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Stephanie Rachelle WardApril 28, 1992 - January 11, 2012

Stephanie Ward

time, she lived for every moment, loved with her whole heart, and touched the lives of so many people. Stephanie had a place in her heart that was dedicated to special needs kids, sports and mostly her family. Stephanie was an explorer with Queen Valley Fire Department since she was 14 years old. She took pride in helping others never missing a chance to serve food, play with a kid and listen when you needed a shoulder. Stephanie leaves behind her loving mother, Kathryn Matthews; stepfather, Richard Matthews; brothers, Billy Ray Ward, Cameron Scott Ward and Joseph Ray Thompson; stepbrothers, Richard Matthews III

and Willy Matthews; grandparents, Sonny and Debbie Townsend and Deeva Townsend; great-grandmother, Mildred Walker; aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to Stephanie Ward Memorial Fund, Pinal County Federal Credit Union Acct#0007931500. Services were held January 19 at Superstition Foothills Baptist Church in Gold Canyon. Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel and Crematory, Mesa, handled the arrangements.

According to state law, there are two methods by which police may arrest suspected offenders. The suspect may be physically taken into the department and booked into jail, or the arresting offi cer may write a citation and release the suspect to appear in court later. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Only criminal citations are listed. All damage amounts are estimates. Items are given to The Superior Sun by the Superior Police Department and refl ect information available at the time the report is compiled. Jan. 11 An accident was reported at milepost 224 on Highway 60. Jan. 12 One subject was arrested and turned over to Gila County Sheriff’s Offi ce. Jan. 13 Burglary was reported in the zero block of Molino. Jan. 13 A possible sex offense was reported in the 700 block of Main Street. Jan. 14 An accident was reported at milepost 223 on Highway 60. Jan. 14 Child abuse was reported in the zero block of Pinal. Jan. 14 Derek Arajuo, 40, Superior, was arrested on four Superior warrants and one Pinal County warrant. Jan. 14 Criminal damage was reported in the 800 block of Spray. Jan. 14 Tamika Hernandez, 22, Superior, was arrested on three Superior warrants. Jan. 15 Burglary was reported in the zero block of Medlock. Jan. 16 Theft was reported in the 800 block

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Gilbert Gonzales has joined the Lord! Retired United States Air Force Major Gilbert Gonzales passed away peacefully at his home in Tucson on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Born in Superior on Nov. 13, 1929, he lived his life as a role model for the Hispanic Community of both Superior and Tucson. Gil married Norma Loretta Swanson of Florence in 1951 and attended the University of Arizona from 1949 - 1953 with full scholarship, earning a Political Science degree. He and his brother, Wil proudly played football together for the U of A Wildcats. He received an American College Student Leader award and was listed in “The Who’s Who” among college students. While serving in the USAF, Gil earned a Bronze Star Merit. He also received a Legion of Merit Award among others. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked for many years as Director of Veterans Affairs for Pima College, AHCCCS, Copper Bowl Exec. and the Hispanic Alumni Club, where he earned a Hispanic Enrichment Program award. He was inducted into the Superior

Gilbert GonzalesNov. 13, 1929 - Jan. 7, 2012

Gilbert Gonzales

Tribute

High School Hall of Fame, Pima County Sports Hall of Fame, Arizona Hispanic Sports Hall of Fame. He was a sports afi cionado! His other passions were handball, running and gardening. He had an incredible green thumb and grew beautiful fl owers and plants. He is survived by two brothers, three sisters, four children, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandson and high school sweetheart and wife of 58 years, Norma. He will be greatly missed by his family and fondly remembered by all. Vaya Con Dios, Dad. Memorial Services will be held at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11 Church Avenue, Superior at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Report is taken from the daily logs, based on the information provided by deputies. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Jan. 6 Theft of golf clubs was reported at the Queen Valley Golf Course. Jan. 7 Theft of a gun was reported in the 52000 block of East Highway 60,

Top of the World. Jan. 15 A homeowner in the area of North Telegraph Canyon Road and South Golf Course Road, Superior, reported that two juveniles were shooting high powered weapons near homes in the area. A deputy located the juveniles and warned them to stay away from houses when shooting. The deputy attempted to contact the

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By Mila Lira As 2011 came to an end, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) put the fi nal touches of the redistricting maps for the Congressional and State Legislative districts. The AIRC offi cially adopted its maps on Jan. 17, 2012. For the communities within the Copper Corridor, there were minimal changes to the congressional district but, at the state legislative level, the corridor remains intact but is now in a district with San Tan Valley and the Globe-Miami area.

Copper Corridor communities will remain in Congressional District 1 (CD1) along with Pinal County neighbors Casa Grande, Coolidge and Eloy. Pinal County communities of Florence, San Tan Valley and Apache Junction will move into Congressional District 4 for the 2012 election cycle. The changes in the districts were due to the 2010 census which required Arizona to redistrict their congressional districts due to the population increases throughout the state. CD1 remains a rural district and represents many of Arizona’s

Redistricting – not so many changes for the Copper Corridor

mining, ranching and farming communities as well as many of the Native American Indian Nations; currently Congressman Paul Gosar is representing CD1 but announced that he will run for the congressional seat in District 4 for the Republican nomination against Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu. Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick who was defeated by Gosar in 2010 for the CD1 seat has announced that she will run for CD1 for the democratic nomination. Kirkpatrick was a strong supporter of Resolution Copper and Southeast Arizona Land Exchange, a bill and introduced the bill during the 2010 Congressional session. At the state level, new legislative districts also had to be redrawn. Copper Corridor communities have now all moved from State Legislative District 23 to District 8. The communities in District 8 are from Gila and Pinal counties and include: San Tan Valley, Sacaton, Eloy, Randolph, Coolidge, Florence, Queen Valley and a small part of eastern Casa Grande along with all of the Copper Corridor communities, Oracle, Mammoth, San Manuel, Dudleyville, Hayden, Winkelman, Kearny, Globe, Miami and Superior. There have been no offi cial announcements of candidates running for the District 8 positions. The Pinal County Supervisors approved and submitted their map to the Department of Justice in October. The Copper Corridor remains in District One and adds Florence, Coolidge and part of Eloy. SaddleBrooke will be moved into the newly formed District 4 which will also include Marana, Maricopa and areas south of Eloy.


