By Susan K & Wayne Henderson Gila County Attorney Daisy Flores and Dr. Timothy Trent set out for a day of bicycling early Friday, August 22. As they rode up the large summit, returning from Roosevelt Lake, Daisy was struck by a semi-truck. She was thrown approximately 25 ft., sustaining multiple injuries. She was flown […]
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Hundreds of Riders for The Legacy Run
Hundreds of riders from across the United States rode through seven states and the Southwestern deserts for five grueling days to make possible a college education for the children of American servicemen and women who have died defending our freedoms since the attacks of September 11, 2001. You could hear the earth rumble as nearly […]
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Mayor of Globe Selected by League of Arizona Cities
Copper Country News learned Globe Mayor Fernando Shipley was chosen to serve on the executive committee of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns.
The League was established in 1937 with the mission of “home rule and local determnation.” The intention was to give cities and towns a formidible voice in dealing with the Arizona legislature. […]
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Artists & Photographers: What Are You Entering In The Gila County Fair?
Call to Gila County resident artists and photographers. This year’s Gila Country Fair is the perfect place to showcase your work. Have you made something cool this year or taken a picture you feel is something special? Enter it in this year’s fair!
All entries are free of charge. Here are a couple of entry requirements.
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Meth Coalition Meets
By Mike Casillas and Wayne Henderson
The Gila County Meth Coalition met last Wednesday at the Roosevelt Lake Substation. During the meeting, coalition members noted the huge success that came from the Copper Cities Carnival, which was held at High Desert Middle School on August 9. The Meth Coalition booth (that can be found at […]
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FOCUS, PLEASE
In the Fit for Life section of the September 2008 Natural Health magazine there’s an enlightening article about getting fit to get smart. Studies abound with evidence finding correlation between physical activity and mental clarity, academic achievement, and emotional stability. Working out improves your brainpower, memory, and focus. Come on everyone, it’s […]
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Globe High School Football
If Friday’s scrimmage game against Thatcher was any indication of what to expect from the Globe football program, Tiger fans should have plenty to smile about this season. Globe looked very impressive against a strong Thatcher team that is expected to do plenty of damage in the 2A this season.
Head Coach Mike […]
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Leading Cause of Blindness in School-age Children Can Be Avoided
Sports-related eye injuries cost up to $200 million a year. Sports can be a beneficial part of growing up, teaching children social skills as well as providing an environment for healthy physical activity. Unfortunately, eye injuries can sideline kids for more than just one season. According to the National Eye Institute […]
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‘Jesus our Shepherd’
Psalm 23. Living Waters Community Church is opening their doors August 31 for their healing ministry and everyone is welcome! Doors open at 6 p. m. Jesus called himself the Good Shepherd. He knows our name, He protects, provides, and He is the healer. Come and pray, and come for prayer and healing. The Great […]
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The Boys of the CCC in the Great Depression - Part 2
By Don M. Mahan (formerly of Globe) historianone@earthlink.net abridged by permission from “Desert Plants,” U of A Publishing, Margaret Norem, editor
1933: It was the Depression era and many others were very poor and jobless. 12 million were unemployed. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, shortly after taking the oath of office, initiated The Civilian […]
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