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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Cave Creek Rodeo ties town to its heritage BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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ave Creek Rodeo Days returns for its 45th year for the next two weeks, with a packed event schedule that preserves and promotes the town’s western heritage. “It’s been a long-standing tradition in Cave Creek,” said Darren Peterson, board president for the Cave Creek Rodeo Days nonpro�it. “Cave Creek has always been western, and we’re just trying to continue that heritage and keep the roots alive where it started.” The festivities kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 19, with a parade in Downtown Cave
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Bull riding is always the crowd favorite at the rodeo, according to Darren Peterson, board president for Cave Creek Rodeo Days. (Photo courtesy of Cave Creek Rodeo Days)
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 Of�icers Association awarded the certi�icate of achievement for excellence in �inancial reporting to Daisy Mountain Fire District for its annual comprehensive �inancial report for the �iscal 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 �inancial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. The certi�icate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and �inancial reporting, and its attainment represents a signi�icant accomplishment by a government and its management. “Receiving the Government Finance Of�icers Association award for the second year in a row is exciting,” said Capt. Brent Fenton, public information of�icer for the Daisy Mountain Fire &
Medical. “This means that the hard work and commitment to �inancial excellence and transparency is paying off. An award like this requires buy-in from the entire organization, not just the administration team, but from the �ire board and �ire chief to the newest employee across the entire department. Ultimately, having such solid business practices allow the �ire�ighters to do their job safely and effectively.
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