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By Betsy Quinn The Superior Town Council held a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 24, to appoint an interim Town Clerk following the resignation last week of

the current town clerk. Five of seven Council members were present and voted unanimously to appoint Rita Wentzel. Wentzel’s background is in fi nance and banking.

Wentzel has also been serving as a consultant to the Town of Superior as Council strives to sort out Town fi nancial and fi scal issues. Councils’ ultimate goal

Superior Town Council appoints Wentzel Interim Town Clerkis become accountable and transparent to the citizens of Superior. The appointment of Wentzel promises to be benefi cial in that process. Wentzel is a past Town of Superior Finance Department employee. Curt Williams took the opportunity to address the Council during Public comments. While thanking the Council for their time and hard work Williams told the Council, “Thank you for what you are doing now.” Public Safety Director/Police Chief Lou

Digirolamo was also present. All four council members present and Mayor Jamie Valenzuela each took the opportunity to thank Chief Digirolamo for his hard work and efforts while serving as Deputy Town Manager. Digirolamos’ dedicated service as Director of Public Safety/Police Chief was also acknowledged. Mayor Jamie Valenzuela addressing Chief Lou Digirolamo, said the Town “looks forward to your continuing to be Chief of Police, we have a great crew,” and told Wentzel,

“Congratulations, you have your hands full.” The mayor closed the meeting saying, “This is a good beginning to 2012” and invited staff and the public to come forward with suggestions or thoughts, saying, “We have an open door policy.” Council members present were: Mayor Jamie Valenzuela, Vice Mayor Olga D. Lopez and council members Chris Tomerlin, John Tameron and Gilbert Aguilar. Not in attendance were council members Hank Guiterrez and Soyla (KiKi) Peralta.

By Mila Lira Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) recently installed new signs that indicate portions of Highways 177 and 77 are designated at scenic highways. The designation is also marked on roadmaps. The application to request the designation

was submitted to ADOT by the Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition (CCEDC) and was approved by the state transportation board of directors. The designation was part of an overall strategy by the CCEDC to attract more tourists to the area by promoting the scenery of the area.

New signs promote the Copper Corridor

The CCEDC is a regional group who works to improve the economic conditions in the region. They meet the third Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the CAC Campus in Aravaipa.

A January 5 public notice regarding the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds incorrectly stated such funds could be used for community facilities such as parks, health clinics, libraries, senior or youth centers. Parks are not an eligible item for CDBG funding. The county will be holding its public hearing for use of CDBG funds at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Pinal County Administration Building A, Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Florence.

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Welcome Everyone to the Fourth Annual

ScheduleSponsored by the Superior Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, January 28th9 am .......... Tour begins at Chamber table 203 W. Main St. (Copper Gecko)9 am .......... Art in the Park Show & Sale – Besich Park – Main St. (live music)9 am .......... Antique Show & Sale – Magma Club – East end of Main St.9 am .......... Mata Ortiz potters will craft, display & sell pottery at 350 Main St.9 am .......... Copper Corridor Mobile Visitor’s Center open at 183 Main St.10 am ......... Michael Macias plays classical music at the Magma Club10 am ......... Mary Josephs, “the Chocolate Lady” will be at Porter’s Cafe 404 W. Main St.All Day ....... Doc Darr teaches making and playing the didgeridoo at Besich ParkNoon ......... Jim Pipkin sings “Americana – Sour Mash for the Soul” Besich ParkNoon ......... Mata Ortiz pottery firing at Besich Park, Main St.1 pm .......... Sam Lowe, Arizona author & history buff, talks about Arizona Outlaws

& Other Curiosities at the Senior Citizen’s Center, 370 Main St.1 pm .......... Didgeridoo player, Scott Schaefer plays at the Magma Club2:30 pm ..... Jack San Felice, author and historian, will talk about Silver Mining in the

Old West, including Superior, at the Senior Citizen’s Center, 370 Main St.3 pm .......... Mata Ortiz pottery firing at Besich Park, Main St.

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The Superior Sun joins the following businesses and the community in supporting


Welcome Everyone to the Fourth Annual

ScheduleSponsored by the Superior Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, January 28th9 am .......... Tour begins at Chamber table 203 W. Main St. (Copper Gecko)9 am .......... Art in the Park Show & Sale – Besich Park – Main St. (live music)9 am .......... Antique Show & Sale – Magma Club – East end of Main St.9 am .......... Mata Ortiz potters will craft, display & sell pottery at 350 Main St.9 am .......... Copper Corridor Mobile Visitor’s Center open at 183 Main St.10 am ......... Michael Macias plays classical music at the Magma Club10 am ......... Mary Josephs, “the Chocolate Lady” will be at Porter’s Cafe 404 W. Main St.All Day ....... Doc Darr teaches making and playing the didgeridoo at Besich ParkNoon ......... Jim Pipkin sings “Americana – Sour Mash for the Soul” Besich ParkNoon ......... Mata Ortiz pottery firing at Besich Park, Main St.1 pm .......... Sam Lowe, Arizona author & history buff, talks about Arizona Outlaws

& Other Curiosities at the Senior Citizen’s Center, 370 Main St.1 pm .......... Didgeridoo player, Scott Schaefer plays at the Magma Club2:30 pm ..... Jack San Felice, author and historian, will talk about Silver Mining in the

Old West, including Superior, at the Senior Citizen’s Center, 370 Main St.3 pm .......... Mata Ortiz pottery firing at Besich Park, Main St.

