Monday, October 31, 2011

Holiday Meal Campaign Begins November 1

The Globe Active Adult Cnetr’s 2nd Annual Holiday Meal Campaign begins November 1 and runs until December 31.

Every day, Monday through Friday, the Center delivers delicious, nutritious meals to seniors and the disabled through Meals on Wheels. Included with every meal is a wellness check and a friendly chat

Make your check payable to City of Globe Holiday Meal Campaign. Mail it or drop it off at the Globe Active Adult Center.

Globe Library Needs Volunteers

Globe Public Library is moving back into their building tomorrow (Tuesday) after construction work. Volunteers are needed after 2:pm to help move books back into the building and to get the library reorganized.

Free Hearing Screenings Tuesday at Globe Active Adult Center

Crystal Clear Hearing will be at the Globe Active Adult Center on Tuesday to provide free hearing screenings and to check and clean hearing aids..They will be there from 9:am until 1:pm..

400 Block of South High Street Becomes One Way November 1

Starting tomorrow (Tuesday), the 400 block of South High Street will be a one way street. This is the street in front of Globe High School and the Globe School District office.

Traffic will flow from Ash Street north to Maple Street.

Free Lunch for Veterans November 10 at Miami Senior Center

On Thursday, November 10, the Miami Senior Center Site Council will host a Veterans Day lunch. The meal will be free for veterans and their spouses. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be cooked outside in the new barbecue grill area.

Music will be provided by Jose Sanchez and the Diamonds beginning at 11:am.

If you need a ride to or from the Senior Center, call 473-4190.

Pre-Schoolers Sing at Miami Senior Center Today

Halloween Pre-Schoolers will be at the Miami Senior Center today (Monday) at 11:am to sing their school songs.

This is an annual event performed by the pre-schoolers from the Miami Bullion Plaza Head Start and Early Head Start school programs.

Lunch will be served at noon following the presentation.

Downtown Trick-Or-Treat Event Tonight

The Annual Downtown Trick-Or-Treat Event begins at 5:30 today (Monday). Downtown merchants will line the streets to meet and greet and to pass out treats. Last year the Historic District handed out candy to an estimated 8,000 children. They are expecting even more this year.

The Annual Costume Contest begins at 6:30. Winners will receive a free portriat sitting from FullCircle Photoworks following the contest.

Enter the free raffle and win a prize package from the Globe Historic Main Street Program.

The haunted 1910 Historic Jail “Prison of Terror” will be open from 7 until 11:pm. Entry fee is $5.

Call Salvation Army for Christmas Assistance Appointment

The Salvation Army will begin setting appointments for Christmas assistance starting tomorrow (Tuesday). Call between 9:am and 4:pm tomorrow through Friday to make an appointment.

The Salvation Army is also looking for families, church groups, service clubs and businesses to sign up for the Adopt-a-Family Program. If you’re interested call 425-4011.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident Saturday evening at Beer Tree Criossing. 29 year old Cory Riley was arrested for DUI and possession of drug paraphernalia.

No injuries were reported in a three vehicle accident Friday evening at Ash and East Street. Two people were cited for failure to control a vehicle to avoid a collision.

Globe Police were dispatched to a residence on Pioneer Hills Road early this morning for a report of trespassing and breaking and entering. 32 year old Rhea Tucker and 37 year old Heather Mastin were arrested for outstanding warrants from the Gila County Sheriff’s Office.

Saturday night Globe Police arrested 35 year old Zinnia Rodriguez for forgery in connection with an incident that occurred on October 15. Rodriguez was also arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two outstanding warrants.

Officers are investigating criminal damage at Globe High School; a domestic dispute at a residence on High Street; a theft at a residence on Banker Avenue; and a harassment report taken at Judy’s Cookhouse.

Miami Police arrested 44 year old Eric Alderman on a failure to appear warrant for issuing a bad check.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old William Shurter for domestic violenece/assault and criminal damage.

Deputies are investigating criminal damage to two vehicles on Main Street; a theft of a fence post on Jefferson; and criminal damage to a building on Broadway.

Greenleee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Jaime Arrellin of Globe on a failure to comply warrant for a bad check.

Obituaries

Glenna June Logan passed away October 26. She was 86. She is survived by 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren.
The funeral for Glenna Logan will be Wednesday at 1:pm ar Central Heights Baptist Church.

Everett Randall of Peridot—known as Charlie Brown—passed away October 24 at Heritage Healthcare Center. He was 71. He is survived by his wife Gladys; 3 children; 3 brothers; and 10 grandchildren.
The wake for Everett Randall will be Saturday at 4:pm at the Randall residence. The funeral is Sunday at 1:30pm at San Carlos Miracle Church.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Halloween Events Friday through Sunday in Downtown Globe

Copper Rim Elementary School and the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts present a carnival on Friday from 5 until 8:pm on Oak Street in Globe. There will be games, food and hay rides. This year is the 7th annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. You provide the pumpkin and they will brovide the tools and the tables.

Take a Haunted Historic Jail Tour between 7 and 11:pm Friday. The entry fee is $5 a person.

A Halloween Haunted “Prison of Terror” will be held at the Historic County Jail Friday at 5:pm, and again on Saturday and Monday. The cost is $5 and proceeds will support the Globe Main Street Program.

On Sunday the “All Hallows Eve Feast” begins around 6:pm at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. This family event includes food and a musical performance by the Copper Cites Community Players.

Independent Riders Toy Run

The 10th Annual Independent Riders Toy Run begins with registration on Saturday at 8:am at Bullion Plaza in Miami. The run starts at 9:30. The final stop is the Shamrock in Claypool.

Other activities include a Poker Run, raffles, auctions, and a 50/50 raffle. Bring a toy and an additional $10 donation and enjoy the dinner and dance.

VFW Halloween Party on Saturday

The Globe VFW Post hosts its annual Halloween party on Saturday at 5:pm. Costume prizes will be awarded for most original, scariest, funniest, and best couple.

Bring 5 items of non-perishable food or one toy valued at $5 or more and receive a Halloween specialty drink. Proceeds will be used to help needy people in Globe.

Spaghetti Dinner on Friday

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Globe VFW Post will host a spaghetti dinner on Friday from 5 to 7:pm. The meal includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert, tea and coffee. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12.

'Ghosts of Globe' Walking Tour on Saturday

The 13th Annual Ghosts of Globe Walking Tour begins at 6:30pm Saturday. Tours depart from the Historic 1906 Gila County Courthouse front steps every 15 minutes. The last tour leaves at 8:pm. A $5 donation to the Historic Jail Restoration Fund is requested.

The tour includes a building on the Haunted Registry and the recreated Old Historic Cemetery. An actual “Ghost Hunters” team will answer questions following the tour.

