Trinity Hospice Passing Out Candy

Trinity Hospice will be passing out candy from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. today at 1100 Monroe St. in Globe to all trick-or-treaters that stop by.

Fall Festival & Ghosts Of Globe Tour

Enjoy the history of downtown Globe while you tour some of the old buildings. A tour guide will guide you to each of these buildings along with a ghost story of that particular site. Adults are $5, Children 12 & under are $3. The fun starts at 8 p.m. on Broad Street in Downtown Globe.

The History Behind Halloween

To read an in-depth background to the Origins of Halloween, and learn the varying cultural impacts this day has in various regions of the world, follow this link.

Happy Halloween

Movies(The Shortlist):
Nosferatu
Frankenstein (1931)
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
The Birds (1963)
Psycho (1960)
Night of the Living Dead
Rosemary's Baby
Stephen King's It
The Wicker Man
The Haunting
The Exorcist
The Little Shop Of Horrors
The Addams Family
Addams Family Values
Halloween
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Beetlejuice
Scream
Scary Movie
Halloween
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
The Wolfman
The Shining
The Thing
Poltergeist
Candyman
Ringu
Alien
Ghostbusters!
The Stand
The Nightmare on Elm Street
Pet Sematary
Needful Things
Salem's Lot
Evil Dead
Evil Dead II
Army of Darkness
Dawn of the Dead
An American Werewolf in London
The Howling
The Omen
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
House of 1,000 Corpses
The Devil's Rejects
StrangeLand
Hellraiser
Dracula
Salem's Lot
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
The Fly
Tales From The Crypt
Shaun Of The Dead
28 Days Later...

Literature:
Helter Skelter
The Fall of the House of Usher
The Cask of Amontillado
The Tell-Tale Heart
The Pit and the Pendulum
The Masque of the Red Death
The Raven
The Devil and Tom Walker
Ulalume
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dracula

Birthdays:
Dan Rather
Deidre Hall
Jane Pauley
Piper Perabo
Vanilla Ice
Darryl Worley
Rob Schneider
Fred McGriff
Peter Jackson
Kinky Friedman
Mikkey Dee

Halloween Recipes:
Britta's Special Treats
Martha Stewart Goodies

Music For Tonight:
Anything by Rob Zombie
Anything by Iron Maiden
Anything by Anthrax
Symptom of the Universe: The Original Black Sabbath 1970-1978
The Misfits by The Misfits
Anything by Marilyn Manson
The Nightmare Before Christmas Soundtrack
Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett
Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon
Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner by Warren Zevon
The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley
Pantera
Ministry

Death:

In 1926, magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit of gangrene and peritonitis resulting from a ruptured appendix.

Draft Air Quality Permit for BHP Copper Mine near Miami in Gila Co.

ADEQ Director Steve Owens today announced that the ADEQ has issued a draft air quality permit for the BHP Copper mine near Miami in Gila Co. The proposed permit will regulate emissions of nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds & sulfur dioxide from the open-pit copper mine, associated crushing equipment, leach pad, extraction facility, & electrowinning operations.

"The draft permit will protect air quality in the area, while enabling BHP to continue moving forward toward re-opening the mine & creating much-needed jobs in the Miami area," Director Owens said.

The draft permit is subject to public review & comment before it can be finalized. The public comment period for the proposed permit will last through Nov. 8th. A public hearing will be held on Wed., Nov. 8th, at the Town of Miami Council Chambers, 500 Sullivan Street in Miami at 6:30 p.m. where anyone wishing to speak on the draft permit can do so.

Anyone wishing to provide written comments on the draft permit can submit them at the public hearing or mail them to: Director, Air Quality Division, ADEQ, 1110 W. Washington Street, in Phoenix. Mailed comments must be received by Nov. 8th.

After the public comment period closes, ADEQ will review & respond to all comments &, if needed, make any changes to the permit based on public input. Owens added that his office has worked hard to expedite permits in rural areas, to help support economic growth, while protecting air & water quality.

Napolitano Announces Aid For Arizona Ranchers

Gov. Janet Napolitano today announced the start of an application process for Arizona livestock producers to receive aid brought on by the impact of the 2006 drought. In August 2006, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) granted the Arizona Dept. of Agriculture (ADA) more than $2.4 million to distribute through the 2006 Livestock Assistance Grant Program.

“The 2006 drought adversely impacted Arizona’s livestock & brought unanticipated costs to Az. ranchers,” Gov. Napolitano said. “By working with USDA Secretary Mike Johanns, we were able to secure funds to assist our ranchers & continue the Az. livestock industry.”

USDA selected 13 Arizona counties for the program, using the U.S. Drought Monitors from March 9th, 2006 to Aug. 31st, 2006 as the basis for the selection. The money will be allocated to beef cattle & sheep producers in Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Maricopa, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai & Yuma Counties.

“Livestock is an important industry to Arizona and we must maintain it,” ADA Director Donald Butler said. “This aid will help ranchers recover from the costs associated with the drought, such as supplemental feed, relocating livestock, increased feed transportation costs, & emergency water supply needs.”

To download the application, visit azda.gov, under “Livestock Assistance Grant Program” or visit Farm Service Agency offices or University of Arizona Cooperative Extension offices. Applications must be returned to the Az. Dept. of Agriculture by 5 p.m. Fri., Dec. 29th, 2006 or postmarked by that date.

No City Of Globe Council Meeting

The scheduled work session meeting of the Globe City Council for tonight has been cancelled.

See's Fundraiser

The Cobre Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary is once again having a See's Candy fundraiser. The selection of boxed chocolates and peanut brittle are available in the CVCH Auxiliary Gift Shop Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The money will be put towards the Serenity Garden.

Free Firewood Permits Available

The Globe Ranger District is offering free permits to collect dead/down firewood in the Pinal Mountain Fuelbreak area. This material is now being offered only with a valid, issued permit. The permits are for dead/down pine & fir fuelwood of up to 5 chords of the listed species in the designated area located on Forest Road 651, top east end of the Pinal Mountain Range. Permits & maps of the area are available at the Globe Ranger District office at 7680 Six Shooter Canyon Road in Globe from 7:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The harvest period is underway & ends on Dec. 31st, 2006. Other environmental conditions, such as wet weather & wind, may necessitate restrictions or closures to be placed on harvesting the wood.

Family Activity Night

The Diabetes Prevention Program will have San Carlos Family Activity Night in conjunction with the 1st Annual Fall Festival today from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Wellness Center Lawn & San Carlos Ave. This is on the street in front of the Wellness Center.

Agreement Signed Between S.C. Apache Tribe & FEMA

A formal agreement between the San Carlos Apache Tribe & the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) clearing the path for federal disaster recovery aid was signed in a ceremony in San Carlos last Wednesday. The signing enables FEMA aid to be released to the tribe to help cover eligible costs for the estimated $1.5 million in damages to tribal lands caused by summer monsoon storms.

The declaration allows federal aid for the repair of storm-damaged infrastructure. FEMA assistance also will reimburse the tribe for the eligible costs of disaster-related debris removal & emergency protective services.

FEMA personnel will work with staff of the San Carlos Apache Tribe on a government-to-government basis to review disaster recovery projects. FEMA covers 75% of an eligible project's cost, with the San Carlos Tribe providing the remaining 25%.

