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Animal adoption event returns to Anthem
The Eighth Annual PACC911/Anthem Animal Extravaganza and Adopt-a-Thon will take place between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Feb. 4, in Anthem Community Park Sponsored by PetSmart Charities©, the event is open to the public.

Candidates for Anthem Community Council announced
Voting for the 2012 Anthem Community Council board won’t be completed until March 21, but one of three spots at stake was filled on Thursday.

Anthem examines plan to grow, aid business community
In efforts to strengthen Anthem’s business community, both in terms of supporting existing business and making the community more attractive for potential businesses, Anthem hired ESI Corporation to conduct an economic analysis of the Anthem area.

Original production highlights Arizona’s history
In the pioneer spirit of the Grand Canyon State’s forefathers Desert Foothills Theater is putting together an original performance, “In the Devil’s Frying Pan”, which will debut at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 2 at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek.

Carefree preps for centennial event
As part of the state’s centennial the town of Carefree will bury a time capsule at the sundial on Feb. 14.

Phoenix Open brings golf, music, parties to North Scottsdale
Defending tournament champion Mark Wilson, 39-time PGA Tour winner and two-time Phoenix Open champion Phil Mickelson and three-time PGA TOUR winner and Scottsdale resident Bubba Watson will be in the field for the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open set to get under way beginning Monday and concluding with the final round on Feb. 5.

Thousands mourn slain New River MCSO deputy
A number of benefits some big and some small have already happened and still more are upcoming as Anthem and New River have rallied to support the family of the late William Coleman.

Desert Hills resident tabbed for television show’s relief effort
Donna McCoy Shay moved to Arizona in 1981, but the Desert Hills resident has gone back to visit her parents and friends in Missouri often during the last 30 years.

Desert Foothills Land Trust set for annual meeting
The Desert Foothills Land Trust will host its annual meeting at 5:30 p.m., Jan. 25 at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.

Anthem Council candidates must commit tonight
The candidates running for the Anthem Community Council will be announced sometime Thursday morning. Three seats will be at stake when Anthem residents vote in March.

Forum tonight examines economic analysis of Anthem
Residents and local business owners are invited to attend a community forum regarding the economic analysis of the Anthem community at 6 p.m., tonight at Anthem Community Center.

APS responds to public’s concern about project
APS announced a couple of changes to a project that will impact Desert Hills residents at the Jan. 10 New River/Desert Hills Community Association meeting.

New River hosts state’s jalapeno eating contest
The Roadrunner Restaurant and Saloon will hosts its 15th annual Chili Cook-off in conjunction with both the state’s jalapeno eating contest and the state championship salsa contest as well as a green chili contest from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Jan. 28.

New show highlights amateur chefs
Bagel Boy Productions, at Runway 21 Studios in Scottsdale is looking for amateur chefs and cooks for their new show, “The Great American Amateur Kitchen”.

Crown King offers a road worthy of travel
Traveling the now 28 miles of dusty, washboard dirt road up to the town of Crown King may seem daunting to some folks… but we challenge you to step back in time to the early 1900s when this “living ghost town” was at the peak of its prosperity.

New River rescue receives support
Horseshoe Café in Wickenburg and Dreamchaser Horse Rescue located in New River have teamed up to raise funds for the rescue.

Phoenix Open salutes military, first responders
In honor of the men and women who actively serve this country in law enforcement, emergency services and the armed forces, they along with one accompanied guest are invited to be guests of The Thunderbirds (free of charge) at the upcoming Waste Management Phoenix Open, Jan. 30 – Feb. 5 at the TPC Scottsdale.

Sheriff’s officer from New River killed in shooting
Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputy William Coleman, a New River resident, was shot and killed in the line of duty Sunday...

MCSO makes drug arrests in Anthem Country Club
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office arrested a pair of Anthem Country Club residents and seized more than $800,000 in cash along with two vehicles from a home on Prestancia Court on Jan. 3.

Court proceedings regarding burned Parkside home near conclusion
Following an inquiry by The Foothills Focus to Anthem Parkside regarding the status of the Anthem home burned on April 25, 2010, which still stands in disrepair on 3727 West Ashton Court, Parkside sent the following response from their attorney.

Habitat for Humanity Restore offers deal
How many times have you thrown away valuable coupons for items you do not buy? Wouldn’t it be nice to pass the savings along to someone who would use them? And what about getting coupons for items you do buy?

Scottsdale concert highlights top youth musicians
Arizona Musicfest offers a concert featuring the music of master composers Mozart, Chopin, Ginastera, Prokofiev, Godard and Schubert at theYoung Performers Recital musicians at 2 p.m., Saturday at Vi at Silverstone in North Scottsdale.

APS plans for new power lines jolts Desert Hills community
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association will host APS at their monthly meeting to discuss the Desert Hills Power Line Construction Project at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at Crossroads Christian Fellowship in New River.

Fundraising effort continues for Anthem Veterans Memorial
The Anthem Community Council announced last week that the Anthem Veterans Memorial Planning has raised more than $193,000 to date and is looking for the final $25,000 to offset the build costs and establish a maintenance fund.

MEMORIAL
A memorial service for E. Lorraine Mandeville will take place from 2 – 5 p.m., Jan. 15 at Albins Civic Center in Black Canyon City.

On The Towne opens classes for latest show
On the Towne Community Theatre will begin classes for the Magic Machine on Jan. 16 at Canyon Springs School.

Anthem Pets offers shot clinic
Anthem Pets with the help of Academy West Animal Hospital in Glendale will have a winter shots clinic from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Jan. 21 at Jackass Acres Dog Park in New River.

Black Canyon Fire welcomes public to new home
At 10 a.m., Jan. 21 the Black Canyon Fire District Board of Directors is hosting a grand opening event to give Black Canyon’s 5,000 plus residents a chance to see the 10,000 square foot building with a 6,000 square foot apparatus bay.

Anthem seeks volunteers to serve on council
Anthem will have three spots on their seven member board at stake in the upcoming elections in March.

Cave Creek Town Council meeting cancelled
The regularly schedule Cave Creek Town Council meeting, which would have taken place on Jan. 3 has been cancelled.

