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Busboom says he has had this Beetle since high school, when he restored it to a pristine condition. He’s no longer interested in putting that much work into his vehicles, which are occasionally used in movie sets in their current condition. BY PATTI DALEY | PHOTOS BY LCGROSS
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any folks one meets in GlobeMiami were born and raised here. Many moved somewhere else for a while and came back. There are folks here for short-term work and the “strange ones” who want to stay.
“I came up here because I found a cheap house,” says Corey Busboom, 41. Investor, collector, artisan and inventor, Busboom was a longtime resident of Phoenix before he ever made a visit to Globe. When prices went “sky-high” in the valley a few years ago, he sold some properties to invest up here.
He started coming up on the weekends and realized how much he liked it. “It’s so quiet and peaceful. Close to the Pinals. There’s hiking and camping and motorcycle riding,” he says. “All kinds of good stuff.” Creative Newcomers, Continued on page 31
NEW GATEWAY TO GLOBE DRAWS APPLAUSE BY ALEX ROCHA
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Paul Contreras of Corona Signs was hired to do the signage. The railroad provided the use of a lift for the week, saving the city nearly $15,000. Photo by Elizabeth Eaton
For nearly two decades the idea of beautifying the North Broad Street entrance to historic downtown Globe has been part of the city’s master plan. The underpass has served as a key entrance to the historic downtown district for nearly a century, and the old trestle, built in 1910, has stood the test of time and remains a vital part of railroad operations today. However, despite the important role this entrance plays in connecting travelers to the downtown district, little has been done on it to actually enhance its value as a gateway to our community. With more than 40,000 cars a day passing by, it’s an opportunity city leaders have long desired to tap into. Globe, Continued on page 30
PARCELS POUR INTO THE LOCAL POST OFFICE BY LINDA GROSS
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Christmas season is still months away, but you might think it was already here, if you visited Globe’s post office. Ever since the pandemic hit, and especially since stay-at-home orders were issued in March, the local post office has been handling a huge increase in packages being shipped through Amazon, DHL, UPS and FedEx. “Our volume is up 51 percent over what we typically see during our high season at Christmas – which officially doesn’t begin until Veteran’s Day in early November,” says Kim King, postmaster of the Globe post office. Post Office, Continued on page 29
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CONGRATULATIONS, CHAMPIONS!
Gila County Fair Junior Livestock Show & AuctioN ~ 2020 GRAND CHAMPIONS ~
JAYVEN BADILLA
Outlaw Livestock: Grand Champion Steer, 1217 Lbs
ALEXIS MONSEES
ISABELLA PICKARD
Outlaw Livestock: Grand Champion Lamb, 109 Lbs
Gila Hoggers: Grand Champion Swine, 237 Lbs
ISABELLA PICKARD
Gila Hoggers, Grand Champion Goat, 73 Lbs
Gila County Fair Livestock Auction Online for the First Time in 50 Years!!
With 64 registered buyers and $209,150 total sales, we are happy to report that Gila County’s first-ever virtual junior livestock auction of animals raised by 4-H and FFA students was a success! Yes, we missed the in-person excitement and barnyard aroma of the live auction that has been our tradition for decades, but this annual event is all about our youth - and moving it online this year was done for their safety. We’re thankful that it worked out even better than we hoped, and here’s a sincere Thank You! to our 64 registered buyers, honors to our youth champions - and applause to all 4-H and FFA youth who raised livestock over the past year! ~ Gila County Fair Board, livestock auction committee members and volunteers
~ 2020 GILA COUNTY BRED AND FED GRAND CHAMPIONS ~
MAGGIE WHALEY
Payson FFA, Grand Champion Poultry, 42 lbs
BRADEN WAGNER
HADLEY DALMOLIN
Gila Hoggers: Gila County Bred and Fed Swine 223 Lbs
Gila County Stock Feeders: Gila County Bred and Fed Steer, 1114 lbs
IZABELL BADILLA
Gila Hoggers: Gila County Bred and Fed Goat, 80 Lbs
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Senior Grand Champion Poultry Showman
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Senior Grand Champion Rabbit Showman
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Photography Best In Show Awards Cheryl Kuhl Takes Home Four Awards! Black and White Photography: Agathla In Fresh Snow
Digital Prints/Night Photography: Lightning Over Granite Dell
Digital Prints/ Darkroom Effects: Willow Springs Star Trail
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Ashley Hesson Color Prints: A Light in the Forest
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Digital Prints/Action: Salt River Wild Stallions
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Digital Prints/Night Photography: Fire Dancer
Digital Prints/ Clouds: Reflections at Hector Lake
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Digital Prints/ Closeup Detail of Nature: Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
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he beginning of this month saw Globe’s North Broad Entrance transform into the gateway for the historic district that had been envisioned by city leaders for over a decade. It was a matter of opportune timing that allowed the project to go forward. But playing into that scenario was the planning that had been done long ago, making it easier to spring into action when the opportunity presented itself (p. 1). Being prepared and laying the groundwork is a matter of vision, planning and intention. And even if roadblocks arise and the current plan is stalled or diverted, as was the case with the North Broad entrance, success can follow when an opportunity presents itself. Our feature story on creative newcomers, Corey Busboom and Abe Gil (p. 1), describes the opportunities two friends from the Valley have found in our local real estate market. And with more and more newcomers moving into our community (as reported in our September issue), we thought it was time to pull together a Resource Guide to the community events, services and agencies that make our community stronger and more vibrant for those who live here (pp. 11-21). If you want to make a community feel like home, there’s no better way than getting involved and helping local organizations and event planners lay the groundwork for the future. In our guide, we’ve highlighted opportunities to volunteer, join a board or participate in stakeholder discussions. Making a place feel like yours begins with engaging in the community’s planning and production in some way. Even though the COVID crisis has stalled or canceled events this year, some of which are a staple of Globe-Miami’s community life, we’ve listed them anyway to give a full picture of the ways we normally come together throughout the year recognizing the importance of these events to the past that has shaped us, and looking toward a future beyond the crisis. The Resource Guide’s publication dovetails with the annual fundraising drive of United Fund of Globe-Miami, whose proceeds go to support more than 30 local organizations serving our community. United Fund has developed critical local partnerships - through their payroll deduction program, the generosity of Freeport McMoRan and their double-match program, and the support of local businesses and individual contributions - that allow it to leverage every single dollar it collects. United Fund represents a powerhouse of support for high-impact local organizations and initiatives that benefit every member of the Globe-Miami community. If you’re looking for ways to make a positive impact on the community, consider donating this month during United Fund’s fundraising drive (p. 22). Another way to make an impact and serve the local community: vote. By taking part in the democratic process, you build a sense of belonging and help ensure that local government reflects our priorities and values. As we go to press, early ballots have just arrived in mailboxes - on time, as usual, thanks to the local post office. It’s arguably the biggest election of our lifetime, and the post office and elections office are ready (p. 1 and p. 8). The COVID crisis, and the social distancing it necessitates, doesn’t have to lead to isolation or disconnection. Opportunities abound to take part in Globe-Miami’s community life and make an impact whether by voting, donating, volunteering or participating in local activities and events. I encourage you to reach out, take part, and help usher in GlobeMiami’s post-COVID future.
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Essential Business Lessons from Apache Skateboard Entrepreneur Douglas Miles Jr. Douglas Miles Jr. is a professional skateboarder, owner of the film production company Indellica, and a partner and team rider of Apache Skateboards. He has produced video and photo content for Apache Skateboards and now owns and operates Indellica to help other businesses with film production and branding. He has worked with large brands such as Emerica and Es, and currently is sponsored by Converse. Miles is currently featured on the front and back cover of the Movement issue of Umber Magazine – a California-based printed publication that focuses on creative culture and visual arts from the perspective of Black and Brown people. ’m here right now to share with you three things I’ve learned from my 15 years as a professional skater, filmmaker, and business owner of Indellica. Let’s get right into the thick of it. The first lesson, I’m hesitant to share. It’s about managing negative emotions. I learned this early on with working with fellow team riders on Apache Skateboards. I had learned, through multiple confrontations, that my negative emotions, particularly feelings of jealousy, will ultimately hurt the company I am a part of. I learned it was important to feel positive about your fellow teammates’ accomplishments, though this can be difficult at first. After all, everyone making their goals is what will ultimately make your business grow. Lesson one is to Pay attention to your emotions and root for your colleagues. The second lesson is to Overcome the fear of social media! Like you, maybe, I was afraid of “putting myself out there like that.” Ultimately it was the fear of rejection that needed to be dealt with. In my early days I was afraid to post too often on Instagram and afraid of the criticism of my peers and clients. I had come to realize that I deserve to be successful, and if that means I need to post content every day to build an audience, I cannot be afraid of what others might say. It’s important to understand that right now everyone’s
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Climbing to the Basement
Pinal Schist, photo courtesy University of Arizona
Trail 214
Schultze Granite boulders
Arizona at the time Pinal Schist was a sediment in the ocean, just 2.5 billion years ago. Courtesy University of Arizona
ake a trail through time with me...far back in time to Gila County’s oldest material. The Pinal Schist on Pioneer Pass Forest Trail 214 on East Mountain is Gila County’s Basement Formation. The target for our first time-travel trail is to go back in time to the earliest date possible in Gila County. I’m not talking about centuries or thousands or even millions of years ago - but over a billion years. We’ll travel a trail that takes us to the oldest objects in Gila County. I believe every rock has a story to tell. Sometimes a rock speaks loudly with fossils or dinosaur tracks. Sometimes rocks speak softly with the structure and texture of their minerals. The Pinal Schist has no fossils because its formation was so far back in time that there was no life on earth or even in the depths of the earth. The oldest rock in our area is the Pinal
Trail 214, at a good place for a breather
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GILA COUNTRY SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 2 The world has changed, adjusting to the new normal will require experienced leadership, innovative solutions and a collaborative approach. I will reach out to small businesses, organizations and community members to work together to bridge the gap and help our community grow stronger together. This is an exciting time for rural communities, a global marketplace is opening up to a world of possibilities. The first step is correcting mistakes made by former Supervisors. I will cut programs that promote wasteful spending and give freebies intended to buy support. This wasteful spending will result in tax increases to residents. I will correct mistakes made that crippled economic growth. I support education programs and will restore funding to Gila Community College. Our college has one of the top nursing programs in the state. Nursing schools across the country have a two-year waiting list. I will work to expand our community college by adding to the medical and dentistry programs offered, add dormitories and create a destination college to draw students from around County. This is a terrific opportunity to diversify our economy so we’re not dependent on mining as our only industry. As Supervisor, I will insist on proper oversight and accountability for all taxing districts, like Tri-City Sanitary, to ensure the taxpayers are protected. Mismanagement and inept leadership have hurt our community in ways too numerous to list. Globe-Miami has a wealth of untapped resources and potential that position our community to thrive.
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View from saddle looking east
Schist. The Pinal Schist is therefore the basement rock of southeastern Arizona, according to Dr. Arend Meijer. Meijer says it possesses many of the characteristics of a subduction complex associated with a Paleoproterozoic (1.64-1.7 G.y.) Mazatzal volcanic arc. What that means in plain English is that the rock was formed from seabottom sediments that were sucked down into the earth (i.e., subduction complex) due to continents drifting around near a volcanic arc, similar to the Hawaiian Islands. Apparently continents are just like teenagers, always on the move. Although the oldest rocks are usually on the bottom and are therefore called the basement rock, in this case, we have to climb up out of Pioneer Pass to the back side of East Mountain to locate and hear the story of the oldest rock in Gila County. So we head up Broad Street and turn right just past Besh Ba Gowah Park onto Ice House and then stay left. When we run out of pavement, we head up into Pioneer Pass on a dirt road that’s easy going but somewhat in need of grading. We drive through the campground and stop at the marked trailhead for Trail 214. The road continues but immediately starts down, so be sure and stop at the nice wide spot at the top. The trailhead is clearly marked as it climbs for the first 1,000 feet, heading to East Mountain. It then turns northeast and begins a long, gradual climb up to a saddle. The trail starts in the Schultze Granite, which is a lovely black-andwhite rock that weathers to a rather loose granular soil, so watch your step as you climb. The trail will alternate between Schultze Granite and Pinal Schist. The trail continues past the saddle, but by now my packsack is full of rocks to interrogate at home, so we’ll turn around at the saddle and head back. For the serious hiker, the complete trail is 3.7 miles long. It junctions with Tollroad Trail 200 and then terminates on Forest Road 112. The Forest Service places the trail in the more difficult category. They must have walked the whole trail. After a long talk with the Pinal Schist (you might have to know geologists to
Pinal Schist up close and personal
understand this), I learned that although it started out as sea sediment, just sand and silt, it had been subjected to enough heat to rearrange its chemicals into new minerals, plus enough pressure to remove all the air spaces and cause the new minerals to become aligned to the pressure. This gives the schist a layered appearance and nice sparkles from the shiny-silvery mica crystals (biotite). The Pinal Schist in the photo above has weathered to the surface and is now part of the erosion cycle. It will soon be turned back to sand and gravel. But the rock is okay with that. It said it kind of misses being beach sand anyhow. Which gives me the idea for the next time-travel trail: we’ll travel back in time to one of Gila County’s seaside beaches. u John Trimble has recently retired from working in mining for 40 years. He was raised in the southwest by a West Texas cowboy and a New Mexico farmer’s daughter. He moved to Globe in 1999 and is currently enjoying the Arizona lifestyle with rockhounding, reading mysteries and walking those deep time travel trails.
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The full panoply of fall sports are back at Miami High School – football, volleyball, cross country and cheer – at the high school and junior high levels. Justin Cook carries in Miami’s opener vs. Heritage Academy. Photo by Marc Marin
The Football Vandals defeated Heritage Academy 39-0, and the Lady Vandals Volleyball team swept their home opener against San Miguel 3-0. Cross Country will host the Vandal Invite at the high school on October 15th for both junior high and high school runners.
Quarterback Ryan Powell back to pass. Photo by Marc Marin
Junior high volleyball opened their season on the 7th and football’s first game is the 20th at San Manuel.
Lady Vandals take the court.
Homecoming is scheduled for October 30th. Pandemic restrictions mean that each player may invite two guests to volleyball matches and four guests to football games. Miami Athletic Director has set up a live-stream YouTube site so fans can watch games. Go to youtube.com, search for Shawn Pietila to find the channel, and then click on the Vandal.
Miami Teachers Turn Pandemic Lemons into Lemonade It’s no secret that the pandemic has made many things more difficult, but two Miami High School teachers have found ways to leverage social distancing to students’ benefit. Paul Eckstein, partner at law firm PAUL ECKSTEIN PerkinsCoie and constitutional law teacher at ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, spoke to Mrs. Oldfield’s classes on Constitution Day. Beaming into the classroom and to the laptops our school has issued, students were able to learn about civil rights and the design of our government from an experienced professor and litigator.
Students Return to Campus Students are again receiving instruction on campus at Miami High School. Half our students attend school Mondays and Tuesdays and work from home the other days, and the other half are on the opposite schedule. This hybrid schedule permits us to resume face-to-face instruction while reducing the likelihood of transmitting the virus at school. Fewer people in the building means better social distancing, and students are exposed to only half the student body. All students are scanned for fevers when they board the school bus or arrive at school, and everyone on campus wears a mask. Extra desks have been removed from classrooms so that students are distanced, desks and seats are cleaned between classes, and maintenance crews sanitize the building every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Alan Williams, an international speaker based in London, is working with Ms. Yazzie’s SkillsUSA Leadership Class to strengthen students’ understanding of the role a leader plays in an organization. Mr. Williams preaches three core values for leaders, a lesson that will help our students lead at and after Miami: 1. Crystal clarity about the organization’s brand identity; 2. Improving employees’ engagement; and, 3. Delivering a consistent customer experience. Kudos to Ms. Yazzie and Mrs. Oldfield, and great thanks to Mr. Williams and Mr. Eckstein.
