GCC women's basketball features run ‘n' gun offense Nov 7, 2008
Brown transferred from South Mountain Community College and enjoys the game's pace. It's really intense and it's a fun system, Brown said. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Quiessence,4.5 stars Nov 4, 2008
Let me clarify one thing: There's nothing about lunch at Quiessence on the Farm at South Mountain that smacks of everyday dining ... Bresola with frisee from Quiessence restaurant at The Farm at South Mountain ... Where: The Farm at South Mountain, 6106 S. 32nd St., Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Phoenix officer killed in crash laid to rest Nov 2, 2008
Figueroa, a member of the Phoenix South Mountain Precinct, was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Transfers help GCC volleyball team to high ranking Nov 1, 2008
Lu Stevens as she is known, transferred from South Mountain Community College ... At South Mountain Community College, I got along with one girl, and here, we hang out off the court. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Police, residents gather at candlelight vigil for officer Oct 30, 2008
Operation Stabilization was a five-month project in 2007 in which police made 1,146 arrests, captured 132 gang members and seized 119 weapons in the South Mountain precinct. Police say homicides in the target neighborhoods - Lindo Park, 7-11 Fight Back, Hermoso Park and South Vista - have decreased, but the violence continues. (AZCentral -- News)
Desserts, soups and sips star vibrant squash Oct 29, 2008
"Pumpkins look intimidating, but they are much easier to work with than most people realize and the difference between a fresh pumpkin and canned is night and day. The flavor justifies the work," says Chef Gregory LaPrad of Quiessence Restaurant Bar at the Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix. Unlike vegetables available all year, pumpkins are harvested in the fall, taking us from the corn and tomatoes of summer to the heartier meals of winter. (Carroll County Times, MD)
13 spots for locavores Oct 24, 2008
Some of the produce and eggs are from Maya's at the Farm at South Mountain where Quiessence is located ... Seasonal pumpkin soup offered at Quiessence at The Farm at South Mountain. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Top 10 spots for Oct 24, 2008
6106 S. 32nd St. (Farm at South Mountain), Phoenix 602-276-0601. $$$-$$$$ Rustically set amid pecan groves and gardens, Quiessence changes its menu daily. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Nova Scotia golf/hotel deals, from $170 Oct 21, 2008
Course highlights: Dundee golf course is on the side of South Mountain and offers views of the Bras d'Or lakes. The championship course also just opened a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Time to air it out Oct 17, 2008
"South Mountain, the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, McDowell Mountain (Regional) Park and Pima and Dynamite roads, they're all good." ... " Because the area is on state trust land, you'll need a permit to ride ($50 per year, $75 for a family permit). Details: 602-364-2753, www.land.state.az.us (click on "Recreation Permits"). SRP canalsThe service roads that run alongside the Salt River Project canals that crisscross the Valley are great places for beginners to get the hang of cycling. They also... (AZCentral -- Travel)
Valley budget shortfall threatens transit projects Oct 16, 2008
The gloomy prediction from Eric Anderson of the Maricopa Association of Governments, means that funding for proposed projects such as the South Mountain Freeway and Loop 303 are in jeopardy ... The funding shortfall may prompt planners to scale back the size of the proposed 22-mile South Mountain Freeway to six lanes from 10, Anderson said. (AZCentral -- News)
Residents, police fight south Phoenix gangs Oct 12, 2008
At a community meeting in June, police Lt. Mike Kurtenbach of the Phoenix South Mountain Precinct spoke with an unmistakable tone of satisfaction ... Kyra Johnson, a South Mountain High School graduate and now a community-college student, wrote a column in her high-school magazine last spring, pleading for an end to the violence ... In all, 1,146 arrests were made, including 132 linked to gangs, and 119 weapons seized in the South Mountain Precinct. (AZCentral -- News)
5 Valley parks for a relaxing walk Oct 10, 2008
