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The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a one-time bonus equal to 2.5% of an employee's pay, less taxes, etc. The bonus plan as introduced by Supervisor Pete Rios, will be paid to all full-time employees who were in full-time paid status on December 19, 2012. Part-time employees will receive a one-time bonus of $100 from which taxes must also be deducted, per IRS regulations. 

Zoey is a 2 year old female bulldog.

This big, beautiful girl has an outgoing personality, enjoys being the center of attention and actively exploring the world!

Zoey seems to be OK with other dogs; she is unknown around cats.

Zoey would be a great pet for an individual or for a family with older kids.

Zoey's adoption fee is only $65.00, and includes all necessary vaccinations, microchipping, altering and Pinal county license!

I'm hoping to be a new member of your family.

My name is Ria and I'm a laid back, friendly cat.

I lived with someone for a few years but they couldn't take care of me any more and so I got dropped off (dumped, really) at the shelter.

I'm lovable and sweet.

I get along fine with other cats, too.

Won't you please bring me home?

On Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 at approximately 10 a.m. the “West Desert Task Force” was working once again in Pinal County to combat drug and human smuggling. Pinal County has long been one of the main drug and human smuggling corridors used in Arizona by the cartels of Mexico.

Beginning with the 2013 fall semester, Central Arizona College’s Weekend College will join forces with Northern Arizona’s Extended Campuses to offer a 90/30 bachelor’s degree program.

This arrangement will allow students to complete one of three NAU baccalaureate programs without ever having to leave Pinal County, or take classes at a convenient time.

I'm ready to be a rock star in your life, well, I'm ready to be a terrific cat in your household!

My name is Frank Zappa and I'm incredibly friendly.

I get along fine with other cats, too.

Won't you please come and adopt me?

You're going to love having me in your life.

My name is Picacho and I'm so soft, calm and friendly.

I like being held and petted. I get along fine with other cats and I'm sure glad to eat whatever kind of cat food you might have.

I'm just a terrific young guy.

On Saturday, November 24th, 2012 at 2:13 p.m. the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call related to a serious injury accident on Mount Lemmon Road near the intersection of Fuego Road in Oracle.

The two vehicles involved with the crash were a 2000 Ford F350 truck and a 1991 SPCO sand-rail. The accident occurred as both vehicles were traveling in opposite directions and struck head-on as they came around the corner of the dirt road.

This morning, Pinal County Attorney Elect Lando Voyles, announced his Chief Criminal Deputy for the Pinal County Attorney’s Office. Voyles stated, “I’m excited to announce as my Chief Criminal Deputy, Richard Wintory. With Richard Wintory’s experience, we will take this county to the next level in prosecuting criminals.” Voyles added that Richard Wintory agreed to ‘lead from the front’ with Voyles. Voyles said that he, his Chief Deputy and all of his criminal deputy county attorneys will be required to try cases. Wintory added, “Mr. Voyles will have to physically pull me out of the courtroom when he needs me back in the office!”

During last week’s Ribbon Cutting ceremony celebrating the new building and  remodeling project on the Superstition Mountain Campus of Central Arizona College (CAC), President Dr. Doris Helmich thanked the community and all involved for “helping students realize their dreams.”

Other speakers included Apache Junction City Manager George Hoffman who pointed out that the economic development of an area “depends on an educated workforce.” He thanked citizens of Apache Junction and Pinal County for passing the $99 million bond in 2008 from which the funding for these vast improvements of the Superstition Mountain campus was derived.