Proudly serving Superior for more than 80 years
The Superior Sun The ONLY news source dedicated to Superior
Vol. 87 No. 9 Periodicals Postage Paid at Superior, Arizona 85173
50¢
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Florence Copper Project holds open house to explain planned mine
Mother Nature’s cold shoulder? Folks from across the Copper Corridor - from Superior to SaddleBrooke - woke Sunday morning to a confectioner’s sugar dusting of white snow. It was cold and wet ... but it was sure pretty! Some kids headed out for some snowman making while photographers from the Miner-Sun-Basin headed out for some photos. We took photos in Kearny of Teapot Mountain and in Superior of Picket Post; downtown Superior and some wonderful photos of Devil’s Canyon; San Manuel got some snow and the Galiuro Mountains were just glistening with all the snow left on those peaks. Oracle, of course, got covered in snow, as it usually does. So, was this winter’s last gasp? Go to www.copperarea.com to see a slideshow. The photos are beautiful and will make you glad you were warm and cozy in your homes while our photographers braved the elements. (Taylor Sheaffer Ritter photo)
Expansion of LOST trail to Final begin with caboose as hub planning By Cindy Tracy With music playing, flags flying and much ceremony, the long-awaited vision of the grand opening of the Legends of Superior Trail took place at the trailhead near the town airport February 12. But that ribbon cutting was only the beginning of the story. The journey of the LOST (Legends of Superior Trail) project has only just begun,
according to Mila Lira of the trail committee. “Well, we are post about two weeks of the grand opening of the Legends of Superior Trail, which we are considering the desert or the gateway of the trail that connects to the Arizona Trail,” she said recently at U.S. 60 Park where the Caboose Visitors Center is being readied for its own See LOST on P. 4
Link the LOST … Mila Lira of the LOST trail committee explains how the Caboose Visitors Center in U.S. 60 Park, scheduled to officially open March 12, is really the connecting link between the Legends of Superior trail segment just opened (the ‘gateway’) and the expansion through town and to the east (the ‘canyon’). Cindy Tracy photo
retreat held by council covers a number of topics
By Cindy Tracy Roosevelt School is in good shape but needs roof repairs and some other work, Jed Lant of the Public Works Department reported to Superior Town Council at the third and final in a series of council “retreats.” At the retreats, the council heard reports from town staff members and also heard input from the public on a variety of topics. The information they gathered was for their use in prioritizing and budget planning. Items needing further study were moved to a work session. Matters discussed in the session included wastewater treatment funding and improvements, cemetery rules and regulations review, economic development and land acquisition, council vice mayor nominations, use of Resolution Copper urgent need funding and See RETREAT on P. 4
Curis CEO Michael McPhie explains Florence Copper Project mining plans to an open house attendee. Michael McPhie, Curis president and CEO, spoke with attendees at the Florence Copper Project open house about the planned mining process and explained what the company plans to do with the land once mining is completed. (Lana Jones photo) By Lana Jones The Florence Copper Project held an open house on Feb. 24 at the Florence Gardens Clubhouse. The open house officially ran from 6 to 8 p.m. although the public was touring the posters and speaking with company representatives even before 6 p.m. rolled around. A total of 74 people attended the open house. Florence Copper Project is Curis Resources (Arizona) Ltd.’s main project. The Arizona company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Curis Resources Ltd. of Canada. Curis is affiliated with Hunter Dickinson Inc. (HDI). The Project is located near Florence, south of Poston Butte, between Hunt Highway and the Gila River. The property was previously owned by BHP. Low copper prices caused BHP to delay the project and then sell the property to Merrill Ranch Investments in 2000. HDI acquired the property in 2009. Michael McPhie, Curis president and CEO, was on hand at the open house to answer questions and explain the planned mining and reclamation processes. Florence Copper Project plans to use a mining process called ISCR (in-situ copper recovery). In ISCR, an acid solution is pumped into the ore body using injection wells. The copper solution is then pumped out through recovery wells and processed.
The copper is then recovered from the solution at a solvent extraction/electrowinning (SX/ EW) plant. ISCR was one of the mining processes used at the San Manuel Mine. Water use is a common concern associated with ISCR mining. Curis Resources estimates the 216acre Florence Copper Project will use about 1300 acre-feet of water per year (an acre foot is about 326,000 gallons of water). Curis estimates that if the same land were used for farming alfalfa it would use between 1700 and 2600 acre-feet of water. The estimate is higher than University of Arizona (UA) Coopera-
Four candidates take part in Chamber of Commerce forum
By Cindy Tracy Anyone wanting to know more about the views on issues of the day of candidates for Superior Town Council in the March 8 election had their chance to ask questions February 24. The opportunity was the 2011 Superior Town Council Candidate Forum presented by the Chamber of Commerce. A small live audience Search at http://www.pinalcountyaz. you should contact the Pinal County attended the forum itself. Questions gov/Departments/Assessor. If your Assessor’s office at 520-866-6361. were submitted by the public and/or address changed, please submit a If you feel your valuation or propmoderator. change of address form using the erty classification is erroneous, please Four candidates out of six attended Change of Address Form online. call 520-866-6361 or 888-431-1311 and participated. This included This form is also posted on http:// to request a Petition for Review of incumbents Olga Lopez and Lynn www.pinalcountyaz.gov/DepartValuation form. There is a 60 day Heglie and hopefuls John Tameron ments/Assessor. window to file a Petition for Review and Richard Green. Not able to atIf your address is correct and you of Valuation. The appeal deadline is tend, said moderator Peter Armenta, did not receive a Notice of Valuation April 29, 2011. were incumbent Soyla Peralta and hopeful Merlin Gindlesperger. The forum took place in an appropriate setting, the Superior Senior Center where council holds its regular meetings. The four participants American Cancer Society wig banks. American Cancer Society. took seats at the council dais and Each wig takes at least six ponytails Learn more about the program made their opening statements. (See and three to four months to create. As at Pantene’s website: http://www. of last summer, Pantene and HairUpantene.com/en-us/beautiful-lengths- www.copperarea.com for videos.) Questions and answers followed in Weave had donated 6,300 wigs to the cause/ the friendly and to-the-point session that seemed characterized by civility and thoughtful queries and responses. There was one 15-minute break and
Valuation notices to be mailed by Assessor on Feb. 28 FLORENCE, AZ – Valuations for the 2012 tax year will be mailed on Monday, February 28 to all individuals who own property in Pinal County. Valuations are set through formula prescribed by state statute. The formula has a lagging indicator meaning that the formula factors in sales of property in 2009 through June 2010. In general, the valuation most prop-
erty owners will receive will reflect a decline in value over prior years. It is not a reflection of what the value of your property is at this moment in time in 2011. If you do not receive a valuation notice, please check to see that the Pinal County Assessor’s Office has your current address. You can look up your property online using Parcel
More than 200,000 ponytails have been donated to Pantene Beautiful Lengths since the program began in 2006. This week, your local reporter, Lana Jones, added one more to the
total. Beautiful Lengths, working with HairUWeave, creates wigs from the donated ponytails. The wigs are then given to cancer patients through
Why not go to Beautiful Lengths?
Update: Hall of Fame sold out Five years in the making … The before picture. (Dean Jones photo)
Kathy ONeill, of The Coyote Wore Sideburns in Tucson, was happy to help measure out the ponytails before they are cut. Beautiful Lengths requires donated ponytails to be at least 8 inches long—they ended up being 11. (The Coyote Wore Sideburns photo)
Feeling light and breezy … The after picture. Let’s hope spring isn’t late this year. (Dean Jones photo)
tive Extension estimates of water use for alfalfa in Pinal County. Based on UA estimates, 216 acres of alfalfa would use 1400 acre-feet of water. Wheat or cotton, two other common Pinal County crops, would use about 570 or 1000 acrefeet of water. The UA estimates are over 10 years old, though, and based on the county as a whole. They may not accurately represent current water use by farmers near Florence. Curis Resources expects production on the Project to begin by 2012. Check back for updates on the progress of the Florence Copper Project in our semi-weekly column, The Mining Brief.
