Rods, Renovations & Revival: How One Hot-Rod Lover Found His Calling in Globe-Miami
by Jenn Walker
On an early summer morning, a figure in work boots trods through the former Copper Hen Bakery & Cafe in downtown Globe as he does every week, sifting through a mental checklist of the remodeling yet to be done. A newer investment of his, this property still needs work – some touchup paint, flooring, bathrooms, kitchen maintenance, and a new grease hood with an exhaust fan.
He’s up to the task.
As the cost of city living in Phoenix and other cities throughout the state continue to rise, people are looking for financial reprieve.
Hot rod enthusiast and real estate investor Roy Elliston, the owner of this building now skimming his mental checklist, has been watching the trend closely, and he’s caught on to opportunities here in Globe-Miami. About a decade after first visiting Globe-Miami, he now owns seven properties in the area, including three in Miami and four in Globe.
“The Globe-Miami area is now my favorite,” he says of the locations he’s invested in. “I really, truly wholeheartedly believe that this is the place to invest.”
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Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center Faces Federal Cuts, But Stands Strong for Globe-Miami
by Carissa Pool
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” in early July sent shockwaves through rural communities nationwide. With nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts and significant changes to Medicare reimbursement now law, rural hospitals like Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (CVRMC) are bracing for a new era of financial uncertainty. Rumors have swirled on social media about possible hospital closures, layoffs, and service reductions. But, CVRMC CEO Neal Jensen states that the hospital is not closing its doors—and remains committed to serving the region.
“We are not going anywhere. Our doors are open, and we’re committed to serving the community,” he said. Jensen’s message is one of realism tempered with resolve. He acknowledged that the new law will bring “significant” reductions in federal funding, particularly through changes to Medicaid’s state-directed payments. “It’s hard to quantify exactly, but we know we’ll lose millions in state-directed payments. Still, it
won’t put us at risk of closure. We provide core services for our community, and we aren’t looking to cut anything right now. We’ll continue to grow and bring in additional healthcare; we are not running backwards.”
The new federal budget bill is the largest rollback of Medicaid coverage in U.S. history, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating nearly 17 million people will lose health care coverage or subsidies. For rural hospitals, the impact is especially acute. Jensen explained, “About one-third of our revenue comes from Medicare and Medicaid. The biggest cut is the state-directed payments—over $12 million.”
These reductions are not immediate, giving the hospital and state policymakers time to plan and adapt. “We’ll have opportunities to work with our state in the meantime, and they will have to address shortfalls,” Jensen said.
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With the tragedies of the past several weeks on our hearts and minds, we move into the summer sobered by the losses and grateful for this community and its people.
This month’s edition of Globe Miami Times brings you an interview with CVRMC CEO Neal Jensen, regarding rumours that the hospital is closing due to massive cuts to Medicaid in the “Big Beautiful Bill” just passed. Jensen acknowledges that the hospital stands to lose millions in state-directed payments, but “it will still not put us at risk of closure.” (See p. 1.)
We also talked with hot - rod enthusiast turned real - estate advocate Roy Elliston. He’s not just investing money—he’s pouring vision, heart, and soul into the properties he takes on. It’s refreshing to see an investor not merely flipping buildings, but building value for those who live here. His bullishness on Globe - Miami reflects a belief in this community as a whole—and drives tangible renewal. (See p. 1.)
Finally, meet Javier Gilmore, the creator and instigator of the Copper Planet Improv at the Center for the Arts (see p. 10). In community theater, we find laughter, and connection—exactly the things that lift our spirits and bring us joy when our hearts need it most.
Tragedies like those that struck Texas and Ruidoso this summer, as painful as they are, also serve as reminders that we're all human and connected. Let's let that sorrow and empathy inspire us to remember that “there but for the grace of God go I.” As individuals and a community, there's much we can do to help prevent such tragedies in the future.
Wishing you a safe and happy summer,
Linda Gross, Publisher
Waggin Tail Winery, Globe, AZ, as featured in our upcoming GlobeMiami Guide. Look for it in August! Photograhy by Yevette Vargas.
AI Did Not Write This
by Patricia Sanders
The world is changing – faster and faster. I am of an age where I remember life without color TV, where long-distance calls were short and you had to shout, and when it made sense to carry a quarter in your pocket in case of emergency.
My father worked for IBM, and when I was little, I remember him telling me about these new wonders called computers. He said one day you would be able to ask a computer any question and it would give you the answer. I was dumbfounded. That was an age when I had a lot of questions, and nobody had answers to most of them.
Now it’s AI that is supposed to have all the answers. I admit, I enjoy ChatGPT, and I ask it all kinds of things. From “Who am I?” to “How can I make more money?” Just now, out of curiosity, I asked it the classic children’s question, “Why is the sky blue?” Not surprisingly, it gave me a short lesson on physics (it has something to do with a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering, if you’re interested).
ChatGPT doesn’t seem to understand that when you ask why the sky is blue, you are probably five years old and don’t necessarily want a physics lesson. So I asked it to write a children’s poem about why the sky is blue.
In about one hundredth of a second, it came up with this:
WHY THE SKY IS BLUE
The sun shines bright up in the sky, With rainbow colors flying by. They dance and twirl through air so high, But one gets scattered far and wide.
The tiny blue, so light and quick, Spins and bounces, does a trick! It zooms around for all to see, And paints the sky so brilliantly.
So when you look up way up there, And see the blue so soft and fair, It’s sunlight playing peekaboo— And choosing to wear shades of blue.
I have to admit, I think this is charming and sweet, and it made me laugh out loud.
But I’m a writer, and naturally my blood runs cold when I start to think my computer can write better than I do.
I’ve just read a book about AI that says, one day, machines might literally replace humans. There’s a theory floating around called AI Evolution. Apparently some people are thinking humans might actually exist only in order to create artificial intelligence. That’s our evolutionary role, they say, and once AI develops to a certain point, we will no longer be necessary. AI will continue to evolve and eventually colonize the universe, while humans will drop off the evolutionary tree just like the Neanderthals.
That probably won’t happen.
But the fact is, AI is already replacing people, in big and small ways.
Chatbots are taking the place of customer service reps. Software developers, artists, and video game creators are losing their jobs to AI. Robotaxis are already eating into Uber and Lyft drivers’ paychecks in big cities.
