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Douglas Light Parade will illuminate 'Santa's Workshop' on Nov. 28
The City of Douglas Recreation and Parks Division has announced that the theme for this year's Downtown Christmas Light Parade will be “Santa’s Workshop.” The Light Parade will be held on Saturday November 28,  at 7PM.

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

Homecoming week
The annual D-Day parade up G Ave. Thursday was part of a series of events that culminated Friday night with the Bulldogs beating the Rio Rico Hawks 46-26. The junior class float (above) was selected the best float in the parade. For more on the game and homecoming pictures please turn to pages B1 and B8.

Cochsie County Superior Court Sentencings
Aug. 21

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office
October 19

Chamber selects award winners; Goddard guest speaker
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.

Woman of the Year
Originally from San Francisco, this year’s “Woman of the Year” Cathy Keiser moved to Douglas by way of Washington state eight years ago.

Drug transportation ring broken up
PHOENIX — Local and federal law enforcement officers said they have broken up a drug transportation ring that was bringing 60,000 pounds of marijuana into Arizona literally one backpack at a time.

Man of the Year
Edward Page was selected “Man of the Year,” for his quiet, supportive leadership in the community and county.

City council hopefuls can begin picking up packets Nov. 9
The 2010 Douglas Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, to nominate Council members for Wards 2, 4, and 6.  Candidate packets will be available for distribution at the City Clerk’s Office on November 9, 2009, and must be returned by December 9, 2009, at 5:00 p.m.

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.

Douglas Police Report
October 1, 2009

School bond, 15th St. School sale on Nov. 3 ballot
A $7.4 million bond authorization is on the Tuesday, November 3, ballot  which would allow the Douglas Unified School District to sell bonds for school district construction and remodeling.

State wants to raid funds
PHOENIX  Arizona voters need to give lawmakers permission to raid some special funds to get the state out of its immediate financial hole, the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee said Thursday.

Spooktacular 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.

Businesses honored Friday during banquet
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.

State continues to spend money faster than it is coming in
PHOENIX — Arizona state government is spending money far faster than it is coming in.

Oct. 30 Spooktacular was a big success
The Douglas Dispatch and City of Douglas sponsored  the “Spooktacular” Halloween Carnival on  Friday, October 30, at Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Border patrol
CBP Southbound Operations seize nearly $27,000 at Douglas Port of Entry

Need to generate revenues immediately, Brewer says
GRAND CANYON — Gov. Jan Brewer warned legislators Monday not to try to come up with anything too complicated as they look for ways to bring in more revenues to balance the budget.

National Christmas Tree here Nov. 14
After months of working and planning, Douglas Mayor Dr. Michael Gomez announced that the National Christmas tree will travel through Douglas on its way to Washington, D.C.

McNeal murder trial resumes
BISBEE — The Darryl Chenowth murder trial resumed Monday in Cochise County Superior Court.

City postpones meeting for a day
The  City of Douglas Mayor and Council will hold its regular meeting for the month of November on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

Migration 2009 seeks food for needy
Friday, October 23, Vicente Teran Uribe, Mayor of Agua Prieta, Sonora, inaugurated Migratón 2009, calling for the border community to participate in the drive during the following 36 hours to overcome the 20,142 pounds of aid collected last year.

700 pounds of marijuna seized at Douglas Port
DOUGLAS — Federal authorities say they have seized nearly 700 pounds of marijuana at the Douglas Port of Entry.

County limited on lead abatement
BISBEE — Cochise County Housing Authority will no longer be offering the lead-based paint abatement program due to lack of funding, leaving 45 eligible properties on a waiting list with no way to clean them up.

Only four out of 10 Arizonans want H1N1 vaccine
PHOENIX — Barely more than four out of 10 Arizonans say they intend to get innoculated for the novel H1N1 virus, a situation the state health director said could endanger many residents.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office
October 26

Douglas Police Report
October 6, 2009

Town Hall focuses on state economics
GRAND CANYON — Tara Jackson admitted Monday this isn’t the first time a group has tried to figure out how to end Arizona’s boom-or-bust cycle of tax collections.

