Obituary

Mary Lou Scott of Globe passed away June 5 at Maravilla Care Center in Phoenix. She was 83. She is survived by her brother Bill.

A graveside service for Mary Scott will be held Friday at 10:am at Pinal Cemetery in Central Heights

New Mayor and Council Members to be Sworn In Monday

The Globe City Council meets Monday at 6:pm.

There will be a recognition and parting remarks from the outgoing Mayor and Council members.

The Oath of Office will then be given to Mayor Terry Wheeler and new Council Members James Haley, Mike Humphrey and Eric Mariscal.

Miami School Board Meets Monday

The Miami School Board meets Monday at 6:30pm in the Miami High School Library.

Police Log

Globe Fire Department put out a structure fire late last night in the area of Cottonwood and Broad Street.

Nobody was hurt in a traffic accident yesterday evening at the Gila County Courthouse.

Globe Police arrested 33 year old Letha Williams for fraudulent schemes and ID theft.

37 year old Terry Gonzales and 34 year old Holly Renteria were arrested yesterday for shoplifting.

50 year old Gerald Torrez was arrested for trespassing at the Santee Street Circle K.

Officers took reports of egging of vehicles on  Bailey Street, Hunter Drive and Maple Street.

Officers are investigating a hit and run at Globe Mobile Home Park and a burglary on Broad Street.

Miami Police arrested 33 year old Anthony Guerra on a child support warrant.

The Gila County Sheriff’s office arrested 33 year old Derrick Gonzales on warrants for possesion of drug paraphernalia, child support and contempt of court.

Deputies are investigating a theft on Butterfly Lane; criminal damage at a residence on Eagle Ridge Road; and criminal damage at Four Star Mobile Home Park.

Obituary

Edna JoAnn Holloway passed away May 11 at Banner Desert Hospital. She was 74. She is survived by 3 children; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service for Edna Holloway  will be held Saturday, June 23 at 11:am at Trinity Baptist Church.

Angelina P. Mounce of Globe passed away Wednesday. She was 92. She is survived by her granddaughter Michelle Knauss.

Visitation for “Angie” Mounce will be Monday at 10:am at Miles Funeral Services Globe. The funeral is at 11:00.

Copper Valley Relay for Life

The 2012 Copper Valley Relay for Life is being held Friday and Saturday at Harbison Field. Opening ceremonies begin Friday at 6:pm and the event continues until 6:am Saturday

Relay for Life events are held across the country to help raise money for the the American Cancer Society and to raise cancer awareness.

Last year’s event raised $60,000 and participants donated more per capita than those at any other event in Arizona.

Miami Neighborhood Cleanup

The Town of Miami is  having its third Neighborhood Cleanup this Saturday. Volunteers sign in starting at 7:am and work begins at 7:30.

The area to be cleaned includes Bird Street, Rice Street, Frederick, Raymond and Towles.

You can also take advantage of this opportunity by cleaning your own property and help your neighbors clean theirs.

This is also an opportunity to avoid being cited for Town Code violations.

Drag your trash and debris out to the curb by Saturday morning. If you can help load your refuse onto the truck, that would be appreciated. Please separate refuse into piles of metal, wood, trash and brush.

On this day only there will be no charge for this pickup.

If you are volunteering, please bring your own shovels, rakes and gloves.

For more information call Miami Town Hall or  Darrell Stubbs at 200-0206.

Benefit Car Wash and Bake Sale

A Beneftit Car Wash and Bake Sale will be held Saturday morning  to help Rita Rocha. Rita was diagnosed with a brain tumor and is unable to continue working. She was a Registered Nurse for more than 35 years.

The event will be held at Auto Zone starting at 9:am.

Donations may also be made at the Wells Fargo in Globe under “Rita Rocha.”

Miami 'Summer Fling' on Saturday

The Friends of Miami  present the “Summer Fling”  all day Saturday at Miami’s Veterans Park.

The day’s events begin with an art show at 10:am. There will be prizes and a 50/50 raffle throughout the day. A barbecue dinner will be served at 6:30pm. Tickets  for the dinner qre $8.

Live music and dancing will continue from 6:30 until 9:30pm.

Free Summer Lunches for Kids

The Miami Senior Center provides free lunches for kids 18 and under Monday through Friday from 11:45 to 12:45. Lunches are limited, so they are served on a first come first served basis.

Free snacks are also served from 3 to 3:30pm at Miami Memorial Park.

Hostetler Pool Open Seven Days a Week

The Miami Hostetler Pool is now open 7 days a week from 11:am to 5:pm.

Sundays are family days. Admission is $1 for all ages on Sundays. Regular admission is $1 for 12 years and under, $2 for 13 years and up.

Miami Genesis Board Meets Tonight

The Town of Miami Genesis Board meets tonight (Thursday) at 6:00 at Miami Town Hall. They will discuss and possibly choose the next Pride in Miami House.

The Genesis Board will consider recommending that the Town Council donate $95 to the 2^nd Annual National Night Out on August 7; transfer $700 to the Fiesta Special Account; and recommend the date and location of  Fiesta 2012.

Police Log

Miami Police arrested 65 year old Glenn Sims for trespasing at a residence on Rose Road.

Officers are investigating an early morning assault in Miami.

Globe Police arrested 27 year old Rachel Rauch for unlawful use of a vehicle.

Globe officers conducting a follow up investigation arrested 34 year old Jaclyn Gilmore for false reporting to law enforcement.

Another follow up investigation resulted in the arrest of Chelsey Guerra  for false reporting.

Officers are investigating a criminal damage report taken at a residence on Hackney Avenue; a harassment report taken at a business on North Broad and Santee Street; a counterfeit bill at the Santee Circle K; and shoplifting at the Express Stop.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Brandon Benton for domestic violence and disorderly conduct.

25 year old Michael Tarango was arrested for aggravated assault, domestic violence and an outstanding warrant from Pima County.

22 year old Dixie Williams-Stidham was arrested at the Dollar Tree store for harassment and a violation of a court order.

Obituary

Cliford Terry Martin, Jr. passed away Sunday in San Carlos. He was 48. He is survived by his parents Clifford and Jennifer Martin, Sr.; his chidlren Teena, Christina and Justine Martin; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; and 1 grandchild.

The wake for “Kiddo” Martin is tomorrow (Friday) at 4:pm at the Clifford Martin, Sr. residence. The funeral is Saturday at 1:pm at World Evangelism Revival Center.