Area college asks voters for $99M Oct 19, 2008
The only person writing in opposition to the bond in the voters' information pamphlet was Tom Andrews of Apache Junction, who said he will vote against the bond because of the current economic situation ... Most surprising of the supporters were Doug DeHaan of Gold Canyon and Sharon Gill of Apache Junction, who led the effort to defeat CAC's 2005 bond proposal. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Pinal County TreasurerRace pits new ideas against fiscal conservancy Oct 18, 2008
Palmer currently serves as president and CEO of the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce while serving as contract administrator for four additional economic development agencies serving Apache Junction and Pinal County. Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. 2008. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Arizona Legislature District 23After hard-won primary, Dems must now face Republicans Oct 16, 2008
"I think that this year's primary shows that voters are getting to know me," Fillmore, of Apache Junction, said. He said he is running for office because he believes in the greatness of Arizona and Pinal County. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
GOP near parity in Pinal Oct 15, 2008
" Voter registration numbers show how far Republicans have come in Pinal County, where Democrats traditionally outnumbered them 2-to-1. According to voter registration statistics posted by the Pinal County Recorder's Office on Oct. 10, after the Oct. 6 cutoff for registrations for next month's general election, the numbers are nearly even. Democrats had 51,745 registered voters in the county, compared to 49,905 registered Republicans. Adding to the uncertainty Nov. 4 will be another 43,389... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Arizona Fall League draws crowds Oct 14, 2008
"It's the best-kept secret in the Valley and possibly the best baseball in the Valley," said Duane McKinney of Apache Junction, a Fall League season-ticket holder since 1994. Fans at Hohokam clamored for the autograph of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, hitting coach for the Solar Sox. (AZCentral)
Mailbag: Will Dunn be around? Oct 14, 2008
-- Sandy B., Apache Junction, Ariz. Sandy, I would agree with you that the team did not do as good of a job running the bases this past season as they did in 2007. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Justice Court (148) Oct 13, 2008
Fernando Cruz, 41, of Apache Junction, was found responsible by default for speeding and was fined 202. His license has been suspended. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
This week's games Oct 10, 2008
Phoenix Shadow Mountain (2-3, 0-2) at Apache Junction (5-1, 0-1). Shadow Mountain has lost two straight and struggled offensively at times, but has kept its points allowed low which will be crucial against Apache Junction's high powered offense ... Apache Junction's running attack is its key as quarterback Nate Scola and running back Shane McCullen have accounted for almost 900 yards. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Pinal seeks to extend tax break for jobs Oct 10, 2008
Apache Junction, which has the small Zone 2, is also joining the application. "An enterprise zone is an incentive program that is really provided by the state of Arizona, but is created by the various local government agencies," Deputy City Manager Larry Rains told the City Council during Monday night's meeting. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Charges exchanged in Pinal sheriff's race Oct 8, 2008
In a separate matter, the Apache Junction News on Sept. 29 reported a car owned by Babeu was seen speeding by photo radar on Nov. 2 of last year and that he did not accept responsibility. He wrote on the ticket that the identity of the driver was "unknown," according to public documents that the newspaper obtained. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Arizona pool sales plunging Oct 6, 2008
That's what happened to Juanita Louder of Apache Junction ... Juanita Louder poses for a portrait in the backyard of her Apache Junction home. (AZCentral -- News)
MILDRED I. AUGUSTIN, 82, Oct 5, 2008
and Mary Augustin and husband Mike Phelps of Apache Junction, Ariz. brothers Arnold Larson and Marvin Larson, both of California, Vernon (Carlene) Larson of Doniphan, Neb. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 (1897) Oct 4, 2008
EVANSDALE Mary Mathilda Durnan Turner, 69, of Apache Junction, Ariz. formerly of Evansdale, died Thursday, Oct. 2, in Arizona of complications from cancer; services pending with Leonard-Grau Funeral Home, Elgin, (888) 898-3419. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Martyn spends about eight times more than Shope in supervisor raceGOP District 2 candidate receives money from outside the county Oct 4, 2008
