Jenn Walker
Jenn Walker began writing for Globe Miami Times in 2012 and has been a contributor ever since. Her work has also appeared in Submerge Magazine, Sacramento Press, Sacramento News & Review and California Health Report. She currently teaches Honors English at High Desert Middle School and mentors Globe School District’s robotics team.
Jenn Walker
November 11, 2013
Attractions, Living
Veteran’s Memorial Wall helps Miami remember those who served In May 1969, Billy Ray Stubbs was in Vietnam on his second military tour. Stubbs entered the military as a volunteer when he was just 16. By the time he got to Vietnam, he had already toured as a Green Beret …
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Jenn Walker
November 7, 2013
Living, The Visitors View
San Carlos’ fighter shows that boxing is about conquering yourself, not others By Jenn Walker If you step into the San Carlos Fitness Center in the evening, you might spot Amelia McIntosh delivering fast blows to punch mitts, moving quickly around trainer Eric Shin as she lets out short breaths …
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Jenn Walker
November 6, 2013
History, Living
This story is about a Globe woman who was ahead of her time. It should have been written decades ago. But this paper did not exist then and I was no more than a twinkle in my dad’s eye. Clara T. Woody was perhaps the most independent woman in Globe-Miami …
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Jenn Walker
November 1, 2013
Culture, Health&Spirit
In remembrance of Father Gino, a dedicated carpenter and priest The first time I met Father Gino Piccoli, he was shuffling around barefoot inside the St. Charles Church* on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, a bandana wrapped around his forehead and tools on the floor. He had been working on …
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Jenn Walker
October 30, 2013
Living, The Visitors View
If you are acting onstage in community theater, and the crotch of your pants suddenly rips, you thank your lucky stars that a costume designer is sitting nearby with a needle and thread in hand. You manage to finish the scene without turning the tear into a conspicuous hole, and …
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Jenn Walker
October 25, 2013
Attractions, The Visitors View
Local cowboys expect big things at the International Indian Finals Rodeo By Jenn Walker The International Indian Finals Rodeo was looking for a venue this year. Apache Gold Casino told the commissioner to come on down and bring their cowboys, so they are doing just that. This year marks the …
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Jenn Walker
October 25, 2013
The Visitors View, Throw Back Thursdays
Squatch thought he could push people around. He hadn’t been taught manners. He would bite, and sometimes kick. Squatch is a year-old colt, by the way. “I was just throwing my hands up, he was wild,” says Peter Beesley. Beesley owns Hoofin’ It Feed & Tack in Globe. He also …
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Jenn Walker
October 21, 2013
Attractions, The Visitors View
This year’s 30th annual Apache Jii Festival took place on Oct. 19. There was a great turnout, including locals as well as out-of-towners from the likes of White Mountain and beyond. Performers like Dineh Tah came from as far as Albuquerque, New Mexico. “It’s an honor to be here to …
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Jenn Walker
October 19, 2013
Living, The Visitors View
More important than the dress is the woman wearing it, says local designer While most fashion designers are dreaming up ways to make jaws drop on the runway, or studying the next big trend, San Carlos designer Selina Curley has another motive. She is trying to keep her culture alive. …
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Jenn Walker
October 16, 2013
Government
Globe is in the process of updating its General Plan, which will determine the city's future.
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