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Laveda Beatrice Amos, 81, passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Apache Junction. Laveda and her husband Walter, who preceded her in death, were residents of the Eloy and Casa Grande area close to 40 years. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Sue Amos Mills of Apache Junction; son, Albert Lynn Amos of Mesa;

stepdaughter, Wanda Faye Hixon and stepson Walter Lee Amos Jr. of Mojave, California; brother, Larry James Phillips of Casa Grande; sisters, Mildred Mardell Walker of Superior, Flora Mae Livermon of Arizona City and Barbara Sue Stone of Mesa; 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her

Linda Ivy Brand, 81, passed away Dec. 13, 2011 in Superior. She was born Nov. 24, 1930 in El Salvador. She is survived by her sister, Rosa. What follows is an English translation of the obituary provided by the family. Honored memory of Mrs. Linda Ivy Brand Our burden and pain mix

with overwhelming joy and hope, because our Lord prepared her parting to receive her on that chosen day. Her humanitarian dedication, which went above and beyond, for justice and human rights marked the beginning of her teaching program as she taught innumerable children. God changed the compass of her life which would take her

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to far lands. To a life driven by the desire to help the needy, forgetting even about herself to draw closer to that which is everlasting. Her teaching did not lose its brightness and the Holy Bible was her companion she found in it deeper understanding of the loving kindness of God, and she applied the holy commandments. It has been the joy of these last years! Reconciliation of her whole self, her renewal,

her stroll through her life on earth propelled her to her heavenly life. And the moment arrived, and she found True Happiness. Physical death is the birth into heavenly life with no worries! Remembering the good time she lived among us, Linda will always be with us in our hearts. Now she is in the presence of God, in peace, in eternity, Amen Her brothers and sisters:

Ramon Antonio, Rosario, Alicia, Pedro Erick, Rosa and the rest of the family are grateful to all of Linda’s friends for the brotherhood freely offered and given to our sister during the years of spiritual fellowship and for the church that adopted and protected her. May it be. An online guestbook can be signed at www.superiorfuneral.com. The original Spanish version can also be found there. Linda Ivy Brand

husband, Walter Lee Amos Sr.; father, Lindsey Phillips; mother, Lue Frances Phillips; sons, Johnny Lee Hodkinson Amos and James Lindsey

Amos. Services were held Wednesday, Dec.14. J. Warren Mt. View Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.

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at the time the report is compiled. Dec. 7 Betzy Deharo, 36, Superior, was arrested and charged with interfering with judicial proceedings. Dec. 8 Possible road rage was reported in the 700 block of Main Street. Dec. 8 Possible fraud was reported in the 200 block of Smith. Dec. 8 Possible burglary was reported in the 500 block of Gibbs. Dec. 8 Possible criminal damage was reported in the 100 block of Copper. Dec. 9 Possible criminal

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Karleigh Belle “Bug” Kaufman, two months old, was called to home to be with our lord Jesus on Dec. 10, 2011. She leaves behind her loving parents Hannah “Wagar” Kaufman and Timothy Kaufman; her grandparents, Karl and Jennifer Volkert of Superior and Janet Lane of Tempe; great-grandparents, Wayne and Margaret Miller; great aunts, Bethany Macdonald and Melissa Allen; and numerous aunts and uncles who loved her.

She will be greatly missed by those she left behind. Karleigh impacted so many in her short life and made a difference in many others life after her death as she was an organ donor. Arrangements have been provided by Superior Funeral, Rose’s Roses, and New Life Church. Services for Karleigh will be held Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. at New Life Church, Superior with graveside services following at 3 p.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in

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What started out as a routine vehicle check sent two women and one man to jail. On Dec. 11 at approxi-mately 8:30 p.m., a Pinal County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol heading eastbound on U.S. 60 conducted a routine vehicle registration check on a light blue, 2000 Nissan Altima. After the check came back negative for highway

use, the deputy initiated a traffic stop, to which the driver complied and pulled to a complete stop along shoulder at mile post 215 near Florence Junction. The deputy made contact with four occupants inside the vehicle and began ask-ing the driver questions regarding the registration. The driver identified him-self as Alejandro Torrez, 30, Avondale. Torrez was

unable to provide a valid driver’s license because it had been suspended. He also told the deputy he pur-chased the car a week ago and had not yet registered it in his name. Seated in the front pas-senger seat was a white female identified as Kellsi Bryan, 20, Winkelman. Behind the driver’s seat was seated a Hispanic female subject who was

Traffic stop turns up guns, drugs and stolen IDsidentified verbally as Mar-lene Contreras, 34, Pima, and behind the passenger seat, a Hispanic male sub-ject who verbally identified himself to me as Jorge Es-pinosa, 34, of Mexico. When the deputy asked if there were any weapons or narcotics in the vehicle, Bryan responded saying she had a loaded handgun in her purse. Bryan was asked to exit the vehicle and searched, at which point a .22 caliber Phoenix Arms handgun was found. Bryan told the deputy the gun belonged to Torrez’s brother, who’d left the gun at her home and she was returning it. Because she is under 21, Bryan was placed under arrest for be-ing a pr ohibited possessor. Torrez was placed under arrested for operating a vehicle on a suspended license. After a second PCSO unit responded to assist, all subjects were removed and the vehicle was searched.

A thorough search turned up a 9mm handgun located in the back seat pocket directly in front of where Espinosa was seated. After further questioning, depu-ties determined Espinosa was in the country illegally and was turned over to Immigrations Customs En-forcement for processing. While seated in the back of the PCSO patrol vehicle, Bryan informed the deputy she had a digital scale with several small bags of crys-tal methamphetamine in-side her purse. The deputy searched Bryan’s purse and discovered the items in-side a black pouch. Bryan also admitted to having concealed two pipes used for smoking methamphet-amine on her person. She was allowed to remove the items which were taken into evidence. A probable cause search and inventory of the ve-hicle’s trunk revealed several stolen IDs, includ-ing two U.S. military

passports, five stolen credit cards, several pieces of U.S. mail and other per-sonal items belonging to various people not in the vehicle. At least two items located were traced back to a recent burglary out of Phoenix. Contreras was visibly upset during the search and informed deputies she was in possession of metham-phetamine. The deputies allowed her to remove the items concealed in her pants which turned up to be one ounce of crystal methamphetamine. She informed deputies Torrez ordered her to conceal the drugs as they were being pulled over because he was going to jail and gave the .22 handgun he pulled from his waistband to Bryan because he wasn’t supposed to have it; Torrez is a prohibited possessor. Torrez was charged with possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug

