Construction on Russell Road

The Gila County Roads Department is chipsealing Russell Road and Russell Gulch Road beginning Monday (September 30) and continuing through Thursday, October 10.

Construction times are 6:am to 6:pm, Monday through Thursday.

Sections of Russell Road will be closed to public access during the construction period. You are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a single vehicle accident early this morning on Miami Road.

Globe Police arrested 22 year old Vance Mata for felony theft early this morning at a business on North Broad Street. Mata also had a failure to appear warrant from Gila County Superior court for theft.

A juvenile referral was issued for assault yesterday morning at a business on High Desert Drive.

Two juveniles were referred to juvenile probation yesterday after setting off a fire alarm at Globe High School.

Globe Police responded to a call about a disabled  vehicle at Broad and Railroad Court. The car was later found to have been stolen. A report was taken.

Officers are investigating a hit and run on East Ash; shoplifting at a business on Hill Street; a theft at a business on South Broad Street; and criminal damage at Globe High School.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 58 year old Diane Victor yesterday for disorderly conduct.

Deputies are investigating a domestic dispute at Alhambra Mobile Home Park; a domestic incident at Sunrise Mobile Home Park; a theft at the Gila County Fiduciary’s Office; and a report of  illegal dumping  on Russell Road.

Obituary

Ramiro Angeles Sabino passed away September 23 at his home in Globe. He was 30. He is survived by his wife Guadalupe; 3 children; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Rosary for Ramiro Sabino is Monday (September 30) at 9:30am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. A Memorial Funeral Mass will follow at 10:am.

Last Chance to See a Movie at the Apache Drive-In

Saturday will be your last chance to visit the Apache Drive-In. The drive-in is closing after almost 60 years, another casualty of Hollywood’s push for theaters to convert to the digital format. 

Saturday’s gala event features the movie “American Graffiti,” classic cars, a Wolfman Jack contest, a tailgate party and more.

Tickets for the event may be purchased at lastpictureshow.eventbrite.com.

Centennial Band Will Perform at Hamburger Fry

The Globe-Miami Centennial Band will begin its 2013-2014 season on Friday with an outdoor performance at the Gila County Historical Museum Hamburger Fry.

The hamburger fry and the concert begin at 5:30pm.

This is the last hamburger fry of the season. Hamburgers, chips, cowboy beans, salad, dessert and drinks will be available for $7 a person.

GCSO Purchases Portable Breath Testing Devices

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office announces that they have purchased 21 portable breath testing devices and over 1000 mouthpieces to accompany them.

The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety provided the funding to purchase the  devices. They will be used in DUI enforcement and in combating underage alcohol use in the community.

Police Log

Canyon and Globe Fire Departments put out a structure fire yesterday afternoon in the area of Bullion Plaza.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office served 41 year old inmate Trunion Hughes a failure to pay warrant for assault.

32 year old Adam Garcia was arrested yesterday on a child support warrant.

Deputies are investigating thefts at the ADOT yard on Highway 60 and at  a residence on Palm Lane; and a domestic incident in the area of the Claypool Circle K.

Globe Police arrested 31 year old Lisa Thompson on a failure to appear warrant for driving with a suspended license.

42 year old Christopher Oglesby was arrested on a failure to appear warrant for public consumption.

Officers are investigating a domestic dispute on Hackney Hill and a burglary at a business on South Broad Street.

Obituary

Kipper Lou Poeling of Globe passed away September 21 at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center. She was 53. She is survived by her husband Tom; 5 children, including Robert and Jonathon Poeling of Globe; and her sister Iva Mathews of Globe.

A graveside service for Kipper Poeling will be held Monday (September 30) at 3:pm at Pinal Cemetery in Central Heights.

Baby King Wesso Johnson of Peridot passed away September 20 at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center. King is survived by his parents Kenny Johnson and Tashina Stanley; and his brothers Joseph Martinez, Jasiah Stanley and Elias Viau.

Visitation for King Johnson is Saturday at 8:am at San Carlos Miracle Church. The funeral is at 10:am.

Free Presentation Thursday Night at CVCA

Thursday night the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts will have a special performance by Dave Ehlert.

Ehlert portrays both Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain in this live theatrical production of historical drama, humor and education. It starts at 7:pm.

The event is free and there is no need to buy tickets or make reservations.

CVRMC Art/Wine Auction

The 6^th Annual Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center Foundation Art/Wine Auction will take place on Friday, November 1 at the Gila County Fairgrounds.

This year’s theme is “Stars and Lights of Paris.” The event starts at 6:pm.

The money raised from the event is used for “education, training, equipment, and services for Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center.

Call 402-1230 for information about ticket cost and how to make a donation if you’re unable to attend.

Police Log

Yesterday the Gila County Narcotics Task Force arrested  two people on New Street. 41 hear old Trunion Hughes and 26 year old Misty Courtney were charged with possession of dangerous drugs for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hughes was also charged with  possession of stolen property and a warrant for driving with a suspended license.

A theft report was taken at Holiday Hills Mobile Home Park.

Globe Police arrested 35 year old Angel Martinez on a warrant for criminal trespass and disorderly conduct.

26 year old Breanna Hamlet was arrested on a failure to comply warrant for disorderly conduct.

Two juveniles were referred to juvenile probation after a fight yesterday at Globe High School.

A theft report was taken at a residence on Jess Hayes Road.

Tempe Police arrested 29 year old Terrill Brown of Peridot  on a warrant for shoplifting.

Miami School District's Title I Annual Meeting

The Miami School District invites parents and community members  to the annual Title I meeting Wednesday at 6:pm in the Miami Junior and Senior High School Library.

For more information call 425-3271.

Training Programs Wednesday at the Gila County Courthouse

“The Cenpatico Crisis System” and the “Frontline on the Home Front” training programs are being held Wednesday in the Gila County Courthouse Supervisors’ Hearing Room from 9:am to 5:pm.

The programs are sponsored by the Gila County Attorney’s Office. For information call 402-8841.

Globe School Board Meets Wednesday

The Globe School Board meets Wednesday at 6:pm in the High Desert Middle School Auditorium.