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Q&A with Gila County Election Director Eric Mariscal GENERAL ELECTION Voter registration deadline: EXTENDED! October 23 Early Voting Begins: October 7, 2020 Sample Ballots Mailed: October 23, 2020 Last Day to Request an Early Ballot: October 23, 2020 Last Day to Vote Early In Person: October 30, 2020 General Election Day: November 3, 2020
GMT: How do I check to see if I’m registered to vote in Gila County? EM: Call Recorders office at 928402-8731 or visit my.arizona.vote. Has the number of polling places changed from 2018? No, in fact we have put in additional postal boxes. GMT: Is there adequate staffing for polling places? EM: We have a sufficient number of poll workers, including some on stand by. The Secretary of State provides us with names to help staff polling locations if we need them. Each vote center typically is staffed with ten poll workers on those locations, with a couple of back ups. Each polling location includes an inspector who ensures the protocols are followed. These are people who have done it for several years and are knowledgeable in this area. GMT: Will there be observers at polling stations? EM: Observers are put forth by the parties, so the Democratic and
Republican parties are responsible for whether or not they have observers at polling stations. GMT: Do you anticipate any delays in tabulating ballots this year? EM: We don’t. Although it is always good to get your ballots back to us as quickly as possible. If you don’t want to mail it back you can drop it off at the Courthouse or our satellite office in Payson. And of course, we get a jump on tabulating ballots thanks to voters who are on the PEVL (permanent early voting list). GMT: How are ballots tabulated? EM: It begins with the Recorder’s office. They verify the signature on the ballot. Staff takes a handwriting analysis workshop hosted by the SOS, so, yes, there are things we can look for to determine if it is the same person, even if the signature varies. Maybe someone had a hand injury or was in a hurry. There are ways to tell if the signature came from a registered voter. Once the signature is verified, they are placed in batches of 50. These
batches are sealed in a canister and the seal is confirmed by the Recorder’s office before being transferred to the Elections Department. We then ensure the ballot matches the precinct information we have for that voter and then we open up the ballot and make sure it isn’t damaged; ie., no coffee stains, tears etc. If this is the case there is a process to fix the ballot by creating a carefully documented duplicate, so it can run through the machine. These ballots then are also batched and sealed and goes into a vault. And all of this is under the eye of a camera. We usually have a good rush of early ballots and will bring in our tabulation board, consisting of 4-5 people who then
take these sealed ballots and run them through a machine which tabulates the votes. We release early numbers after the polls close at 7 p.m. on election night. It usually takes until at least 8 p.m. before you’ll see early results since the vote centers have quite a bit to do to wrap up. All of our polling locations usually have things back to us by midnight. GMT: What is the usual Voter turnout? EM: Turnout in the last presidential election was 77.63% putting Gila County at the second highest voter turnout in the state. At that time the county had 29,566 registered voters and 22,953 cast ballots. I expect we will break this record. u
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TIM HUMPHREY Gila County Supervisor District 2 ✓ Initiated Dollar Dump Day at County landfills ✓ Established Monthly Public Meetings ✓ Changed Ordinance for Hearing Officer to combat blight ✓ Helped create a National Website to promote tourism for Gila County ✓ Initiated Southern Gila County Pre-Fire Season Meetings ✓ Completed drainage study in Roosevelt area ✓ Created District 2 Team to expedite County projects ✓ Worked with ADOT to create a composting facility in Gila County ✓ Is working with NRCS to help mitigate the flood damage from the recent wildfires ✓ Worked to get 500 feet of bank stabilization done in Pinal Creek ✓ Obtained approval to extend the drainage of Gisela River Road
✓ Provided Probation Department with truck and trailer to assist in community clean-up ✓ Arranged Waste-Water Study involving the City of Globe, Town of Miami, Tri-City Sanitary District and Gila County ✓ Works with numerous groups to clean up Pinal Cemetery ✓ Assisted in obtaining a grant that will provide broadband to all schools and libraries in Gila County ✓ Sits on the following Boards; Correctional Officer’s Retirement Plan Local Board for Sheriff’s Office and Detention Officers, Gila County Local Emergency Planning Committee, Central Arizona Governments Regional Council, Rural Transportation Advocacy Council, Gila Community College Allied Health Care Advisory Committee and Gila Community College Industry and Mining Advisory Board
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MIAMI VARSITY FOOTBALL
Junior Justin Cook (#21) had an incredible game rushing 104 yards on 28 carries. He also had 1 reception for 27 yards. Photos by Tory Satter.
Senior quarterback Ryan Powell (#11) rushed for 16 yards on 5 carries and went 8 of 18 passing for 177 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Junior wide receiver Gabe Escobedo dives in for the first touchdown of the season. He had 4 receptions for 73 yards and 3 touchdowns.
This was their first game. Opponent was Heritage Academy Laveen. Miami won 39-0. First game for both teams.
GLOBE VARSITY VOLLEYBALL This was their first game. Opponent was Eastmark High School. Globe lost 13-25, 18-24, 10-25. It was Eastmark’s fifth game of the season.
Globe celebrates a kill. Photos by Tory Satter.
Sophomore #15 Kaydence Tober came off the bench and made some good passes and hits.
Senior #5 Aarianna Tafoya led the team on the court, made some great passes and had many great hits.
Sophomore Taylor Oddonetto (#7) and sophomore Paxton Hansen (#6) tried to contain Eastmark’s strong outside hitters.
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A Look at Covid-19 in SEPTEMBER Globe Miami Times takes a look at the pandemic as it unfolds each month and have divided our coverage into four categories: Pandemic Numbers, ARIZONA VIEW Economic Impacts, Healthcare Impacts and Personal Impacts. Each category is then broken down into world, USA, Arizona, and Globe-Miami news.
Pandemic by the Numbers ✦ The world began the month of September with approximately 25.3 million confirmed cases and 849,000 deaths, and ended the month with approximately 34.125 million cases and 1,017,000 deaths. This is an increase of roughly 8.825 million cases and 168,000 deaths during September. For comparison, during August, the number of cases increased by 8 million and deaths increased by 173,000.
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✦ Globally, the curve is not flattening. According to the BBC, it took the world 38 days to go from 5 million to 10 million cases, but only 18 to go from 25 million to 30 million. (https://bbc.in/3linoXC)
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✦ September 14, the World Health Organization reported a record increase in coronavirus infections of 308,000. The largest contributors were India, the United States, and Brazil. ✦ By September 26, countries in Europe were starting to experience a second spike. Seven of Europe’s countries were seeing the number of cases double in the previous two weeks. The United Kingdom was also seeing a new spike.
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✦ September 27, global deaths attributed to COVID-19 reached 1 million. The United States has more deaths than any other country, with more than 200,000 deaths. Brazil follows at 142,000, and India at 95,500. The World Health Organization warned that the global death toll could double to 2 million people before a vaccine is widely administered. (https://bit.ly/30IilrI, https://bit.ly/3nkPSSx) ✦ According to American public health scientist Eric Feigl-Ding, since July, the world has seen 100,000 WORLD VIEWCOVID-attributed deaths every 17 or 18 days.
✦ The pandemic in Arizona continued ARIZONA VIEW to abate during September. Arizona began the month with about 201,835 confirmed cases and 5,029 deaths, and ended it with approximately 218,507 cases and 5,650 deaths: an increase of roughly 16,672 cases and 621 deaths during September. In August, those numbers had been 27,000USA cases and 1,329 deaths. VIEW ✦ On September 1, Arizona’s Rt, pronounced r-naught, stood at 0.81, the lowest in the nation. The Rt fluctuated between 0.8 and 1.1 during September. (https://bit.ly/36EocC8)
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✦ Overall, the pace of the pandemic in the United States has been gradually slowing over the past USA VIEW three months. The United States began the month of September with approximately 6 million confirmed cases and 184,000 deaths, and ended it with approximately 7.27 million cases and 208,000 deaths: an increase of roughly 1.27 million cases and 24,000 deaths during September. For comparison, in August those numbers were 1.3 million cases and 27,000 deaths, and GLOBE-MIAMI in July, there were 2.1 million new new cases and 29,000 deaths.
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✦ September 21, the tally of deaths of Americans attributed to COVID-19 passed 200,000. To put it into perspective, this is “more than the combined number of Americans killed in the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf War. The number of U.S. deaths is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 67 days.” (https://bit.ly/3izlboR, https://bit.ly/30EEhns) ✦ By mid-September, cases were increasing in 11 states by 5% or more, based on weekly averages: Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. However, overall, the daily average of new cases in the U.S. is declining. Mid-month, the country was seeing about 34,300 new cases per day on average, which was down more than 15% compared to the beginning of the month. (https://bit.ly/3d72Nmf) ✦ By September 21, more than half of states were reporting increases in cases. (https:// bit.ly/3izlboR) ✦ September 25, the United States reached 7 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. (https://bit.ly/30IilrI)
✦ According to the state DHHS, Gila County began the month of September with 1,106 confirmed cases and 47 deaths, and ended it with a total of about 1,432 cases and 60 deaths: an increase of 326 cases and 13 deaths during September. In August, the number of deaths was 18 and the number of new cases was 284. (https://bit.ly/3ljpAOp)
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✦ However, numbers according to the county differ. According to Gila County, there were a total of only 45 COVID-attributed deaths by the end of September. According to the county, an additional 10 fatalities are tribal members. The San Carlos Apache Tribe reports their own statistics separately and independently. This might account for some of the discrepancies in tallies between the state and the county. ✦ Active case numbers by city, at the end of September, as reported by Gila County: Payson, 371; Globe, 229; Miami, 53; Pine, 16; Claypool, 14; Star Valley, 11; Hayden, 8; Tonto Basin, 8; Winkelman, 5; Young, 3; Roosevelt, 2; Strawberry, 2; Rye/Gisela, 2 - for a total of 724. (https://bit.ly/36BQDAA) ✦ September 9-12, the White Mountain Apache Tribe had four consecutive days with no new cases. At the end of September, the White Mountain Apaches had a total of 2,440 positive tests, 41 deaths, and 24 currently active cases. (https://bit.ly/3jFgpaX)
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We can’t afford to have the one thing you don’t do be the thing that would have mattered. So do everything.” ARIZONA ~ Andy Slavitt
ECONOMIC IMPACTS ✦ September 26, the World Bank said the pandemic was derailing efforts to reduce poverty worldwide, and that this year, poverty levels were increasing for the first time since the 1990s. The International Labor Organization said that the pandemic has wiped out $3.5 trillion from workers’ income globally.
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✦September 11, Arizona officials issued nearly $800 million in Lost ARIZONA VIEW Wages Assistance to help people who had become unemployed. The move came as the federal $300 monthly supplement ends nationwide. (https://bit.ly/3nlupJ0)
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✦ September 24, Gov. Doug Ducey said he will not order businesses USA VIEW to re-close and will not impose new restrictions even if the infection threat of COVID-19 returns to “substantial” in any area. Ducey said, “Arizona’s economy is open, Arizona’s educational institutions are open, Arizona’s tourism institutions are open,” he said. “The expectation is they are going to remain open.” Instead of broad GLOBE-MIAMI measures, the VIEWstate will use more targeted “mitigation strategies” to help curb the spread of the virus. (https://bit.ly/30EVBsi)
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✦ During September, the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 7.9%. The economy added 661,000 jobs, but the unemployment rate USA VIEW decreased partly because nearly 700,000 workers stopped looking for work – which means they don’t get counted in the unemployment rate. According to CNN, “This is the highest the unemployment rate has been ahead of a presidential election since the government started tracking the monthly rate in 1948.” About 22 million jobs were lost during the lockdown, and only about half GLOBE-MIAMI have come back. In September, Disney and American Airlines announced layoffs of VIEW 28,000 and 19,000 workers, respectively. ✦ About 900,000 women have left the work force because they have to stay home to provide care for children who are not going to school. (National Public Radio) ✦ As a result of the pandemic, the USA’s federal debt is expected to exceed the size of the economy in 2021. This has not happened since the aftermath of World War II. (https://bit.ly/33DQWZT) ✦ Florida moved to reopen all bars and restaurants in a bid to restart its economy. Dr. Anthony Fauci called this move “very concerning.” (https://bit.ly/3nkPSSx)
✦ September 17, Gila and Yuma counties met benchmarks for some businesses to reopen. The counties met requirements by achieving two consecutive weeks of 10 to 100 cases per every 100,000 people, a percent positivity between 5% and 10%, and hospital visits for COVID-like illnesses between 5% and 10%. (https://bit.ly/2GFsQVA)
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Getting acquainted with Globe-Miami local events and community resources is a great way to discover opportunities to volunteer, join a Board, or participate in community forums – making the community your own. If you recently relocated to Globe-Miami, or are looking to make us your home in the future, this list will let you in on the ways to get involved and outlines resources you can draw on to help meet your own family’s needs.
EVENTS APACHE JII
Host: Globe Miami Chamber of Commerce Contact: Tianna Holder, Chamber Director Phone: (928) 425-4455 Email: director@globemiamichamber.com The annual Native American Street Fair known as Apache Jii (Day) is held the 2nd week of October and features art, crafts and presentations by San Carlos Apache artisans as well as other Native American tribes in Arizona. The event, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, spans multiple blocks in downtown Globe and features over 50 vendors and presenters. Volunteers are needed each year to help with setup and teardown of benches, booths and more, as well as crowd services. NOTE: The 36th Annual Apache Jii scheduled for October 2020 has been canceled due to COVID.
ARRIVAL OF SANTA!
Contact: Molly Cornwell Phone: (480) 345-7477 Email: mollycornwell@hotmail.com Santa and his elves love to visit Globe as soon as the Thanksgiving dishes are washed and put away. Coming to the historic train depot, Santa arrives on the Globe Fire Department’s 1952 restored La France fire truck on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Lots of volunteers are needed to serve as elves, help serve hot chocolate, do children’s arts and crafts, face paint, and entertain the families waiting in line to see the Big Man himself. Frequently, craft vendors are set up outside to help you get a start on your Christmas shopping.
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Contact: Shantae Hunter Phone: (928) 402-1230 Email: shunter@cvrmc.org The Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center’s Foundation raises money for the medical center through an Art & Wine Auction held at the fairgrounds every other October, with the next art auction scheduled for 2021. This elaborate evening is given a different theme each event, and the creativity found in the decorations and themed activities is astounding. 100% of the proceeds go towards helping the hospital. Volunteers are always needed for this event, and donations of art for the auction are appreciated.
Contact: Molly Cornwell Phone: (480) 345-7477 Email: mollycornwell@hotmail.com To start your holiday season right, bundle up and head downtown for the Annual Christmas Light Parade held as it gets dark on the second Saturday in December. A classic small-town event, you can watch the vehicles, horses, dancers, and ATVs festooned with lights or choose to participate with your own parade entry for a nominal fee. If you want to hear information about each entry as they roll by in the dark, the parade announcer is located in the bandstand in front of the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. There are usually school groups selling hot chocolate and holiday goodies for your enjoyment, and sometimes vendors with light-infused toys so kids can join in the fun. Volunteers are needed to promote the event, help line up the parade entries and direct traffic, and clean up following the parade.
Contact: Debbie Castenada Phone: (928) 200-4000 Website: www.holyangelscatholicchurchglobe.org Co-sponsored by Holy Angels Church and the City of Globe, the all-day Cinco de Mayo Festival in downtown Globe honors our local Mexican heritage with food, music, dancing, the La Reina del Los Angeles Pageant, and contests like the chili-eating challenge. Celebrated on May 5th, this event offers something for all ages, with many activities offered at no expense and others incurring a nominal fee. All proceeds are used to support the refurbishment of the historic Holy Angels Church, a 1916 building that is both on the National Register of Historic Places and actively in use.
Contact: Ashley Hullinger Phone: (520) 820-5641 Email: hullinger@email.arizona.edu Are you interested in environmental restoration and protecting local water resources to ensure adequate water for future generations? The annual Cobre Valley Water Forum focuses on the Cobre Valley watershed, how forests impact human health, how our local watershed is impacted by mountain tops to river beds, the impact of Arizona wildfires, local efforts to develop trails and restoration projects, and more. Besides talks and panel discussions, interactive roundtable sessions look at what we can do locally to improve our watershed and forest health. The event will be held virtually this year because of COVID-19. If you are interested in participating in the event on November 12-13 from 9 a.m. to noon, you can register at https://arizona.zoom.us/ webinar/register/.
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EVENTS CVRMC HEALTH FAIR
Contact: Shantae Hunter Phone: (928) 402-1230 Email: shunter@cvrmc.org Held every other year in September or October, the hospital’s Health Fair fills the parking lot and lobby of the hospital with nearly 100 booths representing most of the departments at the hospital and healthcare agencies from around the state. The event is free, and you can complete health screenings, get skin exams, have your blood glucose levels checked, and pick up lots of give-away goodies and literature supporting your wellbeing and health. The event frequently includes a car show and fun activities for kids (like a rock climbing wall and bungee jump station). The Health Fair was canceled this year due to COVID but is scheduled for 2022.
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Contact: Erin Miller Phone: (928) 402-8709 Email: eemiller@gilacountyaz.gov Poll workers are needed to assist at voting locations for both primary and general elections. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and registered to vote in Gila County, and will be given a free threehour training. The dates and places for the training vary depending on the need, so watch local media for more information. COVID-19 has exacerbated the need for poll workers nationally, as many volunteers are older and are opting out of service to avoid risk during the pandemic. Gila County addresses safety with an entire kit of resources, including Plexiglas shields at polling places, masks, hand sanitizers, and more. For more information, visit https://www. gilacountyaz.gov/government/elections/poll_worker_ resources.php.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT BESH BA GOWAH
Contact: Leana McGill Phone: (928) 425-0320 Email: lmcgill@globeaz.gov A favorite and well-attended event each December is the annual Festival of Lights held outside at Besh ba Gowah. With more than 5,000 luminaria lining the rock walls, the archeological park is transformed into a peaceful space honoring the Native American heritage of our region. Recent years have featured Native American dancers, a flute player, and a storyteller. Food booths offer refreshments as you stroll the grounds, and fire pits provide respite from the cold. Due to the popularity of this free
the stories embedded in this soil are fascinating. Fortunately for us, the Copper City Players reenact stories of the famous and infamous characters buried here, as well as providing snapshots of ordinary folks who resided in Globe a century ago, during a once-ayear evening walking tour of the grounds that usually coincides with the Globe Historic Home Tour in April. A guide with a kerosine lantern leads small groups of people past the dozen or so actors in period costumes as they stand beside the graves of the people whose stories they are retelling.
event, innovations are tried each year to safely accommodate the attendees, including shuttle buses for off-site parking. Watch local media for information on the date and time of the event, including whether it will be held during COVID restrictions. If you are able, consider coming early to help light the thousands of candles that illuminate this event.
