Gila Co. Crime Log

Arrested:

William David Curtis - Trafficking in stolen property, poss. of dangerous drugs & poss. of drug paraphernalia.

John Falquez Sr. - Criminal trespassing/resisting arrest.

Koorish Asrarynezami - Poss. of drug paraphernalia/poss. of marijuana.

Tammy S. Cox - Warrant.

Joel Lawhorn - Poss. of dangerous drugs & poss. of drug paraphernalia.

Everything Else:

Criminal damage to a vehicle at the Globe High School.

Theft report taken from the Grapevine dump at Roosevelt.

Burglary report from a residence on Butterfly Lane.

NAU-ASU Final Score

After starting strong, NAU couldn't hold on to keep the lead. The game was tied until early in the 4th, when ASU scored, taking control, and putting two more touchdowns on the board and ended with a 35-14 victory.

NAU-ASU Halftime Score

The Lumberjacks are tied with the Sun Devils after the first half at, 14-14. NAU got on the board early in the 1st Quarter & led until the Sun Devil's leveled the scoreboard within the first 5 minutes of the 2nd Quarter. A missed kick kept NAU from regaining the lead. Alex Watson was on the finishing end of a 60-yard touchdown in the 2nd, & NAU has the lead. ASU scored, tying the game with under 1 min. 30 sec's until halftime.

Miami High School Open House

The Miami High School is having their Open House on Wed., Sept. 6th, starting at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Following a short meeting, everyone will move to the cafeteria, where hamburgers, hot dogs, & various other refreshments will be served. At this time, you'll have the opportunity to visit your child's teachers.

Tempe Army Captain To Be Honored

The USO Riverfest Fireworks Gala committee has announced that 4 wounded Iraqi veterans, 3 men & 1 woman, will be honored at the Sept. 3rd fundraiser. Benefiting the USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro), the event honors all US military personnel & pays tribute to select service men & women recently injured in the line of duty.

Each honoree has a unique story about their service to our country, but collectively they share a commonality of dedication & valor. Attendees of the USO Riverfest Fireworks Gala will have the opportunity to meet these outstanding individuals & hear their stories.

“It is my honor & privilege to recognize the contributions and sacrifices these men & women have made,” said Mr. Robert D. Lindner, Sr., Chairman of United Dairy Farmers Inc & veteran of World War II. “I am proud to serve as the Honorary Chairman of the USO Riverfest Fireworks Gala, as this event not only honors the individual lives of those serving but also raises the critical funds that allow the USO programs to support US military personnel & their families.”

The 2006 USO Riverfest Fireworks Gala Honorees include:

* From London, Ohio - Staff Sergeant John Borders, US Army
* From Tempe, Arizona - Captain Ryan C. Kules, US Army
* From White Oak, Ohio - Lance Corporal Carl J. Schneider, USMC
* From Troy, New York - Private First Class Marissa Strock, US Army

Captain (CPT) Kules was deployed on Feb. 2nd, 2005 as a part of 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division. Ten months into his deployment an IED exploded below his Humvee, killing 2 soldiers in CPT Kules’ vehicle instantly. He was thrown more than 100 feet from the vehicle, severing his right arm & left leg. He also suffered additional internal & external injuries. In addition to being awarded a Purple Heart, CPT Kules was presented with a Bronze Star prior to his injury for exceptionally meritorious conduct & outstanding service to the U.S. CPT Kules continues his recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, & plans to be medically discharged from the US Army & pursue a Masters Degree in Foreign Affairs.

The event will be held at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse on Sept. 3rd beginning at 4 p.m. featuring dinner, entertainment & fireworks. Proceeds from ticket sales & sponsorships benefit the USO of Metropolitan Washington. Tickets can be purchased through usometrodc.org or by contacting Kathy Bechtold at 513-791-8133 ($200/per person).

"Red" McLachlan 3-D Shoot Reminder

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.

License Plate Readers Now On Police Vehicles

During a demonstration with the Az. Dept. of Public Safety (DPS), Gov. Janet Napolitano introduced the new License Plate Readers (LPRs) now being utilized to instantly detect stolen & suspect vehicles. The LPRs have been in use at DPS for only a few short months, & are capable of reading 1,500 plates during a standard officer’s shift of 8 hours. By comparison, an officer can input approx., 40 in the same period.

Arizona’s stolen vehicle rate is high, mainly because of its proximity to the border with Mexico. Combined with stepped up cooperation between the DPS & the state of Sonora, Mexico, the LPRs can eventually contribute to the detection of thousands of vehicles before they head south & become virtually impossible to recover.

“This is an amazing and highly useful piece of technology,” said Napolitano. “They are efficient & will in time have a dramatic impact on the recovery of stolen vehicles in our state, whether they are used for human trafficking, drug dealing or to strip & sell.”

* As of early August, the LPRs had read more than 110,000 plates. The devices are in use in five DPS police interceptors, & are in use during the assigned officer’s shift.
* Each of the devices cost $22,000, paid for through a combination of anti-racketeering (RICO) & general agency funds.
* The LPRs are able to photograph the driver of a suspect vehicle, in the event possession becomes an issue in filing charges or prosecution.
* The LPRs can pick up the plate of a vehicle being sought in an AMBER Alert. The officer simply enters the plate information into the computer (mounted onto the dashboard), enabling the system to be on the lookout for the vehicle.

The LPR cameras are mounted to the front bumper of the police interceptor, while a keyboard & monitor system are installed in the front seat of the car. The system is capable of instantly reading & scanning a database of plates & alerting the officer if it's stolen or wanted.

Cool Cars, Cool Pines

Celebrate & have plenty of fun at the 2nd annual Flagstaff Route 66 Days event scheduled September 8th-10th, in historic downtown Flagstaff. This years event is better & bigger than ever with loads of free activities to do such as a 2-day arts & crafts festival, Route 66 Days Charity Car Show (hosted by the Route 66 Car Club of Flagstaff), continuous live entertainment, beer pavilion & much, much more!

Friday's activities start at 6 p.m., with Saturday's beginning at 7 a.m., & Sunday's events are at 9 a.m. For more information about Flagstaff Route 66 Days Event & the Route 66 Days Charity Car Show visit www.flagstaffroute66days.com and www.route66carclub.com or call (928) 607-6810.

First Pinal County Human Tests Positive For WNV

Pinal County health officials announced that an adult male in the greater Coolidge area is the 1st human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the County for 2006. The infected individual is recovering & does not pose a health threat. Health officials want to remind people that WNV activity peaks in Aug. & Sept. but can continue for as long as there are warm temperatures & moist air. So far this year, no bird or horse cases have been reported in Pinal Co. but 3 mosquito samples collected from the Stanfield & Maricopa areas by the Pinal Co. Division of Environmental Health have tested positive for the virus.