Some DVDs Out This Week - S&T

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

The Martin & Lewis Collection: Volume 1
The Kids in the Hall: Complete Season 5 - S&T
Ghost Whisperer: Complete 1st Season
Baywatch: Season 1 - S&T
Baywatch: Season 2 - S&T
Tales from the Crypt: Complete 5th Season - S&T
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! Volume 2 - S&T
It's a Wonderful Life: 60th Anniv. Edition
The Tarzan Collection, Volume 2
Johnny CashIn Ireland - S&T
Speed Racer, Volume 5
Mission: Impossible III
C.S.I. Miami - Complete 4th Season
Hard Rock Treasures - S&T
George Burns: The TV Specials Collection - S&T

Country CDs Out This Week

Daryl Worley - Here And Now
Willie Nelson - Songbird
Kellie Pickler - Small Town Girl
Craig Morgan - Little Bit Of Life
Sunny Sweeney - Heartbreaker's Hall of Fame
The Roys - The Roys
Cross Canadian Ragweed - Back To Tulsa: Live & Loud At Cain's Ballroom
Zachary Hunter - In Your Dreams
Kate Russell - Powerful Stuff

Fossil Creek Road To Be Closed

Due to continuing de-construction efforts on the Childs-Irving Hydroelectric facilities, Forest Road 708 (Fossil Creek Road) closure is required by Arizona Public Service (APS) from Oct. 30th, 2006 through Nov. 30th, 2006, Monday through Friday.

Please note that these closures will severely limit access to the upper reaches of Fossil Creek during this period.

Closure location:

The east end of the closure for FR 708 will be located approx. 1/2 mile west of the entrance to the Upper Fossil Springs Trailhead near Strawberry. The west end of the closure will be located approx. 1 mile east of the intersection of FR 502 & FR 708.

Severe construction traffic restrictions will occur on FR 708 from Hwy. 260 near Camp Verde to the intersection of FR 502 from Oct. 30th, to Nov. 1st, due to heavy equipment & truck movement. Traffic diversions to Strawberry or extended delays on this stretch of forest road may occur.

This temporary closure is requested by APS in connection with the decommissioning of the power plant & facilities at Fossil Creek. This closure will affect the Tonto & Coconino national forests.

The APS crews will construct gates for each end of the closure & provide signage at the gates as well as on upper Fossil Creek Road & on FR708 at the Camp Verde end.

The Payson Ranger District office can be contacted at 602-928-7900 for further info or visit the Tonto site at fs.fed.us/r3/tonto or call 602-225-5200 (M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).

Cardinals Get Packed

Another week, another Arizona loss. The Packers have beaten the comedic troupe that is the Arizona Cardinals (1-7). The Packers won 31-14. The Cardinals are an embarrasment to the state of Arizona as well as its residents and the taxpayers suckered into paying for an undeserved stadium. These fools do not deserve a long write-up. I will keep my postings about them short and direct. There are only two other teams that are on the same page as the Cardinals, just not as consistently horrendous. The (1-6) Detroit Lions & the (1-6) Miami Dolphins, both of whom will get a second win before the Cardinals. The Lions & Dolphins had a bye-week this week & the Cardinals have a bye-week next week, so we'll see this crapfest continue.

The Bidwell's have kept the team $40 million UNDER the salary cap. There is no excuse for not fielding an offensive line that is capable of protecting the QB. Don't get me wrong, this team has potential under an ownership that is willing to enable this team to flourish. I am calling for the NFL to investigate the Bidwell ownership under the file sharing and team ownership rules to have this team taken away from them. The owners make more money with the team losing, than producing and maintaining a winning team.

Terry Earp Benefit Shows

Terry Earp, wife of Wyatt Earp, was hit by an SUV while on her bicycle & was very badly injured. She's currently receiving breathing therapy to learn to breath on her own. She's making great strides but has a long road & lots of hospital expenses to deal with the serious injuries. A group of her friends are planning 3 benefits to help in paying hospital expenses.

BENEFITS:

Nov. 9th, 2006 at the Palace Saloon & Restaurant in Prescott, hosted by owner Dave Michelson & Kathy Collins Arizona Entertainers.com. Dinner & show to benefit Terry & Wyatt Earp Recovery Fund. Seating begins at 5 p.m. with Live Auction beginning approx., 6:15pm. Bob Greene, professional auctioneer, will be auctioning painting & prints by several artists, including Gary Kotula & Annette Marie Sexton-Ruiz. An antique gun from The American Gun Shop in Prescott, a Bill Nebeker bronze, Dolan Ellis & Marshall Trimble will be auctioned off to do a show solo & a show together, as will Arizona Singing Cowboy Gary Sprague & his horse Dusty for 2 shows. Many Arizona Entertainers including Steve Thomas of the Hey Boyz, Sue Harris, Dolan Ellis, Marshall Trimble, Kathy Collins have donated items for a raffle during the show. Special appearance by Wyatt Earp! Reservations: The Palace Restaurant & Saloon, 928-541-1996, DINNER & SHOW: $65 per person.

Dec. 7th, 2006 at the Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale. produced by Robert Zucker, AMAZ Records, with assistance of the ASU Kerr Cultural Center, ArizonaEntertainers.com, Durant Communications & many other of Terry and Wyatts' friends. Pre-Show approx., 7:15 p.m. outside with Arizona Gunfighters & Arizona Singing Cowboy Gary Sprague & his trusty mount Dusty will perform. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Headliners include Folk Music's Barry McGuire "Eve of Destruction" an original member of the New Christy Minstrels & legendary writer, poet & musician Rod McKuen. Arizona Entertainers include Dolan Ellis, Arizona's Official State Balladeer & original member of the New Christy Minstrels, Marshall Trimble Arizona's Official State Historian, Sue Harris, Cowgirl singer, Arizona's Singing Cowboy Gary Sprague & his trusty horse Dusty, TV anchorman for Channel 5 Mike Chamberlin, Linda Bilque Singer & songwriter, The Arizona Gunfighters. Other entertainers are Singer song writer, Bob Mengel, Doug Durant & Joe Bethancourt. Special appearance by Wyatt Earp! Robert Zucker will emcee the program. Tickets are $27.50, $37.50 & $47.50. All entertainers are donating their performance & all proceeds go to Terry & Wyatt Earp. Reservations: 480-596-2660.

Dec. 8th, 2006 at the Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale, hosted by Robert Zucker, AMAZ Records, with assistance of the ASU Kerr Cultural Center, ArizonaEntertainers.com, Durant Communications & many other of Terry and Wyatts' friends. Pre-Show approx., 7:30 p.m. outside with Arizona Gunfighters. Show starts at 8 p.m. Headliners include Folk Music's Barry McGuire "Eve of Destruction" & original member of the New Christy Minstrels & Legendary writer, poet & musician Rod McKuen. Arizona Entertainers include Dolan Ellis, Arizona's Official State Balladeer & original member of the New Christy Minstrels, Marshall Trimble Arizona's Official State Historian, Sue Harris Cowgirl singer, Madison Walker Arizona Storyteller, The Arizona Gunfighters. Other entertainers are Singer song writer Bob Mengel, Singer Linda Moser, & singer songwriter Jim Pipkin. Special appearance by Wyatt Earp! Robert Zucker will emcee the program. Tickets are $27.50, $37.50 & $47.50. All entertainers are donating their performance & all proceeds go to Terry & Wyatt Earp. Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Reservations: 480-596-2660.

DONATIONS: Any branch of Wells Fargo Bank, Account #2222432482. Benefits Terry Earp Accident Recovery.