Superior Chamber of Commerce

Welcomes you to our Town

for the Home Tour Weekend

Save MoneyDiscount Market

420 Main St.Superior

689-2265

Enjoy theHome Tour WeekendCall us when you need a home rental in Superior.

Anderson Rentals LLC

602-625-3151

Porter’s Cafe404 W. Main St.

Superior, AZ 85173

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The Superior Sun joins the following businesses and the community in supporting

Home & Building Tour and Art & Antique ShowSat. Jan. 28 (9 to 5) & Sun. Jan. 29 from (10 to 4)

ScheduleSunday, January 29th

10 am ......... Tour begins at Chamber table 203 W. Main St. (Copper Gecko)10 am ......... Art in the Park Show & Sale – Besich Park – Main St. (live music)10 am ......... Antique Show & Sale – Magma Club – East end of Main St.10 am ......... Mata Ortiz potters will craft, display & sell pottery at 350 Main St.10 am ......... Copper Corridor Mobile Visitor’s Center open at 183 Main St.All Day ....... Doc Darr teaches making and playing the didgeridoo at Besich ParkNoon ......... Jim Pipkin sings “Americana – Sour Mash for the Soul” Magma ClubNoon ......... Mata Ortiz pottery firing at Besich Park, Main St.1 pm .......... Sam Lowe, Arizona author & history buff, talks about Arizona Outlaws

& Other Curiosities at the Senior Citizen’s Center, 370 Main St.1 pm .......... Didgeridoo player, Scott Schaefer plays at Besich Park, Main St.3 pm .......... Mata Ortiz pottery firing at Besich Park, Main St.

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By Mila Lira If you have not purchased your tickets to the Fourth Annual Superior Chamber of Commerce Home and Building Tour you need to hurry and purchase them: presale tickets are only available through Friday. Pre sale tickets are $8 and are available at the Copper Gecko and the Chamber of Commerce office located in the Caboose Visitor Center at the US 60 Park. Tickets will be $10 on the day of the event. Ticket includes admission to the six homes and two buildings on the tour. Those purchasing a ticket will also receive a goody bag with discounts to local merchants as well as a coupon for two for one admission to the Boyce

Thompson Arboretum, that alone is a $7.50 value. The chamber is hosting other events as part of the home tour but you won’t need a ticket to visit: “Art in the Park” at the Besich Park, the antique show at the Magma Club, or history lectures with Jack San Felice and Sam Lowe at the Superior Senior Center. San Felice will be speaking about silver mining in the Old West at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Lowe will be speaking about Arizona Outlaws and other curiosities at 1 p.m. both days. The Mata Ortiz potters from Mexico will once again be firing pottery at the Besich Park both days at noon and three o’clock. They will be displaying and selling their pottery at 350

Main Street. The Copper Corridor Mobile Visitor Center will also be on display during the event. In addition to all of those great activities and attractions you can also hear live music being played throughout the day at Besich Park and the Magma Club, learn how to make and play a digeradoo and taste chocolate at Porters Café with Mary Josephs the “Chocolate Lady.” The Home and Building Tour, Art and Antique show along with all the other scheduled events will be held this weekend Saturday, Jan. 28, and Sunday, Jan. 29. Saturday the self guided tours and exhibits run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Plenty to see and do at the Fourth Annual Home and Building Tour and Art and Antique Show

By Nan Nasser Help us help our kids! Ground has been broken for the new Kids’ Closet.

The cement foundation will be poured shortly, and the one story bright red steel structure is soon to

be erected! SaddleBrooke Community Outreach, Inc. has secured the funds for this building. Would you

like to help furnish it with new safe equipment and cheerful colors? The Kick-off Campaign 4

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach launches its Kids’ Closet Building CampaignKids’ Closet is underway. The main four categories for donations match four popular cactus plants that children in our service area will know. The plants will be painted on a wall in the classroom/waiting area, and permanent plaques with the names of donors will be mounted next to the appropriate cacti. The saguaro designation represents a donation of $500, an ocotillo will signify a $400 gift, the prickly pear equals $300, and for $100 you can have you name next to the barrel cactus. Donations in any amount are welcome! Forms for contributions are available at in SaddleBrooke at Suite L in the Minit Mart Shopping Center on SaddleBrooke Boulevard, or on our website at www.community-outreach.org. These forms have additional information about the building and its

location. This campaign will end June 30 so that plaques can be made in time for the fall 2012 grand opening. Join us in making the closet a special, happy place for children to select their school wardrobes! Questions can be directed to Nan Nasser, (520) 825-1245. As the primary program of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach, Kids’ Closet provides new wardrobes for children (Headstart through Eighth grade) in the fall and again in the spring. During the 2009-2010 school year KC issued 3,488 wardrobes to 2,268 children. The new clothes make a tremendous difference in the quality of life for these children through improved school attendance, better grades and overall self-esteem. These students come from 20 schools located from Catalina to 100 miles northeast to San Carlos.

