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Customer Update From EPCORThe Work That Has Been Done To DateEPCOR provides the com-munity an update about what they have been do-ing since they took over as

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ter pressure, sewage over-flows and more. Continued on page 6

17th Annual Cities & Towns WeekLeague of Arizona Cities & Towns EventCities & Towns Week informs the community about the services and programs provided by their municipality and introduces the employ-ees that deliver them.Continued on page 10

Local Job FinderSeveral East Valley JobsFrom mechanic to seasonal work to edu-cation and part time work. See if anything fits your needs for the job that you are looking for.Continued on page 9

Get To Know Your Candidates: District 5In November the voters in the 5th Congressional Dis-trict have a choice between two candi-dates; Incumbent Andy Biggs (R), and candidate Joan Green (D).

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Spooky Book Reviews For HalloweenAdventures In Obsessive Reading Brings You Hal-loween Inspired BooksPart III of the series of spooky books!Continued on page 11

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Get To Know Your Candidates: Congressional District 5What Are Your Choices This ElectionBy San Tan Times StaffContinued from page 1

In November the voters in the 5th Con-gressional District have a choice between two candidates; Incumbent Andy Biggs (R), and candidate Joan Green (D).

The following information is provided strictly by the candidate. San Tan Times will not tell you who you should vote for, we simply want you to vote.

Andy BiggsSan Tan Times originally highlighted this candidate in a September 13th arti-cle that can be found here:santantimes.com/meet-the-candidate-andy-biggs

From The Andy Biggs CampaignImmigrationCongress must assure that we fund, be-gin, and complete the border wall. The catch and release program must end and Grant’s law must be signed into law by the President.

I support President Trump’s decision to authorize National Guard troops to se-cure the U.S. – Mexican border and ap-plaud the brave men and women in Ar-izona who have answered the call. I will work to end illegal immigration and to secure our border in order to preserve our sovereignty and protect Americans.

I thank the men and women who enforce our border laws and will continue to sup-port them.

TaxesI supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In December 2017, this bill became law and provides much-needed economic re-lief to the American people. This bill has laid the foundation for the revival of our economy and ensures that you keep moreContinued on page 16

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Customer Update From EPCORThe Work That Has Been Done To DateBy EPCORContinued from page 1 It’s been over 48 days since EPCOR assumed management and operations of Johnson Utilities, and the team has moved quickly to come up to speed and to address immediate priorities, focus-ing on water quality and pressure, pre-venting sewer overflows, and customer service and billing accuracy.

There’s much to be done, and we ap-preciate your continued patience as we stay focused on the temporary and per-manent changes that will improve your water and wastewater service.

Customer Service and BillingCommunications, training and billing accuracy are priorities. Customer ser-vice agents are undergoing comprehen-sive training to be able to provide you with helpful information and a higher level of service.

We’ve also completed a detailed audit of the Johnson Utilities billing system, verifying that bills are calculated cor-rectly according to current rates for ser-vice. We’ll continue to verify accuracy each month.

We’ve also heard your concerns about needing information about things that might impact your service. Customers aren’t always at home when the team

stops by on a service call or to notify you of a planned outage. Now when a team member stops by they will leave a door hanger to let you know that we were there and the reason for our visit. We’re also working on helpful tips and tools for customers, like how to trouble-shoot for leaks. We’ll be updating the website as these are developed – con-tinue to go to www.johnsonutilities.com for updates.

Tax Refunds for CustomersIn Decision #76889, the Arizona Corpo-rate Commission (ACC) approved a re-duction to rates and a one-time credit to reflect the new tax laws that went into effect in December 2017, and to remove other income taxes from rates. The rate reduction will become effective as of the October billing cycle that starts on the 25th, and the one-time credit will appear on your October bill only. A de-tailed explanation will arrive in your October bill and will be available on www.johnsonutilities.com.

