FLORENCE – A swift crack of the bull whip will set the summer season in motion and Indiana Bones is riding into Pinal County towns for some storytelling fun. The Pinal County Library District and its partner libraries teamed up to host Indiana Bones, an energetic storyteller who will capture the attention of audiences of all ages.
Mike McCartney, who stars as Indiana Bones, is an Emmy Award winning writer, performer and producer. The tales he weaves during his performances incorporate adventure, archeology, folklore, myths and legends. McCartney has been a PBS documentary producer, TV personality and professional actor as well as university lecturer.
When he’s not out gathering fossils and artifacts for his stories, hunting down audiences to entertain and sparking imaginations across the country, McCartney resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
“We are always looking at neat ways to kick off the summer and there’s nothing like a good storyteller to
On May 21, 2013, Queen Creek Unified School District recognized and honored the service of the 2013 retirees. A reception was held in the District Office Board Room before the regular school board meeting and was attended by retirees, their
By Chase Kamp
Southeast Valley Ledger graduation special
The Queen Creek High School chapter of the Distributive Education Club of America, or DECA, had a big year of community action and competitive success. Three Bulldog competitors reached the top 10 in scores at
Phoenix, AZ — Arizona State Parks’ headquarters is now “Camping Central.” Arizonans are welcome to stop by and pick up a bag of brochures, maps and information about all the facilities where you can camp, hike, fish, have reunions, weddings, special events and business retreats. There are more than 1,000
In 2012, five people were killed in four separate crashes on our state highways during Memorial Day weekend. Three of the four fatal crashes involved alcohol. DPS encourages drivers to remain sober during their travels so that everyone can enjoy this holiday weekend.
A total of 212 crashes occurred during the
San Tan Toastmasters is excited to be celebrating their 3rd Anniversary. San Tan Toastmasters was formed by a San Tan Valley resident, Ric Wattier and a Queen Creek resident, Diane Travers Shipman. Their dream was to create a Toastmasters club that would reach out to adults and youth in the
On May 21, 2013, Queen Creek Unified School District recognized and honored the service of the 2013 retirees. A reception was held in the District Office Board Room before the regular school board meeting and was attended by retirees, their guests, board members, administrators and staff.
Congratulations and thank you to
On Thursday, May 23, Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyles presented a $10,000 check to the Copper Basin YMCA to support their summer youth programs.
The $10,000 check made available through the RICO Community Outreach Funding program will assist the YMCA as they work to fight drug- and gang-related activities by providing
The Desert Wells Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution announced that Lynne Loss, owner of the Davis-Cheney Art Gallery, has been awarded the NSDAR American Heritage Women in the Arts Recognition Award. Lynne will receive the award on May 18. This award is designed to recognize worthy women for outstanding
PHOENIX — With hot weather here to stay, the Arizona Animal Welfare League & Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (AAWL & SPCA) is reminding pet owners not to leave animals in their cars and offering other ways to keep them safe.
Dogs are especially vulnerable to heat-related illness because
By Alison Stanton
Southeast Valley Ledger
For as long as children have roamed the Earth, they have had to deal with bullies. Over the years, bullies have taunted other kids face-to-face or even injured them physically.
But
By Shirley Lind
Special to SEVLedger
The Trauma Center ‘Wake Up!’ Youth Program has been in place in Arizona for 10 years. The program leaves a huge impression and often changes life decisions of youth from ages 13 through 20. However, many parents and teachers have not heard about it until now.
Only
PINAL COUNTY – A Tucson man was arrested for stealing nearly $47,000 worth of jewelry from SaddleBrooke homes while working on a home cleaning crew.
The Pinal County Sheriff Office arrested Robert Gilson, 28, in a string of thefts in the
PINAL COUNTY – The Pinal County Community College District (PCCCD), also known as Central Arizona College, is notifying its property taxpayers of the PCCCD’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level.
The Pinal County Community College District is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of $8,232,029
Phoenix – Arizona State Parks is gearing up to hire the most talented people for employment opportunities as a Park Ranger, Park Manager, or Park Ranger Specialist in our 27 State Parks and Natural Areas. Law enforcement officers and veterans are welcome to apply!
