DOD Office Of Economic Adjustment Grant

Maximizing land-use while protecting Arizona's military installations & their important missions is the continued focus of the newest Department of Defense (DOD) grant awarded to The Arizona Department of Commerce. The DOD Office of Economic Adjustment grant award of$129,000 will fund the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) for Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista.

This JLUS is part of the Arizona Military Regional Compatibility Project, which was conceived as a proactive statewide endeavor to convene the stakeholders around installations - the relevant jurisdictions, base personnel, landowners, & other interested parties- to address land use compatibility issues & potential solutions.

Information on the Arizona Military Regional Compatibility Project & the JLUS can be found in the Military Affairs section of the Arizona Department of Commerce website: www.azcommerce.com.

Missing Phoenix Attorney Search Continues

BACKGROUND: Phoenix attorney, William Westover, 54, was reported missing by his wife & son on Sept 24th, 2006, at approx., 9:30 p.m. He departed Deer Valley Airport at 10:43 a.m. on Sept. 24th, 2006, for a short pleasure flight. The destination is unknown but is believed to have been Sedona. The plane is a 1966 Cessna 182 that is white with a brown stripe, tail number 2700Q.

Heartland To Perform At The NASCAR Banquet 400

Heartland, will sing the national anthem for NASCAR at the Banquet 400 race in Kansas City, KS tomorrow. Their performance will be broadcasted nationally on NBC at 1:30 EST. Check local listings for details.

Heartland’s debut album will hit stores on October 10th.

The White Mountains Falls Into Color

The view of fall colors in the White Mountains from the top of Sunrise Peak is well worth the trip whether you decide hike or enjoy the lift ride back down to the bottom. The lift will open on Oct. 7th & 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for scenic lift rides. Prices are $10/adults, $5/children 12 & under. Lunch & snacks are available at the mountain so plan on spending the day.

Also, any child age 12 & under who takes a scenic lift ride on Oct. 7th or 8th, along with reciting 1 of the skier/snowboarder responsibility codes will receive a free season pass good for the 2006/2007 ski season. Each child who participates is also asked to bring a can of food or a new toy for the annual Christmas drive. Parents will be required to provide proof of age & sign a Release of Liability for children receiving a pass. A junior season pass is valued at $375 if purchased during the ski season.

Sunrise Park Resort is owned & operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe. For more information about Sunrise please call (800) 772-7669 ext. 2303 or visit the Sunrise website at www.sunriseskipark.com.

Gila Co. Crime Log

Arrested:

Anthony Stauch - Domestic Violence.

Carl Smith - Driving Suspended.

Marcos Ysidro Madrid - Warrant.

Everything Else:

Report of possible marijuana possession at the Globe High School. Tests are awaiting lab results.

Report of an assault was pulled that occurred at Lee Kornegay on Sept. 26th.

Welder was stolen from a yard at a residence on McKinney Ave.

Theft of Copper from the Old Dominion Mine.

Gila Co. Deputies, DPS, Tri City Fire, & Globe Fire responded to a 4 car accident on US 60 & New Street with 12 people injured.

A stolen 15 foot box truck was recovered.

A girl's bike was found behind the El Rey restaurant.

A juvenile on a bicycle stole a jersey from another juvenile at Wal-Mart. The juvenile was located & arrested for theft, transported to the Globe PD & the transported home.

Officers & EMS responded to the Jerry's parking lot in reference to a man on fire. Henry Weltzel of Mesa was flown to the Valley via Native Air. It was determined that the incident was accidental.

5th Annual Dia de Colores

Oct. 7th, in Superior is when the 5th Annual Dia de Colores is being held. For further info go to: superiorartsleague.com.

Miami Homecoming Score

The Vandals defeated the Bearcats 44-13 last night. The 2006 Homecoming King was awarded to Jesse Wampole & Desirae Mata was crowned Queen. The float winners from first to last are: Sophomores, Seniors, Freshmen, & Juniors.

Health Fair

The Cobre Valley Community Hospital's Health Fair is Oct. 28th, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Road Closure At Ellsworth & Empire

The intersection at Ellsworth Ave. & Empire Blvd. will be temporarily closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 30th, & Sun., Oct. 1st, as electrical crews install the wiring & traffic signal heads at the intersection. This work is being completed during daylight hours because of the proximity to other energized power lines. It is anticipated that the traffic signal will be operational on Mon., Oct. 2nd, once the control box is installed and the traffic signal passes all field tests.

Motorists are advised to use Ironwood Drive-Gantzel Rd. & Bella Vista Rd. as an alternate route. Electronic message boards & detour markings will be placed at various locations near the intersection with latest closure & detour information. Local access will be maintained. To obtain the latest info on roadway closures, detours, & construction information within Pinal Co., please call the County's road information line at (520) 866-6078 or visit the County's web site at www.co.pinal.az.us.

Arboretum Fall Plant Sale

The Boyce Thompson Arboretum Fall Plant Sale is Oct. 7th - 22nd. The Fall/Winter hours at the Arboretum are daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Dec. 25th). $7.50 adult admission ($3 ages 5-12) to enter the grounds, even if the visit is simply to buy plants during the Fall Plant Sale. For the times of the special events that are going on during the Fall Plant Sale call 520-689-2811; for other details visit their site at: http://ag.arizona.edu/bta.

Soles For Scholarships

The Cobre Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary's semi-annual shoe sale will be held on Oct. 12th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. & on Oct. 13th, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shoe sale will be side A in the Cobre Valley Medical Plaza's conference room.

"Just In Case Arizona"

Gov. Janet Napolitano unveiled a new campaign to help Arizona residents take steps to prepare for all types of emergencies at home, school & work. “Just in Case Arizona,” a statewide emergency preparedness campaign sponsored by the Az. Dept. of Health Services, is part of a continuous effort to ensure that Arizonans are prepared to respond to emergencies. “Arizona is at the forefront of emergency preparedness efforts,” Gov. Napolitano said. “‘Just in Case Arizona’ is the next step in our commitment to ensuring the safety & well being of all Arizonans.”

During September’s National Preparedness Month, the Governor is urging all Arizona families to take time to develop a plan to deal with an emergency situation - large or small - & figure out what to do if family members become separated & what supplies they would need in case of an emergency. This campaign provides simple steps that families can take to prepare themselves for an emergency situation, & offers tips for developing plans for home, school & work. Residents can now find a wealth of information, including checklists & family plans, through the “Just in Case Arizona” Website, found at www.az211.gov.

The campaign’s goal is to educate Arizonans about the importance of emergency preparedness & encourage residents to take action. The Az. Dept. of Health Services is working with local public health agencies, schools, community groups, & businesses across the state to raise awareness to ensure we are all better prepared for an emergency. Community business partnership support & grassroots marketing will be used to build awareness of the campaign & encourage Arizonans to take action and be prepared.

Safety Fair

This is going on in the Wal-Mart parking lot tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the local fire & police departments, Gila Co. Search & Rescue, Hunters Assoc., Gila Community Health Dept., Phelps Dodge, Victims Rights, & many more indiviuals will be there.

