High winds and a fire from an abandoned home were a tragic combination Wednesday as flames jumped from rooftop to rooftop, leaving at least two senior citizens without homes and displacing many others.

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City Council opposes additional border fencing
The Douglas City Council passed a resolution opposing the proposed additional border fence.

Straw bale construction at Farmers Market
Straw Bale construction will be the featured topic at the June 3 Bisbee Farmers Market. The market starts at 8 a.m. so arrive early and buy fresh farm products while the selection is best.

Students learn history by doing
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Father's Day gets all up in your grill
Is it a good thing or a bad thing that the traditional Mother's Day meal is breakfast in bed, while the traditional food for Father's Day is grilled meat? On the downside, Dad doesn't get to loll around and get waited on, but, on the upside, he gets to fire up the ol' Weber and cook something substantial, charred and tasty. He gets to drink beer with it. Well, "It is what it is," as current parlance goes. It's almost Father's Day: Buy meat.

No clear answer on oats
DEAR DR. BLONZ: Must rye and oats be eliminated from celiac diets - those eliminating wheat as the main offender? - J.D., via e-mail

Learning to live with Autism
As the number of children diagnosed with autism increases every year, it has become a serious concern for young families all over the country. In fact, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other governmental agencies, autism is growing at an alarming rate of 10-17 percent every year. The Center for Disease Control estimates that as many as 1.5 million people in the country are afflicted with autism. While much of the discussion about autism in the media focuses on the potential causes of the disorder, there is little discussion about families affected by autism.

Catholic Bishops in U.S., Mexico come together on reform
In a landmark pastoral letter issued by the Catholic bishops of Mexico and the United States, Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope, the bishops acknowledge that the current immigration system is badly in need of reform and that a comprehensive approach to fixing it is required. The bishops offer a comprehensive set of recommendations for changing U.S. laws and policies to reflect the principles contained in Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching and to bring about a more humane and just immigration system in the United States.

Muslims, Mormons work together to rush aid to Indonesia quake victims
SALT LAKE CITY - Islamic Relief Worldwide and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are working together to provide urgently needed medical supplies to victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Indonesia on Saturday.

Vacation Bible School starts June 10
Vacation Bible School starts June 10 at the First Presbyterian Church.

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