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local high school
games ALAContinued on page 16
Ironwood
Support San Tan Val- Incident
ley’s future and check out
a game from one of our A students was
four local high schools approached by
and ALA’s Junior Varsity an unidentified
teams. adult male
Quick assessment from
an ALA bus driver and
actions taken on her part
kept all the students safe.
Continued on page 10 Continued on page 9
Weekend Events
Get out there and enjoy the awesome weather!
From hiking, to zip lines, moun- indoors. Get out there and enjoy what you might have missed this
tain biking, to movies in the park, everything that San Tan Valley, weekend. Whether you have a
to football, plus so much more! Pinal County, and Arizona has big budget, a small budget, or no
The weather is going to be excel- to offer! Take a look at some of budget at all, we’ve got you cov-
lent all weekend starting RIGHT the many events going on in our ered!
NOW! Don’t waste it by staying area and you may be surprised Continued on page 5
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TYhoeuBr Casaicrss ABrbeoaukts brakes start to squeak that means that the
brake pads are almost worn out, and the
Keep on top of your car’s studs underneath are starting to scratch the
maintenance drums. Why does this matter? Well, for one
thing, soon your brakes won’t squeak they
By, Stamps Automotive will start to grind. On the subject of brakes
www.stampsautomotive.com/ squeaking, if you take your car to an auto re-
Continued from page 1 pair shop and they don’t fix your brakes when
you ask them to, particularly if the brakes are
Some myths and facts when it comes to
break repair and maintenance. squeaking, take your car to anoth-
er mechanic. Why? Well, this
TOPPING OFF LOW BRAKE next myth is partially true. Some
FLUID IS A GOOD IDEA shady mechanics pull this trick.
They won’t work on your brakes
Wrong! When your brake fluid starts to get when they start to squeak and
low, get your brakes fixed fast. And there is send you on your way with some
a very good reason why you have to. In old- remark about “all brakes squeak a
er cars, when brake fluid got low, you could bit.” Guess what? This is a scam.
put in a little more brake fluid and it would What happens, is that the squeak-
be fine, however, in modern cars, namely ing gets worse, and lo and behold
anything made in the past fifteen years or so, you take your car in and the me-
when your brake pads start to wear out, there chanic then tells you that what was
is a sensor present in your car that automat- once a $200 brake job, now costs
ically stars releasing brake fluid. The reason $800-1000. That way they get more money,
for this is that it is your first warning. The next and you are stuck having to pay for it. Here
warning is when your brakes start to squeak. is our last myth: You only have to do brake
repair if your brakes are making noise.
I CAN IGNORE IT FOR A Wrong. If your brakes are showing a lack
WHILE WHEN MY BRAKES of stopping power, or on the other hand if
SQUEAK they’re stopping too well, then there is a
problem somewhere in your brake lines. So
This is not even remotely close. When your remember, at the first sign of trouble, don’t
procrastinate. Get your car into a brake re-
pair shop immediately.
MODERN BRAKES ARE
MORE SOPHISTICATED AND
DON’T NEED BRAKE REPAIR
Modern brakes are more sophisticated, so
you don’t need to check your brakes or re-
place them. We actually had to blink at this
myth that one of our customers told us.
Continued on page 6
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September 22, 2017
Friday’s Word Search Puzzle
Weekend Events age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian. Essentials: water, helmet, extra tube,
Get out there and enjoy the tools to change a flat tire. Meet at the San Tan
awesome weather! Trail sign at the main trailhead.
Continued from page 1 Founders Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park: Beginner Skill Level Mountain Bike Ride
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Beginner Skill Level Mountain Bike Ride 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, September 23, 2017 S22407 S Ellsworth Rd,
07:00 AM - 09:00 AM Queen Creek, AZ 85142
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 5:00 PM: Welcome
6533 W. Phillips Road 6:15 PM: Pig Races
Queen Creek, AZ 85242 7:15 PM: Battle of the Badge
(480) 655-5554
Join your fellow San Tan Valley residents - Fire vs. MCSO
for an exciting beginner mountain bike ride 8:00 PM: Battle of the Badge
among the beautiful San Tan Mountains.
