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Element Mist owners find rewards in meeting customers’ individual needs

Name: Jake Trayer, Joel Cronenberg, Adam Cronenberg Business name: Element Mist, LLC Location: Gilbert Website: https://ElementMist.com What we do: Install high pressure misting …
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Apache Junction Multi-generational Center closed June 12-15 to redo floor

Apache Junction Multi-generational Center is to be closed or have limited access several days in June while the linoleum floor is replaced throughout the facility. The center, 1035 N. Idaho …
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Pinal County Clerk of the Court Announces a Change in Operating Hours for the Apache Junction Satellite Location

Pinal County, AZ (6/1/2024) - Effective June 10, 2024, the operating hours for the Apache Junction Satellite Office, located at 575 N. Idaho Road, Suite 109, will be adjusted to Mondays, Wednesdays, …
Opinion

Fugate: Letter writer made incorrect statements about Mining Camp Restaurant

Respectfully, we would like to set the record straight about the statement Todd House made about the Mining Camp Restaurant in the response to the opinion in the June 2024 issue. It’s …
Things to do

Salt River Tubing open seven days a week

Salt River Tubing is open on the Lower Salt River seven days a week Saturday, April 27, through Monday, Sept. 2, weather and water-flow conditions permitting. Note: Beginning Friday, Sept. 6, it …
Permits

121 building permits issued in May in Apache Junction

Out of a total of 210 building permits listed in Apache Junction for May 2024, there were a total of 121 issued as of June 7. Examples of building permits filed, according to a website off of …
Licenses

57 business licenses issued in May in Apache Junction

There were 57 business licenses issued in May 2024 in the city of Apache Junction. The following business licenses are listed by name — including doing business as or dba; city; contact …
Roads

Daytime lane restrictions, delays June 11-13 on US60 between Superior, Miami

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami during daylight hours on Tuesday, June 11, and Thursday, June 13, …
Taxes

Pinal County, flood control district raising property tax rates

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors will hold two truth in taxation hearings during the final budget adoption regular session meeting Wednesday, July 3. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. and …
Government

Apache Junction considers $450K-a-year construction inspection services contract

The Apache Junction City Council on June 18 is to vote on a $450,000-a-year contract with Construction Engineering Inc. for construction inspection services and possible engineering services for …
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Apache Junction Multi-generational Center closed June 12-15 to redo floor

Apache Junction Multi-generational Center is to be closed or have limited access several days in June while the linoleum floor is replaced throughout the facility. The center, 1035 N. Idaho …
Opinion

Reveles: Beginning of the end for the ‘big lie’

The following statement was given at the June 5, 2024, meeting of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors: In the spirit of transparency, I want to say I’m a previous president of the …
Opinion

Bryce: Storage space desperately needed for Zao Theatre

Dear friend of Centerstage Church/Zao Theatre. We need your help. We received word yesterday that our storage facility has asked us to move. We are now looking for a space of almost any type. We …
6.5M gallons per day

Apache Junction sewer district seeks to triple discharge of treated wastewater

Apache Junction Sewer District has applied for a renewal of an Arizona pollutant discharge elimination system permit for the proposed discharge of up to 6.5 million gallons per day of treated …
Grant application

$20K sought to provide hotel vouchers for people without shelter in Apache Junction

Begin Again Homes in Apache Junction is seeking a $20,000 grant for an emergency shelter program with hotel vouchers. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously June 5 on a consent …
First responders

Domestic violence, assault, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of domestic violence, an assault and other incidents in Gold Canyon May 14-20: Fraud/forgery, reported at 2:48 p.m. May 15 …
First responders

4 thefts reported in Apache Junction

The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts May 14-20: Theft, reported at 10:26 a.m. May 14 in the 400 block of South Warner Drive. Theft, reported at …
Job fair

Apache Junction school district job fair June 10

Apache Junction Unified School District has open positions and is hosting a job fair at the district office 4-6 p.m. June 10. There are positions open for a variety of teachers, psychologists, …

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OPINION
This is in response to a letter to the editor rebuttal from last month (“Opinion was full of misinformation, contradictions” on page 12 of the June 2024 issue). Supervisor Serdy claimed …
Concerning “$15M bond election considered for school district” on the front page of the June 2024 issue: Bonds should be voted on for each individual project, not a group of projects. …
Concerning (“Serdy: Opinion was full of misinformation, contradictions” and “Grady: Protesting the process where Tela Peralta was approved in Pinal County”): I’d rather …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
EAST VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT
VFW Post No. 7968 Auxiliary will be hosting a “Meet the Candidates” Forum at 6 p.m. July 10 at 250 S. Phelps Drive in Apache Junction.

‘Meet the candidates forum’ in July hosted by Apache Junction VFW Post 7968 Auxiliary

VFW Post No. 7968 Auxiliary will be hosting a “Meet the Candidates” Forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at 250 S. Phelps Drive in Apache Junction.
The hikes at Peralta Regional Park, 17975 E. Peralta Road in Gold Canyon, are moderately difficult, with rocky surfaces and inclines. The events are free with a paid park admission fee — $7 per vehicle.

Dark sky hikes in June, July at Peralta Regional Park in Gold Canyon

Join the Pinal County Parks and Trails Department on guided hikes to experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert at night. The hikes at Peralta Regional Park, 17975 E. Peralta Road in Gold …
The Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center is at 1091 W. Southern Ave. in Apache Junction.

Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center open for swimming 7 days a week

Apache Junction’s pool complex is open seven days a week for open swim for a fee — 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The Superstition Shadows …
Jyoti Devi Charlotte Benson

Professional astrologer to speak at Community of Women Luncheon June 6

The Community of Women business referral group will host Jyoti Devi Charlotte Benson, a professional astrologer, from 11:30 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, at Mimi’s Cafe, 2800 W. Chandler Blvd. …
Planned are: SWAT demo, K9 demo, CSI training, traffic accident investigation, defensive tactics, apprehensions, tour of PD and courts and more.

Registration open for Apache Junction police youth academy

There is still time for children in sixth, seventh and eighth grades to sign up for a summer adventure at the Apache Junction Police Department Youth Academy. Planned are: SWAT demo, K9 demo, …
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