The Apache Junction & Gold Canyon

A1 Volume XXI Issue 36 news The Only Hometown Paper September 4 - September 10, 2017 Beloved Resident George Johnston Passes at 97 He remained active in the community, serving as a volunteer in various capacities since 1974

By Betty Swanson his wife visited her Aunt title “President Emeritus,” artist, a naturalist, an ama- Special to the News Caroline Lansing, one of which he proudly wore on teur geologist, a painter, a the first settlers of King’s his badge during the many writer and a self-described Well-known local resi- Ranch, during the 1950s years he was a daily vol- ‘raconteur,’ and he will be dent George E. Johnston, and ‘60s. unteer at the Superstition greatly missed by every- 97, passed away on Aug. After moving here, Mountain Museum. one at the museum and his 29 at his home in Gold George was one of the “In many ways, George many friends in the com- Canyon. A resident of the founders of ADOBE in was really a modern Re- munity,” said Museum area since 1974, George Gold Canyon and also was naissance man. He knew Director Liz Nicklus. and his late wife, Kit, were one of the founding mem- so much about so many Services will be an- involved in many facets bers of the Superstition things. He was a journalist, nounced at a later date by of the community with Area Land Trust (S.A.L.T.). a photographer, a sketch the family. George serving in a num- A self-taught desert natu- ber of volunteer capacities ralist, he and his wife were during the more than 40 volunteers at the Boyce years he lived here. Thompson Arboretum for City Council Meets A native New Yorker, 15 years. He was an instruc- George Johnston worked tor for Central Arizona Col- in New York City in pub- lege’s Elderhostel Program Sept. 5, 7 p.m. lication marketing and and a lecturer at many other By Bill Van Nimwegen and discussion on pro- advertising for much of podiums over the years, The News posed cases PZ-13-16 his professional life. He sharing his knowledge and SD-1-16, a request had been introduced to the about the flora and fauna At the Apache Junction by MHP #7 LLC, Keith Southwest as a teenager of the Sonoran Desert. A self-taught desert naturalist, George Johnston was City Council Meeting on VanderHout, President, while working as a cow He served on the Pinal one of the founding members of SALT and shared his Tuesday, September 5, represented by Charles hand on a relative’s New County Planning and Zon- knowlege at local institutions. Mayor Jeff Serdy will read Huellmantel and Lauren Mexico Ranch, but his ing Commission, some- a proclamation designat- Proper-Potter of Huellm- love for the desert and the times as chairman, for 18 County. He was a 25-year cal Society and served as ing September 17th - 23rd antel Affiliates, to rezone Superstition Mountains years, helping guide the member of the Supersti- the board president for as Constitution Week the existing Boardwalk crystallized when he and growth of northwest Pinal tion Mountain Histori- many years, earning the and September 17th as Estates Manufactured Constitution Day. Karen Home Park, located at Barks of the Daughters of 2200 N. Delaware Drive, Creative Solution Also Creates an the American Revolution for the purpose of con- will be present to accept verting the 20-acre prop- the proclamation. erty from a rental-space Opportunity for Improvement There will also be a manufactured home park proclamation designating to a platted subdivision AJUSD hires a temporary director as a transportation consultant September 2017 as United with lots available for Food Bank National Hun- individual ownership. By Dana Trumbull Instead, she learned that board at the August 22 ger Action Month. The City Council will The City Council will also have a discussion on The News she would not be released work session. “Some of for six to eight weeks. Af- our departments – it’s ok recognize individuals amending the City Tax Many years ago, Dr. ter hearing concerns from if the department isn’t and organizations who Code by changing the fee Gary Nine, then associate several employees about working quite at optimum have made donations to for the city transaction superintendent at Apache the potential effects of the for a short time, but with support city activities, privilege tax license to Junction Unified School director’s extended leave, transportation, we don’t programs and projects. $2.00 annually from the District, had a favorite Anderson reached out to really have much of an Also at the meeting, current $50.00 annually. saying that was one key the Arizona Association option there. We need to there will be two public If approved, this change component of his “Kids of School Business Of- be at 100% success rate in hearings to consider an would be effective De- First” mission statement: ficials (AASBO) seeking transportation.” application for a location cember 1, 2017. This will “Finding every problem recommendations for an transfer, corporation, be a discussion only; a Consultant Paul Novak Following up on leads to be an opportunity for experienced contractor series 7 beer and wine public hearing and vote was hired to recommend received, AJUSD moved to creative solutions.” It who could fill in for the bar license and a series is scheduled for Septem- improvements to trans- hire Paul Novak, president seems that the new ad- director and simultane- 9 liquor store license ber 19, 2017. portation department and CEO at Gauge Preci- ministration, led by Su- ously conduct a thorough sion Consulting, LLC, to for Fry’s Marketplace The Council will also perintendent Dr. Krista Recently, the district’s analysis of department op- manage the transportation #665 located at 150 East discuss Resolution No. Anderson and Assistant transportation director erations. “Transportation department for six weeks; Old West Highway. The 17-21: declaring as a pub- Superintendent Dr. Jen- went on emergency medi- is kind of a different facil- his contract, however, next step in the process lic record a document on nifer Cruz, adheres to the cal leave, expecting to ity,” Anderson explained is for the council to hold file with the city clerk en- same philosophy. be absent for one week. to the AJUSD Governing see Solution page A-7 a public hearing on the titled “2017 amendments application and forward to the Apache Junction a recommendation for City Code, Volume I, approval or denial to Chapter 8 Business”. Apache Junction Becomes Inaugural the Arizona Department This resolution declares of Liquor Licenses and the proposed changes Partner of ASU’s ‘Project Cities’ Control. to Chapter 8 of the city There will be two pre- code with regard to busi- Students & faculty get introduced to AJ with focus groups and tour sentations, discussions nesses, business licenses, and consideration of ap- events and mobile food By Al Bravo coupled with a western proval of Resolutions vendors as a public re- Special to the News atmosphere, make the city No. 17-24 and No. 17-25 cord. Discussion only. appealing to residents and approving the submittal The resolution will be Nestled at the foot of visitors alike. of applications from the part of a public hearing the Superstition Moun- Along with its many at- City of Apache Junction scheduled for the Sep- tains, Apache Junction is tractive qualities, the city to the Gila River Indian tember 19 meeting. strategically positioned of Apache Junction – like Community State Shared There will also be a as the eastern gateway most communities – fac- Revenue Program for discussion about amend- into the Greater Phoenix es unique sustainability Fiscal Year 2017-2018. ing Apache Junction City metro area and the west- challenges as it continues Other new business ern entry to the Tonto Na- to grow. It is these chal- About 120 students plus faculty, city staff and elected includes a presentation see Council page A-7 tional Forest’s recreation officials attended the kick-off event at the Multi- venues. This geography, see ASU page A-3 Generational Center. SFMD: 2 Rescued from Flooded Wash The News Kidcast Drivers in two cars swept away in attempted crossing on August 28 This week’s A water rescue was made Weather last Saturday, August 28, “Artoonist” when two vehicles were swept away in the wash Gaia that runs past Mountain View Rd. near Southern Garcia Ave. in Apache Junction. A strong storm that Age 5 moved through Gold Can- Two vehicles were swept yon and Apache Junction away in the wash that runs past Mountain View Desert Vista late in the afternoon brought Elementary enough rain to make wash Rd. near Southern Ave. crossings dangerous. Photos: SFMD wash after attempting to where they became stuck. According to Supersti- Rescue at 6:22 p.m. cross the moving water. Both drivers were assist- tion Fire & Medical Dis- The two vehicles, each Both cars ran into a private ed to safety by residents 10% 20% 30% 40% 40% trict (SFMD), crews were with a single occupant, residential bridge about before SFMD arrived. No Mon 4 Tues 5 Wed 6 Thurs 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 Sun 10 dispatched for the water were swept down the 60 feet from the crossing injuries were reported. 102°82°102°82° 104°82° 104°82° 103°82° 102°78° 101°81°

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The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News • 1075 S. Idaho Rd. Suite 102 • Apache Junction, AZ 85119 • 480-982-6397 Office • 480-982-3707 Fax • ajnews.com A2 September 4 - 10, 2017 The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News Apache Junction Alarm Users Notice Day of Planting Court Reports False alarms come with fees Earth Heart Park on September 9 Apache Junction City Magistrate Court On January 17, 2017, each subsequent alarm Horizon Health and always feature live enter- the Apache Junction City will be assessed in $50 Wellness invites the com- tainment. 300 E. Superstition Blvd. Council passed and ad- fee increments. (For ex- munity to join in for a Day The EHP Bazaar takes City Magistrate James Hazel, Presiding opted an update to the ample: the third false of Planting at the Earth place the first Saturday of Debra A. Breazeale - 49, of Mesa, guilty of shoplift- City Codes regarding alarm for a residential Heart Park, 625 N Plaza each month beginning on ing. Sentenced to 60 days jail, 60 days postponed, 24 Security Alarm Systems user will be assessed $50, Drive in Apache Junction. October 6. These events are months unsupervised probation, $1,000 fine. (Volume 1, Chapter 16, the fourth false alarm Beginning at 8 a.m. on co-sponsored by Supersti- Jamira M. Brown - 21, of AJ, guilty of shoplifting. Security Alarms for a residential Saturday, September 9, tion Arts and Cultural Al- Sentenced to 60 days jail, 60 days postponed, 24 Systems) and the user will be community members are liance (SACA), Cenpatico months unsupervised probation, $1,000 fine. Public Safety Fee assessed $100, invited to assist with pre- and the City of Apache Leanna L. Cummings - 26, of Mesa, guilty of ex- Schedule (Vol- the fifth will be paring the beds and plant- Junction. treme DUI. Sentenced to 45 days jail, 36 months ume 1, Chapter assessed $150 ing of vegetables for the The EHP Community unsupervised probation, alcohol screening, MADD 4, Article 4-7 and so forth.) fall/winter gardens, thanks Garden is part of Horizon victim impact panel, $6,769.01 fine. (Public Safety b. For Commer- to generous donations from Health and Wellness’ com- Derrick Anthony Curtis - 27, of AJ, guilty of driving Fee Schedule), cial/Business us- Bonnie Plants and Frontier mitment to create healthy on suspended license. Sentenced to $1,000 fine. Section 4-7-1, Sub- ers: One (1) false Ace Hardware. and happy communities Tiffany N. Gann -27, of AJ, guilty of driving on sus- section J (Security alarm annually, Particpants are encour- through integrated health- pended license. Sentenced to $1,000 fine. Alarm Permit Fees). after which a new aged to bring gardening care and sustaining local Amanda Mary Godinez - 36, of AJ, guilty of driving The proposed changes $50 fee will be assessed, tools with them, along partnerships. on suspended license. Sentenced to $250 fine. to the City Codes were and each subsequent with their green thumbs. For more information Cory Robert Holloway - 24, of AJ, guilty of posses- recommended and passed false alarm will be as- This annual event pre- on these upcoming events sion/manufacture/selling of drug paraphernalia. for the following reasons: sessed a fee in $50 incre- pares the 24 raised garden at Horizon Health and Sentenced to $250 fine. ments. (For example: beds for the upcoming Wellness Earth Heart Park, Julia Q. Hutcherson - 35, of AJ, guilty of driving on 1. Reducing the number the second false alarm monthly series of Artisan please contact Gustavo suspended license. Sentenced to $250 