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By Taylor Beard It was announced during the town meeting held on Thursday, Dec. 15, that on Dec. 8, 2011, James Vieh, an attorney representing the interests of Linda and Ron Rhein, fi led a formal lawsuit against the Town of Superior. The lawsuit states that the plaintiffs, Linda and Ron Rhein of Globe, Arizona, are fi ling due to an incident that took place April 9, 2011, at the public rest stop located on Highway 60 which is maintained by the Town of Superior, the defendant. The document states that around 10 a.m., “Linda Rhein went into the restroom. The fl oor of the restroom was covered with a pool of water which was dangerous to

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persons using the restroom facility…The door to the bathroom stall was stuck and when plaintiff Linda Rhein pulled on the door to open it, she slipped in the pool of water and fell onto her right shoulder.” The document also states that Rhein was a “business invitee as to whom the Town of Superior owed the duty to make the

premises of the washroom reasonably safe,” stating that the Town of Superior neglected their duties to maintain the washroom in a safe manner. As a result of her fall, Rhein “sustained a right rotator cuff injury,” with the document asserting that “because of the negligence of the Town of

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I wish I had my ball. We need that ball…that ball rolls. This doesn’t. Tamir thought nudging a can on the ground with his toe. This kind of rickets around and doesn’t do much of anything and really makes football suck. It’s not the same. Tamir lost his ball yesterday and it felt like losing a friend. A NATO truck flattened it yesterday as it cruised

through on patrol, doubtful the soldiers even noticed. The hazards of playing in the street. That ball was at least kind of soft, this can really stings, Tamir noticed as he swept his foot back and kicked the can as though he would kick the once soft round ball he had once had. I don’t really know what else to play with, and Ahmet’s definitely not

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Mrs. Buck’s second period freshmen. Genre: Realistic Fictioncoming up with ideas. He shot a sideways glance at Ahmet, a small, dirty boy, a few years younger than Tamir’s eleven years old; he was staring at a beetle making its way across the dirt towards his feet. Maybe it’s useless anyways, with soldiers piling through on their rounds every few minutes. He dropped the can with a clank. The French and British are frequent visitors to the area, they almost abuse the word frequent. This struggle was maturing long before they were here. They just mean more people—more interruptions, Tamir’s eyes flicker over a pair of troops checking a house across the stale street. Always checking, always around, there is no place for peace in this town. No comfort for friends. He watched

as the pair met up with their unit at the end of the street. I bet they are hot, I’m hot and I’m in scraps, he followed their helmets into the truck, brushing the sweat off his brow. “Let’s get some food,” he said over his shoulder to Ahmet, “this is not working.” he mumbles as he turns back to the boy, abandoning the can in the dirt where he found it. Both pause as another set of soldiers pass. Tamir follows their gait as they round the corner and turns back to Ahmet’s wide eyes. “Food?” Ahmet nods in agreement. Tamir drops to his knees and runs his fingers over the ground and then pauses as a thought flicks from temple to temple. He stands back up, walks back over to the can and scoots it behind a wooden box leaning against the building. Just in case. Just in case we need it again. He drops back to the ground and runs his fingers over the new patch of ground. Soft. He crawls a few feet over to an area still slightly wet from the morning water being thrown out with the trash and scoops up some mud and rubs it across his clothes, his neck and cheeks. Ahmet watches for a minute, his toe fiddling with a stick. Tamir moves back to the soft ground he previously found. Soft dirt, almost dust. Tamir figured out that dirt in his eyelashes seems to get him more food, than dirt just on his face and clothes, as if people feel worse if there is a possibility of one’s eyelashes gluing shut. “I don’t know why this works, not sure, but it does,” he said to Ahmet as he handed him a handful of

reddish brown dust. Ahmet rubbed and coughed out the excess. Ahmet was already quite dirty, not that Tamir wasn’t as well, but Ahmet simply did not need any help, so Tamir never felt the need to rub mud on him. Ahmet continued coughing; he looked like a child who foolishly thinks they can eat a spoonful of dry cocoa. Tamir took his hand as he hiccupped the last of the dust from his lungs, wet dirt crusted his nose and mouth and gave him the appearance of a boy who had recently been liberated from a dirt pile. They walked along the street, pausing to let troops pass, heading towards the main square; here they would have more opportunities for food. The two always take the back streets, an indirect route, because they have soft dirt to walk on. The other roads are strewn with broken rocks which are painful on their bare feet. In the distance they hear a shell burst through the wall of a building. The faint pops of gunfire reach them quickly soon after. Tamir never misses a beat, though notices the smaller hand encased in his tighten slightly. I am lucky for Tamir, Ahmet thinks as Tamir gives his hand a reassuring squeeze. He is a good friend. I have no one now, but I have Tamir. And he has me. Ahmet’s thoughts dot along as they walk towards the square, the noise of its bustle rising. Ahmet’s parents were killed early on when the real fighting began and he has been without ever since, scavenging the streets. He was truly alone until Tamir found him

sleeping in the trash heap behind his street. Tamir’s father was not part of the conflict originally, trying to keep as neutral as possible, found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time (an alley behind the main square) and was killed when a mortar exploded not far from where he stood. Tamir is now the man of the house, looking after his mother, younger sister and now Ahmet…when they beg, they have to get enough for everyone. The first man they reach in the square looks at them blankly as gunshots ring out, slightly closer than the first. Ahmet used to drop flat to the street. He no longer does this, unfazed unless they start to hurt his ears. The man continues to stare for a minute. Come on, Dude! Just give us some food, or money, either works! Tamir thinks frustrated as he stares back at the obviously well fed merchant. “Ahhh, you need this, this will help you see the way.” The man shuffles around to a table, his bulging stomach jiggling with every step. He turns back to them and hands them both a small green book. I can’t read, you git. Do I look like I can read? Tamir blinks up at the man. Ahmet just stands their looking at the book in his hand. “Read the Green Book, Gaddafi will free you.” The man says expectantly to the young boys. Right! Yes, he has helped me SO much already. “We cannot eat this.” Ahmet replies meekly, staring at the ground. The man erupts, slapping Ahmet harshly across

