Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

In June, I'll keep you in tune with the ill's this town has to offer. Just keep checking this site for more of the nitty gritty for the truth about people that are truly shitty.

The official announcement will be coming shortly that Steve Kerr is going to be hired as the President & General Manager of the Phoenix Suns. Kerr must finish his current job with TNT before he can start with the Suns. This move will help keep D'Antoni focusing on coaching, instead of his split duty of GM & coach.

The Vincent Fire is fully contained.

Max Scherzer will not be playing for the Diamondbacks anytime soon. The two parties could not reach an agreement for Arizona's 2006 first-round pick.

Winslow's "Standin' on the Corner" site is going to get an additional $115,000 in a grant from the ADEQ.

Legendary Chicago bluesmen Muddy Waters, Little Walter, & Howlin' Wolf will be featured in "Cadillac Records." Filming begins this year.

Donations Needed

BSA Pack 102 & Troop 101 in Globe-Miami need money for BSA uniform shirts. They are looking for donations of Scout shirts, including adult sized Scout shirts. If you have shirts or money to donate, call (928) 473-4185.

Jaded will be performing at the Copper Parrot at 598 Broad St in Globe on June 1st at 9 pm.

Country CDs Out This Week

Jason Aldean - Relentless (Enhanced)
Buck McCoy - Top Dog
Richard Thompson - Sweet Warrior

Some DVDs Out This Week

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

Superman: Ultimate Collector's Edition - S&T
Rawhide: The Second Season, Vol. 1 - S&T
F Troop: The Complete Second Season - S&T
Circle of Iron (2-Disc Special Ed.) - S&T
WWE: Backlash 2007 - S&T
The Closer: The Complete Second Season
UB40: Live at Montreux 2002
Hannibal Rising

Entrenched

Other land deals could be dug up. Now that's food for thought.

Another tawdry tale of this town's twists and turns will be told Tuesday.

Comical & Full of Nonsense

One view is it, otherwise, truth exposed ends up suppressed. The decision to rail against opposing views is ever present even when their blinders are on tight. Keep marching onward.

Wait and See

Tomorrow will give another glimpse into the turmoil of the town.

A Leak That Is A Calk

A wife should know better than to use her special Courthouse privileges to leak documents that have no merit but to cause harm and not blow any whistle's within the County. However, that info leaked raised a minor stink, without the whole truth behind the ink. These same clowns believe, your pain is their gain. The guilty parties know who they are. Wouldn't you? As it is, NOTHING is sealed.

Ridden Out On A Rail

The dirt begins:

Travel north where the trees help give a nice breeze to find out about the truth behind this persons past. Ask the right questions and people will talk, after twenty years they will not balk. The start will not be fast, but, you'll be solidly aghast.

Benny Chaplin Walk Not Approved By IRS

I have been infromed that the 'Famous Benny Chaplin Walk-A-Thon Inc.' is "not an approved tax-exempt organization at this time." The person I have been informed by is the site operator of famousbennychaplinwalk-a-thon.com, has taken down the site as a precaution. Be sure to read the message that has been posted. She has provided me link to the FTC if you have donated and feel that you've been taken.

Don't Be A Coward

If you've got a problem, email me at: shopandtalk@cableone.net. Somehow, I doubt you are man enough to do that.

WWE Judgment Day

The winners will be in bold & italics.

Carlito vs. Ric Flair

[ECW Championship Match]
Bobby Lashley (won the match) vs. Mr. McMahon [c](declared himself the winner since Lashley didn't beat him), Shane McMahon, Umaga

C.M. Punk vs. Elijah Burke

Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels

[Tag Team Championship Match]
The Hardys [c] vs. Murdoch & Cade

[World Heavyweight Championship Match]
Edge [c] vs. Batista

[United States Championship 2 Out Of 3 Falls Match]
Chris Benoit [c] vs. M.V.P. & New Champ

[WWE Championship Match]
John Cena [c] vs. Great Khali

Information should not be altered out of fear. The Smithsonian had changed information on their exhibit on Global Warming to please the Jester's court.

