VOL. 18  ISSUE NO. 17   |   APRIL 25 – MAY 1, 2012

BY LINDA BENTLEY | APRIL 25, 2012

Brush fire most likely human caused

CAVE CREEK – A brush fire in a wash behind Andora Hills that started around 5 p.m. on Tuesday sent up plumes of smoke, which, according to Rural/Metro Chief John Kraetz, could be seen from as far away as Fountain Hills.  Keep reading ...

BY LINDA BENTLEY | APRIL 25, 2012

County attorney declines to prosecute Freeman in mule assault incident

‘A bully will usually escalate their attacks after a perceived victory. The town has a responsibility to end this before someone gets hurt.’

CAVE CREEK – In the March 28 edition, Sonoran News reported about an incident that occurred on March 25 during which Gerald Freeman, 71, drove his pickup truck into the back of a mule ridden by John Fisher, which knocked the mule down to a sitting position.    Keep reading ...

BY LINDA BENTLEY | APRIL 25, 2012

Enchanted Canyon protestors gather to beat a dead horse

CAVE CREEK – Despite the applicant withdrawing its application for a special use permit (SUP) and requesting a continuation to a date to be determined, essentially killing the Enchanted Canyon Resort project in its current form and canceling the April 19 planning commission meeting, the project’s opponents insisted on holding a meeting anyway.   
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BY LINDA BENTLEY | APRIL 25, 2012

Former Scottsdale CPA indicted in $66 million Ponzi scheme

Investors should exercise caution before committing to investment
opportunities that promise high-yield returns with little or no risk

PHOENIX – Last week, a federal grand jury returned a 102-count indictment against former Scottsdale CPA Danny Wise for mail fraud, wire fraud and transactional money laundering, with forfeiture allegations, in connection with a $66 million Ponzi scheme.  Keep reading ...

sheriff joe arpaioAPRIL 25, 2012

A Walk in Support of and Appreciation for Sheriff Joe Arpaio

LOCATION: Fountain Park – Fountain Hills, AZ
DATE: Saturday, April 28
TIME: 10 a.m. - Noon
PURPOSE: To show support for the outstanding job the Sheriff is doing for Maricopa County

WHY? He is America's Toughest Sheriff, re-elected four times by the people of Maricopa County, an Army Veteran, upholder of the States' rights and the Constitution, protector of sanctity of the Legal Immigration, avid advocate for animal rights and a devoted husband, father and a grandfather. Sheriff Joe is a man of courage, integrity, conviction and patriotism.

Meet at Fountain Park by the Veterans Memorial. Please bring bottled water for yourselves and your pet (if the temperature is not too high for your pet)!

E-mail: [email protected]

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