You are also invited to visit the Historic 1910 Sheriff’s Office and Jail which is also on the haunted regstry. It will be set up as the “Prison of Terror” Haunted House.

Transit Study Meeting Thursday Open to the Public

Local citizens are invited to participate in the Pinal Creek Trail Design Workshop tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 to 8:pm at Besh Ba Gowah.

ADOT and the City of Globe are working together on the Cobre Valley Transportation Study that will identify ways to improve vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian and transit mobility.

Police Log

Miami Police took a report of a large amount of stolen alluminum. Some citizens helped officers locate the vehicle involved. 26 year old John Falquez was arrested for theft. A second suspect will also be charged.

33 year old Albert Saenz was charged with disorderly conduct after a disturbance in a Miami bar.

Gila County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year old Travis Brown for domestic violence/assault after a disturbance at a residencce on Yuma Trail.

The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of theft, fraudulent schemes and fraudulent use of a credit card taken at a business on Highway 60; and a burglary at a residence on Morrow.

Mesa Police arrested 31 year old Albert Coleman of Globe on child support warrant.

Globe Police arrested three people after a disturbance on Hagen Road. 29 year old Mickey Mitchell, 23 year old Cody Enfield and 18 year old Brianna Enfield were charged with criminal trespass. Cody Enfield was also arrested for an outstanding Gila County warrant.

32 year old Derrick Gonzales was arrested after a report of a fight at the Santee Circle K. Gonzales was charged with false reporting to law enforcement and arrested on a child support warrant.

Officers are investigating an assault that was reported at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center and a report of identity theft.

Obituary

Hugh “Butch” Martin of Globe passed away Monday. He was 85.
A Memorial Service for “Butch” Martin will be held Saturday at 11:am at Miles Funeral Services Globe.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Poll Says EPA, Not Congress Should Determine Air Standards

A new poll shows that 75% of voters believe that the US Environmental Protection Agency should determine air pollution standards, not Congress.

Eighty-eight percent of Democrats, 85% of Independents and 58 % of Republicans oppose Congress stopping the EPA from setting new limits to control air pollution from coal plants.

The clean energy advocay group Fresh Energy says pollutants from Arizona’s coal-fired power plants are triggering more asthma attacks and hospital visits, and in some cases premature death for people with respiratory disease.

The group says that when the Clean Air Act was last updated 21 years ago, the US House voted for it 401 to 21. The Senate approved it 89 to 10.

More information on the poll can be found at fresh-energy.org.

Globe Records Show Accidents Decreased in Photo Enforcement Areas

The Globe Police Department has compared accident reports for May through September of this year with the same months for the years 2005 through 2010. The results show that there has been a reduction in accidents in the areas where fixed photo enforcement is in place. The number of violations for both speed and red lights has also decreased.

Total photo enforcement revenue for June through September of this year is almost $235,000 with expenses of about $87,000.

(This information does not say, however, how much of that revenue goes to the Redflex company.)

San Carlos Veterans Parade on November 12

The 45th annual San Carlos Veterans Parade will be held at 10:am on Saturday, November 12 in downtown San Carlos.

Entry forms are available at the Tribal Office, San Carlos Public Library and Bylas Administration.

Blood Pressure Checks Today at Globe Active Adult center

If you’re concerned about your blood pressure, people from Heritage Healthcare will be at Globe Active Adult Center today (Tuesday) at 10:30 to check your blood pressure.

School Flu Clinics This Week

Gila County Health Department Flu Clinics will be at Charles Bejarano School today (Tuesday) at 9:am, tomorrow (Wednesday) at Los Lomas School, Thursday at Destiny School and Monday at Liberty High School.

Police Log

Miami Police arrested 23 year old Brittany Bowan for false reporting to law enforcement.

Pinetop-Lakeside Police arrested 22 year old Kevin Kenton of Globe on a shoplifting warrant.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19 year old Nayeli Diaz on a contempt of court warrant for criminal damage.

33 year old inmate Robert Esquivel was arrested on a warant for possession of marijuana.

Globe Police arrested 37 year old Manuel Varela for driving with a suspended license and a child support warrant.

Officers are investigating a burglary at Holy Angels School and criminal damage at a residence on Mesquite Street.

Obituary

J. LeRoy Sukosky passed away Saturday at his home in Globe. He was 68. He is survived by his wife Sharon; 3 sons; 2 daughters; his sister; and 7 grandchildren.
There will be a private memorial service for John’s family at a later date.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Phishing Scam Claims to Be From Netflix

TheConsumerist.com is warning consumers about an email phishing scam that tries to get information by asking you to send in credit card information.

The email claims to be from Netflix and says there is a problem with your credit card. A .zip file is attached to the email and the message asks you to download the file, then enter credit card information into the file.

Remember that no reputable business will ask for personal information in an email.

US 60 Construction Through Gold Canyon Winding Down

The Arizona Department of Transportation’s project to repave US 60 through Gold Canyon is now entering its final weeks.

Over the next three weeks crews will finish applying the second layer of pavement and striping between mileposts 199 and 211. One lane in each diection will be open through the work zone. When paving concludes, there will be intermittent single lane closures while guardrails are repaired or replaced, new traffic signs are installed, traffic signals are timed to current standards, and major clean up of the area takes place.

Crews will work Monday through Thursday from 7:am to 6:pm. Motorists should expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

Miami School Board Vacancy

Gila County School Superintendent Linda O’Dell is accepting applications for the Miami Unified School District Governing Board to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Ernest Miranda.

Potential board members must complete an application along with a letter of interest and three reference letters.

The application deadline is Noon on Monday, October 31. Interviews will be conducted on Thursday, November 3.

Application packets are available at the county schools office, or contact Julie Vasquez at 402-8783.

Police Log

There was a two vehicle injury accident last night on Highway 70 at Hunter Drive. No information is available.

Globe Police arrested 33 year old Veronica Williams for disorderly conduct at an address on Kline Street.

Two people were arrested after a fight at the Drift Inn. 23 year old Rodney Spotted Elk and 38 year old Jason Brown of Mesa were arrested for disorderly conduct.

50 year old Holly Gates was arrested Saturday on a shoplifting warrant.

Officers are investigating a burglary report taken at a residence on Cuprite Street.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a stolen vehicle from Highway 60.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Edgar Cruz Community Concert on Monday



The first Community Concert of the season will feature guitarist Edgar Cruz. The performance begins Monday at 7:pm in the Miami High School Auditorium. Cruz's music ranges from classical to jazz to pop. His YouTube performance of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” has been viewed nearly 14 million times.

For more information phone 425-6466.

