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Update: Available in
Our Area.
Additional Monitors
for JohnsonRanch This week we will focus
on Healthcare and
Corrections jobs that
are available within our
A Johnson Ranch resi- area. Some jobs have a
dent is doing their part to deadline to get in your
help with San Tan Val- application so act
ley’s air quality problem. quickly.

Continued on page 5 Continued on page 9

Hiring Fair:
HiringFair:Military BrothersMoving
Our ongoing effort to get our Center this Thursday, Febru- ing company put together by
local residents with the jobs ary 1. two brother after their mili-
the need and want continues tary career came to a close.
as we highlight a Hiring Fair The Hiring event is for Mili-
located at the Sierra Vista Job tary Brothers Moving, a mov- Continued on page 13

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FLoerttIenrcToorpTohraetEindgitor

A Reader Highlights Her Reasons
to Become a Municipality

By Sandra Betts
Continued from page 1

There are over 100,000 residents here that ballot, I believe there are many reasons to
live in the diverse area called San Tan Val- support it, as follows:
ley. San Tan Valley is the most populous
unincorporated area in the United States, Self-Determination:
and yet for years we were denied the right Forming our own town will allow us long
to vote on our future. After fighting for awaited self-determination to identify our
years, we have now won that right. most pressing needs and address them.
Currently, San Tan Valley is overwhelmed
Whether you are in favor of incorporation, by the vast number of housing develop-
or not, it is important to sign the petition ments, with inadequate infrastructure to
and get the measure on the ballot so each of support them. Little thought seems to have
us can exercise our newly won right to vote been given to the impact on roads and wa-
our preference. While I believe more in- ter supplies, as these developments have
formation is needed before we can decide continued to be approved. To add to the
which way to vote, signing the petition is the problem further, many of our commer-
necessary first step. cially-zoned properties have even been re-
zoned to residential, further exacerbating
Once the incorporation measure is on the the problem!
Continued on page 10

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Wednesday’s Word Search Puzzle



Pinal County Air
Quality Update:

AdditionalMonitorsfor
JohnsonRanch

By Joe Pyritz
Continued from page 1

FLORENCE, AZ -- Pinal County’s Air he has received numerous complaints from
Quality Department announced on Mon- area residents about the stench. The de-
day that two new monitors for measuring partment is working closely with the Arizo-
hydrogen sulfide have arrived and will be na Department of Environmental Quality
up and running by the end of the month. (ADEQ) to solve the issue.

“One resident has volunteered his house so “We are working with an ADEQ model-
we can place a monitor there,” stated Dis- er to identify a location for the second new
trict 2 Supervisor Mike Godman. “I am monitor,” Sandblom said. “The location
focused on getting this problem under con- will be near the predicted maximum con-
trol and allow these residents a chance to centration location based upon a modeling
live without the stench from sewage ponds. analysis. I expect this will be complete by
It’s a quality of life issue and we are using all tomorrow (Tuesday).”
available methods to deal with it.”
.STT
Air Quality Director Mike Sundblom said

January 31 - February 2, 2018

San Tan Valley Weekday Weather

Wednesday Thursday Friday

High 80° High 79° High 81°
Low 44° Low 48° Low 48°

Sunny skies. High Partly cloudy. High 79F. Generally sunny despite
around 80F. Winds SW Winds light and variable. a few afternoon clouds.
at 5 to 10 mph. High 81F. Winds SW at 5
to 10 mph.
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Letter To The Editor

A Frustrated Reader Comments
On His Area And Incorporation

By Wayne Wray
Continued from page 1

I am a resident in the unincorporated area out any input from any of the communities.
in Pinal county know as San Tan Valley When asked about it they stated they were
(STV). My family has been out here for advised by legal counsel not to show the
over 17 years. We have raised a family out map to anyone. That throws up the first of
here. We moved out here specifically for many red flags. What was the reason that
the reason of less people and less restrictive the “pro bono” lawyer gave? How does that
governing body. We own horses and cows build trust in the city you’re trying to create?
and many other animals. We enjoy the
stars and up until a few years ago it was real- For me and many others incorporation
ly quiet. As people flocked out here and the brings no benefits. We already have a func-
area grew it became more congested as to tioning sheriff’s dept. as well as more than
be expected. Our community is all acreage adequate fire protection for those who wish
properties. This makes it nice to be able to to subscribe to rural metro. Roads are slow-
keep living our rural lifestyle. ly being improved. We have reasonable
laws on livestock and other animal own-
With the incorporation effort in full swing ership on our property. Incorporation will
it has become more than apparent that the only put more layers of government to the
intentions of the steering committee is not table. The steering committee states that
as they portray. They present a map that they want to keep our rural heritage alive.
they had already filed with the county with- Continued on page 12

