As your Justice of the Peace for the Limited Justice Court, Precinct 5 in Oracle, I am happy to announce my re-election campaign for the new judicial term of January, 2019 through December, 2022. The last four years as your Judge, I have worked with our...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Mammoth Fiesta Committee plans block party
The Town of Mammoth Fiesta Committee would like to share some exciting news. On November 3, 2018 the Town of Mammoth will be putting on their first of many parties celebrating our community and our area, the “Mammoth Fall Block Party.” All proceeds raised...
Letter to the Editor: Residents of Winkelman and Hayden: Register now for lead abatements
Recently a public notice and letters have been sent out regarding a FREE lead based paint abatement program offered to Winkelman and Hayden homes, schools, and public buildings constructed pre-1978. The program is being offered by Central Arizona...
Letter to the Editor: Medical Transportation “On The Go Express”
I have noticed for several years the difficulty getting reasonable transportation to out of town doctors appointments. Our Eastern rural area has an excellent resource that is not being fully utilized. Pinal County Health Department provides "On...
Along the Gila: Hayden’s National Night Out and a Community Yard Sale in Mammoth
I ran across Sergeant Marquez from the Hayden Police Department the other day, and he excitedly told me about the National Night Out celebration which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Garms Park on 5th Street in Hayden. “All of us are working together on...
Letter to the Editor: Stop in a meet the ‘new’ post office worker
Have you noticed we have a "new" person operating the post office? Her name is Karen Todd. She has been a postal worker in Kearny/Winkelman/Hayden area for over nine years! Lately, I have been hearing some unfounded and unkind remarks. If...
Dry Heat: Are Tacos More American Than Apple Pie?
We have all heard the phrase “As American as Apple Pie”, usually describing something many consider to be indicative of “American” life, culture, or ideals such as baseball, 4th of July fireworks or rock and roll. So, just how American is apple pie?...
Letter to the Editor: Superior EMS is Superior indeed
I have fallen in love with Superior, AZ. since moving into our home over 1 1/2 years ago. There is such a wonderful sense of caring and community. In the middle of August I became very ill again for the second time in less than a month. This time it was...
From Family First Pregnancy Care Center: Frost on the Cactus
It’s that time of the year when there is frost on the pumpkin, maybe frost on the cactus here in the southwest desert. Not really frost, but the nights are beginning to cool down a little! We do know that summer is winding down and fall is on its way. It’s a...
Dry Heat: Witch Hunt Bags Two More
Today, August 21, 2018, Paul Manafort was convicted on eight felony counts and Michael Cohen has plead guilty to eight felonies. Both of these men were involved in President Trump’s campaign and have some knowledge of the Russian involvement in the 2016...