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Board approves $26,500 in small economic‑development awards to local groups and schools
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Gila County supervisors approved several constituent-funded economic development agreements, including $20,000 to Brownsville Western Heritage for youth education, $2,500 to American Legion Post 147 for flag displays, $2,500 to Tunnel Rim Search & Rescue, $1,500 to Hayden‑Winkelman USD #41 scholarships, and $1,000 to Young Public School; presenters described program uses and thanked the board.
The Gila County Board of Supervisors approved a series of economic‑development agreements and constituent grants on Thursday totaling $26,500 to local organizations and schools.
Among the approvals, the board voted to grant $20,000 to Brownsville Western Heritage Inc. to support educational programming for youth and adults in Gila County. "We have over 300 students this year, which equates to 1,200 student hours," Brownsville funding coordinator Billy Menefee said, describing classroom hours, Ag Days programming and reliance on volunteers after loss of a previous funding source.
The board also approved an economic development agreement of $2,500 to American Legion Post 147 for purchase and maintenance of flag displays in town, $2,500 to Tunnel Rim Search and Rescue for operational needs, $1,500 to Hayden‑Winkelman Unified School District No. 41 to support scholarships for graduating seniors, and $1,000 to Young Public School for a patriotic display and flagpole.
Chuck Marinick, commander of American Legion Post 147, described needs and past costs for erecting and maintaining display flags and noted volunteer labor helps the county. School and program representatives thanked the board for the support; Miami Unified superintendent Richard Ramos and a Pine/Strawberry representative highlighted how the funds will be used for student safety and programming.
All motions to approve the agreements were made on the record and passed by voice vote.