fine. of false alarms received for a commercial user and Farmers Markets that McGrew at 480-338-0420. Shuler Edward Jones - 34, of Superior, guilty of disor- from businesses and will be assessed $50, the derly conduct. Sentenced to 60 days jail, 60 days post- residences. third false alarm will poned, 24 months unsupervised probation, Changing be assessed $100, the A Day For Kids Attitudes Today screening and classes, $335 fine. 2. Addressing officer safe- fourth false alarm will John V. Knowles, Jr. - 52, of Mesa, guilty of disor- ty as a result of recurring be assessed $150, and Sept. 16 at Boys & Girls Club derly conduct. Sentenced to 60 days jail, 60 days false alarms. so on.) Bring your family out to and will feature informa- postponed, 24 months unsupervised probation, al- c. For Commercial/Busi- the annual Day for Kids tion about community cohol screening, $500 fine. 3. Encouraging and educat- ness users: One (1) false event at the Boys & Girls outreach partners such as Amanda B. McComas - 37, of Chandler, guilty of DUI. ing residents and busi- panic/holdup alarm an- Club Superstition Moun- CAAFA and United Way Sentenced to 10 days jail, 9 days postponed, 24 months ness owners to register nually, after which a new tain Branch, 1755 N. Idaho of Pinal County. unsupervised probation, screening and ordered treat- their alarms systems $100 fee will be assessed, Rd. on September 16 from For more information, ment, MADD victim impact panel, $2,005.31 fine. with the City as required and subsequent false 9 a.m. to 1p.m. contact Branch Manager Miguel Angel Munoz - 33, of AJ, guilty of driving by city ordinance. panic/holdup alarms will This free and fun event Russell St. John at 480- on suspended license. Sentenced to $1,000 fine. be assessed in $100 incre- for the community in- 982-6381 or email him at Dillon J. Nunez - 26, of AJ, guilty of no notification 4. Updating the alarm per- ments. (For example: cludes games for the kids [email protected]. for striking an unattended vehicle. Sentenced to mit program and bet- the second false panic/ $500 fine. ter aligning it with sur- holdup alarm will be as- Erica Pereida - 29, of AJ, guilty of driving on sus- rounding jurisdictions. sessed a fee of $100, the pended license. Sentenced to $250 fine. third will be assessed a Brianna M. Rogers - 26, of AJ, guilty of shoplifting. 5. Enhancing prioritization fee of $200, the fourth FIRST Sentenced to 60 days jail, 60 days postponed, 24 in all calls for service. will be assessed a fee of Choice months unsupervised probation, $1,000 fine. $300, etc.) GLASS & MIRROR Thomas M. Tetmyer - 48, of AJ, guilty of engaging 6. Providing an improved COMPLETE GLASS SERVICE in passive resistance to arrest. Sentenced to 120 days response to actual 3. Any non-registered user jail, 90 days postponed, 24 month unsupervised pro- alarms for burglaries will be subject to a $100 Auto Glass Replacement • Windshield Repair bation, $1,706.03 fine. and robberies. administrative penalty Chip Repair • Single Pane & Dual Pane Windows Erich Joel Vannoy - 19, of AJ, guilty of criminal tres- for the first false alarm, Mirrors • Tabletops Heavy Equipment pass in 3rd degree. Sentenced to $250 fine. The following changes to and a new $200 admin- Glass Commercial Store Fronts Jennifer Zawacky - 44, of AJ, guilty of driving on the City Codes regarding istrative penalty for the CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS/VALLEY WIDE SERVICE Security Alarm Systems second false alarm, with suspended license. Sentenced to $250 fine. Approved By Major Insurance Timothy S. Zimmer - 54, of AJ, guilty of driving on and Security Alarm Permit possible civil and/or suspended license, no valid registration. Sentenced Fees were approved and criminal penalties for 900 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 to $1,243 fine. adopted by City Council: subsequent alarms. 480.983.1151 1. The alarm user permit The overall intent of www.firstchoiceglassaz.com fee is increased from these changes is to reduce Public Meetings $10 to $15 for residen- the number of false alarms tial users and to $25 for that officers respond to, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS commercial users. The allowing them to respond AT 9:00 A.M., ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 IN THE PINAL COUNTY EMERGENCY Apache Junction OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) HEARING ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING fees for both residential more efficiently and ef- “F”, FLORENCE, ARIZONA, TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR AN INTER- City Council PRETATION OF ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF users and commercial fectively address genuine PINAL COUNTY. regular meeting users are now payable criminal activity. BA-029-16 – PUBLIC HEARING/ACTION: James Schoemperlen, requesting an 7 p.m. Tuesday, annually. This is also a The changes in the new Interpretation of Section 2.195.040.L (Specific uses, Single-Family Residences, Attached and Detached) and Section 2.195.070 (Permanent Exemptions); spe- September 5, 2017 change as the fee was City Ordinance went into cifically pertaining to lighting fixtures and sources in residential zones that are under City Council Chambers 1800 lumens are still subject to “spill light” regulations and that and lighting that is un- formerly a one-time per- effect on May 1, 2017. At der 1800 lumens can change uses and is subject to non-conforming use regulations 300 E. Superstition Blvd. mit fee. that time, all requirements and are not exempt under Section 2.195.040.L of the new ordinance will Information regarding the case can be found online at: 2. The number of false be enforced. In addition to http://pinalcountyaz.gov/CommunityDevelopment/Planning/Pages/NoticeofHearing. aspx# alarms permitted annu- this notice, letters will be ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER MAY APPEAR AT THE HEARING Lower Rates For ally has been reduced included with renewal let- AT THE TIME AND PLACE DESIGNATED ABOVE, AND SHOW CAUSE, IF ANY, Paul WHY THIS PETITION SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED. DOCUMENTS PERTAINING Park Models! for both residential and ters to notify alarm users TO THIS CASE CAN BE REQUESTED AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FROM PINAL COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT commercial users; the of the new requirements. PLEASE CALL (520) 866-6045 FOR MORE INFORMATION Insurance previous code allowed If you have questions re- Park Models • DATED THIS 30th DAY OF August, 2017 (480) 982-4141 five (5) false alarms an- garding this article or any Manufactured Homes • nually for all users. other part of the city alarm Himanshu Patel, Community Development Director Mobile Homes • a. For Residential users: program, please call the TO QUALIFY FOR FURTHER NOTIFICATION IN THIS LAND USE MATTER YOU Apache Trail J MUST FILE WITH THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF Two (2) false alarms City Alarm Coordinator, SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO THE SUBJECT APPLICATION. YOUR STATE- $40,000 Coverage as annually for residential Jerry Ward at 480-474- MENT MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: users, after which a $50 5448. 1) Planning Case Number (see above) Gold Dr. Ironwood Dr. Palo Verde Dr. Verde Palo Saguaro Dr. Dr. Valley low as $246.00/year 2) Your name, address, telephone number and property tax parcel number (Print or type) fee will be assessed, and 3) A brief statement of reasons for supporting or opposing the request 28 N. Ironwood Dr., Suite 1 • Apache Jct, AZ 85120 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY 4) Whether or not you wish to appear and be heard at the hearing THE PINAL COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AT 9:00 WRITTEN STATEMENTS MUST BE FILED WITH: A.M. ON THE 21st DAY OF SEPTEM- PINAL COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BER, 2017, IN THE PINAL COUNTY P.O. BOX 2973 (31 N. PINAL, BUILDING F) EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CEN- FLORENCE, AZ 85132 EXAM, ORAL CANCER TER (EOC), BUILDING F, FLOR- ENCE, ARIZONA, TO CONSIDER NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON September 21, 2017 THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL Contact for this matter: Steve Abraham, Planner Manager SCREENING & E-mail Address: [email protected] USE PERMIT FOR THE UNINCOR- Phone: (520) 866-6045 Fax: (520) 866-6435 FREE PORATED AREA OF PINAL COUNTY, Must present this coupon NECESSARY X-RAYS ARIZONA. PUBLISHED ONCE: SUP-003-17 – PUBLIC HEARING/ Florence Reminder/Blade Tribune (STV Sentinel) i n h o u s e d e n t u r e l a b ACTION: Karen Keeter, landowner, Tri-Valley Dispatch Re p a i r s & Re l i n e s Av a i l a b l e Crown Castle, applicant, requesting Arizona City Ind. Apache Junction News approval of a Special Use Permit to op- Superior Sun, Copper Basin News, San Manuel Miner Eight Locations Valleywide erate a 50-foot tall monopalm wireless communication facility on a 1.12± acre Fa m i l y De n t i s t r y & De n t u r e s Visit us at: parcel in the CR-1A zone (PZ-C-054- Financing Available Through Chase Healthcare, Citi Health & Care Credit 83); situated in a portion of Section www.SunWestDental.net 4, T1S, R8E G&SRB&M, tax parcel PUBLIC NOTICE and 100-05-038(legal on file) (located on the east side of Idaho Road, south of PINAL COUNTY AIR QUALITY CONTROL DISTRICT Discover Sunwest Smiles Kaniksu Street in the Apache Junction The District hereby gives notice that it proposes to approve the following area) permit(s) or permit revision(s). Each list includes the following, in order: Walk-ins, Emergencies, Most Insurance & AHCCCS Plans Welcome! ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER MAY APPEAR AND the proposed permit number, company name, company address, facility SPEAK AT THE PUBLIC HEARING AT location, facility type and the air contaminants to be emitted or potentially Apache Junction • 1601 W. Apache Trail, Suite 2 • 480-482-7950 THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE DES- emitted (Volatile Organic Compounds will be abbreviated as V.O.C.; Haz- IGNATED ABOVE. ardous Air Pollutants are abbreviated as the HAPS; Benzene, Toluene, DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS Ethyl Benzene, and Xylene are abbreviated as BTEX): CASE CAN BE FOUND ON THE NO- TICE OF HEARING PAGE FOR THE Permit No. S13216.000 P&Z COMMISSION AT: http://pinalcountyaz.gov/CommunityDe- Linx Auto Body, L.L.C. velopment/Planning/Pages/Noticeof- 1372 W. 18th Ave Hearing.aspx# Apache Junction, AZ 85119 DATED THIS 24TH DAY OF August, 2017, Linx Auto Body by Pinal County Community Development 1372 E. 18th Ave Plumbing Parts • Faucets Dept. Apache Junction, AZ By: /s/ Himanshu Patel, Facility Type – Auto Body Shop Community Development Director Heating & Air • Pipe & Fittings TO QUALIFY FOR FURTHER NOTI- Emissions – V.O.C., HAPS (Xylene, Ethyl Benzene) FICATION IN THIS LAND USE MAT- TER YOU MUST FILE WITH THE Under A.R.S. § 49-480, any person who may be adversely affected by the PLANNING DEPARTMENT A WRIT- permit may file a written objection to the issuance of the permit and may TEN STATEMENT OF SUPPORT request (in writing) a public hearing. Objections, comments or a request OR OPPOSITION TO THE SUBJECT for a hearing are due during the public comment period, which ends upon APPLICATION. YOUR STATEMENT the latter of thirty (30) days from the first publication of this notice, or MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: close of business on the date of any hearing that may be held. Send objec- 1) Planning Case Number (see above) tions/comments/requests to Pinal County Air Quality Control District, P. 605 East 38th Ave. Serving the East Valley 2) Your name, address, telephone number O. Box 987, Florence, AZ 85132 or deliver to 31 N. Pinal Street, Building Apache Junction and property tax parcel number (Print or F, Development Services, Florence, Arizona. The telephone number is for Over 40 years type) (520) 866-6929. 3) A brief statement of reasons for sup- porting or opposing the request Any objection shall state the name and mailing address of the objector, 480-986-1921 4) Whether or not you wish to appear and be heard at the hearing be signed by the objector, their agent or attorney, and clearly set forth WRITTEN STATEMENTS MUST BE the reasons why the permit should not be issued. Grounds for objections FILED WITH: are limited to whether the proposed permit meets the criteria for issuance 208 S. Country Club Dr. PINAL COUNTY COMMUNITY DE- prescribed in A.R.S. § 49-480 or in § 49-481. The permit package, all Mesa VELOPMENT DEPARTMENT comments and objections will be available for public inspection and/or PO BOX 2973 (31 N. PINAL, BLDG. F) copying at the above address Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to FLORENCE, AZ 85132 4:30 p.m. excluding Holidays. NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM ON SEP- 480-834-5817 TEMBER 11, 2017. PINAL COUNTY Contact for this matter: Evan Balmer AIR QUALITY CONTROL DISTRICT E-mail Address: evan.balmer@pinal- MICHAEL SUNDBLOM, DIRECTOR www.centralazsupply.com countyaz.gov Phone #: (520) 866-6452 Fax: (520) Dates Published: September 4 & 11, 2017 866-6530 End of 30-day comment Period: September 29, 2017

