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SAN MANUEL MINER Joshua Delauder | Miner County considers revamp of Oracle Park Page 16 A community publication of Copperarea.com Volume 62 Number 35 Periodicals Postage Paid at San Manuel, Arizona 85631 Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 50¢ 2 | San Manuel Miner www.copperarea.com Aug. 31, 2016 OBITUARY Danny C. Ramirez Danny C. Ramirez, 75, of Kearny, AZ He loved watching the Chicago Cubs Ramirez; and was surrounded by his family when he and Chicago Bears but his greatest son-in-law, Carnitas Made Daily passed away in his home on Aug. 26, enjoyment came from watching his Ronald S. Chicharrones Beef & Pork 2016. grandchildren grow up and play sports Harmon. He was born on May 1, 1941 to Carmen as Ray Bearcats. Danny followed his Funeral Marinated Meats • Carne Asada and Gustavo Ramirez in Litchfield grandchildren as much as he possibly services will Park, Arizona. Danny was the fourth could as he believed in them more than be held on Produce • Cheeses • Tortillas of six sons. He joined the US army at they could possible imagine. Saturday, Sept. Temporary Hours: 9 am – 7:30 pm, 7 days a week • Now Accepting Food Stamps the age of 17 and served for four years Danny is survived by his wife, 3, 2016 at Infant as a paratrooper in the 101st airborne Alice Ramirez; daughter, Deborah Jesus of Prague 337 Hwy 77, Mammoth • 520-487-0173 division “Screaming Eagles.” Danny Harmon; son, Troy (Angela) Ramirez; Catholic Church was honorably discharged in 1963 when grandsons, Daniel, Seth, Nicholas and in Kearny, Find us on Facebook at Rancheros Carniceria Meat Market For Our Weekly Sales he returned home to Arizona and was Sean Harmon; granddaughter, Felicity Arizona. Viewing will be 8:30-9:30 reacquainted with “Alice” Maria Eliza Ramirez; and great-granddaughter, a.m., Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass Avelar; they married on Aug. 26, 1964. Hunter Saige Harmon; brothers, at 10 a.m. Luncheon will follow at the Danny started his mining career with Tony (Nilza), Albert (Toni), Enrique William Taft Parish hall. San Manuel Miner Kennecott and continued until his and Gustavo Ramirez; and many Online Guestbook: www. P.O. Box 60, retirement from ASARCO in 1999. nieces and nephews. He is preceded GriffithMortuary.com San Manuel, Arizona 85631 Danny was an avid hunter and in death by his parents, Gustavo and Griffith Mortuary is providing Phone: (520) 385-2266 • Fax: (520) 385-4666 fisherman. He was happiest when he Carmen Ramirez; brother, Joaquin exceptional family service. 101 was out in the mountains camping and Ramirez; son, Daniel Jeffery Ramirez; Johnston Dr., Kearny, AZ 85137. Ph. USPS 480-500 hunting with his family and friends. granddaughter, Adrianna Rochelle (520) 363-5353. www.copperarea.com Find us at Facebook.com/CopperArea Follow us at twitter.com/CopperAreaCom Pinal County Sheriff’s Report The Pinal County Sheriff’s A sex offender registration violation Lemmon Rd. and E. Webb Rd., Published each Wednesday and distributed from the Lower Report is taken from the daily was reported in the area of E. Oracle. Arcade Building, San Manuel, Arizona. logs, based on the information Freeman Rd., Dudleyville. Theft was reported in the 200 block Entered as Periodicals October 26, 1954 at the post office, provided by deputies. All Theft was reported in the 3200 of E. Diane Dr., Queen Valley. San Manuel, Arizona under the Act of Congress March 3, persons arrested are presumed block of W. Hwy. 77, Oracle. Assault-domestic violence was 1879. Periodicals postage paid at San Manuel, Arizona. innocent until proven guilty in a Aug. 24 reported in the 39000 block of S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the San Manuel court of law. An accident with injuries was Starship Dr., SaddleBrooke. Miner, P.O. Box 60, San Manuel, Arizona 85631-0060. Aug. 23 reported in the area of S. Mt. Continued on page 3 SUBSCRIPTIONS: $35.50 per year in Pinal County, $40.50 per year elsewhere in the United States. Member of the Arizona Newspaper Association for over 30 years. Buckle up. Publisher...............................................James Carnes General Manager................................Michael Carnes We’d hate to meet you by accident. Managing Editor ................................ Jennifer Carnes Copy Editor ............................................. Arletta Sloan Reporter............................................ John Hernandez Reporter............................................. Mila Besich-Lira Signed columns and letters to the editor in this newspaper express the views of the individual writer, not necessarily the editorial views of the Miner. What’s the rush? We’ll be there when you really need us. Email: [email protected]; 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. [email protected]; Oro Valley [email protected] (520) 544-2285 vistosofuneralhome.com Patronize Our Advertisers Family Owned and Operated © adfinity© Aug. 31, 2016 www.copperarea.com San Manuel Miner | 3 OBITUARIES Mike Molinar Jr. Mike Molinar Jr., born in Central, NM on Sept. 18, 1935, Christopher (Anita) Bratton, Stephanie Molinar, Joseph We will forever cherish his guidance peacefully joined his wife Lydia in heaven on Aug. 23, 2016. (Maggie) Estrada, Amanda Estrada, Michael, Dannielle, and love for his family. Mike was loved Preceding him in death are parents, Miguel and Amelia; Dillon, and Jasmine Molinar; including his loving great by all who were blessed to know him. sister, Cecelia (Joe) Hernandez; son, Michael and grandchildren, Tiana Molina, Anthony Molinar, Brooks and A rosary will be recited at 10:30 grandson, Ricky. He is survived by sisters, Carmen (Elifas) Hudson Bratton. a.m. with a mass to follow at St. Zamora, Belen (Armando) Robles and brother David Our dad worked hard most of his life completing 35 years Bartholomew Catholic Parish in San (Judy) Molinar. His loving children, Rick (Suzy), Michelle, with BHP Copper Co., retiring as a converter foreman. He Manuel, AZ on Sept. 3, 2016 with Danny (Annette) and Deborah. Loving grandchildren, enjoyed using his mechanical skills on his 1950 Ford truck, Father Joseph Esson officiating. A his pride and joy. He enjoyed watching sports, especially private interment will be held at a later the Arizona Wildcats. date. Lorinda Sue You’ll love our ... Palmer Parr FRIENDLY, HOMETOWN SERVICE! Memorial services are set for Lorinda Sue Palmer Parr on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, located at 402 Danbury Drive, just off Tilbury Dr. in Kearny. After the service We have Senior Master Certifi ed there will be a gathering of family and friends in the hall directly behind the Ford Technicians to fi x your church, for a luncheon and fellowship. Mrs. Parr passed away May 21, 2016. vehicle right the fi rst time! SHERIFF’S REPORT Continued from page 2 OPEN SATURDAYS 8AM-1PM Aug. 25 Desiree Nicole Phelan, 36, Aravaipa, was arrested in the area of Hwy. 77 and Santos, Aravaipa, on a probation violation warrant. She was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail in Florence. NEW – MOTORCRAFT LIFETIME Aug. 26 An accident with injuries was reported in the area of If you haven’t met BRAKE PAD GUARANTEE* Hwy. 77, Mammoth. our Service Manager Theft was reported in the 2700 block of N. Rockliffe Jeff, come by and say, * Some conditions may apply. See your service advisor for details Blvd., Oracle. Theft was reported in the 500 block of N. Redbud Pl., “Hello!” Oracle. Assault was reported in the 300 block of E. American Ave., Oracle. Assault was reported in the 2400 block of W. American Ave., Oracle. 520.818.3673 A fire was reported in the area of S. Hwy. 77 and S. Hwy. • We Work on Most Makes & Models 79, Oracle Junction. Aug. 28 • Ford Master Certifi ed Technicians Patrick Wade Graham, 48, San Manuel, was arrested in • Free Shuttle Service the area of McNab Pkwy. and Eighth Ave., San Manuel, on a failure to appear warrant. He was transported and • Genuine Ford Parts booked into the Pinal County Jail. • Discounted Menu Pricing www.OracleFord.com Cody Dwane Dykes, 29, Oracle, was arrested in the area • Most Convenient Facility to the Tri-Community of Maplewood St. and Estill, Oracle, on a failure to appear 3950 W. Hwy 77, Oracle warrant. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail. 4 | San Manuel Miner www.copperarea.com Aug. 31, 2016 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Is this Insanity? Day late! I can only hope people voted advice, to hang in. He volunteered his time people were on council when it all went Doing the same thing over and over their conscience. daily to getting Mammoth back on track. awry. Those same people are running for expecting different results.” It wasn’t that long ago townspeople Within these 16 months Mammoth was re-election . I love this town. Do or say what you will, wanted changes of council members. paying its bills on time and actually getting I now understand Mammoth is back on an it’s time to step up. VOTE!! The (unintended) mismanagement of a real balanced budget. unsustainable spending. /s/ Diane Theobold funds had put Mammoth in deep debt This required time away from personal Is this insanity? Definition: “Insanity: Mammoth Resident ... With the fate of our town on the line, needs, on his own time, meetings, phone we were close to having county take over calls the dedication, efforts, and expenses and suspend our rights of incorporation. to do all this. Without expecting any Then a man stepped up to the challenge. reward, financial or otherwise. Supervisor Rios: ‘ADOT does right His intent: to get our town in the black, Town’s people made sacrifices as well to solve problems and leave after one keep our town afloat, people stepped up to by continuing roadside memorials’ term. People responded and voted for volunteer to help.