Blog Is Fixed...For Now

For the meantime the Blog network seems to be fixed. They have the site up for a few hours at a time for whatever this weeks problem has been. I'll post while I am still able to, until the next Arizona Cardinals size screw-up.

Legendary Celtics Coach Red Auerbach Has Died

Red Auerbach, 89, coached the Boston Celtics to 9 NBA championships in the 1950s & 1960s, died today. With winning 938 games with the Celtics & was the winningest coach in NBA history until Lenny Wilkens overtook him in the 1994-95 season. As general manager, Auerbach was the architect of the Celtics teams that won 7 more titles in the 1970s & 1980s. He died of a heart attack.

"Walk A Mile In My Shoes"

This is a Domestic Violence Awareness Fundraising Event for the Gila Co. Safe Home. This will be held this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., starting at the Wal-Mart parking lot & ending at Bullion Plaza. To make a contribution or register by phone, call: 928-402-0648, Monday thru Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or contact Barbara Spivey at 928-402-8032 ext. 117, Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds will directly benefit victims of domestic violence.

10-28-06 Shop Highlights

end table, Mediteranian style, pecan finish, antique gold handles on front opening doors with storage space inside. 20 X 26 X 26, Good Condition, $30 obo. call 623-570-9222.

Beige Leather Loveseat - $250 obo. 480.612.4889

TV Cabinet for sale- $60. 41"W x 61"H. Will hold up to 36" TV. call 480-460-2578.

Wood Table with drawer & 4 matching chairs; good condition. $65 obo. 480.612.4889

everlast punching bag w/roof mount & chains, good conditon, black, 75lbs. $50. call mark 602-317-3320

Large Trampoline for Backyard use. $80. Call (480)664-7187 for more information

8' Light Oak Connelly Pool Table w/tan felt. Pool cues and balls are included. 2 years old, but in perfect condition. $1300 obo. Please call 623-293-6606 with any other questions.

NordicTrack Treadmill C2100 - $650. Call 480-380-2080.

Home Gym, 4 station work out machine, 200 lb. of weights. $350. call 602-373-7440

Soft-sided 6 person Jacuzzi - $1,500. call Bob or Kathy @ 480-855-0716

Speedair Air compresser, 3 phase 220v System, $350. Call 602-881-5566 if interested.

16.8v Craftsman cordless drill and flashlight, the kit also comes with 2 batteries and a charger lightly used, $50, please call sam at 602-348-3047

Doughboy above ground pool for sale. $1,000 OBO - call for details 602-515-7486

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.

2 kitchen counter top's (Black/Gray), plus white waterproof cabinet top & bottom w/drawers, $300 obo. Big Western entertaiment center, $300 obo. '83 Toy pickup truck for $900 obo. Call Michelle at 928-961-0158.

Two story ferret cage with white female ferret included. She spooky around small children but would be great with teens very friendly. $150. please call emily at 623-210-6350.

1980 Dodge Van, fixer upper. $500 OBO 602-679-0471

Trailer axle, 46" inside measurement with three 4 lug wheels & tires, $50. The following fits '99-'02 GMC Sierra/Chevy Silerado extended cab: European style tail lamps, $30. Nerf bars, $90. Grill & brush guard, $125. Call 425-9003 or 812-3026.

1989 Lincoln. Navy Blue. Asking $1500 obo. Contact 928-425-3881

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.

2004 GSXR 1000, $9500. Contact Ty @ 602-317-8314

2002 Polaris Scrambler 90 Quad - $1150 obo. Contact Tom @ (928) 632-0151

1985 GOLD WING 1200 CL Limited - $4600. $4600 O.B.O. Call 480-288-9869

2002 Yamaha YZ250F - $2100. Call Mark 480-330-4836.

Boat and Trailer for $900 OBO. If interested Call Chris- 623-206-0253

1984 GLASTRON SKI BOAT - $3000. 480-330-5726

2004 SeaDoo GTX Limited Supercharged - $7500. 520-237-9331

17' Seaswirl Boat - $3200. call Eric at 623-418-0365

Public Winter Weather Meeting

The Globe District of the Az Dept. of Transportation (ADOT) will hold a public meeting, Nov. 1st, at 1:30 p.m. at the Show Low Show Public Library, 180 N. 9th Street, Show Low in Show Low to discuss how the agency addresses winter road conditions. The Globe District covers the Globe/Miami, Show Low/Pinetop, St. John’s, Heber/Overgaard, Snowflake/Taylor, Springerville/Eagar & White Mountain Apache areas of eastern Arizona.

ADOT engineers will discuss de-icing agents, snow-plowing procedures, safety tips for drivers, & highway closures due to weather. This year’s Winter Weather Meeting is of special significance because of projections of higher than normal moisture due to El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean.

This is an opportunity for members of the public & the media to learn about ADOT’s process for handling snow & ice on state highways.

Prescribed Fires This Week In Payson area

The Tonto National Forest is planning a broadcast burn of approx., 415 - 500 acres on the Payson Ranger District in the area near Shadow Rim Girl Scout Ranch beginning this Monday. Burn plans also include some vegetative debris piles in the area.

"If ideal conditions of temperature, relative humidity, fuel moisture content, wind speed, etc. exist, we will be able to accomplish this project as planned," said Gary Roberts, Fire Prevention Officer. "Burning operations always depend on weather conditions & having enough personnel available to safely conduct the burns."

"Area residents & visitors in Rim country can expect to see significant smoke during the day, for up to a week, with smoke settling into drainages at night," cautioned Roberts. "In addition to Shadow Rim, other areas that will experience the most impact from the operation will be Washington Park, Whispering Pines, Verde Glen, & Rim Trail."

The purpose of these prescribed fires is to reduce the hazardous fuels in the areas & lower the chance of catastrophic fire, which could burn onto private land & endanger valuable electronic sites & property. Prescribed fires also help promote healthier forests & watersheds.

Fire managers have completed extensive work designing a plan that will safely treat the overgrown vegetation in this area.

Open House For Kings Ranch Rd Pathway Project

The Pinal Co. Public Works Department invites interested citizens to see an overview of the upcoming Kings Ranch Road Pathway Project. The project consists of designing & constructing a 10-foot wide concrete pathway along the west side of Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon. The pathway will begin at Sandtrap Drive & stretch to Alameda Road.

The path will give pedestrians & bicyclists a safe way to travel along Kings Ranch Road. The shared use corridor will be built with Pinal Co. & Federal Highway Administration funds & is expected to take 8 months to complete. The public is invited to attend a presentation on the pathway. County staff will be on hand to receive input & answer questions regarding the project. The meeting will take place at the Best Western Gold Canyon Inn & Suites-Santa Fe Room; 8333 E. Sunrise Sky Drive on Nov. 2nd. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. with a presentation starting at 6:15 p.m.

Reasonable accommodations may be made available for people with disabilities. Please contact Kathy Borquez at 520-866-6401 or email kathy.borquez@co.pinal.az.us.

Former Major League Pitcher Joe Niekro Has Died

Former major league pitcher Joe Niekro, Houston's career victory leader, died today after suffering a brain aneurysm. He was 61.

Marlin McKeever Has Died

Marlin McKeever, a 2-time All-American at Southern California who played 13 years in the NFL, died Friday. McKeever fell at his home late Tuesday, & was hospitalized Wed. with a blood clot on his brain & was in a coma. He was 66. McKeever was a fullback-defensive end & punter at USC from 1958-60, & was the Trojans' leading receiver in his junior & senior years. McKeever played from 1961-66 & 1971-72 with the Rams, in 1967 with the Minnesota Vikings', from 1968-70 with the Washington Redskins', & in 1973 with the Philadelphia Eagles'.