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By Taylor Beard Jed Lant, Town of Superior Public Works Director, was on hand at last week’s meeting to give an update on the progress of the Magma Club. Lant said that as of Monday, December 12, Midstate has begun the process of updating the air conditioning system at the Magma Club. Three five-ton heating pumps have been installed in the attic along with transition and flexible ducting. On the east side of the property, a concrete pad has been poured by public works, where two condensers will be installed. At a later date, a security cage will be installed to protect the condensers from theft. Lant continued explaining that on Monday, Dec. 19, contractors would be

Lant gives Magma Club updateon site applying foam to the exterior walls and in the attic space for added insulation. This will help with both the air conditioning throughout the year and heating in the winter. “With all of these projects completed, our EE grant will be satisfied, which is due on Dec. 31, thus completing Phase I,” Lant said. Following this, Lant canvassed some of the future projects that will be taking place in the Magma Club. When additional funds become available, an additional condenser will be purchased and once this is installed, all A/C work will be complete. He also explained the recent purchases which will add to the interior aura of the Magma Club that the Town of Superior is trying to achieve. This includes 100 vinyl stackable chairs and 10 walnut finished tables for use within the space. When council members questioned the amount of the purchase, Acting Town Manager Lou Digirolamo defended the decision to purchase nicer items as the Magma Club is meant to become one of the nicer venues

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By Sonia M. Bribiescas As Nancy started her leadership adventure in October 2007, she received no approval from her mentor teacher to pursue the principalship certificate. She had been teaching business for 13 years. She has known Ms. Joy, her mentor teacher, for 15 years and has the utmost respect for her. Even though her mentor teacher had been tough on her throughout the years, Nancy still considers her “The Master.” The focus of this articles is to examine the relationship between the mentor and the mentee. Being Frozen. When Nancy began teaching, she received positive comments on her leadership qualities. She did not feel confident at the time and did not investigate the possibility for months. How critical is support when it comes to relationships? According to Powell, it is imperative to have support in the relationship because without a solid foundation, the growth will never happen. As Nancy developed her plan, her final task was to contact Joy to get her approval. Joy, a business teacher of 35 years, was a department chair for

25 years and developed a reputation of being assertive and fair. Nancy met with Joy to discuss her aspirations and her plan to obtain a principalship certificate. Joy looked at Nancy and said, “In my opinion, I don’t think you can handle that kind of job. You are good at being a teacher. I can’t see you as a principal.” Nancy was in complete confusion. For the next few months, her plan was frozen.The Relief. Nancy knew she had to make a decision, but needed closure with Joy’s reaction to the news. She decided to call her mentor teacher and ask the burning question. The conversation started as it usually did, with small talk. Nancy then dropped the question, “Why did you not support my decision to pursue my principalship certificate?” Joy replied, “Because, I know your strengths and weaknesses, and you do not have what it takes to lead a school.” Nancy asked, “Can you give me specifics?” Joy stated, “Your grammar is not up to par, and you have a hard time articulating ideas to others. You know, when I wanted to pursue a leadership position early in my career, my mentor teacher told me I would not be good,

In the Trenches: Mentor Responsibilityand I have great grammar and am very articulate.” Nancy thanked her mentor for her comments and guidance, and hung up the phone. Mentors are significant people in the world. Sometimes these people are unaware of the potential damage they inflict. It is obvious that Nancy’s mentor was not an emotional leader. The only leadership experience the mentor teacher had was being a department chair. The relationship between the two had always been strong, because the mentor was leading and making the decisions for the mentee. Once the mentee decided to make a decision on her own, the mentor made an executive decision to discourage her

protégée.The Rebirth. Nancy was devastated by her mentor’s remarks. She lost confidence in her ability to pursue a principalship certificate. The comments bothered her and made her second guess herself. After the initial hurt, the experience, however, enlightened her – as if she was born again. The rebirth of an individual can be a powerful experience. The mentee will gain momentum through the journey because of building up self-confidence to prove the mentor wrong (Luna & Cullen, 1996). Nancy was inspired by the book Leadership Is an Art, by Max De Pree. For more than 20 years, De Pree has

been active in mentoring emerging leaders in both profit and nonprofit sectors. While writing Leadership Is an Art, he realized the importance of mentoring relationships to leadership development and specifically advises seeking out “one or

two mentors to guide you along the path to discovering authentic leadership – and then remember the best way to compensate a mentor is by becoming one yourself.” Through his leadership practices, millions have been

See Mentoring, Page 17


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The completion of the Arizona National Scenic Trail on December 16, 2011 is commemorated with a brass marker. (Mila Lira photos)

By Mila Lira On Friday, Dec. 16, the Arizona Trail Association along with their partners from Asarco, Copper Basin Railway, the Bureau of Land Management and the Tonto National Forest, completed the last segment of the Arizona Trail on a

Arizona Trail completes last segment in the Copper Corridor

rugged hilltop overlooking the Gila River near Kelvin. A brief ceremony was held and work began on the last tiny segment that needed construction. The name of the final segment completed is the White Canyon passage and is the segment that connects the Picket Post trail head near Superior with the Kelvin/Riverside area . The BLM marked the date and celebration of the completion by installing a brass cap survey marker on the trail. “This trail connects mountains, desert, rivers, and canyons - but what it really connects is people,” said Arizona Trail Association president Emily Nottingham. Many agency partners and volunteers worked together to complete this path used by hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Twenty-six years ago, Flagstaff teacher Dale Shewalter

walked from Mexico to the Utah border to scout out a route that would ultimately become the Arizona Trail. Shewalter died in 2010 but founding member of the Arizona Trail Association Jan Hancock said, “Dale’s spirit was felt today.” Due to work in the area by Asarco, the White Canyon Passage is not yet open to the public. Arizona Trail officials expect the final modification to the trail in this passage will be completed this month and the passage will be open to the public officially in early January. A celebration of the completion of the Arizona Trail will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at the Salt River Project Pera Club in Tempe. For more information on the Arizona Trail and their events please visit their website at www.aztrail.org.