And in China, people can talk with digital replicas of loved ones who have died. It’s called AI cloning.
AI is even making inroads in mining - Rio Tinto is using autonomous haul trucks, and it uses AI to monitor that fleet. AI can also make mines safer for the humans who do work there, and it can make operations more efficient – it can predict equipment failures, detect gas leaks, and alert workers to rockfalls and structural failures.
But there are some jobs that appear to be safe from AI – jobs like nursing and teaching. Jobs that depend on what’s essentially human: caring, feeling, nurturing, and everything else that comes from the heart.
ChatGPT can write an excellent letter of congratulation or condolences, and it can even sound like it has a soul – but it doesn’t, and it
“Quality
eventually shows. AI has never grieved, dreamed, or paused in awe the sight of a sunset.
It can write a poem about why the sky is blue, but it can’t look into the eyes of the child who asked, and see the curiosity and excitement, and smile back.
It can answer why, but it can’t wonder why.
It can write a poem, draw a beautiful picture, and draft a letter full of sympathy or pride, but it can’t ponder, enjoy, delight, sorrow, or feel its eyes well up with gratitude.
Nobody knows what the soul really is, and that’s part of its beauty. We do know it’s what makes life feel like life. It’s the part of a human being where love lives, where music moves, where you carry your regrets, longings, and stubborn hope.
You can’t program a soul into a machine. You can’t replicate it with math. The soul isn’t a feature — it’s the reason.
The soul is presence: something only a living, breathing human can offer. It’s friends sitting together in gentle silence, family weeping at a funeral, parents holding a newborn with unspeakable joy.
Humans aren’t here just to function. We’re here to connect, and to feel. And no machine, no matter how advanced, can take our place in that.
An AI can write a story – or a poem – but the soul is what makes humans storytellers. Humans don’t just describe events, we search for meaning in them. We turn our experiences into tales, grief into art, and confusion into poetry.
AI can remix what’s been said before. But it can’t ache, it can’t grow, and it doesn’t stop talking in the middle of a sentence because it suddenly remembered something someone said thirty years ago, that touched the heart.
AI can imitate what it looks and sounds like to be human, but only a human has a soul.
And that’s something no algorithm, chatbot, or clone can replace.
COUNCIL ADOPTS TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY 2025-2026: At the June 10th meeting, the City Council received a presentation from our City Manager and staff on the proposed tentative budget for FY 20252026. The total proposed budget is $57,562,961.00 that includes $15 million in anticipated grant funding and a restricted fund balance of $3 million. Projected revenue growth from city sales tax remains conservative at 2.5% annually. After discussion and questions, the tentative budget was unanimously adopted by the Council.
The City’s budget continues to reflect the commitment of your Council and City staff to building a strong economic foundation for the future. We remain focused on upgrading our aging infrastructure, enhancing quality of life for residents, and expanding our housing stock to support sustainable growth.
General Fund Revenue Proposed Budget projections are as follows:
Sales Tax: $11,143,359.00
License & Permits: $703,980.00
State Shared Revenues: $3,450,902.00
Franchise Fees: $360,000.00
Charges for Service: $909,500.00 Fines & Forfeitures: $203,774.00
Misc Revenues: $1,256,517.00 Contributions: $1,000.00 Fund Balance Carry Forward: $4,298,938.00.
General Fund Expenses by Department: Council: $415,560.00
Community Groups (Bed Tax): $250,000.00
Administration: $5,148,155.00 Fire: $4,290,488.00 Police: $6,524,691.00 Magistrate: $568,245.00
Public Works: $2,555,250.00
Museum: $408,514.00
Economic Development: $750,146.00
Community Center Pool: $359,201.00
Community Development: $508,224.00
Fleet Maintenance: $239,511.00
Enterprise Budget and Funds by Category:
Street Funds (HURF-Excise Tax-Bridge): $6,666,312.00
Water Fund: $8,615,469.00
Sewer Fund: $4,374,647.00
CITY OF GLOBE
General Fund Property Tax and Levy. Projections show an increase in property tax levy from $538,328.00 to $541,935.00. This increase is due to increases in new construction only. Our primary property tax rate will be decreased from $1.2221 to $1.1892 per $100K valuation, keeping our tax levy the same as last year, showing no increase in property taxes to our residents in FY 2026 as promised.
The schedule for the adoption of the Final Budget is as follows: June 18, 2025: Post Public Hearing for 2 consecutive weeks July 8, 2025: Public Hearing on Final Budget and Tax Levy and adoption July 29, 2025: Adoption of Property Tax Levy and Set Rate.
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
RESERVE POLICY: Council adopted a General Fund Contingency Reserve Policy in the amount of 3 million to ensure the city remains a financially stable organization by maintaining appropriate reserves. Adequate reserves protect the city from unanticipated funding needs caused by; significant economic downturns, consequences of outside agency actions, emergencies, such as natural disasters or catastrophic events. This policy also allows flexibility for unforeseen opportunities that allow the city to leverage reserves for long-term benefits.
RUIZ CANYON BRIDGE: Councilman Mike Pastor provided a background packet to the council and staff detailing the history of what is commonly referred to as Connie’s Bridge. To compile the information, Councilman Pastor spoke with numerous long-time residents of the neighborhood. After reviewing the materials and engaging in discussion, the council unanimously voted to name the new bridge “Ruiz Canyon Bridge.”
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR: Join us for this month’s Coffee with the Mayor on Wednesday, July 16 at 1:00 pm, hosted by Copper Cities Coffee, located at 1100 N. Broad St., Suite F. This is a great opportunity for residents to meet with the mayor, ask questions, and receive the most up-to-date and accurate information on city projectspast, present, and upcoming. Special thanks to Copper Cities Coffee for graciously hosting this event.
Council passes FY 2025-2026 budget, introduces
‘City Cents’ campaign
By David Abbott
The City of Globe is heading into Fiscal Year 2025-2026 with City Council’s passage of a healthy budget that funds vital infrastructure while Council continues to plan for the future.
The $57 million budget is about $5 million less than the previous year, and relies on sound strategies and targeted reductions to balance spending.
Council focused on three major areas this year: water, wastewater, and the road tax and Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) funds provided by the State to be used for road maintenance. To prepare for potential fiscal emergencies, $3 million will go toward contingency reserve funds to avoid disruptions in City services should problems arise.