There will be a hotdog & hamburger cookout, cotton candy, face painting, & much more. All profits will go to the Children's Miracle Network.

Youth Baseball Clinic

The 2006 Youth Baseball Clinic is being instructed by Diamondbacks training camp leader, Kelly Johnson for youths 6-15 years on Oct. 21st, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. To register call Veronica Bejarano at 928-812-3967.

Board Members Wanted

The Gila Co. School Superintendent's Office is seeking the names of residents of the Globe Unified School District #1 who would be interested in appointment to the Globe School District Governing Board. Applicants should submit a letter of interest & a brief resume by Oct. 6th, 2006 to:

Dr. Linda O'dell
Gila Co. School Superintendent
1400 E. Ash St.
Globe, Az 85501

Call 928-425-3231 ext. 8783 for additional information.

Gila Co. Crime Log

Arrested:

Daniel Angel Morales - Warrant.

Camille Kaye Elam - 2 warrants.

Roy Manuel - Theft.

Everything Else:

Fee machine at the Windy Hill camp ground was stolen from again.

Forest Service Storqage units in Roosevelt were broken into.

A student assaulted a teacher at the High Desert Middle School.

Free Day On Tonto NF This Sunday

In honor of National Public Lands Day, the Tonto National Forest is offering a free day on Sun., Oct. 1st, to users of its developed recreation sites throughout the forest. (The only sites exempt from this free day offer are concessionaire-operated recreation sites located on the Payson Ranger District).

The day’s celebration is a kick-off event for the implementation of the new Tonto Pass Program which will begin on Oct. 2nd. The new Tonto Pass Program is a daily-use recreation pass program replacing automated fee collection machines on the forest.

The forest is one of the 5 most-heavily visited forests in the National Forest System with approx., 5.5 million visitors annually. The income from the recreation fee program is used for operation & maintenance of developed recreation sites including campgrounds, boat ramps & other day-use facilities.

Passes went on sale Sept. 25th.

The Tonto Pass Program provides opportunities to purchase daily passes & watercraft stickers near visitors’ homes at a time convenient to them - or at a variety of locations on the way to their forest destination. Retail vendors are working in partnership with the forest, providing over 80 outlets where the passes & stickers can be purchased. Many outlets are in the Phoenix metropolitan area & nearby forest locations, with others in Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott, Casa Grande, Globe & Payson. Passes can be purchased at outlets in the Phoenix metropolitan area & nearby forest locations, with other outlets in Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott, Casa Grande, Globe & Payson. Current vendors include Arco AM/PM, Bartlett Lake Marina, Big 5 Sporting Goods (21 of 25 AZ locations), Boston’s Lake House Grill, Butcher Hook Store, Canyon Lake Marina, Carefree Service Station (Shell), Circle K Stores (38 of 400+ AZ locations), HWY 188 Tackle & Supply, Killmer's Kountry Store, Orange Food Store #8, Road Weenie Vendor, The Tackle Box, & Tortilla Flat - as well as the Tonto NF Supervisor’s Office & the 6 Tonto NF ranger district offices.

Homecoming

Miami will play Ray tomorrow night at 7 p.m.

Free Hearing Test

From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Miami Senior Center at 506 Live Oak in Miami. For more info or any questions call 928-473-4190.

John Rice Memorial Shoot

The 3rd Annual John Rice Memorial Charity Shoot is Oct. 8th, at the Apache Bow Hunters Club on 7096 S. Russell Road in Globe. For all the details call 928-425-6174.

Holy Angels Carnival

The Holy Angels School Carnival will be held Oct 7th, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Old Dominion parking lot.

Globe Post Office Passport Fairs

On 2 consecutive Saturdays, Oct. 21st, & 28th, Globe Postmaster Susan Kulak will host 2 Passport Fairs at the Globe Post Office, 101 S. Hill St., offering passport application services & passport photos. The events will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both Saturdays.

Appointments are not required for the 2 special events, however, they are accepted for passport services available at the Globe Post Office every weekday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments may be made in person or by calling the Post Office at (928) 425-2381.

Kulak noted that with new federal passport travel rules for international travel due at the start of 2007, customers are urged to apply for passports as soon as possible - at least 2 months before their departure date. Applying early also allows customers to avoid extra fees required by the U.S. State Department to expedite a passport application.

Normally, passport application fees total $97 for adults (16 years and older), with separate payments of $67 paid to the State Dept. for the passport application fee; & $30 to the U.S. Postal Service for its processing fee. For persons under age 16, the total cost is $82 with separate payments of $52 & $30 respectively. For expedited passport service, add $88.80 for each application ($60 goes to the State Dept. for rush fees & $28.80 is for Express Mail postage costs).

Passport photos can also be obtained at the Globe Post Office for just $15, allowing customers to make the application process a convenient one-stop task, Kulak said.

To ensure the passport process goes smoothly & efficiently, Kulak offers these tips:

· Bring proper proof of American citizenship or naturalization. This must be either a state-issued certified birth certificate - available by contacting the State Dept. of Health of your state of birth; a previous official passport; or a naturalization certificate if you are foreign-born. (Please note: a hospital-issued birth certificate is not acceptable.)
· Bring 1 officially-acceptable state or government photo ID - this can be either a driver’s license, military photo ID, or state-issued photo ID. Workplace IDs & regular photos are not acceptable.
· To save time, download passport application documents at usps.com/passport & fill out the application before bringing it to the Post Office.

The application process at the Post Office can take as little as 10 minutes, provided applicants apply early and have all the correct documentation. All applications are sent to the U.S. State Department for final processing & approval.

Live Music Festival At The Arboretum

On Nov. 11th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. enjoy live music "both acoustic & eclectic" from Arizona musicians at several points along their main trail. Performers include Just Jammin' from Apache Junction, recording artist Jim Pipkin of Mesa & many more! Look for the 1st colorful leaves of Autumn foliage & explore musical heritage as diverse as this season. Visit the Festival page on the Arboretum's site for more details.

Gila Co. Crime Log

Arrested:

Josh A. Kumparak - Child abuse.

Everything Else:

Two juveniles caught behind Wal-Mart possibly smoking marijuana.

Zeta Kappa Arts, Crafts & Bake Sale

Raffle tickets are $1 for the following items: Kincaid fountain, handmade vest, prized baseball or basketball cards, Santa Clause cookie jar, & many more. You do not need to be present in order to win! This all goes down at the Roosevelt Resort Park on Nov. 11th, from 9 - 11 a.m. Anyone wishing to rent a space, please contact Joan at 928-467-2752 or Coriece at 928-267-2386. Space rental is only $10, call for reservations. The proceeds go towards local high school scholarships.

Second Human WNV Case Hits Pinal County

Pinal County health officials announced that an adult man in eastern Pinal Co. is the 2nd reported human case of West Nile virus (WNV) & the 1st death associated with WNV disease in the County for 2006.

Public Health officials are continuing to investigate the case & 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 County but 15 mosquito samples collected by the Pinal Co. Division of Environmental Health (PCDEH) have tested positive for the virus. PCDEH is continuing their monitoring & surveillance activities.