The Historic Town Clock Dedication Ceremony tonight is in lieu of the regular council meeting & will be at the Historical Railroad Depot Complex located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of Broad St & Sycamore St in Downtown Globe at 6 pm.

Direct From Napolitano:

Gov. Napolitano has proclaimed May 22nd, 2007 as National Parent Care Day™ in Arizona. The day will give children of all ages an opportunity to honor their parents & begin the process of open communication regarding parent care issues & challenges.

In the proclamation, Gov. Napolitano states: “Millions of Americans are ill prepared to address their own, or a loved one’s, challenges with aging,” & declared “It’s never too late,” as the theme for National Parent Care Day™, citing “the need for children to talk to their aging parents about the health & financial issues they are facing.”

National Parent Care Day™ was founded by Dan Taylor of The Parent Care Solution, a program that coaches real people & financial advisors on how to address the issues & challenges facing aging Americans & their families. “It’s never too late to begin having the necessary conversations with parents about their wishes as they grow older,” said Taylor. “National Parent Care Day™ will provide a time for citizens across Arizona to begin these conversations while also honoring their parents.

A man fleeing a jewelry store he just robbed in New York was killed when the bike he was riding collided with a bus.

Country CDs Out This Week

Louis Ledford - Adios King
Eric Andersen - Blue Rain
The Tannahill Weavers - Live and In Session
Adrienne Young - Room to Grow
Pentangle - One More Road & Live 1994
Jeff Buckley - So Real: Songs from Jeff Buckley

Some DVDs Out This Week

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

The Magnificent Seven: Complete 2nd Season - S&T
Roots (4-Disc -30th Anniv. Ed.)
Scrubs: Complete 5th Season
Porky's the Ultimate Collection - S&T
Porky's (The One Size Fits All Edition) - S&T
The John Wayne Century Collection - S&T
Pride Fighting Championships: Shockwave 2003 - S&T
True Grit (Special Collector's Ed.) - S&T
WWE - WrestleMania 23
Rio Bravo (2-Disc Ultimate Collector's Ed.) - S&T
Airwolf: Season 3
Ultimate Fighting Championship, Vol. 64: Unstoppable - S&T
Ultimate Fighting Championship, Vol. 65: Bad Intentions - S&T
Summer School (Life's a Beach Ed.)
The Good German
Flags of Our Fathers (2-Disc Special Ed.) - S&T
Letters From Iwo Jima (2-Disc Special Ed.) - S&T
Mission: Impossible: Complete 1st TV Season
The Peter Sellers Giftset - S&T
Pride Fighting Championships: Bushido: The Tournament (Vol. 9) - S&T
Mel Gibson's Apocalypto
The 40 Year-Old Virgin (Unrated 2-Disc Double Your Pleasure Ed.) - S&T
Epic Movie (Unrated Edition)
The O.C.: Complete 4th Season

While working at the only Country station in this community that actually cares and doesn't need to talk shit about about its citizens. That and a report of which did not even tell the truth about who really started that station. Anyways, I announce various items to bring in folks from the locations under our 1.6+ million coverage umbrella to end up with zero gratitude shown. It takes a lot to steer a the negative outlook upon Globe-Miami that has been incurred over the years. I have done a lot to spin that view. Maybe I shouldn't, maybe I should attack without fact checking and make-up stories to discredit people here. Perhaps those that wish to bring in monies to their charities from a greater reach should not even bother. It's a thankless job from what I have seen. Especially when other media outlets are made aware of a danger to the community but are a member of the same club, the CCN were aware of a predator that was the former head of the CVRC.

If you have an issue with this, good, then I'm doing my job right. Go ahead and send your e-mails to: shopandtalk@cableone.net. The information said on this site is mine and not that of krde, so before this gets plagiarized like another radio stations blog has, you'll at least know the truth.

The evacuation orders have been lifted for those residents in See Canyon, The Brooks & the Mountain Meadows Bible Camp & are being allowed to return home due to the high containment of the Promontory Fire.

