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Volume 96 Number 47 Periodicals Postage Paid at Superior, Arizona 85173 Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 50¢ 2 | Superior Sun www.copperarea.com Nov. 18, 2020 OBITUARIES Mary Louise Eck Mary Louise Eck, 93, went to see the Lord on Saturday, (who preceded her in death in 1995) operated Bob’s Drive- mission Lutheran Church Nov. 7, 2020. She passed away due to complications In from the early 1960s until the mid-1980s where their that met in the former brought on by COVID-19. children learned the valuable lesson of work ethic. After Episcopal Church which Born to the Reverend Jacob E. Dale and Mary A. Dale on retiring from the Drive-In, Mary Louise never slowed eventually became the June 20, 1927 in Wheeling, WV, she experienced a long down. She returned to university to complete what she Hosler’s home. After several life of service to her family, her church and her beloved started in her younger years and achieved a degree in years the congregational community of Kearny. Mary Louise and husband Bob Early Childhood Development. Soon after, she received members dwindled and the position of Town Librarian. As an avid reader, she services were closed, so she loved to work with young people to promote the idea found a new church home of “reading is fundamental” to success in learning. She at the Church of the Good especially enjoyed the children and the Story Hour for Shepherd (Methodist) where the young ones just learning how to read. Other interests she was a member of the included babysitting many of the local kids who, by now, Leadership Team, sang in the have grandkids of their own. She also proofread for the choir and participated fully Copper Basin News, Superior Sun and San Manuel Miner in all events and many Bible studies. for several years. Mary Louise is survived by her four children, Richard Mary Louise believed that service to community was (Linda) of Tyler, Texas, Cynthia Parker (Neil) of important and served in many organizations, including Chandler, George (Julie) of Mesa and Robert “R.E.” of being a member of the Board of ARC, a member of P.E.O., Apache Junction. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren the Board of the Copper Basin Community Health Care and 15 great-grandchildren, all of whom, along with many Foundation, the Library Board and Friends of the Library, other relatives and friends, will miss her, but realize she’s New Location and was named Kearny Citizen of the Year a few years now where she wanted to be. 550 N. Willow St. (at Ash & Hackney) back. Mary Louise was a member of a team of dedicated, Sam Hosler summarized Mary Louise’s life best in an concerned citizens that believed that maintaining article he wrote about her in 2014 when he quoted Jesus. health services in this area was essential. As a means of Jesus said, “I came not to be served, but to serve.” supporting the clinic, the team started the Hand-Me-Up No immediate services are planned at present due to Shop whose volunteers continue to serve the community COVID-19, but a “Celebration of Life” service is planned today. after the pandemic has subsided. The Superior Sun Being a daughter of a Lutheran minister, Mary Louise Any that feel compelled to remember Mary Louise USPS 529-320 was deeply rooted in her faith. Along with a couple of through gifting, please consider donating to the Church of James Carnes…...... Publisher Michael Carnes ...... General Manager other believers, they were instrumental in starting a the Good Shepherd, the Methodist Church of Kearny. Jennifer Carnes...... … Managing Editor Mila Besich...... Advertising John Hernandez...... Reporter Cat Brown...... 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This year 74 turkeys were won by families from • Norm’s IGA for Copper Basin Winners Oracle to Superior and everywhere in between! • Rancheros Meat Market in Mammoth for Miner Winners Copper Basin News Norm’s IGA ...... Lanby Montano Old Time Pizza ...... Tony Aguirre Town of Winkelman ...... Guillermo Hernandez G&J Restaurant Bar & Grill ...... Beva Carrillo Eddie Tire ...... Belinda Cruz Copper Basin Chamber ...... Patti Bingham General Kearny Inn ...... Les Gotto ARC/NEPC Center ...... Wendy & Manny Rivera Desert Mtn. Realty ...... Noreen Riley Snak Shak ...... Norma Gonzales Town of Kearny ...... Joyce Morris Kearny Life Center ...... Matt Naranjo Getsome Motorsports ...... Ramon Nava NAPA Auto Parts ...... Shelia Gardner Town of Hayden ...... Olivia Morales Hand Me Up Shop ...... Judy Fluharty Construction Done Right ...... Vic Lewis Charlie Rue’s Salon ...... Mike Dinwiddie Ray Federal Credit Union ...... Lina Santos Vida Bistro & Floral Boutique ...... Selina Lopez Kearny Glass & Automotive ...Kim Van Gordon Copper Basin News ...... Connie Yslas