Two Phoenix Attorneys Selected To Serve County Bench

The announcement was made yesterday that Gov. Janet Napolitano has selected Karen Ann Potts & Christopher Thomas Whitten to serve on the Maricopa County Superior Court. Potts & Whitten will fill 2 vacancies, 1 newly created by population growth & the other by the resignation of Judge Mark Armstrong.

Potts, a pre-law professor at Phoenix College, worked at Streich Lang (Now Quarles & Brady Streich Lang) as a litigator & previously as an assistant Attorney General in the financial fraud division. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Applied Sociology from Northern Arizona University, & graduated with her Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University. Potts’ community involvement has included work with Habitat for Humanity & Valley Forward.

Whitten, a graduate of the University of San Diego’s school of law & the University of Arizona’s undergraduate business program, is an attorney with Whitten Berry, PLLC. He has previously taught law courses for various Arizona law organizations, & carries an active pro bono caseload. He is a youth sports coach & serves on the St. Thomas More Society’s board of directors.

Both Potts & Whitten are expected to take the bench before the end of the year.

Higher Education Fundraising Scholarship

2nd Annual
Higher Education
Fundraising Scholarship
Golf Tournament
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Shot Gun Starts 10:00 a.m.
Apache Stronghold Golf Course
Four(4) Person Scramble
$500.00 per team
(Includes Green Fees, Cart, Range Balls & Tee Gift)
Entries limited to the first 30 teams.
Tournament Deadline
March 02, 2007
For more information
Jonathan Chee at (928) 475-2336 or email jonathanchee@scatcom.net
Robert Chapman at (928) 475-GOLF or email glfc@scgr.us

Kohl's Announces Mesa Store Grand Opening

Kohl’s Department Stores will officially open its Mesa , Ariz., store on Oct. 5th.

The new Kohl’s store, which will create approx., 150 jobs in the area, is located at 1632 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa, Ariz.

The Mesa store’s innovative exterior features welcome customers with outdoor seating & music, & glass storefront entrances with showcase windows displaying the latest Kohl’s fashions. Inside, amenities include spacious fitting rooms with lounge areas, updated restrooms, as well as redesigned customer service & checkout stations. These transformations are part of Kohl’s new store design, integrating comfort & convenience for today’s shopper.

To celebrate the grand opening, Kohl’s will offer customers a statewide, grand opening sale, providing sale prices throughout the store on national & exclusive fashion, home & beauty brands.

3 Day Breast Cancer Walk Team

Walkers:
Marcy Hernandez
Jenica Castaneda
Isabel Sukosky
Karen Esparza (Assistant)
Leslie Parker
Carol Bradford
Joyce Kempton

Guayo’s On The Trail 3 Day Walk Fundraiser
Date: Sat., Sept. 30th, 2006
Time: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Place: Guayo’s On The Trail
Highway 188, Globe, AZ
928-425-9969

Event: All tips collected by waitresses will go toward team goal of $2200 per team member & you get to enjoy great food while supporting your team. Please come & join us in the fight against breast cancer.

If you are unable to attend, you may donate to the team online at www.the3day.org then select donate, Pick Arizona & then type in a team member’s name. If you are not comfortable donating online, you can also print out a donation form from the walkers’ web site & mail it in.

EQIP Funds Available

Arizona farmers & ranchers can get help to pay for installing or implementing conservation management practices on their land.

USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is taking applications until Nov. 1st, for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The program provides money & technical assistance to help agricultural producers reduce soil erosion, improve water use, protect grazing land, & protect natural resources.

“EQIP is a voluntary conservation program that supports production agriculture & environmental quality as compatible goals,” said David McKay, State Conservationist.

NRCS employees’ will conduct a resource assessment of each applicant’s land use to determine resource problems. Conservation practices that treat multiple resource concerns & provide the most environmental benefits will place applicants in a higher priority. The assessment results in a score that determines if the project can be funded & how much will be awarded to the participant. EQIP offers contracts with a minimum term that ends 1 year after the implementation of the last scheduled practices & a maximum term of 10 years.

Up to 50% cost share is available, with a payment limitation of $450,000 per individual or entity for fiscal year 2006 contracts. Eligible tribes & individual tribal members can get 75% cost share & Limited Resource Producers & Beginning Farmers can obtain up to 90% cost share. Farmers or ranchers with direct or indirect gross farm sales of not more than $106,400 are considered limited resource producers & a beginning farmer must have been in operation for less than 10 consecutive years. Producers can visit their local USDA field offices for more information.

EQIP Sign-up information is now available online: nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip. Click on the state where your farm or ranching interest is located. This will take you to the application information for that state, the official ranking criteria used to evaluate your application, & a link to the form CCC-1200, Application for Participation &/or Contract.

Gila Co. Crime Log

Arrested:

Jessi R. Pyle - Poss. of marijuana & use of marijuana.

Samuel Robertson - Warrant, theft, & drug charges.

Joanna Lee - Hindering prosecution.

Cheryl Lynn Rainwater - Shoplifting & criminal trespass in the 2nd degree.

Everything Else:

Theft report at a camp ground at School House Point in Roosevelt.

Vehicle stolen from a residence on Ruth Ave. The vehicle is a 2003 Blue GMC Sierra Pickup, plate 392-TER.

Ironwood-Gantzel Road Improvement Project Update

This is a series of construction alerts that will be issued throughout the construction of the Ironwood-Gantzel Roadway Improvement Project. These alerts will announce construction, detour & closure information as itaffects traffic.

1. SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION - The speed limit has been reduced to 25 miles per hour between Combs & Bella Vista. Motorists are reminded to observe all posted speed limits within the construction area. The fine for speeding in the construction work zone is $250 with the possibility of additional fines.

2. WEB SITE - Motorists can learn more about the Ironwood-Gantzel Roadway Improvement Project & obtain the latest traffic updates by visiting the project's site at www.IronwoodProject.com.

3. SIGNAL TIMING - The timing of the signals at the intersection of Ocotillo & Ironwood-Gantzel Road has been adjusted & will continue to be monitored.

For further project information, call our toll-free hotline at 1-877-713-6700.

Gila Co. B.O.S. Meeting

The Gila County Board of Supervisors will meet this morning at 10 a.m. in the Supervisors Auditorium at 1400 E. Ash St. in Globe.

Globe Library Book Sale

The Fall book sale will be Oct. 6th - 7th. The library is located at 339 S. Broad St. There is a volunteer sign-up sheet inside the library, also, donations of clean, useable items for the sale may be brought to the library during regular hours. For more info call, 425-6111. They are not accepting textbooks, Readers Digest Condensed books or magazines.

Fogging Scheduled for Maricopa, Coolidge & Stanfield

The Pinal Co. Division of Environmental Health (PCDEH) announced today 2 new West Nile Virus positive mosquito samples. This brings to 15 the total number of positive mosquito samples in Pinal Co. during the 2006 mosquito season. The most recent positive samples were collected in the City of Maricopa, the City of Coolidge & Stanfield.

PCDEH will conduct adult mosquito fogging, weather permitting starting Thurs. Sept. 28th, thru Sat. Sept. 30th, 2006 from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. The area to be fogged in the City of Maricopa encompasses John Wayne Pkwy. to the east, Bowlin Rd. to the south, Green Rd. to the west, & McDavid Rd. to the north.