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January 31, 2018

Wednesday’s Sudoku Puzzle

Jobs And Careers work instructions
• Loads product from assigned work or-
Local Jobs Available in Our Area.
der in order to meet daily delivery re-
By San Tan Times quirements
Continued from page 1 • Drives loaded product to specific loca-
Great jobs to keep you as local as possible. tion(s) according to assigned schedule
Let’s cut down on our driving time commutes! and in accordance with work instruc-
tions
Correctional Officer - • Records sales and/or delivery informa-
tion on daily sales or delivery record
Job Order Number: 2910338 Minimum Requirements
Location: FLORENCE, AZ • Valid state driver’s license for assigned
Job Description vehicles
• Conduct head counts to ensure prison- • Ability to drive assigned vehicle which
could include, but not limited to vans,
er is present. pick-up trucks, box trucks both reefer
• Inspect conditions of locks, window and non-reefer units
• Must possess an acceptable driving re-
bars, grills, doors, and gates at correc- cord
tional facilities to ensure security and • Must have excellent customer service
help prevent escapes. skills
• Monitor conduct of prisoners in hous- Learn more:
ing unit, or during work or recreational azjobconnection.gov/ada/r/jobs/2912123
activities, according to established pol-
icies, regulations, and procedures, to FCoooredCSievircv-iLcea SPuaplmeraviCsoorrr-ectional
prevent escape or violence.
• Search prisoners, and vehicles and con- Job Order Number: 2912122
duct shakedowns, of cells for valuables, Company Name: Trinity Services Group Inc.
and contraband, such as weapons or JobSiteLocation:ELOY, AZ 85131
drugs.
• Maintain records of prisoners identifica- Job Description
tion and charges. • Supervise inmate labor and/or team
Learn more:
azjobconnection.gov/ada/r/jobs/2910338 members in accordance with the com-
pany and the facilities policies
Truck Driver I- ASPC-Eyman • Prepares, assists, or instructs inmate
labor and/or team members in the
Job Order Number: 2912123 preparation of a variety of food items
Company Name: Trinity Services Group Inc. in accordance with departmental work
JobSiteLocation:FLORENCE, AZ 85132 production standards, standardized rec-
Job Description ipes, and work instructions
• Responsible for the loading, transport- • Act as a “relief” driver (when applicable)
• Follows assigned facility housekeeping
ing and unloading of product from one and safety practices in all preparation,
location to another in a safe and timely oversight, and serving of correctional
manner facility meals
• Unloads and delivers orders to correc- • Other duties as assigned
tional facilities according to assigned Continued on page 16

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FLoerttIenrcToorpTohraetEindgitor incorporated city or town.
More Diligent Government Oversight:
By Sandra Betts Another major issue in San Tan Valley is
Continued from page 2 one of water safety and adequate regulation
for those receiving their water from Johnson

More Responsive Local Municipal Govern- Utilities. A more localized government would
ment: Having a local government made up allow for more scrutiny and advocacy. Local
totally of residents of San Tan Valley will pro- leaders would be able to better enforce adher-
vide us with leaders who are aware and more ence to safety and financial regulations.
responsive to our community needs. Current- Prevention of Annexation:
ly, we have only one supervisor serving on the Another consideration for all of us here in
Pinal County Board of Supervisors who is San Tan Valley is the issue of annexation by
aware of, and representing our interests. De- neighboring towns. Currently, large parcels
spite the commitment of this representative, of land in San Tan Valley have been includ-
this person will always be outvoted if the other ed in the planning maps of Florence, Queen
members are not in agreement. Creek and Apache Junction. Queen Creek
Recouping of State Funds: has recently annexed Banner Hospital and
We could be receiving substantial amounts of the J-Curve property (locate across from San
state funds that at this point are sent elsewhere Tan Flat). They are in the process of annex-
because we are unincorporated. In addition ing Ironwood Crossing, the planned Safeway
to these funds, we would also be able to access shopping center and north along Ironwood,
grants and other funding sources if we were an up to Germann. This is vitally important,
commercially zoned property that will be es-