Miami Council Considers Redflex Traffic Cameras at Monday's Meeting

Miami Town Council meets Monday at 6:30pm. There will be a Public Hearing on the possible approval of Redflex traffic cameras in Miami.

The Council will go into Executive Session for performance evaluations of Town Manager Jerry Barnes and Town Clerk Richard Canizales.

Globe Council Meets Monday

Globe City Council meets Monday at 6:pm. They’ll consider Intergovernmental Agreements with the State of Arizona relating to bridge inspections and the restoration of the historic train depot.

Traffic Change on South High Street Beginning November 1

The City of Globe announces an upcoming traffic change to the 400 block of South High Street in Globe. This is the street in front of Globe High School and the Globe Schools District Office.

The 400 block of South High Street will become a one way street beginning Monday, November 1. Traffic will flow from Ash Street north to Maple Street. This change is being made to prepare for the pedestrian crosswalk signal that will be installed later this year at the Ash and High Street intersection.

There will be concentrated police patrols in this area to enforce the change and to ensure a smooth transition.

Several Globe Downtown Streets Closed Next Week

The City of Globe Street Department is closing several downtown streets next week during the repainting of crosswalks. The streets will be closed between 6:30 and 11:am Monday through Thursday.

Landfill Fees for Appliances Waived Tomorrow

The Russelll Gulch Landfill is coordinating an old appliance “fee free” day tomorrow (Saturday) from 8:am to 3:pm. The landfill fee for the weight of all appliances and the freon from the refrigerators and freezers will be waived tomorrow.

This includes refrigerators, freezers, washers, dish washers, dryers, portable trash compactors and water heaters. Other metal items will also be accepted.

Police Log

Mesa Police arrested 27 year old Daniel Kubacki of Globe yesterday on warrants for child support and failure to appear on charges of possesion of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

A Gila County Sheriff’s deputy took a report of contraband in the Gila County Jail.

Globe Police are investigating criminal damage at a residemce on Bancroft.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Globe Moose Lodge Rummage Sale

The Globe Moose Lodge Rummage Sale takes place Saturday from 8:am until 1:pm at the Lodge on Highway 60 in Claypool. Proceeds will be used to prepare for the annual benefit Christmas party.

Walk and Wag Against Abuse

The Gila County Domestic Violence Safe Home and the High Desert Humane Society have joined together to raise funds for the fight against abuse in Globe-Miami. The 1st Annual Walk and Wag Against Abuse takes place Saturday in downtown Globe.

The event will help show the link between domestic violence and animal abuse. Cruelty to animals is often an indicator and predictor of family and community violence. And an alarming number of women report that threats to their animal companions prevent them from leaving abusive relationships. Funds raised from this event will be used to help families and animals that are in abusive situations.

Registration begins at 2:30pm Saturday at the historic train depot. The Walk and Wag starts at 3:00. The fee is $10. Family and friends are encouraged to sponsor you and your pet for the walk.

Other activities include a K9 demonstration, a 50/50 drawing and refreshments.

Haunted House Saturday Night

The Globe Library will have a Halloween Haunted House Saturday at 6:pm. The cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children.

Medicare Open Enrollment Info Friday at Globe Active Adult Center

A Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens representative will be at Globe Active Adult Center on Friday at 10:am to help with Medicare Open Enrollment. You’ll be able to compare what different programs offer and find out which plan is best for you.

Globe Community Center Closed Saturday 6:am to 2:pm

The Globe Community Center will be closed to the public on Saturday from 6:am until 2:pm for a Focus Cycle-Cross Race. The event is open to the public and spectators are welcome.

Access to Hagen Road will be restricted from Oil Circle Road. People needing access to these areas will need to use Ice House Canyon Road as an alternate.

For more information about this event log onto www.globeaz.gov.

Make Christmas Assistance Appointments November 1-4

The Salvation Army will begin setting appointments for Christmas assistance on Tuesday, November 1. Appointments may be made by calling 425-4011 from November 1-4. Only 250 applications will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

The Salvation Army is also looking for families, church groups, service clubs and businesses to sign up for the Adopt-a-Family Program. If you’re interested, call 425-4011.

Police Log

Globe Police arrested 27 year old Paul Botkin for driving with a suspended license.

Officers are investigating a burglary from a vehicle at Cobre Valley Plaza.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft at the Shamrock Bar.

Obituaries

Irene Cora Speer of Globe passed away Tuesday at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix. She was 86. She is survived by her husband “Ted” Speer; 2 sons; 2 brothers; her sister; and 6 grandchildren.
Visitation for Irene Speer is Saturday at 10:am at Central Christian Church. The funeral is at 11:00.

Edward William Hinderberger, Jr. passed away Tuesday. He was 78. He is survived by his wife Theresa; 4 children and 6 grandchildren.
Rosary for Edward Hinderberger will be Saturday at 9:30am at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Copper Community Hospice in Globe or the Alzheimer’s Association in Phoenix.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Miami Veterans Day Activities

The Town of Miami is having a Veterans Day parade, ceremony, cookout and concert on Friday, November 11.

The parade will begin around 10:15am, followed by a ceremony at 11:00. Hot dogs, chips, water and soda will be served at the cookout. There is no charge but donations are welcome. The band Jaded will play for two hours following the ceremony.

Everyone who wants to participate may be in the parade. The only requirement is that the entry must display an American flag. There is no entry fee but you must fill out an entry form and submit it by Wednesday, November 9. Prizes will be awarded for the top three entries.

The Town is making a Miami Veterans Wall. Miami residents and former residents are invited to bring pictures of family members who served in the military. Bring them to Miami Town Hall by Tuesday, November 8.

Veterans who would like to set up a display of military items may do so at no cost.

If you would like to donate food or money for the ceremony, there is a donation jar at Miami Town Hall. One will also be at Miami Memorial Park on Veterans Day.

Congressman Gosar in Globe Tonight

Congressman Paul Gosar will be in Globe tonight (Wednesday) with an open discussion at Globe City Hall. It starts at 7:pm.

Tax Volunteers Needed in Gila County

The IRS is looking for community volunteers to provide free tax help to residents in Globe-Miami and Hayden-Winkleman.

Tax volunteers need no prior experience. Materials and tax instructions are provided at no cost.

Training begins in mid-December. For information call 402-8693.

VA Helps Vets Facing Homelessness

The Veterans Administration now has a toll free hotline to help vets who are facing homelessness. Callers receive help with with issues related to health care, houssing, employment and education. All calls are confidential. Call 877-4AID-VET.

San Carlos Apache Women's Conference

The San Carlso Apache Women’s Conference will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, November 8 and 9 at the Apache Gold Convention Center. It features workshops, speakers, and the Woman of the Year. There will also be a banquet, and a talent show and campdress contest with cash prizes.

