BY LINDA BENTLEY | AUGUST 15, 2012
Dishonesty and vandalism mark Desert Ridge JP race
While having a legal background is not a requirement, Ponath has been practicing law for over 30 years and has served as a judge pro tem
PHOENIX – Last week, a hand-addressed, pre-printed postcard in the mail from Clancy Jayne (l) arrived in the mail that read, “I just wanted to drop a line to say that I greatly appreciate the support you showed by signing my nomination petition. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve you as Justice of the Peace, and I intend to dedicate myself to bringing the highest level of justice to the People’s Court.”
BY LINDA BENTLEY | AUGUST 15, 2012
Granny scammers have come to town
Cave Creek couple bilked out of $2,500
CAVE CREEK – Grandparents will often do anything to help their grandchildren and that’s exactly what a group of scammers have been relying upon as they’ve set their sights on the Cave Creek area.
BY LINDA BENTLEY | AUGUST 15, 2012
2012 Taste of Cave Creek
Wednesday and Thursday, October 17 – 18 at Stagecoach Village
Sample cuisine from more than 25 restaurants in an outdoor, open-air setting. Expanded 2012 event includes nightly Cave Creek Acoustic Music Competition by Pandy Raye and Chicks with Picks and nightly Sanderson Ford-Sanderson Lincoln Tim & Willy Cave Creek Chili Cook-Off with the International Chili Society.
BY LINDA BENTLEY | AUGUST 15, 2012
The citizens of Cave Creek did themselves proud
On June 30 of this year the final payment was made on Spur Cross. A community fueled, grass-roots ambition that was finalized in 2000 to save nearly 2,500 acres of pristine Sonoran desert from development came to a close in 2011 in what has been described as “the defining and identifying moment” in Cave Creek’s long and storied history.
BY LINDA BENTLEY | AUGUST 15, 2012
Court dismisses Arizona Day of Prayer challenge
‘Uniting in prayer is a custom as old as our nation itself’
PHOENIX – On Monday, Gov. Jan Brewer issued a statement lauding Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Eileen Willett’s decision to dismiss the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s (FFRF) challenge to the constitutionality of gubernatorial proclamations designating an Arizona Day of Prayer.
BY LINDA BENTLEY | AUGUST 15, 2012
ICE Director Morton under fire for politicizing rule of law
In addition to suing Obama, King also mulled introducing a bill that would repeal everything Obama has signed into law
WASHINGTON – The National Immigration and Customs Enforcement Council and its affiliated local associations recently issued a letter announcing its unanimous 250-0 vote of no confidence in ICE Director John Morton and Assistant Director Phyllis Coven, claiming Department of Homeland Security leadership has little regard for the safety of Americans.
