September 14, 2016 • Vol. 14, No. 43
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APS to construct new substation near 43rd Avenue ELIZABETH MEDORA STAFF
ANTHEM – A new APS substation will soon be constructed on the west side of Anthem, east of 43rd Ave. The Daisy Mountain Substation is scheduled to be finished by spring of next year, in order to be ready for the high demand during the summer season. Kendra Lee, APS Franchises & Technical Services representative, noted that this new substation will help enhance reliability in the area and support future growth as needed. Right now, APS is working on the architectural elements for the wall, according to Lee.
Map courtesy of Maricopa County Assessor’s Office
Outlined in red is the APS parcel for the new substation. The substation will be set back about 65 feet from 43rd Ave.
The substation will be about the same size as the substation in New River, but the substations
Foothills Food Bank holding ribbon cutting, Sept. 24 CAVE CREEK – The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is holding a ribbon cutting/ open house on Saturday, Sept. 24, starting at 10 a.m. This event will celebrate the expansion of the food bank. “Foothills Food Bank extended the front of the building south to allow for more warehousing in the main building,” said food bank director Pam DiPietro in a September media release. “Our reception and packing area moved to the new addition allowing more space for foodstuff storage for our clients.”
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No injuries sustained to pets or people from Claws N’ Paws fire NEW RIVER – Pet grooming business Claws N’ Paws was damaged by a fire on Labor Day. Daisy Mountain Fire Department responded to an emergency call on Sept. 5 from another tenant in the Riverside Plaza on the frontage road. According to DMFD’s social media release, no animals were in the building at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported from the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office detectives. According to MCSO Public Information Officer Courtney
Pictured: Fire damage at Claws N’ Paws.
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One amazing kid:
‘Go Gold’ Sept. 19-21 for Jordan, who’s fighting cancer ELIZABETH MEDORA STAFF
be getting both her scheduled treatment and an MRI. While she’s undergoing her treatment, her mom has asked the community to show their support for her by wearing yellow or gold and “going gold” for Jordan, during this, Childhood Cancer Awareness month. “I want her to not feel like she’s alone,” said Anthem resident Raquel Calderon, Jordan’s mother. Raquel says she’s aiming to “get our community
At the open house, refreshments will be offered. Guests can take tours of the expanded facility. RSVPS are appreciated to help plan for the event. DiPietro said the food bank continues to seek $100,000 in funds from donors to cover the cost of the new addition. Donors can pay via credit card, cash or PayPal. For a $150 donation, you can get your name on a glass tile on the building’s mural. For more information, to RSVP for the event, and to donate, call the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center at (480) 488-1145.
ANTHEM – Eleven-yearold Jordan “Jojo” Calderon is a caring, kindhearted girl who is working on collecting toys to donate to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. She knows how much the PCH kids go through and how much they need support because she’s been there many times herself. Jordan is undergoing treatment for brain cancer. She and her mother travel to Los Angeles monthly so that Jordan can receive specialized care. On Sept. 19-21, Jordan will
THEFT:
EDUCATION:
PETS:
Suspects sought after
Changes planned for
Pet Adoption Days
burglary at trailhead
school grading system
to be held at el Pedregal
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JORDAN
Pictured: Jordan Calderon
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• Service Directory
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