This 5.5-mile ride is open to all ages and skill - Award Presentation
levels. Our local experts will be available to
help you understand your bike’s features and Live Music
learn the ins and outs of safe riding. “No Rid-
er Left Behind” is our policy, because we ride Wide Awake performing at the
together in a group. This is your opportunity Gym Grill and Bar
to be around others who are passionate about Saturday, September 23, 2017
mountain biking as a sport to have fun and get 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
some exercise. Helmets are required. Under 2510 E Hunt Hwy,
San Tan Valley, Arizona 85143
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September 22 - 24, 2017
San Tan Valley Weekend Weather
Friday Saturday Sunday
High 89° High 85° High 86°
Low 58° Low 57° Low 58°
Clear and Sunny. Slightly Clear and Sunny. Winds Clear and Sunny. Temps
breezy in the afternoon light and variable. Cool go back into the 90s on
with wind up to 15mph. nighttime weather. Monday.
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The Basics About Your this. You should check your brakes every
Cars Breaks 5,000 miles, but not necessarily replace
them. Someone who lives in a tiny town
Continued from page 2 in rural Arizona will not have to replace
their brakes nearly as much as someone
While brakes are made of more high-tech who lives in a major metropolitan area like
materials than they used to be, and are Phoenix. Why? Well, what causes brakes
more durable, they are still mechanical to wear out faster in big city is essentially
components that can wear out or break. If traffic. The more slow and go traffic you
are in, the faster your brakes are going to
wear out. When in doubt, use this guide
from JD Power and Associates: “There
are two ways to check for brake wear on
disc brakes: by looking and by listening.
First, check for wear by looking at your
brake pads through the spaces between
the wheel’s spokes. The outside pad will
be pressed against a metal rotor. General-
ly, there should be at least 1/4 inch of pad.
If you see less than 1/4 inch of pad, you
may want to have your brake pads inspect-
ed or replaced.
it were possible to make brakes that didn’t Have you ever heard a high-pitched
wear out, the inventor would doubtless be screeching sound when you applied your
very rich. This leads us to our next myth. brakes? That’s a small metal shim, called
The only brake components that you have an indicator, which is giving you an audi-
to worry about are the brake pads and ble warning that you need to replace your
shoes. Wrong. Your brakes are made of brake pads. You should be aware of this
several components including rotors, cal- sound (which is loud enough to be heard
ipers, and a master cylinder. In addition, while the windows are up, but not neces-
most brake modules are computer con- sarily loud enough to be heard over the
trolled. You can often tell which parts of radio or air conditioner). If you hear it reg-
your brakes need the most work depend- ularly, quickly make an appointment with
ing on the symptoms they’re displaying. your mechanic.”
BRAKE REPAIR OR REPLACE- So remember, there is a lot of misinforma-
MENT: EVERY 5,000 MILES LIKE tion out there. When in doubt, get your
CLOCKWORK car in sooner, not later. In other words, get
You should replace your brakes every your car in while you can still stop, and not
5,000 miles like clockwork. Correction on when you stop because your brakes fail.
Call your brake mechanic today.
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September 22, 2017
Friday’s Sudoku Puzzle
AInLciAdeInrotnwood
A students was approached by
an unidentified adult male
Continued from page 1
By, Mr Ray Turley
Director ALA – Ironwood JH/HS
Wednesday morning at one of ALA’s bus It is unfortunate that situations like this occur
stops in the Pecan Creek North subdivision, but situations like today’s do help remind par-
an ALA students was approached by an un- ents to have those important discussions with
identified adult male. Through quick assess- their students about child safety, family emer-
ment from the bus driver and actions taken gency plans, and responding to emergency sit-
on her part, all the students returned safely to uations. At this time please remind your chil-
the campus. The authorities were notified on dren of precautions to be taken when in transit
the spot and thorough descriptions were given from home to school, and possible reactions
by witnessing students. Due to quick respons- to possible situations. I want to thank all those
es from the bus driver, thorough descriptions that keep our school a wholesome and SAFE
by students, and well-prepared authorities, the environment.
situation was minimized and students’ safety .STT
was maintained. Shortly after details of the
incident were given, an arrest was made early
this morning.
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SWceheekdeunlde Football Combs Coyotes
Check out the local high school The Coyotes are at home this weekend
games playing Tempe.
The 1-3 Coyotes are looking to bounce
Continued from page 1 back from last week’s 49-6 loss to Seton
Catholic when they face Tempe, which is
Poston Butte Broncos 0-4 on the year.
