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February 10, 2010
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SUNRISE SKI PARK - The Eighth Annual Winter Games were held at Sunrise Ski Park Jan. 30 and 31.
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* AZCOPS support association's protest of dept. cuts -
Council vows no reductions to force
* Results are in for WMAT primary election
* Navajo-Hopi Storm Relief Fund created to aid storm victims
* Whiteriver dialysis patients forced to 'weather the storm'
* Public's help needed in identifying suspects
* Police identify, arrest woman wanted in Circle K fraud case
* AG addresses Internet safety, cyberbullying

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NEW - Hazardous Weather Outlook for White Mountains in effect
- Posted 02/09/10, 9:00 a.m.
This hazardous weather outlook is for Apache, Coconino, Northern Gila, Navajo and Yavapai counties in Northern Arizona.
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Page One Editorial -
Snow removal policy?
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Chamber director moderates candidate's session on business
Note: this is part two of the Show Low City Council candidate forum, held Jan. 27 at the Show Low Public Library. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gordon Kearl moderated this part of the forum, focusing his questions on business, tourism and other issues raised by the audience. As part of his format, not all candidates were asked the same question.
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Taylor couple mourn dog shot to death
SNOWFLAKE/TAYLOR - Jan. 28 started out as a normal day for the Fleming family in Taylor but it quickly changed.
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Wording revealed for Taylor recall election
TAYLOR - In about a month, residents of Snowflake and Taylor will have a chance to vote on whether or not they want to consolidate into one town.
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School district looking at who is responsible for storm damage
PINETOP - Tuesday night's meeting of the Blue Ridge Unified School District's governing board was pretty uneventful.
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'Pinetop-Lakeside Talk Of The Town' -
Census 2010: It's in Our Hands
"...an accurate count of the U.S. population forms the basis for many important but often overlooked political, economic and social decisions that are made that end up affecting our daily lives." - C.N. Le, Professor at University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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National Guardsman surprises daughter at school
Makayla Noffz, 10, knew her dad was due home for two weeks of leave, she just didn't know exactly when he would be there. It was still a wonderful surprise when he showed up in her classroom at Round Valley Middle School.
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Apache County assessing storm damage for federal aid money
The Apache County Emergency Management Office is working with residents and governments in the county to assess the damage done by the massive snow storm last month.
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St. Johns MVD office spared
The Arizona Department of Transportation issued a press release about the closing of 11 Motor Vehicle Division offices throughout the state. The office in St. Johns will not be closing due to a partnership with the City of St. Johns.
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Good Samaritan saves stranded motorists
Residents along Highway 61 between the turnoff of 60 and 61 and Concho Valley have a guardian angel living among them. Over a week's time during the massive snow storm, that angel pulled over 12 stranded motorists out of snow drifts and icy roads with his backhoe.
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Beatrice Lynn walks in God's light
SHOW LOW - The sunlight is dim these wintry days, but that doesn't bother Show Low resident Beatrice Lynn. God has lighted her way for a century.
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Lawmakers consider sending one-cent sales tax increase to voters
PHOENIX - In a special session, the Arizona Legislature is considering a proposal for a one-cent sales tax increase that would be sent to voters in May.
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Chamber recognizes Maverick magazine for entrepreneurial spirit
SHOW LOW - The Chamber of Commerce recognized five businesses with accolades during the chamber's annual member meeting Jan. 8 at the Hampton Inn.
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NAU faculty honored for years of service
NAU Show Low hosted a potluck party Dec. 2, 2009, at the Northland Pioneer College White Mountain Campus. Kathleen Stemmler, NAU Area Coordinator, presented certificates and plaques to the adjunct faculty.
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Navajo County deactivates emergency operations center
HOLBROOK - Navajo County has deactivated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) effective Feb. 2, returning to non-emergency business-as-usual status.
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Apache County declares state of emergency after 'epic' storms
FORT DEFIANCE - On Jan. 21 the Apache County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency following the record breaking storms in the final weeks of January.
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Local author writes award-winning novel
SNOWFLAKE/TAYLOR - A year ago, Norene Uchytil won Best Novel of the Year at the Whitney Awards for her first book Traitor.
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Delinquent Tax
Apache County Public Notice of Delinquent Tax List

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Show Low
'We have more people here than seats'
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Council candidates speak out on city issues
SHOW LOW - Four candidates vying for three city council seats answered questions on a variety of issues during a candidate forum at the Show Low Library Wednesday.
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Why would anyone want to raise taxes for Woodland Lake Park?

