ELFRIDA–Fire and vandalism at the Valley Union High School caused more than $300,000 in damage to the administration and science buildings early Thursday morning.

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Radio show focuses on immigration
HEREFORD — The founder of a new talk radio show recorded in Cochise County that focuses on border and illegal immigration issues says the program is already popular among listeners and he is hopeful it will only get better.

Not guilty of drunk driving if car not on
An individual can be drunk, behind the wheel of a car and have the keys in the ignition and still not be guilty of drunk driving, the state Court of Appeals has ruled.

Cochise County sees higher unemployment, more job losses
According to figures released by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Cochise County lost 300 nonfarm jobs in June. The county’s unemployment rate in June rose to 5.0 percent, up from 4.5 percent the month prior. This represents the second consecutive half-point jump in the county’s monthly unemployment rate and the highest two-month increase on record, with records going back to 2000. Countywide unemployment in June was at its highest level since November 2005.

Douglas Police Report
July 16, 2008

ELECTION 2008: Five in District 2 eye open seat, explain some of their ideas
BISBEE — The race for the District 2 seat on the Board of Supervisors has five candidates wanting the job.

DPS: Officer assaulted by illegal immigrant
TOMBSTONE — A Department of Public Safety officer was assaulted by an illegal immigrant following a traffic stop Thursday, the agency said Friday.

Douglas Police Report
July 21, 2008

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.

District continues to hire new teachers
The Douglas Unified School District continued to fill out its teaching staff during a special meeting on Friday, July 25, at noon.

Gas prices drop to $3.70 per gallon in Douglas
Gasoline prices in Douglas have dropped more than 20 cents in the last week, signaling some relief for many motorists here. The cheapest gas is about $3.70 per gallon

Flash flood watch is issued for the weekend
Cochise County is under a flash flood watch through Sunday as the remnants of Hurricane Dolly move into the area.

Border cities and counties get more federal funding
PHOENIX — Arizona border cities and counties are getting more federal aid for homeland security — but the rest of the state will be getting less.

Another 300 jobs could open with call center if deal goes through
The City of Douglas is in discussions with call center representatives to hire up to 300 more call center agents.

County prescription drug card OK’d
BISBEE — Cochise County residents will soon be able to use a county prescription card that allows a 15 to 35 percent savings on some drugs for themselves and even their pets in certain circumstances.

Child Protective Services
PHOENIX — Child Protective Services needs to do more to ensure that complaints it receives are handled properly and in a timely fashion, according to a new report.

Attorney: Protests show need to move trial
BISBEE — An attorney defending U.S. Border Patrol Agent Nicholas Corbett’s murder case says the recent protest in Tucson against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is another reason the upcoming trial should be moved to Phoenix.

One positive from higher fuel prices is fewer traffic deaths
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)- Rising prices at the gas pump appear to be having at least one positive effect: Traffic deaths around the country are plummeting, just as they did during the Arab oil embargo three decades ago.

Candidates tackle issues from pay to illegal immigration
SIERRA VISTA — The two challengers for Cochise County sheriff say they think more needs to be done to improve the office, but the incumbent maintains many of their suggestions already have been implemented.

More rain predicted for weekend
The monsoon rains are predicted to decrease for Thursday and Friday, but are expected to return with full force by the weekend, the National Weather Service said.

Would cost DPD $72,589
PHOENIX — A last-minute deal to balance the state budget could force local police to choose between laying off workers or not pursuing certain crimes.

DPD Chief Melis shocked by news
News of the planned bill back to departments by the state Crime Lab was kept under wraps and came as a surprise to law enforcement agencies throughout the state.

Just The Facts
Listing of potential bills from the DPS Crime Lab back to city and county  law enforcement nd fire departments.

Measure would make it more difficult to pass tax hikes, spending plans
PHOENIX — Gov. Janet Napolitano lashed out Wednesday at measure to make it harder for voters to enact tax hikes or new spending requirements by the government or even private individuals as “misleading.’’

