On August 1st Hayden High School held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new CVIT Satellite Office. Hayden High School will be providing Career Technical Education to students in Law and Public Safety, Business and Graphic Design.
Copper Basin News
Along the Gila: School is in Session
Three months from now, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the 100th anniversary of the Armistice ending World War I, “the war to end all wars,” will be marked. When I was seven years old and looking forward to trick or treating on...
Kearny Elks helping schools with donation for supplies
The Kearny Elks Lodge recently donated a total of $750 to local elementary schools in Kearny, Superior, and Hayden-Winkelman. Past Exalted Ruler Frank Buso presented a check of $250 to be used for classroom supplies to the principals of each school;...
Copper Corridor resident wins golf tournament in Nevada
Tommy Chavez, who lives in Oracle and is a well known golfer in the Copper Corridor, recently won a golf tournament in Nevada. Tommy won the Elko Amateur Tournament played at the par 72 Ruby View Golf Course with an overall 2 under par score of 142. The trophy was...
Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce seeks increased involvement
The Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to local businesses and community volunteers as it works to expand its membership and be an effective vehicle for community development and economic growth. Director Veronica Bracamonte and the chamber’s...
Weekend storms cause damage to Kearny business
Teapot Family Dentistry, located at 342 Alden Rd., Kearny, sustained severe damage during a weekend storm with high winds and rain. Most of the dental office was flooded after the roof was damaged. Dr. James Celis, whose dental office has been...
Beginning of school year often reveals child abuse, neglect; Court Appointed Special Advocates in Gila County highlights need for child advocacy
The end of summer and the start of a new school year is an exciting time for most children. But for some, the beginning of school could reveal a dark secret when signs of abuse and neglect these children have suffered over the summer are noticed by teachers,...
Along the Gila: Phone Books and Food Drives
The phone books trace these times of change. They are getting smaller, much smaller, as land lines are traded in for cell phones. Curiously, our search for greater connectivity is making us more insular. The telephone book allowed us, at no charge, to find each other...
First Things First: Using technology to advance toddler and preschooler learning
SAN MANUEL (July 25, 2018) – For families of babies, toddlers and preschoolers, saying no screen time is easier said than done. Technology isn’t going away and neither is the desire to make sure that kids are prepared for a world filled with computers at every...
Former Hayden Fire Chief, Mayor facing theft, drug charges
The Town of Hayden’s former mayor and fire chief has come under fire again, this time facing theft and drug charges. On June 26, 2018, a report was filed with the Hayden Police Department regarding allegations of unauthorized use of a town fuel card for...