" Sandie Smith, the first woman ever elected to the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, chose not to seek another term after serving four four-year terms. Martyn, of Gold Canyon, held off Republican challengers Todd House and Danielle Tomerlin in the primary, while Shope, of Queen Valley, ran unopposed in the Democratic race. Fisher, of Apache Junction, running as an Independent, did not return telephone calls to the Florence Reminder and Blade-Tribune for this report. The district covers... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Clogged with potential votersArizona counties extend registration hours before Monday deadline Oct 4, 2008
In Casa Grande, the Pinal County Recorder's Office is at 820 E. Cottonwood Lane, Suite A-2; in Florence, the office is 31 N. Pinal Street, Building E; and in Apache Junction, people may go to 575 N. Idaho Road, Suite 110. For more information, call the Pinal County Recorder's Office at 509-3555. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Apache Trail drive Oct 3, 2008
Your drive will end in Apache Junction or Globe, depending on which end you use as a starting point ... If you start from the Apache Junction end, take Hwy 60 east (from Phoenix) to Idaho Road, then follow the signs to AZ 88 (Apache Trail) ... 5 from Apache Junction. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Phoenix things to do Oct 3, 2008
February, March Arizona Rodeo (Phoenix), Barrett-Jackson Auction (Scottsdale - largest antique/classic car auction in the world), Phoenix Open (Scottsdale), Annual Renaissance Festival (Apache Junction), Annual O'odham Tash (Casa grande - largest all Indian rodeo, arts s). April, May, June Annual County Fair (Phoenix), The Tradition (Scottsdale - Senior PGA), George Phippen Western Art Show (Prescott). (AZCentral -- Travel)
Foreclosure chaos touches renters, too Sep 21, 2008
Don't bother ringing the doorbell at the darkened house near 29th Avenue and Winchester Road in Apache Junction. The electricity has been cut off and nobody's home. (AZCentral -- News)
12 spots for a post-hike meal Sep 20, 2008
16802 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 480-288-8290 Take the views from a hike in the Superstition Mountains with you. You get a two-for-one deal here: Lovely views of Canyon Lake as well as the mountains surrounding it. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Apache Jct. holds off Queen Creek Sep 20, 2008
It nearly worked to perfection against Apache Junction, a Class 4A Division I foe, on Friday night, but it didn't work out this time. Queen Creek, ranked No. 2 in 4A-II, probably should have been counted out four different times Friday night against Apache Junction ... Yet, there Queen Creek was, like usual, hanging around, pushing the game into the fourth quarter before falling 27-19 at Apache Junction, which improved to 4-0 with the non-region win. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Flirting after 40 Sep 19, 2008
Julia French, 50, of Apache Junction, related a similar anxiety: "When there is a full room of people, I don't even want to cross into it.". Cohen said flirting could change all that. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Winter Birds in Phoenix Sep 19, 2008
The dry washes along the Salt River bed near Apache Junction yield phainopepla, pyrrhuloxia, poorwills, and American robins as well as many of the birds already mentioned. Birding in Arizona during the winter is enjoyable with comfortable temperatures (a sweater or jacket may be welcome some mornings and evenings), sunny days, and plenty of opportunity to add a new species or two to the life list of both beginning and long-time birders. (Suite101.com)
This week's top H.S. football games Sep 19, 2008
Queen Creek (2-0) at Apache Junction (3-0). Queen Creek crushed Flagstaff 58-7 last week but will need to focus on stopping Apache Junction running back Shane McCullen this week. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Make your own prickly pear syrup Sep 19, 2008
Apache Junction resident Jean Groen has written two cookbooks devoted to ingredients that can be gathered in the Arizona desert, Foods of the Superstitions Old and New and Plants of the Sonoran Desert and Their Many Uses. Her co-author is Don Wells. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Letters to the Editor Sep 17, 2008
Covering all of Santa Cruz County, AZ - Nogales International. I would like to thank your publication and Betty Barr for her interest in writing the stories about the Little Outfit of the '30s and '40s and Slim Mayo. (Nogales International, AZ)
Pinal County GOP eyes breakthrough Sep 14, 2008
The district covers most of northwestern Pinal County, including Apache Junction, parts of Queen Creek, Florence and the Santan area ... Supervisor - District 2 (covers Apache Junction, Florence, the Santan area and parts of Queen Creek). (AZCentral -- News)
Skoda's picks Sep 12, 2008
