Donors Respond to PMLL Equipment Loss

Globe Miami Community News on Facebook reports that Freeport McMoRan has donated $5,000 to Pinal Mountain Little League to replace equipment burned in a recent fire.

Donations have come in from around the state after a Valley TV station reported the loss.

Police Log

Canyon Fire Department put out a brush fire last night on Pipeline.

There was a two vehicle collision just before 6:pm yesterday  at Hill and Maple Street. A report was taken by Globe PD and is pending further investigation.

Last night 22 year old inmate Christopher Reynolds received an additional charge of shoplifting.

A fraud report was taken yesterday morning at a business on Highway 60.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office cited and released 49 year old Darrell White for driving with no valid license, no registration and no insurance.

Obituary

Benjamin Allen Stevens passed away February 23 at his home in Globe. He was 54. He is survived by his wife Catherine; his son Jeff; his daughter Julie; his mother Sara Stevens; and 7 brothers and sisters.

A Memorial Service for Benjamin Stevens will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at 2:pm at Lamont Mortuary.

Elks and Rotary Yard Sale

The Pinal Mountain Elks Lodge and the Globe Rotary Club will hold a yard sale this Saturday  from 8:am to 4:pm at the Elks Lodge.

A variety of household items will be for sale, except for clothes.

For more information call 425-2161.

Free Books to be Given Out Saturday to Young Children

The Gila County Reading Council will host a “Read Across America” book giveaway this Saturday  from 10 to 2 at the Claypool Safeway.

More than 300 free books will be given to children 6^th grade and younger

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party

The Globe Public Library is having a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party on Saturday from 11:am until 1:30pm.

They’ll have cake, crafts and more.

It’s free for all ages.

Community Clean-Up This Saturday

Globe Clean and Beautiful will have a Community Clean-up Day this Saturday. The purpose is to make the area look even better for the Historic Home and Building Tour on March 9 and 10.

The Cleanup starts at 7:30am at the Claypool Little League fields (correct). A lunch for volunteers will follow at noon.

The City of Globe will place roll out dumpsters at Devereaux and Bailey Street, Euclid and Hackney, and Maple and 9^th Street. They will be available for the community to use from February 22 through March 4.

More Chances to See 'Is He Dead?'

The Copper Cities Community Players will present encore performances of the Mark Twain comedy “Is He Dead?”this Friday and Saturday.. The shows will be at 7:pm at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts.

The Players performed five sold-out shows of the comedy in September. Thanks to rave reviews and strong ticket sales, there will be three more performances in March.

Tickets are $15 and $20. To reserve your tickets visit the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts or call 425-0884.

St. Paul's Potato Bake

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is having a Potato Bake on Friday from 5 until 8:pm. The cost is $2.50.

There will also be a Potato Head Contest and a Singing Contest.

All proceeds will benefit St. Paul’s food baskets for the community.

Ranching History Presentation in First Friday Series

This week’s First Friday program  features Jane Hale talking about ranching in the local area during the late 1800’s  . She will also be showing historic pictures of that time period  to the public for the first time.

Hale will also tell the story of the families who moved west after the Civil war.

The free presentation starts at 6:30pm at the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center.

Obituary

Janice Loreen Roberts of Globe passed away February 26 at Copper Mountain Inn. She was 70. She is survived by her daughter and 2 step children.

A Memorial Service for Janice Roberts will be held Saturday at 10:30am at Lamont Mortuary.

Blood Drive March 21

United Blood Services is having a Blood Drive on Thursday, March 21. Donations will be taken on that day from 9:am until 1:30pm.

The Blood Drive will be at the Freeport McMoRan Training Center in the Cobre Valley Shopping Center in Globe.

To schedule your appointment call 1-877-4376 or visit UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident yesterday afternoon at Connie’s Store.

Last night Globe Police arrested 22 year old Justin Fountain after responding to an alarm at a business on Cedar Street. Fountain was charged with burglary and possession of burglary tools.

47 year old Raymus Preston was arrested yesterday for shoplifting.

25 year old Christopher Mulholland   was arrested for driving with a revoked license.

The Gila County Task Force arrested 36 year old Shawn Williams for driving with a suspended license and a DPS warrant for obstructing a court order.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a damaged vehicle parked at the LDS Church in Claypool and a stolen wallet from a car parked on Springfield Road.

Globe Council Special Meeting

Globe City Council is having a Special Meeting today (Wednesday) at 5:pm.

The agenda includes items related to the Arizona Corporation Commisison and the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange bill.