The area in the City of Coolidge encompasses Arizona Blvd. to the east, Vah Ki Inn Rd. to the north, Martin Rd. to the south & Skousen Rd. to the west. The area in Stanfield encompasses Stanfield Rd. to the west, Talla Dr. to the north, Hopi Way to the east, & Peters Rd. to the south (including the Stanfield Schools Complex).

There are several things that residents can do to reduce exposure during fogging:

* Close all windows & doors. Air conditioners can still be operated, but if they have vents to bring in outside air, they should be closed. Turn off evaporative coolers.
* Stay inside your home
* If possible, bring pets inside.
* 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled fogging each night, you may resume normal activities.

County health officials recommend all county residents take the following personal precautions to avoid mosquitoes & the diseases they may carry:
* Avoid outside activity between dusk & dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.
* If you must be outdoors when mosquitoes are active, wear lightweight clothing that covers your arms & legs and use an insect repellent containing an EPA registered active ingredient such as DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Always follow the directions on the label.
* Make sure doors & windows have tight fitting screens & remain closed. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes in them.
* Drain all standing water where mosquitoes can breed. This includes buckets, tires, cans, jars, bottles, & other containers that can hold water.
* Change water in flowerpots, birdbaths & pet watering bowls located outdoors at least twice per week.

The Co. has a mosquito hotline & a webpage. If you would like info on mosquito prevention & control, please call: 866-287-0209, ext. 6200, or visit the WNV webpage at pinal.az.us/EnvHealth/WNV/.

For info or questions concerning the health effects of WNV, please call the Pinal Co. Public Health Information Hotline: 866-763-7252.

NASCAR Nextel Cup Championship Drivers

After the Dover 400, the point totals are as follows leading into this Sunday's Banquet 400 at the Kansas Speedway at 12:40 p.m. (ET).

1. J. Burton (Leader)
2. J. Gordon (-6)
3. M. Kenseth (-18)
4. D. Hamlin (-18)
5. K. Harvick (-54)
6. M. Martin (-75)
7. D. Earnhardt Jr. (-102)
8. J. Johnson (-136)
9. K. Kahne (-182)
10. K. Busch (-224)

Gila Co. Crime Log

Arrested:

Joseph Young Jr. - On charges of Luring minors for sexual exploitation x2.

Benito Abeytia - Theft.

Donald Locklin Norris Jr. - Agg. assault, Agg. harassment, & Agg. stalking DV related.

Kaylene Johnson - D.C.

Gerald Allison - Criminal trespass, D.C.

William Mark Mata - DUI & DUI over .08

Shane Hatcher - DUI, Agg DUI, & Agg assault on an officer.

Deanna Weaver - Poss. of dangerous drugs & poss. of drug paraphernalia.

Dominic Andrew Molinar - Poss. of marijuana, poss. of drug paraphernalia, & use of marijuana.

Travis James Rainwater - Poss. of marijuana, poss. of drug paraphernalia, & use of marijuana.

Ranelle Valee Zervos - Poss. of drug paraphernalia, poss. of marijuana, & use of marijuana.

Leonard Peralta - Identity theft, fraudulent schemes, & fraudulent use of a credit card.

Francisco Javier Franco Solorzano - Poss. of fraudulent documents.

John Lambert - Use of dangerous drugs & poss. of drug paraphernalia.

Everything Else:

Motorcycle found in the bushes in an area behind the Central Heights Baptist Church.

3 illegals and their coyote were picked up on a stop on Hwy 60, MP 255.

A black puppy was brought into the Globe PD.

The Noftsger Hill Baseball Field concession stand & a bathroom were broken into.

Some prisoners refused to lock down & obey orders at the Gila Co. Jail.

Stranded family on Lake Roosevelt were towed back to the Cholla Bay Campsite

Burglary report from the Antique Barn on N. Broad St.

Abandoned Quad found in the wash area by Mayss St.

Criminal damage report taken from Bacon's Saddles.

2 females involved in a fight at the Juvenile Detention Center.

9-23-06 Shop Highlights

Maytag Neptune Front Load Washer and Dryer - $500. 520-723-4038

Grayish/Brownish, Wrap-around Sectional w/ Recliner & Pull-out Bed, $150. 480-330-8808

Sofa and loveseat for sale - $125. Call 480-567-4273 for more detail.

Glass Display and Pillar - $1500 obo. Liz Trevino 602-258-9099

15' x 15' x 95", Coleman Geosport Shade Canopy. Like New! - $80. call Rodney 623-341-8236.

Used weight bench (with leg attachment & incline bar attachment. One 6' bar, two 14" bars, six 2.5lb weights, six 5 lb weights, four 10 lb weights & two 25 lb weights. $100. Joe's number is 602-909-2434.

Bowflex Treadmill - $950. Nina 480-209-6534.

SolSmart 16 Lay down tanning bed - $600 obo. Any questions, please call 602-403-1625

20,000 gallon water tank w/doors, can be used for storage. $200. Call Kasey at 480-231-5434

Milwaukee Lithium 28 Volt Cordless Combo Kit, New, $300. Cordless Ridgid 24 Volt Lithium Ion Hammer Drill, New in box, $150. Free gas furnace. Call John at 928-961-0158.

Used John Deere Riding Lawnwmower Model STX38, 38" cutting deck, Has Bagging system. Runs good, but needs some TLC. Asking $400.OBO. Call Pete at 480-227-6910

4400 watt generator used only twice runs quiet and has electric start 2 110 outlets and 1 230v outlet also 24v hookup for battery charging. $400. call 602-430-9319.

Stainless Steel Sink, 21"x 18", 10" deep with knee faucets and left side splash guard. Call Jon at 602-721-4766 to buy

Mobility scooter - $200. call Rick at (602) 332-0507.

A free 17 year old Buckskin Gelding in need of a good home. 16 hands. Has all shots. Good for trails only (soft trails). Has lots of energy, really nice horse, will go anywhere, does very good in parades. Horse is named Dusty. Dusty has ringbone, right front foot. Needs special shoes. Call Susan for any details: 520-836-1097.

35"W/24"H/24"D, Wooden Pet Crate Kennel - $80. Call Jason 623-628-6755.

Two free dogs, the dogs are both female, good with kids, & very obedient. The 1st dog is a 4 year old German Shephard mix that is black in color. The 2nd dog is mostly Lab, but has a small Hound mix, & is golden in color. Call Ron at 928-473-7630.

1973 Ford F-150, all new tires, rebuilt engine, rebuilt transmission, rebuilt rear-end, $400 stereo system, $2,000 obo. Call 928-812-3568 or 402-0056, leave a message at either number and they will get back to you.

1970 Chevy k10 step side 4 by 4 - $11500. For further details call (928) 812-6890.

2003 KIA SPECTRA LESS THEN 43K MILES. $3500. CALL 408-306-5998

2005 wanderer thor 26', like new - used 3 times, it has 3 tent beds 2 are double and 1 is a queen, sofa & dinnete also serve as beds, $16,500 obo. if interested call 928-402-8365

150 cc Go Kart - $1400. call 602-971-0774

1981 Yamaha XS1100 Special - $2000. Mike 480-330-1266

2002 GSX 600F Suzuki - $4000. Call Steve @ 602-277-5519

15' Crestliner Bass Boat $1600 obo. CALL TIM @ 602-373-1772

City Of Globe Council Work Session

The Globe Council Work Session is tonight at 6 p.m. at the Municipal Building on 150 N. Pine St. in Globe.

Christmas Tree-Cutting Applications

Applications for a permit to cut a Christmas tree on 1 of 4 Arizona national forests are available to print out at the Tonto National Forest web page at www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto. Applications are also available at Forest Service offices in Arizona & at other locations throughout the Phoenix metro area. A full list of these locations is available on the Tonto webpage.

A random drawing is used to issue permits because the demand for Christmas trees may exceed the supply of available permits. This year only 3,950 trees are available. Completed applications, including a $10 check or money order for the permit fee (cash will not be accepted), must be postmarked no later than Oct. 6th to receive consideration. Any applications postmarked after the deadline will not be accepted for the drawing & will be returned. Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.

The drawing & processing of applications begins Oct. 18th. All successful & unsuccessful applicants will be notified by mail after Nov. 9th. If an applicant is successful, a permit & detailed cutting area map for the area will be issued. If an applicant is unsuccessful, the $10 application fee will be returned.

For more info about the program, call the Christmas Tree Hotline: (602) 225-5258.

Some DVDs Out Tomorrow

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

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2-Disc Ult. Ed.) - S&T
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2-Disc Infinifilm Sp. Ed.) - S&T
Frankenstein (75th Anniv. Ed.) - S&T
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Dracula - S&T
Curious George
Daniel Boone, Season 1 - S&T
Whose Line Is It Anyway? - Season 1, Vol. 1 - S&T
Ellen: Complete Season 4 - S&T

Country CDs Out Tomorrow

Mark Chesnutt - Heard It In A Love Song
Jerry Lee Lewis - Last Man Standing
Alan Jackson - Like Red On A Rose
Solomon Burke - Nashville
Various - Open Season Soundtrack
The Travis Mitchell Band - Forget What’s Wrong
Christie Lynn - Christie Lynn Sings Country, Gospel & Bluegrass

Other Noteworthy Albums:

Weird Al Yankovic - Straight Outta Lynwood
George Lopez - El Mas Chingon

Diabetic Workshop

The workshop is Sept. 26th, at 10 a.m. in the Cobre Valley Medical (M.O.B.) Conference Room. Please plan to attend this informative workshop as there will be a guest speaker. If you have any questions call 402-1230.

Kurt Angle Has Agreed To A Deal

Kurt Angle will wrestle for Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling.

Also, TNA Impact will still only be 1 hour for the time being. But, starting with the 11/16 show, Impact will be a special 2 hour show at it's new time start airing at 9 p.m. After that the show will go back to being one hour, unless ratings are high enough.

Ironwood-Gantzel Road Improvement Project Update

This is a series of construction alerts that will be issued throughout the construction of the Ironwood-Gantzel Roadway Improvement Project. These alerts will announce construction, detour & closure information as it affects traffic.

1. SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION - The speed limit has been reduced to 25 miles per hour between Combs & Bella Vista. Motorists are reminded to observe all posted speed limits within the construction area. The fine for speeding in the construction work zone is $250 with the possibility of additional fines.

2. WEB SITE - Motorists can learn more about the Ironwood-Gantzel Roadway Improvement Project & obtain the latest traffic updates by visiting the project's website at www.IronwoodProject.com.

3. SIGNAL TIMING - The timing of the signals at the intersection of Ocotillo & Ironwood-Gantzel Road has been adjusted & will continue to be monitored.

They thank you for your patience as they work to improve your road. For further project information, call our toll-free hotline at 1-877-713-6700.

Globe-Miami Chamber Monthly Membership Luncheon

The monthly membership luncheon for the chamber of commerce will be held at noon on Thurs., Sept. 28th, at Country Kitchen Restaurant. Cobre Valley Community Hopsital representatives will be talking about the proposal to become a Critical Access Hospital. If you have any questions about what this change would mean locally, this is a great time to get the answers. Cost of the meal is $8. Please call the chamber at 425-4495 to reserve your spot.

National Day Of Remembrance For Murder Victims

A special flag raising ceremony to honor murder victims & their families will take place in front of the West Entrance of the Executive Tower. This special observance recognizes the Eighth Annual National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, which will be observed Mon., Sept. 25th, 2006.

The National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC), an organization offering on-going emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy & awareness to surviving family members of homicide victims, is sponsoring this event.

DATE:
Mon., Sept. 25th, 2006

TIME:
10 a.m.

LOCATION:
Flag Pole
Executive Tower
1700 W. Washington, Phoenix

YOU WILL SEE:
Gov. Janet Napolitano, Attorney General Terry Goddard, Arizona Supreme Court Justice Michael D. Ryan, Az. Dept. of Corrections Director Dora Shriro, Governor's Office of Highway Safety Director Richard Fimbres plus other dignitaries.

The Jordan World Circus Is Coming!!!

On Monday Oct. 2nd, at the Apache Gold Casino & Resort for ONE show only it’s the Jordan World Circus at 7 p.m. Keep an eye out for free kid’s tickets & adult 2 for 1 coupons at local businesses in Globe. Tickets can be purchased 1 hour before show time at gate. CHAMPION BMX RIDER KAROLY ZEMAN will be performing. Also, daredevil motorcyclists in a globe of death. Aerialists, acrobats, clowns, & of course, they’ll have elephants. They have so much more going on, that you’ll have to see for yourself.

ADEQ Adopts Standards For Chemicals In Public Drinking Water

The ADEQ has announced that they will adopt standards to regulate the use of chemicals & equipment that come into contact with drinking water, further ensuring that Arizonans have a safe, reliable supply of drinking water.

Under a law that took effect yesterday, ADEQ will prescribe minimum standards for public water systems to use chemicals, additives & drinking water system components that come into contact with drinking water.

In 2004, ADEQ revoked the certification of a well operator who used household bleach, pool chlorine & other improper chemicals to disinfect the Rose Valley public drinking water system in Peoria, posing a potential hazard to human health. ADEQ's decision was upheld by the state Office of Administrative Hearings last year.

Under the new law, ADEQ is adopting existing standards by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), a non-profit organization that develops standards & provides product certification & education in the field of public health & safety. NSF standards for drinking water chemicals, additives & components have been adopted by 44 other states.

Gubernatorial Debates Set

The campaigns of Barry Hess & Janet Napolitano have agreed to a statewide series of debates to give Arizonans an opportunity to hear & compare their respective views.

Those dates are:
* Thurs., Oct. 5th, at the studios of KAET-TV in Tempe. Televised. (Required by Clean Elections rules).
* Tues., Oct. 10th, in Tucson (venue TBD).
* Thurs., Oct. 12th, in Flagstaff (venue TBD).

Although representatives of the Munsil campaign have issued a number of news releases asking for debates, they have not yet agreed to a date or location for any debate.

