Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Hardscrabble Series Season Concludes With Music

The season finale of the Miami Hardscrabble series will be held next Wednesday, June 19  at 6:30pm at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum.

It’s an evening of music by John Hargett. Hargett is the  grandson of Edward Hargett, better known as “Tamale Joe” in his earlier days.

The program will be held outside if weather permits.


Kirkpatrick Office Hours This Week in Globe

Representative Ann Kirkpatrick’s office hours in Globe this week are 10:am to 4:pm today (Tuesday) and Thursday at the Gila County Courthouse.


Police Log

A Gila County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested 37 year old Amytiss Franco and 34 year old Anthony Guerra at a traffic stop on child support warrants.

Deputies are investigating two assault incidents at the Gila County jail.

Globe Police are investigating criminal damage to a vehicle on East Ash Street; a burglary on Prickly Pear Drive; and a suspicious package received at a business on Oak Street.

Obituaries

Reyes C. Barajas passed away June 6. He was 45. He is survived by his mother Edith; his daughter Ashley; his son Matthew; 4 brothers; his sister and one grandchild.
Visitation for Rey Barajas is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9:am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary is at 9:30 and Mass is at 10:00.

Carlos G. Abeyta of Miami passed away June 6. He was 88. He is survived by his wife Conchita; 5 children, including Aurura Otero and Manuel Abeyta of Miami; 4 sisters; 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Visitation for Carlos Abeyta is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2:pm at First Southern Baptist Church in Miami. The funeral follows at 3:pm.




Monday, June 10, 2013

Miami Community Meeting on Tuesday

The Town of Miami will have a Community Meeting on Tuesday (June 11) at 6:pm.

You are invited to express your level of interest in 25 different community and economic development strategies. You will also be given the opportunity to offer your ideas and suggestions about specific initiatives and projects you feel could benefit the community.

For more information call 602-670-2255.


Gila County Fair Committee Meeting

The Gila County Fair Committee meets Tuesday at 6:pm at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

This month’s topics are public relations and livestock.


Police Log

Last night a Gila County Sheriff’s deputy responded to the area of Salt River Canyon on Highway 60. A man jumped from the falls and could not be located. The case is being investigated.

Local fire agencies responded to a brush fire late yesterday afternoon on Highway 77 at Milepost 159. Highway 77 was closed at the Highway 60-70 junction and the Highway 177-60 junction.

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident early Sunday morning on East Ash Street.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office  arrested 24 year old Johnny Guerrero on warrants for assault and contempt of court.

31 year old Mariette Lewis was arrested on Saturday for disorderly conduct/domestic violence.

24 year old William Stanley was arrested on Friday on a child support warrant.

Deputies are investigating possible child abuse in Kellner Canyon; criminal damage at Four Star Mobile Home Park; and a beer run at Circle K.

Miami Police arrested 33 year old Martina Gonzales for disorderly conduct/domestic violence.

Miami officers are investigating three burglaries that occurred on the same night. They are believed to be by the same suspects.

Last night Globe Police were dispatched to Ragus Road and Highway 60  where a person was pointing a gun at another driver. A juvenile was contacted and issued a referral.

50 year old Veronica Antonio was arrested on a failure to comply warrant for shoplifting.

19 year old Johnathan Wright was arrested on Saturday for false reporting to law enforcement.

48 year old Fernando Ceballos was arrested late Friday night for DUI.

Officers are investigating criminal damage at a residence on Ash Street and a report of threats taken at a residence on Sunset Drive.

Graham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 year old Mario Sanchez of Globe on a failure to pay warrant for DUI.


4-H Volunteer Recruitment Meeting

Southern Gila County 4-H is having a Volunteer Recruitment meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) from 6 to 8:pm at the Gila County Community Services Building on S. Apache. 

If you would like to help the youth in our community, you are invited to attend. You don’t even have to know anything about 4-H. They’ll provide everything you need.

4-H needs adults to lead clubs not currently available.  They offer a wide range of subjects including the arts, forestry, technology, woodworking and more.

One area that is in immediate need of volunteers is the Archery Club. There are currently  45 students enrolled with only one certified adult.

For more information about 4-H volunteering  call 928-701-1955.




Cobre Valley Democrats Meet Tuesday

The Cobre Valley Democrats meet Tuesday at 5:30pm in the Globe Library Meeting Room.

Miami Council Meets Tonight at 6:30

Miami Town Council meets tonight (Monday) at 6:30.

They’ll consider approving a $1 million contract with FNF Construction for Wastewater Collection System Improvements.


Miami School Board Meets Tonight

The Miami School Board meets tonight (Monday) at 6:30 in the Miami High School Library.


Globe Council Meets Tonight at 6:00

Globe City Council meets tonight (Monday) at 6:00.

They will vote to approve the Council Strategic Plan and the Tentative $24 million budget for the next fiscal year.

The Council will consider an ordinance adopting an Access to Care Fee.

The agenda includes updates on water and wastewater implementation and on the Pinal Creek Wash Cleanup.

The Council will consider  a CDBG project contract with the Arizona Department of Housing.

The Above and Beyond Award will be presented to Rosie Mansour and Jim Stiles for exceptional service to the community.

The Globe Firefighters Association will be recognized for constructing the Veterans Memorial Wall in Miami.



Obituary

Globe native Nancy Lou Foerster passed away June 1 at her home in Overgaard. She is survived by her husband David Justice; 2 daughters; her son; and her brother.

A Memorial Service for Nancy Lou Foerster  will be held Saturday (June 15) at 1:pm at the LDS Globe Stake Center.

Obituary (Revised)

Visitation for James Sterr is today (Monday) at 9:30am at Miles Funeral Services Globe. The funeral follows at 10:00.
A graveside service will be held at 1:pm at Safford Union Cemetery in Safford.