GILA COUNTY FAIR
Contact: To be announced for Summer 2021 Phone: To be announced Email: gilacountyfair@gmail.com The Gila County Fair has been held every year in mid- September for 51 years. This year they had to cancel the majority of activities due to COVID but successfully held their first-ever online Jr. Livestock auction. Getting involved with the fair as a volunteer is a great way to get to know the community and provide much-needed assistance, since it takes a village to pull off the Fair!
GLOBE HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
Contact: Tianna Holder Phone: (928) 425-4495 Email: director@globemiamichamber.com Our Historic Home Tour is a favorite perennial event that has been held for 35 years. This two-day happening allows you a behind-the-scenes tour of local homes, churches, and historic buildings. Participants check in at the train depot, are given packets of information about the tour locations, and then vehicles drive people on a loop that stops at all the sites, where building hosts share more information and supervise the site visit. This event corrals the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, including home prep individuals, site hosts, drivers, ticket sales people, and lunch delivery assistants to keep the drivers and docents going on the days of the tour. Originally sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the event was postponed during COVID and may return as a Globe Downtown Association offering in 2021.
GILA MONSTER UTV FEST
Contact: Kyle at Arizona Off-road Promotions Phone: (623) 363-9665 Email: kyle@azopracing.com Do you enjoy taking UTV rides in the desert and mountains? The Gila Monster ATV Jamboree has been renamed the Gila Monster UTV Fest and will return with all new programming. Participants will have choices of 50-100 mile guided rides and festival events like raffles, cornhole tournaments, meals, and concerts. Co-sponsored by the City of Globe and Arizona Off-road Promotions, the event will be based at the Gila County Fairgrounds and is currently scheduled for April 16-18, 2021. This event highlights the amazing off-road beauty of our region and helps UTV (Utility Task Vehicles or side-by-sides) owners make connections with each other for future rides. For more information, check out the website at www. gilamonsterutvfest.com or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GilaMonsterUTVFest.
GLOBE PUBLIC LIBRARY WALK/RUN CLUB
Contact: Rayel Starling Phone: (928) 425-3357 Email: globepubliclibraryrs@gmail.com The Globe Public Library Walk/Run Club is open to those in Globe, Miami, San Carlos and surrounding areas. It is acting as a VIRTUAL Walk/Run Club for the time being. Participants are encouraged to walk or run a minimum of twenty minutes on each club day of the week (Monday/Wednesday/Thursday). Participation is tracked, and there are raffles each week for prizes. There is no cost to participate. To get involved, the Globe Public Library Walk/Run Club is found in Facebook Groups. To join, search for the group and apply. The administrator (Rayel Starling) will respond to your request or any questions you may have.
GLOBE HISTORIC CEMETERY TOURS
Contact: Molly Cornwell Phone: (480) 345-7477 Email: mollycornwell@hotmail.com Have you discovered Globe’s historic cemetery? With graves going back to 1876 that are separated into sections by service groups and ethnicities,
HALLOWEEN
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Contact: Molly Cornwell Phone: (480) 345-7477 Email: mollycornwell@hotmail.com Inspired by the 1948 movie Easter Parade, featuring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire, the slow-paced Globe parade is held the Saturday before Easter and starts at the Historic Train Depot. Just like in the movie, people stroll downtown in their Easter finery and compete for the best holiday hats while perusing shop windows; however, our modern version of the parade includes following clues in an annual history-based scavenger hunt. As people “capture” specified locations in the business district with selfies as proof, they earn points that can be spent on Easter goodies at a booth set up at the end of the walk.
Contact: Molly Cornwell Phone: (480) 345-7477 Email: mollycornwell@hotmail.com Globe pulls out all the stops when it comes to Halloween. Broad Street is transformed into a large street party with trick-or-treating by several thousand people, costume contests, street dancing, live music and a DJ in four party regions, trunk-or-treating with the local car club, food vendors on Oak Street, and usually some sort of scary haunted jail option. Organized by the Globe Downtown Association and co-sponsored by the City of Globe, the event extends from the Train Depot to Yuma Street. The “Ghosts of Globe” walking tour is usually held a day or two before Halloween and is a much quieter affair than the street party. This event needs lots of volunteers to set up, distribute candy, clean up, and run events. It is ALL going to be virtual this year due to COVID. Please see Facebook or contact the Globe Downtown Association for details.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE EVENTS HOLIDAY HOME LIGHT CONTEST
Contact: Susan Hansen Phone: (602) 510-1809 Email: miamigeneconbd@yahoo.com The Holiday Home Light Contest is sponsored by the Miami Genesis Economic Development Board and recognizes the best holiday light decorations in Miami and Claypool. Three homeowners in each of these towns receive gift card awards for their holiday spirit and creativity. If you’re interested in participating, please register with Miami Genesis. The contest launches in November of each year and is one of the few community events that will still be occurring during the COVID pandemic.
MIAMI FIESTA
Contact: Susan Hansen Phone: (602) 510-1809 Email: miamigeneconbd@yahoo.com The Miami Fiesta is usually held each September and is sponsored by the Miami Genesis Economic Development Board. The free event occurs at the Bullion Plaza green (the park area in front of Bullion Plaza) and includes music, food, chihuahua races, rides for kids, and more. Volunteers are always needed to set up, run, and clean up for this Saturday event. Scheduled for 2021.
MIAMI LOCO ARTS FESTIVAL
Contact: Michael 23 Phone: (602) 300-7575 Email: miamilocoartsfestival@gmail.com In its eleventh year, the Miami Loco Arts Festival is a grassroots, diverse, all-inclusive, community-driven celebration of art, music and poetry that is sponsored by the Miami Arts Commission. With exhibits, vendors, concerts, participatory workshops, artist talks, poetry slams and gallery tours, there’s something for everyone. The events are free and the festival is put on in the spring by volunteers. Please contact Michael 23 to participate or volunteer in this event for 2021.
MOTHER’S DAY TEA
Contact: Molly Cornwell Phone: (480) 345-7477 Email: mollycornwell@hotmail.com Once a year, the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts’ third floor is transformed into a venue of refined beauty as volunteers host a high tea complete with silver, china, linens and floral centerpieces. Grab your family or friends and come enjoy a selection of teas, regular and lavender scones, cucumber sandwiches and a wide assortment of finger desserts. Serving as a fundraiser for the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts theater group, money raised through this event is dedicated to restoration of this impressive heritage building. Lots of volunteers are needed for this event to occur successfully, so please step up if you are willing to cook, serve, prepare tables, loan your china dishes, sponsor a table, decorate, or offer theatrical entertainment like poetry reading or singing telegrams. While this event has traditionally been held the Saturday before Mother’s Day, the date may shift to another weekend to support the churches and other service groups that now are hosting Mother’s Day events as well.
OKTOBERFEST
Contact: John O’Donnell Phone: (928) 812-1010 Email: odonnellj@cableone.net The Oktoberfest is an annual event that is sponsored by the Pinal Foundation Foundation for Higher Education to raise funds for scholarships for our local Gila Community College. Working in conjunction with Farley’s Pub on Broad Street, it’s an open-air festival that includes food, music and, of course, beer. There’s a raffle for fundraising, as well as prizes. There’s no cost to attend this annual familyfriendly festival. Unfortunately, due to COVID, the Oktoberfest has been cancelled for 2020.
OLD DOMINION DAYS
Contact: Sheldon Miller Phone: (928) 425-7385 Email: museum@gilahistoricalmuseum.org Sponsored by the Gila County Historical Society, Old Dominion Days celebrate our local heritage by bringing history to life with tours of the Old Dominion
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Mine, lectures, “kids day” featuring old-fashioned games and candy, and concerts highlighting regional music, such as the Arizona State Ballader or the territorial brass band. In its third year, this event has grown into a multi-day venture with most of the interactive activities free and a few items incurring a charge to cover expenses and raise funds for the museum. Usually held in mid-September, changes were made this year to support COVID safety and, consequently, many lectures were moved online. To get involved in the 2021 event, contact the museum.
READ-ON EXPRESS
Contact: Julie Craig with the Arizona Youth Partnership Phone: (928) 961-0426 Email: juliec@azyp.org Going into its fifth year, the free Read-on Express extravaganza is a book lover’s paradise. The Copper Basic Coalition sponsors this annual literacy event, and all kids who attend are given age-appropriate books and can participate in all sorts of winterthemed activities, including arts and crafts, stories with Mrs. Claus, pictures with Santa, meeting the Grinch, and more. Always held on the second Saturday of December, the event usually takes place at the historic train depot complex.
SOUPFEST
Contact: Maria Brusoe Phone: (928) 200-0559 Website: www.holyangelscatholicchurchglobe.org For over 20 years, the Holy Angels Catholic Church has sponsored Soupfest every Friday evening of the Lenten season, except for Good Friday. For a nominal fee, participants are offered several choices of homemade soups, bread, and an assortment of salads and desserts provided by church members in the parish hall, while musicians provide live entertainment. All money raised is dedicated to the building fund to restore the historic church and parish buildings. This event is open to anyone in the community, regardless of faith orientation.
Freeport-McMoRan leads the way with annual employee campaign to support United Fund of Globe-Miami ach year, Freeport-McMoRan Miami operations partners with the United Fund of Globe-Miami to help address areas of greatest need in our community by contributing matching funds generated through the company’s annual United Way campaign. During the campaign, employees choose how to designate their gift and their preferred pledge method. The company match on employee donations makes their donation go even further. For donations of $25 or more, the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation provides a double match up to the first $1,000 contributed and a single match for any amount more than $1,000. In Globe-Miami, the match is directed to the United Fund. The Foundation invested $541,000 in matching funds to the United Fund of Globe-Miami in 2019 and has contributed nearly $4 million dollars since 2012. To add some fun, employees who donate at least $25 are entered in various prize drawings and can receive paid time off when donating a certain percentage of salary.
For more about Freeport-McMoRan’s charitable giving and employee engagement programs, visit FreeportInMyCommunity.org.
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EVENTS WINGS OF HOPE SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW AND FESTIVAL
Contact: Monica Perez Phone: (928) 961-1740 Email: moperez65@gmail.com The Wings of Hope Show & Shine Car Show and Festival focuses on instilling hope, increasing mental health, and preventing suicide. Occurring each fall in either Globe or Miami’s downtown area, the festival includes a car show, concert, booths, food vendors, and entertainment. While the event is free for attendees, vendor and car show participant fees are used to fund the Angel Perez Wings of Hope scholarship through the Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education. The cost for Show and Shine registration is $20 for cars/trucks and $10 for bikes and pedal cars, and vendor booth registration is $25. Students attending Gila Community College interested in applying for a scholarship should visit PMFHE.org for more information. Unfortunately, the Cruise and Car Show is cancelled this fall due to COVID. For more information about the event and scholarship, please visit the event’s Instagram site (wingsofhopeshownshine) or Facebook page (Angel Perez Wings of Hope). SEE ALSO: Globe-Miami Community Concert Series (ARTS & CULTURE); Sunrise Challenge, Round Mountain Park (PARKS & RECREATION)
YOUTH ARIZONA YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
Contact: Julie Craig Phone: (928) 961-0426 Email: juliec@azyp.org The Arizona Youth Partnership (AZYP) is a nonprofit organization with youth programs across rural Arizona. Focusing on wellness and solving problems that youth experience, the AZYP offers training in topics like life skills, sexual risk avoidance and parenting. They sponsor the Starting Out Right program and the AZYP Substance Abuse Coalition, and also offer underaged drinking prevention programs in local schools. Volunteers who can pass background checks are always needed. Information about the program is available on the website, https:// azyp.org.
BOY SCOUTS TROOP #5101
Contact: Joe Bronson Phone: (928) 200-9348 Email: joennet@gmail.com Boy Scouts Troop #5101 started in the 1970s, with a brief inactivity period in the early 1980s. It’s the only troop currently operating in the Globe-Miami area. Membership usually numbers between 13 and 25. Those numbers have decreased in 2020, due to COVID-19. The ages of the boys involved are 11 through 17. Some of the service projects they have been involved in include set-up for STEM at the college and at the museum. Additionally, the Eagle Scouts have completed projects such as painting a church, reroofing a house, putting up a flagpole, removing the chair lift in the Old Courthouse, and trail work in Round Mountain Park.
CASA OF GILA COUNTY
Contact: Emily Nader Phone: (928) 402-4427 Email: enader@courts.az.gov Website: www.azcourts.gov/CASA The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program ensures that society fulfills its most fundamental obligations to children in need. CASA advocates are compassionate community members appointed by a judge to speak up in court for abused and neglected children, with CASA providing specialized training and support to these adults as they work to protect a child’s basic rights, dignity and security. Gila County has one of 15 programs in the state run under the auspices of the Dependent Children’s Services Division of the Arizona Supreme Court Administration Office of the Courts. Over the past 25 years, more than 13,500 children in Arizona have been served by this program. If you’re interested in learning more about the program and/or applying to serve as a CASA volunteer, check out their website.
COPPER CITIES YOUTH SPORTS
Contact: Joe Barajas Email: cybl2012@gmail.com For kids who love sports, the Copper Cities Youth Sports Program has something for everyone! Their youth programming includes the Copper Cities Basketball League, pre-T-ball, baseball, softball, WAD Squad Trap Shoot, the Piranhas Swim Team, flag football, punchers tackle football and cheer squad. Parents can register their youth on the CCYS website at www.coppercitiesyouthsports.com and get the latest information on how COVID is affecting each program.
COPPER HILLS SOCCER, AYSO REGION 543 AYSO
Contact: Jesse Letham, Regional Commissioner Phone: (480) 620-2352 Email: AYSO543RC@gmail.com Website: www.AYSO543.com For kids 5-17 years of age who love soccer, the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is a great match. Registration is online when not restricted by COVID, and teams for kids of all ages and abilities are available. The participation fee has been offset by grants, so it is only $35. This covers insurance, uniforms and trophies, and financial assistance is frequently available. There’s a special needs program for developmentally disabled youth up to age 22 with adapted equipment and team buddies. AYSO needs coaches, referees, volunteers and board members (all must pass a background check).
COBRE VALLEY YOUTH CLUB
Contact: Adrienne Yniguez Phone: (928) 793-3926 Email: cobrevalleyyouthclub@gmail.com The Cobre Valley Youth Club (CVYC) provides afterschool programming from August through May and a summer day camp in June and July for kids ages 5-17. Due to COVID, the after-school program is now full days, and members can bring their own laptops for virtual learning instead of participating in the Homework Help Hour. CVYC provides snacks and meals, as well as transportation with their vans or through Globe Unified Schools bus drop-offs. There is a $25 annual membership fee, and the program costs $50/week for the first child and $10 for additional kids. If needed, CVYC can provide transportation home for $10/ week. CVYC provides a nurse practitioner for health screening and has partnered with Project ACE (All Children Eat) to have a food pantry, hygiene supplies and a washer/dryer for kids lacking these resources. Post-COVID, CVYC will be launching their Shelter Buddies Reading Program, where kids will read to High Desert Humane Society animals to help develop the animals’ social skills. Because the program expanded quickly, it outgrew its prior building and has partnered with the Knights of Columbus to share their building. Volunteers who pass a stringent background check are needed for building renovations, working with the children, and board leadership.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Contact: Carolyn Haro, Regional Director Phone: (928) 425-8172 Website: www.firstthingsfirst.org/regions/gila/ First Things First supports the health and development of young children. In Gila County, there are more than 2,600 children under the age of 6, and 36% of these kids live in poverty. First Things First is a lifeline for this demographic group, with priorities of strengthening families, supporting quality day care and preschool programming, completing early childhood health and developmental screening, and providing scholarships to support quality learning opportunities. First Things First has regional councils that need qualified applicants to serve.
MIAMI KIDS MACHINE
Contact: Christine Duarte Phone: (928) 458-6373 Email: communityservices01@cableone.net The Miami Kids Machine is a very positive solution created to combat youth vandalism in the community. For kids aged 5 to 17, this free club focuses on community service projects offset with activities, park time and meals. Club participants receive a free club t-shirt and have been meeting at the former Miami Fire Department building. They’re working to move into the former Moose Lodge building on Highway 60 to provide more space and resources. While applying to be a nonprofit, the Miami Kids Club is operating under the auspices of the Miami Genesis Economic Development Board. They’re working on developing a Facebook page for the club.
