'Wyatt Earp: A Life on the Frontier'

On Saturday, April 21, the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts will present Wyatt Earp: A Life on the Frontier, The Story Holywood Didn’t Tell. During the performance an elderly Wyatt earp tells of his adventures during the final days of the American frontier.

Wyatt Earp is best known for his participation in the “Gunfight at the OK Corral” which took place in Tombstone, Arizona on October 26, 1881.

The performance begins at 1:pm on Saturday, April 21 at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts.

At 4:pm on that date storyteller Martin Rivera will give a performance at the Globe Public Library.

These programs are supported with funds granted by the Arizona State Archives and Public Records Agency and the Friends of the Globe Public Library.

Some Rural Areas Reach $4 a Gallon Gas

AAA Arizona says the average statewide fuel price rose 0.6% over the past week to just under $3.90 a gallon. The nationwide average increased 4 cents to an average of just over $3.92 a gallon.

Even though gas prices in the major metropolitan areas and the statewide average are still under the $4.00 mark, 25 rural areas across Arizona have reached or surpassed that amount. This is in large part due to added transporattion costs to deliver fuel to those areas.

Here in Globe-Miami the average price is around $3.90 a gallon.

Police Log

Globe Fire Department responded to a fire alarm shortly after midnight at a business on Monroe Street. A report of arson was taken and the case is under investigation.

Globe Police arrested 35 year old Keine Church of Mesa in connection with criminal damage at a business on East Ash Street.

25 year old Morgan Breen of Payson was arrested yesterday afternoon for shoplifting at Walmart.

A juvenile was arrested for possession of marijuana at Globe High School.

Last night a juvenile was taken to the juvenile detention center after Globe Police responded to a report of an out of control juvenile at a residence on South Fifth Street.

Officers are investigating a hit and run, non-injury accident that occurred yesterday morning at Walmart.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 year old Keenan Goree for disorderly conduct after a disturbance at Four Star Mobile Home Park.

50 year old Rodney Doney was cited and released for criminal speed, no mandatory insurance and no current registration.

20 year old inmate Ramon Gonzales was arrested on a failure to comply warrant for interfering with judicial proceedings.

The Department of Public Safety in Phoenix arrested 30 year old Angel Spurgeon of Globe on a failure to comply warrant for assault.

E-Waste Recycling Event

A free E-Waste Recycling Event is being held in Globe on Saturday from 8:am to 1:pm on Highway 60 next to the Dollar Tree.

You can get rid of unwanted TV’s, computers, batteries, cell phones, VCR’s, CD and DVD players, and other small appliances. They will also shred sensitive paper documents.

'Copper Coffee' Event on Saturday

The 29th annual Copper Coffee takes place Saturday at the Cobre Valley Country Club from 10:am until Noon.

The Pinal Mountain chapter of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Association of Mining Engineers invites the community to attend. There is no charge but donations will be accepted to support an annual scholarship and activities for local students.

Miami Loco Art Walk

The 3rd annual Miami Loco Art Walk begins tomorrow (Friday) night at 7 at Copper Mine Picture Café. There will be a raffle for a work of art and an open mike featuring poets and artists.

The Art Walk around Miami from 10 to 5 on Saturday and Sunday includes more than 20 participating venues and more than 30 artists. New this year is a “crafts walk” with a variety of craft objects and a wine bar Saturday night at Copper Mine Picture Café. All profits go to the Miami Arts Commission.

Other activities include street performers at twilight and a huge lineup of musicians and performers at Veterans Memorial Park from 7 to 10 Saturday night. Also a dance and DJ party at Miami Art Works and a pizza and band party at Old Mine Shaft Pizza.

BHP and Freeport Among 10 'Most Controversial' Mining Companies

An analysis of news media and other public criticism of mining companies lists BHP Billiton as the 4th most “controversial” mining company in the world. Freeport McMoRan is number 5 and Rio Tinto is number 6.

Alpha Natural Resources ranked number one.

The Arizona Geology blog reports that the Swiss-based RepRisk Index “monitors the level of criticism to which a company is exposed.” The Index is used by the world’s leading financial institutions to manage financial, enterprise reputation and compliance risk.

RepRisk says Freeport McMoRan faced allegations of human rights abuses, particularly in Papua New Guinea where its subsidiary was accused of perpetuating the abuse of workers by paying police to guard its mine. The company was also accused of contaminating water bodies with heavy metals from mine tailings. RepRisk also noted that Freeport got a lot of bad press during the 3-month strike of miners in Indonesia.

BHP has been criticized for the forced relocation of communities, the destruction of traditional livelihoods and human rights abuses. The company has also been associated with occupational health and safety issues.

Bloomburg reports that Rio Tinto was one of two companies that were so heavily criticized last year that activists disrupted their Annual General Meetings. Activists called on Rio Tinto and the British mining group Vedanta to stop alleged human rights abuses and to improve environmental impacts. Those companies and several others—including BHP Billiton—were all impacted by alleged links with corruption, bribery, extortion and money laundering during 2011.

For more information click here and here.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a motorcycle accident yesterday evening on Russell Road. 22 year old Dustin Hodge was cited for no motorcycle endorsement, no registration and no insurance.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a stolen ATV from Freeport McMoRan.

