AUGUST 2021
7
Making a Splash!
Local businesses and individuals are stepping up with donations for the future regional aquatic center. Donations will go toward capital build and maintenance costs, and Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center has pledged to match all donations up to $1.5 million to help bring an aquatic center to the area. According to the aquatic center committee, Phase 1 of the facility will include an 8-lane competition pool with starting platforms, a bleacher area, volleyball and basketball courts, an aerobic/wellness area, a learn-to-swim area with a teaching bench, a water slide, beach entry (zero entry), a “no splash down” pool, umbrella deck shading and deck lounge space. This phase would cost an estimated $3.5 million. To make a donation, please mail a check to CVRAC, P.O. Box 2640, Claypool, AZ 85501. Checks should be payable to Cobre Valley Regional Aquatic Center. An online portal will be available soon at www.cobrevalleyaquatic.org. CVRAC is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations may be tax deductible. u Daisy Flores Law and Waggin’ Vineyard & Estates have paired up to contribute $5,000 plus a pledge of $1,000 per year to help bring the aquatic center to the community.
Dairy Queen’s Mickie Nye and daughter Michelle Nabor donated $10,000, plus another $1,000 per year for five years to bring the aquatic center to Globe-Miami.
“We believe in being part of the change we want to see in our community. Dairy Queen, Michelle, and I support efforts like this – to improve the quality of life for the residents who have been so good to us.” – Mickie Nye
Bloom and Bravo Americano Restaurants are lining up behind the effort to bring the aquatic center to Globe-Miami, contributing $5,000 now and pledging $1,000 per year for the next five years. L-to-R, back: Owners Debbie Yerkovich & John Wong with sons, Weston and Cy Wong, and CVRMC representatives Shantae Hunter and Evelyn Vargas.
“It would be of great value to have a center that is able to meet the needs of ALL age groups from our communities (and visitors).”
Bill and Janice Cook donated $1,000 to the capital build of the aquatic center.
“We hope that the community will see the need for and support the aquatic center initiative to bring a multigenerational recreation center to this area.”
Evelyn and Ken Vargas donated $2,000 to the capital build of the Aquatic Center.
“This community has given us a lifetime of memories, and we couldn’t have been in a more perfect spot than Globe-Miami to raise our children. In our darkest hours and brightest moments, the people of Globe-Miami have surrounded us with love, generosity, celebration and prayers. It is our hope that we all join together to help bring a state-of-the-art water recreation facility for all to enjoy.”
“I am 92 years old, and I want to help take our area into the future with my donation.” – Anonymous $1,000 donor