The Pinal Co. Division of Environmental Health has been involved in mosquito surveillance & control activities in the greater Coolidge area & in other areas of the county since April, the beginning of the mosquito season in Pinal Co. In response to the recent WNV positive case, fogging will be done thru tomorrow from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. The area to be fogged encompasses Hwy. 87 to the east, Kleck Road to the north, LaPalma Road to the west, & Storey Road to the south.

For further info regarding the WNV, call the Pinal Co. Division of Public Health's hotline at 1-866-763-7252. You may also visit westnileaz.com or call the State Public Health Hotline at (602) 364-4500 or statewide toll-free at (800) 314-9243.

2nd Annual Bisbee Blues Festival

The Blues are back in Bisbee! The Bisbee Arts Commission is planning the 2nd Annual Bisbee Blues Festival. The event will take place on Sat., Sept. 23rd, in Bisbee's historic City Park. A five-band line up will play from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring your lawnchairs, sun hats & sunscreen!

Starting off the day's music will be Michael P. from Tucson playing from 11 to 12:15. Phoenix based Luther Jackson & the Loose Cannons playing from 12:30 to 1:45 will follow them. Next will be Bisbee's own Buzz & the Soul Senders from 2 to 3:30. The 4th band of the day will be Tucson's George Howard & the Roadhouse Hounds from 3:45 to 5:15. The day will be topped off by the Bad News Blues Band from Tucson, playing from 5:30 to 7. Between sets will be acoustic blues by Pat Panther from York, PA.

Ticket prices are $10 in advance & $12 the day of the event. Tickets will be available soon at Atalanta's Music & Books, the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce & the Bisbee Visitor Center, all in Old Bisbee. Tickets will also be available online at bisbeebluesfestival.com. Food & beverages will be available at the event as well as commemorative festival t-shirts, hats & posters. Sponsors are welcome & applications are being accepted for Vendors & Volunteers.

This event is sponsored in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, the National Endowment of the Arts, Arizona Artshare, Budweiser/Southern Arizona Distributing & the City of Bisbee. For links to lodging see discoverbisbee.com & bisbeearizona.com.

Pinal County Road Closure Update

The following roadways are currently closed due to flooding, storm damage or construction:

Coolidge area
1. Christensen Road from Hwy. 287 north of Gila River
2. Overfield Road from Woodruff Road to Kleck Road

Arizona City
3. Overfield Road at Battaglia Road intersection

Dudleyville area
4. Aravaipa Road from Hwy. 77 to end of the road
5. San Pedro Road at the San Pedro River

Mammoth area
6. Bluebird Crossing at River

Queen Creek area
7. Schneph Road Bridge between Combs and Ocotillo Roads

Queen Valley area
8. Hewitt Station Road from Queen Valley Road to Hwy 60

Red Rock area
9. Baumgartner Road from Hollis Road to Wheeler Road
10. Park Link Drive from I-10 frontage road to Cattle Tank Road

San Manuel area
11. River Road at Redington Road

The following series are current detour & construction alerts:

* Asphalt paving south of the railroad tracks will continue on Gantzel Road. Roadway base work will begin north of the railroad tracks up to the Combs Road intersection. To learn more about the Ironwood-Gantzel Roadway Improvement Project & to obtain the latest traffic updates, you can visit the project's website at www.ironwoodproject.com.

Gila Co. Crime Log

Arrested:

Frank Membrila - Warrant.

Michael Akins - 3 warrants.

Everything Else:

Criminal damage to the Senior Center.

Suicidal male at a bar was taken to the Gila Co. jail under a 12 hour hold.

Juvenile male assaulted at the High Desert Middle School.

Fire in a dumpster on Shreeve Lane.

Gila Community College Ribbon Cutting

The Gila Community College & the strategic partnership for the implementation of the Heavy Equipment Operations & Commercial Driver License training programs will conduct a ceremonial ribbon cutting in front of the Gila County Courthouse. The strategic partnership consists of Gila County, Arizona Department of Transportation, City of Globe, & Gila Community College.

The ceremony will commence at 9:30 a.m. on Tues., Sept. 5th. For info pertaining to the new workforce development programs contact 425-8481.

Gov Declares Sept Arizona Preparedness Month

Gov. Janet Napolitano proclaimed September 2006 as Arizona Preparedness Month, joining hundreds of national, regional, state & local organizations that are taking part in National Preparedness Month 2006. National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies or disasters & to encourage families to take action.

The announcement was made on the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina at an event designed to thank all of the volunteers who assisted in the relief effort in Arizona over the last year.

As part of Arizona Preparedness Month, the Governor invited Arizonans to continue volunteering & reminded attendees of the importance of being prepared for future unforeseen disasters. “The devastation brought about by Hurricane Katrina provided us with many valuable life lessons, not the least of which is the importance of being prepared for the unexpected, both individually & as a community,” said Governor Napolitano.

The Governor also encouraged individuals & families to complete a family communications plan & carry emergency contact information in their purse or wallet at all times.

The event, called Volunteer Heroes: Katrina & Beyond, was attended by hundreds of volunteers representing community & faith-based organizations, agencies & businesses who gave selflessly of their time, talents & resources in the midst of our nation’s greatest natural disaster.

Approximately 35 to 40 agencies & organizations participated in the “preparedness fair” & set up exhibit booths to provide info on training & volunteer opportunities. Many of the individuals & organizations in attendance are still actively assisting with long-term recovery efforts for the evacuees who have started a new life for themselves in Arizona.

ADEQ Workshops

ADEQ is staging a statewide series of workshops to provide training on the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR) & the Stage 2 Disinfectants & Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 2 DBPR). These workshops are free.

Wed 9/6/06 - Gila County
Globe
10-11:30 (Stage 2)
Gila County Courthouse
Board of Supervisors Conference Room
1400 E Ash St
Globe, AZ 85501

Wed 9/27/06 * - Graham/Greenlee County
Safford
11-12:30 (Stage 2)
1-2:30 (LT2)
Graham County General Services Building (lg. assembly room)
921 Thatcher Blvd.
Safford, AZ

Wed 10/4/06 - Pima County
Tucson
10:30-12 (Stage 2)
ADEQ Southern Regional Office
400 West Congress Street
Room 444
Tucson, AZ

Indian National Finals Rodeo

The Finals are from Oct. 19th-22nd, 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.

Plein Air Outdoor Painting in Old Bisbee

Mark your calendars for the weekend of September 8th-10th. Check your art supplies, & enjoy a weekend of Plein Air Outdoor Painting in Old Bisbee.

The Plein Air event is being held in conjunction with the Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour. Artists are invited to paint in the gardens on tour & other nearby private locations, or paint along the streets & hillsides of Old Bisbee.

Participating artists will gather Fri. afternoon or Sat. morning at the Bisbee Visitor Center to register if they haven't already. At this time they can also pick up their information packets & have their canvases & papers stamped. Registration takes place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Fri. & Sat. from 9 a.m. to noon.

Friday evening there will be a guided tour of gardens & painting locations from 5-7 p.m., followed by a reception for the artists at 7 p.m.

