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Salsa champ to compete again at SalsaFest

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The annual SalsaFest on Sept. 24 and 25 is less than two months away, and fans of this event may be wondering if Mary Lou Kreig will try to win the Salsa Challenge for a third year in a row.

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Freeport’s net income from stock increases

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Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold’s net income attributable to common stock increased, while consolidated sales of metals decreased during the second quarter of this year, according to a report released by the mining company.

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Pioneer Days

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Parade participants ride a historical tractor down 20th Street.

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Old-timer already earned respect

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The hospital’s waiting room was, for the most part, quiet. A few people were talking at not much more than a whisper. The volume of the television was muted.

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First Things First continues Arizona’s commitment to youngest kids

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Young children in Graham and Greenlee counties will continue to get the tools they need to have a fair start in life, thanks to more than $600,000 in contracts recommended earlier this month by the First Things First Graham/Greenlee Regional Partnership Council for fiscal year 2011.

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Pioneer celebrators welcome rain on their parade

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In parched Arizona, rain is welcome no matter when it comes. This being monsoon season, it was no surprise that it rained the last two times Safford hosted the annual Pioneer Days parade and festivities.

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Safford urged to keep Boys and Girls Club

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Not since the previous sitting council attempted to replace beloved golf course pro Burt Watkins has there been such a show of support as those who represent the Boys and Girls Club received Monday night.

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Escapee sentenced to three extra years

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For less than one day of freedom, jail escapee Richie Pablo Garcia, 20, of Safford will now have an additional three years in prison added to his sentence.

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Agency lends a helping hand

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Contributed Article Helping Hands for Graham County has been working to assist Graham County residents from Solomon to Bylas with home repairs for the past year. Helping Hands works with homeowners who live at or below the poverty level or who are physically unable to make repairs to their homes.

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Summer program feeds more than 800 children a day

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My mother always said it was important to have a good breakfast before I went off to school. Some children, however, don’t have the option to have a good breakfast, and their main source of nutrition comes from their school lunch.

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