The 4:30 News

Last updated at 4:21 p.m. on February 22

 


Fire damages Briarwood home
Fountain Hills firefighters responded to a residential clothes dryer fire in the 14000 block of Briarwood Drive on Tuesday afternoon. Assistant Fire Chief Randy Roberts said Sheriff’s deputies arrived ahead of firefighters and controlled the blaze using a fire extinguisher. Roberts said damage was confined to the dryer and a closet where it was located. He estimated damage to be about $5,000.

Council begins budget discussion
The Town Council began sorting through the pieces of the proposed 2012/2013 fiscal year budget at a study session on Tuesday evening. There was relatively good news going into the preliminary discussions. Interim Town Manager/Finance Director Julie Ghetti said a projected $411,000 shortfall going into the budget process has all but been erased. She also said revenues are expected to be on the rise also. The council discussion focused on stated goals for the fiscal year with discussions related to public safety, economic development and tourism.

McDowell Park this week
The weather looks great to be taking in activities at McDowell Mountain Park this spring. Items scheduled for the next couple of days include:
Little Critters Storytime with Ranger Amy, Thursday, Feb. 23, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (geared toward preschoolers and up). Themed program set around a children’s book read aloud by Ranger Amy. Activities vary and may include live animals, songs, crafts and/or puppet plays. Visitor Center.
The Desert Grocery Store, Thursday, Feb. 23, 10-11:30 a.m.. Meet at the North Trail Trailhead for a 1 ½ mile interpretive hike learning about what people used to eat before grocery stores came to the Valley.
Friday Fitness Hikes, all starting at 8 a.m. Hike lengths vary. Feb. 24, meet at the Trailhead Staging Area for the 4.8-mile hike on the Scenic Trail.

El Dorado Animal Hospital open house
Local pet artists will join the staff of El Dorado Animal Hospital, 16765 Parkview Ave., from noon to 3 p.m., Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, during an open house.  Food and drink will be provided. Dr. Sarah Bashaw will discuss her philosophy of veterinary medicine and pet care.

McDowell Mountain holds registration
McDowell Mountain Elementary School and the McDowell Mountain Preschool are gearing up for the 2012-13 academic year with registration for both kindergarten and preschool programs. Registration will be held Feb. 23 from 9 to 11 a.m., 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration continues Feb. 24 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. A birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency will be needed upon registration. For more information on any of the available programs, contact the MMES at 664-5211 or the Preschool at 664-5212.

Senor Taco Day funds local schools
McDowell Mountain Elementary School will celebrate Senor Taco Day Friday, Feb. 24. Ten percent of all sales that day will go to benefit McDowell Mountain programs, so the school is inviting everyone out to the local Senor Taco to grab a bite and support local education.



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

Tuesday, Feb. 21:
9:05 a.m., burglary, Saguaro Blvd.
10:18 a.m., welfare check, Golden Eagle Blvd.
12 p.m., suspicious object or circumstance, Jojoba Lane.
12:28 p.m., found property, Via Hermosa (county).
1:43 p.m., suicide attempt, 141st Street (county).
4:29 p.m., fire, Briarwood Drive.


 

Current Weather

Last Week's Weather

 
Day
 Date High Low Rain
Tues.
2/14
56
49
.22
Wed.
2/15
61
37
.0
Thurs.
2/16
66
44
.0
Fri.
2/17
67
41
.0
Sat.
2/18
67
39
.0
Sun.
2/19
65
40
.0
Mon.
2/20
68
43
.0

Year to date rainfall: 0.24"
2011 rainfall: 7.29"
2010 rainfall:  12.93"
2009 rainfall: 5.22"
2008 rainfall: 12.19"
2007 rainfall:  7.54"
2006 rainfall:  6.94"

Traffic & Road Conditions

For current valley traffic conditions, visit the Arizona Department of Transportation website

Air Quality

For ozone levels and information, check out the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

Community Center
Calendar of Events

For complete lists of the Senior Center activities, please visit them online.

For additional information on any of the programs, meetings or groups listed below, contact the center at 480-816-5200 or the Parks and Recreation Department at 480-816-5151.

The Fountain Hills Photography Club has works on display at the center through February.

> Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Community Center
 6 p.m., Citizens’ Academy, Villas at CopperWynd HOA.

> Thursday, Feb. 23 – Community Center
 8 a.m., peer led exercise;
9 a.m., Spanish II, acrylic and oil painting;
9:30 a.m., intermediate line dancing;
10:30 a.m., introduction to line dancing;
1 p.m., Parkinson art class, Table Talk-women’s discussion, Stress & Headaches talk;
5:30 p.m., Lakeside Patio Homes HOA;
6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Terrace III HOA;
6:30 p.m., Little Fountain Resort HOA, La Strada HOA.

> Friday, Feb. 24 – Community Center
 Closed for Great Fair.

> Monday, Feb. 27 – Community Center
 9 a.m., acrylic and oil painting workshop, men’s discussion group, ping pong;
10:30 a.m., conversational Spanish;
11:30 a.m., Arthritis-Dining for Wellness;
12 p.m., beginners bridge, duplicate bridge;
1 p.m., bereavement support group;
2 p.m., Wii bowling;
3:30 p.m., Senior Services Advisory Commission;
6 p.m., Community Chorus rehearsal, Art League open studio.

> Tuesday, Feb. 28 – Community Center
 6 a.m., Presidential Preference Election;
8 a.m., peer-led exercise;
9:15 a.m., osteoarthritis talk;
9:30 a.m., advanced line dancing;
10 a.m., Hooks & Needles, Swingtime Music;
11 a.m., blood pressure checks;
12 p.m., Noon Rotary luncheon meeting;
1 p.m., Mah Jongg, movie, beginning drawing;
1:30 p.m., bingo, estate planning seminar;
5:30 p.m., FHCCA board meeting;
7 p.m., Toastmasters.

Local Events

Local events are listed on the Let's Go Events page.

Channel 11 Schedule

Channel 11, the government channel for the Town of Fountain Hills on Cox Cable, offers a variety of programming for citizens’ information and enjoyment.

Check out the Town of Fountain Hills website for a current schedule.
 

 

 

 

 
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