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The Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District is offering summer school for Leonor Hambly K – 8 students. The summer school program will run Monday through Friday, June 8 – 18. The classes will be virtual for those students with devices and paper packets for students who do not have access to devices. Teachers will be doing a combination of recorded lessons students can access and live lessons they can join in on. This will allow families to have multiple kids join in with one device at home. All K -8 students are invited to attend. K – 8 teachers will

Hayden-Winkelman School District offers summer school

be reaching out to students to sign up. Parents can contact Principal Pamela Gonzalez at (520) 356-7876, ext. 2204 or [email protected] if they have questions or want to sign up their kids for the summer school program. “Leonor Hambly K – 8 is excited to continue to offer the opportunity of a summer program this year to our students! Our summer program will use a variety of instructional delivery and include project-based learning strategies,” Gonzalez said. Ray School District has not had summer school the past couple of years and will not have it this year.

The Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, May 28, at 9 a.m. and again on Tuesday, June 2, at 4 p.m. The webinar will include networking with businesses across the region along with a seminar from the rural economic development group, “Save Your Town.” The topic of the webinar is “Restarting Local Shopping”. You can register for the webinars online at: https://bit.ly/CCEDCWebinars may also email the CCEDC for more information on how to register: [email protected]. The Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce, Globe-Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Superior Chamber of Commerce are also assisting with promoting this webinar and their members are encouraged to attend.

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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, schools in the Copper Area are continuing their end-of-year ceremonies and recognitions in some manner or another. This includes Hayden High School, which recently released its list of student-athletes who were recognized for their prowess in their respective sports. Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District athletic director Lydia Martinez is a 1980 graduate of Hayden High School who just completed her 34th year as an educator, all at Hayden. She takes great pride in raising her family in the community and that includes her “family” of Lobos’ student-athletes. “The amount of pride I have for my student-athletes goes beyond measure,” Martinez wrote in an email response. “The importance here, lies within the student-athletes’ determination, work ethic, confidence, and overall drive to overcome challenges, setbacks, and obstacles to show forth their successes. “Not only does the student-athlete excel above expectations but being from our small town of Hayden, I am fueled by their commitment to succeed and their well-deserved recognition to become that positive influence on the younger generation and have an everlasting impact on our community.” According to Martinez, Hayden had 77 out of 95 students

participate in athletics this academic school year. “That goes to show you that there is a lot of pride and commitment here at Hayden High School,” she said. Martinez was asked what attributes she expects a student-athlete at Hayden to possess. “I feel our successful students possess, discipline, commitment, work ethic, and self-confidence,” she answered. The following student-athletes displayed those attributes this recently concluded school year.FOOTBALL AWARDSMVP – Jorge Rodriguez1A East Region 1st Team Josiel Rodriguez – Linebacker & Offensive LinemanJorge Rodriguez – Linebacker & Running Backs Vince Gallegos – Defensive Backs & Receivers/Tight EndsGilberto Carmelo – Defensive Lineman & Punter1A East Region 2nd TeamPeter Kame – Offensive LinemanGilberto Carmelo – Offensive Utility/Flex PlayerVince Gallego – Punt Returner1A East Region Honorable MentionArthur Castillo III – QuarterbacksMory Cruz – Defensive Utility/Flex PlayerMoses Gonzalez – Defensive Lineman/Offensive LinemanVOLLEYBALL AWARDSMVP – Julianna HongTeam Award – Clarissa Gonzalez

1A East Region 2nd TeamAmariz Ochoa – Hitter/Middle Blocker1A East Region Honorable Mention Julianna HongBOYS’ BASKETBALL AWARDSMVP – Brandon GarnerMost Improved – Isaac CastilloDefensive Player – Javier Lopez1A East Region 1st TeamBrandon Garner1A East Region 2nd Team Isaac Castillo1A East Region Honorable Mention Arthur Castillo IIIJavier LopezGIRLS’ BASKETBALL AWARDSMVP – Sarrah PerezExceptional Leader – Clarissa GonzalezDefensive Player – Julianna HongMost Improved – Sonia Urias Gallego1A East Region Offensive Player of the YearSarrah Perez1A East Region Coach of the Year Helene Martinez1A East Region 2nd TeamJulianna HongClarissa Gonzalez

Hayden High School announces athletic awards recipients

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Hayden celebrates unique ‘drive-up’ graduation

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Hayden High School Class of 2020 – the one that was quarantined! Congratulations! The whole community is proud of you. James Carnes | CBN

Hayden grads in their vehicles driving up to accept their diplomas. Jesus Gonzalez receives his diploma. James Carnes | CBN



Javier Lopez and Clarissa Gonzalez earned the designation as the Hayden High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively, for the Lobos’ Class of 2020. Around the world, the Senior Class of 2020 will forever be connected to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the unprecedented circumstances surrounding its graduation ceremonies – virtual and otherwise. Both Lopez and Gonzalez addressed the pandemic in recent email interviews with Copper Basin News, giving their perspectives on how their graduating class can make an impact in changing the world. “I believe that the class of 2020 will help the world better prepare for a pandemic of this scale and help ensure that history will not repeat itself,” Lopez wrote in his response. Responded Gonzalez: “My class could embrace the change and show other students to stand together in every situation. I believe that this has made us stronger people (who) can adapt to change, solve problems, and overcome any obstacles. Lopez, the child of Ronald and Rosie Lopez, the grandchild of Richard and Lucy Lopez, and Christine Hise, is also the great grandchild of Margarita Ruiz. He has six siblings – AJ, Derek, Marissa, Alyssa, Jennica, and Brandi. In addition to four years as a member of the Lobos’ basketball team, Lopez was a member of the National Honor Society, the Junior Chamber, Student Council, and his school’s Athletic Club. After graduation, Lopez will attend Northern Arizona University, where he will major in chemistry before pursuing his doctorate in radiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. “Changing my name from Mr. to Dr.,” Lopez said is what he is most looking forward to in the next phase of his life. Sports and his teachers are what Lopez will miss most about high school, but he “will not miss taking Mrs. Lopez’s difficult English class in the mornings.” What will Lopez be doing in 10 years? “I envision myself raising my kids and working in the medical field,” he answered. “Also, helping out the community that helped shape me into who I am today.” Lopez said he’d like “to see more people move back to Hayden. That is what would bring me back.” Gonzalez, the child of Ramon and Pamela Gonzalez, the grandchild of Joe and Vivian Baltierra, and Ramon B. Gonzalez, has a pair of younger brothers – Javier and Lucas. A three-sport athlete – volleyball, basketball and softball – for four years, Gonzalez also added cheer as a senior to her lengthy list of extra-curricular activities, which also included serving as a member of the National Honors Society, Student Council, Athletic club, and Junior Chamber all four years of high school. Additionally, she

Lopez, Gonzalez named Hayden Class of 2020 academic top scholars

Javier Lopez is Hayden High School’s 2020 Valedictorian.

Clarissa Gonzalez is Hayden High School’s 2020 Salutatorian.

was the Student Body President during her senior year. After graduation, Gonzalez will continue her education at Northern Arizona University, where she will study nutrition, Health and Human Services. Afterwards, she plans to apply to further her education to become a physical therapist. Her future plans include opening a clinic of her own and helping rural communities. What will Gonzalez miss most about high school? “I’m going to miss my teachers, coaches, and friends a lot. I’m going to miss (attending) sports games and cheering on my team,” she answered. She will not, however, miss “waking up early” and is looking forward to a class schedule that does not start before 9 a.m. She is ready for college life, including living on campus and growing into her own person. “I look forward to

meeting new people and experiencing new things.” What will Gonzalez be doing in 10 years?“I see myself working as a physical therapist, having a home of my own, and maybe a family,” she responded. Gonzalez acknowledges she will miss the Hayden community, which will never be far from her heart. “I want my community to be stronger and make any changes we need to improve,” she wrote in an email. “I want to come back home to give back to all the people who helped me throughout my years and who have always been supportive of me. I will never forget Hayden High School and the Hayden community; I will never forget where I came from.” Hayden will forever remember Javier Lopez and Clarissa Gonzalez.


