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August 2002
Much shorter versions of these stories appeared in the August paper edition.
(A few stories were not included in the August paper edition.)

Criticism dogs animal shelter
Critics say Coconino Humane Association isn't humane enough
By Susanne Severeid  
Posted July 31

Director defends animal shelter
Dennis Pugh of the Coconino Humane Association says shelter is trying hard to please everyone   
By Dan Frazier
Posted July 31

National Labor Relations Board issues complaint against Mission Linen
Company intimidates and harasses employees organizing with UNITE
By Lisa Rayner
Posted July 25

George and Dick's amazing corporate misadventures
A rundown on the Harken Energy activities of Bush 
and Cheney's "irregularities" at Halliburton

By Stephen Pizzo
Posted July 23

Bush: corporate confidence man
Bush's corporate responsibility speech 
falls far short of real reform

By Charlie Cray and Lee Drutman
Posted July 23

One nation … under God?
To whose god does the Pledge of Allegiance refer?
By Tony van Renterghem
Posted July 23

Independence does indeed
depend on us

It’s a sad day for democracy when free speech is suppressed on Independence Day
By Lisa Rayner
Posted July 23

Joy Cone a good corporate citizen
Guest Editorial
By David George
Posted July 23

Letters to the Editor
Posted July 23

Southwest Renewable Energy Fair
to be held Aug. 9, 10 and 11

Fair is designed to entice renewable energy companies to move to or expand in Flagstaff
By Lisa Rayner
Posted July 23

New Mexico man sentenced 
for murder of gay teen 

Trial of Navajo Fred Martinez's killer ends
By Lisa Rayner

 
Posted July 23

The Cultural Creatives: How 50 Million People Are Changing the World
Book Review 
By Phyllis L. Thompson
Posted July 23

Are you a ‘Cultural Creative’?
Take this quiz and find out
Posted July 23

Office of Surface Mining won’t discuss Peabody’s mining application with Hopi and Navajo people
By Tanya Lee
Posted July 23

Senate Committee hears Black Mesa  Trust testimony on Peabody mining
Vernon Masayesva speaks about Navajo Aquifer
By Tanya Lee
Posted July 23

Planned Coal mine near 
Zuni Salt Lake sparks events, 
Senate testimony

Battle reminiscent of Hopi-Peabody battle could be decided in court
By Dan Frazier
Posted July 23

Arizona Wildlife Fund 
establishes Rodeo/Chediski Fire
Wildlife Relief Fund

Press release
Posted July 23

Flagstaff Community Supported Agriculture project starting
By the Flagstaff Community Farmers Market 
and Crooked Sky Farm
Posted July 23

Management plan for Colorado River worth protesting
Meeting scheduled for Flagstaff August 8
From Living Rivers
Posted July 23

August 2002 
Monthly Moon
Calendar of Events in Flagstaff
Updated as events are received

Cartoons!
By Matt Wuerker and Andy Singer
Posted July 23

YMCA ordinance to go to voters
Arguments for voter pamphlet due by Aug. 7
Posted July 23

Application of Southern California Edison Company 
Regarding the Future Disposition of the Mohave Generating Station

21-page application filed May 17, 2002 requests that Public Utilities Commission of the state of California either approve closure of Mohave Generating Station by 2005 or approve expense of installing pollution control devices. Explains why a temporary closure may be unavoidable, and why extending the plant's operations beyond the end of 2005 "probably will not be possible." Closure would affect Peabody Coal Company's operations on Black Mesa.
Posted July 23, 2002. Adobe Acrobat viewer required