An Hermosillo man was shot in the leg by a Border Patrol agent Thursday morning after the agent made a traffic stop and was caught on the door and dragged by the suspect’s fleeing vehicle.

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Celebrate Statehood Day with Arizona Museums Feb. 14
 The 96th anniversary of Arizona statehood will be celebrated from 10 am–4 PM on Thursday, February 14, at “Museums on the Mall: Celebrating Arizona’s Statehood” at the Arizona State Capitol in downtown Phoenix, and two new exhibits about Arizona history will open.

Sulphur Springs Valley draws record 36,708 sandhill cranes
PHOENIX – Arizona has a new winter visitor record of the feathered kind — the Sulfur Springs Valley of southern Arizona has drawn an estimated 36,708 sandhill cranes this year, eclipsing the previous record of 31,443 birds set in 2004.

Cochise County Judge Beumler finally gets courtroom
BISBEE — Judge Donna Beumler will soon have a place to call home.

10 percent of state’s workforce came here illegally, report says
PHOENIX — Up to 10.5 percent of the state workforce’s in 2006 — more than 300,000 people — came here illegally, according to a new study.

Missing 5-year-old migrant girl found safe in rugged Southern Arizona
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) -- Searchers combing rugged terrain in southern Arizona Friday found a 5-year-old migrant girl who had been missing for hours, authorities said.

Wanted: More winter vegetables
There’s ice in the bird bath which means that it got below freezing last night.  Does that mean that you have to have a greenhouse to raise any vegetables here in the high desert in the winter?  No.

From the hands of an artist debuts February 1 at Gallery
Douglas Area Community Fund presents “FROM THE HANDS OF AN ARTIST” featuring artwork donated by various artists to support our community.

‘Sicko’ at CSP International Film Series Friday
This Friday, January 25th, Sicko  will be shown as the third selection in the International Film Series at Central School Project, 43 Howell Ave. in Old Bisbee.

Free lectures continue at Cochise
Brown Bag Tuesdays, Cochise College’s free lunch-hour educational series, continues February 19 with a presentation on the Douglas Campus about Arizona’s role in the women’s suffrage movement.

Today final day to request mail-in ballot for Ariz. primary
PHOENIX (AP) -- Friday is the last day to request a mail-in ballot for Arizona's Feb. 5 presidential primary, and you must act by 5 p.m.

Vaccination day Saturday at Castro Park
Animal owners can get their four-legged loved ones vaccinated tomorrow, Saturday, January 26, from 8 a.m. to noon at Castro park.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office
The following are arrests made by the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Cochise County Jail.

Hickman’s egg-cited about AZ Highways
Hickman’s egg cartons are now more egg-citing, bearing a full color Arizona Highways ad on each carton and the eggs themselves bear a new message too. Concerned about Arizona Highways and declining subscriptions, Clint Hickman, owner of Hickman’s Farms, and his brothers came up with the idea in order to help save the magazine and as a way to promote the state. Cartons will feature four pictures, one for each season. A special jet ink printer will allow each egg to be stamped with the Arizona Highways logo. Arizona Highways has been in operation for more than 80 years while Hickman’s has been operating for 63 years.

Douglas Police Report
January 22, 2008

Economic stimulus package-Bush tells Congress it would be a mistake to delay or derail
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush urged Congress on Friday to quickly pass an economic stimulus package void of extraneous spending, saying only quick action will kickstart the sputtering economy. ``I strongly believe it would be a mistake to delay or derail this bill,’’ Bush said.

Poll finds McCain leading Romney
PHOENIX (AP) — A new poll shows the race between Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama in the Arizona presidential primary is close, while Republican John McCain is apparently leading Mitt Romney in their party’s nomination contest.

House holds hearing on Rep. Alvarez’s bill to help the Developmentally Disabled
The House Counties, Municipalities and Military Affairs Committee on Tuesday will hold a hearing on Rep. Manny Alvarez’s bill to help the developmentally disabled.