The Truth Has Been Removed Again

As happens so many times in this forum, the truth has been told only to be deleted by those bent on censoring the freedom of expression. Several factual statements have been presented in response to this and an article submitted by a local police officer in an effort to inform the public on the scene behind the scene. It is obvious that facts and truth are not allowed within the confines of this and other small communities. It is a shame. I would write more but I am sure the town administrator watchdogs would only censor my words. So, I will leave you with this quote by Tommy Smothers: "The only valid censorship of ideas is the right of people not to listen."

Dirk Pitt
Lakeside


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Furnace incident at Sunrise Park Resort injures maintenance worker
An explosion Friday at Sunrise sent a single maintenance worker to the hospital in an unknown condition.
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Pinetop-Lakeside
Juvenile arrested in Jan. 17 burglary at Love Kitchen
Pinetop-Lakeside Police have arrested a 17-year-old Pinetop boy in connection with the Jan. 17 burglary of the Love Kitchen.
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Schalow: Let's put rumors to rest - Blue Ridge Junior High, middle school open
Blue Ridge Unified School District Superintendent Greg Schalow said rumors have been circulating about storm damage and he wants to set the record straight.
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Conditions at Sunrise 'as good as they can get'
SUNRISE PARK RESORT - The really good news is that as of yesterday morning, Sunrise Ski Park was reporting a base between 84 and 122 inches comprised of 60 percent packed powder and 40 percent powder.
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Volunteers and sponsors needed - Region I Academic Decathlon Competition coming to Blue Ridge
PINETOP - The Blue Ridge Unified School District is for the first time hosting the Region I Academic Decathlon Competition.
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Over 100 boxes sent to troops by Lakeside couple last year
LAKESIDE - For Peter and Mary Jane Bish, supporting the troops is more than a bumper sticker or talking point. It is a labor of love.
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Springerville-Eagar
New community information service uses latest technology
The Town of Springerville is launching a new community information service designed to deliver important and timely information to residents in our area using the latest technology.
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Snowflake-Taylor
New member of Snowflake council appointed
SNOWFLAKE - A changing of the guard of sorts took place at the Jan. 26 Snowflake Town Council meeting.
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Aztec Land and Cattle Company reveals master plan
SNOWFLAKE/TAYLOR - For more than 125 years, the Aztec Land and Cattle Company has been a neighbor to Snowflake and Taylor.
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Navajo County
NPC sponsors book exchanges as part of Adult Literacy Week
As part of Arizona Adult Literacy Week, Feb. 14-20, Northland Pioneer College's The Learning Cornerstone (TLC) will be sponsoring book exchanges for all ages at all four campus locations and the centers at Hopi and Whiteriver.
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QuickBooks workshop for small businesses
Small business owners or managers can learn the basics of QuickBooks in a two-day workshop,
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NPC honors top scholars for fall semester '09
Academic excellence by Northland Pioneer College students is now earning additional recognition on the President's or Dean's lists.
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Emergency supplies available for distribution by chapters
HOLBROOK - Operation Winter Storm, with the assistance of Navajo, Coconino and Apache counties along with the Navajo Nation Emergency Management and the Hopi Tribe Emergency Management, has established several stockpile locations for food, water and heating fuel supplies.
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State seeks hay, transportation donations for affected reservations
PHOENIX - Impassable roads and snowdrifts up to eight feet in some places has created a need for resources and hay among those living in remote areas on Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation lands.
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Tax incentives available for eligible businesses - Goal is to encourage new job growth, investment in county
SHOW LOW - Two tax incentives are available for businesses wanting to relocate or expand that create net new jobs in Navajo County.
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Apache County
Apache County BOS extends Declaration of Emergency through Tuesday, Feb. 16
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