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Volume XIII Issue 39 September 28 - October 4, 2009 Page A-1
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Deputy Arrested For Domestic Violence
Problems continue to mount for new Pinal County sheriff
By Christina Fuoco- en years, was immediately allegations that Sheriff Paul Sgt. Ron Ryan, a deputy who
placed on paid administrative Babeu described only as “se- showed up in a patrol car to
Karasinski leave pending the completion vere” in late July. his weapons qualifications
see page A-3 The News of an internal affairs investi- • Commander Joe McAuliffe test under the influence of al-
FLORENCE—A Pinal gation. tendered his resignation af- cohol three months previous.
AJ Artist In D.C. County sheriff’s deputy was “Deputies are not immune ter he was placed on admin- • Babeu also announced the
arrested Monday, September to family conflict and there istrative leave. On July 1, firing of Deputy Cardest
Competition 21, on charges related to a are increased pressures in all McAuliffe was placed on ad- James following an internal
domestic violence incident. family relationships, howev- ministrative leave for failing affairs investigation into nu-
At approximately 10:30 p.m. er, violence is never the right to disclose pre-employment merous violations including
Sunday, September 20, depu- answer.” Sheriff Paul Babeu drug information. Babeu ac- his failure to maintain Intoxy-
ties were called to a residence said. cepted his resignation. lizer 8000 records for several
in the San Tan Valley area “We take these allegations • Earlier this summer, Lt. months. That resulted in the
regarding a domestic distur- Sheriff’s Deputy Cpl. very seriously and have placed Kaye Dickson was placed on dismissal of numerous DUI
bance that had allegedly oc- Cpl. Porras on administrative administrative leave after a cases. He also provided a ci-
curred earlier in the evening. Able Porras was arrested leave until we can determine complaint was filed involving vilian observer a loaded shot-
Upon the deputies’ arrival, on charges relating to do- what actions we must take. allegations of possible crimi- gun during a police-involved
the victim reported that Cpl. mestic violence. Our deputies are charged with nal wrongdoing and internal shooting incident on October
Able Porras had struck her in criminal damage, assault and enforcing the law; they are policy violations. 18, 2008, and exposed the
the face and head and would preventing the use of 9-1-1, clearly not above it.” • On May 15, Babeu hosted a civilian and community to a
see page A-10 not allow her to use the home all under the domestic vio- Meanwhile, the problems press conference to announce potential deadly situation.
phone to call 9-1-1. lence statute. continue to mount for Sher- the termination of four sher-
Letters to Editor After conducting its in- Porras was released on his iff Paul Babeu who took of- iff’s employees, including see Deputy, A-5
vestigation, which included own recognizance and or- fice only eight months ago in
several interviews, Sheriff’s dered to appear in front of January, 2009.
Office investigators arrested
Porras. He was booked into
Judge Dennis Lusk in Apache
Junction on a later date.
• Sgt. Scott Gillen, an 18-year
veteran and former SWAT
Poll Mixup Causes
the Pinal County Adult De- Porras, who has been a cer- commander, was placed on
tention Facility on charges of tified peace officer for sev- paid administrative leave for Voter Frustration
GAIN Returns To AJ Elections Department mail new info
with correct polling locations
Organizational meeting set for Sept. 29 What has been determined to Pinal County will be send-
By Christina Fuoco- be a software glitch by the Pi- ing postcards with the cor-
see pages A-4 & A-5 nal County Elections Depart- rect information, Shepherd
Karasinski
ment has left a number of vot- explained. Residents of Pre-
The News ers in precincts 84.01, 88.04, cinct 88.01and 88.04 will
Equine Fair The Apache Junction Police Department is asking and 88.01 shaking their heads vote at the AJUSD District
neighborhoods to join forces with it for the GAIN and wondering where to vote Office at 1575 W. Southern
(Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) on November 3. Ave. Those voters living in
event on Saturday, October 24. The Apache Junction Unified precinct 84.01 will vote at
Nationally known as National Night Out, GAIN School District was alerted to Gold Canyon Elementary
is in its seventh year in Apache Junction. It is the problem when a resident School, 5810 S. Alameda
designed to heighten crime and drug prevention placed a call to the District Road.
awareness, strengthen police and community rela- Office questioning the polling “We are very concerned
tions, and support and celebrate the good neigh- place listed on her voter infor- about the impact this could
bors of Apache Junction who make it a safer place McGruff the Crime Dog is a favorite mation pamphlet, according have on the election,” Shep-
to live, said Suzanne Strong, community resource with the children. to Carol Shepherd, spokes- herd said.
coordinator for the Apache Junction Police De- woman for the AJUSD. “There are already a number
partment. “We immediately called Pi- of residents who are unaware
“We would like to send a special invitation to nal County Elections and con- that AJUSD serves a much
each neighborhood in Apache Junction to join to- firmed the error,” Shepherd larger area than just the City
gether with their neighbors and plan a block-party- said. “This is significant to of Apache Junction. Resi-
type get together,” Strong said. the voters in the affected areas dents who no longer have
see page A-8 “Ideas for types of parties include a potluck bar- who wish to cast their ballot children at home and, there-
becue, an ice cream social, a chili cookoff, a pizza in the November 3rd Mainte- fore, little or no contact with
party, a sock hop, a cake walk, a bicycle parade, a nance and Operation Budget schools are frequently un-
AJ To NYC pajama party, a car wash, karaoke, costumes (Hal- Override election.” aware that they are residents
loween party), talent show, Olympic games, etc. According to Election De- of a broader electorate.”
The sky’s the limit,” she added. partment employee Becky The District encompasses
The City of Apache Junction is also inviting City (480) 474-5442 or e-mail her at sstrong@ Canalez, some 1,013 house- 217 square miles in northern
officials, police officers, firefighters and City per- ajcity.net. holds in those precincts re- Pinal County. The boundar-
sonnel, along with Mother Goose, McGruff and the There will be an organizational meeting ceived information with the ies are Meridian Road on
Parks and Recreation activity team, to participate. at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, at the wrong polling place identi- the west, Maricopa County
Registration forms are available at the Apache Apache Junction Police Department for fied. Polling information ap- on the north, Tonto National
Junction Police Department or online at www. representatives of those neighborhoods in- pearing on the cover of the Forest on the east and Pecos
ajcity.net. For more information, call Strong at terested in participating in GAIN. pamphlets directed voters to a Road on the south. Regis-
polling place at The Villages tered voters living in the
at Rancho El Dorado located
Multi-Gen Celebrates 4 Years in Maricopa, Arizona. The er-
ror, she explained, occurred as
entire Apache Junction area,
Gold Canyon, Peralta and
Queen Valley are eligible
Facility offers a host of programs the software program merged to vote in the M&O Budget
voter addresses with polling Override Election.
By Christina Fuoco- places. Voters in the Apache “We want everyone who
see page A-9 Karasinski Junction Unified School Dis- wishes to be heard to be able
Public Meetings The News trict were not the only voters to exercise their right to have
For Jamie Sullivan, serving affected. Pamphlets sent to a voice in this election. We
AJUSD Governing four years as facility manager voters in Casa Grande, Toltec, will do everything we can
Board of the Multi-Generational Coolidge, and Maricopa simi- to see that residents have the
(school board) Center has been a thrill. larly misdirected voters in a correct information,” Shep-
regular meeting “Working at the MGC is number of precincts. herd said.
1 p.m. Tuesday, an adventure,” Sullivan said.
September 29, 2009
1575 W. Southern Ave.
“You meet people from all
around the country and, at the
same time, you feel as if you
The News Kidcast
Most sunny skies with cooling down. Highs
are a part of this huge extend-
between 90 & 100 with lows between 60 & 70.
Index ed family; you have insight to
the everyday happenings in Apache Junction Multi-Generational Center patrons
so many people’s lives.” This week’s
Business Directory ....B-4 play a game of pool.
About 450 patrons a day Weather
Business Page............ A-6
visit the center on average,
Classifieds ...............B-4,5
according to Sullivan. That “Artoonist”
number continues to grow
Entertainment ............ A-7
For The Record ......... A-2
as do the programs that the
$3.8 million, 40,000-square-
Kollenborn ................ A-4 James
foot facility at 1035 N. Idaho
Letters to Editor ........ A-4 Brister
Road offers.
Local Happenings ......B-3
“Since opening here, we’ve
Obituaries .................. A-2
tried really hard to keep up Age 5
Opinion Page............. A-4
with all the fitness trends,”
Saddle Up .................. A-8
Sullivan said. “We’ve been Peralta Trail
Sports ................B-1,2,3,6
able to incorporate Zumba Elementary
Worship Directory ..... A-9 see Multi-Gen, A-9 Seniors play cards at the Active Adult Center. School
The News— The Hometown Newspaper
Page A-2 September 28 - October 4, 2009 ✰ Apache Junction - Gold Canyon News ✰ The Hometown Newspaper
Student Council ‘Missing’ Woman Man Accused Of
Says ‘Thanks’ Safe Stealing Copper
By Christina Fuoco- AJ man arrested in Chandler
Karasinski
By Christina Fuoco-
The News in Chandler, Chandler police
Karasinski
said.
A woman thought to be miss- The News Julian Jacquez was arrest-
ing walked into the Apache
A 31-year-old Apache ed along with John Robert
Junction Police Department
Junction man was arrested Gomez, 37, of Gilbert.
and said she was safe, accord-
Hazel Louise Monday, September 21, on Police were dispatched to the
ing to police officials.
Crusenberry charges of stealing 105 feet store at 4:45 a.m. and arrested
Hazel Louise Crusenberry,
prompted her to head to the of copper tubing from un- one of the men immediately.
53, was reported missing
police department. derneath a Goodwill store at The other returned to see how
from her Apache Junction
She was last known to be 930 N. Alma School Road his friend was doing.
home on Tuesday, August 25.
Capt. Tom Kelly said media residing in the area of South
Four Peaks Student Council members David Spinks, reports of her disappearance
Madison Kelly, Ethan Porter and Clayten McCarthy
(bottom row), stand with their sponsors, Coach Gay
Ocotillo.
Obituaries
Howard and Katrina Holmquist. Justice Court Peter Ortega Sanchez Jr. dedicated his life to his twin
daughters and son, which
he enjoyed spending every
The Student Council at Four where there to relay informa- moment with. He was also
Peaks Elementary School has tion and to encourage voter Apache Junction very proud of serving in the
been extremely pleased with registration.
the community support it has The Student Council would
Pinal County Justice Court Army where he became a
575 N. Idaho Rd. 2nd Commander Helicopter
been receiving. also like to thank the Farns- Pilot, which allowed him to
On September 14, the Stu- worth Realty and Manage- Judge Dennis Lusk, Presiding travel the world, as he used
dent Council officers hosted ment Co., Sunland Springs Cesar Valdez-Carabeo - 34, of Queen Creek, guilty of to brag. His other accom-
Great Citizens’ Day, during Village Golf Course and all driving on suspended license. Sentenced to 36 months un- plishments were Golden
which 80 visitors heard infor- the golfers supporting the supervised probation, $759 fine. Glove champion and also an
mation about the forthcoming Four Peaks Golf Outing held Robert Pruitt - 25, of Queen Creek, guilty of driving on Olympic trial bronze medal-
M&O Override election. on September 17. All money suspended license. Sentenced to $140 fine. ist. He loved spending all his
Student Council officers raised has gone into the Four Jeremy Larkin - 38, of Phoenix, guilty of driving on time with his children, hunt-
Clayten McCarthy, Ethan Peaks Student Activities suspended license. Sentenced to 24 months unsupervised ing, fishing, camping and
Porter and Madison Kelly, Account for future student probation, $300 fine. traveling. Peter’s services
along with sponsors Gay Hay- events. Maria Lopez - 37, of Queen Creek, guilty of driving on Peter Ortega Sanchez Jr. were held at the Apache
ward and Katrina Holmquist, suspended license. Sentenced to $140 fine. passed away peacefully at Junction St. George Catho-
Fire Destroys Brock Hansen - 33, of Queen Creek, guilty of driving on
suspended license. Sentenced to $140 fine.
Fabian Strong - 22, of Florence, guilty of driving on
suspended license. Sentenced to 24 months unsupervised
his parents’ home with his
beloved daughters Alicia and
Marissa along with his par-
lic Church on August 18,
2009, and was buried at the
Mountain View Cemetery.
ents and sister at his side on His family are now advo-
Mobile Home probation, $619 fine.
Joseph Soza - 28, of Mesa, guilty of driving on suspended
license. Sentenced to 36 months unsupervised probation,
August 13, 2009, after just
being diagnosed with colon
cancer June 30, 2009. Peter
cates of having proper colon
testing. Peter never had any
symptoms. He was only 46.
$953 fine. was born February 10, 1963,
Jose Mendoza-Torres - of Florence, guilty of DUI. Sen- at the Queen of Angels Hos-
tenced to alcohol screening, MADD screening, 45 days pital in Los Angeles, CA.
jail, 60 months unsupervised probation, $5362 fine. He was the son of Peter and
Betty Spivey - 19, of Queen Creek, guilty of speed. Sen- Jennie Sanchez, longtime
tenced to 24 months unsupervised probation, $340 fine. residents of Gold Canyon
Alvaro Fenn - 27, of Queen Creek, guilty of driving on and Ray-Sonora, AZ. He is
suspended license. Sentenced to 12 months unsupervised survived by his parents Peter
probation, $300 fine. and Jennie; daughters Alicia
Anthony Arevalo - 19, of Florence, guilty of driving on and Marissa; son Peter III;
suspended license, displaying fictitious plates. Sentenced sisters Cynthia (R.E.) Eck,
to 36 months unsupervised probation $2194 fine. Patricia Arias and Joann
A mobile home fire in the 1500 block of North Gold Djems Mortimer - 34, of Queen Creek, guilty of disor- (John) Norquist; along
Drive at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, completely derly conduct/DV. Sentenced to domestic violence coun- with several cousins, aunts,
destroyed the home, according to Apache Junction seling, 180 days jail, 24 months probation, $2050 fine. uncles, nieces and nephews
Shane Hill - 40, of Queen Creek, guilty of disorderly con-
Fire District Public Information Officer Dave Mont- duct/DV. Sentenced to domestic violence counseling, 180
in Arizona, Los Angeles
gomery. The fire is still under investigation but initial and New York. Peter was a
days jail, 24 months probation, $2050 fine. 1981 graduate of Ray High
information leans toward an accidental fire, Mont- Robert Mumaw - 44, of Queen Creek, guilty of disor- School of Kearny. Peter
gomery said. There were no injuries. derly conduct/DV. Sentenced to Lifeskills program, 12 was a single parent who
months probation, $585 fine.
