BY LINDA BENTLEY | MARCH 13, 2013
Predictable and unpredictable election results
The fight for the remaining four Cave Creek Council seats will be determined in the May 21 runoff election
CAVE CREEK – In the ongoing tale of two cities, once again the town of Carefree produced somewhat predictable election results, electing its mayor and council in Tuesday’s election, while Cave Creek will require a runoff election for four council seats.
BY LINDA BENTLEY | MARCH 13, 2013
Federal judge upholds law prohibiting TUSD’s Raza Studies program
In its ruling, the court called for the development of culturally relevant courses, an order appealed by Horne
PHOENIX – On March 8, U.S. District Judge A. Wallace Tashima upheld an Arizona law, prohibiting courses that teach ethnic solidarity as constitutional, with the exception of (A)(3), the wording of which the court found to be broad and ambiguous, and could deter school districts from teaching ethnic studies.
BY LINDA BENTLEY | MARCH 13, 2013
A message from Rural/Metro Fire Chief John Kraetz
CAVE CREEK – Before we know it, wildfire season will be upon us. All the rain (and snow!) we have experienced this winter will promote lush growth of all the desert weeds and grasses that fuel wildfires.
BY LINDA BENTLEY | MARCH 13, 2013
Library seeks town donation as Carefree begins budget process
CAREFREE – After Town Accountant Jim Keen made his monthly financial presentation Mayor David Schwan displayed a report of total tax revenue comparing FY 2011-2012 ($1,591,180) to FY 2012-2013 ($1,452,576) through Jan. 31, 2013.
MARCH 13, 2013
Scottsdale spring training heats up – free trolleys provide options and ease for fans
Spring training sizzles this week in Scottsdale with five games at Scottsdale Stadium, other nearby baseball activities and the Made in Arizona Festival in the Downtown.
