Obituary

Gilbert A. Bejarano of Globe passed away Thursday at Kindred Phoenix Hospital. He was 71.

Visitation for Gilbert Bejarano is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 9:am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary is at 9:30 and Mass is at 10:00.

Miami Council Meets Monday at 6:30

Miami Town Council meets Monday at 6:30pm.

The Council will discuss and possibly direct staff to provide information about the costs, procedures and legal requirements and concerns of establishing  a Town of Miami website and a Facebook page.

The Council will approve a request from Miami High School to use Sullivan Street for a Homecoming Parade on October 5, and to provide traffic control and barricades by the Miami Police Department.

Globe Council Meets Monday at 6:PM

Globe City Council meets Monday at 6:pm.

There will be a special recognition of Besh Ba Gowah city employee Pete Gardea.

The Council will consider approving the ninth amended Interim Emergency Fire Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Miami.

They will discuss a Round Mountain Park Heritage Grant application, and an Intergovernmental Agreement with the University of Arizona Gila County Cooperative Extension for use of City property.

All American Cookout Winners

Here are the winners in the 35^th All American Cookout last night at the Gila County Fair:

The first place winner in the Pork category was Western Reprographics.

Second Place:  Heritage Healthcare Center

Third Place: Thompson, Montgomery and DeRose.

First place in the Chicken category was Thompson, Montgomery and DeRose.

Second Place: Darrell Stubbs

Third Place: The Shipman family

The Gila County Rodeo Committee was First Place and the only entry in the Ground Beef category.

Craig Jones was the winner in the Beef All Other Cuts category.

Second Place: DC Cattle

Third Place: Thompson, Montgomery and DeRose.

Craig Jones was also the highest scorer. He is the winner of the All American Cookout traveling trophy with bragging rights for an entire year.

The winner of the Salsa Contest was Noel Amezcua.

Second Place: John Castaneda

Third Place: Angela Andrade

The Hot Sauce Contest winner was Cindy Johnson.

Second Place: John Castaneda

Third Place: Diane Shipman

Three More Performances of 'Is He Dead?'

There are three more performances of Mark Twain’s “Is He Dead?” this weekend  by the Copper Cities Community Players.

Shows are at 7:pm tonight (Friday) and at 2 and 7:pm Saturday.

For tickets stop by the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts or call 425-0884.

GHS Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

The Globe High School Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held Monday at 6:pm in the Globe High School Gymnasium.

For tickets or more information call 928- 812-3974.

Police Log

Globe Police arrested 27 year old Justin Dewey yesterday afternoon for shoplifting at the Hill Street Safeway.

25 year old Cory Riley was arrested at the Gila County Jail for shoplifting from a business on South Hill Street on August 24.

48 year old Paul Pahe was arrested on a failure to pay warrant for a drug paraphernalia violation.

Officers are investigating a theft at a residence on Mesquite; criminal damage to a building on Ash Street; and a burglary at Copper Country Mobile Home Park.

Graham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 year old Candace Gibbs of Globe on a failure to comply warrant for false reporting to law enforcement and driving with a canceled license.

Obituaries

Glendora Phillips of San Carlos passed away September 17 at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa. She was 47. She is survived by her brothers and sisters and her cousins, nieces and nephews.

The wake for Glendora Phillips is tomorrow (Saturday) at 4:pm at the Glendora Phillips residence. The funeral is Sunday at San Carlos Miracle Church.

Betty Jo Patton of San Carlos passed away September 14 at San Carlos Indian Hospital. She was 71. She is survived by her son Stanley Patton, Jr.; her daughter  Carolee Hooke; and her brother.

The wake for Betty Jo Patton is tomorrow (Saturday) at 4:pm at the Patton residence. The funeral is Sunday at 2:pm at Full Gospel Church.

Benefit Concert in Miami

A benefit concert to raise money to help two families with little girls fighting cancer will be held Saturday at Miami Veterans Memorial Park on Sullivan Street.

The event is from 2 to 9:pm and there will also be plenty of food.

Habitat for Humanity Dedication and Open House

Globe-Miami Habitat for Humanity will have a home dedication on Sunday, September 30 at 3:pm. It’s at the April Hernandez family home at 605 S. Sycamore Street.

The community is invited to this dedication and Open House.

Fundraiser for Jason Sanchez Islet Cell Transplant

A Baked Potato Dinner Fundraiser for Jason Sanchez will take place tomorrow (Friday) from 5 to 7:pm at Divine Grace Presbyterian Church in Miami.

The cost is $10 a person to benefit the Southwest Islet Cell/Kidney Transplant Fund.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in an accident early yesterday morning on Highway 60. A semi was caught on the guard rail due to speeding motorcycles.

One driver was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign after a two vehicle accident yesterday morning at Oak and Broad Street.

18 year old Brandon Twohey was cited for driving with a canceled license and failure to control his vehicle to avoid an accident. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon in the area of Roberts and Apache Hills.

Miami Police arrested 29 year old Esquiel Flores on a child support warrant.

Globe Police arrested 25 year old Aaron Joe for aggravated DUI.

Globe Police arrested a juvenile for shoplifting at the Seventh Street Circle K.

The Gla County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of sexual assault that occurred in the Claypool area; a theft on Morrow;  and a theft on Wheatfields Road.

Obituary

Richard Delma of Peridot passed away September 12 at Copper Mountain Inn. He was 49. He is survived by his father William Delma, Sr.; his sisters Flora Rogers, Velda Kenton and Beverly Chaney;  and his brothers Culy Delma, Sr. and Carlos Delma, Sr.

The wake for Richard Delma is tomorrow (Friday) at 4:pm at the William Delma, Sr. residence. The funeral is Saturday at 1:pm at San Carlos Miracle Church.

Gila County Fair Thursday through Sunday

The Gila County Fair begins Thursday and continues through Sunday at the Gila County Fairgrounds.

An All American cookoff and Salsa contest starts Thursday at 5:30. Entertainment will be provided by the bluegrass band Run Boy Run.

On Friday at 7:pm there’s a Bull Riding Competition featuring 20 top cowboys and 20 top bulls. A dance follows the rodeo from 9 to Midight with the Moonshine Mafia Band.

Brigade Freestyle Motocross Shows are on Saturday and Sunday, and there’s a Demolition Derby Saturday night at 7.

This year’s entertainment also includes carnival rides, a Live Stingray Encounter, All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Pedal Tractor Races for  kids, a petting zoo and pony rides.

Brown’s Amusement Carnival is hosting a Canned Food Drive Thursday from 5 to 7:pm. Bring 3 cans of food and ride for free from 5 to 7:00.

Fair admission is $5 a person, 6 years old and up.

For more details and the fair schedule visit www.gilacountyfair.com.