Globe Police are investigating criminal damage at a residence in Globe Mobile Home Park; a theft at a business on Ash Street; and a stolen license plate from a residence on Highland Drive.

Obituary

Laura Jane True passed away Tuesday in Salem, Indiana. She is survived by three sons; 2 sisters, including Donna Anderson of Globe; and numerouis grandchildren.
Laura True was buried in Martinsburg, Indiana.
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Kearny Pioneer Days This Weekend

Kearny’s Pioneer Days run tomorrow (Thursday) through Sunday. Activities start at 4:pm tomorrow and Friday at Pioneer Park.

A parade begins Saturday morning at 9:00 in downtown Kearny with family fun all day at Pioneer Park

Activities continue on Sunday from Noon until 4:pm.

There will be carnival rides and games, vendors, arts and crafts, a softball tournament, team roping, entertainment and lots of food.

CVRMC Purse Sale

The Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is sponsoring a Purse Sale tomorrow (Thursday) from 7:am until 4:pm.

The fundrasing event is in the Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center Conference Room. Proceeds will benefit the hospital and the Auxiliary Scholarship Program.

Ice Cream Float Party

Tomorrow (Thursday) is Coca Cola's birthday. On March 29, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton brewed the first batch of Coca Cola in a back yard in Atlanta, Georgia.

Globe Active Adult Center is celebrating with an Ice Cream Float party tomorrow at 11:am

Globe Moose Lodge Easter Egg Hunt This Sunday

The Globe Moose Lodge annual Easter Egg Hunt is this Sunday (April 1) from 12 until 2:pm. All ages are welcome. Activities, food and refreshments will be provided for 2 non-perishable food donations.

Bring your own basket if you like or baskets will be provided.

The Globe Moose Lodge is next to the ADOT building on Highway 60.

Obituary

Kimora Trinity Dosela of Peridot passed away March 22 at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. She was 3 years old. She is survived by her parents Larry Dosela, Jr. and Kaylani Thompson; and her sisters LyDale Dosela and Koda Johnson.
The wake for Kimora Dosela is Friday at 4:pm at the Grace Dosela residence. The funeral will be Saturday at World Evangelism Revival Center.

Supervisors Meet Tuesday

The Gila County Board of Supervisors Work Session begins tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 10:am.

The Public Works Department will give an update on Gila County Transportation.

The Supervisors will also discuss the Election Security draft policy.

Globe Council Meets Monday at 6:00

Tonights Globe City Council meeting agenda begins with a presentation from the Senior Project Development Manager of Solar City Corporation Larry Marchmen, Mr. Marchmen will present an overview of Solar Power Facilities of Wastewater treatment plants. The council will then move on to the preliminary worshop matters of finances of the Globe Fire Department and Globe Police Department.

A review of accounts payable and the council will consider the authorization of a purchase order to Green Tree Construction in the amount of $40,356.59 for a Community Development Block Grant for housing rehabilitation.

(Liz)

Police Log

Gila County Sheriffs department reported a theft at a residence in Pinal Canyon where a residence was completely ransacked in the middle of the night a report taken and that incident is still under investigation.

Deputies also respnding to a call on Calle De Loma in Claypool involving a pit bull that was chasing children and other pets in the area, the pit bull was caught and taken to the animal shelter. Deputies arrested 29 year old Eric Fuentes of New Mexico was on a charge of theft of means of transportation and extreme DUI.

Globe Department reporting the following arrests: 36 y o Jill Bomar for use of dangerous drugs, 37 yo Justin Harmon of Globe on a warrant, 53 yo Darvin Kozie for 2 warrants, 40 yo Sam Stauffer of Globe on a warrant, 31 yo Desiree Werner of Globe on aggrevated Domestic Assault, 29 yo Wendal Smith of San Carlos, Possesion of Drug Para, 22 yo Raymond Ashburn for burglury, trafficking stolen property, Jeffrey Canoles 41 of San Carlos for Trafficking Stolen property, 18 yo Christian Logan of Globe DV Assault, underage consumption, and 41yo Danny Cutter of Illinois for disorderly conduct and harrasement.

(Liz)

Miami Council Meets Monday at 6:30

Miami Town Council has numerous resolutions to review and consider, consideration of the intergovernmental agreement between Gila County and the town to purchase the Cobre Valley Community Transit building at 506 Sullivan Street in Miami, approval of the $700 cost of flowers for the special events Genesis Project, adoption of the primary election results, consideration to adopt a fair housing policy, renewal of the Town of Miami’s membership to Rural Arizona Group, The consideration of a letter of support ratification to the Secretary of the US Deptartment of Transportation regarding TIGER IV Southeast Arizona Rail Freight Corrider Improvement Project.

The council will consider an improvement plan for Bullion Plaza as per a recent grant award, renewal of the Head Start lease and to set a date for an open public form regarding the Home Rule, appoint a moderator and set a venue. The meeting beings at 6:30 in the Miami Town Council chamber.

(Liz)

Irregular Blog Posting for the Next Week

Dear Reader,

I am filling in for J.B. on KIKO's morning show through next Wednesday.

Liz Mata is doing the on-the-air newscasts during that time. Unfortunately, with our small staff, that means I won't be able to pay much attention to this blog for a few days.

i will try to do some occasional posts and will copy and paste Liz's police reports.

Things should be back to normal next Thursday.

Thanks for your patience!

