Airdate set for Lake Family radio appearance
Reiley Lake, and her parents John and Susan, will appear on the Ankarlo Morning show on news/talk KTAR (92.3 FM) this Wednesday, May 28th, at 11:35 am. They’ll be discussing Reiley’s medical condition and the various fundraising efforts that have sprung up to help her.
The appearance was booked at the beginning of the month, but has been delayed due to host Darrell Ankarlo’s recent back surgery and longer-than-expected recovery period.
In the meantime, Reiley’s story has appeared on Ankarlo’s blog, thanks to producer Rob Hunter.
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Construction starts on Maricopa’s new library – Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled
The City of Maricopa invites the community to join in marking a huge milestone for the City’s public library system – it’s the start of construction of the new Maricopa Public Library, the first civic building to be built in the City of Maricopa! Mayor Kelly Anderson and Vice Mayor Brent Murphree will host the ceremony on Tuesday, June 3rd, at 8:30 am at the northeast corner of Smith-Enke Road and Desert Greens Parkway.
The Maricopa City Council voted unanimously, 5-0, on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, to purchase the new building for the library.
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Maricopa Police Department reminds you to drive safely this holiday weekend
Even with the higher gas prices, the Maricopa Police Department expects an increase in traffic this holiday weekend as people from the valley, and around the state, hit the road and pass through Maricopa on their way to the west coast and south of the boarder.
We encourage all Maricopa residents that plan to be on the road this weekend to remember a few simple safety rules:
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Residents have one more week to enroll in Parks & Recreation activities
The City of Maricopa has extended the deadline for parents to register for programs and events through Maricopa’s Parks & Recreation division to May 30, 2008.
Programs are available for youth, teens and adults; there are also one-day events for the family, including Big Surf, Sunsplash/Golfland and Gameworks.
For more information on the classes and programs available, please click on the Activator icon or call 520/568-9098.
Vekol Wash flooding closes Hidden Valley roads
FLORENCE- The Pinal County Department of Public Works would like to inform Hidden Valley residents of road closures due to flooding in the Vekol Wash.
Farrell Road, Ralston Road and Val Vista Road are all closed at the Vekol Wash until further notice.
The Public Works Department asks that all motorists obey the closures and not try to cross any flooded washes.
For more information please call the Pinal County Road Information Line at (520) 866-6078.
AmTrust Bank to celebrate Grand Opening
AmTrust Bank will celebrate its Grand Opening in Maricopa on Monday, June 2nd, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The community is invited to stop by the branch, located at 20750 North John Wayne Parkway (in The Shops at Maricopa Fiesta), to tour the branch and meet the staff.
AmTrust Bank was founded in 1889, and is one of the fastest growing financial institutions in America. AmTrust has grown from a local savings and loan with one office to a nationally recognized leader in retail banking, with branch offices in Florida, Ohio and Arizona. AmTrust Bank offers customized checking, investment and small business services; is among the top 15 home loan originators in the country; and also specializes in commercial construction lending.
No construction closures over Memorial Day weekend
To help ease the treks of travelers heading in and out of the Valley over the Memorial Day weekend, ADOT says no construction closures are scheduled on freeways over the holiday, the traditional start to the summer travel season.
In addition, landslide repair work has been completed on State Route 87 (Duthie-Martin Highway), the primary route between the Phoenix area and Payson. ADOT crews this week have fully opened a four-lane section of SR 87 north of Sunflower which was limited to one lane in each direction for several weeks following the March landslide.
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Challengers oust incumbents in Council race
Maricopa voters signaled their desire for change in Tuesday’s election. Marvin Brown and Carl Diedrich were elected to the final two openings on the Maricopa City Council defeating the men who currently hold those seats; Will Dunn and Kelly Haddad.
With 100% of the precincts reporting, and all early votes counted, Brown led the pack with 31.46% of the votes, followed by Diedrich with 26.64%. Dunn and Haddad garnered 21.07% and 20.40% respectively. 0.43% voted for write-in candidates. Out of 12,741 registered voters in the city, 1177 cast their ballots in this election.
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ADOT Multimodal Planning Division Completes Statewide Rural Transit Needs Study
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Multimodal Planning Division, in partnership with the Arizona Transit Association, recently completed the first comprehensive study of rural transit needs in Arizona.
Local transit needs are growing rapidly in rural Arizona where existing funding may not be available. The study reviewed existing transit planning efforts in rural communities statewide, and integrated them into a comprehensive statewide plan.
Keynote Speakers to address “Developing the Pinal County Corridor”
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce will present its 2nd Annual Keynote Speaker Event: “Developing the Pinal County Corridor”, featuring Special guest Senator Rebecca Rios, Pinal County Supervisor David Snider, and Planning Director Jerry Stabley.
Arizona’s leaders have been talking about the Sun Corridor and the Arizona Megapolitan area – at the heart of that Corridor and squarely in the crosshairs of the growth to come are Pinal County and the City of Maricopa.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Snider and Planning Director Stabley along with State Senator Rios will talk about the County’s moves to prepare for the next wave of hyper growth that is inevitably aimed at our county.
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