PHOENIX — Arizona is in the thick of things on Super Tuesday, with a home-state candidate who’s making national waves on one party’s ballot and a fiercely contested battle on the other’s. And because of the way the races are playing out, the state won’t be as easily overlooked as it has been in the past.

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Know where you’re voting in Cochise
The biggest change for Tuesday’s primary election is that polling places have been consolidated. In Cochise County, 64 polling precincts have been reduced to 18 polling regions.

Event helps students, parents begin financial aid process
Local students who plan to attend college can get free, on-site professional assistance completing financial aid forms, talk to financial aid professionals about financial resources and how to apply, and have a chance to win a six-credit-hour scholarship and other prizes at College Goal Sunday.

Cleaning up with diaper savings
DEAR STEPHANIE: I have a 1 year old and need to save money on diapers, so I am considering joining a wholesale club. Do you have any suggestions for how to pay the lowest price possible for disposable diapers?

Mayoral, city council candidates gather at Democratic forum
A majority of the mayoral and city council candidates gathered Monday night at the Obreros building, where they spoke briefly about their platforms.

Grace-ful appearance
Former Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman and current Arizona Diamondbacks announcer Mark Grace will be in Douglas Thursday, Feb. 7 from 3-5 p.m. at the Public Library on 10th St. and F. Ave. Grace will be joined by teammates Mark Reynolds, Dustin Nippert and Micah Owings as part of the Diamondbacks annual Hometown Tour sponsored by APS. Small poster-size photos of those attending the session will appear on the back page of the newspaper the next two days. Today, Mark Grace and mark Reynolds photos are featured on Page 8. They are the perfect size for autographs.

Arizona primary helps position McCain as GOP front-runner
CHRIS KAHN and PAUL DAVENPORT
Associated Press Writers

Super Tuesday elections
SIERRA VISTA — There was a dearth of presidential election signs to be found on Super Tuesday.

County supervisors look for ways to keep budget in black numbers
BISBEE — Even though county revenues are holding steady, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors was informed during a work session Tuesday that some drastic steps may have to be taken in order to make ends meet in the next fiscal year.

Health officials urge public to get flu vaccinations
SIERRA VISTA —  Health officials are urging residents to get their flu shots.

Supervisor voices concern about issues at polling sites
BISBEE — Many of Cochise County’s 18 polling locations were backed up Tuesday afternoon as anxious voters waited to cast a ballot in the presidential preference election.

Cox launches high speed internet in Douglas
Douglas, AZ – Cox Communications today announced its launch of high-speed Internet service for Douglas, AZ. The announcement was made during a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Douglas Mayor Ray Borane at the Cox digital store on F Avenue.

Kids voting
On Super Tuesday the Clawson Elementary second, third, fourth and fifth grade students participated in the Kids Voting Presidential Preference” by voting for the candidate of their choice.  Each student received a voter identification card, which they used to sign in and receive a ballot.  After voting they each received an “I Voted” sticker to show that they participated.  The “Kids Voting” process helps teach young people the power of voting and sustaining our representative democracy.  The Clawson student council and Mr. Luis Alvarez       co-ordinated the voting efforts.

Prosecutors say gloves shouldn’t end Border Patrol agent’s case
BISBEE — Attorneys prosecuting a U.S. Border Patrol agent charged with murdering an illegal immigrant near Naco say detectives inadvertently failed to collect a pair of gloves that may have been worn by the victim, but the case should not be dismissed.

D-PASS gives students a second chance
D-Pass.

During tax time, scammers will try to take your money
It’s tax return time and the IRS is not the only one after your money.

Computer glitch causes hiccup in Cochise County tally
BISBEE — No, John McCain did not come in second to Mitt Romney in Cochise County.

Government can’t make people wait for weeks for request, court says
PHOENIX — Government can’t make people wait for weeks or months for public records, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.

Police Reports
January 31, 2008

Ban on credit card gifts seeks to protect students
PHOENIX — State lawmakers voted Tuesday to try to protect college and university students from their own financial irresponsibility.

Author Shelton to help workshop ring in 10 years
The Cochise Community Creative Writing Celebration will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year by bringing back poet and nonfiction writer Richard Shelton, who was the keynote at the first conference in 1998. In this year’s keynote address, Shelton will discuss his book Crossing the Prison Yard: Thirty Years as a Prison Volunteer, which chronicles his experiences with the men and women he considered “monsters” before becoming their teacher. He’ll also present the workshop “The Real Story: Writing Creative Nonfiction.”

