December 6, 2017 • Vol. 16, No. 3
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Woman dead, child injured after a driver intentionally struck them TARA ALATORRE STAFF
CAVE CREEK – Two pedestrians were intentionally run over by a truck, killing a 47-year-old woman and seriously injuring an 11-year-old girl last Wednesday night near 41st Street and Maya Way, said Phoenix Police. Witnesses reported seeing Trent Ferree drive straight towards the two victims while they were walking on the sidewalk, running them over with his truck. He then backed his vehicle up, striking the woman again, and then drove forward, striking her a third time, according to police.
The 47-year-old victim has been identified as Amy Chervenak; she was found with extremely critical injuries when police arrived on the scene, and was then transported to a hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. The minor was transported with less serious injuries, but no information has been released on her condition at the time, police said. During the investigation, police learned that Ferree allegedly attempted to strike two other pedestrians while they
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Giving back: Daisy Mountain Veterans toy drive sharing Christmas joy
ELIZABETH MEDORA STAFF
NORTH VALLEY – For the second consecutive year, Daisy Mountain Veterans members are
teaming up with local businesses to collect toys for local children in need. From now until Dec. 20, toy collection boxes will be
located at businesses around the north valley so local residents can donate new, unwrapped toys that will be given to children in the community. Tonya Piatt, one of the organizers of the toy drive, noted that last year, the Daisy Mountain Veterans toy drive was able to help 74 families in the community. “We hope to help even more families this year,” Piatt said. Drop-off locations for toys include the Anthem Civic Building, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Carroll Law Firm, Crossroads Church, Curves, Desert Donuts, The
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Adventures With Mary Poppins story ballet happening Dec. 10 SCOTTSDALE – On Dec. 10, the Plumb Performing Arts Center will bring the full-length story ballet of ‘Adventures With Mary Poppins’ to the stage. Step right into the life of the Banks family and the magical influence of their new nanny, Mary Poppins. This funfilled performance by the preprofessional dancers of PPAC will delight and entertain the audience of all ages. Bring your imagination and get swept up in the fun! Ballet dancers ages 6-17 will entertain the audience with their dedication to dance and their irresistible joy for performing.
Pictured are cast members of Adventures With Mary Poppins at a tea party event at the English Rose Tea Room.
The story begins with the Suffragette Movement and the Banks children, Jane and Michael, constantly seeking attention. Once Mary Poppins takes command, Bert and the entire Banks family go on many memorable adventures. Experience toys that come alive, dancing inside a painted picture with magical carousels, adorable penguins, flying kites, and dancing with chimney sweeps on the rooftops of London. This show’s choreography is by Kelly Roberts; stage props and design by Sheri Ashton, and lighting design by Mike Hitt. Plumb Performing Arts
Center provides a variety of dance and performing arts classes for all ages, nurturing and developing dancers in a safe and progressive way. PPAC teaches many different levels of developmentally appropriate classes. The community is invited to this entertaining 90-minute ballet with performances at both 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. This is a reserved seating event at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, behind Black Mountain Elementary School, in Scottsdale. Learn more by calling PPAC at (480) 661-7461.
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