PROJECT ACE (ALL CHILDREN EAT)
Contact: Christa Dalmolin Phone: (928) 961-3095 Email: christa.dalmolin@globeschools.org To address food insecurity and poor nutrition for children in our region, Project ACE has created school-based resource centers offering free food and personal hygiene products to children in all Globe and Miami schools, as well as Liberty High School and the Cobre Valley Youth Club. Additionally, basic clothing and washers/dryers are available for homeless children attending school in our region. This program was a creative solution made possible by multiple local partners: Globe Lions Club, St. Paul’s Backpack Program, Freeport McMoRan, Gila County, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Food and toiletry donations are always welcome, and volunteers are needed to inventory food and pack boxes for delivery to schools.
SHELTER BUDDIES READING PROGRAM
Contact: Adrienne Yniguez with CVYC or Pam Austin with HDHS Phone: (928) 793-3926 (AY) or (928) 200-1367 (PA) Email: ayniguez22.ay@gmail.com or fay52dc@ hotmail.com A three-way mutually beneficial program called the Shelter Buddies Reading Program has been created where the Cobre Valley Youth Club, Friends of the Globe Public Library and the High Desert Humane Center partnered to create a pilot program for schoolaged children who struggle with literacy skills to read age-appropriate books to shelter dogs and cats to help the animals learn socialization skills and thus become more adoptable. Scheduled to launch in March, COVID shut down the community three days prior to the start of the program. All the pieces are in place, and Shelter Buddies Reading Program will restart when COVID restrictions are lifted.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA (MONUMENT LEAGUE)
Contact: Curt Gilpin, Area Director Phone: (602) 230-0074 Website: https://specialolympicsarizona.org/specialolympics-near-you/monument/ Normally offering year-round programs in five sports, Special Olympics provides competition, support and team involvement to more than 500 Arizona athletes with intellectual disabilities. Contact the area director for the Globe region to find out which sports are available for what ages, then complete the registration and parent permission forms. Globe has a longstanding history of participation, and team members proudly display their participation ribbons.
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Contact: Charlene Becker Phone: (928) 812-0555 Email: charlene@azyp.org Formerly the Teen Outreach Program, the Starting Out Right Program is now sponsored by the Arizona Youth Partnership and offers extensive services throughout the community. These include health pregnancy and child birthing classes, active parenting training, car seats programs, lactation training and sexual health classes. Young parents can earn car seats, pack-n-play enclosures, diapers and baby clothing by participating. Child developmental screenings are offered, and referrals for services, along with child resource lists, are available. While many classes are provided at Cobre Valley Community Medical Center or the Safe Haven Domestic Violence Safehouse, classes can be done anywhere and for any group, be they homeless youth, court-involved kids, or anyone who wants to learn a little bit more about how to succeed in life. During the COVID restrictions, training has been offered via Zoom. Volunteers are always needed to inventory supplies, sort baby clothing, prep curriculum, and help with many other tasks. Donations of car seats, pack-n-play, diapers, wipes and baby clothing are always appreciated. SEE ALSO: Copper Rim PTO (EDUCATION); Gila County Science Fair (EDUCATION); Summer Youth Musical Theater Program (ARTS & CULTURE)
EDUCATION COPPER RIM ELEMENTARY PARENTTEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)
Contact: Linda Oddonetto Phone: (928) 961-3382 Email: loddonetto@globeaz.gov The Copper Rim Elementary School’s PTO is dedicated to sponsoring family-friendly events (including a large Fall Festival for all the children) and raising funds to support educational programming and the purchase of Chromebooks for students. Through popcorn and See’s Candy sales, this group also built the wonderful playgrounds enjoyed by the kids at the school. Open to all parents and guardians of Copper Rim students. Check with the school office to find out when and where meetings are held.
GILA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Contact: Main Reception or Admissions Department Phone: (928) 425-8481 Website: www.gilaccc.org Interested in fitness, hiking, art or archeology? How about welding, cosmetology or nursing? Gila Community College (GCC) offers all of these and more! As a provisional college, GCC has partnered with Eastern Arizona College (EAC) to operate under their accreditation until independent accreditation is achieved and, consequently, all college credit and degrees are granted through EAC. GCC has affordable tuition for all students, and is free for students aged 55 and up. Additionally, as a part of the state college and university system, all credits earned here will be honored if students transfer to an Arizona state university (e.g., ASU, NAU, or UofA). The college is overseen by the Gila Community College Provisional District Governing Board, a five-member committee made up of elected members. If you are interested in serving, consider attending one of the meetings on the first Thursday of each month and then run in the next county election.
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GILA COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR
Contact: Vanessa Barajas Phone: (928) 402-8788 Email: vbarajas@gilacountyaz.org Drawing top science projects from county elementary, junior high and high school students, the Gila County Science Fair is the next step as students move toward participation in the Arizona Science Fair. Science projects are set up in the Gila County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, and students nervously wait to be called by a judge to answer questions and explain their work. Volunteer judges are needed for all areas of scientific inquiry, including topics like biology, geology, chemistry, social sciences, veterinary services, plant science, environmental disciplines, mathematics, engineering, robotics, bioinformatics and earth science.
JROTC, GLOBE HIGH SCHOOL
Contact: Major (Retired) Salvatore Fiorella Phone: (928) 402-6041 Email: salvatore.fiorella@globeschools.org Open to Globe High School students, the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (JROTC) is a militarystyle class/club that aspires to make youth better citizens through community service and training in leadership, discipline, civic-mindedness and teamwork. While sponsored by the U.S. Army and run by retired military professionals, the students who participate in JROTC incur no military obligation through participating in the program. There are 1,700 JROTC programs in the United States, and all employ structure, discipline and consistency to empower youth to be leaders. To support this, the students (cadets) run the program, earning increasing leadership responsibilities as they progress through years of service. JROTC students are extolled to “be bigger than themselves” through extensive community service, such as supporting community events, cleaning their adopt-a-highway mile and providing color guard and flag-folding services. Additionally, Globe’s JROTC cadets participate in regional and state competitions with teams for pellet rifle, color guard, drill, PT and sabers. The director of the program, Major (Retired) Sal Fiorella, has been honored as the Arizona Rural Schools “Teacher of the Year.” He placed second in the national competition.
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knowledge, particularly in rural areas (at the time of its formation, 50% of the nation lived in rural settings). In our state, the University of Arizona is our land grant school, and they work with each county to oversee the Cooperative Extension programs. For Gila County, these include programs that cover youth development (e.g., 4H and STEM programming), animals and ranching (e.g., animal health and beginning ranching), community and business (e.g., AmeriCorps and economic development), food nutrition and health (e.g., food preservation and home food safety), plants and pests (e.g., Master Gardener and desert landscaping), natural resources (e.g., rangeland management, water, fire and forest health), Tribal Extension Services (e.g., gardening and water management), and youth and family (e.g., developmental and sensory screenings for infants and young children, and parenting classes). For information about Cooperative Extension programs, visit the website at https://extension.arizona.edu/gila. SEE ALSO: Gila County Gem & Mineral; Cobre Valley Youth Club (YOUTH); Shelter Buddies Reading Program (YOUTH); FFA (PETS & LIVESTOCK); 4H (PETS & LIVESTOCK); Summer Youth Musical Theater Program (ARTS & CULTURE)
ARTS & CULTURE ARTS ADVISORY COMMISSION, CITY OF GLOBE
Contact: Melissa Steele Phone: (928) 425-7146 Email: msteele@globeaz.gov Are you interested in seeing more public art in our community? The City of Globe’s Arts Advisory Commission advises Globe City Council on ways to fund, promote, acquire and preserve public art. This seven-member board is council-appointed and must follow all of Arizona’s Open Meeting laws. Meetings are open to the public and usually held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 10 to 11:30 am at Globe City Hall or via ZOOM during COVID restrictions.
PINAL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Contact: Gregg Parisoff Phone: (480) 215-0335 Email: gregg.parisoff@icloud.com Providing scholarships to up to 60 students each year, the Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education (PMFHE) is committed to advancing educational achievement in our region. The group raises funds for its scholarships through a series of events, including the Wings of Hope Show-N-Shine Car Show, Oktoberfest, a golf tournament and an art auction in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Citizen of the Year Banquet. PMFHE always needs help with its events, particularly the expansive Wings of Hope Festival. Their new website provides lots of information about the organization, as well as scholarship application forms. Check out their site at www.pinalmountainfoundation.org.
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
Contact: Chris Jones Phone: (928) 402-8585 (Globe) and (928) 475-2350 (San Carlos) Email: cjones@arizona.edu Back in 1914, the USDA partnered with state land grant universities to form cooperative extension offices to share successful agricultural and research-based
BULLION PLAZA MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
Contact: Tom Foster Phone: (602) 432-7474 Email: az.terr1912@yahoo.com Bullion Plaza, the prominent former school building along Highway 60 in Miami, has been transformed into an impressive museum and cultural center through visionary leadership, sustained labor and countless volunteer contributions. The work continues, and volunteers are welcomed with open arms to catalog artifacts and books, pull weeds, help with building maintenance and restoration, and contribute to exhibits and displays. The 1923 neoclassical revival building is a treasure unto itself: it was designed by the Trost and Trost architectural firm, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and still has extensive space that can be restored and used in its current iteration as a community gathering space, repository of local history and monument to the cultures embedded in the Town of Miami.
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ARTS & CULTURE COBRE VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Contact: Tanner Hunsaker Phone: (928) 425-0884 Email: info@cvcarts.com The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts is located in the lovingly restored former Gila County Courthouse on the corner of Broad and Oak streets. This four-story building anchors Globe’s downtown and is packed with art opportunities, from theater productions on the third floor to the galleries on the second floor and the maker’s spaces/shops on the first floor. Artists host classes on a variety of topics, there are monthly art shows, and tours of the historic building are available free of charge. This is a volunteer-driven non-profit, and individuals are always needed to help cover the front desk, work on building maintenance and improvement projects, and help with events.
COPPER CITIES COMMUNITY PLAYERS
Contact: Jo Nell Brantley Phone: (602) 803-0064 Email: info@cvcarts.com The Copper Cities Community Players are drama enthusiasts of all ages who grace our community with plays, musicals and historic reenactments throughout the year. Based in the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, these individuals are the thespians seen at the Ghosts of Globe and the Historic Cemetery tours, the musicians performing at the annual community Christmas show, and the people putting on the fall and spring productions. The Copper Cities Community Players are always looking for volunteers to act, sing, create sets and costumes, play music, direct productions, choreograph dance, work on production sound and lighting, do makeup, write plays and musicals, and so much more. If you’re interested in participating, plan to come to their annual tryout (usually in February), as the volunteers who show up help the program coordinators determine the types of productions planned for the year. If you miss this tryout, there are also tryouts for each individual production.
GILA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
Contact: Sheldon Miller Phone: (928) 425-7385 Email: museum@gilahistoricalmuseum.org Located in the former Old Dominion Mine Rescue Station, the Gila County Historical Society & Museum offers a treasure trove of artifacts and displays. The museum is run by volunteers, and they always need help with events (like the Hamburger Fry Fridays and Old Dominion Days), cataloging treasures bequeathed to the museum, and researching family histories for people tracing their lineage or trying to make sense of a treasured item passed down through the family. They also have a very active and large board of directors.
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GLOBE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS – PUBLIC STAIRCASES
Contact: Talmage Hansen Phone: (480) 518-7102 Email: talmagehansen@gmail.com The City of Globe held multiple town hall meetings in 2018 and 2019 to learn how community members wanted to improve their town. Three primary public arts projects were identified: adding more art to the community, creating a mosaic on the prominent bench at the corner of Oak and Broad, and beautifying the public staircases. The city council created an Arts Advisory Commission and received money for murals for the first goal, Fernando Shipley is heading the second project, and Talmage Hansen is leading a committee of volunteers for the stairs beautification project. Before automobiles, Globe residents had to walk everywhere, and multiple public staircases were built to facilitate movement. While some of these have fallen into disrepair, many are still used, and community members want to highlight the presence of these historic staircases through repair and beautification. While this group’s efforts have been stalled by COVID, they are still planning to move forward with projects when restrictions are lifted. Community volunteers are always wanted.
GLOBE MIAMI COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION
Contact: Peggy Hilker Phone: (928) 812-1696 Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/ globemiamiconcerts/ Entering its 65th season, the Globe Miami Community Concert Series brings world-class musicians from multiple musical genres to our region for amazingly affordable ticket prices: 6 concerts for $40 for an individual, $50 for a single parent & children, $90 for family (2 adults & children), and $10 for students. The Community Concert Series also supports musical education with programs in the local schools that feature the performers, tickets for school kids to the concerts, and free summer concerts in our parks, usually alternating between Globe and Miami. The program is entirely volunteer
run, and additional support is always appreciated to pick up musicians from the airport, provide short-term housing, sell tickets, set up for concerts, and more. For additional information about planned concerts, check out the Globe Miami Community Concert Association Facebook page. Please note: the 2020-21 series has been cancelled due to COVID.
MIAMI ARTS COMMISSION
Contact: Michael 23 Phone: (602) 300-7575 Email: miamilocoartsfestival@gmail.com The Miami Arts Commission is committed to producing art, educating about the arts, and creating opportunities for people to experience a full spectrum of the arts. They work to bring public art to Miami and sponsor two annual events (when COVID is not impacting us): a Halloween celebration and the Miami Loco Arts Festival. A new project, inspired by school closures, is Arts Kits for Kids. With a United Fund grant, they have created 100 kits and hope to eventually distribute 1,000 if they can find funders. If you would like to support this project or help with events, contact Michael 23.
SUMMER YOUTH MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM
Contact: Leslie Kim Phone: (928) 487-5305 Email: info@symtp.org Striving to make performing arts accessible to all youth, the Summer Youth Musical Theater Program (SYMTP) offers outreach classes in Globe-Miami schools, provides general theater opportunities for all youth, offers leadership training in the arts for teen alumni of the program, and provides master classes to youth. Costs for programs vary depending on the licensing expenses for different productions, and tuition assistance is available. While the SYMTP started by empowering children through theater during their summer breaks, they are expanding their focus to include science and art options and year-round programming. Watch their YouTube channel, website and Facebook page for more information as they introduce new services when COVID restrictions lift.
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Contact: Molly Cornwell Phone: (480) 345-7477 Email: mollycornwell@hotmail.com Interested in the unique history of our region? The old Gila County Sheriff’s Office and Jail makes for a wonderful experience, delving into the Wild West and the law enforcement that helped to tame the region. You can hear the death of hope through the clanging closure of the antique cell doors, try out the tiny and uncomfortable bunks, gape at the limited hygiene facilities, walk the metal stairs to the trustee’s section, and experience memorabilia of famous lawmen and infamous outlaws. Open Thursday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t miss the brief introductory video, and ask your tour guide for additional stories of the famous jail residents. Believed to be one of the most haunted structures in town, there are regular nighttime paranormal tours available every second Saturday. All money raised from admission is used to maintain and restore the jail. Docent volunteers are always needed at the Old Jail. If the building is not open when you come to visit, consider going next door to the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, as their front desk worker can contact the on-call tour guide. Special history talks and musical concerts in the jail yard were planned for the second Friday of every month, but these were postponed due to COVID.
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beautification, and events like the Miami Fiestas and the Holiday Home Christmas Light Contest. They also sponsor the Miami Kids Machine youth program. They do community cleanups and master plans, and they work to instill pride of place into Miami residents. They love having volunteers come forward to help with event hosting and community improvement projects. Their most recent projects include the Bullion Plaza greens improvement and the refurbishment of the planters in the downtown area.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IDA)
Contact: Sandy Palmer Phone: (480) 330-9037 Email: gilacounty_ida@yahoo.com The Industrial Development Authority of Gila County is committed to expanding economic development and business enterprise for Gila County. The primary mission of the IDA is to secure and apply resources that promote the retention, expansion and attraction of business and commercial enterprises in Gila County and to expand employment opportunities. The IDA is committed to supporting projects that impact the social, cultural, environmental and physical needs of Gila County and thereby improving the quality of life for its citizens.
