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West Nile risk on the rise

The temperatures are rising and the mosquitos are looking for fresh blood. A mosquito bite can result in more than an itchy bump with West Nile Virus existing throughout the United States, including right here in Graham County.

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K-9s used to protect telescope

To help protect the large investment atop Mount Graham that, when completed, will be the world's largest binocular telescope, the University of Arizona Police Department maintains a regional office at the base of the mountain.

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DeLaO elected national treasurer

Mike DeLaO, who has been the Pacific Region director for the National Caucus of Hispanic School Board Members for the last three years, was recently elected to be treasurer of that organization.

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Diaz faces 13 felonies in two counties for pursuit

Jacob Diaz faces felony charges in Graham and Greenlee counties after leading local law enforcement officers on a nearly two-hour, 65-mile chase on Hwy. 191 that started south of Clifton and ended just inside the Cochise County line on April 6.

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Family Dollar work progresses

Dan Eddy was working up a sweat swinging a heavy sledge hammer.

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LaRee Kempton loves to knit and crochet, despite physical pain

Kim Wood, contributing writer

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Police Briefs

The following briefs are compiled from information taken from reports filed with Safford Police Department (SPD) and the Thatcher Police Department (TPD). Anyone with information about these or other crimes is encouraged to call SPD at 428-6884 or TPD at 428-2296.

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Safford rewards readers with bikes

Contributed article

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Procurement Fair to offer networking opportunities

The Graham and Greenlee chambers of commerce are teaming up with local businesses and hosting a procurement fair to promote networking opportunities.

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Safford offers contracts for new school year

It took the Safford governing school board about an hour in executive session on Thursday night to agree on professional and support staff salary schedules and benefits for the 2004-05 school year.

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Saving now makes retirement easier

Mike Fox recommends that you start saving now if you want to have an easier road to retirement.

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Hermanos to honor WWII veterans

The Hermanos de Vietnam is working to ensure that every Graham and Greenlee county World War II veteran will be able to attend a Memorial Day celebration in their honor.

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Cue opts not to return as school superintendent

The Clifton school district will be looking for a new superintendent. Kathryn Cue will not be returning for the 2004-05 school year.

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Thatcher band and choir excel in competitions

Thatcher High School musicians returned from the Heritage Music Festival and Disneyland with numerous awards, including a gold plaque for the Ambassador's Show Choir.

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