‘Bobby’ Is Back Home!
Stolen dog & owner reunited after 2 months, 1,800 miles
By Jill Jones
The News
APACHE JUNCTION- Bobby was “homeward bound” Wednesday evening, June 6, 2007 as he landed safe and sound at the Continental Airlines Cargo area of Sky Harbor Airport and into the arms of tearful owner Lillian Brown. The 9:45 p.m. reunion was captured by camera crews from six different Valley television stations.
   The little Terrier/Beagle mix dog had not seen Brown since being stolen from her home in Apache Junction on April 2. Bobby was recovered in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 2, two months from the date of his disappearance. The reunion was possible thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Apache Junction and Fort Wayne Police Departments, Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control (FWACC), Continental Airlines, the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon News and Apache Junction Animal Control (AJAC).
   A winter visitor neighbor of Brown’s admitted to Fort Wayne police that she had stolen the dog and taken him back to her home in Fort Wayne. The woman faces no charges in Indiana, but a warrant has been issued for her arrest should she return to Arizona.

See A-1 and see Bobby Is Home page, A-3

New City Council Seated
Former Mayor Douglas Coleman bids tearful farewell
By Jill Jones
The News
APACHE JUNCTION- Mayor Douglas Coleman bid an emotional farewell as he vacated his mayoral seat after 12-years in office. He officially turned over the reigns to incoming Mayor Johnny Insalaco at the June 5, 2007 city council meeting.
   Before stepping down, Coleman presented outgoing Councilmen Kris Sippel and Dave Waldron with plaques in recognition of their service. Waldron was not present to accept his award due to extensive dental work done earlier in the day. However, he sent a message that was read by friend Dan Austin in which he vowed, “I’ll be back.”
   Sippel expressed appreciation for the friendship and leadership he experienced with Coleman and thanked the current council, staff and his family for their support. He said he is not giving up a dream but will instead be living another one and is looking forward to spending Monday and Tuesday evenings with his family.

See A-1 and see New Council page, A-5

Essay Propels Student To State Competition
‘Jamestown Colonies’ essay chosen for DAR State Competition
Desert Shadows Middle School student Rebecca Sanders has been notified that her essay on “Jamestown Colonies” has been selected for consideration in a statewide competition sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Winners will advance to the national level.
   The DAR is a volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children. The organization was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
   Rebecca is the daughter of Todd and Teresa Sanders of Apache Junction. She will be entering Apache Junction High School this August as a freshman.

Summer Softball Combines Young And Old
As many incoming freshmen players as returning seniors-to-be make up Lady Prospectors Summer roster
By Chuck Baker
The News
Fielding a team with experienced seniors-to-be mixed with equal numbers of incoming freshmen players, the Lady Prospector Summer softball team took to the field last Tuesday in a doubleheader played at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. After tying Tempe Marcos De Niza 4-4 in their first game, Apache Junction jumped out to a 9-2 lead over Phoenix Mountain Pointe in the nightcap and held on for a 10-8 victory.
   The Lady Prospectors are competing in the Tempe Summer League once again, which kicked off last Tuesday and runs through June with post league playoffs slated for June 28 for the top four teams based on won-loss records. High schools competing in the Summer league, while they all want to win, are also using this opportunity to showcase some of their younger talent as evidenced by the nine incoming freshmen players on the AJHS roster.
   In their first game with Marcos De Niza, Apache Junction held a 4-1 lead with senior-to-be pitcher Terra Ciesielski tossing a no-hitter through the first five innings. But two base hits coupled with two walks allowed Marcos De Niza to score three runs in the last half of the sixth inning, officially ending the game in a 4-4 tie.

See C-1 and see Softball page, C2

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