Presentation illuminates bullying issue to Anthem students
Canyon Springs School in Anthem was paid a visit by Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids), who offered a presentation on the issue of bullying in schools earlier this month.

Cave Creek to vote on property tax
Cave Creek residents will vote on a property tax which would fund fire and ambulance services for the town in a special election, May 15.

Cave Creek releases hike schedule
Cave Creek Regional Park recently released its event schedule for January that includes classes, hikes, an exercise series as well as equestrian opportunities.

New River, Desert Hills group hosts monthly meeting
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association will host Rodrigo Silva, Assistant Country Manager for Community Collaboration and Director of the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Unit at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 10...

Rotary of Anthem, Salvation Army raise $73,000
The Rotary Club of Anthem raised $31,702.49 in charitable donations in 2011. Members of the Anthem Club also operate the Salvation Army Extension Unit in the North Valley, which gave more than $42,000 in assistance in 2011.

Daisy Mountain Fire Department seeks to fill board vacancy
Due to a vacancy on the Daisy Mountain Fire Board letters of interest to fill the vacancy are being accepted until 5 p.m., Thursday.

Phoenix offers Christmas tree drop locations
The city of Phoenix Public Works and Parks departments has partnered with A to Z Equipment Rental & Sales to offer free drop-off...

Development group expects lot sales to begin in January
Arroyo Norte, a development on the east side of I-17 between Anthem and New River,will have lots for sale as early as January.

Desert Hills couple recognized with national honor
Donald and Patricia Morris of Desert Hills were recently honored as the cowinners of the 2011 Community Activist Award from Legacy...

Event aids Anthem teen
We Care in Anthem and Sanderson Ford in Phoenix are hosting a Koncert for Katie from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday at the Anthem Park Amphitheater as a benefit for Anthem teen Katie Wagner.

Orpheus Male Chorus performs in Scottsdale
The Orpheus Male Chorus, Arizona’s longest continually performing choral organization, will perform at 7:30 p.m., Thursday as part of the Pinnacle Concert Series at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church.

Daisy Mountain trains officers in animal rescue
The Daisy Mountain Fire Department offered training earlier this month in Advanced Large Animal Rescue Training (LART) in New River.

Horse rescues weigh in on Congressional decision
A decision by Congress earlier this month has horse experts torn on the impact it will have on an industry that they consider inhumane and barbaric.

Cactus Shadows group spends time in nation’s capital
Cactus Shadows High School students in the school’s Veterans Heritage Project club visited Washington D.C. Dec. 1 – 4 to make a presentation about their club to the National Council for the Social Studies.

Rollover at New River sends 3 to hospital
A single vehicle rollover Wednesday night northbound on I-17 at New River (exit 232) sent a minor and two adults to the hospital.

Anthem seeks volunteers to serve on council
Anthem will have three spots on their seven member board at stake in the upcoming elections in March.

Anthem business owner recognized by chamber
Casey Cottrell, 38, was recognized by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce at Anthem North Gateway earlier this month.

Daisy Mountain Fire Department seeks to fill board vacancy
Due to a vacancy on the Daisy Mountain Fire Board created by the departure of Roger DeBonis, letters of interest are being solicited to fill the balance of Mr. DeBonis’s four-year term which expires in December of 2012.

DVUSD accepts tax credit contributions on New Year’s Eve
The Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) will open its doors from 8 a.m. – noon, Dec. 31 at the District Office for those interested in making a last-minute tax credit contribution.

Anthem restaurant accepts donations for food bank
The Foothills Food Bank, which serves families throughout the North Valley, is in need of food donations for the holidays and new year.

Cave Creek Regional Park releases event schedule
Cave Creek Regional Park recently released its event schedule for January that includes classes, hikes, an exercise series as well as equestrian opportunities.

Anthem Rotary seeks help for holidays
The Rotary of Anthem announced late last month that Dave Newham will serve as president of the Club and Joann Greenstein will assume the role as president-elect, previously held by Newham.

Habitat homes add solar panels
More than 20 volunteers turned out Saturday to begin installation of donated solar systems on two neighboring Habitat for Humanity Desert Foothills homes.

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
Stockings full of holiday entertainment options

Musical Theater of Anthem celebrates season
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) will perform its Holiday Show, filled with the sounds of the season at 7 p.m., Dec. 16 at Fellowship Church, 39905 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem.

Santa visits North Valley
Hands Across Anthem, Pro Musica and Daisy Mountain Fire Fighters Charities are combining to bring Santa to town on Friday and Saturday.

Arrest made in Thanksgiving bomb scare
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputies on Saturday arrested a Walmart employee in connection with a Thanksgiving day bomb scare that closed Cave Creek's Walmart for seven hours.

Desert Hills couple light up holidays
Desert Hills residents Mike and Barb Mulvenna are collecting donations to support the 100 Club at their annual holiday light display.

Carefree festival celebrates Christmas season
The Carefree Christmas Festival is highlighted by an Electric Light Parade at 6 p.m., Saturday. The event is now in its fourth year.

Cave Creek Luminaria Run set for 9th year
The Cave Creek Luminaria Run will celebrate its 9th anniversary event at 5:15 p.m., Saturday beginning at the Cave Creek Rodeo Grounds.

Crowds come to Anthem, commence holiday shopping
Twas the night before Black Friday when all through the Outlets at Anthem shoppers by the car full showed up to start their Christmas shopping.

Caepe School discontinues grades 9-12
The Caepe School in Anthem, announced the termination of high school classes effective Dec. 31 in a release issued on Tuesday.

Local fire departments host toy drives
The Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charity Association continues its 4th annual Holiday Toy Drive from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Saturday at the Outlets at Anthem and from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Anthem Walmart.

New River Desert Hills Community Association set for holiday social
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NR/DHCA) will have its annual holiday social and dessert potluck with special guest, District 3 County Supervisor Andy Kunasek at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13 at Crossroads Christian Fellowship.
Cave Creek Walmart evacuates following bomb scare
The Walmart Supercenter in Cave Creek was evacuated and closed for seven hours
on Thanksgiving after an assistant manager found a suspicious device in an employee refrigerator.

