Humane Society Presents 'Dog-toberfest'

High Desert Humane Society is hosting Dogtoberfest tomorrow (Saturday). The fundraising event takes place from 5 to 10:pm.

Opening entertainment will feature the winner of the Drift Inn Saloon Karaoke contest held on Wednesday. The opening band is Grey Wolf, a classic rock/country band. Headlining the event is Vinyl Station, a nationally touring rock band formed by two former members of the Gin Blossums.

Beer and wine will be available as well as food vendors from local restaurants and booths showcasing local businesses.
Admission is $10.

Drop Off Old Appliances at Landfill

The Russell Gulch Landfill is having an old appliance “free day” Saturday from 8:am until 3:pm. It's a chance to get rid of old, unwanted appliances and piles of metal for free. This includes refrigerators, freezers, washers, dishwashers, dryers, portable trash compactors and water heaters. Other metal items will also be accepted.

Colyott Fills In at First Friday Program

A program on the early history of Tonto Basin will be presented by Eddie Colyott at the First Friday program tomorrow (October 1) at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum.

Colyott has been a favorite with his presentations on early Native Americans. Jeremy Rowe was to have been the speaker this month but unexpectedly had to cancel. He will be rescheduled for a later date.

There is no charge for the program. Light refreshments will be served.

Claypool Walmart Presents Teacher Rewards Friday

Walmart will present Teacher Rewards to the Miami School District during tomorrow (Friday) morning’s grand re-opening. It starts at 7:00.

Arizonans Drop Off 3 Tons of Prescription Drugs

Arizonans statewide dumped over 3 tons of prescription drugs last Saturday during the Operation Take-Back Arizona. The one day nationwide campaign gave Arizonans the opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted and expired medications.

KTAR reports that more than 33 police, tribal and sheriff departments hosted 74 Arizona collection sites.

The US Drug Enforcement Administration says that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends. This includes the home medicine cabinet. In Arizona, one in five teens has reported abusing prescription drugs.

Police Log

Local fire agencies responded to a structure fire yesterday morning at Four Star Mobile Home Park. The fire was contained and nobody was injured.

A car hit a telephone pole around 2:20 this morning in the Ice House Canyon area. The car was towed and the driver refused medical attention.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33 year old Christopher Esparza on warrants for disorderly conduct/fighting, domestic violence and assault.

55 year old William Escobedo was arrested for false reporting to law enforcement.

29 year old Brian Cantrell was arrested on a child support warrant.

Pinal County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Franklin Taylor of Globe on a bad check warrant.

A Globe Police officer followed up on a call from Tuesday and arrested 25 year old Asha Moran at Pueblo Heights Mobile Home Park for fraudulent schemes.

48 year old John Wiley was arrested at a traffic stop for DUI.

18 year old Andrew Brown and a juvenile were arrested yesterday for underage consumption.

Officers are investigating a non-injury hit and run accident yesterday morning on Skyline Drive; criminal damage to a business on North Broad Street; and criminal damage at a residence on North Quartz Loop.

Globe School Board Meets to Consider Revised Tax Rate

An error has been discovered in the calculation of the Globe Unified School District property tax rate. The Globe School Board is meeting at 10:00 this morning (Thursday) at Mofford Activity Center. They will consider making a request to the Gila County Board of Supervisors to adopt a corrected and revised tax rate for the Globe School District.

If the Supervisors approve a revised tax rate, the Gila County Treasurer will send corrected tax bills as quickly as possible. The County Treasurer asks that only property owners in the Globe School District delay payment of taxes until they receive their revised tax bill.

If you have already paid, you will receive either a credit toward your second half payment or a refund, whichever applies.

Gila County Has Flu Vaccine

The Gila County Office of Health will have flu shots available at the Payson and Globe offices starting Monday, October 4. Walk ins are welcome. Vaccine for children 6 months through 18 years of age will be free. The standard flu vaccine for adults is $20. Fluzone High-Dose for those 65 or older is $40 for those without Medicare Part B.

Community Clinics will be held in Tonto Basin and Roosevelt on October 18 and on October 22 in Hayden/Winkelman.