Registration for the conference is due by October 30.

Police Log

A driver was taken to the hospital after Miami Police noticed he was traveling very slowly but in an erratic manner. The driver was forced out of his vehicle when he wouldn’t respond to officers’ instructions. The officers then realized he was having a medical problem and called paramedics.

Last night Globe Police contacted 33 year old Carlos Laborin in connection with an investigation involving the theft of a wallet. Laborin was arrested for public consumption and littering. Before officers could take him to the jail, Laborin kicked out the window in the patrol car. He was also charged with criminal damage as well as false reporting because he did not give his correct name. Once officers determined his real name they discovered he also had an outstanding warrant.

Three juveniles were referred to juvenile probation for criminal damage to a vehicle at a residence on Blazer.

Officers are investigating criminal damage at a residence on Hackney.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft at the Gila County Roads Department.

Obituaries

David F. Burke, Jr. of Globe passed away October 15. He was 74. He is survived by his wife Denise; his daughter; his son; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; and 5 grandchildren.
Services for “Stoney” Burke are private.
Memorial donations in his name may be made to the Elk’s Charities and the American Cancer Society.

Caroline Cody of San Carlos passed away October 12. She was 73. She is servived by her husband William; 2 sons; 4 daughters; 3 step-sons; her brother; her sister; and 23 grandchildren.
The wake for Caroline Cody will be Saturday at 4:pm at the Cody residence. The funeral is Sunday at 1:pm at Burdette Hall.

Longtime Globe resident Ed Hinderberger passed away Tuesday morning. He was 78.
Services at Holy Angels Catholic Church will be announced.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Globe Moose Lodge Rummage Sale

The Globe Moose Lodge Rummage Sale is Saturday from 8:am until 1:pm at the Lodge on Highway 60 in Claypool. They are accepting donations of items to be sold at the event to raise money for their annual benefit Christmas party.

You can drop off clothing, books, plants, baked goods or other miscellaneous items after contacting Tony Licano at 701-5044.

Globe Income Survey

Globe residents will be receiving an income survey in the mail from the Central Arizona Association of Governments. The results of the survey will provide the tools needed for Globe to obtain Community Development Block Grant Funds.

The survey is confidential and the Central Arizona Association of Governments will not release personal information to anyone else.

The survey includes a self addressed stamped envelope that must be returned by October 28.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in an accident yesterday morning at Ash and Hill Streets. One driver was cited for failure to yield.

No injuries were reported in an accident yesterday afternoon at the Globe Wellness Center.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48 year old Kenneth Gameros on contempt of court warrants for assault, disorderly conduct-fighting, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal trespass.

Globe Police are investigating a burglary at a residence on Devereaux.

Obituaries

Alfred Sandoval Escobedo of Globe passed away last week. He was 83.
Visitation for “Scobie” Escobedo will be Thursday from 5 to 7:pm at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Rosary is at 7:00. Mass is Friday at 10:am.

Memorial services for Dietrich Denton begin Saturday at 1:30pm at Judy’s Cookhouse and then proceed to the shrine at Mountain Breeze cemetery.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Arizona Minimum Wage Increases in January

Arizonans who earn minimum wage will get a 30 cent raise beginning January 1.

Last week the Arizona Industrial Commission approved an hourly minimum wage of $7.65 in 2012. The decision is based on a 3.8% increase in the federal Consumer Price Index.

A 2006 Arizona law established a state minimum wage separate from the federal wage. It also provided for an annual cost of living increase.

ADOT Working to Prevent Wrong-Way Driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Commission says that 23 people died in wrong-way Arizona crashes in 2009, the latest year with available data. These were accidents in which a driver entered a road against traffic or drove on the wrong side of the road.
The Arizona Republic reports that the state Transportation Department is testing new technologies and road markers to combat the problem.

Most of the time the driver realizes the error quickly and disappears before patrol officers arrive, but when accidents occur they tend to be more severe.

The NHTSA says that drunk drivers are at fault in three fourths of all wrong way crashes. The agency also says that wrong way drivers have more traffic violations, felony convictions and other accidents than the average motorist.

Next First Friday Program on November 4

Donna Anderson will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday program. It starts at 6:30pm on November 4 at the Miami Library. She will have a presentation about “Arizona Eastern Railway History.” The program is free and light refreshmenmts will be served.

Globe Blood Drive on November 17

The next Community Blood Drive is on Thursday, November 17, from 9:am until 5:pm, at the Freeport McMoRan building in the Cobre Valley Shopping Center.

To make a donation appointment call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org.

AZ Cyclocross Event

Arizona Cyclocross is partnering with the City of Globe for an event this Saturday (October 22) at the Globe Community center. You can pre-register for $25 per event or $60 for the three race series

For competing categories, ages, to register, or for more information, visit larouedor.com.

Disability Awareness Presentation

October is Disability Awareness Month. Gila County Community Services presents a program on Disability Awareness and Assistive Technology on Wednesday at Walmart. You can choose one of two presentations, 9 to Noon and 1 to 4:pm.

The training includes a presentation on disability awareness and assistive technology demonstrations.

For more information or to make a reservation call 402-8664.

Police Log

Canyon Fire Department and Tri City Fire Department put out a brush fire Friday night on Miami Road.

Globe Police arrested 27 year old Mitchell Early of Glendale for disorderly conduct on Sunday morning after threatening a patient at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center.

24 year old Mason Dillon was arrested for assault late Saturday night at a business on East Ash.

25 year old Lawrence Dillon was arrested Saturday morning for shoplifting at Safeway.

32 year old Francisco Curiel was arrested on a child support warrant.

Officers are investigating an assault that occurred Saturday near Connie’s Store; a report of possible child abuse taken at a residence on Sunset; criminal damage to a vehicle at the Hill Street Safeway; criminal damage at a business on Hill Street; trespassing at an address on Jones Street; a theft at a residence on Hackney Hill; a burglary at a residence on Radanovich Blvd; and shoplifting at the Family Dollar store.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating criminal damage to a business in Claypool and a theft at Miami High School.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Fall Book Fair Fiesta

The Fall Book Fair Fiesta will be held Monday (October 17) through Thursday in Room 4 at Copper Rim Elementary School. The hours are from 7:30 until 5, with extended hours on Thursday during Parent-Teacher Conferences.

There will be all levels of books from pre-K to Young Adult.

Globe Council Meets Monday

Globe City Council meets Monday at 6:pm. They’ll consider a request by the Gila Unified School District to make High Street a one way street to facilitate the installation of the pedestrian crosswalk signal at High Street and US 60.