Engineering Review and AnalysisSeparate from EPCOR’s role as Inter-im Manager, EPCOR was contracted to complete an Engineering Review and Analysis for the Arizona Corpora-tion Commission (ACC). A draft of the study, a comprehensive evaluation of the assets and needs of the water and wastewater systems and facilities that provide your service, was provided to the ACC on October 5 and docketed by the ACC on October 10.

This report will be the basis of an infra-structure improvement plan necessary Continued on page 13


FUSD Is Looking For Substitute PositionsSeveral Positions Are AvailableBy FUSD and San Tan Times Staff

Substitutes are an important part of Florence Unified School Districts educa-tional team. The role played by a substi-tute in our district is a vital one. FUSD values your interest to consider providing substitute services at Florence Unified School District through Educational Ser-vices, Inc. (ESI).

Substitute TeacherLength of Regular Assignment• 1 - 4 Hours (Half Day) = $50.00

Rate of Pay• 4.01 - 8 Hours (Full Day) = $100.00

Rate of Pay Length of Long-Term Assignment *(Begins on Day 21)• 1 - 4 Hours (Half Day) = $60.00• 4.01 - 8 Hours (Full Day) = $120.00

*In special circumstances, the long-term substitute rate may be paid prior to the 21st day of service in the same teaching assignment.

Substitute ParaprofessionalLength of Regular Assignment• 1 - 4 Hours (Half Day) = $40.00• 4.01 - 8 hours (Full Day) = $80.00

Substitute School Nurse/Health Care ProfessionalLength of Assignment• Up to 8 hours = $20.00 per hour

Substitute CustodianLength of Assignment• Up to 8 Hours = $10.50 per hour

Substitute ClericalLength of Assignment• Up to 8 Hours = $10.50 per hour

To apply for substitute services at FUSD through ESI:Go online to the ESI website and click the “Apply for this Position” button and follow the steps to apply.• fusd.prismhr-hire.com/job/45434/

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Local Job FinderLocal Jobs With This Week’s Fo-cus On Queen CreekBy San Tan Times StaffContinued from page 1

Experienced Automotive Mechnician/MechanicJob Order Number: JC126658549Company Name: Bridgestone AmericasJob Site Location: Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Job Description:Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking experienced Technicians who can han-dle and fix complex automotive issues for our customer. In fact, the more complex the issue the better for someone like you. Your experience fixing A/C and brakes and suspension systems aligns nicely with our work and your extensive knowledge about engines is what will help to continue to drive customers into our stores. At BSRO we have great opportunities for you to service the widest variety of cars and can provide you top of the line equipment, and best-in-class educational opportunities in the industry. If you’re looking to be the best in the business join our team!

Qualifications• At least 2-3 years of strong automotive

mechanical diagnosis, problem-solv-ing and repair experience.

• 3 ASE certifications are required for this position.

• You’ll also need a high level of moti-vation, energy and a customer-focused attitude.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.• Pre-employment drug test/physical/

background check will help assure we build teams of people who can best

work with others and serve customer needs.

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Seasonal Stockroom Operations AssociateJob Order Number: JC123660071Company Name: Kohl’sJob Site Location: Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Job Description:Increases customer loyalty, enhances the in-store experience and creates a positive shopping environment for Kohl’s custom-ers. Responsible for meeting both the in-store and online customer’s needs.

Qualifications • Ability to lift 50 pounds on an occa-

sional to frequent basis• Ability to spend up to 100% of work

time standing or moving about the de-partments. Physical activities include bending, stooping, lifting, climbing, carrying, walking and/or reaching on a frequent basis

• Adherence to Kohl’s policy and proce-dures

• Regular attendance• Effective verbal and written commu-

nication skills• Basic math and reading skills, legible

handwriting and attention to detail• Ability to work as part of a team and

interact effectively with others

Preferred• Prior retail experience• Comfortable with the use of technol-

ogy consistently while performing the required tasks

Learn More: santantimes.com/local-job-finder-24Continued on page 15


17th Annual Cities & Towns WeekLeague of Arizona Cities & Towns EventBy The Town of Queen CreekContinued from page 1

Cities and towns provide essential ser-vices to residents, businesses and visitors – from safe drinking water to responding to a fire and ensuring traffic signals are functioning, cities and towns work to provide safe and quality communities.