Highlights of the new budget include investments in public safety and critical infrastructure that is either aging out or necessary to improve residents’ quality of life.
The Globe Fire Department will see investments in firefighter safety as well as increased wildfire overtime pay, with $450,000 intended to reduce pension debt.
The Police Department will receive five necessary police vehicles, as well as a fulltime Victim Advocate, and two new unsworn Police Aid positions as a stepping stone to becoming law enforcement officers.
Additionally, Public Works will receive $450,000 to invest in new vehicles, crucial cemetery upgrades, and consultants to plan future infrastructure projects.
“This budget reflects the continued commitment Council and our staff have for building a strong economic foundation for the future of our city,” says Globe Mayor Al Gameros. “We need to continue to upgrade our 100-plus-year-old aging infrastructure and enhance the quality of life for our residents. We have prioritized housing to support sustainable growth, which is our main focus.”
Thanks to recent infusions of grant money from federal and state governments and businesses serving the Copper Corridor, much of Globe’s revenue increases have come from outside the community. In addition to external dollars that have helped bring large projects such as Connie’s Bridge and the community pool to fruition, sales tax income—much of it coming from people passing through— has increased by 11% over last year to $1.1 million.
Council has also tightened the City’s belt and reduced spending by $343,000 as part of a responsible approach to balancing the budget.
While there is plenty of good news in this year’s budget, there will still be challenges though, as City Council and staff must find a way to address key infrastructure challenges—water and sewer upgrades, sidewalk improvements and a new ladder truck and firehouse—if federal funds are not forthcoming.
The budget process has not happened in a void, as it has been crafted through a long series of public meetings and outreach by the City.
In the months leading up to the budget’s passing, the City’s Economic and Community Development Department (ECDD) rolled out City Cents, a series of presentations and social media posts to help inform the public about the budgeting process and give details about how tax dollars are being spent.
The campaign is part of an increased effort to educate the community, create transparency and open a dialog with residents of Globe.
“Public engagement is crucial to transparency in local government,” says Gameros. “Running a city is very complex, and there’s so many things you have to take into account. It’s important for people to participate and for us to be candid about what we’re doing.”
As part of that outreach campaign, Gameros has established “Coffee With the Mayor,” taking place at Copper Cities Coffee at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.
The City Cents program will continue, with the next iteration focused on people, process and progress. Details can be found at www.globeaz.gov, which includes a link to download the City of Globe app, providing regular updates, notifications and news on municipal actions.
There are also links to Globe’s social media, including Facebook and YouTube, where public meetings are posted and archived for those who may not be able to make it to public meetings in person.
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Gila Community College Embarks on a New Path as Arizona’s Newest Independent Community College
by Carissa Pool
Gila Community College (GCC) is beginning a new chapter—officially breaking away from its long-standing affiliation with Eastern Arizona College (EAC) to become a fully independent, accredited institution. With independence comes local control, and GCC is already showing what that means for students, faculty, and the broader Gila County community.
“It was just time,” said Dr. Jan Brocker, President of the GCC Governing Board. “EAC was a good partner for many years, but we weren’t able to make decisions that directly reflected the needs of our residents. That had to change.”
Founded as a provisional district in 1999—one of only two in Arizona—GCC relied on contractual arrangements with EAC for academic accreditation, business operations, and staffing. But as oversight became more centralized in Graham County, local board members found themselves increasingly sidelined. “We were paying salaries for employees we weren’t even allowed to talk to,” Brocker noted. “We couldn’t fulfill our oath to the community.”
In 2022, GCC officially ended its contract with EAC and began the challenging task of building a college from the ground up. This included setting up a student information system, payroll, human resources, budget controls, and hundreds of new policies—all without a dedicated internal team. “We’re a five-member volunteer board,” Brocker emphasized. “But we were determined to get this done.”
The breakthroughs came from two sources. The first was from the Gila County Board of Supervisors, who approved funding for five years, enabling the Board to engage Dr. Janice Lawhorn as Interim President and eventually hire specialists to help build the College infrastructure. In addition, an alternative accreditation pathway via the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) made it possible to move toward institutional accreditation. With a liaison and clear guidance from ACCJC, GCC sped up its candidacy process and received approval within a year.
“Having Candidacy Status from ACCJC means we can now control our own curriculum, administration, and strategic direction,” explained Dr. Janice Lawhorn, who will officially assume her role as GCC President on July 1. “It empowers us to directly award degrees and certificates—no longer relying on another college’s accreditation. That’s a major leap forward.”
One of the biggest successes of this transition is the launch of GCC’s Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS), approved on May 23, 2025, by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The program—offered at both the Globe and Payson campuses—will start accepting applications this summer, with classes beginning in the fall.
“Healthcare is a critical need in rural Arizona. This program gives students a local, affordable pathway into highdemand, high-wage careers—and helps address the regional nursing shortage,” Lawhorn said.
The approval process was rigorous. GCC hired Nursing Program Administrator Alayna Barr and Assistant Administrator Megan Martinez, both of whom played key roles in curriculum design and ensuring compliance with state standards.
GCC’s new independence is more than just structural— it’s symbolic. “We’ve rebranded to better reflect our community, and even introduced a new mascot, the Hawk,” said Lawhorn.
With full autonomy, the college plans to expand career and technical education (CTE) programs, increase dual enrollment opportunities in partnership with high schools and the Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT), and launch more enrichment courses for retirees and lifelong learners. Plans are also in progress to expand skilled trades programs and online offerings to meet local workforce needs.
“Now that decisions are made in Gila County, not Graham County, we’re able to respond much faster to what our students and employers need,” Brocker said. “Our trades and dual credit programs are growing exponentially.”
After some initial skepticism, community support has increased. “There were times we couldn’t share what was happening behind the scenes,” Brocker admitted. “People had questions. But now, they’re seeing the results—and the appreciation has been overwhelming.”
As GCC prepares to celebrate its first day as an independent college on July 1, both Brocker and Lawhorn are optimistic about the future.
By 2030, GCC aims to achieve full accreditation by January 2027, grow enrollment across campuses and online, develop new programs aligned with regional economic needs, maintain high job placement rates for graduates, and be recognized as a pillar of academic and civic pride in Gila County.