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ARTS & CULTURE 1916 HISTORIC TRAIN DEPOT COMPLEX & MUSEUM
Contact: Molly Cornwell Phone: (480) 345-7477 Email: mollycornwell@hotmail.com With thousands of volunteer hours of labor, the historic depot complex was restored back to being train-focused after years of use as a laundromat. The building is a beautiful space and now houses a small museum in the former freight office and serves as a film location and event venue in the main depot lobby. Billed as a “community multi-purpose historic facility,” with both indoor and outdoor space, the front yard hosts summer concerts. A pop-up restaurant has appeared in the lobby, weddings and baby showers are held regularly, photography groups rent the space to hone their craft, and school groups visit for field trips. Private tours can be scheduled if you’re interested in visiting the building during its latest iteration. The depot hosted a historic passenger railway about 10 years ago, and the community’s ongoing hope is that this might return. In the meantime, the second floor of the depot continues to slowly be restored through volunteer efforts. SEE ALSO: Art & Wine Auction (EVENTS); Besh ba Gowah Festival of Lights (EVENTS); Miami Loco Arts Festival (EVENTS); Cinco de Mayo (EVENTS); Old Dominion Days (EVENTS)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GLOBE-MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Contact: Tianna Holder, Executive Director Phone: (928) 425-4495 Email: visitorinfo@GlobeMiamiChamber.com The Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce promotes both businesses and attractions of our region to visitors and residents alike. Serving as our regional tourism office, the Chamber offers maps, brochures and advice for people wanting to explore southern Gila County. The Chamber also offers membership to local businesses, who receive marketing support, educational opportunities and advertising services, as well as participation in networking events. For more information, stop by their office, call, or visit their currently-under-revision website at www.globemiamichamber.com.
MIAMI GENESIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact: Susan Hansen Phone: (602) 510-1809 Email: miamigeneconbd@yahoo.com Miami Genesis is a nonprofit organization that focuses on bettering Miami through historic preservation and restoration, economic development, improvement of public spaces, downtown
Contact: Kevin Peck Phone: (928) 428-8590 Email: sbdc@eac.edu An amazing free resource for local residents is the Eastern Arizona College Small Business Development Center. The SBDC helps local entrepreneurs find answers to questions about business startups, business plans, financing, accounting and record keeping, marketing, technology, human resources, and so much more. Funded by the federal SBDC, the EAC center holds office hours at both Gila Community College and Eastern Arizona College, but you do not need to be an EAC or GCC student to access their resources. For more information, visit the website at www.eac.edu/sbdc/.
SOUTHERN GILA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Contact: Linda Oddonetto Phone: (928) 961-3382 Email: loddonetto@globeaz.gov The SGCEDC is dedicated to economic diversification and enhanced quality of life for the region. Its 16-member board works to support local businesses and economic vitality. During this challenging business season created by COVID, the SGCEDC has put together a website with many resources and connections for local small businesses and individuals. Check out the OneCobreValley.com platform, co-sponsored by the City of Globe, the Town of Miami and Gila County, for information and links to resources for business support, workforce development, local banks, housing and mortgage, business loans and community resources. SEE ALSO: UA Cooperative Extension ; Discover Gila County
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SENIORS ELDER QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
Contact: Linda Oddonetto Phone: (928) 961-3382 Website: http://sgcedc.com A program of the Southern Gila County Economic Development Corporation, the Elder Quality of Life (EQL) Committee is dedicated to advocating for and supporting seniors in all aspects of their life. Their 38-page resource guide is chock full of great local resources for health, housing, education, food and nutrition, legal services, recreation, and so much more. The EQL Committee advocates for affordable housing resources for seniors and sponsors the popular Senior Discount Movie on the first Friday of every month.
GLOBE ACTIVE ADULT CENTER
Contact: Tamara Guerin Phone: (928) 425-9030 Email: globeseniors@globeaz.gov The Globe Active Adult Center provides transportation, meals, programming, social services and fellowship to community elders. Programming includes fitness and art classes, games and hobbies, and field trips. Social services include legal assistance and help with Social Security issues and health insurance. During COVID, the Globe Active Adult Center building is closed, but meal service continues (see Meals on Wheels listing below), with both home delivery and drive-up services. When the center is open, safety provisions will be implemented to support the health of patrons. You can find more information about the program (including menus and monthly schedules) at www.globeaz.gov/departments/senior-center.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Contact: Pinal Gila Council on Aging Phone: (800) 293-9393 Website: www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/signup Both Globe and Miami offer meals to our homebound seniors. If physical limitations or medical issues preclude coming to the senior center buildings to enjoy lunch, then meals will be brought directly to the seniors’ homes. Meals on Wheels operates under the supervision of the Pinal Gila Council on Aging. During COVID, this service is not only continuing, but has been radically expanded to include all seniors (60 years and older) who request meals. Miami currently provides meal delivery to 84 clients on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the town and Top of the World, including delivery of seven meals (five frozen, one chilled, and one hot). Globe provides both meal delivery (including weekend provisions) and individual meal drive-up services from 11:30 a.m. to noon at the Globe Active Adult Center for seniors wearing masks. In September, they served 1,810 meals through both delivery and drive-up options. While Meals on Wheels suggests a $2.50 donation per meal, every senior will be served regardless of their ability to pay.
MIAMI SENIOR CENTER
Contact: Christina Duarte Phone: (928) 473-4190 Email: miamisenior@cableone.net The Miami Senior Center is usually open Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with lunch served at 11:30. They offer activities (e.g., crafts, bingo) and fellowship, providing a safe and welcoming place to drink coffee and enjoy a meal while hanging out with other seniors. COVID has dramatically changed their services and closed their doors. While the Town of Miami has used this time to paint and clean up the building, the building is not yet reopened to public access. However, seniors are still being served through the Meals on Wheels program (see listing above). SEE ALSO: Gila Community Food Bank; Gila County Community Action Program; Gila House, Inc.
CRISIS GILA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
Contact: Renea Shaffer Phone: (928) 425-3639 Email: gilacommunityfb@cableone.net For those who meet federal poverty guidelines, food boxes are available at no charge from the Gila Community Food Bank. Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the food pantry is open to walk-
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE ins. In support of the Gila Community Food Bank’s services, the St. Mary’s Food Bank brings up boxes of food for seniors on the third Thursday of each month. If you have food you would like to donate, please contact the food bank by calling or visiting the location at 317 Hackney Avenue.
GILA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
Contact: Allison Torres Phone: (928) 425-7631 Email: gilacap@gilacountyaz.gov For families encountering financial difficulties, the Community Action Program steps up to provide short-term assistance with utility payments and rental assistance. They also provide budget counseling and employment services, free income tax preparation, and resource guides for both southern and northern Gila County. For those who qualify, they will assist with enrollment into SNAP and AHCCCS. The Community Action Program is part of Gila County’s Community Services Department. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GILA COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Contact: Michael O’Driscoll Phone: (928) 402-8811 Website: www.readygila.com Want to learn the latest COVID numbers for our region, or find out if you need to evacuate during a fast-moving fire? The Gila County Health and Emergency Management Department has a number of free resources for your assistance. You can sign up with Everbridge, the county’s community-wide emergency notification system, to be contacted during emergencies. The readygila.com website has READY/ SET/GO updates, provides information for handling 13 types of emergencies, lists planning and preparation strategies, provides infectious disease updates, lists resources, and gives access to press releases. The readygila.com site also lists a number of ways you can get involved through the Community Emergency Response Team, volunteer and donation opportunities, and the Gila County R.A.C.E.S. team of amateur radio operators.
GILA HOUSE, INC.
Contact: Claudia Dalmolin Phone: (928) 402-8693 Email: info@gilahouseinc.com For families suffering from a life-altering event that might make them homeless, General Interim Living Assistance (GILA) is available for southern Gila County residents. Formed in 2011, Gila House believes in a “hand up, not a hand out” and provides up to 90 days of emergency housing (e.g., after a family loses their home to fire); transitional housing; and emergency repairs to support elderly, handicapped or economically challenged individuals staying in their homes. Volunteers are always needed to assist with the program.
GILA SAFE HAVEN
Contact: Kimberly Salcido, Residential Director Phone: (928) 961-6163, 24-hour Crisis Hotline (800) 799-7233 Email: info@gilahouseinc.com When our local safe house closed in 2018, women and children in need of a safe environment to escape domestic violence were left with no options. Stepping into this gap, Gila Safe Haven was created to help families regain control and transform their lives to break the cycle of violence. Operating under the auspices of Gila House Inc., Gila Safe Haven provides emergency shelter to women and children fearing domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking and trafficking. In addition to safe lodging and meals, the Gila Safe Haven also provides active parenting and/or child birthing classes, job searches, counseling, transportation, school enrollment, and support services (e.g., car seats, pack and plays, diapers and wipes, and clothing). Gila Safe Haven was made possible by the generosity and compassion of Freeport-McMoRan, United Fund, Gila County and the City of Globe.
SECOND CHANCE CLOTHING
Contact: Malissa Buzan Phone: (928) 961-6439 Email: mbuzan@gilacountyaz.gov Facebook: 2ndchanceclothingstore A ministry of St. Paul’s Methodist Church in partnership with Gila County’s Community Services Department, the Second Chance Clothing Store sells gently used clothes that provide “second chances” to individuals and families in need, such as those
www.GlobeMiamiTimes.com burned out of their homes or people facing economic hardships. The Claypool store is supported by proceeds from the thrift store, located in a former church building next to the ball fields, and is open to the general public. Store hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check in often, as the store frequently offers $2/bag and $5/bag sales. Volunteers are always needed (register at the store if you want to help), and donations are gratefully accepted. OTHER RESOURCES AND REFERRAL AGENCIES: Emergency police, fire or EMS services: dial 911 Arizona Crisis Response and Referral Network: dial 211 Gila County’s “1 Call” Referral Line: (928) 402-1111 Family Resource Guide for Southern Gila County (developed by the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Gila County): www.childhelp.org/wp-content/ uploads/2020/06/Community-Resource-GuideGila-GlobeFinal.pdf Arizona Suicide & Crisis Hotline: (866) 205-5229 Child Abuse Hotline: (888) 767-2445 SEE ALSO: Project ACE (YOUTH); CASA Program (YOUTH); Meals on Wheels (SENIORS); Community Services Division (MUNICIPAL RESOURCES)
PETS & LIVESTOCK 4H PROGRAM
Contact: Renee Carstens Phone: (928) 402-4384 Email: rcarstens@arizona.edu 4H is a national youth organization that develops competent, caring and actively engaged citizens who strengthen Arizona communities. 4H meets in smaller clubs within the organization that focus on specific skills kids might enjoy, such as weaving, kayaking, dog training and agility, life skills, livestock, crafts, sewing, small animals, archery, small engines, gardening, cooking, horses, emergency preparedness, STEM, community service, teen council (leadership) and Copper Clover Buddies (the 4H program for younger children). To get involved, Google “Gila County Cooperative Extension” or go to https://extension. arizona.edu/gila and sign up on their website. 4H is always looking for both youth participants and adult leaders with specialized interests. Their new year starts on October 1, so now is a great time to jump on board. The Globe-Miami 4H Club is run under the University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension Program.
FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA), GLOBE HIGH SCHOOL
Contact: Julianne Goodman Phone: (928) 402-6014 Email: julianne.goodman@globeschools.org FFA is the premier organization preparing young people for leadership and career success in the science, business and technology of agriculture. Based at Globe High School, FFA is both a club kids can join and an elective class for which they can earn credits. Students can learn a wide array of skills through FFA, can attend state and national events, and are eligible for scholarships for college. There is an active FFA Alumni group that supports the Globe FFA program, and volunteers are needed for agricultural workshops and demonstrations, as well as club fundraisers.
GILA COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
Contact: John Castaneda Phone: (928) 402-8875 Email: jccastaneda@gilacountyaz.gov Gila County runs an animal care facility for lost or wandering animals through its Animal Care and Control Department. Besides picking up stray animals, they facilitate adoptions at their building and through their mobile adoption van, transfer animals to the Valley to other adoption agencies when they are at capacity, sponsor low-cost spay-and-neuter clinics, apprehend snakes, and refer individuals to appropriate animal agencies (like the state livestock inspector or Arizona Game and Fish) for services outside their bailiwick. They are proud to report breaking ground on a new animal care facility in September that will have 27 kennels for adoptable animals, 10 kennels for strays, and a surgery center for injured creatures. They hope the new facility will open by next summer. For more information about their services, visit www.gilacountyaz.gov/ government/health_and_emergency_services/health_ services/animal_control/index.php or their Facebook page, GilaCountyAnimalCare.
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PETS & LIVESTOCK HIGH DESERT HUMANE SOCIETY
Contact: Pam Austin Phone: (928) 200-4044 Website: www.highdeserthumanesociety.org Serving all of Southern Gila County, the High Desert Humane Society comprehensively tackles animal care issues to improve the health and quality of life for the community. This is accomplished by (1) addressing the needs of neglected and abused animals through rescue, transportation and crisis care; (2) providing low-cost spay and neuter clinics to reduce the number of unwanted animals in the region; (3) promoting community health through animal wellbeing and disease prevention; (4) finding “forever homes” for abandoned animals; (5) running a “trap, neuter, return” program for feral cats; (6) educating community members of all ages on animal care and responsible pet ownership; (7) providing advocacy for animals by shaping public opinion on humane practices and ensuring existing animal cruelty laws are enforced; (8) offering recommendations to local legislators for animal care-related issues and ordinances; and (9) offering temporary assistance for food and veterinary care for households experiencing financial emergencies. As the only animal shelter in a 130-mile radius, the Humane Society volunteers are proud of the many victories they have accomplished improving the lives of dogs and cats, and developing a vast network of volunteers who serve in every aspect of the organization. If you love animals, consider volunteering at the thrift store, serving on the board, chairing a fundraiser, spending time socializing dogs and cats, or helping with the Shelter Buddies Reading Program.
TRAP-NEUTER-RELEASE PROGRAM
Contact: Pam Austin Phone: (928) 200-4044 Email: fay52dc@hotmail.com The High Desert Humane Society is very proud of their new Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program, which has successfully neutered 218 feral cats in less than a year. Cats can have two or three litters a year with between five and eight kittens each time, so there are thousands of feral cats around Globe with no immunizations, no access to veterinary care, no safe haven from predators, and no regular food. The Humane Society hopes this population will be greatly reduced through their TNR program, which takes 10 feral cats each week down to the Valley for neutering. The program receives help with funding from the Arizona Animal Defense League ($25 per cat), and the HDHS covers any remaining expenses for vaccinations and pain medication for neutered females ($15-$30 per cat). They need volunteers to help coordinate trap loans to local citizens, transport cats to and from the valley, and raise funds to keep this program going. SEE ALSO: Gila County Fair (EVENTS); UA Cooperative Extension; Shelter Buddies Reading Program (YOUTH); Friends of the Globe Dog Park (PARKS & REC)
NATURAL RESOURCES COBRE VALLEY WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP
Contact: Victoria Hermosilla Phone: (520) 559-3145 Email: cobrewp@gmail.com The Cobre Valley Watershed Partnership focuses on the environmental restoration of city, county and U.S. Forest Service land, funded by a grant from the Bureau of Restoration. Victoria Hermosilla is working to create a CV Watershed Master Plan and a non-profit group while simultaneously bringing together partners from local non-profits, UA Cooperative Extension and the UA Water Research and Resource Center. This group holds a monthly Cobre Valley Science Coordination meeting focusing on natural resource issues (e.g., mapping, risk assessment, environmental mitigation) that relate to the entire region associated with the Cobre Valley watershed. The meetings are open to any community member or community group. This group also helps to sponsor the Cobre Valley Water Forum each year, supports STEAM-Fest, and works with K-12 education through Project WET.
GILA COUNTY GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY
Contact: Jodi Brewster Phone: (623) 810-9780 The Gila County Gem & Mineral Society is a very active club with dozens of members from all over central Arizona, the West Coast, the Midwest and even Canada. They hold a business meeting the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All other Thursdays, they hold workshops that run from 7 to 8 p.m. Members attend workshops to use the society’s equipment to work on their rocks, or just to share and visit. Annual memberships cost $15 for singles, $25 for couples and $40 for families. The society holds a “Show & Sell” event on November 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Annual Gem & Mineral Show is scheduled for January 15-17, 2021. For more information, visit www. gilagem.org or contact Jodi.
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST: GLOBE RANGER DISTRICT
Contact: Sheryl Cormack Phone: (928) 402-6200 Email: sheryl.cormack@usda.gov The Globe Ranger District borders both the Fort Apache and San Carlos Indian Reservations and is located at the southern end of the forest boundaries. Volunteers are needed to maintain trails, assist with building maintenance and repairs, and maintain and repair informational signs throughout the district. For more information on each of these programs, contact Sheryl Cormack, Recreational Management Specialist with the Globe Ranger District.
