TUCSON - In an operation that authorities say marks a new chapter in workplace enforcement, federal immigration officials raided the offices of a Sierra Vista drywall company on Friday, arresting the firm's president and six others for conspiring to hire illegal workers.

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Just The Facts
The following people were charged Friday in the federal immigration investigation in Sierra Vista.

Senate OKs bill to create homeland security force for state
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Senate on Thursday voted to create a new volunteer state military force, a step which the sponsor says is needed because the National Guard could be unavailable for in-state emergencies under a new federal law.

Road Construction
The City of Douglas will be working on various projects over the coming week. The work is being completed by the City of Douglas Public Works Department and is part of the Mayor and Council's ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

Police Report
March 6, 2007

McCain says GOP needs to get back on right path
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Friday night the GOP lost control of Congress in 2006 because of pork-barrel politics and losing sight of the party's values.

A subdivision by any other name
The dictionary definition of a subdivision is: a portion of land divided into lots for real-estate development. When asked, people often define ANY subdivision as "a bunch of tightly clustered lots with houses on top of each other; developments with no acreage and too many people." However, not all subdivisions are the same, particularly when differentiating between a subdivision developed within a city and one developed in the unincorporated county.

Great Lakes Airlines ends SV service
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AEO and eBay Foundation support PPEP's entrepreneurs
PPEP Microbusiness and Housing Development Corporation (PMHDC) has been selected by the eBay Foundation as a partner in its Techquity (technology + equity) Program. The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) manages the program, which aims to bolster local businesses with new technology by providing entrepreneurs with cash awards ranging from $500 to $1600 enabling them to purchase technology essential to their business.

Grand Theatre readies for cleanup on March 24
Get out your elbow grease and join members of the Grand Theatre board and others in a cleanup project at the historic theatre beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 24.

Cochise College Events
The Cochise College News & Events website has recently been updated to include the following articles:

'Greatest Generation' celebrated by symphony on March 30
It's meant to be a brilliant evening filled with nostalgic tunes,, a well-tuned orchestra, LimeLight dancers and a double dose of maestros. Friday, March 30, the annual Pops concert is celebrating the "Greatest Generation" at 7:30 PM in Buena Performing Arts Center. Dr. Lloyd DuVall, a past president of the Sierra Vista Symphony Association and presently a board member, is the guest conductor as founding music director Roger Bayes also performs.

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Bird Walk

Vegetarian cuisine now comes into its own
Even with the growing interest in the organic-food movement and in the relationship between food and health, and despite the appearance of delicious plant-based entrees on the best restaurant menus, some people still get a bit testy when "vegetarian" cooking is mentioned. Cranky folks find it labor-intensive, or strange, or health nut-ish. Get over it, folks. You know that vegetarianism has hit the mainstream when Betty Crocker gets behind it.

Pros, cons of supermarket checkout automation
I enjoy the efficiency of the automated-checkout processes at the grocery store. It has been years since I've had to write a check at the register because a quick swipe of my credit card is all it takes to pay for my groceries. The cashier's ability to scan items quickly instead of typing in prices means my order is rung up as quickly as I can empty my cart. However, the checkout automation offers more than simple efficiency to shoppers and cashiers. In fact, the future of stores' automated procedures may actually work to protect consumers.

Promoting the legacy of William Wilberforce
It's rare to hear political leaders speak with candor when it comes to religion.

Catholic Community Foundation announces new president, CEO
The Catholic Community Foundation announces the appointment of Donna J. Marino as their new President and CEO.

Religion Briefs
National Council of Churches releases 2007 yearbook

Grand jury indicts polygamist leader Warren Jeffs for time on run
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A federal grand jury indicted the leader of a polygamous sect Wednesday, accusing him of fleeing to avoid prosecution on Utah sex charges.

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