The Superior High School Hall of Fame 2011 Induction, set for March 12, is sold out as of Feb. 23. All honored guests, inductees and team members of the 1954 Football Team who haven’t responded are urged to call Manny Ruiz at 6895430 as soon as possible.
the forum ended approximately at its stated closing time of 8:20 p.m. It was stated that the Chamber of Commerce offered the forum as a service to voters and did not endorse any candidate. In their opening statements, the candidates shared biographical information and thoughts that touched on why they were running and other matters. Questions in the forum ran the gamut from specifically what the candidates would do if elected to downtown revitalization, economic development, vision for the town and more, including the candidates’ views on the possibility of a medical marijuana facility in Superior. To Armenta’s theoretical query as to whether they favored a medical marijuana dispensary in town and if so where, the candidates had various answers. They seemed in general agreement that they did not oppose the idea. “I have no problem with it,” Heglie said. He discussed his thoughts on possible sites and the decriminalization of medical marijuana by the state. “I’m neutral on the subject,” Green said. He felt that since Superior is to have a new clinic, that would be the best place to sell the medical marijuana if it were to be made available here. He concurred that if allowing See FORUM on P. 4
Weather
Date
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
High
61 65 65 62 68 69 50
Low Pcp
31 35 34 38 35 41 31
.11 .57
Weather readings courtesy Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Superior Sun, Superior, Arizona
Page 2
LET’S TALK RECYCLING! New trash pickup and recycling program begins this week By Cindy Tracy The long awaited day has ar-
rived! Following months in the planning stages the town of Supe-
Superior Church Directory THe PReSBYTeRIAN CHURCH OF SUPeRIOR 100 Magma Avenue Superior, AZ 85273
Pastor Jeanne Evenson Worship Service Sunday: 10 a.m.
Coffee & Fellowship immediately following worship. Youth Group for 7th-12th graders Sunday Afternoon. 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 Save Money Market. We will pray for you! Phone: 689-2631
Family Life Christian Center
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 11 Church Avenue MASS SCHedULe: Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Monday - Friday 9 a.m. Confession: Saturday 4-4:40 p.m. or upon request Rectory and Parish Office, 689-2250 Rev. Mark Long
SUPeRIOR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 921 Belmont Street
PASTOR JOE PALMER 689-5751, Please leave a message
Where everybody is somebody and christ is everything!
56 Kellner Ave. Schedule of Services Saturday Bible Study 6 p.m. & Healing Prayer Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Everyone is Welcome Pastor Dennis & Sandy VanGorp Office 689-2202 Assembly of God
Sunday Morning Worship Service 9:00am Sunday School 10:15am Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:00pm Thursday Evening Study and Prayer 6:00pm
New Life Church New Life Fellowship Inc.
we are located at 501 Lobb Ave. (the old medical clinic) (928) 812-2499
955 W. Main Street (520) 827-9116 Sunday Morning Service: 10 am Sunday Youth Group (ages 5-12): 4 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7 pm Friday Youth Group (13-18): 5:30 pm (located at Robert & Linda Doane, 658 W. Wight St., 520-483-2917)
Pastor Mel Korb Everyone welcome Non-denominational We are a grace based Evangelical Church.
The Potters House of Superior
Schedule of Services Thursday’s 7:00 pm Pastor Richard Kidd Everyone is welcome Nursery Provided
To be included in the weekly church listings, call the Superior Sun at 520-363-5554.
rior now has officially kicked off its curbside recycling program. As of February 28, Allied Waste Industries has begun the new recycling program, said Superior Town Manager Melanie Oliver on Monday. Residents received their recycling containers during the week of February 23, she said. They also received a list of what is and what is not acceptable recyclable material. As a result of the change on the 28th, the town has been divided into two zones. The north side of U.S. 60 is Zone A. Zone A’s service days will be Monday (TRASH DAY) and Thursday (RECYCLE DAY). The South side of U.S. is Zone B. Zone B’s service days will be Tuesday (RECYCLE DAY) and Friday (TRASH DAY). Residents are requested to be sure and have the proper container out on their assigned service day no later than 6 a.m.
Future … Members of the Superior Car Club visit with Head Start youngsters at a recent event at the school that combined a car and bike show with an art exhibit of the children’s creations. The car club has a mission to be active in serving the community and helping out where they can. They are especially focusing on helping children as, they say, children are the future. Cindy Tracy photo
Club car and bike show a hit at Head Start preschool
Pinal County Sheriff’s Report 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. Feb. 20 Julius Jose Quintero, 21, White River, Arizona, was arrested at the Superior Police Department by Pinal County Sheriff’s Deputies and charged with disorderly conduct and assault. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Adult Detention Center in Florence. Feb. 21 A traffic accident with injuries was reported in the 37000 block of East Highway 60, Superior. A six-inch piece of metal flew from a truck into another vehicle’s window striking the victim in the throat. Superior Fire Department First Responders were called to the scene. Arizona Department of Public Safety set up a landing zone for a helicopter at the Arboretum and the victim was airlifted to a Valley hospital. Feb. 21 Theft was reported in the area of East Hewitt Station Road, Superior. Feb. 21 Theft was reported in the 53000 block of East Sutton Place, Top of the World.
Gonzales Pass, seven custom cars burned when hauler caught on fire at approximately 4 a.m. Feb. 25. Southwest Towing hauls away the vehicle with the cars inside. (Submitted photo)
Service • Installation • Maintenance Licensed • Bonded • Insured
ROC 244797
480-229-8966 Owned by Ike and Mia Martinez
Recycle your old vases! Just bring them to our store or leave them by the door if we’re closed.
Rose’s Roses Flowers
319 W. Main St., Superior • 520-689-2400
Dorinda J. Corona
March Madness Slam Dunk Event We’ll donate $5 to the SOS-Supporting the Military Overseas Program for every tax return in March!
$20
T OUN C RN U S T I E D TAX R LY ON AL FEDERH CUSTOMERTSAD MARC ST PRESEN MU
REFER-A
DRAWIN
G
FREE T AX RET FOR LIF URN E! FOR ALL G lobe CUSTOMER S
MUST PRESENT AD
FRIEND
$20 ! CASH
NO LIMIT
NO WAITING! APPOINTMENTS & WALK-INS WELCOME!
I thought as the years went by it would be easier for me. I was wrong. I went to visit you and my eyes filled with tears as I remembered 3 years ago. Then I also remember the day you were married, that was one of your happiest day of your life. I had the honor of walking you down the aisle to your husband. The dance I had with you will always be in my heart and my memory. I love you, Dad (Frank S. Noriega)
FAST ACCurA TE PrOFES SIONAL TAx rET u GuArAN rN TEED!
$150 Cash Drawing
March Globe Customers Only SOMEONE yOu KNOW WILL WIN!
The Superior Sun USPS 529-320
James Carnes…..................................Advertising Manager Michael Carnes ...................................... General Manager Jennifer Carnes.........................................… Managing Editor Cindy Tracy…............................................Reporter Taylor Ritter................................................Reporter Lana Jones................................................Reporter John Hernandez........................................Reporter Email:
jenniferc@MinerSunBasin.com; cindyt@MinerSunBasin.com; cbnsun@MinerSunBasin.com; taylorr@MinerSunBasin.com; michaelc@MinerSunBasin.com
By Cindy Tracy Children at Superior Head Start got an up-close-and-personal look at the activities of a local car and bicycle club with a zeal for their hobby and a desire to serve their community. The event was a recent Head Start student art exhibit and Superior Car Club car and bike show. Displayed on the fences and inside the preschool playground, the art pieces were colorful examples of the very young artists’ creativity. Visitors to the event enjoyed browsing the selections and seeing what the youngsters had come up with. The cars and bikes displayed by Superior Car Club members were also works of art. Both the children and adults enjoyed seeing and photographing the display held on the preschool’s grounds. Superior Car Club Vice President Paul Jason Hernandez said the club wants to help the community’s children get ready for the future. “We just want to focus on the community and ourselves as well and see what we can do for the children. You know, there’s not that much out there for them so we feel the car club might be able to conduct something for them and fit in with the community as well,” he said. The club has been involved in helping out and doing their civic duty in Superior for some time. They are always seen at events lending a hand. Recently when a Superior family needed help because of some things that had happened, the Superior Car Club was active in holding a fund-raising campaign for them with raffles, horseshoe tourney, etc. All proceeds went to the family, Hernandez said. “We’re out there,” he said. “We’re just trying to be recognized and be out there on the level where everybody else is at.” Angelica Sinteral is the car club’s secretary. She said Head Start had invited the club as a special guest to bring their cars. “We’re very glad to be here,” she said. “We are getting involved in the community, especially the children because they are our future. Our car club is open to the community. We need more members and we’d like to see more children in the club as a hobby, to get them interested. At one point we did have more kids with bikes and adults with cars. We’re happy to be here today, out and involved in the community.” (For more pictures of the Head Start and car club event, visit www.copperarea.com.)
www.copperarea.com Published each Wednesday in Superior, Arizona by Copper Area News Publishers. Subscription rates in advance: $35.50 per year or $31.50 for 6 months in Pinal County; $40.50 per year or $36.50 for 6 months elsewhere in the U.S. Change of address should be sent to the publishers at P.O. Box 579, Kearny, AZ 85237. Member: Arizona Newspaper Association, National Newspaper Association. Second class postage is paid at Superior, Arizona. Postmaster: Address changes to The Superior Sun, P.O. Box 579, Kearny, AZ 85237.
Telephone (520) 363-5554 or (520) 689-2436 Fax (520) 363-9663 240 N. Broad St., Globe, Across from Kim’s Fashions
928-425-2146
We’re Also in WalMart! Offices are independently owned and operated.
