Richard Thaxton Dick Johnson Sep 15, 2009
Dick married Martha Lee Barrow in 1952 and raised their family in Casa Grande and Phoenix. He was very active in charitable work for nearly 40 years with both the Encanto and Casa Grande Kiwanis clubs. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Planners sketch out new interstate to Las Vegas Sep 15, 2009
With a major bypass around Phoenix, from I-10 near Casa Grande to U.S. 93 just north of Wickenburg, I-11 would become a prime freight route from Mexico to Las Vegas and beyond, promoters say ... Later this month, MAG's council will vote on a second plan routing the Hassayampa Freeway south from I-10 and then curving east past the Estrella Mountains to reconnect with I-10 near Casa Grande. (AZCentral -- News)
Tonight's top HS football games Sep 11, 2009
Basha gave up 26 points to Casa Grande, so defense has to tighten up. Glendale Cactus (1-0) at Peoria (1-0). (AZCentral -- Sports)
Lois I. Ferry Sep 9, 2009
The Sierra Vista Herald. Last updated on Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009 - 02:17:06 am MST. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
No. 16 Centennial takes down Chandler 61-38 Sep 6, 2009
Chandler travels south to play Casa Grande. Kevin Stewart is the Special to for ArizonaVarsity. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
How they fared Sep 5, 2009
Week 2: How the top teams fared. Week 2: How the top teams fared. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Obert's selections Sep 4, 2009
Casa Grande at CHANDLER BASHA. Phoenix Camelback at SIERRA VISTA BUENA. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Colts win in coach's debut Sep 3, 2009
SIERRA VISTA Brett Garcia made his debut as head coach of the Buena girls volleyball team a successful one Tuesday night, as his Colts held off visiting Casa Grande 3 games to 1 ... Buenas Keesa Rottweiler celebrates triumphantly after the Colts scored a point during Tuesdays game against Casa Grande in Ensign Gymnasium ... The kids were kind of down, but I m not going to blame it on that, Casa Grande head coach Victor Yubeta said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Colts taking it one volley at a time Aug 31, 2009
This year, the Colts aren t making predictions or looking much beyond their season opener at home against Casa Grande on Tuesday ... Against Casa Grande, most of the Colts are already thinking about senior 5-foot-9 middle hitter Bailey Wigness, who totaled 343 kills last year. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Streets to be cleaned, sealed Aug 31, 2009
Wednesday, Thursday: Escondido, Las Haciendas, Casa Adobe, Las Haciendas II, Casa Grande, Avenida El Rancho ... Sept. 22-25: Las Haciendas II, Casa Grande. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
$1.5 million slated for SCC law enforcement Aug 30, 2009
A portion will go to the police departments in Eloy and Casa Grande and the Pinal County Sheriffs Office because drugs and people are trafficked through that county, Rodriguez said. But our main focus is Santa Cruz County. (Nogales International, AZ)
Mary Anne Pilcher Aug 29, 2009
Marla of Casa Grande, Ariz. Clyde of Bisbee, Scarlette and Savannah of Cumming; and great-grandchildren William, Isabella, Avery, Tyler, Hailee, Ethan and Kaden. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Border Patrol reports actions Aug 23, 2009
On Thursday, agents assigned to the Casa Grande station rescued five illegal immigrants from Mexico near Silverbells ... On Wednesday, Border Patrol agents assigned to the Casa Grande station encountered and rescued an illegal immigrant from Mexico west of the Naco port of entry ... C.O.P. wrote on Aug 22, 2009 1:06 PM:" CARL, COULD THIS AGENTS BE ON T.A.D (TEMPORARY ACTIVE DUTY) FROM CASA GRANDE STATION???ABOUT TWO HUNDRED AGENTS WERE BEING DEPLOYED TO THIS SECTOR.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK B.P.!!... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Airline mechanic guilty on fraud charges Aug 22, 2009
An airplane mechanic in Casa Grande admitted to false claims about his professional credentials. Wesley Glen Forsyth, 43, pleaded guilty to two felony fraud counts involving aircraft. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Firm to pay $50K worth of school chemical clean-ups Aug 22, 2009
So far, only a school in Casa Grande has shown interest. Grumbles estimated that up to five schools can be evaluated and, if necessary, cleaned, thanks to the settlement. (AZCentral -- News)
National Historic Landmarks Before ... Aug 21, 2009
In 1889, responding to a growing interest in the country's heritage, Congress authorized the first historic preserve, the Casa Grande ruin in Arizona. Then it started to establish preservation parks at major battlefields until, in 1906, the was passed. (Suite101.com)
Fire marks the end of an era Aug 19, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Oscar Perez/Dispatch photo, For more photos of the depot fire, pick up a copy of the Casa Grande Dispatch ... But the dedication of Casa Grande's new Pueblo Deco depot in January 1940 seemed to signal better things to come. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
