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ireworks erupted in both of Ahwatukee's golf course court cases but those involving Ahwatukee Lakes flamed out almost as abruptly as they began. Last week, Lakes course owner ALCR filed a surprise plea to the Arizona Court of Appeals, asking it to find Superior Court Judge Sara Agne “abused her discretion” and overturn her contempt of court ruling so it would not have to pay nearly $25,000 in fees to attorney Tim Barnes, who is representing the two homeowners suing for the course’s restoration. In the other case, Club West course owner The Edge and Shea Homes filed a stronglyworded reply to the Club West Conservan-
cy’s request that Judge Margaret Mahoney dismiss their challenge to its petition that she rule they can never built homes on the course. “CWC represents a handful of anonymous, disgruntled FCW (Foothills Club West) homeowners seeking to compel the development of an 18-hole championship golf course on property they do not own pursuant to a contract to which they are a stranger,” attorney Daniel Dowd wrote. The appeals court made quick work of ALCR’s request: It dismissed the April 12 plea before Barnes even had a chance to respond. Mahoney has yet to rule or set a hearing on the Conservancy’s re-
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quest, filed last December, which is based on a contention that Shea Homes and the original homebuilder in Club West not only advertised the course as an integral part of the development to attract homebuyers but also promised in sales agreements to keep the site permanently for golf.
Lakes maneuver a surprise
Attorney Daniel Maynard's petition was unexpected, particularly since ALCR had agreed with Barnes to have long-time golf course expert Mark J. Woodward serve as the special master overseeing the restoration of
The ears have it
see GOLF page 14
BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor
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Fireworks erupt in both golf course cases BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor
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15-member ad hoc committee last week recommended to Phoenix City Council a broad range of initiatives for moving the city toward more electric vehicle use, urging the construction of 500 charging stations, buying 200 EVs for city use and developing a ride-sharing plan to give low-income people access to such vehicles. Although no cost estimate was included in the plan, spearheaded by South Phoenix Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari, Mayor Kate Gallego praised the “very
see ELECTRIC page 6
Bunny ears like those worn by Classic Image Dance students were the dominant fashion last Saturday as hundreds of participants and spectators gathered for the 46th annual Ahwatukee Kiwanis Easter Parade. For a look at some of the sights, see pages 18 and 19. (David Minton/AFN Staff Photographer)
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