As the staff of the Superior Sun gathered around their computers, warming their fingers as they typed up this week's newspaper, they heard a clatter outside. Jumping up to see what was the matter, Taylor Beard ran to the door and threw it open, camera in hand in case of mad criminal conduct. Much to her surprise, rather than hoodlums or hooligans, what she espied was a rather large sleigh, parked in front of the office door. In the sleigh were several big black bags. Attached to the sleigh were several reindeer, one of whom had a very shiny nose, indeed. “I have come to report a wonderful thing,” announced someone off to the left of the doorway. Spinning around, she came face to face with a large and jolly fellow, who politely waited until her shriek of alarm tapered off before continuing. “You see,” said the man in red. “I have received several wonderful letters, that tickled me so much it made my belly shake like a bowl full of jelly, just to read them. I'd like to share them with you, so that you can print them and put a smile on the face of everyone who reads your fine newspaper.” Unfortunately, before Taylor could gather her wits and hit the right button on the camera, the man, who was awfully spry for being an aged, white haired and fairly obese gentleman, thrust the letters into her hands, sprang onto the sleigh and, reins gathered in hand, made away so quickly that she wouldn't have been sure she had seen him, in truth, if it weren't for the evidence he left behind. Here are the letters that he thought were so sweet and so funny that he made a special trip just to deliver them and give you all a smile.

Dear Santa ...

Our Santa Letter What Anika want for X-mas: Necklace, Barbie Car, Book, Barbie Bike, a horsie, a teddie Bear. Painting Set w/glitter. Alex wants for x-mas: Fire truck, Bike, Teddie Bear, 1 gun. Armando: Fire truck, Bike, Teddie Bear, Table Cloth for his table, 2 guns, Small Table and Chairs.

Dear Santa, My name is Faith Denogean and I am 3 yrs. old. I have been a big girl this year. I started Head Start and don’t cry NO more. I am writing you asking for a few suprises.

1. Play Kitchen2. Food & pans for my kitchen3. Smurf Movie4. Pillow pet5. Game so I can play6. Belt7. Backpack8. My ears pierced9. A dog

Santa, I am on the good list.Dear Santa, I would like a ipad touch. I would like a bike. I would like a jeep. I would like a remote control Hummer. I would like a pS3. I would like a phone. I would like a Nintendo dsi. I would like a football. I would like a X box 36d. I would like a transformers. I would like a nerf gun.

Name: Jarek HughesDear Santa Claus,1. Elec HeinCopter2. Elec dirt bike3. DS Game4. Base Ball Net5. A good baskball6. A new Flat Scren tv7. Snow Boots8. Warm Pajamas9. A Skate Board with case10. A Magic Wand

Dear Santa, I am Hailey-ann Denogean and I am 6 yrs. old. I live with my mommy and little sister. I have been a big girl this year. I help my mom with my little sister and chores around the house. For Christmas I would like to ask for just a few things…

1. Rain boots &Rain Jacket, 2. Ear muffs and scarf, 3. Flash cards, 4. Baby doll, 5.D.V.D. player, 6, Play make-up, 7. Skinny Jeans sz. 8, 8. My own play house, 9. Hannah Montana Watch, 10. Night Lights, 11. New Backpack.

From Azelea I Love you!To: Santaclos Can I please have a Nintendo four Christmas plese and a toy four my sister plese and that is all. Thank you.

Dear Santa, My name is Benjamin. I wish for remote control airplane. Stufed Animal Cheetah, For my Baby Brother Jayden. May I have a Bell from your Sleigh?From Benjamin


Dear Santa, Me and Zach wonder what it is like to live in the North Pole. I want a sweat pea motor scooter bike, and remote control heliocopter. Zach want a remote control fire truck, a color set with lots of crayons, a big truck coloring book, a little night l ight for are room. Hope to see you soon on Chismas eve. Me and Zach have been good children. I hope you eat the cookies on Chrismas eve night.

12/25/2011Dear Santa, My name is Madison Marie SixSmith and I am 4 years old. I have been really good this year. What I want for Christmas is…

1. Toy cars that are made for girls.2. A new doll.3. A dollie that doesn’t fall apart.4. A vampire dolly’s5. A My little Pony doll Set.6. A new Scooter.7. New bike.8. Jewlery.9. My two front teeth.

I hope you get this soon that way I could get everything. Remember I have been a very good girl.Yours truly, Madison SixSmithP.S. I’m leaving some cookies out for you! Hope you like them and also some milk.

12/25/2011Dear Santa, My name is Marley Anne SixSmith. I have been a really good girl. All though I am only 1 year old, I think I have done preety good. I have been thinking what I want and here is a list of what my ideas

1. A new doll2. A new bike for my size3. All of my teeth that way they don’t get hurt4. More hair on my head5. Some Stacking blocks6. Girl cars7. My family all together

I hope you get this in time. Remember I have been a very good gir.Truly Yours, Marley Anne SixSmith.P.S. hope you like the milk and cookies.

Dear Santa I Been good at home and at school. I hope you can bring me a Nintendo DS and a helicopter ride for me and my mom and dad. For my Brother, Robert he wants a air hawk. He has been good too. I am going to leve you some cookies end milk. Merry Christmas.Nathan Taylor, 7 years old Baby Eric V. for Santa Phone, Lego Ninja Go, Lego City, Lego Police, Five Anger Birds No Sound, Bumble Bee Transformers, Nerf Gun Vortex Vigilon, Orange car ATV Rider, Huge bear, I Pad Touch, DS Game.From Baby Eric V.

Dear Santa, I wonta PJ3 and a will for Christmas to be Good. I will give you some cookies, I be good for my Mom and dad and I be Good at shcloo to and for my sister.