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Carol Monroy receives her diploma. James Carnes | CBN Katie Thompson receives her diploma from Louis Bracamonte. James Carnes | CBN

All Hayden High School graduates placed a flower in memory of Leonor Bravo and Christian Waddell who would have been members of the Class of 2020. Placing his flower is Vincent Cruz. James Carnes | CBN


Aaron Azevedo is one of Ray High School’s two Valedictorians this year.

Shelby Yocum is one of Ray High School’s two Valedictorians this year.

Savannah Ortiz is Ray High School’s 2020 Salutatorian.


Aaron Azevedo and Shelby Yocum earned the designation of Ray High School Co-Valedictorians while Savannah Ortiz earned Salutatorian honors for the Bearcats’ Class of 2020. Around the world, the Senior Class of 2020 will forever be connected to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the unprecedented circumstances surrounding its graduation ceremonies – virtual and otherwise. The trio addressed the pandemic in recent email interviews with Copper Basin News, giving their perspectives on how their graduating class can make an impact in changing the world. “I see myself and graduating class making an impact by learning from history and our past mistakes,” Azevedo wrote in his response. “I feel that we can deal with the short- and long-term issues of our planet because we are problem solvers and critical thinkers.” Yocum also believes the class of 2020 can learn from the pandemic and apply their knowledge in the future. “I hope my graduating class will learn something from the pandemic and help prepare our country for

anything that may happen in the future,” she said. “I can see members of this class making new discoveries or inventions that will really (benefit) us in the future.” Added Ortiz: “We may not all know each other, but this pandemic has connected us and made the class of 2020 whole and united. The class of 2020 is full of future doctors, teachers, artists, inventors, and most importantly leaders. This new changing world is scary and challenging, but I can assure you the class of 2020 will be there with a helping hand and bright smile every step of the way, excited for a change.” Azevedo, the child of Joseph and Roxanna Fuerstenberg, and Daniel and Sarah Azevedo, is the grandchild of Joseph and Ginger Faucette, Junita Chesley, Bill and Sharon Fuerstenberg, Robert Azevedo Jr., Diana Yslas, and Robin Moss. He also has eight siblings – Daniel, Isaiah, James, Abigail, Mary, Rachel, Ruby and Sampson. A four-year member of the Ray High School Marching Band, in which he played the trumpet, Azevedo also played basketball for a year and ran track for three years. He severed as a member of the National Honor Society, Boy Scouts of America – Life Scout, Science Club, and Student Council. After graduation, Azevedo will attend the Honors College

at Northern Arizona University this fall, where he plans to major in Astronomy and minor in Computer Science. He hopes to one day work for NASA. What will Azevedo miss most about high school? “Making jokes with my friends and performing with the band,” he answered. “Pointless drama” is the thing he will not miss. Azevedo includes new experiences and stepping out of his comfort zone as what he is looking forward to in the next phase of his life. He is also ready for life in the big city. What will Azevedo be doing in 10 years? “I envision myself having a PhD, working for NASA, and exploring the unknowns of space,” he responded. Azevedo hopes that Kearny grows economically, and the population increases during the next 10 years. “Family and friends” will make him want to return to Kearny in adulthood. Yocum, the child of Lana Hatfield and Ryan Yocum, the grandchild of Tim and Donna Hatfield, and Zelinda and Erbin Yocum, has two siblings – Destry and Cole. A highly decorated multi-sport student-athlete throughout her high school career, Yocum played softball,

Azevedo, Yocum, Ortiz named RayClass of 2020 top students



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Congratulations, Class of 2020!


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Kearny Ace

Hardware

CactusMini Mart352 Alden Rd.

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CopperNet Systems, Inc.Proudly serving Rural Arizona with

premium Internet Access since 1998.

Town ofHayden

Giorsetti’sGiorsetti’sIn Winkelman since 1911

SUPERIOR GROCERY!Groceries • Fresh Meats • Dry Goods • Hardware

356-7221

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and Best of and Best of Luck”Luck”

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ARC NEPC Center

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Congratulations to the 2020 Graduates!

� e World is Yours to Conquer

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Aiden Acuna Shaylyn Arbizo Acacia Baldenegro Danielle Barajas Julian Becerra Daniela Camarillo

Emma Cude Molli Davila-Verdugo Christian Day Madison Dollar Kayleigh Faucette

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Daniela CamarilloJulian BecerraDanielle BarajasAcacia BaldenegroShaylyn ArbizoAiden Acuna

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Earth Mover Earth Mover Tire SalesTire Sales

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Family FirstPregnancy Care Center

502 N. Thorne Ave. Winkelman520-269-9152

“Helping Mothers, Youth and Families”

Best of Luck to all the Graduates. Congratulations on your accomplishments and your future.

Thanks Lisa Warren & theRay High School Yearbook Staff for helping us with the

grad pictures.Copper Basin News


Alejandro Felix Krista Garcia Angel Goodwin Bianca Gutierrez Nicholas Harmon Sean Harmon

Kodi Haught Ivan Hetrick Isabella Kimmel Angelo Jayden Lagunas Yavette Llanez

Kearny Self Storage Solutions

D & B Storage1205 Industrial Dr.520.363.7250

Copper Area Realty

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1105 Industrial Dr., Kearny

ACE PIPE CLEANING, INC.

The Environmental Protection Specialists

Jim Fessenden, Project Mgr.Toll Free: (800) 325-9372

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A Carylon Company

Sean HarmonNicholas HarmonBianca GutierrezAngel GoodwinKrista GarciaAlejandro Felix

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Palo VerdeRV Park

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Congratulations, Graduates!

Ultimate Welding & Fabrication LLC

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Congratulations to Congratulations to all the graduates!all the graduates!

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Kearny Glass & Kearny Glass & AutomotiveAutomotive


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Slater Property Management

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Congratulations to all the grads!

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NORM’S

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Congratulations on your graduation, Aaron Azevedo! We love you and are so proud of you for achieving the distinction of Valedictorian at Ray High School. May God continue to bless you and grant you

extraordinary success in the future at NAU!Love Always, Mom, Joe, Daniel, Isaiah,

James, Mary & Rachel

Class of 2020

Congratulations,Danielle Barajas!

We are so very proud of you and all your accomplishments at Ray High School! May God continue to bless

you and guide you to success. With All Our Love, Mom, Makayla,

Mia and Jacob

YOU DID IT!!!

Danielle M. BarajasCongratulations Mijita! You made it!!

You have achieved one of your goals. Now you will fi nd being a Graduate means:

Good fortune, is waiting for youRelationships, are built on Love and CaringAdventures, that call on you to follow yourDreams, keeping them always close to you heartUnderstanding, of others, opinions, andAchievements, you will be proud to make,Trust, in yourself to make good choices withEnergy, enough to fulfi ll your life long goals

Because my Granddaughter on your Graduation,I said a prayer for you and asked that you be blessed on your special day. Because I have known since the day you were born, that you will be blessed on all your new beginnings that will come your way.I ask that you will be blessed and given guid-ance that you may be strong, to believe, to do, to dream, to continue to achieve your goal in life.I say this heartfelt prayer with pride, best wishes, and thank God for giving me a granddaughter as wonderful and special … THAT IS YOU!

