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The following individuals were honored for their service and time at Queen Creek Unified School District during a special May 7 reception.

Resident Tasha Bantau said she could not see it with her eyes, only through her camera in night mode, when she posted these pictures on the Living in Queen Creek Facebook page.

The Arizona Association for Economic Development presented its annual Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence Awards in late April, selecting Queen Creek’s Economic Development Director Doreen Cott as the Economic Developer of the Year, Medium Community. She was presented the award at the May 1 Town Council meeting.

Led by two industry veterans, one of which is a retired Phoenix firefighter, Tim Maloney, and Dane Palmero hope to decrease the rising drowning statistics.

The closures are required for the combined $44.7 million project to replace the Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon bridges with spans designed to handle passenger and commercial traffic for decades to come.

This year, the school district acknowledged 28 teachers and staff members for their noteworthy contributions. Each year, school and district staff members have the opportunity to anonymously nominate their peers for this award.

The rosary hangs near my bed, because that’s where you could always find one in our house, close to my mother’s hands and her heart. This is the closest thing to a Mother’s Day gift that I can send to her this weekend and, honestly, no printed Hallmark card ever adequately covered our complicated relationship, which to this day I am still unraveling.

This is the 40-year anniversary of the Hispanic Mother Daughter Program. Started in 1984, it was designed to pave the way toward higher education for first-generation college students who aspire to attend Arizona State University.

Proceeds will advance the work supporting youth education, breast cancer awareness and the building of long-term partnerships to serve communities most in need.

In an era where the conversation around individual rights and freedoms is more vibrant and vital than ever, "What the Constitution Means to Me" offers a timely exploration of the impact of the United States most important document. The show is currently playing until June 16 at the Phoenix Theatre Company's Hardes Theatre.