South Mountain Park The 18,500-acre preserve bills itself as the largest municipal park in the world, with dozens of crisscrossing hiking trails ... L-R: Nancy rugher hike near their home in the Ahwatukee/ Foothils area where the Mexican poppies are in full bloom near South Mountain Park. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Millbrook Farmers Market holds Harvest Festival Oct 10, 2008
South Mountain Woodcarving showed eccentric wooden furniture chiseled out of found materials. The Harvest Festival featured a performance by the four-piece ensemble, No Brakes, sponsored by the Bank of Millbrook. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
This week's games Oct 10, 2008
San Luis (1-4, 0-1) at Phoenix South Mountain (3-2, 0-0) ... South Mountain broke a two-game losing streak with an impressive 28-7 win over Sunrise Mountain. (AZCentral -- Sports)
How do you like them apples? Oct 8, 2008
The food vendors at the South Mountain Fairgrounds churned and jarred apple butter, bottled and pressed apple cider and packaged and dipped caramel apples. Some of the apple products offered at the festival include cider, butter, applesauce, apple daiquiris, apple jelly and apple syrup, which some visitors used on their pancakes. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
10/7 Team Rankings Oct 8, 2008
South Mountain (3-2), Willow Canyon (3-2). 4A1. (The Insiders -- Arizona Prep)
> Rio Salado College gets kudos for tiny footprint Oct 7, 2008
With venture capital firms lining up to look at alternative fuels, particularly solar, the third annual Investing in Solar conference will be held Oct. 20-21 at the Arizona Grand Resort, near South Mountain in Phoenix. The event, put on by LLC, will feature a bevy of industry insiders discussing everything from what s going to happen in the industry during the next few years to the ramifications of states pushing for more commercial utility applications. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Economic worries left at the gate at apple festival Oct 5, 2008
Similar to the York movie premiere, the ticket fee wasnt stopping families from packing the South Mountain Fairgrounds even in the early morning on Saturday. The $8 fee seemed small for those shuffling through the gates, ready with their money or with the tickets they had purchased in advance. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
2007 ShootArounds Oct 5, 2008
ESPN - ESPN.com's 2007 ShootAround archive - Men's College Basketball. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Assistant police chief oversees village he calls home Oct 4, 2008
Because South Mountain separates Ahwatukee from the rest of Phoenix, it can sometimes be difficult to deploy resources to the area quickly, Robinson said. The nearly 28-year Phoenix police veteran said he believes past growth in the area is keeping police stationed in Ahwatukee pretty busy. (AZCentral -- News)
Sidewinders can't hang with Coyotes Oct 4, 2008
The Sidewinders play their final non-region game next week at South Mountain before opening Gila Valley Region play at Kofa. Reader Comments From the editor: Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Sun Devil Harriers Play Host to Lone Home Meet of '08 Oct 3, 2008
Other venues have included Karsten Golf Course on the ASU campus (1989-96), the Pointe at South Mountain in Phoenix (1987-88) and Red Mountain Ranch in Mesa (1986). In the previous 22 years of the meet, the Sun Devil men and women have each won the title three times with the women last winning in 2003 and the men last year. (Thesundevils.com)
Phoenix things to do Oct 3, 2008
In Phoenix, one of your best bets is South Mountain Park, the nation's largest city park. At 16,500 acres, the park is 11 miles across. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Summer Resorts Oct 3, 2008
Pointe South Mountain Resort 7777 S. Pointe Parkway, Phoenix. Deal: $129-$469 per night (usually $179-$779), Thursday through Sept. 10. (AZCentral -- Travel)
College Golf: Snow gets second for OC at Shootout Sep 23, 2008
Snow, who had rounds of 66, 68, 68, tied for second with Scott Brace of South Mountain, Ariz ... South Mountain, Ariz ... tie, Scott Brace, South Mountain 65-70-67-2024. (Odessa American, TX)
5 great hiking trails Sep 20, 2008
The Ranger Trail, South Mountain Park. Although the ridgeline in front of you looks a little daunting as you begin this hike, a series of long, gentle switchbacks keep the ascent from being too difficult. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
12 spots for a post-hike meal Sep 20, 2008