Roland

Police Log

Augustine Sanchez Calvillo age 41 of Claypool and Anthony Curtis 44 of Claypool were both arrested for theft when officers reposnded to a call yesterday around 1 PM at Mackies camp in reference to a report of a theft both men are incarcerated at the county jail.

Officers were also dispatched thirty minutes prior to Carlota Copper Company, a flat bed trailer was stolen from their site. The trailer is a 5x8 trailer and black in color if you should happen to see itin the area.

A downed power line and fire was the cause of yesterdays power bumps, the power line
Incident happened in the vicinty of willow and broad no injuries resulting.

(Liz)

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

Miami Jr./Sr. High School will have Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday (March 22) from 5 until 7:pm. Conferences will take place in the cafeteria for high school students and in the library for junior high students.

if you have any questions call 425-3271.

Globe School Board Meets Wednesday

The Globe School Board meets tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6:pm in the High Desert Middle School auditorium.

The meeting includes possible approval of an electronic marquee for Globe High School.

Relay for Life Kick Off Meeting

The Relay for Life Kickoff Meeting takes place Thursday (March 22) from 5 to 7:pm at the Dream Manor Inn. Everyone who wants to participate in this year’s Relay for Life is invited to attend.

Relay for Life is the world's largest movement to end cancer. The 2012 Relay for Life in Globe-Miami is scheduled for June 8 and 9 at Harbison Field.

Last year the Globe-Miami Relay for Life had the highest donations per capita in Arizona.

'Mining Rocks' Will Be May 12

The Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce is hoping the third time is the charm with the Mining Rocks celebration planned for Saturday, May 12 at Bullion Plaza in Miami. Bad weather has forced the cancellation of this celebration of mining twice already, but organizers think the May date will be perfect for the event.

Entertainment, arts and crafts, games and mining displays are planned for the festival, which will run from noon until 5 pm in the park in front of Bullion Plaza. The museum will have several renovations completed by then and they will be open to the public.

Vendors interested in having arts and crafts, food or game booths can pick up an application at the chamber or download it from the chamber website at www.globemiamichamber.com. For more information, call 425-4495.

'Social Media 101'

“Social Media 101” is the first in a series of free workshops for small businesses and those who are interested in starting a business. You’ll learn everything from what a “tweet” is to how to use social media in your business.

The workshop is sponsored by the Copper Corridor’s Business Success Center, the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Gila County Economic Development Corporation.

Additional classes will be scheduled to cover specific social media applications.

The Social Media 101 workshop will be Tuesday, March 27 from 11:30 until 1:pm in the Chamber of Commerce meeting room.

Seating is limited so RSVP by calling 425-4495

Police Log

Globe Police made an arrest after a home invasion last night on Cactus. 19 year old Robert Delgran was arrested for criminal trespass and burglary.

Officers are investigating a criminal damage report taken on South Broad Street and a broken window at a business on Broad Street.

Miami Police arrested 41 year old Edwardo Castillo for driving with a suspended license.

Obituary

Ronald Ray Edwards passed away March 15 in San Carlos. He was 64. He is survived by his wife Berlinda; 2 daughters; his mother; 4 brothers; 6 sisters; and 2 grandchildren.
The wake for Ronald Edwards will be Friday at 4:pm at the Edwards residence.
The funeral is Saturday at 1:pm at Burdette Hall.

Boomtown Spree Parade Applications Available

The application deadline for the Miami Boomtown Spree Parade is Wednesday, April 18 at Miami Town Hall.

The parade will start at 6:pm on Friday, April 20.

Trophies will be awarded for the top three entries.

Money awards of $100, $75 and $50 will be made to Community Service or Youth and School Groups.

For more information call 928-719-6921.

Alzheimer Caregivers Workshop

The Desert Southwest Alzheimer’s Association and Pinal-Gila Council for Seniors will present a free 10 week workshop beginning Tuesday, March 27. The wokshop is designed to help caregivers of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease..\

You must register in advance, so call Pinal-Gila Council for Seniors at 1-800-293-9393.

Miami Council Meets Today at 5:00

Miami Town Council is having a Work Session today (Monday) at 5:pm.

They will discuss the Home Rule Option coming up in May’s General election and issues relating to Municipal Expenditure Limitations.

Police Log

Miami Police responded to Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center after a report that a man entered the hospital with multiple stab wounds. The man said he was attacked by four cowboys at a local bar. He was flown to a Valley hospital and is in stable condition. The case is under investigation.

Yesterday Globe Police arrested 33 year old Brenda Barber for disorderly conduct and domestic violence at a residence on Fifth Street.

39 year old Angel Rosalez was arrested yesterday for DUI.

60 year old Joann Harney was arrested Saturday for assault and domestic violence at the Economy Inn.

On Saturday DPS arrested 46 year old Ezeguiel Mayorga on failure to comply warrants for criminal damage, criminal trespassing, threats and intimidation. and marijuana possession

DPS arrested 19 year old Joshua Mendoza for failure to appear on charges of use of marijuana.

On Friday 20 year old Mercedes Ramirez was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart.

A car hit a wall at the Gila County Courthouse on Friday. Nobody was hurt and the damage to the wall was minor.

A deputy took a report of an assault in the area of Pinto Creek Mobile Home Park.

Globe Police are investigating shoplifting at the Hill Street Safeway on Saturday.