Artists may paint all day Saturday & until noon on Sunday when they turn in their paintings for judging. There will be over $1000 in cash & other prizes awarded.

A special youth competition will be featured on Sat. There will be 2 categories: ages 8 to 12, & 13 to 18. Young artists register that morning & paint from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will turn in their artwork that afternoon at the Visitor Center. Their work will be included in a Sunday competition & reception with separate awards & prizes offered.

Local Galleries &shops will be open for a Gallery Walk on Sat. night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

On Sunday a reception, exhibit, sale & awards ceremony will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Central School Project. Friends & art lovers are encouraged to attend to see the array of paintings created over the weekend & maybe find a new piece of art to add to their collection.

The Plein Air Weekend is sponsored by the Bisbee Arts Commission, City of Bisbee, Arizona Commission on the Arts, & Bisbee Foundation. The Garden Tour is sponsored by the Bisbee Bloomers. For Information & Registration contact the Bisbee Visitor Center at 520-432-3554 or toll-free at 1-866-2BISBEE. Registration forms for Plein Air Painting may also be downloaded from www.discoverbisbee.com. The registration forms can be found on the events calendar for the weekend of September 8th-10th.

$65,000 Penalty Against Roadway Express

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Director Steve Owens & Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard announced that Roadway Express, Inc., has agreed to pay $65,000 in civil penalties for violations of the Arizona Hazardous Waste Management Act. The company, based in Akron, Ohio, transports industrial, commercial & retail goods.

On Sept. 17th, 2004, a tractor trailer stored at the company's 2021 S. 51st Ave. trucking hub facility in Phoenix caught fire when hazardous waste illegally stored in the trailer spontaneously combusted. A second tractor trailer also caught fire during the incident. Fire extinguishers were stored inside the tractor trailers & were therefore not available for use when the fire started.

"The company's improper storage of hazardous waste posed a threat to the public, the environment, & the company's own employees," Owens said. "It's fortunate that no one was injured in this event. The substantial penalty reflects the seriousness of the violations."

ADEQ's Emergency Response Unit was called to the scene by the Phoenix Fire Department to assist with the response effort. During a subsequent inspection of the facility, ADEQ discovered the wastes had been stored for more than one year in an undivided tractor trailer without any ventilation or means of separating the incompatible materials, in violation of Arizona's hazardous waste laws. The wastes included approx., 30 containers of corrosive acids & bases, batteries, the solvent methyl ethyl ketone, & xylene, a solvent that is also an element of gasoline.

In Nov. 2004, ADEQ issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the company for storage of hazardous waste without a permit, failure to prevent accidental ignition or reaction of ignitable or reactive hazardous waste, failure to segregate incompatible hazardous waste, & failure to submit hazardous waste manifests to ADEQ.

"The Attorney General's Office and ADEQ continue to prosecute companies that violate the hazardous waste laws," Goddard said. "Roadway's improper operation of its facility & the resulting fire created potential harm to the public & environment. Companies must make an ongoing commitment to comply with Arizona's environmental laws.'"

The settlement is subject to court approval.

Morenci Mine Tour

Take a tour of the Phelps Dodge Mining Company's Morenci operation that began 125 years ago. Now an open pit mine, visitors are able to travel in air-conditioned comfort while touring the 90-square-mile facility. The Copper guides will meet you at the Morenci Motel. At this time a safety briefing & overview of the tour will occur. The tour lasts two-and-a-half hours & is filled with information regarding the mine's history & copper production from start to finish. Visitors are even given tours of several processing facilities & get an up-close view of the mine haul trucks. Advanced reservations are required for the Morenci Mine tours. To make your reservation cal 1-877-646-TOUR(8687). The cost is $8 for adults, $7 per person for groups, $6 for seniors over 65, & $4 for children above the age of 9. Safety regulations prohibit children under the age of 9 from joining the tours.

Closed-toed shoes are required on tour, & shirts with sleeves are recommended. Be sure to check seasonal weather conditions & dress accordingly, as the tour is an outdoor experience.

Heard Guides Available For Diversity Training

Local businesses, schools, retirement communities or corporations engaged in cultural diversity training or general education can now take advantage of the Heard Museum Speaker's Bureau free of charge.

Experienced guides are available now for booking, just in time for the start of the school year & fall season. Heard Guides will come to you with power point presentations lasting about 45 minutes on a variety of subjects. To book a presentation, call 602-251-0293.

There is no fee, however donations are appreciated to cover costs & continue the Heard's non-profit educational programming.

Topics available include:
* Arizona's Native Americans
* Architecture of the Ancestral Pueblo People
* Prehistory of the Southwest
* Navajo
* Hohokam
* Hopi
* Apache
* Arts of the Native Americans of the Southwest
* Native American Jewelry of the Southwest
* Zuni Jewelry
* Phoenix Indian School
* Native Foods

Warren Jeffs Caught!!!

Polygamist leader, welfare frauding, child pimp, money launderer, Warren Jeffs has been caught, but a twist in the case has occured.

VH1 Country Re-Launch

Over the Labor Day Weekend, CMT is going to re-launch VH1 Country as "CMT Pure Country," & is also planning to start a separate broadband network called "CMT Loaded," which will offer video clips, exclusive performances & other content for FREE & on demand at CMT.com.

Gila Co. Crime Log

Arrested:

Matthew Shirkey - Criminal trespass.

Rocky Carlson - Warrant.

Kelly Joyce - C.D./D.V.

Lanna Gaynell Curnutt - Theft/fraud.

Everything Else:

Damage done to the restrooms at City Hall.

Counterfit bill found in the Fry's parking lot.

Night vision goggles stolen from a residence on Grover Canyon.

Fight at the Miami football game ended as the combatants scattered as Deputies arrived.

Gila Co. B.O.S. Meeting

The Gila County Board of Supervisors will meet this morning at 10 a.m.

San Carlos High School Sports/News

The San Carlos Cross Country team will be in Globe for a meet tomorrow at 4 p.m.

The Braves take on the Falcons Thursday at 7 p.m. at Braves Field. Admission is $3 for adults & $2 for students.

The San Carlos High School is having their Open House this Wednesday from 5 - 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served by the San Carlos High School Culinary Arts program.

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday Sept. 4th, due to the Labor Day Holiday. School will resume on Tues. Sept. 5th.

The ladies Braves volleyball team will open their 06-07 season on the road against the Cibecue's Lady Wildcats. The JV Girls play Aug. 31st, at 5 p.m. The Varsity girls start their game at 6 p.m.

Globe-Miami Gun Club Next Regular Meeting

The next regular meeting of the Globe-Miami Gun Club will be held Sat. Sept. 9th at 9 a.m. at the club’s range on Bixby Road in the picnic area. That same day the club’s 3rd Adopt A Highway Clean-Up of the year will start at 7 a.m. Members are asked to meet at Guayo’s On The Trail parking lot. All club members are encouraged to help with clean up.

After the daytime meeting the club will serve pit barbequed beef. The club will furnish the meat, water & sodas. Members are asked to bring their favorite side dish &/or dessert for this potluck. Club members’ families are welcome.