"We need to get going & move forward," said Napolitano campaign manager Noah Kroloff. "People all over the state want to hear from the candidates. Stalling only makes these kinds of events more difficult to schedule." Kroloff called on the campaigns to meet within the next few days to finalize details.

Libertarian candidate Hess added, "I look forward to a spirited debate & am grateful for the opportunity of the venues & for the opportunity for each of us to bring our ideas to the people of Arizona."

For more information on the Janet 2006 campaign, click on www.janet2006.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

Dudleyville area
2. San Pedro Road at the San Pedro River

Mammoth area
3. Bluebird Crossing at River

Queen Creek area
4. Schneph Road Bridge between Combs and Ocotillo Roads
5. Schneph Rd from Skyline Drive to Combs Rd & Skyline Dr. from Quail Run Lane to Schnepf Rd. Motorists are advised to use Bella Vista Rd to Gantzel Rd as an alternate route.

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

San Manuel area
8. River Road at Redington Road

The Pinal County Road Closure Hot Line: (520) 866-6078.

Schnepf Road & Skyline Drive Closure

Schnepf Road & Skyline Drive will be temporarily closed for road repairs & culvert installation in the vicinity of the Schnepf/Skyline curve beginning Mon., Sept. 25th, & continuing through Fri., Sept. 29th. Schnepf Road will be closed from Skyline Drive to Combs Road & Skyline Drive will be closed from Quail Run Lane to Schnepf Road until repair work is substantially complete & safe for travel.

Motorists will not be permitted through the work zone & are advised to use Bella Vista Road to Gantzel Road as an alternative route. Local access will be maintained. The repair work consists of roadway patching on Schnepf Road & Skyline Drive & installing a new culvert crossing on Schnepf Road.

To obtain the latest information on roadway closures, detours, & construction information within Pinal Co., please call the County's road info line at (520) 866-6078 or visit the County's web site at pinal.az.us.

New Sex Offender Measures Now Law

Measures that mandate more frequent monitoring of sex offenders, including stringent registration requirements & the wearing of Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) tracking devices by some parolees are among some of the laws now in effect in Arizona. These measures, designed to provide law enforcement with more updated information on sex offenders to protect the public were passed by the legislature & signed into law by Gov. Napolitano this session; the measure requiring GPS devices (SB 1371) became law immediately when signed on June 22nd, 2006; the others, listed below, are effective as of yesterday.

Throughout the summer, key state agencies – the Az. Dept. of Public Safety (DPS), the Az. Dept. of Corrections (DOC) & the Az. Dept. of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) – have worked diligently to prepare for implementation of the new laws.

A synopsis of the laws & actions taken:

SB 1371 - Requires Level 3 sex offenders, the most dangerous type, to wear GPS ankle bracelets that provide law enforcement with next-day data on offenders’ whereabouts. DOC is fitting inmates with these devices & has a system in place to monitor them. The legislature has provided $750,000 this fiscal year to DOC & an equal amount to the state supreme court to fund this program. (This bill had an attached emergency clause & took effect immediately when Gov. Napolitano signed it.)

SB 1229 - Sex offenders without a physical address will now be required to register every 90 days, rather than annually. Because homeless sex offenders can be difficult to track, frequent registration requirements will give law enforcement a better idea of where they can be found on a regular basis. DPS is working with local sheriff’s departments to ensure they have the tools needed to notify homeless sex offenders of the changes, & assist in any way.

SB 1471 - Nullifies immunity from prosecution for sex offenders who commit crimes, then seek immunity by conferring with their court-ordered therapists before victims have an opportunity to report the crimes to authorities. Prior to the passage of this measure, sex offenders could easily premeditate crimes, commit them, then immediately tell their therapists to avoid prosecution, leaving victims with no recourse, & no state victims’ rights.

SB 1230 - To enable law enforcement to more easily verify address & other information on sex offenders, the MVD will provide daily information updates to DPS. MVD has already begun implementing the system that will transmit the data to DPS on a day-to-day basis. This measure also:

* Requires out-of-state offenders to provide DNA samples to local authorities
* Waives the need for law enforcement to obtain a search warrant to arrest sex offenders who have absconded by failing to provide their current addresses to DPS
* Allows law enforcement agencies to arrest absconders regardless of their whereabouts. For example, a Tempe police officer may arrest a sex offender registered in Tempe who has absconded to Apache Junction or other community.

"These measures are stronger tools to protect the community by tracking sex offenders," said Gov. Napolitano. "Our State agencies are positioned to implement from Day One, & we have been working with local law enforcement to enforce them at the local level."

In the summer of 2005, the Governor directed DPS to establish “Project Absconder,” a program geared toward finding sex offenders who have failed to provide current address information as required by law. The program has dramatically reduced the absconder rate to one of the lowest in the Western states.

Quick Lake Level Check

Bartlett: 80%
San Carlos: 21%
Roosevelt Lake: 63%
Saguaro Lake(Stewart Mtn): 95%
Lake Pleasant(Waddell Dam): 56%
Lake Havasu: 91%
Canyon Lake(Mormon Flat): 94%
Lake Powell: 49%
Apache Lake: (Horse Mesa): 82%

Poetry Forum

The Gila Community College will host a Poetry Forum at the Gila Pueblo Campus on Sat., Sept. 30th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The forum is offered as an opportunity for poets to share their work with others.

The mission of the GCC Poetry Forum is to demonstrate the relevance & centrality of poetry to the general public through the oral presentation of poetry. The purpose is to also introduce & develop an appreciation of poetry in elementary, junior & senior high school students.

Mr. Tom Neely is coordinating the event with the college. All poets are welcome to take the stage. The public is invited. There is no cost for admission. This effort is to establish performing arts at Gila Community College. It will be an evening of expression & an opportunity to meet friends & neighbors who appreciate poetry. For further info or to schedule your reading contact Tom Neely at 425-3395.

Az. Super Bowl Host Committee New Membership Club

Starting Mon., Sept. 25th, at 10 a.m., the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee & Cardinals’ Neil Rackers will make their 1st major announcement about the launching of a new Membership Club to kick-off the excitement for Super Bowl XLII that will be played in Arizona on Feb. 3rd, 2008.

Globe-Miami Chamber's Monthly Mixer

The Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce monthly mixer will be held at Deb's Decor & Antique Garden, 726 Live Oak Street in Miami on Wed., Sept. 27th. The mixer will be held from 5-7 p.m. This social get together is a great chance for new residents & those unfamiliar with the chamber of commerce to meet with chamber members & business people.

Claypool Cleanup Reminder

Globe Clean & Beautiful is planning a huge cleanup day tomorrow in the Claypool area.

Volunteers are eagerly welcomed for tomorrow’s cleanup, which will coordinate from the LDS Church in Claypool, beginning at 7 a.m. Doughnuts will start out the day & pizza & burros are planned for lunch, & volunteers will certainly earn their way as more than 100 tons of trash need to be picked up & hauled away. Several dump trucks & front end loaders will be on site to help with the cleanup.

