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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Centennial Celebration: Cureton family lays groundwork for quality education in Williams

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The Cureton family poses in 1919 for a photo. Pictured from left are Carl Cureton, Nellie King, Miles Cureton and Thomas Henry Cureton.

More than 100 years ago, the Cureton family laid the foundation for a legacy grounded in the importance of Williams public education. A legacy that began with a professor from Missouri.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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•	Missing New York woman believed to be at Grand Canyon

•	Dinner, play, fireworks, train trip to Grand Canyon and more planned for Feb. 14

•	Forest Service to host workshop on applying for jobs tomorrow

•	Williams 911: Week of Jan. 25, 2012

•	First Things First for Williams

•	Centenarians invited to Feb. 14 brunch

•	Fire equipment vendors invited to information sessions

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•	6-year-old organizes Martin Luther King march in Camp Verde

•	Around Williams: Week of Jan. 25, 2012

•	Out of the Past: Week of Jan. 25, 2012

•	Williams High School announces first semester honor roll recipients

•	Williams Church News: Week of Jan. 25, 2012

•	Photo: James meets renowned author James

•	Sgt. Michael Pawlicki is home from Afghanistan

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•	Editorial: Be an informed voter

•	Editorial cartoon: Week of Jan. 25, 2012

•	Letter: Historic residential neighborhood is an untapped tourism resource

•	Editorial: $7 million boost to Arizona's tourism budget is good news

•	Editorial Cartoon: Week of Jan. 18, 2012

•	Letter: Reader appreciates special coverage

•	Free milestone notices for our readers

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•	Birth - Kobee Dale Brownlee

•	Birth: Jaedynn Renae Valdez

•	Reinarz completes Marine Corps Boot Camp

•	Engagement: MacArthur-Andrade

•	Birth: Brennen Paul Mongeau

•	Wedding: Peasley-Briggs

•	Military: McWilliams graduates basic training

Sports

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•	Lady Vikes find win against Grand Canyon

•	WHS Vikes basketball take on Seligman

•	Race Across America reaches Williams

•	Davis appointed to Arizona Game and Fish Commission

•	Vikes fall to Winslow 53-36 at home

•	Elk Ridge open during the holidays

•	Photo: Daly tags 6 X 6 elk

Obituaries

•	Obituary: Sherma E. Bierhaus

•	Obituary: Cecelia Crutchfield

•	Obituary: Frances Lea Briggs

•	Obituary: Joseph (Jody) Martin

•	Obituary: John Carroll Cooper

•	Obituary: Evelyn Howard

•	Obituary: Henry Rush

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Lynda Duffy
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Q: � How about a live debate between the candidates at the Sultana with prearranged questions as well as live ones from the audience scheduled in the evening or on a Saturday so everyone, including those who work Monday through Friday, can attend?

A: Previous Williams City Council candidate forums have always been held at the Williams Elementary-Middle School...

Q: � Lynda, several months ago I remember reading in the paper that you were going to publish the salaries of all city employees paid from taxpayer dollars. Can you tell me what month in 2012 you plan to post this?

A: This is all open public record. We have posted salaries of city officials and elected officials� stipends and benefits...

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