Direct From the BLM:

What: A Competitive Public Land Sale hosted by the Bureau of Land Management, featuring a 282.50-acre single parcel located within the southern portion of the City of Goodyear, at the base of the Estrella Mountains takes place June 7th.
When: Thursday, June 7th, 2007.
Times: Bidder Registration begins at 11 am, Open forum for Questions/Answers from 11 am - 1:15 pm, Oral Auction takes place at 1:30 pm.
Cost: No fees for spectators or for registration.
Note: Minimum oral bid begin's at $7 million, or at a higher amount as determined by the June 5th, 2007 sealed competitive bid.
Where: Bureau of Land Management - Phoenix District 21605 North 7th Ave., Phoenix.
Directions: Take 101 loop to 7th Ave. exit & go north. The BLM-Phoenix District's located on the east side of 7th Ave. just south of Deer Valley Road/Deer Valley Airport.

More information is available on the Arizona-BLM web site at blm.gov/az/.

The Big Sky Conference Montana State Bobcats have fired their football coach. Mike Kramer was let go after another athlete had been arrested amongst an array of problems stemming from other athletes in legal troubles during his lead. Those in trouble for either drug or murder charges are; former wide receiver Rick Gatewood, cornerback Andre Fuller, former wide receiver Edward Sullivan, Derrick Davis Jr., John Lebrum, & former assistant head football coach Joe O'Brien.

With 4,000+ acres burned, fire crews have 80% of the Promontory fire contained.

Million Dollar Man

Kevin Harvick won the Nextel All-Star Challenge earning a payday of $1 million.

The Globe School District meeting is tonight at 6 pm & will be in the Globe Junior High School Multipurpose room. The meeting, as always, is open to the public.

Don't forget to check the Calendar on krde.com.

Come on out to the Apache Gold Casino & Resort this Friday to see true Legends of Latino music, Los Lobos. Tickets are $18 for General & $35 for VIP. Doors open at 7 pm. See the Players Club for more details or call 1-800-APACHE-8.

BSA Pack 102 & Troop 101 needs your help in obtaining BSA uniform shirts. They need your help in getting adult sizes, as that is what most of the boys wear. If you'd like to help please call, 473-4185.

The Cobre Valley Community Hospital Auxiliaries next Diabetic Workshop will be held on May 22nd, at 10 am in the Medical Office Building (MOB) Conference Room. For more info, please call 402-1230.

United States Beverage, L.L.C., announced that Spanish Peaks Black Dog Ale will partner with the Arizona Humane Society to launch the “Help Chug Help His Friends” program, which donates a portion of sales to rescuing Maricopa & Coconino counties’ animals.

“Black Dog Ale is committed to promoting respect for animals & is proud to support the Arizona Humane Society,” said Justin Fisch, Marketing Director for USB. “In our journey toward the humane treatment of animals, it’s especially important that the public recognize the outstanding capabilities & compassion of these organizations.”

AHS President & C.E.O. Cheryl Naumann said, “We are delighted to partner with Spanish Peak’s Black Dog Ale & truly appreciate their generous support & their dedication to helping shelters such as ours. We applaud businesses such as United States Beverage & Spanish Peaks Black Dog Ale that not only recognize the needs of shelter pets, but also find creative ways to help improve their lives.”

Black Dog Ale has not only partnered with Arizona Humane Society, but local humane organizations nationwide. In addition to monetary donations based upon cases sold throughout the area, Black Dog Ale will also partner to help promote fundraising & volunteer events that support awareness campaigns.

Just in time for national “Adopt-A-Dog Month” in October, Black Dog Ale will encourage consumers through in-store signage & displays to visit blackdogales.com, where you'll be able to search listings of local humane society locations nearby where they can adopt a dog.

Black Dog Ale has updated their packaging to endorse the humane society partnership with a special “stamp” logo displayed on all 6-pack carriers & point of sale items.

USB’s decision to work with animals was an obvious one. Black Dog Ale’s founder credited his own black Lab, Chug, with the success of brand. The program was created not only to honor Chug’s memory, but also to recognize the incredible importance animals play in the lives of people.