Love U Always, Tata

Congratulations, Danie� e Barajas!

The world is waiting for you – go get it, girl!

We love you,Yve� e, Gibby, Julie & Chuy

volleyball, basketball and ran track. She was vice president of the National Honor Society, a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and the senior class treasurer. After graduation, Yocum will attend Arizona State University, where she will major in Health Sciences. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree, she will begin Physician Assistant school for an additional two to three years, after which she will be a licensed Physician Assistant. She plans to specialize in Emergency Medicine and “work in an emergency room in the Valley.” What will Yocum miss most about high school? “Playing sports with my friends,” she wrote in her email response. “I made memories with all of my teammates that I will never forget, and I hope I stay in touch will all of them.” She will not, however, “miss having class at 7:45 a.m.” She is looking forward

to “going to college and meeting new people and experiencing new things. It’s going to be a huge change moving to a big city, but I am ready for it and excited to see what the future holds.” What will Yocum be doing in 10 years? “I envision myself working at a hospital and taking care of everyone I see in the emergency room,” she answered. “I would like to buy some property and build my own house right outside of the city.” Yocum hopes to see the return of some activities available during her youth to the community, including “the swim team.” “It would be cool to see some things come back so there will be more activities for the kids,” she said. “When I am older, I would like to return to the community a couple days a week to help out at the clinic.” Ortiz, the child of Brad and Tiffany Ortiz, the

grandchild of Pilar and Vickie Lechuga, and Harold and Diana Ortiz, has a pair of siblings – sister Trysten and brother Blake. A four-year member of the Bearcats’ cheer team, including two years as captain, Ortiz was also the Student Body President and a member of the National Honor Society (President), Science Club (President), and Junior Chamber of Commerce (Vice President). After graduation, Ortiz will attend Northern Arizona University, where she will pursue a nursing degree and “become a neonatal nurse.” What will she miss most about high school? “My friends, classmates, and teachers (especially Berg), and all the silly fun moments that happen every day in class,” she answered. She will not miss “all of the homework.” Ortiz is excited to be a “Lumberjack and experience a new and

exciting life in Flagstaff” in the next phase of her life. What will Ortiz be doing in 10 years? “Graduated from NAU, being a neonatal nurse, and giving back to my community as much as I can,” she responded. During the next 10 years in the community, Ortiz wants to see “more support in the community and people helping each other out with a smiling face,

and more opportunities and events for the town to come together.” She added that Buzzy’s Drive-In would make her return to the community in

adulthood. The return of this trio, and the entire Ray High School Class of 2020, will always be welcome in and around Kearny.

RAY SCHOLARSContinued from page 12


Nicholas,Always

remember you are ...

Braver than you believe,Stronger than you seem,

Smarter than you think andLoved m� e than you know.I’m so proud of you, my son.

Congratulations.Love, Mom

I’m so proud of you, my son.Congratulations.

Sean,I wish you the strength to face challenges with

confi dence...along with the wisdom to choose your ba� les

carefully...I wish you adventure on your

journey and may you always stop to help someone along the

way...listen to your heart and take risks

carefully...Remember how much

you are loved...I am so proud of you!

Love,Mom

so proud of you!

Kearny Women’s Club Miriam Avelar presented Ray High School Seniors Danielle Barajas and Shaylyn Arbizo each with a $1,000 scholarship.

This year’s graduating seniors were rewarded for all their hard work with thousands of dollars in scholarships and awards. A formal ceremony wasn’t held due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing. Aaron Azevedo received the NAU Lumberjack Scholarship ($10,650 for four years); SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Scholarship ($3,000 for four years); Art Padilla Memorial Scholarship ($250); NHS Scholarship ($200); Carmen Bustamante Memorial Scholarship ($500); and the Robin Coon Scholarship ($1,000). Shelby Yocum received the ASU New American University Provosts Award ($7,000 for four years); ASU Sun Devil State Award ($1,500 for four years); SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Scholarship ($3,000 for four years); Resolution Copper Scholarship ($3,000); ASARCO Employee Funded Scholarship ($1,000); Art Padilla Memorial Scholarship ($250); Junior Chamber of Commerce Scholarship ($465); NHS Scholarship ($200); and the Robin Coon Scholarship ($1,000). Savannah Ortiz received the NAU Lumberjack Scholarship ($10,650 for four years); Cesar Chavez Memorial Scholarship ($1,000); SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Scholarship ($3,000 for four years); Native Air Scholarship ($1,000); Edward M. and Obdulia M. Feldhake Memorial Scholarship ($700); Junior Chamber of Commerce Scholarship ($465); NHS Scholarship ($175); and the Robin Coon Scholarship ( $1,000). Emma Cude received the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Scholarship ($1,500 for two years, then $3,000 for two years); and the Copper Area Health Volunteers Scholarship ($1,000 for four years). Aiden Acuna received the NAU Lumberjack Scholarship ( $10,650 for four years); Robin Coon Scholarship ($1,000); and the ASARCO Scholarship ($1,500).

Ray High School seniors rewarded for hard work Annalise Manuel received the GCU Provost’s Scholarship ($6,500 for four years); GCU In-State Scholarship ($1,000 for four years); GCU Choice Scholarship ( $500 for four years): Robin Coon Scholarship ($1,000); and the NHS Scholarship ($150). Luke Warren received the Pinal County Federal Credit Union Scholarship ($500); and the John Slater Memorial Scholarship ($500). Danielle Barajas received the Kearny Women’s Club Scholarship ($1,000). Shaylyn Arbizo received the Kearny Women’s Club Scholarship ($1,000). Madison Dollar received the NAU President’s Scholarship ($8,000 for four years). Julia Lorona received the NAU President’s Scholarship ($8,000 for four years); and the ASARCO Scholarship ($1,000). Emiley Rutter received the Junior Chamber of Commerce Scholarship ($300). Bianca Gutierrez received the Bert Slater Memorial Scholarship ($500). The following students have met the GPA requirement to receive the CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship which will cover the full cost of their tuition for two years. It will be awarded to them upon their submission of all required documents, including community service hours, to CAC: Emma Cude, Julia Lorona, Luke Warren, Ivan Hetrick, Grace Rabb, Kayleigh Faucette, Crysta Walters, Acacia Baldenegro, Bianca Gutierrez, Alejandro Felix, Emiley Rutter, Christian Day, Shaylyn Arbizo, Nicholas Harmon and Eric Manriquez. We are always proud of the students who reach toward a goal and achieve it. In this strange time, with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting every aspect of life in the Copper Basin area, the nation and the world, for students to even keep on track, but, especially to excel, is truly inspiring. The schools were closed. Teachers were not there to give guidance and keep the students on track. It was literally a world of stress and stumbling blocks. Look what they did! They deserve to have their accomplishments celebrated. No celebration will be held in the usual way, though, with gatherings of family, friends and classmates. In a quieter way, these students will be celebrated in community-wide memory, as fine examples of how to triumph over adversity. Great job, students!

Congratulations Graduatesfrom

Copper Corridor Justice Court

Judges Discher, Brown & Kent & Sta� Mary, Ginger, Veronica, Darenda,

Roxanne, Martha & Carolina

Congratulations GraduatesCongratulations Graduates


COPPER CORRIDOR COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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JULY

Visit Eagle One Veteran Outreach Center online at hohp4heroes.org. Eagle One provides veterans a place to learn about and apply for all services available to them.

