The More Interesting Trades From Today

The Cubs traded Greg Maddux to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Cesar Izturis.

The Detroit Tigers acquired first baseman Sean Casey from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league pitcher Brian Rogers.

The New York Mets were able to get Roberto Hernandez & Oliver Perez from the Pittsburgh Pirates for outfielder Xavier Nady.

Weekend Crime Log

Arrested:

Jamie Goldsbury - Violation of probation warrant.

Dena Kelley - Criminal trespass.

Samantha J. Payson - Disorderly conduct & assault.

Brandy Moore - Assault/Domestic violence & Disorderl conduct/Domestic violence.

Eric Johnson - Driving on a suspended license.

Clyde Gabel - Aggravated DUI.

Randall Sanders - Vehicle Theft.

Gregory Little - FTA.

Jose Vargas-Florez - ID Theft.

Timothy Melchisedech - Aggravated DUI with suspended license & Warrant.

Cory Johnson - Aggravated DUI with suspended license.

Jeremy Heairet - Fighting.

Ronald Wilson - Fighting.

Crystal Slaughter - Warrant.

Geraldo Contreras - Warrant.

Everything Else:

A 12' aluminum boat rolled of a trailer on Windy Hill Rd.

50' roll of Copper tubing stolen from an unlocked vehicle at a residence on McKinney Ave.

Trespasser at the Apache Gold Casino.

Gila Co. Sheriffs Office received a call from Emergency Services advising the San Pedro River is flowing 25,000 CFS & is expected to over flow if it continued to rain. Red Cross was put on stand by for emergency shelters.

Stranded boaters on Roosevelt. They were all rescued.

Fossil Creek Road was & still is closed to debris on the road.

Stolen items from a residence in Strawberry.

Burglary at Ponderosa Plumbing. Someone broke a window & a door to get in, & only stole coins & cash estimated between $20-$30.

Globetrotter Bicycle Race

More than 200 cyclists from Arizona & New Mexico will be converging on Globe-Miami on August 19th - 20th for the Globetrotter Omnium Bicycle Race. The racing begins at 7 a.m. both days. Saturday's race begins at the IBEW building on SR 188 & will continue to north of the Roosevelt bridge. From there, all cyclists will race back to Globe to finish near the Cobre Valley Country Club. Sundays race begins at mile marker 273 on highway 70, approx., 12 miles east of Globe. From there, the San Carlos Police Dept. will escort the riders to BIA 8 where the race will start. Racers will ride from 25 to 85 miles towards Point of Pines before returning to the finish line on BIA 8.

Lost Akita/Wolf Puppy

The puppy is 9 almost 10 weeks old & is Yellow with black across the eyes, & has a white arrowhead on top of its head. Also, has white paws, has a red collar, & answers to the name of "Shook." The puppy went missing in Wheatfields. There is a $100 reward. Please call 425-2941 if you find the puppy or can bring it to them.

Back Pack Tree

Help local school kids kick the school year off on the right track. Pick up a backpack tree tag at the Gila County Courthouse & purchase the supplies listed on the tag. Drop the tag & items off by Aug., 2nd, to:

Gila County Division of Health & Community Services
5515 S. Apache Ave.
Globe, Az 85501

The items will be provided to local children at the Children's Assistance & Resource Event (C.A.R.E.) Fair on Aug., 4th.

Gila Co. Truth In Taxation Hearing

In compliance with Section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the Gila County is notifying its property taxpayers of Gila County's intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year's level. Gila County is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of 2%. All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing held tomorrow, at 10 a.m. in the Gila County Courthouse at 1400 E. Ash St. in Globe. This hearing is in addition to the regular Board of Supervisors meeting that normally begins at 10 a.m.

Vince Gill To Help Build New Orleans Playground

The Academy of Country Music(R) & The Home Depot(R), the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced that country music superstar Vince Gill will join volunteers from The Home Depot and the surrounding community to construct a new KaBOOM! playground in one day at the relocated campus of the International School of Louisiana (ISL) in New Orleans on September 25th, 2006. The playground is being built in honor of Gill, who was the 2006 recipient of the Academy of Country Music/The Home Depot Humanitarian Award at the 41st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

In its 5th year, the Humanitarian Award recognizes artists who serve others, have a generous spirit & help build the dreams of those in need. In addition to recognition at the awards show, the Humanitarian Award recipient is honored with a KaBOOM! playground donated by The Home Depot in the city of his choice. Gill requested that his playground be built in New Orleans in order to help the city rebuild.

"It is truly an honor to be able to build this playground in New Orleans & give the children at the International School of Louisiana areason to smile and a place to play," said Gill. "Given the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, it is an obvious need for the community."

Prior to Hurricane Katrina, ISL operated out of 2 undersized rented facilities, neither of which had adequate playspaces. Both buildings were destroyed in the flooding caused by the storm, & the school was relocated to a former Orleans Parish school building with no playground equipment onsite. The new playground being built at ISL will provide a safe & funplace to play for almost 400 students currently enrolled at the school.

"Many of us in the country community are still hit hard when were member the devastation of Hurricane Katrina," commented Bob Romeo, Academy of Country Music executive director. "It is wonderful to see how many of our artists are out there still trying to bring awareness to these hard-hit communities, & by Vince Gill picking New Orleans as the site for his KaBOOM! playground build, it is just another example of the dedication he & our community have to helping one another."

Gill was selected to receive the Academy of Country Music/The Home Depot Humanitarian Award by a special blue-ribbon committee comprised of executives in the country music industry as well as local & national philanthropic leaders for his ongoing community service & charitable giving of his time & talent. Past recipients of the Humanitarian Award include Reba McEntire, Lonestar, Martina McBride & Neal McCoy.

"In recognition of The Home Depot Humanitarian Award, we are pleased to partner with KaBOOM! to build a playground in honor of Vince, an individual who shares his valuable time unselfishly to help others," said Roger Adams, senior vice president, Marketing, The Home Depot. "As part of The Home Depot's ongoing commitment to rebuild the Gulf region affected by the hurricanes, Team Depot associate volunteers will work side by side with Vince to not only build the playground, but to provide a gathering space for the entire community."

The playground design was created with input from children from the community who attended a "Design Day" event on July 19th. The children's drawings will be used to create the final design for the playground, which will be constructed in just one day this fall by hundreds of volunteers, including Gill.

Road-Racer Max Papis To Make NASCAR Debut

Max Papis will make his driving debut in his career 1st NEXTEL Cup race with Furniture Row(R) Racing. Papis will be driving the #78 Chevy Monte Carlo at Watkins Glen International road course on August 13th.

Furniture Row(R) Racing is elated about the opportunity to work with Papis. Crew Chief, Joe Garone explains. "Max is a world class athlete, & we feel very fortunate to have him on board with us, as we head into our road course ventures at the Glen. We just returned from a test at Virginia International Raceway. This marks the 1st time we have worked together. Despite the bad weather, it was very promising."

Papis is known as a fierce competitor on the track in various series & has earned the name "Mad Max," for his on-track prowess. Papis will use the expertise he's developed in his career to handle the Glen's 2.45 mile, 11-turn road course for Furniture Row(R) Racing.

Bartlett Dam Road Closure Update

Due to flash flooding on Saturday, Bartlett Dam Road is closed at its junction with Cave Creek Road. The west-bound lane of the road was damaged by flash floods. Debris from the storm is blocking the road in several locations.

People recreating in the Bartlett Dam Road area can depart using the road; however, access into the recreation area along this road is currently closed.

The Cave Creek Ranger District, located on Bartlett Dam Road, is closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. The district office will resume normal business hours, M-S, & can be contacted by telephone only at 480-595-3300 for further information.

