June 25th, 2009
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Church group serves students in Honduras
By: BEVERLY DUERKSEN — Guest Columnist — This summer of 2009 is one of outreach for First United Methodist Church in Artesia! Even as I write, the senior high youth are in San Diego, Calif., on a mission trip with “YouthWorks.” The junior high youth will also be going on a “YouthWorks” mission trip to Carthage, Texas, ... more »
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International oil companies poised for return to Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — More than three decades after they were booted from the country by Saddam Hussein, international oil companies are poised for a return to Iraq where next week they will bid for a slice of the country’s vast crude reserves. Iraq needs the expertise of internationals that can develop its dilapidated oil ... more »
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‘Don’t become extinct!’
This morning at the Artesia Public Library, Kathy Kolt gave an anti-drug presentation titled “Drugosaurs” to local children. She showed a video about the world of “drugosaurs,” which teaches children about the effects of drugs on the body and gives several ways for children to say no to drugs. During ... more »
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Bulldogs host team camp
ARTESIA — The Runnin’ ‘Dog basketball team held its annual team camp last weekend at Bulldog Pit.
Teams from Roswell to Silver City and Clovis to Dora attended the two-day event, which utilized all three of the Pit’s court surfaces and provided spectators with an excellent preview of the upcoming 2009-10 season.
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Future Lady ‘Dogs learn the ropes
ARTESIA — Future Lady Bulldog hoopsters of all ages received some hands-on instruction from the 2009-10 Lady ‘Dog basketball team at the program’s recent youth clinic.
Girls were able to learn ball-handling, passing and shooting skills and the two-day clinic, with the Lady ‘Dogs and their coaches providing the guidance.
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Lady Bulldogs hold team camp
ARTESIA — The Lady Bulldog basketball team held its annual team camp earlier this month at Bulldog Pit.
Varsity and junior-varsity teams from throughout the state attended, making the Pit’s three court surfaces a whirlwind of activity over the course of the two-day event.
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Cavs acquire Shaq from Suns
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron and Shaq: Two of the NBA’s biggest stars are now teammates. The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a blockbuster trade Thursday, bringing superstar center Shaquille O’Neal from the Phoenix Suns to play with current MVP LeBron James, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The people spoke on ... more »