Huber Middle School presented its January Students of the Month.  Front row, from left: Giovanni Sanchez, Arantxa Felix, Ronald Price, and Alfonso Padilla.  Back row:  Assistant Principal Mr. Martin Muecke, Itzel Villa, Kianna Ross, Brianda Duarte, and Javier Villablobos.  Not shown is Amber Herrera.

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Aviation students have new transfer opportunity
Cochise College has signed an articulation agreement with Kansas State University at Salina that provides a framework for aviation students who wish to transfer their credits and pursue a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical technology.

Solar power class coming to College
Homeowners interested in learning about solar power can attend a workshop at Cochise College Benson Campus on Saturday, February 23, 10am-3pm.  The $30 class will be presented by the Arizona Department of Commerce. Per Julia Robinson (Voters for Rural Values), “We are delighted to see this class offered here in the Benson area. Residents will learn about solar and how it can help meet their needs while helping to protect our rural lifestyle.” Julia has been instrumental in organizing solar workshops in other parts of the county. To register for this workshop, call Cochise College at 586-1981.s

Nearly 50 people charged with working for smuggling ring in Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) - Forty-eight people accused of taking part in an immigrant trafficking ring were indicted on human smuggling and money laundering charges, authorities said Thursday.

Napolitano sees worsening of budget situation
PHOENIX (AP) _ The worsening economy is doing further damage to the state’s finances, forcing Gov. Janet Napolitano to raise her estimates for current and future revenue shortfalls and expand her previous proposals to keep the budget in the black.

Lasagna gardening at Farmer’s Market
After a gardening column last month in which I mentioned removing rocks and digging up the area where you plan to put your vegetable garden, I got a call from a reader who told me that was the hard way.  The caller was Pearl O’Neill of Hereford, who at 92 is still growing some of her own food and teaching others to garden.  “The easy way,” she said, “is lasagna gardening.”  In fact she had just harvested a couple of cabbages from her own lasagna garden. 

Hello, piano, violin, cello
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.

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.

Douglas City Council OKs annexation of Fairgrounds, Maddux & Sons, MT-600
The Douglas City Council approved a motion to annex the land around the Cochise County Fair Grounds, Maddux & Sons and Gravel and the proposed development of 600 acres north of Golf Course Road. At a pre-annexation meeting on Oct. 10 and Nov. 14, 2007, the Council approved pre-annexation agreements with the Fairgrounds Board and Mr. Maddux.

Napolitano seeking to maintain photo radar plan
 PHOENIX — Gov. Janet Napolitano is defending her plans forstatewide photo radar, saying it has nothing to do with the money it would raise — sort of.

Winter storm could drop snow on areas as low at 3,000 feet
SIERRA VISTA — The National Weather Service has put a winter storm warning in effect today, saying there is a chance of snow as low as 3,000 feet.

Arizona Legislative Briefs
Capitol Media Services

Local student wins law school scholarship
Robert Valenzuela from Douglas,  was selected as a Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Vault Inc. Fellow. As a recipient of this fellowship, Mr. Valenzuela will receive $10,000 during each of his three years of law school for a total of $30,000. All Fellows gain access to career guidance, mentoring, professional development opportunities, and paid summer internships in top legal departments.

Dropping roads saves county $2,000
BISBEE — The Cochise County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to add and drop certain county roads, which will save more than $2,000 a year.

Cochise College board approves architect for Willcox Center
 At its February meeting, the Cochise College Governing Board approved a recommendation to hire an architect to design a new education center in Willcox.

What are the issues that are important to you in this election?
The Daily Dispatch will be distributing forms at The Daily Dispatch, Douglas Public Library and the Douglas City Hall asking those very questions.

‘Virtual fence’ to receive approval
WASHINGTON — The government plans to approve a 28-mile virtual fence along the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Wednesday.

Final financial approval
The Best Western Hotel project received permanent financial approval pending the outcome of an environmental assessment.

Police Reports
February 10, 2008

Early Learning Center Briefs
Ms. Hernandez and Ms. Alma – 4 year olds

Superior Court Sentencings
The following are sentencings in Cochise County Superior Court, as provided by the court system. The listings include disposition date, charge and sentence. “Monetary” can be a fine or restitution, or both.

Jury selection in Corbett case to begin Feb. 26
BISBEE — Jury selection for the trial of a U.S. Border Patrol agent charged with murdering an illegal immigrant near Naco will start on Feb. 26.

Police Reports
February 7, 2008

No more hiring for universities, promotions from state agencies for the moment
 PHOENIX — With only one Democrat in opposition, the House Appropriations Committee voted Wednesday to freeze virtually all state and university hiring and promotions indefinitely in an effort to staunch the flow of red ink.

Exchanging running shoes for combat boots
Local running phenom Kenny Cormier is trading in his running shoes for a pair of combat boots.

