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Holiday season = home heating season
It is home heating season again, and people need to take steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and fires in their homes.

Limited sanctions for attorney in Barnett case
BISBEE - A judge on Thursday imposed limited sanctions against an attorney who sued and then dropped charges against the wife and brother of rancher Roger Barnett in a civil claim that accused Barnett of threatening a hunting party with an assault-style rifle.

Food City to offer holiday assistance to deserving families
Douglas, Ariz. - Dec. 7, 2006 -Food City has kicked off its annual "Espiritu de Compartir" (Spirit of Sharing) holiday program and is encouraging the community to nominate a family they feel to be deserving of a holiday care package.

Local fire stations find permanent fundraising solution
Douglas, AZ- A national vending company is offering a novel fund-raising program to support local fire departments, including those in Douglas and surrounding communities.

Christmas tree auction ending tonight
Douglas Arts & Humanities has organized a Christmas Tree Auction to benefit the restoration of the Grand Theatre and to help increase shoppers' visits to the businesses of downtown Douglas.

AZ schools shorted millions in federal funding
PHOENIX -- Arizona schools are being shorted millions of dollars because of how federal officials parcel out funds to help students with limited English proficiency, according to a new report.

Despite efforts to overturn verdict, environmental group charged with defamation of Southern AZ rancher
An environmental group failed Wednesday in its bid to overturn a jury's verdict that it defamed a Southern Arizona rancher and had to pay him $600,000.

"A Murder is Announced" continues this weekend
Bisbee's Obscure Productions will open Agatha Christie's "A Murder is Announced" on Friday, December 1 at 7:30 pm. This play is based on the Miss Marple mystery novel and adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon.

Wanted: Beyond middle-aged women to audition for "The Oldest Profession"
Bisbee's Obscure Productions will be auditioning for its upcoming production "The Oldest Profession" by Paula Vogel. This is a drama with music about five "women of the night," somewhat past their prime, trying to earn a living in the age of Reaganomics. A script is available for reading at the Copper Queen Library, 6 Main Street, in Old Bisbee.

Calling student artists for poster contest
DOUBLE ADOBE- "Conservation - Good for Everyone!" is the theme of a poster contest sponsored by the Nimon S. Hopkins Conservation Education Center. All student artists in Douglas, Bisbee, Elfrida, Naco, Double Adobe, McNeal and Apache can compete for numerous prizes donated by area merchants.

Old Bisbee Theatre to present "The Singing Christmas Tree"
Getting their voices and enthusiasm ready for "The Singing Christmas Tree" to be presented December 8-10 at the Old Bisbee Repertory & Dinner Theatre are l-r Elaine Pilo, Priscila Netto, Krista Tettaton and Marilyn Edewards. Reservations for this unique experience can be made by calling the theatre at 520-432-9064.

Sedona's Future Studios goes global
It is hard to deny the universal appeal of Sedona, Arizona's red rock wonderland. Millions of people from around the world visit Sedona annually. Sedona is also home to a visionary company pioneering entertainment as we know it. Global Change Multi-Media Company, in association with Future Studios, can now broadcast live events from Sedona on the Internet to a worldwide audience.

County officials: Movie productions bring bucks
SIERRA VISTA - Burt Reynolds made hearts race in "Cannonball Run II", Gregory Peck practiced his bedside manner in "Captain Newman, M.D.", and Tony Curtis got a taste of military life in "Suppose They Gave A War and Nobody Came?"

Coming in January: Willcox Historic Home Tour
Willcox, Arizona, once the historic Cattle Capital of the World, famous for shipping the most open-range cattle in the world, invites visitors to a special tour of private homes and the Historic Train Depot, during the 14th annual Wings Over Willcox Birding and Nature Festival.

Hanukkah is here: Celebrate with the food of the season
People who celebrate Christmas have a few more weeks to prepare, but for those of the Jewish faith, Hanukkah is almost here. And whether the party is big or small, food must be prepared and served.

Religion Briefs
Quran verses ringtones "un-Islamic practice"

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