The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News • 1075 S. Idaho Rd. Suite 102 • Apache Junction, AZ 85119 • 480-982-6397 Office • 480-982-3707 Fax • ajnews.com Your Hometown Paper September 4 - 10, 2017 A3 Apache Leap Plan Announced Forest Supervisor chooses action, begins 45-day objection period By John Scaggs thorization Act (NDAA) during the EA process find means for calculating the Special to the News for Fiscal Year 2015. The a project to have no signifi- time to file an objection. NDAA also directed the cant impacts on the quality Note that regulations pro- The Tonto National For- federal government to of the environment. hibit extending the time to est has completed an Envi- exchange approximately This decision to approve file an objection. ronmental Assessment (EA) 2,400 acres of public lands the management plan and Additional objection and issued a Draft Decision related to the proposed concurrently amend the information – such as who Notice for the adoption of Resolution Copper Mine. forest plan is subject to can object and how, along a management plan for the The 839-acre SMA is lo- the pre-decisional objec- with the time frame – is Apache Leap Special Man- cated on the Tonto National tion procedures identi- outlined in an accompany- COUPONS agement Area (SMA). Forest east of Superior. The fied in 36 Code of Federal ing news release sidebar. Forest Supervisor Neil SMA was designated to Regulations (CFR) part 219 The Draft Decision no- Bosworth has selected the achieve three purposes: subpart B. tice, along with the EA/ Proposed Action for the • To preserve the natu- Objections must be sub- FONSI, a final version of Apache Leap SMA man- ral character of Apache mitted within 45 calendar the Management Plan, agement plan based on a Leap days following the August the Legal Notice and the review of the EA. Develop- • To allow for traditional 25 publication of a legal accompanying news re- COOLING ment of the EA, along with uses of the area by Na- notice in the Arizona Capi- lease sidebar are available the management plan, in- tive American people, tol Times. The publication for review on the project SYSTEM corporated consultation and date in the newspaper Web site at: http://www. SERVICE Includes: • Up to 2 gal. efforts with affected Native • To protect and conserve of record is the exclusive apacheleapsma.us/. • Inspect system for leaks manufacturers $ • Inspect radiator recommended American tribes, elected the cultural and archae- • Inspect belts and hoses coolant academic departments on 119 officials from the town of ological resources of from ASU page A-1 Must present coupon at time of service. Tax not included. Most vehicles. Expires 9/30/17 three ASU campuses. Superior, Arizona, and the area 870 W. Apache Trail • Apache Junction • 480-982-2831 members of the public. The EA is a public docu- lenges that form the ba- These projects provide According to Bosworth, ment that provides suffi- sis of a partnership with students with the necessary “We have developed a cient evidence and analysis Arizona State University’s opportunities to apply class- Medical Marijuana Evaluations management plan with for determining whether to Project Cities program. room concepts, as well as New Certifications - $100.00 Plus State Fee plan components that spe- prepare an Environmen- Project Cities is a univer- empower them to conduct cifically meet the stated tal Impact Statement or a sity-community partner- research, make assessments Renewals - $75.00 with Current Medical Records purposes as directed by FONSI. An EA helps the ship where ASU students and craft recommendations. 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Apache Trail #10 The SMA was desig- when an EIS is necessary. represent multiple dis- According to Project Apache Junction AZ. 85120 Naturopathic Services nated by Congress in De- A FONSI is issued when ciplines – research chal- Cities Program Manager (Idaho & Apache Trail) Open M-F 9am-4pm cember of 2014 as part of environmental analysis lenges chosen by the city, Paul Prosser, one faculty www.ravenwellnesscenter.com Sat 9am-2pm the National Defense Au- and interagency review then propose sustainabil- member engaged in the ity solutions that enable program has seen a signifi- the city to achieve better cant bump in course en- environmental, economic rollment because students GIANT Republicans Meet are excited by the oppor- and social balance. $ 99 Apache Junction is the tunity to work hands-on CHICKEN September 14 at AJHS Perform- inaugural city partner of with a city partner. ing Arts Center Project Cities, teaming up “Project Cities will ex- BURRITO (1 coupon per visit•Not valid1 with any other 10749 E. 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The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News • 1075 S. Idaho Rd. Suite 102 • Apache Junction, AZ 85119 • 480-982-6397 Office • 480-982-3707 Fax • ajnews.com A4 September 4 - 10, 2017 The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News Deadline Nears for Application Upcoming Star Parties Hosted Renewal for Free or Reduced by Superstition Mountain Breakfast and Lunch Program Astronomical League AJUSD reminds parents to apply by Sept. 28 2017-2018 Schedule of Events The deadline for stu- duced-price meals, house- The Superstition Moun- Peralta Trail Elementary dents to renew their ap- holds need to fill out an tain Astronomical League School. A $7 per vehicle plication for the free or application and return it is a group of amateur as- park entrance fee is as- reduced lunch program to the child’s school. Ap- tronomers in the Gold sessed by Lost Dutchman through Apache Junction plication forms have been Canyon/Apache Junction, State Park, unless you have Unified School District is distributed to all house- Arizona area. Each year, an Arizona State Parks park Sept. 28. The program pro- holds that have students members of the “League” pass, which can be used at vides free and reduced- registered in AJUSD, along conduct a series of open all Arizona state parks. price meals for children with a letter of explanation house public astronomi- The schedule for this served under the National and instructions for com- cal observing sessions and year’s observing season School Lunch Program and pleting the application. demonstrations, common- (fall, winter, spring) is School Breakfast Program. Applications also are avail- ly called “star parties,” to shown below. All events AJUSD offers healthy able in the principal’s office supplement public educa- are held on a weather per- meals every school day. at each school, in each tion, to provide the com- mitting basis: i.e., we need Breakfast costs $1.10; qualify for free meals or school cafeteria or online at munity with telescopic clear skies; no rain, or a lunch costs $2.40 at the for reduced-price meals; www.EZMealApp.com. views of celestial objects and other astronomical few clouds at most. elementary schools and however, in AJUSD, the For more information and to answer questions phenomena using sophis- To be notified of any $2.75 at the junior and “reduced-price” is free for contact Karen Warhus, about astronomy and as- ticated telescopes and to schedule changes and for senior high schools. Milk both breakfast and lunch. food services director at tronomical equipment. In talk with very knowledge- detailed information, in- is 50 cents. Children may To apply for free or re- [email protected]. short, this is an opportuni- able and experienced ama- cluding maps and direc- ty to see the moon, planets, teur astronomers. tions, or to contact us, please stars, star clusters, galaxies No fee is required at visit supermtnastro.com. Maker Faire at the Library 2017 Call for volunteers to demonstrate their skills Sat. Sep 23 . . . . . Peralta Trail Elementary School ...... 7:30 – 9:30pm Sat. Oct 21 . . . . . Lost Dutchman State Park ...... 7:00 – 9:00pm Scientists, tech gurus, backyard tinkerers, hack Do you want to show Sat. Nov 18 . . . . Peralta Trail Elementary School ...... 7:00 – 9:00pm inventors, garage hob- enthusiasts, makers of any off your skill or demon- Sat. Dec 09 . . . . . Lost Dutchman State Park ...... 7:00 – 9:00pm byists, creators, crafters, kind, we need you! strate your trade? We are looking for groups and 2018 individuals who are will- Sat. Jan 20 . . . . . Lost Dutchman State Park ...... 7:00 – 9:00pm ing to come share their Sat. Feb 17 . . . . . Peralta Trail Elementary School ...... 7:30 – 9:30pm Kyhn s Jewelers craft or organization at this Sat. Mar 17 . . . . . Lost Dutchman State Park ...... 8:00 – 10:00pm “Your Family Jeweler” Since 1972 family-friendly showcase Sat. Apr 14 . . . . . Peralta Trail Elementary School ...... 8:00 – 10:00pm Jewelry Repairs • Watch Batteries of the Maker Movement. Ring Sizing • Chain Repairs • Remounting The event will be held at the Apache Junction Pub- Complete Service Provided By lic Library, 1177 N. Idaho Ready To Be A Reality TV Star? “Randy, The Jeweler” Rd., Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 MasterChef: Phoenix casting call 3061 W. Apache Trail a.m. to Noon. Contact the (SE Corner of Meridian & Apache Trail) library at (480) 474-8555 or The MasterChef casting to our readers. 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Event is made possible on Saturday, September ing for “all types of home With the casting call by the Friends of the Li- 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., culinary enthusiasts who less than two weeks out, brary of Apache Junction. seeking out the region’s have never cooked profes- Clark hopes that,“folks best home cooks. sionally in a fine dining interested in trying out FIND US IN YOUR Casting Producer Bon- restaurant.” will mark their calendars Apache Junction nie Clark reached out to Originally, the Phoe- and start planning their NEIGHBORHOOD AT THE The News, requesting that nix audition was planned dish for the judge presen- APACHE TRAIL FRY’S BRANCH we help spread the word for October 21; however, tation!” Flowers after Hurricane Harvey, For details and to pre- Apache Trail Fry's Your Hometown the Houston and Phoenix register, go to: http://mas- dates were switched, in or- terchefcasting.com. (located inside the Fry’s Marketplace) Florist 185 W. 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The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News • 1075 S. Idaho Rd. Suite 102 • Apache Junction, AZ 85119 • 480-982-6397 Office • 480-982-3707 Fax • ajnews.com Your Hometown Paper September 4 - 10, 2017 A5 CF/SOS Considers School AJUSD Special Needs Support Issues Program Receives $200 Suicide prevention, volunteers, focus groups Women of the Moose Expand Fundraising Priorities By Frank Schoenbeck By Sally Marks Special to The News Grande and Apache Junc- Special to The News tion mayors are looking at The Children First/Sup- issuing reading challenges Heather Wallace, direc- port Our Schools political to motivate student learn- tor of educational ser- action committee met on ing. vices for Apache Junction Thursday, August 24, at One suggestion was that Unified School District, Mountain View Lutheran volunteer hours chould be received a $200 donation Church. School District a high school requirement for the special needs pro- Superintendent Dr. Krista to better prepare students gram from Debbie Boggs, Anderson spoke about for college or career. sports and activity chair of challenges faced by the For more information the Women of the Moose, school district and the mous suicide tip line. about volunteering, contact Lodge 1127 in Apache community. Some AJHS students AJUSD at 480-982-1110. Junction. AJUSD suffered the loss have attended the Youth As the district works to Women of the Moose is of three teenagers to sui- Empowerment Camp spon- develop a unified strategic the female auxiliary of the cide last year. Dr. Ander- sored by Horizon Health, plan, seven focus groups Loyal Order of the Moose. Special Needs classrooms receive donation from son said she was stunned which taught awareness of are being formed to gather The organization provides Women of the Moose when she first heard this suicide warnings. input from all segments of social, sports, family and number, “It can’t be some- Dr. Anderson also our community. community service op- better serve our students,” classroom supplies for spe- thing we accept as busi- shared her vision for maxi- Braden Biggs presented portunities in a fraternal said Ms. Wallace. “The cial needs classrooms. ness as usual.” mizing the effectiveness some housekeeping items setting. The organization selfless actions of these To learn more about Communication with of the volunteer program. for the organization. CF/ has been very supportive every day heroes are not charitable giving or vol- troubled youths is an im- By screening volunteers SOS has been a PAC, but is of AJUSD – particularly only generous, they serve unteering options, visit portant key to prevention. to determine their range completing paperwork to in the athletics depart- as positive role models for www.ajusd.org or contact Possible actions include: of skills and interests, vol- become a non-profit. The ment – but wanted to ex- the next generation of lead- Sally Marks in the Public Suicide prevention hot unteers would be matched executive board is expand- pand their fundraising to ers in our community.” The Relations Department at line phone number stick- to the specific needs of the ing from 3 to 5 members. include other areas of the donation will go toward (480) 982-1110. ers applied to I.D. cards, teachers. Where skills were Finally, CFSOS is looking District that needed help. encouraging students to missing, training would be for logo ideas. “Organizations like the share their concerns about provided. The next meeting will be Women of the Moose are HOURS: classmates who have given Help is especially need- September 28th at Mountain instrumental in helping Open Caring Critters ed in K-3 reading, where Mon.