Jeffrey Mathus - 30, of Scottsdale, guilty of disorderly The Apache Junction Fire District currently
Sheriff’s Record conduct/DV. Sentenced to Lifeskills program, 12 months
probation, $775 fine.
Merrill Brown - 32, of Queen Creek, guilty of disorderly
has a vacancy on the Board of Director’s, term
for this vacancy expires 12/2010.
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of
conduct/DV. Sentenced to substance abuse mental health each month at 5:30p.m. Must live within the
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Department counseling, 180 days jail, 24 months probation, $270 AJFD boundaries. Non-compensated. Contact
Sheriff Paul Babeu, Pinal County Sheriff fine. 480.982.4440 for more information
Arrests
September 21 - James H. Potter, 63, of Gold Canyon, was
arrested for disorderly conduct, assault.
September 21 - Harry Lee Sykes, 45, of AJ, was arrested
for destruction/injury to public jail.
Police Record Kyhn s Jewelers “Your Family Jeweler” Since 1972
September 24 - Naomi Sheree Anne Ebbers, 30, of AJ,
• Diamonds • Jewelry Repair On Premise
was arrested for criminal damage, disorderly conduct, as- The Apache Junction Police Department • Gold • Remounting Repairs
sault. Chief of Police, Jerald Monahan • Gemstones • Watch Batteries
September 24 - Frank Sayre Mendoza, 37, of AJ, was ar-
rested for probation violation. September 16 - September 21, 2009 3061 W. Apache Trail
(SE Corner of Meridian & Apache Trail)
Arrests
September 16 - Steven Robinson, 48, of AJ, was arrested Layaways Between Safeway & 99¢ Store
Welcome 480.982.0300
City Court for disorderly conduct.
September 17 - Caitlin Janke, 23, of AJ, was arrested for
all other larceny.
September 18 - Joshua Zufelt, 29, of AJ, was arrested for Summer Hours: 8am-6pm 7 days a week
Apache Junction City Magistrate Court impersonation.
300 E. Superstition Blvd. September 18 - Donn Grant, 52, of AJ, was arrested for
City Magistrate James Hazel, Presiding driving under the influence.
September 22 - Joseph S. Plecas, 19, of Mesa, guilty of September 19 - Ryan Hanson, 23, of AJ, was arrested for
underage consumption. Sentenced to substance abuse destructive/damage/vandalism.
screening, MADD impact panel, $200 fine. September 21 - Nathan Belluscio, 18, of AJ, was arrested Flu Testing
On-Site!
September 22 - Karen Nusser, 52, of AJ, guilty of dis- for disorderly conduct. Door to Door time is 39 Minutes
orderly conduct. Sentenced to contentious relationships September 21 - Thomas Larson, 44, of AJ, was arrested
program, $300 fine. for intimidation.
September 21 - Scott Simpson, 39, address unknown, For our cash patients
September 22 - Angelique Warengo, 26, no address pro-
vided, guilty of false reporting. Sentenced to $300 fine. was arrested for drug/narcotic violations.
September 22 - Bobby Farrow, 28, of AJ, guilty of disor- Incidents
derly conduct. Sentenced to $300 fine. September 16 - Burglary 2nd degree in 900 block East
September 22 - Jeremy Denton, 32, of AJ, guilty of phone Broadway Avenue. Endangerment in the 2200 block N.
harassment. Sentenced to anger management program, Ironwood Drive. Threatening, intimidation in 2200 block
$100 fine. North Delaware Drive. (480) 982-3691 • Fax (480) 982-3692
September 22 - Daniel Toscano, 28, of AJ, guilty of false September 17 - Theft in 200 block North 114th Street. 6820 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Suite 130 • Gold Canyon
reporting to law enforcement. Sentenced to $300 fine. Shoplifting in 700 block West Apache Trail. www.goldcanyonurgentcare.com
September 22 - Jeremy Gwynne, 48, of AJ, guilty of September 18 - Theft in 900 block West Apache Trail.
disorderly conduct/DV. Sentenced to 12 months unsuper- Assault in 900 block West Apache Trail. Burglary 2nd de-
vised probation, domestic violence program, $300 fine. gree in 100 block South Colt Road.
September 22 - Deena Knauff, 36, of AJ, guilty of driv- September 19 - Theft in 2500 block West Apache Trail.
ing on suspended license. Sentenced to 20 hours commu- Assault in 1500 block West Apache Trail. Criminal dam-
nity restitution, $760 fine. age in 1600 block West Apache Trail. Burglary 2nd de-
September 22 - Kenneth Carter, 39, no address provided, gree in 1300 block South Warner Drive. Criminal damage
guilty of driving on suspended license. Sentenced to $760 in 300 block East Peppertree Ave.
fine. September 20 - Sexual assault in 1200 block South Law- Feel lost? Overwhelmed? Thinking?
September 22 - David Jeffreys, 29, no address provided, son Drive. What Do I Do? Call Mountain View!
guilty of driving on suspended license. Sentenced to $760 September 21 - Shoplifting in 2500 block West Apache Caring – Professional - Compassionate
fine. Trail. Threatening, intimidation, damaged property in
September 22 - Kimberly Bradley, 42, of AJ, guilty of 3600 block South Warner Drive. Best Value Available
driving on suspended license, no insurance. Sentenced to Pre-Arrangement Terms
$923 fine. $120000 Cemetery Spaces
September 22 - Alondra Rodriguez-Torres, 23, of Chan- Crematory on premises.
dler, guilty of driving on suspended license. Sentenced to We accept and honor all funeral pre-arrangements.
$760 fine.
September 23 - Dawn R. Lewis, 27, of Queen Creek, Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery
guilty of cruelty to animals. Sentenced to 12 months un- 7900 E Main St., Mesa • 480-832-2850
supervised probation, $125 attorney fee, $500 fine. Family Owned Since 1951
September 23 - Steven Blansett, no age provided, of AJ,
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AJUSD 2009-2010 School PTeS
Tax Rate Drops 51 cents Students
For the thirteenth consecu-
AJUSD Tax Rate History
Override, he explained. to Touch
tive year, the Apache Junc-
tion Unified School District
is announcing a tax rate
2000-2001 - $7.98
2001-2002 - $7.96
The 2009-2010 tax rate is
one of the lowest in the entire
history of the AJUSD. The
the Stars
2002-2003 - $7.67 The universe is coming
decrease for the upcoming AJUSD tax rate is among the much closer for the students
2003-2004 - $7.00
2009-2010 tax year. The tax lowest in the East Valley and at Peralta Trail Elementary
2004-2005 - $6.75
rate for the upcoming year is Pinal County school districts. School as they turn their
2005-2006 - $6.28
$4.24, a 51-cent drop from A comparison showing this is attention skyward, thanks
2006-2007 - $5.99
last year’s rate of $4.75. as follows: to the installation of a new
2007-2008 - $5.85
The primary portion of • Fountain Hills Schools - $ 3.04 Celestron CPC telescope.
2008-2009 - $4.75
the rate (that portion which
2009-2010 - $4.24 • Apache Jct. Schools - $4.24 The new telescope will
supports maintenance and be operational as soon as it
operations) will be $3.11, wood, Associate Superinten- • Coolidge Schools - $4.25
is installed in the new ob-
down 36 cents from last dent, this significant drop in • Higley Schools - $4.86 servatory being erected in
year’s primary rate of $3.47. the primary tax rate was due • Mesa Schools - $4.92 the thriving natural habitat/
The secondary portion of to the lowering of the qualify- • Queen Creek Schools - $5.01 outdoor classroom on the
the rate, which goes toward ing tax levy and the non-levy school campus. Internet
• Gilbert Schools - $5.04
paying off bonded indebt- for excess utilities (approx. access will allow students
edness for new construction $.22). The drop in the second- • J.O. Combs Schools - $5.12
PTES Principal Larry LaPrise and science teacher to monitor the skies from
and also funds the Override, ary rate was mainly attribut- • Superior Schools - $5.57 Julia Goucher examine the new Celestron CPC tele- classroom computers as
is down 15 cents to $1.13. able to the second year phase • Florence Schools - $6.08 scope that will be installed in a little observatory to be well.
According to Dr. Jim Lock- down of the M&O Budgetary erected in the Natural Habitat/Outdoor Classroom at With the aid of an onboard
the school. GPS (Global Position Sys-
tem) it will be easy for stu-
M&O Override Question who is eligible to Vote dents to observe such won-
ders of the night time sky
Goes to Voters On Nov. 3 in the AJUSD M&O as Venus going through
its lunar-like phases; the
ing a participation fee of $50 cloud belts of Jupiter, and
Approval of a Budgetary
Override of up to 10 percent
unprecedented declines in stu-
dent enrollment and the cuts annually for athletics. If the
Override election? its great Red spot. Even
for the next 7 years will be necessitated by the final phase Override fails, these fees will the beautiful rings of Sat-
the question facing AJUSD out of the 2003 Override. This have to be increased in order urn will be visible and the
voters on Tuesday, Nov. situation threatens to adverse- for the athletic programs to many features of the moon
3. AJUSD is one of many ly impact the quality of the survive. If the Override is ap- will be as close as the end
school districts in both Pi- educational experience that proved, there will not need to of the observer’s nose.
nal and Maricopa County we can offer our students, just be any increases in activity These wonders new to stu-
who have called a special as the challenges facing grad- fees. dents would not have been
election and are putting uates in the working world If the Override passes, the possible without a $5,000
that question on a ballot for have never been greater. property tax for next year Learning Grant from Salt
their constituencies The AJUSD has already will increase $62 dollars on a River Project and dona-
to decide. cut over $4 million from home with an assessed value tions from the school’s par-
School dis- this year’s district bud- of $188,000. That’s about $5 ent organization PAW’s.
tricts through- get. Without Over- a month or 17 cents a day. PTES science teacher
out Arizona are ride relief, next year Strong schools contribute to Julie Goucher says she
struggling with an additional $2-3 the overall health of the com- is excited about the new
Will you be voting in the special M&O Budget Override teaching tool and plans to
unprecedented fi- million will have to munities they serve. Where election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009? If you live within the
nancial challenges be cut. These cuts communities invest in educa- boundaries of the 217-square mile Apache Junction Uni- use it as a springboard to
brought about by will translate into tion, property values go up, fied School District and you are a registered voter, you are build interest in astronomy
drastic cuts in state ed- reductions in staff crime is reduced and econom- eligible to vote. at all grade levels. Stargaz-
ucation funding due to the and impact athletics, band, ic development is vigorous ing parties are already be-
It is the only question on the ballot, so if you receive a
current nationwide finan- fine arts and the AP programs thanks to the development of voter’s information pamphlet in the next week or two, get ing planned for this spring,
cial downturn. In addition, as well. a skilled, well-educated labor educated on the issue and vote. which is the optimum time
AJUSD has been hit with Currently, parents are pay- force and a citizenry that is for searching the skies.
The school district boundaries stretch south to Pecos Rd., Plans are also in the works
informed and engaged in the north to McDowell Rd., southeast to El Camino Viejo/Sil-
OVeRRiDe fUNDS will: democratic process. for developing new learn-
1. Maintain or reduce class sizes ver King Rd. in Queen Valley and west to Meridian Rd. ing opportunities for stu-
2. Provide additional Advanced Placement (AP) courses dents - mini science camps
and special interest courses
3. Prevent any increases in activity fees AJHS Students earn Academic and an astronomy club.
The installation of the
4. Provide adequate staffing in instructional and support areas
Calendar observatory is the realiza-
5. Retain tutorial programs
6. Enable the District to attract and retain highly qualified
staffing
AP Scholar Awards tion of an idea Goucher
visualized for the hands-
AJHS seniors on outdoor learning center
7. Possibly return SRO and/or off duty police officers as Joshua Brownlee she helped create over the
security and Keely Brown past three years. “Our na-
9. Continued support for Art, Drama, Choral and Instru- ture habitat is a wonderful
were among sev-
mental Music programs way to teach our children
en students to
10. Continued support for the NJROTC program about Arizona native flora
11. Continued athletic programs at the Middle Schools
receive awards
through the Col- and fauna while promoting
12. Support for technology scientific inquiry and prob-
lege Boards Ad-
lem solving,” said Larry
vanced Place-
Project HelP Gears ment program.
LaPrise, PTES principal.
“Going to the stars is just
a natural expansion of our
Up for Holidays Seven students at Apache ly high level to also earn an AP
Junction High School have Scholar Award.
New Year’s Day
efforts to help our students
explore all aspects of their
The holidays are closer Monday, Wednesday or Fri- earned AP (Advanced Place- The College Board recogniz- universe.”
than you may think and day between 8:30 and noon. ment) Scholar Awards in rec- es several levels of achieve-
Project HELP is gearing up Donations of turkeys and ognition of their exceptional ment based on students’ per-
to help transform those days
into pleasant memories for
other Thanksgiving food
items, as well as grocery store
achievement on AP Exams for formance on AP Exams.
the 2008-09 school year. In At AJHS, Zach Decke, quali-
free flu Shots for
those less fortunate.
Applications for assistance
with Thanksgiving will
gift cards, should be deliv-
ered before November 20. All
Christmas donations of food
addition to the award, they re- fied as an AP “Scholar with
ceived college credit for their Distinction” by scoring 4 -5 on
AP courses.
AJUSD Students
five or more of these exams. Free “seasonal flu” immu- provided will be the “in-
be taken on Tuesday and and new gifts need to be to The College Board’s Ad- Caitlin Turner qualified for the nizations will be available to active” or (killed) serum
Thursday between 8:30 and Project HELP no later than vanced Placement Program “Scholar with Honor” award the students of Apache Junc- which is delivered by in-
11 a.m. from October 27 un- December 10 so that they can motivates academically pre- by receiving an average grade tion Unified School District jection. This vaccine is for-
til November 17. Families be sorted and gotten ready to pared students with the op- of 3.25 to 5 on four or more of sometime in October accord- mulated to prevent what is
applying for aid must have be distributed to families. portunity to take rigorous col- these exams. Earning the AP ing to District spokesperson, termed “seasonal flu,” and
at least one child registered The current state of the lege-level courses while still “Scholar Award” were Keely Carol Shepherd. The immu- will not protect against pan-
and attending school in the economy has created diffi- in high school and to earn up Brown and Joshua Brownlee, nizations are being provided demic H1N1 influenza.