Representatives from SBCO’s board of directors, and officials from Pinal County and the City of Mammoth broke ground last month on SBCO’s new Kids’ Closet building. The building will be built on Highway 77, just “down the hill” from the elementary school. (John Hernandez photo)


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By Mila Lira Copper was being traded at $3.77 a pound which refl ected a three cent loss overnight. All precious metals were showing a drop in price. Gold was down $14.20 to $1,664.10 an ounce, Silver was being down twenty cents and was being sold at $32.07 a pound.Resolution Copper Resolution Copper continues on with the development of the Number 10 shaft and the rehabilitation of the number 9 shaft. At this time shaft 10 is at a depth of 4975 ft. and they are currently working on the 2660ft level on the rehabilitation of the number 9 shaft. When complete both shafts will be sunk 7000 ft below the earth’s surface. At the current time the number 10 shaft is the deepest shaft in the state of Arizona. Resolution Copper also announced that Richard

Locke the project director for Resolution Copper will be leaving the company. Jon Cherry has been named the interim project director. The transition is in effect and will be complete in March Geo Minerals – Red Hills GeoNovus is pleased to announced the completion of its geophysical program for the Red Hills porphyry copper property in south central Arizona. The Company engaged Zonge International, Inc. (Tucson, Arizona) to conduct induced polarization (IP) surveys over the property, with emphasis on an area where previous drill testing of an anomaly identifi ed by a Titan IP survey encountered variably altered and mineralized rocks before termination of the hole at 610 meters (2,000 feet). The Red Hills project is believed to host porphyry copper mineralization in extended and tilted structural blocks overlain by younger

sedimentary cover. A total of 24.3 line kilometers were completed in late 2011, with an effective depth of investigation for the survey of approximately 750-1000m. Signifi cant IP anomalies have been identifi ed, which may be related to zones of mineralization along faults and/or fractures at depths of 400-700m. The survey results and details for the upcoming 2012 exploration program at Red Hills will be fi nalized in the coming weeks. GeoNovus has an option agreement with Inmet Mining Corp. (INM-TSX) to explore the Red Hills porphyry copper project, with GeoNovus holding its interest under a mining lease agreement with Eurasian Minerals Inc. (EMX-TSX:V) through its wholly-owned subsidiary Bronco Creek Exploration Inc. Eurasian Minerals has acted as manager for the work

Mining Reportprograms at Red Hills. The technical contents of this release were approved by Dr. Tom E. McCandless, P. Geo., Technical Advisor to Geo Minerals and qualifi ed person as defi ned by National Instrument 43-101.Rosemont Copper – Augusta ResourceAugusta Resource

Corporation (“Augusta”) announced the completion of the public hearings on the draft EIS and to provided an update on the permitting process for the Rosemont Copper project.USFS Environmental Impact Statement The fi nal public hearing on the Rosemont draft EIS was held on January 14, with a public comment submission deadline scheduled for January 18, 2012. The USFS Coronado National Forest has extended this comment submission period for the draft EIS from January 18, 2012 to January 31, 2012 due to a technical problem when their email server went down on January 18, 2012. The Coronado National Forest’s email inbox had rejected comments during the last hours available for submission of public comments. The Company supports this time extension to ensure that all comments can be received without technical diffi culty. Work

by the USFS continues unabated to analyze and answer comments as received. Augusta sees no material impact on the project’s schedule from this two week extension.ACOE 404 Permit The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) completed their 45-day public comment period for the draft Clean Water Act 404 permit on January 19, 2012. As part of the comment process, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as an advisory agency, has submitted a letter to the ACOE identifying the Rosemont permit as a candidate for review by the EPA and ACOE headquarters. The letter was expected and typical of projects of this magnitude. The full environmental impact statement (EIS) of the Rosemont Copper project, under the lead of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), includes extensive analysis and reviews conducted and completed by technical experts and the numerous Federal and State agencies that address the impact items listed in the EPA letter successfully and adequately. The EPA letter to the ACOE identifi es those subject areas that the EPA wishes to review in detail with the ACOE.

The Rosemont team will continue to work with the ACOE and EPA team to ensure that the EPA’s questions are answered fully and that the project meets the Clean Water Act compliance standards. Although the EPA plays an important advisory role in the 404 permit application process, the agency does not actually issue a permit during this process, the permitting role is reserved for the ACOE.Other Permits The Arizona State Line Siting Committee issued its Certifi cate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) to the Tucson Electric Power Company on December 19, 2011. The CEC specifi es the selected route for the transmission line to the Rosemont Copper project, which runs parallel to the project’s water pipeline. In addition, the ADEQ held a public hearing on January 5, 2012 and will complete their public comment period for the draft Aquifer Protection Permit on February 3, 2012. “We continue with our efforts to keep the Rosemont project on track and we are pleased with our progress as well as the tremendous support Rosemont has received from the public, local community groups, state trade and labor associations and the business community,” commented Gil Clausen, Augusta’s President and CEO. “The Rosemont Copper team has designed a modern, low impact mine. They have worked with the various agencies to ensure that our project complies with all legal requirements and that the permitting process progresses in a timely manner. We remain focused on that commitment and in keeping to our schedule to commence project construction in the third quarter of 2012.” For a complete list of permits already received please visit Augusta’s website (www.augustaresource.com).


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By John Hernandez The Apache Junction Fun Van is rolling along the Copper Corridor with stops in Superior, Kearny, Mammoth, San Manuel and Oracle. The Fun Van is funded by First Things First and is a free program offered to families with children five years and younger. The purpose of the program is to encourage early literacy in children. It has been found that children who are read to frequently develop stronger reading skills and have a better chance of being a successful reader upon entering school. It helps to build the child’s vocabulary and identifies reading as a pleasurable activity. The Van teachers use the curriculum from Parents as Teachers. Offering support to parents in their role as the first and most

important teacher in their child’s life is the Fun Van goal. Parents as Teachers instructs organizations and professionals on how to work with parents during the critical early child development years of 0 – 5. The curriculum is designed to promote school readiness and the healthy development of children. The Fun Van program includes a variety of activities for children to experience and learn from. A light snack is also provided. The Fun Van has been stopping at your local libraries. For a schedule of the Fun Van educational sessions, contact your local library or the Fun Van at 480-474-8559 or email: [email protected]. You can also visit their website at www.ajpl.org/van. Look for the Fun Van soon at a library near you.

