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Police Log

There was a two vehicle accident late yesterday morning on Highway 60 near McDonalds. One driver was transported for medical treatment and one vehicle was towed from the scene.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Wyatt Button for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of narcotics, felony flight, prohibited possessor, and a warrant for violation of a court order.

Globe Police arrested 33 year old Roy Reyes on warrants for failure to appear for possession of dangerous drugs and child support.

28 year old Beau Gerardo was arrested on a child support warrant.

Globe Police are investigating a burglary from a residence on South Verde Lane.

The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of an assault at Charles Bejarano School.

Yet Another Halloween Event

Heritage Health Care is holding a Fall Festival today (Friday) from 3 until 5:pm.

Goddard in Globe Today

Arizona Attorney General and Democratic candidate for governor Terry Goddard will be in Globe today (Friday) at the Copper Spike Train Depot. He will be there at 5:15 for a Meet and Greet. Goddard will also be at the Copper Rim Fall Festival in downtown Globe at 6:00 and at tonight’s Globe High School football game.

More Halloween Events

Rice Elementary School in San Carlos is holding its Halloween Carnival today (Friday) from 4 to 8:pm.There will be games, prizes, food, candy and even a ferris wheel.

The Globe VFW Halloween party and banquet will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 6:pm. There will be a costume contest, live music and raffles throughout the evening.

Halloween Events This Weekend

Lots of Halloween events are taking place this weekend in Globe-Miami.

The annual events in downtown Globe begin Friday night next to the Center for the Arts building. There’ll be a pumpkin carving contest from 5 to 8, along with food and coffee vendors. Also a Chili, Cornbread and Fall Treats Cookoff.
The Copper Rim School Fall Festival will be part of the downtown Globe event Friday night. It starts at 4:pm and includes games, prizes, and food. Lots of baskets will be raffled off, with tickets 50 cents each. All proceeds from the Fall Festival will go to Copper Rim students, teachers and classrooms.

The Prison of Terror Spook House at the Old Historic Jail on Oak Street will be open every night through Sunday from 7 to 11:pm. Admission is $5.

The Ghosts of Globe Tours on Saturday night will start every 15 minutes between 7:30 and 8:30 at the Old Historic Jail.

The Halloween weekend in downtown Globe concludes on Sunday night with trick or treat booths set up by local merchants. This is from 5:30 until 7:pm.

Copper Mountain Inn invites trick or treaters to their Friday Fright Night from 6 to 8:pm. It includes spooky hayrides, a haunted house, games, trick or treating with the residents, a scary movie on the wall, and hot dogs.

The Globe Moose Lodge will have a Halloween Party Friday night from 5 to 9:pm.

The 8th annual Trunk-O-Treats at St. Paul’s Church will be set up in the parking lot Sunday from 5:30 until 7:pm. This is a safe, fun place for trick or treaters. Church members and neighbors will distribute treats from their car trunks.

The Miami Fire Department presents “Halloween in the Park" Sunday night at Bullion Plaza from 6 to 10:pm.

Icehouse Trail: 'The Most Botanically Varied Hike in Arizona'?

The Arizona Republic published an article on Wednesday about hiking the Icehouse Trail near Globe. The article calls it possibly "the most botanically varied hike in Arizona."

Read the article here.

Post Secondary Education Fair Scheduled For Tuesday

The Second Annual Southern Gila County Post Secondary Education Fair will take place on Tuesday (November 2) from 9:am until 2:pm. It will be open to the public starting at 12:30.

The Fair is hosted by Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold and sponsored by Gila County School Superintendent Linda O’Dell, the Southern Gila County College Preparatory Academy and Signal Peak Community Foundation. Forty post secondary agencies and community organizations will be there.

Miami Council Special Meeting Friday Morning

Miami Town Council will hold a Special Meeting tomorrow (Friday) at 8:30am. They will go into Executive Session to possibly appoint a Town Manager.

Help Clean the Lions' Mile

The Globe Lions invite everyone to help clean the Lions' Mile this Saturday. The Mile begins at the corner of highways 60 and 77 and continues to the drive-in theater.

Everyone will meet at the LDS Church parking lot at 8:am Saturday. Volunteers will be given a quick briefing, a trash bag, and then put on an ADOT safety vest. Bring your own gloves. If you have a paper-stabber or picker-upper, bring that too.

ABC 15 Visits Fire Training Facility Near Globe-Miami

Yesterday ABC 15 in Phoenix broadcast a report on the new state of the art fire training center that opened recently near Globe-Miami. The TV station video recorded a training exercise and talked to Tri City Fire Chief Marco Olsen and firefighter Greg Zupancic.