2 children ejected in I-10 crash Aug 19, 2009
Two children were ejected during a single-car crash on Interstate 10 near Casa Grande on Tuesday, Department of Public Safety officials said. A third person, an adult, also was injured in the crash near the McCartney Road exit. (AZCentral -- News)
'The heat was so great'Witnesses to 1937 train depot fire recount glass shattering in the street Aug 16, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Photo-Casa Grande Valley Historical Society, The Arizona Agricultural Demonstration Train stops in Casa Grande sometime around 1912 ... Sammie (Darr) Caywood was 9 years old when Casa Grande's first train station burned on June 13, 1937. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Guayule may give job market some bounce Aug 15, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Cornish said the company is seeking the most centralized location between the plant and the guayule growers, and is considering Maricopa, Florence, Coolidge and Casa Grande, among other locations ... Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. 2009. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Auto shredder plan still in limbo Aug 14, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Almost a year after court action was filed against a conditional use permit for a car shredding operation on the west side of Casa Grande, the issue has not been resolved ... Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. 2009. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Elementary school tax rate to fall 12% Aug 14, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Property tax rates for the Casa Grande Elementary School District are expected to fall this fiscal year ... Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. 2009. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Work begins on new Coolidge power plant Aug 13, 2009
An 850-megawatt peaking plant is planned north of Florence, and a 1,150-megawatt intermediate plant is planned east of Casa Grande, but because of the slowdown in customer growth and demand, both have been delayed ... The peaking plant near Florence could be built in phases, beginning in 2013, and the intermediate plant near Casa Grande may not be needed for a decade. (AZCentral -- Business)
Volunteers build worn-flag disposal site to honor Pinal vets Aug 13, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... For two years, several community members including some from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1677 and American Legion Post 8 had been discussing building a permanent site in Casa Grande for the proper disposal of American flags ... The American Legion stepped up first with funds as well as the U.S. Submarine Veterans of Casa Grande. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Honk! If you're hiring Aug 13, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... 1 percent in Casa Grande, 6 ... Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. 2009. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
A Colt comes home Aug 11, 2009
The Colts open the season Sept. 1 at home against Casa Grande. Herald/Review sports editor Matt Hickman can be reached at 515-4612 or by e-mail at. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
County vs. state Aug 11, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Supervisors David Snider of Casa Grande and Pete Rios of Dudleyville, both Democrats, issued statements saying that they were concerned that the law's use of Pinal's five community college districts would result in unfair representation ... If the bill is cleared, it would result in electing two board members fall 2010, one representing the south half of Casa Grande, Eloy and Arizona City and another representing Coolidge, Florence and some of the area... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Support group recounts humble start Aug 11, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Casa Grande-based Against Abuse Inc. is preparing for its 23rd annual fundraiser as it sees that its work against domestic violence is nowhere near over ... Plans for Taste of Casa Grande, scheduled to take place Oct. 18, are well under way. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
DaybreakCommunity Medicine Aug 9, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... In 2007, Initiatives acquired the former Central Arizona Medical Center, which was operated by Pinal County and later Casa Grande Regional Medical Center before closing in 1999 ... Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. 2009. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