Man now out of hospital as shooting probe continues
BISBEE — Authorities are continuing to investigate an incident in which a Border Patrol agent shot and wounded a Mexican man near Douglas on Thursday.

Arizona Town Hall reports on land use during Douglas visit
Representatives of the Arizona Town Hall and participants at the last state meeting drew a crowd of more than 50 leaders and businessmen during a visit last week.

Group to meet Jan. 29 to discuss Copper Queen mine mitigation efforts
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Director Steve Owens said today that Phelps Dodge Copper Queen mine is taking steps under a Consent Order the company signed with ADEQ in November to address sulfate contamination in drinking water from themine, on West Highway 92 in Bisbee, Cochise County.

Customs returns artifacts to Mexico that were smuggled across in Naco last year
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today returned three pre-Colombian grinding tools to Mexico that an Arizona man attempted to bring into the  United States illegally last year.

Free computer classes to be held at Douglas Library
Learning how to use the computer is now considered one of the most important skills to have. Virtually all types of transactions are conducted using the computer, especially through the Internet.

Budget shortfall to come from speeders
PHOENIX — So how does Gov. Janet Napolitano plan to generate $90 million to balance the state budget with photo radar?

Douglas man arrested for attempted murder for stabbing
A Douglas man turned himself to Douglas police authorities one week after he stabbed one man and attempted to stab another during a heated encounter.

Judge OKs access to FBI materials in Corbett case
BISBEE — Prosecutors and defense attorneys will get access to FBI materials in the case of a Border Patrol agent charged with murdering an illegal immigrant.

Gov. wants prison costs shifted to counties
PHOENIX — One of Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano’s proposals for reducing a state budget shortfall would put a financial hit on counties already facing lean financial times.

State funds may run out unless legislature takes action
PHOENIX — Arizona’s cash to pay its bills will dry up sometime in late May without legislative action, state Treasurer Dean Martin warned Tuesday.

Vehicle suspected in agent's death found
YUMA, Ariz. (AP) - A Hummer suspected of being used to run over and kill a U.S. Border Patrol agent has been found burned in Mexicali in the Mexican state of Baja California, police there said.

Police Reports
January 19, 2008

Mary Robinson
Mary Robinson is a person well known and beloved by many Douglas residents.  Say her name to anyone whose family has resided here for more than a generation and they’re likely to share a fond anecdote of their personal experience with her.  A news article about her has been frequently requested in the past; however, she has often politely turned down a request for an interview.

Mexican authorities arrest man in connection to border agent’s death
E. EDUARDO CASTILLO
Associated Press Writer

Elks Hoop Shoot this weekend
The Elks Hoop Shoot is being held this Saturday, January 26, at the Douglas High School gymnasium.

Bisbee fire claims life of baby boy
BISBEE — A fire destroyed a mobile home and killed a 1 1/2-year-old boy in the San Jose area of Bisbee on Wednesday.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office
The following are arrests made by the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Cochise County Jail.

Schools want more funding for English learners
 PHOENIX — School administrators from around the state want lawmakers to cough up an extra $304 million to help pay for new mandated programs to teach English to students who are not proficient.

Federal abstinence funds accepted by Napolitano
PHOENIX — Arizona will take money again from the federal government to convince teens to just say “no’’ to sex only when the state also can use the money to teach teens who are having sex how to prevent getting pregnant, Gov. Janet Napolitano said Wednesday.

Two Douglas bars burglarized of liquor
Douglas police are searching for the suspects involved in the burglaries of the Club 3000 and the Bushmaster’s Club.

Clinton vows to stop tax breaks for oil companies
PHOENIX — Hillary Clinton is maintaining her lead among Democrats in Arizona despite the endorsement of her leading foe by Gov. Janet Napolitano.

Agency has funding available for myriad of projects in area
PHOENIX — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development will be in Huachuca City on Feb. 5 to promote local applications for federal loans and grants.

Giffords sees first year as search for solutions
SIERRA VISTA — U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords recently rated herself in an annual performance review.

