PHOENIX — State lawmakers are moving to give a break to speeders — at least those who don’t drive really fast and don’t do it often.

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Best of cuisine at Gadsden Hotel Sunday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Some of the best cuisine will be served at the Gadsden Hotel Sunday, March 2, as part of a fundraiser for the Border To Border Air Show.

Prosecution calls its final witnesses in agent’s trial
TUCSON — Two Border Patrol officials testified in federal court Friday as to what Agent Nicholas Corbett told them moments after he fatally shot an illegal immigrant near the U.S.-Mexico border near Naco last year.

Gas prices on the rise
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of February 25, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased to $3.11 from $2.95 over the two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price rose from $2.87 to $3.05 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices increased from $2.96 to $3.13 during the two-week period.

Employer sanction law upheld by court
PHOENIX — A federal appeals court refused Thursday to bar prosecutors from enforcing Arizona’s new employer sanctions law while they hear arguments on its legality.

Police Report
February 18, 2008

Baja Arizona is Online
Looking for information about the farmers markets such as hours and the managers’ phone numbers?  Wondering how to contact a farmer or rancher to get some local foods when the markets aren’t open?   Want to visit a local farm or ranch or arrange a school field trip to one?  Frustrated with trying to grow vegetables and need help?  Want worms?  Interested in harvesting mesquite pods but don’t know how or where to get them ground?  Want to start cooking with the sun and need a solar oven and a solar cookbook? 

John Williams tribute during concert in SV
“Background Sounds for Big Screen Action,” is the exciting title for a spectacular Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra pops concert which promises to deliver even more.  The orchestra, augmented by the highly esteemed 36th Army Band, is out to bedazzle the county with its rich offerings of movie music and a whole segment dedicated to contemporary composer John Williams....including a spine-tingling patriotic surprise with a string of soloists: “America, The Dream Goes On!”

Free lectures continue at Cochise
Brown Bag Tuesdays, Cochise College’s free lunch-hour educational series, continues March 4 with a presentation on the Douglas Campus about The Alhambra and Generalife.

Copper Classic Car Show on April 12
DISCOVER BISBEE & the quintessential Copper Classic Car Show, Saturday, April 12th, 2008, 8:00 AM till 2:00 PM.  Strut you car, truck, or motorcycle on century old Main Street in Historic Bisbee.

Quilters prepare for 28th annual show
McNEAL — The Double Adobe Quilters will host their 28th annual Quilt and Craft Show on Saturday. Admission is free. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music will be provided by the Sulphur Strings, and lunch will be served by the 4-H.

Barnett to take case to Arizona Supreme Court
BISBEE — Roger Barnett is taking his case to a higher court.

Detective takes stand in Corbett murder trial
TUCSON — The lead detective of a Border Patrol agent’s murder case testified Thursday how she investigated the shooting, but she came under criticism from the defense for doing a poor job.

Spring Break travelers
If you’re going to Rocky Point this Spring Break, the US Customs and Border Protection is asking you to be prepared on your way back to the U.S.

Defense witness: Evidence could support Corbett’s story
TUCSON — An expert in forensic pathology who reviewed photographs, reports and the preliminary hearing transcript regarding the Nicholas Corbett murder case said he believes the defendant’s version of events is possible, even given the autopsy results.

Douglas Police Reports
February 24, 2008

Douglas girl dies, mother and two daughters hospitalized from rollover accident
A Douglas teen died Friday afternoon and her mother and two younger sisters were hospitalized following a one-vehicle rollover one mile east of Columbus, New Mexico.

Trial dates, plea hearings set for home invaders
BISBEE — Trial or plea hearing dates for the three men charged in connection to three December home invasions and a kidnapping were set at pretrial hearings in Cochise County Superior Court on Monday.

Douglas district plans fire project in New Mexico
TUCSON — Personnel on the Coronado National Forest’s Douglas Ranger District plan to implement a prescribed fire project this week in the Peloncillo Mountains of southwestern New Mexico.

Mountain lion roams Douglas
Here kitty, kitty, kitty.