Bartlett Dam Road is a Maricopa County Dept. of Transportation road, located on the Cave Creek Ranger District, Tonto National Forest. It's unknown at this time when repairs to the road will be completed or when the road will be re-opened.

Seven Springs Road (Forest Road 24) also sustained storm damage Saturday night. Forest officials advise using only high-clearance vehicles on this road until repairs are made. This road remains open.

For further info, visit the Maricopa Co. Dept. of Transportation, mcdot.maricopa.gov, or the Tonto website at fs.fed.us/r3/tonto or call 602-225-5200 (M-F, 8 am – 4:30 pm).

Lake Powell Developer To Pay $90,000

Attorney General Terry Goddard & ADEQ Director Steve Owens announced a $90,000 settlement with Greenehaven Development Corporation & its subsidiaries. The settlement resolves a lawsuit charging violations of Arizona water quality laws.

Greenehaven is the developer of Lake Powell View Investment Properties, a large residential & commercial development outside Page. The lawsuit filed in Maricopa County Superior Court charged that Greenehaven violated Arizona law by failing to secure sewage treatment permits, failing to follow regulations governing sewage collection systems & failing to adhere to drinking water testing requirements.

In April 2004, ADEQ inspectors discovered that Greenehaven started building a wastewater treatment plant & drinking water distribution system to serve portions of its Lake Powell View Investment Properties without securing the appropriate permits. Additionally, the company was operating an additional wastewater treatment plant without the required permit from ADEQ.

The settlement agreement requires Greenehaven to close its wastewater treatment plant, construct new sewer lines to divert wastewater from the Greenehaven community to the City of Page wastewater treatment plant within 2 years, & pay $90,000 in civil penalties. The settlement is subject to Court approval. Greenehaven must submit payment to the State within 30 days of the judgment's effective date.

Employment Opportunity - City of Surprise

City of Surprise - Senior Utilities Technician

Operations Division - Water Services Department

Status: Open

Close Date: Monday, August 7, 2006; 5 p.m.

Salary: $19.27 per hour

Incumbents perform the more complex wastewater treatment operations work requiring increased technical knowledge of utilities operations. Duties include: training of lower level technicians & general maintenance staff, operation of more complex equipment, & optimization of controls.

EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma & G.E.D., & 2 years of utilities, plant distribution, collections, &/or laboratory related experience; or, anequivalent combination of education & experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

CERTIFICATION

Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license. Grade 2 or 3 Wastewater Treatment & Collections Certification.

Human Resource Department
12425 W. Bell Road, Surprise, AZ 85374
Office: 623.875.4272 Job Hotline: 623.875.4279 TTY: 623.875.4208
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Monday - Friday

Country CDs Out Tomorrow

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder - Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Instrumentals
Kacey Jones - Kacey Jones Sings Mickey Newbury
Buck Owens - The Ultimate Collection
Greg Trooper - Greg Trooper the Backshop Live
Various Artists - Classic Country: The Best of the 70s

Some DVDs Out Tomorrow

Look for S&T next to the titles that are Shop & Talk radio show host recommended picks.

V for Vendetta - S&T
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert - S&T
Beavis & Butt-Head - Mike Judge Collection, Vol. 3 - S&T
The Girls Next Door: Season 1
Blue Collar TV - Complete 2nd Season - S&T
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock `n' Roll - S&T
Chappelle's Show: The Lost Episodes - S&T

Kenseth Breaks Ground On New Gatorade Facility

NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth joined Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry & officials from The Gatorade Company to break ground Friday on a new manufacturing & distribution facility in Mayes County, Oklahoma.

The facility will be the company's 9th plant, & will produce both the Gatorade Thirst Quencher & Propel Fitness Water, & is set to open in the fall of 2007. Parent company PepsiCo announced earlier this year that a new manufacturing facility was needed to help keep up with growing demand for the country's No. 1 sports drink & No. 1 enhanced water.

The ceremony was given a twist by Kenseth, who drove a bulldozer onto the site to kick-off the official groundbreaking. The facility is expected to bring 280 jobs to the area.

Construction on the facility is expected to continue through approx., Sept. 2007. The new Gatorade plant will be located on 160 acres in the town of Pryor on Highway 69A at MidAmerica, west of the existing Covalence (formerly Tyco) plastics plant. The development will have a collective size of approx., 1.4 million square feet which will include a 300,000 square-foot production facility & a 1.1 million square-foot warehouse/distribution center.

Other Gatorade manufacturing facilities are located in Atlanta, Ga.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Dallas, Texas; Mountain Top, Pa.; Kissimmee, Fla.; Oakland, Calif.; Tolleson, Ariz. & Wytheville, Va.

Playboy Poker Camp

On Friday, Playboy Enterprises, Inc. announced a partnership with Moneymaker Gaming to develop and produce its 1st-ever Playboy Poker Camp. The camp will feature world class instruction from some of poker's top players, including WSOP Champion Layne Flack & Jim "Krazy Kanuck" Worth. Additionally, the poker camp includes nightly poker tournaments with prizes of more than $100,000 & events with Playboy Playmates, all of which culminate with a lavish party at the legendary Playboy Mansion.

With instruction for beginners to advanced players, packages start at $4,999 for the 4-day, 4-night event. The 1st camp will be held in January 2007 at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, near Palm Springs, California. Registration began Friday at playboypokercamp.com.

"Chris Moneymaker has built the strongest brand in poker today, & weare thrilled to team up with him to create an incredible poker camp such as this," stated Sarah Haney, vice president, licensing, Playboy Enterprises,Inc. "We've enjoyed such success with our co-branded poker products that we wanted to bring something more to the table for poker aficionados everywhere."

"I've been living a dream since winning the 2003 World Series, & I want to give my fans a taste of that," said Moneymaker, co-founder of Moneymaker Gaming. "Playboy Poker Camp will offer a once in a lifetime chance to play alongside the best players in the world, hang out with Playboy Playmates, & compete for more than $100,000 in prize money. This will be the ultimate poker experience."

Gila Co. Truth In Taxation Hearing

In compliance with Section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the Gila County is notifying its property taxpayers of Gila County's intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year's level. Gila County is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of 2%. All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing held on Aug. 1st, at 10 a.m. in the Gila County Courthouse at 1400 E. Ash St. in Globe.

People For The West Meeting

The People For The West-Globe-Miami, Inc. monthly meeting is August 10th at 7 p.m. with the no host dinner from 6 - 7 p.m. at Guayo's on the Trail. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call 425-3754 for more information.

Bartlett Dam Road Closed Due To Flash Floods

Due to flash flooding yesterday, Bartlett Dam Road is closed at its junction with Cave Creek Road. The west-bound lane of the road was damaged by flash floods. Debris from last night’s storm is blocking the road in several locations.

People who are recreating in the Bartlett Dam Road area will be able to depart using the road; however, access into the recreation area along this road is currently closed.

The Cave Creek Ranger District, located on Bartlett Dam Road, is closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. The district office will resume normal business hours, M-F, & can be contacted by telephone only at 480-595-3300 for further information.

Bartlett Dam Road is a Maricopa County Department of Transportation road, located on the Cave Creek Ranger District, Tonto National Forest. It is unknown at this time when repairs to the road will be completed or when the road will be re-opened.

Seven Springs Road (Forest Road 24) also sustained storm damage last night. Forest officials advise using only high-clearance vehicles on this road until repairs are made.

For further information, please contact the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, http://www.mcdot.maricopa.gov.

For more info, visit the Tonto website at www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto or call 602-225-5200 (M-F, 8 am – 4:30 pm).