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FLORENCE, Ariz. – The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Communica-tions Division is changing the way 9-1-1 calls are handled in the event the person making the call hangs up or is unavail-able. Since 1983, when the state of Arizona implemented 9-1-1, PCSO policy was to assign a deputy to respond to each call. Due to the amount of calls Pinal County receives each year (603,812 in 2011) com-bined with the increase in calls made from a wireless device, PCSO Public Safety Com-munications Director Jennifer Foster requested a formal

change in the existing policy to better allocate resources; specifically regarding 9-1-1 calls in which the caller would hang-up, or mistakenly dialed. In 2011, PCSO Public Safety Communications fielded 9,870 hang-up calls, all of which a PCSO deputy was assigned and responded to, even if the call was accidental. Many of the calls were difficult to track because the caller was in a moving vehicle. Chief Deputy Steve Henry immediately approved the re-quest and all Communications Staff is receiving training to implement the new policy. On February 12, 2011, the

PCSO to change policy on 9-1-1 hang-upsnew policy will take effect regarding 9-1-1 hang-ups in which dispatchers will: • Determine the type of phone being used. • Call the number back and attempt to determine the secu-rity of the caller. • If applicable, enter a call for service according to the type of call received. • All silent or open line calls will be challenged with the telecommunications device for the hearing impaired. • No call will be assigned to a deputy if the dispatcher can determine 9-1-1 was misdialed

through caller admission. This change will only affect calls being made from wire-less devices. Nothing will change on wire-line telephone 9-1-1 calls because a true lo-cation is known. Foster stated, “This change in procedure will result in better time management and overall call-handling for the 9-1-1 operators and dispatch-ers as well as the deputies whose time will be made more available for other priority calls for service and proactive policing. I foresee response times improving for all re-

gions in Pinal County as result of more responsible handling and allocation of our available resources. I am interested to see what the response time totals are after 2012 as we will have even better data regard-ing the handling of 9-1-1 calls into PCSO.” Chief Henry stated, “Given budget cuts we’ve seen to

public safety, when Foster came to me with this request it was an easy decision. In the short and long term, fuel sav-ings from cutting unnecessary call-outs will significantly save our office money. More importantly, deputies will be doing the work they’re meant to be doing: protecting citi-zens and saving lives.”


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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)

SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISICATHOLIC CHURCH

11 Church AvenueMASS SCHEdULE:

Saturday, 5 p.m.Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m.

Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m.Confession: Saturday

4-4:45 p.m. or upon requestRectory and Parish Office,

689-2250www.stfrancissuperior.org

Fr. James Aboyi, VC

SUPERIORFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

921 Belmont StreetPASTOR BART MUELLER

689-5751, Please leave a message

Where everybody is somebody and Christ is everything!

Sunday School 9 a.m.Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.Wednesday Study 6:30 p.m.

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHOF SUPERIOR

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

Wednesday of every month.6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

All are welcome.Anonymous prayer box located at the

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Phone: 689-2631

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.

Everyone is WelcomePastor Dennis & Sandy VanGorp

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of Western. Jan. 16 Criminal damage was reported in the 600 block of Lime. Calls not listed include four 911 hang-ups, three welfare checks, three animal complaints, 12 alarm drops, one information report, 24 traffic stops/offenses, four suspicious activity reports,

one juvenile problem, three civil matters, one agency assist, one found property report, one threats made complaint, one attempt to locate and one disturbance. Citizens are reminded to call Silent Witness at 1-800-358-INFO, Crime Stop at 689-5611 or the Information Tip Line at 520-827-0065 if they have information that may help the police department in solving a crime.

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juveniles’ parents, but no one was home. Jan. 15 Criminal damage was reported at the Picket Post Trailhead, Superior.

Two juvenile boys were seen “tagging” the bathrooms at the rest area. Jan. 18 Theft of a gun was reported in the area of East Hewitt Station Road, Superior.

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Pastor’s CornerBy Rev. Dennis Van GorpFamily Life Christian Center As a believer, it is important to read and study the Bible for three basic reasons. The first reason is for personal spiritual growth. It serves as a guide for life, giving us an understanding of the rules for right and wrong. It teaches us how to love and how to give. It tells us to consider others first before ourselves. The second reason is found in 1 Peter 3:15. We are to be ready to answer other people’s questions about the Scriptures. Most importantly, is explaining why the Bible gives us hope. It reveals the eternal promises of God to us, the benefits of which are only available from Him. Next, we look at 2 Timothy 2:15. We are to

strive for God’s approval, as one who knows how to correctly handle the Word of Truth. This is important because God warns us that there are false teachers of the Scriptures who lead people astray and away from truth. Paul reminds us that the Scriptures are useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness; equipping us to do God’s Kingdom work. These are not empty words, but words of power and authority that lead us to eternal life. Life isn’t easy, sometimes it is downright tough. So make Jesus and the Word of God your companions in this earthly journey. Take what you learn from the Bible and combine it with faith; then it will become more valuable to you, encouraging you every day.

By Betsy Quinn The Town of Superior has no town manager following action taken at last week’s council meeting. The Superior Council last Thursday revisited an item tabled from the Jan. 5 council meeting, relating to the employment of Town

Manager Melanie Oliver. The council convened an executive (secret) session for a personnel item and legal advice from town attorneys for “discussion or consideration of employment, consultation regarding employment of Town Manager Melanie Oliver.”