They will also consider two Intergovernmental Agreements with Gila County Community College relating to Senior Center classes and the use of the City pool for aerobics instruction.

Obituaries

Glenn K. Bylas, Sr. passed away Tuesday at his home in Peridot. He was 80. He is survived by his wife Daisy Kitcheyan; 8 children; his brother; 3 sisters; 21 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
The wake for Glenn Bylas, Sr. is tomorrow (Saturday) at 6:am at the Bylas residence in Peridot. The funeral is at 11:00 at Burdette Hall.

Dietrich G. Denton passed away Monday at his home in Claypool.
A Memorial Service for Dietrich Denton will be announced at a later date..

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Apache Jii Is This Saturday

The 28th annual Apache Jii festival this Saturday in Globe will feature Native American dancers, royalty, arts and crafts, entertainment and lots of food. The opening ceremony is at 9:am.

The all day event features the Yellow Bird Dancers of Mesa, Zuni pottery dancers, flute players and more entertainment throughout the day.

Native American vendors feature silver and turquoise jewelry, wood carvings, sand paintings and more.

MHS Sports Hall of Fame Induction

The Miami Sports Hall of Fame 5th annual induction ceremony will be on Saturday at 1:pm in the Miami High School auditorium. More than 50 athletes will be inducted into either the Miami Sports Hall of Fame or the Wall of Champions.

The public is invited.

Pancake and Ham Breakfast on Saturday

The Miami Senior Center is having a Pancake and Ham Breakfast on Saturday from 7 until 11;am.

'Show Stoppers' at CVCA

The Copper Cities Community Players present the Fall Theater Production “Show Stoppers” Friday and Saturday, and again next weekend. Performances start at 7:pm. There will also be a matinee next Saturday, October 22.

The show includes performances from the Broadway shows, “Cats,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Chicago,” “Annie,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and more.

Tickets are $15. For reservations call the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts at 425-0884.

Arizona Schools Now Receive Letter Grades

The Arizona Department of Education is now rating schools with a letter grade. The grades were released yesterday (Wednesday) and they are the result of a new method used to measure success.

Parents may be surprised that some schools that were rated “excelling” in the label system now have a grade of “B” or “C.” The Arizona Republic reports that the new formula puts more weight on how much students improve. With the new letter grades, schools no longer get better ratings for the percentage of students who exceed on the AIMS exam, only for their passing rate over a period of three to five years.

The only local school to receive an above average grade was Destiny School, which received a “B.”

In Globe, Copper Rim School received a “C” grade, an average level of performance. Both Globe High School and High Desert Middle School received a “D,” below average.

Miami Junior High School and Charles Bejarano Elementary School got “C’s.” Miami High School received a “D.”

San Carlos Junior High School and Rice Elementary School received “D’s.”

Click here to find how your child's school rated.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident yesterday morning at Main and Highway 60.

There were no injuries in an accident yesterday afternoon on Saguaro Drive. A driver was cited for failure to control his vehicle to avoid a collision.

Globe Police arrested 44 year old Glen Edwards for disorderly conduct/domestic violence after a disturbance at a business on North Broad Street.

27 year old Edwin Chatlin was arrested for shoplifting at the Family Dollar store.

Officers took a report of shoplifting at the Hill Street Safeway.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people at a traffic stop yesterday. 22 yaer old Joshua Anderson was charged with false reporting and a failure to comply warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia. 22 year old Chad Romero was arrested on a child support warrant.

A deputy took a report of harassing phone calls from a resident on Cooley Ranch Road.

Obituaries

Charles Dwayne Abbott of Globe passed away Monday in Phoenix. He was 55. He is survived by his daughter Carrie Owens of Globe; 2 brothers; and 4 grandchildren.
A Memorial Service for Charles Abbott will be held Monday (October 17) at 10:am at Lamont Mortuary.

Kenneth C. Smith of Globe passed away October 6. He is survived by his wife Lynn; his son; his brother; one grandchild and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Kenneth Smith will be private.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Most Elderly Arizonans Rely on Social Security

An AARP report says that most Arizona seniors rely heavily on Social Security for their income. The study found that Social Security makes up at least half the family income for 47% of those over 65 and 90% of income for nearly 20%.

AARP Arizona director David Mitchell says this generation of retirees is very dependent on Social Security because many are from an era in which the wife relied on the husband’s income. And many companies that once offered pensions have either canceled them or gome bankrupt.

Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation at Miami Library

The Miami Memorial Library will host an “Open Enrollment Benefits” presentation Thursday from 11 until 3.

Medicare open enrollment dates change this fall and this presentation will answer your questions about the new 2012 plans. The workshop is sponsored by the Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens and the Town of Miami.

Benefit counselor Bess Bennett also provides free information and her services every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 until 2 at the Miami Library.

Miami Jr./Sr. High School Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences at Miami Junior and Senior High School take place Thursday from 5 to 7:pm. Conferences for high school students will take place in the Cafeteria and in the Library for Junior High Students.

Golf Tournament on Saturday

Pinal Mountain Emblem Club is sponsoring a Golf Tournament on Saturday at the Cobre Valley Country Club. Registration is at 7:am, shotgun start at 8:00.

The cost is $45 a player, $180 a team.

AARP Driver Safety Program Free to Veterans in November

The AARP Driver Safety Program is waiving entrance fees to its classroom courses in November in honor of Veteran’s Day. All military personnel, active duty or retired, spouses and dependent children are eligible.

The AARP Driver Safety Program has helped more than 13 million drivers learn safety strategies and adapt to physical and cognitive changes related to aging.

Courses will be given at the Apache Junction Senior Center and Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce. For contact information or other locations visit www.aarp.org/findacourse or call 1-888-AARP-NOW.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident yesterday afternoon on Pine Street.

A car hit a pedestrian at a business on Highway 60. No further information is available.

A one vehicle accident occurred late yesterday afternoon at Oak and Broad Street. The driver was not cited, pending an investigation.

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident on Copper Street.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Michael Rivera on a failure to appear warrant for theft.

Deputies are investigating a theft report taken in the area of Morrow; a theft of a bicycle in the area of Montecito; and a theft at the Claypool Circle K.

Globe Police are investigating a theft at the 7th Street Circle K

Obituaries

Mary Ellen Saye passed away Saturday at her home in Globe. She was 82. She is survived by her son Mike Day; 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Her husband Jack passed away on September 27.
The funeral for Mary Saye is today (Wednesday) at 2:pm at Lamont Mortuary.

Former Miami resident Yolanda Ibarra passed away October 7 at her home in Phoenix. She was 59. She was the daughter of Mary and the late Edward Morano of Miami.
Visitation for Yolanda Ibarra is today (Wednesday) at 5:pm at Thompson’s Valley West Funeral Chapel in Goodyear. A Mass will be celebrated at 10:am tomorrow at St. Williams Catholic Church in Avondale.