The regular scheduled 300 yard prone & trap shoots for that day will be worked in conjunction with the meeting.

Anyone wishing to join the Globe Miami Gun Club is invited to attend the meeting & potluck. Call Chuck Willis for more information at 402-5641.

Pesticide Safety Training Courses

The courses are Sept. 13th, in Central Heights at the Gila Co. Community Services Complex starting at 10 a.m. For a complete listing of the courses & to register contact Jennifer Weber at 602-542-0985.

Pinal Mtn. Elks # 554 Scholarship Golf Tourney

On Sept. 9th, there will be an 4 person scramble Golf Tournament sponsored by the Pinal Mountain Emblem Club at the Apache Gold Stronghold to raise money for their Scholarship Program. To sponsor a tee call, 425-2161. The cost is $25 to sponsor a tee. The cost to register without a cart is $45, add $10 if you want to use a cart. Final registration is on Sept. 9th at 7:30 a.m., Shotgun start at 9 a.m. For further information on signing up call Becky Phillips at 928-425-8111 or Julie Zupancic at 928-812-1752.

Each year they award a graduating high school senior a $1,000 Scholarship if he/she meets the criteria set out in the scholarship application.

New Northern Gila Co Central Az Big Brother-Big Sister Director

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ) welcomes Robert Henley as director of program for the youth mentoring organization’s Northern Gila County office.

Henley spent almost 30 years working in computer systems & high-technology markets in technical, sales, sales management & executive roles. He also served on the Payson Town Council from June 2002 to May 2006.

“I am very excited about the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the children in Northern Gila County. The program is small at this point, but the need is there, & that will allow matches to grow quickly”, said Henley. “The local advisory board is dedicated & held a very successful fundraiser with the local Bowl for Kids’ Sake event. We will build upon that success & awareness in order to expand our program.”

Henley also serves on the Payson Area Habitat for Humanity board of directors & is president of Cre8tive Marketing, LLC, a marketing services company based in Payson.

Henley is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in management science & obtained a master of business administration from the University of Denver. His wife Ann & he have 2 daughters & 4 grandchildren.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona exists to inspire, influence & encourage children to become confident, competent & caring individuals by matching them with volunteers who believe in them. For more info, contact BBBSAZ at 602-264-BIGS or www.bbbsaz.org.

WIFA Seeking 2007 Funding Cycle Applications

As part of its continuing effort to provide financial assistance for Arizona's water & wastewater infrastructure, the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona today began soliciting clean & drinking water State Revolving Fund Project Priority List (PPL) applications for the 2007 funding cycle from governmental & non-governmental drinking water & wastewater facilities.

In state fiscal year 2006, the WIFA Board of Directors has approved more than $128 million in low-interest loans from Arizona's Clean Water Revolving Fund (CWRF) to wastewater & water reclamation facilities. The WIFA Board of Directors also approved more that $76 million in low-interest loans from Arizona's Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF) to drinking water facilities.

By submitting an application to WIFA, eligible borrowers are included on the annual Project Priority List (PPL), which is part of the clean & drinking water Intended Use Plans. Projects are prioritized based on public health factors, condition of drinking water or wastewater facilities, local fiscal capacity, prior year funding, & project benefits including water quality improvement, conservation & consolidation/regionalization. The PPL process ensures that those who most need financial assistance receive funding.

WIFA will host a financing workshop as a part of its applications process. The workshop is scheduled for:

* Friday, Sept. 22nd from 1-3 p.m. at the WIFA Offices, Room 250, 1110 W. Washington St., Phoenix.

The deadline to submit a CWRF or DWRF Project Priority List application is October 5th, 2006. Following a public review & comment period, the WIFA Board of Directors will approve a final Intended Use Plan & Project Priority List for the Clean & Drinking Water State Revolving Funds in December. The Intended Use Plan & Project Priority List become effective on Jan. 1st, 2007.

Clean & Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Project Priority List (PPL) applications can be found at WIFA's Web site (www.azwifa.gov).

Gila Co. Crime Log

Arrested:

Richard Wright - Warrant.

Sarah Holcomb - Warrant.

Steven Thomas Garcia - 2 counts assault.

Chris Benavidez, 41 - Failure to change his address as a sex offender.

Daniel Ray Gayle - Warrant.

Elizabeth Horton-Rau - 3 warrants.

Everything Else:

Armed robberry call at Sonic led to suspects fleeing the scene before cops arrived. The suspects were reportedly wearing beanies & one had what sounded to be a coin changer as he ran. A helicopter was brought in from Phoenix, but while they were advised to search another area, the suspects were caught behind the APS building in a travel trailer located at Barcon Construction. Johnny Tarango, Christopher Falquez, & a juvenile male, & female were apprehended & booked.

Four subjects were advised to leave the Shining Times Car Wash by an officer. After ignoring the officer's request, all 4 subjects were taken into custody.

Tire slashed on McKinney Ave.

An ATV reported stolen out of Maricopa Co. was found in a dirt lot in an area behind the Lee Kornegay Jr. High School.

Male subject was stabbed in the arm & had a cut on his throat in the area of Cleveland & Calle De Loma.

Globe Work Session Cancelled

Tonight's City of Globe Work Session has been cancelled.

Town Of Miami Meeting

The town meeting is tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Miami town council chambers at 500 Sullivan Street in Miami.

Globe Unified School District Meeting

They are meeting Wednesday night at 6 p.m. starting with a study session, & after that is over, the regular meeting will follow in the Globe Junior High School's Multi-purpose Room.

Fire Guts Mobile Home In Claypool

A fire gutted a mobile home located at 4213 Wilson Street in Claypool on Sunday evening at approx., 6:30 p.m.

Tri-City Firefighters were alerted that heavy smoke was seen coming from the residence. Upon arrival the fire was found in the front of the home. Quick extinguishment by Tri-City Firefighters kept the fire in the area of origin where intense fire damage occurred. The remainder of the home received heavy smoke damage. The home is considered a total loss. Both Globe and Canyon Fire Departments assisted Tri-City.

The owner of the home was seen at the residence earlier in the day but was apparently not living there. Fire officials are still investigating the cause of the blaze.

White Mountain Apache Tribe 81st Fair & Rodeo

The theme is "Apache Nation-Looking Ahead For A Better Tomorrow" & begins Aug. 30th thru Sept. 4th in Whiteriver.

Country CDs Out Tomorrow

The Lost Trailers - "The Lost Trailers"
Various Artists - "Broken Bridges"
Pirates Of The Mississippi - "Heaven And A Dixie Night"
Bob Dylan - "Modern Times"
Old Crow Medicine Show - "Big Iron World"
The Grascals - "Long List of Heartaches"
Aaron Tippin - "Now and Then"

Some DVDs Out Tomorrow

Look for S&T next to the titles that are my recommended picks.

