While labeling of schools is embargoed until September, the district received bad news about its AIMS test scores for 2007.

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Giffords guest speaker at annual Chamber dinner for honorees
The Citizens of the Year and the Large and Small Business winners will be honored Saturday, July 28, at the Club 3000.

Maddux passes the test of time
Some companies are fortunate to survive as they're passed from father to son, from one generation to another.

Keeping environment clean is their business
With global warming and hybrid cars so often in the news, nothing is more exciting than being environmentally friendly.

Congress sends bill carrying out 9/11 Commission recommendations
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress sent President Bush legislation Friday to intensify anti-terror efforts in the U.S., shifting money to high-risk states and cities and expanding screening of air and sea cargo to stave off future Sept. 11-style attacks.

Sheriff won't end hot line on migrants
PHOENIX (AP) - The county sheriff said he won't disconnect a hot line he created for people to report information about illegal immigrants that has been decried as promoting ethnic profiling.

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.

Illegal sits in jail after chase in Bisbee area
SIERRA VISTA - An illegal immigrant remains at the Cochise County Jail after fleeing from Bisbee police in a 15-mile chase late Wednesday.

TV crews struggle to cover tragedy
PHOENIX (AP) - The TV crews had huddled outside yellow crime tape countless times. But this time, as they rushed to set up their cameras at Steele Indian School Park, they realized the tragedy was their own.

Napolitano wants more for forest health
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Court rules police cannot routinely search vehicles of those arrested
PHOENIX - Police cannot routinely search the vehicles of people who they arrest, the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled.

Arizona retail food prices up 8 percent in second quarter '07
Phoenix, Ariz., July 18, 2007 - Retail food prices at the supermarket increased in the second quarter of 2007, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 basic grocery items in the second quarter of 2007 was $42.95, up about 4 percent or $1.61 from the first quarter of 2007, while the Arizona survey was $48.62, up about 8 percent or $3.82 from the first quarter of 2007, when the first quarterly Arizona Marketbasket survey was conducted. For the last 21 years Arizona Farm Bureau has conducted an annual Thanksgiving Holiday Marketbasket.

CARE Fair July 25 at DHS gym
It's time for our annual CARE fair. (Children's Assistance and Resource Event). The annual fair will be held on July 25, 2007 from lOAM to 3PM at the Douglas High School Gym.

Mesquite Pod harvest; Abundant produce at markets
Want to provide your family with a year's supply of the flavorful, nutritious (high in protein, fiber and minerals) and blood-sugar-stabilizing mesquite meal that can be substituted for a small amount of the flour in any recipe?

Youth orchestra looking for string players
The Cochise County Youth Orchestra (CCYO) is now welcoming violin, viola, cello and string bass players to join in the fun next semester, which runs from Aug. 14 through Dec. 11, 2007. Students from elementary to high school age who have at least one year of playing experience and are currently taking private lessons, or who pass an audition, are eligible to join this energetic and enthusiastic group of players. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 pm at Calvary's Rock Church, 231 N. Canyon Drive in Sierra Vista. Tuition is $105 for the 18-week semester.

Backyard bartender
Summer is the time for backyard grilling, and all that heat works up a thirst. Some people are content with offering "the usual": coolers of beer, wine and soda pop. But mixology books make it easier than ever to become a "backyard bartender."

Teaching kids to shop for charity
Summer is a great time to get the kids involved in helping others. Not only do kids have more free time now than during the school year, but food pantries and shelters also have a greater need for donations.

Minister takes active role on border issues
BISBEE - Since arriving here in March 2006 to preside over the St. John's Episcopal Church in Bisbee and the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Douglas, the Rev. Seth Polley has taken an active interest in border issues.

Foothills Christian hosts VBS this week
The Foothills Christian Church presents Amazon Outfitters, a Vacation Bible School that begins this week, Monday, August 30.

How Doug Marlette mixed faith and humor
Cartoonist Doug Marlette got used to hearing people mix comments about his humor with references to Almighty God.

Former Youth Minister arrested on suspicion of molestation
GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) - A former volunteer youth minister at a church here has been arrested on suspicion of molesting a 14-year-old mentally disabled girl at his home, authorities said.

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