Richard Eddie Fielding passed away yesterday (October 11) at his home in Globe. He was 63. He is survived by his wife Judy; his daughter; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Visitation for Richard Fielding will be Friday from 9 to 10:am at the LDS Stake Center in Globe. The funeral is at 10:00.
Memorials in Richard’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Lamont Mortuary.

Evelyn Ellen Lyman passed away October 7 at her home in Apache Junction. She was 91. She is survived by 5 children; her brother; her sister; 20 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and 16 great great grandchildren.
A graveside service for Evelyn Lyman will be held Thursday at 1:pm at Globe Cemetery.

Ralph E. Tomerlin has passed away at the age of 62. He is survived by his mother Dorothy Tomerlin of Miami; 2 children; 1 grandson; his sister and 2 brothers.
A Memorial Service for Ralph Tomerlin will be held Friday at 11:am at First Presbyterian Church.
Memorial donations in Ralph’s name may be made to the Peace Corps.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Miami Hardscrabble Series Returns

The Miami Hardscrabble series of historic presentations returns Wednesday at 7:pm at the Miami Memorial Library. This month’s program features Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum Director Tom Foster. He’ll discuss “Paranormal Studies in the Area.” The presentation is free and light refreshments will be served.

Globe Active Adult Center Site Council Meeting

The Globe Active Adult Center Site Council meets Wednesday at 12:45. Topics include nominations for the council and the new Gift Shop

Police Log

Yesterday Globe Police arrested 36 year old Anthony Steele for shoplifting at the downtown Safeway.

54 year old Elizabeth Oropeza was charged with disorderly conduct after causing a disturbance at a residence on Cottonwood.

Officers are investigating a report of a juvenile being assaulted at an address on Main Street and a theft at another address on Main Street.

Gila County Task Force arrested 56 year old Earl Bray on a contempt of court warrant for theft.

Obituary

Former Globe resident Mary Katherine Powell passed away Saturday at Friendship Village in Tempe. She was 86. She is survived by 4 children; 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Visitation for Mary Powell will be Sunday at Noon at Lamont Mortuary. Graveside services will be Sunday at 2:pm at Pinal Cemetery.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Arizona Prison Sentences Among Toughest in the US

The Arizona Republic reports that Arizona prison sentences are among the toughest in the country,. This year the state will spend more than $1 billion to keep prisoners behind bars. That figure will jump if Arizona continues with plans to build or contract for as many as 6,500 new prison beds over the next five years.

During the past 30 years, Arizona’s prison population has grown five times as fast as the general population. Arizona has the highest proportion of people in prison than any state in the West and ranks sixth in the country overall.

Library Halloween Haunted House Help Needed

The Globe Public Library is looking for adult volunteers to help construct the Halloween Haunted House. They also need Halloween decorations, black plastic sheeting, glow-in-the-dark paint, black light bulbs and old costumes.

Please drop off donations at the Globe Library. Volunteers are encouraged to drop by after 2:pm during the week of October 17 through 22. For more information call the library at 425-6111.

Supervisors Meet Tuesday

The Gila County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday at 10:am at the Gila County Courthouse.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in an accident Friday afternoon in the area of South Seventh Street.

There were no injuries in an accident Friday evening at Kaiser Crossing. A driver was cited for failure to control a vehicle to avoid an accident.

Last night the Gila County Task Force assisted the Department of Public Safety with a traffic stop on Highway 60. This resulted in the recovery of 35 pounds of marijuana with a street value of $24,000. 19 year old Nicole Nadora of Phoenix was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, transportation of marijuana for sale and possesion of drug paraphernalia. A 17 year old juvenile was arrested on the same charges.

About 1:00 this morning a Gila County Sheriff’s deputy took a report of a stolen vehicle on Oasis Drive. The car was taken by a person who was staying at the residence while the owner was asleep. A few hours later the car was returned but the owner wanted to pursue charges. 35 year old Christopher Armstrong of Oklahoma was arrested and booked into the Gila County Jail.

Deputies are investigating a theft at a residence on Russlell Road and criminal damage to a shed in August Hills Mobile Home Park.

Yesterday afternoon Globe Police arrested 57 year old Teresa Yniguez on a contempt of court warrant for issuing a bad check.

26 year old Victor Morales was arrested yesterday for disorderly conduct.

49 year old Eddie Benevediz was arrested Saturday after a followup investigation of an assault.

32 year old Derrick Gonzales was arrested on a child support warrant.

38 year old Luis Sanchez was arrested for passing a counterfeit bill at the Santee Circle K.

An officer observed a one vehicle accident while patrolling Broad Street late Saturday night. 25 year old Cynthia Henry was arrested for extreme DUI.

35 year old Frank Membrila was arrested Friday for shoplifting.

Officers are investigating a report of domestic disorderly conduct taken on Manzanita Drive; a theft at the Swap Meet; shoplifting at the Hunter Street Circle K; shoplifting at a business on North US 60; a burglary from a mini storage unit; and a burglary at an address on Euclid..

Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Healy of Globe passed away last week at Friendship Village in Mesa. She was 91. She is survived by 5 children; her sister; 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
The funeral for Mary Healy is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2:pm at Lamont Mortuary.
The family suggests that memorials be sent to Hospice of the Valley/Friendship Village in Mesa.

Violet Theresa Quintero of Whiteriver passed away last week at Copper Mountain Inn in Globe. She was 83. She is survived by 8 children.
The wake for Violet Quintero is tonight (Monday) at 9:pm at the Quintero residence in Whiteriver. Mass of Christian Burial will be tomorrow (Tuesday) at 9:am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Whiteriver.

Thomas Elmore passed away last week at the age of 43. He is survived by his wife Melinda; his daughter Shaelee; his son Erik; and his mother Frieda. Funeral services for “Tommy” Elmore will be private.

Happy Columbo's Day

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Happy Columbo's Day

Friday, October 7, 2011

Miami Council Meets Monday at 6:30

Miami Town Council meets Monday at 6:30pm. They will consider an amendment to the Town Code allowing the Town to charge a fee to reispect properties cited under the public nuisance or blight provisions. They also will consider establishing a Reinspection Fee.

The Council will proclaim October to be National Disability Awareness Month in Miami.

Globe Council Meets Monday at 6:00

Globe City Council meets Monday at 6:pm. They will consider a request to make High Street a one-way street, and to facilitate the installation of the HAWK pedestrian crosswalk signalling system at High Street and US 60.

The Council will go into Executive Session to discuss the lease of CAP water from the San Carlos Apache Tribe.