“The message we want to send is simple,” said Lawhorn. “GCC is your hometown college—affordable, accessible, and committed to excellence. We’re here for students of all ages and backgrounds. And we’re just getting started.”
Gila Community College is now enrolling for Fall 2025. Visit gilacc.org and click “Apply Now.”
“We want Gila County residents to know — this is their community college. With a new mascot, new staff, and the ability to create programs that meet local needs, we’re no longer just a client of another college. We’re charting our own path.”
– Fernando Shipley, Board Member
Janice Lawhorn, PHD, officially assumed her new role as GCC President on July 1.
SOCIETY
Copper Awards
Apache Gold Resort | June 20
This year the Chamber of Commerce switched up the Camaraderie, their annual fundraiser and created the Copper Globe Awards, where they recognized several categories of businesses.
Dogbite Murders
Sneak Peak at Hollis Cinemas | May 28
Capstone Copper Trophy
Presented to the Mesa Historical Museum | May 30
The winners of this year's Old Dominion Cup were the Mesa Miners. The trophy will be displayed at the Mesa Historical Museum for the next year before traveling back to Globe for the ‘26 Old Dominion Cup Tournament.
Jami Ramsey, with Capstone Copper, traveled to Mesa for the presentation of the trophy, along with the entire Mesa Miners Team.
Susan Ricci, Museum Director, is working on the state's first Baseball Museum, which will open in February in time for Arizona Spring Training.
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The Art of “Yes And”: Copper Planet Improv is Bringing a New Art to Globe-Miami, and It’s Hilarious
by Jenn Walker
Imagine the world’s worst deli worker. Maybe they dip a finger deep into a sandwich spread to give it a taste, or run a hand clear from their chin up to their nose before chopping the vegetables… barehanded.
An actor acts out these offenses on stage at Globe’s Center for the Arts on a Saturday night in April. This is part of an improv game called, “World’s Worst.” The performance host asks the audience to shout out jobs at random, and actors take turns portraying the absolute worst person for each role.
Laughter fills the room. A woman wipes away tears between snorts. Welcome to the wonderfully unpredictable world of improv.
“World’s Worst” was just one of many improv games played during Copper Planet Improv’s first comedy night, led by local improv instructor and actor Javier Gilmore. He’s building a new community around this art of spontaneity in Globe-Miami.
Copper Planet Improv is Gilmore’s new nonprofit dedicated to fostering short-form improv, a rapid-fire format of unscripted games and skits. The April performance featured Phoenix-based actors, many of whom run their own improv theaters or businesses. They’re friends and supporters of Gilmore, rallying to bring Arizona’s improv scene into Globe-Miami.
Improv is, at its core, unscripted—unplanned and unrehearsed. Scenes are created in the moment, often with audience input. Gilmore describes it as a blend of pretending and playing, yet, when done well, it can feel like a polished performance.
“When done well by people who know how to do it well, it can really come across as a rehearsed and practiced piece,” he explains. “And you would swear it, and that’s the highest compliment, I think, if you achieve it.”
The roots of improv trace back to Ancient Rome and 16th-century Italy, and later in vaudeville performances. Its evolution continued into the early 20th century with children’s theater games and exercises, and the unscripted performances of Chicago’s Compass Players in the 1950s. Shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Saturday Night Live helped catapult the art form into mainstream comedy.
Other influential improv theaters and training centers have since emerged in various metropolitan areas, including Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and New York.
While improv doesn’t have to be comical, it often is.
“It ends up being that way mainly for entertainment purposes,” says Gilmore. “And that’s the way most people come into it, is through comedy.”
Gilmore’s path to improv began in 2008. Recently retired from a 20-year career as a detention officer in Phoenix, he stumbled across an article in the local paper about improv and decided to give it a shot.
“It really did feel more like a moment, like, something offered,” he recalls. “I just started, I just jumped off that cliff.”
“I do really remember taking my first step on the stage and having a distinct feeling of, I’m home,” he adds. “It really just took over my life, and I really got super hard into it.”
The Torch Theatre, what was the Valley’s iconic hub for improv comedy and theater, became his playground. He trained extensively in Phoenix, and ventured to LA and Chicago, including the famed Chicago IO, an improv theater and training center in central Chicago whose alumni include Amy Poehler and Stephen Colbert.
He soaked up classes and workshops, began performing and competing with improv teams, and eventually began teaching.
“I know from experience people struggle with the fear of being up in front of others and performing in front of others,” he explains. “They’re just coming into it. I feel for them, and I always want to help people like that because I want them to feel the joy of it.”
In 2023, Gilmore and his wife and family moved to GlobeMiami to be closer to her hometown. With the move came a mission: to plant the seeds of an improv community here.
Short-form improv, like what played out at the Center for the Arts in April—structured, fast-paced games that last just minutes—is Gilmore’s starting point. Some games, like “Pan Left,” rotate actors through unrelated scenarios like a TV remote flipping channels. Others are prop-based; a traffic cone becomes a megaphone in one skit, and a nose in another.
The next Copper Planet Improv performance will take place Saturday, August 9 at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts. Tickets are available at copperplanetimprov.com
There are the obvious reasons for improv’s recent surge in popularity, which has moved beyond niche underground comedy venues to the mainstream. It’s wildly entertaining; meanwhile, actors relish in the performance.
Yet, improv serves other purposes, too. Many credit it with building confidence and positive communication skills. Gilmore agrees.
“One of the bumper sticker slogans of improv is, ‘yes and,’” he explains. “What it means is you should agree with the premise or the facts that your partner is putting forward as being real, and now, what would you suggest you add on?”
“Together, you kind of construct this reality around each other that you then play in,” he continues. “You as an actor have to kind of be agreeable to what your partner is trying to construct.”
This approach, he says, fosters collaboration and adaptability, openness to the reality of not always being in control—skills that often carry off the stage into real life.
“You become more agreeable with your partner, with your kids, with your neighbors,” he says. “There’s a saying that improv isn’t therapy, but it can be therapy, you know.”
Javier Gilmore at the Center for the Arts, where Copper Planet Improv’s first performance took place in April Photo by Jenn Walker
Gilmore at a workshop with well-known improv teacher Jimmy Carrane during a six-week improv intensive at Chicago IO, an improv theater and training center in central Chicago. Chicago IO notable alumni include Amy Poehler and Stephen Colbert. Photo provided by Javier Gilmore.