Cities & Towns Week informs the com-munity about the services and programs provided by their municipality and introduces the employees that deliver them. The Town of Queen Creek will join municipalities across the state of Arizo-na and take part in the League of Arizo-na Cities & Towns’ 17th annual Cities & Towns Week from Oct. 21-27. The Town’s Facebook Page will feature services, pro-

grams, and employees throughout the week that work to improve the quality of life in Queen Creek.

“We’re fortunate to have dedicated and professional employees working to make Queen Creek a great place to live, visit and do business,” shared Queen Creek, Mayor Gail Barney. “Cities & Towns Week provides an important opportuni-ty to learn more about the Town’s vari-ous functions.”

To learn more about the Town’s pro-grams and services, visit QueenCreek.org. The Town Council hosts a free Pan-cake Breakfast every November for res-idents to learn more about what’s hap-pening, meet Town staff and provide their feedback while enjoying breakfast with friends and neighbors. The Pancake Breakfast will be held in the courtyard of Historic Town Hall, 22350 S. Ells-worth Road, on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9-11 a.m.

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Adventures In Obsessive Reading Halloween Edition Part IIIBy Adventures in Obsessive Reading

The spooky book reviews for Halloween continue with two more reviews.

Title: HorrorstorAuthor: Grady HendrixPage Count: 243Rating: BKeywords: Cheesy, Ikea Parody, Ghosts, PossessionGenre: HorrorYounger Readers: Not overly scary but not recommended for young children, gory and kind of gross at points, mild language

This book is formatted to look like an Ikea catalogue. There are drawings and descriptions of furniture at the begin-ning of each chapter and the descrip-tions become more sinister as the horror factor builds. The inside cover is a map of the Ikea-ish store, Orsk. Even the author’s bio and photo are formatted to look like an Orsk employee badge. The formatting and concept are brilliant and if my rating was based on these factors alone then this book would receive an A.

I was bored for the first quarter of the book. The characters were irritating and not overly entertaining. Amy, our main character, is whiny and difficult to care about initially. When her boss, Basil, asks her and another employee to stay after hours to try and catch a vandal is when things become entertaining. Creepy graf-fiti, horrible smells, and ghost hunting ensue. While this section was really en-

tertaining and made me like the book overall, some of the descriptions were just plain disgusting. If you don’t handle gross descriptions well, this might not be the book for you.

Through all of the gore and grossness there were moments when the author’s writing skills were evident. Certain de-scriptions were oddly well crafted and beautiful for the genre and made me Continued on page 12


Adventures In Obsessive ReadingContinued from page 11

wonder what this author could do writ-ing in another genre or format.

While this is not a brilliantly moving novel, it is highly entertaining and orig-inal. Perfect for the Halloween season. I recommend it to anyone who likes the cheesy brand of horror and doesn’t gag too easily.

Up next for the “spooky” theme is our next review:Title: The Woman in BlackAuthor: Susan HillPage Count: 200Rating: AKeywords: Ghosts, Dogs, VictorianGenre: HorrorYounger Readers: Teens and older

If you’re in the market for a new audio-book, the edition narrated by Paul An-sdell was a great creepy read. I had the added bonus of listening to this during my two hour commute through fog cloaked hills in eastern Washington ear-lier this year. Highly recommend this one for a stormy night.

I watched the movie adaptation of this when I was in high school and did not necessarily love it. Luckily this book di-verges quite a bit from that story and I preferred reading Arthur Kipps to watching Danielle Radcliffe’s perfor-mance of him. The book has a bit more soul, substance, and sense than the film.

I highly recommend this one if you’re looking for a great classic ghost story with eerie atmosphere that does not nec-essarily leave you downright scared but rather unnerved.

Bonus, there’s a canine companion!