Red" Mclachlan 3-D Shoot

The "Red" Mclachlan 3-D Shoot, which has been held at the Timbercamp area for the past 20 years, had to be moved this year due to campground reconstruction by the National Forest Service. The shoot will be held on Nov. 4th & 5th at the Apache Bow Hunters Range on Russell Road.

7-29 Shop Highlights

Celsius Room evaporative air-cooler-humidifier. $25 firm. 425-9696.

Cherry wood sofa table. Traditional style. Table measures 46" L x 17" D x 29" H. Excellent condition. $125. Call 480-813-8625

Double Bed,Walnut real wood frame W/headboard shown & matching foot board,mattress & box springs in good condition, $50. Bob 602-920-4106

Beautiful Girls Desk & Hutch, the desks measurments are 46 1/2" wide x 19" deep x 6' tall at it's tallest point.The desk is in great shape with no scratches or marks, $150. (480)907-6192

8 yr. AQHA mare, broke, easy to work, loads, etc., $1,200. 928-428-6272.

Single horse trailer $225. 432-3151

Gun Case, holds 2-3 shotguns or rifles up to 51", hard sided with lock, excellent condition, $25. Call (480) 283-0707.

Pro-Form Crosswalk treadmill. Runs good, new belt included. $60. Call jeff at 602-957-2079.
Nordic Track Classic Pro ski machine, like new, $250. 928-428-4354 after 5 p.m.

a year old Craftsman electric lawnmower only been used 4 or 5 times. it is in great condition. 602-386-7019 $50

an ibenez SA guitar and behringer gmx2-12 amp with 99 presets built in lost my job must sell asking $400. call 623-877-8194

German Shorthaired Pointers, Puppies 8 weeks old 6 males and 3 females. They are cute, cute, cute. White with brown spots or brown with white spots. Full blooded. Great for kids. Call Misty at 480-233-8775 for info. - $150

55 gallon fish tank Black frame with 48 inch light. Comes with a accessories, coral display, plants, etc. $70 firm. Call 480-748-0733.

1985 Camaro Z28, 5 spd, Black w/tan interior, Power everything, Viper alarm, '93 350 Vortec Engine. $1800 OBO Please call 623-907-2731

1991 Plymouth Grand Voyager - $2250. phone 520-421-1167

2 items - Set of chrome nerf bars and grille guard with brush guard off of a 2001 GMC Sierra ½ ton. Will fit other years and Chevy Silverado. $250. obo. Tan dash mat for same vehicle $10. All items in great shape. Has some ware. Call Kevin @ 425-9003 or 812-3026

2000 Ford 1 ton Dually with factory flat bed, less than 100,000 miles. Included is a 1999 Miller 251E Trail Blazer welder, with approx. 800 hours on it. Call Paul at 928-595-1675.

4 American Outlaw 2 rims with 4 Big O-Bigfoot 16" tires. $400. To seal this deal call Matt @ 928-701-3039. Also has other Chevy parts for sale.

2002 CR 80 for sale - $1200. Call (928)651-2158

1995 Suzuki GSXR-750 - $3000 obo. (480)452-5685.

Late 70's model 17' fiberglass canoe. $200 firm. Please call Adam at 503-758-9783

Road Closures as of 4:20 pm

1) Redington Road at San Pedro River
2) Copper Creek Road at San Pedro River
3) San Pedro Road in Dudleyville at the San Pedro River
4) Park Link Drive from the I-10 frontage road to Owlhead Road
5) Milligan Road from Vail Road to Wheeler Road
6) Battaglia Drive from Highway 87 to La Palma Road
7) Houser Road from Highway 87 to Sunshine Boulevard
8) Shedd Road from Highway 87 to La Palma Road
9) Hanna Road from La Palma Road to 11 Mile Corner Road
10) Cornman Road from La Palma Road to 11 Mile Corner Road
11) Calle Futura from American Avenue to El Paseo
12) Calle Valencia from American Avenue to El Paseo
13) Baumgartner Road from Hollis Road to Wheeler Road

Lost Akita/Wolf Puppy

The puppy is 9 almost 10 weeks old & is Yellow with black across the eyes, & has a white arrowhead on top of its head. Also, has white paws, has a red collar, & answers to the name of "Shook." The puppy went missing in Wheatfields. There is a $100 reward. Please call 425-2941 if you find the puppy.

Road Closure Alert

In order to film a chase scene for the movie "The Kingdom," the Red Mountain Freeway, Loop 202, was closed this morning, & will be closed both Saturday & Sunday. The freeway will be closed between Higley & Power roads until 5 a.m. Monday. Also, there will be closures from 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 4th until 5 a.m. Aug. 7th, & 10:30 p.m. Aug. 10th through 5 a.m. on Aug. 14th.

Cardinals Training Camp Autograph & Ice Cream Day

Escape the heat & head north to Flagstaff for some fun at the Arizona Cardinals Training Camp to enjoy autograph & ice cream day, Aug. 2nd, at 5:30 p.m. on the Northern Arizona University campus Cardinals practice fields.

Wear Cardinals Red & show your support for your home team! Everyone who attends can meet their favorite Cardinals players & coaches & enjoy free Dreyer's Fruit Bars.

Kids, 17 & younger, will be able to get an autograph from a favorite player.

All Cardinals practices from July 31st to August 17th are free & open to the public. For additional information go to www.azcardinals.com.

Pick up your authentic Cardinals merchandise at the Flagstaff Visitor Center located in the historic train station downtown at 1 E. Route 66 (888-697-7778) & get all the details on everything there is to see & do in Flagstaff!

Legislation to Preserve Fossil Creek Unveiled

U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) today joined Arizona Senator John McCain in introducing legislation to designate Fossil Creek a "Wild & Scenic River," a classification that would provide the creek's stream flow with legal protections to prevent it from being dammed or otherwise threatened in the future.

"Having seen Fossil Creek firsthand, I am amazed by its spectacular pools & cascades, its unique plant life, & its deep history, making it a vital treasure not only for Arizonans, but for all Americans," said Congressman Renzi. "Today's action will ensure that one of Arizona's most precious natural jewels is enjoyed & preserved for generations to come. I am delighted to join Senator McCain in introducing this legislation, & appreciate the bipartisan support of my colleagues from the Arizona delegation in working to protect & revitalize our state's natural environment."

"Fossil Creek is a thing of beauty, with its picturesque scenery, lush riparian ecosystem, unique geological features, & deep iridescent blue pools & waterfalls," says Senator John McCain. "Fossil Creek is a unique Arizona treasure, & would benefit greatly from the protection & recognition offered through Wild & Scenic designation."

For nearly 100 years, the vast majority of the water on Fossil Creek has been diverted to supply area residents with a renewable energy source, but in 1999 Arizona Public Service (APS) made the historic decision to retire the dam facilities & restore downstream flow of water to Fossil Creek.

Since then, Fossil Creek has experienced a rebirth, & is now flourishing with deep iridescent pools, waterfalls, plant life, & fish, making it one of Arizona's most unique & treasured places. The Wild and Scenic Rivers designation would permanently preserve the free-flowing condition of Fossil Creek, ensuring that the creek is never dammed again.

The U.S. Forest Service has determined that Fossil Creek meets the eligibility criteria for the Wild & Scenic Rivers System, and Congressman Renzi has worked with Senator McCain, in addition to various other local stakeholders to ensure widespread support for the Fossil Creek designation. The legislation is supported by the communities of the Town of Camp Verde, the City of Cottonwood, & the Yavapai-Apache Tribe.

