Top Story February 3, 2010

Rural Arizona Son: Steve Besich Passes

Rural Arizona mourns the passing of one of its favorite son’s. Friday, January 29, Steve Besich at 58 years of age passed away. Life began for Steve Besich in Superior, AZ where he was born, raised, and graduated High School. From that moment even until now his life and actions were the extension of a legacy began a century ago when the Besich family settled in Gila County. Steve worked nine years for Magma Copper Company until the mine closed. It was then he began his career in Gila County. He started as Economic Development Specialist, was promoted to Community Development Deputy Director, and eventually became the County Manager. In the midst of his tenure as manager, Steve was given....... (read rest of the story)

Featured Story February 3, 2010

Citizens of the Year

Pictured: (L-R) Kip Culver and Russ Fetterman: The Globe-Miami Citizens of the Year are Kip Culver and Russ Fetterman, announced at a Chamber of commerce dinner at Dream Manor, and given a standing ovation for their tireless service to the community. Russ Fetterman works a job and also worked for the the Signal Peak Foundation (college prep youth) and spent a week of his vacation on the building for the Boys and Girls Club. A past president of the Chamber, he has promoted Relay for Life and March of Dimes and now leads the Gila House board. Kip Culver is the impetus behind the Main Street Program, says the Chamber's Ellen Kretsch. "Grants, volunteers -- he brought it all together." He encouraged the renovation of the old jail, the train depot, and the freight depot, and has helped the community "look better, feel better" with more "sense of pride."

More News This Week February 3, 2010

Globe Suspect Taken in Gun Battle,

Cobre Valley Community Hospital to Change Name,

City Council,

Gila County Ranchers Attend National Meeting,

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