Youth football team claims state title
The Wolfpack, a youth football team in Anthem made up of players aged 11 – 12, completed an undefeated season (10-0) with a state championship earlier this month.

Anthem to test traffic safety technology
The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has selected Daisy Mountain Drive in Anthem as a test site for new technology aimed at making signalized intersections safer nationwide.

Cave Creek resident to perform in Thanksgiving Day Parade
Before sitting down to a meal with loved ones, many will begin their Thursday by tuning into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City.

Cave Creek couple set for Hidden in the Hills event
He’s an artist and art teacher who coaches high school track and pole vaulting and oversees student scholarships. She’s an artist in her own right and for two decades has volunteered to alleviate hunger.

Anthem plans holiday celebration in park
The Anthem community will celebrate the holiday season with its first Holiday in the Park event from 5:30 – 8 p.m., Dec. 8 in the Community Park’s

Daisy Mountain Fire awarded grants
The Daisy Mountain Fire Department was awarded $165,500 in grant funding to help sustain vital programs earlier this month.

Zuva Gallery supports Foothills Food Bank
Zuva Gallery at El Pedregal will host a holiday food drive to support the Foothills Food Bank through Dec. 17.

Anthem North Gateway chamber banquet to honor small business person
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Anthem North Gateway has announced four nominees for their 2011 Small Business Person of the Year Award. Nominees include:...

Starlight auditions for Rapunzel
Starlight Community Theater is conducting auditions for their youth production of Rapunzel at 10 a.m., Dec. 3 at Starlight Suite #B-119 in the Safeway Center in Anthem.

Anthem’s search for permanent home continues
At the Nov. 16 Anthem Community Council meeting, the final one of 2011, Community Executive Officer Jenna Kollings announced that while several options have been explored Anthem is no closer to having a permanent home for its staff.

Majority of Arizonans support nonpartisan ballot in primaries
More than half of Arizonans support switching from partisan primaries to a nonpartisan ballot that would send the highest-polling candidates on to the general election regardless of party affiliation, according to a poll released Monday by a public policy research group.

Anthem dedicates Veterans Memorial
On Friday nearly 5,000 people showed up at Anthem Community Park for Veterans Day to dedicate the new Anthem Veterans Memorial.

Trainer challenge highlights rehabilitated horses
Brandi Lyon was the winner of the 4th annual Luv Shack Challenge in Cave Creek earlier this month, but she said she hopes the event produces a lot of winners, specifically the 11 horses that participated.

Trio of unrelated I-17 accidents near Anthem occur in 16 hour stretch
Daisy Mountain Fire Department reported to a pair of accidents with serious injuries northbound along I-17 last week.

Black Mountain hosts star party
Black Mountain Campus will have a star party from 6 – 10 p.m. on Thursday giving attendees a chance to view the Leonids Meteor shower.

Voters nix budget override for CCUSD
The Cave Creek Unified School District's budget override effort went down to defeat on Nov. 8 as 56 percent of 14,250 voters were against the effort, which would have increased taxes about $12 a year on a house assessed at $100,000 to about $27.

Daisy Mountain Fire set for annual toy drive
The Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charity Association begins its 4th annual Holiday Toy Drive from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Saturday at the Outlets at Anthem and from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Anthem Walmart.

Plane flips in accident at Deer Valley Airport
A small plane over turned after landing at Deer Valley Airport on Saturday morning, officials said.

Norterra kicks off holiday shopping
The Shops at Norterra will distribute special “Black Friday Survival Packs” beginning at 6 a.m. Nov. 25. The reusable shopping bags will be filled with coupons, refreshments and a map detailing all the Norterra merchant’s discounts and deals at a tent located on Norterra’s Main Street, located next to Olive Creations.

ProMusica celebrates holiday with performances
ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ) continues its holiday musical tradition by celebrating a “Joyous Noel!” at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 and 4 p.m. on Dec. 18 at Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center.

Pinnacle Concert series continues
The Pinnacle Concert Series will feature organist Christopher Houlihan at 7:30 p.m., Friday at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church in Scottsdale.

Cactus Shadows High School gets long-awaited construction under way
Students have started at Cactus Shadows High School as freshman and graduated with their diplomas following their senior years...

Carefree hosts Fine Arts Festival
Being labeled an abstract painter was too big of an umbrella for Deborah Valiquet-Myers, one she didn’t feel said much at all about what she does.

Cave Creek celebrates Wild West Days
Cave Creek’s 9th annual Wild West Days gets under way with the Wild West Golf Classic, a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, Thursday at Rancho Manana golf course.

Anthem continues push for lower water rates
The Anthem Community Council is still seeking a way to get a bigger flood of residents to step forward against their rising water rates, a push dating back to July of 2009.

Navajo Code Talkers expected for Anthem Veterans Parade
Six members of the Navajo Code Talkers who served with the U.S. Marines in the Pacific during World War II have agreed to participate in the 7th annual Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade in Anthem beginning at 10 a.m. on Nov. 12.

Boulder Creek opens football playoffs on road
The Boulder Creek Jaguars will need short memories and much improved play when they get back on the bus for the ride to Mesa Friday.

Anthem rallies around cancer-stricken youth
Katie Wagner, a 15-year-old sophomore at Boulder Creek High School, was recently diagnosed with a rare form of stage 4-cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma. A "We Care" Anthem account has been set up for Katie Wagner at Mid First Bank.

Anthem sponsors holiday light contest
Neighbors in Anthem are invited to partake in some competition for cash prizes this holiday season by entering the community’s 4th annual Lights of Anthem Holiday contest. The contest seeks the best that Anthem residents have to offer when it comes to decorating their homes for the holidays.

County Attorney visits New River
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NR/DHCA) is hosting a public discussion featuring Bill Montgomery, Maricopa County Attorney at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday at Crossroads Christian Fellowship

Rock band set for Halloween show Friday
The front man for Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers said he’s looking forward to the band’s first performance in Cave Creek, an 8:30 p.m. show Friday at Harold’s Corral.

Stagecoach Village brings 3rd annual art show to Cave Creek
The 3rd annual Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival is set for 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday.