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pecially important to San Tan Valley, espe- indicated that if all property within San Tan
cially as the Route 24 Extension is completed. Valley subscribed to their services, the cost per
Incorporation would protect San Tan Valley property would be reduced from the current
from these land grabs. method of being based on the square footage
Economic Development and Planning: to a flat fee of $225.00 - $250.00 per proper-
ty. These are the types of fee-saving measures

As an incorporated town or city, we would that could be implemented once we have lo-
have the ability to develop an economic de- cal municipal control.
velopment plan that would serve to bring
business development to our community. One of the opposing views I hear expressed is
Currently, the County’s rate structure favors the fear of tax increases. However, in truth, tax
residential developers over commercial devel- increases can only happen with the approval
opment. As a local municipality, we would be of the voters of San Tan Valley. We get to
able to develop a plan to do the opposite, thus decide what we are willing to spend money on
encouraging more commercial development to get the community and services we want. At
rather than residential. We could implement this time, using the state revenue that we would
requirements for our residential builders to get once incorporated, we can start small and
contribute to the development of infrastruc- conservatively, and begin to become our own.
ture, such as community parks, road improve- I believe we can then slowly, carefully, build
ments, and schools as a way to contribute to our town and make it what we all want it
the amenities available within the community to be…a beautiful, vibrant, diverse blend of
and to mitigate the impact of the new housing. people who are proud to live here.
Economy of Scale:
Rural Metro Emergency and Fire Services has Sandra Betts .STT

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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Letter To The Editor

Continued from page 6

How will they do that when all the potential limitations on animal ownership where do

commercial property is in the general vicin- you think the comparatively smaller num-

ity of my community? When they state that bers stand in voting. Yes outnumbered by a

the cost of fire protection will go down as large margin. Democracy at its finest. The

much as 200.00 where did they get this in- masses get to make decisions for the small-

formation? Have they gotten a quote from er numbers. My vote would have minimal

rural metro and if so why isn’t this quote impact based on the choice of the current

available for viewing? They can’t raise taxes map.

for 1 year. After the year is up and it is a city

why don’t they be honest and let the people Start smaller and annex communities that

know they will be paying out the nose for all want to be part of the city. Happy people

the amenities they already have. are much better to deal with. Thank you

for taking the time to read this and have a

I am not against STV incorporating so that good day.

they can have the identity they think they

need to progress in life, but I am against Wayne Wray

them shoving it down the throats of the
many people that don’t want it. Progress --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

is inevitable and cannot be stopped as To address one of the concerns that Mr. Wray
you know but we should have a choice to mentioned, fire protection from Rural Metro
become part of a city just like we had the will drop to a range of $225-$250. Those num-
choice to move out of one. Pro incorpora- bers have come from Rural Metro.
tion had a choice to stay in a city or move to

an unincorporated area. Give us the same Regarding taxes, any tax increase would be put
choice. If we become a city and people get to a vote by the residents of the municipality.
to vote on rezoning properties and putting .STT

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Big Award For Hiring Fair:
San Tan Foothills
Student Council MilitaryBrothersMoving

Months of Work And Dedication By San Tan Foothills High School
PayOff Continued from page 1

By San Tan Foothills High School Event:

Military Brothers Moving is hosting at Hir-
ing Fair at the Sierra Vista Job Center on
Thursday, February 1st from 9am-3pm.
They have open positions for Crew Chiefs
and Laborers.

You are encouraged to apply in advance
online:
www.militarybrothersmoving.com/Em-
ployment.php.
For more information contact Coye Trujil-
lo at: 520-458-9309.

