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Pinal County District 5 Supervisor Todd House has an annual "Diaper Drive," taking donations to purchase diapers, then distributing them through local human-aid agencies.
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4/3/20
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As part of broader crisis response strategies, Arizona arts funders and service organizations have set up a collaborative fund to provide emergency relief grants of $500-$1,500 to artists and arts …
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4/1/20
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A life solely under the guidance of one’s self is an ability most have --- but many do not --- and the understanding of this truth of life is at the core of a Phoenix-based nonprofit mission …
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The second annual Human Services Campus Awareness Walk to End Homelessness is moving from the street to homes across the Valley as it goes virtual.
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3/26/20
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The rat-a-tat clicking of her abuela Guadalupe’s treadle sewing machine was a reassuring and familiar sound when Rosie Portugal-Brastad was a child.
At 10 years old she took a seat next to …
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By Sally Marks
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3/17/20
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Lawrence Wilk, shareholder and bankruptcy litigation attorney at the Phoenix law firm of Jaburg Wilk, was recently named the chairman of the board of Child Crisis Arizona.
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3/10/20
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Cody Arbogast came back in a big way when he returned to wrestling after a four-year hiatus and captured a first-in-state trophy for Apache Junction High School, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive.
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By Sally Marks
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3/10/20
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Superstition Harley-Davidson, 2910 W. Apache Trail in Apache Junction, on Feb. 29 hosted a blood drive and the event Motors, Mane and Miracles.
"This event was a charity ride and carnival held at …
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3/6/20
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Winners of the Feb. 28-March 1 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo in Apache Junction shared a combined payout of more than $27,000, according to official results from the Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo …
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Casseus Rhodes, a home-schooled sixth-grade student from Apache Junction, was the second-place national winner and recipient of a $4,000 award in the Veterans of Foreign Wars 2019-20 Patriot's Pen …
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3/4/20
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Carol Ann Holbert, 61, of Apache Junction, died Feb. 14, 2020, at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa.
As a resident of Arizona for 50 years, she spent her early life working at her …
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3/3/20
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On Feb, 25, we had the honor of being part of the flag burial services for Wyburn George Sonne, a veteran of the U.S. Army who passed away.
Pfc. Sonne was a veteran and served in Kyoto, Japan, in …
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By Nancy Fassbender
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3/2/20
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Apache Junction Unified School District’s Food Services Department has partnered with the United Food Bank and will provide a mobile school market at the Apache Junction High School Cafeteria, …
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2/28/20
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A total of 6.3 is the score/time to beat in team roping at this weekend's Lost Dutchman Days, based on the top three at the Thursday, Feb. 27, competition.
A total of 27 two-person entries …
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At the Apache Junction Mounted Rangers' February monthly meeting, Capt. Roger Matas swore in three new members --- Duane Buzan, Kathy Binegar and Tracy Fink.
"They have all been at many of our …
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2/24/20
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Your Name: Russell DeBordAge: 60Business Name: Pride in Painting LLCTown/Neighborhood: Gold CanyonHours of operation: Call or text anytime and leave a messagePersonal background …
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2/21/20
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The Apache Junction Mounted Rangers recently donated $3,000 to the Good Shepherd Healing Ministries Horse Rescue for six essay winners to receive riding lessons. Maria Jones teaches the …
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2/19/20
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Artwork submitted by Hailey Webb, an eighth-grade student at Cactus Canyon Junior High School, 801 W. Southern Ave. in Apache Junction, won at the state and southwest regional competition and is now …
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By Sally Marks
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2/19/20
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The Apache Junction Police Department recently received a donation of stuffed animals.
These along with the officers' other equipment will be available to comfort children who may have been …
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2/11/20
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Wishbone shaped clouds over Gold Canyon East, by local photographer Ester Brock.
The Independent encourages residents to submit their favorite scenic or wildlife photos taken within the community, …
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2/6/20
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