Study Says Guns Kill More Arizonans Than Cars

An analysis released by the Violence Policy Center says Arizona has more deaths from firearms than from motor vehicle crashes. The study says that in 2009, there were  809 people  killed in vehicle crashes and there were 856 gun deaths.

The Tucson Sentinel reports that Arizona is one of ten states where more people were killed by guns than in crashes.

The national figures show around 31,000  firearm deaths and around 36,000 deaths from crashes.

Charles Heller of the Arizona Citizens Defense League calls the report politically motivated. He says Japan has a higher suicide rate than the US and “none of that is from guns.”

Obituary

High Keller passed away Monday at his home in Globe. He was 83.

A graveside service for High Keller will be held Friday at 11:am at Globe Cemetery.

Globe Summer Softball League

The City of Globe Summer Co-ed Adult Softball League begins June 12.

Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Trujillo Softball Field at the Globe Community Center. All games will be double headers. The league will run for seven weeks for a total of 14 games. A double elimination tournament will be held at the end of the season to determine a league champion.

A minimum of six teams are needed with a maximum of 10.

The fee for the league is $300 a team. Registration will be accepted until 3:pm on Thursday, June 7. Manager’s packets are available at Globe City Hall.

For more information call Globe City Hall at 425-7146 ext 20.

PMFHE Golf Tournament June 16

The Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education will host its annual golf tournament on Saturday, June 16 at the Cobre Valley Country Club. The event is a 3-person scramble. 

The cost is $45 a person. This includes lunch and it’s tax deductible. All funds raised will go to help students attending Gila Community College Gila Pueblo and San Carlos campuses with textbooks and tuition.

For team registration of more information about the golf tournament call 928-812-0098.

Supervisors Meet Today

The Gila County Board of Supervisors meets this morning (Tuesday) at 10:00.

Gila Conty Attorney Daisy Flores will introduce the Officer of the Quarter, Sgt. Steve Shaw of the Globe Police Departement.

There will be a Public Hearing on a State Community Development Block Grant application for a proposed housing rehabilitation project in Gila County.

Another Public Hearing is about a proposed $10 fee for Sexually Transmitted Infections testing.

The Supervisors will consider establishing the Alhambra Domestic Wastewater Improvement District.

They will consider discontinuing the 120-day hiring freeze for budgeted County positions.

And the Supervisors will consider a $3,200 Economic Development Grant to the Town of Miami for construction and repair of the Miami Community Pool.

Police Log

Miami Police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Sunset Avenue. A 14 year old  juvenile was charged with disorderly conduct/domestic violence.

Miami Police arrested 26 year old Christopher Harper for theft.

Globe Police arrested 23 year old James Gutierrez for criminal damage.

Officers are investigating a burglary at the Food Bank.

Kearny Police arrested 41 year old Noah Madala of Globe on a probation violation warrant for use of a dangerous drug, use of a narcotic drug, use of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kearny Police arrested 20 year old Jesse Miller of Globe on a failure to appear warrant for theft of means of transportation and possession of drug paraphernalia; and a failure to comply warrant for assault.

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office arrested 55 year old Daniel Singh of Miami on a child support warrant.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office cited and released 38 year old Fanella Cly for driving with a suspended license.

Deputies are investigating a report of theft of gas from a vehicle at Holiday Hills Mobile Home Park and a burglary at a residece on Van Winkle Canyon.

Obituary

Former Globe resident Gilbert C. Navarro passed away at his home in Santa Paula, California. He was 77. He is survived by his wife Patricia; 2 sons; 3 sisters, including Margaret Smith of Globe; and 2 grandchildren.

A Memorial Mass for “Pancho” Navarro will be held Friday at 10:30am at Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Sunflower Fire Update

The Sunflower Fire, 21 miles south of Payson, has burned 16,105 acres. It is 33% contained.

Miami Council Work Session Tonight

The Miami Town Council Work Session starts at 6:00 tonight (Monday). They will discuss the 2012-2013 Budget.

The Council will also determine which Councilmembers and staff will attend the Arizona League of Cities and Towns Conference in August.

Globe Council Meets Tonight

Globe City Council meets tonight (Monday) at 6:00. They will hear the annual presentations of the Economic Development Corporation and the Gila County Historical Society.

The Council will discuss and possibly adopt the 2012-2013 Tentative Budget.

They will also consider authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Transportation Enhancement Grant.

Miami Memorial Day Ceremony May 28

The Town of Miami will have a Memorial Day Ceremony next Monday, May 28. It will be at 9:am at Veterans Memorial Park on Sullivan Street.

There will be light refreshments after the ceremony.

Gila County Girl is First Child Death of Flu Season

The Arizona Department of Health Services says that a 6 year old Gila County girl is the first child death of the flu season. The Department says the child fell victim to a strand of flu called Influenza B.

The Arizona Republic reports that tests are being conducted to determine if that particular strand was protected by this year’s vaccine, but the Department says the girl also had an underlying medical condition that put her at risk.

This year’s vaccination protected against two strands of Influenza A, but only one strand of Influenza B.

Obituary

Former San Carlos resident Janice Polk of Tucson passed away May 15 at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa. She was 66.

She is survived by 3 daughters, including Angela Bendle of San Carlos; her sisters Claudette Dan and Regina Bead of San Carlos; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

The wake for Janice Polk will be Saturday at 4:pm at Claudette Dan’s residence. The funeral is Sunday at 2:pm at Burdette Hall.

Police Log

Miami Police and several citizens were able to control a brush fire on Reppy Avenue until the Miami Fire Department arrived.

Nobody was hurt in a three vehicle accident yesterday afternoon at the Highway 60/70 junction.

A semi knocked down a cable line late Friday morning in the area of Gordon Street.

Globe Police arrested  48 year old Joseph Jayne for threats and intimidation/domestic violence after a disturbance at a residence on South Fifth Street.

Saturday night around midnight an officer took a report of a stolen vehicle on Hill Street. The vehicle was later located in front of the residence and 30 year old Lyndon Thompson was contacted in the area. Thompson was found to have an outstanding warrant for shoplifting. He was booked into the Gila County Jail. 18 year old Shaun Moser was arrested for false reporting to law enforcement after it was learned that the vehicle was never stolen.

22 year old Tayshwan Nosie was arrested Saturday for shoplifting at Walmart.

On Friday Globe Police arrested 35 year old Troy Goodman on a failure to comply warrant for threats and intimidation, and telephone harassment.

35 year old Gilbert Casillas was arrested on a child support warrant.

Officers are investigating a report of child abuse taken at Copper Country Mobile Home Park; a fight at a business on Jess Hayes Road; shoplifting at a business on Broad Street; and a criminal damage report taken in the area of Pinaleno Pass.

A Gila County Sheriff’s Deputy cited and released 38 year old Derrick Johnson yesterday for burglary.

The Sheriff’s Office arrested two people on Saturday after a disturbance in the area of El Camino and Broadway. 29 year old Gregory Carpenter and 26 year old Elsie Robb, both  of Apache Junction,  were arrested for disorderly conduct and domestic violence.

27 year old Eddie Benavidez of Springerville was arrested in the area of the Shamrock Bar for threats and intimidation, and assault.

31 year old Jimmy Golden was arrested Friday for assault and domestic violence after a disturbance on Westridge Drive.

Miami Police cited James Evans for reckless burning after he burned a large quantity of wood in his back yard.