July 22, 2015 • Vol. 13, No.29
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Body found in 18-wheeler parked in New River NEW RIVER – On Sunday night, a man’s body was found in a semi parked in New River, at the on-ramp of the I-17. The man appears to have died from natural causes. “Around 7:30 p.m. last night (Sunday, July 19), DPS received a report of suspicious vehicle,” said Bart Graves, Media Relations Manager at the Arizona Department of Public Safety. “An 18-wheeler had been parked for two days on the northbound onramp at I-17 at New River Road.” A DPS trooper responded to the report. Upon arriving at the scene, the trooper saw a man in the sleeper berth of the semi. After checking on the occupant, the
trooper determined the man was deceased. No one else was in the vehicle when the trooper arrived. “The victim is a 48-year-old male who we believe is the oerator of the semi,” Graves noted. “We are waiting on the results of an autopsy. We do not suspect foul play.” The semi, owned by Marten Trucking, was carrying a load, which was sealed inside the trailer. Investigators are now examining the contents of the trailer. Graves noted that the DPS Vehicular Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation. Anyone with information in the case can provide information through the DPS online service at www.azdps. gov/Services/Tips.
Learning heroes’ stories at the Anthem Veterans Memorial ANTHEM – The theme of this year’s summer reading program at the North Valley Regional Library is ‘Every hero has a story.’ Through a visit to the Anthem Veterans Memorial, summer reading participants got to hear local heroes’ stories firsthand. Summer reading program participants gathered at the Anthem Veterans Memorial as part of the library’s program. At the memorial, they learned United States military history and personal experiences of local veterans. Anthem residents WWII Navy veteran John Ravita and active-duty Army Captain Jose Torres, Bronze Star recipient, each shared their experiences in the military.
The lessons were conducted by Anthem Veterans Memorial Support Team volunteer Liz Turner. Classes, clubs, and
organizations are invited to schedule educational lessons at the AVM. Contact Liz Turner, elizabethturnerus@yahoo.com for more information.
Merrill Gardens to hold groundbreaking ceremony, July 29 ANTHEM – Merrill Gardens at Anthem is holding a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, July 29, at 9 a.m. This new senior living community, located off Meridian Drive in Anthem, is set to start taking reservations in fall 2015. The community will have 127 apartments for seniors, with various levels of care offered. The community is invited to attend the July 29 groundbreaking. A reception will be held after the ceremony, with a variety of breakfast items. “We have received such a warm welcome, and we are really looking forward to the chance to celebrate the groundbreaking
Rendering courtesy of Merrill Gardens
Pictured is a rendering of planned retirement community Merrill Gardens at Anthem.
for our Merrill Gardens senior
groundbreaking, as will Chad
The two-story planned facility
living
Lorentz of Urbal Architecture,
will include a wide array of
residents of Anthem,” said Bill
Lew Rees of
amenities, including an enclosed
Pettit, President, R.D. Merrill
Area Chamber of Commerce,
courtyard,
Company.
and Tim Fyke of the Anthem
wellness center, theater room,
Community Council.
library, beauty salon, several
community
with
the
Pettit will be speaking at the
the Anthem
outdoor
pool,
OUTLET MALL.:
KIWANIS PARK
SPORTS:
Outlets at Anthem unveils
New River park updates
Randy Johnson to be inducted
food court renovations
in progress
into Baseball Hall of Fame
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lounges, a casual dining bistro, and a restaurant style dining room. Merrill Gardens’ dining program allows residents to order restaurant style meals with no set meal hours. The 120,000 sq. ft. facility will offer studio and one and two bedroom apartments and will provide residents with the option of independent living, assisted living, or memory care. Check for updates on Merrill Gardens at Anthem online at www. MerrillGardens.com and www. facebook.com/MerrillGardens. Interested residents can see amenities at Merrill Gardens’ Arizona locations in Gilbert and Goodyear. Merrill Gardens can be reached by phone at 1(800) 379-8831.
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