Obituaries

Harold Adam Cook of San Carlos passed away Sunday at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix. He was 25. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Margo and Aloysius Cruz; his girlfriend Talia Chatlin; his brothers Ethan and Jonah Cruz; his sisters Alicia, Elize and Lendra Cruz; and his grandmother Nell Cook.
The wake for Harold Cook will be Sunday at 4:pm at Nell Cook’s residence. The funeral is Monday at 2:pm at San Carlos Miracle Church.

Pete DeAnda passed away Monday at his home in Miami. He was 82. He is survived by 2 daughters, including Linda Pastor; his son; 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Visitation for Pete DeAnda will be Monday at 9:am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary is at 9:30. The funeral is Monday at 10:am.

Lupe Vasquez Yanez passed away Tuesday at her home in Globe. She was 92. She is survived by 3 sons, including John Yanez; 2 daughters; her sister Margaret Sanchez; 3 brothers, including Joe Vasquez of Globe; 21 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.
Visitation for Lupe Yanez will be Sunday at 6:pm at Lamont Mortuary (Correction.)Rosary is at 7:30pm Sunday at Holy Angels Catholic Church. The funeral is Monday at 10:am.
The family suggests that donations may be made in Lupe’s name to the Gila Community Food Bank.

Next 'First Friday' Program on April 3

The next First Friday program presented by the Bullion Plaza Museum and the Gila County Historical Museum will be on Friday, April 3. Richard and Sherry Magnum will present a program on Arizona’s historic Route 66. It will be at the Miami Memorial Library, starting at 6:pm. The program is free and will be followed by light refreshments.

Veterans Counselor at DES Office on Wednesday

Veterans Benefits Counselor Valerie Williams will be at the Globe Department of Economic Security office tomorrow (Wednesday) from 9:am until 3:pm. If you need help with medical ratings and benefits, disability claims and pensions, healthcare, records requests, home loans or information about education and training benefits, call 928-425-3101, ext. 1008 for an appointment.

Weather Watcher Workshop

The National Weather Service is offering free training classes to teach people how to properly identify and report significant weather conditions and contribute to public safety. A class will be held tomorrow night (Wednesday) from 7 to 9:pm. For information, contact the Gila County Division of Emergency Management.

Lawmakers Invite Your Budget Ideas

Arizona’s budget problems are so bad that state lawmakers are asking the public for ideas about what to do about it. Republicans announced at a news conference on Monday that they have a worksheet that eliminates about $2.5 billion of the expected $3 billion shortfall. They say they will post a link on the Legislature’s Web site where you can email ideas on how to fix the budget without raising taxes. Until the state Senate sets up its email link, Sen. Pamela Gorman of Anthem invites you to send ideas to her at pgorman@azleg.gov.

Arizona Could Lose Stimulus Money

State officials say Arizona could lose $1.6 billion in federal stimulus funding. A federal agency has determined that Arizona is not in compliance with a prohibition against health care rollbacks. The Arizona Republic reports that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has determined that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System violates a stimulus program prohibition against tightened eligibility standards. AHCCCS requires that some enrollees requalify every six months instead of once a year. The federal agency has given Arizona until July 1 to make corrections. Governor Jan Brewer has asked the US Department of Health and Human Services to reverse the determination. She says Arizona’s requirement is not restrictive but merely a matter of timing.

Police Log

Globe Police arrested 23 year old Daniel Alvarez for domestic violence/assault after a disturbance yesterday morning at a residence on High Street.

22 year old Daniel Allen was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct after an incident at Cedar and Pine.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53 year old Catherine Sharpe after she was treated for a leg injury yesterday evening at Cobre Valley Community Hospital. Sharpe had been involved in an incident earlier in the day at Apache Gild Casino RV Park. She was charged with criminal damage and domestic violence.

A deputy recovered a motorcycle that had been reported stolen last week from a residence near the Fairgrounds.

A Globe Police officer took a report of a possible burglary from a residence on Tonto Street.

Obituaries

Norina J. Bendle of San Carlos passed away Thursday at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa. She was 39. She is survived by her sons Myron and Jaylan Bendle; her daughters Adreana and Karina Bendle; and her parents Wilma and Leonard Gilbert.
The wake for Norina Bendle will be Friday at 4:pm at the Gilbert residence in San Carlos.
The funeral is Saturday at 10:am at St. Charles Catholic Church.

Marion Norman of San Carlos passed away Frisday at Trillium Specialty Hospital in Mesa. She was 57. She is survived by her sons Anthony and Hardy Norman; her daughter Leticia Black; 4 sisters; 4 brothers; 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
The wake for Marion Norman will be Saturday at 6:30am at the Norman residence. The funeral is Saturday at 1:30pm at Burdette Hall in San Carlos.

Marion McKelvy passed away Saturday at Heritage Health Care Center. She was 76. She is survived by her husband Forrest; her son; 2 daughters; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service for Marion McKelvy will be held Thursday at 11:am at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.
Donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

You Tube Video of the Day

School assignment to reinterpret the fairytale Little Red Riding Hood.
Inspired by Röyksopps-Remind Me.

Supervisors Meet Tuesday

The Gila County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 10:00. There will be a Public Hearing on a Planning and Zoning Department case. The Supervisors will discuss and possibly act on a letter supporting the consolidation of the Globe and Miami School Districts. They will also consider authorizing a letter of support for the Gila County Safe Home that will accompany a grant application to the Arizona Department of Health Services. And they will proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month and Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer Recognition Month.

HHS Announces Additional Funding for Hospitals Serving Uninsured Americans

The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced that Arizona will have access to an additional $2.5 million authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help pay hospitals to treat uninsured Americans. Eligible hospitals are those that serve a disproportionate share of low income and uninsured individuals. Acting HHS Secretary Charles Johnson says the additional funding will help make sure that hospitals can keep their doors open to the people who need care most.

Opponents Speak Out Against Fireworks Bill

Fire officials and a foundation that helps burn victims are speaking out against a bill that would legalize consumer grade fireworks in Arizona. Phoenix Fire Department officials say explosions and people being burned and injured could become more frequent if the bill is passed. The Arizona Daily Star reports that Assistant Phoenix Fire Chief Bobby Ruiz says there isn’t a lot of difference in explosive power between basic fireworks and the professional grade.
The bill’s sponsor—Representative Andy Biggs of Gilbert—says “it’s time for Arizona to get rid of the ‘nanny state’ and allow consumers to purchase fireworks as defined in federal code.”

Globe Council Meets Tonight

Globe City Council meets tonight (Monday) at 6:00, following a Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grants. There will be a special presentation on the proposal by the Globe-Miami School Districts’ Consolidation Committee. The Council will consider approving a $27,000 grant application to purchase computer equipment and related services and supplies for the Globe Public Library. The agenda also includes an amendment to the Interim Emergency Fire Service Agrrement with the Town of Miami.

Police Log

Miami Police arrested 19 year old Darold Baylish and 18 year old Ivana Dia for domestic violence, assault and underage consumption.
31 year old Israel Rodriguez was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of unlawful flight.

On Saturday Globe Police arrested 20 year old Shawn Hinton at a traffic stop for driving under the influence of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Patrick Weaver at a traffic stop for failure to register as a sex offender and for driving with a suspended license.

The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of harassment taken at a residence on Short Street.

Globe Police are investigating a report of shoplifting at the Gas and Go Store.