CASA of Arizona has trained over 275 applicants to become the voice for children in foster care in 2020 which includes 7 applicants from Gila County. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are volunteers who fight for the best interests of children currently...
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CASA of Gila County welcomes new Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA of Gila County welcomed Christine Leonard as a new Court Appointed Special Advocate on Dec. 8, 2020. Christine completed her Oath of Office before the Hon. Judge Timothy M. Wright in Globe, Arizona. This Oath certifies completion of 30 hours of pre-service...
San Carlos Apache Gold Casino reopens with UV-C air disinfection against coronavirus; Apache Gold Casino & Resort Enhanced Guest Protection Program includes Continuous Air Disinfection System
The San Carlos Apache Gaming Enterprise (SCAGE) has been anticipating its reopening and the time has finally come. Apache Gold Casino Resort reopened Oct. 2, 2020 with a comprehensive health and environmental protections. The SCAGE enhanced...
Gila County announces enhanced discount prescription and health program
Residents of Gila County can now access savings at walk-in medical clinics, low-cost telemedicine service and increased prescription discounts. Gila County this week announced the improved Live Healthy Discount Program, which helps county residents with the...
Magma Avenue: filling with businesses
If you have not driven by Magma Avenue recently then you may not have noticed several new businesses that have located on the first few blocks. This past weekend, parking spaces were full and foot traffic increased on Magma Avenue, following the opening of...
Halloween 2020 – COVID Edition
Halloween is usually marked with several traditions in the Town of Superior: the annual Halloween Costume parade, Trunk or Treating, Witches’ Dance and brunches, school festivals and so much more! While COVID-19 is still affecting the Town of Superior and...
Story Halloween contest 10-28
Dare you Enter? (Or: The Importance of Reading Newspapers and Flyers, Often) She thought it was a friendly town when she passed through. As she ate a quick breakfast in a local restaurant, she read the newspaper. Not her usual choice of breakfast companionship, but...
Gila County CASA coordinator awarded an international professional credential
Emily Nader Emily Nader, CASA Coordinator in Southern Gila County, was one of ninety-nine global applicants awarded the CVA credential in 2020. The Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) credential is an international professional credential to recognize...
Gila County CASA Receives Award through Victims of Crime Act Funding
CASA of Southern Gila County has once again been awarded a three-year grant through the federal Victims of Crime Act managed through AZ Department of Public Safety. This grant funding source has provided an opportunity for the southern section of the county to be...
Lonely elders hit hard by the rigors of social distancing and self-isolation; they may need help, says AMAC
It’s no secret that America’s elderly population is among the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. Not only are they at higher risk of infection, those who live alone are more likely to succumb to the loneliness of precautionary self-isolation, says Rebecca Weber, CEO...