Town manager position open; Oliver dismissed, Digirolamo steps down as deputy manager

Melanie Oliver

Oliver was not present in person, but was said to be to attending at some point over the phone. Following the executive session, the council voted six to one to dismiss Oliver, effective immediately. Council members cited unauthorized transfers, inappropriate spending controls, elections errors and cemetery issues. Councilman Hank Gutierrez was the lone dissenting vote and spoke against the basis of the action. Gutierrez questioned the documentation presented to Council and suggested Oliver be allowed to present her own side prior to a decision on her employment. At the conclusion of the Jan. 5 council meeting, Oliver was composed and friendly while introducing herself to

this reporter, stating, “I have just retired.” She later contacted the Superior Sun recanting that statement. Last week, when asked about Oliver’s employment status, a Town official indicated Oliver has been on medical leave since June 27, 2011.Deputy Town Manager Also during last week’s council meeting, Lou Digirolamo relinquished his post as Deputy Town Manager effective Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Digirolamo will continue to serve as Superior’s Public Safety Director/Police Chief. The council went back into executive session for a personnel item and legal advice with the town attorneys regarding Digirolamo’s positions with the town. Digirolamo was present, participating in several

Executive Sessions and the entire Council meeting. Following the session, council voted unanimously to accept Digirolamo’s relinquishing the Deputy Town Manager post while continuing as Public Safety Director/Police Chief. Council also directed staff to add a future Agenda item to discuss allowing Digirolamo to seek employment elsewhere, if he so chooses.

Council members commented that Digirolamo needs relief and that the council was headed in the right direction. Oliver had been on medical leave since early in the summer of 2012, leaving Digirolamo serving as Deputy Town Manager, Public Safety Director and Police Chief. Council made no comments on addressing the now apparently vacant position of Town Manager.


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• SUPERIOR ZUMBA CLASSESAttendZumbaclasseswithErickaRealMondaysandWednesdaysstartingat4:30p.m.andagainat6p.m.at theKennedyElementaryMultipurposeRoombehindthefrontbuilding.Costis$5.Call520-827-9972formoreinformation.• SUPERIOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE. TheSuperiorHistoricalSocietyisholdingitsannualMembershipDriveandlooksforwardtowelcomingnewfriendsandrenewingfriendshipswithitsreturningmembers.Membershipduesareavaluablepartofthisorganizationwithmorethan90percentgoingtosupportday-to-dayactivitiesandoperatingexpenses.Call520-689-1969orstopbyandpickupyourmembershipapplicationtoday!• FINANCIAL PLANNINGCLASSSuperiorHeadStartwillhostatrainingonfinancialplanning, focusingoncredit repairandbudgeting,presentedbyTom Baxter, Financial Trainer with the Apache Junction Public Library onWednesday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. Training is free and the public is invited toattend.HeadStartislocatedon150LobbAvenue.CallHildaCardenas,HeadStartDirectorat689-2812formoreinformation.• SENIOR CENTER SERVICESSuperiorSeniorCenter locatedat360WestMainStreet,Superior,offersmealsinthecenterforasuggesteddonationof$2forpersons60orolder,orthosewhohaveadisability.Thepriceofamealforthoseunder60is$4.Themealsareservedatnoon.Ifanyoneneedstransportation toor from thecenter, thesuggesteddonation is$1 for those60orolder.Thepriceis$1mandatoryforthoseunder60.Weaskthatyoucallby7:30a.m.toensurethatyourrideisprovidedforyouandtoverifyyourlocation.IfyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheSeniorCenterandservices,pleasecall520-689-5182.• THRIFT STORE TheSuperiorSeniorshaveathriftstorewhichtakesclean,gentlyuseditemstosell.Thehoursofoperationare9a.m.tonoon.ThestoreisadjacenttotheSeniorCenter.Pleasecomeinandbrowsetheselectionofhouseholditems,booksandclothing.• FORMER KENNECOTT/ASARCOWORKERSAnyonewhoworkedattheKennecott/ASARCOConcentratorandASARCOSmelterpriorto1985contact Rosalind Padilla at 363-5622 to relate your experiences and fondmemories.• SUPERIOR HEAD STARTNEEDSPICTURES TheSuperiorHeadStartiscollectingpicturesforthe“survivorswall”or“memorieswall”forcancersurvivors.TosubmitpicturescontactMaryMaciasat520-827-1132.• SUCCESS BY 6 12thannualRead toKidsDaywillbeheldJan.26,2012forallPinalCountyelementaryschoolkindergartenclasses,ChildCareCentersandHeadStarts.ForeveryvolunteerwhoreadsonJan.26,UnitedWay of Pinal Countywill donate a new book to that classroom’s library. Inaddition,eachchildwillreceiveoneageappropriatebooktokeepfortheirown.Formoreinformation,pleasecallFrancesOrtizat520-836-0736.• READ TO KIDS DAYSuperiorHeadStartPreschoolinvitescommunitymembers to readastorybook to thepreschoolersonThursday,Jan.26, forthe12thAnnualReadtoKidsDay,sponsoredbyUnitedWayofPinalCountyandtheSuccessBy6Initiative.Foreveryvolunteerreaderthatparticipates,HeadStartwill receive1newbook.Asanadditionalbenefit thisyear,eachstudentwillreceiveanageappropriatebookoftheirowntotakehome.CallHildaCardenas,HeadStartDirector,689-2812toscheduleatimetoreadtostudents.• SUPERIOR FOOD BANKTheSuperiorFoodBankwillbedistributingfood boxes onThursday, Jan. 26, and Friday, Jan. 27, from 3-4 p.m., andregistering for 2012. Please bring a government ID to prove residency.AnoptionalpickuptimeisavailablebycallinginadvancetoMelKorb,827-9116orDennisVanGorp,827-0988.