Dear Santa, I would like to have the remote control car from the movie Cars 2. Please and for all my family to be happy. Thank you Arthuro

Trevino Family X-Mas list, 208 W. Gray dr. Superior AZ

1. Anthony, age 8, male, Scooby.doo game, basketball, skateboard helmet, coloring set, axe body (deodorant/body wash)

2. Czanara, age 4, female, Dora Movie, dish set, socks, princess doll dress up, princess clothes.

3. Adrianna, age 2, Female, baby, socks, shopping cart, pants 2t, play food.

4. Michael JR, age 1, male, push trucks, balls, building blocks, clothes size 18 mos., socks

To Dear Santa, My name is Lawrence Armenta III, I am 2 years old & I have been a very good boy this year!! I would like a toy truck for Christmas & Toy Story Slippers.

Dear Santa, I did my best to be good. I would like sideswipe and captain America.Thank you! This is Tyler C.


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By Taylor Beard During Thursday’s Town Council meeting Lt. Mike Campbell of the Superior Police Department gave his recommendations on how the town should move forward with the issue of Animal Control and Animal Rescue. Campbell’s recommendations were meant to help inform the council’s decision as they came to a decision about how to move forward with the possible renewal of the contract with Superior Animal Rescue. Campbell explained that the purpose of his report was to discuss the options available to reduce the number of stray animals on the streets of Superior. He recommended that the town concentrate its resources to enhance its enforcement and care efforts. In conjunction, a partnership should be developed with Superior Animal Rescue to educate the community and facilitate the adoption of as many animals as possible. There are facilities currently in Superior consisting of a small building which houses eight kennels; there is an additional fenced area that currently has around 30 dogs in it. Campbell detailed the current situation where the Superior Animal Rescue cares for the animals and maintains the facility, all done without any cost to the community through volunteers and donations of food, medicine and more. If there are strays which need to be picked up, personnel from Public Works are assigned on an as needed basis. Animals which need to be euthanized are attended to by Public Works with assistance from Superior Animal Rescue as needed. Public Works responds to complaints concerning violation of town codes related to animals, yet has no authority to issue citations and hand this duty off to the police department when they feel it is necessary. Campbell explained that

Town, Superior Animal Rescue mutually cancel contractsomething needs to change as the conditions are no longer conducive to the situation, noting that many residents in town have expressed concern for their safety due to the number of stray and owned dogs on the street. Town staff and Pinal County Animal Control have received complaints about the conditions at the Town’s kennels, and the Town Manager’s offi ce has been contacted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) about their concerns. He continued by highlighting some of the more challenging aspects of animal control and rescue, such as obtaining and storing drugs needed to euthanize animals, which has become signifi cantly more diffi cult. He noted that the town would need to make some upgrades to the storage containers and would need to partner

with a veterinarian. Pinal County is willing to assist with the situation through an Intergovernmental Agreement, Campbell explained; but the council and community would need to decided what level of service is needed. Having reviewed the facts and canvassed the community for input, Lt. Campbell recommended the following steps: • Rework the agreement with Superior Animal Rescue with the major points being the responsibility of the kennels, enforcement of code and arranging euthanization would go to the Town of Superior. Superior Animal Rescue would be responsible for education, clinics and facilitating adoption of animals. • Limit the population at the kennels to eight dogs, using SAR to identify dogs that are adoptable and facilitate their

adoption. • The Police Department would be responsible for the safety of the community and enforcement of codes applicable to animals. Public Works would no longer respond to calls involving code or law violation, with these calls moving to the Police Department or Pinal County Animal Control. • Public Works would be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the kennels. Public Works would still respond to requests to have an animal picked up if those animals are contained or requests for quarantine from an animal biting someone. • Enter into an agreement with Pinal County for animal control services such as impounding of vicious animals, occasional strays and dogs at large, along with the euthanizing of animals and disposal of their remains.

• Review all town codes and fees associated with animals to be consistent with the goals of the community to achieve safe streets, proper care for animals, and assist SAR with the adoption of as many animals as possible. Campbell’s plan takes into account the safety and education of the community through the traditional approach using the Police Department and Pinal County Animal Control, which gives SAR a large voice in the education of the community, clinics for shots, spaying and neutering, and the adoption of animals. Campbell noted that if an IGA is entered into with Pinal County Animal Control, the Town of Superior would have to pay for their services. Currently, Pinal County sets the fees for services at the same rate for each community it services, yet it is not possible to know how

many times their services would actually be needed. He encouraged the council to evaluate this portion of his recommendation at cost to the community in dollars versus the safety of residents and town staff. Following Lt. Campbell’s presentation, the Town Council voted to mutually cancel the Town’s contract with Superior Animal Rescue. The Town will work with SAR to adopt out as many animals as possible and the Town of Superior is seeking to enter into an IGA with Pinal County Animal Control for services. Members of the Town Council listened intently to Campbell and are largely following his recommendations on Animal Control in the best interest of the citizens of Superior. For more information on this issue, please contact the Town of Superior at 520-689-5752.

By Mila Lira This year the Superior Optimist Club and the Superior Rotary Club will host a New Year’s dance to benefi t their programs for the youth of Superior.

The dance is being held on Saturday, Dec. 31, and will begin at 9 p.m. at the Los Hermanos Ballroom. Advance ticket prices are $15 per couple or $8 single. Prices at the door

are $18 a couple and $10 per person. Admission includes munchies, favors and a champagne toast. There will be a 50/50 drawing and other raffl es. Music

is being played by DJ Roy Chavez. To purchase advanced tickets please contact Roy Chavez at 520-827-1026, Olga Lopez at 520-827-4119 or Mila Lira at 520-827-0676.

Proceeds raised from the dance will benefi t the Superior Rotary Scholarship and the Superior Optimist Club Honor Roll Banquet and Laptop program.

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By Taylor Beard We’ve all had ‘em – those off days, weeks, even months. Any person who says that they haven’t just had a bad day is lying ... flat out lying through their teeth because they are sometimes unavoidable. The Lady Panthers are having an off couple of weeks, it happens and it is a super bummer when it

does. And while it totally blows and definitely feels like the sports articles are repeating themselves, it will change. With experience comes change – good change. The girls ended Wednesday’s game against Combs 25-51, following this they played Miami on Friday and came home a little disappointed with an end score of 26-53.