Henderson, Huddleston selected Man, Woman of Year
In the highlight of the evening, the Douglas Chamber of Commerce presented its annual awards to the Man and Woman of the Year, Howard Henderson and Carol Huddleston.

Not too late for retirees, veterans to file for stimulus payment
The IRS says that it’s still not too late for retirees and veterans to file for their economic stimulus payment.

Speeders will increase state coffers
PHOENIX — The state’s coffers could be fattened by $210 million a year — or more — under the terms of the new contract for photo enforcement of speed and red-light laws.

County P&Z OKs apple-processing operation, business in Whetstone
BISBEE — The Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission members had a welcomed, relatively easy agenda for their second meeting in July held Wednesday night.

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.

Legislators want court to refuse Grupo Mexico request for mine
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Home builders fight against providing a 10-year warranty
PHOENIX — Officials from the organizations that represent home builders in Arizona are asking a judge to prevent a vote on  measure which would require their members to provide 10-year warranties on what they sell.

Youth Orchestra enrolling for Fall semester
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 August 12 through December, 2008.

Cowboy heritage to be celebrated in Bisbee
BISBEE — In the ’40s and ’50s, kids used to line the streets in front of their favorite theater Saturday morning to watch their favorite cowboy heroes on the big screen.

Bushmasters elect new 2009 officers
On June 26, the Bushmasters Club held their 2009 elections for Executive Board and Trustees.

Upcoming stuff
Elks host spaghetti dinner tonight

Rodeo Country Quilters now open
Rodeo County Quilters is open and ready to serve quilters from around the Southwest.

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

There’s nothing fishy about these cakes
The idea of eating a codfish cake strikes many diners as old-fashioned and odd — akin to the idea of darning socks. Yet folks go crazy for crab cakes, which have an irresistible appeal on restaurant menus. Perhaps we have an atavistic yearning for the fritters, patties, croquettes and the like that are no longer part of the home cook’s repertoire. Perhaps it’s because, for folks who don’t absolutely love fish, crab cakes are a way to enjoy fish in a way that — with its mixture of spices and coating of breadcrumbs — doesn’t taste fishy. Salmon cakes are making a comeback, and some credible versions made with wild salmon can be found in the frozen-fish section of the supermarket. Cod cakes, made with salt cod, are equally delicious. They just haven’t made it back onto most restaurant menus.

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.

Texas grand jury indicts polygamist sect members
ELDORADO, Texas (AP) -A Texas grand jury Tuesday indicted polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs and four of his followers on charges of felony sexual assault of a child. Another was indicted for failing to report child abuse.

Tony Snow’s faith
Few things in life cause more shame than encounters with con artists, those old-fashioned predators who know how to massage egos while selling snake oil by the barrel.

Chandler church preaches innovative designs
MESA, Ariz. (AP)- Mechanical monkeys and lifelike elephants that blow bubbles in its children’s space have helped make a Chandler megachurch one of the ``Seven most innovative church buildings in America,’’ according to MinistryToday magazine.

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

School News
Orientation for DHS freshmen and parents on Friday

Bookmobile Schedule
Did you know that August is American Artist Appreciation Month as well as National Inventor's Month?  Browse the shelves for books on American artists or surf the on-board computers for information on patenting your inventions or ideas.  Let your talents and ideas grow and get information on how to expand them and share them with the world.  We help you get it all.   For more information call the Cochise County Library District, at 800-231-1574 or 520-432-8930.

Quick, fun classes available at college
The Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning is offering a new series of short-term, non-credit classes specially designed for our community. A full schedule of classes is available on the college website – www.cochise.edu – but here are some highlights.

Douglas among first Stardust schools chosen
Five Arizona high schools will get fully equipped multimedia newsrooms in time for fall classes as part of a new high school outreach program by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the Stardust Foundation of Scottsdale.

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