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ular Event is in
Full Swing This GetYourMas-
Weekend queradeCos-
Great food, beer, music, tumesReady
The Terrace Restau-
and some Canadian spe- rant Event takes place
next Saturday
cific flavors are showcased
throughout the weekend.

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Enjoy The Outdoors
San Tan Mountain Regional Park Has Several Events This Weekend
It’s amazing when we here From hiking to horseback We strongly recommend a
that so many people do not riding to educational pro- visit to one of their upcom-
take advantage of all the grams, our local regional ing events.
things that our local regional park is an amazing feature to Continued on page 10
park offers. have within our community.

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AlexBoyéConcert This past Monday, Alex Boyé performed
to a full crowd at the ALA Ironwood Regan
ALA Concert Event Brought Auditorium.
Out A Great Crowd of Local The concert was scheduled to run from 7
Kids PM to 9:30 PM but ran much later due to
the performer’s insistence to stay until ev-
By San Tan Times ery child that was interested in an autograph
and Vickigene Howard was able to receive one.
For those unfamiliar with the artist, Alex
Continued from page 1 Boyé is a British-American singer and actor
known for his African-infused songs with a
strong YouTube following. His start was in
the mid 90s with a European “boy band”
by the name of Awesome.
By the turn of the century Boyé focused
more on religious music and performs at
LDS festivals, National Scout Jamborees,
worked with BYU Men’s Chorus, and re-
cently won the Hard Rock Rising 2017 Bat-
tle of the Bands.
Continued on page 13

Finding and returning a wallet with $200
cash, identification and credit cards in-
side, is what most of us would do without
hesitation. Public Works employee Bob
Shamhart, who is with the Apache Junction
Road Crew, found the wallet in December.
Shamhart found the Canadian identifica-
tion, went to the internet and looked to
see if he could find the owner. Striking out
on the internet, Shamhart went to the old
fashioned way of contacting the owner – by
mail.

“It was mid-December, and my wife and I
flew to Yukon for Christmas,” Mike House,

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January 19, 2018

Friday’s Word Search Puzzle



Arizona Winter As we move on from this weekend our ten
Weather day forecast shows highs in the mid 60s to low
70s and our lows will be in the upper 30s to
It Will Be Getting a Little low 40s. Cooler than we have been experienc-
Chilly This Weekend es, but still a bit above normal for the year.

By, San Tan Times Throughout the week it will be mostly sun-
ny with the occasional clouds. Winds will be
We get a little spoiled here with our mild mostly light with no chance of rain.
weather, and this winter it has been very mild
with average temperatures remaining consis- For all of you snowbirds visiting here, to put it
tently above normal. in comparison, Buffalo, New York is expect-
ing snow, rain and wind for the next 10 days
Well, this weekend that changes. We have with highs in the upper 30s and lows in the
highs in the mid-to-low 50s with lows in the lower 20s. Which is actually a bit warmer than
mid 30s. If you are planning early morning it has been in that area.
activities like hiking or bike riding, be sure
to dress appropriately in layers. As we know, So, get out there this weekend and enjoy the
even in the cooler weather, once the sun is cool weather with some mountain biking,
up, physical activity quickly creates a lot of horseback riding, golfing, and hiking.
warmth so peeling off layers will be needed .STT
as your early morning activity moves beyond
the sunrise.

Saturday will provide a mostly overcast day.
this means direct sun will be minimal with
winds consistently in the 10 MPH range.

January 19 - 21, 2017

San Tan Valley Weekend Weather

Friday Saturday Sunday

High 76° High 57° High 59°
Low 50° Low 35° Low 34°

Generally sunny. High Cloudy. High 57F. Winds Mainly sunny. High 59F.
76F. Winds SSE at 5 to SW at 10 to 15 mph. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
10 mph.

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5th Annual
Canada Week

Olive Mill’s Popular Event is in
Full Swing This Weekend

By, San Tan Times
Continued from page 1

5th annual Canada Week is back! Join
us as we welcome back our friends to the
North with our week-long celebration!