GREEN INDUSTRIES MAY BE CITY'S BUMPER CROPYulex may place new manufacturing plant in city Aug 8, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Cornish added that the company is looking to find the most centralized location between the plant and the guayule growers, and is considering Maricopa, Florence, Coolidge and Casa Grande, among other locations ... Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. 2009. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Dry heat or not, it's just hot Following July's near-record highs, little relief in forecast Aug 8, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Conditions this summer haven't been quite as hot and dry in the Casa Grande Valley as in Phoenix, but that's little consolation to heat-weary desert dwellers ... It wasn't quite that bad in Casa Grande. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Verdict out on housing reform Aug 7, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Bank asset managers are telling real estate professionals the wave of foreclosures expected to begin in July won't hit until somewhere between late August and October, according to Brian Russell, owner and designated broker of Pinal County Properties in Casa Grande ... Russell said that Pinal County Properties is seeing some improvement in its primary market area - single-family homes in Casa Grande, Arizona City, Maricopa, Coolidge and Florence. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Little, Colts happy to hit Aug 7, 2009
That s the day Little says he s been waiting for since last season s finale at Casa Grande, though any regular fan of Buena basketball witnessed Little notch a couple of solo tackles on the hardwood. Those memories prompt a good-natured smile from one of the state s most feared tacklers. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Junior All-Stars finish amongst top 4 at state Aug 6, 2009
PEORIA Douglas Junior All-Stars finished amongst the top four teams at the state Little League tournament last week falling 13-3 in the state semifinals to Casa Grande ... Casa Grande would go on to lose to Phoenix Mountain View 11-5 in the state finals ... Mountain View won the pool Douglas was in followed by Casa Grande and Sunnyside. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Our thoughts Aug 5, 2009
We had planned on going to Casa Grande (the original site), and many of the parents were going to commute to work. They had actually worked out schedules where they could go in early and leave early on game days. (Nogales International, AZ)
Propak Arizona project could bring 50 jobs Aug 5, 2009
Propak Logistics signed a 64-month lease for more than 75,000 square feet at Central Arizona Distribution Center in Casa Grande a move that could create up to 50 jobs. The Arkansas company s new Arizona facility comes at the request of , which wanted the pallet-repair company handy for its distribution centers in Casa Grande and Buckeye ... He said Propak also considered locations in the southwest Phoenix area before choosing the Casa Grande site at The Confluence, a 185-acre master-planned... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Most CG schools meet federal standard Aug 5, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... All the schools in the Casa Grande Elementary School District and one in the Casa Grande Union High School District met the federal designation "Adequate Yearly Progress" in 2009 ... Casa Grande Union High School Principal Edna Morris, who also is assistant superintendent for academic affairs, said a high school must meet three criteria to make AYP.. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
A soured outlook for Arizona dairy industry Aug 3, 2009
This year, at least seven have shut their doors, including one in Casa Grande that had been run by the same family for 100 years ... Jim Boyle Jr.'s family has a dairy in east Mesa and one in Casa Grande, with about 5,000 cows total. (AZCentral -- News)
Pinal County sheriff's jail commander resigns Aug 3, 2009
Information from: Casa Grande Dispatch. AP-WS-08-02-09 1503EDT. (AZCentral -- News)
Arizona manufacturing at a crossroads Aug 2, 2009
Also, there is Karsten Manufacturing Corp., which makes Ping golf clubs; W.L. Gore iates in Flagstaff and Medtronic in Tempe, medical devices; Cavco Industries Inc. in Phoenix, manufactured homes; Inventure Group Inc., also of Phoenix, Poore Brothers potato chips, and Frito-Lay, which makes snacks in Casa Grande. The largest employers are Raytheon, with 11,539 workers; Honeywell International Inc.'s aerospace division in Phoenix, 10,725; and semiconductor maker Intel, 9,700. (AZCentral -- Business)
Park site's restoration turns into treasure huntArtifacts unearthed at McFarland in Florence Aug 2, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. 2009. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
State ranks 5 schools near top All Casa Grande student groups get 'performing' or better rating Aug 1, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... State ranks 5 schools near top All Casa Grande student groups get 'performing' or better rating ... Four schools in the Casa Grande Elementary School District and one in the Casa Grande Union High School District were rated "highly performing" by AZ Learns, Arizona's system for rating schools. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Hydrant tampering leads to destructive house fire Aug 1, 2009
