entertainment center in Las Vegas

 

Disney on Ice: Toy Story 2 - With Mark Moorehead
From the mouths of 7-year-olds, 'cool' says it all
Here’s a perfect opportunity for your children to see their favorite characters from the movie Toy Story 2 zipping lifelike across the floor at America West Arena. And, through a child’s eye, they look like really big toys that have come to life.

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