George Carlin: Jammin' in New York S&T
Darkwing Duck
Nascar: Driven To Win - Season 1 S&T
Baghdad ER S&T
TaleSpin Vol. 1
Nip/Tuck - Complete 3rd Season
Arrested Development - Season 3 S&T
South Park - Complete 8th Season S&T
Andy Griffith Show: Complete 7th Season
Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Limited Edition (Theatrical & Extended versions) S&T

2006 Nextel Cup Series Standings

1. J. Johnson (Leader)
2. M. Kenseth (-7)
3. K. Harvick (-321)
4. K. Busch (-402)
5. J. Gordon (-408)
6. D. Hamlin (-429)
7. J. Burton (-435)
8. T. Stewart (-443)
9. D. Earnhardt Jr. (-448)
10. M. Martin (-450)

Globe Library Needs Pre-School Hour Volunteers

The Globe Public Library is in need of volunteers to help present a one hour weekly Pre-School Hour for children ages 3-5. Persons interested in presenting stories, songs, games or crafts are urged to contact Marion or Ellen at the library by calling, 425-6111.

Attention Pinal Mountain Cabin Owners

The Gila Co. Sheriff's Office needs your current contact info in case of an emergency. The options you have are by calling 928-402-1872 or toll free at 1-800-635-8017 & leave your name, address, phone number, & cabin number with the dispatcher on duty or send that info to P.O. Box 311, Globe, Az 85501.

Educational Benefit Golf Tournament

The tournament is sponsored by Titla & Parsi, PLLC, & will be held on Oct. 14th, at the Apache Stronghold Golf Course. The registration deadline is at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost for the 4 person scramble is $125 per player or $400 per four player. All proceeds from the tournament will go directly to Holy Angels School. Checks will be accepted.

Friday Night Leftovers

They are forming teams for Friday night bowling & have room for four more teams. If you have a team call Sue Williams at 425-7356.

Home-Made Burro's For Sale

The women of St. Paul's Lutheran Church & Thrivent will be selling burro's ready for pick-up at noon on Sept. 1st. Bean burro's are $1.75, Regular burro's are $2, & Green Chile burro's are $2.50. All orders must be received by tomorrow. They are selling the burro's by order only. To place your order call Patty at 425-9264 or Anne at 425-6403. The burro's will be ready for pick-up at noon on Sept. 1st at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church located in the Country Club Manor at 750 W. Paxton.

Gila County Crime Log - Wed.Thru Fri.

Arrested:

Harold Shephard - D.C.

Ruben R. Segura - Poss. of drug paraphernalia.

Alan Philip Hooke - DUI.

Luke Draper - Trespassing.

Matthew Shirkey - Trespassing

Everything Else:

Burglary report from Judy's Cookhouse

Theft from a medical office on Hospital Drive.

More copper taken from the Pinto Valley Mine.

Criminal damage to the Skate Park in Globe.

Stolen bicycle was recovered from Action Pawn.

Ruptured gas line fixed in the area of Copper St. in Claypool.

Two men jumped the desk at the MVD, maced employees, & then took boxes of forms. A silent duress alarm was sounded. A citizen later called to report an unoccupied vehicle running behind their residence. It was determined to be stolen from Phoenix. The suspects are still outstanding.

Hit & run in the Fry's parking lot.

World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions

The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions will be at the Apache Gold Pavilion this coming Tuesday. Get your tickets by visiting the Apache Gold Gift Shop. The Apache Gold Casino is located 5 miles east of Globe.

8-26-06 Shop Highlights

Couch, hide-a-bed and loveseat, $200, blue in color, in great shape. 928-428-2512.

Chair with Ottoman, Brown color Fabric. In good Condition. $300. Call 480-231-6843

Massage Chair - $50. Call: 602-237-7722

2002 Morgan 2 horse slant trailer, good condition. Please call 928-685-2476. Price $5000.

20 gauge over & under shotgun, like new, $400. 928-427-6551

Vectra 1270 Home Gym - $1500. Call 480-231-6843

Browning Mirage compound bow complete with overdraw, ultimate arrow rest, 6 pin sight, stablizer, trigger release, 21 fiberglass arrows and case. $250. Call 602-410-5790

Sear's Treadmill $150, Aier Air Conditioner $50, Thomas Organ $800, Coleman Powermate Generator $475, Call Sandra or Rita at 425-3216.

EX4500S Honda generator, $1,700. Call 928-428- 7951

Free kitten to whomever wants her, please call Robert or jessica at 480-775-3674

Beautiful white sheepdog, medium size, female, 8 months. Free to good home. 623-388-0200
1990 Ford F-350, 4 wheel drive, super clean, new everything! $14,000 obo. 928-231-0192, please leave message.

1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, 73K - $4800. call me at 480-855-6796

2004 YAMAHA 350 WARRIOR QUAD, USED JUST A FEW TIMES.IN GREAT CONDITION. $3400. CALL BILL 602-518-0313

1979 Honda CR250 - $2200. 480-813-7814

Globe-Miami Democratic Club Car Wash

The fund-raising car wash is today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & will be located at 375 S. Sutherland in Globe.

"Sighting In Days"

The Globe-Miami Gun Club will hold it’s annual free "Sighting In Days" on today & tomorrow at the club’s range at 2675 Bixby Road beginning at 7 a.m. each day & continuing all day. Club members will be on hand to help anyone interested in getting their firearms sighted in & ready for the upcoming hunting seasons. The general public is encouraged to attend. One doesn’t have to be a member of the gun club to take advantage of this opportunity.

This is a bring your own ammunition & firearms event. Minor gunsmithing will be available should the need arise. Targets will be provided by the club. All range safety rules will be enforced. Eye & ear protection will be provided by the club & must be worn on the firing line. Contact Chuck Willis at 402-5641 for more information.

La Fiesta de San Agustin

This is from noon to 10 p.m. today, at the Armory Park Center on 220 S. 5th Ave., between 12th & 13th Streets in Downtown Tucson.

Hunter Education Class Registration Continues

There are still openings for the 2006 Fall class for the Arizona Hunter Education Program that will be held starting Tues., Sept. 5th, through Thurs., Sept. 28th. Classes run from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Charles Bejarano School in Claypool every Tues. & Thurs. If interested in participanting, you'll need to call John Stemm at 928-425-3372 & leave your name & phone number to preregister for the class. Students must be at least 10 years old by Sept. 28th, to receive their Hunter Education Certificate.

Bartlett, Horseshoe & Other Road Closures

The roads to Bartlett Dam & Horseshoe Dam and their lakes have been closed due to storm damage. It is very probable that the most recent extensive damage will cause them to remain closed through the weekend while crews work to make repairs.

“Recent fire activity in the Tonto National Forest has destroyed considerable watershed, & no sooner do we get the roads repaired, & they get washed out again,” said Michael S. Ellegood, Maricopa County Engineer & Public Works & Transportation Director. “The heavy flows have now created new channels that wash away entire sections of roadway.”

