JULY 29, 2011
Governor Brewer: Arizona Committed to Holding Feds Accountable for Lack of Border Security
Governor in Attendance as Federal Court Hears Oral Arguments regarding Arizona’s Counterclaim in the SB 1070 Case
PHOENIX – Attorneys representing the State of Arizona today reiterated the state’s claims against the federal government for its continued failure to secure the border and reimburse the state for the costs it has incurred due to illegal immigration. Keep reading
BY LINDA BENTLEY | JULY 28, 2011
Nonchalant practices may have contributed to Carefree home invasion
The robbers, without waking the homeowners, removed valuables, along with the keys to the Expedition, which was also stolen
CAREFREE – Because the homeowners were home at the time, a robbery early Thursday morning at a home in the east 7600 block of Nonchalant Avenue in Carefree is technically considered a home invasion even though there was no confrontation with the homeowners, who were asleep at the time. Keep reading
BY LINDA BENTLEY | JULY 27, 2011
Who is Geno Riley and why is he saying all those nasty things about us?
I would rather the Sonoran stand up and just say that hey … ‘we don’t like black people, we don’t want a black president’
PHOENIX – After printing Geno Riley’s e-mail to Todd Newman, owner of Cave Creek Coffee Company (C4), threatening a boycott because he advertises in Sonoran News, which he referred to as “a disgusting rag of hate” and “that disgusting and offensive rumor based, trash talking, mean spirited editorial rag,” we’ve received an outpouring of support, as has Newman. Keep reading
BY LINDA BENTLEY | JULY 27, 2011
FCF executive director resigns after admitting theft
CAREFREE – After returning from vacation, Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) Executive Director Breanne Ulewicz resigned from her position effective July 14. Keep reading
BY LINDA BENTLEY | JULY 27, 2011
Local architect provides new flags to those flying tattered ones
CAREFREE – As he was driving through Carefree and Cave Creek, local architect Kirk Hostert noticed many businesses were flying tattered American flags, including Chase Bank, Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church and Red Truck Trading Company. Keep reading
BY LINDA BENTLEY | JULY 27, 2011
Planning commission completes zoning ordinance review
‘Can you tell me what you mean by outside cowboy entertainment?’
CAVE CREEK – The planning commission completed its review of the town’s zoning ordinance on July 21, sending its final recommendations to council for approval. Keep reading
BY LINDA BENTLEY | JULY 27, 2011
Desert Hills woman found dead in front of home
DESERT HILLS – Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call in the east 200 block of Jordan Lane shortly after 10 a.m. on July 23, after neighbors discovered the body of Dena Schuster outside her home.
Schuster’s neighbors, who said they saw Schuster every day, discovered her body Saturday morning when they went to check on her after not seeing her for a couple of days.
According to MCSO, there were no signs of foul play or any type of struggle and Schuster, who was found lying on her back outside her front door, was referred to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s office to determine the cause of death.
Schuster had just turned 47 three days earlier.
PHOENIX – Today, Arizona Parents for Education, a grassroots group promoting the interests of Arizona’s public school distance learning programs, today announced that Senate President Russell Pearce was named the 2011 Golden Apple Award Winner. Previous winners include Governor Jan Brewer, former Senate President Tim Bee, former state Representative David Lujan, and Senator Linda Lopez.