PHOENIX — The percentage of Arizonans living in poverty increased twice as fast as the national average last year.

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Details emerge in head-on crash that killed 2 in Bisbee
SIERRA VISTA — Two men are dead after a Thursday morning wreck involving two vehicles on Highway 80 near Tombstone Canyon in Bisbee.

AARP Tax-Aide program needs volunteers
 AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service is looking for volunteers to be local site greeters, tax preparers and/or to take on leadership positions.  In 2009, between February 1 and April 15, over 90 sites in Arizona provided assistance to over 44,000 taxpayers.

New swine flu wave hits Mexico
 The next wave of swine flu has arrived, and Mexicans are bracing for an outbreak that may be even larger than the one here last spring that became a pandemic.

Fair Fun
Huge crowds filled the Cochise County Fairgrounds during the annual event last weekend. Of course, the kids come for the rides, but children and adults were fascinated by the entertainment of Magician Godfrey. Right, Jim Haverly, former owner of Giggles, holds daughter, Heather, while her brother helps out, as she is levitated between two chairs.

DUSD Board under state spotlight
Termination proceedings,  or lack of them, has put the Douglas Unified School District  Governing Board under the glare of the state media since its last meeting.

New legislation takes effect
PHOENIX — Just in time for the next bout of flu, a new state law takes effect Wednesday that may make it easier to get immunized.

Relay for Life this weekend
Douglas residents will gather at the Copper King Baseball Stadium on Saturday, October 3 – Sunday, October 4, 2009, at 10:00 A.M. to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Douglas.  Over the course of 15 years, the Relay for Life of Douglas has raised over $200,000.00 for cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.

College Administration of Justice now recruiting high school students
A pilot program to engage high school juniors and seniors in college-level instruction and career preparation will expand into law enforcement training at the Douglas Campus beginning in January.

Bar, restaurant owners have choice on guns
PHOENIX — If you don’t like the thought of guns where you get your liquor, you should look for a sign.

Bookmobile Schedule
October is Family History Month and what better place to start researching your family’s history than on our website.  We are now offering two new databases that can help you; HeritageQuest (accessible from your home computer) and Ancestry Library (accessible from any city or branch library).  You can use these resources free of charge; all you need is a library card! 

Fewer border agents in south?
Federal officials do not intend to cut the number of U.S. Border Patrol agents deployed on the Southwestern border, despite comments to the contrary last week.

Petition seeks recall of Giffords
PHOENIX — A recall petition filed Tuesday against a member of Congress could end up being a test case for how much power Arizonans have to get rid of federal lawmakers.

Cochise County empowers local solar efforts
BISBEE — In an effort to make the county friendly to renewable energy, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors approved the addition of regulations for solar energy systems and power plants during Tuesday’s meeting.

New trial to start next week in slaying
BISBEE — A man charged with fatally stabbing his girlfriend with a knife in 2001 near Willcox will go on trial starting next week in Cochise County Superior Court.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office
September 19-20

Douglas Police Reports
August 29, 2009

2009 Fair draws large crowds
Clockwise, from top, the Cochise College Rodeo is always one of the most popular events at the fair; The ribbon-cutting on Thursday signifies the beginning of the weekend event; the brightly colored Ferris Wheel is a vital part of any carnival or fair; Erica Romero and Frances Young, foreground, show their pigs during the annual 4-H/FFA judging; and Fair Board President Jennifer Brown, center, sees double as part of hypnotist Joe DeCarlo’s performance.

Four teachers leave district
Superintendent Pettit’s employment with the district wasn’t the only one being scrutinized at the meeting Monday,

Lawyer charges English immersion classes illegal
PHOENIX — An attorney seeking more funds to help students learn English charges that a program designed to teach them is illegal.

Brewer said cuts could make programs disappear
PHOENIX  Arizonans should expect some programs and services they now use to disappear entirely because of the budget crunch, Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday.

Where there’s smoke
Bruce Whetten
Douglas Dispatch photo

Body carrier caught by CBP officers at Douglas Port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they apprehended a 16-year-old boy trying to smuggle marijuana taped to his body.

