Community News June 3, 2009

Copper Rim Kindergarten Annual BBQ

The Copper Rim recently held their annual Barbecue for their kindergarten classes, celebrating their graduation to the first grade. The Globe Fire Department hosted the annual event. Over 150 hot dogs were served to the kids. The Globe Fire Department would like to thank Copper Montain Inn and Paula Mitchell, Administrator for her generous contribution of hot dogs and buns that were provided for this event, and also for her continued support of the Globe Fire Department's public Education Program.

Summer Reading Program

"Be Creative at Your Library" is the theme for this year's Summer Reading Program. We have events planned to cover a wide range of creative activities including arts, writing, dance, music and more. The program will kick off at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10 at the Miami Memorial Library with performance by "Earl the Wizard." The 2009 Summer Reading Program is open to Kindergarten through sixth grade students. Registration for the program began on May 26. The Miami Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, June 6. The library will resume its regular hours on Tuesday, June 9. For more information , call the library at 928-473-2621.

Gila County Historical Museum

People visiting the Gila County Historical Museum at 1330 N. Broad Street in Globe have asked docents where all the pictures, items and artifacts come from – and then there are local families who question what can be donated to the museum. The answer to these questions is that the museum is delighted to accept old local area pictures of events or any scenes from the Globe-Miami communities, early-day families and or mining and business pictures. We also will accept, again, family, business and community items of historic significance that area residents might want preserved but cannot keep. This especially happens when older residents move away or are deceased and the family understands that some of their items should stay in the area for future generations. The museum will also accept, on a loan basis, family items that family members just feel they cannot give up. There is paperwork that needs to be completed when items and/or pictures are given to the museum, so that there is complete information and inventory of what is located there. The museum does not buy items or artifacts and the decision to accept will be a decision of the Board of Directors, who review all acquisitions. Not all items can be displayed at all times, but displays are rotated to present some fresh and "new" items. Anyone or any family that would like more information may contact Director Bill Haak at the museum, 928-425-7385, or at home, 928-425-4344.

'Celebrating Americanism' Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration

The welcoming citizenry of Globe-Miami, AZ invite Arizonans from across our state to join us Saturday, July 4, 2009, for a grand celebration of America's most sacred day. A day full of fun and events is on its way. Join us beginning at 9 a.m. for a patriotic parade through historic downtown Globe, celebrating our American heritage. See bagpipes, and Betsy Ross; buglers, and Boy Scouts; and a fire engine or two. Stick around afterwards to visit local businesses and historic buildings, and to help judge the best American Heritage Storefront Window Decorations. Witness a demonstration from local police and fire K-9 units. Globe Police K-9 Officer Dewey (Belgian Shephard), and Globe Fire K-9 Frank (Chocolate Lab) are notorious for steeling the hearts of children when e'er they meet. Enjoy home made ice cream fresh made by local citizens at an old-fashioned social while you enjoy the heroics of Public Safety K-9s and their human companions. Listen for the Colonial Heralds of "We Make History" (www.wemakehistory.com) hailing the coming of the American Flag Motorcade through historic downtown Globe. The coming roar will be the sound of dozens of Harley-Davidsons from local Choir Boys and Independent Riders escorting three American label trucks, a Ford from McSpadden Ford of Globe, and a GM and Dodge from Horne Motors of Globe, carrying our country’s colors. Upon the passing of the motorcade through downtown Globe at 11 a.m. join the procession to historic downtown Miami under the shadow of some of the largest copper mines in the world. Park your car and join a day of family fun at the Miami Memorial Park in downtown. Live performances from “We Make History”, the living history nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and bringing our American history to life. Hear George Washington, and see a Revolutionary Battle up close, the crash of muskets, and the smoke of gun powder. Hear patriotic speeches, and see local children give dance performances. Feel the stir of bagpipes from the Glendale Pipe and Drum Corp. Come hungry for barbeque lunch at noon and patriotic pastries. Cheer your children on as they compete in one of the many contests of the day, and maybe participate in one yourself. Have your kids bring their trunks for Free Swimming at the Miami Hostetler Pool, next to the park. Kids will make a splash in the watermelon race at the pool, and dive in for a hundred dollars in coins. Stay for a memorable fireworks display off of the old tailings pond in Claypool sponsored by Freeport McMoRan Mining Company. Join the Moose Lodge located between the Claypool Circle K and Claypool United Methodist Church off US HWY 60 for food and a playground for the kids beginning at 3 p.m. Escape the simmering lowlands, or come down from the high country and join Globe-Miami for a day of Celebrating Americanism. Visit www.miamiporphery. com for more details and directions, or contact the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce at 928•425•4495.