Friday, April 15, 2011

Early Intervention Program Screenings

The Miami School District and the Arizona Early Intervention Program are looking for children up to 36 months old and educationally at risk 3 and 4 year old children with disabilities or developmental delays. Those who meet the necessary criteria may be eligible for special services.

Screenings will be conducted on Monday (April 18) and on May 2 from 8:30am until 3:pm at Miami High School. Call Student Services at 425-3271 to schedule an appointment.

Gas Prices Continue to Rise

Gas prices continue to rise around the state and across the country. AAA Arizona reports that Arizonans are paying an average of $3.66 a gallon. That’s an increase of 6.2 cents from last week.

The nationwide average jumped nearly nine cents to a little more than $3.81 a gallon. That’s an increase of more than a quarter from last month.

Here in Globe-Miami prices are around $3.73.

Police Log

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

There were no injuries in a two vehicle accident in the 1300 block of North Broad Street. Both cars were towed from the scene. One driver was cited for failure to yield from a private drive.

One car was towed after a two vehicle non-injury accident around noon at the Walmart traffic light. A driver was cited for failure to control a vehicle to avoid an accident.

Globe Police arrested two people after a fight last night at the Drift Inn. 22 year old Jared Badilla and 22 year old Jacob Falquez were charged with disorderly conduct.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people after a domestic disturbance last night on Boyles Avenue. 37 year old Joshua Chadburn was arrested for domestic violence/disorderly conduct and 32 year old Jason Vineyard was charged with domestic violence/assault.

Deputies are investigating criminal damage to a residence on First Avenue; criminal damage to a residence on Globe Canyon; and a theft at a residence on Walliman Road.

Globe Police are investigating a theft at a business on East Ash Street.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Miami Boomtown Spree This Weekend

The Miami Boomtown Spree takes place this weekend at Bullion Plaza Park.

The parade starts at 6:pm Friday and will proceed from Miami Avenue to Bullion Plaza.

The sound stage will feature music starting at 7:00.

Saturday events include a Pancake Breakfast at the Miami Senior Center from 7 until 11:am; the Copper Crawl Hill run; the Keystone Stair Climb; and a Car Show. Mining events continue throughout Saturday afternoon with dancing in the park at 7:pm.

Junior Mining events start Sunday at Noon and the Bed Races begin Sunday at 3:pm.

Firehouse Show and Shine Car Show

The Globe Firefighters Association is hosting the 4th annual Firehouse Show and Shine Car Show on Saturday. Proceeds from this event will support various causes in the Globe community.

The event kicks off Friday night at 6:00 with the annual hamburger fry at the Southwest Gas building on Russell Road.

Registration for the Car Show starts at 7:30am Saturday and the Show begins at 9:am.

Awards will be presented in front of the Globe Fire Station at 3:30pm.

Friends of Globe Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Globe Public Library Spring Book Sale is going on Friday and Saturday at the library. The hours are 10 to 5 Friday and 10 to 4 on Saturday.

Used books of all types are available at bargain prices.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident yesterday during the noon hour near the 7th Street Circle K. One driver was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign.

A hit and run accident with injuries occurred yesterday afternoon at East and Mesquite Streets. The suspect driver was located a short time later. 34 year old Frank Membrila was charged with aggravated assault and leaving the scene of an injury accident.

Globe Police arrested a 71 year old Oklahoma woman at America Best Value Inn for disorderly conduct.

An officer conducted a traffic stop on Ash Street yesterday morning. 39 year old passenger Oscar Fryer, Jr.was arrested for a child support warrant.

Two juveniles were referred to juvenile probation in connection with a burglary on South First Street.

Gila County Sheriff’s office arrested 30 year old Robert Clevenger on two failure to comply warrants on a charge of issuing bad checks.

A Gila County Task Force officer arrested two people at a traffic stop on Highway 60. 27 year old Christine Kohus of Walton, Kentucky and 53 year old Abdou Toure of Cincinatti were charged with transportation and possession of marijuana for sale.

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a theft at Miami High School.

Obituary

John Michael Gomez of Globe passed away Monday. He was 62. He is survived by Henrietta Gomez; 2 sisters and his brother.
Visitation for John Gomez will be Saturday at 11;30am at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Rosary is at 12:30 and Mass is at 1:00.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

CVRMC Auxiliary Purse and Jewelry Fundraiser

The Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is sponsoring a Purse and Jewelry Sale on Thursday. The sale continues until 4:00 in the Conference Room. Proceeds will benefit the hospital and the Auxiliary Scholarship Program.

Two San Carlos Transit Study Meetings on Thursday

ADOT and San Carlos Apache Transit Services present two meetings Thursday for public comments about the San Carlos Apache Tribe Transit Study.

The first meeting is in Bylas from 1:30 until 3:pm at Albert Goseyun Exhibit Hall.

The second meeting is from 5:30 until 7:pm in the Tribal Council Chambers.

GCC Parent Night and Student Orientation

Gila Community College is hosting a Parent Night and Student Orientation Thursday night at 6:pm in Gila Pueblo Campus Room 522. The event is for those who have children that are interested in college, or for students who are thinking about going to college but don’t know where to start.

Topics covered include admission, placemenmt tests, financial aid, scholarships, and a discussion of what classes to take to meet your goals.

Staff will be on hand after the presentation to answer individual questions.

Skeeter the Clown at Globe Library

Skeeter the Clown from the Culpepper-Meriweather Circus will be at the Globe Public Library Thursday morning at 11:am for a short performance. All young children are welcome free of charge.

Copper Cities Players Spring Theater

The Copper Cities Community Players will present their Spring Theater production, “The Coarse Acting Show” beginning Friday, April 29. Additional performances will be on Saturday April 30 and Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7. Show time is 7:pm.

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

One-Third of Workers Would Like to Change Jobs

A survey by Metlife Insurance says that more than a third of all workers hope to leave their current jobs within the next year.

KTAR in Phoenix reports that the number of people who want to change jobs appears to increase as the unemployment rate dips.

Jobing.com’s Theresa Maher says it’s a misconception that only unemployed people are looking for jobs. She says that less than half of all employees feel loyal to their company and many think it’s time for a change.

Metlife says that as the economy improves, people start thinking about career moves.