Officers took criminal damage reports at residences on 1st Avenue, 4th Avenue and Kotor Drive, and 4th Avenue and Main Street.

Miami Police arrested 36 year old Mark Estrada on a warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Globe Council Meets Monday

Globe City Council meets Monday at 6:pm.

Rick Powers will give PARA Grant and Railroad Grant updates.

Globe Police Chief Lee Kinnard will present new officers and police dispatcher, and give a presentation about the We Tip Crime Prevention Program.

The Council will canvass the results of the March 13 Primary Election.

Copper Rim Book Fair This Week

The Copper Rim School Book Fair takes place this week in the school library. The hours are 7:00 to 4:00 with extended hours on Thursday until 7:pm during Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Wish Book coupons are also available for parents to select books for their students’ classroom libraries.

For more information call the Copper Rim Library at 402-5816.

Miami School Board Meets Monday Night

The Miami School Board meets Monday night at 6:30 in the Miami High School Library.

Virtual Museum Highlights Arizona's Mines

The new Arizona Experience website highlights a different theme each month. March’s feature is on mining. It gives viewers the opportunity to take virtual tours of some of the state’s mining landmarks. Interactive maps bring up current and historical photographs.

An article in the Arizona Republic says that the purpose of the virtual museum is to compensate for the Mining and Mineral Museum in downtown Phoenix that closed last year. But those fond of the museum say the website is a poor substitute for the actual building which was visited by about 25,000 school children each year.

There were plans to reopen the museum as the Arizona Experience, but the state has reportedly raised only a small fraction of the $12 to $15 million needed to open.

Visit the online mining exhibit at arizonaexperience.org or azmineraleducation.org.

County Health Department Promises Changes

The Gila County Health Department is promising changes after an ABC15 report revealed a staff member dumped thousands of sensitive documents in a Payson dumpster.

The personal information included copies of birth certificates, social security numbers and drivers licenses found at the bottom of a recycling bin.

A county employee admitted that she failed to check before throwing two boxes of documents in the trash.

Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin says the matter is being investigated by Arizona County’s Insurance Pool at Gila County’s request, to ensure an independent investigation. Once the investigation is completed, the county has promised to put in place the procedures needed to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Forest Officials Seek Comment on Sunchief Mill Site

Tonto National Forest officials are seeking public comment on the Draft Report of the Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis for the Sunchief Mill Site.

The purpose of the report is to present a detailed analysis of cleanup alternatives.

The report concludes that the site has environmental concerns related to arsenic, asbestos, chromium and lead. The recommended alternative for the site is to remove structures, excavate waste sources and dispose at appropriate licensed facilities.

To review the report and the Administrative Record at the Globe Ranger District office, call Brad Johnson at 402-6234.

Public comments are due by Monday, April 16.

CD1 Candidate to Speak at Republican Club Meeting

The Cobre Valley Republican Club meets tomorrow (Saturday) at 9:30am at Joe’s Broad Street Grill.

The guest speaker will be Doug Wade, who is running for Congress in District 1.

Obituary

Lucy Antonio of Peridot passed away March 11 at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa. She was 85.
The wake for Lucy Antonio is tomorrow (Saturday) at her home in Hallelujah Square. The funeral is Sunday at San Carlos Miracle Church.

Ceremony to Honor Three Arizona Territorial Rangers

The Arizona Rangers will have a military style Grave Marking Ceremony tomorrow (Friday) at the Old Globe Cemetery. The Rangers will be honoring three Territorial Rangers who served from 1902 to 1909.

Representatives from all 18 Rangers companies will be there as well as Ranger state officers. The ceremony starts at 12:Noon.

Gila County Historical Society Meets Friday

The annual meeting of the Gila County Historical Society will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 6:30 pm at the Gila County Historical Museum.

A meet and greet with light refreshments starts at 6:30 and the meeting starts at 7:15. The public is invited.

Meth Coalition Will Have Burro Sale & Drag Race for the Cure

The Gila County Meth Coalition will have a green chile burro sale and a Drag for the Cure obstacle course race tomorrow (Friday).

The Green Chile Burro sale starts at 11:30am. The Drag Race for the Cure starts at Noon. It will be in the Guerrero Complex parking lot, next to the Gila County Courthouse.

Acoustic Guitar Workshop

An Acoustic Guitar Workshop will be held Saturday from 7 to 9:pm at the Globe Church of the Nazarene fellowship hall.

There will be a discussion and demonstration of different styles of play.

Call 425-5979 for more information.

Piano Concert Friday Night

Pianist and recording artist John Nilsen performs Friday night at 7:00 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.

The solo piano concert will feature folk, jazz and classically woven compositions with some traditional hymn arrangements.

A free will offering will be taken.

March for Babies On Saturday

The Globe-Miami March for Babies takes place Saturday beginning at Bullion Plaza Park in Miami.

Registration starts at 7:am and the 3.5 mile walk begins at 8.

Funds raised by March for Babies in Arizona help support prenatal wellness programs, research grants, advocacy efforts and family support programs.

Police Log

Miami Police arrested 52 year old Mark Ramos for disorderly conduct/domestic violence, and threats and intimidation after a disturbance at a residence on Sunset Avenue.