An extra special twist of fate
Quinceañeras are a special celebration marking the transition of a young girl from childhood to adulthood.  They are a permanent fixture in Douglas as there seldom seems to be a weekend when one isn’t being held. For Aileen Moreno it became extra special when her Quinceañera was featured in Teen, a national magazine.

Tax-time stress helped by tax assistance program
(Phoenix, AZ)  -- Arizonans may be feeling some stress as they think about preparing their taxes in time to meet the April 15 deadline.  “It can be stressful,” said Diane Pearson, AARP Tax-Aide State Coordinator, “but AARP Tax-Aide can help with volunteers who can make the process a lot easier.”

Winter briefly shows its face in Cochise on Friday
A winter storm lingered over Cochise County on Friday, bringing flurries of snow and splashes of rain.

Despite law enforcement objections, legislature wants to make it easier to carry concealed weapons
 Capitol Media Services

CDC: Flu season getting worse, partially due to limited effectiveness of vaccine
ATLANTA — The flu season is getting worse, and U.S. health officials say it’s partly because the flu vaccine doesn’t protect against most of the spreading flu bugs.

Douglas HealthMart grand opening this Saturday, February 16
If convenience is a priority in one’s life, Douglas HealthMart meets that concern.

Mailing a letter will cost a penny more May 1
WASHINGTON — It’s time to stock up on Forever stamps. The cost of mailing a letter will go up a penny — to 42 cents — on May 12.

Pre-trial hearing will not happen
BISBEE — Attorneys prosecuting and defending the case against a U.S. Border Patrol agent charged with murdering an illegal immigrant near Naco do not plan to argue a motion to dismiss based on Supremacy Clause immunity during an evidentiary hearing on Feb. 25.

Gas increases slightly across the county
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of February 11, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased slightly to $2.95 from $2.94 over the two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price dropped from $2.88 to $2.87 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices decreased from $2.98 to $2.96 during the two-week period.

Teen charged with DUI after ramming SUV barrier at jail
BISBEE — A Tucson teen who told police he’d been drinking south of the border rammed a BMW into the Cochise County Jail on Friday morning.

Large group of illegals caught near Douglas
Border Patrol agents from the Tucson Sector arrested a group of 85 illegal yesterday, who were trying to get past the border area east of Douglas.

Study says Anglos losing majority status: Hispanic population to double by 2050
PHOENIX — Non-Hispanic whites will make up less than half the national population by 2050, according to a new study.

Job fair to held Feb. 22 and 23
A job fair in Douglas will be looking for a variety of employees, ranging from customer service representatives, quality agents, trainers, information technologist, supervisors and managers.

Bomb threat at Douglas port, streets closed
The bomb threat caller said the bomb would explode in 57 minutes at the Douglas Port of Entry Sunday night.

County races in 2008 election is taking shape
BISBEE — As the nation readies for the November elections, preparations here in Cochise County are being made for several county contests that include Superior Court judges, Board of Supervisors, assessor, recorder, treasurer, attorney and sheriff.

Time to make the cookies
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Just ask Raul and Marina Montano.

Legislative committee considers bill to confront school shootings
PHOENIX (AP) - A committee of the Arizona Legislature is weighing arguments made Monday over a proposal to let concealed-weapons permit-holders bring guns to K-12 schools, community colleges and universities.

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

Lenten foods around the world more luscious than you might guess
Personal renewal and sacrifice need not taste bland.

Bring it on: Hot soup for cold times
In the Northeast, at least, and much of the Midwest, it’s been a winter of constant bad weather: snow and sleet, hail, freezing rain, you name it. It makes a body want to curl up by the fireplace and down a bowl of soup.

Beauty bargains? Try the produce aisle
It’s easy to spend a fortune at the cosmetics counter in a department store, particularly when the products promise such appealing results. It’s also possible to achieve similar results with less-expensive grocery store items. Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom, a health expert who shares her tips online and on national television, recently offered tips on using simple food items to improve our appearance.

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.

Political conversation about splits in the Baptist church
As Bill Clinton tells the story, it wasn’t your typical Baptist prayer breakfast.

Religion News in Brief
Roman Catholics says church shapes views, but some tenets    misunderstood

Poland’s first woman rabbi embarks on mission to build modern Jewish life
LUBLIN, Poland (AP)- Rabbi Tanya Segal wraps a fringed prayer shawl around her shoulders, holds a guitar on crossed legs and leads Poles in songs celebrating the Jewish Sabbath.

Religion News in Brief
Roman Catholics says church shapes views, but some tenets misunderstood

Political conversation about splits in the Baptist church
As Bill Clinton tells the story, it wasn’t your typical Baptist prayer breakfast.

Poland’s first woman rabbi embarks on mission to build modern Jewish life
LUBLIN, Poland (AP)- Rabbi Tanya Segal wraps a fringed prayer shawl around her shoulders, holds a guitar on crossed legs and leads Poles in songs celebrating the Jewish Sabbath.

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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