“There are numerous countries in the world where the politicians have seized absolute power and muzzled the press. There is no country in the world where the press has seized absolute power and muzzled the politicians”
—David Brinkley
Ryan Wittig, son of Lola Witting of Superior, and, Bruce Witting of Queen Valley, was recently named to the Dean’s List at C. A.C. Junior College for his excellence in academic performance during the Fall 2010 Semester. (Submitted photo)
Page 3
Superior Sun, Superior, Arizona
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Get fit downtown with group fitness classes held for all ages at Senior Center through Parks & Rec
Zumba fun … Superior Parks & Recreation Department Director Barbara Arriola enjoys the Zumba dance fitness class offered on Monday and Wednesday night. Cindy Tracy photo
TIP TALK Most people probably agree that eating ranks high on the list of things that we really like to do. Eating is, like reading, fundamental. Got to do it. Eating is a terrific timely tip when running around and doing a lot of things on a busy day and starting to feel a little frazzled. Just eat. Find a place that is out of the sun and, where the atmosphere is soothing, where a lot of friends come in and out all the time so you might see somebody nice that you know. Find a place where service is discreet, quick and non-intrusive, the prices reasonable, the food generous and tasty. Then, just eat. That was more or less the idea behind an early midmorning lunch that The Superior Sun’s TIP Talk Lady who also goes by the name of the Sun’s Cindy Tracy enjoyed at Porter’s Café recently. TTL had been doing things out and about the town when the hungry frazzles hit. She was talking in the bank parking lot to Town Manager Melanie Oliver. The two agreed to eat lunch at Porter’s conveniently located across the street at 404 W. Main Street (phone 689-5003). Settled quickly at a quiet back table
By Cindy Tracy What is more fun than a dance party, more musical than a concert and serious business when it comes to getting physically fit and feeling great? The answer to that question just might be the Zumba fitness classes that started in September and are still going strong on Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. at the Superior Senior Center, where the Superior Parks & Recreation Department holds its community recreation classes. The classes are taught by ZIN (Zumba® Instructor Network) Zumba Instructor Marie Blanding and are
consistently full of devoted exercisers who seem to love the movement and the music and the unique mix of Latin and International rhythms that characterizes Zumba. Parks & Recreation Director Barbara Arriola facilitates the class. She recalls that how the fun workout sessions were a hit from the beginning with the mostly all-female classes that have participants from a number of different generations. “It went so well because we hardly have any type of recreation in the town of Superior for the women,” she said. “And they just went all out.”
She is quick to point out that there has been one male participant in the class and that men are entirely welcome! After learning about Zumba fitness, last year Arriola had asked Tae Kwon Do Instructor Sherryl Lundgren what she knew about Zumba. Lundgren teaches a Tae Kwon Do class from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings. The Tae Kwon Do is also offered through the Recreation Department and is also at the Senior Center. People of all ages are welcome in this class. “She knew someone in connecSee ZUMBA on P. 5
by server Charles Jarrell, TTL and Oliver, both seemingly expiring from lack of food, or at least TTL was, she can’t really speak for Oliver on that, just as quickly ordered cheeseburgers. At Porter’s, a vintage eatery located in a restored mercantile establishment owned in the early and middle part of the last decade by the Porter family, the cheeseburgers are really BIG and delicious. They are Americana at its beefiest best. The cheeseburgers, therefore, were certain to soothe TTL’s hungry frazzles. It is notable that Porter’s does offer excellent burgers without cheese and has a vegetarian version on hand as well that TTL often has recourse to. Oliver asked for Swiss cheese on her burger, TTL had Colby. Porter’s burgers come with lots of veggies on the top.
Beverages were easy. TTL always has a diet Coke pretty much everywhere she eats. Oliver asked for an Arnold Palmer, which is half lemonade and half iced tea. Steak fries are also BIG at Porter’s and TTL ordered these for her choice of side dish. She told Jarrell that she didn’t want anything else served her except some ketchup. Oliver chose the famous Porter’s pasta salad, which TTL can say from experience also comes in a generous and flavorsome serving. Oliver also had a green salad and a pickle spear. The restaurant, which at times is the hub of activity that anchors that corner of the historic and picturesque town center. It often buzzes with patrons having earnest conversations, activities, meetings and events. That morning when TTL had the hungry frazzles,
it was quiet and the cheeseburgers and sides were tackled and taken care of with businesslike and appetizing efficiency by TTL and Oliver. There was enough food for TTL to take some with her for another meal. This is always a plus for those on a budget. No longer frazzled, TTL toddled off to the bank and Oliver met with some people she needed to see who happened to be passing by. No more hungry frazzles. Send feedback on this column, restaurant tips and recipes to cindyt@ minersunbasin.com or by U.S. Mail to Cindy Tracy, TIP TALK Lady, 467 Main Street, Superior, AZ 851732559 or drop into the door slot at that address. For more information, call TIP TALK Lady at The Superior Sun office at 520-363-5554.
Panthers ready to spring into action on the baseball, softball diamonds DERMATOLOGY Skin Cancer • MOHS Surgery By Taylor Sheaffer Ritter Spring sports are heating up in Superior…quite a bit quicker than the weather. Do you think that little snowstorm the area just experienced hampered the athletes’ hearts at all? Probably not! They are all likely raring to go,
Felix Frias of Superior passed away Feb. 24, 2011 at the age of 77. He was born Aug. 18, 1933 in Perkinsville, Arizona to Juana and Encarnacion Frias. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Ercilia; children, Elizabeth (Ronnie) Gregg, David (Debbie) Martinez, Chucky (Carmen) Martinez, Michael Frias, Yolanda (Art) Ramirez and Robert (Debbie) Frias; sisters, Petra Ellis, Connie Reyes and Lucy Hernandez; brothers, Angel Frias, Lupe Frias and Jesse Frias; 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be held on March 3, 2011 at St. Frances of Assisi Parish, 490 Main Street, Superior. Rosary is at 10 a.m.; Funeral Mass is at 11 a.m.; and interment will follow services at Fairview Cemetery. Family was assisted by Superior Funeral Home
bang out…like a cat (or a Panther?) out of the cage. On Tuesday, March 1, the rivalry began between Superior and Ray, both the Panther baseball team and softball team went up against the Bearcats here in Superior as the kickoff for the home game season. The teams met
285+ Channels 160+ HD Channels
Tribute Felix Frias August 18, 1933 – February 24, 2011
Pets of the Week ... Small but regal, the lovable little golden lady known as ‘Princess’ at the town shelter operated by Superior Animal Rescue has received the royal title of ‘Pet of the Week’ and is now available for adoption. For more information on making Princess your own special family member or adopting any of the great furry friends at the shelter, call Superior Animal Rescue President and Adoption Coordinator Carol Dodge at 602-999-9106. Call the Town of Superior at 520-689-5752 or contact Jed Lant at the town’s public works department for pick-up of stray animals. The shelter is open to visitors on Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. Community members and visitors are invited to come and tour the facility, visit with volunteers there and spend time with the animals. Volunteers are also being sought to help care for animals or to provide temporary housing for pets sheltered off premises. Individuals are also needed to walk the dogs, providing them with socialization and attention. The Superior Sun publishes Pet of the Week as a service to the community and animals who need care. Adoption fees apply. Cindy Tracy photo
Packages Start At
$
Direct Sat TV
1-866-245-9187
29 99
Mo.
2 FREE Upgrades - HD DVR & HD Receiver - Ask How!
Local Installers!
Offers end 7/20/11, on approved credit. New customers only. Other restrictions apply. Call for details.
For 3 Months
at 4 p.m. for the showdown on the field, under a looming Picketpost still covered in snow. William Duarte is taking on the team of fierce Panthers for the baseball team; he is being assisted by Manuel Ortega. Carmen Preciado is the girls’ head coach, working with them daily to move towards glory; she is being assisted by Anna Campos and Cheryl Lopez. Also on March 1, literally feet from the playing field, the Panther Tennis team volleyed a few balls opposing players from Miami on the hardened court in the Superior season starter at 3 p.m. Having the privilege to coach these fledgling players is Tommy Macias, who will undoubtedly triumph over any obstacles that might pop up this season. Hopefully these kids wrangled up there leg warmers to keep the chill at bay while they practice and play, they might need it these next few days. Following their games against Ray, the Panthers (ladies and men) will knock some heads at the Florence Tournament, taking place in Florence from March 2-5. Their next official game will be a baseball only game held on March 8 in Superior against Gilbert Christian at 4 p.m. The Tennis team will next meet Gilbert Christian here in Superior on Thursday, March 3, at 3 p.m.
