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May 14, 2014 • Vol. 12, No.26
Postal Patron Cave Creek
ECRWSS Carrier Route PreSorted Standard U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 371 Cave Creek, AZ
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• Anthem
• Black Canyon City
• Carefree
• Cave Creek
• Desert Hills
• New River
• North Phoenix
• Tramonto
Hit-and- Proposed New River truck stop under debate, May 20 run details sought Elizabeth Medora
ANTHEM – Amy Hatcher is asking for the community to help her find the hit-and-run driver who hit her car. Hatcher was exiting the Safeway parking lot in Anthem on Saturday evening, when a small white car driven by a young man with a young female passenger turned into the parking lot and sideswiped her vehicle. The other drive left the scene, and no witnesses have come forward yet to report his identity. When Hatcher called the Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office non-emergency line to report the crash, she was told they were currently investigating another hit-and-run at the Bela Rosa Apartments in Anthem. It is not known if the two incidents are connected. Broken headlight pieces were at the scene, but Hatcher’s headlights were not damaged in the crash, indicating that the small white car that hit her also sustained headlight damage, which should make it easier to identify. If you witnessed the crash or believe you have some information on this case, please call MCSO’s Crime Stop line at (602) 876-1011 and refer to incident number 14-010759.
NEW RIVER – Got an opinion on the proposed truck stop at the New River/I-17 exit? Share your thoughts at the upcoming community meeting on May 20, 12-3 p.m., at Daisy Mountain Fire Station #141. The New River/Desert Hills Com mu n it y A ssoc iat ion’s monthly public meeting with county supervisor Andy Kunasek will be focusing on the plan of development for a truck/gas stop and Subway at the corner of I-17 and New River Road. The plan of development has been approved; now, the applicants will be submitting permits for approval. Two discussion meetings regarding this truck stop have already been facilitated by the NR/DHCA. At these previous meetings, attendees expressed concerns about how the truck stop would affect the area, including lighting, increased traff ic,
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A plan of development has been approved for a truck stop and Subway at the intersection of I-17 and New River Road.
Hooves & Heroes event displays students’ skills
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Students of Camelot Therapeutic horsemanship showed off their skills at the Hooves & Heroes Derby Day on May 3.
NORTH SCOTTSDALE – Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship hosted its annual Hooves & Heroes ‘Derby Day!’ fundraising event on May 3. Guests celebrated with a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby, enjoyed dinner courtesy of Bruce Brown Catering, and were entertained by a riding demonstration by two young Camelot students and their instructors. Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship is a nonprofit organization that teaches horsemanship to children and adults who have physical disabilities. Camelot has been offering all services at no cost to students for 30 years. Camelot will use funds raised through Hooves and Heroes to continue to offer their horsemanship program to children and adults with disabilities free of charge. Camelot was founded in 1980 by Eileen Szychowski. It offers one-on-one education, with instruction tailored to the individual needs of our students. Camelot specializes in serving riders with physical disabilities. Students learn riding, driving, grooming, training, vet care, and stable management. For more information on Camelot and how to apply to be a student, contact Mary Hadsall at (480) 515-1542 or info@camelotaz.org.