If you would like to give a small donation or cook something & drop it off or organize some additional volunteers, it will be a great help. Volunteers should bring work gloves. Anyone with a pickup truck who is willing to drive the route & help haul the collected trash will be much appreciated as well.

Jail House Rock

It's time once again for the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts to present "Jail House Rock," on Sat. Oct. 21st, at 6 p.m. There will be burgers, snacks, & drinks served, along with a no host bar. Admission is $20. Of course, 50's attire is encouraged to rock the night away. All proceeds benefit the CVCA Elevator fund.

Pinal Co. 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

Dudleyville area
2. San Pedro Road at the San Pedro River

Mammoth area
3. Bluebird Crossing at River

Queen Creek area
4. Schneph Road Bridge between Combs & Ocotillo Roads

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

San Manuel area
7. River Road at Redington Road

Meet District V Councilwoman Carmen Casillas

At 6 p.m. tonight, District V Councilwoman Carmen Casillas, in conjunction with Gila Aging Services, the Globe P.D. Block Watch Officers & Animal Control Officers, & the Globe Fire Dept. at Chiono Park on Euclid St. This will give anyone in District V the opportunity to meet your Councilwoman, members of the Police & Fire Dept. & neighbors. Constituents will have this time to ask questions, communicate problems & concerns & present opinions on possible solutions for your area.

Diabetic Workshop

The workshop is next Sept. 26th, at 10 a.m. in the Cobre Valley Medical (M.O.B.) Conference Room. Please plan to attend this informative workshop as there will be a guest speaker. If you have any questions call 402-1230.

People For The West Meeting

The People For The West-Globe-Miami, Inc. monthly meeting is on Oct. 12th, 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 & participate. Call 425-3754 for more information.

Gila River Near Winkelman Has High Bacteria

Due to recent flooding, water testing of the Gila River near Winkelman has indicated elevated levels of bacteria. Residents should avoid contact with Gila River water in the Winkelman area until further notice. The A.D.E.Q. & Az. Dept. of Health are assisting counties with this issue until it has resolved. Further testing is being conducted. Municipal & well water in the Winkelman are are not part of this advisory. This advisory only pertains to the recreational use of the Gila River in the Winkelman area. For more info call, 928-425-3189 or if your calling from the Payson area, 1-800-304-4452 ex. 8811.

6th Horne Motor Gymkhana

The 6th Horne Motor Gymkhana Buckle Series will be held this Saturday at the Gila Co. Rodeo Arena at the Gila Co. Fairgrounds. The registration starts at 4 p.m. with events beginning at 5 p.m. If you have any questions call, 402-9161.

23rd Annual Apache Jii (Day) Celebration

Downtown historic Globe will be a pageant of color & sound on Oct. 14th, as the 23rd Annual Apache Jii (Day) celebration gets under way.

The day is chock full of entertainment, arts & crafts booths & savory foods. Tribal royalty in full traditional dress & native entertainers from flute players to hoop dancers will be on hand for a full day of activities.

The day begins at 9 a.m. in front of the historic old courthouse at the corner of Broad & Oak, one block east of the US 60 highway. Opening ceremonies feature a traditional Apache prayer & the national anthem sung by 17-year-old Jamie Kniffin, who has been participating in Apache Jii for the past 10 years. Her heart-stirring rendition of the national anthem in Apache has become a tradition for this event.

More than 100 booths featuring jewelry, painting, beading, wood & stone carving & more are expected for the street fair. Entertainment is planned throughout the day & no one will go hungry if they stop by the food booths which will feature everything from delicious Apache fry bread & Indian tacos to more traditional dishes like acorn stew.

There is no admission charge for Apache Jii, an event originally started as a thank you to the San Carlos Apache Nation, which borders Globe to the east. The festival has grown every year & offers a unique chance for visitors to talk one-on-one with Native Americans from throughout the Southwest. There is nothing like choosing a piece of jewelry or artwork after visiting with the artist who designed it.

Apache Jii is hosted by the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Golden Eagle Distributors, Bank of the West, San Carlos Apache Telecommunications, Inc., Apache Gold Casino and Resort, APS & the city of Globe.

Globe is located 90 minutes east of Phoenix on US 60. For more information on Apache Jii, please call the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-804-5623.

San Carlos Youth Council Meeting

San Carlos Youth Council Meeting
Sept. 23rd, 2006
11 a.m.
San Carlos Public Library Park
All ages from 11 - 20 years are invited from all district of the rez.

Mesa Storytelling Festival

The "Mesa Storytelling Festival" presents a weekend of stories, food, music & fun for families to enjoy on Oct. 27th, from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. & on Oct. 28th, from 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. on the lawn of the Mesa Convention Center. National, regional & youth talent will gather to share a wide array of stories: folk tales, tall tales, ghost stories, myths, humor, great legends from America & tales from all over the globe. In addition to the wide variety of storytelling events, this festival features several booths with a lot of good food, & entertainment from local bands Mundo Latino Mariachi Trio, MYS Fiddlers, Oceans Apart, Los Brisas Star Steelers, & the Sue Harris Duo.

Featuring some of the top names among national & regional storytellers, Mesa Storytelling Festival hosts traditional telling throughout the 2-day festival. Storytelling events are scheduled morning, afternoon & evening on 3 stages/tents for audiences to experience.

Newly added events to this year’s festival include celebrations for the Halloween weekend with a Children’s scary story Hour & Costume Parade on Oct. 28th. The Costume Parade & Scary Stories for Children is a free event held in the Tent on the Green. Stories will be appropriate for children 5-8 years of age. The public is encouraged to bring their children in the morning for the free event, & then purchase tickets for the remainder of the festival.

Other new events for this year’s festival include the Early Bird Concert on Oct. 27th, held in the Tent on the Green, & the After Hours Receptions (Oct 27th & 28th) at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa where the public can meet & interact with the storytellers. Additional special events to round out the weekend’s festivities include a Scary Story Hour for Adults, a Story Swap & a “Humor Us” concert.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW at the Mesa Arts Center Box office by calling 480-644-6500 or on-line at MesaArtsCenter.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the Festival on the day of the event.

All Access/Both Days $35 adult/$20 student
All Access/One Day $25 adult/$15 student
Early Bird Concert Only $7 per person
Fri or Sat Concert Only $10 per person

EVENT LOCATION: The event is a tented outdoor festival held on the lawns of the Mesa Convention Center.

Mesa Convention Center
201 N. Center Street
Mesa, AZ 85201

Gila Co. Crime Log

Arrested:

Bryan Daniel Hamlett - Warrant.

Robert Kanuho - Warrant.

Dennis Keith Steadman Assault & D.V.

Andrew Peralta - 3 warrants.

Malanie Rivera - Warrant.

Joseph Ray West - Agg. assault.

Tammy Cornelius - DUI of narcotic drugs.

Angela Navarro - Warrant.

Albert C. Reyes - Warrant.

Manuel A. Robles - Warrant.

Everything Else:

Live Stock inspector took a mistreated & malnourished horse from a residence in the Diamond Point area.

A report of gas being siphoned from vehicles parked at the Globe Head Start.

An ATV was stolen from a residence on N. Broad St.