18 N. Magma, Superior, AZ Gerardo C. Brual, M.D. Joseph Machuzak, D.O. Gayl Overgaard, P.A.C. Jocelyn Ramos, N.P.C. 1-888-689-2232
Superior Arboretum Apartments **NOW LEASING** • Spacious 1 Bedrooms & Studios • On-Site Office & Laundry • HUD Subsidized • Beautiful Views
199 W. Gray Drive Superior, AZ
1-866-962-4804
KIDS COME FIRST
Tribute Patricia Andrea Fuentes June 25, 1940 -February 23, 2011 Patricia Andrea Fuentes, 70, passed away in Mesa on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. Born in Sisseton, South Dakota on June 25, 1940, Mrs. Fuentes was a homemaker and the mother of nine children. She really liked to crochet and to knit, creating dolls, dresses and blankets. These she often sold or gave away around the Christmas season. Two children preceded their mother in death: Roy Lyn and Margaret Elliott. The family living includes Patricia’s husband, Antonio R. Fuentes, as well as four sons and three daughters: Antonio, Jr. of California, Ricardo of South Dakota, Enrique (Linda) of Arizona, and, Guadalupe (Guy) of Superior; Wanda (Dennis) Gomez of Superior, Christine and Grace Fuentes, respectively of Arizona and Ohio. Four brothers and two sisters now live in South Dakota: Chris Gill, Gale Gill, Daryl Gill, and Keith Gill; Henrietta Hopper, and Myrna Achterberg. One sister is deceased: Sandra Gill. There are 23 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were conducted at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Superior on Tuesday, March 1, at 10 a.m. President of the Branch, Elijah Cardon, presided. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery. Superior Funeral Home assisted the family.
Check out the Latest Videos! www.CopperArea.com
Videos Added This Week: • Snow in the Copper Corridor • Superior Candidate Forum • Superior Head Start Art Show
Upload your own video! Click on any Video then click on UPLOAD VIDEO
Join us on FaceBook OR Twitter! Click on the FaceBook or Twitter links right on CopperArea.com
We accept the following AHCCCS Plans: Community Connection, IHS, Mercy Care APIPA and Health Choice • Most Private Insurance • Walk-ins and Emergencies Welcome
410 S. Sixth Street Globe, AZ 85501
928-425-0972 All services provided by a licensed Arizona General Dentist
Page 4
LIBRARY NEWS
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Superior Sun, Superior, Arizona
CAHRA injects $3,241,980.21 into the Pinal Check it out! Lots going County economy during July – December 2010 on at local library in coming months By Superior Public Library Director Josie Campos Superior Public Library has a new website! Check it out and see what is new at your local library and what is coming up. The address is www. superiorbublib.wordpress.com. One of our major goals at Superior Public Library for FY 2010/2011 is to enhance customer service and confidence. One of the best ways to improve customer service is to ask our customers what changes and improvements they would like to see. We have created a survey that was launched on February 7 and will run through March 31. We have printed a hard copy that will be distributed at different business locations in town that you can either fill out or leave at that location for us to pick up or you can hand deliver to the library. The survey will also be available on our new website at www.superiorbublib.wordpress. com. The link is posted at the top of the page. We prefer customers fill out their survey online. We are asking that both library users and non-users fill out this survey. Your cooperation is sincerely appreciated. Survey results will help us plan upcoming programs and
services to meet the needs of our community.
VAN FUN
The “FUN VAN” is coming to Superior Public Library once again! Join us on Thursday afternoon from 1 – 3 p.m. here at the library.
DID YOU KNOW? …
Children who are read to frequently develop stronger reading skills? Reading to a child from birth has shown he/she has a better chance of being a successful reader when they enter school? Reading aloud can help children identify reading as a pleasurable activity where they can build their vocabulary? Come check it out! Who: Families with children 5-years-old and younger. What: Educational Sessions on literacy for parents with their children. Where: Superior Public Library, 99 Kellner Avenue, 520-689-2327. When: Thursday afternoon from 1 -3 pm beginning March 10. The program is sponsored by Apache Junction Public Library and is grant funded by FIRST THINGS FIRST Ready for School. Set for life.
Los Hermanos Restaurant and Lounge
Daily Specials Call in your order – 689-5465 835 Hwy 60, Superior
FREE HD FOR LIFE! Only on DISH Network
• Lowest Price in America! • $ 24.99/mo for over 120 channels! • $500 Bonus!
Call
1-877-350-8581 RED MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #27 RECRUITING HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS
Located in beautiful NE AZ on the Navajo Nation. Many recreational areas including Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly & Colorado ski areas. As a rural high need district, Teachers Qualify for Federal Student Loan deferment & in some cases loan forgiveness. RMUSD also offers subsidized housing on campus, which permits opportunities for extra job duties such as tutoring & coaching. Positions avail. to Highly Qualified NCLB applicants for the 2011-12 school year: K-8 TEACHERS, K-12 SPED, MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH, HS MATH, HS ENGLISH, HS SOCIAL STUDIES. Competitive Salary ($31,200-$51,200 DOE) & benefits. Learn more at: www.rmusd.net and download application to start process. Make all inquiries to: Human Resources, HC 61 Box 40, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514. Ph:1/18/11 928-656-4107 or 4236, WB-ifyouheard-AZ3.79x4.qxd:WB 4:38 PM Page 1 email: rpaul@rmusd.net. Indian Preference in Employment Act
President Obama’s proposal to cut funding for Community Action Program (CAP) across the nation will jeopardize more than 30,000 men, women and children; senior citizens; displaced workers and low-income people in Pinal County. According to recent estimates available from the American Community Survey approximately 10.9% of households and 13.9% of individuals in Pinal County are below the Federal Poverty Level. The President’s budget proposal reduces Community Service Block Grants (CSBG) nationwide by 50%, to $450 million for the entire year. CSBG dollars pay for Community Action Programs that are the federal government’s only comprehensive approach to address the needs of vulnerable citizens and help struggling Arizonans access services to achieve economic stability. CAP agencies are locally-managed agencies governed by boards of directors with equal representation from the private sector, low-income individuals and elected officials. Community Action Human Resources Agency (CAHRA) is a non-profit organization with 501 c 3 status that has provided services for thirty years in Pinal County. Community Action
Human Resources Agency’s Board of Directors includes representatives from a major utility company, city councils, business, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, local schools, behavioral health and a retired CAP Agency staff member. During the last fiscal year from July 2009 to June 2010, 2,461 households including 8,854 duplicated individuals received services and support through Community Action Programs offered by CAHRA. Statewide during Fiscal Year 2010, 156,327 unduplicated individuals (53,900) families were served across Arizona. Nationwide, 1065 CAP agencies provided critical support for employment, education and housing to nearly 21 million Americans. In Superior during the last fiscal year, residents were assisted with $33,080 to prevent homelessness, moving families from the street to affordable housing, preventing loss of utilities and meeting non-financial needs for car repairs, vehicle licensing, registration and insurance to help households improve their selfsufficiency. CAHRA also enrolled 36 families with children ages 0 to 5 years in the First Things First funded
emergency food box program. These families received fresh meat and a food certificate to purchase fresh produce, dairy products and other items important to health growth. The total value of the certificates came to $12,834 paid to local grocers. Families also received diapers while supplies lasted. Sixteen households in Superior and Kearny received weatherization and home repair services valued at$68,763 while 9 households were enrolled in the Home Alone Safe Alone and received an Emergency Alert Pendent. Four households in Superior and Kearny received foreclosure mitigation counseling services to help them retain ownership of the family home. CAHRA staff in partnership with the owners of the Arboretum Apartments are weatherizing the units and making them energy efficient. CAHRA provides urgently needed basic services along with effective, managed programs for individuals and families to gain economic stability, said Jayme Valenzuela, CAHRA Board Member. “CSBG funds in Pinal County have allowed us to identify and implement effective local solutions to complex needs, create
jobs and raise significant additional non-federal resources that have made a tremendous difference in our County. Every CSBG dollar invested in Arizona has been used to leverage more than $16.50 in other resources. Valenzuela strongly encouraged all Pinal County residents, whether they are involved with the Community Action Program or accessing services and programs to reach out to the Congressional delegation and to the White House to urge decision makers in Washington, D. C. to reconsider the depth of the cuts because of the “all too real impact on human lives those cuts will cause”. “We recognize that cuts are necessary across the board, but there must be level of reason and consideration for how these incredibly severe cuts will take their toll on individuals and families who can least afford another challenge or crisis in their lives,” Valenzuela pointed out that of the 2,461 households assisted county-wide, 1,193 households are either working or searching for employment while relying on unemployment benefits to sustain their household. He also stressed that 1,832 households have
RETREAT
Lant also noted that the site had a small basement. He said there was also a sealed amount of asbestos that it would be necessary to be aware of when repairs were needed. Roosevelt came up also in a discussion of another item, the $100,000 2010 allocation of urgent need funding from Resolution Copper and a like amount that will
be available for 2011. The council mulled over various town needs the money might be used for. Council Member Soyla “Kiki” Peralta suggested dividing the funding among four areas: Roosevelt, the wastewater treatment plant, the Magma building and an additional police vehicle. Council Member Hank Gutierrez also presented a plan in which
the funds were allocated over a number of uses. Various topics concerning cemetery rules, regulations and fees were discussed. Issues touched upon included whether to charge a flat fee for burial of residents and nonresidents or charge them different fees as is the current procedure. The item is to be moved to a work session for further discussion.