APACHE JUNCTION at Glendale Raymond S. Kellis. Goodyear Desert Edge at COTTONWOOD MINGUS. (AZCentral -- Sports)
4 Walgreens in Valley open walk-in clinics Sep 10, 2008
The clinics, called Take Care Health Clinics, are accepting patients at Walgreens stores in Apache Junction (2440 S. Ironwood Drive), Mesa (1135 N. Mesa Drive) and Gilbert (785 S. Cooper Road and 4766 E. Queen Creek Road). The Walgreens clinics join a crowded market of walk-in clinics available at retailers such as Bashas', Food City, Fry's and CVS.. (AZCentral -- Business)
House hopefuls prepareWith primaries behind them, candidates look to November Sep 5, 2008
Ernest Bustamante of Mammoth will face Republicans Frank Pratt of Casa Grande and John Fillmore of Apache Junction in the general election ... Rebecca Rios of Apache Junction and Republican Andre Campos of Arizona City were unopposed Tuesday. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Justice asked to weigh charges in Utah mine deaths Sep 4, 2008
Click here to view listings from Lori Blank, your connection to homes in Gold Canyon, Gilbert, Mesa, Apache Junction, Chandler, Scottsdale, Queen Creek and other beautiful areas of Arizona. www. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Arizona 2009 Top-25 Sep 4, 2008
6-foot-2, 193 pounds, Apache Junction: This ASU commit is known for his versatility. Whether it is safety, linebacker, running back, or wide receiver, McCullen has the tools to play numerous positions. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Legislature: McGuire, Bustamante nominated in District 23 Sep 4, 2008
McGuire and Bustamante will face Republicans Frank Pratt of Casa Grande and John Fillmore of Apache Junction on Nov. 4 ... For the Senate seat, incumbent Democrat Rebecca Rios of Apache Junction and Republican Andre Campos of Arizona City were unopposed. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Snider wins heated primaryPinal voters pick sheriff, judge, three supervisor candidates as nominees for November ballot Sep 4, 2008
Martyn, of Gold Canyon, had 2,373 votes (52 percent) to lead a three-person field in the Republican primary for District 2, which includes most of Florence, Apache Junction, Golf Canyon and Queen Creek. Todd House of Apache Junction had 1,431 votes (31 percent) and Danielle Tomerlin of Queen Creek 767 (17 percent) ... Martyn will face Democrat Mary Shope of Queen Valley and Independent Elliott Fisher of Apache Junction in the general election. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Tuesday's ballot unlikely to bore voters Sep 3, 2008
District 2 includes Florence, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon and Queen Creek ... Three Republicans - Todd House of Apache Junction, Danielle Tomerlin of Queen Creek and Bryan Martyn of Gold Canyon - are seeking their party's nomination in District 2 ... The winner will face Democrat Mary Shope of Queen Valley and Independent Elliott Fisher of Apache Junction, both of whom are unopposed in Tuesday's primary. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Warning flashMore storms possible in late-season monsoon surge Aug 31, 2008
The Sheriff's Office received reports of a couple of fires that could have been caused by lightning, one at a Salt River Project transformer near Apache Junction and the other a bush fire near Entrada del Oro in southern Pinal County. The storms that gathered over western Pinal County during the evening seemed to coalesce over the Phoenix area, where hurricane-strength wind caused damage in several parts of the Valley. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Hurricane-force winds, heavy rain hit Phoenix area... Aug 30, 2008
50 INCH PINAL AZ TRAINED SPOTTER HALF INCH RAIN IN 9 MINUTES 0912 PM HEAVY RAIN 4 E APACHE JUNCTION 33 ... 27 INCH RAIN IN 7 MINUTES 0919 PM HEAVY RAIN 2 NW APACHE JUNCTION 33 ... 75 INCH MARICOPA AZ TRAINED SPOTTER BROWN AND RECKER IN EAST MESA 0921 PM HEAVY RAIN 5 WSW APACHE JUNCTION 33. (The Drudge Report)
Colts opening matchup more favorable this year Aug 29, 2008
To make things more daunting for the Colts, this will be the first head-coaching game for Holland, who replaced former coach Mike Vezzosi who left the school for J.O. Combs in Apache Junction in late May. The question is, do you ever feel ready. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
2 suggestions to help euphorbia bloom again Aug 29, 2008
Seeds for thought: Reader Nancy Kurth of Apache Junction wanted to share thoughts about keeping rabbits out of your yard. She previously lived in a West Valley golf-course community, which she dubbed "rabbit heaven." Kurth has had luck with annuals that self-seed every year. (AZCentral -- Home)
Thunderstorms threaten Valley Aug 28, 2008