Veteran's Day celebration Wednesday with parade, ceremony
For the third consecutive year, the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 11, is sponsoring Veterans Day activities which include a parade, observance, and open house.  The entire community has the unique opportunity to honor all our servicemen and servicewomen.  Everyone is urged to set this day aside and be present at the activities to be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.   

Bond OK will allow school, athletic facility improvements
District voters gave the school  a vote of confidence and $7.4 million in additional capital funds for construction and remodelling on November 3.

With new mission, old school will still serve kids
 Health care providers in this city are celebrating the community’s strong show of support for a proposed Pediatric Center of Excellence.

Give soldiers a Happy Holiday this year
The American Legion Auxiliary are compiling a list of active-duty military servicemen/women who reside in the Douglas area and wish to send Christmas packages to as many as possible.

Voters approve bond, 15th Street school sale
Despite controversy surrounding the Douglas Unified School District over the last few months, voters approved two school district related issues at the November 3 election.

McNeal defendant acquitted
BISBEE — A jury acquitted Darryl Chenowth of murdering two men near his home in McNeal at the conclusion of a trial Wednesday in Cochise County Superior Court.

City postpones meeting
The  City of Douglas Mayor and Council will hold its regular meeting for the month of November on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

Information meet on Medicare changes in SV on Nov. 15
Open enrollment for Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit begins on November 15, and many seniors need assistance in understanding the many choices they will have.

Cochise County Sheriff Dever announces promotion
On Thursday October 29, 2009 Sheriff Larry Dever announced several promotions within the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Dever said this of the internal changes, “It’s always gratifying to watch talented and enthusiastic people step up to the plate and meet the challenges afforded them through promotion. This is an exciting opportunity for growth for them and the entire organization as well.”

National Christmas Tree in Douglas on Saturday
After months of working and planning, Douglas Mayor Dr. Michael Gomez announced that the National Christmas tree will travel through Douglas on its way to Washington, D.C.

Lopez blasts KVOA for misleading report
Douglas High School Principal Bonnie Lopez criticized KVOA for its use of Douglas High School as a backdrop for a story on smuggling.

County gas price increases
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of November 2, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased from $2.40 to $2.48 per gallon over the preceding two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price rose from $2.45 to $2.58 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices increased from $2.57 to $2.69 during the two-week period.

Board pushed ahead for teacher dismissal, policy changes
During its November 3 meeting, the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board pushed forward a dismiss al of  a middle school instructor and accepted the resignation of another instructor.

Douglas Police Report
October 17, 2009

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office
November 2

Voters still locked out of budget process
PHOENIX — State lawmakers will meet later this month to cut state aid to education — but not to give voters a chance to hike their own taxes to help balance the budget.

Local cost of living drops below national average
According to the ACCRA Cost of Living Index, the cost of living in Cochise County was 2.8 percent lower than the national average in the third quarter of 2009. This is a reversal from the second quarter when the local cost of living was 0.1 percent above the national average. The report, released in October, provides comparative data for 315 urban areas in all 50 states.   

Energy grants awarded
Acting State Director Ernie Wetherbee today announced that Arizona is providing $87,583 in grants for 5 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects under the Rural Energy for America Program.

League of Cities, Towns sue to overturn budget provisions
PHOENIX — The organization that represents cities around the state voted Friday to sue to overturn some provisions in the state budget approved by lawmakers.

‘It’s been an amazing week’
It has been an  amazingly busy week for Ginger Ryan and Chiricahua Community Health Centers.

Goddard takes first step to office
PHOENIX — Attorney General Terry Goddard took the first steps Friday toward making a third bid to become governor.

Award-winning Douglas business attends International Design Conference in San Diego
Susan Kramer recently attended an intensive 5 day design and trade show held in San Diego, California by Interiors by Decorating Den. Billed as the company’s 40th Anniversary annual conference, Susan Kramer had the opportunity to attend a wide range of design classes, and visit with over 500 North American business partners.

Vets Day
Douglas residents young and old turned out by the masses last Wednesday to watch one of the largest parades in recent memory. Over 60 different entries took part in the annual Veteran’s Day parade up G Ave which ended up lasting over 90 minutes. There were U.S. Flags everywhere and many of the floats had signs thanking the veterans, past and present, for their support. The parade was highlighted by a very quick flyover by four F-16 fighter jets from the Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Fighter Wing based at Tucson International Airport. Following the parade there was an emotional tribute held at the Douglas Veterans Memorial on 16th Street. Local resident Frankie Zamora played taps on his trumpet while family members of Ernesto Cimarrusti and Isaac Campoy, both of whom lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom, reflect on the memories of their departed loved ones. For more photos see Page A10.

Port expansion a step closer
The Douglas City Council moved closer to resolution of two issues that have confounded them for the last several months – the city pet ordinance and location of the new Port of Entry expansion – but are still faced with questions concerning the future of the Douglas Golf Course restaurant and bar.

Thanksgiving Day run next week - More kids needed
After taking a year off the Thanksgiving Day run is back and just around the corner.

Flu suffers urged to stay home
PHOENIX — The state’s top health official wants businesses to let workers with the flu stay home, even if companies have to pay them.

Sabal no longer involved in recall of Gomez
Natalio Sabal, who took out recall petitions against Douglas Mayor Dr. Michael Gomez several months ago, officially announced he can no longer be involved in that effort.

Douglas councilman also working for city in Mexico
A Douglas City Council member with local business stakes maintains he has no conflict of interest despite also being employed across the U.S-Mexico border for the government of the city of Agua Prieta, Sonora

Special session on budget ongoing in Phoenix
PHOENIX — State lawmakers return to the capitol Tuesday to start whacking away at the $2 billion deficit while altering other laws on real estate foreclosure and Tucson’s Rio Nuevo project.

No down time during summer for Mia Montano, Fernando Dominguez
Summer for many high school students could mean part-time jobs, sleeping in  and staying out late, or just trying to catch up on the things they missed during the school year.

Douglas Police Report
October 25, 2009

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office
November 7-8

Veterans Day Parade biggest one ever
The flyover of four F-16 Fighter jets from Tucson highlighted the Veterans Day Parade up G Ave. last week. Local American Legion officials joked it took them three-years to get clearance (including an okay from the Pentagon) for a three-second fly over. This year’s parade Grand Marshalls SSG Heriberto Eddie Gracia (along with his wife Veronica) and Yolanda Gastelum Nora were honored at the Veterans Day celebration that followed at the Douglas Veterans Memorial. The Douglas Bulldog football team honored not only their coach Dick Keith who is a veteran but also other veterans past and present by stopping along the parade route to shake hands with them and thank them for their service (see related story in sports Things have worked out better than we had hoped). The Cochise County Sheriffs Dept. color guard was one of several color guard units in the parade. This year’s parade had over 60 entries and lasted 90 minutes. Many are calling it the best parade ever in Douglas.

Tree stop draws huge crowds
Hundreds turned out on Saturday afternoon as a National Christmas Tree made a stop in Douglas for the first time. The tree, is enroute to Washington, D.C.

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.

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. 

AARP needs volunteers
From February 1 through April 15, AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will provide tax assistance and preparation services at no cost to over two million low and moderate income taxpayers, particularly those ages 60 and older.

Craft bazaar to benefit Adult ed
Approximately 20 vendors of crafts and small home goods will sell their items at a holiday craft bazaar to benefit GED scholarships at Cochise College.

Cowbelle’s celebrate 70th anniversary
Cowbelle Hall in Douglas was the scene of a special celebration on October 17.  Seventy years ago that very day, sixteen ranch women held their first meeting to create an organization to provide a social gathering for ranch women to promote friendship among the wives, daughters and mothers of cattlemen in Southern Cochise County and good-will towards their communities.

Mexican Consulate opens on weekend in Douglas
The Mexican Consulate reported serving many people by opening on Saturday.

State schools could snag another $4 billion in grants
PHOENIX — Arizona’s top school official said Thursday the state has an excellent chance of snagging a share of $4 billion in new federal education grants.

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.

Have a Frightfully Fun Halloween
Make no bones about it - Halloween is a great time to scare up some fun!

Be safe this Halloween
With Halloween set for Saturday this year, there is an expected increase of trick-or-treating children as well as adult partygoers throughout the entire weekend. Although Halloween is a popular holiday for both children and adults, the fun can often overshadow the dangers that exist.

How to raise cash in a flash
A day might come when you need money quickly. Not a situation where you’re simply experiencing a tight budget for a day or two, but when your basic necessities are on the line. Maybe you don’t have enough money to put gas in your car or food is running low. What can you do? If you’ve been in this situation before, tell me what you’ve done to get through it.

Health Helplines
AIDS

Polenta hitting the mainstream
When I was a child, nobody I knew had ever heard of polenta. Nobody outside of my northern Italian family, anyway. Essentially, it’s cornmeal mush served with some kind of meat with a sauce. Then the world seemed to discover northern Italian cuisine, and polenta was suddenly on the fanciest menus, commanding astronomical prices. For home cooks, the dish took on a “this is a really big deal” quality, as it was rumored that polenta took hours of stirring over a hot pot.

A sweet sweet potato treat
With Thanksgiving ‘round the corner, it’s time to pay homage to the humble tuber we all know and (some of us) love: the sweet potato. It might be the only time of year when we give it any thought at all, but sweet potatoes, according to “The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink,” are “the sixth principal food crop in the world.”

Cut back on products you don’t really need
As a society, we’re fortunate — so much so that we’ve become gluttonous. Wants and needs have become blurred. We’ve become conditioned to believe we need many things. Some people might even think chocolate is a food group. But in all seriousness, we’ve forgotten that we live in the land of options. Modern life is different from basic life. But many of the convenience products we enjoy have alternatives or aren’t needed at all. Putting your buying decisions into perspective can help you better evaluate your spending. Why are all these small things important? It’s especially helpful if you’re living on a fixed income. You can’t hide from inflation. So what have you grown to rely on?

Celebrity chef Wray to share his talent
 Chef Michael Wray, winner of the first season of the fiery reality cooking show “Hell’s Kitchen,” will share his love of food during four non-credit courses being offered this fall through the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning.

Best ways to bring out flavor in pork
In 1987, the National Pork Board began touting “The Other White Meat,” in a bid to lure health-conscious Americans to eat more pork. It worked. Which is odd, in a way, because “white meat” — in chicken or turkey — tends to be the driest, least tasty part of the bird. “The Other White Meat” slogan did not conjure up images of juicy pork chops, plump roasts and glistening hams but of ascetic servings of bland, lean meat. And that’s what we’ve gotten: Pork bred to be lean. Which, as any connoisseur of a well-marbled steak will tell you, is not always a good thing.

The haves and the have-nots
I was an easy-to-please child. I would skip from room to room with delight when given a book or notebook. I could spend hours reading and writing down my innermost secrets. I had a stash of about 100 notebooks filled with my thoughts, feelings and discussions I overheard. It never dawned on me that other children were different. I never felt deprived, although, as an adult, I realize I had fewer things than many of my friends.

Enjoy a stress-free, easy and impressive holiday
Whether you've made a number of holiday dinners or not, this coming holiday season is filled with enough challenges for any family. Why not approach the main holiday meal from a more relaxed state of mind? You don't have to be a television food chef to make a dinner that will be memorable - it can be as simple as stuffing your thawed turkey with fresh citrus fruits, brushing on a glaze, and making a few no-stress side dishes to perfectly compliment the meal.

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.

Mitch Albom’s Pentecostal preacher
Mitch Albom has seen plenty of extremely large men, which isn’t surprising after a quarter century as one of America’s top sports writers.

Migration 2009: Mission accomplished
Saturday night, October 17, after 36 hours of intense activity, Vicente Teran Uribe, Mayor of Agua Prieta, Sonora, declared formally closed the Migratón 2009 with a significantly positive balance: 44,916.4 pounds of donations for the benefit of migrants crossing the Naco - Douglas corridor.

‘Invention of Lying’ attracts no protests
 When it comes to comedian Ricky Gervais, journalist Paul Asay openly confesses that he is a fan.

Get thee to a nunnery
Where is Tom Hanks when you need him? Something sinister is happening in the Catholic Church, at least according to New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd. And the way she writes, it reads like the beginning of a treatment for a Dan Brown extravaganza. Her plot, you see, is just that absurd.