Panthers rock the court against Salt River and MiamiAt press time, Tuesday’s game against Salt River was undetermined. Their last game before the holiday break will take place on Thursday, Dec. 22, at Salt River as part of the Apache Gold Shoot Out; they will then enjoy a long break until they return to play on Tuesday, Jan 10, in Superior against Coolidge. Whatever bummed out feelings were floating around due to the defeat of the ladies’ team, the men’s team went ahead and deleted them with two blazing wins against Salt River and Miami. Tuesday’s game against Salt River was a blast for the local boys, cruising

along and sending the valley boys home crying. Jesse Aguilar lead the team in scoring with 13 points, but Martin Granillo was tickling his lead with 12 points. Both Christopher Grap and Louie Fuente each contributed 11 points to the final score. Aguilar still reigns king on rebounds with 12 total during this game. Granillo thieved it up with four steals. All of this fancy work lead to a fantastic final of 54-51. Still buzzing from Salt River, the boys headed to Miami on Friday to see if they could repeat the outcome. Jesse Aguilar was on a hot streak this week, but especially

against Miami, bringing in 20 points against the Vandals and rocking 14 rebounds; he was followed by both Fuentes and Granillo who scored 10 points each. The Panthers passed through the tunnel heading due West to Superior having beat the

Vandals by 10, final score 47-37. At press time, Tuesday’s game against Salt River was undetermined. The Panthers now enjoy a nice break until they resume play on Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Gilbert against Gilbert Classical Academy.

By John Hernandez On a cold and rainy evening in Oracle, the Superior Panthers Boy’s team came away with two victories. In the seventh grade game, Jalen Murray hit a three-point basket with two seconds left to deny the Mountain Vista Cougars a victory. Mountain Vista had a two point lead with 14 seconds left in the game. The Panthers were pressed but got the ball up court to Murray who spotted up and let the shot fly as defenders were closing in on him. The final score was Superior 12, Mt. Vista 11. The Mountain Vista Cougars had been averaging 30 points their first two games and were undefeated. It is a good win for the Superior boys, giving them two wins and one loss in the league. Gage Cruz had six points and Austin Navarette

contributed three. The eighth grade boy’s team had an easier time of it, defeating the Cougars 34 to 26. The Panthers led at halftime 16 to 13 but pulled away in the fourth quarter. A.J. Denogean led all scorers with 12 points. The team remains undefeated. The Superior girl’s teams had a harder time of it, dropping both games to the Mountain Vista Lady Cougars. The seventh grade Panthers lost 11 to 6. Scoring two points apiece for the Panthers were Kassandra Baltierra, Jasmin Velasquez and Jasmin Castro. The eighth grade Lady Panthers could not handle the Mountain Vista pressing defense which forced numerous turnovers and led to easy points. The final score was Mountain Vista 24, Superior 13. Sylvia Longoria scored four points and Gabby Salcido three for the Panthers.

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By Mila Lira Last week the Town of Superior hosted a meeting to reveal the findings of the Hearts and Minds Strategy that was conducted over the last few months. The study revealed that residents of Superior expect their quality of life to increase over the next five years but remain pessimistic about the quality of life for future generations of Superior, residents are also supportive of economic and population growth. The dominating value of those surveyed was personal security, peace of mind and being near family and friends. The phone survey also asked residents about their knowledge of the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange. Ninety percent of the callers stated that they were aware of the land exchange and 60 percent of those surveyed believe that the land exchange is a good thing and will bring jobs and economic growth to Superior. Those with negative feelings toward the land exchange are based primarily their concerns for the environment. Sixty-six percent of those surveyed said that economic growth and development were more important than protecting the environment. Only 30 percent of those surveyed said that protecting the environment was more important; four percent said they did not know what was more important. The strategy also revealed that residents are concerned about the lack of jobs and leadership in Superior. A statement in the executive summary of the values strategy explained that Uncertainty about the future economic health and leadership

in Superior are detracting from the many unique and cherished aspects of living here. Strengthening the local economy must be a main focus to give residents back their peace of mind. When the respondents were asked who can best deal with Superior’s issues and challenges, 38 percent of them chose people like me and you; 27 percent said local government; 12 percent chose businesses in Arizona; five percent said the state government; 12 percent said other organizations or institutions; and six percent either did not respond or did not know. Of the 27 percent choosing local government to deal with the issues and challenges in Superior, 40 percent of those responding were retired and 38 percent of those responding to that choice also believed that the quality of life in Superior is increasing. Overall residents surveyed feel that they are the most qualified to deal with the issues facing Superior. Residents also revealed that they would like to see more health care services such as a hospital or urgent care center as well as access to more educational opportunities such as community, technical, or vocational colleges. Those called in the survey were asked to imagine that the town of Superior was asking them how to prioritize its spending for the next year’s budget. They were asked to give their top three choices from a list. The top three things that respondents said they would like funding allocated to were: 1.) Local school system enhancements, such as music and art programs or more teachers. 2.) Extracurricular programs for children

What’s on the ‘hearts and minds’ of Superior residents?grades K-12 (outside of school). 3.) Vocational and skills training for adults young and old to develop new skills. The other spending priorities that residents selected were transportation and infrastructure projects (new road and building repairs), neighborhood beautification (new parks and recreation facilities), environment and land preservation initiatives, and programs for senior residents. The Hearts and Mind strategy included a

series of three different data collection events. The first was a public meeting where those in attendance were surveyed and they held an open discussion; the second component included a session where segments of the population were invited to participate in a computer exercise at the Superior Junior/Senior High and the third segment of the strategy included a phone survey that was conducted October 8-15. Phone calls were made to all

residents who have a land line telephone. From the phone survey there were a total of 138 respondents which is 15 percent of the adult population of Superior. The Town of Superior assisted the facilitators from Heart+Mind Strategies with the coordination of these data collection surveys. Resolution Copper Mining provided the financial assistance to

pay for this strategy. Results from the strategy will assist leadership in the community to make decisions on annexation and other economic development issues. A full copy of the results of the strategy is available at the Superior Town Hall, 199 Lobb Ave. Electronic copies are also available; please call the Town Hall for more information 520-689-5752.