The storm hit Apache Junction the hardest, dumping over an inch of rain and flooding desert washes ... Apache Junction and Superior were hardest hit, and rain was reported in Queen Creek and Florence ... Phoenix 100/ 84 Tempe 100/ 83 Chandler 99/ 82 Mesa 98/ 83 Scottsdale 99/ 83 Gilbert 99/ 82 Apache Junction 98/ 81 Cave Creek 95/ 79 Surprise 98/ 84 Peoria 99/ 83 Glendale 99/ 83 Avondale 100/ 82 Buckeye 100/ 83 Casa Grande 100/ 85 Flagstaff 76/ 50 Prescott 85/ 63 Payson 89/ 65 Show Low 75/ 65... (AZCentral -- News)
Eloy City Council wants more info on trash transfer Aug 27, 2008
He now owns Tucson Trash Haulers in Pima County, a construction recycling company, and Right Away Disposal in Apache Junction. But concerns quickly bloomed around his new proposal last year, such as the production of ill smells, trash wandering from the site and into the city's neighboring cemetery, noise, truck traffic, its proximity to the road, the possibility of the sorting of trash being done out in the open for all to see, and just being an overall eyesore and nuisance for other landowners... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
City seeks statute change for public notice practice Aug 22, 2008
Ryan Peters of the city's intergovernmental affairs department said that Yuma spent 110,000, Apache Junction 60,000, Nogales 70,000, and Paradise Valley 32,000, but did not have a figure for Glendale. This does have the potential to limit the public's right to information, said Clark who inquired what city department originated the resolution. (Glendale Star, AZ)
24-7's 4A1 Preseason Top 10 Aug 21, 2008
On the Cusp:Prescott, Apache Junction, Lake Havasu. Story Tools. (The Insiders -- Arizona Prep)
Preseason All 4A1 Team Aug 20, 2008
All-Purpose- Shane McCullen- Apache Junction. Return Man- Jamal Miles- Peoria. (The Insiders -- Arizona Prep)
Rains to batter Canyon area Aug 19, 2008
Phoenix 105/ 85 Tempe 105/ 84 Chandler 103/ 84 Mesa 104/ 83 Scottsdale 105/ 85 Gilbert 104/ 84 Apache Junction 103/ 83 Cave Creek 100/ 80 Surprise 105/ 84 Peoria 105/ 84 Glendale 103/ 83 Avondale 104/ 83 Buckeye 105/ 84 Casa Grande 104/ 83 Flagstaff 79/ 55 Prescott 89/ 65 Payson 93/ 66 Show Low 82/ 65 Globe 94/ 75 Florence 103/ 83 Bullhead City 108/ 85. . (AZCentral -- News)
Showers possible today Aug 14, 2008
The thick clouds that covered parts of the Valley Wednesday morning caused slight rain showers in Apache Junction and east Mesa, according to the National Weather Service. Although there was only a 20 percent chance for rain showers, areas of Apache Junction saw. (AZCentral -- News)
Pinal foreclosures remain high Aug 13, 2008
Apache Junction: 315 homes sold, median price $163,090. Casa Grande: 120 homes sold, median price $140,625. (AZCentral -- Business)
Area school board candidates file Aug 10, 2008
Central Arizona College will have one person, incumbent Rick Gibson, running for the seat in District 1 (Casa Grande area), and one person, Linda Yarrington, running for the seat in District 4 (Apache Junction). If there are no more candidates than empty seats on a school board, the county school superintendent has the option of appointing the candidates to those seats and canceling the election for that district, said Pinal County Elections Director Gilbert Hoyos. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
State considers off-road ban to limit dust Aug 1, 2008
Some of the areas affected by a possible ban include trails near Lake Pleasant and the White Tank Mountains, as well as Granite Mountain in Scottsdale, the Hassayampa River near Wickenburg and Desert Wells near Apache Junction. Off-roaders think there are other motives for banning their motorized activities. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Off-roaders could be kicked off trust land Jul 30, 2008
Areas affected include trails near Lake Pleasant and the White Tank Mountains, as well as Granite Mountain in Scottsdale, the Hassayampa River near Wickenburg and Desert Wells near Apache Junction ... One option includes keeping some popular areas, such as Desert Wells near Apache Junction, open while restricting use in others. (AZCentral -- News)
Abused animals not returned to AJ owners Jul 27, 2008
Most of the 185 animals found in February living in abusive conditions in rural Apache Junction have found new homes after a court ruling barred a return to their owners, police said ... At the time, Apache Junction police Cmdr ... Tom Kelly, an Apache Junction police spokesman, said the case has been submitted to the Pinal County Attorney's office, but there has been no decision on charges. (AZCentral -- News)
Things to do this weekend Jul 24, 2008
Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free 480-982-3141, apachejunctioncoc. com, goldfieldghosttown. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
DPS lab cuts mean big bills for local law enforcement Jul 24, 2008
Tom Kelly, a spokesman for the Apache Junction police department, called the more than 121,000 hit to his department devastating. I don t know where the money will come from, he said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Cubs memories Jul 21, 2008