-Fri. indications of self harm, View Lutheran Church. us stretch our budget and 9am- ANIMAL HOSPITAL and the establishment and the reading level is critical 6pm Dogs • Cats • Small Critters promotion of an anony- to future progress. Casa Kneaders Bakery $5 OFF TOENAIL TRIM Join us in September for ALWAYS ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Must present ad. Please call for an appointment. $1.00 Can not be combined with any other offers. Exp. 9/17/17 Street Tacos Live Music on the patio... & Cafe Cuts Ribbon FOR NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY every Saturday! Sept 2 & 15 • 6-9pm 189 W. Apache Trail, Ste. 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Dine In Only 8 2 1/3 lb ANGUS burger Player The Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce is & Reward pleased to welcome Kneaders Bakery and Cafe to any draft beer. Program the Chamber and congratulate them on their Rib- Get it Done... Including Leinenkugels’s, bonus bon Cutting on August 28th! Kneaders Bakery and Fat Tire and Blue moon. points 100 Café was created in the same tradition as the Eu- $3.00 Drafts for new Wolfpack Style Player’s club members! ropean family–owned bakeries where people visit everyday Enrolling NOW for Block 1! Must present coupon. often and are treated like family. They use only nat- www.ApacheTrailHS.com 220 S. Delaware Dr. • Apache Junction ural, wholesome ingredients to create their freshly Ph. 480.288.0337 Fax 480.288.0340 480-982-2371 baked breads, delicious sandwiches, pastries, hearty soups and refreshing sal- ads. Your neighborhood Are you dissatisfied with your loose, uncomfortable dentures? bakery at Signal Butte Come in for a complimentary denture evaluation. and Southern is locally Call for your Dr. Winkelman will guide you through the steps to a more owned and operated by complimentary comfortable confident smile. Dustin Jones. He and his appointment today! family are happy to be Shop Local Members serving the Apache Junc- receive 20% discount tion community both in on any treatment performed the restaurant as well as through catering. You can contact them at (480) 543-1060. Meridian Dental Care • 480-671-1111 3061 W Apache Trail #1 • Apache Junction, AZ 85120 • 480-671-1111 Fresh, Friendly & Festive For the most authentic and flavorful Mexican food Sunday, February 18, 2018 Come check out our signature Lost Dutchman Marathon! Happy MEXICAN Lost Dutchman offers a Full and Half Marathon, 10K, 8K Trail Run and a 2 Mile Fun Run or Walk. 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The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News • 1075 S. Idaho Rd. Suite 102 • Apache Junction, AZ 85119 • 480-982-6397 Office • 480-982-3707 Fax • ajnews.com A6 September 4 - 10, 2017 The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News viewpoints The views and opinions expressed on this page are solely those of the original authors and other contributors. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News, the The News staff, and/or any/all contributors to this publication. “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”― Marcel Proust On the Road Again letters The News 1075 S. Idaho Rd., #102, By Matilda Charles Apache Junction, 85119 ajnews.com Special to the News er stopping to see friends. If you have a big vehicle Deadline for letters is 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The News does not print anonymous letters, so letters must include your name for publication. “Road trip!”—to some and plan to visit large cit- Letters must also include an address and phone number, which will of us those words bring ies, investigate where you not be published, but used for verification of authenticity. Please back lots of memories. To can leave the vehicle and keep letters to 300 words or less and do not use CAPITALIZATION for emphasis. Letters may be edited for brevity. Thank You. others, going on a road trip take local bus or subway. is still on the to-do list. If Learn the different types the idea is appealing, here of RV parks and what they You better slow down are some thoughts to get provide. See if it’s worth it I would like to express my appreciation to the Apache you dreaming. to join the Kampgrounds Junction Police Department, especially Officer Kelley, The first consideration of a one-way trip: You the tanks. Consider doing of America (koa.com) for for keeping the residents of Apache Villa a little safer, is your vehicle. You can can leave the vehicle at an a weekend dry run to a lo- its reduced rates. Some especially the residents on Delaware between Broadway rent a comfy SUV with airport and fly home. cal spot before your actual resorts offer RV parking. and 16th Avenue, from speeders going over the twenty- luxury seats and stereo, You can pull a camper trip.) Take your AARP card for five MPH speed limit. and then spend nights and spend time in a camp- Do your planning. Re- discounts. Consult AAA Knowing that some people complain that it is a speed trap, in motels. You won’t be ground. Or you can rent search highlights along for trip planning. Review speeders make it very difficult for the residents of Apache putting the mileage on and drive an RV and have the way and decide if you your medications and be Villa along Delaware to back out of their driveways. your own vehicle, and if your amenities right there want to stop at every single sure to take enough. (Take Once again, I want to thank all the officers of the Apache the SUV breaks down, with you. (Hint, if you museum or just cruise right extra just in case.) And Junction Police Department for doing an outstanding job a replacement is only a opt for an RV: Get it in by them. Check restaurants most of all: Take your keeping the residents of Apache Junction safe. phone call away. A rental advance and learn to drive and see what you should camera! also gives you the option it, hook it up and empty expect for pricing. Consid- © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. John Insalaco, Apache Junction

The bigger, the better President Trump has always been obsessed with his crowd sizes. Remember that a photo of the much larger Kollenborn’s Chronicles Women’s March on Washington the day after his in- auguration was substituted for his actual inauguration photo--until someone pointed out the time stamp on the Women’s March photo. Apache Junction History So it was no surprise that at his rally last week in the Phoenix Convention Center he bragged about 15,000 Trump supporters in attendance, and almost no counter By Tom Kollenborn by E. E. Watson. He was a protesters outside. © 1994, 2013, 2017 public relations man for A week later in a press conference with the president the Southern Pacific Rail- Tom Kollenborn of Finland, Sauli Niinisto (where Trump showed he can’t Apache Junction as we road’s concession on the tell one blonde from another by confusing two Finnish know it today didn’t exist Apache Trail. name of Youngsberg Junc- journalists), Trump kept bragging: “You saw the massive when the first prospectors Governor George P. tion to Apache Junction. crowds we had” in Phoenix. searched for gold near the Hunt, Arizona’s first gov- Curtis was adamant about Only later someone showed him photos taken at the base of Superstition Moun- ernor after statehood, envi- the change because he Phoenix Convention Center, documenting that he drew tain in the late 1860’s. The sioned a shorter highway did not think Youngsberg only about 4,000 attendees, not 15,000. And many of them United States Army called route between the Globe- Junction had any charac- walked out early as he rambled and ranted. the Superstition Moun- Miami areas to Phoenix ter, color or charm. Curtis Phoenix police officials also pointed out that there tains the Sierra de Super- via Superior. Hunt had ar- was enthralled with the were far more protesters against Trump outside than sticiones and were still rived in Globe in 1879, and stories about the infamous supporters inside, possibly more than 10,000. Many had pursuing hostile Apaches was the community’s most Apache warriors that sup- been restrained behind barricades and couldn’t reach the in the mountain’s inte- adamant spokesperson. posedly lived in the Super- Convention Center. Trump reacted by firing long-time rior. Hunt wanted to develop stition Mountains. staffer George Gigicos who had set up the rally. Peace came to the a shorter transportation George and Aurora Cur- Again, no surprise when Trump showed up at Corpus Apacheria in 1886, when link between these two tis believed so strongly in Christi Tuesday and turned the focus of the Hurricane George Cleveland Curtis the infamous Apache war important economic cen- their convictions about Harvey catastrophe onto his crowd-gathering ability: was a visionary who set- chief and medicine man ters rather than over the their business in the desert “What a crowd, what a turnout!” tled at the foot of Super- Geronimo surrendered to rugged and undepend- twenty miles east of Mesa, He never hugged a single person who had lost every- stition Mountain where the United States Army able Apache Trail. Hunt’s Arizona they filed a home- thing in the floods, nor urged people to come together the new highway and the at Skeleton Canyon near vision came true on May stead on the following and help the survivors, nor give money to any of the Apache Trail intersected. the Mexican-U.S. border. 