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the face. “Then Starve.” Ahmet crumples to the ground. “HEEY! Get off it!” One of the soldiers close by pushes the fat man back. “They’re children. No threat to you.” He rattles off in Arabic as he picks Ahmet up off the ground and sets him on his feet. “You ok, Lad?” He asks

Ahmet. Ahmet nods back. If it’s possible to have a Scottish accent while speaking Arabic, Hobb was guilty. “How about you?” He turns to Tamir. Same reply received. “Why don’t you follow me, I am sure I can scrounge up some food for you.” He motions towards the truck. I wish I had means to shoot that bastard, Hobb glances back to the man as he leads the boys across the street. “Remind me to shoot that fool later.” He jokingly says in English to Nigel, his partner, as the trio reaches him. “Righto, Hobb, complete bullocks, that. Giving the children “The Book”,” Nigel air quotes as his voice reaches a ridiculously high pitch emphasizing the last two words, “They clearly need food. That’s what’s wrong with this country.” Beyond the fact that this place is an absolute hole, he thinks surveying the dirt caked to the younger boy’s

eyelashes. Both Hobb and Nigel have been in stationed in Libya for the last three months. “Do you know what they are saying?” Ahmet whispers to Tamir, covering his mouth with his hand. “Nope, I think I heard him say ‘shoot’.” Tamir replies, never taking his eyes off the two soldiers. “Are they going to shoot us?” Ahmet’s eyes widen. “Why would they give us food and then shoot us?” Tamir quips in a mocking tone. “What do we have as far as nosh goes?” Hobb asks, face in bag that he has perched on the hood of the truck. “Probably some sausage, crackers and beans. Eh, how do you think they would handle Vegemite?” Nigel laughs as he emerges from the other side of the truck with another bag. “I am going to guess not well at all.” Hobb laughs. “Are they looking for

food?” Ahmet tugs on Tamir’s shirt. “I hope so.” “That’s what it looks like?” Tamir sighs watching the soldiers search. Ok, you can see as much as I can. “Do you think we have a bag of rice? I thought I came across a few yesterday.” Hobb drops the sack on the ground. “Yes, rice. I’ve found it along with the summer sausage…and…the crackers and beans. They’ll feast tonight!” Nigel says jovially as he throws a can of beans across the hood to Hobb. “OK, boys…I’ve got some rice, crackers, beans and sausage for you. Will that tide you over a while? Sound better than eating paper, yeah?” Hobb says in Arabic, smiling as he fills a burlap sack with the goods. The boys nod. “Yes” both reply enthusiastically smiling. Sausage! Beans! Mom is going to die when I bring this home, Tamir smiles

widely as he accepts the bag. “Look, we are usually around, if you have a problem, come find us, ok?” He pats Ahmet on the head, dust puffs of in clouds. “Actually, you know what…” Hobbs stops mid-sentence and walks around the truck to his pack. “I am in a pretty good mood.” He walks back around and hand each boy a hundred pound note. “This will keep you going for a while, but make it last.” He smiles again and he watches each boys’ eyes widen as they realize what it is. “We’re rich…rich, Tamir” Ahmet says under his breath. “Thank you, Thank you…Thank you so much!” Tamir yelps enthusiastically, clutching the note in one hand and the bag of food in the other. “My pleasure.” Hobb smiles back. “That should help for at least a month, I hope.” “That was big of you, Hobb!” Nigel looks across at Hobb, who currently

has the younger of the boys wrapped around his leg. He looks over to the other boy, who is staring at something in the open door of the truck. “Ohh hey, you play?” Nigel says, leaning into the truck and picking up the football sitting on the back seat. The kid doesn’t reply and just looks at the ground. “Ohh, can you ask him if they play?” Nigel asks Hobb, remembering that they don’t speak English. “Do you like to play football?” Hobb kneels down to the boys’ level. Each reply with a single nod. “It’s yours then!” Nigel tosses the ball to the oldest boy. “Enjoy!” Tamir catches the ball, still clutching the bag of food and the note and holds it to his stomach, smiling. “They gave us their ball! We can play ball again,” Tamir smiles wide once again. “Do they seem a little more excited about the ball than the food to you?” Hobb laughs and smiles at Nigel. “Job well done, old boy!”

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•SUPERIOR ZUMBA CLASSES Attend ZumbaclasseswithErickaRealMondaysandWednesdaysstartingat4:30p.m.andagainat6p.m.at theKennedyElementaryMultipurposeRoombehindthefrontbuilding.Costis$5.Call520-827-9972formoreinformation.•SUPERIOR FIRE DEPARTMENTTOYDRIVEDonationsof$2-$5toys,giftcardsorchecksarebeingsoughttoensurethatwhenSantagoesoutonhis“sleigh”forhissix-hourlocaltoydelivery,everychildwhocomesouttogreethimwillreceiveatoy.PleasedropdonationsatSuperiorFireDepartment,236GolfCourseRd. Larger toyswill be distributed through thepolicedepartment’sAngelTreeprogram.•SUPERIOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPDRIVE. TheSuperiorHistoricalSociety isholding itsannualMembership Drive and looks forward to welcoming newfriendsand renewing friendshipswith its returningmembers.Membershipduesareavaluablepartofthisorganizationwithmorethan90percentgoingtosupportday-to-dayactivitiesandoperatingexpenses.Call520-689-1969orstopbyandpickupyourmembershipapplicationtoday!•CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICEThePresbyterianChurchof Superior, located at 100 North Magma Avenue, will beholdingChristmasEveServiceonDecember24at7p.m.NoChristmasDayservicewillbeheld.•CAC WINTER BREAKSCHEDULEAllCentralArizonaCollegelocationswillbeclosedforWinterBreakfromDec.24–Jan.2andwillreopenonTuesday,Jan.3.•CHRISTMAS SERVICEFamilyLifeChristianCenter’sChristmasDayservicewillbefrom9–10a.m.onDec.25.ThechurchislocatedatthecornerofLimeandKellner.Everyoneisinvited.Pleasecall689-2202formoreinformation.

