Gila County Offices will be closed on Monday February 20th in observance of President's Day 

I Want to Be an Olympic… Calendar Coloring Contest Winners

Daisy Flores, Gila County Attorney, announced the “I Want to Be an Olympic…” Calendar Coloring Contest winners sponsored by Gila County Law Enforcement Agencies.  She  presented the calendar coloring contest winners to the Gila County Board of Supervisors on January 10, 2012,  at 10:00 a.m. at the Gila County Courthouse Board of Supervisor’s Hearing Room, in Globe, Arizona.  This year the contest was open to all students in the Hayden/Winkleman Unified School District, Destiny School, Liberty High School and ILA from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The theme of the contest was “I Want to Be an Olympic…” and children were allowed to let their imagination be their guide while coloring about a drug-free school and life. The contest was a major success with many entries from students of all ages.  Members of the Gila County Attorney’s Office were the judges and it was a tough job. After much deliberation the winners are as follows: Cover  Mandy Williams  8th Grade Destiny School January  Shaula Newman  7th Grade Destiny School January  Lane Parrett  6th Grade Destiny School February Demitria Boltarez  12th Grade Hayden High School March  Manuel Palafox  8th Grade Hayden Middle School March  Graciela Delgado 6th Grade Hayden Middle School April  Steven Butler  10th Grade Hayden High School April  Josh Sharp  7th Grade Hayden Middle School May  Jaida Corona  8th Grade Hayden Middle School May  Carmen Dillon  7th Grade Destiny School June  Tahni Kame  6th Grade Hayden Middle School June  Alyssa Bravo  3rd Grade Winkleman Elem. School July   Solana Pearson  7th Grade Destiny School August  Aiyana Gonzales  2nd Grade Hayden Elem. School August  Lupita Calzadillas 12th Grade Hayden High School September Maya Batista  4th Grade Destiny School October  Marlisse Perez  11th Grade Hayden High School November Gabrielle Victor 1st Grade Destiny School November Jazmine Nock  8th Grade Destiny School December Thomas Cabrera  12th Grade Hayden High School Honorable Mention: Arriana Estrada  6th Grade Hayden Middle School Tiera Guerena  8th Grade ILA Daniella Rios  12th Grade Hayden High School Yvannah Gonzales 12th Grade Hayden High School Joel Renteria  4th Grade Winkleman Elem. School Jimena Corona  12th Grade Hayden High School Angelita Casillas 5th Grade Winkleman Elem. School Yuszmi Casado  12th Grade Hayden High School Ramon Romero  8th Grade Hayden Middle School Chantel Arbizo  12th Grade Hayden High School Charlie Rose Peak 8th Grade Destiny School Jonathan Jimenez 7th Grade Hambly Middle School Brandon R. Cruz  7th Grade Hambly Middle School Gavin Torrez  6th Grade Hayden Middle School Israel Razo  1st Grade Destiny School Brittney Arbizo  6th Grade Hambly Middle School Elijah Dillon  5th Grade Destiny School Francisca Ramos  1st Grade Winkleman Elem. School Aliyana Perez  6th Grade Hambly Middle School Rachel Mobley  5th Grade Winkleman Elem. School Brooklyn Young  Kinder.  Hayden Elem. School Mary Cantrell  6th Grade Hayden Middle School Angel Corso  2nd Grade ILA Raymond Garcia  Kinder.  Hayden Elem. School The Gila County Law Enforcement Agencies hope the interest in this contest keeps growing each year with more children getting involved. Next year we will have a new theme and school districts.  The ultimate goal of this contest has been to get the message out to as many children as possible about the dangers of using drugs. The children were so imaginative and you can see that they embrace the Olympic spirit. The calendars will be displayed in our offices and the children’s classrooms. Mrs. Flores and all law enforcement send this thanks to the teachers that helped with this year’s effort and to all the kids who participated. CONGRATULATIONS to the winners!! Photo Credit: Sharon Listiak

GILA COUNTY REDISTRICTING MOVES INTO FINAL PHASE! Final redistricting submissions have been sent to the United States Department of Justice for preclearance of: New Gila County Supervisorial Boundaries New Gila County Community College Boundaries Gila County Precinct Boundary and Polling Place Changes The Department of Justice has 60 days to review the submissions. During that time, they may request additional information. The new boundaries will be effective upon preclearance by the Department of Justice. Submission materials will be available for public review at the: Gila County Department of Elections, 5515 S Apache Ave, Globe, AZ 85501 Gila County Administration Building, 610 E Hwy 260, Payson, AZ 85541 Gila County Website at the following links: ftp://ftp.gilacountyaz.gov/public/Elections/Redistricting/Submittal/ The full submission will be available on the Gila County Website the week of November 28, 2011. The County is working on a new web based mapping application which will provide access to maps and boundary details for the new Supervisorial and College Districts as well as voting precincts. Watch for this new mapping tool in January, 2012. “We would like to thank all those persons who were actively involved in the process including Elected Officials, County Staff, the Redistricting Advisory Committee, and the many, many concerned citizens in Gila County. It took everyone to create the plans which have been adopted,” said Linda Eastlick, Director Gila County Department of Elections. Questions or comments may be directed to the Gila County Department of Elections at 928.402.8709. Citizens may also contact us for Apache of Spanish translation assistance.

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GILA COUNTY W.I.C. PROGRAM OPEN LATE TO BETTER SERVE COUNTY RESIDENTS The Gila County Health Department’s Nutrition Services Program has announced extended hours of operation to help working families obtain W.I.C. services.  Interested persons may call 402-4306 to make an appointment

Gila County Fiscal Year 2012 Budget - Adopted