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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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1,500 laid off from Morenci mine
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. will curtail production and lay off at least 1,550 Morenci mine employees, according to an announcement from the mining company Friday.
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Christopher Arrellin Contreras, 22, of Safford received a 14.5-year sentence Tuesday for acts he committed in relation to the death of Anthony Ornelas Peru, 25.
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Pima approves Green Gable final plat
After more than two years since developers first began the subdivision process, the Pima Town Council approved the final plat for the Green Gable subdivision located west of Patterson Mesa Road and south of the Smithville Canal.
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Carjacking suspects close to accepting pleas
The punishment of those accused of assaulting, robbing and carjacking a Safford man Oct. 29 may soon be known.
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Man tries to burn down video store
Trent Amil Moeller, 22, was arrested for arson Wednesday afternoon after allegedly attempting to burn down the Movie Gallery video store at 508 Eighth Ave.
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Arizona Salsa Trail blazes to the Midwest
Salsa Trail mascot Señor Salsa is at it again — hot on the heels of those folks back East who don’t know the difference between a jalapeño and a habeñero.
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Pima School Board gets update on school’s technology
When thinking about the area’s most technologically savvy schools, does the Pima School District come to mind? According to Technology Director Emmett McBride, it should.
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