Fossil Creek forms at the base of the Mogollon Rim near Strawberry & runs through 14 miles of the Coconino & Tonto National Forests & empties into the Verde River near Camp Verde.

Dierks Bentley Album News

Dierks Bentley is scheduled to release his yet-to-be-titled 3rd album for Capitol Records Nashville on Oct. 31st. The project's lead single, "Every Mile A Memory," written by Bentley, Brett Beavers & Steve Bogard, went for official radio adds last week & became the fastest-rising single of his career.

Renzi Announces Hearing on Native American Homeownership

At the request of U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01), the House Subcommittee on Housing & Community Opportunity of the Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing entitled "Removing Barriers to Homeownership for Native Americans" at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 31st, at the Cliff Castle Convention Center in Camp Verde, AZ. Congressman Renzi, a member of the Subcommittee, will participate in the hearing & will be joined by other members of the subcommittee, as well as representatives from a variety of federal agencies involved with Indian housing issues.

"The lack of good jobs, the skyrocketing cost of housing, & complicated title issues & red tape, have pushed the dream of homeownership further & further out of reach for Native American families around Arizona, & throughout the country," said Rep. Renzi. "This trend is unacceptable, & must be turned around. I applaud the Subcommittee for its decision to hold this important hearing on Monday, & look forward to expanding homeownership for more Native American families throughout the nation."

The hearing will focus on the unique relationship between Native American Tribes & the U.S. Government & the housing situation on reservations. It will also address the barriers to home ownership for Native Americans & the possible solutions that would improve the process of obtaining titles and financing for housing units. Despite existing programs & efforts to remove existing barriers, the title process continues to impede homeownership for Native Americans.

Scheduled witnesses include: President Joe Shirley of the Navajo Nation; Chairwoman Kathy Kitcheyan of the San Carlos Apache Tribe; & Chairman Jamie Fullmer of the Yavapai-Apache Nation; Orlando Cabrera, Assistant Secretary, Public Housing & Indian Affairs, Dept. of Housing & Urban Development; Edward Browning, Arizona Rural Development State Director, Rural Housing Service, Dept. of Agriculture; Alan Anspach, Regional Director for the Western Region, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Dept. of the Interior; along with other representatives from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, & the National American Indian Housing Council.

All members of the public are invited.

Stocks & Commodities At Weeks End

Light Crude ($US per bbl.) - 73.24
Gold ($US per Troy oz.) - 647.80
Copper ($US per lb.) - 3.55
Phelps Dodge Corp. (PD) - 81.50
Quadra Mining LTD (QUA.TO) - 12.15
Motorola Inc. (MOT) - 22.49
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) - 44.46
Dow Jones Industrial Average Index - 11,174.00
NYSE COMPOSITE - 8,254.98
S&P 500 Index - 1,284.30
NASDAQ - 1,521.25

Road Closures In Pinal County

1. Park Link Dr, Owl Head Rd to I-10 Frontage Rd
2. I-10 Frontage Rd (Camino Adelante), Picacho Pass Interchange to Red Rock Interchange
3. Milligan Rd, Vail Rd to Wheeler Rd
4. Battaglia Dr, Hwy 87 to La Palma Rd
5. Houser Rd, Hwy 87 to Sunshine Blvd
6. Shedd Rd, Hwy 87 to La Palma Rd
7. Hanna Rd, La Palma Rd to Eleven Mile Corner Rd
8. Cornman Rd, la Palma Rd to Eleven Mile Corner Rd
9. Redington Road @ San Pedro River
10. Copper Creek Road @ San Pedro River
11. San Pedro Road in Dudleyville @ the San Pedro River
12. Sasco Road from Aguirre Lane to Hollis Road

Road Closure Hot Line: 520-866-6078

Phelps Dodge Remains Committed

Phelps Dodge Corp. has issued the following statement regarding the results of the tender offer by Inco Ltd. to Falconbridge Ltd. shareholders to purchase all outstanding common shares of Falconbridge. The deadline for Falconbridge shareholders to tender their shares was 3 a.m. eastern time today.

J. Steven Whisler, chairman & chief executive officer of Phelps Dodge, said: "We are disappointed that less than 50.01% of Falconbridge shareholders chose to tender their shares in support of Inco’s offer & participate in the new Phelps Dodge Inco. However, we are excited about our agreed combination with Inco, which will create both the world’s leading base metals company & a must-own stock for investors who want exposure to our leading positions in copper & nickel. With an excellent outlook for sustained high copper & nickel prices, Phelps Dodge Inco will have tremendous earnings & cash flow potential. Our combination with Inco will be immediately & meaningfully accretive to cash flow & accretive to earnings in 2008, using our base case commodity price assumptions.”

Phelps Dodge’s agreed offer for Inco consists of C$20.25 plus 0.672 Phelps Dodge shares for each Inco share. As of the close of business on Thursday, July 27th, the implied value of Phelps Dodge’s offer for Inco is C$79.83 per share.

Crime Log - Yesterday & Today

Arrested:

Mary E. Busler - DUI.

Karen Goseyun - Warrant.

Mark Anthony Murillo - Warrant.

Rick Fett - Domestic Violence.

Joseph Ignacio Velarde - Warrant.

Victor Linell Prudhomme Jr. - Warrant.

Joseph Bert Nichols - Stolen Vehicle.

Dale Gerald Thomas - Warrant.

Mandel Edmonson - Driving with a suspended on a cancelled license.

Luke Draper - Outstanding Misdemeanor Warrant.

Everything Else:

Subject causing a disturbance at CVCH.

Burglary at a church on N. Devereaux St.

GC Detective served a Search Warrant at a local Pawn Shop & retrieved a stolen item that was taken from a residence in the area during a burglary in February.

Criminal damage to a vehicle in Central Heights.

Possible structure fire in Six Shooter Canyon, Canyon fire reported nothing showing & cancelled Tri-City & Globe Fire.

18-wheeler jack-knifed on HWY 77 at MP 146. The driver was trying to avoid hitting a large boulder on the HWY. The HWY was closed until the truck & the boulder could be removed.

Inmate tried to run while working at the landfill. A DOC guard took the inmate into custody.

Domestic at a residence on S. Russell Rd.

Juvenile assaulted at the Globe Public Library.

Property owners reported that they found their cabin in Pine had the windows shot out, the doors left open, & the remaining windows left open.

In Strawberry the reporting party had the windows in one of their loaders shot out.

34 Rescued A From Flooded Tunnel

Yesterday, at approx., 5:30 a.m., Border Patrol Agents & Nogales Police Officers rescued 34 illegal aliens from the Grand Tunnel due to a major rainstorm. The individuals in the tunnel were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally through a drainage tunnel that runs from Nogales, Sonora, Mexico into Nogales, AZ. When they were encountered, the illegal aliens were clinging to the sides of the tunnel. It's believed that 4 other individuals were washed further down the tunnel & a search is ongoing. The 34 people rescued were later identified as being citizens of Mexico & illegally in the U.S. Several more Border Patrol Agents, Nogales Fire Department & the Santa Cruz Search & Rescue Team responded to assist with the rescue.

Gila Co. Historical Society Hamburger Fry

The Gila County Historical Museum has their annual hamburger fry on the last Friday of each month thru October, at 5:30 p.m. for only $5 per person, & it's all you can eat. The next burger fry is tonight, at the Gila County Historical Museum on Hwy. 60 on North Broad St., next to the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce in Globe.

Community Unity: Luau At The Country Club

A fun filled family event to promote youth awareness of Tobacco, Drug, Alcohol, & Teen Pregnancy Prevention in our community. This is fun for the whole family, with live entertainment & awesome giveaways. The Community Unity: Luau at the Country Club is tomorrow, from 4-9 p.m. This is a FREE event. The Cobre Valley Country Club is on Apache Trail in Globe. For more info contact AzYP at (928) 200-3767.