• LEARN TO PLAY THE DIGERIDOOThere will be a free DigeridooclassattheSuperiorHomeTour,Jan.28and29.Learntomakeandplaythedigeridoo,theinstrumentplayedbytheAboriginesinAustralia.DocDarrwillbeteachingtheyoungandyoung-at-heartatBesichParkonMainStreet.CalltheChamberofCommerceformoreinformationat520-689-0200.• The Town of SuperiorinvitesyoutocomeandexploretheLOSTtrailsandlearnmoreaboutthemanylegendsofSuperiorattheLegendsofSuperiorTrails Eco-Tourism Fest. The even starts at the Magma Club, 38 KumpkeCourt,Saturday,Feb. 18, from7a.m. to 4 p.m.Pancakebreakfast, historyluncheon,guidedhikes,wellnessfair,kids’scavengerhuntandlotsofoutdoordemonstrationsareplanned.Thereisfunforeveryone.Formorequestionsorinformation,contacttheSuperiorChamberofCommerceandCabooseVisitorCenterat520-827-0676orgoonlinetowww.superiorarizonachamber.org.• FOURTH ANNUAL SUPERIORHASAHEARTBENEFITTheSuperiorHasHeartvolunteercommitteeisgearingupfortheFourthAnnualSuperiorHasHeartbenefittobeheldSunday,Feb.19,1–6p.m.,atLosHermanosBallRoominSuperior.Ticketsare$12perperson.LivemusicwillbebyArmorGomezandasteakdinner,sponsoredbyRedBearOutfitters,willbeserved.AllproceedswillbedonatedtotheAmericanCancerSociety,insupportoftheirmission.ContactMikeMcKeeat520-827-0471orFredMuriettaat520-689-2948withquestionsanddonations.• SHS SCHEDULE CHANGESuperiorJunior-SeniorHighSchoolhaschangedthehalfdayinFebruarytoWednesday,Feb.22.SchoolwillmaintainregularscheduleonFeb.29.• QUILT SHOW The ScrapRats10thanniversaryQuiltShowwillbeheldSaturday,March3,from10:30a.m.to5p.m.attheQueenValleyRecreationHall.Admissionis$2andchildrenunderage12areadmittedfree.Thisyear’sfeaturedquilterisConnieClark.Call520-463-2089or480-882-9171formoreinformation.• SUPERIOR HEAD START PRESCHOOL Superior Head StartPreschool is always accepting applications for 3 and 4 year old children.A variety of educational, mental health, nutrition, health activities, and,sometimesmedical and dental needs are provided to meet special needsthrough this program. Families participate in education, social service andparent involvement activities.Childrenmust be three years old byAug. 31.Familiesmustincomequalifyandhaveproofofguardianship(birthcertificateorDEScertifiedletterwithchild’snameandbirthdate).Childrenmusthavethefollowingimmunizations:Varicella,4DTP,3Polio,1MMR,3HepatitisBandHIBbooster.Call689-2812formoreinformationorstopbyat150LobbAvenueMonday-Friday8a.m.-4p.m.• VFW #3584 MEMBERSHIPDRIVETheVFW3584GeorgeE.TrumanPostishavingamembershipdrive,and,seekingfamilymembersofveteranstojointheLadiesAuxiliaryandmentostartaMen’sAuxiliary.InMarch,2012,theywill be having their 75th anniversary celebration.Anyone interested injoiningshouldcontactthePost.• WALL OF HONOR VFWPost3584isseekingphotosofveteransandmilitarypersonneltobedisplayedattheVFWPost3584ofSuperior,Arizona.Pastveterans,beityouoryourhusband,wife,father,mother,aunt,uncle,anyrelativeorfriend,wewanttohonorallveterans.TodonatephotostobeplacedontheWallofHonor,contactDebbieat689-5820orReneat689-2428oranymemberoftheLadiesAuxiliaryofVFWPost3584ofSuperior,Arizona.

Clubs & Meetings•SUPERIOR ARBORETUM BINGO Superior ArboretumResidentsAssociationBINGOwillbeheldTuesdaynightsat7p.m.intheCommunityRoomat199WestGrayDrive.•FAMILY LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER BIBLE STUDIESBeginningWednesday,Aug.17,7p.m.,at56Kellner,theFamilyLifeChristianCenterwill beholdingnewBibleStudies, forwomenandmen.TheWomen’sstudywillbe”Secrets,TransformingyourLifeandMarriage.”andforthemen,therewillbe“StrongMeninToughTimes.”Call689-2202formoreinformation.JoinusforagreattimeinGod’sWord.

•BINGO AT VFW POST#3584Bingoisbiggerandbetter,prizewise,attheVFWPost#3584inSuperior.ComehavefunonFridaynights,startingat7p.m.There’llbe20gamesoftheregular,jackpotandspecialtypeandasnackbar,witharegularbaropenfrom5p.m.•PARKS & REC CLASSES Superior Parks & Recreation isopeneveryFridayandSaturdayfrom3-7p.m.attheOldRooseveltSchoolonLobbAvenue.TaeKwonDoclassesareheldfrom4-6p.m.onSaturday.Forregistration,locationand/ormoreinformation,cometotheRooseveltSchoolonSaturdayorcontactParks&RecreationDirectorBarbaraArriolaat520-827-0052.