Anthem Habitat for Humanity store offers Retro Day
The Habitat for Humanity Desert Foothills ReStore is having a 50s themed “Retro Day” event from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday. The store will roll back prices for one day with 50 percent off everything in the store.

Bathtub racers sought
Bathtub racing is a science in Cave Creek, Ariz., home to Wild West Days, Arizona’s largest western venue.

Desert Foothills Library adds new bookstore
Chapter2 Bookstore will conduct a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Boulder Creek band recognized at NAU competition
Boulder Creek High School Marching Band was rewarded for its hard work and efforts by earning a Superior rating in Division 2 for their performance at the Northern Arizona University annual Band Day competition in Flagstaff on Oct. 22.

Anthem man creates annual Halloween haunted house
Anthem resident Greg Rosky, who lives at 40609 N. Apollo Way in Anthem, has been putting on an annual haunted house in his garage for the last couple of years.

Saved dog in Anthem thriving
In February of 2009, The Foothills Focus reported on the story of an eight-week-old puppy trying to recover from a badly broken leg suffered when he was thrown from a moving vehicle in the median along I-17 near Anthem.

Anthem celebrates 4th annual Autumnfest
Anthem’s fourth annual Autumnfest will take place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday in the Anthem Community Park.

Navy vet recounts World War II service
Anthem resident Jerry Kass wrote a book about his life and fittingly called it, “As American as Apple Pie.”

Caepe School features Scottsdale artist in new display
Scottsdale artist Bela Fidel is the featured artist at the Caepe School starting Saturday and running through Dec. 3.

Deadline approaches for Black Mountain photo contest
The entry deadline for the 9th Annual Black Mountain Photo Contest is Sunday.

Scottsdale artist gives back to local schools
He started building toy boats and models before most children were in kindergarten. He was enrolled in a gifted art program in high school, and by the time he graduated Chris Heede had studied art for 15 years.

Arizona Musicfest features top youth talent
Arizona Musicfest presents the Dil & Louise Dilatush Young Artists Concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, at the Chapel Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, showcasing the Valley’s finest young instrumentalists and vocalists.

Cave Creek welcomes Walmart
Walmart celebrated its grand opening in Cave Creek on Oct. 5 with several hundred area residents turning out to check out the 128,000 square-foot superstore, which features a full grocery store, a general-merchadise selection as well as a pharmacy.

Annual luncheon raises funds for Foothills Food Bank
The meals admittedly won’t be big, but the message and the value of the event is huge according to organizers of the 11th annual Foothills Empty Bowls luncheon, an event set for 11 a.m., Oct. 21 in the Carefree Town Center.

Running of Bulls to bring thrill seekers to Cave Creek
This weekend Cave Creek will be visited by a group of people that see the world in a different light.

North Valley celebrates Halloween
From places to take the kids trick or treating, to crazy adult themed costume parties the North Valley has it covered for the Halloween season. Listed below are a variety of the events taking place in Anthem, Cave Creek, Carefree, Phoenix, Scottsdale, New River, Tramonto and Black Canyon City.

North Valley arts group seek scholarship applicants
Applications are now being accepted for the Arts Council of the North Valley's Donna E. Kublin Art Scholarship Award .

Wayne Wilson Rodeo cancelled
The Desert Foothills Community Association voted to cancel the 3rd annual Wayne Wilson Rodeo.

Daisy Mountain Fire walk, ride event promotes student safety
The inaugural Daisy Mountain Walk to school event with Gavilan Peak Elementary School took place on Thursday in Anthem.

Taste of Cave Creek celebrates local food, music
The Taste of Cave Creek, a culinary event that also includes an art show and live music as a way of celebrating the town’s 25 years of incorporation and 140 years of western heritage is set for October 15 – 16 at Stagecoach Village.

Hidden in the Hills celebrates 15 years
It started over a glass of wine one summer evening in 1996. Several Valley artists discussed creating an event that would bring the public into their homes and studios.

Board colleagues examine Boates’ eligibility
While Craig Boates looked for holes in the opposing defense while helping coach a youth football game on Sept. 28 his colleagues on the Anthem Community Council were examining holes in the community’s governing documents.

Schedule set for Anthem Veterans Memorial dedication
The Anthem Veterans Memorial Planning Committee and the Anthem Community Council has announced the dedication and opening ceremony sponsors, schedule and
speakers for the Veterans Memorial in Anthem.

Black Canyon City hosts fundraiser
The Board of the Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce will have its 4th annual Wine, Cheese, and Pie event from 6 – 11 p.m., Satudray at Rock Springs Café.

Marble delivery causes angst in Anthem Memorial project
In every respect but one the Anthem Memorial project is on schedule. With just more than a month remaining before the Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony in front of the memorial there is one hangup troubling Ron Tucker, the man that has overseen the project from the beginning

MCDOT offers look at revised New River traffic plan
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NR/DHCA) is hosting a public discussion featuring MCDOT’s current New River Road Traffic Safety Study at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at Crossroads Christian Fellowship.

Anthem recycling event set for Saturday
Representatives from Allied Waste, Shred It, Westech Recyclers, Transchem and Big Brothers and Big Sisters will be on hand from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday in the Community Center’s parking lot for Anthem’s fall Go Green event.

Anthem man offers unique boot camp for kids
Anthem resident Jennifer Huddleston might perfectly sum up what Thomas Hill is trying to accomplish with his new business called Bounce Boot Camp.

Musical History Museum offers historic photography display
Beginning Saturday the Musical Instrument Museum opened a new exhibit called, “The Power of Music.” The display, which runs through Nov. 27, features photographic portraits of Americans and their musical instruments.

Starlight debuts season with Willy Wonka
Beginning Saturday the Musical Instrument Museum opened a new exhibit called, “The Power of Music.” The display, which runs through Nov. 27, features photographic portraits of Americans and their musical instruments.

Anthem physician gets 25-year sentence
Anthem physician Peter Normann, who had three patients die during plastic surgery, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder and manslaughter on Sept 20.

