Police Log

Globe Police have charged Gila County Jail inmates Derrick Rust and Ramon Gonzales with arson, criminal trespass and criminal damage, in connection with the December 16 fire on East Bailey.

19 year old Ruben Perez was arrested last night for aggravated assault in connection with a disturbance on Hackney Avenue.

47 year old William Salter was arrested last night for shoplifting.

Officers are investigating reports of theft at a residence on North Broad Street, a residence on Vandike Boulevard and a business on East Ash Street.

San Carlos Police arrested 36 year old Amanda Wallace of Miami on a child support warrant.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault at Pinto Creek Mobile Home Park; disorderly conduct/domestic violence at Sunrise Mobile Home Park; and criminal damage at Alhambra Mobile Home Park.

Annual Festival of Lights at Besh Ba Gowah

The 25^th annual Festival of Lights will take place this Sunday at Besh Ba Gowah. Sixteen hundred luminarias will be placed along the ruin walls.

There will be cultural performers from the San Carlos Apache Reservation. The evening also includes entertainment by the local singing group “The 40 Somethings,” and the Diamonds will play traditional and Spanish Christmas music in the auditorium.

Santa Claus will be there taking pictures with children for a small donation.

Visitors can warm up around the bonfire at the center of the historic pueblo ruins. Hot cider, coffee, tea and cookies will be served.

The luminarias will be lit at 5:pm. The entertainment begins and 5:30 and the park will close at 9:00.

Admission is free.

Fresh Produce Available on Saturday at 9:am

Fresh produce will be available on Saturday in the parking lot of the Holy Angels Parish Hall starting at 9:am.

They are asking for a donation to the St. Vincent Society, but if you can’t afford to make one that’s okay.

The Holy Angels Parish Hall is on Sycamore behind Leonard Paul’s Pizza.

Holiday Family Films at Globe Public Library

The Globe Public Library is showing holiday movies today (Thursday) through Saturday.

Today at 5:pm see an unforgettable family film starring James Stewart and Donna Reed.

On Friday at 2:pm enjoy a holiday family film about Father Christmas.

And on Saturday at 11:am you can see a newly released, computer animated Christmas comedy film.

Call 425-6111 or stop in at the library to sign up.

Santa to Visit CVRMC Today

Santa Claus will visit Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center today (Thursday) from 2 to 4:pm in the front lobby.

Everyone is invited to bring their children and grandchildren for a visit with Santa and a treat.

Police Log

Tri City Fire Department put out a structure fire last night at a residence on Copper Street.

There was a two vehicle collision yesterday during the noon hour on Highway 60  near Dave’s Fast Stop. A report was taken and the case is pending further investigation.

A car hit a parked vehicle early this morning on Manzanita Drive. There were no injuries and the case is pending further investigation.

Miami Police arrested 63 year old Domingo Gonzales for reckless burning and criminal trespassing.

Globe Police arrested two people late last night at a traffic stop. 18 year old Kenneth Shroyer of Queen Valley and 19 year old Damien Lopez of Mesa were charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Officers are investigating a disturbance at a business on East Ash Street; a theft at Horne Motor Company; a burglary at Palace Pharmacy; and criminal damage at Jerry’s Restaurant.

Gila County Probation brought in 31 year old Steven Mata on a probation violation warrant for child abuse and domestic violence.

Gila County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a theft of decorations from a yard on Daybreak and criminal damage at a residence on Ruth Ann Drive.

Holiday Classic to be Shown Thursday at Hollis Cinema

The Cobre Valley Film Club announces the screening of the classic holiday film “The Bishop’s Wife.” It will be shown Thursday at 6:30pm at Hollis Cinema 4.

The donation is $5 a person, with proceeds benefitting the continued restoration of the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts.

Tickets are available at the Center for the Arts and may be purchased at the Hollis Cinema box office starting an hour before the screening.

Police Log

Globe Police arrested two people yesterday in connection with a burglary on East Mesquite. 21 year old Ramon Gonzales was charged with burglary and 19 year old Derrick Rust was charged with burglary and theft.

Officers are investigating a domestic disturbance on Sotol Loop; an assault at the El Rey Motel; and a theft on East Copper Hills Road.

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26 year old Evan McClure of Globe on a failure to comply warrant for possession and use of drug paraphernalia.

Three local people were arrested separately by three separate agencies on warrants for child support. Mesa Police arrested 29 year old Esquiel Flores, the Graham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25 year old Tristian Belarde; and DPS in Phoenix arrested 39 year old Mark Hicks.

Hardscrabble Presentation About Van Dyke Mine

The subject of Wednesday's Miami Hardscrabble program is the Van Dyke Copper Mine.

