October 4, 2017 • Vol. 15, No. 42
POSTAL PATRON CAVE CREEK
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New River gas station scheduled to open this month
NEW RIVER – After several months of construction, the New River gas station is scheduled to open this month. “We are planning on the week of Oct. 16,” site owner Marvin Rose said in an email to The Foothills Focus, adding that, due
to inspections, the timeframe could change slightly. Construction on the gas station and convenience store, located at I-17 and New River Road, began in February 2017. The building is over 10,000 sq. ft. and is set on a 4+-acre lot.
Pictured: New River gas station
The station includes gasoline, diesel, and propane, as well as an electric charging station, according to construction plans. A convenience store and SUBWAY restaurant will be onsite, as well.
Public Safety Expos to be held in Black Canyon City and Anthem NORTH VALLEY – Two free Public Safety Expos are being offered this month, one in Black Canyon City on Oct. 7 and one in Anthem on Oct. 14. Both expos take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. These expos are hosted by Daisy Mountain Fire Department and other community organizations. Attendees can see fire engines, a ladder truck, sheriff ’s vehicles, and a helicopter. Live demonstrations of a simulated car fire and extrication will be featured. The Black Canyon City event this Saturday will be held at the Black Canyon Fire Station, 35050 Old Black Canyon
Pictured: Attendees at the 2015 safety expo.
SAFETY EXPO continued on page 9
Calls to Animal Crimes Hotline lead to investigation of animal cruelty case in New River NEW RIVER – Sixteen neglected animals were removed from a New River ranch last week, and Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office Animal Crimes Unit is investigating this animal cruelty case. MCSO issued a release and held a news conference on Sept. 28, stating that on Sept. 22, MCSO District 4 Deputies responded to citizen complaints alleging animal abuse at Remington Deaf Ranch, located on 31st Ave., in New River. At the scene, deputies found multiple animals
in poor condition; MCSO Animal Crimes Unit obtained a search warrant, and entered the property on Sept. 25. Investigators from the Animal Crimes Unit seized 16 neglected animals. Multiple horses, donkeys, and dogs were turned over to MCSO by their owner, Dan Remington, who reportedly told investigators that he didn’t have money for veterinary care. Currently, the investigation and medical reports are ongoing, MCSO said; charges are pending until medical reports are completed.
MCSO stated in the Sept. 28 news release that three teenagers, believed to be from Ethiopia, were also on the property and appeared to be working the property and attending to the animals. MCSO noted that there are unanswered questions as to how they came to reside at the ranch, which is not licensed with the state of Arizona, and MCSO immediately contacted the Arizona Department of MCSO photo
Pictured: One of the horses removed from a New River property as part of an animal cruelty investigation.
MISSING PERSON:
KIWANIS:
HERITAGE PARK:
YCSO seeking information
Kiwanis presents TERRIFIC
Black Canyon park celebrates
on missing BCC man
Kids awards to local students
Public Lands Day
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CRUELTY CASE continued on page 3
OTHER : • Bluhm Column
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• Service Directory
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• Classified Ads
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