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Keeping suspended students at school a smart move

The days of sending troubled students home to potentially involve themselves in more trouble are just about over for the Safford School District.

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Scars from 9/11 an important reminder

The grief is fading from the national scene, but America still bears the scars of what happened one beautiful fall morning seven years ago.

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Donations needed for orchestra program

Several scientific studies show that children who learn a discipline in music also do better in other scholarly pursuits.

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Weeds are no longer a magnet for ambitious kids

They used to be a kid magnet, a cash crop of sorts for someone wanting to earn money for a soda pop, ice cream or a picture show.

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Schools didn’t ban book

Banned Books Week, a celebration of Americans’ right to read, is observed by the American Library Association the last week of September. The Gila Valley, however, appears to already be dealing with a similar issue in some local high schools because of a decision regarding a book called “Bless Me, Ultima.”

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Candidate questions county’s public records requirements

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Sheriff holds Salazar in high esteem

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Local horseman sets the record straight on fairgrounds issue

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Check out the new and updated GI Bill

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Please support Syndey Hay in upcoming election

Citizens of Graham County:

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Safford resident offers ideas for use of vacant property

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Don Knight capable of being city manager; no need to hire Beecher

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Mr. Herbert recommends reading more American history

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Reader wonders why highly regarded book banned from The Big Read

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Bus driver reminds motorists what flashing lights on a school bus mean

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Resident has suggestion for use of vacant property

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Thanks to all who supported fund-raiser for Thatcher scholarships

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Parents have right to voice concerns over books in schools

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Censorship or book banning is simply un-American

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Reader wants election results for sheriff made available

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Mail carrier turns out to be an angel in disguise

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Mr. Johnson stands corrected on Big Read list issue

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Congress needs to quit pandering to its own self-interest

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We must safeguard the privilege of turning the page

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Too many dogs are running loose; owners don’t seem to care

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Presentation at Safford Library tremendously enjoyed

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Beware of the enemy within; stand against censorship

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Students join The Big Read debate

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Attaway can continue doing an excellent job

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