For those of us who knew Larry Ramirez, we remember him as being kind, considerate and funny. He always had a smile on his face and was willing to help you or your organization. He was community-oriented and helped many organizations and people in the...
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SaddleBrooke Community Outreach offers college scholarships to local students
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) supports food, clothing and educational programs for local students. One of the organization’s programs is college scholarships for high school students in Miami, Kearny, Superior, Winkelman, San Manuel, Mammoth and...
Rios sponsors change to amendment requiring all supervisors to vote, not abstain
On Jan. 9, 2019 the Pinal County Board of Supervisors discussed and approved an amendment to their General Board Meeting Rules which were originally adopted in June of 2010. One of the proposed rules sparked a discussion led by Vice Chairman Pete Rios....
Sun Life Family Health Center Oracle Open House & Health Fair on January 19th
Oracle, AZ – Sun Life Family Health Center is hosting an Open House and Health Fair on Saturday January 19th from 10am – 1pm at 1040 W. American Avenue (formerly the Family Dollar), their NEW office location which opened its doors on December 3rd. Sun Life Family...
Mountain Vista kids learn it’s not just rocket science
Mountain Vista students have been firing off rockets this past week. On Monday, one rocket was launched and on Thursday, five rockets were successfully blasted into the sky. The students then were able to retrieve the rockets as they parachuted down and...
Laurist ‘Larry’ Ramirez
Laurist “Larry” Ramirez passed away on Dec. 11, 2018 at his home in Redington at the age of 53. Larry was born in Castro Valley, CA and raised in Mammoth, AZ. He was a graduate of San Manuel High School, and attended college at Northern...
Mammoth Police Department shares Christmas cheer
The Mammoth Police Department shared some Christmas spirit with two families this year. The department adopted two families who were in need. On Saturday, Dec. 22, representatives of the Mammoth Police Department delivered some food, gifts and Christmas...
Oracle Historical Society holds 42nd annual meeting
The Oracle Historical Society held its 42nd Annual Meeting of the Membership on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at the Acadia Ranch Museum. The meeting informed attending members of the events that were held and the progress the historical society made during the year....
Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church adopts six families for Christmas 2018
For more than 15 years, Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church (MSPC) has participated in Adopt A Family programs, providing area residents with substantial economic needs, a gift of hope, support and encouragement. This year the church had 6 families with...
A Lavender Christmas at the Farm in Oracle, AZ
On Sunday Dec. 9, 2018, a lavender Christmas was held at the Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle. The farm is owned by Carolyn and John Blair. Kids and their families enjoyed the wonderful weather, feeding the goats, chickens and donkeys....