Read the ABC 15 story here.

Thanksgiving Amnesty at Globe Library

Starting Tuesday (November 2), the Globe Public Library will have a Thanksgiving amnesty on overdue fines. Fines will be forgiven for one non-perishable food item for each dollar owed. The food will go to the local Food Bank. This is a good time to return overdue books or clear up old fines.

Police Log

Globe Police and Gila County Sheriff’s deputies contacted two juveniles at a residence on First Avenue last night. The juveniles were referred to probation for possession and use of marijuana.

Globe Police arrested 33 year old Daryl Amonette for driving with a suspended license.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested Heather Arrellin on a bad check warrant and a warrant for driving with a suspended license.

69 year old Janice Quinton was cited and released for disorderly conduct.

Deputies are investigating a report of criminal damage from Globe Canyon Church; a theft on Railroad Avenue; and a vehicle theft on Railroad Avenue.

AZ Game & Fish Recives Grant to Improve Outdoor Access

The Arizona Game and Fish Department has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the US Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the grant is to improve outdoor recreational access to public lands.

The Department says it will use the money to help ensure that private land owners allow recreational access to their private land holdings or allow the public access through their private landholdings to otherwise inaccessible public lands.

The Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program provides incentives to landowners to give access to hunters, fishermen, hikers, campers, bird watchers and other outdoor enthusiasts.

New Globe Police Chief

Globe has a new Police Chief. Lee Kinnard replaces Dan Melvin who recently retired after 27 years of service. Kinnard has been acting Chief and was the second choice during last year’s Police Chief interviews.

Police Log

Miami Police arrested 23 year old Shirrell Fairfield on charges of criminal damage and domestic violence.

A Globe Police officer was contacted by a woman in front of Church’s Chicken about an assault. 45 year old Frank Araujo was charged with assault/domestic violence. The woman—48 year old Shirley Hinton—was found to have an outstanding misdemeanor warrant issued by Miami PD. Both of them were booked into the Gila County Jail.

28 year old Marlon Bullis was arrested for shoplifting at the Seventh Street Circle K and the Super Stop.

Officers are investigating a hit and run accident at Walmart and a burglary at Gila Muffler.

Report Says 95% of 'Green' Products Aren't

A new survey suggests that more than 95% of consumer products marketed as “green” make misleading or inaccurate claims. In its “Sins of Greenwashing” report, the TerraChoice marketing firm says only 4.5% of the products it studied made accurate claims. (But that’s up from 2% last year.)

A spokesman says the biggest problems are making claims without any proof and “vagueness.” To find out more about the survey go to sinsofgreenwashing.org.

Salvation Army Making Appointments for Christmas Assistance

The Salvation Army of Globe will start making appointments for Christmas assistance on Monday, November 1. Appointments can be made by calling 425-4011.
The application appointments will be held from November 8 through 12.

Prescribed Burn on San Carlos Reservation

A prescribed burn on the San Carlos Apache Reservation is scheduled to begin tomorrow (Wednesday) and continue through November 5. The plan is to burn 6200 acres in Arrowhead and Phillips Park Tank located 12 miles east of Hilltop Ranch.
The smoke may cause poor visibility and temporary road closures near the burn. It’s deer season so hunters need to be aware of fire personnel.

Police Log

Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56 year old Russell Powell yesterday on a child support warrant.

Globe Police are investigating a burglary at a residence on East Maple and a theft at Pizza Hut.

Obituaries

Sylvan Ridenhour passed away Saturday at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife Cappy; his son Monty; his sister; and 5 grandchildren.
Services for “Ike” Ridenhour will be private.

Charlie B. Foxworth, Jr. has passed away at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife Jacquie; his brother; 3 sisters, including Virginia Williamson of Central Heights; 8 children, including Mary Hundley of Wheatfields, and Jill Fuller and Charlie Foxworth III of Globe; 28 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
The funeral for Charlie Foxworth, Jr. will be Saturday at 10:30am at St. Paul’s Methodist Church.

Mariana Enriquez Pacheco Acosta of Miami passed away last week. She was 98. She is survived by 4 daughters; 16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 28 great great grandchildren.
Visitation for Mariana Acosta is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9:am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Rosary is at 9:30 and Mass is at 10:00.

Raffle Tickets Available for Idea House

The Globe Public Library Idea House will be held on November 20 from 11 until 4 at the Gotto residence.