At The Farm at South Mountain 6106 S. 32nd St., Phoenix 602-276-6360 Pull up a chair at one of the outdoor tables near the pecan grove at the Farm at South Mountain. After hiking one of South Mountain's trails, a breakfast of seasonal, sauted vegetables grown at the farm and mixed into scrambled eggs can be ordered with rosemary roasted potatoes and herbed buttermilk biscuits. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Winter Birds in Phoenix Sep 19, 2008
To the south and east, South Mountain Park and the Superstition Mountains offer moderate to strenuous hiking trails along which western bluebirds, ravens, Abert's, green-tailed, and spotted towhees, curve-billed thrashers, juncos, titmice, chickadees, lesser roadrunners, vultures, and golden eagles can be found. The dry washes along the Salt River bed near Apache Junction yield phainopepla, pyrrhuloxia, poorwills, and American robins as well as many of the birds already mentioned. (Suite101.com)
Lady Apaches overcome injury to tie PCC 1-1 Sep 18, 2008
Godoy scored the lone goal for Cochise on Wednesday when they tied South Mountain. She had a real good week, he added. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Maricopa County set to cancel police coverage in Guadalupe Sep 17, 2008
The town is about 1 square mile, located between Phoenix and Tempe at the base of South Mountain. It is home to about 5,500 people. (AZCentral)
Sentinel Morning Update: Construction still far off on the Center at Rocky Meadows Sep 15, 2008
For 100 years, the structure has stood on a ridge atop the South Mountain. Area student appears on Jeopardy reunion. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Prep roundup: Salazar scores 100th goal Sep 14, 2008
On Saturday the Kougars beat Scottsdale, South Mountain 25-19, 25-18, Arizona Western 25-18, 25-11 and Phoenix College 25-21, 25-16. Ashley Beyer had 97 kills and 16 aces. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Hundreds still powerless after massive Phoenix dust storm Sep 13, 2008
FOX 11 Fantasy Home 2008 by Living Spaces LLC. 04:26 PM MST on Friday, September 12, 2008. (FOX 11, AZ)
Where all 30 teams will be Sep 12, 2008
South Mountain Arena, West Orange, NJ. Sept. 13. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Skoda's picks Sep 12, 2008
Surprise Valley Vista at PHOENIX SOUTH MOUNTAIN. PEORIA SUNRISE MOUNTAIN at Yuma Cibola. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Salvation Army to break ground on $80M community center Sep 12, 2008
Salvation Army prepares to break ground on South Mountain community center - Phoenix Business Journal ... Salvation Army prepares to break ground on South Mountain community center ... The Salvation Army's Phoenix South Mountain Community Center has its own impressive legacy. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Humane Society begins repairs after monsoon storm Sep 11, 2008
Flooding occurred throughout the Nina Mason Pulliam Campus for Compassion, near the base of South Mountain, damaging drywall and kennels, said Kimberly Searles, marketing and community-relations coordinator. The Margaret McAllister Brock Low-Cost Spay/Neuter ess Clinic was also hit hard. (AZCentral -- News)
East-west rivalry evident in S. Mtn. freeway advisory group Sep 3, 2008
The South Mountain Citizens Advisory Team has voted to add another east-side resident to the group, potentially stacking the deck for a no-build recommendation on the proposed freeway if the committee splits along east-west lines ... The group will recommend if the 22-mile, 10-lane South Mountain Freeway should be built. (AZCentral -- News)
One goal, one assist in 3-0 win over Cougars Sep 3, 2008
The No. 12 Pima Community College men's soccer team improved their season and ACCAC record to 2-0 with a 3-0 victory over the Cougars of South Mountain CC on Wednesday ... "South Mountain has a great team this year," said PCC head coach Dave Cosgrove. (Nogales International, AZ)
3 great deals: Phoenix, Grand Cayman, Bahamas Aug 30, 2008
The 640-suite resort is on 164 landscaped acres at the base of South Mountain. There are five restaurants, where kids 11 and younger eat free, and the Oasis Water Park, with three water slides, a wave pool and "lazy river" tubing. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Opinion on South Mountain Freeway shows east-west divide Aug 27, 2008
A citizens group charged with making recommendations about whether and where to build the proposed South Mountain Freeway is splitting over east-west lines ... But money was never allocated for the freeway, which would complete the Loop 202-Santan Freeway along Pecos Road and cut through the west ridges of South Mountain Preserve ... "We realize it's going to make the community grow," said Lisa Bray, a member of the South Mountain Citizens Advisory Committee and board member of the South... (AZCentral -- News)
