Superior reviews possible budget options
Posted May 17, 2013 at 2:00 pm
By Chase Kamp
Superior Sun
The Superior Town Council held two work sessions in May with its financial consultant to create a plan of
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Bright Futures ahead for Urquijo and Aguilar
Posted May 17, 2013 at 4:00 pm
By Mila Besich Lira
Kourtney Urquijo and Jesse Aguilar have been named the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Superior High School class of 2013. The two have bright futures ahead and both are planning on becoming registered nurses.
The two will address their class, faculty, family and friends on Friday, May 24, 2013. Urquijo has had her Valedictorian speech prepared for several weeks. Aguilar is still working on his.
While they have had a relatively small class, only 22 graduating seniors, the two reminisced about their school memories during their interview. When asked what advice they would give to incoming freshmen, Urquijo said “Work hard, your freshman year counts
SHS seniors awarded $74,500 in scholarships; totals not final as other awards are pending
Posted May 17, 2013 at 12:00 pm
By Mila Besich Lira
Superior High School seniors were awarded $74,500 in scholarships during the annual high school honors assembly. This amount does not include the scholarships supported by
St. Bartholomew’s to host Fiesta de la Primavera
Posted May 17, 2013 at 10:00 am
San Manuel, AZ – Come to Fiesta de la Primavera on May 1, at St. Bartholomew’s Church located on the corner of North Main Street and Park Avenue in San Manuel
Kimmel and Figueroa win Copper Basin Idol
Posted May 17, 2013 at 8:00 am
By Nina Crowder
The Copper Basin Idol was held at the Hayden-Winkelman Auditorium on Friday, May 10, and winning the contest was Josette Kimmel. Myranda Figueroa was named Junior Copper Basin
Former teacher passes torch to track star
Posted May 16, 2013 at 5:00 pm
By John Hernandez
Casey Egan was at the Divisional Track meet in San Manuel earlier this month to congratulate San Manuel High School track star Wayne Newman. Newman is undefeated in the high hurdles this year.
Newman brings home three individual titles at state track meet
Posted May 16, 2013 at 4:00 pm
By Frank Smith
The Miner Track team sent six athletes to the state track and field championships to compete on May 10 and 11 at Mesa Community College in Mesa.
Oracle Community Center to host spaghetti dinner fundraiser for music scholarships
Posted May 16, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Oracle, AZ – Can’t stand the heat? Get out of the kitchen! Come to the Oracle Community Center (OCC) and be well fed, and entertained instead.
Updated information on Copper Creek area near Mammoth
Posted May 16, 2013 at 1:34 pm
It has come to our attention that the article that was published in the May issue of the Nugget regarding Copper Creek has
Top ten SMHS students honored at banquet
Posted May 16, 2013 at 12:00 pm
By John Hernandez
The top ten academic students of the San Manuel High School 2013 senior class were honored at a banquet at the Oracle Inn on Wednesday, May 8. The students posed for pictures with
Resolution Copper hosts open house
Posted May 10, 2013 at 4:00 am
By Chase Kamp
Superior Sun
In response what the company saw as a downtick in public support for its proposed copper mine project, Resolution Copper hosted an open house on Apr. 30, 2013 to address questions from Superior residents.
Project director Andrew Taplin told the gathering of more than 100 residents that while
Winkelman man facing murder charges after wife dies
Posted May 8, 2013 at 6:41 am
A young mother is dead after being injured in a domestic violence assault while her husband remains in jail, charged with her murder.
According to Chief S. G. Gillen of the Hayden Police Department, on
The Honorable Judge Boyd T. Johnson Announces his Retirement
Posted May 6, 2013 at 11:00 am
FLORENCE, AZ – After more than eighteen years serving on the Pinal County Superior Court bench, Judge Boyd T. Johnson has given notice to the Governor, the Arizona Supreme Court and the Pinal County Board of Supervisors that he is retiring effective June 30, 2013. Judge Johnson has offered to
Supervisor Smith Announces SaddleBrooke & Arizona City Office Hours
Posted May 6, 2013 at 9:36 am
FLORENCE, AZ – Consistent with his commitment to serve the people of District 4, which stretches from Maricopa to SaddleBrooke and the northern edge of Marana, Supervisor Anthony Smith will be holding meetings around the community.
To best represent the interests of his constituents, Smith believes it is important to hold
Man charged for allegedly making violent threats against Superior school employees
Posted May 3, 2013 at 12:49 pm
FLORENCE – Law enforcement apprehended 39-year-old Superior man Antonio Jose Ramirez on May 2, 2013 for allegedly making threats against Kennedy Elementary and Superior Junior/Senior High School employees.
The Pinal County Attorney’s probable cause statement alleges that on Nov. 17, 2011, Ramirez left a voice mail message at Kennedy Elementary School
Voyles Files Charges against Man for Allegedly Making Threats against Kennedy Elementary and Superior Junior/Senior High School Employees
Posted May 3, 2013 at 10:15 am
FLORENCE, AZ– After Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyles filed a complaint and petition for arrest warrant, law enforcement apprehended Antonio Jose Ramirez, a 39 year old Superior man, Thursday evening for allegedly making threats against Kennedy Elementary and Superior Junior/Senior High School employees.
The Pinal County Attorney’s probable cause statement alleges
Supervisors tell Sheriff to scale back $12.1 million budget proposal
Posted April 30, 2013 at 10:14 pm
By Chase Kamp
Southeast Valley Ledger
The Pinal County Supervisors said a request by Sheriff Paul Babeu for an additional $12.1 million next fiscal year would not be financially
Dudleyville Area Youth Will Want to “Dig Into Reading” this Summer
Posted April 29, 2013 at 10:01 am
FLORENCE, AZ – “Dig into Reading” is the theme of the youth summer reading program that debuts in Dudleyville on Wednesday, June 5. The three books featured during the story time are cleverly illustrated and designed to capture the attention of a variety of ages.
The 2013 Summer Reading Program is
Oracle Oaks Parade awards
Posted April 25, 2013 at 12:23 pm
Most Beautiful: Daniel Neibling Instructor and student Ciarrah Waukon (Horses)
Most Humorous: Smokey The Bear
Most Historical: Miller Family (Horse and Buck Board)
Most Original: Mountain Vista School
Best Design: Mt. Health & Wellness- San Pedro Valley
Most Colorful: Cadillac Chaparral
Best Use of Local Materials: Oracle Fire Dept.
Best Costume: Desert Willow Aikido
Most Enthusiastic: Little Hooves
Mt. Vista athletes honored
Posted May 15, 2013 at 6:46 am
By John Hernandez
On Wednesday May 8, Mountain Vista School held their annual Athletic Banquet. The banquet honored the school’s athletes and coaches. Families of the athletes attended the dinner and watched the presentation of awards.
Miners fall to Phoenix Christian in state semi-finals
Posted May 15, 2013 at 6:41 am
By Frank Smith
The San Manuel Miners varsity baseball team fell 8 – 6 to the Phoenix Christian Cougars, in the Division IV State Semi-Finals on May 10 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Former teacher passes torch to track star
Posted May 15, 2013 at 6:40 am
By John Hernandez
Casey Egan was at the Divisional Track meet in San Manuel earlier this month to congratulate San Manuel High School track star Wayne Newman. Newman is undefeated in the high hurdles this year.
Newman brings home three individual titles at state track meet
Posted May 15, 2013 at 6:38 am
By Frank Smith
The Miner Track team sent six athletes to the state track and field championships to compete on May 10 and 11 at Mesa Community College in Mesa.
Champs! Lady Miners capture the Division IV State Championship
Posted May 15, 2013 at 6:37 am
By Frank Smith
The San Manuel Lady Miners varsity softball team captured the Division IV State Softball Championship by defeating the North West Christian Crusaders 5 – 4 on May 11 at the Rose Mofford Softball Complex
Eight ‘Cats Qualify for State Track and Field Championships
Posted May 15, 2013 at 6:28 am
By Andrew Luberda
Several members from the ‘Cats track and field teams competed at the state championship meet after qualifying at the recent Div. IV Sec. II South Invitational Meet.
Michael Bejar named coach of the year
Posted May 15, 2013 at 6:26 am
Former Kearny resident Michael Bejar was named the NWCA New Mexico assistant wrestling coach of the year last month in a vote decided by head coaches from across the state of New Mexico.
“It’s very
Lady Miners finish regular season with three wins
Posted May 15, 2013 at 6:07 am
By Frank Smith
The San Manuel Lady Miners softball team finished the regular season with three wins.
The Lady Miners hosted Miami on
Panthers’ softball falls in ‘most exciting game of their year’
Posted May 8, 2013 at 7:20 am
By Andrew Luberda
The Superior Panthers’ softball team played in arguably the most exciting game of the playoffs against Yuma Catholic. After coming from behind to tie the game in the seventh inning, 10 – 10,
Miner Track team competes in Section Meet with Runners-up for boys and girls squads
Posted May 8, 2013 at 7:06 am
By Frank Smith
The Miners Track team wrapped up their regular season hosting the Division IV Section II Sectional Meet on May first. The boys and girls squad were runner-up champions.
Oracle Women’s Network to offer music scholarship
Posted May 8, 2013 at 7:07 am
By Elaine Helzer
Special to the Miner
O.W.N., Oracle Women’s Network, is once again sponsoring a Music Scholarship. All schools are invited to participate by having students apply using
Wanda Mitchell-Tucker paintings on display in May at Cobre Valley Center for the Arts
Posted April 30, 2013 at 7:16 pm
Painting is Wanda’s life-long passion. Her father bought her first set of oil paints and brushes and encouraged her pursuit of artistic talents. Wanda’s paintings have been enjoyed by Cobre Valley Center for the Arts visitors for a number of years. She paints
Death of a “bad” man along the San Pedro, Part 3
Posted December 21, 2012 at 4:42 pm
By John Hernandez
Evans’ bullet missed Rapelji. Fred Jackson then stepped around Rapelji and fired his gun. One of the bandits was seen to throw his arms up and fall backwards apparently wounded.
Both sides began firing as rapidly as they could. The bandits retreated behind a pile of hay and manure
SASO presents second China tour preview concert Dec. 22
Posted December 18, 2012 at 11:16 am
TUCSON, Ariz. – The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra is about to embark on its second trip to China. On Dec. 22, the orchestra will present a preview of the American, European and Chinese music they’re taking to the other side of the globe.
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