existing trails that are within the area connecting the airport into downtown,” she said. Then the route links with the caboose visitors’ center, she said. Essentially, then the U.S. 60 Park is the hub of the entire LOST trail, according to Lira. “When you see the caboose being opened, you’re going to know that is where visitors are going to come, get information about the Legends of Superior Trail or any other attraction they are visiting here in Superior,” she said. They will be able to park at the park, go to each segment of the trail, see Superior’s downtown businesses, as well as some of its highway businesses and participate more fully in the community while on foot, bicycle or by equestrian means. “The trail is already having a lot of users,” Lira said. “Two days before the trail even opened we had more than 10 horse trailers parked at the airport.” The committee has had phone calls from hiking and biking groups wanting information and a lot of maps have been sent out. “One great thing that happened is that somebody ‘facebooked’ our Legends of Superior page,” she said. “And they told us that they were able
to download our LOST brochure on to their iPhone and go through the interpretation. So without even having a paper brochure, they got it off the internet on their iPhone and were able to enjoy the interpretation of Pinal City.” So just in these short weeks since the grand opening, extra visitors are being brought into Superior because of the trail. “And this is open, of course, to all of our residents and residents throughout the Copper Corridor to come,” Lira said. She said the LOST trail is a great fitness hike. Neither one of the segments is too strenuous. “Eventually there will be other spurs that will add some more challenging hikes,” she said. “But right now this is about getting people connected to the community, interpreting our history and the Legends of Superior so that it becomes a tourist attraction as well as a means of preserving our history.” One of the greatest things about the project has been the collaboration of all the partners, Lira said. This has included youth volunteers who have come out to community work days, the mayor and town council members who have been out there. Superior’s public works staff has also
committed themselves to the trail in their work days and on volunteer time. Included, too, are financial contributors such as Resolution Copper,” she said, “and all of their resources that they have brought to us, and Crown Philanthropies.” Invaluable, too, she said, was the participation of the Tonto National Forest and the Arizona Trail Association. “They have been extremely instrumental in helping us learn all about how to build trails,” she said. The contribution of Arizona State Parks in getting the project designated as a state trail was “the biggest first step we had to make,” she said. “We’ve made record time in a little over two years from when we submitted our application to be on the state trail to actually have a trail that’s open and marked and ready for use.” She said she knew a lot of area residents, if they go out there, are going to say: “Oh, well, these are some old roads and old trails I’ve used!” But now it’s officially marked and it’s officially a trail, she said. “It’s no longer just an insignificant road in the desert. It now belongs to the Legends of Superior Trail System.”
FORUM
Tameron voiced support for medical marijuana dispensing “since the majority of the state voted for it.” He also favored the clinic site as the location of the dispensary. “They have a lot of room out there,” he said. “They can monitor it, grow it, do everything there and dispense it.” He said he also liked the idea that it would bring people into Superior who would then have the opportunity to tour the area and see what Superior is all about. Queried as to specifics of what they would do first if elected, the candidates each had a list of sorts. Lopez addressed the bringing together of town departments, temporary town hall, continuing the town’s work with Resolution and particularly with students, downtown revitalization, recreation and more. Tameron said he would “sit back for a while and learn what has been happening.” He also listed working with Resolution regarding the land exchange, buildings being brought back to generating revenue, getting
a city complex together, etc. He said also that the city should not be in the business of real estate and that he had recently started working with the Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition and was proud of what they are doing. The list of Heglie included downtown revitalization, the sale of downtown real estate, the clinic, broader support, code enforcement, sewer issues and sewer billing. He said council needs to get along, have a consensus and less malice. He also mentioned a town complex, recreation and public safety, more activity and more revenue and “just make it a better place to live.” Green’s list began with addressing the accounting of town government and making sure in future that all budgets are balanced. He also listed revitalization of the town, saying that most of what is done is going to have to be done with private investors. All the town can do is try to get help for the investors and improve downtown, he said. (This story does not represent all questions asked and answered at the forum or the candidates’ detailed views on all topics discussed or not discussed. The Superior Sun does not endorse any candidate for public office but does urge citizens to exercise their right to vote in this and all elections. For previous Superior Sun stories on the council candidates and views they have shared, visit www.copperarea.com.)
Continued from page 1
relocation of town hall/Roosevelt School. Lant spoke about Roosevelt as the town is contemplating acquiring it from the Superior Unified School District for the purpose of a possible recreation facility or other town complex..
LOST
Continued from page 1 grand opening on March 12, a month to the day from the LOST trail kick off. It seems the two events are really closely related. Lira said there is now a gradual push forward to develop the “canyon” portion of the LOST trail east of town. “That will take residents and visitors potentially up to the old tunnel, which is quite the hike, you know, the never ending slope is what a lot of people call it,” she said. As in the completed section of the trail on the airport side, there will be much history interpretation on the canyon leg of the facility, she said. There will be the history of the U.S. 60 highway from its construction as a connector highway between Superior and Miami and also of riparian areas in that location. “There are great sycamore trees that are growing in the creek there,” she said, “so there is a lot of botany and ecology that will be able to be interpreted as well as the geology in that particular area.” The expansion of the trail will connect the “gateway” section just completed to the “canyon” trail, Lira explained. “That will be our urban trail that will utilize our existing sidewalks, use existing walkways,
Continued from page 1
IF YOU HEARD THAT YOU CAN’T GET
HIGH-SPEED INTERNET, THEN YOU HEARD WRONG.
Get WildBlue. LIMITED TIME OFFER
0.00
$
TO GET STARTED (regularly $149.95) Includes FREE standard installation!
(877) 487-7076 www.wildblue.com
Hurry, offer expires soon. Additional one-time shipping & handling fee applies, plus monthly equipment lease fee and taxes. Minimum commitment term is 24 months. Subject to WildBlue terms and conditions. Visit www.wildblue.com/legal for details and the Fair Access Policy. *Speed comparison based on file download using WildBlue’s Pro package vs. 42 Kbps dial-up. Actual speeds may vary. © 2011 WildBlue Communications Inc.
Public Notice
INVITATION FOR BID FOR HEAD START MEALS Pinal Gila Community Child Services, Inc. (PGCCS) is presently requesting proposals/bids for preparation of Head Start meals. The qualities Head Start (PGCCS) is looking for in choosing a contractor to manage food services are: 1. Provide nutritionally balanced meals prepared with quality ingredients in accordance with the meal pattern requirements of young children (CACFP/ USDA). Meals should be low in sugar and fat. 2. Have approved food service facility meet applicable health standards as authorized by the Arizona Department of Education, Nutrition Division. 3. The commitment and flexibility of a specialized food service to meet the changing and flexible needs of food services in today’s market. POSSIBLE FOOD SITES (approximate number of children to serve): Apache Junction (60), CAC- Signal Peak (32), CAC-Superstition Mtn (35), Casa Grande (152), Coolidge (110), Eloy (116), Florence (57), Globe (37), J.O.Combs (34), Mammoth (17), Maricopa (34), Miami (36), Payson (20), Stanfield (20), Superior (20), Toltec (34) If you are interested in serving any or all of the above sites for the 2011-2012 school year, your bid should be sent to: Pinal Gila Community Child Services, Inc. Food Service Program 1750 South Arizona Blvd. Coolidge, AZ 85228 Phone (520) 723-5321, ext 1224 Fax (520) 723-7337 Bids must be received no later than March 18, 2011 by 4:30 pm Pinal Gila Community Child Services, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. Pinal Gila Community Child Services, Inc., provides meals at no cost to enrolled children without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability. MINER, CBN, SUN Legal 3/2/11, 3/9/11
medical marijuana is now allowed by the state, he tended to agree with that because some people with cancer, etc., need that. “My answer is yes, I am definitely for it,” said Lopez about the possibility of a medical marijuana facility since the majority of legislators have approved it. “I like it that it could be a possibility to be located in Superior because I think that we’re a rural town,” she said. Being rural means that it would be a low key place for people who needed this type of assistance to receive it. Also, she said sometimes rural communities are left out of the loop and she would be happy to see Superior being considered. She agreed that the clinic would be a good site to place such a facility. “It will be well monitored,” she said. She said the location was not visible, not near residences and “ideal” for such a purpose.
