Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Obituary
Visitation for Michael Amado will be Friday from 6:30 to 7:30pm at Miles Funeral Services Globe. The funeral is Saturday at 10:am.
Police Log
Gila County Sheriff’s Office Task Force arrested 32 year old Joseph Armendariz for cultivation of marijuana.
Miami Police arrested 36 year old Patrick Hernandez on a warrant for criminal trespass.
Globe Police arrested 40 year old Mark Robles of Mesa at a traffic stop on a warrant from Maricopa County. Robles was also charged with aggravated assault in connection with an incident that occurred on June 27.
33 year old Amytiss Franco was arrested yesterday on warrants for criminal damage/assault and domestic violence.
Officers are investigating a burglary report taken at a residence on North High Street.
Miami Police arrested 36 year old Patrick Hernandez on a warrant for criminal trespass.
Globe Police arrested 40 year old Mark Robles of Mesa at a traffic stop on a warrant from Maricopa County. Robles was also charged with aggravated assault in connection with an incident that occurred on June 27.
33 year old Amytiss Franco was arrested yesterday on warrants for criminal damage/assault and domestic violence.
Officers are investigating a burglary report taken at a residence on North High Street.
Obituary
Lillian Rivera Gamez of Globe passed away Friday at Heritage Healthcare Center. She was 66. She is survived by her mother Lillian Rivera; her son; and 3 sisters.
Visitation for “Baby” Gamez will be tomorrow (Thursday) at 9:30am at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Rosary is at 10:30 and the funeral is at 11:00.
The family requests that memorials be sent to Holy Angels Church.
Visitation for “Baby” Gamez will be tomorrow (Thursday) at 9:30am at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Rosary is at 10:30 and the funeral is at 11:00.
The family requests that memorials be sent to Holy Angels Church.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Comment Period Extended for
Solar Study Areas
The Department of Energy and the Bureau of Land Management have extended the public comment period on plans to study public land in Arizona and five other states They are trying to determine where solar power stations should be built.
The public comment period has been extended 45 days. It will end on September 14.
The agencies announced in June that 24 tracts of land in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah will be evaluated.
The solar energy study areas include 670,000 acres. Sensitive lands, wilderness areas and lands with high conservation value have not been included.
Comments may be submitted through the Solar Energy project Web site at www.solareis.anl.gov.
Lee Kornegay Open House
Lee Kornegay School is having an Open House tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6 to 7:30pm in the Miami High School cafeteria. Refreshments will be served.
Miami PD Investigating Two Homicides
The Miami Police Department is investigating two fatal shootings that have occurred in just over a month. They say there is no indication that the two shootings are connected.
The latest victim is 40 year old Michael Amado who was shot Sunday morning while walking on the railroad tracks between Latham Boulevard and Loomis Avenue.
Miami PD is unable to give any further information without jeopardizing the investigation, but they ask that if you have any information about either of the shootings, call them at 473-4141.
The first shooting victim was Ernie Singh, who died on June 24.
The latest victim is 40 year old Michael Amado who was shot Sunday morning while walking on the railroad tracks between Latham Boulevard and Loomis Avenue.
Miami PD is unable to give any further information without jeopardizing the investigation, but they ask that if you have any information about either of the shootings, call them at 473-4141.
The first shooting victim was Ernie Singh, who died on June 24.
Governor Establishes Coordinating Council
Governor Jan Brewer has issued an Executive Order establishing a Coordinating Council to come up with ways to create a more streamlined system of education that improves academic achievement.
The Council will be a statewide forum that will provide recommendations to the Governor on specific education reforms outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
In Arizona’s State Fiscal Stabilization Fund application, the Governor assured progress on several key education reforms. These include improving the distribution of qualified teachers, enhancing academic standards, and supporting the state’s struggling schools. The Coordinating Council will be the vehicle for these reforms.
The Council will be a statewide forum that will provide recommendations to the Governor on specific education reforms outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
In Arizona’s State Fiscal Stabilization Fund application, the Governor assured progress on several key education reforms. These include improving the distribution of qualified teachers, enhancing academic standards, and supporting the state’s struggling schools. The Coordinating Council will be the vehicle for these reforms.
Police Log
A juvenile driver was injured yesterday afternoon when a car drove down an embankment near Eucalyptus Street.
Globe Police took a shoplifting report at the downtown Safeway late yesterday afternoon after three suspects fled the scene. About an hour and a half later, one of the suspects returned to the store. Two juveniles were located nearby. One of them was arrested for shoplifting, both of them were arrested for minor consumption. Two adults were also arrested. 22 year old Daryl Early was charged with DUI. 20 year old Alecia Cruz was arrested for minor consumption. The juveniles were released to their family. Cruz was later released. Early was taken to the Gila County Jail.
