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ADOT seeks public input on transport plans
Despite a national economic downturn and a state budget crunch, the Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking public input in planning transportation routes throughout the state.
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Honoring a tradition that was set nearly a century ago, Gila Valley residents gathered outside of Graham County Courthouse on Tuesday to pay tribute to this nation’s veterans.
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County money safe despite finance woes
Taxpayers’ money invested with the Arizona State Treasurer’s office is safe, according to a rating from Standard and Poor’s Rating Services, a worldwide credit-rating firm.
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The 2008 state champion Thatcher volleyball team includes, front from left, Megan Jorgensen, Madison Rowan, Jessica Setlow and Jeni Romney; back, Rachel Orr, Rebeka Barney, Jamie Young, Sonora Thatcher, Chelcy Motes, Macey Jorgensen, Salena Scroggins, Heather Lucero and Lacy Jo Householder. Thatcher defeated Phoenix Northwest Christian 3-2 on Nov. 8 to win the state title.
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Safford Junior Basketball League will continue
Boys and girls in Safford aged 10-11 will be hitting the hardwood starting Dec. 6 because the Safford Junior Basketball League will continue to receive a donation from the city of Safford.
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Eric Bibb gospel-blues concert is Nov. 18
Back by popular demand, gospel-blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist Eric Bibb returns to the Gila Valley for what is expected to be a sold-out concert. He will perform Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Eastern Arizona College’s Lee Little Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Richards Music/Radio Shack and the Graham County Chamber of Commerce.
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Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand perform at the Safford Center for the Arts on Nov. 22. The five-man band is made up of Ryan Shupe, Craig Miner, Bart Oldson, Roger Archibald and Ryan Tilby. The band formed in Salt Lake City and is well-known for its hit single “Dream Big,” which was used as the theme song for NBC’s prime-time show, “Three Wishes”, hosted by Amy Grant.
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Residential development slows in Graham County
In December 2006, construction was in progress at the Dos Pobres copper mine north of Safford, and the Graham County Planning and Zoning Department was scrambling to keep up with residential subdivision requests.
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Arizona has its own wild turkeys
The pilgrims weren’t the only ones eating turkey in 1621.
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Students sparkle at Safford Middle School
It was a night to remember at the center courtyard of the Safford Middle School as students sparkled beneath the stars and lights Oct. 30.
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Body found behind Mt. Graham Supply building
A Bylas man was found dead behind the Mt. Graham Supply Plumbing & Electrical store at 1362 W. Thatcher Boulevard on the morning of Nov. 18.
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Former tribal secretary faces diversion for fraud
Sandra Rambler, the former secretary of the San Carlos Tribal Council, has been placed on diversion as a consequence of one felony count of fraudulent schemes after writing a bad check in Safford.
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Council offers manager position to Kincaid
After emerging from executive session of its Monday night meeting, the Safford City Council unanimously voted to offer the city manager position to interim City Manager David Kincaid and cancel the League of Arizona Cities and Towns solicitation for the position.
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Science City welcomes Arizona-Sonora Desert Muesum
A kestrel bird, desert tortoise and gopher snake from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum kept kids excited, squirmy and interested at the Science City program Nov. 15 at the Safford City Library. Julie Strom, an education specialist from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, led a presentation and craft on desert life. Children ages kindergarten through second grade learned why cacti survive better in desert Arizona than trees do, and about the life cycle of a saguaro cactus.
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Grant’s stepdaughter testifies for prosecution
The high-profile murder trial against local Pima businessman Doug Grant continued in the Maricopa County Superior Court last week with defense attorney Mel McDonald’s opening remarks and testimony from Grant’s 18-year-old stepdaughter, Jenna Stradling.
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State tax revenues ahead in county
Local government officials may not know for a month or two how the economic downturn will impact state tax revenues.
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Local marching bands return from state festival
Three local high schools traveled to Glendale for the State Marching Band Festival, and all three returned with superior rating scores.
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Pima Quilt Shop hosts quilting retreat
By Keri Lunt
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Eddie Foster:Conservationist of the Year
Local soil conservationist Eddie Foster was named the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Conservationist of the Year at an all-employee meeting Oct. 15 in Chandler. Foster works in the Safford office of the NRCS and has been with the service for nearly five years.
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Layoffs by contractors hurting businesses
Layoffs by contractors at Freeport McMoRan’s Dos Pobres copper mine north of Safford are causing distress at local hotels and businesses in the Gila Valley.
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Developer Cota files bankruptcy
Eloy Cota, president of E&C Homes LLC, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court in Tucson on Sept. 30.
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National Bank of Arizona to benefit from stock buy
National Bank of Arizona is the first Arizona-based bank to benefit from the U.S. Treasury Department’s capital purchase program — a program in which the federal agency purchases preferred stock in a bank.
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This participant in the Halloween parade Friday at the Jack Daley Primary School appears to be carrying his head.
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Three arrested in alleged carjacking
The instincts of a Safford Police officer helped him discover a stolen car early Oct. 29 before it was reported stolen.
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Safford man assaulted and robbed at residence
A Safford man had to be treated at the Mount Graham Regional Medical Center after being attacked and robbed at his residence Saturday evening.
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