Police Log

Yesterday Globe Police arrested 49 year old Philip Drennan for disorderly conduct at a residence on East Cactus.

Graham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 49 year old Paula Antonio of San Carlos on a failure to comply warrant for issuing a bad check.

Obituary

Antonio M. Pulido passed away May 4 at his home in Miami. He was 88.

A Memorial Service for “Tony” Pulido will be held Saturday (May 10) at 10:30am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Supervisors Meet Today

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

The Supervisors will proclaim May “National Drug Court Month” and "Building Safety Month.”

They will consider grant applications for speed enforcement and a communications upgrade.

Police Log

Firefighters from Miami, Globe and Canyon Fire Departments responded to a structure fire yesterday morning on Indian Circle in Miami. Arriving units found an abandoned structure fully engulfed in fire. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to other homes but two cars parked next to the structure were burned. The fire also burned power lines above the building, causing them to fall to the ground. Residents in the area were without power until the lines were repaired.

Globe Police arrested 40 year old Michael Hill late last night for aggravated DUI.

On Saturday, officers arrested 36 year old Artisha Sanchez at a residence on South Highland Drive after a report of a hit and run collision. Sanchez was charged with leaving the scene of an accident.

39 year old Aaron Earven was arrested Saturday night for extreme DUI.

53 year old Jo Ann Goss was arrested for DUI.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50 year old Eberto Hernandez at a residence on Hammond Street for aggravated assault/domestic violence and kidnapping.

Local B of A Branch Switches to Washington Federal This Weekend

Today (Friday) is the day that the local Bank of America branch begins the switch to Washington Federal.

Washington Federal recently purchased 23 small Bank of America branches, including the Globe branch.

The local Bank of America will close today (Friday) at noon and reopen on Monday as Washington Federal.

Customers can begin using their Washington Federal ATM cards today at 5:pm. Access to your Bank of America account will be cut off at 7:pm.

Washington Federal will email temporary passwords for online banking on Sunday. You can begin online banking with Washington Federal on Monday.

Police Log

Yesterday Globe Police arrested 64 year old Arrowwood Dewey at a business on North Broad Street for domestic violence/disorderly conduct.

37 year old Christopher Martin, Jr. was arrested early this morning at a residence on South Hill Street for misconduct involving a weapon.

48 year old Alriquez Manuel was arrested last night for aggravated DUI.

62 year old Maria Kelly was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

31 year old Michele Tidwell was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 80 year old Clarence Harden for trespassing.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Raphael Coppen of Globe on a failure to comply warrant for domestic violence/threats and intimidation.

Arboretum to be Discussed at First Friday Program

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Executive Director Mark Siegwarth  will be the speaker at the  First Friday program at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum.

He will talk about the history of the museum and the treasures from all over the world that are displayed there.

The free presentation starts at 6:30pm on Friday (May 2).

Copper Cities Players Present 'The Miss Firecracker Contest'

The Copper Cities Community Players will present performances of “The Miss Firecracker Contest” on Friday and Saturday (May 2 and 3) and again next Saturday, May 10. A special Mother’s Day performance will be held on Sunday, May 11 after a Mother’s Day Tea.

For ticket information call the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts at 425-0884.

Holy Angels Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

The Holy Angels Catholic Church Cinco de Mayo Fiesta begins Saturday (May 3) at 10:am in the Old Dominion parking lot.

There will be lots of traditional Mexican food and entertainment throughout the day. A Kids Korner includes games, pinata breaks and a jumping castle.

The Globe Knights of Columbus will host the Beer and Margarita Garden.

Miami Library Book Sale Begins Saturday

The Miami Memorial Library’s Spring Book Sale starts Saturday (May 3) and continues through May 31.

It kicks off Saturday with an Open House including refreshments.

There is always a great selection of new books for $1 each, and bags full of slightly used books for $1 a bag.

Butcher Hook Cinco de Mayo Horseshoe Tournament

The Butcher Hook 19^th Annual Cinco de Mayo Horseshoe Tournament begins tomorrow (Saturday) with sign up at 10:am.

There is a $10 a person entry fee.

They will have food and drinks available all day.

For more information call 623-701-1536.

Apache Bow Hunters

The Apache Bow Hunters will have the third leg of the Arizona Triple Crown on Saturday (May 3) at the Red McLachlon Archery Range in Globe.

Registration opens at 7:am.

For information call the Apache Bow Hunters Clubhouse at 425-6174.

San Pedro River Festival

The San Pedro River Festival is this Saturday (May 3)  in Winkelman. It’s sponsored by the Arizona Audubon Society, the Nature Conservancy and Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition.

The day-long family event is for nature lovers, birders, and anyone who wants to spend a beautiful day outdoors enjoying  the area near the San Pedro and Gila Rivers.

The Festival includes free live entertainment and a kids activity zone at the Winkelman Flats public park on the Gila River. That’s just south of the junction of State Route 77 and State Route 177.

For more information call 520-490-8433.

Obituary

Peter R. Rodriguez passed away April 17. He was 64.

He is survived by his wife Julie Schroeder; 2 sons; his mother Erlinda; 2 sisters; his brother; and 4 grandchildren.

A Memorial Service for Peter Rodriguez will be held Saturday (May 3) between 5 and 7:pm at Angels Cremation and Burial in Mesa.