Black Canyon City hosts fundraiser
The Board of the Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce will have its 4th annual Wine, Cheese, and Pie event from 6 – 11 p.m. Oct. 8 at Rock Springs Café.

Cave Creek Trailrides preps for 13th season
Cave Creek Trailrides offering scenic, historic horseback rides through Cave Creek Regional Park will begin its 13th season beginning Oct. 8

Musical Theatre of Anthem performs Aladdin Jr.
Musical Theatre of Anthem will have five performances of Disney’s hit Aladdin Jr. Oct. 13 –16 at Boulder Creek High School’s Mini Auditorium.

Snow White comes to Anthem
On the Towne Community Theatre presents Snow White at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a third show at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cross of Christ Church in Anthem.

Paradise Valley CC seeks female singers
Paradise Valley Community College is looking for three female vocalists to perform as part of the college’s annual Fine Arts Scholarship Fundraiser.

Local theaters take home hardware at ariZoni award banquet
Desert Foothills Theater, Musical Theater of Anthem and Starlight Community Theater were all recognized at last week’s ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence banquet.

Carefree non-profit seeks volunteers
The Foothills Caring Corps serves as a lifeline for older adults in the community by providing meal deliveries, medical transportation, wellness visits and a multitude of other vital services to the homebound. Their focus on early intervention and training allows the elderly to remain independent and in their homes.

Verde Valley grows as destination for wine aficionados
The red rocks of Sedona drew Steph Houser from Bloomsburg, Pa., to the Verde Valley. Then a tip from a friend, a brochure and a little curiosity led her to a winery.

History lessons go beyond text books for Cactus Shadows club
It started with a simple question asked by a student in the history class of Cactus Shadows teacher Barbara Hatch following the viewing of the 1998 movie, “Saving Private Ryan.”

Happy Valley coffee shop gives commuters fast pickup option
In the instant gratification era of the day Elevate Coffee Company has come up with a new way to give North Valley residents the jolt of energy they need to get their day moving in a much more timely fashion.

New River Senior Center hosts yard, craft sale
The New River Senior Center and the Kiwanis of New River are planning a community yard and craft sale from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Oct. 7 and from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Kiwanis Community Park.  Spaces are available for $20.

Blues legend to perform in Cave Creek
Lazy Lester, an authentic New Orleans harmonica blues and swamp musician will perform with local blues singer and guitarist Chuck Hall from 8 – 11 p.m. Saturday at Janey’s Coffee House in Cave Creek.

Black Canyon City shooting victim on road to recovery
A 20-year Black Canyon City man is recovering following a shooting that took place in the early hours of Sept. 14 at the Rock Springs Café Gas Station in Black Canyon City.

Anthem Rotary Roundup nears
The annual Anthem Rotary Roundup has grown to a weekend event and will include additional events provided by the VFW and ProMusica, October 14 – 16.

Social media malware is avoidable
Socially engineered malware (SEM) remains the most common security threat facing Internet users today, claiming one third of internet users as victims. If you haven’t been infected with it yourself, you almost certainly know someone who has by simply clicking on a bad link through Facebook, Twitter, or Email. Often those links download malware onto your computer, sometimes masquerading as a screen saver or, more often, an antivirus program.

North Valley honors military personnel on 9/11 anniversary weekend
The third annual Patriot Day Celebration took place Saturday at Paseo Highland Park in Phoenix.

Team W.I.S.H. to honor fallen leader at annual event
For the seventh straight year Ironwood Golf Course and Team W.I.S.H. Arizona will partner for a 5K-breast cancer walk/run.

Cave Creek Museum to unveil documentary on town
As Arizona prepares to celebrate the state’s centennial the town of Cave Creek will celebrate its history, when they unveil a 40 minute documentary at 7 p.m., Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church.

Anthem man offers hand to small businesses
In a day and age where news of companies going out of business has been the norm Anthem resident Larry Vivola is not only helping small business people stay afloat, but thrive.

American Tower discusses Honda Bow monopole
Bonnie Belair of American Tower will discuss the proposed Special Use Permit for existing 81.8 Monopole with with AT&T collocation located at 42359 N. 9th Ave., just south of Honda Bow, at 6 p.m., Tuesday at North Valley Regional Library.

Public transportation option offered to seniors
Phoenix-based RidePlus is offering $1 rides to seniors in the Foothills area, to mark the company’s first year of offering private door-thru-door transportation services for seniors with limited driving abilities.

MCDOT scraps rerouting of New River Road
Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) crews are currently onsite conducting field surveys to identify ways to improve traffic safety along a one-mile section of the existing two-lane “S-curve” portion of New River Road between County Road and Gibbons Road.

Anthem hosts annual triathlon
More than 245 athletes turned on in Anthem this weekend to participate in the Anthem Sprint Triathlon, which started and ended at the Anthem Community Center.

Councilwoman Williams faces runoff election
The vote totals for the 2011 Mayor and City Council Election saw 144,716 ballots cast, the second highest number of ballots cast in city history. Additionally, 16,928 votes were cast at the city’s new Voting Centers, quadruple the number of votes cast at polling locations during the last citywide election in May 2008.

Experts offer insights into Agua Fria National Monument
An area just north of town that once had an active volcano in its midst will be the subject of a symposium from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Phoenix as a host of archaeologists gather to talk about part of the Agua Fria Natural Monument.

Anthem hosts annual triathlon
More than 245 athletes turned on in Anthem this weekend to participate in the Anthem Sprint Triathlon, which started and ended at the Anthem Community Center.

Revision of county codes proposed
At a meeting in early July 40 plus residents from the New River and Desert Hills area turned out to let Maricopa County Supervisor Chairman Andy Kunasek, who represents District 3, know in no uncertain terms that they are frustrated in their attempts to deal with the county.

Carefree Sundial to receive overhaul
The Carefree Sundial is in the midst of $9,700 worth of touchup work.

Anthem Prep begins 2nd season of football
“Lions and tigers and bears, oh my,” is a line Mark Huston is hoping opponents of the Anthem Prep Academy will be uttering.

Anthem non-profit readies for annual charity run
Living in a desert Valley residents, perhaps more than most people in the United States, are keenly aware of the importance of water.