AJUSD and bring in proof cult economic times for many to one year of college credit, Derrick Cordle, Amanda John- by the Apache Junction Fire Health officials encour-
of income and expenses. people. If you or your group advanced placement, or both son, and Ashley Welton. District and will be admin- age the vaccination of chil-
Applications for Christmas would like to apply to “adopt” for successful performance on Turner, Decke, Cordle, John- istered at individual school dren between the ages of
assistance will be taken a family for Christmas, please the AP Exams. About 18% of son and Welton graduated in sites to students whose par- 6 months and 18 years of
on Tuesday and Thursday contact Lailoni or Rosie at the nearly 1.7 million students May 2009 and are currently ents sign and returned per- age and all adults 50 years
between 8:30 and 11 a.m. Project HELP, 480-288-2955. worldwide who took AP Ex- attending post secondary mission slips by September of age or older. It is also
from October 27 through The help of the community is ams performed at a sufficient- schools. 30. recommended that anyone
December 10. much appreciated. Helping to “This will be the first year who is at risk of compli-
Volunteers will be on hand brighten the holidays for oth- that AJUSD and Fire Dis- cations from influenza, or
to take your donations each ers is a gift in, and of, itself. Homecoming is trict’s have partnered to more likely to require medi-
provide immunizations for cal care be vaccinated.
October 5-10, 2009 the seasonal flu,” said Shep- Parents of children who
herd. “This is an opportunity are not yet in school will
AJHS Homecoming Week is set for October 5-10, 2009 as for those parents, who want have to make arrangements
Oct. 13 - Governing Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. the students at Apache Junction High School participate in to immunize their children, to receive the vaccine from
Oct. 15-16 - Parent-Teacher Conferences activities each day to raise school spirit culminating with two to do so at no expense and their family physician, from
activities – the football game against Cactus Shadows at 7 without having to take time the County Health Depart-
Oct. 19-23 - fall Break (No School) on Friday evening and the crowning of Homecoming royalty from work to visit their fam- ment’s immunization clin-
Oct. 27 - Governing Board Meeting 1:00 p.m. and the Homecoming Dance on Saturday evening, Oct.10 in ily physician.” ics or from another immu-
Nov. 3 - M&O Override election the north gymnasium. The vaccine that will be nization source.
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Letters to the Editor be.
I have a few friends on that very Search & Rescue team in
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and a daytime phone number. Addresses and phone numbers for their searches or continuously mapping out the new and
will not be published, but are needed for verification of au- old trails they discover while hiking and such. They know the Last Week’s Results: Question: Do you support Pinal
thenticity. Please keep your letters to 300 words or less. Superstitions so well, I cannot even comprehend. All I know County Sheriff Paul Babeau’s decision to have the Su-
is that they have a passion for the desert and those mountains perstition Search and Rescue team “Stand down” from
Letters: Faxes:(480) 982-3707 as much as they do for finding the people who go missing or the searches for people lost in the Superstition Wilderness
The News get stranded. because of “personality conflicts”?
115 N. Apache Trail If I were stranded, or lost – this group would be my No. 1
Apache Junction, AZ E-Mail — choice to have looking for me, because it is their mission and Yes 3.03%
85220 ajnews@ajnews.com focus and they are dedicated to it.
To me, people who are representatives of the State (county) No 96.97%
A big thank you cannot make choices based on their own biased viewpoints,
My car stalled at the intersection of Tomahawk and Apache who their friends are or aren’t. They are hired by the State and This Week’s Question: Do you favor a “public op-
Trail. Someone nearby called 9-1-1. I then called my garage the People to remain as objective and unbiased as possible. tion” as part of any national health care reform?
to send a tow truck. In the meantime, a very nice police We rely on them to make the right decisions for the right rea-
woman showed up and stopped the traffic. At that moment sons. If it’s done any other way, it can lead to lies and corrup- Yes No
a man stopped his car and offered to push me across the tion, which we cannot afford to have anymore and I don’t
road to get out of harm’s way. He then got in his car and think that people are willing to tolerate this anymore and your
drove away before I could thank him. Whoever he is and article shows that.
wherever he is, he has my utmost gratitude. God Bless Thanks to the newspaper for doing the right thing. By the way, for any Medicare recipients out there who
him! want the government to keep its hands off their health care-
Char Klohe, Los Angeles, CA -Medicare is a government program!
Pauline Lymons, Apache Junction
Common sense Nancy Cavazos, Apache Junction
Search and Rescue Mary Desio’s letter “Elections Matter” struck a note of com-
Thanks for the excellent article about Superstition Search mon sense sadly lacking in much of the recent health care President or King?
and Rescue! I’m glad you got the facts right. “debate.” The far right media has been able to manipulate a I did not see any debate points in the “Elections matter”
vocal minority to act against their own best interests. They letter this week. I saw a lot of tired “talking points” and the
John Batt, Gold Canyon are doing the bidding of insurance and pharmaceutical com- never ending Bush bashing.
panies that do not want to see their gravy train of profit come President Obama was elected, not ordained as King. Why
Don’t get lost in the Superstitions! to an end. do we need to just accept his program with no questions?
How can the sheriff tell the best search and rescue organi- My sister has cancer. She also has insurance but her pro- Should we just shut up and go away because you and the
zation in the valley to “stand down” when someone is re- vider is refusing to cover the costs of some of the treatments President know what’s best for us ignorant “tea baggers”.
ported lost in the Superstition Mountains? ordered by her doctors. Now she has to worry about surviving I guess the Phoney war is yours now. If you don’t like it,
Superstition Search and Rescue is a volunteer organization financially at the same time she is engaged in the biggest as you said “then frankly - too bad”.
of expertly trained and highly experienced members. The struggle of her life. She is not alone in this dilemma. More
sheriff is letting us down and not showing us that he is wor- than half of all personal bankruptcies are caused by health Jeff Whitfield, Apache Junction
thy of our votes. In these times of financial crisis and shrink- care issues.
ing budgets, real leaders take advantage of every resource My other sister lives in Canada. She is very satisfied with her Bad economy is not Republican’s fault
available. They do not let “personality conflicts” stand in national health care and is aghast that our younger sister is I am writing in reference to the letter written by Mary
their way, but rise above them for the good of the county facing this absurdity when she should be focusing all of her Desio in the Sept.21-Sept.27th issue. It never seizes (sic) to
residents and everyone who visits the county.
for 5 days? The team Mr. Babeu assembled from Maricopa,
energies on healing herself. When will the United States join
How can it be that the sheriff’s search team did not find the rest of the civilized world and provide health care for all
Mr. Tate 150 yards from where he parked his motorcycle its citizens?
Letters to the Editor
continued on page A-5
Pinal, Gila and Pima counties obviously had little experi-
ence in the Superstition Wilderness compared to SS&R.
Could Mr. Tate have been saved? We will never know be-
Kollenborn’s Chronicles
Read the Chronicles archive at www.SuperstitionMountain.info
cause he laid in the excessive heat of the desert for 5 days.
What I know is that I will tell my family if I am ever lost,
contact Superstition Search and Rescue, not the sheriff’s Tribute To A Legend
department. Be a real leader, Mr. Babeu stick your ego in By Tom Kollenborn
your sock, rise above personal issues and use the resources © 2009
available to you.
Like Mr. Tate, we don’t have time for you to work out your The legend and lore of Super-
internal policy. stition Mountain has prompt-
ed a continuous search for
Faye Stanton, Apache Junction hidden gold or lost treasure Tom Kollenborn
within the towering spires and
Call for sheriff’s resignation deep canyons of this nation- and shovel.
I appreciated your courage with the front page news story ally known landmark for the Hunting lost mines, in par-
as well as your Que Pasa column last week on Sheriff Ba- past century. Men and women ticular the legendary Lost
beau and the Search and Rescue Team. Good articles. Then from all walks of life come to Dutchman’s mine, is like
I saw on TV that another Pinal County deputy is under ar- bid their luck against the ele- chasing a rainbow, “so close
rest. How many does that make in the last eight months? ments and dangers of a moun- yet so far away.” The search
Eight, nine? I’ve lost track. tain some men call “evil”. itself is a solo avocation
Sheriff Babeau is a wreck on its way to happening. He A German immigrant named among the most ethical and
should resign for the good of the county. Jacob Waltz, supposedly start- honest lost mine hunters.
ed this contemporary search These men and women share
Lyle Abbott, Gold Canyon with clues about a rich gold no information and ask no-
mine that he allegedly hid body for assistance. Maybe
within this mountain’s realm. Superstition Joe (Cecil Vernon) is part of Apache it is not the finding that is so
School budget override These clues, after his demise, Junction’s colorful past. He followed the legend and important to them, but the
This November 3rd, the voters in this area are going to be on October 25,1891, fired the
prospected the Superstitions from 1945 to 1970. He’s searching. It is a documented
asked to vote on a Budget Override for the Apache Junction imagination of the citizens of fact many an old-timer found
Unified School District. The Budget Override is critical to Phoenix and the surrounding pictured here near the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 60 pay dirt, only to sell it or lose
the success of the school district’s ability to provide an ex- countryside about lost gold in and Royal Palm Blvd. circa 1960. it so he could return to his
cellent education for our children. The district tells us if it these mountains. Mountain and the infamous The annual winter migrations wander lust way of life. The
doesn’t pass, class size will increase, after school activities These stories are centuries Lost Dutchman’s mine. The of prospectors who descend source of gold and legends
will be cut, and good teachers may be lost. As a parent and old now and they still tantalize story caused temptation on upon the Superstition Wil- are where you find them, “out
a citizen, I will vote to pass this item. the imagination of contempo- the part of readers to pack derness Area only prove the in the hills.”
First, as a parent, it is so important for my family. I came rary adventurers. A century their bags and head for the interest that still exists in the The true Dutchman aficiona-
from a poor family who believed in education as many gen- of searching has passed since Superstition Mountains in mine today. This story is still dos are definitely blessed with
erations before them as the way for their children to have a Waltz’s death and has pro- Arizona and begin the search America’s most popular lost a certain amount of happiness
better life. My education in my town’s public school was duced no gold. for gold. mine story and continues to and the rewards of adventure
stellar. I am the first girl to graduate from high school in my Only one other man has cre- The list is endless of those captivate the imagination of in the great outdoors. They
family and go to college. It is impossible to want less for ated such an interest and lust men and women who have dreamers. This fanatic search spend countless hours, days,
my child. since Waltz’s death. This was searched and died in this for lost gold has driven some months and years around
Second, already I worry about the knowledge our children Adolph Ruth. He did it by dy- barren and rugged waste- men to the brink of insanity campfires speculating about
lose when schools cannot provide the teachers and resourc- ing in the summer of 1931, land known as the Supersti- and some even to suicide. the location of Superstition
es to learn about their world. It is this concern that makes alone in the heart of the Su- tion Wilderness Area. Some Some of these individuals Mountain’s hidden wealth.
me sure, even if I were not a parent, I would vote to pass perstitions. Ruth’s sudden and threw their fortunes away just have even organized complex As long as there are those
this Override. The next generation of doctors, dentists, so- violent death in mountains for an opportunity to search corporations and implement- who dream there will be
cial workers, and engineers are being educated. I want their quickly replaced the head- for this hidden wealth. All ed sophisticated electronic Dutch Hunters and treasure
understanding to be greater than my own. As I age, in par- lines of “depression” news in of them believed they would equipment to aid in their hunters probing the towering
ticular, I will need those professionals more. I want to take major newspapers across the find that single solitary clue quest for the gold they believe spires and deep canyons of
advantage of their energy and their knowledge to construct nation. that would lead them to the is contained within the rocks the Superstition Wilderness
the world I want to live in. Across this nation, coast to golden cache, riches beyond of Superstition Mountain or Area searching for lost gold
coast, newspaper headlines the dreams of kings. its wilderness. Even with the and treasure.
Jill Oliver, Gold Canyon, echoed the story of Ruth’s The Lost Dutchman’s mine advent of modern technology Al Morrow spent nineteen
mysterious death in the Su- is one of the most often found and the advancement of elec- years of his life living in
More on Search & Rescue perstition Mountains while mines in the world, yet it tronic metal detection equip- Needle Canyon in the heart
I am a former resident of the Valley and come back to Ari- searching for gold. Soon after is still lost. Since 1895, the ment to aid in the quest for of the Superstition Wilder-
zona whenever I get the chance. I wanted to thank you for these stories appeared authors mine has been found at least gold from the legendary Lost ness searching for the Per-
your article on the Search and Rescue team and putting the and journalists capitalized 150 times by a variety of indi- Dutchman’s mine continues
BS that is going on and into the spotlight, where it needs to on the story of Superstition viduals from all walks of life. to elude the prospector’s pick see Kollenborn,
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Letters to the Editor
continued from page A-4 will do it’s best to manage our precious resources. due to the many media discussions about domestic/interna-
tional acts of terrorism in our country today! As I said in the
amaze me on how far out from the truth one can be. I at- Barbara Njos, Apache Junction title of this letter, am I wrong?
tended a Tea Party in Phoenix and met the most wonderful,
friendly people, people that were well informed on what is Am I wrong? Charles Bunten, Apache Junction
happening in our government. Everyone was polite, teen- Open letter to the citizens of Apache Junction! My name is
agers to senior citizens, all were well behaved. We are hor- Charlie Bunten, many of you know me personally. Many of On letters to the editor
rified where this government is taking us, much higher you have read my many letters to the editor in the past. Those Wish to express my thanks for allowing so many and varied
taxes on the way, government controlled health care, take who really know me are those that realize when I write or take opinions in The News “Viewpoint/Letters.” Two inspired
over by government of private companies. Where will it a stand on an issue it is because I try to always use fact as a me to pull our my Remington. P.S. my typewriter, is made
stop? For your information, government takeover of health basis for any decision I make. That is one reason I chose to by Remington, believe they get credit for the first typewrit-
care will lead to those of us that do have insurance loosing volunteer my services to the Planning and Zoning commis- er, believe Samuel Clemmons used this brand. Item number
it and being put under the government. No matter what the sion (PZ). one, the issue of our pledge, i.e. prior “the Republic to which
President says, it will lead to insurance from the govern- I felt that I could and would provide the citizens of AJ with it stands... stuff did not exist 1776 - 1940ish. However, the
ment alone, because private companies will be unable to good recommendations based on facts, which we in the P&Z terms A Democratic Republic have a long historical render-
compete with it. What makes you think it can be run any moved forward to our City Council ( a position I would like ing. The stuff of caring for the humble masses yearning to
better than Social Security or Medicare? Do you not know, to fill someday in the near future) for approval and consent. be free.
