http://www.eacourier.com/ The latest news from the www.eacourier.com website! Newsys Template Engine Lifestyle http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-2007331672 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b03387b20389355583925.txt Feathers, frippery and fancy stepping were the order of the night at the Vintage Ball. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:02 -0700 newsys-2006940744 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b0338cb97d2b778361775.txt Contributed Article Members of the Safford High School FFA Chapter were among the 42 teams participating in the 2009 National FFA Livestock Career Development Event. The competition was Oct.21-24 during the 82nd National FFA Convention. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2007995634 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b033909dc329021948066.txt Daelun Jocub McRae has been called to the Brazil Sao Paulo Interlagos Mission. He speaks Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. at the 20th Street Chapel and 1 p.m. at the Safford Stake Center. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2007995633 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b03393f0437e699026943.txt There are many things besides turkey to get excited about this Thanksgiving, including three annual holiday events at the Graham County Fair-grounds. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2006940739 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b0339652a2d6084601318.txt The Graham County Master Gardeners will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 19. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2006940746 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b0339de704d6510528794.txt Eastern Arizona Col-lege’s Discovery Park Campus Lecture Series will continue with “The Myth of Native Ameri-can Thanksgiving” in the Jupiter Room of Discovery Park Campus at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2008120218 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b0339fa8814a698850819.txt Grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Harris and parents Kim Sue Joseph and the late Richard E. Harris announce the marriage of Chloe to Andrew Karl Macdonald, son of Mr. & Mrs. Andy Macdonald of Thatcher. They were married Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in the Mesa, AZ Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A reception was held in their honor in Mesa that evening. There will also be a reception held in the bride's hometown of Winslow on Nov. 14, 2009. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2006940745 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b033a276d202090370648.txt Tara Marble, daughter of Rick and Barbie Marble of Duncan, will marry Alec Helms, son of Kevan and Kalyn Weeks of Burley, Idaho, for time and all eternity on Nov. 20, 2009, in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2007837283 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b033a6d6b180210650065.txt Contributed article Thatcher High School classmates who celebrated their 50th reunion Oct. 24 rocked and rolled through a day of fun and reminiscing like 20-somethings. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2006940738 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b033a9700904011434498.txt On a cold winter day in December during the Depression, a loving father was very distraught. He had tried to find an extra job so that he could provide a little Christmas for his family, but no jobs were to be found anywhere. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2008063309 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b033ab481db9569040241.txt A rodeo school will be held in Bylas on Nov. 27-29 at the Bylas Rodeo Grounds. Full riding, bareback, saddle bronc and bull fighting cost $150 for three days; and steer riding and junior bulls cost $100 for three days. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2007995632 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b033acca64fa588715764.txt The Boys & Girls Club of the San Carlos Apache Nation is hosting two Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA events in November. The first event was the NBA Fit Challenge for boys and girls ages 8 to 14, held Nov. 13 at Burdette Hall. The second event will be the NBA Dribble, Dash and Swish for boys and girls ages 7 to 12. This event will be held also at Burdette Hall on Friday, Nov. 27, with late registration at 6 p.m. and competition starting at 6:30 p.m. In both events participants have the chance to advance to regional and national competitions. Winners must have a copy of their birth certificates in order to be eligible to advance or receive any awards. Early registration can be done at the San Carlos Boys & Girls Club. For questions call the club at (928)475-2798, ext. 1900. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2008120220 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b033ae5c8c39925805545.txt Eastern Arizona Col-lege’s Jazz Ensemble will present “A Cartoon Concert” on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the EAC Fine Arts Auditorium. The concert is free to the public and will be appropriate for all ages. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2007331670 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b033b031d3e9686164151.txt The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation selected Greg St. Hilaire to be the first Toys for Tots coordinator for Graham and Greenlee counties in 2007. Nearly 10,000 toys were distributed to Graham and Greenlee county children in 2007. In 2008, Globe and Miami were added to Greg St. Hilaire’s territory, and nearly 16,000 toys were collected and distributed to needy children in his campaign area. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-2007837284 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4b033b302150b901135247.txt Recently, the 2009 Big Read Art Contest was held jointly by the Safford Library, Gila Valley Arts Council, Graham County Supt. of Schools and Eastern Arizona College. The artwork was based on scenes from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." The artwork will be on display at the Safford Library until Nov. 30. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:03 -0700 newsys-1997728989 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afde9403254f809148374.txt Aging public toilets on Mount Graham are being replaced with handicapped-accessible facilities, said Heidi Schewel, spokeswoman for the Coronado National Forest. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:39:30 -0700 newsys-1997728986 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afde96ee2c5e745781745.txt Excitement is in the air and the preparations for the fifth annual Project Luke Dinner are well under way. The dinner will be held this year on Dec. 19 at the EAC Activity Center. Over the past four years, through the generous gifts and donations by local businesses, churches and fellow community members, the Christmases of several hundred families have been blessed. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:39:30 -0700 newsys-1994649404 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afde9ba9bbc4289517507.txt The Eastern Arizona College Fine Arts and Eastern Arizona Music Teachers Association recently hosted a piano workshop for teachers and a piano master class for students and teachers. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:39:30 -0700 newsys-2002858138 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afde9d7b28b7890358185.txt The Thatcher Arizona Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces its semiannual stake conference Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Thatcher Stake Center on Reay Lane. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:39:30 -0700 newsys-2002922776 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afde9fbef425266715871.txt Arizona Game and Fish Department wild-life manager Devin Skinner and Bureau of Land Management wild-life management specialist Tim Goodman will discuss desert bighorn sheep at the BLM’s next Brown Bag Lunch talk Wednesday, Nov. 18. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:39:30 -0700 newsys-2002858137 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afdea402f3b7684347148.txt SEACUS will sponsor a workshop entitled "Managing Your Medication Dollars" on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-noon, at Eastern Arizona College's Activities Center. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:39:30 -0700 newsys-2002922777 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afdea66818eb089176039.txt The Graham County Master Gardeners will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 19. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:39:30 -0700 newsys-1997728987 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afdfca1c908b292622659.txt Safford Funeral Home sponsored a booth at the Graham County Fair, and the winners for the drawings are Sandra Maenncle — TV; Sarah Elkins — Apache jewelry; and Tiffany Hinton — Apache jewelry. Pictured is Sandra Maenncle with the TV she won. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:39:30 -0700 newsys-2002922775 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afe00c7476d7020778010.txt Christmas is arriving early all over Safford as the Thompson residence prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child. Soon, with the help of Safford volunteers, the sites will be brimming with festively wrapped shoe boxes full of gifts. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:39:31 -0700 newsys-1989568636 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa14979fe9f225661398.txt It is unusual for Safford to host a concert with musicians of the caliber that played Safford High School's Center for the Arts on Thursday. Add to that the fact it was a benefit concert with proceeds going to Safford Rotary causes, and one might consider playing the lottery due to the improbability of it all. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:05 -0700 newsys-1989831943 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa14ea7c7ca671973946.txt Once a year, the Mount Graham Regional Medical Center Auxiliary holds a Christmas House to raise funds for equipment at the hospital. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:05 -0700 newsys-1988419032 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa1f38eb410189574506.txt The Safford Downtown Association has many exciting Christmas activities planned for shoppers in the Gila Valley. The following information will help those who plan to participate in Merry Main Street and the Holiday Light Parade. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:07 -0700 newsys-1988419033 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa15f75715f803859741.txt Eastern Arizona College’s Theatre Department is performing "Brecht on Brecht" on Nov. 11-13 at 7:30 p.m., with a special Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. on Nov. 14. All shows will be performed in the EAC Fine Arts Auditorium under the direction of EAC Theatre instructor Dan Robbins. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:05 -0700 newsys-1989831946 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa1635c905b393241977.txt Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park Campus Lecture Series will continue Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. with a free, family-friendly presentation entitled, “Southwest Rock Art: Virtual Grapevine Canyon Tour.” The lecture will be held in the Jupiter Room of Discovery Park Campus. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:05 -0700 newsys-1993879545 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa166892c62370233781.txt Shiloh Community Church and Calvary Chapel Safford are sponsoring a presentation Friday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m., at the Center for the Arts. "Ministry Through Mystery" will feature illusionists Dennis and Sandee Zech. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:05 -0700 newsys-1992770254 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa168ae4b04894696966.txt Trevin Jones Trevin Lavell Jones has been called to serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Argentina Rosario Mission. He left for the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Nov. 4. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:05 -0700 newsys-1988419035 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa16b7ccb6c518653723.txt Cheston Thatcher Elder Cheston Thatcher has recently returned from serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Ghana Accra Africa Mission. He is the son of Gordon and Lisa Thatcher. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:05 -0700 newsys-1989568640 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa16e7b917e138431666.txt Taylor Stevens Elder Taylor Stevens has returned from serving a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Ukraine Donetsk Mission speaking Russian. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:05 -0700 newsys-1989568635 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa1731667c8018621743.txt Eastern Arizona College’s Black Student Union will host an Asthma Walk at Discovery Park Campus on Saturday, Nov. 14, 8-10 a.m. The free event will be enjoyable for all ages, with plenty of family fun and prizes. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:06 -0700 newsys-1989568628 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa17c804945197433822.txt Eastern Arizona College’s Symphony Orchestra will present its fall concert, “Around the World: A Musical Voyage,” on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Gherald L. Hoopes Jr. Activities Center–Lee Little Theater and will be conducted by EAC’s orchestra director, Franklin Alvarez. Admission is free. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:06 -0700 newsys-1989568627 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa180fcf15d051059542.txt Stephens-Harris April Stephens and Andy Harris were married Sept. 19 with a beautiful island ceremony at Apache Lake. A luau dinner reception followed at the Apache Lake Resort. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:06 -0700 newsys-1989781811 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa18d743834376668517.txt Payne-Curtis Donald and Juline Curtis of Payson announce the marriage of their daughter, Shauna, to Keith Vincent Payne, son of Michael and Denise Payne of Thatcher, Thursday, Nov. 12, for time and all eternity in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:06 -0700 newsys-1993558908 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa1b0c262d4721176320.txt Contributed Article Alice Jewell Schildhauer, a mental health clinician specializing in congnitive rehabilitation for survivors of brain injury, recently earned the specialist classification of Certified Brain Injury Specialist from the American Academy for Certification of Brain Injury Specialists and the Brain Injury Association of America. She also holds the Master of Counseling and Licensed Professional Counselor qualifications from the State of Arizona. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:06 -0700 newsys-1989568643 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa1e1633a6c627885918.txt Safford natives Jordan, left, and Jonathan Lawson perform during Don Derby's set of the Safford Rotary benefit concert at the Safford CFA. The Lawson brothers opened the event with their band, Tin Cup Gypsy. See Lifestyles for the story and more pictures. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:06 -0700 newsys-1989568634 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa1eaf07dcf932491151.txt Sen. Sylvia Allen, R-Snowflake, is holding a series of town hall meetings in her district to report on the last legislative session, new laws and our current budget situation. The one for the Graham County area is Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30-9 p.m., at the Pima Unified Schools cafeteria, 131 S. Main st., Pima. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:06 -0700 newsys-1989781820 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa1fae8abd6643353062.txt Dr. Ryan Diquattrodentist Did you know that a dental cavity is one of the most common of all disorders? Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:07 -0700 newsys-1989781814 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa1fee6b34b044409193.txt Tribal Social Service and the TANF office will spearhead the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. in front of the tribal administration building. The event is scheduled to give back to the community. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:07 -0700 newsys-1993558904 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa2033e215c342552818.txt Jennifer Griffith Recent best seller "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson and co-author David Oliver Relin tells the story of one man's quest to change the world – one school at a time. And reading this book changed my view of the world. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:07 -0700 newsys-1988419034 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa207344977220984390.txt The Graham County Health Department offers free vaccines to all children ages 0 through 18 years old, regardless of insurance status. Protection against 11 major and possibly serious childhood diseases is available with today's vaccines. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:07 -0700 newsys-1993558907 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa208e766fd970776398.txt It's time again for the Mini Miss and Miss Outstanding Teen Pageant. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:07 -0700 newsys-1988419037 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa20b270063383887396.txt The Southeast Arizona Sportsmen's Club will meet Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., at Gila Outdoor. The topic will be GPS usage, and members of the Gila Valley Search and Rescue will be in attendance. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:07 -0700 newsys-1989781821 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa20d38019e538854542.txt The following students achieved honor roll status at Lafe Nelson School: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:07 -0700 newsys-1992770256 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa20ef9c0f1553814368.txt Thatcher Middle School students receiving honor roll status are as follows: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:07 -0700 newsys-1992770258 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa211390e58530232615.txt St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church will hold a rummage sale Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, to raise money for new landscaping at the church. To donate items for this sale, bring them to the church hall, located at 311 Central Avenue in Safford, the week before the sale. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:07 -0700 newsys-1992770257 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4afa212c088b4062719049.txt There are a couple of private companies that have contracted with Medicare that will be going out of business at the end of the year. Members who find themselves in this situation will need to find another provider. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:07 -0700 newsys-1980096823 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af4a6ca591bf728893993.txt With the growing need for temporary employment for thousands of people, Tays B&A provides the connection between those looking for work and the employers needing part-time and temporary help in the Gila Valley. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:46:16 -0700 newsys-1979183491 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af4a7046a8a7572835487.txt American Legion Riders, Post 32, hosts its second annual Ride with the Eagles run Nov. 14. Registration is 11 a.m. on that day at American Legion Post 32, 531 S. 11th Ave., Safford. The ride starts at noon. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:46:16 -0700 newsys-1980096825 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af4a7279464a297420076.txt St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church will hold a rummage sale Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, to raise money for new landscaping at the church. To donate items for this sale, bring them to the church hall, located at 311 Central Avenue in Safford, the week before the sale. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:46:16 -0700 newsys-1980096824 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af4aa52dc6cd043475910.txt The Bureau of Land Management will waive recreation-related fees for veterans and military personnel, along with their families, on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. All those who have served their country in military service can enjoy the Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area free of charge with their families that day. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:46:16 -0700 newsys-1981982786 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af4a9d3ebfaf854658857.txt The Arizona School Boards Association is offering a K-12 Advocacy Training Workshop for those who want to be effective advocates for their district and public school students while working with others. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:46:16 -0700 newsys-1979183492 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af4aa10d0705954509623.txt Cancer survivors, local health professionals, human services professionals, volunteers, elected officials and the public are invited to an open house for the Cancer Resource Center at the Cancer Clinic at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:46:16 -0700 newsys-1976270308 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af0d016ecc11272533434.txt Excitement filled the air at the Safford Regional Airport on Saturday as the airport bursted with a plethora of events. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:53:02 -0700 newsys-1979712221 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af0d1c9e65aa525395836.txt Swapp-Blancarte Jenifer Swapp and Jaime Blancarte were married Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at 4 p.m. Their beautiful outdoor ceremony was followed by a dinner reception and dance at the Golf Course in Safford. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:53:02 -0700 newsys-1976270306 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af0d247ce1b7355036535.txt Nisha Roene Halversen Nisha Roene Halversen will return Nov. 5 from serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Florida Fort Lauderdale Mis-sion, Spanish Speaking. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:53:02 -0700 newsys-1979131581 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af0d214796f5982236631.txt Benjamin Ladd Bryce Benjamin Ladd Bryce has been called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Argentina Rosario Mission. He is the son of Ladd and Christy Bryce and a 2009 graduate of Pima High School. Ben reports Nov. 4 for the Mission Training Center in Provo, Utah. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:53:02 -0700 newsys-1979131579 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af0d0d5dacd1321453794.txt Eastern Arizona College’s dance classes and the EAC Dance Club are hosting a Vintage Ball on Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Gherald L. Hoopes Jr. Activities Center-Main Dining Hall at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:53:02 -0700 newsys-1975105201 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af0d12a17f94469742425.txt Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park Campus Lecture Series will continue with a free slide show and lecture, “The Honeymoon Trail,” on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Jupiter Room of Discovery Park Campus. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:53:02 -0700 newsys-1970403015 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af0d16abb803529636012.txt A free CPR/First Aid class will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Graham County General Services Building Assembly Room, 921 W. Thatcher Blvd., Safford. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:53:02 -0700 newsys-1976270309 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af0d188654e1446309857.txt The Morning Star Rebekahs Lodge #20 is having a holiday art, craft and bake sale Nov. 6-7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 302 Seventh St. in Safford. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:53:02 -0700 newsys-1970403018 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af0d27e175c4468892161.txt St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church will hold a rummage sale Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, to raise money for new landscaping at the church. To donate items for this sale, bring them to the church hall, located at 311 Central Avenue in Safford, the week before the sale. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:53:02 -0700 newsys-1979131580 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af0d2a28f64a372482332.txt Septic systems need regular maintenance. How septic systems work and how to maintain them will be discussed at this workshop. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:53:02 -0700 newsys-1972228729 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af0dab9981f2335077631.txt The Thatcher Primary School is holding a Fall Festival and Craft Boutique on Saturday, Nov. 7. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:53:04 -0700 newsys-1970403016 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4af0dc090f350023577927.txt The upper portion of State Highway 366 known as the Swift Trail will officially close for the winter at midnight Nov. 14. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:53:04 -0700 newsys-1975155139 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4aeb8c1bd34fa787833268.txt Septic systems need regular maintenance. How septic systems work and how to maintain them will be discussed at this workshop. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:49:03 -0700 newsys-1975923250 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4aeb8c4d957e1240258983.txt The American Legion Post #32 will hold its annual golf tournament Saturday, Nov. 7. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:49:03 -0700 newsys-1975923251 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4aeb8c72830e2717677784.txt The Morning Star Rebekahs Lodge #20 is having a holiday art, craft and bake sale Nov. 6-7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 302 Seventh St. in Safford. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:49:03 -0700 newsys-1975788476 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4aeb8c9257eb4955587357.txt A free CPR/First Aid class will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Graham County Gen-eral Services Building Assembly Room, 921 W. Thatcher Blvd., Safford. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:49:03 -0700 newsys-1975155138 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4aeb9180d2723478014895.txt SEACUS will sponsor a workshop entitled "Managing Your Medication Dollars" on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-noon, at Eastern Arizona College's Activities Center. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:49:04 -0700 newsys-1975788475 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4aeb91b973676706847088.txt John Michael Talbot, known as a "troubador for the Lord," is performing at the Safford Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. This free concert is sponsored by St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:49:04 -0700 newsys-1975788473 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4aeb92779d468498176435.txt Students making the honor roll list at Thatcher High School for the first nine weeks are as follows: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:49:04 -0700 newsys-1974697436 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4aeb8bb85a2d3208525480.txt The 36th annual Christmas House 2009 will be held at the home of Brian and Pollyanna Jevas at the corner of 51st Avenue and Central Loop in Central. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:49:04 -0700 newsys-1975788474 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4aeb8bf9815bb729745889.txt The Gila Valley Treasure Hunters Club meets Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m. at the Graham County Fairgrounds for the annual Coin Shoot. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:49:04 -0700 newsys-1965944030 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae781dd7e7ec530376397.txt Eastern Arizona College will present the Fall Sing: 'Our Song Will Live' this week in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Performances are Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29-30, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m. All tickets are $5 and can be purchased at EAC's Ticket Office. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:01 -0700 newsys-1967395278 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae782b4bdc64968878239.txt Anderson-Loño Mark and Kathleen Anderson of Thatcher announce the marriage of their daughter, Elise Kathleen, to Erik-Alexander Newy Loño, son of Antonio and Marcia Loño of Heber, Utah. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:02 -0700 newsys-1968706266 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae7833e7f3c7419728105.txt Haas-White Mr. and Mrs. Randy Haas of Willcox announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Rae, to Craig Thompson White, son of Jim and Mae White of Oxford, Miss. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:46:35 -0700 newsys-1967395277 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae783d00b642752794840.txt McHugh-Pease Michael Andrew McHugh and Jocelyn Pease were married Oct. 23, 2009, for time and all eternity in the Mesa Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:02 -0700 newsys-1965809682 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae7840de7f62668226645.txt Overall-Eversoll Morgan Blythe Eversoll, daughter of Steven Eversoll (deceased) and Sharan Black of Safford, will wed Brandon Christopher Overall, son of Scott and Darlene Overall of Thatcher, on Oct. 31, 2009, 6 p.m., at the Safford American Legion. A reception will follow. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:02 -0700 newsys-1965809657 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae7825f1d1ff018631683.txt The Eastern Arizona College Discovery Park Campus Lecture Series will continue with a free slide show and lecture titled "Who Are the Athapaskans?" on Saturday, Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m., in the Jupiter Room of Discovery Park Campus. This lecture, presented by Discovery Park Campus Dean Harry Swanson, will discuss many of the representatives of the Athapaskan people in the Western United States. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:02 -0700 newsys-1967522701 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae78450623a8779404119.txt First Assembly of God is having a Harvest Fest for children Friday, Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m. There will be a costume-judging contest (no scary costumes), games and plenty of candy. Hot dogs will be served to all the children. Everyone is welcome. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:02 -0700 newsys-1966554274 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae7848baab90489086792.txt Eastern Arizona College's Speech Communications Department, in conjunction with Discovery Park Campus, will host the annual Halloween Story Sharing event at the Discovery Park Campus Grand Kiva on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:02 -0700 newsys-1967522700 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae784af2fe82355099311.txt Gila Valley children are invited to trunk or treat at Harvest Tabernacle from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:02 -0700 newsys-1965809659 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae784d444978466996975.txt A special addition to the monthly Bureau of Land Management Brown Bag Lunch series takes a look at historic gravestones to celebrate the upcoming Halloween holiday. The talk begins at noon Oct. 29 at the BLM Safford Field Office conference room. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:02 -0700 newsys-1965809646 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae78500d6848468374688.txt The Safford Apostolic Church invites the public to a concert Oct. 31 featuring groups from Agua Prieta, Mexico, Deming, N.M., Phoenix, Oracle and the local community. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:02 -0700 newsys-1965809675 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae78b596775d090319071.txt The 36th annual Christmas House will be held Nov. 6 and 7. This year's chairman is Pat Torres, second vice president of the hospital auxiliary. Committees and chairmen are: Living Room — Teri Thiessen and Connie Evans; Kitchen — Ruby Cochran; Master Bedroom — Betty Drake; Children's Bedroom — Brenda Brown and Barbara Rains; Bathroom — Pam Martin; Bazaar — Marianne Rowley; Posters — Dick Bingham; Preview Night — Dorene Ford and Rose Larson; Raffle Tickets and Public Relations — Virginia Rios; Signs — Rick Evans; Tickets — Donna Mugridge and Marilyn Chapman; Bake Sale — Joyce Allred; Cashier — Carol Ann Green. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:03 -0700 newsys-1964899352 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae78bd7497f4142035552.txt In the 2009 Graham County Fair photography competition's Youth division, Jacob Jarvis was the top winner with eight first-place ribbons and one second-place. Raven Germaine received six ribbons, including two in first-place and a Special Merit award. Joseph Lee was also awarded a Special Merit ribbon in addition to first-place. Other winners of first-place ribbons in this division were Ryanna Toburen and Katie Griffin. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:03 -0700 newsys-1962954988 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae2482b1c08f527543349.txt The mayors of Safford, Thatcher and Pima and the county supervisor met Oct. 19 at the Thatcher Town Hall to sign a proclamation presented by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Rose of Lima, designating Oct. 25-Nov. 1, 2009, as White Ribbons Against Pornography Week. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:06 -0700 newsys-1962178873 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae24868b5b3c136336707.txt Nationally renowned country-western musician Don Derby and the roots-rock band Tin Cup Gypsy will perform a benefit concert at Safford High School's Center For the Arts building Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. The concert is sponsored by the Safford Rotary Club. Tickets for the show can be purchased at Richards Music Store and Bookworms. General admission seats are $10 each, and reserved wing section seats are $13. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:06 -0700 newsys-1962178870 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae23ebfee774888762391.txt Landon Williams Landon Michael Williams has been called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Indiana, Indianapolis mission. He leaves Oct. 28 for the Mission Training Center in Provo, Utah. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:05 -0700 newsys-1963525031 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae23ee772e1d582193115.txt Medicare is paying 75 percent or more of prescription drug costs for people with limited incomes. People with limited incomes may have a hard time paying for their medicines, but help is available if they apply. Individuals with gross incomes of up to $1,354 per month, or up to $1,822 for couples, may qualify for extra help to pay premiums, co-payments and deductibles for Medi-care prescription drug plans. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:05 -0700 newsys-1962954990 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae23f08e3b68739458297.txt The Southeastern Arizona Food Bank covering Graham County has announced that it will be calling everyone in the area to raise funds to help supply food to needy families throughout the local area. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:05 -0700 newsys-1963035478 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae23f407db26244896598.txt First Assembly of God is having a Harvest Fest for children Friday, Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m. There will be a costume-judging contest (no scary costumes), games and plenty of candy. Hot dogs will be served to all the children. Everyone is welcome. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:05 -0700 newsys-1963525032 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae23f65374aa087179585.txt A free CPR/First Aid class will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Graham County General Services Building Assembly Room, 921 W. Thatcher Blvd., Safford. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:05 -0700 newsys-1962053173 http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/11/20/lifestyle/doc4ae2496a697b8499969858.txt At a recent meeting of the Safford Lions Club, President David Green welcomed Lion Dominic Dominice, District 21-B Leo liaison. Dominice is a member of the Tucson Breakfast Lions Club and travels throughout the district to promote the Leos. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:06 -0700