About the AuthorMs. Winkle is an author and book blog-ger. Bleeding Heart is the first install-ment in her Guardian Chronicles series and her first novel. She has a BA in Anthropology from University of Mon-tana, an MA in International Security from University of Arizona. When she isn’t studying she can usually be found with a dog and a book..STT


Customer Update From EPCORContinued from page 6 to address issues affecting your service. The report identified three priority ar-eas, a combined $177 million in capital investment. Priority 1 projects – the most critical water and wastewater work – represent $98 million of that total.

Included in that assessment is a recom-mendation that the Section 11 waste-water plant be replaced with a new, larger plant with the right technology and design to provide the level of ser-vice that the Johnson Utilities service area needs. The Section 11 wastewater plant that collects and treats wastewa-ter is currently operating at or above the capacity it was designed to handle. Building a plant will take time – several years. In the meantime, we’re focused on immediate improvements that can be made to protect your service, like re-directing wastewater flows to other treatment facilities.

Water Pressure ConcernsEPCOR’s team remains focused on water pressure concerns, prioritizing those areas and calls where water pres-sure dips below 20 psi.

Here’s what we’re doing: The opera-tions team is investigating calls as they come in to determine where the issues are originating. In addition to identify-ing booster stations that aren’t proper-ly sized to accommodate current water demand, we’ve found closed or broken

valves that are meant to control the flow of water. To help us get to the root of the issue, we’re using pressure loggers to get more detail on the water flow patterns. Part of the long-term solution will be to establish zones to manage pressure and infrastructure improvements – right now we’re mak-ing immediate repairs where we can.

How you can help: If your water pres-sure is low, call customer service at 480-987-9870. We need as much informa-tion as possible – location, the time of the issue, description of the pressure. With that information, we can move the pressure loggers to the right loca-tions, record the pressure for a week or two, and better pinpoint the issue and how to resolve it.

Preventing Against Sewer OverflowsSanitary sewer overflows remain a criti-cal priority. The engineering evaluation identified short- and long-term priori-ties for the system, and our operations team is working on immediate changes that can be made. For example, some lift stations receive wastewater from multiple areas, more than they were designed to handle. Redirecting some of this wastewater to other treatment facilities is one of the solutions we’re looking at.

Until permanent infrastructure im-provements can be put in place, our operations, engineering, water quality, and environmental compliance experts are closely monitoring the wastewater operations. .STT


Local Job FinderContinued from page 9

Retail Sales RepresentativeJob Order Number: JC126677504Company Name: Verizon WirelessJob Site Location: Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Job Description:• Actively listen to customers and then

provide them with solutions that are exactly what they need.

• Excite customers about how new products can enhance their lives.

• Teach customers the best things about their products so they can im-mediately enjoy them.

• Build genuine customer relationships by earning their loyalty and trust.

• Use your passion for technology and resourcefulness to generate sales.

Training and Experience• Associate’s degree or one or more

years of work experience.• Willingness to work evenings, week-

ends and holidays.

Even better if you have:• Customer experience and/or retail

sales experience.• Experience working in a commis-

sion-based sales environment.• Bilingual spanish preferredLearn More: santantimes.com/local-job-finder-24

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Part TimeJob Order Number: JC127394910Company Name: Futures EducationJob Site Location: Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Job Description:Futures Education is seeking a Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist As-sistant to provide therapy services with our Students in our Queen Creek School District.

• 3 days per Week• Fingerprint Card• Bachelor’s Degree in Speech & Com-

munication Disorders• PEL as a SLPA• AZ State License

For more information on this opportuni-ty contact:Chris McDaniels413-349-4077 [email protected]

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Get To Know Your Candidates: Congressional District 5Continued from page 5

of your hard-earned money. This histor-ic tax reform package allows American companies to compete globally and in-centivize businesses to stay in America.

I am working to simplify our tax struc-ture and make sure that all tax cuts be-come permanent.