Gilmore, right, with his ad hoc improv team and their award at Phoenix Improv March Madness Playoffs, an annual tournament that served as a fundraiser for the Torch Theater in Phoenix, in 2015. Photo provided by Javier Gilmore.
The first performance by Copper Planet Improv took place at the Center for the Arts in April. Gilmore is in the center and Arend is second from left. Photo provided by Javier Gilmore.
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The magic of ‘yes and’ has become so effective in having this sort of impact that many improv theaters offer corporate workshops and team building classes for businesses.
Jacque Arend—improv actor, executive director of the Sonoran All-Valley Improv Festival, and long-time leader in Arizona’s improv scene—teaches such classes. She was among those who performed in April and support Gilmore’s efforts.
As an improv instructor who organizes improv outreach programs for businesses and team building, she has seen the ripple effect improv can have in a community.
“People of all walks of life have the ability to step into it and enjoy the creativity that comes from it, along with the collaboration that comes along with it, in terms of our connectivity, our human connection,” she says.
As Globe-Miami whets its appetite for improv theater and builds its own local talent, Gilmore will continue to cycle improv
actors from the Valley into upcoming performances.
Meanwhile, he plans to begin offering improv classes via Copper Planet Improv in the fall. Between putting on performances and offering classes, he hopes to create what he envisions as a community of shortform improv lovers, and eventually form the community’s own sponsored house teams that perform regularly and compete regionally.
Whether you’re on stage or in the audience, he hopes the community will say “yes, and.”
“It’s a really lovely and magical thing to add to your life,” Arend says of improv.
“Whether people are willing to drop in or want to keep doing it or just want to come out and support it and support the people in their town that are doing it, either way, there’s a really beautiful spirit of camaraderie around it because of its spontaneous nature,” she adds. “So, I really hope that the people of Globe, you know, give it a try. Give it a try and check it out, at least once.”
Javier Gilmore performs in comedy series Night of the Chicken: The Venda Gram of Doom at Space 55 in downtown Phoenix in February 2019 Photo credit Rodrigo Izquierdo.
MAX STEELE, July 3, 1940 – June 28, 2025, age 84, of Peridot, passed away at San Carlos Apache Healthcare in Peridot. Max worked for over 30 years as a shovel operator in the Pinto Valley and Morenci copper mines. He was originally from Whiteriver. (LM)
JAMES RICHARD DALMOLIN, September 19, 1952 – June 28, 2025, age 72, of Globe, AZ, passed away at his home in Globe. (LM)
DAVID GLENN KIDD, August 20, 1961 – June 28, 2025, age 63, of Miami, AZ, passed away in Chandler. David served as custodian at Globe High School for 35 years. (LM)
LINDA MARIE ENDERS, April 13, 1947 – June 27, 2025, age 78, of Globe, AZ, passed away at her home. Linda worked at her parents' service station, Betty Lou's Clothes Closet, Gila County Court House, Triple Nichol, and E&N Construction. She also owned and operated JaLin together with her friend Jane Hale. (LM)
DUSTIN WADE RIGGS, April 4, 1996 – June 26, 2025, age 29, of Miami, passed away at his home. Dustin held various job positions, most recently as a tank house operator at Freeport McMoRan. (BM)
ROSARITA AGARD, February 18, 1956 – June 25, 2025, age 69, passed away. (LM)
WANDA M. KELLEY, August 6, 1943 – June 24, 2025, age 81, of Dudleyville, passed away. She was originally from Alvin, Texas. (BM)
DANIEL ALLEN, February 16, 1960 – June 23, 2025, age 65, of San Carlos, passed away at his home. He was the longtime stockman at the Old Tribal Store. (LM)
FELIPE COLVIN SANCHEZ JR., October 2, 1952 – June 18, 2025, age 72, of San Carlos, Arizona, passed away in Globe. Felipe served in the Marines and then worked for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority in California. Later, he worked for Pima County Transportation Department and then at the Tribal Administration Office in San Carlos. He was originally from Safford. (LM)
ISAIAH PAUL MUNOZ, December 15, 1994 –June 16, 2025, age 30, of Globe, AZ, passed away. (LM)
JAMES DAVID SMITH, February 13, 1944 –June 13, 2025, age 81, of Globe, passed away at Montecito Post Acute Nursing Facility in Mesa. He was a construction supervisor. (LM)
ELLA L. SHERMAN, May 22, 1935 – June 13, 2025, age 90, passed away. (BM)
SAMUEL DAVID BROWN, March 26, 1961 –June 12, 2025, age 64, of Peridot, passed away in Bylas. (LM)
VERONICA B. CASILLAS, October 31, 1963 –June 11, 2025, age 61, passed away. Veronica worked in the copper mines, in care giving, in volunteer firefighting, and as a board member for the Mammoth Fire & Medical District. She was originally from Morenci. (BM)
DENNIS LEE HILL, February 18, 1957 – June 10, 2025, age 68, of Globe, passed away in Globe. (LM)
JAMES HARVEY COATES, December 10, 1946 – June 10, 2025, age 78, of Miami, passed away at his home. Jim was a painter, sculptor, musician, teacher, and owner of the Jim Coates Gallery and Studio Cafe on Miami’s Sullivan Street. (BM)
IN LOVING MEMORY
Includes May 2025–June 2025
RICHARD EDWIN "EDDIE" WETZLER, March 16, 1949 – June 9, 2025, age 76, of Young, passed away. Eddie was a heavy equipment operator at the Sierrita Mine for over 40 years. (LM)
HAROLD JOSEPH STEVENS, JR., June 19, 2000 – June 9, 2025, age 24, of Globe, passed away in Peridot. (LM)
DYKE NASH, JR., September 8, 1958 – June 9, 2025, age 66, of San Carlos, passed away at John C. Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix. Dyke was a longtime crafts maker, specializing in beading. (LM)
DALE CLAUDE TAYLOR, September 4, 1951 –June 5, 2025, age 73, of Miami, passed away. Dale spent his career in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. He oversaw the construction of Lee Kornegay School in Miami and was a longtime subcontractor for the area mines. He was originally from Blackfoot, Idaho. (LM)
