September 2, 2015 • Vol. 13, No.35
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Proposal under discussion to annex planned Lennar development into Anthem ELIZABETH MEDORA STAFF
ANTHEM – The development of Anthem may be growing. Back in 2014, Lennar Homes brought forth a proposal regarding building 202 homes on the west side of Anthem, north of the Daisy Mountain Post Office. Those plans have been in development; these homes would not have been part of the Anthem community as far as amenities or HOA. Now, discussions are underway to annex the development, known as Circle Mountain Ranch, into Anthem. The potential annexation will be discussed in open meetings presented by Pulte on Sept. 9 and Sept. 14, 6 p.m. both days, at the Anthem
Civic Building. The annexation will also be on the agenda of the Sept. 16 Anthem Community Council Board of Directors meeting, to be held at 6:30 p.m., also at the Anthem Civic Building. If annexed, the planned Lennar development would become a joint Lennar/Pulte project. Pulte already has input into the design of the homes; whether or not annexation is approved, Pulte will ensure that the Lennar design fits the style of Anthem. Anthem Community Council Board of Directors President Tim Fyke called Pulte “very, Map courtesy of Maricopa County Assessor’s Office
Pictured is the area where the planned Lennar homes will be built, north of 43rd Ave. At the bottom right of the map is the Daisy Mountain Post Office; at the bottom left are northernmost Anthem West homes.
Monsoon storm causes power outages around Valley
NORTH VALLEY – A severe monsoon storm swept through the Valley on Monday night, causing storm damage and power outages all over town. About 50,000 people lost power due to the storm. APS crews worked overnight to start getting electricity restored. As of
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In remembrance: Sixth annual food drive honors father lost in 9/11
mid-morning on Tuesday, about 23,000 people were still without power, including over 1,000 in New River. Downed power lines on New River Road southeast of Fig Springs Road (pictured) caused outages for many local residents. The storm hit some areas
extremely hard and left others with little to no rain. Anthem West sustained storm damage, including downed trees, due to heavy rain and battering winds. Central Phoenix was hit hard, with torn roofs and flooded roadways downtown. APS has offered to comp residents for bagged ice or dry ice; send receipts and the customer name and address to: APS Community Affairs, Mail Station 8010, P.O. Box 53999, Phoenix, AZ 85072. See updates on power outages and restoration at www.aps.com/en/ residential/Pages/home.aspx; click Report an Outage.
ANTHEM – Deborah’s father William Steckman died in Tower One on Sept. 11, 2001, leaving his shocked grieving his loss. Since then, Deborah, an Anthem resident, has channeled her grief into honoring her father through acts of kindness. For the sixth year, she’s running a food drive to benefit community families in need, in honor of her father’s memory. Last year’s food drive netted 600 pounds of food for needy families. This year, Deborah hopes to top that record. All collected items will be
IN THE COURTS:
LINDA’S W.I.S.H.:
ON THE STAGE:
Judge Williams discusses
Linda’s W.I.S.H.
Desert Foothills Theater
justice court changes
5K Run/Walk set for Sept. 26
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Pictured: William Steckman
donated to the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry and the Foothills Food Bank. Collection boxes are located at Canyon Springs School, 42901 N. 45th Dr., and Harper Physical
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OTHER : • Bluhm Column
presenting Shakespeare parody • Service Directory
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• Classified Ads
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