St. Louis Cardinals Win!!!

The St. Louis Cardinals have won the World Series by defeating the Detroit Tiger's, 4-2, in a game of error's brought on by the Tiger's.

Khaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnn!!!

Ex-Pakistani President from 1988 to 1993, Ghulam Ishaq Khan, died today after a long battle with pneumonia. Khan was 91.

A Confession

Sniper Lee Boyd Malvo has confessed to police that he & John Allen Muhammad were those responsible for the March 19th, 2002, killing of Jerry Taylor, 60, on a Tucson golf course as Taylor practiced chip shots.

Cement Company To Pay $300,000 For Violations

Attorney General Terry Goddard & ADEQ Director Steve Owens announced a settlement agreement with Arizona Portland Cement Company that requires the company to pay a $300,000 penalty for violating Arizona's air quality laws.

"I am committed to enforcing vigorously our environmental laws & ensuring that our citizens have clean air to breathe," Goddard said. "Industries that release hazardous air pollutants substantially above the permitted limits will face significant consequences."

"These are very toxic air pollutants," said Owens. "The substantial penalty reflects the seriousness of the violations."

The settlement results from violations of state & federal regulations governing emission of hazardous air pollutants, failure to submit test reports from the company's manufacturing plant, failure to install required temperature monitors by the required regulatory deadline & failure to submit required compliance certification reports. ADEQ issued 7 notices of violation to the company in 2003-2004 for not followingthe law. The settlement requires the company to:

* Pay $300,000 in civil penalties.
* Conduct annual performance tests to monitor hazardous air pollutant emissions.
* Take steps to assess raw materials used in the manufacturing process to ensure no future violations of air pollutant limits.
* Improve air quality in the neighboring community of Rillito by applying dust suppressants to an unpaved community road, installing a heating, cooling, ventilation system & air purifiers in a Rillito Community Center, & offering air purifiers to local Rillito residents.

Arizona Portland Cement, a division of California Portland Cement Company, makes cement in Rillito, Ariz., just west of Tucson. The settlement is subject to court approval.

Pinal Co Energy Efficiency Saves Over One Million

Since 1999 Pinal Co. Facilities Management has been on a mission: to find & eliminate energy wasting devices & replace with more efficient appliances. After 7 years-their mission has been an unparalleled success, but that doesn’t mean Facilities Management will stop & rest on their laurels. On a recent study of energy outlay costs, Pinal Co. has saved over $1.3 million-or an average of $29,762 a month.

The goal of saving money on energy costs began in 1999 when Facilities Management replaced 27 older Air Conditioning units with higher SEER units. The immediate result was a 40% increase in efficiency. Yearly, Pinal Co. saves $60,000 on A/C energy costs alone due to that upgrade.

Throughout the years, Facilities Management Director Mark Tucker has worked with Arizona Public Service in a performance contract to retrofit lighting devices in every County building.

While the County gets the equipment up front for free, APS is paid back with the money saved from the devices-money that would have been used in electrical costs.

“I’m glad the Supervisors have really been supportive of this partnership,” Tucker said. “We get the equipment without the capitol outlay & that means other departments are able to do more because we are not spending the money for these devices.”

Tucker said that looking at the overall picture, the County has 70% more office space than it did in 1997 & yet, with the energy savings from the upgrades & retrofitting- the energy bill is almost the same.

Most of the savings comes from improvements to the lighting fixtures. Just over $122.000 a year is saved by using lower wattage bulbs which use much less electricity. Tucker said that the lighting fixtures are relatively inexpensive to purchase, but the savings in kilowatts are greatest overall.

“We are always looking new & innovative ways to save money on our energy costs,” Tucker said. “We may be adding another component with APS to add even more savings to our energy budget.”

Since 2002 Pinal Co. has twice been the recipient of the Governor’s Award for energy efficiency beating out both Maricopa & Pima Counties.

Quadra Mining Ltd. 3rd Quarter Conference Call

Quadra Mining Ltd. announces that on Wed. Nov. 8th, at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PST) senior management will report on the Company's financial results & operational performance for the 3rd quarter 2006. Quadra's 3rd quarter 2006 financial results will be issued by press release on Nov. 8th, 2006 prior to market open. The complete financial statements will be available with the Management Discussion & Analysis at quadramining.com & at sedar.com.

The North American toll free number for the conference call is 1-877-888-3855 while the international number is 1-416-695-6622. To access the simultaneous webcast, visit Quadra's site at quadramining.com or InvestorCalendar.com. The playback version of the call will be available until Nov. 15th, 2006 at 1-416-695-5275 or North American toll free 1-888-509-0081.

Picacho Peak Hill Climb

On Nov. 5th, Picacho Peak State Park hosts the "Picacho Peak Hill Climb" an annual event which is sure to please even the most frustrated modern driver. The event starts at 8 a.m. Come watch the fun at this pre-1935 Antique Hill Climb sponsored by the Tucson Model A Ford Club.

The event is free but regular park fees do apply. Regular park fees are $6 per vehicle for up to 4 adults, each additional adult is charged $2 each. A $2 per person entrance fee applies to pedestrians & bicyclists. The park is located off I-10, on exit 219 -- just 60 miles south of Phoenix, & 40 miles north of Tucson. For more info call (520) 466-3183.

When traveling along I-10 in southern Arizona, visitors can't miss the prominent peak at Picacho Peak State Park. There are 5 hiking trails at the park that vary in difficulty. In the spring, depending on the rainfall, there is an abundance of wildflowers including Mexican Gold poppies that cover the mountain. As the spring gets warmer, the Mexican Gold poppies are replaced with yellow brittlebush & yellow creosote. Later the mountainsides will turn from mostly yellow to purple as the purple lupine starts to overshadow the Mexican Gold poppies & then the cactus flowers will bloom.

Picacho Peak State Park has 85 electric & non-electric campsites. Campsites are available on a 1st come-1st served basis, picnic areas, ramadas, grills, dump station, restroom, showers, trails, historical markers & playground. Group areas for day & overnight use are available by reservation.

The Tucson Model A Club is Tucson's chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America, Inc. (MAFCA), dedicated to the restoration & preservation of the Model A Ford automobile as manufactured from 1928 through 1931. The purpose of this club is to exchange ideas, information, restoration, preservation of the Model A Ford automobiles manufactured from 1928 through 1931.

For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the site at azstateparks.com.

Free Disposal Day in November

The Pinal Co. Board of Supervisors are pleased to sponsor a Countywide free disposal day on Sat., Nov. 11th.

Participating Landfills for Free Disposal Day - Nov. 11th, 2006 include:

Ironwood Landfill
12720 Hwy 287, Florence
Hours 8 a.m. to noon

Cactus Waste Landfill
Hwy 79 & Deep Wells Ranch Rd, Florence
Hours 8 a.m. to noon

Casa Grande Landfill
S. Chu Chui Rd, Casa Grande
Hours 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Butterfield Landfill
40404 S. 99th Ave. Mobile
Hours 7 a.m. to noon

Apache Junction Landfill
4050 S. Tomahawk Rd, Apache Junction
Hours 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Queen Creek Landfill
20224 E. Riggs Rd, Queen Creek
Hours 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ONLY RESIDENTS WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE BOURDARIES DESCRIBED BELOW MAY USE THE CASA GRANDE LANDFILL. Residents outside the boundary lines must use either the Butterfield Landfill or the Ironwood Landfill. Residents will be required to show their driver's license & a current utility bill prior to dumping at the Casa Grande Landfill.