13, 1921, when the first parcel of land, NE ¼,Sec. relief organizations strained beyond capacity by the Shortly after Geronimo’s died within a five-year cars made a run over the 20, T1N, R8E, on February devastation. He did remember to wear one of his hats, surrender, prospectors period like many other Globe-Superior-Phoenix 23, 1923. sold for $40 on his website. and cattlemen poured into mining boomtowns of the Highway, known today George Curtis made And he didn’t mention that his budgetary efforts aim to the mountains and deserts era. This mining camp, as U.S. Highway 60. The a deal with the Don’s of drastically cut funds to FEMA and other safety net agen- of central Arizona Terri- located beneath the tower- highway didn’t open to Arizona, once known as cies in order to fund his ridiculous Great Wall. He is again tory in great numbers. The ing facade of Superstition two-way traffic until April the Phoenix Don’s Club, insisting Mexico will pay for it somehow, despite Mexico’s cattlemen were looking Mountain, introduced the 29, 1922. to build a monument dedi- repeated insistence that this will never happen. for grazing lands, and the first church, school, hotel, Soon after Hunt’s vision cated to Jacob Waltz and For comparison, city officials said that Michelle prospectors were search- saloon, livery stable, stage came true, another vision- the legend of the Lost Obama’s attendance at her rally at the Phoenix Conven- ing for gold and silver. line, mercantile store, ary arrived at the foot of Dutchman Mine. This tion Center Oct. 20, 2016, was 6,907. The small mining towns butcher shop, restaurant Superstition Mountain monument was completed The Washington Post fact checkers are keeping a running that dotted the landscape and barber shop to the where the new highway on February 25, 1938. The total of Trump’s documentable lies so far in his presidency. provided a market for the area. The pounding of a and the Apache Trail in- monument was rededicat- The number is already more than a thousand! cattleman. twenty stamp gold mill tersected. This man was ed in 1988 with more than Trump’s “massive support” keeps plummeting in Gold from the Supersti- created a towering cloud George Cleveland Curtis. five hundred dignitaries every poll. tion Mountain area was of dust visible for miles. Curtis was a traveling attending from around first mentioned in 1864; The dust and sounds of salesman from Logan, Arizona. This monument Carol Schmidt, Apache Junction however no samples were the stamp mill soon ebbed Utah, who had a dream served as the icon of this produced until 1879 when when the gold vein disap- and little money. It wasn’t community for more than Home, home on the range two Mexican prospectors peared and the desert once easy for Curtis, his wife Au- fifty years. Apache Junc- Our mayor bought a home in the county, outside were attacked by Apaches. again became silent. rora and their three young tion is one of those com- of Apache Junction -- aren’t the council members and One of the prospectors The area near the base daughters to make a living munities that grew up mayor supposed to live in the city? What do the bylaws survived and returned of Superstition Mountain on undeveloped desert around a monument. To- for the city council say? Didn’t something like this hap- to Phoenix and reported had returned to desert land west of Superstition day the old monument pen in 2008 with Joe Severs? What was the outcome? finding gold west of Su- again by 1900. However, Mountain. Curtis and his takes a secondary position perstition Mountain. The that wouldn’t last for long. family settled down to as the focal point of the Kay H. Wanlass, Apache Junction attack on these two Mexi- It was the Newland Arid living in a tent at first, community, after serving can prospectors may have Lands Act of 1903 that selling water and making in this setting for more Editor’s note: According to the League of Cities and Towns’ been the source of the brought life back to the sandwiches for travelers then fifty years. Visitors election manual, under Title 16 of the state statutes, the may- legendary Peralta Mas- area. The construction of who came through the who remember Apache or is required to be a resident of the city. In 2008, Councilman sacre in the Superstition the Tonto Wagon Road junction area. Junction’s early days al- Severs’ name appeared on documents listing his residence as Mountains. The brothers and a telephone line from The junction of the ways inquire about the old Gilbert rather than Apache Junction. The residence discrep- were named Peralta. Mesa to the Tonto Dam Apache Trail and the monument. ancy may have been discussed at a City Council executive Prospectors worked site changed the region Globe-Phoenix Highway Another significant session, but Severs resigned at the October 7, 2008 meeting small gold outcrops, as forever. The Tonto Wagon was still being called historical monument in without mentioning it. early as the 1880s in and road opened a very re- Youngsberg Junction af- Apache Junction is the old around Goldfield Wash. mote area to development. ter Phoenix’s ex-mayor T-33 jet trainer erected by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) The Lucky Boy claim was These construction proj- George U. Young. Young the American Legion Post While Texas reels from likely the largest natural disas- staked in 1881. William ects produced hundreds of owned and operated the 27, dedicated to the men ter in their history, the man who apparently gave up on A. Kimball staked out jobs shortly after the turn Mammoth Mine at Youngs- and women of American trying to unite all Americans is mulling the removal of the Boulder-Buckhorn in of the century. Workers berg, four miles northeast Armed Forces who have see Letters page A-7 1886. Then a rich deposit from all over the nation of the Youngsberg Junc- served this country in the of gold ore was discovered came to work on the Tonto tion. George Young had a time of peace and war. at the Black Queen claim Wagon Road and the great vision of the great Gold- Members of the Ameri- the NEWS Founded by Ed & Robin Barker in November of 1892, but Tonto Dam, later known field mines opening once can Legion Post 27 erect- Chuck & Pattie Baker the richest discovery of all as the Apache Trail and again to full production. ed the monument. They staff 1997 wasn’t made until April Theodore Roosevelt Dam. George Curtis started were supported by many ROBIN BARKER TOM KOLLENBORN 14, 1893. This gold deposit This was a fabulous eco- his business on August Apache Junction commu- Publisher Journalist was located after a sudden nomic boom that is still felt 21, 1922. The realignment nity organizations. The [email protected] [email protected] downpour and flash flood of the Mesa-Goldfield sec- Trisha BELTRAN KIM KREUZER today. monument now stands on Advertising, Graphic Mgr., Notary Distribution Mgr. along Goldfield Wash. The Mesa-Roosevelt tion of the Apache Trail Meridian Road just north [email protected] [email protected] The discovery became Road (Tonto Wagon was completed on May of Southern Avenue. DANIEL DULLUM BILL VAN NIMWEGEN Sports Editor Lead Journalist, Website known as the Mammoth Road) provided the short- 17, 1922. This finally and The Elks Club was or- [email protected] [email protected] Mine. The Mammoth Mine est means of travel for a officially formed the junc- ganized early in 1965, at DANA HAWMAN-TRUMBULL joni wilson Journalist Accounting, Business & Service, produced more than three wagon or an automobile tion we know today. Cur- the corner of the Apache [email protected] Classifieds, Notary, Obituaries, million dollars worth of loaded with goods from tis was offended by the Trail and Lost Dutchman Office Mgr., Worship Trisha Hoagland [email protected] gold bullion from 1893- the copper capitol of the fact Young had his own Blvd. The visionaries in Advertising, Marketing Mgr. [email protected] 1897. This was equal to world (Globe-Miami) to mine and the old junction the Elks Club had aspira- about 12,000 pounds of Phoenix, the capitol of named after himself. Cur- tions of helping and being gold bullion. Arizona. The road was tis started an immediate Goldfield boomed and renamed the Apache Trail campaign to change the see Kollenborn page A-7

The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News • 1075 S. Idaho Rd. Suite 102 • Apache Junction, AZ 85119 • 480-982-6397 Office • 480-982-3707 Fax • ajnews.com Your Hometown Paper September 4 - 10, 2017 A7 from Letters page A-6 from Kollenborn page A-6 change will never solve from Council page A-1 annual board and com- Apache Junction’s image mission appointments and DACA. Given what happened on August 25th in Texas, a contributing part of the problem. Yes, there are Code Chapter 8 Business reappointments procedure it’s apparent that he’s more than happy to use a hur- community. Their mission those who associate the in the areas of business li- scheduled for September 19, ricane as cover to force thousands of immigrants back and goal continues today. less fortunate or poor of censing, businesses, events 2017 and October 3, 2017. into the shadows, tearing families apart and making our The community strug- our community who live and mobile food vendors The next Executive Ses- communities less safe. gled with incorporation in mobile homes with a to include applicable fees. sion will be at 6:00 p.m. and If the Trump administration moves forward with for three decades, before negative stereotype. A As discussed at the July 17 Work Session at 7:00 p.m. removing protections from DREAMers, it would force becoming incorporated in lot of our heroes of the work session and council on Monday, September 18, thousands of immigrants, who only know this country as November of 1978. A true “Greatest Generation” live direction at the July 18 2017. Another Executive their home and didn’t have a choice in the matter, back Apache Junction visionary in our mobile home parks meeting, these changes Session will be scheduled into the shadows. It would tear families apart and make was elected the first Mayor and in mobile homes. They would restore the busi- for 6:00 p.m on Tuesday, our communities less safe. of Apache Junction. He was fought at far away places ness license program as it September 19, 2017. The Trump administration should preserve DACA Mr. Roy Hudson, a Marine such as Normandy, Cas- existed prior to July 2007, City Council meetings until a long-term solution is passed in Congress to allow veteran and school board serine Pass, the Bulge, would make changes to are open to the public young immigrants to continue contributing to our coun- member. He guided the first Tarawa, Guadalcanal, Iwo the events process and and held in chambers at try. Ending DACA without a legislative solution would city council and worked Jima, Okinawa and other update requirements for 300 E. Superstition Blvd. be a devastating blow to our nation’s economy and nearly hard to make improve- battles. What about those mobile food vendors to in Apache Junction. The 800,000 DREAMers who live, study, and work here. ments in our community. who served in Korea, Viet meet county standards. meetings begin at 7:00 It’s time for Republicans, like our Representative Gosar, Since incorporation, many Nam, Iraq, Afghanistan Discussion only. Public p.m. Complete agendas to put politics aside and give DREAMers the opportunity changes have occurred, and other far off places? hearing and action sched- and supporting materials to continue making invaluable contributions to America. most for the betterment of Some of the finest people uled for September 19. are available at https:// They represent our country’s future and are already mak- the community. This small I have ever known live in The Council will provide apachejunction.legistar. ing invaluable contributions to our economy. rural community setting in mobile homes. We must direction to staff on 2017 com/Calendar.aspx. It’s the smart thing to do for our economy, and it’s the shadows of Superstition always remember, it is the right thing to do for our country. According to the Mountain has become a not what someone has, from Solution page A-1 a number of conversa- Center for American Progress, the 10 states demanding rapidly growing urban city. but what is in their heart tions and meetings, that that the Trump administration end DACA would lose Open space continues to be that counts. The less for- also includes providing he is going to come back more than $8 billion annually in state GDP. an important asset of this tunate today have dreams a comprehensive depart- and show us some real Democrats believe our diversity is our greatest community and sometimes of something better for to- mental analysis, report cost savings in both the strength. We will always fight for hardworking families a controversial topic. morrow. Let’s not change and recommendations short and long term.” and a smart, sensible immigration system. Several economic en- their dreams or the name for increased efficiency, She added, “It’s actually deavors have taken place of Apache Junction; let’s safety and savings. Novak unusual for him to spend Kathy Guillen, Apache Junction in Apache Junction since build a better tomorrow will be on site for 20 hours this much time ‘on the it origin in 1922. Apache around our community’s per week in addition to ground’ in a system. This Thoughts on Jeff Davis marker Junction once had a saw- name and its citizens. the time spent creating is a lower cost than what The Jefferson Davis Memorial on Route 60, “Old West mill, and, at one time, even All of us who love the analysis and report. he typically charges when Highway,” at Peralta Trails in Gold Canyon needs to go. fields of corn, alfalfa and Apache Junction, its beau- Novak’s background in- he does one of these as- I have lived in Arizona since 1974, in Gold Canyon other crops. Once devel- ty, its charm, its unique- cludes 20 years of military sessments. We convinced for 16 years, and was unaware of this monument until opment started, this small ness, its special place in experience in security, him that this is a fantastic it’s recent defacing, despite driving past it many times. segment of agriculture our hearts and its heritage operations and logistics place that has some needs, In 1912, construction began on a coast to coast highway vanished. The first sub- owe a debt of gratitude and 21 years as director of and we have some em- through the northern states, including my home town division of land was along to George and Aruroa transportation at Tempe ployees who need some in Illinois, and would be completed as Lincoln Highway Ocotillo and Ironwood in Curtis, the founders of Elementary. The total fee, support; so he agreed to to honor Abraham Lincoln. Later, when highways were the mid 1940’s. This esca- this community’s name- approved by the AJUSD do a job that is a little bit given numbers, even for east/west and odd for north/ lated the modern growth sake and location. After Board in a 4/0 vote will be outside the norm of what south, it became Route 20 and gradually became less of Apache Junction, even all, this could have been $21,000. Member Christa he typically does, but he known as Lincoln Highway by younger generations. though it required thirty Youngsberg Junction on Rizzi was absent. is still giving us a rate that But I am 86 years old, and I remember. This Lincoln years or more to become the Youngsberg Highway “I can genuinely tell you is lower than what he has Highway infuriated the members of the Daughters of the an incorporated city. or Trail. that I had real concerns, charged other systems just Confederacy, and they decided to have a similar coast Recently, it has been We are all proud to call or we wouldn’t have even for the evaluation.” to coast highway in the south and spread the lost cause suggested that the name Apache Junction our home, considered it [the contract Novack’s report will vision of the south and name it after the Confederate of Apache Junction should whether we live in town or expense],” stated Cruz in include staffing recom- President Jefferson Davis. This was an attempt to give be changed to Superstition in the hinterland. Apache response to Board ques- mendations, financial Jefferson Davis equal stature to Abraham Lincoln. This City. Some still believe Junction soon became the tions. “This is a significant performance analysis, marker was originally placed at Duncan, AZ, near the Apache Junction has an melting pot of this great financial investment. I transportation-specific New Mexico state line, which is now Route 70 and a few image problem. A name nation of ours. believe, after having had policies and procedures, years later it was moved to it’s present location. “Old fleet deployment, technol- West Highway” was not Jefferson Davis Highway, so ogy planning and process, the marker is misplaced from a historical viewpoint. The same and recommendations Having this memorial here in Gold Canyon, which is great team you’ve for ongoing professional where I live, is offensive to me and should be removed Superstition trusted for over 20 years! development for bus driv- by proper procedure. The suggestion to replace it with Contact us for your size & pricing FREE WI-FI Mountain ers and other department a memorial to Arizona’s first woman governor, Rose YOUR MAJOR BRAND HEADQUARTERS! staff. “We realize that we Mofford, is a great idea. She was popular, one of our VFW Post #9399 133 N. Saguaro Drive, AJ • 480-982-5039 will not be able to begin all best governors, and her hometown was Globe. Thanks for your service of the recommendations to our Country! Diane Morecraft, Gold Canyon MONDAY: LABOR DAY that come forth immedi- Happy Hr All Day • Rugged Rogues 12-3 PM ately,” clarified Anderson. 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9/18 11/27 11/27 10/16 Come worship with us at the Gold Canyon Salvation Army Apache Junction Corps Church of Christ Sunday: Wednesday: “Where people are treasured more than gold” Sunday School 9:30am 30 April 2012 9am Bible Class 6pm Worship Come as you are • Family Friendly Sunday Worship 10:45am 10am & 6pm Potluck Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Hi Ivory: 5810 S. Alameda Rd. Gold Canyon Worship Every 2nd/5th Sunday (On the corner of Alameda & Kings Ranch Rd.) BelowMajors is the info that Kris we would & like Terry to place inSuarez your paper. We would like it the normal size ($195.00/13 weeks) in the Worship Services section. (602) 292-1915 (480) 288-5600 480-982-4110 605 E. Broadway, Apache Junction, AZ. 85119 5821 S. Camino Fuego • www.GCCofC.org Fr. Pinti does not think the logo is necessary. I have set it to the side on the copy below. If you would like to www.goldcanyon.org include it as an option that we could look at that would be great. If you too feel that it is too much, just omit it. 12/4 10/2 11/27 Thanks for all of your help. Let me know if you have any questions. 2122 S. Goldfield Rd Delaware Dr. Peace - Apache Junction Church of Christ A member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Christine Ollive The Churches of Christ introduce 480.982-8266 812 N. Meridian Rd Sunday Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Services: “LET THE BIBLE SPEAK” (480) 986-0466 A Gospel outreach for the Central Arizona Region WORSHIP SCHEDULE: website - kingofkingsaj.com 10:30am and [email protected] A new television program hosted by Evangelist Brett Hickey Through September 24, 2017 2:00pm For more information visit: www.LetTheBibleSpeak.com Sunday Service 9 a.m. Traditional Worship: Saturdays 5pm 105 S. Delaware Dr #11 • Apache Junction • www.delawaredrivechurchofchrist.com Bible Class & Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Alternating Traditional & Praise Service (Sanctuary): Bob Orear –Evangelist [email protected] 480-659-3353 SundaysSt. 9:30am George Catholic Church 8/28 300 E. 16th Avenue, 9/25 Family Worship Service (YC):Apache Sundays Junction, Arizona 10:30am 85119 St. George Roman Superstition Foothills Baptist Church Phone: 480-982-2929 Bible Studieswww.stgeorgeaj.com: Catholic Parish Believing in Jesus - Belonging to Jesus - Becoming like Jesus Summer Liturgy Schedule May—August: Sunday Morning Monday - 9 am Adult Bible Study (FLC): Sundays 8am & Tuesdays 9am Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Call for Coffee/Donuts 9:15 am Men’s Group Bible Study Sunday School will take a summerConfessions 3:00 hiatus p.m. Tuesday - 10 am Sunday Mass 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Bible Study 9:30 am **Non-perishable food items to benefit AJ Food Bank may Mass times Worship Service 10:45 am Women’s Bible Study be brought to any worship service. Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 am Wednesday - 6 pm Prayer Service Pastor Mark Friedrich - Sr. Pastor • Dave Minster - Dir. of Christian Education 480-982-2929 or visit www.stgeorgeaj.com 6338 S Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 • 480-983-9025 www.mountainviewlutheran.org • email: [email protected] 300 E. 16th Ave., Apache Junction, Az. 85119 www.sfbaptist.net • [email protected]

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The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News • 1075 S. Idaho Rd. Suite 102 • Apache Junction, AZ 85119 • 480-982-6397 Office • 480-982-3707 Fax • ajnews.com sp rts Page A8 Your Hometown Sports Coverage September 4 - September 10, 2017 Prospectors Battle to the End Car Wash on Sept. 9 Canyon del Oro Breaks Tie Late in Fourth Quarter to Aid ‘Harvey’ Schools By Daniel Dullum we can learn from and we picked off a fourth down Prospectors secondary The News can fix. Gibson Limongello pass and hauled in a Eiden- “We came out and played at the Dorado 5 with 3:50 schink pass for a 78-yard For over three quarters, one of the best teams in remaining. score. Apache Junction’s young the state and we had them That turnover led to “We were in great posi- football squad held its on the ropes for a while, an 11-yard touchdown tion, but that kid is a track own against Oro Valley and I thought we were in run by Elijah Carey, who star,” Miller said. “He Canyon del Oro on Sept. 1 better shape than them rushed for 123 yards on got behind our guy, who Apache Junction High boys basketball is hosting a at Davis Field. In the end, too. But they have a little 17 attempts. played it like we’re sup- car wash on Saturday, Sept. 9, to aid Houston-area the Dorados athleticism, more speed than us, more “We absolutely had a posed to. It wasn’t blown schools affected by Hurricane Harvey. experience, and a cou- size than us, and eventu- shot,” Miller said. “We got coverage or anything. We The car wash will be at at Burger King, 530 Apache ple of fortuitous breaks ally that took its toll.” down there and couldn’t had blown coverage later, Trail, beginning at 7 a.m. AJHS boys basketball will helped them hold off the The game was tied at 13- convert on fourth down a on the bomb that got the be donating 50 percent of all proceeds. Prospectors 27-13. 13 until CDO went ahead couple of times. We’ll go lead on us.” “We were a different to stay on a 43-yard touch- back and look at our play The Prospectors (0-2) team tonight,” Prospec- down pass from Zachary calling. Our offensive co- responded at 4:53 of the tors Coach Vance Miller Eidenschink to Jose Cruz ordinator (Paul Schreel) first quarter when wide Sports Schedule said. “I knew we were go- with 10:48 remaining in did an outstanding job receiver Tommy Ryan ing to play solid. We’re not the fourth quarter. with the game plan and took a lateral and threw TUESDAY, SEPT. 5 big, we’re not fast, we’re Because the extra point the calls.” a 31-yard scoring strike to VOLLEYBALL young. That’s just how it attempt failed, the Pros- The Dorados didn’t Ethan Zimmerman, tying Apache Junction vs. Peoria Sunrise Mountain (home); is, and we’re going to get pectors trailed 19-13. throw much, only nine the game at 7-7. freshmen 4 p.m., JV 5 p.m., varsity 6 p.m. there. It was just a couple Momentum briefly re- times. But when they did, Apache Junction took BOYS GOLF of mental mistakes that turned to Apache Junc- it resulted in a couple of its only lead at 13-7 on a Apache Junction at Maricopa, & Phoenix Washington took us out of the game tion when Nick Selover big plays for touchdowns. 9-yard TD run by William and STV Poston Butte (Ak-Chin Southern Dunes GC); toward the end. That’s ex- recovered a Dorado fum- The first one came with Lohman. With 2:10 varsity 3 p.m. pected from young guys. ble at the CDO 12-yard 7:21 left in the first quar- But they were mistakes line. But Ichiro Ramos ter, when Cruz beat the see Prospectors A-9 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 GIRLS GOLF Apache Junction vs. STV Poston Butte (Apache Creek Growing Pains for Lady Panthers GC); varsity 3 p.m. BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY IPS Volleyball Team Includes 6 Freshmen, 3 Sophomores Apache Junction vs. Gilbert Christian (Prospector Park); varsity 5 p.m. For a lot of the girls, this riquez added a kill; and FOOTBALL was their first varsity Nevaeh Guerrero finished Apache Junction vs. Goodyear Estrella Foothills match. There were a lot with three kills, 16 assists (home); freshmen 6 p.m. of nerves out there and and nine aces. for some of them, it was THURSDAY, SEPT.. 7 a reality check,” she con- SEASON OUTLOOK VOLLEYBALL tinued. “Some girls didn’t The winds of change Apache Junction at Casa Grande Unioin; freshmen 4 get as much playing time weren’t necessarily kind p.m., JV 5 p.m., varsity 6 p.m. as others, but that’s part of to Imagine Prep, with only Imagine Prep Superstition at ALA-Ironwood; varsity being on a varsity sport.” two players – junior Ne- 6:30 p.m. With the match tied 2-2 vaeh Guerrero and senior GIRLS GOLF going into the tiebreaker, Sabrina Drolet-Palmer Apache Junction at Queen Creek (Las Colinas GC); The 2017 Imagine Prep Superstition volleyball team. Heritage Academy-Gate- – back from last season’s varsity 3 p.m. (Photo by Daniel Dullum) way jumped to an 8-0 lead team that finished 11-4 BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMING in game five, sparked by overall in its first year at Apache Junctioin at Florence; varsity 4 p.m. By Daniel Dullum “It’s basically all fresh- Jamie Hemenway’s four CAA Division II. FOOTBALL The News men out there, with some service aces. Imagine Prep The Lady Panthers lost Apache Junction at Goodyear Estrella Foothills; JV sophomores and juniors responded with three seniors Rachelle Mathews, 6 p.m. Imagine Prep-Supersti- and two seniors,” Lady aces by Jasmyn Pena, but Kylie Bustamante, Beth tion’s young volleyball team Panthers coach Tiffany the Lady Panthers got no Oldham, Ashleigh Cano FRIDAY, SEPT. 8 went through some painful Cook said. “It’s pretty closer than 12-6 on a Jai- and Kelsey Wright to FOOTBALL growing pains Wednesday much a young crowd, mee Strahan ace. graduation, and var- Apache Junction vs. Goodyear Estrella Foothills night, as the Lady Panthers many of them are new to Individually for Imagine sity veterans Dominique (home); varsity 7 p.m. lost a five-game decision the team. Some are return- Prep, Samantha Cannon Capps, Kamryn May Al- Imagine Prep Superstition vs. Sequoia Pathway