1 killed, 1 injured after motorcycle goes off cliff Aug 18, 2008
A 70-year-old man died and a woman in her 70s suffered minor injuries Saturday afternoon after the male driver lost control of the motorcycle, sending both down a cliff at South Mountain Park ... Investigators said both were part of a large group of motorcycle enthusiasts riding at South Mountain Park about 1 p.m., when the pair's 2002 Yamaha motorcycle veered over the side of the road causing both to fall down the cliff side. (AZCentral -- News)
Wells’ college raises funds for golf team Aug 14, 2008
South Mountain Community College, where 2008 Wickenburg High School graduate Paul Wells Jr. is planning to play golf, is conducting its annual fund-raising campaign for its men s golf team. South Mountain s golf team finished as national runner-up in 2007 after winning the national title in 2004 ... He is attending South Mountain Community College on an academic scholarship, pursuing a pre-engineering degree. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Commission recommends Tempe Butte be designated historic Aug 14, 2008
There are thousands of the ancient rock pictures in Phoenix South Mountain Park, many in North Mountain Park, and examples at the Deer Valley Rock Art Center at 3711 W. Deer Valley Road. "The petroglyphs are the physical remains of the Hohokam culture, the first people to inhabit the Valley," Douglass said. (AZCentral -- News)
Produce supplier to the stars Aug 8, 2008
Top clients: The Wynn hotel (Las Vegas); Pizzeria Bianco (Phoenix); Matt's Big Breakfast (Phoenix); Binkley's Restaurant (Cave Creek); Sea Saw (Scottsdale); Phoenix City Grill; Quiessence Restaurant Bar at the Farm, South Mountain (Phoenix); and Houston's, among others. Top crops harvested: 20 varieties of citrus, 18 varieties of tomatoes, 12 varieties of peppers, honey, basil, arugula and dates. (AZCentral -- Business)
Economy may help community college enrollment Aug 7, 2008
Classes begin Aug. 23 and 25 at Phoenix's community colleges - Gateway Community College, Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix College, Rio Salado Community College and South Mountain Community College. Here's a breakdown of what's new at each college. (AZCentral -- Business)
'A' Mountain towers moving to high-rise Aug 5, 2008
Phoenix has similar equipment atop South Mountain. In 2005, when Avenue Communities principal Ken Losch was seeking permission from the Tempe City Council to build four high-rise condominium buildings just off Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe, it was pointed out by city officials that the proposed structures would block communication signals from the equipment on the butte. (AZCentral -- News)
McCaffery: Buckhalter still worthwhile insurance Aug 4, 2008
And for another day at training camp, in another year -- his eighth, already -- with two healthy knees, encyclopedic knowledge of the playbook and survival skills worthy of a reality show, there he was: Cutting and running, avoiding tackles and snagging passes, the best running back in the shadow of South Mountain. It was Correll Buckhalter's time again. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Weekend Calendar Aug 1, 2008
The Pry House Field Hospital Museum and South Mountain Battlefield join signal forces for live signaling demonstrations and talks. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pry House Field Hospital at Antietam National Battlefield and South Mountain Battlefield. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
College-shooting suspect charged Jul 30, 2008
The former South Mountain Community College student accused of shooting three people in the school's computer lab last week has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault, Maricopa Country Attorney Andrew Thomas announced Tuesday ... Rodney Smith, 22, was arrested Thursday after police said he opened fire at South Mountain Community College while arguing with another student. (AZCentral -- News)
Local 4-Hers tour various dairy farms Jul 28, 2008
They attend local dairy shows, and those at the South Mountain Fair in Ardentsville, the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. and North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Huachuca Goulds banquet set for Saturday Jul 28, 2008
Eaton was home-schooled, played volleyball for Buena High School and has accepted a volleyball scholarship at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix. She will start there in August and admits she is a little nervous. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