County is on list for swine flu vaccine
Arizona requested the first 60,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control. It’s a little more than 1 percent of the vaccine the state expects to receive.

County tackles jail crowding
BISBEE — Rather than spend many millions of dollars on an expansion of the county jail, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors decided to look into other options including release programs for those sentenced to or awaiting trial on misdemeanors.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office
September 30

Pettit keeps his office, investigator hired
After a 45-minute executive session, despite efforts by Board President Charles Hoyack, the board voted to allow Superintendent Earl Pettit to remain at his post in the Central Administration Building.

DPD arrest man from Mexico with 233 pounds of pot
Douglas Police seized 233 pounds of marijuana valued at over $100,000 and arrested a man from Mexico Monday.

Rollover leaves one dead
On Sunday, October 4, at approximately 8:00 pm, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office began receiving several 9-1-1 calls related to an accident that had just occurred where multiple people were injured.  The calls were from Hispanic male subjects who did not speak English and who did not know where they were at.

Border Patrol Report
Border Patrol Agents from the Douglas Station arrested an illegal alien from Mexico Sunday, west of the Douglas Port of Entry.  The man was transported to the station for further processing. While there, Agents noticed he had a tattoo above his left eyebrow displaying “Sureno,” the name of a street gang in California.  The man was held for further processing.

Grocery prices 20 percent less than a year ago
PHOENIX  Deflation has finally come to the Arizona shopping cart.

Military News
Navy Seaman Recruit Kayla M. Brown, daughter of  Jennifer L. and Michael W. Beck of Douglas, Ariz., recently completed U.S.  Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Gas prices drop across county
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of October 5, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County decreased from $2.53 to $2.45 per gallon over the preceding two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price decreased from $2.56 to $2.45 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices decreased from $2.55 to $2.47 during the two-week period.

Old trailers a problem for county
BISBEE — The idea was to create low-cost housing for people on a limited income by allowing someone with a low income to move or bring in a pre-1976 mobile home.

Cochise County Sheriff's Office
October 6

Border Patrol sees wave of Chinese apprehensions
Several groups of illegal immigrants from China have been apprehended in southern Arizona in recent days, part of an increasing trend that U.S. Border Patrol agents said Monday was being fed by smugglers recruiting tourists to Central and South America.

Offenses against kids get three arrested by agents
 Border Patrol agents from the Douglas station on Monday arrested three illegal alien males from Mexico; all with criminal records for various offenses against children, authorities said. The arrests occurred in three separate incidents.

Border Patrol Report
October 8

2 men get life terms in ‘08 deaths
BISBEE — Two men  convicted of killing another man in 2008 near Willcox were sentenced Thursday to spend the rest of their lives in prison.

Sentencings
June 1

Douglas Port continues to extend hours of commercial-cargo service
The Douglas International Port Authority’s commercial cargo facility will continue to provide two hours of service on Saturdays to the international trade community.

Sew Piece-ful quilt show on Nov. 7
Sew Piece-ful Quilt Show will be held during the first week in November at the Art Gallery, located at 625 10th Street.

Cycling Classic dedicated to longtime Douglas resident
This Saturday’s 22nd Annual Cochise County Cycling Classic is being dedicated to longtime Douglas resident and race supporter Curtis Foster.

Police find 561 pounds of marijuana
Douglas Police officers remain busy recording a second major drug bust in two days.

Federal agents ground airborne smuggling try
An airborne attempt to smuggle marijuana into the U.S. States was unsuccessful Thursday, federal authorities said  Friday.

Cochise superior court sENTENCINGS
July 10

Swine flu clinics set up throughout Cochise County
The Cochise County Health Department is announcing the first five H1N1 vaccination clinics of this flu season.  The population targeted for vaccination at these clinics is school-aged children 5 through 18 years of age.  Both healthy children and children with underlying medical conditions are eligible to be vaccinated at these Health Department clinics.

Dog ordinance moves ahead
The city moved closer to final resolution concerning the amendment to the City Code concerning ownership and care of dogs and cats during its meeting on Wednesday October 14.

