The Wickenburg Sun

Signing the agreement for construction of a second nine holes of golf and a patio home development at the Wickenburg Country Club are (left to right) Lon McDermott, Kirk Horswill and Bob Bones. Full Story »

Because of the ongoing and deepening State of Arizona fiscal deficit, the Arizona Department of Transportation was recently forced to implement a series of layoffs as part of its roadmap to reduce expenses and balance a budget ravaged by declining transportation revenue and legislative transfers. Full Story »

The first local American Competitive Trail Horse Association ride was held at the Wickenburg Rodeo Grounds recently. The ride, titled “Competitive Trail Challenge” benefited the newly organized Arizona Horse and Pony Rescue. Full Story »

During the holidays, a glow extends from Wickenburg, where part of the illumination comes from the festive lighting displays in stores and around town. Some originates from within the lighted window displays. Full Story »

Where has the year gone? There are only 30 days left until the New Year. The real estate market has clawed its way from the depths of early 2009 on the back of foreclosures and bank-owned properties. These sales are currently the majority of homes sold and greatly influence the market. Full Story »

According to Steve Schwarzdach, the scenic deserts and hills surrounding the town of Wickenburg have some of the best riding trails around - ATV riding, that is. In fact, that is one reason he, his wife Jeanette, and friend Joe Cude started the rental company Wickenburg ATV. Full Story »

The Wickenburg Children’s cultural Organization (WCO) hosted Dave Brummitt in Wickenburg last week. Left to right are WCO board members Vicki Sweeney, Karin Rasch, author Dave Brummitt, and board members Charilyn Kientz, Penny Pietre and Ty Kelly. Full Story »

The Wickenburg Elks recently completed several local hoop shoots in area schools, providing all Wickenburg, Morristown and Christian Academy (WCA) third through eighth graders an opportunity to participate in the largest co-educational sports competition in the nation. Full Story »

A special use permit for a proposed 60-foot monopole that will provide cellular service for carriers ATT and T-Mobile was last week approved for a second time by the Wickenburg Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission. Full Story »

There is a chuck wagon display in the Out on the Ranch exhibit at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, and they’re still used at roundups in the West and Southwest. Full Story »

The 18th annual Rancher Bar Great Chili Cook-off and benefit auction will take place Sunday (Dec. 6) at the Rancher Bar in Wickenburg. Full Story »

In a column from last month it was reported, based on the present downward trend in local sales tax dollars, our revenue projections for the current fiscal year would be falling short more than $400,000. However, in the last sales tax reporting period, there is a bit of good news. Full Story »

Chaparral Homemade Ice Cream is having an “Oldies Night” on Tuesday (Dec. 8). Full Story »

The annual Elks Memorial Service and luncheon to honor the loss of Elk members for the year 2009 will be held at 12:30 on Sunday (Dec. 6) at the Elks Lodge on Frontier Street. Full Story »

The Arizona Department of Transportation is in the process of removing the older portion of the former Hassayampa River Bridge in preparation of opening a pedestrian walkway on the newer portion of the former bridge, a portion of which is shown in the foreground. Full Story »

Get a double dose of holiday shopping this Saturday (Dec. 5). Doors to the Mission Marketplace at First Presbyterian Church will open at 8 a.m. at the corner of Yavapai and Adams. Only a few short blocks away, St. Albans Episcopal Church, located at 357 S. Yavapai, will also open its Mercado Bazaar. Full Story »

When the Wickenburg Town Council next meets, it will discuss and take possible action that will allow for one council meeting of each month to be designated as a work session. Full Story »

The 14th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights is planned for Friday, Dec.11, in Historic Downtown Wickenburg starting at 6:30 p.m. Full Story »

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The next Friends of Music concert is this Friday (Dec. 4) at 7:30 p.m. at the Wickenburg Community Center. Arrayed in period costumes, Musica Dolce will present traditional Christmas music from many countries as they play their way through centuries of medieval and Renaissance music. Full Story »

The Wickenburg Community Chorus has been busy rehearsing for its Christmas concert, which will be performed this Sunday (Dec. 6) at 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 180 N. Adams St. in Wickenburg. Camille Boyle is the choral director and Florence McInturff accompanies the group on the piano. Full Story »

The top 10 violinists and fiddlers on the continent will take to the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts’ stage Wednesday and Thursday, Dec 9 and 10. Full Story »

After considerable discussion, the Wickenburg Town Council earlier this week decided to move forward with a possible marketing program to “brand” the town. Full Story »

An incident early Saturday morning (Nov. 28) in the McDonald’s parking lot brought out the Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Wickenburg Police and Fire departments, Life Line Ambulance, and ultimately the “bomb squad” (DPS Explosive Ordnance Disposal). Full Story »

Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) continues to eye property in Forepaugh for a prison project while waiting for the release of an official 5,000-bed RFP (request for proposal) from the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC). Full Story »