With almost four inches of snow Monday and no school, students took the day and snow boarded at the Airport Park. Other students made snowmen at Veterans Memorial Park.

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Turnout for flu drill light
DOUGLAS - About 40 people showed up Saturday morning for free flu vaccines during a Cochise County Health Department drill.

Supervisors to discuss taxation today
BISBEE - The Cochise County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 3:30 p.m. today to discuss recent board-of-equalization hearings and the appeals process, as well as the county's policy on taxation of conservation easements.

Ariz lawmaker complains of threats in response to Minuteman bill
PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona lawmaker said Monday that she has received several sexually threatening e-mails in response to her bill that would make armed civil patrols an act of domestic terrorism.

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January 19, 2007

New passport rules to go into effect
ATLANTA (AP) - Americans flying to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean made sure to bring their passports Monday because of a new rule going into effect Tuesday that requires them to show one to get back into the country.

Don't give away prescription drugs; you will be responsible
PHOENIX - People who give their prescription drugs to someone else are responsible if whoever else ultimately ends up with them winds up injured - or dead - the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday.

Challenges tied to growth projected in coming year
The New Year is already a month gone, and with it came the announcement that Arizona is the fastest growing state in the United States. While Cochise County is not the fastest growing county in Arizona, it is experiencing its share of growth. Per Census data and Arizona Department of Economic Development population projections the County had a population of 117,755 people in 2000 and the population is estimated to be 135,050 in 2006 and increase of 17,295 people or almost 15%. Because of the attractive employment center represented by Fort Huachuca, proximity to Tucson and a pleasant climate that attracts retirees, people will continue to choose Cochise County for their new home.

State wants employers to do more to verify legal workers
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Brown Bag series begins on Saturday at Cochise
Brown Bag Tuesdays, Cochise College's free lunch-hour educational series, continues January 30 with a presentation on the Douglas Campus about China.

Political satirist Mark Russell comes to area February 9
Mark Russell, the stand-up comic who has made a profession out of his take-no-prisoners scrutiny of Washington politicos, is due on the Buena Performing Arts Center stage Friday, February 9. The 7:30 PM benefit performance is sponsored by the Sierra Vista Symphony Association.

Cross Border art reception at Gallery Sat.
The Cross Border Drawing Show kicks off at The Gallery and Gift Shop, located on 10th Street, with a reception on Saturday, January 20.

The orange: How sweet it is
Whenever folks start singing the praises of "eating locally," I think about how we residents of the northeastern United States would fare without orange juice, grapefruit halves, those cute little crates of clementines or - here's a brutal thought - limes for margaritas. Eating locally - and supporting local, sustainable farms - is both admirable and important, but I for one am glad that citrus growers ship to the frozen north. And with recent freezing spells damaging the California citrus crop, and prices likely to rise, we should be even more grateful for the citrus we do enjoy.

Saving money, coast to coast
I always look forward to reading the ideas I get from readers of this column. I'll share a few with you to help you save more in 2007.

How to proactively manage your asthma
Many women with asthma become overwhelmed by it and let it control the way they live their lives. Dr. Monica Kraft, Director of Duke University's Allergy, Asthma and Airway Center, who will be featured in an upcoming television special entitled "Breathing Easy: Women and Asthma" talks about effective ways in which women with asthma can accomplish goals and live the life they want.

Rabies vaccination clinic scheduled for Jan. 27 and 31
One way to be kind to your pet is to vaccinate it for rabies.

So, just what are Oprah Winfrey's core beliefs?
Faithful members of Oprah Winfrey's TV flock know what's happening when guests start talking and their leader keeps interjecting the occasional "Amen," "Preach it" or even, "Sister, I understand the whole God connection!"

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Vatican: Pope will open key bishops' meeting in Brazil

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