Eagle One Veteran Outreach

JUNE

Please note: many events have been canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Please check with organizations when planning to a� end events listed.

Family First O� ces Closed Due to COVID-19 Family First has changed the way they do business, as all of us in America have had to do lately! They have closed their offi ces for a two-week period, staying closed through March 30. While they hope to re-open on March 31, they will evaluate at that time steps needed. They are available to all their regular clients as well as anyone in the community as needed by a phone call. The phone number for Oracle is 520-896-9545; Winkelman 520-664-5795.

MAY

Town of Kearny Announces RAD Change of Service The Town of Kearny and RAD have announced a change of service for residential and commercial customers. Eff ective April 15 your new weekly trash and recycling day moving forward is Wednesday. Bulk services changed on March 1 to the second Thursday of each month and may be scheduled before noon on the day prior to your area pick-up date. Commercial services are every Wednesday, starting April 15. Please place both garbage and recycling carts out the night prior or by 6 a.m. on your service day. Allow 3 feet between each cart and 10 feet away from cars, mailboxes, landscape or other items that may interfere with service and 2 feet away from the building. Face cart so lid opens toward the street (handles toward building). Do not overfi ll or place additional garbage on top. Lids must be fully closed. This reduces airborne trash on windy days. Questions? Call Customer Service at 480-983-9100.

San Manuel VFW Meetings Canceled Due to COVID-19, all VFW Post 2767 (San Manuel) meetings are canceled. They will resume when the crisis has passed.

Tri-Community Food Bank is Open The Tri-Community Food Bank located at 108 Redwood Drive in Mammoth continues to be in business. We are observing social distancing. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. To be eligible you must show proof of address that you live near or in Mammoth, San Manuel and Oracle and have an income within the federal poverty guidelines. The thrift shop is closed and is not accepting donations. Call 520-487-2010 for more information.

Wild� re Safety Much of the southwest is considered a high-hazard fi re environment. Within this hazardous environment are individual homes, and entire communities ill-prepared to survive an intense wildfi re. It is not a question of “if” a wildfi re will occur, but when. The odds of losing human life and property are growing. The Town of Kearny would like to protect you and the community from the dangers of wildfi res. The Fire Chief is very concerned about this upcoming fi re season. Even though we have received more rain than usual, it has caused more weeds. Once the rain stops, the weeds will dry out and this will make for a dangerous fi re season. Please clear weeds, dry grass, dry shrubs or dead trees surrounding your property. Thank you for your support.

Eagle One Veteran OutreachSummer Hours for Hayden The Town of Hayden Public Works Department has begun its summer hours. The hours are from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please plan on having garbage available for pick up one hour earlier.

The Ray Bearcats Parent-Teacher Organization is always looking for volunteers for our organization! Contact Ray Bearcats PTO through email at [email protected], or by phone at 520-366-4461. Let’s make this next school year one to remember for our Bearcats! Go Bearcats!

Ray Bearcats PTO

18 Mammoth Swimming Pool Open

The Town of Mammoth Swimming Pool will open for the season on Monday, May 18, 2020. Admission is $3. Punch cards can be purchased for signifi cant savings at the Pool. We will be following the CDC/AZ Health Department Guidance on Pools and have a new schedule along with new rules and policies for 2020. Please see the Mammoth Pool Facebook page for schedule updates and the latest news. Please note that we will NOT have Free Public Swim on Memorial Day due to the current restrictions on crowd size.

28, 29 Superior Food Bank

The Superior Food Bank will be distributing food boxes on Thursday and Friday, May 28 and 29 at 3 p.m., in a drive-through method. Please line up from the north along Lobb. The end will extend to the west along Porphyry. Traffi c control offi cers will be on duty. Thank you to our volunteers. This style of distribution takes a few more people to make it work smoothly, so if you are available to help, thank you! You may call 689-2202 for information.

9 Free Swimming Lessons at the Mammoth Pool

The Town of Mammoth, the Sea Lions Swim Team, and SaddleBrooke Community Outreach are once again providing FREE swim lessons at the Mammoth Pool this summer. The free swim lessons are scheduled to start on June 9, 2020 and go through July 2, 2020. Classes will be held Tuesday – Thursday from 10-11 a.m. You must register in advance – class size may be limited. Registration forms are available at the Mammoth Pool, the Town of Mammoth website, and the Sea Lions Swim Team website (sealionsswimteam.com). Please contact Wendy Gort at 896-2190 for more information.

4 Fourth of July Changes at SaddleBrooke

The SaddleBrooke Fourth of July fi reworks have been canceled.

BYOM: Bring Your Own Masks Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center is asking everyone to bring their own mask when you come to the hospital. Thank you.


Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public NoticeArizona Water Company (the “Company”) has released its 2019 Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) for its Winkelman water system, PWSID 04-003. The Company will not be mailing a copy of the report to its customers, because Arizona Administrative Code R18-4-117, granted a mailing waiver to small water systems with a population less than 10,000 people. Copies are now available: at the Oracle office located at 470 E. American Avenue; via mail by sending a request to Arizona Water Company, P. O. Box 5209, Oracle, AZ 85623; via our website at www.azwater.com; or by calling the local office at 520-385-2226. The entire report is also printed in the newspaper today. The Company recommends that customers serving more than one housing unit post a copy of the 2019 Water Quality Report in a conspicuous place.

CBN Legal 5/27/20

Your drinking water complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (“USEPA”) safe drinking water standard for arsenic, though it contains low levels of arsenic. USEPA’s safe drinking water standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. USEPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.

Note: In addition to the constituents listed in this report, Arizona Water Company conducted monitoring for over 90 additional constituents and the results show none of those constituents were detected in the water. Data presented are from the most recent testing done in accordance with applicable regulations. Some constituents are monitored less frequently than once a year because either their concentrations do not change frequently or they are not likely to be detected. Therefore, some of the water quality testing data contained in this report, although representative, may be more than one year old. If you have questions about this water quality report please contact Regina Lynde, Environmental Compliance Manager, Arizona Water Company, P. O. Box 29006, Phoenix, Arizona 85038-9006; telephone (602) 240-6860 or e-mail [email protected].

In 2000, ADEQ completed a Source Water Assessment of the water sources used by Arizona Water Company’s Winkelman water system. ADEQ reviewed the adjacent land uses that may pose a potential risk to the water sources. ADEQ determined that activity on an adjacent land use poses a high risk to two water sources. Arizona Water Company regularly monitors drinking water sources to make sure your drinking water complies with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The complete Assessment is available for inspection at ADEQ, 1110 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Electronic copies are available from ADEQ at [email protected]. For more information visit ADEQ’s Source Water Assessment and Protection Unit website at: www.azdeq.gov/environ/water/dw/swap.html.

Arizona Water Company (the “Company”) has released its 2019 Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) for its Winkelman water system, PWSID 04-003. The Company will not be mailing a copy of the report to its customers, because Arizona Administrative Code R18-4-117, granted a mailing waiver to small water systems with a population less than 10,000 people. Copies are now available: at the Oracle office located at 470 E. American Avenue; via mail by sending a request to Arizona Water Company, P. O. Box 5209, Oracle, AZ 85623; via our website at www.azwater.com; or by calling the local office at 520-385-2226. The entire report is also printed in the newspaper today. The Company recommends that customers serving more than one housing unit post a copy of the 2019 Water Quality Report in a conspicuous place.

ARIZONA WATER COMPANY – 2019 ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR WINKELMAN, ARIZONA, PWSID NO. 04-003 –

This report contains important information about your drinking water. Este informe contiene información importante sobre su agua potable.

Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

Arizona Water Company provides groundwater to its Winkelman customers from wells located throughout the Winkelman area.

All water samples are collected by state-certified employees of Arizona Water Company or by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”). Samples are analyzed by state-certified independent laboratories and the results are forwarded to ADEQ. The following report provides detailed information about the quality of the water delivered to customers. The water supplied by Arizona Water Company complies with all state and federal safe drinking water standards and regulations.

DETECTED WATER QUALITY CONSTITUENTS - GROUNDWATER

Primary Standards

Water Quality Constituent Units MCLG MCL

Range of Levels Detected

Sample Year

Typical Source of Detected Constituent

Inorganics

Arsenic ppb 0 10 5 2012Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes

Barium ppm 2 2 0.03 2012Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits

Fluoride ppm 4 4 1 2012Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

Radiological

Alpha Emitters pCi/L 0 15 5 2015 Erosion of natural deposits

Disinfectant / Disinfection Byproducts

Water Quality Constituent Units

MCLG (MRDL

G)

MCL (MRD

L)

Average Level

Detected

Range of Levels

DetectedSample

YearTypical Source of Detected

Constituent

Chlorine Residual ppm (4) (4) 0.9 0.5 - 1.5 2019 Drinking water disinfectant

Haloacetic Acids (five) ppb NA 60 7.7 7.7 2019 Byproduct of drinking water

disinfection

Total Trihalomethanes ppb NA 80 40 40 2019 Byproduct of drinking water

disinfection

Additional Constituents (Unregulated)

Sodium ppm NS NS 160 160 2018 Unknown

Lead and Copper Monitoring

Water Quality Constituent Units MCLG

Action

Level

90th Percentile of Sample

Results

Number of Samples

That Exceeded

the Action Level

Sample Year

Typical Source of Detected Constituent

Copper ppm 1.3 1.3 0.07 0 2019Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives

Lead ppb 0 15 ND 0 2019Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits

Your drinking water complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (“USEPA”) safe drinking water standard for arsenic, though it contains low levels of arsenic. USEPA's safe drinking water standard balances the current understanding of arsenic's possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. USEPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.

Note: In addition to the constituents listed in this report, Arizona Water Company conducted monitoring for over 90 additional constituents and the results show none of those constituents were detected in the water. Data presented are from the most recent testing done in accordance with applicable regulations. Some constituents are monitored less frequently than once a year because either their concentrations do not change frequently or they are not likely to be detected. Therefore, some of the water quality testing data contained in this report, although representative, may be more than one year old. If you have questions about this water quality report please contact Regina Lynde, Environmental Compliance Manager, Arizona Water Company, P. O. Box 29006, Phoenix, Arizona 85038-9006; telephone (602) 240-6860 or e-mail [email protected].

In 2000, ADEQ completed a Source Water Assessment of the water sources used by Arizona Water Company's Winkelman water system. ADEQ reviewed the adjacent land uses that may pose a potential risk to the water sources. ADEQ determined that activity on an adjacent land use poses a high risk to two water sources. Arizona Water Company regularly monitors drinking water sources to make sure your drinking water complies with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The complete Assessment is available for inspection at ADEQ, 1110 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Electronic copies are available from ADEQ at [email protected]. For more information visit ADEQ’s Source Water Assessment and Protection Unit website at: www.azdeq.gov/environ/water/dw/swap.html.

DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND UNIT DESCRIPTIONS:

Action = The concentration of a constituent which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must

Level follow. CDC = United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention FDA = United States Food and Drug Administration MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level, the highest level of a constituent that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to

the MCLGs using the best available treatment technology as is economically and technologically feasible. MCLG = Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, the level of a constituent in drinking water below which there is no known or expected

risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. MRDL = Maximum Residual Disinfection Level, the highest level of a drinking water disinfectant that is allowed in drinking water.

There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. MRDLG = Maximum Residual Disinfection Level Goal, the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or

expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial constituents. NA = None adopted ND = None detected NS = No standard pCi/L = Picocuries per liter ppb = Parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/L) ppm = Parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L) PWSID = Public Water System Identification

March 2020

The USEPA and ADEQ require Arizona Water Company to provide the following information:

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents. The presence of constituents does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about constituents and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Some people may be more vulnerable to constituents in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. USEPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial constituents are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radiological material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Constituents that may be present in source water include: • Microbials, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural

livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganics, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or

domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and

residential uses. • Organics, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum

production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. • Radiological material, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, USEPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain constituents in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for constituents in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Arizona Water Company is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the USEPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/lead.

Ray High School has released the Honor Rolls for the fourth grading period and the second semester of the 2019-20 academic year. Fourth Grading Period 3.5-4.0 honor students include: Seniors – Aiden Acuna, Aaron Azevedo, Krista Garcia, Bianca Gutierrez, Ivan Hetrick, Annalise Manuel, Crysta Walters, Luke Warren; and, with straight A’s: Grace Rabb. Juniors – Alec Carrillo, Elora Foster, Eric Kelley, Indigo Patterson, Tiffany Snitch, Saul Torres; and, with straight

A’s: Marissa Barragan, Chelsea Boyd-Flores, Chastity Kelley, Kacy Molar, Juan Rivera, Matthew Rutter, Emma Stuart and Michael Warren. Sophomores – Mia Barragan, Stephaun Bell, Ariana Munoz, Kimberly Newman, Johnavon Pace, Felicity Ramirez, Jocelyn Ruiz, Zander Winsor; and, with straight A’s: Jacob Barrajas, Hannah Jackson, Brian Morales, Tracon Naranjo, Jack Warren and Kaia Warren. Freshmen – McKinzee James, Joshua Lorona, Gabrielle Lucas, Briannah Noriega, Richard Rabb, Marcos Torres

; and, with straight A’s: Doug Ashby, Arizona Bui, Isaac Dowler, Brooke Kelly, Josh Walters and Isabella Wernett. Earning 3.0-3.499 honors for the fourth grading period were: Seniors – Molli Verdugo and Nicholas Harmon. Juniors – Alexander Bravo and Dallin Coleman. Sophomores – Isaiah Azevedo, Mikenna Seller and Ashiya Varley. Freshmen – Hunter Day and Geddy Johnson.

Ray High School releases honor rolls



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Public NoticeNotice Of Trustee's Sale

Recorded: 05/04/2020 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under the Deed of Trust, Assignment Of Rents, Security Agreement And Fixture Filing, dated February 15, 2019 (the “Deed of Trust”) and recorded on February 25, 2019 as Document No. 2019-002151, the records of Gila County, Arizona (the “Deed of Trust”). “NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at a public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, in the City of Globe, Gila County, Arizona on August 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. on said day: Lot 27, of Sanctuary At The Rim, according to Map No. 814A and 814B and thereafter. Certificate of Correction recorded in Document No. 2019-001123, Records of Gila County, Arizona. Street address or identifiable location of property: 211 S. Thunder Mountain, Payson, Arizona 85541 County Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: 304-61-040, 301-61-041, 30461-042 and 304-61-129. Tax Parcel No. for 2020 304-75-027 Original Principal Balance of loan: $291,500.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Williams Brothers Land Holdings, LLC 3303 E. Baseline Road, Suite 122 Gilbert, Arizona 85234 Name, Address and telephone number of Trustee: Charles Kranz, Esq. 1046 East Le Marche Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85022-3148 (602) 564-0470 Name and Address of Original Trustor(s): Grayson, LLC an Arizona limited liability company 17801 S. 157th Way Gilbert, AZ 85296 Name and Address of Current Trustors: Grayson, LLC an Arizona limited liability company 17801 S. 157th Way Gilbert, AZ 85296 Dated this 1st day of May, 2020. /s/Charles Kranz, Esq. Manner of Trustee Qualification: A.R.S. §33-803, Subsection A.2 Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar of Arizona State Of Arizona ) ) ss. County of Maricopa ) On This, the 1st day of May, 2020, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared Charles Kranz, Esq., known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed same for the purposes therein contained. In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. (Seal) /s/Sue A. Watford Notary Public Commission Expiration Date: March 10, 2023CBN Legal 5/13/20, 5/20/20, 5/27/20, 6/3/20

Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice

Fiscal

Year General Fund

Special Revenue

Fund Debt Service Fund

Capital Projects

Fund Permanent Fund

Enterprise Funds

Available

Internal Service

Funds Total All Funds

2020 Adopted/Adjusted Budgeted Expenditures/Expenses* E1

3,166,896 2,519,239 0 0 36,750 477,115 0 6,200,000

2020 Actual Expenditures/Expenses** E2

1,486,249 0 0 0 5,520 351,341 0 1,843,110

2021 Fund Balance/Net Position at July 1*** 3

1,356,910 50,945 34,180 1,442,035

2021 Primary Property Tax Levy B4

1,942,735 1,942,735

2021 Secondary Property Tax Levy B5

0

2021 Estimated Revenues Other than Property Taxes C6

896,470 1,790,305 0 0 3,020 240,435 0 2,930,230

2021 Other Financing Sources D7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2021 Other Financing (Uses) D8

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2021 Interfund Transfers In D9

0 32,595 0 0 0 209,910 0 242,505

2021 Interfund Transfers (Out) D 10242,505 0 0 0 0 0 0 242,505

2021 Reduction for Amounts Not Available: 11

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Summary Schedule of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures/Expenses

Fiscal Year 2021

4/19 Arizona Auditor General's Office SCHEDULE A Official City/Town Budget Forms

2021 Reduction for Amounts Not Available: 11

LESS: Amounts for Future Debt Retirement: 0

Future Capital Projects 0

Maintained Fund Balance for Financial Stability 0

0

0

2021 Total Financial Resources Available12

3,953,610 1,873,845 0 0 37,200 450,345 0 6,315,000

2021 Budgeted Expenditures/Expenses E13

3,953,610 1,873,845 0 0 37,200 450,345 0 6,315,000

EXPENDITURE LIMITATION COMPARISON 2020 2021

1 Budgeted expenditures/expenses 6,200,000$ 6,315,000$

2 Add/subtract: estimated net reconciling items

3 Budgeted expenditures/expenses adjusted for reconciling items 6,200,000 6,315,000

4 Less: estimated exclusions

5 Amount subject to the expenditure limitation 6,200,000$ 6,315,000$

6 EEC expenditure limitation $ $

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*** Amounts on this line represent Fund Balance/Net Position amounts except for amounts not in spendable form (e.g., prepaids and inventories) or legally or contractually required to be maintained intact (e.g., principal of a

permanent fund).

Includes Expenditure/Expense Adjustments Approved in the current year from Schedule E.

The city/town does not levy property taxes and does not have special assessment districts for which property taxes are levied. Therefore, Schedule B has been omitted.

Includes actual amounts as of the date the proposed budget was prepared, adjusted for estimated activity for the remainder of the fiscal year.

4/19 Arizona Auditor General's Office SCHEDULE A Official City/Town Budget Forms

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Public NoticeTOWN OF HAYDEN

2020-2021 BUDGET

THE BUDGET MAY BE EXAMINED AT HAYDEN TOWN HALL, 520 VELASCO AVE., HAYDEN, ARIZONA. THE BUDGET IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT www.townofhaydenaz.gov on the financial tab. THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET, PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND TRUTH IN TAXATION WILL BE HELD JUNE 1, 2020 AT 5:30 PM AT THE HAYDEN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 520 VELASCO AVE., HAYDEN, ARIZONAPersons with disabilities needing accommodations or alternative formats should contact Laura Romero, Town Clerk. If possible, such requests should be made 24 hours in advance.CBN Legal 5/20/20, 5/27/20

WRESTLING AWARDSMVP – Pablo AcunaSPIRIT LINE AWARDSFOOTBALL – Lyana RomeroBASKETBALL – Raquela WestropeNORBERTO CHUCO WADDELL INSPIRATIONAL AWARD*Ahleah ArbizoPRINCIPAL AWARD*Manuel GuillenSarrah PerezOUTSTANDING SENIOR MALE OF THE YEARJorge RodriguezOUTSTANDING SENIOR CO-FEMALE OF THE YEARClarissa GonzalezJulianna Hong*The students winning these awards will be featured in next week’s Copper Basin News.

AWARDSContinued from page 4

Semester 3.5-4.0 honor roll students include: Seniors – Kayleigh Faucette, Krista Garcia, Bianca Gutierrez, Ivan Hetrick, Crysta Walters; and with straight A’s: Aiden Acuna, Aaron Azevedo, Julia Lorona, Annalise Manuel, Grace Rabb, and Luke Warren. Juniors – Alec Carrillo, Dallin Coleman, Indigo Patterson, Tiffany Snitch, Saul Torres; and, with straight A’s: Marissa Barragan, Chelsea Boyd-Flores, Chastity Kelley, Kacy Molar, Juan Rivera, Matthew Rutter, Emma Stuart and Michael Warren. Sophomores – Isaiah Azevedo, Mia Barragan, Stephaun Bell, Ariana Munoz, Kimberly Newman, Johnavon Pace,

Felicity Ramirez, Zander Winsor; and, with straight A’s: Jacob Barrajas, Hannah Jackson, Brian Morales, Tracon Naranjo, Jack Warren and Kaia Warren.

Freshmen – Isaac Dowler, McKinzee James, Joshua Lorona, Gabrielle Lucas, Briannah Noriega, Marcos Torres, Josh Walters; and, with straight A’s: Doug Ashby, Arizona

Bui, Brooke Kelly and Isabella Wernett. Earning 3.0-3.499 honors were: Seniors – Mollie Verdugo and Nicholas Harmon. Juniors – Alexander

Bravo and Eric Kelley. Sophomores – Jocelyn Gennicks, Jocelyn Ruiz, Mikenna Seller and Ashiya Varley. Freshmen – Hunter Day and Richard Rabb.