Border Patrol Report
Tucson boy caught wWith $30,000 of Marijuana at Douglas Port of Entry  

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office
October 13

Homecoming
Bruce Whetten
Douglas Dispatch

Budget cuts may force early release of felons
PHOENIX  State agencies are proposing early prison release of a fourth of convicted felons, eliminating health care for children of the working poor and slashing so many police officers that the director of Department of Public Safety said will make Arizona “open territory’’ for smugglers.

Chamber selects award winners
After weeks of receiving nominations, the final selection has been made for Citizens of the Year and Businesses of the Year by the Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce.

New border watch effort will focus on cameras
 HEREFORD — American Border Patrol, a nonprofit organization, launched a plan Thursday to demonstrate how easy it would be for federal officials to count illegal immigrants entering the United States.

Health condition cited in swine flu death
SIERRA VISTA — Cochise County has seen its first H1N1 death.

Douglas man shot
A 61-year-old Douglas man is currently in stable condition at University Medical Center in Tucson after being shot in the abdomen during the course of a fight, believed to be gang-related.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Tests show Arsenic in the Douglas Water

County unemployment up, still lowest in state
According to figures released by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Cochise County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 7.1 to 7.2 percent from July to August. Cochise County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the state and was considerably below the state and national levels. The statewide unemployment rate in August came in at 9.1 percent, down from 9.2 percent. Nationally, the unemployment rate increased from 9.4 to 9.7 percent.

Joe Delgado brings his years of experience on insurance and finance with State Farm Insurance
Joe Delgado brings his years of experience on insurance and finance to his work at State Farm Insurance, located at 805 Cochise Avenue.

Businesses may have to wait past 2012 for tax cuts
TEMPE — Arizona businesses may have to wait a bit longer than 2012 for the tax cuts she promised, Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday.

Is it better to spend or save?
In the current economic downturn, the rallying cry has been that we need to spend more to get the economy moving again. This flies in the face of the criticism of recent decades that Americans spend too much and don’t save enough. Which gives rise to the economic question: Is it better to spend or save? To answer this, we must look at what happens both when we spend and when we save.

State jobless rate unchanged for second straight month
PHOENIX  Arizona’s jobless rate remained virtually unchanged for the second month in a row.

Cub Scout member drive ongoing
The local Cub Scouts are having a membership drive.

Low-income tax help offered
IRS low-income tax clinics are offering to help taxpayers resolve issues such as account problems, audits, appeals, collection disputes or tax court matters.

This Week at the Douglas Farmers Market
Time: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through October

Flu shots cancelled in SV; Douglas set for Fri., Sat.
The Cochise County Health Department regrets to inform the public that the October 2nd and October 3rd Seasonal Flu Shot clinics in Sierra Vista have been cancelled due to a lack of additional vaccine for those clinics.  The last clinics to be held this year will be in Douglas and Benson, Arizona at the dates, times and locations below.

Some jobs have useful perks
Finding a job can be tough. If you’ve been laid off, are looking for a part-time primary or second job, or are returning to the workforce after being a stay-at-home parent, it can feel as if there aren’t any jobs out there. One thing to consider is that many jobs don’t seem appealing at first glance. For example, maybe the pay is far less than you’re hoping for, but there might be perks that make the job worth taking. Some companies such as Starbucks, Kroger and United Parcel Service offer healthcare benefits to part-time staff. You can ask whether the position has any extra perks, such as free or discounted cell phone, gas or parking allowance, flexible spending accounts, adoption or tuition assistance, fitness incentives, community discounts, restaurants, etc.

This Week at the Douglas Farmers Market
Time: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through October

Cochise County Fair Results
The 2009 Cochise County Fair was a great success with 4-H and Future Farmers of America exhibits displayed by more than 115 youth members.

Saturday Art for Children held on October 10
“Sock Puppets with Personality,” the next class in the “Second Saturday Art for Children” series, will be held on Saturday, October 10, at the Douglas Art Gallery, 10:30-12:30.

