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BUSINESS ......... 12 Kiwanis Club of Carefree’s Christmas Jubilee is successful
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Run the District 5K raises money for teachers BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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he Cave Creek United Education Foundation is hosting its �irst Run the District event, a 5K with proceeds supporting the organization, 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Cactus Shadows High School football �ield. Heidi Brashear, who was named president of the Cave Creek United Education Foundation in 2020, said the organization is known
for its “Rock the District” event, but one of her goals is to do more to connect with the community. “I wanted us to get the awareness in the community and for people to really know who we are. I’m a runner and a lot of people in the district run as well,” Brashear said. “So, I thought it would be a fun way to get the community together and kick off the new year with some �itness and doing good for the school district.” Funds from the event will go directly to
the Cave Creek United Education Foundation, which is a nonpro�it led by parents and community members to support programs and education. Brashear said the Cave Creek Uni�ied Education Foundation was started about 12 years ago by former superintendent Debbi Burdick to provide extra funding for classrooms. “Every year, teachers and district employees submit applications to CCUEF for grant
“With this in mind, we proudly look back on how we accomplished our mission through our many successful collaborations among Cave Creek town employees, elected of�icials, other government agencies and our residential and business community all while navigating through the second year of the COVID pandemic.” Dyrek emphasized how busy and productive 2021 has been, and said she was only touching some of the highlights. Cave Creek of�icially updated the general plan in May, with strong community support. The general plan was also nominated and awarded as the best regional general comprehensive plan for a community of Cave Creek’s size. In keeping with the gener-
al plan, the town has taken direct action or completed studies on how to improve landscaping, trails, roads, drainage, pedestrian safety, desert awareness and public parking in the last year. An increase in population drove the town to grow and adapt. Through November, Dyrek reported the building and �ire safety department issued 567 new permits, 89 of which were for new homes. These homes will add 370,000 square feet of residential space. In addition, the 30,000-square-foot Abrazo microhospital of�icially opened its doors in May. The space offers 13 ER exam rooms, an operating room, procedure room,
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Cave Creek examines year in review
FEATURES ........ 13 Jubilate Conservatory of Music registers new students
YOUTH ............. 19 MTA lines up ‘Cinderella Kids’ auditions and performances
OPINION ......................8 BUSINESS ................. 12 FEATURES ................ 13 YOUTH ...................... 17 CLASSIFIEDS ............ 20 Zone 2
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ave Creek council and staff took a look at the past year’s projects, improvements, setbacks, events and �inances in the last regular council meeting of 2021 on Dec. 20. “The town of Cave Creek’s mission, vision and statement are our guiding principle,” said Carrie Dyrek, Cave Creek town manager. “They set the direction for the town and how we conduct business. Our mission is to support the community by effectively managing public services and fostering our unique Southwestern ways of life.”
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