BP Agent testifies and jury begins deliberations in murder case
TUCSON — U.S. Border Patrol Agent Nicholas Corbett took the stand in U.S. District Court on Tuesday to tell jurors what happened when he fatally shot an illegal immigrant last year, saying he did so in self-defense.

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Show of Solidarity
More than 60 City of Douglas employees gathered Tuesday at noon to show solidarity for Xenia Gonzales and her three daughters, all of whom on Feb. 29 were severely injured in a roll over accident in New Mexico.

DUSD finalizes contract for new superintendent
The Douglas Unified School District officially hired its new superintendent, Earl Pettit on Tuesday, March 4, after a 45-minute executive session.

Backers say immigration law not being enforced
PHOENIX — Foes of government services for those in this country illegally renewed their efforts Monday to force state agencies to demand proof of legal presence before providing any benefits.

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Stimulus rebate notices coming soon to Douglas
The IRS said that more than130 Americans will be receiving Internal Revenue Service letters in March reminding them to file a 2007 tax return in order to receive the 2008 economic stimulus rebate.

Jury in Corbett case will continue deliberating today
TUCSON — The jury selected to hear Border Patrol agent Nicholas Corbett’s murder trial deliberated for nearly eight hours Wednesday before going home for the day without a verdict.

AARP offers tax return preparation at Douglas Public Library
When you’re ready to do you tax return, AARP is available to help with your forms.

Border Patrol Horse Unit apprehend large group
TUCSON, Ariz. - On March 4, 2008 Douglas Border Patrol agents assigned to the Horse Patrol Unit arrested a group of 57 illegal aliens near Mile Marker 13 on Leslie Canyon, 15 miles north of Douglas, Arizona. The group consisted of 37 males and 20 females.

Dr. Seuss Day at Carlson
Celebrating Dr. Seuss Day at Joe Carlson School in Ms. Haines’ class. High School readers, Stephanie Ebner and Danitza Hernandez(not shown) enjoyed visiting with the students.

Governor sees lower tax collections as problem cities, counties will face
PHOENIX — While Gov. Janet Napolitano is proposing no cuts of state-shared revenues with municipalities and counties, she sees a potential problem in next year’s budget for those entities because of the downward turn in local sales taxes being collected.

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

Finding your roots in vegan food
“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” This has become the famous mantra repeated by fans of Michael Pollan, the guru of the geopolitics of food. Pollan, author of the best-selling “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” wrote this seven-word distilled message on the front of his newest book, “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto” (Penguin Books, 2008). Of course, this handy aphorism inspires hope for those of us who are omnivores. It gives us the promise that, after we eat all those vegetables, grains and whatnot, we might be able to enjoy a sliver of cheese, a bit of fish or a small hunk of (hormone-free, organically fed) meat.

New developments in printing photos
I am always the last in my social circle to jump on board with the latest technology. By the time I finally got myself a cell phone, everyone else had a Blackberry. And I had to wait until my sons were old enough so I could make the move from film cameras to digital.

Relish the American Table-Spanish Bites
To say that empanadas, which means “covered with bread,” are turnovers with savory fillings does not do them justice. Although one empanada can be large enough to feed a family, they are generally two-bite size or even smaller.  

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.

Britain and its blasphemy debate
The last successful prosecution under Britain’s blasphemy law was in 1977, when the publisher of the Gay News was fined for printing a love poem from a Roman centurion to Jesus.

Mike Palecek book tour visits Bisbee
On the eve of the 5th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, on March 18th, 7pm, St. John’s Episcopal Church Social Hall, 19 Sowles Ave., Bisbee, Mike Palecek will discuss his two most recent books.

Thousands eagerly await Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to D.C.; parishes
distribute tickets
KAREN MAHABIR
Associated Press Writer

First steps taken in Arizona case against Jeffs
AMANDA LEE MYERS
Associated Press Writer

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

College hosts FFA Field Day
More than 200 students gathered at the Douglas Campus of Cochise College Friday, Feb. 29 to participate in a National FFA Organization competition.

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

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