The Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center Health Fair starts at 9:am Saturday and continues until 1:pm.
The event includes free health screenings, children’s activities, contests, displays, raffles, give-a-ways, a Book Fair, Craft Fair, Car Show, and Salsa Contest.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Globe Active Adult Center Celebrates Mexican Independence Day
Globe Active Adult Center celebrates Mexican Independence Day on Friday. They’ll have Mexican music and authentic food starting at 10:30, plus green chili for lunch.
To reserve a meal call 425-9030.
To reserve a meal call 425-9030.
GHS Tailgate Party
Globe Site Council and Booster Club are having another Tailgate Party on Friday from 3:30 until 5:30. They’ll have frybread, hot dogs and drinks.
Proceeds go to support Globe High School Athletic Programs.
Proceeds go to support Globe High School Athletic Programs.
'GrandRally' for Kids Cared for by Grandparents
A “GrandRally” is being held today (Thursday) in Washington, DC to call for better policies to support the 2.5 million grandparents who are raising their children’s kids.
The National Committee of Grandparents for Children’s Rights says that as of 2010, nearly 8 million children nationwide were living with relatives. This includes 147,000 children in Arizona.
Public News Service reports that about 10 times as many children are being cared for by grandparents as are in foster care. The group is urging that programs like Social Security be strengthened, and benefits be extended to reach more children in care of “grand-families.”
The National Committee of Grandparents for Children’s Rights says that as of 2010, nearly 8 million children nationwide were living with relatives. This includes 147,000 children in Arizona.
Public News Service reports that about 10 times as many children are being cared for by grandparents as are in foster care. The group is urging that programs like Social Security be strengthened, and benefits be extended to reach more children in care of “grand-families.”
Arizona Ranks Near Top for Teen Suicides
Teen suicide rates in Arizona are among the highest in the nation.
Arizona Teen Life Line says that 26,000 teens in Arizona attempt suicide each year. Arizona ranks tenth in the nation for teen suicides.
KTAR.com reports that Arizona has consistently been in the top ten since 1985.
Arizona Teen Life Line says that 26,000 teens in Arizona attempt suicide each year. Arizona ranks tenth in the nation for teen suicides.
KTAR.com reports that Arizona has consistently been in the top ten since 1985.
Supervisors to Discuss Redistricting Plans
At the next Gila County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Supervisors will discuss proposed alternative plans for redistricting the Board of Supervisors Districts and the Community College Districts. The meeting starts at 10:am on Tuesday (September 20).
Mapping alternatives are available for public review at the Gila County website at www.gilacountyaz.gov.
The Board will adopt a final plan at their meeting on Monday, October 3.
These meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Supervisors Hearing Room at the Gila County Courthouse.
If you have any questions, call the Gila County Department of Elections at 402-8709.
Mapping alternatives are available for public review at the Gila County website at www.gilacountyaz.gov.
The Board will adopt a final plan at their meeting on Monday, October 3.
These meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Supervisors Hearing Room at the Gila County Courthouse.
If you have any questions, call the Gila County Department of Elections at 402-8709.
Habitat Planning House Number 8
Globe-Miami Habitat For Humanity House number 8 is now in the planning stage and building is expected to start in Miami in late October. This non-profit local group is always looking for families to build a home for, and volunteers and donations to help. For more information call (928) 425-6464.
Baked Potato Dinner
First Christian Church invites the community to a Baked Potato Dinner on Friday (September 16) from 5 to 7:pm.
The meal includes a baked potato, salad bar and dessert bar. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children. Entertainment will be provided by Velvet Hammer Gospel Sound.
First Christian church is at 401 South Broad Street.
The meal includes a baked potato, salad bar and dessert bar. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children. Entertainment will be provided by Velvet Hammer Gospel Sound.
First Christian church is at 401 South Broad Street.
Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation
Globe Active Adult Center will have a presentation this morning (Thursday) about Medicare Open Enrollment. It starts at 11:30.
Police Log
Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident early yesterday afternoon on Ash Street near Taco Bell. A juvenile was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident.
No injuries were reported in an accident at a residence on Bailey.
Globe Police arrested 19 year old Joshua Gutierrez for criminal damage in connection with an incident that occurred on August 21.
Officers are investigating a theft that happened at North Broad Street and Evans.
Gila County Sheriff’s Office served warrants to 46 year old inmate Bennie Mason for contempt of court for trespassing and a liquor violation.
Deputies are investigating a theft at a residence on Railroad Avenue.