Tickets for the Idea House Raffle are available at the library. The First Place prize is a $350 ring donated by United Jewelry. Second Place is a Fall Basket valued at $200. And Third Place is a free stay at the Dream Manor Inn. Tickets are 1 for $1, 6 for $5 and 12 for $10.

Public Forum About Adult Foster Care

Pinal/Gila Long Term Care presents a public forum tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1:pm. The goal is to increase the types of community-based settings in the area by providing alternatives to institutionalized health care. A panel of experts will be there to give information and answer questions about adult foster care homes.

Supervisiors Meet Tuesday

Gila County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10:00. They’ll be introduced to Legislative District 5 senate candidate Elaine Bohlmeyer. They’ll hold a Public Hearing on the revised Floodplain Management Ordinance. The Supervisors will consider a Resolution to set up a Public Hearing to discuss a merger of the Cobre Valley Sanitary District and the Pinal Sanitary District. And they’ll proclaim October 30 “Weatherization Day’ in Gila County.

Sign Up for Miami Veterans Day Parade

The Town of Miami is having a Veterans Day Parade, ceremony, concert in the park and cookout on Thursday, November 11.
The Town invites all local businesses, government offices, high school groups, motorcycle groups and individual families to sign up to be in the parade. There is no charge. You can pick up an application at Miami Town Hall.

Obituary

Leon Frank Poe passed away last week at his home in Globe. He was 90. He is survived by his sons Gerald, Claude, and Russell; his step daughter Donna; 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
A graveside service for Leon Poe will be held Saturday at 11:am at Fairview Cemetery in Superior.

Miami Council Meets Tonight

Miami Town Council meets tonight (Monday) at 6:30. The Council will discuss a status report on the Brownsfield Site Assessment Grant; the revised Community Development Block Grant application; and the USDA application for the Miami Memorial Library, the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum, and the Barcon/Fitzpatrick Building.

They’ll also discuss changing the Town of Miami Substance Abuse Policy from second chance to a zero tolerance policy.

GCC Nursing Assistant Certificate Recipients

Gila Community College congratulates their October 2010 Nursing Assistant Certificate of Completion recipients and instructor. The next CNA class will be Spring 2011 starting on January 12th. The class fills quickly so register now.

Pictured from left to right, back row: Hilary Hall, Kerlanda Ailak, Jephthah Bender, Kimberly Gutierrez, Rocio Lopez, Anna Lewis, Linda McLennen, GCC CNA Instructor. Front Row: Joanna Spurgeon, Angela Ybarra, Mary King, Jaylene Victor, Pebbles Perez, and Kimberly Bylas.

Police Log

There was an injury accident late Friday morning on Highway 60 at Manor Drive. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident Friday morning on North Broad Street.

Globe Police arrested 33 year old Dorothea Steele yesterday for domestic violence/criminal damage at an address on Euclid.

19 year old Macy Alonzo was arrested Friday afternoon for domestic violence/assault at an address on Hunter Drive.

20 year old Nicco Balesteros was arrested for misconduct involving a weapon.

23 year old Shirrell Fairfield was arrested late Friday night for DUI.

51 year old Robertson Chatlin was arrested late Saturday night on warrants for driving with a suspneded license and suspended registration.

Globe Police are investigating a hit and run accident that occurred yesterday morning at the Globe Community Center; a report of a theft from a vehicle at Jerry’s restaurant; a burglary at a residence on Globe Street; and a theft of property from Pinal Mountain Apartments.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft at Alhambra Mobile Hme Park; a burglary at a residence on Golden Hill; a burglary at a residence on Cypress; and criminal damage to a residence in Pueblo Heights Mobile Home Park.

Obituaries

Hanson Duane of Peridot passed away last week at San Carlos Hospital. He was 75. He is survived by his children Berlinda Gilbert, Sandra Kindelay, Shirlyn Duane and Anthony Duane.
The wake for Hanson Duane is today (Monday) at 4:pm at the Duane residence. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11:am at Peridot Lutheran Church.

Arthur Clayton of Miami passed away Saturday at Heritage Healthcare Center. He was 92. A graveside service will be held in Riverside, California.

Sylvan “Ike” Ridenhour of Globe passed away Saturday at Heritage Healthcare Center. He was 80. A Memorial Service will be announced.

'Photo' Radar Scam

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Globe Council Meets Monday

Globe City Council meets Monday at 6:pm. They will consider removing the traffic lights at Cedar and Broad Streets and at Oak and Broad Streets. The Council will also consider awarding a contract to Right Away Disposal for privatization of solid waste collection and curbside recycling.