Miami officers responded to a report of a man yelling and screaming at Sullivan Street Park. They determined that this was a medical problem. The officers took the man to a relative’s residence where further assistance was called.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Marco Salazar for possession of dangerous drugs for sale and misconduct involving a weapon.

32 year old Danielle King was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs for sale.

38 year old Derek Johnson was arrested on warrants for DUI and fighting.

47 year old William Laborine was arrested on a child support warrant.

Deputies are investigating criminal damage to a fence at a residence on Mayss, and a report of stolen steel and car parts from a residence on Pinal Creek.

Mesa Police arrested 34 year old Christopher Esparza of Globe on a failure to comply warrant for assault

Mesa Police also arrested 34 year old Dawnya Coy of Globe on a failure to comply warrant for assault and false reporting to law enforcement.

Obituary

Jonell Bendle passed away Monday at San Carlos Indian Hospital. She was 81. She is survived by 7 children; 2 sisters; 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
The funeral for Jonell Bendle will be Saturday at 11:am at Cowboy Ministries Church in San Carlos.

HDMS Book Fair

High Desert Middle School is having a book fair tomorrow (Thursday) through next Thursday, March 22. You can add to your home library and support the school by purchasing wish book coupons. These coupons are available for $3, $5 and $7. The coupons are given to the designated teacher to select books for their classroom library.

Book fair hours are from 7:am until 4:pm daily, with extended hours next Thursday (March 22) during parent-teacher conferences.

The book fair is being held in Room 208 at High Desert Middle School. If you have any questions call the school at 425-7002.

Lane Closures on S. Broad Street

The City of Globe and APS will be replacing utility poles tomorrow (Thursday) on South Broad Street in the area of the Globe Public Library.

There will be partial lane closures throughout the day. Barricades will be set up and police officers will help direct traffic.

If you have any questions call the City of Globe at 425-7147 ext 22.

Free Help with Resumes

A free Resume Workshop will be held tomorrow (Thursday) from 9:am until Noon at the Community Services Building in Central Heights.

To reserve your seat call Monica Magoon at 402-4322.

Lecture on Genealogy Research Tonight

The Miami Hardscrabble series of lectures continues tonight (Wednesday) with a presentation about how to do genealogy research.It starts at 6:30 at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum.

The program is free and will be followed by light refreshments.

Police Log

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26 year old Paul Martinez for domestic violence after a disturbance at Alhambra Mobile Home Park.

24 year old Rodney Spotted Elk was arrested for extreme DUI, domestic violence/disorderly conduct and assault.

Deputies are investigating a theft at the Gila Pueblo campus.

Globe Police arrested 38 year old Nora Peru on a child support warrant.

Obituary

Terrell Victor passed away March 10 at his home in San Carlos. He was 93. He is survived by 13 chidlren; 63 grandchildren, 114 great grandchildren and 53 great great grandchildren.
The wake for Terrell Victor will be Friday at 4:pm at the Victor residence. The funeral is Saturday at 1:pm at Burdette Hall.

Globe Voters Elect New Mayor and Two Council Members

Globe voters have elected a new mayor and two council members by a margin of 2 to 1. This was one of the most controversial elections in years and many people predicted it would be very close. But public opposition to a private prison and photo radar seemed to dominate the election.

Unofficial results show that current mayor Fernando Shipley received a little more than 28% of the votes. Terry Wheeler received nearly 65%. The third candidate, James Gillette, had 6.67%.of the total votes.

Mike Humphrey defeated Thea Wilshire in District 2 with nearly 67% of the votes.

Eric Mariscal came out ahead of Carmen Casillas with a little more than 68% of the votes.

James Haley ran unopposed in District 1.

Voter participation was just under 46%.

Shipley and the two defeated council members had the support of several local businesses, the Southern Gila County Economic Development Corporation, and two Gila County Supervisors. They began to exert their influence two councils ago by firing the City Manager and hiring a new one. They approved Redlex photo radar in 2009 and the cameras began operation last April.

The proposal for a private prison in Globe prompted most of the city’s registered voters to sign a petition last year seeking voter approval before any private prison could be built within the City Limits.

Somewhat less controversial was the privatization of Globe’s trash collection, but that move was not universally popular either.

The new council takes office in July. Mayor-elect Terry Wheeler has promised to get rid of the Redflex cameras. He also opposed the private prison proposal as a member of the Globe City Council

Prescribed Fire Near Roosevelt Lake

Tonto Basin Ranger District fire specialists plan to conduct a 250 acre prescribed fire in the Del Shay area this week.

The Del Shay treatment area is located 8 miles northeast of Punkin Center near Picture Mountain.

Smoke may be visble from Tonto Basin, State Highway 87 and the Payson area.

Police Log

No serious injuries were reported after a four vehicle collision yesterday on Highway 60 at Calle De Loma. The accident occurred while the cars were stopped for a train. The Department of Public Safety is investigating the accident.

Globe Police arrested 47 year old Dean West of Gilbert for fraud after a report of fraudulent prescriptions at Walmart.

40 year old Riley French of Superior was arrested on a warrnt for promoting prison contraband.

Officers are investigating a hit and run accident yesterday evening at Sycamore and Sutherland and a burglary in the area of South Sixth Street.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Jennifer Curtis on a failure to comply warrant for possesion of drug paraphernalia, shoplifting and false reporting to law enforcement.

A deputy took a report of threats from a student at Gila Community College.