Memorial & Benefit Auction

The Memorial & Benefit Auction for Loners M.C. member "Molasses," is tomorrow, starting at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Henry Barry Post #4 on 45 Broad St. in Globe.

Quick Lake Level Check

Bartlett: 69%
San Carlos: 5%
Roosevelt Lake: 59%
Saguaro Lake(Stewart Mtn): 93%
Lake Pleasant(Waddell Dam): 78%
Lake Havasu: 91%
Canyon Lake(Mormon Flat): 95%
Lake Powell: 52%
Apache Lake: (Horse Mesa): 95%

2006 Nextel Cup Series Standings

Denny Hamlin won at Pocono for the 2nd time this season & with a string of unfortunate car troubles the top 10 has had quite the change.

1. J. Johnson Leader
2. M. Kenseth -97
3. J. Burton -318
4. K. Busch -376
5. K. Harvick -338
6. M. Martin -382
7. K. Kahne -424
8. D. Hamlin -425
9. J. Gordon -427
10. T. Stewart -462

Copper Rim Registration

The Copper Rim Elementary school office is now open for registration. Office hours are Mon. - Thurs., 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. thru tomorrow. Parents registering students must provide a certified copy of the birth certificate & immunization records. Kindergarten students must be 5 by Sept. 1st. First grade students must be 6 by Sept. 1st. All new students must be screened before being placed in a classroom. For questions please call Marcy in the Copper Rim office at 425-8934.

San Carlos High School 06-07 Registration Dates

Seniors:
Monday, July 31st
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Juniors:
Tuesday, Aug. 1st
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sophomores:
Wednesday, Aug. 2nd
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Freshmen:
Thursday, Aug. 3rd
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Parents of new students may stop by the high school office Mon. - Fri. from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to pick up registration packets. For more information, call 475-2378.

Payson Parks & Recreation Presents...

The last free night of music is Saturday night from 7-9 p.m. at the Green Valley Park Amphitheater on Main St. in Payson. Bring a blanket & a lawn chair. The last concert features the Alternative Rock style of "Ellington Effect."

Teen Dance Night Tonight

Tonight, teens ages 12 - 18 can head to the Globe Community Center from 8 p.m. to midnight to dance the night away or just hang out & talk with friends. There is no charge to attend the Teen Dance Night.

Back Pack Tree

Help local school kids kick the school year off on the right track. Pick up a backpack tree tag at the Gila County Courthouse & purchase the supplies listed on the tag. Drop the tag & items off by Aug., 2nd, to:

Gila County Division of Health & Community Services
5515 S. Apache Ave.
Globe, Az 85501

The items will be provided to local children at the Children's Assistance & Resource Event (C.A.R.E.) Fair on Aug., 4th.

Yates Knew What She Did

Police officers who testified at the hearing said Andrea Yates offered a confession without hesitation & even told them where to find clean glasses in a cabinet so they could get her husband a glass of water.

"She looked me directly in my eyes & said, 'I know what I've done,"' said Houston police Officer Frank Stumpo.

No Responsibility:
On the CBS show "60 Minutes" on Dec. 30th, 2001, Russell Yates said he stands by his wife, and contended that if she had received competent psychiatric care, their children would be alive today.

The Call & Officer Arrival Report:
The sounds of Yates' heavy breathing on the phone filled the courtroom as prosecutors played a recording of the 911 call, made at 9:48 a.m. on June 20, 2001. Yates spoke calmly to the 911 operator, but would not say why she needed police.

"Hi. Uh - I need a police officer at home,'' she told the operator. After being asked why, she said only, "I just need them to come ... I just need a police officer.''

Yates said she was alone. When the operator asked if her husband was standing beside her, Yates responded sharply, "No.''

"You sure you're alone?'' the operator asked.

"No, my kids are here,'' Yates finally said.

"How old are your children?'' the operator asked.

"They're 7, 5, 3, 2 and 6 months,'' Yates said in a flat voice.

The operator who took the call, Dorene Stubblefield, told the jury this morning that she felt that Yates understood what she was saying, even though she wouldn't answer some questions.

The first Houston police officer to arrive at the home at 942 Beachcomber told jurors that Yates' hair & clothes were dripping wet when she answered his knock at the door.

"I asked her why she needed the police. She just responded that, 'I just killed my kids,''' Officer David L. Knapp recalled. "She was very wide-eyed, kind of like in an excited state.'' Yates then led Knapp to a bedroom. The carpet in the hallway was so wet that it made squishing sounds as they walked on it, he recalled.

Knapp said he also noticed 2 sets of wet footprints - an adult's & a child's - covering the tile floor in the living room.

In the bedroom, Knapp discovered 4 of the children's bodies on a bed, covered by a sheet. He recalled seeing a white, frothy substance coming from 3 of the victims' noses & mouths, indicating their lungs had burst.

As he inspected the bodies, Knapp said, Yates stood behind him in the bedroom doorway & said nothing.

A 5th child - 7-year-old Noah - would eventually be found, face-down in the filthy, brown water of the bathtub, where all of the children had died.

After the gruesome discovery, Knapp told Yates to sit on a love seat in the living room while he called for help. "She had no problem following those instructions,'' Knapp said.

Yates eventually handed over her driver's license & later signed a consent form allowing officers to search her residence.

Why Does The U.S. Government & The FCC Hate WW2 Vets?

Ken Burns new seven part series titled "The War," has the language used by servicemen & others during World War 2. However, with the U.S. government's crackdown on media's so-called indecency, backed by the religious reich, will hamper veterans from sharing their stories. As a result of a new law signed last month by President George W. Bush, stations would be fined $325,000 per violation, 10 times the original amount. The FCC has violated it's original intent & they have long overstepped their bounds. On their "About The FCC" page this is what it says: "The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable." Now look at their actions in recent years, & try to tell me they have not gone too far. They are now combing through old sports footage with people in the crowd to listen for any swearing in the background. That is insane. They have frozen anything doing with technical upgrades for the radio & television industries. It's clear to me that when on a television show that's played after school, a discussion in graphic detail is not fined but a fart joke is.



If you don't like it, complain to the individuals who have majority control in the Government & to the individual that appointed these tools to the board of insanity. In other words, FUCK THE FCC!!!

Landis Fails Drug Test

Tour de France winner, Floyd Landis, tested positive for high levels of testosterone & the team has suspended Landis, pending the results of the backup "B" sample of his drug test.

Indian National Finals Rodeo

The Finals are from Oct. 19-22, at the Apache Gold Casino Resort in the Pavillion with 2 performances a day & 8 major events. Tickets are on sale NOW!! Call 1-800-APACHE-8 to find out how you need to get tickets. Advanced reserved tickets are $15, General $10. At the door tickets are $18 Reserved & General $12.

Freddy Fender News

It saddens me to announce that Freddy Fender has Lung Cancer. This was confirmed last night by one of Freddy's close friends, Rick Trevino at the concert held at the Apache Gold Casino Resort. Those who heard Freddy at his peformance at the Casino last Fall, must realize that he was more than likely in the early stages of this sickness, & would explain everything.

