DarinLand: Globe-a-Go-Go

by Darin Lowery

If the title of this column piques your interest, tickles your fancy, or fills your loins with desire (“Hey, Slim- a strip joint’s comin’ to Globe!”) then I am sorry to disappoint you. This article is for the few folks who sigh, ‘Oh Lord, there’s nothing happening in this hick town- let’s go down to the Valley. ‘

In fact, there’s puh-lenty to keep you involved, interested and informed:

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Gila County Fair- Saturday

“Bikers Breakfast” at Boyce Thompson Kick Starts Labor Day Weekend for Bikers

By: Paul Woleterbeck

Labor Day Road Trip

Labor Day Weekend lures motorcycle riders to escape the Valley, heading to points east, and on Saturday morning, Sept. 4, Boyce Thompson Arboretum will open one hour early with a “Bikers’ Breakast” event as part of the Five+Dive Tour.
Don’t miss this singular chance for a morning ride and breakfast outdoors — complete with live Native American cedar flute music played by Chino Valley recording artist Joseph Leal (and Joe is a brother biker — he rides a Victory Kingpin 1700).

New Release

Joseph Leal will play at BTA for a Biker's Breakfast Photo by: AndrewHenry

Leal will celebrate the release of his new CD of Native American flute music by serenading fellow riders from 7:00-8:30 am in the picnic area at the Arboretum, giving motorcycle riders a place to stop before hitting the highway and continuing on to rallies, runs and roadtrips througout Arizona. … Continue Reading

Howlin’ Javelina hosts morning jam session

This last weekend, Dik Mickle, who owns the Howlin’ Javelina in Miami AZ opened up his bar early and invited his friends over for an early morning jam session for riders who are participating in the Five and Dive Summer Tour. … Continue Reading

Five and Dive: Quick Reference

Where to get your CARDS, Your CLUES and General Info …

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The Mighty Vandals and Coach Ernie Kivisto

There are storied moments in history which shine light on those who made history and those who remember it long past the actual event. The Dream Team of 1951 made up of  mostly Mexican kids from Bullion Plaza led by Vandals Coach Ernie Kivisto created many magic moments during that season which still resonates nearly 60 years later with the re-telling.

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Howling at the Howling Javalina

By: Laura Stennerson

Good times at Howling Javelina. Fourth Friday at Howling Javelina, 508 W. Sullivan Street in downtown Miami, is an experience not to be missed! I have loved visiting the Howling Javelina ever since Dic and Marilyn Mickle first opened. I thoroughly enjoy talking to Marilyn and Dic. Dic is the type of person who focuses on meaningful conversation. After talking with him, I feel renewed. Conversations with Dic do not just end, instead they are a jumping ground for my own thought extensions. I think all good conversations are like that, they make me think. They alter my perspective, they inspire me, change me. I can probably recall every conversation I have had with him. That is a huge thing for me to say, considering how much I forget. … Continue Reading

Arizona Road Race

This was the scene this morning around 7am, as race organizers began sending off the groups of bicyclists according to their category.

by: Linda Gross

The Arizona State Road Race Championships are taking place today in Globe. The event is estimated to bring in over 400 riders in age categories from ten years to seventy years. This will be the fourth year that ProCon, the race organizer has held the event in Globe. Several years ago they held a 3 day event with a short course in Downtown Globe which blocked off streets. This proved to be too problematic for local residents and race organizers, so they have evolved into a one day event which takes place outside the Globe City Limits and utilizes the long stretches and hills between the junction of HWY188 and HWY60 and Roosevelt Lake. … Continue Reading

Copper Crawl

Globe Hot Shots

By Linda Gross

This morning was the 9th running of the Copper Hill Crawl which starts at Adonis street and winds it’s way into the hills above

Miami, Az. It was perfect weather and the run attracted over 100 runners:.both local and out of town-ers.  According to race organizer, Brandon Parker, there were over 40 new entrants from people outside of Globe-Miami this year. … Continue Reading

Bullion Plaza hosts Mixer

Photo by LCGross. Bullion Plaza originally served as a school for Native American and Mexican kids, but was de-segragated in 1954. It wasn't until the early 1990s that efforts to create a museum and cultural center were begun.

By: Linda Gross

Jo Foti,and husband Vince in front of the Bill Hardt display at the museum.

Last night, Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum hosted the monthly Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce mixer and many in the community turned out to see the progress being made after months of hard work by the Executive Director, the Board and several dedicated volunteers who put in hundreds of volunteer hours to re-paint, strip wood, build exhibits, showcase historic photos and more.

The results are stunning and those in attendance last night marveled at the Red, White and Blue room which highlights the careers of many politicians and state leaders who hail from Miami including Senator Bill Hardt, who became a Senator at 60 and spent 30 years in political office – retiring when he was 90. His daughter, Jo Foti and husband Vince, were on hand last night to support the efforts of the Museum. … Continue Reading