If you live WITHIN the boundary lines:
East of Midway Rd.
North of Hanna Rd.
West of Overfield Rd.
South Millrise Rd.(Gila River Indian Reservation Boundary Line)

You may use the Casa Grande Landfill for free disposal. If you reside OUTSIDE these boundary lines you must use Butterfield or Ironwood Landfill. There will be no exceptions. All loads to Casa Grande Landfill MUST be covered.

NO COMMERCIAL LOADS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT ANY OF THE PARTICIPATING LANDFILLS. Tire, refrigerators, motor oil, paint will only be accepted at Cactus Waste Landfill. For more info call 520-866-6682.

Bylas Food Bank Reminder

The delivery to the Food Bank for Bylas is tomorrow, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Beside Head Start area. All Commodities & Produce are given out on a FIRST Come-FIRST serve basis. They too would like to remind you to bring your own bags/boxes.

Fiesta de las Calabazas Event Schedule

The Oracle State Park is located approx., 45 minutes from Tucson, in the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains near the community of Oracle in southern Pinal Co. For more info call the Oracle State Park at (520) 896-2425 or visit calabazas.org.

Schedule of Events:
8:30 a.m. - 1st shuttle leaves from town of Oracle to Oracle State Park Fiesta
9 a.m. - Fiesta begins with Art & Craft Vendors, Food Vendors, Author's Patio, Ore Car Rolling Art Show & Self-guided Tours at the Kannally Ranch House, Kid's Area Activities, Pumpkin Corral & Gourd Gallery
9:30 a.m. - Main Stage: Guitar/violin duo Don Simpson & Rebecca Bleich perform Kid's Corral Stage: Jerry Orr performs on native flutes
10 a.m. - Kid's Corral Stage: "Creepy Crawly Zoo", Tony Gustin's nationally renowned live insect exhibit & program
10:30 a.m. - Main Stage: Oracle folksinger & songwriter, Fred Terry, performs
11 a.m. - Kid's Corral Stage: "Desert Mysteries" with live macaw & ringtail, by Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
11:30 a.m. - Main Stage: Zephyr Strings perform, with mix of folk, Celtic & blues
12 p.m. - Kid's Corral Stage: The Singing Beekeeper, Freddie Terry, performs songs for kids in Spanish & English
12:30 p.m. - Main Stage: Well-known Tucson group, The Carnivaleros, perform
1 p.m. - Kid's Corral Stage: "Desert Mysteries" with live macaw & ringtail, by Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, repeat program
2 p.m. - Main Stage: The Night Owls, youth blues band, perform
2:30 p.m. - Kid's Corral Stage: Jeremy Johnson performs interactive program with didgeridoo
3 p.m. - Main Stage: Porchlights String Band, bohemian bluegrass performers from Flagstaff
3:30 p.m. - Kid's Corral Stage: Gourd Art Contest student winners announced
4 p.m. - Art & Food Vendor & Information Booths close
5 p.m. - Main Stage Music ends, Fiesta closes

Pinal County Soliciting Open Space & Trails Input

The public is invited to view & then voice their opinion on the County's proposed Open Space and Trails Master Plan.

The 1st set of public meetings, held in June, were designed to measure the values, wants & needs of Pinal County Residents as it relates to Open Space & Trails.

Meeting schedule:
Thurs., Oct. 26th, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Walker Butte Elementary School Cafeteria;
29697 N. Desert Willow Blvd.; Queen Creek.

Mon., Oct. 30th, 6 p.m. to 7:30 pm: Saddlebrooke Mountain View Country Club Ballroom East; 38759 S. Mountain View Blvd.; Saddlebrooke.

Wed., Nov. 1st, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Maricopa High School Library;
45012 W. Honeycutt Avenue; Maricopa.

People needing special accommodations such as sign language interpretation should contact Taylor at kent.taylor@co.pinal.az.us or call 520-866-6910 or 520-866-6435 fax. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodations.

9 Phoenix-Area Junior Golfers Named Rolex Junior All-Americans

Nine junior golfers from the Valley of the Sun were named Rolex Junior All-Americans by the American Junior Golf Association Tues., thus joining an esteemed collection of current & former top-level junior golfers from around the world. Additionally, 2 Scottsdale natives, Philip Francis & Esther Choe, were named the boy & girl Rolex Junior Player of the Year, respectively.

The remainder of the honorees include: Drew Kittleson, Tim McKenney & Taylore Karle of Scottsdale, Andrew Yun & Richard Lee of Chandler, & Kimberly Kim & Kristen Schelling of Mesa.

Introduced by the AJGA in 1978, the Rolex Junior All-America Teams annually recognize those players who have established themselves as the world’s premier junior golfers. This year’s selections distinguished themselves through their outstanding play in 63 national events, 52 of which were conducted by the AJGA. In 2006, the Rolex Junior All-America Teams were determined exclusively through the Polo Golf Rankings for the 1st time.

The teams are comprised of 96 junior golfers, ages 13-19, from 20 states & 3 foreign countries. These standouts will be recognized Nov. 19th, during the Rolex Junior All-America Awards Banquet held at The Cloister in Sea Island, Ga.

Former Rolex Junior All-Americans comprise the top players on both the PGA & LPGA Tours. Of the PGA TOUR’s current top-10 money leaders, Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson, Trevor Immelman & David Toms were all Rolex Junior All-Americans. Of the LPGA Tour’s top-10 in earnings, Cristie Kerr, Pat Hurst, Hee-Won Han & Paula Creamer were named Rolex Junior All-Americans as junior golfers before working their way to the top of the pay-for-play ranks. Other notable profesional AJGA alumni who help make up the list of past Rolex Junior All-Americans include Rory Sabbatini, Stewart Cink, Brett Quigley, Lucas Glover, Brittany Lincicome, Sherri Steinhauer, Julieta Granada & Morgan Pressel.

2007 Recycling Scholarship Program

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Director Steve Owens today announced that ADEQ is encouraging Arizona high school seniors interested in environmental issues to apply for the 2007 Arizona Recycling Scholarship Program.

Under the Recycling Scholarship Program, ADEQ will award 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to high school seniors to be used for expenses at a college or University in Arizona. To apply, students will submit aproposal outlining a waste reduction or recycling project in their school or community to be implemented during March 2007. All Arizona high school students in their senior year are eligible to apply for thescholarship. The 10 scholarship recipients will be selected by ADEQ based on the proposals submitted.

Proposals must be received by ADEQ no later than Jan. 19th, 2007 & the scholarship winners will be announced during February 2007. The winning projects will be implemented during March 2007. ADEQ will provide scholarship funds to the students after receiving proof of enrollment at a community college or university within the state of Arizona.

The scholarship package & informational materials will be sent to every high school in Arizona & also are available at azdeq.gov/environ/waste/solid/program.

Poetry Forum

Gila Community College (GCC) will be hosting a 2nd Poetry Forum at the Gila Pueblo Campus this Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. The forum is offered as an opportunity for poets & other artists 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 also is to introduce & develop an appreciation of poetry in elementary, junior & senior high school students.

Mr. Neely is coordinating the event with the college. All poets are welcome to take the stage. The public is invited. There is no 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.