Gran Fire

Time/Date Started: Little Granite Mtn, July 21, 2006, 1610 hours
Location: 7 miles east of Bartlett Dam, 9 miles NE of Rio Verde, AZ
Cause: Lightning
Fuels: Desert grass and brush
Size: 5,245 acres
Contained: 85 % (revised figure, 7/25, 2006: better mapping & reassessment)
Expected containment: 7/27/2006 (revised from other containment dates of 7/30 & 7/25) Resources Committed: 4 Type 2 crews; 1 helicopter (resources are being demobilized) Type 1 Incident Management Team (Jeff Whitney) returned management of fire back to Tonto National Forest, yesterday morning
Personnel assigned: 127
Estimated Cost to Date: $500,900
Resources at risk: kV345 lines – potential smoke. Riparian habitat. Structure protection put in place at Sunflower.

Arrested From Sat. - Tues.

Edwin C. Fuentes - DUI.

Shawn J. Welch-Belcher - Warrant

Lee Rider Deiters - Warrant.

Robert Rodriquez - Burglary.

Steven Garcia - Assault.

Michael David Mszyco - Warrant.

Michael Eastridge - 2 Warrants.

Steven Stapleton - 3rd Degree Burglary.

Veronica Canisales-Mesina - Warrant.

In Case You Missed Renzi's Call

U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) will appear live tomorrow morning on C-Span's Washington Journal at 5 a.m. (AZ time) to discuss his recent congressional delegation visit to Israel. All residents of Arizona's 1st District are encouraged to tune in. He will discuss the issues that were talked about this afternoon, on "The RIDE" 94.1 FM.

College Courses Return To Tonto Basin

Based upon community requests, Gila Community College & Tonto Basin leaders have agreed to bring college courses back to the Tonto Basin area. Arrangements are being made to offer basic computer classes at the Tonto Basin Elementary School. The college will also build upon last year’s successes made possible by Kiwanis support of Al Adams & the Loralco Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program. GCC will offer HVAC/R courses with Al Adams as lead instructor beginning the week of August 21st.

Potential students interested in signing up for classes or looking for financial aid are invited to attend an orientation on August 8th, 6 p.m. at the Kiwanis building in Punkin Center. Representatives of GCC will assist you with registration & share financial aid opportunities.

For further details, contact the Gila Community College’s Gila Pueblo Campus by calling them at (928) 425-8481 or call Harry Swanson at the Gila Community College’s Payson Campus at (928) 468-8039.

Elvis In The Cabaret

Todd Luxton presents "The Ultimate Elvis Tribute" on August 17th, at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. in the Cabaret. Admission is FREE.

Gov. Napolitano Appoints New Corporation Commission Commissioner

Gov. Janet Napolitano today announced she's chosen former legislator Barry Wong to fill an empty seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission. The position was vacated this week by Republican Marc Spitzer, who resigned to take a job with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Wong will serve the remainder of Spitzer's term, which expires in January, 2007. A full-term replacement will be on the November ballot, & take office in the new year.

The Commission will have to tackle critical issues in the next several months, including a vote on mandating the use of more renewable energy to reduce the state's reliance on fossil fuels. While in the legislature, Wong worked on measures on issues affecting solar & renewable energy sources.

"While reviewing possible candidates for the Corporation Commission, Barry emerged as an obvious choice," said Napolitano. "I have no doubt that he has the integrity and knowledge to be an advocate for Arizonans in cases before the Commission for the next several months."

Wong, a Republican, represented North-Central Phoenix as a state lawmaker from 1993 - 2000. A graduate of the University of Arizona College of Law, Wong is now a lawyer & business consultant at his own firm. He was previously a vice president for CIGNA, specializing in government relations for the company's 10 western states. He's also involved in community organizations, serving as a member of the Arizona Asian American Association, The Fiesta Bowl Committee, & an Honorary Commander Alumni for Luke Air Force Base's 56th Fighter Wing.

Wong is eligible to take the position immediately.

MLB.com Will Stream Cape Cod HS Classic

MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, will provide a free, live video webcast of a high school baseball game. The 2nd annual Baseball Express Cape Cod High School Classic, powered by Baseball Factory & Team One, will take place in Wareham, MA on Friday, at noon ET, & will be streamed live on MLB.com & MiLB.com & will also be available on BaseballFactory.com, TeamOneBaseball.com & BaseballExpress.com.

The 2nd annual Baseball Express Cape Cod High School Classic will showcase 36 of the most talented high school seniors from across the nation. The Cape Cod Baseball League will serve as official host for the game, providing a historic setting for this event. The High School Classic will precede the Cape Cod League's annual All-Star Game which will take place on July 29th in South Yarmouth, MA.

MLB.com currently runs the websites for the 30 individual MLB teams, more than 50 of the Minor League team & league sites, the MLB Players Association site, the MLB Players Alumni Association site, the USABaseball.com site & the National Baseball Hall of Fame site. "We are committed to growing the sport of baseball at every level & are very excited to bring the best of high school baseball in the form of the Cape Cod High School Classic to our fans at MLB.com" said Joe Inzerillo, SVP of Multimedia & Distribution for MLB.com.

Scouts from Team One, which provides exposure for the nation's top high school players to scouts, college recruiters & influential decision makers in baseball through the company's showcase events, & Baseball Factory, have selected the Cape Cod High School Classic teams. Almost 100 scouts & college coaches attended last year's game to evaluate the talented baseball players. As a result, 17 players from the inaugural game were selected in the 2006 MLB First-Year Player Draft including 6 players taken in the 1st 50 overall picks.

In addition to streaming the game live, the game will also be archived & available for replay on BaseballFactory.com, TeamOneBaseball.com & BaseballExpress.com.

NASCAR Legend Has Lung Cancer

Former NASCAR champion Benny Parsons has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Parsons began his chemotherapy treatments today. He was diagnosed 2 weeks ago after he had trouble breathing. The 1973 Cup champion quit smoking in 1978. The 65-year-old Parsons has been a NASCAR commentator on NBC & TNT in recent years.

Yates Jury Reaches Verdict

After 11 hours of deliberations & reviewing certain aspects of the evidence, they made their decision. They have decided that Andrea Yates is not guilty by reason of insanity in the drowning deaths of her young children in the bathtub of their suburban home. She will now be committed to a state mental hospital, with periodic hearings before a judge to determine whether or not she should be released.

Phelps Dodge News

Phelps Dodge Corp. has reported a consolidated net income for the 2006 2nd quarter of $471.7 million, or $2.32 per share, & $805.5 million, or $3.96 per share, in the 1st 6 months of 2006. Net income was negatively impacted by after-tax charges of $514.6 million, or $2.53 per share, in the 2006 2nd quarter & $813.0 million, or $4.00 per share, in the 1st 6 months of 2006 for mark-to-market accounting adjustments on 2006 & 2007 copper collars & copper put options that do not qualify for hedge accounting. Net income also included after-tax, net special charges totaling $9.8 million, or 5 cents per share, for the 2006 2nd quarter and $54.7 million, or 27 cents per share, in the 1st 6 months of 2006, & are summarized in Note 1. The after-tax, net special charges for the 1st 6 months of 2006 included the loss recognized from discontinued operations of $28.8 million, or 14 cents per share. By comparison, the company reported net income of $682.3 million, or $3.38 per share, in the 2005 2nd quarter and $1,069.0 million, or $5.29 per share, in the 1st 6 months of 2005. Net income included after-tax, net special gains of $225.8 million, or $1.12 per share, in the 2005 2nd quarter and $225.9 million, or $1.12 per share, in the 1st 6 months of 2005, which are also summarized in Note 1.

J. Steven Whisler, chairman and chief executive officer, said: “We again delivered a strong quarterly operating performance & generated in excess of $1.1 billion of cash flow from operating activities, more than double the prior quarter. The market fundamentals for copper and molybdenum remain strong.