Defending LifeI am a fierce defender of human life. My record shows I have fought to defund Planned Parenthood, ban late-term abortion (when a child can feel pain), and make sure individuals in the health care system will never be forced to take an innocent life.

EducationEducation decisions should be made by parents-not the Federal Government. I support families having full freedom to choose what works best for their chil-dren, including public, private, online, or homeschool. Every child should have an opportunity to learn, grow, and suc-ceed in a career path they choose. I will continue to advance education priori-ties focusing on local control, maximum flexibility, and ensure that Arizonans have the most educational opportunities available to them.

To learn more about Andy Biggs com-plete platform and campaign, go online at:• biggs.house.gov• biggsforcongress.com• facebook.com/RepAndyBiggs• twitter.com/repandybiggsaz• ballotpedia.org/Andy_Biggs

Joan GreeneFrom The Joan Greene CampaignEconomyHand Up vs. Hand OutWe need to invest in our infrastructure. This includes: fixing our roads and bridges, supporting public transit options, investing in our waterway systems so we have safe drinking water, modernizing our dams and levees to improve safety and generate clean energy.

I am a small business owner with real world experience for what we need to do to help small business’ survive and thrive. We need to cut the red tape, expand access to capital, and provide tax relief. With a single-payer health coverage this allows more profit to stay in the company and the owners can invest in technology, hire more workers or expand their business to other markets.

85% of Arizona days is sunshine, and we should be leading in the field of solar. Solar will create jobs that deliver power without wasting water. Not being a leader in solar means we are also losing business opportu-nities from corporations who will not relo-cate to Arizona because of our energy and education policies.

Arizona is a desert climate and along with other states, population growth and ex-panding urban areas will increase water demand. Communities will be challenged to deliver water and ensure enough water for environmental needs. We need to make sure we are exploring new methods to harvest rainwater and storm water, which provides a multitude of benefits, including water savings, reduced flood peaks and reduction of urban heat island effects.

EducationThe Best Futures to Invest InThe only way to improve our future is through education. We should have debt-free tuition for public Community Colleges, Universities and Vocational Schools. Stu-dents who still need help with books and housing can apply for a student loan. Stu-dent loans will not have an interest rate of more than 2%.Continued on page 17


Get To Know Your Candidates: Congressional District 5Continued from page 16

Those who now have Student Loans may refinance to the lower interest rate or they may sign up to work two years in a high-need area of their chosen study and their loan will be forgiven.

I will also support funding for quality child care on campus. This will enable working parents with children to contin-ue their education and break the cycle of poverty.

Education budgets in the Pre-K – 12 grades must be expanded. We need to in-crease our teacher’s pay, advocate for all students with different learning abilities to have the resources to succeed and that classrooms have the supplies they need. No teacher should ever have to reach into their pocket to supply their classroom with basic needs such as paper, crayons or even books to do their job.

We need to strengthen our K-16 to be competitive with other countries, so we can keep our brain trust here. Expand our vocational schools and invest in training programs for workers who will be displaced due to technological ad-vancements, so the transition is seamless.

Another aspect of education that is not discussed nearly enough is early child-hood education including Head Start and Early Head Start. When we invest in early childhood, we really change out-

comes for children and families (and save tax payers money- lots of return when investing in early childhood education). A child’s brain is 90% full grown by the time they are 5 years old and the most rapid brain growth and development is birth through 3 years old. Birth to five years old is how we really make a huge difference!

Education is freedom. With education we rise out of poverty, become leaders in technology and cure diseases to name a few items.

To learn more about Joan Greene com-plete platform and campaign, go online at:• joangreeneaz.com• facebook.com/JoanGreeneAZ• twitter.com/joangreeneaz• ballotpedia.org/Joan_Greene• youtube.com/channel/UCIf-pyK-

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Wildlife Of The East ValleyRod Small’s Visual JourneyPhotos by Rod Small Commentary by San Tan Times Staff

These little fellas appear to be one set of googly eyes away from looking like adorable muppets.

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