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British filmmakers highlight Sun City swimmer

Photos by Ashley Lowery

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Jon Connerty and casting producer Faye Stewart, of the independent British production company betty, said the documentary will be a five-part series, with each part taking place in a different community. Four unfit young Brits will be sent to live... Full story

Groups in Sun Cities join forces to fight water hike proposals

Jeff Dempsey

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JEFF DEMPSEY DAILY NEWS-SUN Community leaders in Sun City and Sun City West met Monday afternoon to discuss teaming up against Arizona American Water’s upcoming water rate case, a move several of the participants described as an... Full story

C.A.R.S. Club, Marines attract attention

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About 20 members of the Sun Cities C.A.R.S. Club wheeled out their vintage rides to the Bel Mar Plaza in Surprise Saturday at an event designed to highlight the new center. Among the candy-colored classics was Sun City Grand resident Dave... Full story

SC group begins referendum effort

Jeff Dempsey

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Today is the first day of what Anne Randall Stewart hopes will be a revolution. Stewart, leader of a group called the Sun City Formula Registry, has received permission from the Recreation Centers of Sun City to circulate two petitions. One would... Full story

Clay artists welcome community to juried show

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The Sun City Clay Club will have its 22nd annual  juried show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at Lakeview Recreation Center, at the corner of Del Webb and Thunderbird boulevards, in social halls 1 and 2.The club room will be open for browsing... Full story

Arizona American says water rate hikes justified

JEFF DEMPSEY

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Arizona American Water Company defended its proposed rate hikes for Sun City Thursday with one official saying it is time to “recover an investment the company has already made, that our customers are already benefitting from.”Arizona... Full story

State, county ink agreement to restrict encroachment around Luke AFB

Agreement ends long-standing dispute between factions

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Gov. Jan Brewer, Attorney General Terry Goddard and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors adopted an agreement Thursday to resolve a long-standing issue involving residential encroachment around Luke Air Force Base.“I’d like to thank... Full story

West Valley Chorale sets mood for love

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In February — the month for Valentines — the West Valley Chorale, under the direction of Ken Goodenberger, will offer three concerts showcasing the many moods of love. From medieval madrigals to opera to modern love songs, the programs... Full story

Family Dollar store replaces Trader Joe's in Sun City

Mitchell Vantrease

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A new Family Dollar store will be the new anchor at Thunderbird Plaza in Sun City, replacing Trader Joe’s. Josh Braverman, a spokesman for Family Dollar, confirmed the store’s opening for early this summer. Braverman said the... Full story

Reader’s Digest shines spotlight on 103-year-old Banner Boswell volunteer

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Ruthie Culver of Sun City, a volunteer at Banner Boswell Medical Center, celebrated her 103rd birthday Jan. 22. And, if that wasn’t cause enough for celebration, Culver also is glowing about her appearance in the February issue of... Full story

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