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST: TONTO BASIN RANGER DISTRICT
Contact: Jason Spence Phone: (928) 402-6200 Email: jason.spence@usda.gov The Tonto Basin Ranger District is located northwest of Globe and south of Payson. Covering 530,000 acres, it includes lower and upper desert vegetation. Volunteers are needed to maintain trails, assist with building maintenance and repairs, and maintain and repair informational signs throughout the district. For more information on each of these programs, contact Jason Spence, Recreational Management Specialist with the Tonto Basin Ranger District. SEE ALSO: Gila County Recycling (MUNICIPAL SERVICES); Cobre Valley Water Forum (EVENTS); 4H (PETS & LIVESTOCK); FFA (PETS & LIVESTOCK)
HOUSING GLOBE-MIAMI HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Contact: Susan Hansen Phone: (928) 701-1414 Email: gmhabchapter123@yahoo.com Habitat for Humanity is a home-buying program for low- to average-income individuals and families with a credit score of at least 665. Habitat both refurbishes older homes and builds new houses with a focus on
energy efficiency. The new owner-to-be works with Habitat volunteers in the construction process and then has a very minimal mortgage through USDA. Habitat always needs volunteers (individuals or groups) to give a few hours on a Saturday. They also accept new surplus building supplies for use in their buildings or to sell to raise funds for their projects. Habitat currently has the funding, building sites, and zoning cleared to work on three area homes and just needs to find qualified applicants to apply for homes to get the process started. Please refer potential candidates to the program, then support the building process. SEE ALSO: Gila House (CRISIS); Safe Haven (CRISIS)
COMMUNITY ACTION COBRE VALLEY REGIONAL AQUATICS CENTER
Contact: Evelyn Vargas Phone: (928) 812-9267 Email: evargas@cvrmc.org With the hope of creating a regional aquatics and fitness center for southern Gila County, the volunteers working to create the Cobre Valley Regional Aquatics Center have been meeting with funders, speaking to legislators, working to find a centralized location, and designing a comprehensive fitness center. They have completed a large-scale community survey and know what residents want: space for swimming laps, aquatics therapy and classes, a kid and family swim zone, a splash pad for smaller children, and locker rooms. This group of visionaries continues to advocate for an aquatics center, and volunteers are needed to support this process. If you’re interested in reading the needs assessment and feasibility study for the aquatics center, sponsored by the Southern Gila County Economic Development Corporation, go to http://sgcedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ Final-Report-Draft-V6.pdf.
COBRE VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (CVRMC) AUXILIARY AND FOUNDATION
Contact: Shantae Hunter Phone: (928) 402-1230 Email: shunter@cvrmc.org The CVRMC is the premier healthcare provider for Southern Gila County, offering a wide range of medical services and access to multiple healthcare professionals in a caring environment striving for excellence in all aspects of customer service and patient care. The CVRMC relies on volunteers through its Auxiliary Program to greet customers, escort guests through the facility, run the gift store, and administer a scholarship program to grow local talent by supporting students who want to enter the healthcare field. The CVRMC Foundation works on fundraising for the hospital and is responsible for organizing the biennial Art & Wine Auction. They need helpers for all aspects of this event, including developing the theme, decorating the facility, serving food and wine, assisting with the auction, and cleanup.
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COMMUNITY ACTION COPPER CITIES ROTARY
Contact: Al Beasley, President Email: abeasley6@cox.net The Miami-Copper Cities Rotary Club was founded on April 1, 1921. On that date in 2021, they will celebrate the 100th Anniversary with a gala event. They sponsor the Story Walk at Bullion Plaza, a series of kiosks that display a child’s picture book. In 2020, they awarded $1,750 in scholarships to graduating seniors and $750 in prize money for the “Four-Way Test” speech contest. They participate in “adopt a highway” road cleanups, the downtown Halloween celebrations, and local events with a food trailer. They support the Dictionary Project, supplying dictionaries to students in the area. Due to COVID-19, they are meeting bi-weekly on Zoom. To get involved, contact Al Beasley.
FRIENDS OF THE GLOBE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Contact: Robin Wurst Phone: (928) 425-6111 Email: friendsoftheglobepubliclibrary@gmail.com Facebook page: FriendsoftheGlobePublicLibrary The Friends of the Globe Public Library was formed as a non-profit to support the library by organizing people interested in libraries and literacy, raising awareness about library services and needs, and encouraging donations that assist the library to better serve the community. As a 501(c)3 organization, they can apply for grants and hold fundraisers that library staff cannot legally do. As an example, the Friends received grant funds from United Fund that are used to pay for the creative programming occurring at the library, such as the Downton Abbey high tea, the stargazing night and the run/walk club. The Friends also host fundraisers (such as the baked potato dinner, Bunco Mania, and the Harry Potter Escape Room) that help support building renovations and library improvements, as well as purchase equipment for the facility. Anyone who loves books or is passionate about literacy may join the Friends of the Globe Public Library. Membership forms are available at the library, dues vary by category ($5 seniors, $10 individuals, $25 families, and $50 patrons), and meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at noon (currently on Zoom due to COVID). When pandemic safety restrictions are lifted, a new literacy program sponsored by the Friends of the Globe Public Library, the Shelter Buddies Reading Program, will start, with kids involved in the Cobre Valley Youth Club reading to dogs and cats at the High Desert Humane Society shelter to advance the children’s literacy skills and help socialize the animals.
GLOBE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
Contact: Molly Cornwell Phone: (480) 345-7477 Email: mollycornwell@hotmail.com The Globe Downtown Association is the nonprofit organization that oversees the Globe Main Street Program, the Globe Historic Downtown Film Location Sites program and the Globe Historic Downtown Walking Tours. It also manages the 1910 Gila County Sheriff’s Office and Jail and the 1916 Globe Train Depot Complex and Museum, which can be rented for special events. The Globe Downtown Association sponsors many of the town’s most loved annual events, including the Easter Parade, the Cemetery Tour, the Mother’s Day Tea, the Ghosts of Globe Tour, the Halloween Block Party, Christmas Tree setup, the
ISAAC CARUSO PAINTING NEW MURAL AT GLOBE LIBRARY arrival of Santa and elves at the train depot, and the Christmas Light Parade. They also partner with other community groups to sponsor or support the Home Tour, spring and summer outdoor concert series, ReadOn Express and Dogtoberfest. They assist film crews with finding locations for television, film and music video production and frequently need volunteers to help as extras or filming support crew (i.e., makeup, hair, lighting, crowd control). They always need volunteers for setting up, running and cleaning up events held downtown, as well as with tours and maintenance of downtown heritage buildings.
GLOBE LIONS CLUB
Contact: Debbie Guthrey Phone: (928) 812-2579 Email: debjg54@gmail.com The Globe Lions Club’s primary focus is meeting eye care needs, such as providing eye exams and basic glasses to those in need. They are also involved in the All Children Eat food pantry program, providing food in the Globe-Miami schools, as well as many other community programs. Their primary means of fundraising is through membership dues and donations, but they also apply for grants through the International Lions organization from time to time for special community needs. To become involved, contact Debbie Guthrey. Annual membership dues are $70, plus a one-time initiation fee of $35.
UNITED FUND OF GLOBE-MIAMI
Contact: Maryn Belling Phone: (928) 961-3260 Email: UnitedFund@cableone.net Since 1964, the United Fund of Globe-Miami has supported the programs that support the community. With a mission of linking non-profit agencies with donors and funding sources, the United Fund currently supports 25 local programs with operating expenses, capital improvement needs, and special projects. In the past four years alone, the United Fund has dispersed more than $1,863,000 in donations to local charities, as well as helped link local non-profits to each other to strengthen their effectiveness through collaborative efforts. SEE ALSO: Old Dominion Historic Mine Park Committee (PARKS & REC); Friends of the Globe Public Library; Friends of the Globe Dog Park; City of Globe Planning and Zoning Committee (MUNICIPAL RESOURCES)
PARKS & RECREATION DISCOVER GILA COUNTY
Contact: Cameron David Phone: (928) 978-5077 Email: discovergilacounty@gmail.com Website: www.discovergilacounty.com Originally created as a tourism tool, the Discover Gila County website is the premier resource for recreational information for visitors and local residents as it highlights things to do, places to go and a community calendar for all the towns in Gila County. The site is comprehensive, with 527 subpages. It includes lots of videos and photographs, and is optimized to make the site responsive in 3 milliseconds. The website requests community information and updates about any information changes or dead links, which you can share via the “Contact Us” button - or send a message via email or at the Discover Gila County Facebook page. If you want to post event information, the site distinguishes between local events (such as bake sales, car washes and garage sales) and tourism-related events (such as festivals, car shows or concerts). You can post all of your event information yourself, and then the entry will be approved by the site administrator. To do this, go to the CALENDAR page, then go to EVENTS, then choose either LOCAL or SPECIAL EVENTS.
FRIENDS OF THE GLOBE DOG PARK
Contact: Thea Wilshire Phone: (928) 200-8733 Email: DrTheaW@yahoo.com Do you have a dog who might benefit from socialization with other pups at a dog park? Globe currently offers an off-leash zone at the former Little League field in the Noftsger Hill Ballfield Complex while working to develop a new dog-specific park in the same area. Friends of the new “K9 Mine Bark Park” have been raising funds to purchase amenities like art and signage for the new dog park. Volunteers are always welcome to participate in fundraising events, such as farmers market booths or Dogtoberfest (a festival celebrating all things dog). In the meantime, why don’t you bring your dog to check out the action at the current park?
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FRIENDS OF THE GLOBE DOG PARK
Contact: Bruce Binkley, Chair Phone: (970) 247-9131 Email: bwbinkley@hotmail.com Created through 21 years of volunteer effort, the Old Dominion Historic Mine Park is an award-winning park that highlights our proud mining heritage. With miles of hiking trails, a disc golf course, a miningthemed playground, picnic areas, educational signage and historic artifacts, it offers a little of something for everyone. The park is open daily from dusk to dawn and is free to visit. The park committee sponsors two volunteer days each year (spring and fall), when community members help to clear and maintain trails, add new park amenities, and find ways to improve an already beloved community resource. Community members are also invited to help research the site’s history, acquire historic artifacts, and participate on the park committee, which will resume meetings after COVID restrictions are lifted.
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GILA COUNTY RECYCLING
Contact: Kenny Peak Phone: (928) 402-8531 Email: kpeak@gilacountyaz.gov While the City of Globe’s recycling program has been suspended, the Gila County Recycling and Landfill Department still offers a number of recycling opportunities at their facility at 5977 E. Hope Lane, just off Russell Road. You can bring paper, cardboard, plastic 1’s and 2’s, and aluminum to specified recycling bins at the landfill. They are also starting a composting program for green waste. Additionally, special recycling events are announced through the local media for e-waste (electronics), hazardous waste, paint, tires and appliances. When COVID restrictions lift, they hope to restart the bicycle recycling program, a partnership with the state prison in Globe in which prisoners refurbish bikes and make these available to low-income children at Christmas. They have also started a special program where the prisoners make children’s toy boxes out of wood salvaged from recycled pallets.
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PARKS & RECREATION ROUND MOUNTAIN HIKING PARK
Contact: John Angulo Phone: (928) 425-7146 Email: jangulo@globeaz.gov Located on the site of former mining operations, the Round Mountain Hiking Park is a great community resource created through the vision and hard work of former Globe mayor Stan Gibson. Through years of concerted effort, 5.5 miles of trails on six different loops were created that now host daily exercisers, wildflower seekers, picnickers and community events such as the Sunrise Challenge - called “the most challenging 5K race in the state” due to the strenuous ascents and descents of the course. Free of charge and open dawn to dusk, the park can be reached at the northern end of South Street. Bathrooms and water are available only at the park entrance, and there is little shade, so plan accordingly for your safety. SEE ALSO: Copper Cities Youth Sports (YOUTH); Cobre Valley Aquatics Center (COMMUNITY ACTION); Gila County Gem & Mineral Society (NATURAL RESOURCES); Gila Monster UTV Fest (EVENTS)
MUNICIPAL RESOURCES CITY OF GLOBE COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Contact: Shelly Salazar Phone: (928) 425-7146 Email: ssalazar@globeaz.gov The City of Globe has a number of commissions and committees organized to advise the Globe City Council on specific topics, such as Planning and Zoning, Historic Preservation, Library, Public Art, Parks and Recreation, and Trees. Board members
are council appointed and must follow Arizona’s open meeting laws. Meetings are open to the public and usually held at the Municipal Building. If you’re interested in serving in some capacity, please contact the City Clerk, Shelly Salazar, to see about available positions and the process of applying.
GILA COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
Contact: Malissa Buzan Phone: (928) 402-8650 Email: mbuzan@gilacountyaz.gov The Gila County Community Services Division provides crucial support for housing, employment and social services. This division oversees many vendors who provide a variety of support services, such as JOBS, Vocational Rehabilitation, Community Action Program, Section 8 Housing Choice Program, Gila Employment and Special Training Program, Pinal Gila Council for Aging, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and the Globe Comprehensive OneStop (ARIZONA@WORK). Also, during the pandemic, the Community Services Division has stepped up to provide COVID support information for local businesses.
GILA COUNTY DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
Contact: Paula Horn, Division Director Phone: (928) 402-8813 Email: healthservices@gilacountyaz.gov The Gila County Public Health Department offers a wide variety of health services to the community, including communicable disease investigation and reporting, immunizations, vital records, and HIV care and services. They also offer nursing services that include blood pressure checks, head lice inspections, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, TB control, reproductive health/ family planning, school health clinics and specialty clinics. Their website provides up-to-date health updates and information, as well as links to other resources. Go to: www.gilacountyaz.gov/government.
Contact: Rayel Starling, Interim Director Phone: (928) 425-3357 Email: globepubliclibraryrs@gmail.com The library in Globe is located at 330 S. Broad Street. The interim director is Rayel Starling and the library clerk is Effie Dillon. Due to COVID-19, appointments must be scheduled to access the library. Appointments can be made by calling (928) 425-6111. Thanks to the Friends of the Library, new flooring has recently been installed throughout the library. Programs at the time are limited to those that meet online. These include a virtual family storytime, virtual family activities and the virtual walk/run club.
GLOBE TOOL LENDING LIBRARY
Contact: Tamara Guerin Phone: (928) 425-9030 Email: tguerin@globeaz.gov Organized to help reduce blight and beautify the community, tool lending libraries were recognized as a “Bright Idea in America” by Harvard University’s Ash School of Governance. Globe’s tool lending library lets you check out power tools, yard tools, cement mixers, ladders and other home improvement resources by using your library card. Three-day loans are free, and any late fees are used to fund tool replacement parts. The tool lending library is located behind the Globe Active Adult Center and open during the center’s normal business hours. Volunteers are needed to help maintain the tools.
MIAMI MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Contact: Sue Pontell Phone: (928) 473-2621 Email: miamimemoriallibrary@gmail.com With extensive books, digital resources and programming, the Miami Memorial Library offers something for everyone in the family. Usually offering weekly programming for children and teens, the library raises funds for programming through book sales. Volunteers are needed to help organize the sales rooms, shelve books, assist with cleaning and landscaping, and other tasks. The library is currently closed because of COVID, but usually is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SEE ALSO: Arts Advisory Commission (ARTS & CULTURE)
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Thank you to the event planners, the service organizations and community groups who work to make our community great! Despite the challenges of COVID you continue to inspire and serve – and lay the groundwork for tomorrow. For more information, visit our website at www.globemiamitimes.com
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AGENCIES WE'VE FUNDED SINCE 2017 INCLUDE: • Arizona Reservation ministries • Arizona Youth Partnership • AYSO • Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum • Cobre Valley Center for the Arts
We are united in community!
• Cobre Valley Youth Club • Copper Cities Youth Sports • Copper Rim PTO Playground
eing of service to others is what brings true happiness. This philosophy has been the heart and soul of the United Fund of Globe Miami for almost 60 years. Since 1964 we have raised millions of dollars to support local organizations who provide positive outreach to the members of our community who need it the most. In the last four years alone we have been responsible for the distribution of over $1.8 million dollars to local organizations who we truly believe benefit the people of our area. From funding programs for our youth, to establishing crisis centers for those in need, to providing care for the elders of the community, the United Fund of Globe Miami works tirelessly to partner and provide local agencies with the funding and assistance they require to make a long lasting impact on the citizens of the greater Globe Miami area. But we can't do this alone.
• Dylan Earven Foundation • Globe-Miami Community Concert Association • STEM Camp for Students • Gila Community Food Bank • Gila Aging • Boy Scouts • Habitat for Humanity • Safe House • Horizon Human Services • LEAD Guitar
That’s why, this October, we invite YOU to join us and become a donor during our annual fundraising campaign. By donating to The United Fund of Globe Miami you have the opportunity to support your community and improve the lives of so many in your area. Every donation is greatly appreciated. Even the smallest contribution is leveraged for maximum impact. Caring for others is what makes your community strong. Donate to the United Fund of Globe Miami today.
• Lions Club • Gila House • Miami Arts Commission • Summer Concerts through Miami Genesis • Nalwoodi Denzhoni • PMFHE • Read On Christmas Express • Salvation Army Daycare • 4-H Leadership Council • Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services • Robotics • Hispanic Leadership Institute Scholarships Funding has also been provided through our Donor pass-through program including hurricane relief to Florida and Houston, the City of Globe Pool Study and Housing Study, the Globe FFA and the Knights of Columbus for payroll deduction.
Our history
United Fund of Globe-Miami began connecting local charities and donors in 1964 with a budget of $11,074.50 for 5 local agencies. In just the past 4 years, more than $1,830,000 has been disbursed to local nonprofits through the United Fund of Globe-Miami for ongoing operations. When combined with special project grants, COVID-19 relief, school grants, and donor-directed pass-through grants, the total flow of support through the United Fund from 2017 to 2020 is $2,324,386.42. All our lives are enriched by the mission of connecting local charities and donors through United Fund! And United Fund keeps its administrative percentage below 6%.
