Gila County Historical Museum Director Bill Haak announced his resignation yesterday at the museum’s Board of Directors meeting. Haak says it is time for him to enjoy traveling and devote more time to other interests. Haak has been the director of the museum for 13 years.
Author and historian Donna Anderson was appointed the new director, effective immediately.
Haak says he will remain a docent and work on other projects at the museum to help make the transition easier.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Burglars Steal Office Items and Destroy Food Donations at Food Bank
The Globe branch of the Gila Community Food Bank was burglarized on Sunday. An unknown person or persons broke in, destroyed an undetrminable amount of donated food items, and stole essential office items. The burglar or burglars also stole the Food Bank van and maliciously wrecked it near the Globe Cemetery. Volunteers now have to use their personal vehicles to collect food for the hungry.
In a press release yesterday the Gila Community Food Bank said these destructive actions will not stop them from serving more than 500 hungry families in the Globe-Miami area.
In a press release yesterday the Gila Community Food Bank said these destructive actions will not stop them from serving more than 500 hungry families in the Globe-Miami area.
Police Log
Nobody was hurt in a one vehicle accident late yesterday morning near the El Rey Motel.
There were no injuries in an accident yesterday afternoon near Fry’s. One person was cited for failure to control a vehicle to avoid an accident.
Globe Police are investigating a burglary at a business on Pine Street; a vehicle burglary at a residence on Surmont Street; and criminal damage at a residence on Apache Street.
There were no injuries in an accident yesterday afternoon near Fry’s. One person was cited for failure to control a vehicle to avoid an accident.
Globe Police are investigating a burglary at a business on Pine Street; a vehicle burglary at a residence on Surmont Street; and criminal damage at a residence on Apache Street.
Obituary
Soyla Rivera passed away Monday morning at her home in Globe. She was 98.
Services for Soyla Rivera are pending with Lamont Mortuary.
Services for Soyla Rivera are pending with Lamont Mortuary.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Holiday Meal Campaign Begins November 1
The Globe Active Adult Cnetr’s 2nd Annual Holiday Meal Campaign begins November 1 and runs until December 31.
Every day, Monday through Friday, the Center delivers delicious, nutritious meals to seniors and the disabled through Meals on Wheels. Included with every meal is a wellness check and a friendly chat
Make your check payable to City of Globe Holiday Meal Campaign. Mail it or drop it off at the Globe Active Adult Center.
Every day, Monday through Friday, the Center delivers delicious, nutritious meals to seniors and the disabled through Meals on Wheels. Included with every meal is a wellness check and a friendly chat
Make your check payable to City of Globe Holiday Meal Campaign. Mail it or drop it off at the Globe Active Adult Center.
Globe Library Needs Volunteers
Globe Public Library is moving back into their building tomorrow (Tuesday) after construction work. Volunteers are needed after 2:pm to help move books back into the building and to get the library reorganized.
Free Hearing Screenings Tuesday at Globe Active Adult Center
Crystal Clear Hearing will be at the Globe Active Adult Center on Tuesday to provide free hearing screenings and to check and clean hearing aids..They will be there from 9:am until 1:pm..
400 Block of South High Street Becomes One Way November 1
Starting tomorrow (Tuesday), the 400 block of South High Street will be a one way street. This is the street in front of Globe High School and the Globe School District office.
Traffic will flow from Ash Street north to Maple Street.
Traffic will flow from Ash Street north to Maple Street.
Free Lunch for Veterans November 10 at Miami Senior Center
On Thursday, November 10, the Miami Senior Center Site Council will host a Veterans Day lunch. The meal will be free for veterans and their spouses. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be cooked outside in the new barbecue grill area.
Music will be provided by Jose Sanchez and the Diamonds beginning at 11:am.
If you need a ride to or from the Senior Center, call 473-4190.
Music will be provided by Jose Sanchez and the Diamonds beginning at 11:am.
If you need a ride to or from the Senior Center, call 473-4190.
Pre-Schoolers Sing at Miami Senior Center Today
Halloween Pre-Schoolers will be at the Miami Senior Center today (Monday) at 11:am to sing their school songs.
This is an annual event performed by the pre-schoolers from the Miami Bullion Plaza Head Start and Early Head Start school programs.
Lunch will be served at noon following the presentation.
This is an annual event performed by the pre-schoolers from the Miami Bullion Plaza Head Start and Early Head Start school programs.
Lunch will be served at noon following the presentation.
Downtown Trick-Or-Treat Event Tonight
The Annual Downtown Trick-Or-Treat Event begins at 5:30 today (Monday). Downtown merchants will line the streets to meet and greet and to pass out treats. Last year the Historic District handed out candy to an estimated 8,000 children. They are expecting even more this year.