Affordable Dental Care • Full Service Denture Lab On Site • • Emergencies & Walk-Ins Welcome • • Most Dental Insurance Accepted • • Financing Available •
$100 OFF
Dentures or Partials
Now Open!!
$139
Same Day Denture Reline
FREE TEETh WhiTEning with New Patient Exam, X-Rays & Cleaning $75 OFF Crowns
FREE Consultation & $250 OFF Immediate Dentures
• Se Habla Español • Senior Citizen Discount •
Same Day Denture repairS!
Open Monday - Saturday Located in the Goodwill Plaza (Southeast corner of Signal Butte & Apache Trail)
10839 E. Apache Trail, Ste. #119 Apache Junction
480-354-6177
Owned by George & Dee “Lola” Ybarra
See PINAL on P. 5
Public Notice
10 February 2011 Please be advised that Clarence J Cook and Bettie J Cook of 576 W. Gibbs Street, Superior, Arizona 85173 are both deceased. The Clarence J and Bettie Cook Revocable Living Trust maintains and manages all of their assets. Bobby R Cook is the sole Successor Trustee appointed to handle all transactions for their Trust, Estate and individual accounts. Any questions or concerns should be addressed directly to him: Bobby R Cook 2405 Plaza Del Grande Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 702.860.5297 No other persons or family members including Judy Cook Toner are legally authorized to transact business or enter under contractual obligations for any of the above mentioned parties. SUN Legal 2/16/11, 2/23/11, 3/2/11
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
PINAL
Continued from page 4 incomes below the 100% of poverty level. In Superior of the 87 households helped, 24 were working or receiving unemployment benefits, but 70 households were at or below the Federal Poverty Level. Valenzuela also pointed out that of all the households CAHRA worked with, 10 households or about 11% were receiving welfare, dispelling the old myth about “welfare mothers”. Valenzuela pointed out that statistics also showed that the 60% of households assisted were seniors or persons with disabilities living on fixed income and that many of the Agency’s programs including non-crisis energy assistance and weatherization are the only way these households can be secure.
Superior man recently sentenced in burglary attempt guilty plea
The Classifieds
To place an ad, call 363- 5554 • Check out the Copper Basin Marketplace, place your free ad TODAY! Classified Ad Information To place an ad, call:
520-363-5554 or 520-689-2436 Fax: 520-363-9663
READER ADS:
•Rate is 28¢ per word. There is a minimum charge for 15 words or less of $4.29, including tax. •Repeat ads with no changes in copy are 24¢ per word if placed until further notice (tfn). •Once an ad is placed, it cannot be changed or canceled before publication without charge. PAY NOW AND SAVE Classified ads paid for in advance are 24¢ per word. This does not include classified display ads.
•Please pay when you receive your first invoice so that we may continue to offer courtesy charge service. •Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. An additional charge of $1.50 per month will be assessed to unpaid accounts. •Check your ad the first time it appears in the paper. In the event of error, please notify us immediately. We will not assume responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion. •Cards of Thanks and Personal Ads must be placed in person and paid for in advance. •We reserve the right to review all ads to determine suitability before publication.
• Marketplace Information • •Ads are free of charge •Ads may be no more than 15 words. •Ads may have one bold word; customer choice. •Ads are not sorted. •Only 16 ads are allowed each week. •Ads are taken on a first-come first-serve basis; space is limited. •Ads may advertise one and only one item whose total cost is $50 or less. •Price of item MUST be in the ad. (OBO—“or best offer” is allowed after price) •Ad must be resubmitted each week for a multiple week run; no guarantee ad will run more than once. •Ad cannot advertise a service, yard sale, auction, help wanted or real estate. •Deadline is Friday at 5:00 pm the week before publication.
Classified deadline is Friday at 5 pm
10.Business Services
eVeNiNGs & WeekeNDs BY aPPt.
Continued from page 3 tion with Zumba over there in Mesa so she contacted Marie and then Marie contacted me,” Arriola said. “We had lunch together and we talked it out and then I hired her.” This was all with the approval of Town Manager Melanie Oliver, she said. She said from the start she had a really good feeling about Blanding, who she describes as a “really downto-earth, very nice person.” She said Blanding had been excited to come to Superior so they set up a date for the class to start. A lot of publicity was done and the project went forward. Blanding came, brought all her own music and equipment and it has been, in Arriola’s words: “Really great!” She says that Blanding has a way of bringing everyone in the class into the little circle of the dance. She memorizes everyone’s name. “She calls them by name when they come in,” she said. “They feel so comfortable with her.” She said a number of people in the class are losing weight from Zumba. Blanding herself has said that the dance exercise is an alternative way to lose weight. The exercise format uses fundamental principles of fitness but “magically motivates the body to efficiently burn calories, effectively tones all muscle groups, incorporate full range of motion, and improves the cardiovascular system.” The Superior group had a weight loss contest for those who wanted to participate. The winner received a Zumba T-shirt. Arriola signs everyone in at the sessions and then does 30 or 40 minutes of the Zumba herself. “I love it,” she said. “I totally love it, and it doesn’t seem like it tires me out.” There is a small fee for both the Zumba and Tae Kwon Do classes. For more information, contact Barbara Arriola at 520-827-0053. Arriola said that she hopes to bring more fitness classes and different activities to the town in the near future.
See Court Records
www.copperarea.com
INDOOR •Carpentry •Drywall •Flooring •Windows •Doors •Painting •And more . . .
CALL 520-487-2415
PRINTING Letterheads • Envelopes
Business Cards • Flyers Business Forms • Copies • Newsletters • Programs • Brochures • Rubber Stamps • Wedding Announcements Graduation Stationery • Posters Door Hangers • Raffle Tickets and More
All Work Guaranteed – FREE ESTIMATES – (520) 385-4262 Not a Licensed Contractor
16.Financial Services
Grow your business with the Classified!
CREDIT CARD RELIEF FREE CONSULTATION. Save thousands of dollars. OUT OF DEBT IN MONTHS! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! CREDIT CARD RELIEF. NOT a high-priced consolidation company or a consumer credit counseling program. Call CREDIT CARD RELIEF 866-475-5959. FREE CONSULTATION. (AzCAN)
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
In Loving Memory
Dalia S. Ruiz
March 25, 1931 – March 6, 2010
We thought of you with love today, That is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday & The days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories & Your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our heart. A thousand times, we needed you, A thousand times, we have cried. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. A heart of gold stopped beating, Two twinkling eyes closed to rest. God broke our hearts to prove he only took the best. Never a day goes by that you are not in our hearts.
Card of Thanks
T
We love & miss you very much! Your loving husband Oscar Ruiz & children Robert Ruiz & Family • Loretta Arbizo & Family Rebeca Dominguez & Family
Write your own word ad 1. Choose Your Classified Section
Using the index choose the section that best fits your ad
2. Write your ad
Minimum word is 15 words for $4.20. Every word there after is 28¢.
DO YOU EARN $800 in a day? Your own local candy route! 25 machines and candy all for $9995. 877915-8222. All major credit cards accepted! (AzCAN)
Orion Recycling Open Mon-Sat 9am-4pm Located at the Superior Transfer Station, Airport Rd., Superior
We buy scrap metal for “Cash”
• Aluminum Cans • Aluminum Sheet Scrap • Scrap Iron • Auto Batteries • Copper and Brass • Electronic Scrap • Aluminum Wheels • Stainless Steel • Wire and Cable • Nickel Alloys
No minimum quantities. Prices reflect current market conditions. Call
David for a quote today: (480) 251-2231. “Save time and money with our convenient Superior AZ location” We support our local residents and business owners. Call for special pricing on large quantities. Ask for Tim (602) 695-0297.
EXPERIENCED AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN for busy shop. Prefer ICAR or ASE certification, or ability to obtain certification. Contact Jim, Horne Collision Center in beautiful White Mountains, Showlow, AZ. Full benefit package. 928-537-4932. jim@ hornecollision.com. (AzCAN) COUPLE FOR 2 FOOD SERVICE positions at Dateland Travel Center. MUST relocate to Dateland, AZ. Background and reference check required. Apartment available. 928-287-1786. (AzCAN) POLICE CHIEF, Town of Mammoth, AZ. The Town of Mammoth is recruiting for the position of Chief of Police. Mammoth is a community of 1725 located near the beautiful Galiuro Mountains. Requires an individual committed to community policing, team management and strategic planning. The position is responsible for police patrol, 24/7 dispatching, and emergency ambulance service that covers multi-jurisdiction area. BA degree in criminal justice studies or closely related field preferred, 5 years progressive experience in law enforcement at command level. AZ POST certification or eligible for certification within six months. Submit application, resume and letter of interest to Town Clerk, Town of Mammoth, P.O. Box 130, Mammoth, AZ 85618, or at the Town Hall, 125 N. Clark St. (AzCAN) SATELLITE TV INSTALLATION TECHNICIANS. Knowledge of low voltage electronics. Work as independent contractor. Reliable truck, ladder, handtools. Lift 50+lbs. $600-$1200 weekly. 480-214-5818, 602-7696472, 602-793-9878. (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)
21.Truck Drivers NEED CDL DRIVERS A or B with 2 years recent commercial experience to transfer motor homes, straight trucks, and tractors. www.mamotransportation. com 1-800-501-3783. (AzCAN)
25. Instruction AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL, Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-5370. (AzCAN) ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 888-216-1541. www. CenturaOnline.com. (AzCAN)
43.Meeting Notices Alcoholic’s Anonymous meetings, Tues, Thurs and Sunday at 6:00pm set free chapel, 89 E Main St. Superior. AA 8/29 TFN
Estate + Multi Family Carport Sale, 317 Croyden Rd. 8am - ?, Clothing, Toys, Household Items. G3/2 1TC
3. Circle your Attention Getter (optional)
NEW LISTING
SUPER BUY
4. Add up total cost
FOR RENT
WOW!