Miami Police are investigating a report of a 6 year old juvenile being assaulted by an older juvenile.

Obituary

William Lyons of Globe passed away Sunday. He was 93.
A graveside service for William Lyons will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11:am at Globe Cemetery.

Voting Deadline is Tuesday at 7:PM

Globe City Hall and the Gila County Recorder’s Office will be open tomorrow (Tuesday) from 6:am until 7:pm.

All ballots must be turned in to Globe City Hall, the Globe Public Library or the Gila County Recorder by 7:pm tomorrow.

A drive-up drop box is located in front of the Gila County Courthouse. You can also drop your ballot into the white box for water bills in the Globe Municipal Parking Lot

Bracamonte is GAAC Volunteer of the Quarter

Sonny Bracamonte has been named the first Globe Active Adult Center Volunteer of the Quarter

Globe Council Meets Monday at 6:PM

Globe City Council meets Monday at 6:00.

The Council will recognize the retirement of Bob Arthur and accept the donation of a 2008 Ford Truck from Southwest Gas Corporation.

The meeting includes a Public Hearing about the use of Community Development Block Grand funding for 2012.

Miami Council Meets Monday

Miami Town Council meets Monday at 6:30.

The Council will consider an Intergovernmental Agreement with Gila County to purchase the Cobre Valley Community Transit building and property at 506 Sullivan Street.

The Council will also consider a request to release $700 from the Genesis Special Event Fund to provide flowers for up to 10 light poles, at a cost of $70 a pole.

Tiarra Clark Arrested for Bomb Threat

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with the bomb threat on Monday at the Gila County Courthouse.

28 year old Tiarra Clark was charged with “hoax,’ a class (4) felony and false reporting.

The arrest was the result of an investigation by Globe Police Sgt. Virgil Dodd.

Clark was also arrested on a failure to appear warrant for identity theft, theft of a credit card, fraudulent use of a credit card, burglary and theft.

Police Log

Yesterday Globe Police arrested 46 year old Marvin Anderson for trespassing at Walmart.

On Wednesday the Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40 year old Riley French of Superior for promoting prison contraband.

29 year old Daniel Lopez was cited and released for driving with a suspended license.

48 year old inmate Rojelio Delagado was arrested on a warrant for obstructing a court order on a DUI.

Deputies are investigating criminal damage to the entrance to the Fairgrounds; a fraud report taken at a residence on Highway 77; and a burglary at a residence on Morrow.

Flagstaff Police arrested 23 year old Lacey Ericson of Globe on a failure to comply warrant for disorderly conduct.

Obituaries

Betty Frances Boyd of Globe passed away Wednesday at Heritage Healthcare Center. She was 88. She is survived by 5 children; her brother; her aunt Mary Powers of Globe; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
The funeral for Betty Boyd will be private.

John Lewis Beams, Jr. of Cutter passed away Monday at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center. He was 74. He is survived by his brother Robert Flanders of Cutter and 2 sisters.
The funeral for John Beams will be private.

March Madness Boutique

The March Madness Boutique takes place tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 until 4 at Divine Grace Presbyterian Church.

Proceeds benfit the Southwest Islet Cell Transplant Fund, in honor of Jason Sanchez.

There will be raffles, handcrafted items, concession stands and bake sales.

Historic Home Tour and Events This Weekend

The 28th annual Historic Home and Building Tour takes place Saturday and Sunday in Globe. The event features stops at several territorial-day homes and historic buildings.This year the tour includes a special visit to the historic Globe Cemetery, along with stops for an antique show and quilt show.

Tours leave the train depot in downtown Globe between 9:am and 3:pm both days. The tour has been named an official Centennial Event by the state.

This year Miami is also having a building tour. It’s Saturday from 9 to 4, starting at the Bullion Plaza Museum.

The Gila County Historical Society will have its annual antique show both days at Globe High School. The new high school Hall of Fame will be open for the weekend as well. And there will be a car show in the high school parking lot.

The Copper Country Quilters Guild will have their annual Pieces of Friendship show at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts.

The Centennial Band will perform Saturday afternoon at 3:00 in the Globe High School auditorium.

Apache Leap Mining Festival

The 24th Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival is going on Friday through Sunday in Superior. Miners will be competing for $2,000 in cash prizes.

There will also be free entertainment, including the Yellow Bird Native American Dancers, Sun City Poms, and Western reenactments. There’s also chihuahua races, a carnival, food, vendors and a Saturday night street dance.

For more information call the Superior Chamber of Commerce at 520-689-0200.

Free E-Waste Recycling Event

A free E-Waste Recycling Event will be held in Globe on Saturday, March 31. This is an opportunity to recycle unwanted TV’s computers, monitors, printers, batteries, chargers, cell phones, VCR’s, CD and DVD players, fax machines, small appliances, and cables and cords. They will also shred ensitive paper documents as well.

The event will be from 8:am until 1:pm on Highway 60, next to Dollar Tree.

United Blood Drive March 28

Globe High School Hospitality is sponsoring the United Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 28. It will be from 8:am until 1:pm in the Globe High School auditorium.

Donated blood is used to help patients who are sick, require surgery or have been injured in an accident.

To sign up, go to www.unitedbloodservices.org/AZ.