Event helps students, parents begin financial aid process
Local students who plan to attend college can get free, on-site professional assistance completing financial aid forms, talk to financial aid professionals about financial resources and how to apply, and have a chance to win a six-credit-hour scholarship and other prizes at College Goal Sunday.

What are the issues that are important to you in this election?
That’s what we want to know!

International border ditch to be upgraded
The ditch on International Street will be receiving a complete makeover, said Border Patrol authorities.

Top spellers to compete in 2008 Cochise County Spelling Bee
The top spellers from across the county will gather on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Buena High School in Sierra Vista to compete in the 2008 Cochise County Spelling Bee

Let’s start growing food
Many moons ago during a conversation with fellow gardener DeForest Lewis, he said that whenever someone asks him what they should plant in the garden he suggests that they plant food. I believe one of the noblest things we can do is to sensibly use water to grow food for family, friends and the local community. If you have been thinking about venturing into the world of growing food (and I do hope that if you have never grown vegetables you might give it a try) start small and be prepared to have a lot of fun!

Local resident creating Quilters Hall of Fame
Hereford resident Lois Bloom and Sierra Vista resident Susan Lee have been elected to the Board of Directors for the newly formed Arizona Quilters Hall of Fame. Both are active members of the Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild in Sierra Vista.

Veterans Hall of Fame seeking nominations
PHOENIX — Nominations for the 2008 Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame are being sought.

Merling Trio to help celebrate contributors to Kino piano
Cochise College Cultural Events presents a gala concert celebration with a performance by the Merling Trio at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Kino Hall.

Job Fair in Douglas
Up to 500 new jobs may be created here from a proposed call center that is interested in relocating some of its offices in Douglas.  

Deadline to return 2007 Economic Census is February 12
SIERRA VISTA — Businesses in Cochise County and across the nation are approaching the deadline for the 2007 Economic Census.

Happy D’backs Fan!
Douglas residents came out in force Thursday to visit the Arizona Diamondbacks who were in town as part of a four-city hometown tour sponsored by APS. In the photo above Jayleen Yanez, 5, shows off her Mark Grace autographed baseball after getting it signed. The line at the library stretched down F Ave. to 10th Street at one point. The D’backs were in Douglas for two and a half-hours before heading to their next stop. For more on the D’backs stop in Douglas please turn to Page 8.

Senate panel approves measures to verify immigration status to get services in Arizona
PHOENIX — A Senate panel approved two measures designed to make it harder for those not in this country legally to get public services.

New additions to Castro Park will feature prehistoric and current themes
As the City of Douglas continues with its improvements to Castro Park, lots of thought has been put into the final look.

Show your loved one how you fell with a ‘Love Line’
Show that special someone you care with a “Love Note” in The Daily Dispatch.

Supervisor appointed to new recycling advisory committee in the county
BISBEE, AZ – Cochise County Supervisor Pat Call, was selected by the Cochise County Board of Supervisors to serve as their liaison to the newly formed Cochise County Solid Waste Recycling Committee.  This advisory group, the first of its kind for Cochise County, will focus on programs that address recycling projects that will fit the diverse needs of the county.

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

Please the palate with a colorful palette
Those of us who are not painters, designers, decorators or otherwise skilled in the visual arts may not think a lot about food and color. But just as the culinary world offers a vastly varied palette to satisfy the palate, it also offers a varied palette with which to “paint” the plate. Two new cookbooks emphasize food and color in intriguing ways: “Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook” by Tessa Kiros (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2007) and “Coloring the Seasons” by Allegra McEvedy (Kyle Books, 2007).

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 the language of the ‘soaring’ candidates
If Mike Huckabee has said it once, he has said it a thousand times during his bid to reach the White House.

LDS President mourned
He was in his late 90s. He arrived at the office early and often left late. He traveled the world at a breathtaking pace and kept up a speaking schedule that would drain the energy of men decades younger.

Pastor brings youthful sensibility to service
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - It’s rare that pictures of obscure 19th-century gadgets like a cow’s tail-holder, wagon jack and book clamp are displayed on the big screen for a worship service for an audience quiz.

Churches build 12th Agua Prieta shelter
WICK NEWS SERVICE

Thomas S. Monson Named 16th Church President
Thomas S. Monson is the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it was announced today at a news conference in the Church Office Building. President Monson, 80, succeeds President Gordon B. Hinckley, who died 27 January 2008.

Palominas teacher headed to seminar at Holocaust Museum
Palominas Elementary School sixth-grade teacher Darcey Wimer is heading to the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., for a March seminar. She hopes to gain insights into the tragic massacre of 6 million Jews during World War II to share with her students.

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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