We charge by the word. A word is anything with a space before or after it. Punctuation is free. Phone numbers with area codes and prices are considered 1 word each.
EARN $500-$1000/MO. PT; $1000-$5000/mo. FT, from your kitchen table. Start today to make tomorrow better. 800-400-4747 www.ROICash.net. (AzCAN)
10.Business Services
IF YOU USED THE ANTIBIOTIC DRUG LEVAQUIN and suffered a tendon rupture, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727. (AzCAN)
44.Yard Sales
ONE of these graphics can be added to your word ad for additional $2.00
5.Business Opportunities
18.Health/Fitness
20.Help Wanted
OUTDOOR •Landscape Design •Fencing •Tree & Shrub Service •Planting •Demolition & Disposal •Maintenance •And more . . .
Copper Basin News 366 Alden Rd. Kearny (520) 363-5554 cbn@copperarea.com
Run your free ad here!
ZUMBA
FBA Home Repair and Improvements Indoor/Outdoor Projects
2 miles south of mammoth at the RR tRacks. 10 a.m. to 5 P.m., m-f
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express
o everyone who helped in our time of sorrow. Words cannot express our gratitude for all of your support, prayers and contributions. You will never know how much it meant to us, in laying to rest our husband, father and Tata, Joe V. Navarro (“Gordo”). We also want to thank everyone who helped and spent time with us at the horseshoe tournament. Without you, it would not have been such a success. From the Navarro Family Arthur, Joseph (Evelyn), Ramon (Irene), and Bertha Navarro
10.Business Services
HOWELL’S TAX SERVICE
Copper Basin Marketplace
Victor Angel Duarte By Cindy Tracy Victor Angel Duarte, 46 of Superior was sentenced February 18 to 2.5 years in prison, according to Superior Police Detective Marshall Harshman. Duarte pled guilty in Pinal County’s Early Disposition Court to attempted burglary, Harshman said. He was originally arrested by the Superior police on the January 14 and charged with one count of burglary in the 2nd degree and one count of burglary in the 3rd degree.
Page 5
Superior Sun, Superior, Arizona
$4.20
+ (
X 28¢ )
For the first 15 words. Minimum charge Number of additional words. (If ad has more than 15 words.)
Yard Sale 425 Ivanhoe, Kearny March 4th & 5th, 9am to 4pm Antiques, Furniture, Wheelchair, Dishes, Wrenches, Trunk & Much, Much More
45. Miscellaneous Wanted to buy Scrap Car’s and Trucks $50.00 to $300, Car batteries $6.00, Metal $100.00 Ton, Stoves w/d Ref, All metal, #1 Copper 200LB, Call Wayne 480-227-1287 W2/23 4TP
50.Mobile Homes Kearny Lease Option, cute 1bdrm Mobile Home, in a nice park, walking distance to Golf Course, Library, Park, & Store. $500 deposit, $500 per month, ON LEASE OPTION. 949-305-5941 or 520-363-9884. M11/24 TFN Kearny Lovely 2bdrm Mobile Home 14x70. By Golf Course, mostly furnished, walking distance to Store, Library, & Park. $3,000 Down $485 month includes mobile & space rent. $18,500 full price. Neat Quiet Park. 949-3055941 or 949-922-3230. 11/24 TFN FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE! New doublewides. Upgrades galore! 28x40, $36,995; 28x48, $41,995; 28x56, $47,995; FREE 50” PLASMA TV WITH PURCHASE! Home Outlet 1-800-493-2221. www. thehomeoutletaz.com. (AzCAN)
52. Mobile Home Parks
Aravaipa Villa Park
MHP/RV Large Lots! 520-357-7053
80.Rentals
SUPERIOR RENTALS
Nice homes. Good prices.
Anderson Rentals LLC
602-625-3151 or 520-689-0218
Dalton Realty 520-689-5201
Superior & Top of the World Rentals
81.Commercial Rentals Mammoth Plaza for sale. $320,000. 12,000 sf on 4 acres. Tom, 520-982-0200. K4/21 TFN 7,000 sf building for sale $145,000 129 N Main Street, Mammoth. 520-982-0200. K5/12 TFN
100.Real Estate 5bed/3bath, 2350 square ft. 1/3 acre, in Kearny. Covered Patio, w/ outdoor Kitchen, RV access, 16x8 workshop. Improvements through out. Asking $157,500, . 1480-9803875 by appt. only!! W1/26 2TP Land for sale 1acre with house, in Dudlyville $50,000. For more info Call 520-245-9211. 1TC 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)
YOUR BROKER CONNECTION
130 N. REDDINGTON RD. SAN MANUEL 385-2644 or Toll Free 877-385-2644
Members of Tucson & Southeast Valley (Phoenix Area) Association of Realtor JO BUTTERY, BROKER ® (520) 850-2931 JACQUE PHELPS® (520) 975-1114 JENNIFER COX® (520) 730-4515 MAMMOTH 223.1 acres near hwy milepost 118 on hwy 77. Fronts hwy for ½ mile. $1,900,000. 126 W. Galiuro St., .81 acre lot - perfect to build your dream home. $14,900. 109 E 1St., 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, located in town of Mammoth, carpet, A/C & stone screened back porch. $57,000. 12.26 acres north of Mammoth between mile post 117 & 118, fronts HGWY 77, well & septic on property. $250,000. 83025 E. Bartolo Rd., 5 acres with home, storage, outdoor laundry & guest house. $275,000. KEARNY 208 S. Mountain View, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, large family room with fireplace & bar. Built in pool. Beautiful views. $182,000.
REALTOR
WWW. YBCREALESTATE. EQUAL HOUSING COM OppORTUNITY
Attention Getter $2.00
=
Cost for your word ad for one week.
X
Number of weeks to run the ad
=
Total cost of ad
4. Send the Ad to the Copper Basin News/Superior Sun Call (520) 363-5554 or mail this coupon in to Copper Basin News, P.O. Box 579, Kearny, AZ 85237. You may send check or money order. No Cash Please. You may pay with Visa, MasterCard or American Express. CC#__________________________Expir: _________
5. Your Information (Required to place ad) Name: ______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________
Copper Basin News & Superior Sun www.copperarea.com
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Superior Sun, Superior, Arizona
Page 6
Protect yourself in the online, social network community (ARA) - More people than ever are taking part in social networking sites. Facebook alone has more than 500 million users, according to Facebook statistics. People have a lot to lose if
the security of their social networking site is compromised. Their own personal, identifying information, and the information of all those they network with, could be at risk.
In addition, wide usage of mobile devices increases the possibility of virus infection and provides a new gateway to hackers and malicious codes in spam mails and websites around
This ‘n That
theme will be” Helping Hands of Superior” Prizes will be awarded for 1st 2nd and 3rd places. The parade will be followed by the Town of Superior celebration on Main Street. Contact Mila Lira with any questions and for applications @ (520)827-0676. HELP SAVE ALIANA ORTEGA’S SCHOOL The Queen of Peace school, where Aliana Ortega, Superior’s St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 2009 Fiesta Queen attends, needs your prayers, thoughts, and, help. To sustain operating costs, they need $250,000 in cash and pledges by March 15. If you can help with a donation, please do, by going to www.quop.org or calling 480-969-0226. Please pray for the school and share their online video with others: http://www.youtube.com/ watchv=VpSLUUhnbWs&feature=pl ayer_detailpage APACHE LEAP MINING FESTIVAL With the upcoming Apache Leap Mining Festival just around the corner, the Superior Chamber of Commerce is looking for possible street performers who are looking to showcase their talent to the festival; if you are interested in auditioning for a spot and would like to find out more information, please contact Taylor Ritter at t.sheaffer.ritter@gmail.com or call the Superior Chamber of Commerce at 520-689-0200. SUPERIOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Superior Historical Society is open on Wednesdays and Fridays, from noon until 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., depending on volunteer availability. Fund raisers include a DVD “Silver, Copper and Sweat,” The Story of Superior and a cookbook, Copper Country Cookin’, with traditional recipes and memorable pictures and story of Superior. The Bob Jones Museum is open for most events, and, we invite all who are interested to join our membership. BINGO AT VFW POST #3584 Bingo is bigger and better, prize wise, at the VFW Post # 3584 in Superior. Come have fun on Friday nights, starting at 7 p.m. There’ll be 20 games of the regular, jackpot and special type and a snack bar, with a regular bar open from 5 p.m.