Anthem approves expenditure of $39,500 for market analysis
After an extensive debate, some teeth grinding and admitted concern by multiple members of the board the Anthem Community Council voted to spend up to $39,500 to have ESI Corporation conduct a market analysis for Anthem.

Cave Creek cancels town council meeting
Due to the Labor Day holiday the Cave Creek Town Council will not meet again until Sept. 19.

Carefree church adds new Reverend
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church (CTL), Carefree, has announced that the Reverend Michael Johnson has been called to serve at their congregation. He will serve concurrently with Pastor Robert Hutson, until Hutson retires in May of 2012.

Basic handgun course offered at Ben Avery
An NRA basic handgun course will take place from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at Ben Avery Shooting Facility.

Cactus Shadows hosts homecoming 5K event
The inaugural Cactus Shadows High School Falcon 5K Homecoming Run-Walk is set for 8 a.m. on Sept. 18.

Cave Creek celebrates Labor Day
Cave Creek will get a taste of Hawaii, complete with 10 tons of sand, palm trees, a “Fire Knife Dance” and other festivities when Harold’s Cave Creek Corral celebrates Labor Day weekend with a Hawaiian Luau on Sunday.

New River group hosts park ranger
The New River Desert Hills Community Association will host speaker Mary Alice Daenzer at their 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 meeting at Crossroads Christian Fellowship in New River.

Anthem couple admire Marine son’s dedication to dream
When the Anthem Veterans Memorial is dedicated on November 11, 2011, side-by-side pavers will commemorate the military service of Airman First Class Michael Rothman and his son, Captain Jarrod Rothman, USMC.

Desert Foothills Land Trust seeks entries for Black Mountain photo contest
Desert Foothills Land Trust is accepting entries for the 9th annual Black Mountain Photo Contest.

Chinese students visit Anthem
Diamond Canyon and Gavilan Peak Schools are now beginning their third year of offering Mandarin Chinese as part of their curriculum.

New River woman rescues tarantulas
They might not be the first animal most people think about when they’re considering adding a furry pet to their home, but New River resident Jody Bodeau said there are thousands of people across the country that keep tarantulas as pets.

Cave Creek teen earns national title
Cave Creek teen Chantz Stewart finished her summer break with a world championship.

Sunset Point hit by brush fires again
For the second time in three weeks Sunset Point, along I-17 has been scorched by brush fires.

Daisy Mountain Fire offers emergency training class
Daisy Mountain Fire Department is offering its next set of community emergency preparedness training classes beginning Sept. 1.

Fishing Report
This is a scaled down, North Valley focused, version of the weekly fishing report produced by Arizona Game and Fish.

Vehicle, brush fire brings northbound I-17 traffic to halt
The Arizona Cardinals are in Flagstaff where they practice on the campus of Northern Arizona University.

New legislation changes bird hunting boundaries
Arizona Game and Fish has turned back the hands-of-time for dove hunters, with the launching of the new 2011-12 Arizona Dove and Band-tailed Pigeon regulations that are now available online at www.azgfd.gov/dove.

Carefree, Cave Creek Chamber aid food bank
The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce has collected more than 520 pounds of food, 25 cases of water and more than $750 in donations for Cave Creek’s Foothills Food Bank during their recent food drive.

The Help delivers with story of courage and strength
I had a feeling I’d like The Help. I’ve been meaning to read the book for a while now, but just didn’t get around to it in time. Luckily, I was assured by a few ladies who have read it that the movie was a great representation of Kathryn Stockett’s novel. And, whether or not it was, it is an excellent movie on its own merits, and I highly recommend it.

Daisy Mountain Fire offers emergency training class
Daisy Mountain Fire Department is offering its next set of community emergency preparedness training classes beginning Sept. 1

Computers often can be salvaged rather than recycled
Have you seen the bumper sticker that proclaims, “Throw it away? There is no away!”
It’s true. It all has to go somewhere. And, wherever it goes, most of our old computers will be there too.

School supply drive aids Cave Creek students
The 3rd annual supply drive, led by Noah Kendrick of Edward Jones in Carefree, provides support for students and teachers during the 2011 school year.

Cave Creek restaurant offer Old West stories with meal
Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House has a new draw to its Cave Creek restaurant. It isn’t an item on the menu to tantalize the taste buds, but rather stories about the Old West to capture the imagination.

Cave Creek Walmart begins hiring
The Walmart Supercenter in Cave Creek, which is set to open in the fall, is now hiring.

Cardinals camp draws fans to Flagstaff
The Arizona Cardinals are in Flagstaff where they practice on the campus of Northern Arizona University.

Anthem Council brings end to Freedom Way
In a spirited debate that had more turns than those needed to flip through Freedom Way’s 48-pages the Anthem Community Council decided, at the July 27 meeting...

County expects improved road maintenance with New River facility
The New River Maintenance Facility, which opened in July, sits on 7.5 acres of land and has a variety of construction vehicles used to maintain North Valley roads.

Anthem dentist goes extra miles for oral health
Anthem dentist Frank Wolf prides himself on going the extra mile for his patients.

Helicopter takes Anthem youth to hospital
A 9-year-old Anthem boy was transported by helicopter to Phoenix Children’s Hospital following injuries he sustained in a fall at his home at approximately 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Desert Hills woman found dead
Neighbors called Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies after finding Desert Hills resident Dena Schuster, 47, dead outside of her home on July 23.

MCSO nabs suspect following extensive search
The Maricopa County Sherriff’s Office made an arrest well after what they believed to be a routine traffic stop at I-17 and Anthem Way Thursday afternoon.

Fishing Report
This is a scaled down, North Valley focused, version of the weekly fishing report produced by Arizona Game and Fish.

Exuberance in real estate market is irrational
Over the last several weeks I have read one fascinating article after another from some of our local publications (both big and small) that are exclaiming how amazing the current Phoenix real estate market is and how many homes are being sold. In these articles, we are told that the buying is at the same pace we saw in 2005, and we hear from real estate agents who are as giddy as a schoolgirl the night before the big prom.