31, 2009 12:42 PM Associated Press. - Someone tampering with a fire hydrant made it impossible for Maricopa Fire Department crews to get water on a destructive house fire July 14. (AZCentral -- News)
Happy visitors Aug 1, 2009
Before traveling for the tournament, we were aware of the controversy that surfaced after the boys 10-11 tournament was moved from Casa Grande to Nogales. Our team was forced to scramble with fundraisers to meet the short notice of a longer trip than we originally expected. (Nogales International, AZ)
Why some dairy farmers aren't waiting Till the cows come home Jul 28, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... - Henry Kibler Jr., a former Casa Grande dairyman who was forced to close his family's near-century-old operation in May ... Henry Kibler Jr.'s Casa Grande dairy endured for four generations - nearly 100 years - surviving through the Great Depression, various recessions, droughts and a cattle tuberculosis scare in the late 1970s. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
FIERY CRASH ON I-10 NEAR PICACHO PEAK Jul 26, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Casa Grande Fire Department firefighters assisted by manning Eloy's Toltec substation for about three hours, allowing more Eloy firefighters to responded to the incident ... com, the Online Edition of Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc.. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Hospital doesn't go far for CEO CGRMC board taps interim chief Rona Curphy to head the facility Jul 25, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Rona Curphy has been named CEO of Casa Grande Regional Medical Center ... Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. 2009. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Public safety center in works Ak-Chin tribe, county, cities may join to provide police, fire training Jul 25, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Ak-Chin Fire Chief Terry Welker said partnering not only with the city of Maricopa but also the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, the city of Casa Grande and Central Arizona College could help spread out the financial burden of building and maintaining such a facility ... The two-hour meeting was also informative for both sides as Ak-Chin Planning Director Jerry Owen gave a brief presentation on a new "white shell" industrial complex soon to be constructed at... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Pinal United Way breaks down 2009-10 spending Jul 25, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... "In addition," said McGlaughlin, "other dollars were designated by contributors to specific programs and services not part of the Community Impact Plan, but still important to the well-being of our Pinal County community. These pledges total about $92,549, but the amount eventually distributed depends on actual collections on those pledges." Programs receiving the largest designations are the Central Arizona College Promise for the Future scholarships,... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Man sought for sex exploitation, child porn arrested Jul 24, 2009
Schaaf later moved to Casa Grande and when authorities served a search warrant at his home there, they seized a computer that was found to contain thousands of videos and images, many of children as young as 9, the release said. But detectives couldn't locate Schaaf - until last week, when authorities learned he was living in Alabama. (AZCentral -- News)
Pothole study Casa Grande to spend more than $280,000 to assess streets' condition, schedule maintenance Jul 23, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Pothole study Casa Grande to spend more than $280,000 to assess streets' condition, schedule maintenance ... Casa Grande will contract with a private company for a pavement information and management program that will give the city an overall picture of the condition of its streets and projections of what it will cost to maintain them at certain levels. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Underage drinking campaign expands Coolidge, like Casa Grande, Eloy, passes laws aimed at landowners Jul 23, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Underage drinking campaign expands Coolidge, like Casa Grande, Eloy, passes laws aimed at landowners ... The social host and unruly gathering ordinances are similar to those recently passed in Casa Grande and Eloy. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Streaky Copper Kings three wins from Kansas Jul 23, 2009
Bisbee opens the tournament Friday in the spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and formerly the Chicago White Sox, with a game against the Casa Grande Cotton Kings starting at 4 p.m. ... After losing to the Cotton Kings early in the season at the Pac Southwest League Tournament, the Kings have beaten Casa Grande four consecutive times. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
District 8 champs at state tourney Jul 22, 2009