Gas Prices Continue Atypical Climb

Gasoline prices usually drop this time of year, but for the third straight week, prices are going up slightly. AAA Arizona says the statewide average for a gallon of unleaded regular is a little over $2.75 a gallon. That’s an increase of 3.3 cents from last week. The nationwide average is around $2.83, an increase of just over a penny. Here in Globe-Miami, prices are around $2.70 a gallon.

Sheriff Armer Announces Supervisor and Officer of the Quarter

Gila County Sheriff John Armer announces that Sergeant Cindy Salas has been selected as Detention Supervisor of the Quarter and Cathy Wickwire has been selected as Detention Officer of the quarter for their outstanding job performance and work ethic in the Gila County Globe Detention Center.

Police Log

Globe Police arrested 24 year old Tanya Horta yesterday at Walmart on a charge of theft.

A juvenile was arrested for shoplifting yesterday evening at the Claypool Safeway.

Officers are investigating a theft at a residence on South East Street and a burglary at a business on North Broad Street.

$100,000 to Go to Innovative Teachers

The Qwest Foundation and the Arizona Technology in Education Association are giving a total of $100,000 to Arizona teachers who have developed creative ways to use technology to improve student learning.

The application deadline is December 3. For more information go to www.aztea.org.

Republican Club Meets Saturday

The Cobre Valley Republiocan Club meets Saturday at 9:am at Republican headquarters in downtown Globe. They will discuss the upcoming November election and ballot propositions, and the annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The public is invited.

Landfill Event Will Recycle Latex Paint

The Russell Gulch Landfill will coordinate a latex paint recycle day on Saturday, November 6 from 8:am until 2:pm.

On that day you may bring in left over latex paint for disposal or recycling. All unusable paint will be properly disposed of. The good paint will be bulked and distributed.

This event is only for latex paint so please read the label on your paint can carefully.

Police Log

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21 year old Jason Tabor on a contempt of court warrant on a charge of DUI.

22 year old Vincent Doss was arrested at a traffic stop yesterday for DUI.

Miami Police arrested 22 year old Peter Porch for driving with a suspended license.

Sheriff's deputies are investigating a burglary at a residence on Ice House Canyon Road and a burglary at Holiday Hills Mobile Home Park.

Obituaries

Ruby J. Coatney passed away Tuesday at Copper Mountain Inn. She was 89.
A graveside service for Ruby Coatney will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 2:pm at Globe Cemetery.

William B. Kidde of San Carlos passed away Sunday at Copper Mountain Inn. He was 90. He is survived by 3 nieces and 3 nephews.
The wake for William Kidde will be Sunday at 4:pm at Ramona Noline’s residence. The funeral is Monday at 1:pm at World Evangelism Revival Church.

Craig Patten of San Carlos passed away last week. He was 28. He is survived by his father Gregory Patten; his mother Barbara Herman; 2 sons; 2 daughters; 6 sisters and 2 brothers.
The wake for Craig Patten will be tomorrow (Friday) at 4:pm at Marlene Stevens residence. The funeral is Saturday at 9:am in the Rice School Gym.

Museums Add Second Wednesday to First Friday Programs

The Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center is adding a second series of monthly events to the First Friday programs. The additional series will be held on the Second Wednesday of each month, giving more people who are interested in the history of this area more opportunity to learn and enjoy. Both of these series will continue each month through June of 2011.

The First Friday and Second Wednesday series of programs are sponsored jointly by the Bullion Plaza Museum, Gila County Historical Museum and the Arizona Humanities Council. They are provided free of charge.

AAA Says Teens Lack Complete Training

This is National Teen Driver Safety Week. A AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study says that teenagers do not get enough diverse driving experiences before they get their licenses. The study looked at the behaviors and outlooks of families as they taught their pre-licensed teens how to drive.

Nearly half of the parents in the study say that after the year-long supervised permit stage there was at least one condition in which they did not feel comfortable letting their teen drive. However, more than a third of these families allowed their teen to obtain a license within a month of becoming eligible.

AAA has launched a new teen driver safety website. Go to TeenDriving.AAA.com.

Friday Deadline to Apply for Nomination to Service Academies

Friday (October 22) is the deadline for high school seniors to apply for a congressional nomination to one of the military service academies. Nomination packets are available from high school guidance counselors.

