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Local Girl Scouts Receive Awards

 Approximately 395 Girl Scout fun patches, badges and incentive awards were given during the Investiture and Bridging Ceremony recently to the Copper Basin Unit Girl Scout Troops 1716 and 2717.

Before the presentation of awards, the program started with the flag ceremony, performed by flag carrier, Annalecia Gonzales and flag guards, Marissa Baez and Jasmine De Los Reyes.

Annalecia Gonzales, Lillian Steelman and Mia Steelman, who were not invested into Brownie Girl Scouts in prior ceremonies, participated in the Investiture Ceremony.

Participating in the Bridging Ceremonies was Daisy Girl Scout, Marissa Baez, bridged over to Brownies; while Annalecia Gonzales, Clarissa Gonzales, Mia Steelman and Starr Valenzuela bridged to Junior Girl Scouts. Not present for the bridging ceremonies were Shelby Anderson, Ahleah Arbizo, Danella Morales, Angelina Sanchez and Chevelle Serrano....[Read full story]

There was always something to discuss (or cuss!) at the meetings of the Aravaipa Property Owners Association (APOA), such as what options were available for improving the Aravaipa road; what was taking place on certain lands; and the zoning of those lands because of rumors of development. In 1987, some members even became interested in developing an area plan for west-end Aravaipa Creek, although that project wasn't welcome by all.

     The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 greatly influenced what could be done along and in Aravaipa Creek which was considered to be an important refuge for native fish. Most members of APOA were surprised when they learned that there was the possibility of the creation of a native fish hatchery and public park on Aravaipa Creek property that the Nature Conservancy (TNC) had been gifted on December 31, 1987. It was reported that the gift included 41 acres and half of the water rights, and that it was hoped that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) would purchase an extra 79 acres, the other half of the water right, and cooperate with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) and Pinal County to create the native fish hatchery and public park on the..[Read full story]

School Board Approves Policy Against Bullying

Bullies, take note. Superior Schools won't tolerate your actions.

During its recent Wednesday, Aug. 3 meeting, the Superior School Board put some safeguards in place to further regulate instances of student violence and bullying. It is belief of the governing board that "it is the right of every student to be educated in a positive, safe, caring, and respectful learning environment. The Board further believes a school environment inclusive of these traits maximizes student achievement, fosters student personal growth, and helps students build a sense of community that promotes positive participation as members of society," as stated in the regulating material. With the recent rise in numbers of children being bullied across the nation, the alarming trend as instigated many school boards to take similar action to ensure student safety and comfort in their learning environment....[Read full story]