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Record highs, lows recorded in July
When the temperatures at the University of Arizona-Safford Agriculture Center were recorded for the month of July, the data was unusual.
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The Sept. 2 primary election has few contested races so most candidates are running unopposed. The polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
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School readiness kits available for preschoolers
In Arizona, only 13 percent of children who enter kindergarten possess early literacy skills critical to success in school, according to the Valley of the Sun United Way.
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Bylas survey shows growing awareness of meth problems
Results of a survey of Bylas residents will be used by a grassroots organization to formulate a community action plan aimed at drug abuse prevention.
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Thatcher Mayor Bob Rivera, right, is given a plaque for 16 years of service for the town of Thatcher at the League of Arizona Towns and Cities in Paradise Valley. Rivera is joined by Thatcher Councilor Doug Hoopes, who also receives a plaque for 12 years of service.
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Day 4: Isle of Capri and the night tour of Rome, Italy
The following story is the second of nine stories about the adventures of the Safford Educational Travelers. This is the third year Safford teacher Linda Hedges has taken a group of local students on an educational experience. All of the stories are written by students who went on the trip.
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Anti-Meth Coalition receives grant
The Graham County Anti-Meth Coalition has received a $30,000 grant from the office of Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to fight illegal drug use.
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Drive-thru food bank in Thatcher
Due to limited parking, seating and the Arizona heat, The Thatcher Food Bank tried something new Aug. 13 — a drive-thru food bank.
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Zeolite mine reclamation continues
Mining company Univer-sal Oil Products, a subsidiary of Honeywell, continues its work with the Bureau of Land Manage-ment in reclaiming its old zeolite mines about 25 miles south of Safford in the Bowie mining district.
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Backpack Drive serves 180 families in Gila Valley
Three years ago, Pastor Fred Walker of the New Beginnings Church in Safford, decided to organize an event that would help families in need.
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Rhodes named national delegate
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McKenzie Braley raises her right hand to be sworn in as a special deputy with the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. McKenzie, who suffers from a rare autoimmune disease, toured the jail and received a check for $1,148 from the Sheriff’s Office to help with her treatment. The Sheriff’s Office raised the money by holding a burro sale.
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GOP’s ‘other’ congressional candidate visits Valley
Congressional District 1 candidate Dr. Sandra Livingstone made a recent whirlwind swing through the Gila Valley. And, just like a dust devil, she kicked up a lot of interest. Eastern Arizona College President Mark Bryce remarked, “I’m pleased there is another Republican in the race. She’s impressive.” This reaction was typical.
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Democrats hold debate for BOS race
Graham County Democratic Chairman Hal Herbert put together what he billed as a bipartisan debate Saturday night, but a key ingredient was missing – the Graham County Republican Party and its two incumbent supervisors.
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RC aircraft park to receive new runway
The Safford City Council made members of the Remote Control Airplane Club happy Monday by approving a new runway and name for the remote-control airfield in the Dry Lake Park.
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Police nab stalker in women’s attic
Safford Police arrested a local man after finding him hiding underneath an air conditioning duct in an attic.
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Partnership applies for $700,000 in grants
The Gila Watershed Partnership has applied for $700,000 in Arizona Water Protection Fund grants for three projects in Graham and Greenlee counties.
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Legislator honored at Chamber breakfast
District 5 Rep. Bill Konopnicki was recognized Thursday by the Arizona County Supervisors Association for his work in the Arizona Legislature.
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Local boy featured on MDA telethon
Like almost any other 12-year-old boy, Tyler Black enjoys sports, video games and the Arizona Diamond-backs. The only difference is that Tyler has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease— a form of muscular dystrophy.
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New OHV law takes aim at safety issues
Arizona’s new off-road vehicle law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2009, will regulate ATV riding by adding safety standards and prohibiting riding habits that have damaged wildlife habitat.
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Local fire departments attend training seminar
Local fire departments from Safford to the San Carlos Apache Reservation joined a few law enforcement representatives and packed the General Services building Aug. 21 to take part in a highway emergency safety seminar.
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Interim manager pick fired from Kingman
After a 2-1/2-hour executive session, the Safford City Council announced it had chosen Paul Beecher for the interim city manager position.
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Comments welcome at ADEQ meeting
Proposed revisions of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold’s air quality control permit to allow construction of a sulphur burner can be viewed at the Safford City Clerk’s office, 717 Main Street.
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Debbie Morris and Susan Duros sell bricks and mugs at the Mayor’s Historic Preservation Block Party on Aug. 29. Bricks can be printed with 18 letters across and 3 lines for $50. They will pave the sidewalk in front of the Safford Theatre. For more information on the preservation project call 428-0285.
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Boy shot during altercation at trailer park
Tragedy struck the Thunderbird Trailer Park on Friday evening when a man accidentally shot a 6-year-old boy in the leg before killing himself.
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