Process over with Watkins signing
Larry Blaskey
The Daily Dispatch

Yuma Border Patrol Agent killed
A Border Patrol agent assigned to the Yuma, Ariz. Border Patrol Station was killed in the line of duty Saturday.

Two Douglas men arrested with marijuana load
Two Douglas men were arrested Saturday in connection with more than 200 pounds of marijuana.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office
The following are arrests made by the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Cochise County Jail.

ON THE HOUSE: Is your home making you sick?
There’s plenty of concern - with good reason - about air pollution. But many people are unaware that indoor pollution can be just as bad as, or even worse than, the outdoor kind.

Friday last day to ask for mail-in ballot
BISBEE — The Arizona Presidential Preference Election is less than a month away, and the period to request an early ballot is shrinking.

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
The Administration of Douglas Unified School District No. 27 (the “School District”) and George Watkins, an administrator employed by the School District for the 2007-2008 school year, represent, covenant and agree that there is a material dispute between the parties as to what occurred during the 2006 to 2008 school years. In order to resolve this dispute in the most practical manner possible, the parties agree as follows:

American Community Survey looks at Cochise County
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released results from its 2006 American Community Survey. This was the second year Cochise County was included in the survey, which provides annual updates to the census data collected every 10 years. Prior to 2005, only communities with a population of 250,000 or more were included. In 2005, this was changed to include populations of 65,000 or more.

St. David artist gave life's work to promote learning
Hundreds of art pieces to be displayed at the Cochise College Benson Center this fall will be sold to raise funds for college scholarships.

Chamber players perform Oct. 26
Full of old-world grace, charm and, occasionally, fury, the Daystar Chamber Players present a face-to-face, quadraphonic experience of two violins, a viola and a cello at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at the Sierra Vista Community United Church of Christ. The concert is brought to Sierra Vista by Cochise College Cultural Events.

Call to Artists . . .
Interested artists are invited to submit original artwork, completed within the last two years, for the 2008 La Frontera Tucson International Mariachi Conference poster. The conference is scheduled for April 21-26, 2008.

Cochise College Events
Saturday, October 20

Mesquite milling, pancake breakfast Sat.
Bisbee Farmers Market

Seize the dawn with healthy, tasty foods
Rise and shine, folks, it’s time for breakfast.

Shopping carts hawk products
Advertisers are always finding new ways to appeal to potential customers. For years they’ve pushed their products on television, in magazines and on radio. Today they can also reach most of us via the Internet and our cell phones. In addition to having more ways to reach consumers, technology is making it easier for advertisers to be smarter about each shopper’s preferences.

Nothing fishy here-Embrace your inner fish
Like "tree-huggers," we fish-huggers are concerned about the environment, specifically the impact of factory trawlers, bottom draggers, the problem of bycatch (e.g., dolphins caught in tuna nets) and industrialized aquaculture. We worry about the byproducts of bad fisheries management or farming, including mercury, antibiotics and colorants in fish. We want to save the fish so we can ... eat them. A little self-interest can, environmentally speaking, be a good thing.

Take rain checks when the shelves run dry
I recently shopped at my drugstore and was disappointed that the best bargains were out of stock. I had waited until the last day of the sale week, and other clever shoppers had cleared out the bargains.

A look at ‘Juno’ and pro-life Hollywood
Every year or so, a Cinderella movie leaps into the ultimate Hollywood A-list — the Academy Award nominees for best picture.

Church aid program saves over 400,000 lives
 One of the central pillars of the humanitarian aid program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — training medical staff and birth attendants how to resuscitate oxygen-deprived babies at birth — has saved the lives of more than 400,000 infants in developing countries.

Officials need to show hardship if they want to deny halal meals to a inmate
PHOENIX — Arizona prison officials need to show a real hardship if they want to deny halal meals to a Muslim inmate, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.

Entertainment versus religious messages
The idea for the movie began with a vision of three fake pirates falling from the sky into the ocean, transported in a magical rowboat back to the 17th century.

Religion In The News
Students now required to observe moment of silence in Illinois

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