New River/Desert Hills group returns with September meeting
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association will resume its meetings with a 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 free gathering at Crossroads Christian Fellowship in New River.

North Valley schools prep for 2011-2012 year
The 2011-2012 school year will get underway for Cave Creek Unified School District students on Aug. 11 with Deer Valley Unified School District students getting started on Aug. 15. Listed below are the start times at all of the local schools.

Anthem lifter competes nationally
Fredrick Martinez is a long way removed from his days as a college sprinter, but the Anthem resident’s drive to compete remains strong at the age of 39.

Desert Hills couple open care home to seniors
Gary and Ronnie Knisely have been searching for the perfect location and setup to open their own business for the last three years.

Cave Creek brings running of the bulls to town
It’s an event that has drawn people to Pamplona, Spain for more than 400 years. In October, though, adrenaline junkies looking to get their fix will have the chance to experience the same thrill right in Cave Creek.

Boulder Creek, Cactus Shadows prep for new sports landscape
In less than a month the Boulder Creek Jaguars football team will host the 2011 season opener against the Cactus Shadows Falcons on Aug. 26 in the first matchup in the history of the North Valley programs.

Boulder Creek offers intro days for incoming students
Boulder Creek High School will have its annual “Jaguar Jump Back Days” Aug. 3 – 5 as students prepare for the 2011-2012 school year.

Cactus Shadows offers intro class to freshmen
Cactus Shadows High School will welcome the class of 2015 during a freshman camp from 2 – 6 p.m. at Aug. 9 at the high school.

Fishing Report
This is a scaled down, North Valley focused, version of the weekly fishing report produced by Arizona Game and Fish.

Foothills Community Foundation tabs new executive director
The Foothills Community Foundation (FCF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources for education, community service and cultural enrichment, has appointed Karen Mackiewich as the organization’s new acting executive director, effective Monday.

PVCC begins registration for Fall semester at Black Mountain
Fall registration is available for classes at Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain, a neighborhood hub for higher education, personal development and career exploration in the northeast Valley.

Starlight auditions for Willy Wonka
Starlight Community Theater is looking for actors of all ages (7 and up) for their Fall Musical, Willy Wonka. This bigger-than-life show offers lots of roles for kids, teens, adults and seniors.

North Valley non-profit aids dogs
There are a variety of different ways in which dogs have earned the title of man’s best friend.

Home improvement firm offers variety of upgrade options
For more than 24 years Don Jorgenson has been helping home sweet home be just a little sweeter for his customers.

North Country Conservancy names photo contest winners
The North Country Conservancy (NCC) recently named its winners in the 2011 Calendar Photo Contest.

Carefree family pushes for education on sleep apnea
Instead of relegating a snoring spouse to the couch Carefree resident Michael J. Krahe said sending them to their doctor or dentist could save their life.

Anthem doc convicted on murder charge
Dr. Peter Normann of Anthem was found guilty Friday of two counts of second-degree murder in the death of Ralph Gonzalez and Leslie Ann Ray as well as manslaughter in the death of Alicia Santizo Blanco.

Desert Foothills group seeks help following theft
The Desert Foothills Community Association is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the recovery of approximately $15,000 worth of stolen equipment.

Honor guard conducts fundraiser
The Daisy Mountain honor guard will conduct a fundraising car wash from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on July 30 at Connolly’s Sports Grill at 27th Ave. and Carefree Highway.

Cactus Shadows undergoes facelift
Construction workers have begun the process of grading the land in preparation for the new parking lot at Cactus Shadows High School.

Cave Creek Museum celebrates photography contest winners
Cave Creek Museum’s “Write with Light” Photography Competition will announce its winners during a reception and exhibit from 4:30 – 6 p.m. on Saturday at the Desert Foothills Library.

County Supervisor listens to concerns in New River
More than 40 New River and Desert Hills residents showed up at Daisy Mountain Fire Station #141 on July 6 to be heard by Maricopa County Supervisor Chairman Andy Kunasek, who represents District 3.

Game and Fish try and bring wildlife viewing options to public
The Arizona Game and Fish Department spent last month conducting a series of public meetings to share their ideas for wildlife-viewing opportunities...

North Valley communities celebrate Independence Day
Anthem and Cave Creek residents celebrated the Fourth of July over the weekend.

El Pedregal introduces new art exhibit
Throughout the month of July, el Pedregal will feature a new artist exhibit called “Cosmogony & Infinite Triangle Series” by Bela Fidel.

Foothills Caring Corps seeks new volunteers
The Foothills Caring Corps, a volunteer based non-profit organization serving the greater NE Valley, is seeking volunteers...

Cactus Shadows undergoes facelift
Construction workers have begun the process of grading the land in preparation for the new parking lot at Cactus Shadows High School.

Creative spirit burns bright in New River artist
Tom Dunlap chuckles that he got kicked out of the only art class he ever took, way back during his high school days. Despite the early rejection the 62-year-old New River resident said he always knew he had a knack for creating things.

Partner to help Cave Creek residents go solar
The Town of Cave Creek wants to make going solar easier. As part of the Save-a-Watt program to cut energy usage, the town is partnering with Arizona SmartPower to encourage homeowners to install solar.

FISHING REPORT
This is a scaled down, North Valley focused, version of the weekly fishing report produced by Arizona Game and Fish.

Game and Fish photo contest deadline nears
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is inviting people to share their images of the state’s wonderful wildlife by taking part in the annual wildlife photo contest. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Friday. Postmarks don't count.

Arizona Musicfest names scholarship winner
Arizona Musicfest honored Karen Nguyen of Chandler as the Roberta K. Pappas Scholarship recipient for 2011. Nguyen graduated from Corona del Sol High School in Tempe and will be attending the Arizona State University School of Music, Bachelor of Music program in Piano Performance.

On The Towne announces shows for upcoming season
On The Towne, Anthem’s only no-cut, no-audition children’s theatre for ages 5 – 14, has released its schedule of shows for the upcoming season.

Quayle pays visit to Carefree
Ben Quayle, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona’s 3rd congressional district, spent more than an hour in Carefree Friday discussing issues facing the Congress with members of the Carefree Town Council and a handful of area residents.

