Vol. 16 Issue No. 8 | February 24 – March 2, 2010


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Village at Surrey Hills resurrected from ‘going down the tubes’

village at surrey hillsBy Linda Bentley | February 24, 2010

Chevron Station to seek SUP for car wash
CAVE CREEK – With Commissioner Shelly Anderson absent, the planning commission voted unanimously in favor of recommending approval for the site plan and final plat amendments for the Village at Surrey Hills project.    
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Participation automatic unless parents sign ‘denial of permission’ slip

By Linda Bentley | February 24, 2010

CCUSD – Parents recently received a letter from the district, that is, if students actually presented the letter to their parents, regarding their child’s participation in the Arizona Youth Survey, a needs assessment study sponsored by the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.
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rod de szendeffyWhy does Rod de Szendeffy really support the recall?

By Linda Bentley | February 24, 2010

CAREFREE – Last week, Sonoran News received a copy of a flyer by Councilwoman Susan Vanik. Emblazoned in red across the top in all caps it reads, “Where is the outrage?” and “Carefree voters beware!!!!”    
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First Circuit upholds decision in favor of Rhode Island state trooper

By Linda Bentley | February 24, 2010

BOSTON, Mass. – On Feb. 4, the First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a U.S. District Court decision in favor of Rhode Island State Trooper C. Thomas Chabot and against a group of illegal aliens that challenged his actions during a traffic stop in which he inquired into their immigration status, contacted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and transported them to ICE, in what they claimed was a violation of their Fourth Amendment rights. More...

Desert Foothills Library awarded prestigious grant

kris bishop February 24, 2010

To enhance Family Literacy and Reading Programs
CAVE CREEK – The Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek is expanding early family literacy and reading programs thanks to a prestigious grant they recently received from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and the Arizona State Library.  

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Sponsor support needed for DFCA 2010 Rodeo

February 24, 2010

Through the support of generous sponsors and supporters, the Desert Foothills Community Association (DFCA) has been able to help maintain a first-class arena and rodeo grounds. The arena and grounds have become a focal point for many Arizona’s horse-related activities.  More...

Obituary

February 24, 2010

Vance A. Larson