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Documentary highlights challenges to Arizona park system
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association will be showing a locally made documentary film...

Cactus Shadows readies for defense of Desert Sky Region title
The Cactus Shadows High School football team went 11-1 in 2009 thanks in large part to an offense that put up 40 points per game and a team that found a way to win tight games.

Anthem readies to host triathlon
The 4th annual Anthem Sprint Triathlon is set for 7 a.m. Saturday getting started from the Anthem Community Center.

Daisy Mountain seeks new Fire Chief
At an emergency meeting of the Daisy Mountain Fire board the department laid out a time table of 60-90 days for seeking out and hiring a new fire chief and assistant fire chief.

 

 

SPORTS NEWS

Boulder Creek claims overtime win in opener
A strong start by the offense, a stellar second half by the defense and a couple of spectacular punts by junior Jacobus Van Leeuwen weren’t enough to settle the score in regulation at Pinnacle High School in Friday night’s season opener between Boulder Creek and the host Pioneers.

Cactus Shadows readies for defense of Desert Sky Region title
The Cactus Shadows High School football team went 11-1 in 2009 thanks in large part to an offense that put up 40 points per game and a team that found a way to win tight games.

Boulder Creek determined to win back Northwest Region title
Whether it’s offense or defense the 2010 Boulder Creek Jaguars feel they have the quickness, depth and talent to take the fight to opposing team.

Jaguars volleyball aims to reach potential
Boulder Creek High School’s varsity volleyball team opens the 2010 season Tuesday, a thought that has third year coach Sarah Vidhalm eagerly awaiting her first look at what this year’s team can be.






ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


ART SHOW: Submitted photo
Anthem art teacher Olga Smirnoff is displaying a variety of her original work from 7 - 9 p.m. Saturday at the Anthem Art Gallery. Smirnoff teaches art classes at both the Anthem Community Center and at the Caepe School. The Anthem Art Gallery is located at 42212 North 41st Drive in Anthem.
For information on the show go to 623-551-7808 or anthemartgallery.com.

Musical Theatre of Anthem earns recognition
Awards include Outstanding Ensemble for The Wizard of Oz, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical...

Roberts returns better than ever
Let it be known to all who read this that I have not read the book upon which Eat Pray Love is based.

Local teen wins prestigious scholarship
If 19-year old Zac Coffey has it his way the three locales will be stops on the way to a professional acting career.