they are going broke. Are you not aware what is happening (Recommendations are the primary purpose of the Planning Point two, the individual that got Diane H’s mailbox after
in the UK and Canada? People have to come here to the and zoning commission). umpteen hurdles, you are amongst others that similarly were
states to get treatment because the wait many times will I have been proud to act as the Vice Chairman of the P&Z. so treated by “the System.” Believe the compassion, empa-
bring about their death. Often people are denied care be- But a very strange situation arose at our latest scheduled thy, love of “others” by D.E.S. should be examined and per-
cause of their age. If you took the time and researched meeting (six members in attendance) a citizen stood before us haps S. Spencer, myself, I think you should be given time on
what is happening in the rest of the world, you would know and advised that several of us were being watched. This is a the State official’s time to present these out of touch indi-
how these people are complaining about their health insur- matter of record and available to all citizens in AJ at their re- viduals with a little enlightenment as to the core base and
ance. Don’t always believe what you read in the newspa- quest. needs, situational differences between a “secure feeding
pers, or what you see on the tv. ,most are being controlled To the best of my knowledge I have never had personal con- from the trough - living in a bubble work life” and what the
by the far left. tact with this person, although I am sure that in some of the mass real constituency have as needs, hopes and desires of
Many of us have been complaining for years about how recommendations that I have voted on in the past could have! the Government.
the government is out of control. Never before have we I am not sure what this individual meant when it was said So many of the letters make me rejoice that we in the Unit-
organized and protested publicly. The left has been in our “WE ARE WATCHING YOU”! I am not really sure who ed States of America have the blessed capacity to be ex-
face for years spreading their lies. As for them sitting back YOU is or who WE is in this spokeperson’s mind! But I felt I pressing civilly our thoughts to be shared with others and as
and taking it, where have you been! Not a day went by must take preliminary caution, this letter being the first posi- I’ve often prefaced my critical “thoughts/subjective evals.”
from the day President Bush took control that the press and tive response on my part. I have had and probably will continue to have days when I
the left did not bash him. We watched in Horror as they Am I to take this as a personal affront? Am I too take this as find living with myself to be a struggle, and a tug of war
called him a Nazi, a liar, every vile name you could think a situation that would put me under personal duress, am I to from within. Please everyone your opinions do count, and
of, so don’t be so quick to think the left is smelling like a consider that an individual or group will use force or the many will read and gain needed insights to issues. Thanks
rose. Who trashed our economy? Not Bush! Look into the threat of force of other unlawful act, to induce me or any for printing this piece.
facts, it was the democrat congress with the likes of Barney member of the commission to do something during our nor-
Frank, Chris Dodd and Obama that forced Fanny Mae and mal voting procedures, other than they would normally do? I J. Schneider, Apache Junction
Freddy Mac to give loans to people that could not afford have many personal concerns about statements such as these,
them. President Bush tried to bring this up warning that
there was going to be trouble if nothing was done. Well,
Barney Frank yelled that there was nothing wrong with
from Kollenborn, A-4 ridges and deep canyons for developed. timers.
hidden wealth was well worth Until this gold is found, the While this legendary land
Freddie and Fanny, and now you see what happened. “ We alta Mines. He believed these any exerted energy. legend of Superstition Moun- of the old “Dutchman’s” lost
did not incite riots, take up arms against our government” mines and the Dutchman Just maybe someday a lucky tain is the stuff that dreams mine has become a prime
are you insinuating that we are. Well, over one million were one in the same. This man or woman will come are made of. Dreams of hid- recreational resource for the
people marched in Washington D.C. Not one person was man knew what happiness forth with the gold of Super- den gold or personal enrich- Phoenix metropolitan area
arrested, and no trash was left behind to clean up! More was and he most definitely stition Mountain and forever ment it matters not because and old Superstition Moun-
than anyone can say for any of the far left protestors. We knew the pain of loneliness end the tantalizing tales of the opportunity to search has tain continues to remain as a
didn’t burn and trash our surrounding. Can the left say the among the towering escarp- lost gold within the boundar- been worthwhile to the old tribute to a legend.
same. We love our country, and do not want to see it trashed ments of Needle Canyon. He ies of the Superstition Wilder-
into a third world country which is where Obama will lead. found success in something ness Area. The discovery will PUBLIC NOTICE
America is are not the cause of all the trouble in the world, that we are not able to mea- also vindicate all those who PINAL COUNTY AIR QUALITY CONTROL DISTRICT
we have come to more aid than anyone. Americans are sure, his was the simple ev- have believed in the legend. The District hereby gives notice that it proposes to approve the following
wonderful people. We have been willing to work and strug- eryday task of survival in this Jacob Waltz undoubtedly left permit(s) or permit revision(s). Each list includes the following, in order:
gle at times to get to where we are today and I personally remote wilderness. Morrow behind the most lingering sto- the proposed permit number, company name, company address, facility
ry ever told about lost gold in location, facility type and the air contaminants to be emitted or potentially
would not want to trade places with anyone in another chose this way of life so he emitted (Volatile Organic Compounds will be abbreviated as V.O.C.; Haz-
country. Elections Do Matter, and what we see coming could deal with nature first- the American Southwest. ardous Air Pollutants are abbreviated as the HAPS; Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl
hand and continue his life at This is strictly a romantic Benzene, and Xylene are abbreviated as BTEX):
down the pike is a leader that does not know how to lead, view of the Superstition Wil-
this slow pace far removed Permit No. S12450.000
one that wants to lead us into surrender of our sovereignty, from the complexities of ur- derness Area and the life of City of Mesa
wants to turn us into a dictatorship of socialism or maybe banization. early prospectors in the area, c/o Environmental Sustainability Division - P.O. Box 1446
far worse, the likes of, “1984” He did this with great suc- but as we face the future the Mesa, AZ 85211
I challenge you, look into the background of President cess and integrity. And he significance and importance
Magma Gas Service Area
34630 N. Schnepf Rd
Obama, he sat for20 years under a church leader that hates did it in an age where every- of the region will grow enor- Queen Creek, AZ
the U.S., His friends are all from the fringe left, such as the thing was based on material mously. Facility Type - Gasoline Storage Tank
Emissions - V.O.C., HAPS (BTEX)
underground weathermen terrorists, socialists, commu- wealth. Today we find hikers and
nists, people that have wanted to over throw the govern- It is difficult to imagine the joggers wandering the trails Permit No. B30994.000
ment. He has been deeply embedded with organizations likes of Al Morrow and other of the Superstition Wilder- Hansen Aggregates LLC
such as ACORN. His top advisor, Valarie Jarrett and all his prospectors like him, who ness looking for adventure, 4127 E. Van Buren St, Suite 205
Phoenix, AZ 85008
so called, “czars” all come from a radical background. It is choose such a solo way of recreation, and relief from Queen Creek Plant #42
a shame that the news media helped to cover up all these life despite the demands of the stress of our modern ur- 44191 Peccary Rd
Apache Junction, AZ
scary facts. If the truth had been known, he never would modern society. Al Morrow ban society. The Superstition Facility Type - Crushing/Screening & Concrete Batch Plant
have been elected. I am proud of everyone that has the marched to the ”beat of a dif- Wilderness Area has become Emssions - Nitrogen Oxides, Carbon Monoxide, Sulfur Oxides, Particulate
courage to speak out against this government and ignore ferent drummer.” an important habitat for these Matter
the threats and intimidation that the left so loves to hand Superstition Mountain is a urbanites with their daypacks, Permit No. S131440.000
out. tribute to those people and water bottles, and Nikes on Studio Iron, LLC
their stories of hidden gold weekends. 3400 W. Edge St
and the never-ending search Today the region serves more Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Joyce Frenette, Apache Junction Studio Iron
for it. This mountain has be- as a park than a true wilder- 3400 W. Edge St
come a fitting monument to ness with more than 90,000 Apache Junction, AZ
National Public Lands Day (estimated figures) people us- Facility Type - Decorative Metal Shop
these men and women who
This Saturday I will join thousands of Americans across suffered the hardships of iso- ing the system trails this past Emissions - V.O.C., HAPS (Ethyl Benzene, Methanol, Xylene, Ethylene
the country in celebrating the 16th annual National Public lation, hard work and being year. The future and survival
Glycol Butyl Ether)
Lands Day. This is a day where volunteers will plant trees, different just to survive. of the wilderness is totally de- Permit No. S10096.000
repair trails, and clean up our National Parks. Maintaining a camp deep pendent on the forest service’s Sunrise RV Resort
I’ve asked my Representative, Jeff Flake, to support the in the mountains required an management as the Phoenix
1403 W. Broadway Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
America’s Wildlife Heritage Act and hope others will do enormous amount of work metropolitan area grows. We Sunrise RV Resort
the same. This bill will help insure every day our nation will probably soon see the day 1403 W. Broadway Ave
and the constant search for Apache Junction, AZ
good water. However, the access to the wilderness will Facility Type - RV Resort
beauty and adventure associ- be limited as more and more Emissions - Nitrogen Oxides, Carbon Monoxide, Particulate Matter
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP ated with searching the lofty state trust lands are closed or Under A.R.S. § 49-480, any person who may be adversely affected by the
permit may file a written objection to the issuance of the permit and may
FORMERLY MAIL BOXES ETC
from Deputy, A-1 ing officers and internal af- request (in writing) a public hearing. Objections, comments or a request for
a hearing are due during the public comment period, which ends upon the
fairs investigators on numer- latter of thirty (30) days from the first publication of this notice, or close
• Also fired was dispatcher ous occasions. of business on the date of any hearing that may be held. Send objections/
Brittany Beauchamp for fail- • On September 15, a search comments/requests to Pinal County Air Quality Control District, P.O.
Box 987, Florence, AZ 85232 or deliver to 31 N. Pinal Street, Building
ing to follow her supervisor’s conducted for a missing man F, Development Services, Florence, Arizona. The telephone number is
instructions and for untruth- in the area of Lost Dutchman (520) 866-6929.
Any objection shall state the name and mailing address of the objector,
fulness after she was found to State Park ended with the vic- be signed by the objector, their agent or attorney, and clearly set forth the
have lied during an investiga- tim’s body being found only reasons why the permit should not be issued. Grounds for objections are
tion. 150 yards from the parking limited to whether the proposed permit meets the criteria for issuance
prescribed in A.R.S. § 49-480 or in § 49-481. The permit package, all
• Detention Officer Brian lot after a five-day search. comments and objections will be available for public inspection and/or
Hernandez was terminated An autopsy indicated the man copying at the above address Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to
after an internal affairs inves- 4:30 p.m. excluding Holidays.
had been lying dead near the PINAL COUNTY
In the Bashas’ Center
5301 S Superstition Mountain Dr
tigation into an off-duty DUI parking lot from four to five AIR QUALITY CONTROL DISTRICT
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
Tel 480.474.9838
arrest revealed that he had days while the sheriff’s office DONALD P. GABRIELSON, DIRECTOR
been dishonest to both arrest- Dates Published: September 28, 2009 & October 5, 2009
Fax 480.474.9836 conducted the search.
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A Wake Up Call to America Institute Still Has Openings
Study shows few are planning for long-term care Classes begin Nov. 5—but sign up now for program
By Aaron McDermid have actually started saving are not aware that Medicaid The City of Apache Junc- The institute’s program is and nonprofit organizations
State Farm Agent money to cover those will only cover long-term tion’s award winning Citizen comprised of nine sessions will conduct the sessions.
costs.1 care if you’ve used up al- Leadership Institute still has held two weeks apart. Each Each class session will be
Special to The News
At the same time, while the most all your financial re- openings for the 2009–2010 session deals with topics of held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wake up, America! A finan- overwhelming majority (89 sources. And, in the most sessions. interest to the community at the City’s Multi-Gener-
cial crisis could be looming percent) believes it’s impor- telling comments of all, half The Citizen Leadership In- related to local government ational Recreation Center,
for which you are not pre- tant or very important to said since they won’t need stitute is designed to promote and City services, as well as 1035 N. Idaho Road, class-
pared. This is the loud and have some type of private or long-term care until they’re citizen understanding of lo- state government and com- rooms A and B. Sessions
clear conclusion of a recent government coverage for older, so there’s no need to cal government. munity issues. are all on Thursday evening.
