GHS Registration Begins Monday

Globe High School registration begins Monday.

New students and their parents are encouraged to pick up registration information at the main office on Monday through Thursday between 8:am and Noon and from 1 to 4:pm.

Registration times for students will be divided between those with names beginning with A through M, and those with names beginning with N through Z

Seniors begin registering on Monday, July 22.; juniors will register on Tuesday, July 23; sophomores on Wednesday, July 24; and freshmen on Monday, July 29.

Late registration is on Tuesday, July 30.

Call 402-6106 for exact registration times or for more information.

Crafts for Children at the Globe Library

The Globe Public Library is having several upcoming craft events for children.

The first one is this Saturday (July 20) from Noon until 1:pm. Bring your 3 to 6 year old child to learn how to make craft hats.

Sign up at the front desk or call 425-6111.

Obituaries

Trina Lori Blackhair of Bylas passed away July 4 in Peridot. She was 22. She is survived by 4 children; her mother Beverly; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; her grandparents; and her companion Herman Harvey.

The wake for Trina Blackhair is Friday at 4:pm at the Blackhair residence. The funeral is Saturday at 1:pm at Stanley Hall in Bylas.

Delbert P. Johnson of Peridot passed away July 12 at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa. He was 64. He is survived by 7 children and 2 sisters.

The wake for Delbert Johnson is Friday at 6:pm at Delbert Johnson’s residence. The funeral is Saturday at 9:am at World Evangelism Revival Center in San Carlos.

City Council Candidates Forum

The Democrats of Cobre Valley are hosting a Meet the Candidates forum for City Council candidates today (Tuesday) at 6:pm. The forum will be held in the meeting room of the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

This is a non-partisan event and everyone is invited to attend.

ILA Parent Meeting Wednesday

An Inspired Learning Academy Parent Meeting will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6:pm in the High Desert Middle School Cafeteria.

For more information call 200-0491 or the Globe School District office.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a hit and run accident last night on Highway 60.

Globe Police arrested 21 year old Terrison Henry  on a failure to comply warrant for assault.

28 year old Marcus Packard  was arrested on a failure to appear warrant for shoplifting.

Officers are investigating a stolen vehicle from a residence on North Rose Lane and a report of threats and intimidation at a business on Hackney Avenue.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26 year old Michael VanMeter on a child support warrant.

Gilbert Police arrested 45 year old John Lyman of Globe on a failure to pay warrant for false reporting to law enforcement.

Prescott Police arrested 31 year old Bryan Harris of Globe on a failure to pay warrant for false reporting to law enforcement.

Obituaries

Juanita Hernandez passed away June 4 in North Carolina. She was 56. She is survived by 3 children and 11 grandchildren.

A Memorial Service for “Jenny” Hernandez will be held Saturday at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary is at 9:30am and Mass is at 10:00.

Thomas Victor Phillips passed away July 13 at his home in Central Heights. He was 86. He is survived by his wife Gladys; his daughters Mary Zeigish and LaDonna  Melcher of Central Heights; his son Allen Phillips of Globe; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation for “Tommy” Phillips  is Saturday at 10:am at River of Life Church. The funeral is at 11:00.

Supervisors Meet Today

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

There will be a Public Hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application for a proposed housing rehabilitation project and for additional State Special Project funds.

A Public Hearing will also be held on the final 2013-2014 Gila County Budget. The Supervisors will vote on that budget later in the meeting.

GCSO Press Release Correction

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office says there was a typographical error in its July 3 press release that was printed and broadcast by local media.

The July 3 press release said that Dina Benavides was arrested on a contempt of court warrant. 

The press release should have said that 41 year old Gina Benavides was arrested on a contempt of court warrant.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office apologizes for the error and any embarrassment caused to Dina Benavides, her employer or family.

Cobre Valley Institute of Technology Class Openings

Cobre Valley Institute of Technology has openings in some of their central programs, including the popular programs of Fire Science and Cosmetology. Other programs include Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Welding, and Graphic Design.

The programs are offered through a partnership with Gila Community College. There is no cost to the student for these programs except for Cosmetology. But the fees for the Cosmetology program have been significantly reduced.

The programs are open to high school juniors and seniors from Globe, Miami, San Carlos, Hayden and Superior. Classes begin on August 7.

For more information call the CVIT office at 425-9654.

GUSD to Host Inspired Learning Academy

The Globe School Board has agreed to host the Inspired Learning Academy in a pilot program. It will be housed in a currently-vacant wing of High Desert Middle School.

Inspired Learning Academy is no longer affiliated with AZVA and students who registered with AZVA will need to re-register locally.

At this time, registration is limited to students who are not cuirrently enrolled in Globe District Schools. Kindergarten students are welcomed. Enrollment will be capped, and some grade levels will reach their limit before others.

You can submit a registration request online. Fill out a registration request here.

For more information call 200-0491 or the Globe School District office.

National Korean War Memorial Ceremony

A national ceremony at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, DC will honor those who served in the Korean War and commemorate the 60^th anniversary of the Armistace that ended hostilities. It will take place on Saturday, July 27.

The national ceremony will be broadcast live at all of the “Pancakes for Patriots” events at VFW posts around the country.

You do not have to be a VFW member to attend. For more information visit www.koreanwar60.com  

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident last night on Highway 60.

No injuries were reported in a two vehicle accident on Highway 60 Saturday morning.

Two people were taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon after a single vehicle accident off Wheatfields Road.

Tri City Fire and assisting agencies quickly put out a brush fire Friday afternoon on Highway 188.

A truck hit a low hanging wire on Morrow Avenue on Friday afternoon. Utility services were contacted for repair.

Yesterday Globe Police arrested 23 year old Shadow Beatty of Whiteriver for shoplifting.

41 year old Angel Rosalez was arrested on Saturday for burglary.

31 year old Carlo Tewksbury was arrested late Friday night for DUI.

Officers are investigating a report of harassment taken at a residence on North Main Street; a fraud report taken at a business on North Broad Street; shoplifting at a business on East Ash Street; shoplifting at a business on North Broad Street; and trespassing at a residence on North Main Street.

Yesterday the Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Penny Puzzi for fraudulently obtaining utility services.

Two people were arrested Saturday night after an assault was reported at a residence on Central Avenue. 31 year old Christopher Uto was arrested for disorderly conduct/domestic violence, threats and intimidation, and false reporting to law enforcement. 27 year old Merci Uto was charged with aggravated assault/domestic violence.

55 year old Gilbert Levario was arrested Saturday on a Pinal County failure to appear warrant for DUI.

21 year old Darren Yazzie was arrested on a Navajo County warrant for driving with a suspended license.

Deputies are investigating a theft at a residence on West Street; an attempted burglary at a residence on Russell Road; and a theft on McKinney.

Globe City Council Meets Tonight

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

There will be a special recognition of the retirement of Globe Police Chief  Lee Kinnard.

Another presentation by Reseed LLC is about the Update to Globe’s General Plan.

The agenda also includes the property tax levy for the next fiscal year and the annual contract with Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens.