Can You Say Rats?!?

If you have trees bearing fruit that is hollowed out or your pets that get excited or agitated for no visible reasons, chances are you've got roof rats.

Good thing is the summer is approaching, the heat is probably going to keep the rats away.

If there has already been sightings in your neighborhood, here are some preventive measures you can take (provided by Ahwatukee Foothills News).

• Cut back tree branches away from the roof to minimize mobility.


• Plug any holes leading into the house; keep in mind roof rats' oily skin allows them to squeeze through holes the size of a nickel.


• Cut back oleanders or other heavy brush to prevent nesting.


• Dispose of citrus that has fallen onto the ground.


• Take away any food source by not leaving out pet food

Posted on April 13 | Comment on this story | View comments (1)

Ahwatukee 2004 Easter Parade and Carnival

The annual Ahwatukee Easter Parade and Carnival promises to be a morning full of fun, music and specatacle! The event begings at 10 a.m. April 10th. It will have more than 60 groups and 1,000 participants.

Bands from Desert Vista and Mountaine Point high schools and Kyrene Akimel A-al and Altedena middle schools will strut their stuff and fill the air with enjoyable music, while the parade floats dazzle spectators eyes.

This is the 28th annual parade organized by the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee, and like years past, promises to be a down-home, small town parade. The parade begins at 48th Street and Warner Road, and proceeds north on 48th Street to Elliot Road. After the parade, the Spring Carnival kicks begins at Mountain Vista Park, on 50th street north of Ray Road. Be sure to bring chairs and blankets, so you can be comfortable as you enjoy the 90 minute show.

For information, contact event organizers at the Kiwanis Club, (480) 496-4250.

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