Fire Name: Promontory fire

Time/Date Started: May 13th, 2007, 1605 hrs (close to Promontory Lookout)

Location: The Promontory Fire is located atop & below the Mogollon Rim near Promontory Fire Lookout about 1 ½ miles to the closest private property in the community of Christopher Creek & about 3 miles south of Bear Canyon Lake.

Acres: 200+ Cause: Under investigation

Fuels: The Promontory Fire is burning in a mixture of fuel types: ponderosa pine & mixed conifer above the Rim at 7,700 feet elevation with ponderosa pine, pinyon pine & juniper below the Rim.

Contained: 0%

Resources ordered/committed: A Type 2 Incident Management Team was assigned to manage this fire at 6 pm today. Presently on scene are: 3 wildland engines & crews, 2 bulldozers, 2 water tenders, & 6 Hotshot crews. One heavy helicopter & 2 heavy air tankers were scheduled to assist the firefighters.

Estimated Cost to Date: Unknown

Structures threatened: None

Summary: The Promontory Fire was spotted about 4:05 pm yesterday burning close to the Promontory Lookout. High winds whipped the fire in all directions & pushed it over the Rim where the terrain is very steep. Firefighters are working above the Rim, conducting burn-out operations south of FS Road 300. Upslope winds gusting up to 30 mph were expected.

Concerns: The terrain is very steep along the side of the Mogollon Rim so safety of fire crews is paramount. There is a large A.P.S. powerline about 3 miles north of the fire. There are 4 campgrounds & numerous dispersed campsites in the general vicinity.

Restrictions: Bear Canyon Lake campground & lake access, along with dispersed camping near Promontory Butte, are closed until further notice. All campgrounds at Woods Canyon Lake & lake access are open. The public should contact Black Mesa Ranger District for further recreational closure/restrictions: 928-535-4481.

Forest Road 300 is closed at its junction with FR 34; this junction is 2 miles from Woods Canyon.

The Ponderosa fire is fully contained.

Ricky Martin has canceled the concert scheduled for Tuesday at Glendale's Jobing.com Arena due to a lower back sprain suffered Friday at a show in Laredo, Texas.

Some DVDs Out This Week

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

The Rockford Files: Season 4 - S&T
American Dad!, Vol. 2 - S&T
Playboy After Dark, Vol. 2 - S&T
The Last Sin Eater
Stomp the Yard
The Siege (Martial Law Edition)
Frasier: 9th Season
Professional Bull Riders: 8 Seconds: Bred for Greatness
Martin: Complete 2nd Season
Basil Rathbone Signature Collection
Pan's Labyrinth - S&T
Home Improvement: Complete 6th Season
A Duke Named Ellington - S&T
Tom and Jerry Tales, Vol. 2 - S&T
Wings: 4th Season
Bruce Lee Signature Collection - S&T
Becket
ER: Complete 7th Season
TLC: Now & Forever: The Video Hits
Vengeance Is Mine: Criterion Collection
Seraphim Falls
Tex Avery's Droopy: Complete Theatrical Collection - S&T
Carlos Mencia in: The Best of Funny is Funny
Coach: 2nd Season
Army of Shadows: Criterion Collection
Merle Haggard: In Concert 1983 - S&T
The Red Green Show: 1998 Season - S&T
Michael J. Fox Comedy Favorites Collection
Life After Death: The Movie
Banacek: 1st Season
The War Tapes - S&T
Denzel Washington Spotlight Collection - S&T
The Fountain
Creepshow, Vol. 3 - S&T
The War at Home: Complete 1st Season

Country CDs Out This Week

Jason Meadows - 100% Cowboy
Gretchen Wilson - One of the Boys
Little Texas - The Very Best Of Little Texas: Live and Loud
John Anderson - Easy Money

There was 2,800 pounds of marijuana seized amongst legit produce in a commercial vehicle driving through Tucson.

Arizona Schools Chief Tom Horne has responded to a letter signed by 16 Arizona State Legislators alleging racial discrimination in school disciplinary matters.

First West Nile Mosquito In Arizona Found

The first mosquito samples to test positive for West Nile this year in Arizona were found from samples from April 26th, found near Clarkdale in Yavapai County.

