Friday, May 4, 2012

Scouts Looking for Badge Counselors at Globe Active Adult Center


Biy Scout Grand Canyon Council District Executive Marcus Maxon will be at the Globe Active Adult Center Monday  morning.  at 11:15. He’s looking for Badge Counselors. 

If you have a hobby or past work experience  that you can share -- like photography, wood working or something else that meets the badge requirements—you’re invited to attend.

Telegraph Fire Burning Near Superior


The Telegraph Fire is burning in the Tonto National Forest 2 miles south of Picket Post Mountain near Superior.

The fire was reported Wednesday afternoon and has been held to 208 acres.

Today fire crews will continue work on securing the fire line and conducting mop-up operations.

Police Log


Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident yesterday morning at Kaiser Crossing. One driver was cited for failure to control his vehicle.

There were no injuries in a two vehicle accident yesterday afternoon at Maple and Sixth Street.

Globe Police arrested 23 year old Jon Carter Hill early this morning for domestic violence/disorderly conduct after a disturbance at a residence on North Main Street.

Two people were arrested for disorderly conduct/domestic violence last night after a disturbance on Eucalyptus. 41 year old John Hayton and 34 year old Ralph Hayton were both booked into the Gila County Jail.

18 year old Ruben Perez was arrested last night for domestic violence/disorderly conduct after a disturbance at a business on Ash Street.

An officer completed a criminal damage investigation and a juvenile was referred to juvenile authorities.18 year old Joey Hooser was charged  with hindering prosecution.

Officers are investigating a hit and run non-injury accident in the Walmart parking lot; an assault report taken at the Express Stop; a report of an employee making threats at a business on Highway 60; and a harssment report taken at a business on Broad Street.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a stolen generator on Copper Street.

Obituary


Leslie Deeshay Nosie  passed away April 24 at her home in San Carlos. She was 32. She is survived by 4 children; her parents Gibson Nosie and Rhonda Nash Yazzie; 4 sisters; 3 brothers; and her longtime companion and friend John Gibson.
The wake for Leslie Nosie is tomorrow (Saturday) at Rhonda Yazzie’s residence. The funeral is Sunday in the Rice School Gym.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Bloody Tanks Creek Clean-Up


A clean-up of the Bloody Tanks Creek in Miami will take place on Saturday morning.

Volunteers will meet at Memorial Park on Sullivan Street at 7:30 and clean until 11:00.

For more information call 473-3848.

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta in Downtown Globe

The City of Globe presents the 28th annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta all day Saturday  in historic downtown Globe.

It’s a cultural celebration of music, food, art and community, with live entertainment, vendors, a food court and beer garden.

It starts at 10:am and continues until 10:pm.

Roosevelt Dam Subject of May First Friday Program

Tomorrow's First Friday program is a presentation by Rick Powers about the construction of Roosevelt Dam. The free program is at the Bullion Plaza at 6:30pm.

The First Friday series is sponsored by the Gila County Historical Museum in Globe and the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum in Miami.

Globe Active Adult Center Celebrates Cinco De Mayo on Friday


The Globe Active Adult Cnter is celbrating Cinco de Mayo on Friday with live music and a Salsa Contest. Make your lunch reservation by calling 425-9030.

Following Cinco De Mayo at 12:30,  the Center will show the movie “War Horse.” Popcorn will be provided.

AAA Offers Cinco De Mayo Tipsy Tow


AAA is urging fiesta-goers to make plans to get home safely before heading out to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo. It is providing its first ever Cinco de Mayo Tipsy Tow. Service will start at 6:pm Saturday and run through 6:am Sunday.

Drivers, passengers, party hosts, bartenders and restaurant managers can call 1-800-AAA HELP (1-800-222-4357).

Tipsy Tow provides a one-way ride home for the driver, one passenger and their vehicle at no cost for up to 10 miles


Art and Nature Fest May 12


On Saturday, May 12 the Town of Miami is holding an Art and Nature Fest through the Bloody Tanks Wash. The event begins at Miami Memorial Park at 8:am and continues through 4:pm.

The event celebrates a historic landmark that winds through the Town of Miami. The fest is family and pet friendly.

CVCA Cinco De Mayo Exhibit


The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts is featuring a Cinco de Mayo Art Exhibit during the month of May. The show is open to artists of all ages and all media.

This annual exhibit is part of the Cinco De Mayo festivities in downtown Globe but it continues through the entire month.

Police Log


A driver was cited for leaving the scene of an accident yesterday afternoon after a hit and run in the Walmart parking lot.

Globe Police arrested 32 year old Julian Espinoza of Apache Junction for shoplifting at a business on North Broad Street.

Officers are investigating burglaries on Miami Road, Mesquite Street and Cedar Street.


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Gila County Attorney's Office Partnering with Building Futures for Families


The Gila County Attorney’s Office has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with Arizona Youth Partnership and the Building Futures for Families program.

The Building Futures for Familes project targets youth and adults in rural areas of Pima, Pinal and Gila Counties. It offers a broad range of services to address the needs of low income families and individuals in the context of promoting healthy marriage, parenting and relationship education.

For information call Arizona Youth Partnership at 425-9276 or the Gila County Attorney’s Office.

Globe Library Spring Book Sale


The Friends of the Globe Public Library Spring Book Sale is on Thursday and Friday, May 24-25 from 9:am to 5:pm and Saturday, May 26 from 9:am until Noon.

Volunteers are still needed for the sale, for setup on Wednesday afternoon and for clean up on Saturday afternoon. A sign-up sheet is available at the circulation desk.

Donations of items for the sale may brought to the library at 339 S. Broad Street.

For more information call 425-6111.