Presentation About Early Globe-Miami Cemeteries

The Miami Hardscarabble series resumes tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 at the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center.

Donna Anderson will talk about the first cemeteries in this area and who was buried there.

The Miami Hardscrabble programs are free and open to the public. Light refreshments are available after the presentations.

Flu Shots Today at GAAC

Flu shots are available today (Wednesday) at 10:30 at the Globe Active Adult Center.. The shots are covered by Medicare.

Police Log

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40 year old Ray VanBusKirk for domestic violence/disorderly conduct and assault in connection with a disturbance on Eagle Ridge..

The Gila County Narcotics Task Force arrested 35 year old Paul Echevarria on a child support warrant.

26 year old Natasha Darnell was cited and released for false reporting to law enforcement

Deputies are investigating a domestic disturbance at Sunrise Mobile Home Park  and a report of animal cruelty taken at a residence on Golden Hill.

The Department of Public Safety arrested 41 year old Gail Gustina on a failure to appear warrant for tampering with physical evidencce.

Phoenix Police arrested 44 year old Jacqueline Speer of Globe on a child support warrant and failure to appear on a charge of attempted theft of a credit card.

Globe Police are investigating a burglary at a residence on Mesquite.

Obituary

Patricia Capps of Globe passed away September 11 at Mercy Gilbert Hospital in Gilbert. She was 73.

She is survived by her son Mitchell and her sister.

Visitation for Patricia Capps will be Saturday at Noon at Lamont Mortuary. A graveside service will follow at Globe Cemetery.

Centennial Jazz Band to Perform at Hamburger Fry

The Globe-Miami Centennial Band will begin its 2012-2013 season with an outdoor performance at the Gila County Historical Museum on Friday, September 28. 

The Centennial Band’s jazz group will entertain at the Museum’s hamburger fry. This monthly event is s fundraiser for the Historical Museum.  Dinner is $7 and includes hamburgers, salads, sides, dessert and a drink. If you don’t want to eat, you can bring a lawn chair to enjoy the music.

The Centennial Band rehearses every Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 in the Miami Band room and always welcomes new members. Interested musicians may call Kathleen at 928-793-4626.

Raffle Tickets to Raise Funds for Jesse Luna's Kidney Transplant

Raffle tickets are being sold to raise money for Jesse Luna’s kidney transplant.

Tickets will be sold until October 14. The winners will be drawn at a pool tournament at the Huddle. Tickets are $20 each.

Raffle tickets to help Jesse Luna can also be purchased at the Globe Farmer’s Market on September 22.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in an accident last night at Ash and High Streets. One driver was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign.

There were no injuries in a two vehicle accident yesterday afternoon on North Broad Street. One driver was issued a citation.

52 year old Keith Williams was arrested early this morning on Yuma Street for domestic violence/assault.

Three juveniles were referred to juvenile probation yesterday morning after found contraband at Globe High School.

Yesterday afternoon two intoxicated Globe High School students were referred to juvenile probation.

Officers are investigating a theft that occurred on Main Street.

Miami Police arrested 37 year old Jessica Lopez for driving with a suspended license.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office located a vehicle that was reported stolen from a residence on Central Drive. The car was returned to the owner and the case is under investigation.

Beckley Police Department in West Virginia arrested 46 year old Benedict Vayrecka of Claypool for probation violation on charges of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.

Obituary

Wayne Cly of Peridot passed away Friday at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa. He was 61. He is survived by his son Myron; 3 brothers; and 3 grandchildren.

The wake for Wayne Cly will be Thursday at 4:pm at the Ross Dia residence. The funeral is Friday at 10:am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in San Carlos.

Globe School Board Meets Tuesday

The Globe School Board meets Tuesday at 6:pm.

The agenda includes a presentation and approval of the donation of the Globe High School marquee by the Globe Alumni Association.

GHS Hall of Fame Weatherspoon Brothers to Visit Globe

Globe High School Hall of Fame brothers Cephus and Ed Weatherspoon will be in town  Friday night to attend the Globe/Alchesay game at Harbison Field.

They will speak at the Globe High School gymnasium on Monday morning at 8:am.

After that, Cephus and Ed will be at the Globe Active Adult Center at 11:am. The whole community is invited to meet the Weatherspoon brothers and then stay for lunch  Lunch is $5 and you can make a lunch reservation by calling 425-9030.

Medicare Fraud Presentation at GAAC

A presentation about Medicare fraud starts  at 11:15am Tuesday at the Globe Active Adult Center.

Plane Crash Kills Three Near Strawberry

Three people were killed in a plane crash near Strawberry.

An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter found the wreckage Saturday morning in Calf  Pen Canyon.

The student pilot and passenger were residents of the Netherlands. The flight instructor was from the Phoenix area.

An FAA spokesman says the plane apparently hit a cliff wall.

A Gila County Sheriff’s Office search and rescue team hiked to the site and determined there were no survivors.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident Saturday afternoon at a business on Highway 60. Both drivers were cited.

A Globe Police officer was involved in a collision Friday night in the area of Beer Tree Crossing. 29 year old Jesus Flores was arrested for DUI.

Last night Globe Police arrested 23 year old Jeffrey Horlacher for domestic violence/assault after a disturbance on North Broad Street.

47 year old Daniel Bond was arrested Saturday morning for domestic violence assault at a business on East Ash.

Two people were arrested Saturday for shoplifting at Walmart. 30 year old Maria Robles was arrested for shoplifting, and warrants for issuing a bad check and driving with a suspended license. 26 year old Tonya Horta was also charged with shoplifting.

21 year old Zachariah Cole was arrested Friday night for shoplifting in connection with an incident that occurred on September 11.

Officers are investigating a domestic disturbance that occurred Saturday night on Hackney Avenue; shoplifting at the Hill Street Safeway; criminal damage at a residence on Side Street; criminal damage at a residence on East Bailey Street; and a burglary at a business on North Broad Street.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating criminal damage to a vehicle at the Claypool Little League field; theft and criminal damage at a residence in Ice House Canyon; criminal damage at a residence on Main Street; and a theft on Broadway Street.

Miami Police arrested 26 year old David Vinsant for driving with a suspended license.

Superior Police arrested 36 year old Santana Dillon of Peridot on a failure to pay warrant for driving with a suspended license.

Obituary

Alice C. Hernandez passed away September 13 at her home in Central Heights. She was 74. She is survived by 5 children, including Ray Hernandez, Vicki Layton and Andrea Mayorga of Globe; 5 sisters, including Edith Barajas of Miami, and Ida Padilla and Margarite Williams of Globe; 4 brothers; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

The funeral for Alice Hernandez will be Thursday at 10:am at Globe Christian Center.