Some of the duties a park ranger
Looking for something fun and cool for the kids to do this summer? Coolidge Performing Arts Center (CPAC) will be hosting a summer movie program from June 5 through July 24, 2013. The movies will run every Wednesday for only $1!
This is an outstanding way to help the Center and
The Queen Creek Town Council honored 43 Star Students at its May 15 meeting. Students were nominated by their teachers for displaying citizenship, service and integrity. One student is chosen each month by each participating school. The ceremony recognized students nominated in January, March, April and May.
The following students were
QCUSD will hold two community meetings to discuss the possible QCUSD M&O override election in November 2013.
Mr. Lindsey, QCUSD Superintendent, will be presenting information on the current budget cuts for 2013-2014 and the impact of the budget override on the 2014-2015 school year. Community meetings will be held on May
By Andrew Luberda
Three local area high schools are providing athletes with disabilities an opportunity to participate in sports in the traditional high school sports format. Poston Butte, Florence, and Coolidge high schools have a Unified Sports program with teams for basketball and track.
The Unified Sports program integrates both students with
By Andrew Luberda
Southeast Valley Ledger
The Coolidge Bears defeated the Poston Butte Broncos in a Unified Sports basketball game, 36 – 20. The game was played at Coolidge High School on Thursday, May 16, 2013.
Both schools have Unified Sports team for
By Andrew Luberda
San Tan Foothills senior Jake Lee will leave behind quite a legacy when he graduates in the next couple of weeks. He excelled in two different sports, football and wrestling, and was recognized by his coaches for his
By Andrew Luberda
Three local area high schools are providing athletes with disabilities an opportunity to participate in sports in the traditional high school sports format. Poston Butte, Florence, and Coolidge high schools have a Unified Sports program with teams for basketball and track.
The Unified Sports program integrates both students with
By Andrew Luberda
On Monday, May 6, 2013, Poston Butte High School recognized three more student-athletes who signed Letters of Intent with different colleges or universities.
PINAL COUNTY – The Central the Arizona College women’s rodeo team earned a berth in the 65th Annual College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) after finishing second in the Grand Canyon Region.
The nationals will take place at the Casper Events Center beginning Sunday, June 9, through Saturday, June
RYAN JOHNSON
SENIOR – COMBS HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS: BASEBALL
POSITIONS: 1B – LHP & RHP
NOTABLE STATS: .513 BA / 3 HR / 39 HITS / 26 RBI / .627 OBP / .711 SLG%
Are you ambidextrous? Did you teach
By Andrew Luberda
Southeast Valley Ledger
Senior Gunnar Scrogham is playing in his fourth and final season for his father, Coyotes’ head baseball coach, John Scrogham. It hasn’t always been easy during the four
By Andrew Luberda
Southeast Valley Ledger
Senior Gunnar Scrogham is playing in his fourth and final season for his father, Coyotes’ head baseball coach, John Scrogham. It hasn’t always been easy
TAYLOR CLARK
SENIOR – POSTON BUTTE HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS: SOFTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL
POSITIONS: CF – 2B / L – DS
NOTABLE STATS: .486 BA / 2 HR / 18 HITS / .612 OBP
178 DIGS / 12 SERVING ACES
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Servers, spikers and bumpers took over the Barney Sports Complex last week.
The volleyball tournaments are part of the USA Volleyball Tournaments Circuit and include teams from all over the Valley as well as teams from Queen Creek, Las Vegas, and Tucson.
Missed the action?
By Heather Sneed
The Bubbly Hostess
Special to the Ledger
Welcome back! Have you tried San Tan Brewery’s Mr. Pineapple Wheat beer yet? If not, you need to! This is one of their seasonal beers and this year it’s available in a can – perfect
By Chris Clark, AZ Family Financial Services
Special to the Ledger
Budget – the four letter word of personal finance. Just hearing the word can induce dread and fear, yet it’s a vital tool for your financial well-being. Part of the problems surrounding budgets are how needlessly complicated and convoluted they can become.
By Heather Sneed
The Bubbly Hostess
Special to the Ledger
Welcome back! Have you tried San Tan Brewery’s Mr. Pineapple Wheat beer yet? If not, you need to! This is one of their seasonal beers and this year it’s available in a
