Issue

2012 News

Deaths, Services

Weddings, Births, Happy News

January 18, 2012

Ajo schools issued report cards to students for the fall semester on January 13. Students must return the report cards to school with a parent’s signature to show that their parents have reviewed their grades. Some students had passing grades that were invalidated by excessive absences; they may write a letter of appeal to the school principal.

Many people seem to think they can get help faster by calling the ambulance, sheriff’s department, or fire department direct instead of dialing 911. It’s not true. Even though there appears to be a delay in the call going through, it’s still best to call the emergency number.

William James “Jim” Thomas, 96, died January 10, 2012, in Custer, South Dakota. Mass January 18, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Custer, South Dakota. McColley’s Chapel of the Hills in Custer, South Dakota,www.mccolleys chapels.com

Lorraine Florence Young, 84, died January 5, 2012, in hospice care in Pueblo, Colorado. No service information was available. Imperial Funeral Home

Paula Krehbiel Call received her masters degree in criminal justice from Wichita State University in Kansas on December 11.

Happy birthdays to Toni Cubillas, Lisa Espinoza, and Sandra Vasquez.

January 11, 2012

The first 2012 meeting of the Western Pima County Community Council was held last week and included the seating of new council members, a change in officers, and a variety of community reports.
New members Robert Moreno-Brown and Paul Vasquez were welcomed and Ken Freese was reappointed to the council. The 2012 officers are Deb Morrow, chair; Carol Yokum, vice-chair; Arlene Dreste, treasurer; and Lil Jones, secretary. School matters, homelessness, and workforce development were also discussed.

The Desert Artists Guild hosted a reception January 6, for its 3rd Annual Juried Art Show. Martin Vega won both the People's Choice and the President's Choice awards.

Richard Francis Feldman, Jr., 49, died December 29, 2011, in Taylorsville, Utah. Mass January 6 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; burial was in Ajo Cemetery. Douglass Funeral Home.

Happy birthday Paula Krehbiel Call.

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church celebrated its 80th anniversary.

January 4, 2012

The year started with some big changes at Desert Senita Community Health Center. Dr. Richard Reams is joining the staff, the health center is staying open until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and care teamsare being formed.

The Rev. George F. Kraft is the new pastor of Ajo Assembly of God Church.

Green-thumbers and others wanting to grow their own fresh vegetables were encouraged to register for 4-by-13-foot plots in Ajo’s second community garden, which is located on the corner of Cameron and Dorsey near the Rock Church and the former dry cleaners.

Barbara Ford died in hospice in Prescott on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. A memorial service January 7, at 2 p.m. in the clubhouse of Prescott Valley Estates.

Happy birthday

2011