29th Annual Copper Coffee March 31

The 29th Annual Copper Coffee will take place on Saturday, March 31 at the Cobre Valley Country Club from 10:am until Noon. The Pinal Mountain chapter of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Association of Mining Engineers invites the community to attend.

There is no charge but donations will be accepted to support an annual scholarship and activities for local students.

For more information call 425-7242.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle collision on Highway 70 and High Desert Drive. Both cars were towed from the scene. One driver was cited for failure to yield.

There were no injuries in an accident Tuesday afternoon at 3rd Street and Ash. No citations were issued.

No injuries were reported in a collision Tuesday night at Highway 60 and Hunter Drive. A Phoenix man was arrested for driving with a suspended license and an outstanding Maricopa County warrant.

Globe Police arrested 38 year old Dwaine Gray last night for disorderly conduct/domestic violence after a disturbance at a residence on 2nd Street.

29 year old Scott Victor was arrested Tuesday night at a residence on Linda Vista Drive for criminal damage/domestic violence.

Two people were arrested for shoplifting Tuesday night at Walmart. 30 year old Anna May and 37 year old Jamie Cook were booked into the Gila County Jail.

Officers are investigating a shoplifting report taken at a business on hHghway 60.

Miami Police arrested 32 year old Anthony Guerra on a child support warrant.

Sensitive Documents Found in Dumpster

Two women looking for savings in a Payson dumpster found hundreds of documents containing personal information that could be used for identity theft. They found applications for the WIC program which provides food and health services for low income pregnant women.

Lynda Perkins contacted ABC15 and they joined her for another dumpster dive a few days later. They found even more files of paper work in the same recycling bin.

Gila County employee Sherri Miller told the TV station that she was responsible for throwing the papers away. She said that they normally shred the forms but couldn’t give a reason why they didn’t this time.

Gila County Health and Emergency Services Director Michael Driscoll apologized for the mistake and said they would make sure it doesn’t happen again.

But at least one person whose personal information was found in the dumpster says she plans to take legal action against the Gila County Health Division.

Globe School Board Meets Tonight

The Globe School Board meets today (Wednesday) at 6:pm in the High Desert Middle School auditorium.

The agenda includes a presentation of the State Cheerleading Competition.

Technical Report Concludes Significant Uranium at Workman Creek Project

Uranium Energy Corp. says that the company has received an independednt technical report for the Workman Creek Project in Gila County that reports an inferred mineral resource of 5.5 million pounds.

The Workman Creek Project consists of 180 unpatentef mining claims covering 3,600 acres. It is located in a remote area of the Dripping Springs Mining District abot 30 miles north of Miami.

The authors of the technical report concluded that geological similarities and historic mining activity show excellent potential for significant uranium mineralization.

Obituary

Alex D. Dorame of Globe passed away March 2 at Desert Palm Nursing Home in Tucson. He was 87. He is survived by his daughter; his brother Bob of Globe; 2 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Visitation for Alex Dorame will be Friday from 4 to 6:pm at Lamont Mortuary. Rosary is at 7:30 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10:am.

Globe Active Adult Center Will Have Three 'Concerts in the Park'

The Globe Active Adult Center invites the community to three Concerts in the Park this spring.

Music on Friday, April 20 will be provided by Imagine with Neto Vasquez.

The May 18 concert features the Miami Big Band Sound with Joe Sanchez.

And on June 15 the Centennial Band will perform.

The entertainment is free, and hot dogs, chips and soda will be available for purchase.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a single vehicle accident yesterday evening on Highway 60.

A car jumped a curb and struck a business yesterday in Miami. There were no injuries or citations issued. The cause is believed to be equipment failure.

There was a bomb threat yesterday afternoon at the Gila County Courthouse. No bomb was found.

Hardscrabble Series Presents Program on Genealogy Research

The next Miami Hardscrabble program will feature Lynne Perry talking about “Genealogy Research.”

It will be at the Bullion Plaza Museum at 6:30pm on Wednesday, March 14.

The program is free and will be followed by light refreshments.

Events at GHS This Weekend

Globe High School will be a busy place ths weekend. The free events include the Historical Society’s antique show, a car show, and the Alumni Association’s open house.

The Centennial Band will perform a concert on Saturday at 3:pm in the Globe High School auditorium.

Redondo Pleads Guilty

On Friday, former Globe resident Christopher Angel Redondo plead guilty to first degree murder in the death of Ernie Singh.

Redondo admitted that on the evening of June 24,2009, he went to the Singh residence in Miami with the intent to kill Ernie Singh. Redondo used a shotgun to shoot the victim through the window of the residence. It was not until months later that Redondo was identified as the shooter through the cooperative investigation of multiple local agencies.

Redondo was sentenced by Judge Peter Cahill to life in prison without parole.

Police Log

On Saturday the Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Amanda Wallace on warrants for child support and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Deputies are investigating a burglary at Four Star Mobile Home Park.

DPS in Tucson arrested 51 year old Billy Smith of Globe on warrants for disorderly conduct/domestic violence and child support.

Miami Police took a report of criminal damage caused by a chemical being intentionally thrown onto a vehicle, and two separate cases of of bicycles stolen from Miami yards.

