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May 31st, 2006

Still broken - Gate between Anthem and Desert Hills proving troublesome

Daisy Mountain sports new truck

North Valley seniors meet state’s aim for AIMS

Off‑leash citations issued at Desert Willow Park

Cactus Shadows IB program postponed

Flags for the fallen decorate the desert in remembrance

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Ross Mason Photos

Graduates celebrate the end of their high school careers at Sandra Day O’Connor High School during the commencement ceremony May 26 at the Maricopa County Events Center in Sun City West. Some of the 542 “Eagles,” who now call themselves alumni, seemed poised to soar into their future schooling or career endeavors, while others nestled themselves among friends for farewell photos and jubilated on this landmark occasion.
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A crew from Daisy Mountain Fire Department extinguishes a small brush fire that ignited at approximately 8:45 a.m. May 24 near the northeast corner of Carefree Highway and 12th Street. It took five firefighters five minutes to douse the flames. They also soaked the 15‑by‑50‑foot area to eliminate flare‑ups. DMFD Capt. Dennis Tyrrell said a blaze of that size could be caused by a number of factors, such as decomposing grass that heats up or someone throwing a cigarette out a car window. As fire season approaches, Tyrrell advises the following to avoid sparking a brush fire: properly extinguish cigarettes, ensure at lest 30 feet around any structure is clear of yard debris and weeds, don’t burn debris and don’t start bonfires. It is illegal to have an open fire without a burn permit. For more information on burn permits, call Maricopa County Air Quality (602) 506‑6700 or go to www.maricopa.gov/aq/permits/docs/BURN‑APP2.pdf.
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