Fossil Creek Road To Be Closed

Due to continuing de-construction efforts on the Childs-Irving Hydroelectric facilities, Forest Road 708 (Fossil Creek Road) closure is required by Arizona Public Service (APS) from Oct. 30th, 2006 through Nov. 30th, 2006, Monday through Friday.

Please note that these closures will severely limit access to the upper reaches of Fossil Creek during this period.

Closure location:

The east end of the closure for FR 708 will be located approx. 1/2 mile west of the entrance to the Upper Fossil Springs Trailhead near Strawberry. The west end of the closure will be located approx. 1 mile east of the intersection of FR 502 & FR 708.

Severe construction traffic restrictions will occur on FR 708 from Hwy. 260 near Camp Verde to the intersection of FR 502 from Oct. 30th, to Nov. 1st, due to heavy equipment & truck movement. Traffic diversions to Strawberry or extended delays on this stretch of forest road may occur.

This temporary closure is requested by APS in connection with the decommissioning of the power plant & facilities at Fossil Creek. This closure will affect the Tonto & Coconino national forests.

The APS crews will construct gates for each end of the closure & provide signage at the gates as well as on upper Fossil Creek Road & on FR708 at the Camp Verde end.

The Payson Ranger District office can be contacted at 602-928-7900 for further info or visit the Tonto site at fs.fed.us/r3/tonto or call 602-225-5200 (M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).

San Carlos High School Parent/Teacher Conference

The conference will be held today, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend as your child's 1st Quarter Report Cards will be given out at this time.

Health Fair

The Cobre Valley Community Hospital's Health Fair is on Oct. 28th, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Health Fair includes FREE cholesterol, blood glucose, & eye screenings as well as raffles and give-a-ways. There will be a limited number of diabetic testing machines available to anyone needing one at no cost to the individual. Medicare D info will be available as well. The Copper Cities Rotary Club will be selling hot dogs, sodas, & root beer floats. Also, "The RIDE" KRDE 94.1 will be there from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. with give-a-ways of our own.

Fraternal Order Of Police Gila Lodge #6 Activities

The Fraternal Order Of Police Gila Lodge #6 will have a Fiesta this Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the FOP Lodge Hall at 5598 Old Oak St. in Claypool for great food & music for only an $8 donation per person.

On Saturday the Gila Lodge will host a State Full Board Meeting for F.O.P., F.O.P.A., Ladies Auxiliary, & The Arizona Labor Council. After the meetings, there will be a steak fry at the lodge at 6:30 p.m. with a $12 donation per person. The public is invited to come & meet & visit with our FOP members & friends.

Spooky Stories At The Library

At 3 p.m. this Saturday at the Miami Memorial Library, located at 1052 Adonis Ave. Bring a story (not too graphic, small kids may be present) to share & dress in costume if you wish.

The Gasbag Blows It

In a stunning representation of his party affiliation, Rush Limbaugh attacks Michael J. Fox's Parkinson's disaese on camera during a campaign ad.

Governor's Good Book Giveaway

Gov. Napolitano today distributed copies of The Unbreakable Code, the book she selected to give to all Arizona 4th graders this fall, to Sheely Farms Elementary School in Tolleson. The Governor will visit with 4th graders Wednesday at Hudson Elementary School in Tempe.

The Governor’s literacy program began giving a book to every 1st grade student in 2003 & expanded the program to include a book for each 4th grader last year. Roughly 88,000 copies of The Unbreakable Code will be distributed to 4th grade students this year.

“Arizona has a very rich & diverse history,” Gov. Napolitano commented. “This book program is a great opportunity to combine an important literacy effort with a wonderful history lesson & hopefully foster a lifelong love of reading and learning.”

A selection committee comprised of educators & librarians recommended The Unbreakable Code to Governor Napolitano. The award-winning book is about a young boy & his grandfather, a World War II code talker. As part of their research for the book, author Sara Hoagland Hunter & illustrator Julia Miner spent many hours on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona listening to stories from former code talkers & their families. Both women were able to attend the school event today & share some of the highlights of their research.

Qwest Performing Line Work

The work will be done at 150 E Cedar St. in Globe this Friday from 5-10 a.m. The lane closure will be on the east bound lanes, & the south side of the street.

People For The West Yard Sale

The People For The West-Globe-Miami, Inc. Yard Sale is Nov. 4th, from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. under the People For The West sign beside Hwy 60 in Claypool. This is their only fundraiser of the year & if you have any items to donate or have them pick up, call 425-3754.

The next People For The West-Globe-Miami, Inc. meeting is Nov. 9th, at 7 p.m. with the no host dinner from 6 - 7 p.m. at Guayo's on the Trail. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call 425-3754 for more details.

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.

Family "Festifall"

The Miami Unified School District Leap program is presenting "Family Festifall." Come harvest the bountiful activities & reap the rewards of an Autumn night with the entire family. This is for Grade levels K-8 at the Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School tomorrow, from 6-7:30 p.m. Enjoy free pizza/chips & fun with the entire family. Learn great, new, & creative activities for kids of all ages. Don't miss this semi-annual event. Sign up for the many door prizes that will be given away throughout the evening.

"Red" McLachlan 3-D Shoot

The 27th Annual "Red" McLachlan 3-D Invitational, will be held on Nov. 4th & 5th at the McLachlan Range at 7096 South Russell Road in Globe. For registration times and the cost to compete, call The Apache Bow Hunters @ 928-425-6174, leave a message & someone will get back to you.

Gila Co. Historical Society Hamburger Fry

The Gila Co. Hisorical Museum will have their annual hamburger fry this Friday at 5:30 p.m. for only $5 per person, & it's all you can eat. The Gila County Historical Museum is on Hwy. 60 on North Broad Street, next to the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce in Globe. The weather may be cool so bring a sweater.

Moose Lodge Rummage Sale

The Moose Lodge in Claypool will hold a rummage sale on Nov. 24th & 25th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The proceeds go towards the annual Christmas party for the area kids. If you have any items to donate, you can drop your donated items behind the Lodge or call 473-3817 for more info or to arrange for pickup.

Miami Library Whodunit

The Miami Library Presents:

CSI-Miami:"The Pharoh's Curse" - An Interactive Mystery

Help them solve the mystery Tomorrow & Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Admission is $1 & a can of food or 2 cans of food. The money will benefit our local food bank. Refreshments are included. They will also have raffle prizes on both evenings. The Miami Memorial Library is located at 1052 Adonis Ave in Miami. The phone number to call for more info is 473-2621.

O.K. Corral Gunfight 125th Anniversary

On Oct. 26th through 28th, 2006, Tombstone, Arizona celebrates the 125th Anniversary of the historic Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Attendees will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to walk where Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Virgil & Morgan Earp fought the Clantons & McLaurys in the legendary Oct. 26th, 1881 gunfight that made Tombstone famous.

On Thurs., Oct. 26th, a special reenactment of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral will take place behind the O.K. Corral on the exact spot & time of day (2:30 p.m.) as the original Gunfight. Each day, various confrontations that surrounded the Gunfight, & the Gunfight itself, will be reenacted on the streets of Tombstone.

The Tombstone Courthouse State Park will host a rare exhibit of Wyatt Earp artifacts. For the 1st time, the public will be able to view the only map of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral drawn by Wyatt Earp himself, as well as drawings of Wyatt's revenge killings of Cowboys Curly Bill Brocious, John Ringo, & Frank Stilwell. Other documents include an arrest warrant signed by Wyatt, a receipt from the O.K. Corral signed by the owner, John Montgomery, & tax receipts signed by Wyatt's rival, Sheriff Johnny Behan. Photographs on display for the 1st time include original pictures of Doc Holliday; "Old Man" Clanton; Tombstone's "surgeon to the gunfighters," Dr. George Goodfellow; Tombstone's founder, Ed Schieffelin; Wyatt's 1st 2 wives, Urilla & Mattie; & photos of Geronimo with his Apache warriors taken by Tombstone's photographer, C.S. Fly.