The Douglas all-stars will be off Saturday and then play Sunday at 9 am against Casa Grande before closing out pool play Monday against Mountain View Little League of Scottsdale. The top two teams from each pool advance to the championship round which takes place July 28-30. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Using new law as bait, Maricopa hopes to reel in solar companies Jul 19, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... " Maricopa City Manager Kevin Evans said at the March forum that two solar companies had approached the city about placing solar farms in the Maricopa area, though the real benefit behind this bill will be in attracting companies that actually produce the panels. After getting word that the Legislature had passed the bill on to the governor, GPEC began moving swiftly, securing plans to meet with 25 solar companies this week at the Intersolar North America... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Contract details of new SV schools superintendent released (1) Jul 19, 2009
Casa Grande Elementary District: 7,090; 115,000. Flagstaff Unified District: 11,254; 116,000. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Draft environmental impact statement for Barry M. Goldwater Range ready for public scrutiny Jul 18, 2009
Ajo Branch Library; Casa Grande Public Library; Flagstaff Public Library; Gila Bend Branch Library; Glendale Public Library; Mesa Public Library; Phoenix Public Library; Prescott Public Library; San Luis Branch Library; and Scottsdale Public Library; Tempe Public Library; Tohono O'odham Education Department Library; Tucson/Pima Library; Wellton Branch Library; Yuma County Library. An executive summary of the EIS can be found at. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Dust storms, gusty winds hit Valley Friday Jul 18, 2009
APS reported about 3,400 customers across Arizona losing power, including 800 in central Phoenix; about 1,000 in Florence, Coolidge and Casa Grande; and 1,500 in Prescott ... And shortly before 8 p.m., the Department of Public Safety issued an alert saying motorists near Eloy and Casa Grande were experiencing extremely reduced visibility due to blowing dust, sand and rain. (AZCentral)
5-supervisor law might result in legal battle Legislation requires a countywide election to add two Pinal seats Jul 17, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... One of those districts includes the southern part of Casa Grande as well as Eloy and Arizona City ... Casa Grande resident Harold Vangilder, a former Sierra Vista city councilman and currently chairman of the Casa Grande Board of Adjustment, was among those who spent Tuesday morning sending e-mails to fellow Republicans offering congratulations and cautioning them to be on guard against any attempts by opponents to block or stall the implementation of HB... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Extracurricular to mean extra fee Casa Grande high schools to charge a $75-per-student assessment for most activities Jul 17, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Extracurricular to mean extra fee Casa Grande high schools to charge a $75-per-student assessment for most activities ... The Casa Grande Union High School District Governing Board approved a $75 fee per activity Tuesday for students wishing to participate in sports, band, cheer, chess and all other activities sanctioned by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Bailiff charged in bribery investigation Jul 17, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Williams has been serving as a member of the Casa Grande Police Advisory Board ... Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. 2009. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
New commercial center planned Jul 15, 2009
They have developed shopping centers in Casa Grande, Phoenix and the Wal-Mart in Green Valley near the Duval Mine Road exit off Interstate 19. A telephone message for Ken Gatt, vice president of leasing for Evergreen, went unanswered as of press time on Monday. (Nogales International, AZ)
HEAT IS HERE TO STAYHigh pressure stuck over Arizona brings dangerous temperatures Jul 15, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. ... Casa Grande recorded highs of 114 Sunday and Monday ... Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. 2009. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Bashas' grocery chain declares Chapter 11 Jul 14, 2009
WalMart also has some of the benefits of a locally run operation with its Casa Grande distribution center. But Flickinger said Bashas' has "tremendous customer loyalty.'' And he said local suppliers will support the move.The bankruptcy filing, though, shows many are owed large sums of money. And, as unsecured creditors as opposed to banks and lenders their debts have a lower priority.Top on that list is Cardinal Health which is owned nearly 2.76 million for merchandise, followed closely by... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Where the jobs are Jul 14, 2009
A major shopping center, the Promenade at Casa Grande, has already opened, bringing with it Dillard's, Old Navy and a multiplex theater. A new hospital in Florence is projected to open in 2011 or 2012. (CNN -- Money)
