By Linda Kor What began as a way to celebrate the spoken word through poetry readings has now become a celebration of free expression for the students of Holbrook High School. Faith Caffey and others at the school began Poetry Cafe seven years ago as an idea for her AP English students. “It started out Read More…
By Linda Kor The performers in Loni Hatch’s Creative Rhythms Dance Studio will soon be presenting a unique modern dance performance, one inspired by a story written by two of the young performers in the group. When Hatch decided to do an original piece for the group’s annual recital, she called upon the writing talents Read More…
By Nick Worth A medical marijuana dispensary is set to open in Holbrook, according to Assistant City Manager and Finance Director Randy Sullivan. Sullivan said the business, called Natural Herbal Remedies, Inc. (NHR), will be located in the old Pow Wow Trading Post building owned by Albert Reyes on the southeast corner of Florida Street Read More…
The Silver Creek Humane Society is in need of new or nearly new heavy duty dog houses, 6’ kennel panels and sturdy fence to enlarge the current outdoor kennels to exercise and leash train the dogs in care for adoption. Roofing materials that can cover the six kennels are needed as well. Small or medium Read More…
By Nick Worth The proposed budget for the City of Holbrook for fiscal year 2013-14 will be presented to the mayor and city council for approval in a special work session scheduled at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 6, in the council chambers. The budget, as set forth by City Finance Director Randy Sullivan, shows Read More…
Holbrook High School graduation is quickly approaching and plans are underway for the annual HHS Grad Night party on Friday, May 24. This year the Class of 2013 HHS Drug and Alcohol Free Grad Night Party is being put on by a parent committee with assistance from the Holbrook Enriching Lives Partnership (HELP Coalition). As Read More…
By Julie Wiessner The Winslow Fire Department received approval from the city council April 23 to purchase an initial response vehicle for $28,000. The request came as the current vehicle, a 2007 Ford F-550 Super Duty diesel truck, has been in constant need of repair, making it unreliable. The fire department will purchase a 2012 Read More…
By Naomi Hatch Don’t Text & Wreck was the theme for a mock car crash and program presented April 25 at Snowflake High School by White Mountain Fire and Life Safety, and Cellular One. The Snowflake Fire Department, Taylor Fire Department and Taylor-Snowflake Emergency Services responded to a scene that unfolded when a student who Read More…
Lisa Johnson of Holbrook won the 4D Open championship at the National Barrel Horse Association State Championships held April 5-7 at the Apache Gold Casino in San Carlos. She and her horse Brice won a saddle for their efforts. Johnson also placed 15th in the 2D Open, third in the 2D Senior and fifth in Read More…
