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.
This year’s Athletes of the Year were Leticia Garcia and John Mechado. Millie Mercer was also honored for her outstanding performance at the CJHL Championship Track Meet where she won four medals.
Mt. Vista athletes honored
By John Hernandez
The Mammoth Seniors monthly potluck was held on Wednesday at the Mammoth Community Center. After lunch, Senior Circle Manager Joanie Johnson spoke about the benefits of joining the Senior Circle, a Northwest healthcare
Mark Phelps of Oracle Ford (right) hands the keys of a 1997 Ford Thunderbird to John Eckert and Dennis Hunsecker of the San Manuel Elks Lodge. The car will be given to one lucky graduate who attends
Tyler Zane Bingham graduated Thursday May 9, 2013, from Arizona State University: School of Sustainability with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Sustainable Energy, Materials, and Technology.
His future plans
By Chase Kamp
Copper Area News
A bill in the state senate that would award education funding based on school performance has some local educators concerned that struggling schools
By Chaille McGrew
San Manuel Library Chairperson
Did you know that over the last year, 5400 patrons passed through the doors
On Apr. 13, Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (CVRMC) hosted its annual Health Fair to promote health, wellness, and prevention of illness and injury.
Regional
By Georgie Wood
ggannwood@yahoo.com
On Monday, May 6, 2013, I had posted in a Facebook group that I am curious if many people
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
By Chase Kamp
Superior Sun
The Superior Town Council held two work sessions in May with its financial consultant to create a plan of
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
By Frank Smith
The San Manuel Lady Miners softball team finished the regular season with three wins.
The Lady Miners hosted Miami on
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,
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.
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
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
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
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.