The roads had been washed out Tuesday night, but were repaired again Wednesday afternoon. Bartlett Dam Road is a Maricopa County Department of Transportation road, located on the Cave Creek Ranger District, Tonto National Forest.

Electronic message signs are being placed in the area to warn motorists before they get to the roadway.

ADDITIONAL MDCOT CLOSURES
Desert Hills Drive and 15th Avenue, all directions
Desert Hills Drive and 19th Avenue, all directions
19th Avenue and Galvin Parkway, all directions
Sossaman Road and Warner Road, all directions
Riggs Road, between Sossaman and Hawes
Ellsworth and Germann, all directions

Motorists should be aware that many roadways often wash out during storms in the immediate area, or upstream, & travel may be restricted with little or no notice. This may also apply to leaving a recreation area where the roadway was easily passable on entry, but is seriously damaged from rain which may have been many miles away, but the runoff caused roadway damage.

As in any flooded roadway event, the Maricopa County Department of Transportation urges motorists, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!” Drivers should also remember to treat inoperative traffic signals the same as a four-way stop.

Pinal Co. Elections Dept Needs Poll Workers

The Pinal Co. Elections Dept. is in need of poll workers for the upcoming Primary & General Elections this year. Poll workers can earn up to $200 to work the day of the election. There is a training class involved in which attendees are paid $50 plus mileage as compensation for their time. High School students 16 to 17 years of age or older can also work the polls for this election provided they get both school & parental permission. It would be a great learning tool for the students to understand how the electoral process works.

The Primary election is on Tues., Sept. 12th. The General Election is Tues., Nov. 7th. For more info on being a poll worker give a call to Irma Waskom at 1-800-208-6897 ext. 7554 or 520-866-7554.

Kurt Angle Released From His Contract

Due to personal issues Kurt Angle has been granted an early release from his contract with the WWE & they are looking forward to establishing a new relationship with Kurt in the near future.

Former Pitcher Gene Thompson Has Died

Gene "Junior" Thompson, who pitched in the major leagues for 6 years & was a member of the Cincinnati Reds' 1940 championship team, has died. He was 89. Thompson died Thursday at Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn. The cause of death was not released. Thompson had lived in Arizona since 1971. His wife of 67 years, Dorothy, died last December. He was still scouting players until his death.

Flagstaff Route 66 Days

Flagstaff’s “Mother Road” heritage is hailed with festivities including live music, a vintage & hot rod car show & a parade. This event is held the second weekend of Sept. For a detailed rundown of the times & events visit their website.

Stocks & Commodities At Weeks End

Light Crude ($US per bbl.) - 72.51
Gold ($US per Troy oz.) - 630.80
Copper ($US per lb.) - 3.43
Phelps Dodge Corp. (PD) - 88.52
Boeing (BA) - 73.93
Ford (F) - 8.00
General Motors (GM) - 29.33
Quadra Mining LTD (QUA.TO) - 11.49
Motorola Inc. (MOT) - 22.74
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) - 43.88
Dow Jones - 11,308.00
NYSE COMPOSITE - 8,318.03
S&P 500 Index - 1,297.60
NASDAQ - 1,560.75

Pinal County Road Closure Update

The following roadways are currently closed due to flooding, storm damages or construction as of Friday, August 25th:

Coolidge area
1. Christensen Road from Highway 287 north of the Gila River
2. McCartney Road from Weaver Road to Overfield Road
3. Overfield Road from Woodruff Road to Kleck Road

Dudleyville area
4. Aravaipa Road from Highway 77 to end of road
5. San Pedro Road at the San Pedro River

Mammoth area
6. Bluebird Crossing at River Road

Maricopa area
7. White Road at Teel Road intersections

Queen Creek area
8. Schnepf Road Bridge between Combs & Ocotillo Roads

Queen Valley area
9. Hewitt Station Road from Queen Valley Road to Highway 60

Red Rock area
10. Baumgartner Road from Hollis Road to Wheeler Road
11. Park Link Drive from the I-10 frontage road to Cattle Tank Road

San Manuel area
12. River Road at Redington Road

The following series are current detour & construction alerts:

* McCartney & Overfield Roads are now open to thru traffic. Temporary traffic control is in place providing a temporary work zone allowing the contractor to complete construction. Remaining items of work include constructing headwalls on the end of storm drain pipe, shoulder work & final cleanup.Construction completion date is estimated to be September 1st, 2006. Motorists are advised to drive with caution & obey all regulatory signs.

* Two re-openings----- 1. White & Parker & 2. Overfield & Battaglia

And Then There Were Eight

Pluto has been demoted as a planet under the new rule's, that it must have a large enough mass for its own gravity to pull it into a nearly spherical shape & have a clear orbit.

Arizona Ranks 15th On Forbes List

Forbes came out with its "Best States for Business" report, & Arizona hit number 15 on their list. Arizona scored the highest for positive economic climate & a skilled available work force. If you're young & looking for work, Forbes says Phoenix is the 2nd-best place to find a job. Forbes weighed unemployment rates, cost of living & job growth in compiling its research. Read more at the following link: Best States.

Quick Lake Level Check

Bartlett: 77%
San Carlos: 16%
Roosevelt Lake: 63%
Saguaro Lake(Stewart Mtn): 93%
Lake Pleasant(Waddell Dam): 59%
Lake Havasu: 91%
Canyon Lake(Mormon Flat): 94%
Lake Powell: 50%
Apache Lake: (Horse Mesa): 93%

Arizona Office of Tourism Given Mercury Award

The Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) recognized the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) as an innovative leader among state tourism offices, presenting the director with a prestigious Mercury Award for international marketing during the annual Education Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference on August 22nd.

AOT received a Mercury Award for its Grand Canyon IMAX Road Show campaign. The promotion was an effort to “reclaim the Grand Canyon,” an objective set forth by Gov. Janet Napolitano. The Grand Canyon IMAX Road Show was held in April 2005 in 6 major UK cities – Glasgow, Bradford, Bristol, Manchester, London & Birmingham. The Road Show spanned 3 weeks, with 2 cities being featured each week, giving local schoolchildren & general audiences the opportunity to view the film & learn more about the history & geology of the Grand Canyon.

AOT Director Margie A. Emmermann accepted the award during the ESTO Awards Gala in Minneapolis, MN.

NAU Receives $17 Million

Gov. Janet Napolitano announced that Northern Arizona University (NAU) is to continue representing the state for the federal GEAR UP statewide grant. NAU will receive a 6-year, $17 million grant to continue the state’s GEAR UP program. Once the required financial match is met by cash & in-kind contributions from schools & community partners, a total investment of $34 million will be available for GEAR Up programs, services & scholarships over the next 6 years.

GEAR UP, which stands for Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is a federally funded dropout prevention & college-access program for students in economically disadvantaged schools. The program is a statewide partnership among NAU, Arizona State University & individual schools & school districts.

Arizona’s experience with GEAR UP has been impressive. The previous state grant worked with students from 2000 to 2006, beginning in middle school & continuing through high school graduation. Participants experienced a graduation rate of nearly 88% compared to the average state rate of 67%.

