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🌱 How two Buckeye managers turned city services into national standouts

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  • How two Buckeye managers turned city services into national standouts

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 109 and low of 88 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 112, low: 87.
  • Saturday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 113 and low of 88 degrees.

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• Buckeye managers earn top APWA honors (inbuckeye.com) — Two Buckeye city managers just earned top statewide honors for their work improving local services, putting the city’s fleet and solid waste programs in the national spotlight. Fleet Manager Beth Casillas and Environmental Services Operations Manager Robert van den Akker were recognized for building high-performing, well-accredited operations that support Buckeye’s rapid growth, recycling efforts, and future workforce.
   

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  • Here is another scam going around.
    My sister in law got a call from "Southwest Airlines" (not) saying someone canceled her flight and they were checking to see if she really wanted to… (Nextdoor Sun City Festival)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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