2009 4H/FFA Livestock and Horse results
The 2009 Cochise County Fair was a great success with many exhibits displayed by 4-H and FFA youth members. Below are the Champion and Reserve award winners from the livestock, small stock, horse, and dog divisions. Congratulations to all the participants and many thanks to the numerous volunteers and donors that helped to make it a great year. Sixty four animals (rabbits, cavies, poultry, waterfowl, landfowl and pigeons) were sold to 24 buyers through the small stock auction for a total of $3,960 plus add on contributions. The fair culminated with the livestock auction selling 29 steers, 15 goats, 10 lambs and 58 hogs in front of the grandstands. A total of 65 buyers participated in this years auction with a sale total of $140,294 plus add-on contributions. Over 100 other individuals and businesses sponsored fair awards, add-ons, livestock trucking, and the buyers luncheon.

This Week at the Douglas Farmers Market
Time: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through October

Classical guitar concert to benefit Cochise College Cultural Events
Classical guitarist Tom Sheeley, a Northern Arizona University professor of guitar studies and music, presents a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Sierra Vista Community United Church of Christ.

Villaescusa wins bike in first Douglas rodeo
Douglas resident, David Villaescusa, is the recipient of a bike from the Douglas Bike Rodeo held October 3, 2009 at the Douglas Police Department parking lot.   The winner of the bike was selected from essays written as part of a contest to promote the bike safety rodeo and the Chiricahua Community Health Centers Cochise Classic Fun Ride.

Candlelight vigil
The House of Hope held its 15th annual Candlelight Walk and Vigil from Douglas City Hall to Castro Park to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Thursday, October 15. A group gathered at the city hall steps at 6 p.m. and listened intently while Wendy Gomez, above, representing the Mayor’s Office read the official city proclamation.They then proceeded to the park for a program featuring recognitions and remembrances.

This Week at the Douglas Farmers Market
Time: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays

Computer winner
Lawana Diffie, right,  and Charles Diffie of Two Flags Computers, congratulate Lydia Stevens of Douglas, who won a notebook computer as part of a promotion sponsored by the store and the Douglas Dispatch. More than 1,000 entries were submitted for the Acer Notebook computer. Three other second place winners will receive a 4 GB MP3 player. Those winning the MP3 are Blanca Olivas, Rose Martinez and Francisco Durazo, all of Douglas. Call 364-3424 or stop by the Douglas Dispatch, 530 11th Street in Douglas, to claim your prize. to claim your prize. Diffie stands in front of their new location at 557 10th Street, a few doors down from their current location. They will open up in their larger offices in November.

Build a family library to encourage reading in your home
The benefits of creating a home library are immeasurable. I started our family library prior to our first child’s birth. While some moms-to-be were shopping for baby clothes, I was adding some of my favorite childhood books to our family library. Growing up, I had a variety of reading materials, such as magazines, a dictionary, encyclopedias, comic books, music books and maps readily accessible. I firmly believe that my home environment had an incredible impact on my love for the written word and boosted my imagination.

Halloween Carnival set for Oct. 30 at 8th St. Park
The Douglas Dispatch and City of Douglas will be sponsoring the “Spooktacular” Halloween Carnival on  Friday, October 30, at Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Classical guitar concert to benefit Cochise College Cultural Events
Classical guitarist Tom Sheeley, a Northern Arizona University professor of guitar studies and music, presents a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Sierra Vista Community United Church of Christ.

Portal Oktoberfest kicks off on Oct. 24
The Portal Oktoberfest begins at 9 a.m. Arizona time on Saturday, October 24,  by the post office and library. 

In praise of Famous Wafers
When my kids were small, I knocked myself out on their birthday cakes. I tinted whipped cream with strawberry reductions so they could have pink frosting without the red dye. I assembled from-scratch cakes into bunnies and clowns. I decorated sheet cakes with tiny plastic toys to create carnivals, beach scenes and zoos. Then I came to my senses. What birthday cake had my mom always made for me? What was the cake I still craved? The Nabisco Famous Wafer Refrigerator Cake, of course.

State uses WIC to force kids to eat right
PHOENIX  Unable to defeat childhood obesity with public relations campaigns, state health officials are going to start using their power to force parents to buy healthier items.

Cook inspects his last kitchen
Matt Cook, Cochise County’s Health Inspector for Environmental Health District III for the past 15 and a half years, officially retired Friday. Cook was honored at a retirement party last week where family and friends gathered to wish him the best. Cook says he will stay in the area and is looking into some other business ventures. His wife Ginger is one of the executive officers for the Chiricahua Community Health Centers located in Douglas, Bisbee and Elfrida.

