Frank Hollis’ name doesn’t gender the kind of name recognition that someone like Hitchcock, or Wells, or even Howard Hughes does, but make no mistake Frank Hollis has been in the movie business since the Forties. He doesn’t make movies, direct, movies, or act in movies, but what he did …
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Ten Days…1000 signatures
Yesterday, the grassroots citizens group which has been called “…one of the most effective and organized yet truly grassroots groups out there” turned in over 1000 petition signatures of registered Globe voters to Globe’s City Clerk, Gina Paul. The petitions were part of a Citizen’s Ballot Initiative to force Globe’s …
Read More »Mr. Mayor, It’s Not a Game
You attempted to confuse constituents by asserting, “I don’t think we (City Council) could stop this prison project even if we wanted to.” You knew then, as you know now, that your statement was false. Since then, you have done everything in your power to bring a big private prison to Globe, no matter how many residents voice opposition.
Read More »The true origins of “The Strawberry Roan”: a poem about an outlaw
By: Mick Holder This is the story of how one poem about an outlaw horse which couldn’t be rode; a poem which became a song, started in a burg under the Pinals, and eventually traveled the world. It has been called America’s greatest horse ballad and perhaps the “…finest tribute …
Read More »Kingman Residents speak out about their Private Prison
"If I had a choice to look at a prison being built again in Kingman I would take more time, ask more questions and make different decisions."
Read More »An Open Letter to EDC Board President
January 24, 2011 Open Letter to Mr. Jerry McCreary, EDC Board President From: Jim E. Moss, Globe Resident & Business Owner Dear Mr. McCreary, During CALL TO THE PUBLIC at the January 10 Globe City Council meeting, and through other public statements, you have raised several questions/issues that deserve a …
Read More »Finding magic in clearing the clutter
There is more to clutter than you think. What one chooses to surround themselves with, and how they occupy space, can say many things about a person. In the practice of Feng Shui, these things reflect dreams, relationships and thoughts. Schneider explains how rearranging or removing clutter can result in new beginnings.
Read More »Local EDC under fire for performance and secrecy
By: TED LAKE Staff Writer AZ SilverBelt Reprinted with Permission: AZ SilverBelt June 30 For the first time since its inception in March 2007, the Southern Gila County Economic Development Corporation has two very aggressive leaders who want the organization to move now and get more jobs in the community by pushing for new …
Read More »The Prison Debate: Week Two. Public & Employee Safety
The facts are irrefutable...until you read those other reports which weren't funded by the private prison industry.
Read More »Prison Politics: A reading/Action LIST
STATEWIDE ISSUES regarding Private Prisons within the last 2 years WISCONSIN May 2010 Is Wisconsin turning into a huge Prison ARIZONA July 2010 Governor Jan Brewers ties to CCA (Corrections Corp of America) Burn like Neon Are Private Prisons Worth The Savings? KPHO5 …
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