Representative Ann Kirkpatrick will nominate up to ten applicants for each service academy. More information is available on her congressional website. Or you can call her Prescott office at 928-445-3434

Oz Music Review

The Copper Cities Community Players will perform a special Oz Music Review tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday night at 7:00. The performance of music from the Wizard of Oz will be on the third floor of the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts building. The cost is $10.

Habitat Looking for Volunteers

Globe-Miami Habitat for Humanity is calling for volunteers to help erect the walls of the current house being built at 1487 Upper Pinal Creek Road. That’s near Jesse Hayes Road and Beer Creek Crossing. They’ll be there Saturday between 8:am and 3:pm.

E-Mail Scam

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens about an email scam. The scam involves sending an email asking the victim to become a mystery shopper for local businesses. The victim then receives a check for $2700. A letter with the check says to cash the check, keep $200 and send the rest to an overseas location through Western Union. The Sheriff’s Office reminds you to be suspicious of any request to cash checks and send money.

Learn more:
Consumer Fraud Reporting: Check Cashing

Globe Police Chief Retires

Globe Police Chief Dan Melvin has submitted his letter of intent to retire and move on to other endeavors. Chief Melvin has been with the Globe Police Department for 27 years.

Police Log

Miami Police are investigating a fire that occurred at the religious shrine west of Miami. Witnesses say they believe the damage was caused accidentally by a motorist visiting the shrine. The flames were put out by another motorist.

Miami PD arrested 46 year old Tracy Rodriguez for criminal trespass.

Two Mesa men were arrested yesterday afternoon after a Gila County Task Force unit conducted a traffic stop on US 60. A records check showed that the vehicle was stolen. 40 year old Terrie Puryear was charged with theft, unlawful use of means of transportation, possession of a dangerous drug and driving with a suspended license. 41 year old Johnny Reay was arrested for possession of a dangerous drug and unlawful use of means of transportation.

Obituaries

Hanson Duane of San Carlos passed away last night at San Carlos Indian Hospital. Arrangements are pending.

Charlie B. Foxworth passed away last night at his home in Wheatfields. A Memorial Service will be announced.

Prescription Drug Town Hall

The Youth Advisory Council and the Copper Basin Coalition are sponsoring a Prescription Drug Town Hall Wednesday at the Globe City Council Chambers. It’s from 6 until 7:pm. They’ll talk about how to properly dispose of prescription drugs and how to keep them out of the hands of teens who might abuse them.

Kirkpatrick at GCC Forum

Gila Community College Forums for the Future is hosting First District Representative Ann Kirkpatrick Wednesday at 5:30pm. Rep. Kirkpatrick will be at the Gila Pueblo Campus in Globe. People from other campuses will be able to participate by interactive television. A mixer will follow the forum.

No Produce Truck Wednesday

Audrey at the Gila Community Food Bank wants everyone to know that there will be no produce truck on Wednesday, October 20.

Palace Pharmacy Giving Flu Shots

Palace Pharmacy on North Broad Street in Globe is giving flu shots on Wednesday from 10:am until 4:pm.
Most insurance will be accepted, including Medicare Part B. If you don't have insurance, the cost is $25.

Police Log

Globe Police arrested 24 year old Jarvis Cosay for shoplifting at the downtown Safeway and for false reporting to law enforcement.

25 year old Sylvia Hooke was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

Gila County Sheriff's Office arrested 40 year old Shelia Pollard on a DUI warrant.

The Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft of items belonging to El Paso Natural Gas; an attempt to remove cable from Freeport McMoRan property; and a report of threats taken at a residence on Copper Street.

Obituaries

Opal F. Simpson of Miami passed away Friday at Banner Gardens Hospice House in Mesa. She was 83.
Visitation for Opal Simpson will be Thursday at 10:am at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The funeral is at 11:00.

Isabelle Antonio of San Carlos passed away last week at Trillium Hospital in Mesa. She was 69. She is survived by her husband Chester Antonio, Sr.; her daughter; 2 sons; 5 brothers; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
The wake for Isabelle Antonio will be Friday at 4:pm at the Antonio residence. The funeral is Saturday at 1:pm at Freedom Holiness Church.

Ned Casey of San Carlos passed away Friday at Banner Gardens Hospice House in Mesa. He was 79. He is survived by his daughters Darlene Jordan and Mary Casey; and his sons Ned Casey, Jr. and Pascal Casey.
The wake for Ned Casey is Wednesday at 4:pm at the Casey residence. The funeral is Thursday at 2:pm.