Alternate Views on Flu Shots

A Look Back at the Swine Flu Hoax of 2009
The Flu Shot Scam

Arizona Traffic Fatalities Lowest in 16 Years

The Arizona Department of Transportation says the number of traffic deaths on Arizona’s roads is at a 16 year low. Last year there were 807 traffic fatalities in the state. That’s the lowest number since 1993. In 2008, 938 people lost their lives in crashes around Arizona. Over the past two years, Arizona has seen a 14% decrease in roadway fatalities.

ADOT says there is no single contributing factor to the decrease, but it credits a focus on “the Four E’s” of roadway safety: engineering, enforcement, emergency response and education.

Arizona Receives $1.2 Million to Help People Navigate Health Care Options

The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced that grants of more than $1.2 million have been awarded to Arizona. The funds will help seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers better understand health care options and help them navigate through the system.

Specifically, the money will be used to help families understand their Medicare and Medicaid benefits, including coverage for preventative services; help them find longterm care options; and to transition from nursng or rehabilitation facilities back home.

Miami Discusses Brownfields Application Tonight

The Town of Miami is holding a public meeting tonight (Wednesday) from 6:30 until 7:30pm. They’ll be discussing the Communiy Wide Brownfields Assessment Grant Application.

Police Log

Miami Police responded to a collision yesterday at the Miami Senior Center. There were no witnesses to the collision but officers were able to find another vehicle with matching damage and paint transfer from the victim’s vehicle. Nobody was hurt in the collision.

A 28 year old Phoenix man was arrested after a disturbance at a Miami restaurant. Michael Mackinder was charged with disorderly conduct.

Last night Globe Police arrested 41 year old Daniel Flores for domestic violence.

Early this morning 41 year old Todd Hamlet was arrested for domestic violence at a residence on Vista Circle.

28 year old Tabatha Dodge of Superior was arrested last night for shoplifting at Walmart.

Officers are investigating a hit and run accident that occurred yesterday at Sonic.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft from a Qwest location off Highway 60 near Pinto Valley and a report of a burglary from a residence on McKinney.

Not for a Million $

KIKO-FM's new transmitter site in the Pinal Mountains reminds me of at least one radio job you couldn't pay me enough to do.

From www.TheOnlineEngineer.org

Daily Nature Photo

Nature Conservancy Photo of the Day

AHCCCS Cuts Go Into Effect This Week

Health benefits for low income Arizonans enrolled in the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System will be significantly cut effective this week. This includes coverage for physicals, most dental care, podiatry, some organ transplants and other programs. Benefits for medical equipment such as insulin pumps and hearing aids will also be affected.

The cuts take effect on Friday. Administrators say they are necessaery to deal with the state’s budget crisis.

Obituary (Change)

The day of the Memorial Service for Kevin Loughran has been changed to Saturday, October 9 at 1:pm at Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Blood Drive Next Week at Globe High School

United Blood Services will be at Globe High School next Wednesday, October 6. You can make an appointment online at www.BloodHero.com and use the sponsor code “Globe.”

Police Log

Miami Police arrested 38 year old Patrick Hernandez for conspiracy to commit assault, vulnerable adult assault and false reporting to law enforcement.

Globe Police referred three Globe High School students to juvenile probation for use of marijuana. Another was referred for possesion of drug paraphernalia.

35 year old LeRoy Polk was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

Officers are investigating missing signs at Globe and Glance Streets and a burglary at a business on East Ash.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating use of a stolen credit card at the Claypool Circle K; a burglary at a residence on Spurlock Drive; and a theft at a residence on Remington.

Obituaries

A Memorial Service for former Globe resident Clara Kennedy will be held Thursday at 3:pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church.

Rebecca H. Castro of Miami passed away Sunday at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix. She was 53. She is survived by her significant other Tony Garcia; her sons Don and David Muniz; her brother Daniel Castro; her sister Delores Valdez; and six grandchildren.
Visitation for “Becky” Castro will be Saturday at 9:am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary is at 9:30 and Mass is at 10:00.

KIKO-FM Moves to 97.3

KIKO-FM has moved from 106.1 on the dial to 97.3, with a new transmitter and greatly increased coverage area. KIKO-FM now reaches a large portion of Arizona including Casa Grande, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler and most of Gila County. The programming remains the same, with soft adult hits from the 70’s to today.