San Tan Foothills Student Council is bringing Details
home the highest award offered at State from
Arizona Associations of Student Councils! Event Date and Time:
This award requires months of work and docu- Thursday, February 1, 2018 - 9:00am to
mentation to prove that the student council has 3:00pm
really been an outstanding council. In looking Event Category:
at the requirements for this award you will see Hiring Event
they must provide proof that they have started
new traditions, worked with parents, had les- Organizer
sons in leadership to include multiculturalism,
diversity, team bonding, etc, raised educational Name:
awareness at their school on a serious issue, ev- Coye Trujillo
idence of providing physical improvement to Telephone:
their campus, and so much more. 520-458-9309
The award requires the students to build a
scrapbook that has all the documentation (over Venue
30 requirements) plus obtain several letters
from community members and faculty..STT Arizona@Work-Southeastern
AZ-Cochise-Sierra Vista
(formerly Arizona Workforce
Connection)
2600 East Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, Cochise County,
Arizona 85635
United States
.STT

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Could a Volcano
Pop Up in Your
Backyard?

Ranch Elementary Students
Learn About Volcanos

By San Tan Times and Sue Kruse, Ranch

Elementary Principal

It’s always great to see the learning process
in action. Fourth graders at Ranch Elemen-
tary were asked that question. Most stu-
dents answered No! Using technology and
hands-on activities the students explored
this question. Students studied patterns of
where volcanoes exist in the world today
and where volcanoes have existed in the
past.

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ordinates to locate volcanoes in different re-
gions of the world. They discovered a ma- From public schools to charter schools,
jor pattern of volcanoes known as the Ring there are a lot of great things going on in the
of Fire. When asked the same question education of our local kids.
again, many students had changed their an- .STT
swer. What do you think? Could a volcano
pop up in YOUR backyard?

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Jobs And Careers • Retain and dispose of all plastic bags and
trash generated in process
Local Jobs Available in Our Area.
• Account for all signed receipts
By San Tan Times • Responsible for sending required infor-
Continued from page 9
mation and reports, including timesheets,
Minimum Requirements to Regional Distribution Center.
• Ability to motivate and supervise in- • Maintain all KCN areas/equipment/
products in a neat, clean, and orderly
mates and/or team members to attain manner and maintain American Cor-
quality and quantity of food produc- rectional Association & American Jail
tion in a correctional work environ- Association standards/guidelines when
ment applicable.
• Strong oral and written communica- • Attend orientation and training, annual
tion skills on-site security classes and remain current
• Ability to exercise good judgment and in certifications as required by the Facility.
tact • Follow all the policies and procedures
• Must qualify for and maintain correc- outlined in the KCN Best Business Prac-
tional facility security clearance tices Guide at all times.
Learn more: • Complete miscellaneous duties assigned
azjobconnection.gov/ada/r/jobs/291212 by KCN Commissary Manager.
Minimum Requirements
Commissary Representative • High school diploma or general edu-
cation degree (GED); or one to three
Job Order Number: 2921588 months related experience and/or train-
CompanyName:KeefeCommisaryNetwork,LLC ing; or equivalent combination of educa-
JobSiteLocation:FLORENCE, AZ 85132 tion and experience.
• Must be a self-starter who can work well
General Purpose of the Job: with people in a correctional facility in a
Assist in providing commissary operations professional, upbeat manner.
and services to assigned KCN Commissary • Ability to work in a correctional environ-
location ment.
• Ability to work well with ever changing
Essential duties and Responsibilities: priorities and or situations.
• Deliver individually packaged orders to • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must qualify for correctional facility secu-
inmates at specified correctional facilities rity clearance.
with the supervision of a correctional of- • Must pass drug screening test.
ficer in a timely and efficient manner in- • Must pass background check.
cluding but not limited to • Familiarity with computers (including Mi-
• Positively identify the inmate crosoft Office programs) preferred.
• Obtain signature of inmate on 2 ply order Learn more:
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to inmate
• Note any and all discrepancies or damag-
es on both copies of order receipt
• Retain signed copy of order receipt

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Wildlife Of San Tan Valley

Rod Small’s Visual Journey

By, Rod Small

If Pixar ever decides to do an animated film on the For more information visit
Salt River Horses, these two hamming it up for the www.facebook.com/wildhorsephotographer
camera would make some great characters! .STT

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