All Week Long at the Olive Mill: Scott Helmer
• Poutines at Queen Creek Olive Mill
• Fried Cheese Curds February 10 at 6 PM
• Molson Beer
• Canadian Sweets and Treats Scott Helmer is a musician, speaker, radio talk
• Maple Balsamic Vinegar show host and Guinness World Records title
• Shopping Deals holder for “Most Live Concerts Headlined in
• Food Specials 24 Hours.

Party in the Grove Since 2012, his concerts have helped raise
more than $2 Million Dollars for good causes
Sat. Jan 20th, 11am-3pm across America ranging from military veterans
Food, Music, Tours, Shopping! and their families, first responders, equine and
pet rescues, food banks, non-profit theatres,
Location: historic places, suicide prevention, special
needs children and adults, high schools and
Queen Creek Olive Mill colleges, and more.
25062 S. Meridian Rd., .STT
Queen Creek, Arizona 85142

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January 19, 2018

Friday’s Sudoku Puzzle

PRuobaldicIWmoprrkosvements For those of us out there that use those
roads, the improvements can make travel
A Quick Look Some Public so much easier and far less harsh.
Works Improvements
Even though we do not get a lot of rain,
By: San Tan Times weather and usage takes its tole on unpave
Continued from page 1 roads that result in uneven terrain, deep
ruts, or huge rocks that just love to cause
When we think of road improvements we havoc with vehicles.
think of highways and road construction,
and traffic jams on Irondwood. But, there Take a look at this before and after from
is more than that. Living in the desert, with some recent improvements made to un-
trails and unpaved desert roads our coun- paved roads.
ty must maintain roads whether they are .STT
paved, gravel or dirt.

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Enjoy The on a trail ride you will never forget. Learn
Outdoors about the plants and animals that call San
Tan home. Grab your cowboy hat for this
San Tan Mountain Regional exciting ride through the park. Horses must
Park Has Several Events This be reserved ahead of time through MD
Weekend Ranch at 480-331-7893. Fee required and
spots are limited. Personal trail rides are
By San Tan Times available, as well. What to bring: Closed-
Continued from page 1 toe shoes, long pants, hat, sunscreen, water.
Meet at the horse corral in the overflow
parking lot.

Horseback Ride with the Ranger Beginner Skill Level Mountain
Bike Ride
Friday, January 19, 2018
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Saturday, January 20, 2018
6533 W. Phillips Road 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Queen Creek, AZ 85242 San Tan Mountain Regional Park
(480) 655-5554 (480) 655-5554

Friday - Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Saturday – Join us for an exciting beginner
San Tan Mountains as you navigate the
park atop your trusty steed. Our ranger
and the professionals from MD Ranch
will guide you through the Sonoran Desert

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mountain bike ride among the beautiful Saturday – What do you picture when you
San Tan Mountains. This 5.5-mile ride is think of vultures? A group of silhouettes
open to all ages and skill levels. Our local perched in a dead tree? Dark figures cir-
experts will be available to help you under- cling over the open desert? A lurching ani-
stand your bike’s features and learn the ins mal picking at road kill in a desolate area?
and outs of safe riding. “No Rider Left Be- Well, all of these are true! However, the
hind” is our policy, because we ride togeth- vultures’ ominous reputation often over-
er in a group. This is your opportunity to shadows their very important place in the
be around others who are passionate about ecosystem. Join us for an indoor class on
mountain biking as a sport to have fun and two common desert residents – turkey vul-
get some exercise. Helmets are required. tures and black vultures – and find out how
Under age 18 must be accompanied by a they live and what they do to keep the des-
parent or guardian. Essentials: water, hel- ert clean. Meet inside the Nature Center.
met, extra tube, tools to change a flat tire.
Meet at the San Tan Trail sign at the main
trailhead.

All About Vultures Neon Night Walk

Saturday, January 20, 2018 Saturday, January 20, 2018
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
San Tan Mountain Regional Park San Tan Mountain Regional Park
(480) 655-5554 (480) 655-5554

www.santantimes.com Saturday – Come on out and “glow” with
us as we take a family-friendly stroll that is
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San Tan Community
Resource Fair Feb. 8, 10 am-2 pm

Learn about the community organizations who
provide services to residents of SanTanValley!

