Douglas Mayor proclaimed April as National Library Week.

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UofA South group 'Makes a Difference'
Gamma Beta Phi, a social sorority at University of Arizona South Douglas Campus, has been recognized nationally and won a Make a Difference Day Award in a program that is sponsored by USA Weekend, part of the Points of Light Organization.

Cochise County departments continue to seek cash
BISBEE - Preliminary budget talks between the county departments and the Board of Supervisors will continue throughout April.

Labor secretary pushes education of Hispanics
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP)- U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao on Friday urged a group of Hispanic media publishers to convey the importance of education to its readers.

Public invited to tour campus solar field April 18
Cochise College, Arizona Public Service (APS), and IST-Solucar, manufacturer of solar technologies, invite local residents to tour the Douglas Campus solar field as part of an Earth Day celebration scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18.

Gas prices up across the county
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research's latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of April 9, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased to $2.88 from $2.71 over the two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price rose from $2.76 to $2.90. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices increased from $2.61 to $2.80 during the two-week period.

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.

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April 6, 2007

Minutemen say border-crossers 'swarming' through Sasabe area
BISBEE - Volunteers from the Minuteman Civilian Defense Corps have spotted more than 700 illegal border crossers since beginning a vigilance campaign in Arizona two weeks ago, a spokesman for the group said Friday.

McCain wants schools, teachers held more accountable
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Friday if he is elected to the White House next year, he would work to make sure that educators are held more accountable, that teachers get performance-based rewards and that students have choices in their schools.

County's job growth remains slow
According to the most recent figures from the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Cochise County lost 400 non-farm jobs in January, moving from 37,975 to 37,575. From January 2006 to January 2007, the county saw the addition of 550 new jobs, for a 12-month job growth rate of 1.5 percent.

House GOP member wants to wipe our Pay Day lenders
PHOENIX - Convinced the industry can't be properly regulated, a veteran state legislator is launching an initiative drive to wipe out payday lenders.

College to host Women in Business Conference
The Arizona Small Business Development Center Network, in conjunction with Cochise College and the Fort Huachuca C-Com Acquisition Center, will present the conference Women in Business from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 18 at the Sierra Vista Campus.

Leonard's work exhibited at The Gallery
The grand opening of Lori Leonard's "Buckskin Productions" exhibit will kick off on Saturday, April 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Gallery and Gift Shop.

Baile de Debutantes in AP on Saturday
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Antique Car Show in Bisbee
An Antique and Classic Car Show will be held on Saturday on Main Street in Bisbee.

College musicians to perform spring concerts
The Cochise College Band & Jazz Ensemble and the Cochise College Choir will bring spring concerts to various locations around the county in April and May. All performances are free and open to the public.

Ready, set, bake!
When you think of cooking contests, one leaps to mind immediately: the Pillsbury Bake-Off, the grand-mommy of them all.

Celebrating Earth Day with organic savings
Today it's becoming easier than ever to find organic products in the grocery store, but despite growing numbers of consumers ready to give organic products a try, many feel confused about what organic is all about. In an effort to educate shoppers and raise awareness of the benefits of organic foods, many organic food manufacturers sponsor a "Go Organic for Earth Day" campaign in the month of April, since Earth Day is April 22.

COOKING ON DEADLINE: Ham, simple sides make for an easy Easter dinner
Looking to make your life easier this Easter? Let your grocer do most of your dinner prep.

Orthodox churches begin to grow again
When Peter Maris' father arrived from Greece, the U.S. immigration officer couldn't understand his last name, and "Margaris" became "Maris."

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Gay man rejected by Methodist church two years ago is accepted by new pastor

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