FLORENCE, AZ – Only voters who are registered to the Republican party or Green party are eligible to vote in the February 28 Presidential Preference Election. Recognized political parties are given the option to participate in a Presidential Prefer-ence Election and only the Green and Republican parties have selected to participate for 2012. If a voter wishes to

change party affiliation, he or she must do so by Janu-ary 30 in order to qualify to vote in the Presidential Preference Election. For information about how to register to vote or make changes to voter registra-tion go to http://goo.gl/g3AiK (shortened URL). Pinal County will be con-

ducting a Presidential Pref-erence Election on Febru-ary 28, 2012. State law (A.R.S. §16-248), requires that the county use no more than one polling place per two-thousand registered voters. The county cur-rently has 90 voting pre-cincts (88 actual and 2 ad-ministrative) and just over 162,000 registered voters, which requires the consoli-dation of polling places in order to satisfy the law’s provisions. Additionally, other polling place changes had to be made based on polling site availability. Each household with an eligible voter will be mailed a sample ballot that lists the name and location of the proper polling place. Sample ballots should ar-rive about 30 days before the election. Any voter who is unsure about the assigned polling place can use the Secretary of State’s VoterView web

site: https://voter.azsos.gov/VoterView/Home.do. A link to VoterView is also on the Pinal County Elec-tions Department home page under Hot Topics. The changes for the Feb-ruary 28, 2012 Presidential Preference Election are as follows:• Precincts 1, 2 and 3 (Ke-arny, Kearny Rural and Riverside respectively) will be consolidated and their polling site will be the usual one for precinct 1, the Town of Kearny Constitution Hall, located at 912 East Tilbury Drive, Kearny• Precinct 7, Oracle, will have its polling site moved from the Oracle Commu-nity Center located at 685 East American Avenue to the Oracle Justice Court located at 1470 North Jus-tice Drive, Oracle• Precinct 15, Saddle-Brooke East, will have its polling site moved from the Mountainview Coun-try Club, 38759 South Mountainview Boulevard, to SaddleBrooke Country Club HOA #1 located at 64500 East SaddleBrooke Boulevard, SaddleBrooke, 85739• Precincts 50 and 51 (Su-perior North and Superior South respectively) will be consolidated and their poll-ing site will be the usual one for precinct 51, the St. Mary’s Center located at 100 Sunset Drive, Superior• Precinct 52, Sutton Sum-mit, voting-by-mail with no polling site Pinal County maintains and updates its website to feature the latest infor-mation and news worth noting. Please bookmark www.pinalcountyaz.gov for future reference.

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2. Inhibition resulting from social custom3. A-bomb particle4. *Most frequent Super Bowl host5. Sometimes mashed6. Antonym of “yup”7. ENT’s first concern?8. Figure of speech9. Not to be worn, according to PETA10. ____ Hathaway11. It can be white-tailed or black-tailed12. He/she “____ on the safe side”15. Bushy tree growth20. *Tony Siragusa’s nickname22. Egyptian cobra24. Trusted advisors25. *Last year’s MVP26. Nonchalantly unconcerned27. Derived from gold29. Like a clown31. *Hall-of-Famer and Super Bowl XXIII MVP32. Frost over33. Frodo Baggins’ homeland34. Feudal lord’s property36. *Team captains do it on the 50 yard line38. Consequently42. Mandarin’s headquarters45. The infamous JonBenet ______ case49. Site of 2016 Olympics51. Preacher’s platform54. Show contempt56. Nincompoop57. Peach and strawberry preserves, e.g.58. Summit location59. Traffic controller60. “I ____ it!”61. Not in use62. Heart pain63. Hair removal product64. #22 Down, pl.67. What’s old is new again, prefix

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SUPERIOR HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, hardwood floors, A/C. Low Down, E-Z qualify. Owner will carry paper. $74,900. 602-625-3151 W 1/18 TFN7.68 acres of land for sale in New Mexico located 36 miles from Springerville,AZ off US 60 priced 50% off what I paid for it at $7,000 call Ron Johnston (480) 518-4668 W 1/18 2TP***$0 DOWN*** Take over payments of $149.00/month on this 40 acre ranch South of Kingman. Great view, good access. 719-963-5950. (AzCAN)ADVERTISE YOUR HOME, property or business for sale in 87 AZ newspapers. Reach over 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)NEW MEXICO WINTER LAND SALE. 40 acres, $39,900; 320 acres, $198,000. Both over 7000’ elevation, trees, meadows, views, elk. New Mexico West Properties. 575-773-4996. (AzCAN)NORTHEASTERN ARIZONA 320 acres, $58,750. Great getaway location. Attractive lender financing. AZLR 1-866-621-5687. (AzCAN)SHOW LOW AREA. LAND BARGAIN, 7 Acres, $19,900. New price. Motivated seller. On county road with electric. Owner financing. Beautiful land. ADWR available. Call Windsor Valley Ranch / AZLR 866-552-5687. (AzCAN)

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ADOPTION. Energetic, fun-loving, well-educated couple looking to adopt a newborn child from a caring birth mother. Expenses paid. Call Stefanie & Kevin at 1-866-816-3251. (AzCAN)

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NEED ACCOUNTING HELP FOR SINGLE PERSON OPERATION. KNOWLEDGE OF QUICKBOOKS REQUIRED. ROGER 520-363-5175 W01/11 TFNSTART THE NEW YEAR with a new career!!! Careers starting in as little as 4 weeks! $35-$40K per year. Call Southwest Truck Driver Training. 602-352-0704. (Located in Phoenix) (AzCAN)ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 87 AZ newspapers. Reach over 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)

Could you use extra time for family or recreation? We offer laundry, yard work, car washing, house and office cleaning, and much more at reasonable rates. We cover all the towns from Superior to Oracle. Call 363-5581, ARC-NEPC Training Center. A 3-12 PW

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