Friday, September 16, 2011

Police Log

Globe Police arrested 31 year old Erica Robles on warrants for aggravated assault/domestic violence and child abuse, forgery and theft, and disorderly conduct-fighting.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21 year old Gabryel Moreno on a warrant for sexual conduct with a minor, molestation and sexual abuse.

Gila County Narcotics Task Force arrested 31 year old Joseph Vance for driving with a suspended license.

Deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance on Copper Street. An attempt to locate was issued for Francisco Martinez.

Obituary

Angela Tewksbury of Globe passed away Sunday at Carmona Care Home in Phoenix. She was 85. She is survived by 4 children; her brother; her sister; and 4 grandchildren.
A Memorial Service for Angela Tewksbury will be held Saturday, October 1 at Divine Grace Presbyterian Church.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Miami Fiesta on Saturday at Bullion Plaza

The annual Miami Fiesta begins with an Opening Ceremony Saturday at 9:am. This is followed by a Horse Show at 9:30, a performance by Lynn’s School of Dancing, music performances, pinata breaks at noon, and the famous chihuahua races at 3:30. There will also be a food court and vendor booths.

The event will be on the green in front of the Bullion Plaza Museum.

'Around Miami' Author to be at Miami Fiesta

Author Santos Vega will be at the Miami Fiesta from 10:am until 4:pm Saturday for a book signing. Dr. Vega is the author of the new book Around Miami which presents a pictorial history of the Miami area.

Vega is a Miami native and graduate of Miami High School. He is professor emeritus of the Hispanic Research Center at Arizona State University.

Free Film at Globe Library

Globe Public Library will have a free showing of the family film “Marley and Me: The Puppy Years” Friday at 2:pm.

CVRMC Health Fair

The Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center Health Fair starts at 9:am Saturday and continues until 1:pm.

The event includes free health screenings, children’s activities, contests, displays, raffles, give-a-ways, a Book Fair, Craft Fair, Car Show, and Salsa Contest.

Globe Active Adult Center Celebrates Mexican Independence Day

Globe Active Adult Center celebrates Mexican Independence Day on Friday. They’ll have Mexican music and authentic food starting at 10:30, plus green chili for lunch.

To reserve a meal call 425-9030.

GHS Tailgate Party

Globe Site Council and Booster Club are having another Tailgate Party on Friday from 3:30 until 5:30. They’ll have frybread, hot dogs and drinks.

Proceeds go to support Globe High School Athletic Programs.

'GrandRally' for Kids Cared for by Grandparents

A “GrandRally” is being held today (Thursday) in Washington, DC to call for better policies to support the 2.5 million grandparents who are raising their children’s kids.

The National Committee of Grandparents for Children’s Rights says that as of 2010, nearly 8 million children nationwide were living with relatives. This includes 147,000 children in Arizona.

Public News Service reports that about 10 times as many children are being cared for by grandparents as are in foster care. The group is urging that programs like Social Security be strengthened, and benefits be extended to reach more children in care of “grand-families.”

Arizona Ranks Near Top for Teen Suicides

Teen suicide rates in Arizona are among the highest in the nation.

Arizona Teen Life Line says that 26,000 teens in Arizona attempt suicide each year. Arizona ranks tenth in the nation for teen suicides.

KTAR.com reports that Arizona has consistently been in the top ten since 1985.

Supervisors to Discuss Redistricting Plans

At the next Gila County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Supervisors will discuss proposed alternative plans for redistricting the Board of Supervisors Districts and the Community College Districts. The meeting starts at 10:am on Tuesday (September 20).

Mapping alternatives are available for public review at the Gila County website at www.gilacountyaz.gov.

The Board will adopt a final plan at their meeting on Monday, October 3.

These meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Supervisors Hearing Room at the Gila County Courthouse.

If you have any questions, call the Gila County Department of Elections at 402-8709.

Habitat Planning House Number 8

Globe-Miami Habitat For Humanity House number 8 is now in the planning stage and building is expected to start in Miami in late October. This non-profit local group is always looking for families to build a home for, and volunteers and donations to help. For more information call (928) 425-6464.

Baked Potato Dinner

First Christian Church invites the community to a Baked Potato Dinner on Friday (September 16) from 5 to 7:pm.

The meal includes a baked potato, salad bar and dessert bar. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children. Entertainment will be provided by Velvet Hammer Gospel Sound.

First Christian church is at 401 South Broad Street.

Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation

Globe Active Adult Center will have a presentation this morning (Thursday) about Medicare Open Enrollment. It starts at 11:30.