Obituary

Leroy Patten of San Carlos passed away April 8 at Banner Good Samaritan Center in Phoenix. He was 71.

The wake for Leroy Patten is today (Monday) at 4:pm at the Shillia Patten residence. The funeral is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1:pm at Burdette Hall.

Globe City Council Meets Monday at 6:PM

The Globe City Council meets Monday at 6:pm.

The Council will consider an ordinance amending the City Code, setting dates and times for Regular Meetings.

The agenda also includes discussion and consideration of a Railroad Depot Rehabilitation Grant amendment; the intention to change water and wastewater fees, and the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Plan.

There will also be presentations about the Community Center Pool, the Meter Replacement Program and Meter Reading System; and the new Type 3 fire engine.

Miami School Board Meets Monday

The Miami School Board meets Monday (April 14) at 6:30pm in the Miami High School Library

Ribbon Cutting of Boys and Girls Club Remodeling Project

The Globe Boys and Girls Club will hold a Ribbon Cutting and Unveiling of the recent remodeling project on Tuesday, April 22 at 4:30pm. It’s at the Boys and Girls Club on Hagen Road, below the Globe Community Center.

RSVP by April 21 to 928-793-3926.

Story of the Clanton Family Continues at Bullion Plaza

The Miami Hardscrabble lecture series presentation this Wednesday features Jane Hale continuing the story of  “The Clanton Family.”

Much has been  told and written about the Bohme-Clanton ranching families, and here is a chance to get the “real story” from a descendant of the families.

The program is free and starts at 6:30pm on Wednesday (April 16) at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum.

Disciplinary Judge Dismisses Complaint Against Chief Deputy County Attorney Shawn Fuller

Gila County Attorney Bradley Beauchamp has announced that Presiding Disciplinary Judge William O’Neil has dismissed, with prejudice, the bar complaint against Chief Deputy County Attorney Shawn Fuller.

Police Log

Last night Globe Police arrested 54 year old Elizabeth Martinez of Mammoth at a business on East Ash Street for domestic violence/criminal damage and false reporting to law enforcement.

43 year old Derek Kinney  was arrested early this morning for aggravated DUI.

Also arrested for DUI early this morning in separate incidents were 23 year old Marlin Nosie and 32 year old Angela Randall.

35 year old Anthony Cosen was arrested last night for public consumption on South Broad Street.

A juvenile was referred to the Juvenile Detention Center yesterday afternoon for shoplifting at a business on highway 60.

29 year old Mark Lopez was arrested yesterday on warrants for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of dangerous drugs, and child support.

Miami Police arrested 33 year old Riley Chatlin, 30 year old Nadine Belknap, 41 year old Patrick Hernandez and 29 year old John Paul Falquez for public consumption.

CVRMC Health Fair This Saturday

The Cobre Valley Regional Medical  Center Health Fair will take place this Saturday (April 12) from 9:am to 1:pm.

There will be health screenings, a craft fair, an auto show and children’s activities. A 5K “Get Fit Run” begins at 8:am.

Centennial Swing Big Band Party and Dance

The Centennial Swing Big Band Party and Dance takes place  Saturday (April 12) at the Old Courthouse Theater. Doors open at 6:30.

The evening’s music includes swing, samba and love songs, with vocals by Molly Cornwell and Nolan Frost, and solos by Keith Gustafson and Cruz Mendoza.

Tickets are $20 and are available at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. Call 425-0844.

Globe Library Events This Weekend

The Globe Public Library has several events going on this weekend.

The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale will be held Friday (April 11) from 9:am until 5:pm and Saturday (April 12) from 9:am until 1:pm.

The library will be making an Easter Craft on Friday from 11:am to 12:30pm. To sign up or for more information call 425-6111.

On Saturday at 10:30am, kids author Mike Giglio will be at the library. He is the author of The Space Adventures of Jack Smacker, Little Leaguer.

Globe Moose Lodge Easter Egg Hunt

The Globe Moose Lodge will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday (April 12).

The Easter Egg Hunt for children up to 4 years old is from 10 to 10:30am; it will be from 10:45 until 11:15 for children 5 to 7 years old; and for children 8 to 10 it will be from 11:30am until Noon.

Family Dollar to Cut Jobs and Close 370 Stores

Family Dollar has announced that the company plans to cut jobs and close about 370 underperforming stores.

ABC News reports that the discount chain blames bad weather for a drop in sales and earnings.

Family Dollar did not say how many jobs would be eliminated.

VA Hospital in Phoenix Under Investigation

The Phoenix VA hospital system is being investigated for patient deaths that may have been due to delayed care.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs  said yesterday (Wednesday) that there could be as many as 40 veterans whose deaths may be related to delays in care.

Rep. Jeff Miller of Florida also said that there is evidence that the Phoenix VA Health Care System keeps two sets of records to conceal  long waits for doctor appointments and treatment.

AZCentral.com reports that the assistant deputy undersecretary  for the Department of Veterans Affairs testified that he was not aware of the Arizona record keeping practice. He asked for more detailed information from congressional staffers.

San Carlos School District to Receive $570,000 Grant

Arizona First District Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick has announced that the San Carlos Unified School District will receive a $570,000 physical education grant from the US Department of Education.

The grant for San Carlos is from the Carol M. White Physical Education Program, which helps local education and community-based organizations start or expand physical education programs.