Learn to negotiate prices
Negotiating and haggling are regaining popularity. Even the most timid of consumers is starting to speak up to get the best deal. What used to be reserved for garage sales or large purchases, such as automobiles, appliances and homes, is now a trend crossing over to many additional products and services. It doesn’t cost you anything to simply ask whether a price is set in stone before you buy. So don’t be afraid. If you’re married or have kids, you’ve been negotiating on a regular basis for a while. Do you have a haggling story? Let me know. Not sure where to begin?

Health Department
Cochise County Health Department , 515 7th Street, Douglas, AZ. 85607; telephone: 805-5600. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except holidays).

How to survive the snack attacks
Maybe you don’t snack. Maybe you are, say, “European,” that exotic breed of diner who, we are told, never eats between meals and can lunch on goose fat, runny cheese and red wine with impunity. Maybe you are an extremely disciplined person who limits yourself to three squares a day and no between-meal treats. Maybe you should just stop reading now.

V is for vegan, and very well-fed
It has been more than a century since nutrition crusaders such as John Harvey Kellogg (yes, the inventor of cornflakes) began espousing the health benefits of a vegetarian diet. Yet many people still look askance at meat-free eating. When it comes to veganism — which excludes all animal products, including eggs, milk, cheese and honey — lots of people roll their eyes.

Reuse baby-wipe containers
Many new parents buy baby wipes, and, when the wipes are gone, they’re left with a sturdy plastic container. Rather than throwing it away, reuse it as a storage container or turn it into a fun toy. Not only are you reducing waste; you’re saving yourself money that you would spend on purchasing new storage containers. Many of these types of storage containers are rarely seen by guests anyway, so why purchase something fancy? It makes perfect “cents” to reuse them.

Brewer blasts new federal health plan
PHOENIX  Gov. Jan Brewer is blasting congressional plans for a national health plan, at least in part because Arizona could be forced to actually provide care for everyone the state already is supposed to be covering now.

Influenza Q&A: What you need to know
Q: What is the flu?

Bake like an artisan
When it comes to baking bread, the real question is, “Why bother?” Artisan bakers have been sprouting like weeds throughout the land, making crusty loaves of rustic bread nearly ubiquitous. But lately, you may have noticed your favorite “peasant” bread retailing at distinctly aristocratic prices. It might be time to bother.

‘Devout’ is much overused in religion
The recent obituaries celebrating the career of nationally syndicated horoscope columnist Linda C. Black included a number of colorful details about her life.

Reunite with fans at Rex Allen Days
Annual event in Willcox this weekend
“If you have ever or never been to an annual small-town celebration, we have a classic example for all ages right here in Willcox, original home of a famous singing cowboy,” said Rex Allen Days Committee president Peggy Judd. “Join us, as we Cowboy through it all during the 58th Annual Rex Allen Days, held this year on Oct. 1-4.”

Turning the politics of anger into a positive
Anyone who has turned on talk radio or the television, scanned the headlines or visited Capitol Hill lately knows that millions of Americans are angry.

AP orphan project results in Knighthood for Tucson man
Tucson resident Timothy R. Heinan was invested as Grand Cross in the Order of St. Michael and the Wing, at the historic Alcobaca Abbey in Portugal on September 27.   The Order of St. Michael and the Wing is one of the oldest Catholic of knighthoods in Europe; its statutes having been promulgated by Pope Alexander III in 1171. 

Churches influence abortion debate
If researchers want to uncover the roots of America’s bitter divisions on abortion, the first thing they should do is ask millions of citizens this question: How often do you attend worship services?

Family-friendly Video -On-Demand here
In the face of an increased demand by Christian audiences for access to high-quality, faith-based, wholesome entertainment from the comfort of their homes, comes the introduction of “Faith & Family Movies,” a new subscription-based video-on-demand service available to Cox Communications Digital Cable customers in Douglas.

Tim Tebow’s religion on the field
After being knocked halfway to kingdom come, Tim Tebow knew that millions of college football fans would be paying close attention to his eyes the next time he led the Florida Gators into action.