The Annual Costume Contest begins at 6:30. Winners will receive a free portriat sitting from FullCircle Photoworks following the contest.
Enter the free raffle and win a prize package from the Globe Historic Main Street Program.
The haunted 1910 Historic Jail “Prison of Terror” will be open from 7 until 11:pm. Entry fee is $5.
The Annual Costume Contest begins at 6:30. Winners will receive a free portriat sitting from FullCircle Photoworks following the contest.
Enter the free raffle and win a prize package from the Globe Historic Main Street Program.
The haunted 1910 Historic Jail “Prison of Terror” will be open from 7 until 11:pm. Entry fee is $5.
Call Salvation Army for Christmas Assistance Appointment
The Salvation Army will begin setting appointments for Christmas assistance starting tomorrow (Tuesday). Call between 9:am and 4:pm tomorrow through Friday to make an appointment.
The Salvation Army is also looking for families, church groups, service clubs and businesses to sign up for the Adopt-a-Family Program. If you’re interested call 425-4011.
The Salvation Army is also looking for families, church groups, service clubs and businesses to sign up for the Adopt-a-Family Program. If you’re interested call 425-4011.
Police Log
Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident Saturday evening at Beer Tree Criossing. 29 year old Cory Riley was arrested for DUI and possession of drug paraphernalia.
No injuries were reported in a three vehicle accident Friday evening at Ash and East Street. Two people were cited for failure to control a vehicle to avoid a collision.
Globe Police were dispatched to a residence on Pioneer Hills Road early this morning for a report of trespassing and breaking and entering. 32 year old Rhea Tucker and 37 year old Heather Mastin were arrested for outstanding warrants from the Gila County Sheriff’s Office.
Saturday night Globe Police arrested 35 year old Zinnia Rodriguez for forgery in connection with an incident that occurred on October 15. Rodriguez was also arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two outstanding warrants.
Officers are investigating criminal damage at Globe High School; a domestic dispute at a residence on High Street; a theft at a residence on Banker Avenue; and a harassment report taken at Judy’s Cookhouse.
Miami Police arrested 44 year old Eric Alderman on a failure to appear warrant for issuing a bad check.
Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old William Shurter for domestic violenece/assault and criminal damage.
Deputies are investigating criminal damage to two vehicles on Main Street; a theft of a fence post on Jefferson; and criminal damage to a building on Broadway.
Greenleee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Jaime Arrellin of Globe on a failure to comply warrant for a bad check.
No injuries were reported in a three vehicle accident Friday evening at Ash and East Street. Two people were cited for failure to control a vehicle to avoid a collision.
Globe Police were dispatched to a residence on Pioneer Hills Road early this morning for a report of trespassing and breaking and entering. 32 year old Rhea Tucker and 37 year old Heather Mastin were arrested for outstanding warrants from the Gila County Sheriff’s Office.
Saturday night Globe Police arrested 35 year old Zinnia Rodriguez for forgery in connection with an incident that occurred on October 15. Rodriguez was also arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two outstanding warrants.
Officers are investigating criminal damage at Globe High School; a domestic dispute at a residence on High Street; a theft at a residence on Banker Avenue; and a harassment report taken at Judy’s Cookhouse.
Miami Police arrested 44 year old Eric Alderman on a failure to appear warrant for issuing a bad check.
Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old William Shurter for domestic violenece/assault and criminal damage.
Deputies are investigating criminal damage to two vehicles on Main Street; a theft of a fence post on Jefferson; and criminal damage to a building on Broadway.
Greenleee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Jaime Arrellin of Globe on a failure to comply warrant for a bad check.
Obituaries
Glenna June Logan passed away October 26. She was 86. She is survived by 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren.
The funeral for Glenna Logan will be Wednesday at 1:pm ar Central Heights Baptist Church.
Everett Randall of Peridot—known as Charlie Brown—passed away October 24 at Heritage Healthcare Center. He was 71. He is survived by his wife Gladys; 3 children; 3 brothers; and 10 grandchildren.
The wake for Everett Randall will be Saturday at 4:pm at the Randall residence. The funeral is Sunday at 1:30pm at San Carlos Miracle Church.
The funeral for Glenna Logan will be Wednesday at 1:pm ar Central Heights Baptist Church.
Everett Randall of Peridot—known as Charlie Brown—passed away October 24 at Heritage Healthcare Center. He was 71. He is survived by his wife Gladys; 3 children; 3 brothers; and 10 grandchildren.
The wake for Everett Randall will be Saturday at 4:pm at the Randall residence. The funeral is Sunday at 1:30pm at San Carlos Miracle Church.
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