Roper study about long-term long-term care, only 17 per- think about it now.5 It’s time Elected officials, City em- The sessions focus on a dif- Dates for the 2009-2010 In-
care which shows that most cent have bought insurance to wake up and change that ployees and guest speakers ferent area of government stitute are as follows:
Americans have done little that specifically provides way of thinking. from around the area contrib- such as planning and zoning, • November 5, 2009—Get-
to prepare for what could be it.2 Given the fact that 71.8 ute valuable knowledge and economic development, and ting to Know the City of
one of the largest expenses Long-term care is for peo- percent of people older than insight into the workings of popular and demand driven Apache Junction
they’ll ever face—their long- ple who need help taking age 65 will need some form municipal government. City services. • November 19, 2009—Lo-
term care. The American So- care of themselves after an of longterm care, families A key goal of the institute The program is designed to cal Government: How We
ciety on Aging (ASA) re- injury, illness, stroke or dis- need to consider long-term is to give interested citizens help people understand the Work Together
leased the study. ease. While most people care insurance as part of an orientation for serving as role of municipal govern- • December 3, 2009—Plan-
“This study is a real wake- think of it simply as moving their financial plan. Long- possible future members of a ment, and how it interacts ning, Zoning and Develop-
up call for people to start into a nursing home, it can term care insurance can help city board or commission. with other agencies. ment: Building A City
thinking about long-term also include having a health- protect assets, preserve The City believes there’s Some topics covered in • December 17, 2009—Eco-
care,” said ASA’s Jim Emer- care aide come to your home choices and provide inde- a need to have a training previous Institute sessions nomic and Community De-
man. “People need to take or staying in an assisted liv- pendence. ground or class for commu- include: velopment: Paying Our Way
the first step of getting some ing facility. Surprisingly, 40 Families should at least be nity members so that when • The Structure and Role of • January 7, 2010—Other
guidance about their long- percent of the people who discussing their individual it has positions available on Municipal Government City Services: City Attor-
term care needs. Careful need long-term care are ac- needs with someone they its boards and commissions • Creating Community and ney’s Office & the City Bud-
planning can help preserve tually quite young, working trust. it has people, a new pool to Working Together get
your options and protect adults younger than age 65 1 The Roper survey findings draw from which to draw. • Preserving Open Space • January 21, 2010—The
your assets if you ever need who need help after an ac- will be posted on statefarm. It is important for citizens to • Planning and Zoning Case Bottom Line – Delivering
long-term care in a nursing cident or an injury.3 com at www.statefarm.com. know what the City’s respon- Study/Role Playing Services
home, an assisted living fa- Why aren’t people plan- 2 Study conducted by Roper sibilities are and what are its • City Codes and Ordinanc- • February 4, 2010—Infra-
cility or even in your own ning for this vital need? Af- ASW, August 2002. Released limitations. es structure and More Demand
home.” ter all, we plan for retire- by State Farm Mutual Auto- Of the 218 Citizen Leader- • How Service Departments Driven Services
But the Roper study of peo- ment, for college and other mobile Insurance Company ship Institute graduates to such as Police and Parks and • February 18, 2010—Serv-
ple 45 and older shows how important things. The sur- and the American Society on date, many have spent time Recreation operate ing and Growing with the
few are actually taking that vey, which was funded by Agency (ASA), April 2003. serving on a city board or There is no charge to at- Community: Many Options
important first step. More State Farm4, found consid- 3 GAO analysis of informa- commission. tend the Citizen Leadership • March 4, 2010—Odds and
than four in five (86 percent) erable confusion about long- tion from the Department of The percentage of current Institute, but attendees must the End also Census 2010
of the people surveyed said term care. For example, al- Health and Human Services board and commission mem- live within the city limits Interested citizens should
it was important they have most half the people and the Institute for Health bers having graduated from of the City of Apache Junc- call Patrick Brenner at
enough money to be able to surveyed mistakenly believe Policy studies at the Univer- one of the first 11 Citizen tion unless they are currently (480) 474-5080 or e-mail
choose a long-term care set- their health insurance or dis- sity of California, San Fran- Leadership Institutes is two serving as members of a city pbrenner@ajcity.net to regis-
ting if they or a loved one ability insurance will pay cisco. As cited in, “Long- thirds or 67 percent. board or commission and ter or for additional informa-
needs it. But only 37 percent for long-term care. Others term Care: Current Issues The Apache Junction Citi- are required to attend seven tion.
and Future Directions, Gen- zen Leadership Institute was of the nine sessions, a City The City’s Web site www.
eral Accounting Office Re- one of only two nationwide Council meeting and a Plan- ajcity.net also has informa-
port to the Chairman, Spe- honored by the International
Working For cial Committee on Aging, City Manager’s Association
ning and Zoning meeting to
be eligible to graduate.
tion on the Citizen Leader-
ship Institute under Resi-
Your Business U.S. Senate.” (GAO/HEHS- (ICMA), in 2004 for Excel- City staff and other experts dents—Citizen Leadership
The Wells Fargo team at Apache 95-109). April 13, 1995: pg. lence in Government—Citi- in their field including the Institute.
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Spend Fall At The Arboretum Phestival Grows
Ants, art and avian tours at BTA
Ants—they’re overlooked for ages 5-12; participants
Into Jamboree
and overshadowed by the col- don’t need to pre-register Oct. 16-17 at Greyhound Park
orful birds and exotic plants for the tour—just be in the
and scenery at Boyce Thomp- Visitor Center breezeway at Apache Junction Main Jamboree. There will be a
son Arboretum, but Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Street’s Phestival on Phelps, charge for entry into the
October 4, these tiny, fasci- Boyce Thompson Arbore- held the third week in Octo- carnival, rides, games and
nating insects get an hour in tum is located at U.S. High- ber, has evolved into the AJ food.
the spotlight during a guided way 60 milepost No. 223 as Jamboree, set for the Apache Carnival tickets will be on
walking tour with ASU re- you approach the historic Greyhound Park, 2551 W. sale at the Chamber from
searcher Robert Johnson. copper-mining town of Su- Apache Trail. Everything Monday, September 28,
Tour participants will meet perior, a scenic 45-minute will be in one place. through Thursday, October
in the Visitor Center at 8:30 drive due east of Mesa. For To avoid unseasonably hot 15. Advance ticket sales
a.m., then take the short walk more information, call the weather, the event will be are $18 and must be paid in
down to the Picnic Area and recorded message phone held 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fri- cash. Tickets at the carnival
day, October 16, and Satur- will be $25 for an all day
the Arboretum’s Australian (520) 689-2811 or visit the Dragonfly Walk photo courtesy Marianne Jensen. day, October 17. Brown’s pass.
exhibits as Johnson explains Website http://ag.arizona.
some of the differences be- edu/bta; get connected with lead the debut autumn bird features a variety of guest Amusement Carnival will Those who are interested in
tween ant species and talks Arboretum members, staff walk at the Arboretum Oc- speakers, guided tours and open Thursday, October 15, being a vendor or a volun-
about the insects’ important and volunteers by joining tober. 3; guided bird walks horticulture classes. Fall and and close on the Sunday, Oc- teer, should call Ariel Ohler
role in our Sonoran Desert the online community at fa- continue weekly with guest Spring plant sales support the tober 18. at the Apache Junction Main
ecosystem. cebook.com/boycethomp- leaders such as Troy Corman Arboretum's mission of bota- Friday night activities in- Street/Community Devel-
Johnson researches seed- sonarboretum & Cindy Marple October 11, ny conservation, research and clude: Apache Greyhound opment Corporation, (480)
harvester ants of the genus Coming Events: Rich Ditch October 17, Cyn- education. Grill and Beer Tent, and free 273-9256 or e-mail ajcdc@
Pogonomyrmex, studying the • October 2-31 “Artists of thia Donald & Pete Moulton Mesa author Catherine bluegrass concert from 6 qwestoffice.net.
insects’ life history, their nest- the Superstitions” October October 25, “The Herb Lady” Crowley p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring Pay All Apache Junction non-
building strategies and com- Gallery Exhibit. A selec- • October 3 Dragonfly Walk will give a short lecture and Dirt. profits are offered a free
munity structure—as well as tion of works in the Visitor at 9:30 a.m. Ayer Lake and share herbal cuisine Octo- Saturday evening come space at this event.
hybridization. Center Art Gallery featuring Queen Creek are great places ber 9 during the “Members- hear the distinctive sounds This event is sponsored
Research in the field has East Valley artists Deborah to see and photograph beauti- Only Preview Friday” when of Sonoran Jazz Ensemble by Apache Junction Main
taken him to Baja California, A. Lee, Scott Taylor, Sha- ful dragonfly species such as BTA annual members enjoy (6 p.m to 9 p.m.). Street, Apache Junction
Mexico, and adjacent areas of ron Sieben, Denise Landis, Blue-eyed Darner and Flame 20-percent savings on all Both evenings include art, Community Development
mainland Mexico; Johnson Barbara Wilson and nearly a Skimmer—learn to identify plant purchases; books and crafts, and community orga- Corporation, Apache Grey-
is also initiating studies of dozen others. the colorful insects on a two- other items, too. nization market hound Park and the City of
Pogonomyrmex in Argentina. • October 3 Bird Walk at hour walk guided by Joanna Annual memberships are a Admission is free into the Apache Junction.
Apache
His slow-paced walking tour 8:30 a.m. (also October 11, Henry. bargain starting at just $45;
is included with daily admis- 17 and 25). Rim Country res- • October 4 Plants of the more importantly, your mem-
sion of $7.50 for adults or $3 idents Eric and Elaine Hough Bible Guided Walk at 1:30 bership helps support Arizo-
p.m. Queen Valley resident na’s oldest and largest botani-
and Arizona State Parks cal garden.
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both open to non-members.
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Soroptimists Host Garage Sale
Soroptimist International of
Gold Canyon (SIGC) mem-
By Betty Swanson © 2009 The News bers are busy once again pre-
paring for fifth annual garage
sale. This year’s fundraiser
Equine Youth & Career Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to
1 p.m. Saturday, October 24,
in the Gold Canyon United
is Oct. 3-4 in Queen Creek Methodist Church parking
lot, 6640 S. Kings Ranch
Road, in Gold Canyon.
If you have a child or teen In conjunction with the ga-
in your family who is crazy rage sale, as a school Com-
about horses, there is an event munity Service project,
on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. the Apache Junction High
3 and 4, at Horseshoe Park in School’s wrestling team will
Queen Creek that you won’t help SIGC members set up
want to miss. the fundraiser.
The first annual AZ Equine The sale will include house- From left, Soroptimist of Gold Canyon members
& Career Fair is a two-day hold goods, furniture, lamps, Cathi Kniola, Melody Higgins, Donna Axt and Betty
framed art work, exercise
event for all young (and old Sweeney pose with some of the items available at the
equipment, books and more.
for that matter) horse enthu- garage sale.
All SIGC fundraiser pro-
siasts. Activities scheduled
ceeds go back into the com- the first and third Thursday ing to the garage sale, contact
for each day include breed munity to help women im- of each month. For more in- Barbara Plante at (480) 288-
demonstrations, seminars, prove their lives. SIGC meets formation about the club, 6195 or Melody Higgins at
equestrian entertainment, October through May at the contact Maryann Erickson at (480) 474-2053.
and a chance to meet with Gold Canyon Golf Resort (480) 982-3589. Last year’s fundraiser raised
equine educational program from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on For information about donat- more than $3,000.
representatives on a number
of exciting equine careers in-
cluding veterinarians, equine
products sales and marketing,
Chamber Wins Food Bank
horse training, horse show
management and judging,
Competition
therapeutic riding instructor, The Apache Junction Cham-
equine journalism and pho- ber of Commerce and Visi-
tography and others. tors Center collected $658.43
Also available will be infor- and 817 pounds of food for
mation on college scholar- the United Food Bank while
ships to be used in pursuing participating in the Christ-
some of these careers. mas in July Food Drive. After
The Breed Showcase will converting funds to pounds,
feature many different breeds the total collected was 4,109
of horses. The history and Other special demonstrations accepted at the gate. No dogs pounds. This means 3,140
talents of a number of differ- will include dressage, vault- are allowed. people will have a meal be-
ent breeds will be highlighted ing, trick riding, and dancing Sponsors of the event are the cause of everyone who par-
ticipated in the chamber’s
and attendees will have the horses. Equine Foundation of Ameri-
food collection.
opportunity to visit stalls and Tickets are $15 for either ca, the Festival of Horses, the
Larry Johnson, the Apache
a hospitality area to see the day, both of which are very Arizona State Horsemen’s Junction Chamber of Com-
horses and talk to breeders similar in schedule and con- Association and AAEC High merce CEO, Jan Long, office
and owners. tent, kicking off at 10 a.m. and Schools. manager, Bill Long, Jan’s
Jan Long, Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce’s
An exhibition horse soc- lasting until 5 p.m. A schedule Queen Creek’s Horseshoe husband, and Delores Acker, office manager, (left) stands with Bob Evans, CEO of
cer match will be played and for each day and more infor- Park and Equestrian Centre, chamber volunteer, attended United Food Bank, (center) and Larry Johnson, AJ
instructions on how to get mation is available at www. is located at 20464 S. Riggs the United Food Bank Gour- Chamber of Commerce CEO. Photo by Ivan Martinez
involved with this popular festivalofhorses.com or call Rd. in Queen Creek. This mets for Good event Septem- Photography LLC.
new horseback sport will be 602-354-4675. The $15 ad- will also serve as a great time ber 19 to accept the award.
shared.
The pulling prowess of Havi-
land Shires and the drill team
mission includes lunch. Daily
admission for children 5 and
under is $5.
to see and experience the
newest and nicest equestrian
event location in the East
During the drive, a grand to-
tal of 20,674 pounds of food
were collected and $8,108.43
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Multi-Gen, A-1
from
classes, which are very popu-
hosts Parents Night Out.
“We offer those almost ev-
ery month,” Sullivan said.
The Apache Junction Active
Adult Center operates inside
the Multi-Generational Cen-
Vote In More Than One State
lar classes, and also hip-hop
classes. We added those.
“Our most popular classes
“It’s on a Friday night from
6-10. When we first started,
ter and is open weekdays
from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. A hot
lunch is served to those older
—Go To Jail
for adults, in terms of fit-
we’d get seven to eight kids.
Now we’re getting closer than 60; to make a reserva-
School budget override election coming Nov. 3—
ness classes, are our yoga to the our max, which is 25. tion call (480) 474-5260. Feds crack down on snowbirds registered in two states
and Zumba classes. We have That’s enabling parents to be The center offers education-
amazing instructors. Once able to drop their kids off so al classes, arts and crafts and
$250,000 and 5 years in jail
people go to a lot of their that parents can go out have social events such as movies, By Christina Fuoco- can be very stiff. of this affidavit,” ac-
classes, they keep coming a movie, eat dinner and know dancing lessons and bingo. The violation carries cording to a press re-
Karasinski
back. We have to keep adding that their kids are being taken Some programs require a $15 a $250,000 fine and lease.
The News five years in jail.
classes to accommodate be- care of. It’s much better than a membership per fiscal year. People who reside
cause the classes are growing babysitter.” “The most popular pro- If you voted more than once James A. Marshall, in more than one
not shrinking.” Next month, the Multi-Gen grams for them are line danc- in the 2008 election, some- 63, and Karen S. Mar- state must select and
Kids aren’t left out at the Center will host its wellness ing and their support groups. one may be looking into your shall, 56, of Green declare a state of
Multi-Gen Center. event. They have a tremendous va- voting record. Voting in more Valley, Ariz., were residency and that is
“We also house in here all “The event has grown tre- riety of support groups,” Sul- than one place has been a sus- recently indicted on where they may vote
kinds of programs for kids,” mendously in four years and livan said. pected practice for a number charges that they legally.