More than 2,000 students in GEAR Up partner schools graduated from high school this year. Additionally, about 500 of these GEAR UP students received $9 million in scholarships to attend any accredited post-secondary institution.

Sixty-five percent of GEAR UP students are minority, predominantly Latino & Native American, & 84% are 1st-generation college prospects. The new state grant will build on partnerships with schools in Coolidge, Flagstaff, Miami-Globe, Phoenix & Yuma, as well as a partnership with Arizona State University.

Minimal Changes For NASCAR In 2007

If you recall, NASCAR chairman Brian France promised to make slight adjustments to the championship format & had not ruled out tweaking the locations of the final 10 races in 2007. When the schedule came out today, it was unchanged.

The 26th & final qualifying race will still be at Richmond International Raceway, & the Chase will begin Sept. 16th at New Hampshire International Speedway. Then over to Dover, & onto the championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 18th. The Cup schedule has no site changes, but several dates have. The 2nd race at Daytona International Speedway has been moved back a week to July 7th, & is in between in New Hampshire & Chicago.

Also, the race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be July 29th, 1 week earlier than before. It will be followed by races in Long Pond, Pa., & then Watkins Glen, N.Y. The season will start with the exhibition Budweiser Shootout at Daytona on Feb. 10th, & the season-opening Daytona 500 will be on Feb. 18th.

Mesa Contemporary Arts

PUBLIC RECEPTION FOR OPENING EXHIBITS
Fri, Sept. 15th, 6 - 9 p.m.
Mesa Contemporary Arts
FREE
California artist Sandow Birk will be holding an artist talk from 6 - 6:30 p.m., & will be signing copies of his books from 6:30 - 7 p.m. From 7 - 9 p.m. heavy hors d'oeuvres, musical entertainment, & a cash bar will be offered.

Dwight Yoakam Movie Role

Dwight Yoakam will make an appearance in Lions Gate’s new fast action thriller Crank, in theaters on Sept. 1st. Yoakam’s website says he plays the character Doc Miles “an associate of a doomed hitman.” He will be a guest on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Wed., Sept. 6th in support of the film.

Arizona City Road Closures

Due to heavy rains this morning, the following roads are closed in the Arizona City area.

1. Lamb Rd from Battaglia Rd to Alsdorf Rd.
2. Alsdorf Rd from Sunland Gin Rd to Lamb Rd.
3. Moon Valley Rd from Monaco Bl to Sunland Gin Rd.
4. Overfield Rd at the intersection of Battaglia Rd.
5. Durango Rd from Alsdorf Rd to Sunland Gin Rd.

These roads are expected to remain closed until tomorrow morning. There will be more information when it becomes available. Please observe all posted warnings & closure signs.

Miami Fiesta de Libertad

The Fiesta is scheduled for Sept. 16th, at the Miami Memorial Park with non-stop festivities from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The opening ceremony will start at 10 a.m. The big salsa contest will be held at 1 p.m. Those wishing to participate can pick up registration forms & the required standardized jars at the Miami Town Hall or the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce through Thurs., Sept. 14th. Contestants must be pre-registered & turn in their entries by 12:30 p.m.

At 4 p.m. is the world famous, Las Corridas de Chihuahuas, the chihuahua races, begin. Check-in will be at 3:30 p.m. & 2 dogs at a time will race against each other in elimination heats. The entry fee is $5 per chihuahua for those preregistered, $10 the day of the race.

Members of the Miami Senior Center on Live Oak St. & Keystone Ave. will serve their world famous menudo from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pinata breaks & other activities for children are scheduled throughout the day.

There will be a lot of art for sale by local artists & other goods as part of the Mexican Mercado on Sullivan St.

The Globe-Miami Reunion Committee will have their beer garden again under the tents & a ramada starting at 10 a.m. A special feature will be the "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death" Miami Margaritas, created especially for the event.

Cracker Barrel To Release "Songs of the Year" CD

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is taking a significant step in the music business by announcing an exclusive Songs of the Year CD & a special concert with one lucky person winning an all-expense paid trip for 2 to see the show. The Songs of the Year CD will be released Oct. 3rd followed by a Nov. 5th concert at the Schermerhorn Symphony Hall in Nashville.

Available exclusively at Cracker Barrel locations & online at crackerbarrel.com, this unique collection features today’s country superstars performing songs that earned “Song of the Year” recognition from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music or Grammy awards. The collection of original recordings includes Trace Adkins performing “Sunday Morning Comin’ Down,” Trisha Yearwood singing “Back Home Again,” & a George Jones-Dierks Bentley recording of “Murder On Music Row.”

With a retail price of $11.99, the 12 track CD features original recordings by Lonestar, the Wreckers, Blake Shelton, Randy Travis, Jo Dee Messina & Jypsi plus several duets including Willie Nelson & Jack Ingram, Deana Carter & Heart, & Jamie O’Neal singing with Michael McDonald. Many of the artists will perform at the invitation-only Songs of the Year concert. The concert will be part of the official festivities associated with the annual Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville.

Cracker Barrel collaborated with Vector Management on this project to generate support for the Country Music Hall of Fame (R) & Museum. Cracker Barrel & Vector Management will donate $125,000 to the not-for-profit Museum. The donation will represent a portion of proceeds from the sale of each Songs of the Year CD.

In conjunction with the CD release, Cracker Barrel is offering a chance for 1 person to win an all-expense paid trip for 2 to Nashville for the invitation-only Songs of the Year concert on Nov. 5th. Fans can register to win & access the contest details by visiting crackerbarrel.com. In addition to the trip, contest prizes include Songs of the Year CDs & autographed prints from the concert.

The Songs of the Year release bolsters Cracker Barrel’s growing collection of exclusive CDs on its music label. The Cracker Barrel label also features exclusive CDs from Alison Krauss & Union Station, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, the Charlie Daniels Band & the Grand Ole Opry Live Classics series. Since creating its music label in 2003, Cracker Barrel has sold more than 2.5 million CDs.

Quadra Call Option Deed with AMP is Cancelled

Quadra Mining Ltd. announced today that it is has received a Notice of Termination from Quay Mining Limited, a subsidiary of AMP Life Limited, with respect to the Call Option Deed established between Quadra & AMP in relation to Quadra's offer to acquire 100% of Equatorial Mining Limited.

Quadra entered into the Call Option Deed with AMP for 9,975,600 shares including a cancellation fee, representing 19.99 per cent of the shares in Equatorial, at A$8.00 per share prior to announcing an offer of A$9.26 for all the issued shares of Equatorial on July 19th, 2006. Subsequently, Antofagasta PLC submitted a higher offerfor the purchase of the shares of Equatorial. As Quadra did not match the offer from Antofagasta, AMP exercised its right under the Call Option Deed to terminate the agreement. AMP must pay to Quadra a cancellation fee of approx., A$31.9 million (approx., US$24million) if it accepts Antofagasta's offer, following receipt of funds from Antofagasta.

