Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Police Log

Globe Fire Department put out a structure fire yesterday just before noon at a residence on High Street.

Last night Globe Police responded to a report of a truck hanging off the side of a hill on Chaparral Loop. 30 year old Michal Stotts of Show Low was arrested for extreme DUI.

Officers responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle on Pasquale Street. 42 year old Ignacio Renteria was arrested for an outstanding warrant and for driving with a suspended license.

26 year old Steven Earven was arrested on a warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia.

A Gila County Sherif’s Deputy was dispatched to the Central Heights area for a report of dogs attacking a juvenile. The juvenile was taken to the hospital and Animal Control was contacted.

Yesterday morning a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence on Copper Street. Later in the day there was a single vehicle accident on Ice House Canyon Road. No one was around when the deputy arrived. The vehicle turned out to be the truck that was stolen from the residence on Copper Street.

Deputies are investigating a report of animal cruelty taken at the Spring Creek Store and and a theft report taken at a residence on Randall Road.

Obituaries

James Cummings of Globe passed away August 29 in Mesa. He was 74. He is survived by his wife Eleanor; 3 sons; 3 daughters; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service for Jim Cummings will be held Saturday (September 24) at 11:am at the Globe Elks Lodge.
A luncheon will follow the eceremony.

Mary L. Salas passed away last week at her home in Globe. She was 79. She is survived by her 3 daughters and her son.
Rosary for “Jessie” Salas will be Saturday, October 1 at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacramant Church. A Memorial Mass is at 10:00.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Visit Parks Free on National Public Lands Day

Photo:EarthGauge

Saturday is National Public Lands Day. Visitors to the Grand Canyon and other national parks will get in free on that day.

National Public Lands Day began in 1994 as a way to encourage outdoor activity. In addition to recreational opportunities, volunteers across the country will help conserve and restore the natural resources on public lands.

Click here for a list of projects going on this Saturday in Arizona.


Photo:EarthGauge

Humane Society at Gila County Fair

The High Desert Humane Society will be showing adoptable cats, kittens, dogs and puppies at the Gila County Fair. They will also have prizes, T-shirts, and drawings all day long.

Carnival Wrist Bands Available

Wrist bands for carnival rides at the Gila County Fair are available for $20 from now until Thursday at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

Learn About Resources for Visually Impaired

The Arizona Braille and Talking Book Library will be at the Globe Active Adult Center today (Tuesday) at 11:30am. This is an opportunity to learn about the books, newspapers and magazines available to the visually impaired. Sun Sounds provides audio access to Arizona residents by radio, telephone and the Internet. These two resources are available to any visually impaired person.

County Recorder 'Open Office' Today

The Gila County Recorder’s Office is having an “Open Office” today (Tuesday) from 10:am until noon.

The public is invited to visit and learn about e-recordings.

Supervisors Meet Today

The Gila County Board of Supervisors meets today (Tuesday) at 10:am. Gila County Attorney Daisy Flores will present the Officer of the Quarter award to Gila County Sheriff’s Detective Jamie Garrett.

The Supervisors will proclaim October “National Disability Employment Awareness Month.”

The Supervisors will also discuss proposed alternative plans for redistricting the Supervisor and Community College Districts.

Obituary

Former Globe resident James Malott passed away September 9 in Santa Barbara, California. He was 94.
A Celebration of Life for “Bud” Malott will be held Saturday (September 24) at noon at the Globe Elks Lodge.

Monday, September 19, 2011

AZ Centennial Stamp Unveiled

Photo:dagney'sdesk

The US Postal Service has unveiled a first class stamp commemorating next year’s Arizona centennial.

The Arizona Republic reports that native Arizona artist Ed Mell designed the stamp which features Cathedral Rock in Sedona.

The new stamp will be available across the country on February 14.

A 10- by 15-foot replica was displayed outside the Prescott Courthouse on Friday afternoon.

Photo:dagney'sdesk

Fall Brings Fall Prevention Day

The first day of fall this week also brings the observance of Falls Prevention Awareness Day.

Public News Service reports that falls have now replaced car crashes, shootings and stabbings as the top cause of traumatic injury, especially for those over 65.
More than 700 Arizonans died from falls last year, and more than 115,000 people went to emergency rooms.

Strategies to prevent falls include modifying your home to make it safer, keeping physically active and managing medications.

Tips on ways to make your home safer and more information is available on the Arizona Fall Prevention Coalition website at www.AZStopFalls.org.

PMFHE Oktoberfest October 8

Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education will host their fourth annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 8 at Veteran’s Memorial Park in front of the Globe Municipal Building. Festivities will begin at 11:am and continue until 8:pm.

Refreshments will include German bratwurst, hot dogs, sodas, and a beer garden. There will be entertainment throughout the day.

All of the proceeds will go to provide scholarships for students attending Gila Community College at the Gila Pueblo or San Carlos campuses.

Globe Council Meeting Cancelled

The Globe City Council meeting scheduled for tonight (Monday) has been cancelled. The next meeting will be on September 26.

Police Log

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office followed up on a case from last week and arrested 42 year old Pablo Salas for domestic violence/assault and aggravated assault on a minor.

On Friday night a deputy attempted to stop the driver of a dirt bike on Roberts Drive. The pursuit ended north of Bixby Road when the driver lost control of the motorcycle. Tri City medical personnel responded. The driver was later booked into the Gila County Jail for multiple warrants, evading a police officer in pursuit, resisting arrest, driving with a suspended license, aggravated driving, no insurance and no registration.

25 year old inmate Rafael Villela was served a warrant on a charge of criminal trespass.

Deputies are investigating criminal damage to a gate at the Cemex Plant on Hoopes Road.

Last night a Globe Police officer took a report of shoplifting at the Hill Street Safeway. A couple of hours later officers contacted two men who were walking on South Broad Street. 30 year old Kenneth Irving was arrested for public consumption. 29 year old Lyndon Thompson of Phoenix was charged with shoplifting.

Saturday night officers arrested 25 year old Edwin Patterson in connection with criminal damage to a vehicle at a business on Highway 60.

Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25 year old Lawrence Dillon of San Carlos on a failure to comply warrant for shoplifting.