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Progress Events
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Your Weekend Another Mess
Reports of another
Outdoor Fun sewage overflow has
And Adventure been reported in
Pecan Creek. This is
Biking, wildflowers, not the first as pre-
nighttime fun and meet
Elvis this weekend at viously documented
our local parks. by ACC reports.

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ACC Judicial Hearing Postponed
The ACC has Postponed the Johnson Utilities Hearings

Hearings that were sched- While this may seem like there was one bombshell
uled to take place on March bad news it also gives cus- that came out during the
29th and 30th have been tomers more time to get in- scheduled meetings!
postponed until April 16th. volved in the hearings. Plus Continued on page 12

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March 30, 2018

Friday’s Word Search Puzzle



New Curriculum At
Combs Traditional
Academy

6th Graders Using New
Technology To Develop Skills

By Jeff Green, Principal

Combs Traditional Academy

Our 6th graders have been working ex- they will need collaboration skills, the
tensively with our new curriculum: My ability to communicate ideas in a variety
Perspectives. Students use the technolo- of methods, and the ability to research
gy available to them by creating multi- effectively through a sea of information.
media presentations, doing research, and CTA is so proud of our 6th graders and
sharing their findings through Google how much they have grown. Much of
Classrooms. Writing is a big portion of that growth is due to the professional
the program and students are embracing development given to our teachers, the
this challenge to become better writers. technology and resources made avail-
They had the opportunity able, and the hard work of our students
to work as a class, in small groups, and to realize their potential.
independently. .STT
What will our students do when they are
older? We are not sure, but we do know

March 30 - April 1, 2018

San Tan Valley Weekend Weather

Friday Saturday Sunday

High 88° High 90° High 90°
Low 57° Low 62° Low 61°

A mainly sunny sky. Intervals of clouds and Cloudy skies early, fol-
High 88F. Winds WSW sunshine. High around 90F. lowed by partial clearing.
at 5 to 10 mph. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. High around 90F. Winds
SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
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Local Events 25062 S Meridian Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
RelaxAndEnjoyThe Weekend
Shredding Event
By San Tan Times At American Leadership Academy Ironwood
Continued from page 1 Bring in your old mail, paperwork, billing
information, or any other sensitive materi-
First, lets cover some thing to do after a al to get it shredded. Event is sponsored by
long week of work. local San Tan Valley businesses. See page
16 for full event information
Friday Event Location:
850 W Combs Rd,
San Tan Flat Queen Creek, AZ 85140
Curt N Rod is performing starting at 8:30 PM
6185 W Hunt Highway 26211 S Power Rd Queen Creek
San Tan Valley, AZ, 85142 CR: Power and Watford

Queen Creek Olive Mill
Happy Hour from 5 PM - 7 PM
Live music from 6 PM - 9 PM
25062 S Meridian Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Native Bar and Grill Vendor Lineup:
Happy Hour from 3 PM - 7 PM
1750 West Hunt Highway Wonderful Whimsical Wreaths
San Tan Valley AZ 85143 Bein Hooked
Dew Your Skin - Katrina
The Terrace At Johnson Ranch Golf Club Leggtastic - Katie
Happy Hour from 4 PM – 6 PM Value Dental Centers of Gilbert
Grilling & BBQ from 5 PM – 8 PM The Tie Dye Diva
Live music from 6 PM – 8 PM Hello Fresh
30761 W Golf Club Dr, Pampered Chef - Tammy
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 Embroidery Fun - Patricia
Dosey Doe Boutique
Saturday Masckara Beauty - Mareen
GG’s Creations
San Tan Flat Color Street - Sarra
Curt N Rod is performing starting at 8:30 PM Gold Canyon - Lorrie
6185 W Hunt Highway Neals Yard Remadies - Jane
San Tan Valley, AZ, 85142 Norwax - Christine
Usborne Books - Jessica
Queen Creek Olive Mill Mary Kay - Kellie
Happy Hour from 5 PM - 7 PM Paparazzi - Fallon
Live music from 6 PM - 9 PM Simple Wellness