WALL OF HONOR VFW Post 3584 is seeking photos of veterans and military personnel to be displayed at the VFW Post 3584 of Superior, Arizona. Past veterans, be it you or your husband, wife, father, mother, aunt, uncle, any relative or friend, we want to honor all veterans. To donate photos to be placed on the Wall of Honor, contact Debbie at 689-5820 or Rene at 689-2428 or any member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 3584 of Superior, Arizona. PARKS & REC CLASSES Superior Parks & Recreation offers a Tae Kwon Do class every Saturday morning at the Superior Senior Citizens Center on Main Street from 10 a.m. to noon. For registration and/ or more information, come to the Senior Center on Saturday or contact Parks & Recreation Director Barbara Arriola at 520-827-0052. BINGO AT ARBORETUM APARTMENTS The Arboretum Apartments in Superior have bingo on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the clubhouse. They play 18 regular games and two black out for prizes. They have an intermission with snack and punch. Come and have fun. ZUMBA® A Zumba® exercise class is being offered to the community by on Monday and Wednesday nights at the Superior Senior Center. Contact Parks & Recreation Supervisor Barbara Arriola at 520-827-0052 for details. QUEEN VALLEY SCRAP RATS The Queen Valley Scrap Rats, a chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild, meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Queen Valley Baptist Church at 241 North Queen Anne Drive. All levels of quilting experience are welcome and would-be quilters can get help getting started. Classes are offered in quilting, an annual quilt show that is held every March is planned and contributions are made to charitable groups. Quilting information and tips are offered as well as a Sew & Tell session at every meeting. The yearly dues are $5 for the Chapter and $30 for the Arizona Quilters Guild. For more information, call Norma Kanzig at 480-463-2089.
This ‘n That listings are reserved for nonprofit groups and community announcements. All items for this column must be in The Superior Sun office BY 5 P.M. FRIDAY the week before publication on the next Wednesday. Submitting parties are responsible for the accuracy of the information given. Items will run at the sole discretion of the editors. Listings run according to space available and in date order. For a more complete listing, go online to www. copperarea.com. CANCER FIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT Cancer Fight by Candlelight will be held on Saturday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration of $10 is needed for the cancer walk and t-shirt; or honor your survivor or “in memory of” with a luminaria for $1, $5 or $10 donation. For more information contact Jordan Romero at 520-251-8941, Terry Villaverde or Valerie GarciaDenogean at 520-689-3100. SPECIAL SERVICE The Family Life Christian Center, 56 Kellner Avenue, will have a special Southern Gospel Concert at 10:30 a.m. with “Redeemed & Rejoicing.” The public is invited. SUPERIOR OPTIMIST CLUB ANNUAL HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT As part of the Apache Leap Days and Mining Festival, the Superior Optimist Club will hold its annual Scholarship Horseshoe Tournament in Honor of Richard Castaneda. The Tournament will be held on March 19 with sign-in at 12:30 p.m. and play to begin at 1:30 p.m., behind the Senior Center. The teams will consist of two people at a cost of $20 per team. There will be prizes for first, second, and third places, Raffles will also be held. For further information, contact Joseph Lopez @520-827-4118. APACHE LEAP DAYS AND MINING FESTIVAL An Apache Leap Days and Mining Festival parade on March 19 will be sponsored by the Superior Optimist Club. The parade will begin at 10 am with lineup to begin at 9:30 am at the top of Magma Street. The
the Internet. Introduction to voice messaging services also provides a new medium for virus infection and hacking of personal data. “Cell phones and laptops are revolutionizing the way we communicate in today’s society,” says Lyman Munson, vice president of risk services at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. “It is imperative to protect your personal information when taking advantage of this wonderful, innovative technology.” Here are some top recommendations to help protect yourself and ensure a secure online experience in the world of social networking: * Don’t accept pop-ups or prompts for software, unless you’re armed with Web scanner software which checks each site for infections prior to access. * Don’t provide, post, or submit any confidential personal data (e.g. banking details, medical records, full birth dates, home town, birth place, social security number,etc.). Social networking sites don’t require this sort of information to join. * Do change your password at least once a month. Don’t change it if you’re prompted to. This could be a malicious link. * Avoid letting friends, peers, coworkers or staff access their social networks on your computer, and don’t sign into your networks on their machines. Others could introduce infections to your computer through unsafe practices, or your login security
could be compromised via cookies saved on your computer. * Never auto save your password information, and clear your history at least once a week. * It’s not smart to accept friend requests or request friends who you personally do not know - even if they are mutual friends of others you know. * Talk online about your vacation, whereabouts, etc. after you’ve returned home, not before you leave. Otherwise, it can be an invitation to thieves to stop by your house while you are away. * Frequently check your privacy settings. Changes in the website/social network may delete your settings, without you knowing. Understand and maintain your desired level of privacy. * Mobile apps are extremely popular. Find out if companies you are a customer of provide applications for you to use that are secure, such as claims or policy information with your insurance company. * Take the time to learn how to use social network sites effectively. Each site has information on privacy settings and “how tos.” Many sites help you with details on things such as setting up a variety of friends lists with varying privacy settings and avoiding relationship pitfalls, such as www.allfacebook.com. * Parents need to be mindful of children’s activity and protect computer systems from predators.
* Be mindful of what you say when responding or posting on your Facebook “wall.” Remember, anything you say will will be seen by all friends and those out of your control when commenting on a friends wall. * Don’t share files on your laptop or mobile device. When you connect at a wireless hotspot, anything that you are sharing on your computer or device may be shared with anyone else connected to that network. Disable the file and printer sharing feature or pick the correct network type on your laptop or mobile device. * Secure sites are best. Always look for the https:// and/or padlock symbol on your browser. Most browsers also allow you to hover over the site name to be sure that it is a verified web service. * Restrict what you do on Wi-Fi. Don’t do anything on Wi-Fi that you wouldn’t want to share with anyone else.
Patronize Our Advertisers
United Way of Pinal County seeks proposals for charity funding United Way of Pinal County has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to community-based, non-profit organizations. United Way wishes to fund proposals that focus on “the building blocks for a good life” and that propose programming in the areas of Education, Income, and Health. Non-profit organizations recognized by the I.R.S. as a tax-exempt 501c3,and which serve residents of Pinal County, are encouraged and welcome to apply. Organizations wanting to apply for United Way funding must attend one of the following training sessions: ∙ March 8th, Tuesday, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
∙ March 10th, Thursday, 9:00-11:00 a.m. All training sessions will be at the Central Arizona College Corporate Center, 540 N. Camino Mercado, Suite 1, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (in the Mall behind Cracker Barrel Restaurant). Please contact the United Way office at 520.836.0736 to verify attendance at one of the training sessions. United Way requests that the individual attending the training be the actual writer of the agency’s application. United Way will not consider for funding organizations that do not attend a training session. Prior to attending a training session,
community-based organizations that have not applied for United Way funding before must email the executive director, Beverly Prueter, Beverly.prueter@unitedwayofpc.org, to discuss their funding proposal(s) and ascertain the expectations for United Way applicants. United Way of Pinal County convenes and works side-by-side with individuals, nonprofits, government, and businesses, faith-based and other partners to address community needs and promote lasting changes in people’s lives. For more information, please visit our website at www.unitedwayofpc. org.
Just Here & Ready to MOVE ... 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE
2003 Saturn Vue 2WD
2006 Chevrolet HHR LT
2.0L, Auto, Single CD, 44,544 Miles
2.2L, Manual, Single CD, 42,545 Miles
2.4L, Single CD, P.Seat, 56,903 Miles
Stock #11617
Stock #11642A
Stock #11569A
$9,900
$7,500
$11,500
2006 Mazda 3 Hatchback
2009 Dodge Avenger SXT
2008 Toyota Avalon Touring
2.3L, FWD, Single CD, 45,182 Miles
Stock #11636N
$11,900
2.4L, Power Seat, Spoiler, 17,408 Miles
3.5L, Leather, Dual P. Seats, 51,504 Miles
Stock #11640A
Stock #11411A
$14,900
$19,000
McSpadden Ford, Inc. Sales (928) 425-3157 (800) 278-1897
“You’ll Like the Way We Do Business” WWW.MCSPADDENFORD.COM Price does not include tax, title, or license.
601 North Broad St. Globe, Arizona