We thank our longtime listeners and invite you to follow us to 97.3.

Appliance and Metal Discard Event

The Russell Gulch Landfill will have an old appliance “free day” this Saturday (October 2) from 8:am until 3:pm. This is an opportunity to get rid of old, unwanted appliances and piles of metal for free. This will include refrigerators, freezers, washers, dishwashers, dryers, portable trash compactors and water heaters. Other metal items will also be accepted. The County will handle freon removal from refrigerators and freezers.

All other debris will be at the regular price so leave yourself easy access to remove the metal items and appliances so that landfill personnel can exclude the weight from any other trash that you bring to the landfill.

The landfill’s winter hours will be 8:am to 4:pm beginning October 4th.

Copper Rim Fall Book Sale

Copper Rim Elementary School is holding a Monster Mania Fall Book Sale in the school library from October 4 through 8. The Book Fair’s hours will be from 7:30am until 4:pm with extended hours on Thurday during Parent-Teacher conferences.

They’ll have all levels of books from pre-K to Young Adult. Wish book coupons will be available so parents can select books for their stdents’ classroom libraries.

Obituary

Kevin Thomas Loughran of Phoenix passed away last week at Paradise Valley Hospital. He was 76.
A Memorial Service for Kevin Loughran will be held Saturday at 1:pm at Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Claypool Walmart Completes Renovation

The Claypool Walmart recently completed an extensive renovation. There will be a grand re-opening event this Friday at 7:am.

The remodeled store now features a fresh area including produce, dairy, deli and bakery items, as well as ready to eat items such as rotisserie chicken, pizza and sandwiches.

Manager Hector Colon says the new design is based on feedback from customers and includes wider isles, lower profle shelving, bright interior paint scheme and lighting, and easy to read signage.

To celebrate the remodeled store, Walmart will recognize the recipient of the Teacher Reward Program on Friday morning at 7:00. $100 reward cards will be given to ten teachers in the Miami School District.

Miami Council Meets Tonight

Miami Town Council meets tonight (Monday) at 6:30. They’ll look at re-establishing the bulk trash pickup fees. They will also consider approving an amended agreement with ADOT for funding Cobre Valley Community Transit.

The agenda also includes renewing the Interim Emergency Fire Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Globe for another 3 months.

Police Log

There was a motorcycle accident last night on Highway 77. The driver was taken to the hospital.

A motor home struck a gas meter Friday afternoon at Alhambra Mobile Home Park. Local fire agencies responded and stopped the leak until Southwest Gas could get there.

Nobody was hurt in a minor accident Friday afternoon on Sullivan Street.

Yesterday morning Globe Police arrested 22 year old Jacob Falquez at Fry’s for forging a prescription.

Officers arrested 22 year old Eric Ramos on a warrant for driving without a valid license.

21 year old Joseph Martinez was arrested Saturday night for DUI.

26 year old Yolanda Stewart of San Carlos was arrested on a Coconino County burglary warrant.

Miami Police arrested 20 year old Vinson Barcon for domestic violence/assault.

19 year old Arrione Milk and 19 year old Emily Schoenberger were arrested for disorderly conduct and minor consumption.

22 year old Krista Palmer of Hawaii was arrested by Miami PD for disorderly conduct.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office served a warrant on 63 year old inmate Reynold Gilbert for probation violation on a charge of aggravated DUI.

Globe Police are investigating a domestic violence incident in Copper Country Mobile Home Park; criminal damage at Copper Country Mobile Home Park; criminal damage to the Circle K building on Hunter Drive; criminal damage to a residence on North Fourth Street; and a report of shoplifting at the Express Stop.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating criminal damage to a residence on Maple Leaf; criminal damage to a residence on Bejarano Lane; and a report of telephone harassment taken on Globe Canyon.

Forest Service Hosts Fall Colors Hotline

USDA Forest Service officials have set up a Fall Colors 2010 Hotline. The toll free number provides the latest information about fall foliage color changes on Forest Service lands.

Each fall thousands of people take trips each fall on national forests to see the spectacular show of colors.

The Fall Colors 2010 Web site has links to individual forest fall colors sites and it has suggestions on how to get kids excited about the season. The site also includes Frequently Asked Questions about why leaves change colors and what happens after the leaves fall.

The peak season for viewing usually begins in late September and continues through early November.

The Fall Colors Hotline number is 1-800-354-4595.

Globe Council Meets Monday

Globe City Council meets Monday at 6:pm. The Council will consider approving an amended Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Arizona relating to the Globe Gateway Phase II Project at US 60 and Oak Street and US 60 and Hill Street.
There will also be a presentation by Copper Communities Hospice.

Falling Pump Prices Come to a Halt

Five weeks of falling gas prices in Arizona have come to a halt. AAA Arizona says the statewide average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline is just under $2.68 a gallon. That’s an increase of about a penny from last week. The nationwide average dropped almost two cents to $2.715 a gallon.

Here in Globe-Miami, prices are around $2.62.

Drop Off Unused or Expired Prescription Drugs Saturday

The first ever statewide prescription drug “Take Back” initiative takes place tomorrow (Saturday) aimed at preventing prescription drug abuse and theft.

From 10:am until 2:pm tomorrow local law enforcement will collect potentially dangerous unused and unwanted or expired prescription drugs for destruction.

The local drop off site is the DPS office on Highway 60.

CVRMC Health Fair on Saturday

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center is hosting their annual Health Fair tomorrow (Saturday) from 9:am until 1:pm. Added attractions this year include a Craft and Book Fair and a salsa and pie making contest. There will also be a car and motorcycle show, along with food and free health screenings.

Police Log

A motor home struck a gas meter yesterday afternoon at Alhambra Mobile Home Park. Local fire agencies stopped the leak until Southwest Gas could respond.

Nobody was hurt in an accident yesterday afternoon on Sullivan Street.

There were no injuries in an accident yesterday morning on Jess Hayes Road at Beer Tree Crossing.

Globe Police conducted a followup investigation on Walliman Road. 18 year old Joshua Gutierrez was charged with possession of marijuana.

32 year old Luv Estevane was arrested at a traffic stop for driving with a suspended license.

Officers are investigating hit and run accidents that occurred at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center and on Highway 60 at Judy’s Cook House. Also criminal damage to a business on East Ash Street.

Pilot Parents Seminars Coming to Globe

Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona is bringing two free seminars to Globe next Wednesday (September 29) at the Globe Public Library. The first seminar covers transitioning from high school to adulthood and the choices students need to make after high school. That seminar will take place from 11:am until 1:pm.

The second seminar follows at 1:30. It’s called “Being a Resiliant Family” and teaches how to bounce back when you are feeling burned out, stressed and depressed.

To register call 520-324-3150 or register here.

Globe Alumni Invited to Participate in Homecoming

The Globe Tiger Marching Band and Spiritline invite all alumni to participate in this year’s homecoming activities. The price to participate is $30 a person. You will receive a shirt and an opportunity to perform on the field with the current band and spiritline. For more information call Mr. Franco at 200-1603.

Police Log

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 49 year old Mark Persinger of Claypool at Mackey’s Camp for domestic violence/assault.

60 year old Jimmy Singh was arrested on two bad check warrants.

There were no injuries in a one vehicle accident at Railroad and Pineway but Benito Eylicio was arrested for DUI.

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 year old Lyndon Thompson of San Carlos on warrants for obstructing a highway, theft and criminal damage.

Globe Police are investigating a theft at America’s Best Value Inn and criminal damage to a business on North Main Street.

Obituary

Betta Lou Wakefield Dunavant passed away Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. She was 91. She is survived by her son Roland Wakefield of Globe; 3 daughters; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service for Betta Lou Wakefiled Dunavant is being held this afternoon in Mansfield, Texas.

'Bring Your Yorkie to Tea'

Puppy Love Treats is holding a Bring Your Yorkie to Tea event tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:pm. It’s an opporunity to meet other people in the area who have the same breed of dog that you do. There will be refreshments for both owners and their pets.

Court Strikes Down Forest Fees

The US Forest Service has lost an important court case on public land fees. The case involves a Sedona backpacker who questioned whether hikers, horse riders and others must buy a pass to visit much of the unimproved 160,000 acre forest surrounding Sedona.

