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85024, 58027, 85050, 85085, 85086, 85087, 85324, 85331, and 85377 in the communities of: Anthem, Black Canyon City, Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Hills, Diamond Creek Estates, Dove Valley Estates, Dove Valley Ranch, Mountain Gate, New River, North Phoenix, North Scottsdale, Tramonto, Tatum Ranch, and Tatum Highlands

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July 2015