Is COVID-19 Having an Impact on United Fund Agencies? YES. In the COVID-19 era, United Fund agencies are stretching donated dollars more than ever to meet community needs. Did you know that if every person in the labor force in Globe and Miami gave $5 per bi-weekly paycheck (50 cents per workday) that would be over $524,030 a year. And, with matching dollars, that becomes over a million dollars of impact in one year. Just by giving 50 cents per day.
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED: Payroll Deduction Program: Did you know that the biggest impact from United Fund donors is through our payroll deduction program? For just a few dollars a month set aside for our agencies each month, we are able to support so many agencies in Globe-Miami who serve the needs of our community. We currently partner with the following organizations and encourage you to consider this program for your organization or company. If YOU would like to be able to give through payroll deduct, please contact United Fund at UnitedFund@CableOne.net to find out more.
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A Look at Covid-19WORLD in VIEW SEPTEMBER PERSONAL IMPACTS
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✦ September 1, Gov. Doug Ducey’s office announced that standard driver licenses with an expiration date between March 1 and December 31, 2020 will be delayed by one year from their original expiration date. (https://bit.ly/36EocC8)
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✦ During September, health officials in Europe and the United States were warning of a difficult winter to come, due to people staying indoors during colder weather. (Guardian)
✦ As the United Kingdom saw a new spike of cases, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, “As in Spain and France and many other countries, we have reached a perilous turning point.” The U.K. imposed new restrictions, including mandatory masks for certain kinds of workers (such as taxi drivers), and pubs and restaurants had to close WORLD VIEW by 10 p.m. Johnson said these rules might be in place for six months.
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✦ According to epidemiologist Nancy Baxter, “We see no sign of slowing of the death rate. There’s been over a thousand deaths per day worldwide since 18 March, and what seems to happen is as Covid-19 becomes controlled in one jurisdiction it gets out of control elsewhere. So I think that unfortunately we are looking at a similar number ARIZONA VIEW of deaths before a vaccine is actually found and distributed.” (https://bbc.in/2F5sV4e)
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✦ The NFL started its season on schedule on September 10, without using an NBA-style bubble. But by the end of USA VIEW the month “reality set in.” Cam Newton tested positive – the first starting quarterback to be infected – and an outbreak in the Titans infected 16 people, including 8 players. Jordan Ta’amu of the Chiefs also tested positive. Games are being shuffled and postponed, and the necessity of airplane flights adds risks and uncertainties to decision making. (nfl. GLOBE-MIAMI com 10/3/2020)
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✦ September 4, the Sawmill Theater in Payson reopened, with three daily showings of Tenet, Unhinged, and New Mutants. Only one out of every four seats were being sold, and every other row was blocked off. Staff and customers were required to wear face coverings except when actively eating or drinking. For theaters to open at 50% capacity the ADHS requires the level of COVID-19 spread in the community be between 5% and 10%. For theaters to reopen at full capacity, the level of spread in the community needs to be below 3%. (https://bit. ly/2SuK8Y9)
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✦ September 10, the Northern Gila County Fair was held at Payson’s Event Center. Fair president Fayth Lowery said she believed this was the only fair in Arizona not to be canceled because of COVID-19 concerns. (https://bit.ly/3iE7V2a)
If we don’t control COVID, WORLD VIEW COVID will control us.”
✦ During September 2, Arizona’s long-term care facilities were working under USAforVIEW new guidance visitation. Resuming visitation depended on a facility’s implementation of COVID-19 mitigation strategies and the level of community spread. Visitors had to have a negative COVID test and have no symptoms. (https://bit.ly/36EoxVq) ✦ September 9, Arizona bars that don’t serve food were ordered to stay GLOBE-MIAMI closed. Bar owners across the state had sued for a stay in Ducey’s executive VIEW order closing them, but a Maricopa County judge ruled against the bar owners. (https://bit.ly/33yUZGL) ✦ September 14, Pima County recommended that all University of Arizona students take a 14-day quarantine. (https://bit.ly/2F6Qeuy) ✦ September 15, Banner health began to allow visitors for most inpatients at Phoenix, Tucson and Casa Grande hospitals. One visitor per patient per day is now permitted for most inpatients. (https://bit.ly/2I5a6zp) ✦ APS extended its hold on disconnects for overdue bills. Through the end of the year, customers would not have their service disconnected if they can’t pay their bills. Late fees will be waived during this time. (https://bit.ly/2I5a6zp) ✦ SRP extended its disconnect moratorium for customers on its Economy Price Plan until January. SRP will also automatically place other customers with $80 or more of debt on eight-month payment plans starting in October. SRP will resume disconnects for other customers who have not paid their bills on October 1. (https://bit.ly/33BIUjZ) ✦ Schools began to reopen for in-person classes, but many suffered outbreaks. On September 3, the Arizona DHHS announced that eight counties (not including Gila) had met the recommended benchmarks to partially reopen schools. By September 24, there had been eight school-related COVID-19 outbreaks in Maricopa County. (https://bit.ly/2Gwhxzb, https://bit.ly/33BIUjZ) ✦ The Navajo Nation extended weekend partial lockdowns and daily curfews through September. The lockdowns run from 9 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday, every weekend, and daily curfews run from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. On September 9, the Navajo Nation reported no new cases for the first time since March. By September 22, the Navajo Nation was seeing a spike in cases due to family gatherings and off-reservation travel. They imposed a tough lockdown where all individuals had to remain at home except for emergencies, and even essential businesses were closed. By September 27, the Navajo Nation had had 552 deaths due to the coronavirus. (https://bit.ly/2Gwhxzb, https://bit.ly/33yUZGL, https://bit.ly/2F7CD6l, https://bit.ly/3jDL9sP)
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ARIZONA VIEW ✦ The Trump administration USA VIEW announced that the USA will not join the global effort to develop, manufacture, and distribute a coronavirus vaccine. “More than 170 countries are participating in the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access GLOBE-MIAMI Facility to speed vaccine development, secure doses VIEW for all countries, and distribute them to high-risk populations. The White House not wanting to work with the WHO effectively eliminates the chance to secure doses from a pool of vaccine candidates.” (https://bit. ly/34zbaTN) ✦ The World Health Organization says its experts do not expect widespread COVID-19 vaccinations until the middle of next year. Trump’s vaccine chief added that it is “extremely unlikely” that a vaccine could be available before the election. Trump, meanwhile, suggested that a vaccine “will be delivered before the end of the year, in my opinion, before the end of the year, but it really might even be delivered before the end of October.” (https://bit.ly/3d5a2uL) ✦ It was revealed that Trump admitted privately, before the pandemic spread in the United States, that he knew the coronavirus “is deadly stuff […] more deadly” than the flu. Trump said he “wanted to always play it down” and “I don’t want to create a panic.” In public, Trump said the virus was “going to disappear” and that “everything is working out.” (https://bit.ly/33CNNt8) ✦ According to CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, a vaccine won’t be widely available until late spring or
summer 2021. He said Americans will not return “our regular life” until then. (https://bit.ly/3iwCQgY) ✦ Clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford were put on hold due to “potentially unexplained illness.” (https://bit. ly/33CNNt8) ✦ Twitter deleted a QAnon-related post spreading false information that attempted to minimize COVID-19 deaths – a post that Trump had retweeted. The post suggested that the CDC had “quietly updated the Covid number to admit that only 6%” of reported deaths — or about 9,000 — actually died from COVID.” Dr. Anthony Fauci debunked that theory. Fauci said the “180,000plus deaths are real deaths from COVID-19. Let (there) not be any confusion about that.” (https://bit.ly/34zbaTN) ✦ There was confusion on the CDC’s recommendations when someone at the CDC mistakenly published a draft document on the agency’s website. The draft stated that it’s possible for the coronavirus to spread through airborne particles, which can hang in the air and travel more than six feet. The agency then retracted the prematurely released document – but later confirmed that the virus does in fact spread through airborne transmission. (https://bit.ly/30HvReW, Washington Post 10/5/20) ✦ The Trump administration shifted substantial funding to Operation Warp Speed, its public-private vaccine development partnership. The administration pulled $6 billion of funding from the Strategic National Stockpile and moved the funds to Operation Warp Speed. (https:// bit.ly/2SyMhSA). u
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A Bit of History: The Clanton Ranch House This history bit is brought to you by the Gila Historical Museum, which has been preserving and cataloguing the region’s history since 1985. The author of this month’s history column is Jane Hale, a board member of the museum and the niece of Bill and Eula Bohme. Hale has many fond memories of the old buildings beneath the silt and mud of a retaining pond in Webster Gulch.
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his ranch house, built in the 1890’s and occupied by Phineas Fay Clanton and his wife, Laura Jane, was located in Webster Gulch West of the old Black Warrior Mine and Inspiration Mine and Townsite. Before the creation of the U.S. Forest Service in 1905 some ranchers, including the Clantons, ran Angora Goats rather than cattle. The Forest Service ordered all goats off public lands after it took control of those lands. Thereafter Phin, Laura and Laura’s son, Will Bohme, ran cattle on what was an original forest service allotment-the Bohme Allotment. Laura Jane Neal Clanton and her son Louis William Bohme lived in a tent house on the banks of ‘Little Pinto Creek’ southwest of this home when Laura became partners with Phin in some mining claims sometime in the mid 1890’s. Laura and Phin were married Oct. 15, 1902. Her brother Dan Neal and Dan’s wife were witnesses to the ceremony. At that time Laura and Phin, as well as Will, moved to the house in Webster Gulch. Will and Phin worked together on the ranch, Will learning a strong work ethic and love for his stepfather. After Phin’s death from pneumonia in January, 1906, Laura Jane married ‘Pete Spence’ whose real name was Elliot Larkin Ferguson. They were married under this name April 2, 1910, and continued to live in the Webster Gulch house. The house burned down in 1913 after being set afire by Mexican woodcutters who thought Pete had told the Forest Service they had been illegally cutting wood on Webster Mountain. Pete vigorously denied the accusation. Laura Jane and her grandson, Bill Bohme who was seven or eight at the time, were sleeping in a tent house next to the thatched house. Pete was sleeping in the house but emerged unhurt except for a smoldering beard. After the thatched house burned, an adobe house was built in the same location that was originally patented as a mining claim. Water for the house
was piped from a spring about a mile west of the claim. The spring was called the ‘Vigor of Life’. A strong water source, it provided water for the house and livestock. The adobe house had one bedroom, a screened sleeping porch, small kitchen and living room and a small sewing room with a bathtub. No water was piped to this bathtub. Water had to be heated on the stove and carried to the tub and poured in. Pete and Laura Jane lived in this home until he died in 1914 of pneumonia. After Pete’s death, William Bohme lived in the house with his grandmother, Laura Jane. William, or ‘Bill’, added a wood floor to the bedroom taken from the old town of Bellevue near the Gibson Mine south of the intersection of
Highway 60 and Pinto Valley Road. The mine shut down in the 1920’s and the town was abandoned to become the ghost town it is today. After Laura’s death in 1935 Bill continued to live in the adobe home. When Bill married Eula Belle Rice in 1940 they made this their home. The adobe house was occupied by the Bohmes until the property was sold to Cyprus Miami Mining in the early 1980’s. At that time, the mine dammed Webster Gulch at the homesite to keep water from draining into and flooding their open pit operation. Today there is a seasonal pond on the location of the home, raising and lowering with the rainfall. Ruins of the old building are exposed when the water is low. u
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*Note: Our new series on mining will feature second-generation miners and a column which will address frequently asked questions about mining in general and specifically about the operations in our region. If you have a question you’d like to ask please send it to editor@globemiamitimes.com.
“Developing the workforce for the future”
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Resolution Copper Operations and Maintenance Manager Interview by Patti Daley Randy Seppala, 65, a career-long mining engineer, is the Operations and Maintenance Manager at Resolution Copper in Superior. During his tenure at Resolution, he’s overseen numerous projects, including sinking the Number 10 shaft. Today, he oversees surface and underground operations and maintenance with two huge responsibilities: • Maintaining existing and developing new infrastructure • Preparing the workforce for the future After more than four decades in the field, Randy is still finding new challenges. In 2017, he helped start a 3-year apprenticeship program from scratch. Participants are full-time employees and receive both academic courses and handson experience. The first group complete their training in December of this year. “How we develop people has changed a lot,” Randy says. “Jobs rely on technology more than ever, and we will need more skilled workers to fill such roles.” A Mining Lineage In 1976, Randy was the future workforce – a summer hire at the Old Magma Mine (now Resolution Copper). “As a summer hire, you did all the underground jobs,” he explains. “Essentially, it was supervisor training.” Born in Deadwood, South Dakota, and raised by an uncle who capped his career as a federal mine inspector, Randy always knew mining was his direction. “When you grow up in a mining town, that’s one of the options,” he says, “sometimes the only option.” Randy got a full-ride scholarship from Magma and, in 1978, graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Mining Engineering. He accepted a full-time job in mining operations. Mining was booming at the time, but by the 1980s had tanked, and Randy moved to other states and abroad to find work. With a wife and a one-year-old son, he traveled to Indonesia and stayed a year, working for Freeport McMoRan. He’s been at Resolution for the past 15 years, with no plans to retire anytime soon.
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Resolution Copper Stakeholder Engagement Advisor “It’s been challenging,” Randy says, “but it’s been good to me, too. “ Randy’s son Bryan, now 33, was not pushed toward a career in mining. He earned a degree in business focusing on economic development, graduating in 2009, a year into the Great Recession. Not able to find a job in his field, he held onto his “college job” at Fry’s, became store manager and in 2014, found a position at Resolution in community relations. Stakeholder Engagement “I was born and raised in Globe, moved back after college,” says Bryan. “I was able to carry the relationships and trust with those people into this community role.” As a stakeholder engagement advisor, Bryan supports the communities in the Copper Triangle, listening to local people and looking for partnership opportunities that help communities reap the Resolution project’s benefits. The big goal is to develop economic sustainability and diversity, so when the 40-50-year life of a mine ends, the local communities continue to thrive. “Our partnership to operate efforts include many different pieces,” Bryan explains, “partnerships in education, cultural heritage, local employment, workforce development, land stewardship.” Resolution Copper’s partnership with Globe Unified School District Robotics to promote STEM education is one of his ongoing success stories – preparing local students for the future’s good jobs. Like this one, multi-year beneficial partnerships are more robust, Bryan says; another one in the works is a multi-generation center planned for Superior. “Every community is working on different projects, they have different focuses,” says Bryan. “My job is to key in on that and tie it back to what Resolution is trying to do.” The Next Generation Bryan is married with two young sons. “I would wholeheartedly support them if they wanted to pursue a career in mining,” says Bryan. “Mining is so diverse. It’s not just working underground. There’s many opportunities out there, in almost any career path.” His three-and-a-half-year-old, he notes, is very interested in robotics.
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FACTS ABOUT THE MINING OPERATIONS IN GLOBE-MIAMI It is said that if you think OSHA is a small town in Wisconsin, you’re in trouble. That’s because the health and safety of employees in all businesses and industries in the United States comes under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It was created in the 1960’s to curb the increasing rate of industrial injuries and death in the workplace. However, mining is so unique and dangerous that Congress decided it needed a federal agency: MSHA, the Mine Safety and Health Administration. In addition, Arizona has an elected State Mine Inspector whose staff regularly inspects operating mines and works to close dangerous abandoned mines. Mining companies also recognized the problems and were some of the first to create safety departments. Today the modern mining industry has one of the best safety records in American industry. Information provided by the Old Dominion Mine Park. Check out the park when you are in the area. It features hiking paths and mine history and displays.
The Pinto Valley Mine Rescue Team conducting training exercises. Photo by Patti Daley
For more on this subject, see our story on the Pinto Valley Mine Rescue Team, published in the Globe Miami Times’ January 2020 issue.
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Little Free Libraries Come to Globe
Front Christine Diaz (sister to Cathy,) Bea and Johnny Sanchez (Cathy’s parents); Back: L-R Louise Sandoval, Misty Burchell, Regina Ortega, Irene Gameros & Mayor Gameros, Alfred & Lisa Zaragoza, Alisha Ramos (Cathy’s cousin) & Sandy Ramos (Cathy’s aunt) BY REGINA ORTEGA
n October 1, The Family and Friends of Cathy Sanchez-Cañez gathered outside of Globe City Hall where the first of five small library kiosks was unveiled in honor of Cathy Sanchez. “We are excited to be the stewards of the very first Cathy’s Little Free Library (CLFL),” said Regina Ortega, who spearheaded the project and worked alongside the Sanchez family, Globe’s Mayor Gameros and many others on the project. The Little Free Library is a movement started by Todd Bol and Rick Brooks in 2010. It has grown to include little libraries in most states and in dozens of countries. The mission of Cathy’s Little Free Library is to promote literacy and the love of reading, foster a sense of community and connection, and create a lasting memorial to Cathy Sanchez-Cañez. For over half of her life, Cathy, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, friend and special ed educator, positively impacted the GlobeMiami schools with her extremely generous and kind approach to teaching. Last summer, Cathy’s life got cut short by a surprise summer
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LOCAL STUDENTS FINDING JOB SECURITY IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION “I’ve wanted to go into the medical field, since I was a little girl,” Garcia says. “I eventually want to be a nurse. I enjoy taking care of people and helping them with their health.” three years, we have had 33 nursing assistant students and 48 medical assistant students complete our programs.” O’Neal says that for the current semester, CVIT’s enrollment has exploded. “As far as medical and nursing assistant enrollments, we started with over 40 students, and we usually start with about 25 to 30. We had to turn students away because we couldn’t accommodate them all. I think it has to do with the current state of affairs. I think people are seeing that people and businesses need help – there’s a need and demand for these positions, and we’re helping fill it.”