Career Fair Hiring Event for Veterans

A special career fair hiring event for veterans and military spouses will be held in Phoenix next week.

The event will be on Thursday, October 13 from 11:am until 3:pm at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Over 300 veterans and military spouses are expected to attend this opportunity to network with veteran-friendly employers.

Slow to Moderate Employment Growth Expected

The Office of Employment and Population Statistics within the Arizona Department of Administration is forecasting a gradual increase in nonfarm employment in Arizona for the 2011-2012 projections time period.

Compared to the forecast released earlier this year, nonfarm employment is predicted to be slightly slower in 2011 and moderate in 2012.

For the complete report, click here.

Police Log

Last night the Gila County Drug Task Force arrested two people on warrants at Holiday Hills Mobile Home Park. 46 year old James Estes of Flagstaff and 46 year old Steve Caldwell of Portland, Oregon were arrested on a warrants for sexual exploitation of a minor and dangerous crime against children.

The Gila County Drug Task Force arrested 37 year old Stephen Gerardo at the Economy Inn on warrants for theft, child support, and driving with a suspended license.

Deputies are investgating a theft from Eastern Arizona Railroad, and an attempted burglary and criminal damage at a residence on Beer Tree Crossing.

Globe Police arrested 19 year old Ernest Victor for unlawful consumption.

Officers are investigating a counterfeit bill that showed up at a business on Cedar and a theft that occurred at Fry’s.

Obituary

John Elbert Simmons, Sr. of Globe passed away Wednesday at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center.
Visitation for John Simmons, Sr. will be Tuesday from 10:am until Noon at Miles Funeral Services Globe. The funeral is at 12:00.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

PMFHE Oktoberfest Saturday

Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education is hosting their fourth annual Oktoberfest Saturday at Veteran’s Memorial Park in front of the Globe Municipal Building. It runs from 11:am until 8:pm. Admission is free. Refreshments include German bratwurst, hot dogs, sodas, and a beer garden.

All proceeds go to scholarships for Gila Community College students at the Gila Pueblo and San Carlos campuses.

GHS Sing-It-Again Chorus Performance

The Globe High School Sing-It-Again Chorus will present a program called “Time in a Bottle” Saturday afternoon at 1:30 in the Globe High School Auditorium.

It’s a light hearted musical retrospective on life at Globe High School during the 1950’s. Performances include the reconstituted Tigerettes, the Globe High School Band, Debbie and the Double Eagle, and the Globe High School Spirit Line.

The presentation will be followed by a tour of Globe High School, including the new Rose Mofford Room, which contains memorabilia of historic achievemnets by Globe High School students and faculty members.

'Show Off Your Car'

Gold-n-Oldies Car Club presents a “Show Off Your Car Day” Saturday at 3:pm at Globe Auto Sales. Everyone is invited to bring your car and show it off.

First Friday Program Features Jeremy Rowe

Tomorrow’s First Friday program features Jeremy Rowe, who is returning with more and different historical pictures of the Globe-Miami area.

The presentation starts at 6:30pm at the Miami Library.

Free Friday Movies at Globe Library

Globe Public Library begins its series of Halloween themed free Friday movies tomorrow at 2:pm. They’re showing “Scared Shrekless.”

The library will be closed for construction later this month, so the rest of the schedule has been changed to October 14 and November 4.

GHS Tailgate Party

The Globe High School Tailgate Party starts Friday at 4:pm at Harbison Field.

ADOT Expedites US 60 Construction to Reduce Traffic Impacts

The Arizona Department of Transportation says it is expediting US 60 construction in Gold Canyon to reduce traffic impact. Additional public safety officers will help with the flow of traffic to reduce congestion.

Crews will be working around the clock through Saturday. Intermittent lane closures will continue between mileposts 199 and 204. This may cause traffic congestion at Superstition Mountain Drive, Mountainbrook Drive, Kings Ranch Road and Peralta Road.

Miami Public Hearings for Brownfields Grants

The Town of Miami is seeking public input for a grant application to the US Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA administers a Brownfields Grant Program that provides nearly $75 million to communities and non-profit organizations to address contaminated property.

Miami will host two public meetings. The first is Wednesday, October 19 at 6:pm at Miami Town Hall. The second meeting will be on Wednesday, November 2 at 6:pm at the Miami Senior Center.

Police Log

A car hit a pedestrian yesterday morning on Highway 60. The driver was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian.

Gila County Task Force and Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of Highway 60 near the ADOT Yard after a sighting of the undocumented aliens who ran from a traffic stop on Tuesday. Eight people were taken into custody to await pick up from Immigration Customs Enforcement.

Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Starview. 47 year old Derral Warden and 20 year old Austin Colman were charged with disorderly conduct-fighting and assault. Warden was also arrested for discharging a firearm.

Globe Police arrested 47 year old Mario Guerrero yesterday afternoon for extreme DUI.

An officer responded to a call about a group of people lying in the road on Highway 60. 20 year old Jacob Conrad and 19 year old Kasidy Tanner of Scottsdale were arrested for underage consumption. Conrad was also arrested for criminal damage.

Obituary

Margie O. Peralta passed away Sunday at her home in Superior. She is survived by her husband Raul; her daughter; 9 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
A Memorial Mass for Margie Peralta will be held Saturday at 11:30am at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Superior.

Miami Genesis Board Meets Today (Revised)

The Town of Miami Genesis Board meets today (Thursday) at 6:pm in the Miami Town Council Chambers.They’ll review and discuss the cleanup project scheduled for October 29. They will also consider presenting a program to the Miami Town Counci that recognizes people who show community pride by maintaining a clean property and presenting a positive image of the town.

The Genesis Board will consider recommending that Miami participate in the Centennial Concert, splitting the cost with the City of Globe.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Peoria Shuts Off Red Light Cameras

Peoria is the latest Arizona city to drop photo enforcement traffic cameras. Intersections such as 83rd Avenue and Thunderbird saw large increases in accidents.

The blog War on Driving reports that Peoria officials claim that overall there was a 29% increase in accidents during the three years of the program. But increases of 300 to 500% were recorded initially.

Redflex Traffic Systems lost their contract with Tempe a few months ago over a legal dispute. Redflex was not only suing Tempe for a larger percentage of ticket fines, they and city officials were also the target of a RICO lawsuit related to the red light cameras.

An initiative to put Redflex speed and red light cameras to a vote is currently circulating in Paradise Valley.

Photo enforcement has also been discontinued in Houston and Los Angeles.

ADEQ Settles Gila County Veterinary Clinic Violations

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and the Arizona Attorney General’s Office have announced that Star Valley Veterinary Clinic in Gila County has agreed to a $65,000 settlement for biohazardous waste violations.

