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Grave marking ceremony to honor Ranger Wilson is Oct. 20
The public is invited to a grave marking ceremony for Territorial Ranger Pvt. Walter Nels Wilson, who was an Arizona Ranger from 1906 to 1909.
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USDA farm storage loans available
County Executive Dir-ector Ruth Veit reminds Graham/Greenlee county farmers of farm storage facility loans available through the Farm Service Agency.
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The city of Safford is hosting Community Pride Days from Oct. 15-27, 2007, during which time landfill charges will be waived for Graham County residents hauling trash from their households.
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Lions have long been known by their motto: We serve. Safford Lions are no exception. They have added a new dimension to their service – testing the vision of schoolchildren.
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Anthropology lecture series continues with ‘Rock Art and Southwest Archaeoastronomy’
What is the “sun dagger?” How were ancient Anasazi peoples able to track the complicated 18.6-year lunar standstill cycle? Where did the Chacoans report on the supernova that resulted in the Crab Nebula? Did the Anasazi record the passing of Halley’s comet in 1066 AD?
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Reindeer Connection is Nov. 23-24
The 16th annual Reindeer Connection is Nov. 23-24 in Building 3 at the Graham County Fairgrounds.
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Safford Fire celebrates 100 years
Sirens wailed on every corner of Safford on Saturday morning as the Safford Volunteer Fire Department kicked off its 100-year anniversary celebration.
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Crossman speaker for TOPS meeting
Markie Crossman, the area captain of T.O.P.S. Arizona, will be speaking wth Greenlee County T.O.P.S. chapters Oct. 9, 2007. All current and past members as well as those interested in losing a few pounds are invited. Crossman is very encouraging and informative.
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Lafe Nelson PTO conducting fund-raiser
Lafe Nelson PTO is having its biggest fund-raiser of the year. It is selling tubs of cookie dough in a variety of flavors, several types of brownies, pretzels and apple cinnamon coffee cake.
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October will be an exciting month for meteor showers. Meteor showers are named by the constellation from which meteors appear to fall, a spot in the sky astronomers call the radiant.
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Wal-Mart will have a Safety Fair on Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Garden Center parking lot.
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Lafe Nelson PTO conducting fund-raiser
Lafe Nelson PTO is having its biggest fund-raiser of the year. It is selling tubs of cookie dough in a variety of flavors, several types of brownies, pretzels and apple cinnamon coffee cake.
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BYU Dance Company coming to Thatcher on Oct. 17
The Brigham Young University Ballroom Dance Company is coming to Thatcher on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the Eastern Arizona College Fine Arts Auditorium.
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Duncan Fall Fest is set for Oct. 27: Fun includes rodeo, food and bake-off
The days remain warm with temperatures hovering in the high 70s or low 80s. At nighttime it is a different story. Coolers are not running in many Greenlee County homes after the sun sets.
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Markie Crossman to speak at Greenlee T.O.P.S. meeting Oct. 9
Markie Crossman, the area captain of T.O.P.S. Arizona, will be speaking with Greenlee County T.O.P.S. chapters Oct. 9, 2007. All current and past members as well as those interested in losing a few pounds are invited. Crossman is very encouraging and informative.
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Students participate in Hats for Hospice fund-raiser
Each year, Mount Graham Hospice sponsors Hats for Hospice, a fund-raiser for the students in the Valley schools. The students bring a $1 donation and can wear their favorite hat or cap for the day. The students are very happy to be helping the patients in the community.
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Health Department to offer flu shots
The Graham County Health Department will hold its first Adult Flu Clinic on Friday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m.-noon. This clinic will be at the Health Department and will be for ages 19 years old and up.
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City of Safford hosts Community Pride Days from Oct. 15-27
The city of Safford is hosting Community Pride Days from Oct. 15-27, 2007, during which time landfill charges will be waived for Graham County residents hauling trash from their households.
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Graham County Fair is family life at its finest
The 2007 Graham County Fair, themed Family Life at Its Finest, is Oct. 11-14 at the fairgrounds. The schedule is as follows:
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Rummage sale is Oct. 6 at Faith Lutheran Church
A rummage sale is Saturday, Oct. 6, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Faith Lutheran Church on 221 E. Main St. in Safford. Clothing and miscellaneous household items will be available.
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Elizondo graduates from basic training
Army Private Timothy P. Elizondo has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
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Blake Foundation becomes Easter Seals affiliate
The Blake Foundation announced its new status as a national affiliate of Easter Seals at a recent Tucson press conference. The nonprofit organization is one of the largest providers of southern Arizona programs and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and delays as well as traumatic brain injuries. In 2006, the Tucson-based agency served nearly 10,000 clients and their families in seven Arizona counties, including Graham, Greenlee and Gila.
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Thatcher student commended for academic performance
Thatcher High School Principal Paul Nelson announced that Dallin Christensen has been named a Commended Student in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.
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