Friday, March 11, 2011

Slick DVD Produced to 'Sell' Local Private Prison Proposal



Be sure to watch this video of the DVD produced by Emerald Companies to "sell" the Globe private prison idea. Remember it was made before most people even knew about the proposal.

Visit www.gmtnewsnviews.com. They plan to post the entire debates between Jim Moss and Mickie Nye that aired this week on KIKO's Open Line.

(Thank you Globe-Miami Times for posting this and other important articles about the private prison proposal.)

Police Log

Globe Police arrested 61 year old Hector Montolla for domestic violence/disorderly conduct.

Officers are investigating a domestic violence incident at a residence on Euclid.

Obituary Correction

Annabelle Joyce of Globe passed away Monday at Copper Mountain Inn. She was 72. She is survived by 4 children; her brother; and 6 grandchildren.
Services for Annabelle Joyce will be private.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

'March for Babies' on Saturday at Bullion Plaza

The annual March of Dimes March for Babies event begins with registration at 7:am Saturday at the Bullion Plaza Park. The 3.5 mile walk kicks off at 8:am.

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

Special Events Conclude Smithsonian Exhibit

The final weekend of the Smithsonian foods exhibit at the Gila County Historical Museum includes a “Cowboy and Apache Days” presentation.

Old time ranchers will tell stories about the early days around a “campfire.” Another group will demonstarte Dutch Oven cooking and make cobblers in Dutch Ovens over an open fire. This will be served to the public about mid-afternoon and topped with homemade ice cream.

To demonstrate the Apache part of the event, there will be a fry bread booth operated by San Carlos residents and an offering of Apache arts and crafts. Entertainment will be provided by the Apache Crown Dancers and a traditional Apache flute player.

The event starts at 1:pm Saturday and is free of charge.

Ice House Canyon Bridge Narrows to One Lane Next Week

Beginning Monday (March 14) and continuing through Wednesday, the Ice House Canyon Bridge will be narrowed to one lane of traffic and the Bear Tree Crossing will be closed. This will be between 6:am and 6:pm, Monday through Wednesday. A flagger will be present during these times.

Globe Lions Collect for the Needy

On Friday and Saturday March 25 and 26, the Globe Lions Club and their donation jars will be in front of grocery stores, banks and the Post Office. Your donations go to the less fortunate in our community for eye exams and new eyeglasses.

Old eyeglasses, hearing aids, cell phones and chargers, and small medical equipment may be placed in Lions’ collection boxes around the community. They are recycled and distributed by Lions Clubs all over the world where they are needed.

Miami Genesis Board Meets Tonight

The Town of Miami Genesis Board meets tonight (Thursday) at 6:00 at the Miami Town Council Chambers.

They’ll review and discuss Open Meeting Laws and the Genesis Board’s role as an advisory committee to the Town Council. They will also elect officers, discuss and create a Mission Statement and bylaws, and discuss long and short term goals.

Police Log

An injury accident occurred yesterrday afternoon on Highway 60 at MP 246.8. No further information is available.

There was a two vehicle accident yesterday afternoon at Oak and Ash Streets.

An officer took a stolen vehicle report yesterday morning. Shortly afterwards, information was received from the Sheriff’s Office that the vehicle had been involved in an accident near Pinal Creek and Silver Hills Road. 24 year old Daniel Pratt was charged with false reporting.

28 year old Robert Anderson was arrested on a child support and a failure to appear warrant.

35 year old Shawna Tsosie was arrested early this morning on warrants for contempt of court and child support.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 18 year old Erick Moore on a failure to appear warrant for assault.

40 year old Manuel Casillas was arrested on a child support warrant and a failure to comply warrant for assault.

A School Resource Sergeant took a report of an assault that occurred at Miami Junior High School.

The Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted burglary on Golden Way.

Obituary

David Lee Perotti—better known as “Curley Hadley”--of San Carlos passed away last week at Odyssey Hospice in Mesa. He was 48.
He is survived by his father Lorenzo Hadley; his sons Amador, Sean and Joshua; his daughter Hadessa; 2 brothers and his sister.
The wake for Curley Hadley is tomorrow (Friday) at 4:30 at the Jackson Pechuli residence.
The funeral is Saturday at 1:pm at San Carlos Riverside Church.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Copper Cities Community Players Auditions

Auditions for the Copper Cities Commuity Players will be held tomorrow night (Thursday) at 7:00 in the Old Courthouse Theater at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. There are also positions for back stage and production help.

Call 425-8111 for more information or if you need to arrange another date for an audition.

Blood Drive On Thursday

A Community Blood Drive will take place tomorrow (Thursday) from 1 to 6:pm at the LDS Church in Claypool. Child care is available. Donors will receive a $2 coupon from Shining Times Car Wash.

Dream Manor Inn Is Among Small Business Award Winners

The Dream Manor Inn is among the 2011 Success Award Winners to be honored on March 22 at the State Capitol. The annual awards are given by the Arizona Small Business Development Center Network.

Public Hearings Scheduled For Five Year Transportation Program

The State Transportation Board recently adopted a tentative Five-Year Program. Three public hearings will allow citizens to comment before the program is finalized.

A public hearing will be held in Sahuarita on March 18, in Phoenix on April 15, and in Flagstaff on May 20.

The Phoenix meeting will be at the ADOT office on 17th Avenue at 9:am on Friday, April 15.

For more information visit the ADOT website at www.azdot.gov.