Josephine A Madrid of Miami passed away Friday at Heritage Healthcare Center. She was 96. She is survived by her daughters Nellie Olvera, Betty Pearson, Aurora Duran, and Rosemary, Helen and Mary Lou Madrid; her sons Hilario and Mike Madrid; and her sister.
Visitation for Josephine Madrid will be next Friday (October 29) at 9:am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary is at 9:30 and the funeral is at 10:00.

A Memorial Mass for Johnny Griego will be held Friday at 9:30am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church.

Police Log

Last night the Gila County Sheriff's Office arrested 22 year old Katie Shaffer and 24 year old Justin Shaffer at Four Star Mobile Home Park for domestic violence and disorderly conduct.

31 year old Waylon Cobb was arrested on a warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia.

26 year old September Swinney was arrested on a Pinal County warrant for driving with a suspended license.

Globe Police arrested 36 year old James Gillum on a child support warrant.

The Gila County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary from a residence in Country Club Manor.

Obituary

Ethaniel Ernesto Cunningham Franco passed away September 30 at University Medical Center in Tucson. He was 2 years old. He is survived by his mother Crystal Cunningham Lopez; his father Albert G. Franco III; his grandparents; 6 brothers and 4 sisters.
Visitation for Ethaniel Franco will be Thursday at 9:am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary is at 9:30 and the funeral is at 10:00.

Globe Library Raffle

Raffle tickets are now available for the Friends of the Globe Library Idea House Fall Basket. The basket includes a mug, a book, mixed nuts and a hundred dollar bill.

Tickets are $1 each or 12 for $10. You can purchase your tickets at the Library or from the Friends of the Library.

Globe Council Meets Monday

Globe City Council meets Monday at 6:00. There will be a presentation about Gila County Libraries’ Early Literacy efforts.
The Council will discuss and possibly adopt the Northeast Area Plan.
They will also consider an addition to the Globe City Code dealing with conditional use permits for medical marijuana dispensaries. The new section includes a conditional repeal if Proposition 203 is not approved in the November 2 election.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a hit and run accident yesterday near J & S Towing. 35 year old Cutberto Lopez of Oklahoma was located and charged with leaving the scene of an accident.

Globe Police arrested 47 year old Sam Hinton, Jr. for shoplifting at the Hill Street Safeway. A records check showed that Hinton also had two outstanding warrants.

There was a two vehicle accident about 4:40 yesterday afternoon on Highway 60 at MP 246.6.
A second accident occurred at the same location about 15 minutes later involving a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was not injured.

The Gila County Sheriff's Office arrested 20 year old Justin Fountain yesterday for burglary.

19 year old Jacob Conrad was arrested on a wararnt for possession and use of marijuana.

Globe Police are investigating a domestic violence report; a report of harassment taken at a residence on Escudilla; a report of telephone harassment taken at Globe Mobile Home Park; a report of threats taken at a residence on Pasqual; a theft report taken at Copper Country Mobile Home Park.

Obituary

Mabel Smith of Globe passed away Tuesday at Hospice of the Valley Lund Home in Gilbert. She was 75.
A Memorial Service for Mabel Smith will be held Monday at 5:30pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church.

Apache Jii is This Saturday

The 27th annual Apache Jii celebration begins at 9:am Saturday in downtown Globe. The Broad Street street fair will feature booths with jewelry, painting, beading, wood and stone carving. Food booths will have everything from Apache fry bread and Indian tacos to acorn stew. Entertainment will continue throughout the day. There is no admission charge.

(Photos by Artificial Watermark)

Miami Senior Center Pancake Breakfast

The Miami Senior Center is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Saturday from 7 to 11:am. The cost is $4 for adults and $3 for children.

Gold-N-Oldies Car Show

The Gold-N-Oldies Car Club is holding their 18th Annual Car Show Saturday in downtown Miami. It will run from 7:am until 3:pm. All proceeds from the show will go to local charitable agencies.

Miami Sports Hall of Fame Inductions on Saturday

The Miami Sports Hall of Fame will induct nearly 50 people in a major induction event on Saturday. This will include mostly teams that won state titles, such as the 1987 Vandal volleyball and basketball teams. The tennis teams of 1986 through 1989 will also be honored, as well as the members of the Vandal boys basketball teams of 1981 and 1983.

Three coaches will be inducted. Memorial inductions will be for coach Vera Jackson, who was one of the founders of the Girls Athletic Association in 1948, and Dorothy Paddock will be honored for her work with the Vandal archery teams. Basketball Coach Henry Reyna will be inducted and will be at the event.