•SUPERIOR HEAD START PRESCHOOL SuperiorHead Start Preschool is always accepting applications for3 and 4 year old children. A variety of educational, mentalhealth,nutrition,healthactivities,and,sometimesmedicalanddentalneedsareprovidedtomeetspecialneedsthroughthisprogram.Familiesparticipateineducation,socialserviceandparent involvement activities. Children must be three yearsoldbyAug.31.Familiesmust incomequalifyandhaveproofof guardianship (birth certificate or DES certified letter withchild’snameandbirthdate).Childrenmusthavethefollowingimmunizations:Varicella,4DTP,3Polio,1MMR,3HepatitisBandHIBbooster.Call689-2812formoreinformationorstopbyat150LobbAvenueMonday-Friday8a.m.-4p.m.•VFW #3584 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The VFW 3584GeorgeE.TrumanPost is havingamembershipdrive, and,seekingfamilymembersofveteranstojointheLadiesAuxiliaryandmentostartaMen’sAuxiliary.InMarch,2012,theywillbehavingtheir75thanniversarycelebration.AnyoneinterestedinjoiningshouldcontactthePost.•WALL OF HONOR VFWPost3584 isseekingphotosofveteransandmilitarypersonneltobedisplayedattheVFWPost 3584 of Superior,Arizona. Past veterans, be it you oryourhusband,wife,father,mother,aunt,uncle,anyrelativeorfriend,wewanttohonorallveterans.Todonatephotostobeplacedon theWallofHonor, contactDebbieat689-5820orReneat 689-2428or anymember of theLadiesAuxiliary ofVFWPost3584ofSuperior,Arizona.

Clubs & Meetings•SUPERIOR ARBORETUMBINGOSuperiorArboretumResidentsAssociationBINGOwillbeheldTuesdaynightsat7p.m.intheCommunityRoomat199WestGrayDrive.•FAMILY LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER BIBLE STUDIESBeginning Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m., at 56 Kellner, theFamilyLifeChristianCenterwillbeholdingnewBibleStudies,for women and men. The Women’s study will be”Secrets,TransformingyourLifeandMarriage.”andforthemen,therewillbe“StrongMeninToughTimes.”Call689-2202formoreinformation.JoinusforagreattimeinGod’sWord.•BINGO AT VFW POST#3584Bingoisbiggerandbetter,prizewise,at theVFWPost#3584 inSuperior.ComehavefunonFridaynights,startingat7p.m.There’llbe20gamesoftheregular,jackpotandspecialtypeandasnackbar,witharegularbaropenfrom5p.m.

•PARKS & REC CLASSESSuperiorParks&RecreationoffersaTaeKwonDoclasseverySaturdaymorningfrom10a.m.tonoon.Forregistration,locationand/ormoreinformation,come to the Senior Center on Saturday or contact Parks &RecreationDirectorBarbaraArriolaat520-827-0052.

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inspired to think differently about work and life. This led Nancy to seek a second opinion.The Journey. Nancy is continuing with her aspirations of becoming a principal some day. Even though her mentor did not support her decision and explained her opinions, Nancy called her mentor, five classes later, to thank her for her time and effort. She updated her mentor on what she was doing and apologized for going against her wishes. Joy responded with a mere “Good luck.” Everyone has different experiences with mentors. Nancy is fortunate to have a good support system of family and friends, which enables her to overcome her negative mentor experience. She will remember the lesson for the rest of her life, but she will also be conscious of what not to do as a mentor. There are a lot of Ms. Joys out there in the world. How many people fail to realize their dream because of a negative mentor experience. This mentor experience happened to me. My name is Sonia Bribiescas: I was born and raised in the small mining town of Superior, 60 miles East of Phoenix. I am the youngest child of Enrique Bribiescas and Romelia Padilla. My three brothers and I grew up in an older neighborhood on Magma Avenue. In eighth grade, I wanted to be a teacher. By my junior year in high school, I knew I wanted to be a business teacher. I have had many mentors in my life, who have made a difference in my life – shaping me into who I am today. I want to honor and thank the following for their help professionally: Betty Sanchez,

Albert Rodriguez, Janiel Clark, Judith Houtchens, Cynthia Benson, Anis Mitchell, Kathy Hunter, Angie Amparan, Lorraine Calbow, Wiley Davis, Dr. Richard Daniel, Dr. Robert Gryder, Henry N. Bribiescas, Linda Tani, Dr. Sue Simeone, Gwen Matheny, Nancy Guerra Roberts, Kevin Ames, Valeri Angus, Melania Bustamante, Rachel Matthews, Dr. Janet Gandy, Katherine D. Hall, Dr. Gary Nine, Dr. Ric Wiggall, Dr. Wally Delecki, Dr. Debra Duvall, Dr. Amy Fuller and Dr. Catherine McDaniel. Sonie Bribiescas works at the Mesa Public School District, in Mesa, and is currently a team leader for the district. She is a former resident of Superior.

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SUPERIOR HARVEST CHURCHHill St. and Stone Ave.

Sunday Morning Service: 10 a.m.-noonWednesday Bible Study: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Victory in Jesus

Pastor Albert M. Rodriguez480-354-4499 (home) 480-329-3647 (cell)

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100 Magma AvenueSuperior, AZ 85273

Pastor Jeanne EvensonWorship Service Sunday: 10 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship immediately following worship.

Youth Group for 7th-12th graders Sunday Afternoon.

Contemporary Worship Service at 5 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday of the month.Our church is open for prayer the 2nd

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Family Life Christian Center56 Kellner Ave.

Schedule of ServicesSunday School 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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Superior in maintaining the restroom facility, Linda Rhein sustained severe and disabling injuries, endured great pain and suffering, and has been required to obtain ongoing medical care and treatment which has been expensive and painful.” The document also notes that Rhein has endured a “loss of the enjoyment in her life.” At no point in the document does it state that the Rhein’s called the appropriate authorities to respond to the situation, such as the police or emergency services. The lawsuit has been forwarded by the Town of Superior to Southwest Risk. At press time, there was no court date set.

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in town to be used for parties, weddings and events. Lant also brought up the possibility of paving Magma Club Drive to the council, noting that a quote of $36,775 had been obtained for the job. Additionally, a retaining wall will be poured to keep debris off the new drive; this job was quoted at $12,400. A large amount of renovations have been completed on the Magma Club, given to the town

by Resolution Copper several years ago. Much of this work has been accomplished through grants procured by the Town of Superior. While the work is not completely finished, it is coming along beautifully and the Magma Club should look spectacular upon completion. For any questions about the work being done at the Magma Club, please contact the Town of Superior at 520-689-5752.

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