HONOR ROLLContinued from page 20



Recorded: 05/04/2020 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under the Deed of Trust, Assignment Of Rents, Security Agreement And Fixture Filing, dated February 15, 2019 (the "Deed of Trust") and recorded on February 25, 2019 as Document No. 2019-002143, the records of Gila County, Arizona (the "Deed of Trust"). "NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at a public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, in the City of Globe, Gila County, Arizona on August 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. on said day: Lot 20, of Sanctuary At The Rim, according to Map No. 814A and 814B. Certificate of Correction recorded in Document No. 2019-001123, Records of Gila County, Arizona. Street address or identifiable location of property: 225 S. Thunder Mountain, Payson, Arizona 85541 County Assessor's Tax Parcel No.: Tax Parcel No.: 304-61-029, 304-61-129 (covers additional property) Tax Parcel No. for 2020 is 304-75-020 Original Principal Balance of loan: $291,500.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Arizona Funding Partner II, L.L.C c/o Hilton Financial Corporation 11024 North 28th Drive, Suite 170 Phoenix, Arizona 85029 Name, Address and telephone number of Trustee: Charles Kranz, Esq. 1046 East Le Marche Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85022-3148 (602) 564-0470 Name and Address of Original Trustor(s): Grayson, LLC an Arizona limited liability company 17801 S. 157th Way Gilbert, AZ 85296 Name and Address of Current Trustors: Grayson, LLC an Arizona limited liability company 17801 S. 157th Way Gilbert, AZ 85296 Dated this 1st day of May, 2020. /s/Charles Kranz, Esq. Manner of Trustee Qualification: A.R.S. §33-803, Subsection A.2 Name of Trustee's Regulator: State Bar of Arizona State Of Arizona ) ) ss. County of Maricopa ) On This, the 1st day of May, 2020, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared Charles Kranz, Esq., known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed same for the purposes therein contained. In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. (Seal) /s/Sue A. Watford Notary Public Commission Expiration Date: March 10, 2023CBN Legal 5/13/20, 5/20/20, 5/27/20, 6/3/20


Recorded: 05/04/2020 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under the Deed of Trust, Assignment Of Rents, Security Agreement And Fixture Filing, dated February 15, 2019 (the “Deed of Trust”) and recorded on February 25, 2019 as Document No. 2019-002131, the records of Gila County, Arizona (the “Deed of Trust”). “NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at a public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, in the City of Globe, Gila County, Arizona on August 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. on said day: Lot 22, of Sanctuary At The Rim, according to Map No. 814A and 814B and thereafter Certificate of Correction recorded in Document No. 2019-001123, Records of Gila County, Arizona. Street address or identifiable location of property: 221 S. Thunder Mountain, Payson, Arizona 85541 County Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: 304-61-033, 304-61-03, 304-61-035 and 304-61-129 Tax Parcel No. for 2020 is 304-75-022 Original Principal Balance of loan: $291,500.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Arizona Funding Partner II, L.L.C c/o Hilton Financial Corporation 11024 North 28th Drive, Suite 170 Phoenix, Arizona 85029 Name, Address and telephone number of Trustee: Charles Kranz, Esq. 1046 East Le Marche Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85022-3148 (602) 564-0470 Name and Address of Original Trustor(s): Grayson, LLC an Arizona limited liability company 17801 S. 157th Way Gilbert, AZ 85296 Name and Address of Current Trustors: Grayson, LLC an Arizona limited liability company 17801 S. 157th Way Gilbert, AZ 85296 Dated this 1st day of May, 2020. /s/Charles Kranz, Esq. Manner of Trustee Qualification: A.R.S. §33-803, Subsection A.2 Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar of Arizona State Of Arizona ) ) ss. County of Maricopa ) On This, the 1st day of May, 2020, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared Charles Kranz, Esq., known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed same for the purposes therein contained. In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. (Seal) /s/Sue A. Watford Notary Public Commission Expiration Date: March 10, 2023CBN Legal 5/13/20, 5/20/20, 5/27/20, 6/3/20


Recorded: 05/04/2020 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under the Deed of Trust, Assignment Of Rents, Security Agreement And Fixture Filing, dated February 15, 2019 (the “Deed of Trust”) and recorded on February 25, 2019 as Document No. 2019-002134, the records of Gila County, Arizona (the “Deed of Trust”). “NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at a public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, in the City of Globe, Gila County, Arizona on August 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. on said day: Lot 23, of Sanctuary At The Rim, according to Map No. 814A and 814B and thereafter Certificate of Correction recorded in Document No. 2019-001123, Records of Gila County, Arizona. Street address or identifiable location of property: 219 S. Thunder Mountain, Payson, Arizona 85541 County Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: 304-61-033, 304-61-034 and 304-61-129 2020 tax parcel No. 304-75-023 Original Principal Balance of loan: $291,500.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Arizona Funding Partner II, L.L.C c/o Hilton Financial Corporation 11024 North 28th Drive, Suite 170 Phoenix, Arizona 85029 Name, Address and telephone number of Trustee: Charles Kranz, Esq. 1046 East Le Marche Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85022-3148 (602) 564-0470 Name and Address of Original Trustor(s): Grayson, LLC an Arizona limited liability company 17801 S. 157th Way Gilbert, AZ 85296 Name and Address of Current Trustors: Grayson, LLC an Arizona limited liability company 17801 S. 157th Way Gilbert, AZ 85296 Dated this 1st day of May, 2020. /s/Charles Kranz, Esq. Manner of Trustee Qualification: A.R.S. §33-803, Subsection A.2 Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar of Arizona State Of Arizona ) ) ss. County of Maricopa ) On This, the 1st day of May, 2020, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared Charles Kranz, Esq., known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed same for the purposes therein contained. In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. (Seal) /s/Sue A. Watford Notary Public Commission Expiration Date: March 10, 2023CBN Legal 5/13/20, 5/20/20, 5/27/20, 6/3/20


Recorded: 05/04/2020 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under the Deed of Trust, Assignment Of Rents, Security Agreement And Fixture Filing, dated February 15, 2019 (the “Deed of Trust”) and recorded on February 25, 2019 as Document No. 2019-002137, the records of Gila County, Arizona (the “Deed of Trust”). “NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at a public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, in the City of Globe, Gila County, Arizona on August 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. on said day: Lot 24, of Sanctuary At The Rim, according to Map No. 814A and 814B and thereafter Certificate of Correction recorded in Document No. 2019-001123, Records of Gila County, Arizona. Street address or identifiable location of property: 217 S. Thunder Mountain, Payson, Arizona 85541 County Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: 304-61-032, 304-61-033 and 304-61-129 Tax Parcel No. for 2020 304-75-024 Original Principal Balance of loan: $291,500.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Williams Brothers Land Holdings, LLC 3303 E. Baseline Road, Suite 122 Gilbert, Arizona 85234 Name, Address and telephone number of Trustee: Charles Kranz, Esq. 1046 East Le Marche Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85022-3148 (602) 564-0470 Name and Address of Original Trustor(s): Grayson, LLC an Arizona limited liability company 17801 S. 157th Way Gilbert, AZ 85296 Name and Address of Current Trustors: Grayson, LLC an Arizona limited liability company 17801 S. 157th Way Gilbert, AZ 85296 Dated this 1st day of May, 2020. /s/Charles Kranz, Esq. Manner of Trustee Qualification: A.R.S. §33-803, Subsection A.2 Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar of Arizona State Of Arizona ) ) ss. County of Maricopa ) On This, the 1st day of May, 2020, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared Charles Kranz, Esq., known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed same for the purposes therein contained. In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. (Seal) /s/Sue A. Watford Notary Public Commission Expiration Date: March 10, 2023CBN Legal 5/13/20, 5/20/20, 5/27/20, 6/3/20