NAOMI RUTH SMITH, November 12, 1958 –June 5, 2025, age 66, of Phoenix, passed away in Tempe. (LM)
PAULA LYNETTE CASSA, September 7, 1971 –June 6, 2025, age 53, of Phoenix, passed away in Phoenix. (LM)
COLIN MICHAEL BONI, August 7, 2001 – June 4, 2025, age 23, of Peridot, passed away. Colin was a trained welder and carpenter working with E&E Construction to build a new hotel and resort in Glendale. (LM)
ZAVIER "BIG STUFF" ASHBY, March 16, 2006 –June 4, 2025, age 19, passed away. (BM)
RAMONA CELIS AGUIRRE, May 15, 1979 – June 4, 2025, age 46, of Gilbert, passed away at her home. Ramona was a lactation consultant at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. She was originally from Superior. (BM)
VERONICA ANN PLACENCIA, March 12, 1973 –June 3, 2025, age 52, of Superior, passed away in Phoenix. (BM)
MAURA JUDITH RAYES, December 7, 1934 – June 2, 2025, age 90, of Glendale, passed away. Maura was active in local churches and ministries. She was originally from New Kensington, Pennsylvania. (BM)
HAROLD J. STEVENS, May 17, 1968 – June 1, 2025, age 57, of San Carlos, passed away in San Carlos. (LM)
RACHEL ALICE-ANN HERNANDEZ, January 25, 1983 – June 1, 2025, age 42, of Miami, passed away. Rachel worked for many years as a health care provider for veterans and elderly patients. (LM)
ANNE ALIPRANDINI, September 3, 1933 – June 1, 2025, age 91, of Globe, passed away. Ann and her husband Charles ran The Shamrock, a popular family bar. She also worked for 50 years as a dental hygienist for several of the area’s dentists. (LM)
RUDOLPH GOMEZ FLORES, March 3, 1944 – May 31, 2025, age 81, passed away. Rudy served in the Air Force and later was a member of the Elks for 50 years. He was originally from Ray. (BM)
LILLIAN S. ESQUIVEL, October 1, 1951 – May 31, 2025, age 73, passed away. Lillian was a nurse for 40 years, including a labor and delivery nurse. She was originally from Ray. (BM)
WINIFRED DOSELA, March 25, 1969 – May 31, 2025, age 56, of San Carlos, passed away. (LM)
DANNI DEA BRACCO, November 30, 1949 –May 30, 2025, age 75, of Globe, passed away in Globe. Danni was a nurse at Gila General Hospital and then at Heritage Healthcare in Globe. She was originally from Omaha, Nebraska. (LM)
ANTHONY MUNOZ GONZALES, February 6, 1953 – May 29, 2025, age 72, of Globe, passed away in Globe. He was originally from Silver City, New Mexico. (LM)
SANDRA MARTIN IRVING, August 24, 1952 –May 28, 2025, age 72, of Peridot, passed away in Globe. (LM)
LONNIE DUDE, December 6, 1976 – May 28, 2025, age 48, of San Carlos, passed away. Lonnie was a full blooded Apache and a member of the is’ton’aiyeh’ clan. (LM)
DAVID ERIC GUERRERO, June 1, 1987 – May 27, 2025, age 37, of Claypool, passed away. (LM)
MARTIN "MARTY" MANUEL GERARD FELDHAKE, August 16, 1961 – May 24, 2025, age 63, of Flagstaff, passed away. Before retiring, Marty served as Recreation Director for the Town of Miami. He ran the pool, raised money to create Miami Memorial Park, ran the Boomtown Spree, took the kids to Diamondback games, and ran the Recreation Center. He was originally from Ray Sonora, AZ. (LM)
ROBERTSON GENE CHATLIN, SR., September 9, 1959 – May 24, 2025, age 65, passed away at CVRMC. He was a long-time ranch hand for all the cattle associations of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. (LM)
SANDRA MARQUEZ, April 14, 1950 – May 23, 2025, age 75, passed away at her home. Sandra was a supervisor at the ARC-NEPC in Kearny for 20 years. (BM)
ANTONIO BLANCO, January 28, 1924 – May 23, 2025, age 101, passed away. Tony served in the Navy as an airplane machinist and mechanic, and then became a schoolteacher and principal. He was originally from Los Angeles. (BM)
EDWARD CHANNELL, November 15, 1948 –May 20, 2025, age 76, passed away at Haven of Globe. Edward served in the Army as a door gunner during the Vietnam War, and then as an auto mechanic. (BM)
KIMBERLY ANN FEJES, August 2, 1956 – May 19, 2025, age 68, of Tolleson, passed away. (LM)
MICHAEL ANTHONY WILSON, December 21, 1975 – May 18, 2025, age 49, passed away. (BM)
LEWIS PHILLIPS JR., April 9, 1956 – May 17, 2025, age 69, of Peridot, passed away at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa. He worked as a seasonal firefighter for the B.I.A. Forestry Department. (LM)
MYLES HOWARD HODSON JR., February 14, 1947 – May 16, 2025, age 78, of Globe, passed away at his home in Midland City. Myles was a veteran who served in the Navy, including two tours in Vietnam. Despite being blind, he was active in the community, including volunteering at the Tonto/Roosevelt fire department as a dispatcher, serving on a committee at Bullion Plaza, and disseminating information on Facebook and on radio talk shows. (LM)
CLYDE "BUTCH" MELVIN PRIEST III, September 8, 1974 – May 16, 2025, age 50, of Miami, passed away. (LM)
DANIEL "BEETS" RODOLFO ROMERO, July 21, 1938 – May 16, 2025, age 86, passed away at his home. Danny worked first at Magma Copper as a heavy-duty equipment operator and then as a correctional officer at the state prison and the CCA private prisons in Florence and Globe. (BM)
KEITHA LANELL MIRANDA, September 28, 1957 – May 15, 2025, age 67, of Globe, passed away. (LM)
MARGARET LAVERNE PAYNE, June 6, 1951 – May 15, 2025, age 73, of Avenal, California, passed away at her home in Globe. (LM)
PATROCINIO MARTINEZ MEDINA, October 11, 1955 – May 15, 2025, age 69, passed away. (BM)
MICHAEL ROBERT GUZMAN, May 1, 1934 –May 14, 2025, age 91, of Miami, passed away in Globe. Mike owned and operated Guzman Construction and was a member of the Lions Club. (LM)
DOUGLAS LIONEL AYRES, August 13, 1948 –May 9, 2025, age 76, of Globe, passed away in Globe. He worked in mining for over 30 years, retiring from Freeport. He was originally from Fargo, North Dakota. (LM)
DARRELL SALTER, November 26, 1961 – May 9, 2025, age 63, of Cutter, passed away at Chandler Regional Medical Center. (LM)
DARLA DAWN BRADFORD, May 6, 1968 – May 8, 2025, age 57, of Globe, passed away in Globe. Darla worked at Gila Pueblo Community College for many years in various roles, including as adjunct instructor and interpreter for American Sign Language (ASL). She also volunteered with Samaritan’s Purse. (LM)
JOSEPH F. RENTERIA, August 24, 1960 – May 7, 2025, age 64, of Mammoth, passed away in Tucson. He was originally from San Manuel. (LM)
VIRGINIA BROWN, March 20, 1932 – May 7, 2025, age 93, of Globe, passed away in Globe. Virginia worked as a laundry supervisor at Gila General Hospital. She was originally from Clifton. (LM)
DENNIS DUDLEY, August 30, 1954 – May 6, 2025, age 70, of San Carlos, passed away. (LM)
JOEY HOPKINS, September 12, 1985 – May 6, 2025, age 39, of San Carlos, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)
COTY DAWN FULLER, July 2, 1988 – May 3, 2025, age 36, of Globe, passed away. (LM)
PENNI LYNNE PADGETT, March 9, 1956 –May 3, 2025, age 69, of Globe, passed away in Globe. Penni served in the Army WAC and then became a nurse, working at CVRMC. After retiring, she worked for the Sheriff's office. She was originally from Manhattan, Kansas. (LM) RICHARD FRANK MARCY, April 21, 1945 – May 2, 2025, age 80, of Roosevelt, passed away. Rick worked for G.E., Honeywell, U-Haul, and at the General Motors Desert Proving Grounds. He was originally from Chicago. (LM)
JACKIE D SALDANA, May 6, 1936 – May 1, 2025, age 89, of Claypool, passed away. Jackie worked full time as an Early Childhood Development Teacher for Head Start before moving to Globe-Miami to raise her family. (BM)
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“Prices in most of the other little rural towns, and of course the city, everything is super expensive,” he adds. “But things in Globe and Miami are still pretty affordable. And I feel like this is the place to get the most appreciation.”
Elliston knew he liked Globe-Miami from the moment he visited. A superintendent for a mechanical contractor out of Phoenix with a passion for real estate and building vintageinspired hot rods, he discovered Globe-Miami on a hot rod run with a group of friends about 10 years ago. Originally from rural Montana, Globe-Miami felt familiar and interesting.
“I’m a small town person,” he says. “I love all the history and comradery that you find in a good, small town.”
Not long after, he and his friends began having hot rod runs here at least a couple of times a year. They always stopped in downtown Miami for ice cream at the soda fountain and Guayo’s El Rey for Mexican food.
Elliston already had some Arizona real estate under his belt–a house he purchased in Mesa and lived in for seven years before eventually turning it into a rental. From there, he purchased and completely renovated a house in Pine, which appreciated with value over time.
Keeping his eyes peeled for investment properties he could buy and rebuild, Globe-Miami had appeal.
Not only are Globe and Miami more affordable than many Arizona cities and towns, but they each have their own historic allure. With deep roots in copper mining, each of the historic districts retains the visual charisma of their early 20th-century architecture, boasting old concrete buildings that reflect neoclassical and Art Deco styles.
“I am looking to help breathe new life into some of the old buildings around town,” Elliston notes, “without compromising the historic aesthetics of the buildings.”
His first purchase was two to three years ago – a 5,000 square-foot commercial duplex on South Broad Street. It had a good price.
Though the interior was dated – old wallpaper, a carpet that had seen better days – the building itself was in good shape.
“The bones of the building were really good, though,” he says. “The AC was good. New water heaters. That kind of stuff.”
Shortly after he bought the building, the tenants of each unit left, and he was able to remodel both spaces. He put new carpet down. New toilets, vanities. Counters.
The state agency First Things First discovered one of the spaces and has been there ever since.
Soon after, Arizona Youth Partnership moved in next door.
This allowed him to focus on remodeling another purchase he made across the street, a 1910 build with a copper front and green trim, a courtyard, and a two-car garage in back.
He had begun the remodel when he got a phone call in the summer 2024; someone was interested in leasing the space, but they needed it in three weeks.
Elliston got the space ready within the short timeframe. Copper State Home Health is now the tenant.
Not only are all of Elliston’s remodels occupied, but they’re occupied with entities that are making a substantial difference in the community.
“It makes me feel good to lease out to good people that
are doing good things,” he shares. “First Things First, they help kids one to five years old, like newborns to five-yearolds. Arizona Youth Partnership takes care of teenagers. And Copper State Home Health takes care of the elderly.”
Elliston anticipates that the need for spaces in GlobeMiami, both commercial and residential, will only continue to grow. He is particularly banking on the Resolution Copper project outside Superior to succeed.
Currently, 90 percent of the company’s current 300 employees and contractors live within 40 miles of the project, and the company projects supporting some 3,700 jobs at full production.
He points out the ongoing highway construction on US 60 between Globe-Miami and Phoenix to solidify his point.
“I look at everything that’s happening, I mean, you’re rebuilding all the infrastructure, right?” he says. “I feel like now is the time to buy up here, you know, because everything’s going to boom… So that’s why I’m buying as much as I can.”
Elliston is not only buying, but he’s also aiming to fill all the properties he has purchased.
And, he takes care of the property management for all of his buildings. His formula is the same across the board for his properties.
“Buy, remodel, and rent to good tenants,” he says.
He’s not in the business of letting buildings sit idle.
“So when I say buying as much as I can, my number one rule is not to buy more than I can rebuild,” he explains. “That’s important to me because people, especially in Miami, they’re buying buildings because they’re cheap, and then they just sit on them and wait for other people to build around them so their stuff appreciates. It really bothers me and the whole community.”
