December 04, 2013 • Vol. 12, No.3
• Anthem
• Black Canyon City
Boulder Creek marching band holds fundraiser
The Boulder Creek Jaguar Pride marching band of Boulder Creek High School in Anthem is playing host to a holiday bazaar Dec. 14 from 7 a.m. to noon in the high school parking lot. Shopping at the fundraising bazaar/swap meet supports the marching band. For those who wish to rent a space at the bazaar to sell their holiday crafts, toys, garage saletype items or to promote their business, lots cost $15 for one space or $25 for two. Bring one or more tables and/or tent. Jamba Juice will be there selling beverages, and the event will also feature food and a train ride for children. To rent a space at the holiday bazaar at Boulder Creek High School, call Jean Reah at 62 3 - 516 - 4715 o r Ta m my Ciammittii at 623-434-1201.
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• Carefree
• Cave Creek
• Desert Hills
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• New River
• North Phoenix
‘Happy Hanukkah’ heard in Anthem
• Tramonto
Stadium in, cafeteria out Eric Quade Editor
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Hanukkah, heritage—Dylan Kurtz, a 10th grader at Boulder Creek High School and member of The Stardust Singing Troupe, performed “Oh Chanukah” in full costume at the Anthem Community Center Tuesday evening, the sixth night of Hanukkah. Dozens from the local Jewish community attended a menorah lighting ceremony for singing, food and socializing.
The Cave Creek Unified School District moved one step closer to renovating the stadium at Cactus Shadows High School during its Nov. 26 governing board meeting, but its members decided to sidestep the question of whether to also update the high school’s cafeteria. School board member Janet Busbee brought for ward a budget request for approximately $600,000 to renovate Falcon Stadium at Cactus Shadows High School. The project, dubbed “Rebuild the Nest” by Falcons Athletic Club boosters, would address a number of issues with the stadium, track and tennis courts, such as drainage problems, worn out track surfaces, limited bleacher seating and sod shortcomings. Busbee said that “Rebuild the Nest” supporters had approached the board about 2 months ago about renovating the deteriorating track at Falcon Stadium, presenting plans to “overhaul the facility.”
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Wildlife center celebrates 30th year anniversary
Inside: Events........................... 4 Bluhm........................6 CF Christmas........7 Art............................ 12 Editorial.............. 16 Services................. 17 Crossword......... 20 Classifieds.......... 21
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Class in session outdoors — Visitors at the recent Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center open house learned about a variety of critters that scamper and flutter through the state, including the Great Horned Owl pictured above.
Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center i n Nor t h Phoen i x celebrated its 30th anniversary Nov. 23-24 with an open house, and scores of guests visited the grounds for a glimpse into the center’s operations, to meet wildlife experts and a chance to see wildlife up close. The Arizona Game and Fish Department reported that it had opened the first state-run wildlife rehabilitation and education center in 1983. The facility’s original focus was on treating and rehabilitating sick and injured wildlife. While the center still continues to provide care to wild animals, it also stresses on educating the public about Arizona’s native wildlife. Today, the center has provided wildlife triage, treatment and rehabilitation to more than 30,000 sick or injured animals and delivered wildlife education programs to millions of people at events and schools. Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center operates on a budget from the Heritage Fund, a voterpassed initiative that provides
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