CentralAZ.edu ■ [email protected]
3736 E. Bella Vista
San Tan Valley

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AlexBoyéConcert We hope to see more events such as this.
San Tan Valley needs more activities for
Continued from page 2 kids and adults to enjoy from a local per-
The highlight of the night was Alex Boyé spective.
bringing a little girl up on stage to perform
with him after seeing her sing a version of ALA Event Reminder
“Hallelujah.” For those with kids in ALA Ironwood, the
ALA Ironwood’s school choir also re- ALA’s Got Talen finale is January 20th at
ceived an opportunity to perform on stage ALA Gilbert North at 4 PM and 7:30 PM
with the artist.
All in all, it was a great night for local kids Location:
and residents to have the chance to see a 1070 South Higley Road,
concert within the community that they Gilbert, Arizona 85296
live. .STT

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2ndAnnualBirthday The Big Tin
MasqueradeBall Cotton Gin

GetYourMasqueradeCostumes VintageCollectiblesfor
Ready LocalVendors

By San Tan Times By San Tan Times
Continued from page 1

“Here we go again, and of course we want to Vintage, Antique, Handcrafted, Repurposed,
top last year, so we are getting a heads start! and more! If you are interested in eclectic
This year the theme will be Alice in wonder- items and interesting pieces for your home,
land. Watch for updates....BUT save the date the Big Tin Cotten Gin is San Tan Valley’s
NOW!! And start working on that costume.” very own antique market.
The Big Tin Cotton Gin (originally known as
The event is hosted by Netty Riggs and Carrie the Magma Cotton Gin). A fully operational
Ribeiro. If you are familiar with San Tan Val- gin up until the time it was purchased by the
ley, there is a good possibility you have come current owners. Their family used to farm in
across these two hard working residents. Es- the area and grew up in and around this gin -
pecially if youv’e visited their San Tan Val- when it was offered for sale they jumped at the
ley Farmer’s Market located at Combs high chance to keep a piece of local history alive.
school. It is one of the few cotton gins left standing in
Arizona.

Event Information: Event Information:

Saturday, January 27 at 7 PM - 2 AM January 19 – January 21
Terrace Restaurant 9:30 AM to 3 PM
30761 N Golf Club Dr, 1572 W Ocotillo Rd
San Tan Valley, Arizona 85143 San Tan Valley, Arizona

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Enjoy The Outdoors to do so. We’ll also touch upon San Tan’s
interesting geologic and cultural history.
Continued from page 11 What to bring: Closed-toe shoes, water,
just over a mile long. Bring your black light hat, sunscreen. Meet at the flag pole.
and a regular flashlight and be sure to wear
all of those dayglow shirts and accessories
that you wish you hadn’t in the 80s! Our
scorpion residents will likely be hibernat-
ing in their burrows so we’ll be the ones to
fluoresce and create a glowing neon scene.
Glow sticks and light-up accessories are
welcome! What to bring: Closed-toe shoes,
water, black light, flashlight. Meet at the flag
pole.

Guided Fitness Hike

Monday, January 22, 2018
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
(480) 655-5554

Welcome to the Sonoran Desert Monday - Whether you are new to San
Tan or a longtime visitor, a guided hike is
Sunday, January 21, 2018 a great way to meet new friends and get an
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM insider’s view of the park. Our volunteer,
San Tan Mountain Regional Park Sandy, will help get your morning off to
(480) 655-5554 an invigorating start by leading you on a
Sunday – Whether you are a new desert 5-6 mile moderate/difficult hike. If you are
dweller or a longtime resident you will en- taking part in the 100-Mile Challenge this
joy this introduction to our fascinating So- is a nice opportunity to add miles to your
noran Desert landscape. How do plants log. What to bring: Closed-toe shoes, water,
and animals survive in a place that receives hat, sunscreen. Hydration packs and trek-
less than 10 inches of rain per year? This king poles are recommended to make your
mile-long walk will explore some nature’s journey easier. Meet at the Main Trailhead
efficient survival strategies that allow them map kiosk.

.STT

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Wildlife Of San Tan Valley

Rod Small’s Visual Journey

By, Rod Small

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