Sullivan said. “We have bal- we’re very proud to be able The center also offers the of years, especially where voted in two states Up until recently,
let. Karate is packed. We to share that with the commu- SilverSneakers program. there are large numbers of during last year’s presiden- checking on and identifying
offer karate four nights a nity,” Sullivan said. “Heal- SilverSneakers offers an in- winter residents. But it’s a tial election. The couple are this abuse of the voting privi-
week. We have volleyball ers, doctors and physicians novative blend of physical violation of federal law. And charged with voting in Arizo- lege was very difficult, but a
on Wednesday nights. That’s in our community come in activity, healthy lifestyle and it carries a serious penalty. na and Kansas via early bal- nationwide computer system
very popular. We have a lot and showcase what it is that socially oriented programs. A fine and a jail term is a lots for the November 2008 that is being implemented by
of things that draw people’s they do. The community can The center offers five days steep price to pay for the mis- election. the states will make this prac-
interest to utilize our center. come out and say, ‘Oh, there’s of SilverSneakers cardio and guided opportunity to vote in The pair signed sworn state- tice much easier to track.
The weights upstairs are very a herbalist or an acupuncture yoga classes tailored to meet two states. But federal pros- ments when turning in their And the word coming
popular, too.” person here.’” the needs of senior citizens. ecutors are now taking an ag- Arizona ballots that they through election offices na-
Each May, the center kicks Sullivan would like to see SilverSneakers partners with gressive stance against peo- resided in Arizona and had tionwide is that federal pros-
off summer with the popular more residents take advan- several insurance companies ple who break federal voting not voted “and will not vote ecutors will be actively pros-
Teen Night. tage of the facility room res- to allow their members to use laws by doing just that. And in this election in any other ecuting people who engage in
“We have over 100-plus kids ervations. the Multi-Generational Cen- the penalties for voter fraud state during the calendar year this practice.
at each one and they love it,” “People can book a room ter and some of its amenities;
Sullivan said. “We would
love to be able to have more.
Perhaps in the future that’s
here and have a birthday par-
ty,” Sullivan said. “They can
have an anniversary. They
to learn more about this pro-
gram or to determine if you
are eligible please call (480)
AJ Student Teaching In NYC
New York City and Edu- New Yorker Residence, a
something we’ll be able to do can have a family reunion. I 474-5240. cational Housing Services building managed by EHS,
because the teens really enjoy think that gets underutilized. “On a daily basis, we’ve welcome another member New York’s premier private,
that.” Not only can they come here, maintained providing great this fall. Apache Junction na- off-campus student and intern
The Teen Night offers Rock recreate and play, they can customer service, a place for tive Brian August Dallamura housing.
Band contests, dodgeball, also use a room here and have seniors to come, a place for is pursuing his dream of be- A recent graduate of North-
pizza and other activities. a birthday party. They can families to come and be able coming an elementary school ern Arizona University in
“We open the center on a Sat- bring in their own food. They to recreate, be healthy and be teacher by moving to New Flagstaff, Dallamura comes
urday night when we’re closed can pay the daily fee if they’re together.” York City to student teach in to New York to gain experi-
to the rest of the world,” Sul- here while we’re open. Their For more information about the Tribeca School District in ence and work toward his
livan said. “So it’s open just kids can utililize our ameni- the Multi-Gen Center, visit Lower Manhattan. teaching goals:
for the kids to come in here ties. It’s close to home. http://www.ajcity.net/index. While student teaching, “I would like to work as a
and be kids. They climb the “Out in AJ there’s not a lot aspx?NID=197. Dallamura will be living at special education teacher af-
wall. We do have some inter- of alternatives. No Chuck E. the Herald Square adjacent, ter I graduate,” he explained. Brian August Dallamura
active games that they play. Cheese, no Peter Piper. They
We kick off the summer with can come here and have a
that every year.” full-fledged birthday party. Desert Chapel Church of Christ
Children are also invited We just had one on Sunday. United Methodist 609 S. grand dr., AJ
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Karasinski
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An Apache Junction artist
is in the running to have her
painting displayed in Wash-
ington, D.C., at the National
Christmas Tree Display.
Folks can vote for Sandy
Tracey’s “Sonoran Holiday”
by clicking on www.azarts.
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tober 1 and selecting image
No. 16.
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D.C.; second place winner
will be a “People’s Choice
Award.”
“It’s a good chance,” Tracey
said of her chances to win the
prize. “There were 54 people Apache Junction artist Sandy Tracey created this
who entered and 38 got ac- piece, “Sonoran Holiday,” in the hopes it will travel to Members of the Superstition Mountain Master Gardeners club plant a tree.
cepted. I’m No. 16. All they
have to do is put in their first Washington, D.C., with the National Christmas Tree. The Superstition Mountain Thanks to the Gold Canyon Campus, 273 Old West High-
name, last name and e-mail tual wire and pushed the wire “After that point, whatever Master Gardeners Club is a Garden Club, the first 10 par- way, Apache Junction, AZ
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“Sonoran Holiday” is a 30 x pop out going light to light.” go with the tree,” Tracey members. master gardener class will re- For Registration information,
30 mixed media piece. Tracey, a six-year Apache said. “The state tree is go- The group serves Gold Can- ceive $50 off the cost of the call Vera Walters, C.A.L.L.
“One style that I do is ‘Cac- Junction resident, and the rest ing out there with the tree to yon, Apache Junction and Master Garden manual. program coordinator, at (480)
tus of a Different Color,’” of the artists will be honored the nation’s capitol.” Queen Creek. Classes will be held from 1 677-7707.
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Queen Valley
Time Out
Wolfpack Go 5-0
Apache Trail rallies from 28-14 deficit to beat
James Madison Prep 42-34 in thrilling fashion
By Chuck Baker tackle football. slowed down somewhat by
The News For starters, after begin- the smaller dimension.
ning the 2009 season with It was also the first time
The Apache Trail Wolfpack, four consecutive games at Apache Trail was facing a
faced with adversity on sev- Prospector Park, the Wolf- team with a winning record
eral fronts, rallied from a pack played their first away as James Madison Prep
Chuck Baker 14-point deficit behind a de- game of the season at Ki- came into the game with a
News Sports Editor fense that showed up in the wanis Park in Tempe. 3-1 record, their only loss Apache Trail Wolfpack defensive players Joaquin Ro-
cbaker@ajnews.com second half and three terrific It was also the first time being to 5-0 Heritage, and it driguez (#40) and Chris Sheets (#19) combined for 24
plays in the fourth quarter Apache Trail was playing was the first time this season tackles, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble in
Sports Chatter from defensive back Chris on a regulation eight-man the Wolfpack found them- last Friday’s 42-34 thriller over James Madison Prep
• I have to be honest and Sheets to pull off a thrilling tackle football field, which selves trailing after being
tell you that I miss not
having had the chance to
42-34 victory over James
Madison Prep this past Fri-
day to improve to 5-0 on the
is twenty yards shorter and
thirteen yards narrower than
the field at Prospector Park.
smacked around pretty good
in the first half.
James Madison Prep
Prospectors Suffer
watch the Prospector foot-
ball team play this season
as I cover the Apache Trail
season, tied for the top spot
in the Class B Division of
That was significant because
of the Wolfpack’s wide open
scored on four of their first
five offensive possessions
First Loss To Mingus
the Arizona Charter Athletic style of offense known as of the first half, ran for 226
Wolfpack while J.J. Di-
gos covers AJHS, but last Association’s eight-man the “spread,” which was yards on 25 attempts and
Final score in Cottonwood: 35-21
Friday’s 42-34 victory by then used trickery with their By J.J. Digos 3-of-10 passes for a total of
Apache Trail over James only pass attempt, a 21-yard The News 12 yards.
Madison Prep at Kiwanis touchdown toss from their Throughout the night, the
Park in Tempe was one of halfback back to their quar- The Apache Junction Mingus defense put pres-
the most exciting games terback to build up a 28-14 Prospectors varsity foot- sure on the offense and Ma-
I’ve seen since perhaps that lead. ball team suffered their first chuca was sacked 4 times.
AJHS-Queen Creek game Apache Trail cut the mar- loss of the 2009 season to Senior fullback Nate Scola
from a couple of years ago gin to 28-20 at intermission the Mingus Marauders Fri- once again led the rushing
when Justin Ferman made on a 58-yard touchdown run day night by a final score game for the Prospectors.
two end zone plays back- by Joe Rodriguez, who fin- of 35-21. The Prospectors He ran for 133 yards on 14
to-back, one on offense ished the first half with 127 struggled mightily on both carries and scored the first
and one on defense, to yards on five carries. the offensive and defensive touchdown of the game on
win it for the Prospectors, But after getting smacked sides of the football, accu- the first offensive series af-
20-19. around in the first half by mulating a season-low 183 ter a 90-yard run to the one-
Last Friday’s game wasn’t the James Madison Prep of- yards of total offense while yard line. However after-
decided until the final play Apache Trail players stand together along the sideline for giving up 308 yards to the wards, the Mingus defense
when the Wolfpack’s Chris the National Anthem before Friday’s game in Tempe see ‘Pack, page B-6 Marauders. The Prospec- began to settle and stifle the
Sheets caught a James tors also lost the turnover Prospector offense.
Madison Prep ball carrier
from behind at the 11-yard
line to lift Apache Trail to a
AJHS Cross Country battle, losing three fumbles
that eventually led to touch-
Senior Terry Eytcheson
carried the ball six times for
downs by Mingus, now 4-0 32 yards and a touchdown
5-0 record.
A few minutes earlier,
Sheets returned a James
Teams Run Over Combs on the season and atop the
power rankings in the 4A-II
Division.
in the 2nd quarter. Junior
Harrison Pomeroy had five
carries and gained 29 yards
By Chuck Baker
Madison punt 41 yards to The News On offense, the Prospec- and junior Tanner Morgan
set up the game-winning tors had possession of the gained eight yards on three
score by Apache Trail, and Both the boys and girls ball for just 17 minutes carries for the Prospectors.
earlier in the fourth quar- cross country teams from and 51 seconds. The rush- In the 4th quarter after a
ter, Sheets ended another Apache Junction ran ing attack was limited to Mingus touchdown on the
James Madison threat to easy wins over Gil- 171 yards, and through the ensuing kickoff, senior
when he stripped the ball bert Campo Verde at last air junior, quarterback Roy
loose from a James Madi- Wednesday’s home meet Machuca only completed see AJHS, page B-6
son runner near his own held at Prospector Park.
goal line and a teammate The boys picked up an au-
recovered the fumble in
the end zone.
tomatic win because Cam-
po Verde did not have the
Prospector Golfers
Those fourth-quarter he-
roics by Sheets kind of
reminded me of Ferman’s
required number of run-
ners to post a team score.
The Prospectors grabbed
Are “Victorio”
two big plays in the AJHS Lady Prospector cross country runners Lauren Smith By Chuck Baker
the top eight spots in the (right) and Caitlin Kessler (left) finished one-two in last The News
win over Queen Creek. race and posted a perfect
I will have a chance to Wednesday’s meet held at Prospector Park
score of 15. The AJHS Legend has it that Victorio
catch a few of the Pros- girls took six of the top Farnan (24:27)m Caleb of 27:59, and Jesenia Her-
pectors remaining games was an Apache war chief
seven spots and tallied a Shroyer (25:26), Ricky nandez was 10th overall with the Eastern Chiricahua
of the regular season and 36 score to the 64 score for Donald (25:30), Michael with a time of 28:46.
hopefully a few playoff tribe in New Mexico in the
Campo Verde. Henderson (26:19), Char- Also for the AJHS girls, 1880s who rode alongside
games as well. For the AJHS boys, Mike lie Olson (31:47) and Dana Jordan Roberts completed Geronimo and other Apache
Orr ran first overall with a Russo (33:44). the course in a time of
• My fantasy football time of 19:02 followed by Lauren Smith won the 28:46 and Kali Richmond
leaders. His name means
team (MSU of the Apache “victorious” or “victory.”
James Harris (2nd, 19:56), girls race for AJHS with came in with a time of Apache Junction fresh-
Junction Fantasy Football Antonio Juarez (3rd, her time of 23:05. Caitlin 34:38.
League) is off to an 0-3 man Esai Victorio lived up
20:30), Michael Cano (4th, Kessler ran second overall The Apache Junction to his name by leading the
start pending the outcome 20:44), Leonard Melcher with a time of 23:05, Kris- cross country teams have
of this past Sunday games, Prospector golf team to a
(5th, 20:46), Andrew ten Whitten was fourth another meet scheduled
the first time I can recall Smith (6th, 21:19), Col- with a time of 26:07, Sar- for this Wednesday, Sep-
victory over Poston Butte
being winless after the first ton Cave (7th, 21:32) and ah Swander ran fifth with tember 30 at Notre Dame
this past Monday in a match
two weeks. This could be a played at Johnson Ranch AJHS freshman Esai Victorio
Mikey Wolfe (8th, 21:58). her time of 26:40, Lauren Prep. The boys race begins Golf Club. Victorio, who
long season for me, espe- Other times for AJHS Cordan was sixth with a at 5:00 p.m. with the girls
cially having to put up with has moved up to the number Apache Junction shot 192
runners included Brandon time of 26:56), Kylee Hef- race to follow. one spot for the AJHS boys, as a team, Casa Grande shot
trash-talking. Dudley (22:39), Drew lin ran seventh with a time earned medalist honors with 167, and Phoenix St. Mary’s
his round of 43. Luke Ribich shot 158 for first place.
AJHS Girls Golf Team Wins Again and Brandon Thunberg
both shot rounds of 46 for
Scores from the match
played at Terrivita Country
By Chuck Baker using three scores, Cactus Apache Junction, Nathaniel Club included Ribich with a
The News Shadows shot 177 as a team Gingrich carded a 49 round 47, Thunberg and Gingrich
while Apache Junction shot and another freshman, Cory with 49s, Victorio with a 52
The Lady Prospector golf 199. Kreuzer, hit a nine-iron ap- and Kreuzer with a 55.
team from Apache Junction Chronister posted a round proach to within three feet Scores from the home
High School picked up their of 65 on Wednesday while of the pin for a birdie on his match at Apache Creek in-
third win of the season this White shot 66 and Hillman last hole to shoot a round of cluded Ribich with a 42,
past Monday, knocking off shot 68. 53 as the Prospector totaled Gingrich with a 47, Kreuzer
Seton Catholic in a close The team’s remaining a 184 team score to a 211 with a 49, Thunberg with a
match played at Apache five matches of the season score for Poston Butte. 54 and Victorio with a 55.
