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Last updated at 4:21 pm on September 1
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Panel discusses FH vision plan
The Urban Land Institute has brought together a panel of nine experts at Town Hall today to discuss implementation of the town’s Downtown Vision Plan. The group is brainstorming on subjects ranging from retail, commercial and residential uses to regulation and tourism aspects. The group will offer ideas, but no recommendations for staff and town officials to consider as they move ahead with implementing the vision plan. The Downtown Vision Plan was adopted by the Town Council and was developed by Swaback Partners, along with the town and Chamber of Commerce.

Judge to be honored by council Thursday
When it meets Thursday this week the Town Council will take time to honor the departing Presiding Municipal Court Judge Ted Armbruster, and also several employees will be recognized for their outstanding customer service. The main order of business on the council agenda is an agreement with ADOT related to a sidewalk project along Fountain Hills Boulevard. The council will meet Thursday, Sept. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at Town Hall. The session is open to the public.

Volleyball easily bests Estrella Foothills
Volleyball fans were treated to a pretty quick match last night as the high school Falcons took on the team from Estrella Foothills. The visitors put up a good fight in the first game, but the Fountain Hills squad managed to keep a steady lead throughout, winning 25-18. Game two went to the Falcons rather quickly by a score of 25-11 with game three wrapping up almost as soon as it began, the locals winning 25-6. The Fountain Hills squad will continue play on the road tomorrow with a 6 p.m. match in Wickenburg. The week wraps up this Saturday when the Falcons host the Fountain Hills Invitational. Beginning at 9 a.m., this event is expected to play host to visiting teams from Monument Valley, Coolidge, Sahuarita, Sedona and Shadow Mountain.

Football and cross country compete tomorrow
The high school football and cross country teams are set to compete Thursday, but not against each other. The local runners will hit the trail in Wickenburg beginning 3 p.m. while the football squad prepares to host Estrella Foothills beginning 7 p.m. This football match-up is being held on a special night in order to be broadcast around the state live on Cox channel 7. Local fans are invited out to this first home game of the season to help cheer on the Falcons.

Coin van to aid FHHS athletics
The Midfirst Bank Coin Van will be at the first Fountain Hills High School home football game Thursday, Sept. 2. The Coin Van is a fundraiser for the FHHS Athletic Booster Club. Parents, fans, and students are encouraged to bring any coin money they have to put into the van and Midfirst Bank will match what is collected and donate all the funds to the booster club. A receipt for donations will be available. Fans with change but unable to attend the game can drop off coins to Ken Greenstreet at the Spooner/Shaft PT Clinic to be deposited on their behalf.

Police calls
The following incidents were reported to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Fountain Hills District 7 substation.

Tuesday, Aug. 31:
9:05 a.m., trespassing, Fountain Hills Blvd.
10:02 a.m., criminal damage, Castillo Drive.
11:13 a.m., burglary/metals, Shea Blvd.
12:39 p.m., follow up, Fountain Hills High School.
7:46 p.m., animal problem, Westridge Drive.