At noon on Sat. Oct. 28th, a funeral procession for the 3 cowboys killed in the Gunfight -Frank McLaury, Tom McLaury, & Billy Clanton--will be reenacted in Tombstone for the 1st time. Costumed visitors in antique buggies & on foot are invited to follow the horse-drawn hearses down Allen Street & pay their respects.

The Tombstone Repertory Company will perform Gilbert & Sullivan's 1878 comic operetta, H.M.S. Pinafore, nightly in historic Schieffelin Hall. Wyatt Earp met his 3rd wife, Josie Marcus, when she appeared in Tombstone playing the part of Cousin Hebe. It is rumored that the Earps & Doc Holliday will attend these performances.

On Sat. evening, the celebration will close with an 1880s Grand Costume Ball & Casino Night at the Bella Union Opera House. The evening will offer 1880s dancing, gambling, entertainment, food & drink. Period music will be provided by Tucson's Old Arizona Brass Band.

This historic Anniversary Celebration of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral brings a unique combination of Wyatt Earp artifacts, knowledgeable historians, & skilled reenactors to "The Town Too Tough to Die." Join them & be a part of history. The schedule of events can be found at okcorralgunfight.com.

Most events in the town will be free. Regular park fees apply for events in the Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park. Regular park fees are $4 per person for ages 14 & up; children aged 13 & younger are free when accompanied by an adult.

The Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is located on the corner of Toughnut & 3rd Streets, 2 blocks off Highway 80, in Tombstone. For more info call Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park at (520) 457-3311.

Brownfields Grant Workshops Co-Hosted By ADEQ

ADEQ will co-host 4 Federal Brownfields Grant Funding workshops with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) around the state. The Brownfields grants provide financial resources to assist in there turn of contaminated & potentially contaminated properties back to productive reuse, spurring economic revitalization & growth at these underutilized & blighted properties.

These workshops, for local communities interested in applying for Federal Brownfields Program Assessment, Cleanup or Revolving Loan Fund grants, focus on helping participants understand the basic elements of the grant program, the process for submitting grant proposals, the required proposal elements & improving the success rate of submitted proposals.

The workshops are free & open to the public. Registration or attendance notification is not required.

The workshops will be held at:
Avenue
West Washington Street
at Lake Havasu City, Executive Conference Room, 1770 North McCulloch Boulevard

Resources, 5th Floor Conference Room, State Office Building, 400 West Congress

Checker Auto Parts 500 National Anthem Singer

The National Anthem will be sung by the upcoming country music sensation whose first hit is titled, "Tim McGraw" and that is none other than Taylor Swift.

Tonto National Forest Pot Farm Shooting

Preliminary investigation reveals the following information about a shooting incident on the Tonto National Forest, Sun., Oct. 22nd, during a pot farm eradication operation conducted by Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs):

Incident: Suspect shot during pot farm eradication operation.

Location: North of Sunflower on the Tonto National Forest, in the Mt. Peeley/Deer Creek/201 road area.

Initial report of possible pot farm: Last Wed., a hiker found & reported the site (she reported the site as abandoned).

Shooting incident: During a marijuana eradication operation on the Tonto National Forest yesterday, Forest Service law enforcement officers encountered 4 armed suspects. One suspect pointed a loaded rifle at a law enforcement officer. The officer fired at the suspect 3 times.

Suspect in custody: The suspect, a 20-year-old Hispanic male (undocumented alien), is in stable condition in a local hospital & is cooperating with authorities.

Three armed suspects/land & air search: The other 3 armed suspects escaped & an air/land search operation was begun by officials from the Forest Service, the Dept. of Public Safety, Maricopa Co. Sheriff’s Officer & Gila Co. At least 3 helicopters were used for the search. Number of personnel: unknown.

Update on escaped suspects: Gila Co. detained a possible suspect (another undocumented alien) until he was picked by FS authorities for questioning.

Eradication operation: 3,100 plants, covering approx., 4 acres, were eradicated yesterday.

More plants have been discovered; the operation continues. Street value: unknown.

Note: Forest Service rangers do not carry guns nor conduct such operations. Please refer to referenced officers above as Forest Service law enforcement officers. (They are not “agents” either).

11th Annual Haunted House

Miami Recreation Presents the 11th Annual Haunted House at the Miami Hostetler Pool at 708 Sullivan St. in Miami. The Haunted House takes place Tonight & Tomorrow evening, from 7 - 9 p.m. Admission is $1 & a can of food or 2 cans of food.

Globe-Miami Gun Club 2006 Turkey Shoot

On Nov. 4th, The Globe-Miami Gun Club will hold it’s annual Turkey Shoot at the gun club range on Bixby Road beginning at 9 a.m. Most events will cost $2 or 4 cans of food. The trap shoot will be $5 or 10 cans of food per round. Raffle items will be given away with tickets costing $1 each. All proceeds from this event will be donated to a local food bank. The Globe-Miami Gun Club will supply the targets.

There will be “Fun” shooting events as well as accuracy events for rifles, handguns & shotguns. The public is invited to participate. Juveniles competing must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Shooters are expected to supply their own firearms & ammunition. Contact Chuck Willis (928-425-5641) or Jim Ownsby (928-425-0338) for more info.

Jason Williams At Democrat HQ Today

Jason Williams, Democratic Candidate for Arizona State School Superintendent, will be in Globe today at the Democratic Headquarters at 375 S. Sutherland at 5 p.m. They invite you to come out, meet Jason & address your educational questions & concerns to him. Fry bread & margaritas will be served, with all donations going to the Jason Williams campaign.

San Carlos Apache Youth Pageant

The San Carlos Youth Pageant Program is Oct. 27th & 28th, at the Burdette Memorial Hall in San Carlos. Each year they have over 30 young, bright, beautiful Apache children from ages 6 months to 16 years participate in the San Carlos Youth Pageant program. This culture rich event features each participant in traditional attire & talent. The program showcases the young children’s knowledge of their Apache traditions, language, & culture in a positive environment. Admission for all ages is $5.

Categories for the program are as follows:

Oct 27th
5 p.m.
Burdette Hall
Baby Boy/Baby Girl of the Year
Missy San Carlos Apache-ages 8 to 12 years old

Oct 28th
4 p.m.
Burdette Hall
Princess-ages 4 to 7 years old
JR Miss San Carlos Apache-ages 13 to 16 years old

Additional WNV Cases Confirmed In Pinal Co.

Pinal Co. health officials reported an additional 6 cases of West Nile virus (WNV) disease in people, bringing the total of human WNV disease cases in Pinal County to 10 so far in 2006, with 1 death. All 6 new cases are reported to be recovering. Of the 10 cases that have been reported to date, 1 was in the Florence area, 2 were in the Coolidge area, 1 was in the San Manuel area, 4 have been in the Casa Grande area, 1 was in the Queen Creek area, & 1 was on the Gila River Indian Community. All cases are being investigated by the Pinal Co. Division of Public Health.

An additional horse in the Casa Grande area was also reported to be WNV positive. The previous horse reported in 2006 was from the greater Florence area & has been euthanized. WNV is transmitted to humans & animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected with the virus when they feed on infected birds.