Judith Powell, Apache Junction. For my 75th birthday, my family had a brick installed in the sidewalk of Wrigley Field (Ernie Banks section) that says "I was at CUBS '45 World Series, Ray Buchanan." I am now 79 years young, don't know how many of us from '45 are still around, but the memory lingers on. (AZCentral -- Sports)
With new stretch finally done, last of Loop 202 is ready to ride Jul 21, 2008
"Think about all the people from east Mesa or Apache Junction who'll no longer have to use U.S. 60 to Loop 101 on their journey to north Phoenix," he said. "The 202 will get them there easier and faster.". (AZCentral -- News)
7/26: National Day of the Cowboy Jul 20, 2008
So folks are invited to pull up their bootstraps and mosey on down to Goldfield Ghost Town in Apache Junction on July 26 ... This weekend, the Pinal County cities of Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Superior and Florence, which once nurtured the cowboy in its rugged desert wilderness, gather to re-create the nostalgic sights and sounds of the American West ... "The cowboy ideal is something that has relevance for today," said Jim Coplin of the Apache Junction chamber. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
State to issue more tickets with help from radar vans Jul 19, 2008
Woodward said likely priorities include Apache Junction, Sierra Vista and Bullhead City. But Woodward also said each of the state s DPS districts will get two or three mobile cameras, with the commanders of each area deciding where to place them on any given day. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Ariz. Top 50 Jul 16, 2008
Top 50 football players for 2008. Top 50 football players for 2008. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bistro owner enthusiastic about challenge Jul 14, 2008
Other de la Cruz enterprises are El Zocalo in downtown Chandler, Montana de Oro restaurant in Gold Canyon, just east of Apache Junction; and Chilero's Mexican Grille in east Mesa. The new bistro will serve lunch and stay open late for the arts center's after-show crowd, de la Cruz said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Road strategy spares area's tribal lands Jul 13, 2008
-- An appeal by Robert Knox of a Pinal County Public Works director's decision regarding property in Apache Junction, under the Pinal County Drainage Ordinance. -- A zone change for David Richins to develop five lots on a 6-acre parcel east of the Queen Creek area. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Man dies from injuries in wrong way crash Jul 13, 2008
Last Saturday, the Apache Junction, Arizona native was hit head on by a wrong way driver, just seven miles east of Arlington. Investigators believe the other driver, 39-year-old Michael Frederick O'Toole, was driving the wrong way before the crash. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
D-Backs fans divided on Bonds Jul 13, 2008
" Some fans, even those willing to overlook the accusations and indictments that follow Bonds, are not sure signing the former San Francisco Giant would help the team. "It's too late in the season, I don't know if he'll be able to help," said Kevin Chapman, 35, of Apache Junction. "I'm not worried about his baggage at all. I'm worried about his bat speed. (AZCentral -- News)
Chance of storms, normal temps Monday Jul 8, 2008
Phoenix 107/ 89 Tempe 106/ 87 Chandler 107/ 88 Mesa 107/ 87 Scottsdale 107/ 87 Gilbert 106/ 87 Apache Junction 105/ 85 Cave Creek 102/ 84 Surprise 107/ 87 Peoria 106/ 86 Glendale 106/ 86 Avondale 107/ 87 Buckeye 108/ 89 Casa Grande 106/ 81 Flagstaff 81/ 53 Prescott 89/ 65 Payson 88/ 65 Show Low 81/ 60 Globe 94/ 73 Florence 105/ 85 Bullhead City 113/ 89. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Obituaries for Friday, July 4, 2008 Jul 4, 2008
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. Ellen Cowan Pratt, 69, formerly of Trempealeau, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
What have you missed this month on Blitz? Jul 2, 2008
The athletic 6-foot-2, 195-pound linebacker/safety prospect from Apache Junction, Arizona has been flying all around, attending camps, combines, and junior days at schools all across the West Coast. McCullen was able to use some of his time to attend Oregon State's half-day camp a week ago Friday and as it turns out, it's something that he's glad he did. (Oregon State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Chance of storms Tuesday Jul 2, 2008
Phoenix 110/ 87 Tempe 110/ 85 Chandler 109/ 85 Mesa 109/ 85 Scottsdale 110/ 85 Gilbert 110/ 84 Apache Junction 109/ 84 Cave Creek 105/ 82 Surprise 110/ 86 Peoria 109/ 85 Glendale 110/ 85 Avondale 110/ 84 Buckeye 110/ 84 Casa Grande 110/ 79 Flagstaff 84/ 53 Prescott 93/ 64 Payson 96/ 64 Show Low 85/ 60 Globe 98/ 73 Florence 109/ 85 Arizona Republic reporter Samantha Hauser contributed to this story. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