“We have also taken decisive actions on 2 other important initiatives. Earlier this month, we received the air quality permit for our new mine in Safford, Ariz., which allows us to begin construction immediately. This exciting project is expected to produce approximately 240 million pounds of copper annually once we reach full production in the 2nd half of 2008.

“In late June, we announced an agreement for a transformational 3-way combination with 2 other major mining firms, Inco Ltd. & Falconbridge Ltd., to create Phelps Dodge Inco Corporation, North America’s preeminent mining company. Phelps Dodge Inco will be the world’s leading nickel producer & largest publicly traded copper producer, as well as a leading producer of molybdenum & cobalt, & it will have a world-class portfolio of growth projects & exciting exploration opportunities. Based on estimated annual synergies of approx., $900 million, the combination is expected to be immediately accretive to Phelps Dodge’s cash flow and accretive to earnings per share in 2008.”

Renzi Call-In Today

Renzi has just returned from Israel today & will be on the air with us at about Noon or earlier to discuss what is going on & what's getting done. Stay tuned to 94.1 FM to get informed.

Out, Out, Out

Lance Bass, member of 'N Sync, says he's gay & in a "very stable" relationship with 32-year-old reality show star, Reichen Lehmkuhl, season 4 winner of CBS' "Amazing Race." He didn't want to disclose his sexuality because he didn't want to affect the group's popularity.

2,900+ Without Power In Az.

Reports coming in are that 69 power poles were knocked down as a result of last night's storm. The majority that are still without power are in Tonopah & Buckeye. Scottsdale has approx., 900 without any electricity. If you drive in or around these area's, use extreme caution.

Rick Trevino Tonight

He will be perform in the Apache Gold Casino & Resort's Pavillion at 9 p.m. Desert Thunder opens at 8 p.m. Tickets at the Pavillion Gate & in the Gift Shop are $10. Apache Gold is located on US Highway 70, just 5 miles East of Globe. For further information call, 1-800-APACHE8.

Pinal County Democratic Party Hall Of Fame Dinner

The Pinal County Democratic Party will hold its bi-annual Hall of Fame dinner Sept. 6th, at "The Property Conference Center" in Casa Grande. Headlining the event is Governor Janet Napolitano, who will deliver the keynote address.

At the event, Pinal County Democrats will induct 2 individuals into their Hall of Fame. One inductee will be Casa Grande native Jim Pederson, who is gaining ground on Republican Jon Kyl in the race for Arizona's junior United States Senate seat. Pederson is a former chairman of the Arizona Democratic Party.

The other inductee will be revealed at the dinner.

A no-host bar will open at 6 p.m., with the dinner following at 7 p.m. the Property Conference Center is located at 1251 W. Gila Bend Highway (Hwy. 84) in Casa Grande.

Tickets for the event are $35 each, or tables of 8 may be reserved for $280. For more info, or to purchase tickets or reserve tables, contact Pinal County Democrats Chairman Joe Robison at (520) 818-2194 or Vice Chairman Joe Rios at (520) 363-7106 or (602) 909-6681.

Phelps Dodge Receives Canadian Antitrust Clearance

Phelps Dodge Corp. has announced they have received an Advance Ruling Certificate from the Canadian Competition Bureau clearing its offer to purchase all of the outstanding common shares of Inco Ltd. The clearance is unconditional.

J. Steven Whisler, chairman & chief executive officer of Phelps Dodge, said: “Phelps Dodge now has both Canadian & U.S. antitrust clearance for our offer for Inco, & Inco has already received all necessary regulatory approvals to proceed with its acquisition of Falconbridge. Today’s Canadian regulatory clearance is another positive step toward the successful completion of our proposed acquisition.”

Danica Patrick Has Signed With...

Danica Patrick signed with Andretti Green Racing today, deciding to stay in the Indy Racing League instead of switching over to NASCAR. She will join Andretti Green Racing in 2007.

Sam Neely Has Died

Singer/songwriter Sam Neely, 58, was found by police who responded to a report of an unconscious man who'd been mowing his lawn. The cause of death wasn't immediately released. Neely's songs included "Rosalie," "You Can Have Her" & "Loving You Just Crossed My Mind," - his 1st Top 20 hit.

Contributions can be made in Sam’s memory to:
The American Diabetes Foundation
P.O. Box 1131
Fairfax, VA 22038-1131

GCC Foundation Thank You Letter

Gila Community College Foundation for Higher Education Golf Tournament, sponsored by Miller Lite/Nackard Beverage was held on Saturday, July 1. The tournament, held to raise money for its scholarship fund, was a great success. I would like to thank the following businesses & individuals for all of their support:

Thanks to Jerry McCreary of Miller Lite/Nackard Beverage for sponsoring the tournament in addition to all the great prizes they donated; first place golf bags, trophies, hats, etc.

Thank you to the tee box sponsors: Edward Jones Investment, InstaSoft Information Services, Dream Pole Construction, Comfort Inn, El Rancho Motel, The Huddle, Two Lanes, The Mahoney Group, Gregory Scott's Grillin’ & Chillin’, Connie's Liquor Store, Dairy Queen of Globe, Safeway-Globe, Cobre Valley Community Hospital, Globe Lions, The Elks, Kevlin Steel, Carlota, Earth Movers Tire Sales-Miami, Linda's Beauty Salon, Heritage Health Care, Samuel Accounting, Gila Community College, Country Kitchen, Hump's Construction, MVP Sports, Bank of the West, Miles Mortuary, Fry's Food & Drug, & Copper Cities Rotary-Miami.

Thanks to the businesses & individuals who donated prizes: Palace Pharmacy, Big O Tires, Arizona Water Company, Stoney's Coins & Things, Safeway-Claypool, Cody James, Colorcraze, Ace Hardware, Back to Basics, Checker Auto, Auto Zone, Napa Auto, Pinal Lumber, Miles Mortuary, Mahoney Group, Wal-Mart, True Blue, Golf Etc. Superstition Springs, & Apache Gold.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make the tournament a success: LaDonna Nieman, Nora Garcia, Denise Grimes, Bernadette Kniffin, Antonia Russo, Jacquie Ainsile, Margo Bracamonte, Steve Cullen, and John O'Donnell. Thank you to the employees of the Apache Stronghold Golf Course: Robert Chapman, Tawnya Baylish, Dwaleen Goseyn, Carol Preston, Mary Silva, & Burn Rope.

Thank you to the media for running our press releases & putting us on the air to promote our tournament.

And, thank you to all the players who came out to golf & for making it a great event to remember. Hope to see everyone next year.

Sincerely,
Patricia A. Mark
Golf Tournament Coordinator

Dwight Yoakam News

Rhino will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dwight Yoakam’s Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. by releasing a remastered version of his 1986 debut album. The double-disc set will be expanded with demos, unreleased live cuts, & a live recording of Yoakam playing the Roxy shortly after the original album's release. The deluxe edition will be available Sept. 26th.

Unveiling of Arizona's 9-11 Memorial

Join Governor Janet Napolitano, the Governor's 9-11 Memorial Commission, firefighters, police officers, & citizens from throughout the state, for a truly memorable experience: the unveiling & commemoration ceremonies of Arizona's 9-11 Memorial, as we mark the 5th anniversary of events that touched all of our lives. The unveiling of Arizona's 9-11 Memorial at 9:11 a.m. on 9-11-06.

This will be a public tribute and a dedication of a special place to remember the horrific & heroic events of September 11th, 2001, & to honor the memories & actions that we, as Arizonans, shared in that experience.

Minor Leaguers Suspended

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced that the following four Minor League players have been suspended for 50 games, effective immediately, for violation of Major League Baseball's Venezuelan Summer League Drug Prevention & Treatment Program: Carlos Fajardo, Alfredo Martin, Jonathan Requena, & Richard Rodriguez.

