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Celebrating Pioneer Days 2014 Pages 8-9 Volume 56 Number 13 Periodicals Postage Paid at Hayden, Arizona 85135 Wednesday, March 26, 2014 50¢ 2 | Copper Basin News www.copperarea.com March 26, 2014 OBITUARIES Arthur A. Barr Arthur A. “Junior” Barr died Feb. 20 at Hospice rank of Corporal. As a gunner with the 864th Anti-Aircraft to the public. Contributions honoring Junior, locally, may Compassion in Payson. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Battalion, in the Asiatic Pacific Theater, he received be made to the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St., McTyre and Louise Robinette; brother, George; dear the Good Conduct, American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific Payson, AZ 85541. friend and companion, LaVerne Campaign and World War II Victory medals. Junior requested a memorial service in Kearny, with his Belcher; as well as several nieces Most of his adult life, Junior worked in copper mining friends having a potluck together. The Elks Installation and nephews. He was born in Cuba, while living in Kearny. He was a charter Life Member of of officers will follow the memorial service, and, then the New Mexico on Aug. 11, 1923 to the Elks Lodge No. 2478 in Kearny. Junior’s wife, Hazel potluck. Arthur and Francis Carolyn “Carrie” Inez Barr, died in Feb., 1995, and, three years later, he (Menefee) Barr. moved to the Bear Flat near Payson. He enjoyed watching Junior spent his early years, during construction going on at Bear Flat, as well as playing John W. Evans the Depression, on his maternal dominoes at the Payson Senior Center on Mondays, grandfather’s ranch, near Mancus, after having a nice lunch there. Junior always had a big Colorado, where he and a cousin smile and he loved to make people laugh, and, he wanted John W. Evans passed away on March 9 in Mesa. John developed a close bond. He came friends to remember him that way. was born in Luvoro, Arkansas on March 30, 1936 to John to Arizona when he was 12 years old, and, during World A memorial /potluck service will be held at the Kearny and Vonnell Evans. War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, quickly rising to the Elks Lodge, Sunday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. This is open He leaves behind wife of five and a half years, Alice; daughter, Terri; son, Ricky; and, two brothers, Lynn and Eddie. John retired from ASARCO in 1991. He really liked the The Copper Basin News idea of “whatever whenever.” USPS 132-320 As per John’s wishes, there will be no service. T Ball & Coach Pitch Opening Ceremonies James Carnes….................................................Publisher Michael Carnes....................................General Manager TONIGHT @ 6 p.m. Jennifer Carnes.........................................… Managing Editor Come out and support our kids! Free hot dogs for everyone! 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There is no Home: 520-385-2571 • Cell: 520-705-8136 country in the world where the press has seized absolute power and muzzled the politicians” Open Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. —-David Brinkley CLOSED TUESDAYS • SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY March 26, 2014 www.copperarea.com Copper Basin News | 3 Peter A. Rivera LETTER TO THE EDITOR Peter A. Rivera passed peacefully Wednesday, and brother Ralph Rivera. March 19, 2014 at the age of 83 in Chandler, Pete was born in Ray, Arizona on Aug. 1, Arizona. Preceded in death 1930. He graduated from Ray High School. He Thank you for volunteering by Eva, his wife of 55 years. served in the Army during the Korean War. Beloved father of Peter He worked as a mechanic for 32 years and With the utmost gratitude and apprecia- volunteers in our community that make Jr.(Barbara) , Ralph (Liz), retired from Kennecott Copper Corporation. tion, we thank Ashley Boatman for what activities possible for our local youth. and Cathy McAllester. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March she has done for our community with Without all of you, this would not be pos- Survived by many loving 25, at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. coaching the girl cheerleaders for the sible. grandchildren: Gus, Amy, 27th Avenue, Phoenix with Rosary at 10am youth football and basketball seasons. She Thank you again from all of us at Cop- Grace, Sam, Christine, Alex, and Mass at 10:30am. Funeral procession devoted so much time to these girls. In perNet Systems Inc. - Proud sponsors and Michael, and one great reunited at the National Memorial Cemetery a day and age where everyone seems so supporters of our local you, the future of granddaughter, Adena. He of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, busy, we appreciate that she gave them the our community. is also survived by his sister Josephine Delfino Phoenix. gift of her time and energy. /s/ James Ruiz and other family members. 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Subject to prior sale. Sale ends 4-2-2014. www.HorneNissan.com 4 | Copper Basin News www.copperarea.com March 26, 2014 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sheriff to redeploy Deputies to fast growing San Tan Valley Our population continues to grow in any new positions. demand for service. Instead, the 2014 As Sheriff, I will Pinal County, even in a down economy. Last week, the board hosted a budget Sheriff’s Office budget has 29 less full time make do with New families are relocating in the summit with all elected officials and we positions than in 2008. whatever financial faster growing cities of Maricopa and heard a gloomy forecast of shrinking cash My senior staff has recommended that resources and Casa Grande, yet it doesn’t compare to reserves. I will again make a request for I redeploy Deputies and other sworn staff that the unincorporated San Tan Valley. The 2010 additional Deputies this year, yet I’m not staff to meet the changing demands for board provides. census counts 81,321 San Tan residents counting on the board to view this second service. I have already terminated long I am confident and current estimates show 90,000 or request as their priority. standing agreements with the FBI and that our more. At this meeting, I challenged the board to DEA multi-agency task forces in order Sheriff’s Office Last year, the county contracted with make good on their campaign promises of to reassign deputies back to uniformed shall continue the Segal Company of Washington DC to 2012.