Globe Police are investigating a burglary at a residence on East Street and an attempted burglary at a residence on Glance Street

Obituary

Sylvester Scott Early of Peridot passed away February 27 at Copper Muntain Inn. He was 67. He is survived by his daughter Karol; his sister Mercllene Haan; his brother Lowdry; and 2 grandchildren.
The wake for Sylvester Early is Friday at 4:pm at the Early residence. The funeral is Saturday at 1:pm at San Carlos Miracle Church.

Police Log

Last night Globe Police arrested 35 year old Wendy Stanfel for trespassing at the Drift Inn.

18 year old inmate Derrick Rust was booked for burglary and possession of stolen property.

Officers are investigating a report of shoplifting at Walmart and a theft at a residence on South Broad Street
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A Gila County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested 23 year old inmate Kyle Hamlet on a failure to comply warrant for driving with a suspended license.

Deputies are investigating a stolen vehicle from a residence on Wilson Street; a theft of an ATV at a residence on Pinal Canyon Road; and a hit and run at the Gila Pueblo Campus.

Obituary

Carlos Anaya of Claypool passed away Tuesday at Hospice of Arizona in Mesa. He was 66. He is survived by his sister; and 3 brothers, including Albert of Claypool.
Rosary for Carlos Anaya will be Tuesday at 10:am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Superior. Funeral Mass is at 11:00.

Appliance Fee-Free Day Saturday at Landfill

The Russell Gulch Landfill is having an old appliance “free day” tomorrow (Saturday) from 8:am until 3:pm.

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

The landfill fee for the weight of all appliances and the freon from the refrigerators and freezers will be waived on Saturday. The County will remove the freon from the appliances.

For more information about this event call the landfill at 425-7470.

State Historian Jim Turner in Globe-Miami This Weekend

Arizona’s State Historian Jim Turner will be the guest speaker at the First Friday program tomorrow at 6:30pm at the Bullion Plaza. His presentation about Arizona statehood is free and light refrreshments will be served after the program.

Turner will also be at the Gila County Historical Museum on Saturday from 11 until 3. This is a book signing for his Centennial Book, “Arizona—A Celebration of the Grand Canyon State."

Read Across America Book Giveaway This Saturday

The Read Across America Book Giveaway will be held this Saturday (March 3) from 10 until 2 at the Claypool Safeway.

Gila County Reading Council will again be celebrating reading and Dr. Seuss’s birthday by giving a free book to each child who attends the event. This year over 300 books will be available for children through 6th grade.

Territorial Brass Performs Saturday

The Globe-Miami Community Concert Association presents the Territorial Brass this Saturday night (March 3) in the Miami High School auditorium. It starts at 7:pm.

The twelve member ensemble specializes in 19th century American brass band music, playing authentic arrangements from 1835, through the Civil war, to Arizona’s year of statehood. The music program includes slides of vintage photographs of Arizona bands and daily life in the territory, and a “follow the bouncing ball” sing-along.

This concert is free with the purchase of membership for next season. For information call 425-9236.

Globe Active Adult Activities on Friday

The Globe Active Adult Center is providing legal assistance again every Friday morning beginning at 10:am.

The Center will show the movie “Moneyball” Friday at 12:30pm.

Town of Miami Building Tour on March 10

The Town of Miami is also having a Building Tour this year. It is on Saturday, March 10 from 9:am to 4:pm. It starts at the Bullion Plaza Museum.

For more information call 473-4403.

Globe Voting Deadline is March 13

If you are a registered voter in the City of Globe and have not received your mail-in election ballot, you can pick one up at Globe City Hall. If you have any questions about your ballot, contact Globe City Clerk Gina Paul at 425-7146 ext. 21.

The deadline to vote is 7:pm on Tuesday, March 13. All ballots must be turned in by that time at Globe City Hall, the Globe Public Library or the Gila County Recorder’s Office.

Drive-up drop boxes are located in the Globe municipal parking lot and in front of the Gila County Courthouse.

Globe Library Activities

The Globe Public Library reminds everyone that the library has free movies every Friday afternoon at 2:00.

The Gila County Food Handlers Test is available anytime when they are open. Library hours are 9 to 5:30pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 to 5:30pm; and 9:am to 7:pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The library also has many Federal tax booklets and forms available.

For more information about upcoming events, call the Globe Public Library at 425-6111 or visit http://www.gcldaz.org/gila/globepubliclibrary.asp.

Police Log

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 year old Malorie Tucker for aggravated domestic violence.

A Gila County Task Force Unit took two people into custody after a traffic stop yesterday evening on Broadway. 20 year old Zachariah Cole was arrested for driving with a suspended license and possession of marijuana. 22 year old James Royce was arrested on a child support warrant.

A deputy took a report of criminal damage to a residence in Pueblo Heights Mobile Home Park.

Globe Police arrested two people after a disturbance at Copper Country Mobile Home Park. 20 year old Michelle Franklin and 23 year old Jon Hill were charged with domestic violence/assault and criminal damage.

29 year old Jo Dawn Hicks was arrested for disorderly conduct early this morning at a residence on 9th Street.

Officers are investigating a burglary at a business on North Broad Street and a theft at the Food Bank.

Obituary

Richard Gonzales of Globe passed away Tuesday at Gateway Ranch in Gilbert. He was 88. He is survived by his wife Vera; 2 daughters; 2 sons; his sister; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Visitation for Richard Gonzales will be Tuesday (March 6) at Noon at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Rosary is at 12:30 and Mass is at 1:pm.