to Queen Creek Heritage ing from JV, for others, it’s led with five kills, and yssa Noble and Jayla No- (home - Highland Jr. High, Mesa); varsity 7 p.m. Academy-Gateway in their a brand new school. Miranda Hess had four ble who did not return. VOLLEYBALL season opener. “We have a lot of po- kills, six blocks and five New to the team are ju- Apache Junction at Coconino Tournament; varsity Heritage Academy-Gate- tential, it’s just a matter aces. Dennisse Enriquez niors Dennisse Enriquez, TBA way won 25-18, 17-25, 25- of whether or not we can had two kills, three blocks Miranda Hess and Eliza 22, 23-25, 15-7. follow through with it. and an ace; Nayomi En- SATURDAY, SEPT. 9 see Volleyball page A-9 VOLLEYBALL Apache Junction at Coconino Tournament; varsity TBA BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY AJHS Splits First Two Matches Apache Junction at Ray Wherely Meet (Embry-Riddle Lady Prospectors Defeat Buckeye Union, Lose to Higley Aeronautical U, Prescott); varsity 9:30 a.m. Apache Junction opened Brooke Gordon led AJ bert Higley, falling to 0-3 MONDAY, SEPT. 11 its 2017 volleyball season with six of its 24 kills, fol- overall. One night earlier, GIRLS GOLF with a split on two road lowed by Mady Roach the Lady Prospectors’ JV Apache Junction vs. Chandler Seton Catholic (Apache matches, defeating Buck- with five, Haley Loftis dropped a 25-14, 25-22 Creek GC); varsity 3 p.m. eye Union on Aug. 29 and with four, Lucia Kimble match to visiting Florence. losing at Gilbert Higley with three, and Morgan Allison Lopez led AJ with TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 on Aug. 31. Farsolas with two. Kimble two kills, Jelina Jones and VOLLEYBALL Higley (2-1 overall) de- also had 18 assists. Stephanie Cervantes each Apache Junction vs. Chandler Seton Catholic (home); feated the Lady Prospec- The Lady Prospectors had a service ace, Jaden freshmen 4 p.m., JV 5 p.m., 6 p.m. tors 25-6, 25-21, 25-18 in served a total of 19 service Irizarry had two digs, and Imagine Prep vs. ALA-Gilbert (home); varsity 4:30 a non-region match. The aces. Farsolas led with Memarie Gallegos had p.m. one-two punch of Abigail seven, and Kimble and two assists. BOYS GOLF Lamoreaux and Macie Maegan Smith had five Apache Junction at Chandler Seton Catholic, with Thelin led the Knights’ at- aces each. FRESHMEN UPDATE Gilbert Higley and Gilbert Williams Field (Ocotillo GC); tack with nine and eight Defensively, Loftis, Apache Junction’s fresh- varsity 3 p.m. kills, respectively. Roach, Emily Reynolds men lost a two-game Mia Sadler had 17 of Hi- Maegan Smith (middle) and Cameron Krueger match at Gilbert Higley gley’s 49 digs, and setter and Morgan Farsolas were each credited with a 25-7, 25-8 on Aug. 31. Abigail Straight had 23 (right) prepare to return block. Farsolas and Ken- On Aug. 30, AJ defeated assists. a serve for Apache Junc- nedy Bishop had 14 and Florence 12-25, 25-23, Mady Roach led AJ’s tion in its match against 10 digs, respectively, fol- 15-9. Sarah Nieman had hitters with five kills, Ha- Higley. (Photo by Bill lowed by Jessica Sigler four kills, and Caris Bish- ley Loftis had three, Em- Wooster) with eight digs and Smith op added two. Bishop and ily Reynolds had two and Maegan Smith each had with seven. SeAnna Brennan each Brooke Gordon, and Ken- three digs, and Kimble The Lady Prospectors fired five service aces, nedy Bishop each had one finished with 11 assists. home opener is Tuesday with Mialana Fahrbach kill. against Peoria Sunrise adding two more. In service aces, Jessica AJ vs. BUCKEYE Mountain. Brennan had five digs; Sigler led AJ with three, The Lady Prospectors Brennan and Caris Bishop Loftis and Morgan Far- opened their season with JV UPDATE each had three assists. solas had two each, with a four-game victory at On Aug. 31, Apache The AJ freshman team is one ace from Bishop and Buckeye Union. AJ won Junction’s junior varsity 1-2 overall. Lucia Kimble. Bishop and 25-15, 22-25, 26-24, 25-13. lost 25-12, 25-8 at Gil-

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By Daniel Dullum TD pass, while Jonathan the school year and stuck The News Anaya ran for two scores. around, and this is what “We came out and we’ll roll with.” Imagine Prep-Supersti- pushed the tempo of- A key addition is trans- tion’s 11-man football de- fensively, and came after fer quarterback Valentin but was a successful one them,” Coach Sean Free- Ontiveros, a CAA all-state on Sept. 1, as the Panthers man said. “The defense Jonathan Benavidez and performer a year ago. He’s blanked Imagine-Surprise was great from start to Joseph Ontiveros. joined in the backfield by 42-0 in CAA Division III finish, getting that shut- Imagine Prep (1-0) led Jonathan Anaya, Jonathan play. out to start the season.” 21-0 at halftime. “From Benavidez. Quarterback Valentin The Panther defense re- there, we just steamrolled Receivers include Quin- Ontiveros threw for 200 corded five quarterback over them,” Freeman tin Harris, Tayte Nichol- Claire Hoffman of Apache Junction (left) took first yards and three touch- sacks – Angelo Johnson said. son, Junior Figueroa as an place in high school girls golf in a meet at Johnson downs, two of them to and David Webb com- It was also the Panthers’ H-back, and Joseph On- Rance Golf Club, with a 2-over par against Poston Junior Figueroa. Quintin bined for three of them, first home game at High- tiveros. Butte, while teammate Sidnee Major (right) took sec- Gonzales Harris snared a with one sack each by land Jr. High in Mesa. On defense, Freeman ond place. In a meet vs. Williams Field and Casteel “The crowd support was said, “we’ve got some at Mountain Brooke,. Hoffman was fourth, and Ma- from Volleyball A-8 happening right now, be- electric, they were vocal studs,” including Jalen jor finished sixth. (Photos courtesy AJHS golf) cause most everybody is and that crowd really fu- Goins (DB), David Webb beth Rios; sophomores Sa- brand new to the team. So eled us all night,” Free- and Marc Acosta (DL), mantha Cannon, Amanda it’s definitely a learning man said. Angelo Johnson (two- Parks & Rec, CCJH Gallegos and Barbara curve for me too, trying “It was a great job all time all-CAA DE), Se- Pinkerton; and freshmen to figure out how best I around,” Freeman said. bastian Rojas (LB). Seth Natasia Cole, Mackenzie can serve these players to “From the special teams Highstreet (LB). Offer Boys Soccer Hodges, Anyssa Pena, get their skills where they to the game plan from our “And in the secondary, Apache Junction Parks guards are required. This Jasmyn Pena, Alayna need to be.” coaching staff.” we’ve got some flyers & Recreation has teamed program is great for those Rhone and Jaimee Stra- Cook admits it’s tough Next week, the Panthers who get to the ball,” Free- up with Cactus Canyon interested in “trying out” han. starting over and shifting host Sequoia Pathway at man said. Jr. High soccer coach Art for their junior high or “We only have two re- into a rebuilding mode, Highland Jr. High. Kick- Freeman’s philosophy Helfgott to bring a cus- freshman soccer teams. turning players – we’re but off is at 7 p.m. is to “let the guys decide tomized soccer program In person registration is starting from scratch and “It’s tough starting over, where they end up” at the to Boys ages 12-14. This available in the AJ Parks it’s a work in progress,” and it’s hard to start out SEASON OUTLOOK end of the season. program is camp/clinic & Recreation office and Cook said. “It’s very in- with 13 new girls out of Imagine Prep has 28 “Their goal is to make it format on Tuesdays and online registration is teresting. I had some girls 15,” Cook said. “For their players on its first-ever to state,” Freeman said. “I Thursdays, Sept. 12-28, available at www.ajcity. from last year’s JV that first time playing together 11-man roster. think this crew here, if we from 3:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m. net/onlinereg. tried out again and didn’t in a game, I’m very proud “I wanted 30, but this stay on top of grades, and at the Superstition Shad- For more information make varsity this year be- of them. There are still might do us some good,” barring injuries, this is a ows Park/Cactus Canyon on this program or other cause we have new play- some basic skills we need Freeman said. “Some team that can do a lot of Jr. High ballfield. Cost is programs and services, ers with new abilities. to work on, our commu- new kids came in during damage.” $40. please contact the Parks “We had people that nication, moving our feet. The focus will be skill and Recreation Depart- could help them out, but “The ability is there. development and soccer ment at 480-983-2181 or there’s not a lot of peer Now it’s just to follow knowledge, along with visit our website at www. mentoring that can be through.” Parks & Recreation still having fun. Shin ajcity.net/parks. from Prospectors A-8 goal was to shut (AJ) out in the second half, and we Programs-At-A-Glance remaining in the first half, accomplished that.” AJHS Football a 6-yard touchdown run On the Prospectors’ 9/6 – TEEN by Eidenschink tied the first series, wide receiver PERFORMANCE CAMP on the Radio game at 13-13. Logan De la Cruz was Gain overall strength, car- “At halftime, we wanted speared and missed much diovascular endurance, agility Radio station KFXY Apache Junction High to push the pedal down,” of the game. and speed in these circuit-style (Coyote Country 99.1 School,” said Coyote Miller said. “We tried, but “When we lost (De la workouts. This program is offered FM) announced on Aug. Country's Len Novin. (Canyon del Oro) adjusted Cruz), we have plays de- to ages 10-14 years old and runs 30 it will broadcast nine “We are thrilled to en- well to what we were do- signed for certain guys, each Wednesday and Friday from Apache Junction High ter this partnership ing. We ran the ball well and we had to improvise 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fee is $15 for School football games with the local school in the first half, and they a little bit,” Miller said. MGC members live beginning with district.” went back to a four-man Apache Junction hosts the Prospectors’ home The broadcasts will air front that gave us fewer Goodyear Estrella Foot- 9/8 – BALLET & JAZZ COMBO (K-3rd, 4th -6th) opener on Friday, Sept. at 7 p.m. on nine con- opportunities to run out- hills Friday in a non-re- This class will be centered around understanding clas- 1. secutive Fridays. The side the box. That slowed gion game at Davis Field. sical ballet positions as well as expressive movement Coyote Country 99.1, games will be called us down and made us The Wolves are 2-1 fol- across the floor. Both classes will be held each Friday which serves Apache by veteran sportswriter pass. lowing their 20-16 win starting 9/8/17 and finishing 11/17/17. The 4th – 6th Junction, East Mesa, and media professional “We have a sophomore last Friday over Prescott grade class will be from 1:00pm – 2:00pm and the K-3 Gilbert and San Tan Al Bravo. quarterback throwing to Valley Bradshaw Moun- rd will run from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. The fee is $40. Valley, will also stream KFXY-FM is a non- sophomore receivers, and tain. the games through its profit 501(c)(3) radio they prey on that weak- “As long as we can build 9/9 – PARENT’S DAY OUT website at coyotecoun- station with an educa- ness.” on the momentum, I think This program is not just a favorite of the parents, but the try991.com. tional mission to give Canyon del Oro (2-0) we can win next week if kids love them too! This program is offered to ages 5 to The station can also be people a chance to get was whistled 11 times for we play like this,” Miller 12 years old and runs from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The fee is $4 heard through the Tune on the airwaves and a 105 yards in penalties. said. “If we continue to for MGC members and $8 for non-members. In radio app and web- place to enhance their “We were fortunate to hit play like this, I don’t think site at https://tunein. skills. some big plays at the right we could lose another FOLLOW AJ PARKS & REC com/radio/Coyote- The station is sup- time,” Dorados Coach game. It’s a matter of get- Events and programs are held at the Apache Junction Country-991-s135419. ported through spon- Dustin Peace said. “Our ting better every day.” Multi-Generational Center unless otherwise specified. “This is a great oppor- sorships and donations. Please go to www.ajcity.net/registration for more infor- tunity for our popular For more information, mation on how to register. For more information on any radio station to spot- contact the station of our programs, please visit us at www.ajcity.net or call light our youth in our at info@coyotecoun- 37 Years Experience! us at (480) 983-2181. community through try991.com.