The Arizona Daily Sun reports that the case is important because it calls into question the legality of charging someone a fee to use a wilderness area or unimproved trailhead in more than 90 other Forest Service areas nationwide. It also opens the door for others to ask that some pass citations be dismissed.

The Judge’s ruling says that the Forest Service can legally require passes and collect fees in areas with improvements—like restrooms, picnic tables, parking spots or trash collection—but it can’t require someone to have a pass just to visit an unimproved trailhead or a wilderness.

GCC Board Meets Thursday

The Gila County Community College District Governing Board meets tomorrow (Thursday) at 2:pm in Room 522 at the Gila Pueblo campus.

Opinion: Globe City Council Has Failed Us

By Jim Moss 9/21/2010 (Edited)

Monday night's City Council meeting may represent a low point in Globe City Council leadership.

The Mayor and the majority of the Council have demonstrated a profound lack of common sense and good judgment about the private prison industry issue from the very beginning. Back in April it took them a mere 7 days to pass a Resolution supporting a plan to bring a big for-profit prison to Globe.

The majority decision on April 19 to support the private prison industry was made with virtually no due dilligence conducted and with virtually no input or feedback from Globe citizens. Five months later, after ample opportunity to review objective research that demonstrates the permanent, negative consequences of a big prison in a small town, and after hearing from hundreds of citizens opposed to their prison project--this Mayor and Council stubbornly refuse to act with common sense, good judgment or to acknowledge the will of their constituents.

Instead, this Mayor and Council have chosen to play games with this critical issue. They want our community to believe the issue is dead, that it is "moot" due to the temporary cancellation of private prison bids by the AZ Dept. of Corrections.

Our "first line of defense" against the private prison industry setting up shop in Globe is our elected City government. The vast majority of citizens do not want another prison in Globe. Our Mayor and Council has failed us. The community remains vulnerable to the prison industry. When will Mayor Shipley and Council listen to the majority of citizens and pass the Resolution that we have been asking for? WHEN?

More:
Opinion: Globe Politicians Still Want a Private Prison!
Globe-City of Hospitality or Prison Town?

Freeport Invests in Gulf Oil Drilling

Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold is investing $500 million in a Louisiana company that plans to increase oil production in the Gulf of Mexico. The Tucson Sentinel reports that this will effectively fund more than half of McMoRan Exploration Company’s purchase of shallow water operations from a Houston company. The Houston company says it wants to move to safer on shore drilling in the wake of the BP oil spill.

McMoRan Exploration is a separate oil production company that shares some management with Freeport McMoRan.

Miami Senior Center Events

The Miami Senior Center will be sponsoring Seasonal Flu Shots for Seniors on Thursday, October 7 from 12:30 until 1:30pm. Please bring your Medicare card and any other medical insurance cards that you may need.

A legal representative from Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens Agency on Aging will be at the Miami Senior Center on Monday, October 11.

Police Log

Two people were arrested after a domestic disturbance yesterday morning at a residence on Banker Avenue. 23 year old Misty Courtney and 18 year old Jesse Miller were charged with domestic violence/assault.

Last night Globe Police arrested 50 year old Connie Lagunas for domestic violence/assault at a residence on La Mesa Terrace.

Audrey Macias was arrested yesterday morning for aggravated harassment.

Miami Police arrested 28 year old Broderick Secody for domestic violence/assault after a disturbance at the Live Oak Apartments.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety in Phoenix arrested 32 year old Ryan Moses of Bylas on warrants for possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license and liquor in a vehicle.

A Gila County Sheriff’s Office School Resource officer took a report of an assault that occurred at Charles Bejarano School.

A deputy took a report of a theft at a residence on McKinney.

Globe Police are investigating property damage to a residence on South Broad Street.

Elks Hold Soccer Shoot for Local Students

The Pinal Mountain Elks Lodge is holding a City Soccer Shoot this Saturday from 8:am until 2:pm at the Globe Community Center. There are four age groups: 7 and under, 8 and 9, 10 and 11, and ages 12 and 13. The first place winners at each level are eligible to advance to the District Shoot to be held in Tempe. All schools and students are encouraged to participate.