The clinic will pay a $5,000 penalty and conduct a $60,000 Supplemental Environmental Project. Veterinarian services will be used to treat animals for the Central Arizona Humane Society. In addition, information will be provided about the proper management and disposal of biohazardous medical waste in the animal care industry.

An inspection by ADEQ’s Solid Waste Inspection and Compliance Unit in 2009 determined that the clinic disposed of untreated biohazardous medical waste syringes contaminated with blood in regular solid waste containers that were dumped in the Gila County landfill between 1999 and 2009.

ADEQ Director Henry Darwin says these are serious violations, but this is also a creative settlement that will allow many abandoned pets and other animals to receive medical treatment while at the same time educating animal owners about the proper disposal of this medical waste.

Tanner Fire 80% Contained, Highway 288 Re-Opened

Pleasant Valley Ranger District fire specialists are managing the lightning-caused Tanner wildfire, about 19 miles south of Young. The fire has burned about 5,500 acres and is 80% contained.

Highway 288 is now open. The highway was closed last week from McFadden south to the A-Cross Road due to fire conditions.

Forest and ADOT officials are asking the public to drive with caution on that stretch of Highway 288. ADOT crews are performing maintenance and firefighters are cleaning up debris from the fire.

Miami Library Closed Today

The Miami Memorial Library is closed today (Wednesday) for a Gila County librarians meeting.

The library will reopen tomorrow at 10:am.

Police Log

Gila County Sheriff’s office arrested 54 year old Andrew Hill for domestic violence, disorderly conduct and assault after a disturbance on South Broad Street.

Gila County Task Force conducted a traffic stop on US 60 at MP 254. Several people ran from the car and got away. The car was driven to the office for inventory. A report was taken.

Globe Police arrested 22 year old Jocelyn Kessay at a business on Broad Street for fraudulant schemes.

Officers are investigating a burglary to a shed at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center.

Obituary

Zachary Christian Spurgeon of Globe passed away Friday at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center. He was 5 years old. He is survived by his mother Skie Spurgeon-Mora; his father Tony Philpot, Jr; his stepfather Larry Mora; and 3 brothers.
Visitation for Zachary Spurgeon will be Saturday at 9:30am at River of Life Church. The funeral is at 11:am.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Fall Weather Finally Arrives This Week

The National Weather Service says fall weather will finally arrive later this week. Daytime temperatures should drop well below normal.

A low pressure system will move into the area from the northwest. High temperatures will drop into the mid to upper 60s. Overnight lows will be in the 40s.

The Weather Service says temperatures will be so cool in the high country that there is a chance of snow above 7,000 feet. Freezing temperatures are possible for much of the high country Friday and Saturday mornings.

Report Says Putting Kids in Jail Doesn't Work

A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation says that putting kids behind bars doesn’t keep them from committing crimes later on. The report says decades of research along with new data shows that incarceration doesn’t provide public safety benefits, wastes taxpayers’ money, and exposes young people to violence and abuse. It says that the “crimes” in most juvenile cases are minor. Most juveniles are either charged with nonviolent offenses or are there primarily for acts of defiance to adults.

Public News Service reports that several states are already moving away from relying on juvenile incarceration, mainly because of budget problems or scandals over abuse in institutions. More than 50 facilities have been shut down nationwide since 2007.

Last year Arizona Governor Jan Brewer proposed shutting down the State Department of Juvenile Corrections and transferring those resonsibilities to counties. The child welfare and juvenile justice director of the Children’s Action Alliance says locking up fewer kids is a good idea, but the governor’s plan would have simply cut the budget without supporting community-based programs that provide better results at a fraction of the cost. Beth Rosenburg says juvenile jails especially don’t work for children with mental health problems, who make up more than a third of the kids in the Arizona system.

You'll find the full report at www.aecf.org.

Police Log

Last night Globe Police arrested 20 year old Tyler Hamlet on two Graham County warrants after responding to a report of domestic threats.

47 year old Paul Pahe was arrested on two outstanding local warrants after becoming intoxicated and passing out at a business on Ash Street.

Globe Police are investigating a domestic incident at a residence on Linda Vista; a report of phone harassment taken in the area of West Hackney; a report of threats taken at a business on Hackney; and a fraud report taken at a business on North Broad Street.

Phoenix Police arrested 30 year old Lucy Salazar of Globe on a bad check warrant.

Gila County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating criminal damage to a mailbox in Kellner Canyon.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Supervisors Meet Today at 10:am

The Gila County Board of Supervisors meets this morning (Monday) at 10:00.They’ll approve a Supervisorial District and a College District redistricting map to be used by Gila County until the next census.

The Supervisors will declare October “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in Gila County.

And they’ll consider an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportatin for pavement marking upgrades to Wheatfields Road, Main Street and Golden Hill Road, Russell Road, Ragus Road and Railroad Avenue, San Carlos Drive, Gisela Road, Fossil Creek Road, Control Road and Colcord Road.

Police Log

There was a hit and run accident with injuries Saturday night on US 70 near Hunter Drive. An Attempt to Locate was issued for a blue Pontiac Grand Am with heavy front end damage.

There were no inuries in an accident Friday night on Highway 60 and Main Street. One driver was cited for failure to control speed to avoid an accident.

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident Friday afternoon at the 60/70 junction.

Yesterday morning a Gila County Sheriff’s Deputy was told there was a man with a felony warrant at a residence on Eagle Ridge. 25 year old Jesse Parcell of Mesa was arrested on a Maricopa County Sheriff’s warrant for probation violation on charges of assault, drug-alcohol abuse, endangerment and DUI.

25 year old Tanya Horta was arrested yesterday for extreme DUI.

Two people were arrested Saturday afternoon at a residence on Cooley Ranch Road. Zachery Edmiston and Erika Langley were charged with threats and intimidation.

Deputies are investigating a domestic disturbance at a residence on Blake; a theft of weapons at a residence in Dripping Springs; and a theft at a residence on Mayss.
Yesterday Globe Police arrested 26 year old Aaron Stanley in connection with assaults near Connie’s Store and the Jack in the Box parking lot.

Two people were arrested for causing a disturbance late last night at Jack in the Box. 20 year old Devon Dosela was charged with DUI and 32 year old Henry Bullis for open container.

Officers are investigating a hit and run at a residence on Euclid; an assault at an address on Escudilla; criminal damage at a residence on Eleventh Street; a burglary at a residence on N. Maurel Street; and a theft at an address on High Street.

Obituary

John G. Moya, Sr. of Phoenix passed away last week. He was 85. He is survived by his wife; 7 children; 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
A graveside service for John Moya, Sr. will be held Saturday at Noon at Greenwood Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix.