Obituary

Julia Louisa Thompson passed away February 26 at her home in San Carlos. She was 74.

The wake for Julia Thompson is Friday (March 7) at 4:pm at the David Thompson, Sr. residence in Cutter. Rosary is at 7:pm. The funeral is Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church.

Supervisors Meet Today

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

There’s a Public Hearing on a resolution that would change the name of a private road in Globe from E. Warbington Drive to E. Del Rio Lane.

The Supervisors will proclaim March 8 “March for Babies Day” in Gila County.

They will consider adopting a resolution calling for a November election to provide funding for highways and streets.

Basic Internet Classes During March

Basic Internet classes begin Tuesday at the Globe Active Adult Center.

The classes will be held every Tuesday from 10:30 until 11:30am during the month of March. Sign up at the Center or call 928-425-9030.

Classes begin Wednesday at the Globe Public Library. They will have basic Internet classes every Wednesday in March from 5 until 6:30pm.

Call the library at 928-425-6111.

Joe Arpaio to Speak at Lincoln Day Luncheon

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be the keynote speaker at the Gila County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day luncheon on Saturday, March 15.

The event will be at 11:30am at Tiny’s Restaurant in Payson.

For ticket information call 928-701-2195.

Police Log

Yesterday Globe Police arrested 42 year old Robert Henderson for use of dangerous drugs and marijuana.

26 year old Hannah Red Feather was arrested early this morning for aggravated DUI.

24 year old Brina Brewer was arrested on two warrants for disorderly conduct.

On Saturday Globe Police arrested 20 year old Darie Roehm for domestic violence/disorderly conduct.

21 year old Deidre Hickman was arrested on Friday for domestic violence/disorderly conduct after a disturbance on South Buena Vista.

67 year old Huebert Martin was arrested Friday night for DUI.

Miami Police arrested 33 year old Roxanne O'Brien on Friday on warrants for threats and intimidation and possession and sale of prescription drugs.

Tempe Police arrested 43 year old Trini Begay of San Carlos yesterday on a warrant for shoplifting.

Congressman Ed Pastor to Retire After Current Term

Arizona Congressman Ed Pastor has announced that he will retire after he completes his current term.

Pastor was born in the Globe-Miami area and has served in Congress for 23 years.

Police Log

Yesterday Globe Police arrested 34 year old Bert Ford IV for child abuse.

31 year old Edward Brown, Jr. was arrested yesterday afternoon for disorderly conduct at a business on North Broad Street. A short time later it was determined that Brown was the suspect connected to criminal damage at a residence on Cedar Street.

Two people were arrested last night after a domestic dispute at a residence on North Main Street. 21 year old Lacey Teeter and 59 year old Darlene Nowlin-Goss were charged with domestic violence/disorderly conduct.

The Gila County Sheriff's Office arrested 22 year old Steven Lopez for possession and use of  a dangeerous drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a child support warrant. 28 year old Adam Lopez was arrested on a child support warrant, driving with a suspended license and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Children's Book Giveaway on Saturday

The Gila County Reading Council is hosting a book giveaway on Saturday from 10:am until 2:pm at the Claypool Safeway.

More than 300 books will be given away to babies through 6^th graders. Children must be present to select a book of their choice.

Highway 60 Cleanup on Saturday

The Globe Clean and Beautiful Committee’s community clean up of Highway 60 starts Saturday at 7:30am at the Claypool baseball fields.

Volunteers are needed. For more information call 928-425-7656.

Globe Library Celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday

The Globe Public Library is celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Friday (February 28). 

Mr. Nature’s Music Garden will be there at 2:pm. The celebration will continue with birthday cake and arts and crafts from 3 to 5:pm.

For more information call the Globe Public Library at 928-425-6111.

Basic Internet Classes During March

The Globe Public Library will be providing free basic Internet classes every Wednesday from 5 to 6:30pm during March, beginning March 5.

To reserve your place or for more information call 928-425-6111.

The Globe Active Adult Center will also have basic Internet classes during March. Their classes will be on Tuesdays from 10:30 until 11:30am.

Sign up at the Center or call 928-425-9030.

Police Log

Last night Globe Police arrested 48 year old Jeffrey Shirey for domestic violence and violation of a court order.

25 year old Derilyn Cassadore was arrested for aggravated DUI at a traffic stop early this morning. Three passengers were arrested for open container.

The Gila County Sheriff's Office arrested 28 year old Gabriel Flores on a failure to appear warrant for driving with a suspended license.

55 year old Terry Gilbert was arrested on a failure to comply warrant for false reporting to law enforcement.

Obituaries

Former Globe resident Carolyn Smithson Beydler passed away February 25 in Mesa. She was 74.

Memorial services for Carolyn Beydler will be private.

Beverly Ann Russell passed away February 22 at University Medical Center in Tucson. She was 39.

Visitation for Beverly Russell is Saturday (March 1) at 6:am at the Russell residence in San Carlos. The funeral is at 9:am.

AARP Expanding Its Fraud Awareness Program

AARP Arizona is planning to expand its fraud education program beyond Maricopa and Pima counties. 

Their Community Educators Program uses trained volunteers to give presentations to communities and organizations.

Public News Service reports that the AARP Fraud Watch Network features a website, FraudWatchNetwork.org. Those who sign up receive regular fraud alerts, along with tips about how to avoid being victimized and other resources.

AARP Arizona is looking for volunteers to expand its presentations throughout the state. If you would like to volunteer to be a presenter or to request a community presentation, call the AARP state office at 1-866-389-5649.