Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Copper Basin Coalition Meets Thursday

The Copper Basin Coalition’s monthly meeting is Thursday from 12 until 1:pm at the Chamber of Commerce.

Anyone concerned about youth in the community doing drugs, underage drinking, teen pregnancy, and domestic violence due to substance abuse is invited to attend.

Refreshments will be served.

Juggler to Perform at Globe Library

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On Saturday, June 4 the Globe Public Library presents juggler James Reed. James has been delighting audiences for nearly thirty years. He’ll be sharing the stories behind his arts from around the world.

The performance starts at 10:am outside the Globe Library.


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Memorial Day Ceremony

The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are having a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday (May 30) at 11:am. It’s at Veterans Memorial Park at Globe City Hall.

The Women’s Auxillary is hosting a pot luck meal immediately following the ceremony at the American Legion Post.

Miami Library Closed Wednesday

Miami Memorial Library is closed today (Wednesday). The staff is attending a Gila County Librarian Meeting in Young.

Police Log

Canyon and Tri City Fire Departments responded to a brush fire yesterday afternoon on Highway 188 at MP 224. Tonto Forest personnel, Salt River Project and the Department of Public Safety also assisted.

Tri City Fire Department responded to a fire in the pump house at the Freeport mine. The fire was controlled and there was no further damage.

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident around noon at Russell Road and Hope Lane.

No injuries were reported in another accident during the noon hour at Broad and Oak Street.

Miami Police arrested 34 year old Randy LaRue for disordertly conduct/domestic assault.

Globe Police are investigating a report of criminal damage at a business on North Broad Street.

Gila County Sheriff’s office took a report of an incorrigible juvenile who left a residence in the Grover Canyon area. The juvenile was entered into the state criminal computer as a runaway.

Deputies are also investigating a domestic dispute on Wilson Street.

Globe PD says the mobile enforcement unit will be in the area of Highway 60 and the overpass.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Globe School Board Meets Wednesday

Globe School Board meets Wednesday at 6:pm at Mofford Activity Center. The agenda includes a discussion and possible approval of relocating the Governing Board meetings to the High Desert Middle School Auditorium.

The Board will also consider policy changes to adapt to the new four day academic week.

Miami Hostetler Pool Opens May 31

Miami Hostetler Pool’s Grand Opening is Tuesday, May 31. The pool will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:am to 5:pm.

General admission is $2. Season passes are available at Miami Town Hall for $50 a person. Children 5 and under are admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult.

Pool rental fees are $65 an hour for a standard sized party. The cost for larger parties is negotiable.

Police Log

One person received minor injuries from a two vehicle accident yesterday morning on Jess Hayes Road.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 year old Daniel Gutierrez for domestic violence, disorderly conduct and criminal damage.

21 year old Matthew Miller was arrested for domestic violence disorderly conduct, assault, and false reporting to law enforcement in connection with an incident at Alhambra Mobile Home Park.

22 year old jail inmate Jacob Napolitano was served a warrant for failure to comply on a charge of driving with a suspended license.

Gila County Task Force arrested 22 year old Burton Yazzie on warrants for liquor to a minor and disorderly conduct-fighting.

Deputies are investigating harassing phone calls to a residence on Pinal Canyon Road and threats to an employee at the Gila County Courthouse.

Globe Police arrested 37 year old Robert Rodriquez on a child support warrant.

18 year old Derrick Rust was arrested for fraudulent schemes.

40 year old Annetta Sorenson was arrested for driving with a suspended license and false eporting.

Obituary

Lambert T. Benally of San Carlos passed away Sunday at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. He was 53. He is survived by 5 daughters; his son; his father; 4 brothers; 3 sisters; and 11 grandchildren.
The wake for Lambert “Tomcat” Benally is Saturday at 4:pm at World Evangelism Revival Center. The funeral is Sunday at 1:pm.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Medicare and Social Security Help at Globe Senior Center

Bess Bennett from Pinal-Gila Council for Seniors will be at Globe Senior Center Tuesday from 8 until Noon to help with Medicare and Social Security questions.

Discussion About Prisons on May 31

Gila County Supervisor Shirley Dawson is hosting a special roundtable discussion next Tuesday, May 31. It starts at 6:30pm in the Supervisors’ Hearing Room at the Gila County Courthouse. This discussion will be devoted solely to the proposed private prison issue.

The discussion will last one hour and those who attend should sign in and indicate if they wish to speak. The time allocated to each speaker will depend on how many people wish to speak.

For more information call 402-8511.

Globe Pool Opens May 28

The City of Globe Community Pool will be open May 28 through August 1. Hours for open swimming will be Noon to 5 every day. Lap swimming will be from 5 to 6:pm Monday through Friday.

Admission is $2 for ages 13 and over, $1 for ages 2-12, and children under 2 are admitted free.

For information about swimming lessons call 200-3445.

Miami Council Meets Tonight

A Miami Town Council Special Meeting will be held tonight (Monday) at 6:30. The agenda includes a letter to the USDA supporting grant and loan applications by the Tri-City Wastewater Sanitary District.

The Council will consider approving a railing along the sidewalk in front of the YMCA building, and making the area in front of the sidewalk a no parking area.

The Council will also consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to enable the possibility of a Medical Marijuana dispensary in Miami by decreasing the required separation distances from residential zoning districts and churches.

Police Log

Globe PD says the photo enforcement unit will be in the area of Highway 60 and the overpass.

Nobody was hurt in a hit and run accident yesterday at Pine and Bailey. One driver was cited.

Last night Globe Police arrested 39 year old Michelle Gilmore for aggravated DUI.

On Saturday 30 year old Adam Garcia was arrested in connection with a case of shoplifting from Walmart that occurred earlier in the week. Garcia was charged with felony shoplifting, organized retail theft, removal of a detction device and trafficking in stolen property.

36 year old Kimberley Sutton was arrested for domestic violence assault after a disturbance in Copper Country Mobile Home Park. 44 year old David Sutton was also arrested for disorderly conduct.

21 year old Joseph Gomez was arrested Saturday for extreme DUI, possession of marijuana, use of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Gomez had already been cited on Friday night for extreme DUI.

37 year old Tawnya Calvillo was arrested on a child support warrant.

Officers are investigating an assault that ocurred in the Walmart parking lot; criminal damage to a fence at Globe Cemetery; shoplifting at the Claypool Safeway; a report of a runaway juvenile; and a theft at Walmart.

Department of Public Safety in Flagstaff arrested 30 year old Lamonica Baylish of Globe on a warrant for driving with a suspended license.

Navajo County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Derek Polk of San Carlos on a failure to appear warrant for shoplifting.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office in Payson arrested 20 year old Jacob Conrad of Globe on a failure to comply warrant for criminal damage.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a delayed report of a domestic disturbance in the area of Russell Road and a domestic incident that occurred on Wilson Street.