Are You Ready For The Relay For Life?

Lace up your athletic shoes and help support the fight against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, held at Harbison Field on May 15th, at 4 pm. Teams of 10 to 15 participants will take turns walking the track during the event. Recruit a team from your company, organization or neighborhood and feel the excitement of saving lives. Entertainment, games, great prizes and team building experiences are all a part of the fun. Call the American Cancer Society at (928) 425-4747 or 1-800-ACS-2345 to register your team today.Anyone attending the Relay for Life at Harbison Field next Friday, May 15th, is asked to bring a canned food item. Ensure drinks are requested if possible as that is what cancer victims use to build up their strength. The items will be used in lieu of sand in the Luminaria bags to hold them down.

Globe-Miami Flag Day Celebration

The Globe-Miami Flag Day Celebration will be at the Globe Community Park (near Besh-Ba-Gowah) at 2 pm on June 14th. This is an old-fashioned, family-friendly celebration of our great nation and its flag.A bipartisan voter registration drive will be conducted by the Gila County Voter Registration Office.A barbeque will be catered by Hogg Haven, tickets will go on sale May 14th.A horseshoe tournament conducted by Knights of Columbus Council 1158 has been scheduled.The Globe Fire Dept. will have their hook and ladder truck with a huge American Flag on display.The Globe PD will conduct Vehicle Identification Number etching on car windshields to deter car theft and assist in stolen vehicle recoveries. They will also be doing Ident-A-Kid.The ladies of Holy Angels Church will cater homemade desserts.The Globe HS JROTC will be taking part in the ceremonies and also selling bottled water and sodas.Other fun and games, like a water balloon toss, sack races, and a watermelon eating contest, conducted by The Cobre Valley Republican Club have been planned. There are other events groups that in the works.The event itself will be free and open to the public. Other events conducted by other community organizations are encouraged and welcomed. If you would like your organization to participate, call Samuel Moorhead at 425-5988.The Globe Community Flag Day Celebration is sponsored by the Pinal Mountain Elks Lodge, Pinal Mountain Emblem Club, & Cobre Valley Republican Club.

Crestline Steakhouse Open For Mother's Day

With Mother's Day this Sunday, the Crestline Steakhouse will be open for dinner. Make you reservations by calling, (928) 425-6269. Crestline Steakhouse is located at 1901 E. Ash St. in Globe.

Get Your Kids Interested In Reading Early

The Globe Public Library, in conjunction with the Gila Early Education Partnership will be distributing books for area children ages birth to 3 on Friday, May 22nd, from 10 am until Noon. They will also have literacy information on hand for parents.The Globe Public Library is located at 339 S. Broad St. in Globe.

City Amassed $12 Million In Savings On The Bond Market

The City of Mesa announced a $12 million savings in future interest costs related to the Utility System Revenue Bonds marketed and sold May 6th, on the bond market. These savings will be realized over the term of the bonds.The savings is directly tied to the new Build America Bond (BAB) stimulus program in which the City is reimbursed by the Federal Government for 35% of the interest costs.“We are pleased with the results of the bids.” Mayor Scott Smith said, “We are the first municipality in the State of Arizona and one of the first in the country to take advantage of the Build America Bond program. The future interest expenses savings will allow the City to continue our goal of completing needed facilities and meet the future needs of our customers.”The $59,900,000 in Utility Revenue Bonds will be used for the City’s water, wastewater, natural gas and electric infrastructure capital projects.The City’s General Obligation Bond sales were also sold successfully on the market at two-tenths of a percent less than last year’s rate. The $61,830,000 in General Obligation Bonds will be used to construct police, fire, and streets projects over the next 12-months approved by the voters in November 2008.“Six months ago the municipal bond market was in disarray and the new Build America Bond program was nonexistent.” City Manager Chris Brady said. “The market was very favorable and our residents will reap the benefits.”

Pinal County Holding Educational Seminars During National Women’s Health Week

When we were young, our mothers were often the ones who provided TLC for anything from a scraped knee to a bruised shin.For many women, their family’s health is a priority, while letting their own needs go by the wayside.The Tenth Annual National Women’s Health Week, May 10th through May 16th, hopes to empower women to make their health a top priority. “It’s Your Time” is the theme of this year’s celebration of women’s health.The Pinal County Public Health Services District is helping women to live a healthier lifestyle by holding free 60-minute educational seminars, which are open to the public.“By holding these seminars, we aim to convince women that a healthy lifestyle is attainable through proper attention to the specialized needs of women,” said Pinal County Public Health Director Tom Schryer.Schryer said the educational seminars will address diabetes, nutrition, breast, & cervical cancer screening information as well as physical activity ideas.“Public health programs fill an important, vital role. In an economy where job losses have occurred and insurance coverage may be scarce, women still need specialized care and public health clinics are prepared to provide quality, confidential care,” Schryer said. “There is a sliding fee schedule based on state-established eligibility requirements to ensure that we keep our people healthy. In some circumstances, services may be free.”There are two sessions per day at each of five sites. The first session begins at 10 am and the second starts at 11:30 am.The free seminars will take place at the following locations:Eloy – Monday, May 11th, at 302 East 5th Street; 10 am and 11:30 am.Coolidge – Tuesday, May 12th, at 119 West Central; 10 am and 11:30 am.Apache Junction – Wednesday, May 13th, at 575 North Idaho Road; 10 am and 11:30 am.Mammoth – Thursday, May 14th, at 110 Main Street; 10:00 am and 11:30 am.Casa Grande – Friday, May 15th, at 820 East Cottonwood Lane; 10 am and 11:30 am."If you would like to attend any of the seminars, please contact Pinal County Public Health District’s Central Appointment Line at 1-866-960-0633. Walk-ins are also welcome," Schryer said.If you are unable to attend any of the educational seminars, you can start a healthy lifestyle by following these habits:Each week getting at least 2 ½ hours of moderate physical activity, 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both.Eating a nutritious diet.Visiting a health care professional for regular checkups and preventive screenings.Avoiding risky behaviors, like frequent drinking, smoking or not wearing a seatbelt.Paying attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress.