During every election, candidates claim they are running to help the middle class, improve their lives and decrease poverty. However, once elected, these candidates turned lawmakers show how they have short memories as they fight over what privileges to keep for the rich, and the fine print of approved laws and policy say nothing about that middle class they say is so important to our society, to our shaky economy.

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Central Arizona College is presenting a number of classes in SaddleBrooke. They are:

Ham radio may seem like an activity from the past, but government officials are relying on it as a disaster tool.

Cotillion is coming to Pima County.

Without the boots, rifles or bad food, Bree Wiegel’s “Women’s Boot Camp” fitness classes are a long way from Army life.

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Youth summer programs are offered by some Tucson schools, businesses and institutions. Check websites for more information, or call for programs and schedules offered.

Instead of starting the year off with something you want to eliminate from your daily life, you can add something to it with the help of the parks and recreational departments in Oro Valley and Marana.

The biggest change in Marana schools for 2010-'11 may be what didn't happen over the summer.