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced that Chicago White Sox Minor League player Wascar Segura has been suspended for 50 games, effective today, for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball's Minor League Drug Prevention & Treatment Program.

Gran Fire

Time/Date Started: Little Granite Mtn, July 21st, 2006, 1610 hours
Location: 7 miles east of Bartlett Dam, 9 miles NE of Rio Verde, AZ
Cause: Lightning
Fuels: Desert grass and brush
Size: 5,239 acres
Contained: 95 %
Expected containment: Today
Resources Committed: 4 Type 2 crews; 3 heavy airtankers; 2 helicopters (1 Type 1; 1 Type 3); 7 engines; 3 water tenders (most resources are being released today)
Type 1 Incident Management Team (Jeff Whitney) returns management of fire back to Tonto National Forest, later this morning
Personnel assigned: 155
Estimated Cost to Date: $380,000
Resources threatened: No structures lost. Riparian habitat.
Summary: Monday evening’s rain greatly diminished fire activity.

Dbacks Vice Pres. of Scouting Operations Gone

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that Mike Rizzo, Vice President of Scouting Operations, has accepted the position of Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Baseball Operations with the Washington Nationals.

"This is a bittersweet day for the Diamondbacks organization," said Josh Byrnes, Diamondbacks' Senior Vice President and General Manager. "While we are disappointed that Mike will be leaving, we are equally as thrilled for him to be presented with this career opportunity. His reputation & track record during his last 7 amateur drafts has put him in a desirable situation. We applaud him for his accomplishments & thank him for his efforts that have directly contributed to this franchise being named Topps "Organization of the Year," while developing some of the finest prospects in all of baseball. Mike should feel proud knowing that so many of his draft picks & international signings, such as Brandon Webb, Chad Tracy, Stephen Drew, Carlos Gonzalez, Conor Jackson, Carlos Quentin & Justin Upton, continue to perform at all levels of the game."

Rizzo joined the Diamondbacks in 1998 as the Central Region Supervisor. He was named Director of Scouting in 1999, before being promoted to his latest position prior to the 2006 campaign.

"I would like to thank the entire Diamondbacks organization for allowing me to develop as a baseball executive over the years," said Mike Rizzo. "This is a special franchise that will always be near and dear to me. The personal success that I have achieved while here should be credited to the talented staff of scouts & baseball personnel that worked alongside me. These fans here should be excited about the direction of this team due to the vision of its leadership & a commitment to winning by its ownership group. I believe this franchise is preparing itself to become a long-term winner, & I take pride in knowing that I have been a part of that process."

Gilliland To Yates?

Robert Yates Racing is trying to sign David Gilliland to start with them for the 2007 NASCAR Season. However, Gilliland said he's also had discussions with Roush Racing, BAM Racing, Richard Childress Racing and his current Busch team, Clay Andrews Racing. Although Roush & RCR likely would use Gilliland for the Busch Series. Gilliland wants to race both series in 2007.

Tonight's "Adult Dinner & Dance" Rescheduled

The "Adult Dinner & Dance" scheduled for tonight at Kelly's Broad Street Brewery starting at 7 p.m. has been rescheduled for Aug. 5th, from 7 p.m. to midnight.

Kyl, Cornyn Urge President's Support for Emergency Border Security Funding

U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology & Homeland Security Subcommittee, & U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security & Citizenship Subcommittee today requested the President’s support for an immigration & border security supplemental in order to fully fund enforcement priorities that Congress has authorized.

At a press conference on Capitol Hill today to announce this effort, Sen. Kyl said, “I continue to believe that Congress must address immigration reform in a comprehensive manner that starts with securing the border. There is much that Congress can do immediately to address our border security needs. That is why we are making this request to the President today. Emergency funding for border security will send a clear message that the government is seriously committed to the enforcement of its border.”

Sen. Cornyn, said, “While I am still very much committed to a comprehensive immigration reform bill, I believe that for the legislative process to move forward, the White House & the Congress must restore public confidence in the government’s ability - and will - to enforce the immigration laws. It is for this reason that we have sought the President’s support for a supplemental in our letter today, & we are hopeful that it will re-energize discussions between all parties in our effort to reach a compromise on this very important issue.”

Among the areas that Kyl & Cornyn seek additional funding for are:

500 Border Patrol Agents: $135 million
1,300 Detention Beds: $45.5 million
Employee Verification System: $400 million
Fencing and Vehicle Barriers: $1.829 billion
USVISIT Entry-Exit: $193 million
800 Immigration & Customs Enforcement Agents: $100 million
New Capital Equipment: $973 million

TOTAL: $3.676 billion

Phelps Dodge Statement

Phelps Dodge Corp. today issued the following statement regarding the decision of the Falconbridge Ltd. board of directors to continue to recommend that Falconbridge shareholders tender their shares into the Inco Ltd. offer to purchase all outstanding common shares of Falconbridge.

J. Steven Whisler, chairman & C.E.O. of Phelps Dodge, said: "We appreciate the continued support of the Falconbridge board for the Inco offer, which is valued at C$64.40 per Falconbridge share as of the close of market today. Inco’s offer, supported by Phelps Dodge, is clearly superior both currently & in the long term to the Xstrata offer &, unlike Xstrata’s hostile offer, has received all necessary regulatory approvals. Upon closing of the Phelps Dodge offer for Inco, Falconbridge shareholders will own approximately 30% of the new Phelps Dodge Inco. This 3-way combination will create a North American mining powerhouse with a global nickel headquarters in Toronto, approx., $900 million in annual synergies, a rich portfolio of development projects, & market-leading positions in both copper & nickel, as well as strong positions in molybdenum & cobalt.”

Gilbert Audiologist Holding Open House

Tina Jessee, Au. D. with Good Sound Audiology will be holding an Open House tomorrow & Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring Monica Valles, M.S. Audiologist from Starkey Laboratories to discuss the 1st hearing aid to utilize Nanoscience Technology. Dr. Jessee is one of the 1st in the country to be trained & licensed to dispense Starkey's New Destiny Line of hearing instruments. This technology virtually eliminates feedback, & is ranked best in class with the quietest directional mode in hearing aid history. This is an opportune time to learn more about this new technology for a new hearing aid or if you have been thinking about upgrading your present one! To schedule an appointment, please call 480-497-0780.

Weekend Crime Log

Arrested:

Destry Ronald Phillips - Hindering Prosecution.

Travis Huston - Warrant.

Craig P. Cassadore - Warrant.

Terry Gonzales - Assault/Domestic Violence.

Terry Anderson - DUI & Criminal Trespass.

Verlin Dale Sappington - Possesion of Marijuana, Dangerous Drugs, & Drug Paraphernalia.

Matthew Alan Miller - Child Abuse, Contributing to a Minor, & Furnishing Marijuana to a Minor.

Everything Else:

Burglary on Russell Road.

8 illegals detained following a traffic stop on HWY 77 at MP 169.

Domestic at a residence on Old Oak.

Stolen motorcycle returned to Copper Mountain Motor Sports.

Hot water heater exploded at a residence on McKinney St. causing a small fire to start. The owner & neighbors had put out the fire as crews were arriving.

A purse was reported lost at Irene's Restaurant.

Domestic at a residence on Yuma St.

A medium-sized Black Lab was found injured in front of Cobre Valley Motors & brought to the Gila Co. Animal Shelter.

Indecent exposure reported by someone residing on Lane St.

Intoxicated male passed out by the dumpster behind Dairy Queen.

Burglary at a residence on Pioneer Hills Road.