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March 30, 2018

Friday’s Sudoku Puzzle

Wildflowers, Full we ride together in a group. This is your
Moon Hikes,&Elvis opportunity to be around others who are
passionate about mountain biking as a
Your Weekend Outdoor sport to have fun and get some exercise.
Fun And Adventure Helmets are required. Under age 18 must
be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
By San Tan Times Essentials: water, helmet, extra tube,
Continued from page 1 tools to change a flat tire. Meet at the
San Tan Trail sign at the main trailhead.
Wildflower Hike 2
Full Moon Hike
Friday, March 30, 2018
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM Saturday, March 31, 2018
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
6533 W. Phillips Road San Tan Mountain Regional Park
Queen Creek, AZ 85242 6533 W. Phillips Road
(480) 655-5554 Queen Creek, AZ 85242
Friday – This will be our second guid- (480) 655-5554
ed wildflower hike of the month. We’ll Saturday - Discover the beauty of the
make a 3.6-mile loop on Moonlight, Sonoran Desert at night as we hike un-
San Tan and Goldmine Trails and scan der the light of the moon. During this
around us for lupine, scorpion weed, 2.2 mile stroll along Moonlight and Star-
poppies, hedgehog cactus blooms and gazer Trails we’ll listen for the sounds of
more! Bring your camera, water, closed- wildlife and embrace the nighttime at-
toe shoes, hat and sunscreen. A wildflow- mosphere. Our pace will be slow to help
er guidebook is helpful. Meet at the Main enjoy the surroundings. What to bring:
Trailhead map kiosk. Closed-toe shoes, water, flashlight. Meet
at the flagpole.
Beginner Skill Level
Mountain Bike Ride Desert Walk and Talk

Saturday, March 31, 2018 Tuesday, April 03, 2018
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
San Tan Mountain Regional Park San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road 6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85242 Queen Creek, AZ 85242
(480) 655-5554 (480) 655-5554
Saturday – Join us for an exciting begin- Tuesday – Join our longtime volunteer,
ner mountain bike ride among the beau- Robert, for a fun and informative one-
tiful San Tan Mountains. This 5.5-mile mile educational walk. Learn some of
ride is open to all ages and skill levels. San Tan’s rich history and discover inter-
Our local experts will be available to help esting facts about the Sonoran Desert’s
you understand your bike’s features and Continued on page 15
learn the ins and outs of safe riding. “No
Rider Left Behind” is our policy, because

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Road Work Progress flow of traffic for San Tan Valley resi-
dents and it should make heading north
The New Gantzel Extension easier once the Hunt Highway lane ex-
Is Taking Shape pansion project is completed.
You can expect continued delays in the
By San Tan Times short term, but the long term will be an
Continued from page 1 improvement.

Traffic and road construction are topics New road means economic oppor-
that San Tan Valley knows very well. It tunities?
is to the point that if sitting in traffic
and complaining about road work were With the new road in place it means new
Olympic events, our area would be in economic opportunities as what was
contention for gold medals. farm land is now available through State
Trust Land.
But, there is progress that is being made, Rumors have been circulating that there
and it could have positive impacts in a have been bids and interest in the land
multitude of ways. surrounding the new Gantzel extension.
Additionally, the interest is for commer-
First, the Gantzel extension to Hunt cial development as opposed to more
Highway is really making progress and roof tops. Most residents can agree that
appears to be on schedule. Pavement is is a positive direction for San Tan Valley
down and the markings and lane divid- as we need more commercial develop-
ers are in place. The new intersection ment for shopping, eating, and hopefully,
at Hunt and Gantzel is moving along, decent local jobs.
though it is a bit of a mess at the mo-
ment.

This will create a completely different The intersection at Gantzel and Bella

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Vista should also gain serious interest
from developers due to the increased traf-
fic. The Southeast corner would be the
obvious choice for development and we
look forward to seeing how things prog-
ress along the new roadway.
Multi-use development could be the most
beneficial as it would allow office space
to sit above the retail development. You
can see this style of land space usage
throughout newer areas of Arizona.
The increased development could also de-
crease retail space costs throughout the
area as more options and availability are
made available. If you are a local busi-
ness owner, or know of one, rent costs are
very high in San Tan Valley.
Hopefully the progress comes to fruition
as local amenities, such as shopping, din-
ning, entertainment, and job growth are
at the top of the list for most complaints
from local residents.
Change is coming. Maybe quicker than
some imagined..STT

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HACeaCriJnugdPicoiastlponed wife had been interviewed by the FBI re-
garding the current bribery case involving
The ACC has Postponed the George Johnson, Lobbyist Jim Norton,
Johnson Utilities Hearings and former ACC Commissioner Pierce.