The challenge of reaching today’s student
In my first months in Cochise County, I have had the pleasure of meeting local residents as a guest speaker for a number of community organizations. My message to these groups ultimately centers around Cochise College, but it really begins with a “big picture” discussion about societal changes and how they are impacting education.

Friends booksale Oct. 17-18
Clean out your bookshelves! The Friends of the Douglas Library needs donations for its upcoming used book sale. Donations will be accepted now through Thursday, October 1, at the Library, located at 560 10th Street.

Early Learning Center
Ms. Diana  Salcido and Ms. Alma

This Week at Cochise College
Wednesday, September 30

Key ingredients, flexible recipe enhance job-search success
Many celebrity chefs started cooking by following basic recipes, then modifying mixtures over time to satisfy personal tastes before moving on to create new culinary inventions. This type of progression holds true for many things in life that improve with experience, including job searches and careers.

Early Learning Center
Ms. Dalila’s and Mr. Jesus’s 3-year old Class

This Week at Cochise College
Wednesday, October 7

Clawson Students of the Month
Clawson school recently selected its Students of the Month for August and September. Pictured, in the back row, from left, are Michael McCue, Laura Gonzalez, Roman Ortiz, Jazmyn Romero, Lauren Paun, Brooke Foreman, Gabriela Ramirez, Fernando Miranda, Coy Prudler, Charlie Gonzalez, Roxanna Toscano and Aaliyah Castillo; middle row, from left,  Kira Lopez, Xylin Vasquez, Azzyri Molina, Ernesto Bernal, Alonso Rodriguez, Vianca Armenta, Sophia Pettit,  and Frank Ballesteros; and front row, from left, Domenique Montaño, Alex Grijalva, Axel Boneo, Marco Antonio Pena, J.R. Valenzuela, Abraham Madrigal, Luis Gonzalez, Fernando Terrazas, and Alexandria Bernal Not pictured is Regina Ramirez, Paulina Medrano and Josue De La Ree

Sarah Marley Students of the Month
Sarah Marley Elementary School recently named its Students of the Month for September. Those selected are, first row, from left,  Alejandro Mendoza, Jessica Franco, Dylan Vasquez and Vanessa Valencia; second row, from left, Julian Palafox, Angel Barcelo, Michael Medina andAlicia Resendiz; third row, from left, Daniel Preciado, Yulisa Caraveo, Anthony Avalos and Luis Aguilar. Not Pictured is Eileen Lopez.

Cochise College Events
Wednesday, October 14

School Briefs
On September 30,  Omega Alpha Academy sponsored an “Omega Reads” night.

College seeking women to explore male-dominated careers
Cochise College graduate Belinda Burnett has worked as a flight instructor in a male-dominated field since 1988. A few years ago, Amanda Rubio became the first graduate of the college’s automotive technology program. And, precise hand-eye coordination makes women good welders, according to one college faculty member.

Students of the Month
September Students of the Month at Paul Huber Middle School were recently announced. Honored, in the front row, from left, is    Fatima Pena, Paola Yanez, and Ilse  Grijalva; Middle row, from left,  Apolonia Bustamonte, Kiana Arias, Joceline Montano,  Jocelin Coronado, Carlos Felix, and Juan Espinosa; Back row, from left, Martin Rios, Assistant Principal Mr. Cliff Dunlap, Jordan Nelson, Alan Arias, Su-Leika  Sin, Jose Moreno, and Student Council Advisor Mrs. Messersmith.

Faras really ‘Performs’
 Faras Elementary School’s staff, students and community members celebrated its “Performing Label” on October 8,  with an Ice Cream Social. The celebration was held at Faras with fun being had by one and all.

Cochise College Events
Wednesday, October 21

Vendors sought for holiday bazaar benefit
 Cochise College is now seeking vendors for a holiday bazaar to benefit GED scholarships.

Bookmobile Schedule
October is Family History Month and what better place to start researching your family’s history than on our website.  We are now offering two new databases that can help you; HeritageQuest (accessible from your home computer) and Ancestry Library (accessible from any city or branch library).  You can use these resources free of charge; all you need is a library card! 

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