Globe City Council Meets Monday

Globe City Council will have a Work Study Session  on Monday at 6:pm.

The agenda includes Recognition of Sgt. Stephen Shaw who is retiring from the Globe Police Department.

There will be a presentation by Dennis Hull about the Wounded Warrior Program.

The Council will declare the week of October 22-26 as the Eleventh Annual Cities and Towns Week.

Finance Director Teresa Williams will give a Budget Review.

The Council will discuss the possibility of a Citizen Survey. They will also discuss the purchase of a land parcel from Gila County for $1.00 to be used for transportation and flood control.

Police Log

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19 year old Chelsea Cluster on charges of domestic violence/assault and disorderly conduct.

Deputies are investigating a domestic incident at a residence on Spurlock and criminal damage at a business on Golden Hill.

Globe Police arrested 25 year old Valarie King early this morning at a residence on Haskins for domestic violence/criminal damage.

An officer took a report of a theft that occurred at a business on Ash Street.

Obituary

Peter Gastelo Moya of Fontana, California, passed away September 27. He was 78. He is survived by his sisters Dolores Soltero and Mary Ellen Torrez.

A Memorial Mass will be held  Friday, October 19, at 10:00 at Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Memorial donations may be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Benefit Pool Fundraiser for Jesse Luna

A Pool Fundraiser to benefit the Jesse Luna Kidney Fund will be held on Sunday at the Huddle beginning at 1:pm.

There will also be food, prize raffles and a 50/50 raffle.

Bicycle Racing at Globe Community Center

A bicycle racing event will take place at the Globe Community Center Park on Saturday.. The first race is at 10:00.

You can pre-register online at www.larouedor.com  The cost is $25, $5 for Juniors. It’s $5 more the day of the races. Registration for additional category entries is $10 or 6 cans of food on race day.

For more information contact Globe City Hall.

Drive Through Flu Shot Clinic

The Gila County Health Department is holding a Drive Through Influenza Vaccination Clinic for the community on Friday (October 12).

It will be from 9:am until Noon at High Desert Middle School.

The cost for adults and children with private insurance is $20.

The shots are free for Native American and uninsured children, and children with AHCCCS. They are also covered by Medicare Part B.

The High Dose Flu Shots for adults 65 or older without Medicare Part B are $50.

Early Arizona History Talk Friday at Bullion Plaza

Eddie Colyott will give the second of three talks on Arizona's early history on Friday at the Bullion Plaza Museum.

This week’s presentation is about “The Rise from Hunter/Gatherers to Agricultural Empires” in Arizona’s prehistory. It starts at 6:30.

Burro and Bake Sale on Friday

The Globe TOPS Club is having a burro and bake sale on Friday from 8:am to 2:pm at the Gila County Courthouse.

They are selling red chili,  green chili and bean burritos, and lots of baked goods.

AARP Driver Safety Class at GAAC November 1.

The AARP Driver Safety Course will be given at the Globe Active Adult Center on Thursday, November 1 from 12:30 to 4:30. The course will be free to active military personnel, veterans and dependents.

The class is $14 for non-veterans, $12 if you are an AARP member.

For more information call 425-9030.

Police Log

Globe Police responded to a call early this morning about two suspicious men at a business on East Ash. One of the men was taken to Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center with a head injury. The second man was asked to leave the area.

Officers are investigating a report of a stolen vehicle.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of criminal damage at a residence on Pima Street.

Obituaries

Aurelio Johnson  Flores of Miami passed away Tuesday. He was 85.

Visitation for “AJ” Flores will be Wednesday, October 17 at 9:am. Rosary is at 9:30 and Mass is at 10:00.

Eugene Astor of San Carlos passed away October 7 at San Carlos Indian Hospital. He was 77. He is survived by his children Karen Sisto, Kathy Jones and Freddie Astor.

The wake is tomorrow (Friday) at 4:pm at the Eugene Astor residence. The funeral is Saturday at 1:pm.

A Memorial service for Jesse Dillard will be held Saturday at 10:am at Lamont Mortuary.

Miami Jr./Sr. High School Parent Symposium Thursday

The First Annual Miami Jr. and Sr. High School Parent Symposium will be held tomorrow  (Thursday) at 7:pm. Parents will have the opportunity to meet with their child’s teachers.

The event also includes representatives from Gila Community College, CVIT Vocational Education, the AGUILA Leadership Institute; Josten’s; a special guest motivational speaker and a lot more.

 For more information call 425-3271 or visit the new website at www.miamiusd40.org.

Miami Public Meetings

The Town of Miami is hosting two Public Meetings tomorrow (Thursday) at 10:am and 6:pm about a possible Brownfields Grant application. The Town is applying  for funds to perform a community-wide assessment of Brownfields sites in the community.

Brownfields sites are properties that generally have not been redeveloped because they are either contaminated or believed to be contaminated by petroleum or hazardous materials.

During the meeting, Town representatives will discuss the application and the application process. You will be given the opportunity to ask questions and make suggestions  for use in the grant application.

Another meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 6.

A draft of the proposed application will be available for  public review at Miami Town Hall from October 22 to November 13.

For more information call Miami Town Hall at 473-4403.

Independent Riders Toy Run on November 3

The 11^th Annual Independent Riders Toy Run will take place on Saturday, November 3.

Breakfast and registration is at 10:am at the Copper Mountain Inn. The run starts at 11. The cost to take part in the Toy Run is $15 each or $20 with a rider.

A dinner will be held at the Shamrock. There will be an auction, raffles and music starting at 7:pm.