WASHINGTON (AP) - The Medicare drug benefit has come in way under budget this year, which supporters boast is a testament to the benefits of competition.

More of this story

Meth awareness: County joining state's project
BISBEE - Methamphetamine use is rising so fast in the state that an aggressive campaign is being devised to combat use of what is proving to be the country's most dangerous drug.

Arizona cities rebuff anti-illegal immigrant watchdog group
PHOENIX (AP) - An illegal immigration watchdog group wants cities in northwest Arizona to punish landlords and business leaders if they open their doors to people who sneaked across the border.

GOP lawmaker alleges Bush wants to merge U.S. with Mexico, Canada
PHOENIX - A veteran Republican lawmakers is accusing President Bush of pushing a behind-the-scenes agenda that will result in the United States being merged with Mexico and Canada.

Pottery sale to benefit college Art Department
Cochise College art students and faculty will hold a pottery sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 in the Student Union on the Douglas Campus. The sale will help raise funds for guest speakers and other activities. All of the pieces have been created by students and faculty of the Art Department. For more information, call (520) 417-4025.

Remembering the forgotten
Karen Colbenson/The Daily Dispatch

Community Foundation Week celebrates giving in Cochise County
Cochise Community Foundation (CCF) will join more than 700 community foundations across the country for Community Foundation Week, November 12-18, to celebrate local charitable giving.

Youth Orchestra to perform at Festival of Giving
On Sunday, November 19 at 6 p.m., these energetic members of the Cochise County Youth Orchestra will participate in the Mall of Sierra Vista's Festival of Giving by performing at the north end of the mall near Dillards.

Expand your child's culinary horizons
Feeding children can, indeed, be a less than joyous experience. There's whining. There's mess. And there's guilt. Are they eating enough? Too much? Are they eating the right things? What are the right things? Too often, harried parents are tempted to take the path of least resistance and feed their kids what other parents seem to be feeding their kids: chicken fingers and fries. Restaurants collude, offering "kids' menus" of mac and cheese and pizza. "All she'll eat is white food," the mother opines, and it's no wonder. But there is another way.

Getting free groceries with rebates
We have all heard the expression "There's no such thing as a free lunch." However, in the world of grocery marketing, there are some free offers that I have found to be worthwhile. Food companies are known to offer attractive "Try it Free" promotions for products as a way to encourage new shoppers to try their products. The basic requirements generally include mailing in a brief form, a UPC barcode from the package and a receipt proving that you bought the product. Years ago companies also required shoppers to mail in a stamped, self-addressed envelopes, but I rarely see that requirement anymore.

Religion news in brief
Task force monitors "problem" dioceses

View All Ads
Place an Ad

Jobs

View All Jobs

Homes

View All Homes

Autos

View All Autos