The Miami Hall of Fame event begins Saturday at 10:am with a meet and greet at the Miami Library. Lunch will be served at noon in the Miami High School Cafeteria. The induction ceremony will take place at 1:pm in the Miami High School auditorium, followed by an ice cream social. The public is invited to attend.

Obituary

Jon Michael Kay passed away Wednesday at his home in Globe. He was 64. He is survived by his wife Sandy; his son Shane; his daughter; his brother; and 2 grandchildren.
Services for John Kay will be private.

Police Log

Globe Police arrested 24 year old Dalin Webster yesterday on a warrant for possession and use of drug paraphernalia.

38 year old Cory Stevenson was arrested for probation violation on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

24 year old Dalin Webster was arrested at a traffic stop for driving with a suspended license.

A 17 year old juvenile was arrested for assault at Judy's Cookhouse.

Globe PD arrested 52 year old Robert Steele for public consumption and shoplifting.

Mesa Police arrested 27 year old Marlene Pazzi of Globe on a criminal trespass warrant.

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Justin Justice of Globe on a child support warrant.

A hit and run driver went through the cemetery fence at Arbor and Golden Hill. The case is under investigation.

The Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of criminal damage to a vehicle at a residence on Hazen.

Globe Police are investigating a fraud report taken at a residence on Broad Street; criminal damage to a duplex behind the AM/PM; criminal damage to a residence on Holly Drive; and a report about threats taken at Connie's Store.

Concert Association Opens 56th Season

The Globe-Miami Community Concert Association opens its 56th season Thursday at 7:00pm with the Woods Tea Company. It’s at the Miami High School Auditorium.

Season tickets are still available: $35 for adults, $10 for students or $80 for a family. Call 425-6466 for more information.

Miami Jr/Sr HS Parent-Teacher Conferences

Miami Junior/Senior High School is having Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday from 5 to 8:pm. Conferences will take place in the cafeteria for high school students and in the library for junior high students.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a single vehicle accident yesterday around noon in an area in Pinal Creek.

The Gila County Sheriff's Office arrested 58 year old Boyd Crick for disorderly conduct after a dispute on Rattlesnake and Roberts Drive.

Gila County Task Force arrested 40 year old Jason Winters on 3 bad check warrants and a warrant for disorderly conduct-fighting.

Graham County Sheriff's Office arrested 20 year old Monica Henry of San Carlos on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of aggravated assault and criminal damage.

Show Low Police arrested 25 year old Vincent Garica of Miami for failure to appear on a charge of unlawful use of means of transportation.

The Gila County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft from a residence on Calle de Loma.

Globe Police are investigating criminal damage to a vehicle on South Agave and a report of theft by fraud taken at Bank of the West on Highway 60.

Obituary

Dominic Owen Ramos, Sr. of San Carlos passed away last week at Mt. Vista Medical Center in Mesa. He was 49. He is survived by his mother Therlene Ramos; 4 sons; 6 daughters; 3 brothers; 6 sisters; and 18 grandchildren.
The wake for Dominic Ramos, Sr. will be Friday at 4:pm at the Therlene Ramos residence. The funeral is Saturday at 11:am at the Assembly of God Church.

Blog Note

I will be filling in for J.B. as morning host on KIKO-AM for the next few days. That means I will have less time to work on this blog.

There will be fewer blog posts and posts will appear later in the morning for a short while. Things will return to "normal" soon.

Thanks for your patience.

Democratic Club Meets Wednesday

Everyone is invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Miami-Globe Democratic Club Wednesday at Noon at DeMarco’s. The guest speaker is Margret Celix on Proposition 302, First Things First.

Arizona Food Prices Drop 5%

Arizona Food Prices dropped nearly 5% over the past three months. The Arizona Farm Bureau says the total cost of 16 basic grocery items is $2.36 less than it was three months ago. The informal Market Basket Survey shows that prices are 46 cents higher than this time last year.

Of the 16 items, 10 of them decreased in price and six increased. Sliced deli ham had the greatest decrease in price. It dropped $1.07 to $3.92 a pound. Shredded cheese increased the most. Its price went up 79 cents to $4.43 a pound.

Miami Library Closed Wednesday

Miami Memorial Library will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday). The staff will be attending an early literacy training workshop.

Supervisors Meet Today

The Gila County Board of Supervisors holds a Work Session this morning (Tuesday) at 10:00. The Supervisors will discuss the compilation of legislative proposals submitted by Arizona counties for the 5th Annual Legislative Summit. The purpose of the November Summit is to adopt a Legislative Agenda to be pursued by the County Supervisors Association.