Anthem 4th of July celebration set for Saturday
Thousands of people will come together on Saturday at the Anthem Community Park Ball Fields for Anthem’s Independence Day celebration.

Anthem Veterans Memorial construction set to start on July 11
The Anthem Veterans Memorial Planning Committee announced today Haydon Building Corp will begin construction of the Veterans Memorial July 11.

Daisy Mountain personnel aid in battle against Wallow Fire
Today marks one month since the Wallow Fire,
now the largest wild fire in state history, started burning in northeastern Arizona.

New River man to sing anthem for title fight
Boxing’s Michael Buffer is famous for his voice as he belts on the iconic line, “Let get ready to rumble,” prior to fights.

Air Force veteran experience ran gamut of service
One can get a fairly thorough U.S. military lesson simply by getting a run down of Anthem resident Buddy Sims’ career.

7th Street project continues along Desert Hills Drive
AAs part of the Carefree Highway to Desert Hills Drive improvement project, the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) contractor is in the process of grading and paving driveway turnouts and side streets, relocating mailboxes to new permanent locations, placing rock product along roadway shoulders, installing guardrail where required and completing drainage ditch excavation and slope erosion control on both sides of 7th Street.

Anthem expands marketing effort
Anthem’s economic development and marketing committee made a report at the June 22 Anthem Community Council meeting going over its newest efforts to bring people to the community.

Anthem Council asks for community input
For the last couple of months a Governing Document Review Group has been examining the restructuring of the Anthem bylaws under which residents of Anthem would become members, giving them the opportunity to vote on a yet to be determined scope of items.

International exchange program seeks host families
A local non-profit exchange program is inviting local families to host international high school students for the 2011-2012 school year.

Rural Metro credits Cave Creek home owner for fire suppression
Thanks to some preventative clearing measures by a home owner, a brush fire, which started at approximately 12:30 p.m. in Cave Creek Thursday, was limited to approximately a .25 of an acre.

On the Road to Nowhere
This weekend I heard an old ‘80s song by the Talking Heads called "Road to nowhere.” Not only did the song bring me back to my high school days, it got me thinking about the last few years and how it seems like we have all been on a road to nowhere.

International group brings distinct sound to Cave Creek
Going into his 11th year in the United States Kym Warner feels more comfortable as a song writer, more confident in his band and more at home in general.

Hospital helps Cave Creek resident enjoy day at lake
Cave Creek resident, Matthew Aleksa, was an honored guest at Barrow Neurological Institute’s 15th annual Day on the Lake earlier this month.

Prescott brings historic events to town
Over the next two weekends Prescott will be home to a pair of events that have long histories with the town.

Air Force veteran experience ran gamut of service
One can get a fairly thorough U.S. military lesson simply by getting a run down of Anthem resident Buddy Sims’ career.

Daisy Mountain Fire douses pair of small brush fires
The first one occurred north of New River at mile marker 234 at approximately 7:43 p.m. Friday. Engine 146 reported to the scene of a brush fire on the west side of I-17.

Anthem group seeks host families for exchange students
Erin Ruecklies of Anthem invites local families to celebrate the Fourth of July in a new way by agreeing to share “their America” with a young person from another country during the 2011-2012 school year.

It’s all a matter of trust
To begin with, I would like to wish all the dad’s out there a belated Happy Father’s Day. Those of you who are parents know just what an awesome thing it is to be a dad or mom. To me it is the single most important aspect of my life.

Anthem Dolphins hire new swim coach
The Anthem Community Council has hired Helen Casseday as the new coach of the Anthem Dolphins Swim Team. Casseday will be responsible for teaching, training, and motivating all swimmers at all skill levels.

Pair of teens earn spot in National Rodeo competition
Sonoran Trails Middle School’s Aspyn Dent and Gavilan Peak’s Savana Egge have earned spots on the Arizona National Junior High rodeo team.

Anthem families make move, invest in green technology
Anthem residents Skip Hoeder and Ginger Hoeder are in the process of working with SolarCity to convert a portion of their Anthem home to solar generated electricity.

Boulder Creek grad competes in U.S. Open
Scott Pinckney, a 2007 graduate of Boulder Creek High School, competed in the U.S. Open this weekend at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.

New River photographer draws in talent from around Valley
New River photographer Alan Lowy asks students taking his classes whether they are picture takers or picture makers.

Cave Creek owner, dog earn invite to regional agility competition
Cave Creek resident Dave Harlan and his 5-year-old dog Bandit got out of the heat this past weekend to compete in the 14th annual Purina Incredible Dog Challenge in San Diego.

Lake Pleasant offers evening entertainment
For the first time since 2008 Lake Pleasant will have a 4th of July celebration complete with a fireworks show.

Carefree business women earn assist in arrest of robbery suspect
An alleged robbery suspect was arrested at approximately 11 a.m. Thursday

Developer explores idea of Cave Creek resort
It’s still early in the planning stages, but if a North Scottsdale developer has its way Cave Creek could be home to a resort on 220 acres of land at 72nd St. and Continental Mountain Drive.

North Valley church tries to aid homeless
Northgate Community Church is sponsoring a sleeping bag drive, for the homeless in Phoenix.

Housing market shows no signs of improvement
Over the last several weeks I have been writing about the dreaded double dip in the housing market. Needless to say, the news has been bleak. And as the ole cliché (title of the article) implies, there is more negative news to come.

Norterra shops offer Father’s Day contest
The Shops at Norterra has partnered with Best Buy, Dicks Sporting Goods, Mellow Mushroom and Buffalo Wild Wings to present a “Dad’s Day Out” Contest, which will provide one father with a bundle of gift cards totaling $500 from the participating merchants.

Community gathering addresses cell towers in New River, Desert Hills
The public is invited to learn and discuss issues related to cell towers on New River-Desert Hills residential properties during the New River/Desert Hills Community Association meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at Crossroads Christian Fellowship.

Daisy Mountain Fire Department deals with budget crunch
The Daisy Mountain Fire Department gave area residents a look at the budget challenges facing the department for the upcoming fiscal year at a presentation on June 1 at the Anthem Community Center.

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