Creek Golf Club, 246-252. are all on the road, includ- The AJHS boys also fin- The Prospectors play two
Apache Junction was led ing a Monday, September ished second last week in a more matches this week,
Lacey Chronister who fired match at Poston Butte with three-team match played at hosting Seton Catholic and
a round of 56 while Presley Cactus Shadows being the Terrivita Country Club in Paradise Valley on Tuesday,
White and McKenna Mann third team, and a Wednes- Cave Creek scoring 197 to September 29 at Apache
both posted rounds of 61 day, September 30 match the 165 for Cactus Shad- Creek, and playing at Higley
and Kelsey Hillman carded at Tempe High School with ows and 274 for Phoenix on Thursday, October 1 with
a round of 68. Maricopa being the third Carl Hayden, and finished Gilbert Desert Ridge and
The AJHS girls also played team. Both matches this Lady Prospector Presley White tees off during a recent third in a three-team match Combs schools also com-
at Cave Creek cactus Shad- week get under way at 3:00 home match played at Apache Creek Golf Club while played on their home course peting. Both matches begin
ows last Wednesday and p.m. teammate Kelsey Hillman waches from behind at Apache Creek Golf Club. at 3:30 p.m.
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Lady Prospectors Salvage One Region Win Athlete Of
By Chuck Baker For the week, Erin Her-
bert had 12 kills and five
The News
digs, Alexa Jimenez had 10 The Week
A challenging week of vol- kills and nine blocks, Ra-
leyball ended on a positive chel Bonow had nine kills,
note this past Thursday for Alissa Harmon had 15 as-
the Lady Prospectors, earn- sists and seven digs, Rikki Mike Orr,
Newman had two kills Pictured here making the
ing a hard-fought Desert
and 13 digs, Morgan My- first turn at Prospector Park
Sky Region victory over
ers came up with 25 digs, in last Wednesday’s home
Tempe McClintock. The
Siobhan McKay had 11 as- cross country meet, Pros-
win was a big one for the
sists and four digs, Mack- pector runner Mike Orr
AJHS girls after dropping
enize Miller added one kill, posted another first place
region matches to cave
three service aces and nine finish, this time covering the
Creek Cactus Shadows on
digs, Norelle Justice had a 3.1-mile course at Prospec-
Tuesday and Scottsdale Sa-
kill and 11 digs, and Bailey tor Park with a winning time
guaro on Wednesday, and Kylie Bocskay (#10, dark jersey) and Monica Geer (#8) of 19:02.
finished the week with a go for a block in last week’s match with McClintock
Reid and Breanna Milkey
15-7 overall record count- each had a kill.
ing tournaments and a 1-2
record in region matches.
Clintock with 23 assists, In that sweep by Cactus
13 digs, seven blocks and Shadows, Iniguez and Boc- Freshmen Go 2-2 AJ Parks & Recreation
Apache Junction will play a kill, Cat Ovalle had seven skay both had five kills, The Lady Prospector fresh- Programs-At-A-Glance
two more region matches kills and 11 digs, Monica Aulik and Ovalle each had men team defeated Cactus
this week, at Queen Creek Geer added five kills and four kills, Geer added three Shadows 27-25, 27-25, top- 10/3 - Skate Clinic – Don’t miss your chance to enroll in
on Tuesday, and at home nine digs, and defensive kills, Karbo had 19 assists pled Saguaro 16-25, 25-20, the October skate clinic. The staff & team from the Under-
versus Saguaro on Thurs- specialist Diana Woodruff and Woodruff came up with 15-13 (tie-breaker), lost ground Board Factory will teach the kids (ages 5-12) in vari-
day, hoping to win both. came up with 18 digs. 21 digs. to Florence 25-20, 20-25, ous skateboarding skills and safety.
After being swept by Cac- In last Wednesday’s five- Although they got swept 16-16 (tie-breaker), and
tus Shadows 25-22, 25-11, set match with Saguaro, in Cave Creek, games one lost to McClintock 25-21, 10/15 - AARP – The nation’s largest classroom refresher
25-23, and losing a tough Iniguez had seven kills to and three were close and 17-25, 15-13 (tie-breaker) course geared especially to your safety needs. Find out how
five-set match to Saguaro, go with 20 blocks, Bocs- could have gone either way. in four close matches last to adjust your driving to age related changes in vision, hear-
23-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-27, kay also had seven kills to Apache Junction will get to week and are now 8-4 on ing and reaction time. Bring Driver’s License to class. Class
15-10 (tie-breaker), the go with 14 blocks, Geer host Cactus Shadows on the season. from 1 pm-5 pm. Fee: $12.00 for AARP members (need
Lady Prospectors played added six kills and 14 digs, October 8, again looking to For the week in three re- AARP card at time of registration); $14.00 for non-members.
another five-setter versus Karbo handed out 21 as- avenge a loss. gion matches (stats not Ages 16 and older.
McClintock on Thursday sists and had nine digs and For the matches this available for Florence non-
but this time pulled a win, nine blocks, Aulik con- Tuesday at Queen Creek region match), Richelle 10/15 - Adult Softball Registration – Secure your team’s
25-17, 20-25, 23-25, 25-20, tributed three kills and 17 and this Thursday at home Harlan had four kills, five (Men’s & Co-Ed) spot in the Fall adult softball leagues now
15-9 (tie-breaker) as Jessica digs, Ovalle had three kills versus Saguaro, the fresh- service aces, 12 digs and with a $30.00 per team deposit. This will hold your spot un-
Iniguez pounded nine kills and nine digs and Woodruff men team will play at 4:00 two blocks, Carly Reid til the general registration on October 15 from 5-7pm in the
and came up with seven pitched in with 20 digs. p.m. followed by the junior came up with 35 digs and Parks & Recreation office. Games will be on Thursday nights
blocks and Kylie Bocs- Apache Junction will varsity at 5:00 p.m. and the two service aces, Quinlyn beginning November 5.
kay had eight kills and 10 host Saguaro this coming varsity at 6:00 p.m. Anderson had four kills, an
blocks. Thursday, hoping to get re- ace and 13 digs, Jessi Mc- 10/15 OR 10/16 - Creative Communications With Graph-
Senior setter Katie Karbo venge for the tough loss last J.V. Goes 2-1 Minn had 12 assists, 12 digs ics – Using Microsoft Word learn the advanced skills of
played another solid, all- Wednesday in Scottsdale. The Lady Prospector ju- and three service aces, Ash- inserting Clip Art, Word Art, columns, and other text cus-
around match against Mc- nior varsity team defeated ley Schmidt had a kill and tomizations to enhance invitations, newsletters, and fliers.
McClintock 25-18, 25-17, 15 digs, Rachel Bonow had Learn to insert photos into your document. Work with bullets
downed Saguaro 25-15, three kills and two blocks, and symbols, and use format painter. 10/15 class from 5:30
25-21 but lost to Cactus Skylar Saathoff and two pm-8:30 pm 10/16 class 9 am-12 pm Fee: $45.00. Ages 16
Shadows 26-24, 25-19 to kills, and Selena Quiroz, and older.
finish the week with a 7-3 Ashley Prince and Heather
overall record. Wyatt each had a kill. 10/17 - Geocoaching For Beginners – Join Scott Sparks as
he introduces participants 14 years and older to geocaching.
Class topics include coordinate systems, GPS systems, histo-
ry of geocaching, types of caches, and geocaching etiquette.
Participants will have the opportunity to search for nearby
caches if time permits. The class fee is $10 and will be held
at the Multi-generation Center from 8am to 1pm.
Multi-Generational Center – Silver Sneakers & PRIME –
Silver Sneakers & PRIME-Available at the MGC! Individu-
als who are enrolled in participating health insurance plans
will enjoy the benefits of getting healthy and socializing with
friends. These programs offer opportunities to participate
Lady Prospector varsity player Sierra Aulik goes to in aerobic classes and utilize most of the Multi-Generational
her knees to come up with this dig in last week’s match Junior varsity volleyball coach James Gibson chats with Center, at no cost! For more info about the Silver Sneakers or
against Tempe McClintock his players during a time out in last Thursday’s match PRIME program contact the MGC at 480-474-5240.
“And we know that in all things
God works for the good of those
AJHS Booster Club For more information on any of our programs, please visit
us at www.ajcity.net or call us @ (480) 983-2181.
who love Him, who have been
Seeks Donations For
called according to His purpose.”
STEVE LEACH
St. George’s Catholic Church Romans 8:28
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✰ Local Happenings ✰ Join us in good old back to basics
A.A. Come and check us out! Celebrate Recovery
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Tues. 12-8pm, Weds. 12-5pm,
and Thurs, 12-5pm. Call
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Call 982-6397 To Add Your Local Happening American Legion Post #27 Program for Hurts, Habits and classes or to make an appoint-
AJ Elks 2349 sic - Fri. 6:30-10:30pm; Shuf- Mon. at 4pm Post Bar Bingo Hang-ups. Regular meetings ment to meet with a mentor of Superstition Mtn. Rotary
Will be open on Mondays, be- fleboard, Pool, Darts; 350 W. and Monday Night Football and held Tues eve 6:45-9pm, dinner biblical counselor. Club
ginning Sept 14. Mon thru Sat: 16th Ave. Call 480-982-0400 or Sat. S.A.L. Bar Bingo at 1:30pm. served 6pm. Child care avail Superstition Mountain Rotary
12:00 - close. Meatball sand- 982-2828 for info. Lunch Tues. thru Fri. 11am-2pm; 6-9pm. The First Baptist Church, Hospice Of The Valley Club meets every Weds, 12pm
wiches for $2, hot dogs for $1 Sat. 12-3pm, Summer Dinner 235 S Thunderbird Dr, AJ. For Hospice of the Valley is offer- at the Gold Canyon Golf Resort
12-4 everday. Happy Hour spe- AJ Mounted Rangers Menu: 1st Tues. BBQ, 2nd Tues. more info Matt 480.529.1239 or ing a free grief support group at 6100 S Kings Ranch Rd. Contact
cials 3-5, Sunday:open 8am for AJ Mounted Rangers, along Italian, 3rd Tues . Mexican, Bill 480.654.3199. Horizon Bay, 2080 S. Ironwood Len LaFleich 480.987.4011.
breakfast - Mimosa & Bloody with their horses & quads, are 4th Tues. Chef’s Special, 5th Dr, 9a-10:30a, the 2nd & 4th
Mary Specials all day. Mon: a 501-3c nonprofit organization Tues. Steak. Broasted Chicken is Central AZ College Lifelong Mon of the month. For more info Superstition West Treasure
Monday nite Football w/bucket known for their black uniforms available 5 nights a week. Weds Learners 602.530-6970. Hunters
of beer specials & food avail- & cowboy hats, are proud spon- Burger night & full menu, Thurs, C.A.L.L. sponsored by Central We are a local metal detecting
able, Tues: chili hot dogs & sors of the Lost Dutchman Days Fri & Sat full menu plus Fish Fry Arizona College, offers the fol- Lost Dutchman F.O.E. #3850 club located in AJ. We meet the
hamburgers 5-8 & karaoke 7pm, & are devoted to helping the Fri only. Dinner served 4-8pm. lowing classes for the adults of Special meeting Tues Oct 6, 1st Tues every month at 7pm, at
Wed: open darts 1pm, Thurs: children of AJ. Past donations Music Tues thru Sun. Check out the Apache Junction/Gold Can- 7pm to vote on building expan- Pinal County Court House, 575
Texas hold-em 7pm & open have included but are subject to our web site apache post27.org yon community: Oct 1: Opera, sion. Lost Dutchman F.O.E. N Idaho Road. The meetings are
horseshoes at 6:30, Fri: Fish available funds: Boys & Girls or call 480.354.2571 for more Rm 442; Oct 7: AARP Driver #3850, 2315 S Coconino, AJ is open to all with an interest in
or Chicken Tender dinner $6 Club of AJ, Reach Out Food info. 1018 S Meridian Rd, AJ. Safety Program (AJ), Rm 441; an organization of People Help- metal detecting. For more info
from 5-8pm, Sept 18 live music, Bank, Project Help, AJUSD to Smoker friendly. Oct 8: Understanding Medicare ing People with functions to raise contact Norm at 480.324.0967.
Sat: 75 cent hotdogs and Happy name a few. Monthly meetings & Other Senior Isues (AJ), Rm funds for various charities. The
Hour all day, Sat: Sept 26 Pot- are held the 1st Fri of the month Apache Loners on Wheels 212. For a Fall Catalog or more Aerie meets the 1st & 3rd Tues TOPS AZ 308
luck, raffle, & live music 1-5. at the Elks Lodge (2439) on The Apache Loners on Wheels, information, contact Vera Wal- 7:30pm. Auxiliary meets 2nd & Come lose weight with us every
Every month Birthday Special Hwy 88 in the Fireplace Room. singles camping group, meets ters, CAC 480.677.7707. 4th Tues 7:30pm. Sunday break- Mon, 4:15p-5:45p at Desert Chapel
for members. Shuffleboard and Officers meet at 6:30 p.m., the for breakfast every Mon at 8am fast served from 8-11am. Call UMC in the kitchen door, 462 N
horseshoe pits available to all. general meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Feed Bag, NW corner Sos- Cocaine Anonymous 480.983-5701 for more info. Palo Verde Dr. We have a lot of fun
We welcome you to come and Guests are always welcome. For saman/Main, and meets monthly The Steps meets each Weds and facts about losing weight. Call
visit our Lodge. 2455 N Hwy information, e-mail Rich Ster- for campouts. Call 480-983-2347 7:30pm at Ephiphany Lutheran Mind Menders Support Group Sharyl 480.983-4784 for info.
88 at Lost Dutchman. For more ba: richandlucy@msn.com or or 480-964-7128 for info. Church, 1050 W Superstition (Alzheimers)
info, call 480-982-2349. 480.734.7421. Visit our website Blvd., AJ, for more info Bill H. Mind Menders Support Group TOPS AZ 315
www.ajmountedrangers.org . Boys & Girls Club (East Valley) 602.956.3660 or cocaine anony- for Caregivers of loved ones Meets every Mon 12:30pm at
AJ Homeschoolers The Boys and Girls Club of the mous hotline 602.279.3838. with Alzheimer’s. Every 2nd the AJ Active Adult Center, 1035
We are a group of local home Al-Anon Meetings East Valley-Apache Jct. Branch & 4th Fri 10am Gold Canyon N Idaho Rd. Call Millie Stout
schoolers in the AJ, East Mesa & AJ: Mon. - 10:30am: St George Board meets the 2nd Wed. of Diversity Singles Club UMC, Educational Bldg. Con- 480.288.1444 for more info.