Savannah Garcia is a Medical Assistant student that just finished CVIT’s program. Globe High School Class of 2020.
By Cheryl Hentz There has always been job security within the medical profession, but never has that been truer than now – with our country in the midst of a worldwide pandemic and, seemingly, no quick end in sight. As a result of the great need, many of today’s savvy, career-minded students are entering the medical field in entry-level positions. Often, their education is being paid for by their high school, future employer, or a combination of the two, and many new workers are securing jobs immediately upon graduation. One such student is 18-year-old Savannah Garcia. A June 2020 graduate of Globe High School, she also graduated in May from the Medical Assistant program at Cobre Valley Institute of Technology. Having enrolled in that program in 2018, she attended high school and the community college’s program simultaneously. She did her internship at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in June, and when that finished, she was hired full time by the hospital. She started in July. “I would tell anyone considering a program like this to definitely go for it. College isn’t exactly cheap, and here you’re being offered a whole college education for free, and it’s rewarding caring for people.” Garcia certainly isn’t alone. Mike O’Neal, interim superintendent at CVIT, says, “In the last
Evelyn Vargas, chief experience officer at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, says the community college has been very forthright in including the hospital in the curriculum development of its medical assistant program. “The program is a true asset for the community because we’re able to make that connection with the college. We’re able to tell them what we’re looking for in our MAs along with what is required of the MA program, and the two things can be combined,” Vargas says. “We have really gotten a good product, which are these amazing young girls and boys that are graduating from this program and the talent that they have. We have hired several students out of our local community college program.” “Every one of them has had an exceptional attitude and talent, and we were able to develop them into what we need specifically for our physicians,” Vargas says. “And our more experienced MAs are able to coach the younger MAs when they are just out of school.”
While COVID-19 hasn’t changed Cobre Valley’s staffing needs significantly, they do have a continuing need for medical assistants, nursing assistants, and nurses with both general and specialty experience, says Rhonda Mason, Cobre Valley’s chief nursing officer. “Quite often, we train our own people for specialty areas. We work with hospitals in the Phoenix area, and we send our staff down there to do extensive training and have vendors do training for those specialty areas,” she says. If someone wants to work in the healthcare field, Mason says it’s helpful for them to break in by doing anything at all. “Yes, you need a license or certification to do certain things in healthcare, but while working on that, there are other things you can do. Getting a position working in admissions and registration, or working in the dietary department, or housekeeping, anything along those lines is helpful to the organization. It also gives them some insight as to the workings of the environment. It may not be what they do when they’re finished with school, but it gets them in the door, and it gives them work while they’re in school. It also gives us a chance to meet them and support what they’re wanting to eventually do if healthcare is where they feel they want to be.” Starting salary for a medical assistant at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center is $13.79 an hour and tops off at $17.92 per hour. Certified nursing assistants start at $12.50 an hour, and their pay goes up to $16.25 an hour. For more information about either of these programs, contact CVIT at www.cvit81.org.
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Post Office, continued from page 1 The pandemic created a whole new world of online buying. It started this spring, with the stay-at-home orders. Even people who had never considered shopping online before were prompted to order basics like toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Now, people have become used to ordering goods – of all sizes, shapes, and functions, from gas grills to mattresses – and these purchases all end up at the post office for delivery. In metro areas, companies like Amazon have their own trucks available for deliveries, but in rural America, all the large carriers contract with the post office to deliver what’s called “the final mile.” In fact, the U.S. Postal Service is the only carrier in the country that can reach every single address in America, Kim says. But when it comes to the massive amount of packages they’re being asked to deliver, Kim says, “They just aren’t set up for it.” We tend to think of postal carriers as the deliverers of letters, magazines, and the occasional package. But these days, local postal carriers are being asked to deliver much more. Packages weigh up to 75 pounds – the USPS’s weight limit. And some items are so large they won’t even fit in a postal truck. These packages – such as bed frames and mattresses – will be left on the dock, and customers must pick them up from there. In August, it was reported that Amazon is adding 75,000 employees to meet the growing demand. But local post offices like ours don’t have that luxury. Kim’s staff includes five regular drivers and a few part-time/specialty staff to draw on. They’ve been working six days a week ever since the pandemic caused a rush to online buying. No one has taken a vacation since March. In addition, the CARES Act provides a safety net to help employees who need to take time away from work to care for family or to homeschool kids. Kim says this is a good thing – but, then again, when this happens, she can’t hire new people to fill the gap that’s left. And that puts added pressure on the remaining staff. Currently, Kim has two people out on leave. She was granted three temporary positions to help with overtime hours and overflow, but
When the driver can’t be sure of an address, their only recourse is to return to the post office with the package and call to let the customer know it’s there to pick up. “We don’t like to do that,” Kim says. “It’s double handling for us, and an inconvenience for the customer.” With the election season well under way, the post office is also seeing the added volume of political advertising and mail-in ballots. And in the midst of a pandemic, there’s the challenge of keeping staff and customers safe. Meanwhile, Christmas is right around the corner. So next time you see your postal delivery driver go by, give them a wave or a thumb’s-up – they’re working hard to make sure you receive the things you need. These essential workers deserve our appreciation and thanks. u
Pallets of parcels that tower over ten feet or more arrive daily at the Globe Post Office.
everyone is feeling the strain of one long day after another. Kim arrives at the office around 7 a.m. and rarely gets back to her home in Roosevelt until well after dark. In addition to managing the main post office, she also oversees its annex, which operates from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. to receive overnight shipments. On top of that, she’s always on call in case a need arises. Recently, Kim found herself delivering parcels on a Sunday when a driver didn’t show up. This gave her firsthand appreciation for the challenges that her temporary delivery drivers can face. For one thing, Sundays are reserved for parcels only, so the routes vary from week to week. “I thought I knew all the streets, but I didn’t,” Kim says. “It’s challenging – even for someone like myself, who has lived in the area and managed all of our routes for years. We rely on Google, and there will be times it will direct you to the middle of a dirt road with three houses in the distance and none of them have house numbers showing.” When it comes to the post office, Kim says, people assume mail carriers just know who everybody is and where they live. “But we don’t always have a regular driver. This last Sunday it was me, but we do use drivers out of Superior or Phoenix when we’re short.” Those drivers have to rely on the mapping system. “We use the same system as 911, and the challenge of finding the right house when there are no visible numbers is a problem we both deal with,” Kim says.
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Due to COVID volunteers on the project were kept to a minimum. Alex Rocha, who recently moved back to Globe, was one of the dozen volunteers who helped paint. Photo by LCGross
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Mayor Al Gameros added turquoise highlights to the scupture done by Larry Brown. Photo by LCGross
Artists rendering by Lois Monarez.
Fernando Shipley, Larry Alderman and Jim Ohl help cut brick pavers in 2013, when volunteers came together to lay over 600 ft of sidewalk to create a more walkable downtown vibe. Photo by LCGross
Plans to develop the north entrance to the downtown area were first developed as part of a large grant secured by Kip Culver, the former Director of Globe’s Main Street Program and the Main Street Program in the early 2000s and actively supported by then-Mayor Fernando Shipley and the city council. This grant allowed Culver and the City, along with a citizens committee and local volunteers, to make big strides in downtown, including planting trees along Broad Street, installing new light fixtures, and adding pavers to the sidewalk. But this work ran into problems when it came to the overpass. Although money remained in the budget to do work on the entrance, plans stalled due to issues with the railroad and with federal and state bureaucracy - concerning environmentals laws for Pinal Creek, which flows along the entrance, as well as the design of signage dictated by the State Preservation Office. The project remained in limbo for years, until just recently, when opportune timing provided a chance for the City’s Economic Director, Linda Oddonetto, to restart talks with the railroad on enhancements to the North Broad Entrance. The City knew the railroad was in the process of upgrading the track and removing the walking path and handrails on the bridge, which would entail a week-long closure. Oddonetto used this opportunity to reopen discussions on the underpass and proposed enhancements to this area with the railroad’s local general manager, Kevin Jones, and the assistant rail manager, Jason Wood. The initial design was altered, eliminating the need for federal or state approvals which had blocked earlier efforts. The railroad was amenable to the idea put forth by the City for signage and paint, provided it could be done at the same time as their maintenance project. Jones and Wood even agreed to provide the City with the use of a lift for Paul Corona, of Corona Signs, to do the lettering on the trestle, saving the city $15,000. Oddonetto, who began work on the project in 2018 after taking office, said she discovered the plans for the entrance, among many others, sitting on a shelf in her office. An artists rendering by Lois Monarez showed what a good paint job and signage could do for the entrance. Oddonetto thought it was a project the City could fund, with a few design changes. She reached out to Arizona Eastern, and in several meetings with
Jones and Wood, it was apparent they were enthusiastic about working with the City. The timing was perfect for both parties to work out logistics so work could begin. By coordinating the City’s project for the North Broad Entrance with the railroad’s planned maintenance, they saved thousands of dollars on permits, barricades, and the use of the hydraulic lift, Gameros explained. The project took place at the end of September. The railroad completed their maintenance, and then the City, using a small cadre of local volunteers – including Oddonetto and Mayor Gameros – performed the painting and signage in just three days. When the design is completed later this fall, it will feature running lights on both sides of the bridge that will illuminate the overpass and bring additional safety and security to the busy underpass for pedestrians and nighttime traffic alike. Shipley, who now sits on City Council, says more is planned for the downtown area, including sidewalk improvements, street corner art, more benches and trees, LED street lighting, and photographic wraps for the windows of vacant businesses. “We need to be proactive and create excitement for downtown,“ Shipley says. Gameros, Shipley, and Oddonetto all see the historic downtown district as a linchpin in the City’s economic development plans. And as history has shown us, the key is not only funding these efforts, whether through grants or longterm budgeting, but also being ready to act when opportunity knocks. The recent project was envisioned a decade earlier, and yet it had to wait for the right timing. Today, the pillars of the railroad overpass glisten with an eye-catching copper hue that reflects our city’s mining history. A beautiful hand-stenciled welcome sign spans the bridge, reminding passersby of Globe’s establishment and just how long the city’s downtown has been a part of the southwestern landscape. Even the old copper globe sculpture, commissioned many years ago from local artist Larry Brown, shines with the addition of turquoise highlights. The work on the overpass has turned a stoplight into a true gateway to the historic district. The new entrance – a striking and long-awaited addition to our historic downtown - represents a big step the city has taken to bring a vision of downtown Globe into reality. u
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Businessman – The Fixer-Upper A businessman since age 16, Corey makes his multifaceted livelihood by turning discarded items into something of value. He started with old bikes. Next came leathercraft. Electronics. Old cars. Old buildings. Corey owns residential property in Miami and Claypool and commercial buildings in Hayden and Superior. He lives half-time in Central Heights and works with friends to rehabilitate the old buildings. “Together we can get them all fixed up,” he says. Until then, Corey puts the properties to creative use. The old gas station in Hayden is housing 20 to 30 collectible vehicles, also waiting to get fixed up. “I rescue cars from scrap yards and bring them back to life,” says Corey. His collection includes about 70 cars and 20 motorcycles. Though he’s “never had a square job,” Corey credits his success to “being a square.” “I don’t drink or do drugs or smoke cigarettes. I don’t buy expensive things,” he says, “I put all that money into cars.” After high school, Corey started a leather fashion accessories business named Strange Pursuit, after a favorite Devo song. He also started college but dropped out when he realized he wasn’t learning what he needed to know. “I wanted to know how to get a trademark, fill out a tax form, get a business license,” he explained, ”and they were grooming me to go work for someone else.” He found his answers from “buddies who were already in business,” and in 1999 he opened an ebay account. More than 20 years later it remains a good source of income. He specializes in old electronics and initially did repairs. By the mid-2000s he was rescuing old telephones and turning them into microphones and making new kinds of musical instruments. It was the new craft of circuit bending and Corey found himself on the cutting edge.
Busboom, who goes to the landfill regularly, stopped the owners of this trailer as they were driving in and he was driving out on dollar dump day. “Are you going to dump that?,” he asked. He convinced them to turn around and take it to his place. It is now his living quarters when he is here. He says the trailer had a working refrigerator and air conditioner when he got it.
Creative Connector While filling an order, Corey noticed the name of his customer – Mark Mothersby, Devo frontman and co-writer of the song “Strange Pursuit.” Corey packaged the $10 item and threw in something extra. This customer would later buy everything Corey had created, and featured the something extra – an oscillator/synthesizer built into an old Casio desktop calculator – in a 2012 music video. Corey’s work also caught the attention of Travis Mills, who featured Corey in his student film, Bender (2009). The two remained friends. During the recent filming of “The Woman Who Robbed the Stagecoach,” Corey scouted locations, served as an extra and offered up space in an empty building in Superior for the base of operations in Arizona. Four of Corey’s collectible vehicles will be featured in the film. To Abe Gil, musician, businessman and father of five, being an extra on Travis’ set is just another way to be creative. “I’ve been killed once,” says Abe Gil. “It’s great. I love it.”
Abe Gil had been a middle school Montessori school teacher for ten years. He taught art, math and literature and headed up a mentoring program. Though he loved kids, the demands of parents and administration did him in. He now invests in properties and is active on ebay.
Abe had been a middle school Montessori school teacher for ten years. He taught art, math and literature and headed up a mentoring program. Though he loved kids, the demands of parents and administration did him in. “I just couldn’t do it anymore,” he says. He also needed more income for his growing family. Like Corey, Abe invests in property and is active on ebay; he specializes in musical and medical equipment. His first big seller was breast pumps, a product he discovered when he accidentally walked in on someone using one. Abe and Corey met more than 15 years ago when Corey offered to print a T-shirt for Abe’s band. It was a skill he acquired from his then neighbor, local art entrepreneur and zine publisher, and now longtime local and founder of Miami Loco, Michael 23. Who also came to Miami for more affordable space for art.
Finding the Beauty “When Corey showed me one of his houses I was kind of fascinated,” Abe says. Now he has houses in Miami and Globe, two of them operating rentals, and an infamous house in Claypool. “I really regret not going into that house with a camera crew,” he says, “because the gross houses on YouTube, they were nothing like this!” Despite the horrors of cleaning the place up and ongoing struggles to make it inhabitable, Abe found something of value. “The old wallpaper,” he says, “was really beautiful.” Abe now splits his time between Phoenix and Globe. “I love the Globe-Miami area,” he says. “I probably feel more connected to that area than Phoenix.” People in Globe have been kind to him and taught him a lot. “I would like to breathe light into houses that have been abandoned or destroyed,” Abe says. “Be a part of the community that tries to help people.”
When he bought this house in Miami, the former owner had started to re-roof, but stopped short, leaving a huge gap for rain to pour in, Abe says. It is just one of many issues which Abe is addressing as he works on his fixer-upper.
Performing Art In addition to his business ventures and support for the arts, Busboom has been a member of Life Suspended for over 20 years, a troupe that performs suspensions by skin piercing. He does it as a way to relieve stress and test personal limits, but the troupe bills it as performance art. “We hang from 4-gauge fish hooks,” he says, acknowledging that it’s not for everyone. “It’s a shock and awe kind of thing.” Corey dreams of creating a more traditional performance space, with a stage and a place for art. So does Abe. He’s got a place in mind. “If there was more stuff, more community areas, that would be helpful to lowering the drugs in the community,” Abe surmises. Abe has been leader of his own band, Treasure Mammal, for about 17 years. They make motivational party music; their latest album, Grammy Nominated, was released on September 18th. “We were going to play Miami Loco this summer, but then Covid happened and we couldn’t,” he says. “Maybe next year will be better.” u
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Community Resource Guide United Fund of Globe-Miami began connecting local charities and donors in 1964 with a budget of $11,074.50 for 5 local agencies. In just the past 4 years, more than $1,830,000 has been disbursed to local nonprofits through the United Fund of Globe-Miami for ongoing operations. When combined with special project grants, COVID-19 relief, school grants, and donor-directed pass-through grants, the total flow of support through the United Fund from 2017 to 2020 is $2,324,386.42. All our lives are enriched by the mission of connecting local charities and donors through United Fund! And United Fund keeps its administrative percentage below 6%. Read more on page 22.
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