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Development continues in Thatcher, Pima
Despite the economic downturn in Arizona, real estate development continues in Thatcher and Pima — although a few projects have been placed “on hold.”
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New OHV use law begins in January
A new law requiring the purchase of an off-highway vehicle decal for any OHVs operated in Arizona will take effect Jan. 1, 2009. This is Arizona’s first OHV law.
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Three wise men present gifts for the baby Jesus to Mary and Joseph during Triumphant Learning Center’s Christmas program Tuesday at Lee Little Theatre.
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Inmates buy clothes dryer for Children’s Home
Christmas came early to the Gila Valley Children’s Home in Thatcher when inmates of the Arizona State Prison-Safford donated money to buy the home a new clothes dryer.
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City receives refund from wastewater plant operator
Despite economic hardship locally and abroad, Safford’s wastewater treatment facility operator, Severn Trent, surprised the council by presenting it with a rebate check of $5,745.76 at its meeting Dec. 15.
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Graham County Jail Comman-der Tim Graver was all smiles Dec. 10 as he presented the jail’s new additions to various dignitaries during its open house.
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Esther Jones: Giving from the sidelines
When Esther Jones’ husband, Bill, passed away two years ago, her friends thought she would wither away. “But not Esther,” Irene Sullivan said, “She gets out and helps people.”
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Volunteer works on handwriting with Thatcher kids
Lucy Kin worked at Jack Daley Primary School in Thatcher as a teaching assistant for 28 years before retiring in 2002, but she soon realized she couldn’t stay away.
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Mother and son: Helping students learn to read
Diann and Dan Cook are familiar faces at the Jack Daley Primary School in Thatcher — they are a mother-and-son team who tutor students in reading.
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Ambrosia Johnson, 3, of Safford plays in the snow Saturday morning. The Gila Valley was blanketed overnight by unexpected snowfall from a winter storm.
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SHS gives Thanksgiving to needy families
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Museum volunteers maintain contact with past
Barbara Stailey is one of about 20 volunteers who maintain the Graham County Historical Society Museum in Thatcher.
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The long row of solar panels behind Valley Furniture are gray, but they are a sure sign that the furniture store is going green.
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Construction has been completed on a new pipeline between Safford’s Carrasco and Kempton wells that will help ensure a plentiful supply of water in the Gila Valley for years to come.
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Safford teen slashes two on New Year’s Eve
It appears the city of Safford is having difficulty getting through a holiday without a stabbing these days.
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Perez charged with first degree murder
More information on the stabbing death of Jesus Adan Caraveo, 30, has come to light as his accused murderer, Joe Anthony Perez, 44, of Safford had his preliminary hearing Wednesday afternoon.
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Safford and Co-op sign historical agreements
After locking horns for more than 62 years, the city of Safford and Graham County Electric Co-op signed new service contracts Tuesday evening that explicitly define new service areas and will facilitate a new era of cooperation, according to the parties.
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Thatcher must find new superintendent
The Thatcher School Board will meet at 5 p.m. on Jan. 6 to decide on a course of action for replacing Superintendent Janice Given, who died Dec. 24.
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A planned $20 million expansion of the Mount Graham Regional Medical Center is delayed because of high construction costs, but the hospital is spending about $1 million to improve patient services.
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Former Eastern Arizona basketball coach Timothy Martin Parmeter, 39, was sentenced Thursday by Gila County Superior Court Judge Peter Cahill to spend at least six months in jail. Parmeter previously pleaded guilty to an amended charge of conspiracy to commit sexual conduct with a minor – a class 6 felony.
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Hughes recovering from shotgun blast
Graham County Sheriff Frank Hughes was released from the care of the Mount Graham Regional Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon, and he continues to recuperate from being shot with a .410-gauge shotgun.
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Industrial park could create economic opportunities
A proposed light-industrial park on Safford’s east side will allow the city to market itself across the United States and will create opportunities for local companies to expand, Safford Community and Economic Development Director Pete Stasiak said.
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Festival of Trees celebrates ‘Christmas Today’
Oh Christmas Tree!, The annual Festival of Trees located at the Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church Volunteer Hall began Dec. 8 and runs through the 14th. The public was invited to view the decorated trees brought in by the community.
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A trendy boutique on Main Street opened its doors Nov. 22 to male and female shoppers of all ages and sizes.
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Burglary victim takes law into own hands
A burglary victim who felt the police investigation of his case was insufficient allegedly forced the burglar to show where he had fenced the property and may face criminal charges of his own.
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