Friday, July 10, 2009

Globe Council Meets Monday

Globe City Council is having a Public Hearing on Monday evening at 5:45. The purpose of the hearing is for public input on an amendment to the Zoning Code concerning Sexually Oriented Businesses.

A Work Session follows the Public Hearing. It will include that item along with several other proposed revisions to the Globe City Code.

The agenda also includes a resolution adopting a revised general fee schedule.

The Council will go into Executive Session for legal advice concerning a broadband license agreement and to discuss Police Chief interviews.

MHS Registration Starts Monday

Registration at Miami High School begins Monday (July 13) for Juniors and Seniors. Registration hours are 5 to 7:pm.

Sophomores will register on Tuesday and Freshmen will register on Wednesday from 5 to 7.

Parents pick up and complete registration packets in the library. Once completed, the packets are returned and checked by the high school office staff located at tables in the library.

Parents unable to register at these times may come to the High School office between 9:am and 3:pm Monday through Thursday.

New students may register in the Miami High School office anytime next week during normal office hours.

Parents of students new to the district need to sign up in the office for a registration appointment with a guidance counselor.

Miami Council Meets Monday

Miami Town Council meets Monday evening with a Workshop at 6:15 and the Regular Meeting at 6:30.

The Council will discuss and possibly aprove the 2009-2010 draft budget.

They will also consider re-instating the magistrate court in Miami.

And they will consider granting permission for Marianne Collins to paint a mural in the Miami Memorial Library.

Brewer Re-Establishes Forest Health Council

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Governor Jan Brewer has signed an executive order to re-establish the Forest Health Council, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the health of Arizona’s forests.

The Council will advise the Governor on forest restoration, community protection and fire management, and provide a forum for tracking forest projects across the state.

Reward for Info About Courthouse Window Damage

Fifteen double pane glass windows on the south side of the Gila County Courthouse building were damaged by rocks sometime Thursday night.

Gila County Public Works is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever caused the damage.

Contact the Gila County Sheriff’s Office at 402-1872.

Arizona Gets $3.2 Million to Clean Up Leaking Underground Storage Tanks

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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality announces that Arizona has received more than $3.2 million in federal stimulus funding to help clean up petroleum contamination from leaking underground storage tanks.

The money will be used by ADEQ’s Tank Programs Division to clean up tanks at 23 sites. This includes $150,000 to clean up the facility at Shores Communications Service on East Ash Street in Globe.

The majority of the proposed projects are cleanups of leaking underground storage tanks for which the owners cannot be identified or where owners are not financially capable of conducting cleanups.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in an accident yesterday around noon at Ash and Hill Streets.

There were no injuries in a two vehicle accident last night in the area of Evans and Broad Street. One driver was cited for unsafe backing.

No injuries were reported in an accident around 10:pm near the overpass.

A Super Stop employee called Globe Police around 2:00 this morning about a woman who said she was assaulted by her boyfriend. 24 year old Aaron Stanley was arrested for assault.

24 year old David Hayes was arrested yesterday for fraudulent schemes and trafficking in stolen property.

Coty Fuller was arrested for fraudulent schemes and conspiracy.

Globe Police are investigating criminal damage at the Super 8 Motel.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Marlene Pena Indicted for Embezzlement

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A federal grand jury has indicted 45 year old Marlene Pena for allegedly embezzling more than $1 million from the Marian Miami Federal Credit Union.

Pena was hired by the credit union in 1994 and became its manager in 2000. The indictment alleges that Pena operated a scheme to defraud the union between January 2001 through at least December 2006. The indictment goes on to allege that by accessing the credit union’s computer system, she created about 140 fictitious loans and fraudulently issued loan proceeds checks to her friends and family members.

Pena has been charged with 25 felony offenses of embezzlement. A conviction for each of these offenses is punishable by up to 30 years in a federal prison and a fine of up to $1 million.

Canyon Fire Department Holds Budget Meeting

Canyon Fire Department is holding a public meeting tomorrow night (Friday) at 7:00 concerning the proposed annual budget.

Summer Youth Musical Theater Program Presents 'Jungle Book'

The Summer Youth Musical Theater Program presents Jungle Book starting tomorrow night (Friday) at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. Performances are at 7:pm Friday and Saturday and next weekend. Matinee performances start at 2:00 this Saturday and next Saturday.

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

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Gas Prices Continue to Drop

Gasoline prices have dropped for the second straight week. Arizona motorists are currently paying an average of $2.605 for a gallon of regular unleaded. That’s a decrease of more than four cents. The nationwide average is a little more than $2.59. Prices in Globe-Miami are around $2.53.

AAA says that plentiful supplies and weak demand means we’ve probably seen the worst of summer 2009 fuel prices. Prices will probably settle in the mid $2 range for the rest of the summer, barring unforeseen circumstances.

Miami School Board Meets Tonight

Miami School Board meets tonight (Thursday) at 6:30 in the Miami High School Library. There will be a Public Hearing on the proposed budget and possible adoption of the budget during the Regular Meeting.

Police Log

Globe Police arrested 33 year old Robert Heydt of Springerville on charges of possession of dangerous drugs for sale and transport of dangerous drugs.

26 year old Franciso Gonzales was arrested last night for indecent exposure at a business on East Ash. Gonzales was on work release from the Gila County Jail.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 51 year old Gilbert Levario for assault.

Deputies are investigating a report of criminal damage at a residence on Gordon Street.

Globe Police are investigating criminal damage at the Fashion Gap; criminal damage at the Dollar General; and a burglary at a residence on Hackney Hill.

Obituaries

Guadalupe Garcia Herrera of Globe passed away Tuesday at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa. She was 56. She is survived by her husband Mike and 3 children.
A Memorial Mass for “Lupe” Herrera will be held Saturday at 10:am at Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Kenneth Brink passed away Tuesday at Heritage Healthcare Center. He was 75.
A Memorial Service for Kenneth Brink will be held (next) Saturday (July 18) at 10:am at St. Pauls United Methodist Church.
The family suggests donations be made to the church or your favorite charity.