Game starts at 7:00 PM
Poston Butte Broncos are at home this
weekend playing Mountain View, Marana.
The Broncos this year are 3-1 beating Vista
Grande last week with an impressive 21-20
win.
Game starts at 7:00 PM
Remaining Schedule: Remaining Schedule:
September 22 vs. Mountain View Marana September 22 vs. Tempe
September 29 @ Williams Field High School September 29 vs. Dysart
October 6 vs Flowing Wells October 6 vs. Cortez
October 13 vs. Marana Tigers October 13 @ Cornado
October 20 @ Cholla Magnet High School October 20 @ Washington
October 27 @ Desert View High School October 27 vs. Apache Junction
One Year — To a Great Career
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Courses at Central Arizona College!
Space available for these
classes (with start dates):
CNC Machining - Oct. 2nd
Industrial Maintenance -
Oct. 16th
[email protected] or 520-494-5308
www.CentralAZ.edu/engtech
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San Tan Foothills Sabercats ALA Warriors
The Sabercats are at home this weekend The Warriors playing at home means all
playing Veritas Prep. four local high schools are home this week-
The Sabercats are 3-1 this season coming end. If you’re a parent, home games are a
off of a convince 49-7 win over Antelope lot easier on your weekends! That being
High School last week. Veritas Prep is 1-3 said, the Patriots are 2-1 at this point of the
on the season year. season with their first loss coming from a
Currently, the Sabercats are first in their re- tough defensive fight last weekend losing
gion, A win over Veritas Prep this weekend 2-6.
will guarantee that they will remain atop of Friday’s games will be the Warriors Home-
the standings for their region. coming game, so anticipate a larger crowd.
Game starts at 7:00 PM The Patriots will faceoff against AZ Com-
pass, which is 1-2 on the season.
Game starts at 7:00 PM
Remaining Schedule: Remaining Schedule:
September 22 vs. Veritas Prep 9/22/17 vs. AZ Compass (Homecoming Game)
September 29 vs. Benjamin Franklin
October 6 vs. Arizona College Prep 9/28/17 @ Heritage Mesa
October 13 @ Chandler Prep
October 20 vs. Scottsdale Preparatory Academy 10/5/17 vs. ALA Gilbert (Senior Night)
October 27 @ Glendale Prep Academy
10/20/17 @ Imagine Superstition
10/27/17 @ Canyon State Academy
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Events:
Movie in the Park
Continued from page 5
Hosted by Johnson Ranch
Community Association
Location: Lakeview Recreation Area
Golf Club Dr. and Johnson Ranch Blvd.
What better way to spend a beautiful Ari- Questions: Contact Lifestyle Director
zona night than at a Movie in the Park? Chrystal Sawyer at 480.987.8073 or csaw-
We’ll provide the movie and popcorn and [email protected]
you bring your drinks (non-alcoholic) and Events will be moved or canceled in the
blankets. We ask that if you choose to bring case of inclement weather. But, as of the
lawn chairs that you sit in the back behind printing of this publication, the weather ap-
the participants. Dress up in your favorite pears to be perfect for this evening! Come
super hero costume. (Please no weapons– on out and support a local event and catch
real or fake.) a fun movie.
Showing: Wonder Woman (Rated PG-13) Continued on page 13
Movie will begin after sunset.
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Events:
Castles ~n~ Coasters
Continued from page 12
Hosted by Castles N’ Coasters and St. Mary’s
Food Bank Alliance
Location: Castles N’ Coasters
9445 N Metro Pkwy E, Phoenix, Arizona 85051
It may not be a local event, but it is a great Please Bring:
cause combined with some great fun. Come
out on Saturday September 23rd between Peanut Butter
12PM Noon – 6PM and donate 10 items and Canned Fruits
receive a voucher for one (1) $10 Bronze Pass Canned Vegetables
+tax. That’s a savings of $19.99! The voucher Dry Beans
is for one person and is valid the day of the Canned Tuna
food drive only. Donations will be accepted in Canned Meals (Ravioli, Stews, Chicken)
our front parking lot, just outside of the front
ticket booth. Items NOT Accepted:
To the left is a list with St. Mary’s most needed
items (“Please Bring”), and items that will not Bottled Water
be accepted. Anything other than the “not ac- Baby Food
cepted” items will be ok for donation. Ramen Noodles
Items in glass containers
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Safer Cleaning products for my child. They both have lo-
Products tions, body wash, body oil, and shampoo. I
also have looked into and purchased some
Natural-Based Cleaning balms and other products from the Honest
Products Company to try.
I have yet to experience this with my child and
By, Ashley Luther will definitely write a future blog on them once
www.ashluther.com I know what has worked for my child. I am
Continued from Wednesday’s San Tan Times choosing to use either Honest or Babyganics
diapers that are more natural based but an-
Cleaning Supplies other great solution would be cloth diapers
and there are becoming lots and lots more
We really liked cleaning with Shaklee prod- options in that department.
ucts at the lake this summer and will likely Something to note with more natural based
continue some of those especially with glass cleaning products is that they often don’t have
and surface cleaners. They also have wipes that “clean” smell to them, in fact they may
to wipe down surfaces that are more natural not have a smell at all. This is because they
based that worked great. don’t add fragrance because there may be
Our floors are cleaned with distilled vinegar some toxins associated with them.
and water and it does a great job especially If a person really craves that “clean” smell,
with all of the Arizona dirt that comes into the adding a trusted essential oil company’s oil to
house. it can solve this problem. A person could get
lemon, grapefruit, orange, or even lavender
Toothpaste, Tongue Scrapers, and oil to get that fresh and clean smell.
Floss I hope this information has helped in terms of
a place to start with a more natural approach
My favorite natural toothpaste is Jason’s Natu- to life.
ral Toothpaste. It has a nice minty flavor and Remember to always consult ewg.org with any
leaves my mouth feeling just as fresh as the questions.
regular brands. I look for a brand that does .STT
not contain fluoride and contains natural in-
gredients. A person could use baking soda as
toothpaste as well.
I also use a tongue scraper once or twice a
day after brushing. I feel like it helps remove
any cravings and my tongue just feels clean-
er. There are natural based flosses to choose
from as well although I think focusing on the
toothpaste is most important.
Baby & Children Skincare Prod-
ucts & Diapers
I am choosing to use Babyganics and Beau-
tycounter primarily for skincare and hair care
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CLlaansdseSsc!aping Curandero Walks:
New Season of Classes Dates for the Curandero Walk are:
from Smiling Dog November 8 | January 10 | March 7
The Sonoran Desert abounds with edible
By, Smiling Dog Landscapes and medicinal plants from the well-known
www.smilingdoglandscapes.com prickly pear and mesquite to brittlebush and
Continued from page 1 flat top buckwheat! Explore the Curandero
trail at Smiling Dog with Tom and Kathy Mc-
Donald. Discover the harvestable bounty of
the desert. Walks kick off at 9:00 a.m. and last
90 minutes.
All classes are free and held outdoors. Space Coping With Critters:
is limited to 15 people. To reserve your spot,
call 480 288 8749 or email us at info@smiling- Join Tom on one of the following dates:
doglandscapes.com. November 15 | January 24 | March 21
We enjoy our gardens for their beauty but,
Garden Walks: much to our dismay, the critters see them as
lunch! From insects to birds to javelinas, Tom
Pick the date that works best for you: McDonald will share his stories and knowl-
October 11 | December 20 | February 7 edge on how to encourage critters to seek
This ever popular walk is back again for an- shelter and nourishment elsewhere. Class
other season! Tour the Smiling Dog Gardens begins at 9: 00 a.m. and runs for 90 minutes.
with owner Tom McDonald and discover .STT
what plants will thrive in your personal land-
scapes. Questions are encouraged! Walks
begin at 9:00 am and typically last 90 minutes.
Irrigation Class:
Choose the date and call or email
to reserve your spot:
October 25 | December 6 | February 21
Everything you need to know about maintain-
ing your irrigation system. This class includes
clock setting, zones, frequency of watering,
and minor repairs. Led by Tom McDonald
and Bill Roe. Class begins at 9:00 a.m. to
11:30 a.m.
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Wildlife Of San Tan Valley
Rod Small’s visual journey
By, Rod Small
Caption of the week:
“Hey try some of this eel grass it will
make you grow big and strong.:
For more information visit
www.facebook.com/wildhorsephotographer
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