Free GCC Classes at Globe Active Adult Center

Free Gila Community College classes begin Monday at the Globe Active Adult Center.

If you are interested in Quilting, Exercise, Ceramics or Crafts, sign up by calling Gila Community College at 425-8481.

Globe Head Start

Globe Head Start still has a few openings for 3 and 4 year old children in the free pre-school program which begins on August 27.

Children from low income familes, foster children and children with disabilities may qualify. Children who are raised by their grandparents may also qualify.

Head Start provides Kindergarten readiness activities, as well as socialization experiences, nutritious meals and snacks.

For more information about the Head Start program call 425-9610.

Gov. Brewer Reappoints Flores to ACRAB

Governor Jan Brewer has reappointed Gila County Attorney Daisy Flores to the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board and to the Arizona Oversight Council on Driving or Operating Under the Influence Abatement.

Flores was originally appointed to the Arizona Civil Roghts Advisory Board by former Governor Janet Naopolitano in 2007. She has served for over 5 years and is the former chair of the DUI Abatement Council.

Last Day to Request Ballot By Mail

Today (Friday) is the last day to request a ballot by mail for the August 28 primary. Completed ballots must be received by 7:pm on August 28 at the Gila County Recorder’s Office. You may also cast an early ballot at the Gila Recorder’s Office anytime between now and 5:pm on Friday, August 24.

If you have not received your early ballot, or if you have lost, damaged or spoiled your ballot, contact the Gila County Recorder’s Office at 402-8734.

Benefit Concert for Madison Smith

A benefit concert for three year old Madison Smith will be held tomorrow (Saturday) from 5 to 10:pm at the American Legion in Globe.

Madison is undergoing chemotherepy. For more information go to giveforward.com/madisonsmith or facebook.com/madisonsmithaz.

Humane Society Calendar Fundraiser

The High Desert Humane Society Calendar Fundraiser will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at the Globe Elks Club.

A no host cocktail hour starts at 5:pm with a barbecue rib dinner at 6:30.

They will  be auctioning off calendar pages for the upcoming year to showcase your favorite pet or pets. There will also be a Chinese auction, drawings and door prizes.

Tickets are $15 and are available at the Humane Society, Past Times Antiques, and from Humane Society members. Or call 425-2220.

Republican Club Meeting Saturday

The Cobre Valley Republican Club meetings are presenting candidates for you to hear and question.

The next meeting is tomorrow (Saturday) at 9:30am at the Republican headquarters at 424 N. Broad Street.

For more information call 425-3278.

Miami Jr./Sr. High School Open House

Miami Jr./Sr. High School is having an Open House on Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30pm. Parents will walk their students’ schedule with them.

All parents and guardians are invited to attend the Open House and meet your child’s teachers.

Las Lomas Collecting Old Electrical Devices for Recycling

Las Lomas Elementary School is collecting empty ink cartridges, old cell phones, mp3 players, cameras and other small electrical devices to recycle so they can provide their students with much needed classroom supplies.

Items can be dropped off at Las Lomas School between 8:am and 3:pm, Monday through Thursday.

Old Dominion Mine Park Closed on Weekdays

The City of Globe announces that the Old Dominion Mine Park will only be open on weekends from now through early December.

BHP Billiton is making repairs to the water system at Old Dominion that provides most of the water for the upcoming reopening of the Pinto Valley Mine.

For the safety of all, the Park will be closed during the week while the construction is going on.

Wildfire Updates

The Queen Fire has burned 1,200 acres, 2 miles northeast of Superior. There is significant smoke in the area. It is highly visible from Highway 60.

The Mistake Peak fire – 11 miles east of Punkin Center -  has now burned 4,000 acres. It is 15% contained.

The Charley Fire has burned 950 acres and is 10% contained. The fire is located 3 miles west of Sunflower in the Tonto National Forest.

Police Log

There was a two vehicle injury accident yesterday morning at Ash and Seventh Street. Both cars were towed from the scene. One driver was cited for failure to yield at a stop sign.

Globe Police arrested 42 year old Sheryl Robles for disorderly conduct in connection with an incident that occurred on Monday.

21 year old Desiree Davis was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart.

Officers are investigating criminal damage at Shining Times Car Wash.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 54 year old Robert Padgett for domestic violence after a disturbance at a residence in Mackey’s Camp. Padgett also had a failure to appear warrant from Superior for driving with a suspended license.

30 year old inmate Dustin Stover was served a failure to appear warrant for possesion of drug paraphernalia.

Deputies are investigating an assault report taken at a residence in August Hills Mobile Home Park.

Obituary

Ernest Naltazan of San Carlos passed away August 12 at Copper Cottage Hospice in Mesa. He was 67. He is survived by his son Norman; 2 brothers; 4 grandchildren and and 6 great grandchildren.

The wake for Ernest Naltazan is Saturday at 4:am at San Carlos Miracle Church. The funeral is Saturday at 10:am.

HDMS Site Council Meeting

There’s a Site Council Meeting Wednesday at 5:pm in the High Desert Middle School Library. This is a chance for parents to get involved in what’s happening at High Desert Middle School.

For more information call the school office at 402-5900.