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several riding and non-riding events the month at 7 pm at the Apache each year. For info: call David Coker Junction Boys and Girls Club on Idaho 480-310-0454 or email info@Gold- next to 4 Peaks Elementary School. local happenings fieldGhostRiders.com. Contact Pam 602-320-3185 or email [email protected]. AJ Salvation Army & Social Services - center. Please feel free to come by Military Order of the Purple Heart 605 E. Broadway. We serve the East our center and get more detailed in- M.O.P.H. Chapter is getting busy with VFW Post 7968 - 250 S. Phelps Dr. Mesa to Queen Valley, also the Queen formation. We are hoping to have this month’s community happenings. Monday—Mexican Mondays 11am- Creek & San Tan Valley. For info call the logistic completed and be fully Our Chapter has gone dark for the 1:30pm. Tuesday Night—Burgers/ the office at 480-982-4110. Office hrs operational August 21, 2017. You next two months (which means no Fritters 5-7pm Jukebox 5-8. Tues- are: Mon-Fri 8:00a-4:00p. Food boxes now have the opportunity to become meetings in July or August). We would day, thru Friday Bar Lunch Only are from Tues-Thurs 8:30am-11:30am. a Center Sponsor for a life – spon- like to thank everyone who came out 11am-1pm. Wednesday—Bar Lunch Youth night, Monday’s from 5-7 pm sorship donation of $25.00 RE- to the City of Apache Junction Pur- Only 11am-1:00pm. Thirsty Thursday ages 7-13 yrs, Womans ministry meets MEMBER – Veterans Service Officer ple heart Flag raising, you made it a Karaoke w/ Todd 5-9. Friday—Bar every Tues 9:30 - 11:00 am, Prayer on Tuesday mornings and we have great success. A special thanks go out Lunch Only 11am-1:00pm. Friday, meetings Wednesday 11:00-noon. We lots of water – thirsty please stop to the skyline R.O.T.C. unit and Wes- Meatloaf, Cod, Shrimp Basket 5pm- need non-perishable foods, monetary by. Our normal hours are Monday ley who sang the national anthem – 7pm JukeBox night 5-9. Saturday- donations. For gently used donation through Thursday 9 am till 2 pm – outstanding job by both. Thank you Ribeye Steak/ Shrimp dinner/Chicken contact the Salvation Army Pick up at after hours or Fridays by appoint- again. Huge thanks goes out the city Tenders 5-7 Live Music 5-9. Sunday— 800-728-7825. We are always in need ment only. For more information of AJ City councilman Dave Waldron, NO BREAKFAST UNTIL OCTOBER. Post of volunteers for cleaning, yard work, regarding the center or events or Mayor Serdy and the city employees, & Auxiliaries Meetings 2nd Monday of helping in the office & pantry. projects please call our phone num- another great job and thank you. month 7 pm. Bingo every Tuesday @ ber is 480-228-0752. For more in- We are also, a proud sponsor of the 2 pm and Sundays @ 4 pm. AL-ANON for friends and families formation on all events contact AJ Community Veterans Center Van of someone with a drinkng prob- 480-228-0752 or 480-390-5638. Campaign, which reached its final VFW Post 9399 – Lunch served every lem Meets at 10am Sat @ Lutheran goal and has their van. A win for AJ.. day but Thursday from 11am to 2pm. Church on Superstition Blvd betwn AJ Mounted Rangers meets at: The For more information about the Purple Dinner most evenings 5pm to 7pm Idaho & Ironwood on the north side. Boys & Girls Club, 1755 N. Idaho Road, Heart Chapter #2560 or becoming a and special BBQ hours every Saturday Go to classroom bldg at back. AJ 85119 the first Friday of each month life member (for free?) or an associ- during live entertainment from 2pm @ 7 p.m. Joan Felkner, AJMR Public ate member, contact Mike Ferguson to 5:30pm. Sunday - Bar Bingo at 1p. Alcoholics Anonymous & Alanon Relations Officer (480-288-6152). at 480- 228-0752. – 480-390-5638. Saturday- 6-8 -Not Your Granny’s meetings every Mon night at 7:30p Thank you in advance and hope you Bingo. Mon: Karaoke 5-9p Weds: Bar held at Desert Chapel United Meth- Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring a decide to join us. Bingo 4p. Fri: Auxiliary Meat Raffle odist Church, 462 N. Palo Verde Dr. twice monthly caregiver support group, 6p, Music/Dancing 5-9p. Happy Hrs AJ. More info 480-983-8151. held at the Superstition Foothills Baptist Soroptimist International (SI) of Daily 8-11a. Dart Tournaments Tues. Church, 6338 S. Kings Ranch Road in Apache Junction: Business meetings & Thurs. 2p, 500 cards at noon Weds AJ Community Veterans Center Gold Canyon. The meetings are held are normally held on the fourth Thurs- & Sat, Euchre Mon. & Thurs. 7p. Post Attention: We are finally reached on the first and third Tuesdays of the day of each month at 6 PM. at Panera & Auxiliary meetings 2nd Tues. of our goal of $ 25,000. This would month from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bread Company, 1946 S Signal Butte each mo at 6p. Call 480-982-5039 or not been possible without the dedi- Respite care provided for the person Rd, Mesa. SI is a global organization visit www.vfw9399.org. cation and support of outstand- with the disease. Participation is free. that improves the lives of women and ing individuals, organizations and Please call Linda (602) 617-0983 girls through programs leading to so- Apache Junction/GoldCanyon News churches, in Apache Junction and cial and economic empowerment. Local Happenings Policy Goldfield Ghost Riders - General Meet- Our vision is that all women and girls its surrounding area. This van will 1. If you currently advertise with The News on a regular basis, your “local happenings” listing can continue to run every be used to transport Veterans to ings are held the first Monday of the have the resources and opportunities week without charge. Call 982-6397 for more details. the SE VA Clinic in Gilbert, Az and month (unless its a holiday) at 7pm at to reach their full potential and live 2. If you are a non-profit organization, your local happenings listing (now limited to a five-line maximum) can run other appointments. Now that we the Mammoth Steak House & Saloon their dreams. Visit www.soroptimist- once a month for free. You will need to establish the week you wish to run. It will be your responsibility to notify us of have reached our goal – we’ll look- at the Goldfield Ghost Town on Hwy apachejunctionaz.com or 480-982- any changes in your local happenings listing, otherwise, the notice we have on file will be the one published. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to limit their local happenings listing to organization name, meeting dates, times and ing for volunteer van drivers (this is 88. The public is welcome to attend. 3434 locations, and a contact phone number to be able to stay within the allotted five-line maximum. a minivan) – so, if you would like The Goldfield Ghost Riders are a non- 3. The “local happenings” section is now available to both for profit and non-profit organizations. If you wish to run to be put on the list or would like profit organization that raises money Superstition Horsemen’s board meet- every week, or more than once a month for non-profit (free listing) without also advertising in the paper, the charge will more information – just contact the for local childrens charities by holding ings are held the 1st Wednesday of be $4.00 per line, payable prior to your notice running. business & service directory The Area’s Largest Circulation Business & Service Directory!

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480-380-3211 11/6 The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News • 1075 S. Idaho Rd. Suite 102 • Apache Junction, AZ 85119 • 480-982-6397 Office • 480-982-3707 Fax • ajnews.com A12 September 4 - 10, 2017 The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News Adopt a Pet Sweet Annabelle is a 2 year old, female Staffordshire Bull Terrier. She walks great on a leash and is very much a people person. Loves to cuddle and play. A active dog and couch potato all in one big loveable package. Apache Junction Paws and Claws Care Cen- ter can be reached at (480) 983-4405 or you can visit the kennel at 725 E Baseline Road between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tues- day through Saturday. You can also view available pets online at www.facebook.com/ ApacheJunction AnimalControl or www. ajcity.net. Paws and Claws Care Center is a function of the Apache Junction Police De- partment. Please contact the PCCC to see if Annabelle is still available. Or come visit us and see all the other friendly pets that are waiting for their forever homes. Adoption fees at PCCC include spaying and neutering. Annabelle

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