The overall risk of WNV to humans is low & most people infected will not experience any noticeable symptoms. A small percentage of people may experience more serious forms of illnesses that can include lasting or permanent neurological effects. People over the age of 50 are more likely to develop serious symptoms of WNV.

For health info about WNV, visit the Arizona Department of Health Services' site at westnileaz.com or call the State Public Health Hotline toll-free at (800) 314-9243. If you would like information concerning WNV, including locations for mosquito fogging in Pinal Co., please call the mosquito hotline at 520-866-6200.

Country CDs Out This Week

Montgomery Gentry - Some People Change
Alabama - Songs Of Inspiration
Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift
George Jones/Merle Haggard - Kicking Out The Footlights…Again
Lucinda Williams - Car Wheels on a Gravel Road
Various Artists - !Viva! Terlingua! Nuevo! Songs of Luckenbach Texas

Some DVDs Out This Week

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

Nacho Libre - S&T
The Addams Family Vol. 1 - S&T
The O.C. - Complete 3rd Season
The L-Word - Complete 3rd Season - S&T
Wings - Complete 3rd Season
Reservoir Dogs: 15th Anniversary - S&T
MacGyver - Complete Final Season
Bewitched - Complete 4th Season
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse - S&T
The Facts of Life - Complete 3rd Season
Saw II: 2-Disc Uncut Edition
Nightmares & Dreamscapes - S&T
Monster House
Flavor of Love: Complete 2nd Season
Justice League Unlimited: Season One

Holy Cow...They Did It!!!

The Arizona Cardinals have sunk to a new low. The Cardinals have brought a new shame as they were a whipping post for the now 1-5 Raiders earlier today, by a score of 22-9. No new stadium or name changes can revive the flatlining Cardinals. The Bidwell family will allow Green to finish out his contract and release him and will promote from within as nobody in their right mind would want to coach the clown's of the NFL. I can't even make a joke about the continual suckfest that is this team, because they are that bad. The team now sits at a point where they are "due for a win." I would write a wrap-up of this game, however it was such a sad state of affairs that there is no warrant for me to do so. Next week the Arizona Cardinals will face the struggling, yet higher ranking 2-4 Packers. I would be surprised if Arizona were to get and maintain a lead to the bitter end. Next season don't expect to see the red sea(unless they play the Redskins or Chiefs) as more fans will be wearing the opposing colors at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Or as we in arizona call it, business as usual. Until the ownership, or lack there of, by the Bidwell family is revoked somehow, this pattern of being the leagues laughing stock will continue.

New City Of Globe Sanitation Hours

The City of Globe's Sanitation Dept. will begin their Winter Hours tomorrow, & will now be from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

2nd Annual Southern Gila Co. Economic Summit

You are cordially invited to join in mapping the future of Southern Gila Co. on Oct. 27th, at the Apache Gold Convention Center. Registration is at 8 a.m. along with the Continental Breakfast. The Summit Workshop begins at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided by the Apache Gold Casino & Resort. This is a workshop, so come with your ideas & be prepared to spend the day contributing to the future of our communities. To RSVP for this event call: 928-402-8511 or 928-402-8753.

10-21-06 Shop Highlights

2 kitchen counter top's (Black/Gray), plus white waterproof cabinet top & bottom w/drawers, $300 obo. Big Western entertaiment center, $300 obo. '83 Toy pickup truck for $900 obo. Call Michelle at 928-961-0158.

Queen size bed w/mattress & pillows - $200. please contact Mazen at 480-275-9746.

Dining table set w/6 chairs, Like new, less than a year old. $600. 480-516-6192

Duel Rocker Recliner - $325. Contact Tammy 480-835-0483

classic wood china hutch with lighiting inside, glass panels & drawers w/a special protection fabric. $650. The phone number is (480) 539-4497

5 piece dinette set, durable tempered glass top w/designed metal base, 4 side chairs w/cushioned seat & back & matching metal frame. asking $250. Call 602-705-6441.

2.3 Cubic ft Stainless Steel Refrigerator, Brand New - in original box - $110. Price is firm. Call 480.329.5553

Dartboard in wood cabinet with a set of 3 darts. $20. Call 480.241.3529

Golden Tee Arcade Game. works great, good picture. $575. Call 480-988-0166.

Martin cougar compund bow 85lbs max pull weight, good condition w/quiver, cross hair sights, & arrows. $50. 480-600-4490

8 person 2 Room Dome Tent - $60. If interested call 623-341-8236

dc snowboard boots, only worn twice, size 12, really nice & comfy. $80 obo. 602-487-6120

NordicTrack Treadmill C2100 - $650. Call 480-380-2080.

Pedastal Sink in cast iron. Plus all the hardware. Scott 480-502-5141

Portable Electric Cement Mixer, 2-1/2 cubic foot cement mixer handles stucco, mortar and concrete. Drum opening: 15-1/2. $90 Takes it. Phone # (602) 371-9036

16.8v Craftsman cordless drill and flashlight, the kit also comes with 2 batteries & a charger lightly used, $50, please call Sam at 602-348-3047

Doughboy above ground pool for sale. $1,000 OBO - call for details 602-515-7486

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.

Round Charcoal BBQ. Good wheels, cover fits good. $30. Jennifer602-488-7480

Solid Oak Computer Desk & Filing Cabinet - $185. Call 480-560-6601.

3 free cute, adorable, fluffy, black, 5 week old kittens. Call 701-2299.

Small Dog crate perfect for training or for travel. Mat included. $25. call 520-403-5590

Large bird cage for sale. great condition, $75 OBO. Please call Sara at (602)319-5917

Trailer axle, 46" inside measurement with three 4 lug wheels & tires, $50. The following fits '99-'02 GMC Sierra/Chevy Silerado extended cab: European style tail lamps, $30. Nerf bars, $90. Grill & brush guard, $125. Call 425-9003 or 812-3026.

1999 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab Lowered 18 inch wheels - $5500 but is willing to negotiate. Call Dan 623.693.4518

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 longbed c20 chevy pickup - $1800 or best offer call Mike at 623-326-4214.

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 - $3800. Call 602-909-6004

1995 Isuzu Trooper - $2500 obo. contact 480-233-4519 for more details.

Case Backhoe 680H - $9100. call Neal at 480-205-5786 if interested or to make an offer.

97 honda shadow/1100 - $3500. robert 602-703-1752

2003 Suzuki SV1000s - $5000 obo. 602-388-0897

2004 Harley Davidson Road Glide - $20,000. Contact Mike at 623-551-9463.

2005 Kawasaki KLX 125 - $1800. 480-458-5751

1999 Suzuki Intruder 1500 - $5000. 602-821-5646

14ft Aluminum Boat w/Trailer - 8hp Gas Motor, 27lb Elect. trolling motor and battery. Oars, vests, etc. Boat is in good shape. Trolling motor works. I have not run the gas motor but was told it would run. Trailer and boat are current on registration. $800 obo. call 602-402-1984

Miami Library Whodunit

The Miami Library Presents:

CSI-Miami:
"The Pharoh's Curse" - An Interactive Mystery

Help them solve the mystery this coming Wednesday & Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Admission is $1 & a can of food or 2 cans of food. The money will benefit our local food bank. Refreshments are included. They will also have raffle prizes on both evenings. The Miami Memorial Library is located at 1052 Adonis Ave in Miami. The phone number to call for more info is 473-2621.