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Proposition 138 would change how tipped workers are paid

One proposition on the November ballot could have a major impact on how tipped employees are compensated. If passed, Proposition 138 would allow employers to pay workers up to 25%, or $3.58, less …
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Watch the Arizona Congressional District 1 one-on-one discussion here

Democrat Amish Shah will participate in a one-on-one discussion regarding his run for the 1st Congressional District at 6 p.m. Oct. 8. The discussion is part of the Clean Elections Commission's …

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Dennis: Wannabe town manager

According to his latest advertisements in the Times Independent, I think Councilman Friedel is running for the wrong office, as he clearly thinks he’ll be town manager. He says the …

Plencner: Ignore the noise and let the election decide

Politics is now officially a blood sport. I took time over my morning coffee to catch up on the letters to the editor published in the Times Independent and have concluded thusly: Of the half …

Couture: A warning to Fountain Hills voters

Gene Slechta is right (Times Independent   Letter to the Editor, 10/9/24) in his assessment of how Gerry Friedel seems to view local residents' contributions to our community. When considering …

Colenso: Vote yes on Proposition 140

In the current process, each registered Republican or registered Democrat gets to vote in the primary, and Independents get to vote in the primary if they request either a Republican or a Democrat …

Dudash: Responding to Stephen Gay’s letter

It is always interesting to hear from Stephen Gay, the mayor’s unofficial cheerleader. He recently highlighted a whole litany of the mayor’s purported accomplishments. Since nothing that …

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Scottsdale resident Lucinda Michalski has published her first novel, “SOS.” She is pictured at her home on Rose Lake where her novel is based.

Scottsdale resident pens first novel

It was more than a decade ago when Scottsdale resident Lucinda Michalski noticed a faint, blinking light across Rose Lake in rural Minnesota. The rain was falling and the trees swayed so much …
Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association Board Member Ted Blank will discuss light pollution at the Community Center Thursday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m.

NASA ambassador to speak Nov. 14 in Fountain Hills

Local resident and NASA Solar System Ambassador Ted Blank will hold a presentation Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Community Center about how light pollution affects all living creatures. Blank will …
“Triple Threat” begins Oct. 11 at the Fountain Hills Theater. Actors in back from left are Kathi Osborne, Peter J. Hill, Stephanie Harris and Courtney Collingwood. Pictured in front are from left, Jamie Graves, Henry Male and Tina Khalil.

Fountain Hills Theater presents ‘Triple Threat’

Fountain Hills Theater (FHT) announces the opening of the world premier mystery comedy, “Triple Threat” by FHT’s Artistic Director Peter J. Hill. When murder stalks a small …
The Presby Pickin’s Flea Market returns Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church.

Presby Pickin’s kicks off Nov. 2 in Fountain Hills

The Presby Pickin’s Flea Market returns for its third season Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church (FHPC), 13001 N. Fountain Hills Blvd. More …
Vicky Derksen sets up her telescope at the Adero Scottsdale Resort as part of the Star Dudes stargazing program. Fellow Star Dude Tony Pistilli is set up in the background.

Fountain Hills’ Vicky Derksen loves to journey to the stars

Growing up in northern Idaho, the curtain of stars in the Milky Way was just part of the night sky for Vicky Derksen. It wasn’t until she came to Phoenix in 1995 that she learned that …

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Fountain Hills High School senior Sam Barnard has risen his way to the top and making himself stand out as the best football players in the AIA 3A East Region. Barnard plays multiple positions on …

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Aesthetic Elegance celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Fountain Hills

Aesthetic Elegance and Wellness MedSpa celebrated its Fountain Hills Chamber ribbon cutting Thursday, Sept. 26. The Medspa offers chemical peels, dermaplaning, microneedling and more. For more information, call 480-466-4056.

Cards of Fountain Hills to hold third annual fashion show

Cards of Fountain Hills will host a fashion show at Euro Pizza Café Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m.

Cards of Fountain Hills will host its third annual Fall Fashion Show Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m. The event will be held a few steps away from Cards of Fountain Hills at the Euro Pizza …

Guardian Training to provide home security seminar in Fountain Hills

Owner of Guardian Training and Consulting Josh Logan will discuss personal and home-protection planning at the Community Center Thursday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m.

Owner of Guardian Training and Consulting Josh Logan will present a home security seminar Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Community Center. Logan will discuss developing a personal and home protection …

Local medspa holds grand reopening party in Fountain Hills

Aesthetic Elegance and Wellness Medspa will celebrate its grand reopening party Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

For over five years, Aesthetic Elegance and Wellness Medspa has been a trusted name in Fountain Hills, providing top-tier skincare and wellness services to the community, according to a press …

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Fountain Hills Theater presents ‘The Phantom Masquerade’

“The Phantom Masquerade” is a single-night fundraising event inviting guests to enjoy an immersive experience inspired by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera.”

Fountain Hills Theater is holding a special one-night event entitled, “The Phantom Masquerade,” Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. Inspired by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of …

Fountain Hills Oktoberfest 2024 a success

Oktoberfest in Fountain Hills was held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28, at the Centennial Circle.

River of Time to host Indigenous Food and Culture Day in Fountain Hills

The River of Time Museum will host Indigenous Food and Culture Day Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the community.

The River of Time Museum & Exploration Center is partnering with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation to present Indigenous Food and Culture Day, Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the River …

River of Time in Fountain Hills opens Construction Junction Kids Zone

The River of Time Museum & Exploration Center has opened Construction Junction Kids Zone. The exhibit teaches young learners about the world of construction, particularly the one happening just outside the museum doors at the International Dark Sky Discovery Center.

Budding construction engineers are invited to put their skills to work at the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center’s new temporary play space, Construction Junction. The Zone is …

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Obituaries & Memorials

Jeffrey Robert Smith

Jeffrey, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6th, 2024 in Tonto Basin, Arizona, leaving behind a family and community who will forever miss him. …

Stephen J. Thomsen

Stephen, 86 of Fountain Hills, Arizona passed away on September 8, 2024. Steve was born in Queens, NY, the youngest child of C. Henry and Ann Thomsen. He graduated from Hartwick College in 1959 and …

John B. Cooke

John B. Cooke, 89, a long-time resident of Fountain Hills, AZ, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born October 8, 1934, in Poughkeepsie, NY, John was the son of the late John C. and …

Ronald Lee Ames

Ronald Lee Ames, 74, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2024. Ron was born on September 29, 1949, in Farmington, Minnesota, to Chester and Ruby (Reisinger) Ames, and …

Caroline Ruth Smith

Caroline Ruth Smith, 86, died peacefully at her home in Fountain Hills on August 23, 2024, surrounded by family. She lived an active and fulfilling life. She was an incredible person who could …

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