By San Tan Times After his comment Burns also stated that
Continued from page 1 he and his wife may very well be called to
testify in the federal case, and requested
After a late start to Judicial Hearings the that anyone who has objection to him be-
ACC went directly to executive session for ing involved in the current Johnson utili-
some 45 minutes. Once the commissioners ties case file their opposition in the docket.
returned a motion to postpone the hearing
until April 16, 2018 was unanimously ap- While it is not immediately known why
proved. Mr. Burns and his wife have been involved
in the case we can assume that his com-
The motion that was approved included ment is not good.

Removing the requirement for the ALJ to One important thing to keep in mind for
issue an order by April 6, 2018. these hearings is that public comment can
Extending the deadline to intervene until not be considered testimony for the hear-
April 16, 2018. ings. While the public is encouraged to
Public comment proceeding as scheduled. comment at these meetings, the only way
Moving the evidentiary hearing to April for these comments to be considered testi-
16, 2018. mony is to intervene in the hearings. You
can find a video explaining the procedure
While most of what San Tan Valley resi- at the following link
dents expected was pushed to a later date
there was one important statement! http://santantimes.com/supervisor-good-
man-updates-the-community-on-john-
Commissioner Burns notified the com- son-utilities/
missioners and the public that he and his .STT

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Sewage Overflow

Pecan Creek Dealing With
Another Mess

By San Tan Times
Early Wednesday residents were reporting
of a sewage overflow in the Pecan Creek
area along with strong odors.
Residents reported that crews were at the
location and clean up was underway.
This comes after the ACC reported that 36
sanitary sewer overflows were documented
from February 11, 2015 to November 15,
2017.
Additionally, approximately six unautho-
rized discharges at the Section 11 waste wa-
ter treatment plant dating back to 2016.
If you have been experiencing odors in your
area you can submit a form through the
United Citizens group website. The group is
made up of local residents that are tracking
and submitting complaints and violations
to the ACC and other local government of-
ficials
You can submit your form here:
http://www.theunitedcitizens.com/
hazardous-gas-complaint-form/
.STT

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Wildflowers, Full Meet Elvis the Kingsnake
Moon Hikes,&Elvis
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Continued from page 9 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
unique plant life. Essentials: Closed-toe Usery Mountain Regional Park
shoes, hat and water. Meet at the flag pole. 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 984-0032

Hike the Wind Cave Trail Visit our Nature Center and discover
why the kingsnake is the king of the des-
Friday, March 30, 2018 ert! Ranger B will be there to share some
08:00 AM - 10:30 AM amazing facts about this special snake.
Usery Mountain Regional Park Visit anytime between Noon-2pm.
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85207 Sonoran Desert 101
(480) 984-0032
Why is the hike up to Wind Cave such a Sunday, April 01, 2018
popular hike? Join us and find out! This 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
difficult, 3-mile round-trip hike gains Usery Mountain Regional Park
over 800 feet in elevation and presents 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
some of the most spectacular scenery Mesa, AZ 85207
in the Valley! Please bring water, hats, (480) 984-0032
snacks, and closed-toe shoes. Meet at the Join us for this introduction to some of
Wind Cave Trailhead. the fascinating animals and plants of
our Sonoran Desert as we enjoy a sce-
HHiikkeerasnCdhCoaicme pFfuirlel Moon nic stroll along the quarter-mile Desert
Hawk Trail. Please bring water and
Friday, March 30, 2018 closed-toe shoes. Location: Nature Cen-
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM ter
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd. Find the Ranger on
Mesa, AZ 85207 the Wind Cave Trail
(480) 984-0032
Here’s your chance to experience the Sunday, April 01, 2018
desert under the glowing light of the full 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
moon! We’ll offer both a self-guided and Usery Mountain Regional Park
a guided hike – the choice is yours! Af- 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
terwards, enjoy the toasty flames of a Mesa, AZ 85207
campfire and a free marshmallow roast. (480) 984-0032
Bring your flashlight, water, and closed-
toe shoes for this 2-mile desert adven- Hike the Wind Cave Trail and find our
ture. No pets, please. Location: Trail- park ranger! This fun hike is challenging
head Staging Area. and gives great views of the Valley along
the way! Ranger B will be somewhere
along the trail to answer any questions
you have about the park, desert animals,
and desert plants. .STT

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Wildlife Of San Tan Valley

Rod Small’s Visual Journey

By, Rod Small

Either from a long day at work, or maybe a
long night at a bar, most of us can relate to
this little fella’s struggles when in comes to
make his leg cooperate.

Sometimes it’s just best to layout on a nice
cool bed of grass... or a couch. Whichever
may be in your reach. Have a great weekend,
everyone!

For more information visit
www.facebook.com/wildhorsephotographer
.STT

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