N.Y. archbishop takes on the N.Y. Times
Maureen Dowd of The New York Times has long enjoyed flaunting her Catholic schoolgirl pedigree like a badge of honor.

Lutherans and the worship wars
If members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod have heard it once, they’ve heard their national leaders repeat this mantra a thousand times: “This is not your grandfather’s church.”

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! 

Cochise College scholarship recipients announced
More than 130 Cochise College students are the recipients of scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year that were provided through contributions to the Cochise College Foundation.

College instructor to present research findings at convention
Cochise College instructor Cecilia Lewis has been invited to speak at the 2009 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention to be held in Philadelphia in November.

Tax credits to Court
PHOENIX — The future of a challenge to Arizona’s controversial tax credits to help students go to private and parochial schools will have to be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Homecoming!
Photos by Bruce Whetten

Straw strength
James Lanois, 15, a freshman at Bowie High School, watches as Cochise College Instructor Feng Yang places weights on a bridge Lanois created of drinking straws. The weights test the strength of the bridge, which was a project of students participating in the STEM Exploration Academy at Cochise College. The academy will meet several times this year. Friday’s session covered careers and growth in the engineering field, as well as hands-on projects. Participants designed and built their own straw bridges.

College to host workshop with master printer
Master printer Kathryn Kain will discuss the art of printmaking and lead a monoprint workshop Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Sierra Vista Campus of Cochise College.

Cochise College to host international film series
The Cochise College Art Department announces its 2009-2010 International Film Series, which features a new movie each month in November, January, February, March and April. Films will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Andrea Cracchiolo Library on the Sierra Vista Campus and at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Central School Project, 43 Howell Ave., Bisbee. Screenings are free and open to the public. The films include:

Honor Roll
Huber Middle School

Cochise to host public presentations about Islam
Azra Hussain, president of the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona, will present “The World of Islam” during two public sessions Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Douglas Campus of Cochise College.

Cochise College to host international film series
The Cochise College Art Department announces its 2009-2010 International Film Series, which features a new movie each month in November, January, February, March and April. Films will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Andrea Cracchiolo Library on the Sierra Vista Campus and at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Central School Project, 43 Howell Ave., Bisbee. Screenings are free and open to the public. The films include:

Honor Roll
Faras Elementary School

Early Learning Center
Ms. Dalila - Mr. Jesus

College’s lecture series winding down for ’09
Diverse discussions covering everything from sustainable ranching to worldwide slavery are part of the fall 2009 series of free lunch lectures sponsored by the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning.

Huber Students of the Month
Huber Middle School recently selected its October Students of the Month.  Pictured, in front, from left, Samantha Torres, Noe Lopez, Erika Romero, Ray Moreno, and Student Council Advisor Mrs. Messersmith.  In the back row, from left, are Esmeralda Mendoza, Assistant Principal Mr. Dunlap, Veronica Dorame, Melissa Lara, Jacob Mapp, Sergio Espinoza, Jesus Valenzuela, Isaac Gutierrez, and Jesus Chavez.

Acclaimed a cappella group leading free master class in Bisbee
Internationally known a cappella group LIBER will lead a free master class on Singing Medieval Music at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Central School Project, 43 Howell Ave., Bisbee. Beginning to advanced vocalists are welcome to attend this event, sponsored by Cochise College Cultural Events.

ON WALL STREET
Douglas High School students Jacob Vincent, Sarah Guerrero, Dale Lehman and Olivia Graves decide whether to buy or sell their stock at Junior Achievement of Arizona’s third annual Student Stock Market Challenge, sponsored by ING, Charles Schwab and TruWest Credit Union.  Nearly 300 high school students from all over the Valley participated in the event and competed to see who could grow their mock-stock portfolio and create the highest net worth. 

College to host international film series
The Cochise College Art Department announces its 2009-2010 International Film Series, which features a new movie each month in November, January, February, March and April. Films will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Andrea Cracchiolo Library on the Sierra Vista Campus and at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Central School Project, 43 Howell Ave., Bisbee. Screenings are free and open to the public. The films include:

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