San Manuel Miner Carniceria Rancheros ...... Hector Sierra San Pedro Valley Pizza ..... Santiago Salazar Sr. Amy Whatton Realty ...... Brenda Laguna Oracle Electric Service ...... Sergio Salcido Las Michoacanas ...... Mark Lee 3 Bees BBQ ...... Jeanette Lewis Quality Paint & Body ...... Greta Zazueta Huntington Chiropractic ...... Frances Prichard Sun Life Family Health ...... Jimmy Dominguez Tri-Com Real Estate ...... Darin Young Farmers Insurance ...... Mary Estrada Carquest Oracle Auto Repair ...... Kathy Breton Dub’s Plumbing ...... Savanna Clayton Dasch In Thrift Shoppe ...... Freida Davis Romo’s ...... Victoria Barton Arizona Water Co...... Debra Lizarraga Horizon Health & Wellness ...... Louise Krouse Cheetovibez Smoke Shop .... Rick & Gloria Rames Oracle Patio Cafe ...... Tina Salazar Mammoth Lumber ...... Marcos Rochin Mammoth Towing ...... Robert George Dollar General ...... Jesse Camarena Family Dollar ...... Sasha Salazar DeMarco’s Pizzeria ...... Wendy Ross Peppersauce Motorsports ... Bernadette Cuevas Mel’s Drive In ...... Greta Sawyer SM Historical Society ...... Tommie Salcido Copper Town Days Assn...... Bernice Ortiz Oracle Land & Homes ...... Anthony Salazar Sr. San Manuel Miner ...... Brittany Ripley
Superior Sun Rolling Rock Gallery ...... Delia Diaz Superior Hardware & Lumber ....Tenthie Barreras Save Money Market ...... Victoria Zapata Town of Superior ...... Della Cardenas My Home Group ...... Eva Bogenschutz Ray Federal Credit Union ...... Kim Graham Los Hermanos...... Cheryl Sherman Buckboard Restaurant ...... Antonia Guerena DeMarco’s ...... Nellie Perez Circle K Superior ...... Mary McGrane Casa Dona Lola ...... Michael Fernandez Resolution Copper ...... Veronica Griego Sunflour Market...... Niki Fernandez Miners on Main St...... Dennis Van Gorp Imerys Perlite ...... Joey Vaga Atlas Mining & Manufacturing...Arlene Vayder Superior Chamber ...... Steven Manriquez Superior Barmacy ...... Vicki Martinez Red Bear Outfitters ...... Jennifer Guerra Bank of the West ...... Ashley Graham Felicia’s Ice Cream ...... Landis Defenbaugh Superior Sun ...... Anthony Denogean 4 | Superior Sun www.copperarea.com Nov. 18, 2020 Superior Town Council members sworn in, audit approved, Porphyry Ave. to be paved Santa Came Early! The Superior Town the swearing in ceremony Navarrette are starting Council held its monthly for council members their second terms on the With up to $500 Cash Back & No payment for 60 days! council meeting last Bruce Armitage, Olga council. Council member week. Town Magistrate Lopez and Vanessa Lopez is beginning her Larry Bravo conducted Navarrette. Armitage and fifth term serving on the Re nance Your Auto Loan From Council. Due to COVID-19 Another Financial Institution protocols, Council member Navarrette was sworn in and Get Holiday Cash! prior to the council meeting and attended the meeting APPLY TODAY! via teleconference. Call 520-381-3100, Visit any branch or The Council handled a variety of business issues PinalCountyFCU.com for details! including approving a contract to pave and resurface Porphyry Ave, Mine, Molina and Rainbow streets on the north side of town. The road work will begin in the spring of 2021 *The cash incentive will equal 1.00% of loan proceeds or $500, whichever is less. Special o er valid October 1, 2020, must submit application Magistrate Larry Bravo, left, administers the oath of when the temperatures are by December 31, 2020. Subject to membership eligibility and loan is subject to credit approval. Cash incentive is not available on current Pinal County FCU auto loans. Loan re nanced must be at least $10,000 to qualify for cash incentive. Payout cannot be used to lower the amount office to Superior Council Members Bruce Armitage warm enough to apply the Continued on page 10 nanced. Must retain vehicle nancing at Pinal County FCU for a minimum of 180 days to earn cash incentive. Tax reporting of rebate is and Olga Lopez. Mila Lira | Sun member’s responsibility. Mask up, Superior! Council extends mask mandate
The Superior Town Council voted 6-1 during their November Council meeting to continue the mask ordinance through January 14, 2020. COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the State of Arizona. At press time, Superior had four active cases. Nov. 18, 2020 www.copperarea.com Superior Sun | 5 Make the most of your library: PrinterOn Remote Printing
Josie Campos, librarian at Superior when you get there. If your library is not what printing locations are available. (Not • Finally, browse to the file you want to Public Library, shared a new service the yet open to the public (like Superior’s), every library offers remote printing, but print, and select it. library is offering to Superior residents. you can pick up your print job through our many do!) That’s it! Now just go to your library, Did you know you can use our library curbside service. Here’s how it works: • Click or tap to select the location where provide your email address and print printers remotely? If you have a document • First, install the PrinterOn app for your you want to send your print job. out your document! (Regular printing on your home PC or device that you need device, or go to PrinterOn.com and click • On the page that appears, provide your charges will apply.) No more flash drives, to print, you can use our remote printing on “Where Can I Print?” in the top right email address so the library can identify or emailing documents to yourself! service from PrinterOn to send your corner of the screen. which print job is yours when you come to You don’t even need to get on a library document to a library and print it out • Enter your country, state, and city to see pick it up. computer. Superior Police Report
Items are given to The Superior Sun first degree, threats and intimidation and possession of narcotics for sale Fentanyl Nov. 6 by the Superior Police Department aggravated assault on law enforcement, and and possession of drug paraphernalia. He Theft was reported on the 400 block of and reflect information available at was arrested on a Pinal County warrant. He was transported and booked into the Pinal Terrace Dr. the time the report is compiled. was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail. Calls not listed include: 911 hang up (1), Activity listed Oct. 25-Nov. 7. County Jail in Florence. Criminal damage was reported in the area agency assist (5), alarm (5), animal problem Oct. 25 Oct. 29 of Panther Dr. and Golf Course Rd. (8), attempt to locate (3), city code violation Theft was reported on the 1000 block of Theft was reported on the 1000 block of Nov. 1 (2), citizen assist (2), disturbance (2), Stone Ave. U.S. Highway 60 Vandalism was reported on the 100 block disorderly conduct (1), neighbor problem Oct. 27 A warrant arrest was made on the 40 of Pinal Ave. (1), domestic (5), information (3), follow Theft was reported on the 400 block of block of Medlock Dr. No other information Nov. 4 up (1), field interview (3), illegal shooting Lime St. was available. Criminal damage was reported in the 400 (1), juvenile disturbance (1), medical assist Criminal damage was reported on the Oct. 31 block of Bridge St. (1), missing person (1), suspicious person zero block of Mesquite Dr. Robert A. Gutierrez, 31, Superior, Theft was reported on the 300 block of (1), speeding vehicle (1), traffic stop (48), Accident without injuries was reported in was stopped for reckless driving in the Bridge St. trespassing (1) and welfare check (5). the area of Ray St. and Stone Ave. 500 block area of U.S. Highway 60 and Nov. 5 To reach the Superior Police and Fire Oct. 28 charged with DUI (driving while under Ygnacio R Silvas, Superior was arrested Departments: Theft was reported on the 800 block of the influence of alcohol or drugs). He was on a probation violation warrant during • Emergency (Police – Fire – Medical) 911 Church Ave. Frank B. Garcia, 33, Superior also charged with possession narcotics a welfare check in the area of Lime St. • Police Non-Emergency 520-866-5111 was charged with aggravated assault, heroin, possession of narcotics for sale and Church Ave. He was transported and • Police Department Business 520-689- attempted burglary, trespassing in the heroin, possession of narcotics Fentanyl, booked into the Pinal County Jail. 5255
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The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens (PGCSC) is part of the Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). SHIP Counselors are not insurance agents, they do not sell or recommend or endorse any particular insurance product or company. Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15, 2020, and ends December 7, 2020. During this time, Medicare benefi ciaries can compare coverage options like Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage and choose health and drug plans for 2021. During this time, Medicare benefi ciaries can compare coverage options like Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage and choose health and drug plans for 2021 Good news in Gila County! Gila County Medicare benefi ciaries will have an additional three (3) new Advantage plans to choose from for 2021 off ering lower monthly premiums and drug deductibles. Pinal County has twenty fi ve (25) Medicare Advantage plan options, also off ering lower monthly premiums and drug deductibles for 2021. The State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselors provide FREE objective, unbiased information and answer general Medicare questions, help people understand available insurance options for 2021 and screen for Medicare Savings Programs to help with out-of-pocket costs. The ways in which we interact with people and deliver resources and services has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but we remain available. SHIP Counselors will be available by phone and on a limited case by case basis in person with safety measures in place on site. In addition, Medicare benefi ciaries can access plan options on- line at www.Medicare.gov or call 1-800-Medicare (800-633-4227). To fi nd a local SHIP Counselor near you, call: Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens 520-836-2758 or 800-293-9393 Arizona’s SHIP Hotline: 800-432-4040 Nov. 18, 2020 www.copperarea.com Superior Sun | 7 Magma Avenue: filling with businesses If you have not driven by Magma Avenue recently then COVID-19. you may not have noticed several new businesses that Pamela Peck reports that the housing market in Superior have located on the first few blocks. is going well and there are very few houses on the market This past weekend, parking spaces were full and foot in Superior. She can also set you up for a hair cut or stop traffic increased on Magma Avenue, following the opening in to purchase some of her art or homemade face masks. of the Bruzzi Vineyard Wine Tasting Room featuring the Downtown Superior still continues to grow and prosper art of La Paloma Art Gallery on Thursday. You can stop in despite the challenges COVID-19 has presented the and taste Bruzzi Vineyard Wine and also buy bottles or a community. glass of wine. Tzu Tattoo also quietly opened recently and they offer a variety of tattoo services along with local merchandise designed by Tzu Tattoo artists. Superior Skincare and Berkley Massage and Healing has also reopened following an extended closure due to
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Casa De Salvacion Church of Jesus Christ Church of the Good Family Life Christian Center 201 E. Kino (& Catalina) 56 Kellner Ave., Superior of La er-day Saints Shepherd “When Life Hurts – Only God Heals” Mammoth Bo om of School Hill, Kearny San Manuel Ward • 101 S. Gi n Ave. Pastors Dennis & Sandy VanGorp Advertise Carlos Gonzalez Bishop Jim Bingham Pastor Jimmy Nelson 520-689-2202 520-487-2219 Your Church 520-385-4866 520-363-7283 www.thegoodshepherd.pbworks.com Sunday Prayer 9:45 a.m. Here! Domingo: Escuela Dominical 10-10:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Meetings: Servicio de Alabanza 11 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Sacrament 10 a.m. 2nd Sunday Miracle Service 6 p.m. Lunes: Servicio de Oracion 6:30 p.m. Scripture Study 11 a.m. UMC in cooperation with the Episcopal Church & the Miercoles: Estudio Biblico 6:30 p.m. Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. We stand in awe of God and of one another Everyone is Welcome • Assembly of God
First Baptist Church First Baptist Church Full Gospel Church of God Infant Jesus of Prague Kearny Church of Christ 103 W. Galiuro, Mammoth 1st & Nichols, San Manuel 301 E. Webb Dr., San Manuel Catholic Church 103 Hammond Dr., Kearny Pastor Joe Ventimiglia Pastor Kevin Duncan Pastors Michael & Bea Lucero Sr. 501 Victoria Circle, Kearny Minister George Randall 520-405-0510 385-4655 520-385-1250 • 520-385-5017 Rev. Fr. George Kunnel (Pastor) 520-363-7711 Sunday School – 9 a.m. Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 520-363-7205 Sunday Bible Study 10 a.m. Sunday Worship – 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Daily Masses Tues. 5:30 p.m.; urs. 8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wed. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Discipleship 5 p.m. No Evening Service Evening Worship 6 p.m. Movie Night Last Friday of the Month – 7 p.m. Saturday Vigil 6 p.m.; Sunday Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Sunday Religious Ed for Children, Youth Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. “ e Church on the Hill” Ministry & Jr. High Youth Groups 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 p.m. Teen Group 3rd Friday of every month at 6 p.m. Serving All of the Copper Basin Area
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