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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Anthem Days returns to former glory with all the fan favorites BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Wrier
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ne of Anthem’s staple events, Anthem Days, is bringing the community together for the 22nd year Saturday, March 26, and Sunday, March 27, at the Community Park. After being canceled in 2020 and moving back to May in 2021, the event is now returning to its full former glory from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, according to Alyssa Tarpley, communications specialist for Anthem. Tarpley estimated Anthem Days brings in a couple thousand visitors each day who enjoy perfect weather and a premier showcase of Anthem. And she said attendees can expect to see all the usual favorites at this free, family-friendly event. “Anthem Days is really focused on our business vendors,” Tarpley said. “The com-
mon element between both Anthem Days and Autumnfest is that they’re very family focused. Anthem Days will have the kids zone, the Rotary beer garden and the food court. There will be live music both days. There is also going to be a free egg hunt that will be on Sunday morning. And then obviously there’s the carnival as well.” She said the event covers the Community Park’s 63 acres, with the carnival taking up the lower lot and the business expo vendors and food court in the upper area. And while the bulk of the event takes place over the weekend, the carnival opens early, at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 24. “It’s definitely one of our most popular attractions,” Tarpley explained. “It’s set up in the lower lot of Community Park. There’s obviously the rides and then there’s also
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One of the most popular attractions at Anthem Days is the Frazier Shows Carnival, which opens two days early on Thursday, March 24. (Photo courtesy of Anthem Community Council)
Association honors Daisy Mountain Fire again
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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or the second consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association awarded the certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting to Daisy Mountain Fire District for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.
The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. The certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accom-
plishment by a government and its management. “Receiving the Government Finance Officers Association award for the second year in a row is exciting,” said Capt. Brent Fenton, public information officer for the Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical. “This means that the hard work and com-
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