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1. Fire jumped to Fort Huachuca property

   Tuesday Nov 3 | KGUN-TV Tucson

   ... they are completely extinguished. Approximately eight acres were burned. The U.S. Forest Service, Huachuca City, Whetstone, and Fry Fire Departments also responded. Sierra Vista Fire Department monitored the roadway median and fence line. BST was ...

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2. Kartchner Caverns State Park Cave Break-In Reveals Minor Damage to Cave Formations w/Photo

   Oct 19, 2009 | Arizona State Parks

   ... than 7 are not permitted into the Big Room). The Park also offers a large, modern campground adjacent to the Whetstone Mountains with views of the entire San Pedro Valley. Kartchner Caverns State Park is located on Highway 90, nine miles South of ...

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3. Damage appears slight in Sunday's Kartchner break-in

   Oct 14, 2009 | Arizona Daily Star

   ... to go through the caverns looking for damage. Tenen and Tufts, who died in 2002, kept their discovery in the Whetstone Mountains a secret for years until a state park could be created to protect their important find. The state bought the land ...

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4. Huachuca City honors late library supporter

   Sep 30, 2009 | Sierra Vista Herald

   ... including three of his five living sons and his only daughter, attended the ceremony, some from as close as Whetstone, and others came from as far away as the East Coast, like his sonA Patrick. " It's very moving, especially for me since I live in ...

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5. Fire Chief cited for unprofessional conduct

   Jul 13, 2009 | KVOA-TV Tucson

   ... were called in airlift victims. Yet, instead of allowing a helicopter which was currently on scene to land, Whetstone Fire Chief Peter Bidon called one 50 miles away. For that action, investigators with the state have cited Chief Bidon for ...

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6. State Censures Southern Arizona Fire Chief

   Jul 13, 2009 | KMSB-TV Tucson

   An area fire chief has received a decree of censure for his actions last winter. Whetstone Fire Chief Pete Bidon demanded an air ambulance from a particular company respond to an accident scene -- even though there was another much closer. The ...

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