No injuries were reported in an accident at a residence on Bailey.
Globe Police arrested 19 year old Joshua Gutierrez for criminal damage in connection with an incident that occurred on August 21.
Officers are investigating a theft that happened at North Broad Street and Evans.
Gila County Sheriff’s Office served warrants to 46 year old inmate Bennie Mason for contempt of court for trespassing and a liquor violation.
Deputies are investigating a theft at a residence on Railroad Avenue.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Arizona Among Nation's Poorest States
US Census figures show that Arizona is among the poorest states in the nation.
Mississippi has the highest share of poor people with 22.7%. It is followed by Louisiana, the District of Columbia, Georgia, New Mexico and Arizona.
AZFamily.com reports that Arizona has 1.2 million people living in poverty. 1 in 5 Arizonans are poor and 1 in 4 Arizona children go hungry.
The least impoverished state in the nation is New Hampshire.
Mississippi has the highest share of poor people with 22.7%. It is followed by Louisiana, the District of Columbia, Georgia, New Mexico and Arizona.
AZFamily.com reports that Arizona has 1.2 million people living in poverty. 1 in 5 Arizonans are poor and 1 in 4 Arizona children go hungry.
The least impoverished state in the nation is New Hampshire.
Kids Sleep Less Due to Electronic Media
A new report shows that today’s children don’t get enough sleep because of overstimulation by electronic media.
Report author Kevin Coyle says that a generation ago children spent hours outdoors playing and interacting with others. Public News Service reports that today the average Arizona child or teenager spends 7 to 8 hours a day on a computer or cell phone, playing video games or watching television.
Coyle says that children between 8 and 18 lose an average of 10 to 14 hours of sleep a week because they are overstimulated by electronic use. He says parents can help restore some balance by making sure children get outdoor exercise. Natural light helps promote sleep. Coyle also suggests that kids “unplug” from computers, cell phones and TV’s at least an hour before bedtime.
The report is online at nwf.org.
Report author Kevin Coyle says that a generation ago children spent hours outdoors playing and interacting with others. Public News Service reports that today the average Arizona child or teenager spends 7 to 8 hours a day on a computer or cell phone, playing video games or watching television.
Coyle says that children between 8 and 18 lose an average of 10 to 14 hours of sleep a week because they are overstimulated by electronic use. He says parents can help restore some balance by making sure children get outdoor exercise. Natural light helps promote sleep. Coyle also suggests that kids “unplug” from computers, cell phones and TV’s at least an hour before bedtime.
The report is online at nwf.org.
Police Log
46 year old Bennie Mason was arrested for interfering with judicial proceedings and child support warrants.
29 year old Dominic Ontiveros was arrested for DUI and reckless driving.
Globe Police arrested 43 year old Maria Dodson on a child support warrant.
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating criminal damage at a residence on Upper Glendale and a report of a dog shot with a pellet gun at Pueblo Heights Mobile Home Park.
29 year old Dominic Ontiveros was arrested for DUI and reckless driving.
Globe Police arrested 43 year old Maria Dodson on a child support warrant.
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating criminal damage at a residence on Upper Glendale and a report of a dog shot with a pellet gun at Pueblo Heights Mobile Home Park.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Lawsuit Filed to Block Arizona Private Prison Plans
The American Friends Service Committee Tucson office has filed a lawsuit to block state plans for 5,000 new prison beds.
The group says the state should not be allowed to spend any more taxpayer’s money until the Department of Corrections can prove that the prisons are safe, that the corporations are doing the job they’re being paid to do, and that the state can hold the corporations accountable.
The Arizona Republic reports that the suit accuses the Arizona Department of Corrections of failing to follow two state statutes. State law requires that any private prison contract must either save money or provide better service for the same cost as state-run prisons. The suit also says that the Corrections Department has failed to carry out biannual studies required by law to compare the performance of private and state prisons.
A ruling on the temporary restraining order is expected sometime this week.
The group says the state should not be allowed to spend any more taxpayer’s money until the Department of Corrections can prove that the prisons are safe, that the corporations are doing the job they’re being paid to do, and that the state can hold the corporations accountable.
The Arizona Republic reports that the suit accuses the Arizona Department of Corrections of failing to follow two state statutes. State law requires that any private prison contract must either save money or provide better service for the same cost as state-run prisons. The suit also says that the Corrections Department has failed to carry out biannual studies required by law to compare the performance of private and state prisons.
A ruling on the temporary restraining order is expected sometime this week.
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