Washington -- The “Five C’s” that traditionally made the bulk of Arizona’s economy – copper, climate, cattle, cotton, citrus – may need to make room for a sixth: casinos.

Queen Creek is holding a contest to name five new parks. "None of the parks have been built at this point," said Troy White, planning and development manager for the town's Parks, Trails and Open Space Committee.

Youth must be served, goes the oft-quoted phrase and Volvo intends to do just that with its new C30 hatchback coupe.

If there are any number crunchers on the Corona del Sol boys basketball team, they'll need to look elsewhere for entertainment.

Participate in a short, ranger-led presentation about how animals disguise themselves to avoid being eaten, followed by a 1.5-mile hike through the desert, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Road, Queen Creek.

Swedish automakers such as Volvo are noted more for their advances in safety than for their innovative style and designs.

Suzi Austin didn’t know what to say when she finally picked up the phone and called Micki Adams.

Next year's Queen Creek fifth-graders will have band once again, thanks to a grant received by the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center. The fifth-grade band program was cut for the 2007-08 school year because of last year's Queen Creek Unified School District's budget constraints.

Queen Creek's budget committee has recommended $23.5 million in capital improvement budget cuts. The recommendation comes after town officials vowed to save money on both operations and capital expenses because new home construction permits have slumped, bringing in less construction sales tax and fees into the town coffers.

Quick: Can you name the five C’s that formed the basis of Arizona’s economy? Don’t be ashamed if you can’t.

Ocotillo Road will be closed between Ellsworth and Ellsworth Loop roads at 8 p.m. today and is scheduled to reopen at 5 a.m. on Wednesday.

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce monthly mixer is Sept. 18.

The Queen Creek boys track and field team needed big performances from its best athletes Saturday at Mesa Community College. The Bulldogs got what they needed and repeated as team champions.

A $5,000 grant to help pay for an equestrian trail represents a small step toward Queen Creek’s goal of building a 143-mile multi-use network that will one day criss-cross the town.

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce is offering new members $50 off their first year's dues if they sign up at Thursday's annual membership drive.