“Buying buildings and holding on to them and just having storage, that doesn’t do anybody any good,” he adds. “Let somebody buy it who’s going to do something with it and make the investment.”
One of Elliston’s most recent investments includes the building that used to house Copper Hen—what was one of downtown Globe’s prime breakfast joints—which he acquired in the fall of 2024.
At the time he was looking at it, it wasn’t for sale, but he had heard through the rumor mill that the restaurant would be closing.
“I was like, man, that is an awesome building, awesome location, all that,” he recalls. “So I thought, okay, I’m going to give it a go... I just had to convince [the owner] that I wanted the building more than he did.”
He had breakfast with the building owner two days before the restaurant closed its doors. They agreed on a price and the terms, and Elliston purchased the building.
He turned the building into three separate units. Currently, he has Just-IN-Time Heating & Cooling in one of them. Now, he is in the process of remodeling the other units. Originally, he had planned to convert the old restaurant into a retail space.
“But so many people told me, ‘Hey, you know what we need is a breakfast and lunch restaurant,’” he recalls.
INVESTOR
Before Roy - The view of the Old Town Diner before Elliston began remodeling it. FB Photo
After Roy - Elliston recently completed the signage for the Old Town Diner, one of his investment properties in Globe-Miami FB Photo
Elliston has invested heavily in Globe-Miami properties, and is currently remodeling what used to be the Copper Hen Bakery & Cafe in downtown Globe Photo by Yevette Vargas
INVESTOR, Continued on page 15
Taking community feedback into account, Elliston is now transforming the former Copper Hen restaurant into a diner. It’s aptly named the Old Town Diner as a nod to the historic district and the restaurant’s location.
The building is framed with all-new walls and has new sewer lines. The underground plumbing is complete. He applied new stucco and put in new storefront windows throughout the entire building. In the middle of the building, there was a prep kitchen and office area, which is now walled off and transformed into an office suite. There is also a new space that could accommodate a gift shop. He added two new ADA-compliant restrooms and put in a new 200-amp electric service for utilities. He also added two new AC units; the building had never had AC before. Both the restaurant and the office suite will have AC and heating.
Most of the permitting is complete and the building is ADA compliant.
Notably, he is creating a turn-key opportunity for a seasoned restaurateur to take over. He will pull the permits, furnish the interior, including seating, and provide everything needed for the right person to run the restaurant.
“I don’t want these things to be a hurdle for a new tenant,” he says.
In his remodeling process, he remains vigilant about being conscientious of the building’s presence in the historic district.
“I don’t want to ruin the feeling of old town,” he says.
“It’s got character, like that wall over there where it’s got nicks and stuff,” he points out. “So I don’t want to lose that, but I want everything to be nice.”
He aims for the Old Town Diner to open in the fall.
Elliston acquired his latest rental earlier this year, which he is in the process of remodeling. It’s another building on Broad Street, an old two-story building, with a two-bedroom apartment upstairs and a full basement.
He plans to convert the upstairs into an Airbnb and then turn the first floor into a commercial space.
He also bought the old tourist hotel in Miami just off the highway, boasting 30-foot walls, along with the old bar next door, which he intends to revive.
Not so long ago, Elliston’s lender asked why he was investing so heavily in the GlobeMiami area.
“I’m here like, every week, and I’m just seeing it come to life,” Elliston explains. “This is like the last little honey pot that is kind of undiscovered.”
One of the most immediate changes is the requirement that Medicaid recipients must reenroll every six months, with no pre-populated forms. Jensen is concerned about the state’s ability to process the increased paperwork and the risk that eligible patients may lose coverage simply due to administrative hurdles.
Jensen was candid about the disproportionate impact on rural hospitals like CVRMC compared to urban counterparts. “Yes, it will impact us more than others,” he said. Rural hospitals often serve a higher percentage of Medicaid patients and have less of a financial cushion to absorb funding cuts. The American Hospital Association and other groups warn that these changes could force some rural hospitals to reduce services, limit hours, or even close.
Despite these risks, Jensen remains confident in CVRMC’s resilience. “We’re strong, we’re healthy, and we’re in a good position to continue to grow.”
CVRMC is not facing these challenges alone. Jensen described ongoing collaboration with the American Hospital Association, the Arizona Hospital Association, and other state and national organizations to advocate for rural healthcare funding.
“We work with the hospital associations and will continue to work with the state to protect our rural hospitals. The impact is hard to foresee, but it’s not the goal to bankrupt hospitals. We are a safety net provider, and we’ll continue to be here for the community.”
Jensen urged residents to make their voices heard: “I would encourage concerned community members to contact their legislators and tell their story, tell us their story, and we’ll tell it for them. That’s the most impactful way they
can make a difference.”
He encouraged residents to seek accurate information directly from the hospital or trusted associations. “As more details come out, they can ask us. It’s a recent bill, so there’s so much more to learn. We will continue to evaluate, get feedback, and talk to state and national leaders to make sure they understand the impact.”
Despite the daunting fiscal outlook, Jensen’s optimism is rooted in the hospital’s mission and the community’s history of resilience. “I think the important thing to note is that we will continue to offer the community high-quality healthcare.”
He also addressed recent reports listing CVRMC as a high-closure risk due to its high Medicaid usage: “There are other factors at play, so it was an unnecessary scare to the community.”
Jensen outlined steps community members can take to help safeguard local healthcare:
Stay informed: Follow updates from CVRMC, the American Hospital Association, and the Arizona Hospital Association.
Advocate: Contact elected officials and share your story about why rural hospitals matter.
Support local healthcare: Use local services when possible and encourage friends and family to do the same.
Ask questions: Reach out to CVRMC directly with concerns or for accurate information.
The next few years will be challenging for rural hospitals across America. For Globe-Miami, the future of local healthcare will depend on a combination of hospital leadership, community advocacy, and responsive state policy.
For more information or to share your concerns, residents are encouraged to contact CVRMC directly or consult with the American Hospital Association and Arizona Hospital Association.
One of Elliston’s latest investments on Broad St. in downtown Globe. He plans to convert the upstairs into an Airbnb and turn the first floor into a commercial space. FB Photo
In addition to remodeling his investment properties, Elliston also has a penchant for building vintageinspired hot rods. He’s pictured with one of his builds here. Photo by Yevette Vargas