A theft of several guns and a few pieces of jewelry from a residence on Apache Hills Rd.

5 UDA's arrested at a traffic stop.

Dying batteries triggered the panic alarm at the Butcher Hook.

Narcotics found at the Globe Alternative Center.

Intoxicated juvenile at the Globe High School.

Theft from a residence on Bucky O'Neal.

Globe Post Office Passport Fairs to offer application & photo services

On 2 consecutive Saturdays, Oct. 21st, & 28th, Globe Postmaster Susan Kulak will host 2 Passport Fairs at the Globe Post Office, 101 S. Hill St., offering passport application services & passport photos. The events will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both Saturdays.

Appointments are not required for the 2 special events, however, they are accepted for passport services available at the Globe Post Office every weekday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments may be made in person or by calling the Post Office at (928) 425-2381.

Kulak noted that with new federal passport travel rules for international travel due at the start of 2007, customers are urged to apply for passports as soon as possible - at least 2 months before their departure date. Applying early also allows customers to avoid extra fees required by the U.S. State Department to expedite a passport application.

Normally, passport application fees total $97 for adults (16 years and older), with separate payments of $67 paid to the State Dept. for the passport application fee; & $30 to the U.S. Postal Service for its processing fee. For persons under age 16, the total cost is $82 with separate payments of $52 & $30 respectively. For expedited passport service, add $88.80 for each application ($60 goes to the State Dept. for rush fees & $28.80 is for Express Mail postage costs).

Passport photos can also be obtained at the Globe Post Office for just $15, allowing customers to make the application process a convenient one-stop task, Kulak said.

To ensure the passport process goes smoothly & efficiently, Kulak offers these tips:

· Bring proper proof of American citizenship or naturalization. This must be either a state-issued certified birth certificate - available by contacting the State Dept. of Health of your state of birth; a previous official passport; or a naturalization certificate if you are foreign-born. (Please note: a hospital-issued birth certificate is not acceptable.)
· Bring 1 officially-acceptable state or government photo ID - this can be either a driver’s license, military photo ID, or state-issued photo ID. Workplace IDs & regular photos are not acceptable.
· To save time, download passport application documents at usps.com/passport & fill out the application before bringing it to the Post Office.


The application process at the Post Office can take as little as 10 minutes, provided applicants apply early and have all the correct documentation. All applications are sent to the U.S. State Department for final processing & approval.

Governors Ask Congress To Restore Critical National Guard Funding

Governor Janet Napolitano joined her colleagues from 4 other states today in calling for full funding of the “Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)” Program for the states’ National Guard Units. The Predator, a drone aircraft that is capable of flying for extended periods of time & can be used for border security, reconnaissance & battlefield support, is considered to be an emerging mission for the military, & critical for National Guard personnel to be included in training & use of the aircraft.

The letter, addressed to members of the Defense subcommittees of the. U.S. House & Senate Appropriations committees, who are preparing the conference report for next fiscal year’s defense appropriations bill, calls for restoring $76.7 million in funds for the Predator program. It is signed by Governors Napolitano, Arnold Schwarzenegger of California, George Pataki of New York, John Hoeven of North Dakota, & Rick Perry of Texas.

“We write this letter not only because our Air National Guards will be the next units to receive the Predator mission, but because the Predator is 1 of the most vital tools used by our armed forces in the fight against terrorism,” states the letter. “Our Air National Guard units stand ready to serve our country by performing this essential mission.”

Napolitano fought to win back Predator funding after Congress had slashed its budget. Napolitano & the other Governors risk losing it again if Congress does not appropriate the necessary funds to pay for the Predator mission.

City Of Globe Water Dept. To Turn Off Water

The City of Globe Water Dept. will be turning the water off from Evans St. & Hwy 60 to the area of Fly-A-Way Travel this morning from 8:30 a.m. to approx., noon in order to replace a water valve. This will affect all business & residences along this area.

Globe Unified School District Meeting

The meeting is tonight, at 6 p.m. in the Globe Junior High School's Multi-purpose Room. An Executive Session is planned for tonight at 6 p.m. or shortly thereafter.

Underage Drinking Coalition Meeting

The Underage Drinking Coalition will meet tomorrow at the old Globe Junior High School building. The meeting, is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., & will be held in the board room. Lunch will be served.

ADEQ Offering Water Quality Improvement Grants

ADEQ Director Steve Owens announced that the ADEQ is accepting Water Quality Improvement Grant applications in order to allocate $1.5 million for projects that improve water quality throughout Arizona.

Each year ADEQ allocates funding to public & private entities in Arizona through its Water Quality Improvement Grant Program. The funds are provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the federal Clean Water Act.

Each applicant must provide 40% in nonfederal matching funds to implement an "on-the-ground" project to improve & protect water quality in Arizona by addressing a nonpoint source of water pollution.

Nonpoint source pollution is the nation's largest source of water quality problems. It occurs when rainfall, melting snow, or irrigation runoff picks up pollutants & deposits them in rivers, lakes or other ground water sources. Agriculture, forestry, grazing, septic systems, recreational boating, urban runoff & construction all contribute to nonpoint source pollution.

The Grant Manual and application forms can be downloaded from ADEQ's Water Quality Improvement Grant Program site at, azdeq.gov/environ/water/watershed.

A series of workshops will be held around the state to help those interested applying for a grant learn more about the Water Quality Improvement Grant Program:

Route 66
Street
400 W. Congress

Creeks
119 Grove Avenue
921 Thatcher Boulevard

For questions or to RSVP to the grant workshops, contact Rebecca Followill, Grant Coordinator, at followill.rebecca@azdeq.gov, or (602) 771-4635, (800) 234-5677, Ext. 771-4635.

New Partner

The Gila Community College & Payson Regional Medical Center (PRMC) are partnering to enhance the Registered Nursing program. Chris Wolf, CEO of PRMC, & Margo Bracamonte, Senior Dean of Gila Community College, have identified a plan that will bring quality nursing training to students in the Payson area.

The plan includes establishing a skills lab at the medical center in Payson & funding to help secure a highly qualified nursing instructor in Payson. The plan allows for Payson Regional Medical Center & the college to build capacity in assuring quality training opportunities for students & assuring the medical center a well trained nursing staff. Senior Dean Bracamonte notes, “Our collaboration with Payson Regional Medical Center is a true milestone for the college’s nursing program. This is an exciting time for both the PRMC & the college.”

The Registered Nursing Program was implemented 1 year ago & continues to be the cornerstone of the workforce development effort for the college.

Butterfly Walk/Birdwalk At The Arboretum

There’s a Guided Butterfly Walk Saturday at 9:30 am, & a Birdwalk Sunday 8:30 am at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Also, on Sunday is their unique "edible/medicinal desert plants" tour at 9:30 a.m. with Choctaw nation tribal member and ethnobotanist David Morris.

Guided weekend tours are included with regular daily admission of $7.50 for adults, $3 for ages 5-12. To get there, just take Highway 60 (the Superstition Freeway) East to Milepost #223, about 45 minutes West of Globe-Miami as you approach the town of Superior (or 30 minutes East of Apache Junction). For other details call 520-689-2811.