Kiwanis Club honors New River students

Four New River Elementary fourth‑graders were recognized as “Terrific Kids” by the Kiwanis Club.

The third quarter Terrific Kids were Desire Gunder and Nick Cooper Rogge, and fourth quarter Terrific Kids were David Fallenbeck and Kahlen Wittman.

At the beginning of the quarter, students are asked to set goals above and beyond their everyday work. Teachers assess student progress and recommend them for recognition. The students

receive certificates, T‑shirts, bumper stickers and a $50 savings bond.

NR/DHCA preparing for wildfire season

The New River/Desert Hills Community Association, Inc. (NR/DHCA) will be hearing how to protect your property and be prepared for wildfires on June 12 at the Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 42425 N. New River Road., from 7:30– 9 p.m.

The featured speaker will be Scott Hunt, fire management officer for the Phoenix district of Arizona State Land Department Fire Management will speak on being “Firewise.”

NR/DHCA meetings are open to everyone.  Call (623) 742‑0150 for more information.

Anthem Rotary receives international honor

Anthem Rotary received the Rotary International Achievement Award and the Governor’s District Award recently at “Rotary at the Peak” in Flagstaff.

The award given by District Governor Marian Gill and President of Rotary International Bill Boyd was given for accomplishments in literacy in the local and International community as well as leadership development, service projects, vocational service, and the Rotary Foundation.

Anthem Rotary meets at Anthem Country Club at Ironwood at 7:15 a.m. every Friday.