VIP Homes teams with SRP to offer solar option on new homes Jul 28, 2008
The program is available on homes bought through the end of the year at Whisper Mountain, Sonoran Wells, Dobbins Crossing, Vaquero Estates and the soon to be constructed Nauvoo Station communities, which are located in Mesa, Queen Creek and Phoenix's South Mountain area. According to SRP, the owner of a 2,000 square-foot home could expect a savings of about 20 percent a year from a typical 2-kilowatt system. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Shooting In Phoenix College Over Long Feud Jul 26, 2008
A Phoenix police cruiser passes by a sign cancelling classes at South Mountain Community College after three people were shot July 24, 2008 at the college in Phoenix ... The shooting Thursday afternoon at South Mountain Community College was part of an ongoing feud between the suspect and one of the victims, said Sgt. Andy Hill, a spokesman for the Phoenix Police Department ... Situated at the base of Phoenix's South Mountain, the college has more than 8,000 students. (CBS News)
Shooter apologizes to 'innocent people' Jul 26, 2008
Meanwhile, South Mountain Community College officials were answering questions about a security plan that attempts to protect a campus left wide open to the community ... South Mountain is not one of them. (AZCentral -- News)
College Shooting In Phoenix Wounds 3 Jul 26, 2008
A Phoenix police cruiser passes by a sign cancelling classes at South Mountain Community College after three people were shot July 24, 2008 at the college in Phoenix ... The shooting at South Mountain Community College was part of a running dispute between the suspect and one of the victims, said Sgt. Andy Hill, a spokesman for the Phoenix Police Department ... Situated at the base of Phoenix's South Mountain, the college has more than 8,000 students. (CBS News -- US)
College gunman shoots three in US Jul 25, 2008
The incident occurred at about 1600 (2100 GMT) at the South Mountain Community College in the state capital, Phoenix, police say. They said that the gunman had been arrested, but gave no details. (BBC News -- Americas)
Gunman wounds 3 on Phoenix community college campus Jul 25, 2008
At the end of Thursday's confrontation, a 20-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy and the intended victim lay on the floor of the lab at South Mountain Community College, pleading for help ... Situated at the base of Phoenix's South Mountain, the college has more than 8,000 students each year ... Phoenix Police closed 24th Street as their investigate a shooting at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, AZ.. (AZCentral)
Man shoots 3 at community college in Ariz. Jul 25, 2008
A witness said the shooter had been fighting with another man in a computer building at South Mountain Community College. The gunman seemed to be directing his shots and not firing randomly, said student Yessenia Lara, 18. (New Haven Register, CT)
De Rosario lifts MLS all-stars over West Ham Jul 25, 2008
Officials say three people were shot Thursday afternoon at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, and two of them were critically injured. 00000582. (CBC.ca)
Custody battle over Edmonton woman's children begins Friday in US ... Jul 25, 2008
Custody battle over Edmonton woman's children begins Friday in U.S. court. Custody battle over Edmonton woman's children begins Friday in U.S. court. (CBC.ca)
Two in critical condition after community college shooting Jul 25, 2008
PHOENIX (AP) -- Police have released the name of a man suspected of shooting three people today in a computer lab at Phoenix's South Mountain Community College. Authorities say he's 22-year-old Rodney Smith and he's a former student at the college. (KRNV.com, NV)
Three Injured in Shooting at Community College (5:09am) Jul 25, 2008
The shooting, at South Mountain Community College, is said to have resulted from a running dispute between the suspect and one of the wounded. A police spokesman says the other two victims were hit by stray shots. (WTVR.com, VA)
3 reportedly shot at S. Mountain Community College Jul 25, 2008
Officials say three people were shot Thursday afternoon at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix ... Situated at the base of Phoenix's South Mountain, the college has more than 8,000 students each year ... Phoenix firefighters transport a victim of a shooting at South Mountain Community College. (AZCentral -- News)