Humane Society Meets Today

The High Desert Humane Society meets today (Tuesday) at 5:30pm at the Health Department office in Central Heights.

Sheriff's Office Raids 3 Marijuana Sites Within a Month

Gila County Sheriff John Armer reports that last week local and regional law enforcement made the third marijuana site raid within a month. Three separate marijuana sites were eradicated. The raids were a cooperative effort including the Sheriff’s Office, the Drug, Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force, Miami Police, Payson Police, Phoenix Police, the US Forest Service, Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Navajo County Sheriff’s Major Crime Apprehension Team.

The raids were conducted on September 17, September 29 and October 7 for a total of more than 7,700 marijuana plants. The plants had a street value of close to $10 million. Three suspects were taken into custody during the three operations. The investigations are still ongoing.

Police Log

There was a non-injury hit and run accident yesterday afternoon on Broad Street in front of Ortega Shoes. The case is under investigation.

Globe Police and Fire Department were dispatched to a residence on Euclid Avenue about a stabbing. The actual stabbing occurred on the San Carlos Apache Rservation. The victim was taken to Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center and the case is being investigated by San Carlos Police.

Miami Police arrested 45 year old Frank Araujo for assault/domestic violence.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office and Tri City EMS responded to a call about an injured person off the side of the road on Highway 188. The patient was flown to a Valley hospital.

Sheriff’s depuites responded to a domestic violence call yesterday morning at Pueblo Heights Mobile Home Park. 30 year old Violette Shananhan was arrested on unrelated warrants for assault, DUI and driving with a suspended license.

Deputies are investigating a report of a stolen vehicle on Star View Drive and a theft from a vehicle on Pinal Canyon.

Miami PD is investigating an attempted burglary from a vehicle parked on Keystone Avenue.

Obituary

Lillian Blake passed away last week at Faubush Family Homes. She was 99.
Visitation for Lillian Blake will be Saturday at 9:00 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Claypool. The funeral is at 10:00.

Dump the Drugs Event October 23

You can get rid of expired or unused medications at the Copper Basin Coalition’s Dump the Drugs event on Saturday, October 23. It’s from 8:am until Noon at Fry’s.

The Youth Advisory Council will hold a bake sale and hot chocolate fundraiser during the event. The money will go to the Youth Advisory Council and their events.

Head Start & RIF Event October 19

The public is invited to Globe Head Start’s Open House and Reading is Fundamental Event next Tuesday (October 19). It’s from 10 to 11:am and 2 to 3:pm at the Head Start building in Globe.

This year the preschool is honoring Cecilia Gonzales, Kate Deitch and Esther Miller for their support of Head Start and Globe’s children.

At the Reading is Fundamental event, adult volunteers will read books to the children and each child will select a book to take home.

James Haley Announces Globe School Board Candidacy

James Haley has announced his candidacy for the Globe Unified School District Governing Board. Haley is a former Globe City Councilmember, coordinator of technology for the Globe School District, and lay teacher at Holy Angels School.

Haley says he will promote a safe, student centered learning environment; support partnerships involving students, parents and educators; and streamline District and school level administration, with accountability for administrators, teachers and students.

Miami Council Meets Monday

Miami Town Council meets tonight (Monday) at 6:30. The agenda includes possible action on a Public Nuisance ordinance. The Council will consider authorizing a grant application for Community Development Block Grant funds. There will also be a presentation from Gila Regional Council First Things First.

Obituary

Arthur F. Nemmers of Wheatfields passed away Thursday at Heritage Health Care Center. He was 75. He is survived by 4 sisters, including Leola Graydon of Globe.
A potluck Memorial Service for Arthur Nemmers will be held Saturday at Noon at the Liquor Stables in Globe.

Resolution Mine: Ordinary Article, Better Comment

On Thursday the Tucson Sentinel published an article from the Cronkite News Service about the proposed Resolution Copper mine. The article is pretty much like every other newspaper article that has been written about it.

But here is one reader's comment:

Land protected and set aside never to be touched by two Presidents to be given away for some temp jobs. While they destroy everything, and take the ore to sell, and the profits. Oak Flats and Apache Leap gone for nothing. How about bring in jobs that will stay and grow with the area without destroying like Industry, Manufacturing, Science and Medical fields. Or don’t they give kickbacks to those that would give away our land and water?

Read the entire Tucson Sentinel article here.