The Fountain Hills Times

OPINION — As a frequent visitor to the park who knows and loves our resident, year-round waterfowl, I deeply worry about the effects of the annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Every year on the morning of July 5, I find myself at the park early to check on them. For those who may not know, our lake is home to a small community of domestic ducks. They do not migrate because they can’t; they are abandoned pets and farm ducks dumped at the lake.

OPINION — Character is our most important quality. It guides one's moral actions and decisions. I believe there are clear differences to decide what leadership we need for Fountain Hills. Serving or ruling? Friendliness or bullying? Forgiveness or retaliation? Praising or insulting? Uplifting or demeaning? Good neighbors or fence building? Polite or accusatory? Civil or pugnacious? Win-win mentality or my way is the only way? Nice or mean? Inclusionary or exclusionary? Golden rule or selfishness?

Posted Monday, July 13, 2026 6:00 am The Arizona Supreme Court sided unanimously July 7 with Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap in his fight with the county Board of Supervisors over election duties, upholding a lower court’s ruling that Supervisors acted illegally and exceeded their “statutory authority by seizing the Recorder’s personnel, systems and equipment and refusing to return them” to Heap, who has been associated with election deniers.

Calendar European Travel Expert Coming to Sun City West Posted Monday, July 13, 2026 9:01 am The Heritage Traditions, SRG Senior Living 19303 N New Tradition Rd Sun City West, AZ 85375 View larger map Event time 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Cost / donation FREE Contact Janette Jahoda Website https://www.luxcruiseadvisor.com/event-details/globus-avalon-event Categories Education & Workshops, Clubs, Transportation & Travel Join fellow travel enthusiasts for a special presentation featuring Irene...

Community News The Town of Fountain Hills is holding a community conversation regarding the future of water in town from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23. The public event will be held at the Community Center, located at 13001 N. La Montana Drive, and attendees will receive a presentation on the town’s water resources, long-term planning efforts and challenges across Arizona, according to a press release. E-mail Password Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.

Calendar European Travel Expert Coming to Sun City West Posted Monday, July 13, 2026 9:01 am The Heritage Traditions 19303 N New Tradition Rd Sun City West, AZ 85351 View larger map Event time 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Cost / donation Free Contact Janette Jahoda Website https://www.luxcruiseadvisor.com/event-details/globus-avalon-event Categories Transportation & Travel, Education & Workshops, Clubs Join fellow Sun City West travelers for a fun and informative afternoon of travel inspiration,...

Clubs Contract bridge is played every Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Community Center. Membership in the Community Center is required to participate. Winners from July 3 were not available. Winners from July 8 include Merry Hill Klein in first place, Richard Rasmussen in second place and Gerd Brinkman in third place. E-mail Password Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber. Click here create a free account for posting comments.

PHOENIX - A federal judge is at least temporarily blocking enforcement of a rule that could allow election workers to kick someone out of a polling place for wearing a uniform - and possibly have them arrested. In a new ruling late Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Liburdi said the rule crafted by Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, goes beyond what Arizona law says is illegal.

Community News The Fountain Hills Planning & Zoning Commission’s meeting scheduled for July 13 has been canceled. The commission has a work session scheduled for 6 p.m. on July 28. E-mail Password Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber. Click here create a free account for posting comments. Note that free accounts do not include access to premium content on this site.

The Fountain Hills Times Independent continues its Q&A series with familiar faces around town. This is an opportunity for readers to get to know more about their neighbors, whether they’re from the school district, working in Town Hall or a resident with a story to share. This week, former Town Council member and longtime resident Enrique Melendez answers The Times’ questions. Name: Enrique Melendez