Recorded: 05/04/2020 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under the Deed of Trust, Assignment Of Rents, Security Agreement And Fixture Filing, dated February 15, 2019 (the "Deed of Trust") and recorded on February 25, 2019 as Document No. 2019-002140, the records of Gila County, Arizona (the "Deed of Trust"). "NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at a public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, in the City of Globe, Gila County, Arizona on August 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. on said day: Lot 25, of Sanctuary At The Rim, according to Map No. 814A and 814B. Certificate of Correction recorded in Document No. 2019-001123, Records of Gila County, Arizona. Street address or identifiable location of property: 215 S. Thunder Mountain, Payson, Arizona 85541 County Assessor's Tax Parcel No.: Portion of 304-61-036, 304-61-037, 304-61-038, 304-61-129. Tax parcel number for 2021 purported to be 304-75-025 Original Principal Balance of loan: $291,500.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: J & D Commercial, LLC 901 N. Butscher Street, Suite 205 Newburg, OR 97131 Name, Address and telephone number of Trustee: Charles Kranz, Esq. 1046 East Le Marche Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85022-3148 (602) 564-0470 Name and Address of Original Trustor(s): Grayson, LLC an Arizona limited liability company 17801 S. 157th Way Gilbert, AZ 85296 Name and Address of Current Trustors: Grayson, LLC an Arizona limited liability company 17801 S. 157th Way Gilbert, AZ 85296 Dated this 1st day of May, 2020. /s/Charles Kranz, Esq. Manner of Trustee Qualification: A.R.S. §33-803, Subsection A.2 Name of Trustee's Regulator: State Bar of Arizona State Of Arizona ) ) ss. County of Maricopa ) On This, the 1st day of May, 2020, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared Charles Kranz, Esq., known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed same for the purposes therein contained. In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. (Seal) /s/Sue A. Watford Notary Public Commission Expiration Date: March 10, 2023CBN Legal 5/13/20, 5/20/20, 5/27/20, 6/3/20

Public NoticeSummons/Harold D. Pike/The Estate

Of Harold D. Pike/Unknown Heirs and Devisees Of Harold D. Pike/

White Mountain Lakes Homeowners Association/Parties in Possession

1-10/John Does 1-10/Jane Does 1-10Person/Attorney Filing: James C Frisch Mailing Address: 6226 E. Pima, Suite 150 City, State, Zip Code: Tucson, AZ 85712 Phone Number: (520) 790-4061 E-Mail Address: [email protected] State Bar Number: 003547, Issuing State: AZ In The Superior Court Of The State Of Arizona In And For The County Of Navajo Barbara La Rue Plaintiff(s), v. Harold D. Pike, as Trustee of Declaration Dated 7-29-92, et al. Defendant(s). Case No. S0900CV202000151 Summons To: Harold D. Pike, as Trustee of Declaration Dated 7-29-92, Harold D. Pike, The Estate Of Harold D. Pike, Unknown Heirs and Devisees Of Harold D. Pike, White Mountain Lakes Homeowners Association Parties in Possession 1-10/John Does 1-10/Jane Does 1-10 Warning: This An Official Document From The Court That Affects Your Rights. Read This Summons Carefully. If You Do Not Understand It, Contact An Attorney For Legal Advice. 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers were served on you with this Summons. 2. If you do not want a judgment taken against you without your input, you must file an Answer in writing with the Court, and you must pay the required filing fee. To file your Answer, take or send the papers to Clerk of the Superior Court, 100 East Code Talkers Drive, Holbrook, Arizona 86025 or electronically file your Answer through one of Arizona's approved electronic filing systems at http://www.azcourts.gov/efilinginformation. Mail a copy of the Answer to the other party, the Plaintiff, at the address listed on the top of this Summons. Note: If you do not file electronically you will not have electronic access to the documents in this case. 3. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you within the State of Arizona, your Answer must be filed within Twenty (20) Calendar Days from the date of service, not counting the day of service. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you outside the State of Arizona, your Answer must be filed within Thirty (30) Calendar Days from the date of service, not counting the day of service. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least 3 working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding. Given under my hand and the Seal of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona in and for the County of Navajo Signed And Sealed This Date: May 5, 2020 Deanne Romo Clerk of the Superior Court By: Tbakurza Deputy Clerk A copy of the Complaint and accompanying documents may be obtained by contacting Plaintiff's attorney at the address shown on the Summons.CBN Legal 5/13/20, 5/20/20, 5/27/20, 6/3/20

Members of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) at Central Arizona College will host a six-week virtual summer camp for children between the ages of 6-13 to help families stay active and connected this summer. The camp begins Monday, June 1, and runs through Thursday, July 9.

Each week campers will have access to instructions for crafts and games, will participate in an online challenge (trivia, scavenger hunt, escape room), and will meet daily (Monday-Thursday) with their camp counselor and group through a private Zoom room to go over a lesson for the week’s theme. Themes will include: Heroes, Legacy, Kindness,

Leadership, Service and Dreams Registration is open through May 29 or until spaces are filled. For more information about registration or to complete a registration form, contact Kim David, Director of Student Engagement & Activities, through email at [email protected].

CAC to offer virtual summer camp for youth, ages 6-13


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1. Automobile 80. Rentals

45. Misc.

95. Want to Buy

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By John HernandezCopper Area News

Monday, May 25, was celebrated as Memorial Day: the day to remember those men and women that gave their lives in America’s wars. Small town Americans have always answered the call to fight for their country whether they enlisted or were drafted. This was true during the Vietnam War. Pinal County made up of many small towns had at least 37 men killed in Vietnam. Not all of those soldiers were American citizens, but believed in America enough to sacrifice their life for their adopted country. Immigrants have fought and died for this country since the Revolutionary War. One such immigrant was José Francisco Jimenez. José was born in Mexico City, Mexico on March 20, 1946. His early years were spent in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. In 1957, after his father’s death, he joined his mother, Mrs. Basilia Jimenez, in Red Rock, Arizona. He graduated from Red Rock Elementary School in 1964 and attended Santa Cruz Valley Union High School in Eloy. In High School he was active in the Future Farmers of America and was the FFA President his senior year. He also worked as a cowboy at La Osa Ranch near Red Rock. José graduated from high school in June 1968 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in August. Following basic training and advanced infantry training, José was ordered to the Republic of South Vietnam in February 1969. Prior to leaving for Vietnam, he returned to Red Rock to visit his family. They traveled to Mexico City and his hometown of Morelia. While in Mexico City, he visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe to pray to the Virgin. In Vietnam he was assigned as a guide and fire team leader with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was promoted to Lance Corporal on June 16, 1969. On Aug. 28, 1969, in Quang Nam Province, south of Danang, José’s unit came under heavy fire by North Vietnamese soldiers concealed in well camouflaged emplacements. Lance Corporal Jimenez acted quickly and shouting encouragement to his fellow marines, took the initiative attacking the emplaced enemy. During his actions, he knocked out a heavy machine gun emplacement then attacked a trench where enemy soldiers were laying down fire on his unit, killing five North Vietnamese. As he rushed towards another emplacement, he was fatally shot in the head. For his actions that day he was nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor. His mother had his remains sent to Morelia, Mexico where he was buried. On Aug. 6, 1970, José was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor at a ceremony in Washington D.C. President Richard Nixon presented the medal to Jose’s mother who attended the presentation along with her nephew J. Natividad Acosta and Jose’s sister Maria del Pilar. Arizona Senators Paul Fannin and Barry Goldwater also attended the ceremony as well as the Mexican Consul who acted as translator for Jose’s mother. Jose’s cousin, Natividad, told the press that Jose volunteered because he felt he owed a debt to this country. “He didn’t have to join the Marines or fight for the United States,” Natividad said. “He could have gone back to

Memorial Day tribute to a Pinal County Vietnam War hero

This memorial was erected at the entrance to San Manuel in honor of seven young men who gave their lives in Vietnam. John Hernandez | Copper Area News

Mexico, but he said he owed this country a great obligation for the way he and his mother had been received and helped here. I think that is why he volunteered and died in Vietnam. This was not his country, but he owed it a debt and he paid it.”

Note: In 2017, at the request of his sister and with the help of his fellow Marines and others who raised funds and helped make arrangements, José Francisco Jimenez was buried with full military honors next to his mother’s grave in Glendale, Arizona.

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