Geologist Tim Marsh will talk about the copper deposit  underneath Miami and the history that led to the discovery of that deposit in 1916. He will describe the efforts that have been made since then to recover the 1.3 billion pounds of copper that are believed to be there.

The presentation  begins at 6:30pm at Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center.

Globe School Board Meets Wednesday

Globe School Board meets Wednesday at 6:pm in the High Desert Middle School Auditorium.

The agenda includes a  recommendation of approval for Arizona Youth Partnership to teach an Abstinence Program to High Desert Middle School 8^th graders.

Tioga Announces Completion of Gila County Solar Project

Tioga Energy made the public announcement today (Tuesday) about the completion of two solar electric systems for Gila County.

The 390 kW project is expected to generate a lifetime electricity cost savings of $500,000.

The Globe Courthouse now has a 205 kW solar electric system, designed to serve as a shade canopy for the parking lot. The Courthouse will meet about 39% of its electricity needs with solar power.

In addition, a 185 kW solar parking canopy is in place at the Central Heights Complex, where Gila County operations include the Department of Elections and the Office of Emergency Management. This sytem is estimated to meet 84% of that facility’s electric needs.

The County has avoided the expenses associated with system ownership through a 20-year solar power purchase agreement.  Tioga developed, financed, owns, operates and maintains the systems; the County will simply purchase the generated solar electricity from Tioga at rates that are lower than the local utility rates.

Tioga has also provided each facility with an educational kiosk that allows viewers to see realtime system production and weather data along with the corresponding environmental benefits of using solar energy.

Tonto National Forest Public Meetings

Tonto National Forest recreation officials have announced that they will begin a series of public meetings in January to discuss long-term sustainability planning.

The purpose is to get the public’s input  in determining the future of developed recreation sites.

A meeting will be held in Globe on January 30 from 6 to 8:pm at Besh Ba Gowah.

Meetings will also be held at Tonto Basin Elementary School on February 6 and at the Roosevelt Lake Resort  on February 8.

Chamber Names Rancher and Wrangler of the Year

Dan Fenn was named “Rancher of the Year” at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce Salute to Ranching Dinner on Saturday.

Steve Barker was named “Wrangler of the Year.”

Police Log

Globe Police arrested 35 year old Jay Garcia for driving with a suspended license.

20 year old Eduardo Armenta was arrested on a failure to appear warrant for resisting arrest/escape and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Gila County Task Force cited and released 26 year old Nichole Stevens for driving with a suspended license.

Gila County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating criminal damage to a vehicle on Short Avenue and a harassment report taken at a residence in Central Heights.

Supervisors Meet Tuesday

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

The agenda includes public recognition of Supervisor Shirley Dawson, Sheriff John Armer, Gila County Attorney Daisy Flores and Assessor Dale Hom, who are leaving office.

The Supervisors will discuss and possibly approve a  “Critical Incident Responder Safety and Health Project” grant application to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security, and will accept a $49,700 grant award for this project.

Police Log

Last night Globe Fire Department put out a residential fire at Bailey and Hill Streets. Nobody was in the house and there were no injuries. The fire is under investigation.

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident yesterday evening at Kaiser Crossing.

One person was cited after an accident Saturday morning at Yuma and Broad Street.

There were no injuries in a two vehicle accident Friday afternoon at Sycamore and Hill Street.

Miami Police arrested 22 year old Felina Bell on a warrant for disorderly conduct and assault.

Globe Police arrested 25 year old Stephanie Miles early this morning for driving with a suspended license.

42 year old John Bertoldo was arrested Saturday morning for domestic violence/assault.

51 year old Carol Aday was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

25 year old Sarah Miller was arrested on a failure to pay warrant for disorderly conduct.

25 year old Nathan Lang was arrested late Friday night for assault after a disturbance on Linda Vista Drive

.

20 year old Justin Mahsill was arrested Friday for shoplifting at Walmart.

48 year old Mark Riley was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

Officers are investigating a delayed domestic violence report taken at Copper Country Mobile Home Park; disorderly conduct at a business on East Ash Street; a report of a stolen vehicle taken at Pinal Mountain Apartments; a burglary at  a residence on Blake Street; a burglary at Copper Country Mobile Home Park; a theft on Gillette Street; and a theft from a vehicle on North Fifth Street.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault on Grover Canyon and a report of harassing phone calls on Supai.

Obituaries

Rudy Moreno passed away Friday at the age of 79.

Visitation for  Rudy Moreno is tomorrow (Tuesday) from 6 to 7:pm at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Rosary is at 7:00. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday at 10:am.

Marie Hincha passed away December 13 at the age of 89.

The funeral for Marie Hincha is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:am at Lamont Mortuary.

Daniel McIntosh of San Carlos passed away December 11.

The wake for Daniel McIntosh is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6:am at the Miracle Church in San Carlos.  The funeral is at 2:pm.