Paul Blythe, President & C.E.O. said, "After careful consideration of our options, we have decided not to increase the consideration payable under our bid for Equatorial. Although we are disappointed that this transaction will not proceed, we continue to look for opportunities to deliver strategic value in other areas."

Wildland Firefighting Course

Students who successfully complete the course will earn 3 credits. The course is offered on Fridays & Saturdays from September 29th to October 21st. This course teaches basic wildland firefighting. Instruction includes locating & reporting the fire, incident operations & management, suppression equipment, fire behavior, size-up, methods of suppression, & safety. Individuals wishing to start careers in wildland firefighting are encouraged to enroll in this course. The lead instructor is Robert Shirkey, a veteran of the U. S. Department of Forestry.

For further information concerning this course, contact the Gila Community College by calling, 425-8481 or go to: www.gilaccc.org.

SRP To Sponsor “Free Thursdays” At Mesa Arts Center

Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center is proud to announce that the Salt River Project (SRP) will sponsor “Free Thursdays” beginning in September. Salt River Project has contributed $15,000 to the Mesa Arts Center Foundation for sponsorship of the Mesa Contemporary Arts Free Thursdays, offering the public free access to its facilities every Thursday.

"It is with great pleasure that SRP assists in strengthening the arts in the East Valley while offering cultural opportunities to its residents,” said Rusty Foley, SRP Manager of Corporate Affairs. SRP's sponsorship will allow the arts center reach out to a community that may be unfamiliar with contemporary arts.

Mesa Contemporary Arts Free Thursdays will continue beginning September 7th, 2006. In 2004, SRP made a capital commitment of $75,000 payable over 5 years to the construction of the new Mesa Arts Center. For more information about exhibits at Mesa Contemporary Arts, please visit www.mesaartscenter.com.

Gila County Crime Log

Arrested:

Mary Elizabeth Southard - Theft of a means of transportation.

Richard Kevin Bowen - Warrant.

Robert Neal Taylor - Warrant.

Cary Allen - Warrant.

Joseph Razzo - Poss. of dagerous drugs & drug paraphernalia.

Carmelita Evans - Warrant.

Everything Else:

Burglary from a residence on Remington Rd.

Girl shot in the leg with an air rifle, allegedly by a juvenile neighbor, at a residence on Apache Ave.

Stolen vehicle revored from a traffic stop near the Diversion Dam.

Deep freezer full of food stolen from a business at the Gisela turn off.

Female called from the Payson Regional Medical Center stating she was kidnapped & raped out on the Doll Baby road.

Theft from a business on Hospital Rd.

A male subject stole some magazines from the Globe Public Library.

Shoplifting at Connie's.

Renzi To Visit Globe

Rep. Rick Renzi will be in downtown Globe at 1 pm on Thurs., Aug. 24th. He'll be visiting the Pioneer Hotel site, then will walk down to the depot site on Broad Street. Rep. Renzi will visit as long as he has time to do so, if you'd like to be there, he will be on Broad Street between 1 - 2 p.m.

Gila County Fair Passes

The Gila County Fair has passes good for unlimited rides for the carnival at the Gila County Fair Sept. 14th-17th. The passes are $16 each, & will be available at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce, & are good for only 1 day of the 4-day fair. The passes will be honored from 11 am to 10 pm Thurs., Fri. or Sat. or on Sun. afternoon. These passes will be on sale until 5 pm Fri., Sept. 8th.

Pinal County Road Closure Update

The following roadways are currently closed due to flooding, storm damages or construction as of Tues., Aug. 22nd:

Cactus Forest area
1. Palo Verde Road from Cactus Forest Road to Bartlett Road
2. Reed Road from Cactus Forest Road to Bartlett Road

Coolidge area
3. Christensen Road from Highway 287 north of the Gila River
4. McCartney Road from Weaver Road to Overfield Road
5. Overfield Road from Woodruff Road to Kleck Road

Dudleyville area
6. Aravaipa Road from Highway 77 to end of road
7. San Pedro Road at the San Pedro River

Mammoth area
8. Bluebird Crossing at River Road

Queen Creek area
9. Schnepf Road Bridge between Combs and Ocotillo Roads

Queen Valley area
10. Hewitt Station Road from Queen Valley Road to Highway 60

Red Rock area
11. Baumgartner Road from Hollis Road to Wheeler Road
12. Park Link Drive from the I-10 frontage road to Cattle Tank Road

San Manuel area
13. River Road at Redington RoadStanfield area
14. White & Parker Road south of Highway 84 to Peters Road

The following series are current detour & construction alerts:

Traffic from Casa Grande to Central Arizona College will be detoured eastbound on McCartney Road, northbound to Cox Road, then eastbound on Woodruff Road to Central Arizona College.

Gantzel Road:
Roadway base work will begin north of the railroad tracks up to the Combs Road intersection.

To learn more about the Ironwood-Gantzel Roadway Improvement Project & to obtain the latest traffic updates, visit the project's website at www.ironwoodproject.com.

Peters & Nall Road and Barnes Road were opened to traffic Monday.

Gila County Crime Log

Arrested:

Anthony Glover - DC/DV.

Mark A. Stidham - DV/DC, 2 warrants.

Jennifer Margaret Maldonado - Warrant.

Russell Edward Shriner Jr. - DV/assault.

Steven Bowen - DV.

Jason Sylvestor - Warrant.

Everything Else:

Theft from a residence on Ash St.

Over the course of two weeks a big screen TV, a paper cutter, & a keypunch machine have been stolen from the Gila Pueblo College.

Windshields broken along the residences on Morrow Ave.

Unoccupied sunken boat recovered from Cholla Bay.

2 illegals arrested on hwy 288 (one fled the scene), after a routine traffic stop. The 2 were arrested for poss. of marijuana for sale, transport for sale, & cultivation of marijuana.

Deputies responded to the Cholla Campground to take a report for Forest Service reporting that one of the two machines at the Cholla Campground was broken into. Forest Service reported that 1 other machine was broken into at Burmuda Flats.

Home-Made Burro's For Sale

The women of St. Paul's Lutheran Church & Thrivent will be selling burro's ready for pick-up at noon on Sept. 1st. Bean burro's are $1.75, Regular burro's are $2, & Green Chile burro's are $2.50. All orders must be received by Aug. 28th. They are selling the burro's by order only. To place your order call Patty at 425-9264 or Anne at 425-6403. The burro's will be ready for pick-up at noon on Sept. 1st at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church located in the Country Club Manor at 750 W. Paxton.

Arizona State Parks To Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary

Arizona State Parks will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2006-07. Special events will be held at each park such as a traditional mariachi festival, 3 civil war battles, plein art shows, an apple festival, geocaching, solar energy celebrations, & astronomy galas. Hiking, fishing, boating, mountain biking all await those individuals with an adventurous attitude. Come uncover the many secret places & stories that are still to be found in Arizona's State Parks. For detailed information on each event, scroll to the bottom of the page for places & times.