Gold Canyon area. Catholic Church, 300 E 16th each month at The Club facility: Stressing fun and friendship, tact Jeanette 480 671-9888 or
Ave; 7:30pm: Desert Chapel 462 Four Peaks Elementary School ladies and gents, ages 60+, meet Nancy 480 982-3686 for more TOPS AZ 337
AJ Kiwanis Club N Palo Verde. Gold Canyon: Property, 1755 N Idaho Rd, on Mon, 9:00am for breakfast information. The TOPS #AZ337, AJ chap-
The Kiwanis Club of AJ is cur- Mon. - 7 pm Methodist Church, Apache Jct.; 6:30 PM-8:00 PM. (dutch) and to introduce new- ter meets every Mon 7:30 am -
rently looking for new member- 6640 S Kings Ranch Rd. Thurs. The Branch Board is always comers to our club. Activities MOMS Club AJ/East Mesa 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall
ship. Meetings are scheduled at - 5:45pm Fire Station on Hwy 60; looking for people interested in include bowling, golfing, din- We are a support group de- at Desert Chapel UMC, 462
5:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Mon . For more info 480.288-9549 or what we do. We welcome new ing, dancing, plays, trips, cards, signed just for you, the at-home Palo Verde Dr. AJ. Call Betty at
of each month at The Feedbag 480.753-4747. ideas and suggestions. If you’d games and much more. Let us mother of today! You are inter- 480-984-9075.
restaurant off Phelps and south care to join us, please call The share our experiences and tell ested in the world around you,
of Apache Trail. All interest- Alcoholics Anonymous Boys and Girls Club at you about our future goals with want a variety of activities for VFW Post 7968
ed parties are welcome. Call Weekly meeting Mon, 7:30p, 480-982-6381 or join us at a a copy of our in depth newslet- you and your children, and are All new menus and entertain-
480.982.4543 for info. “Chang- Desert Chapel UMC, 462 N Palo Branch Board Meeting. ter. For location, call our hotline proud of your choice of at-home ment on Tues., Fri. and Sat
ing The World One Child And Verdi Dr. For more info Tony 480.648.6709. mothering for your families! nights. Patriotic burgers on
One Community At A Time.” Lambrecht 480.983.8151. CAAFA (Community Alliance Call Valerie 480.671.4917 or Tues., great fish, some baked
Against Family Abuse) Offers Dolce Vita e-mail AJMOMSClub@yahoo. on Fri with our steaks on Sat for
AJ Moose Lodge #2039 Alcoholics Anonymous Counseling Dolce Vita 3301 S. Goldfield com for info. your enjoyment. Sun morning
Open daily 9am-11pm; Lunch- New Mon night A.A. closed CAAFA provides a support Road 480.982-3563 Country breakfast-brunch till noon with a
es daily; Fish Fry-Fri.; Bingo - discussion and chip meeting group for victims of domestic music jams every Fri 1-3pm. All MOMS Club Gold Canyon new menu. Meetings on the 2nd
Mon, Thur & Sun 6:30pm (open and Sat night open discussion at violence. If you need individual instruments welcome including Offering support for stay at Tues of each month. We are also
to public); Bar Bingo - Wed. Epiphany Lutheran, 1050 W Su- counseling or the support of a voice. home mothers. Activities in- collecting tattered flags at the
4pm (members only); Live Mu- perstition Blvd, AJ, will be held group, call 480.982-0196. All clude playgroups, Mom’s post, 725 W Apache Trail, AJ.
Goldfield Ghost Riders night out, philanthropic pur- Call 480.671.6239 or vfw7968@
AJHS Junior Varsity Football Rolls Meetings held 1st Mon. of
each month at 7:30pm at Mam-
moth Steakhouse, 4650 N Mam-
suits and more. For more info:
Kristi 520.463.1949 or Therese
602.315.3859.
msn.com.
VFW Post 9399
By Chuck Baker on three carries, Nicho Or- recovery, Jacob LaChapelle moth Mine Rd. (Goldfield Ghost Kitchen is open Mon, Fri &
The News tega added 33 yards on seven was in on five tackles and had Town). Call 480.650-7586 for Narcotic Anonymous Sun 5-7p, & Weds 4-6:30p. Sun:
attempts, Danny Fuller ran a fumble recovery, Tyler Mc- more information. Meets Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun Bar Bingo at 1-2:30p, Jam Ses-
The Prospector junior var- once for 15 yards, and Richie Cullen was in on five tackles & Mon 6:30pm; Weds 7pm: sion 6-10p Mon: Karaoke 6-10p.
sity football team racked up Pagels ran three times for 15 including two sacks totaling Grief Support Group Prospector Park, 3015 N Idaho Weds: Bar Bingo 4-5:30p, Texas
Helping hands of Gold Canyon Rd; Tues 7pm: Desert Chapel Hold’em 7p. Fri: Men’s Auxil-
371 rushing yards and scored yards and two scores, and eight yards in losses and also sponsors a grief support group Church, 462 N. Palo Verde, iary Meat Raffle 5:30p, Music
just about every way possible also scored twice on special forced a fumble, Converse, in Gold Canyon every Tues. at Rm2; Thurs 8pm: John Calvin & Dancing 6-10p Happy Hours
in rolling over Sierra Linda teams, returning a punt 56 Kris Stein, Fuller, Cody Ow- 2:30 pm and every Fri. at 2:30 Church, 1130 E Broadway Rd. Daily 8-11a Dart Tournaments
74-12 this past Thursday at yards for a touchdown and by ens and Alex Wilson were all pm in Central Mesa. Group is NA Helpline 480.897.4636. Tues & Thurs 2p, 500 cards at
Davis Field. stripping the ball away from in on four tackles, Kraps had open to all who have suffered noon Weds & Sat, Euchre Mon
loss through death, divorce, job Soroptimist International (AJ) & Thurs 7p. Post & Ladies Aux-
Quarterback Johnathan a Sierra Linda kick returner three tackles and broke up or financial. Call 480.671-3839 SIAJ improves the lives of iliary meetings 2nd Tues of each
Converse ran for 156 yards and returning it 16 yards for two pass attempts, Fuller and for more info. women and girls locally and month at 7p, Men’s Auxiliary
and four touchdowns on 20 another touchdown. Converse each had an inter- globally through hands-on com- meeting 1st Tues of each month
carries and tossed a 41-yard On defense, Ortega was in on ception, and Tyler O’Reilly Hope Women’s Center munity projects, education semi- at 6:30p. Call 480 982-5039
touchdown pass to wide re- 11 tackles, Dakota Allen was was in on three tackles his Free education classes, mentor- nars, fund-raising and advocacy. or visit our web site at www.
ing and biblical counseling for Meets every Weds, 7:30am, at vfw9399.org.
ceiver Jared Kraps. Fullback in on eight tackles, includ- quarterback-hurry led to one
Parker Rathjen added 108 ing one for a five-yard loss, of the interceptions.
SUNWEST DENTAL CENTERS
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three, two-point conversions, seven tackles, James Reeves back at home this Thursday,
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Johnathan Converse reaches to bring down this Sierra
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Converse ran for 156 yards and four TDs and also tossed
a 41-yard touchdown pass in AJHS’ 74-12 victory.
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and people securing custody of children under 18.This newspaper will
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the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in
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$850/mo 480.251.4290 industrial. Run a business with caretaker quarters or live there yourself. Assumable
10/4
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Apt Rentals 25 (Cavco 2007) 2050sf
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MH priced below Mar-
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PETS OK! 480-288-1818 or
1Bd from $395
2Bd from $450 877- 992-1212.
3Bd from $550 10/4
some w/yards,
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Sacrifice 55+pk on
351 N 93rd Street 1Bd Dobson Rd 2b furn
520 E Osage 2Bd 2 crpts, open floor
1574 E 28th Ave 2Bd plan, new air, car-
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441 W 20th Ave 2Bd pet, hot water heater,
441 E Linda 2Bd $3800 480.946.9104
504 E Montebello 2Bd 10/4
834 N Cherry 2Bd
2059 N Winterhaven 2Bd
5777 S Jacaranda 3Bd E Mesa 2bd 1.5ba 55+
2512 S Yavapai 1Bd pk must sell $3900
9885 E La Palma 3Bd OBO 480-380-9681
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220 N 114th Street 2+Bd
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$185/mo Mobile payment
GC Duplex 2bd/2ba, Beautifully Remodeled
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10/4 Fenced lot 95x60 w/
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‘Pack, continued from page B-1
-fense, the Wolfpack defense second-half defense brought
made a few adjustments at it together. Hey, we’re 5-0.
halftime and came out to Who would have thought
play in the second half, hold- it?”
ing their opponents to just Sheets finished the game
the one third-quarter score with 12 tackles, had that huge
and only fifty yards on the forced fumble at the goal line
ground, setting up those last- and caught a pass on offense
minute heroics from Sheets. for 18 yards. Joaquin Rodri-
With the score tied 34-34 guez was also in on 12 tack-
following a James Madison les for the Wolfpack defense
20-yard touchdown pass, on and came up with two fum-
the ensuing offensive pos- ble recoveries in the second
Prospector swimmer Richard Penick competes in the session early on in the fourth quarter when James Madison After giving up 226 rushing yards in the first half to
200 freestyle at last Tuesday’s home meet against Queen quarter, Apache Trail was was clicking on offense. James Madison Prep and falling behind 28-14 in their
Creek. Penick took second overall with a time of 2:09.15 faced with a 4th-and-11 from Kyle Webb was in on nine game on Friday, one of the defensive adjustments made
their own 19-yard line and tackles, including one for a by Apache Trail was to put all eight of its players within a
AJHS Swim Teams took a risky gamble going for
the first down. Quarterback
four-yard loss, Jordan Vi-
ramontes and Ryan Golden
few yards of the line of scrimmage, as shown above. The
Wolfpack held James Madison to just 50 rushing yards
Brian Mayfield scrambled to were both involved with eight and one score in the second half and rallied for a exciting
Battle Queen Creek his right for eight yards, three
shy of what he needed, and
tackles, and Bryce Gardner,
Jim Croteau and Carpenter
42-34 victory to improve to 5-0 on the season.
By Chuck Baker Prospectors, who garnered James Madison took over at were all in on six tackles, one
The News three first place finishes. the Wolfpack 27-yard line. of Croteau’s stopping a two- AJHS, continued from page B-1
Emily Cameron finished first James Madison drove to point conversion after James receiver Colt Grandstaff re- in on a pair of sacks as well.
Both the boys and girls swim in the 200 freestyle with her the five-yard line and then Madison scored a touchdown turned the kick 79 yards for a Cy Maughmer and Stephen
and dive teams from Apache time of 2:29.42, Nicoletta pitched left to a running back to tie the game at 34-34. touchdown that would bring Hughes brought down four
Junction took on Queen Carbone won the 500 free- who was racing for the left Joe Rodriguez finished the the Prospectors to within runners. Derek Hoffman and
Creek this past Tuesday in a style race with her time of corner of the end zone when game with 144 yards on 10 seven points of the lead with Shane Smith collected three
home meet with the Bulldogs 6:45.44, and Clarissa Mohle Sheets came up to make a rushing attempts, caught six 4:26 remaining in the game. tackles each, and Tanner
taking first place in both. In took first place in the 100 stop and stripped the ball passes for 67 yards and added On defense for the Prospec- Morgan, John LaChapelle,
the boys competition, Queen backstroke race with a time loose and teammate Jacob 117 return yards on kickoffs. tors, junior inside linebacker Tyler O’Reilly and Kyrel
Creek scored 122 team points of 1:14.83. Carpenter fell on it in the end Mayfield completed 8-of-13 Tyler Bivins led the team in Parker also collected tackles.
to 61 points for the Prospec- The swim and dive teams zone to halt the opponent’s passes for 112 yards, ran for tackles with 11 on the night. This coming Friday, October
tors. Apache Junction had are back at home this Tues- drive. 50 more on six carries and Harrison Pomeroy had a 2, the Prospectors will look to
just two first place finishes, day, September 29 hosting Apache Trail then drove the scored a pair of touchdowns. strong defensive perfor- rebound from their first loss
one by Ole Gabrielson in div- Seton Catholic with the meet ball into James Madison ter- Viramontes went for 38 yards mance collecting six tackles of the season against Phoenix
ing, the other by Jim Huynh beginning around 3:30 p.m. ritory but ran out of downs on four attempts and also had and a staggering five sacks. Greenway. The Greenway
in the 100 freestyle with a The AJHS teams are also at at the opponent’s 25-yard two rushing touchdowns, one Scola and Matt Tomasetti Demons defeated Agua Fria
time of 52:25. home this Thursday, October line with three minutes left being a 33-yarder. were both in on nine tackles. on Friday night by a score
In the girls competition, 1 hosting Florence and again, in regulation. James Madi- James Madison finished the Linebacker Garrett Johnson of 35-0 to improve to 3-1 in
Queen Creek scored 111 the meet begins around 3:30 son took over on downs but game with 276 rushing yards and cornerback David Fer- the 4A-II division. Kickoff at
points to the 71 for the Lady p.m. couldn’t gain a yard and were on 36 attempts and complet- nando each collected eight Greenway High School this
forced to punt the ball back ed 3-of-9 passes for an addi- tackles. Johnson also was Friday will be at 7:00 p.m.
to Apache Trail, setting up a tional 89 yards and fell to 3-2
second key play from Sheets, on the season.
who fielded the punt at his Apache Trail returns to
own 21-yard line and broke Prospector Park, 3015 North
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ready to defend against Mingus. Pomeroy had five sacks
on first down, the quarter- game, the Wolfpack’s final
for AJHS in Friday’s game (photo by J.J. Digos)
back called his own number three regular season games
on second down and behind will all be played on a Thurs-
a tremendous surge by his day and on the road, includ-
Lady Prospector swimmer Clarissa Mohle competes in offensive line, powered his ing October 9 versus Telesis
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