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Scott Brakesfield of Tonto Basin on a warrant for criminal trespass, impersonating a peace officer and expired registration.
Deputies are investigating a theft of a motorcycle from a residence on Russell Road.
Globe Police are investigating criminal damage at the Besh Ba Gowah museum.
Globe Police took a shoplifting report at the downtown Safeway late yesterday afternoon after three suspects fled the scene. About an hour and a half later, one of the suspects returned to the store. Two juveniles were located nearby. One of them was arrested for shoplifting, both of them were arrested for minor consumption. Two adults were also arrested. 22 year old Daryl Early was charged with DUI. 20 year old Alecia Cruz was arrested for minor consumption. The juveniles were released to their family. Cruz was later released. Early was taken to the Gila County Jail.
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Scott Brakesfield of Tonto Basin on a warrant for criminal trespass, impersonating a peace officer and expired registration.
Deputies are investigating a theft of a motorcycle from a residence on Russell Road.
Globe Police are investigating criminal damage at the Besh Ba Gowah museum.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Game and Fish Videos Attract A Million Views
The Arizona Game and Fish Department says its online videos have exceeded the one million viewer mark.
Their top video has had more than 128,000 views on YouTube. It is a segment about hunting dogs that was produced for the department’s award winning televison series on PBS.
Other popular videos include features on black footed ferrets, burrowing owls, and falcons nesting on downtown skyscrapers. There is also a “fish cam” at one of their hatcheries.
The Game and Fish Department’s videos can be seen on most video websites and at azgfd.gov.
Supervisors to Adopt Budget
The Gila County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 10:00. After a Public Hearing about the County’s intention to raise primary property taxes, the Supervisors will consider adopting the 2009-2010 fiscal year budget by a roll call vote.
They will also meet as the Library District Board of Directors to adopt the Library District budget.
They will also meet as the Library District Board of Directors to adopt the Library District budget.
CNBC Poll Rates Arizona 18th for Business
Arizona is tied with Oregon in a CNBC survey ranking states for business climate.
CNBC’s annual report ranks Arizona 18th based on 40 measurements, grouped into 10 large categories.
Arizona scored best in the work force category at No.4. States were rated based on their work force education level, number of available employees, union membership and training programs.
Arizona’s worst score was for education, where it was 45th.
CNBC’s annual report ranks Arizona 18th based on 40 measurements, grouped into 10 large categories.
Arizona scored best in the work force category at No.4. States were rated based on their work force education level, number of available employees, union membership and training programs.
Arizona’s worst score was for education, where it was 45th.
Destiny School Leads in Most AIMS Scores
Recently released AIMS test scores show Destiny School leading Globe and Miami District schools in most categories.
100% of Destiny fifth graders met or exceeded requirements on the Math and Reading tests. 96% of Destiny fifth and sixth graders met or exceeded requirements on the Writing test.
Miami seventh graders had the highest scores for their grade on the Math test. Miami seventh and eighth graders scored highest on the Reading and Writing tests.
Globe third graders scored highest on the Writing test.
Rep. Kirkpatrick Hosts 'Tele-Town Hall'
Representative Ann Kirkpatrick is having a telephone Town Hall on health care reform today at 5:30pm. She will discuss her priorities for addressing rising costs and for increasing access to quality health care. She will also take questions on this issue.
To participate call 877-229-8493. Press 15024 when prompted.You can ask a question by pressing *3.
To participate call 877-229-8493. Press 15024 when prompted.You can ask a question by pressing *3.
Police Log
Globe Police arrested 52 year old Raymond Tucker early this morning for possession of marijuana and an outstanding warrant.
Globe Police arrested 70 year old Richard Potyka Saturday morning for stalking, aggravated domestic violence and an outstanding warrant.
24 year old Charlotte Williams was arrested at a traffic stop for DUI.
Tucson Police arrested 21 year old Bernie Baca of San Carlos on a warrant for criminal damage and false reporting to a law enforcement officer.
Globe Police are investigating an assault report taken at a business on Highway 60; a hit and run accident that occurred on Highway 60 at Kaiser Crossing; a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence at Copper Country Mobile Home Park; and criminal damage to vehicles at a residence on East Maple.
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a child abuse report taken at a residence on Board Drive.
Globe Police arrested 70 year old Richard Potyka Saturday morning for stalking, aggravated domestic violence and an outstanding warrant.
24 year old Charlotte Williams was arrested at a traffic stop for DUI.
Tucson Police arrested 21 year old Bernie Baca of San Carlos on a warrant for criminal damage and false reporting to a law enforcement officer.
Globe Police are investigating an assault report taken at a business on Highway 60; a hit and run accident that occurred on Highway 60 at Kaiser Crossing; a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence at Copper Country Mobile Home Park; and criminal damage to vehicles at a residence on East Maple.
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a child abuse report taken at a residence on Board Drive.
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