VOL. 17 ISSUE NO. 10   |   MARCH 9 – 15, 2011

jim peirceBY LINDA BENTLEY | MARCH 11, 2011

Two Carefree candidates vie
for last council seat

Cave Creek elects council in
jim van allen primary

Updated Unofficial Election Results

 

BY LINDA BENTLEY | MARCH 9, 2011

Marijuana dispensary hopefuls eye Cave Creek

marlene pontrelliStaff seeks direction from council to draft regulations

CAVE CREEK – During Monday night’s council meeting, Town Attorney Marlene Pontrelli said municipalities have been grappling with a host of questions since the passage of Proposition 203, the Medical Marijuana Act (MMA), in order to form ordinances for dispensaries and cultivation, as the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) continues to iron out its final rules and regulations, which, according to provisions of the MMA, must be completed by April 13.  Keep Reading ...

BY LINDA BENTLEY | MARCH 9, 2011

Council approves IGA for Cave Creek Wash hazard reduction project

Morning Star Road paving project moves forward with federal funds

CAVE CREEK – Call to the Public brought Bob Moore to the podium during the March 7 council meeting to first thank the town for cleaning up the debris on Galloway Drive and then to complain about the music from the Hideaway, which he said could be heard from every home on Stevens Drive.  Keep reading ...

BY LINDA BENTLEY | MARCH 9, 2011

U.S. Supreme Court denies rehearing in Obama/Soetoro eligibility case

Court remains silent on motion to recuse

WASHINGTON – On March 7, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued its order list for cases distributed for conference on March 4 and listed Hollister v. Soetoro under the listing titled “Rehearings Denied,” without comment.  Keep Reading...

BY LINDA BENTLEY | MARCH 9, 2011

Sign issues continue to plague Carefree despite new ordinance

signsMedical marijuana dispensary hours probably much ado about nothing

CAREFREE – Town council voted unanimously in favor of text amendments to the sign ordinance during the March 1 meeting, although it was not without some discussion.    Keep reading ...

MARCH 9, 2011

Entries sought for April 9 “Fiesta Days” Parade

33rd Annual Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo & Parade Set for April 6-10

fiesta days parafeCAVE CREEK – Cave Creek is gearing up for its 33rd Annual Fiesta Days™ Rodeo & Parade, April 6-10, and excitement is already building about this year’s parade.  Arizona’s local celebrity, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and Cave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia will participate in the event. The festive parade celebrates National Patriotism and takes place on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. through the Town of Cave Creek.  Event organizers are seeking parade entries no later than Monday, March 28.  Keep reading ...

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