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Safford Lions aid McKenzie Braley at installation dinner
At the June 2008 installation dinner of the Safford Lions Club, President Ron Hansen presented McKen-zie Braley with a check for $1,000. The Safford Lions had recently heard of McKenzie Braley, 8, who suffers from JDM (juvenile dermatomyositis), and they wanted to help her family defray some of her medical expenses.
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Permanent early voting list confusing some voters
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The Miss Graham County 2008 pageant commitee is looking for local talent to perform in this year’s pageant, themed “A Night of 1,000 Stars.” The event is Aug. 16.
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The Graham County 4-H Program is holding a two-day workshop in shooting sports July 24-25, 7:30-11 a.m., at the Safford Range. Instruction in the proper handling of archery equipment and shotguns will be included.
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This is the new slate of Safford Lions Club officers for 2008-09. They are, front from left, Membership Chair Jim C. Johnson, Flag Chair Jerome Thompson, Directors Al Cochran and Friday Hernandez, Tail Twister Huey Long, First Vice President David Green; back, Vice District Governor and installing officer Su-Lin Trepanitis, Secretary Robert Porter, Director Gary Loving, Treasurer Wendy John, Lion Tamer David Knotts, President Ron Hansen; not pictured, Second Vice President Roger David.
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Lions state executives visit Safford Lions
At a recent meeting of the Safford Lions Club, Jeannette Russell, executive director of the Lions Vision Center in Phoenix, and George Hill, executive director of Arizona Lions Foundation in Phoenix, updated Lions members on their programs.
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Buy-in waiver for supplemental ag disaster assistance underway
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Jones completes basic training
Navy Seaman Shelby J. Jones, son of Lisa R. and Shane N. Jones of Safford, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Com-mand, Great Lakes, Ill.
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Cops train for gunman at school
The sound of gunfire and screaming children echo throughout the halls as gunmen terrorize a local school.
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Chinese instructor to teach class in native language
Instruction in the Chinese language will be offered this fall for the first time in the history of the Eastern Arizona College by instructor Judy Sun, who moved to the Gila Valley in March 2007 from Guangdong Province, the People’s Republic of China.
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BLM seeks nominations for Safford Rangeland Resource Team
Citizens interested in the management and conservation of public lands have an opportunity to become directly involved through participation on the Bureau of Land Management Safford Field Office’s Rangeland Resource Team. Nominations are being accepted for positions on the RRT. Those selected will serve three-year appointments to the broad-based citizen council. The nomination deadline is Friday, Aug. 15, 2008.
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Graham County Recorder Wendy John reminds Graham County citizens that the last day to register for the 2008 primary election (Sept. 2) is Monday, Aug. 4. “Registration forms, if mailed, must be postmarked no later than midnight, the fourth of August,” John stated.
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Foster Parent Classes are Thursday evenings through Sept. 4 from 6-9 p.m. at the Blake Foundation, 250 W. 15th St. in Safford. Foster Care Specialist Jane Villalba said the classes are free and open to all who are interested in becoming foster parents, even those who are considering being licensed but aren’t quite sure about it.
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Landscaping tips shared in Water Wise program
Water conservation strategies, plant selection, proper maintenance practices and yard assessment are just four of the seven xeriscape principles Cado Daily, Water Wise program coordinator from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, shared at the Safford City-Graham County Library on July 24.
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Mt. Graham High School Childcare Center has openings for infants and toddlers up to 3 years old.
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SMS registering for new school year
Safford Middle School will register students whose last name begins with letters A-F on Wednesday, July 30. Those whose last names begin with letters G-O will register Thursday, July 31, and the rest of the alphabet, P-Z, will register Friday, Aug. 1. Students should try to register on their designated day.
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Safford High to register students for 2008-2009
Registration information for the 2008-09 school year has been mailed to Safford High School students and parents. Registration for returning students continues today and is scheduled for the following dates:
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Safford Christian Academy enrolling
Safford Christian Aca-demy is enrolling new students for the 2008-2009 school year. The school, established in 1979, is the oldest Christian school in the Safford area. Grades are pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Pre-kindergarten is offered for children age 4. Kindergarten is offered for ages 4-5.
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EAC offers new class for small business owners this fall
As a part of its Small Business Management program, Eastern Arizona College will offer a new class for small business owners this fall. Financial Management (SBM211, Section #0590) will cover decision-making from a financial standpoint and will include all the basics for understanding the financial aspects of a small business.
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