A brief produced by First Things First shows that many children in Arizona are not being screened for potential learning delays and disabilities in the crucial early years – when intervention is most successful. “While every child develops at...
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Copper Corridor communities pledge support for Expect More Arizona
The Town Councils of Kearny, Hayden and Superior have all passed resolutions in support of Expect More Arizona. The overall goal of Expect More Arizona and the Center for the Future of Arizona is to improve educational attainment by 2030 throughout the...
Mammoth-San Manuel has some SUPER spellers
On Jan. 29, 18 students from First Avenue Elementary, Mammoth Elementary STEM School and San Manuel Jr./Sr. High School took part in the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District Spelling Bee. The winners were: First Place - Alyssandra Alvarez;...
Pinal Rural Fire and Medical District receives communication equipment donation
At a recent Pinal Rural Fire and Medical District Board meeting on January 25, 2018, Mesa Fire and Medical Department presented communication equipment donated to Pinal Rural. The equipment is valued over $20,000. Fire Chief Bobby Apodaca would like to thank the Mesa...
Jeremiah Pate’s Parkinson’s fundraiser declared a success
The fundraiser for Jeremiah Pate’s research to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease has been deemed a success. The fundraising dinner attracted over 60 people and many other donations also came in. A silent auction at the dinner brought in additional...
Georgie Digs: Chisholm Relations
Some of those who read my Georgie Digs articles say it is obvious that I like history, especially family histories. I think that it is only natural that I have often mentioned Aravaipa Creek because I had lived there for many years and did learn quite a bit of...
Along the Gila: Road Construction, Water Wells and More
The paving project on the 77 in Mammoth and north is speeding along. It won’t be long until the construction delays will be over and the road will be smooth and kindly to car suspension systems. It’s a great job, but I wish ADOT had continued just one mile to the...
San Manuel wrestlers putting in work
The San Manuel wrestling team has been busy over the last two weeks, including competing in a pair of tournaments at Coolidge and Salpointe Catholic the last two weekends. The Miners started with a non-conference meet on Jan. 10, against Buena and Desert...
Tri-Community Food Bank honors volunteers
The Tri-Community Food Bank provided a luncheon for all volunteers on Jan. 10. Pictured is Cynthia Chevalley, chairperson, providing words of encourage to the volunteers. Later the volunteers shared stories of how they have helped those in need in Oracle, San Manuel...
Sea Lions Swim Team competes in Prescott meet
The Sea Lions Swim Team competed in the Prescott Plunge Swim Meet at the indoor pool at Yavapai Community College over the weekend of Jan. 8-10. The meet featured 12 teams from throughout the State of Arizona. The Sea Lions earned 618.5 points,...