Casa Gande Man Booked For Manslaughter After Accident

Arizona Dept of Public Safety Officers investigated a collision that occurred on I-10 near mile post 192, south of Casa Grande on May 4th, requiring officers to restrict the eastbound right lane for several hours. Ms. Romona Gregorio, was the driver of a red Ford pickup, & was heading eastbound on I-10 when she noticed another truck drifting into her lane. Gregorio, then took an evasive action & moved right, off the roadway & stopped on the soft dirt shoulder. DPS Officers arrived to assist Gregorio & helped her get her vehicle back onto the highway.

Shortly after driving away, Gregorio was hit from behind by a Ford pickup driven by Jeffery Morton, age 54 from Casa Grande. The collision caused Gregorio to lose control of her vehicle, moving her right, off the roadway & onto the shoulder. Her vehicle rolled several times & she was ejected. Romona, an Arizona City resident, died at the scene, she was 47 years old. Alcohol may have played a factor in this collision & Jeffery Morton was booked into the Pinal Co. Jail on one count of Manslaughter.

Interviews Posted

This weekends interview's, including 3 TV's Dan Davis & Jim Paxon, is on the 'Radio on Demand' page on krde.com.

Country CDs Out This Week

Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park Troubadours - Trailercana
Chris Proctor - The Chris Proctor Collection
Dale Watson - Little Darlin' Sessions, Vol. 1
The Bellamy Brothers - Jesus Is Coming
Various Artists - Kerrville Folk Festival: The Best of Kerrville
Kris Kristofferson - This Old Road
Casey Neill - Brooklyn Bridge
Melissa Sellers - Deep South Austin
Poodle Lynn & the Backstage Band - Country's All I'll Ever Be
Jimmy LaFave - Cimarron Manifesto

Some DVDs Out This Week

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

That '70s Show: Season 6
Dirty Dancing (20th Anniv. Ed.)
George Benson: Live from Montreux
The Caine Mutiny (Collector's Ed.) - S&T
The 4400: Complete 3rd Season
Las Vegas: Seasons 1 & 2
Big: The Director's Cut (2-Disc Special Ed.) - S&T
Tommy The Movie (2-Disc Collector's Ed.)
House M.D.: Seasons 1 & 2
The Guns of Navarone (Collector's Ed.) - S&T
Donnie Brasco (Extended Cut) - S&T
Mrs. Doubtfire (Behind-the-Seams Ed.) - S&T
The Bridge on the River Kwai (Collector's Ed.) - S&T
To Catch a Thief: Special Collector's Ed.
Deliver Us From Evil - S&T
Thin Lizzy: Up Close & Personal - S&T
Music and Lyrics
McLeod's Daughters: Complete 2nd Season
Catch & Release
The Waltons: Complete 5th Season
Living Colour: On Stage at World Cafe Live - S&T
Breaking and Entering
Everybody Loves Raymond: Complete 8th Season
The Tiger and the Snow
The Painted Veil
Lawrence of Arabia (Collector's Ed.) - S&T
Because I Said So
Cagney & Lacey: Season 1

Globe-Miami Chamber Business of the Year Nomination Time

It's time to nominate a Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce business member for the 2007 Small Business of the Year. Be sure to print the application & fill in your nominee. You have until June 1st.

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Closure

A pavement preservation project will require the closure of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park from May 7th through May 9th.

Pinal County Animal Shelter's 1st Annual Shelter Run

Find out how you can help the Pinal County Animal Shelter with their 1st Annual Shelter Run on May 12th.

The Spurs took out the Nuggets, 93-78, winning their series, 4-1.

The Suns Dried the Lakers

The Phoenix Suns eliminated the L.A. Lakers from the Playoffs, 119-110, to win the series, 4-1.

The Renzi Saga Continues...

Sarah Fenske of the 'Phoenix New Times,' has an in-depth article on the Renzi scandals. Be sure to search for Rick Renzi on that site. You will be amazed the truths uncovered.

State Quarter Unveiling

Gov Janet Napolitano will unveil the official Arizona State Quarter at a Hamilton Elementary School assembly in Phoenix today at 10:30 am. Members of the Arizona Quarter Commission will also be in attendance.