Douglas Border Patrol  discovered a possible stash house in Pirtleville, Ariz., Friday with 57 illegal aliens hiding in it. 

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Unattended child discovered wandering 21st Street
There are still more questions than answers concerning the discovery of a one- and three-year-old left home alone this week.

Border News
CBP officers seize 2 pounds marijuana in purses

As local vaccine supplies increase, swine flu cases plummet
Countywide, more than 15,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine have been distributed to health care providers and the Cochise County Health Department, a public health official said Thursday.

Gas prices continue to increase
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of November 16, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased from $2.48 to $2.55 per gallon over the preceding two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price increased from $2.58 to $2.60 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices decreased from $2.69 to $2.63 during the two-week period.

Smuggler stopped outside Douglas
On Friday November 13, 2009 the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office was advised of suspicious activity possibly involving drugs in the area of Paul Spur, West of Douglas.  Deputies responded and located a White and Red Bronco that failed to yield when a traffic stop was initiated. After a short pursuit the vehicle crashed outside of Douglas and Deputies apprehended one suspect and recovered 245 pounds of marijuana. The investigation is being continued by the Cochise County Sheriff’sOffice.

Douglas Police Report
November 3, 2009

Best Western opens
The Best Western - Douglas Inn & Suites opened its doors last Thursday. Present at the ribbon cutting are owners T.K. and Paco Patel and their wives a Chandirka (Julie) and Dipti and Paco’s three-month old son Ishan, along with sister Reshma Bhakta. Also present were representatives of the Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Douglas City Council, including Mayor Dr. Michael Gomez and council members Jose Acedo, Margaret Morales and Mitch Lindeman.  For more information on the hotel, see Page A14.

Have breakfast with Santa this Saturday
Have “Breakfast with Santa” this Saturday at the Douglas Elks Lodge, located on 10th Street across from Castro Park.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Report
November 17

State lawmakers cut $300 million, half from education
PHOENIX -- Without a single Democrat in support, state lawmakers agreed Monday to immediately cut $300 million in state spending, half of that from education.

Board moves toward changes for owner-built homes over safety fears
 The county has determined that homes built under the owner-builder opt out code may be less safe than those built by contractors and plan to change the zoning code.

Talks reopen between city, county on PD Building use
Discussion on the potential use of the old Phelps Dodge Mercantile building has been going on for months.

Douglas Light Parade will illuminate 'Santa's Workshop' on Sat.
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 7P.M.

Consulate gets Douglas Youth Advocates award
The Mexican Consulate has received a Douglas Youth Advocates Community Award.

New legislative session set for Dec.
Capitol Media Services

Extra $2.1 million eases some pressure for county
BISBEE — A $2.1 million cash carry-forward is finally giving the Cochise County Board of Supervisors and staff some breathing room, at least until the next budget cuts come from state legislators.

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.

Theater reopens on Friday
The Box Twin Theater’s screens are  dark, but only for a few more days.

Biker gang bust brings arrest in Douglas
A statewide sweep of arrests targeting members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club netted one man in Douglas on Thursday.

Toy Drive
The Douglas Fire Department got an assist from the Douglas Chapter of the Arizona Rangers with a donation of toys and food this weekend. The Rangers presented more than 50 toys in addition to 50 pound bags of rice, flour and sugar. The toys will be distributed by the Fire Department at its annual activity on Saturday, December 19, at Castro Park. Pictured, from left, are Arizona Rangers Cap. Chuck Chambers, Lt. Cliff Terrell, Martina Ayala and baby Genesis, Sgt. Eric Weeding, Sgt. Ed Page and Probationer Randy Gearhart.

Public employees must report illegal immigrants
PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court refused late Wednesday to block enactment of a new state law that requires public employees to report illegal immigrants.

U.S. Customs Reports
 DOUGLAS, Arizona —U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a marijuana smuggling attempt when a K-9 Team detected marijuana concealed in a deep compartment constructed in the dash area of a vehicle.

Sentencing for drug trafficker set for Feb. 3
BISBEE — A man who was in charge of a significant drug-trafficking organization in Naco, Sonora, will get sentenced next year in federal court in Tucson.

Life given in girlfriend’s death
A Cochise County man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Thursday in Cochise County Superior Court for fatally stabbing his girlfriend near Willcox in 2001.

GOES website now in Spanish
 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the Global Online Enrollment System (GOES) web site has been enhanced to facilitate the Trusted Traveler Program application process for Spanish-speaking travelers.

AP man sentenced for bribery of Customs officer
 A Mexican man faces more than six years in federal prison for bribing a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.

District begins process to sell bonds, school
The board passed one measure and reviewed another that will put in motion decisions made by voters in the recent November elections.

Wind blows through Douglas southern Arizona
 Southern Arizonans are reeling from a windy night, while northern Arizonans are bracing for more snow.

Arizona Legislature may look at limiting lawsuit awards
PHOENIX — Saying this may be the most business-friendly legislature for years to come, Sen. Jack Harper, R-Surprise, wants to ask voters to let lawmakers limit how much judges and juries can award to accident and malpractice victims.

Firm seeks approval of solar power plants in county
Two special use permits have been requested to construct two 200-watt solar power plants at two different sites in the northeastern part of the county and will be discussed at the Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Wednesday.

Sat. wreck
Pirtleville resident Manuela Romero, 60, was injured in a two vehicle accident on Grace Avenue when a white Dodge truck traveling at a high rate of speed struck her 1997 Crown Victoria in the side. The truck contained several illegal immigrants who jumped the border and were attempting to evade authorities. Romero had to be flown out to the hospital following the Saturday accident.

Keeping the roads safe
State Rep. David Schapira, D-Tempe, shows how a motorist previously convicted of drunk driving would have to blow into an ignition interlock to get a vehicle to start. Schapira was one of the prime sponsors of the successful 2007 legislation to require anyone with a DUI conviction to install an interlock on any vehicle they drive. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)

Bar Council now funding free tow for customers
PHOENIX — Bar and restaurant owners who have fought tougher drunken driving laws because it’s bad for business are now helping to fund a pilot program that might allow some of their patrons who drove there to buy more drinks.

Mexican Consul calls for precaution against cold
The Consulate of Mexico in Douglas, Arizona appeals to the general population and especially to the Mexican and Mexican-American community  about the serious drop in temperatures for the next days, due to the arrival of a cold front to Cochise County .

Douglas Police Report
November 20, 2009

Index will rate Cochise County's quality of life
BISBEE — The first phase of a project that was introduced in fall 2005 by the Cochise Community Foundation is completed.

Little, no chance prison closing, says area legislators
There is little to no chance that the Douglas State Prison is going to close.

Second Sierra Vista area resident dies of swine flu
H1N1 has claimed its second victim from the Sierra Vista area.

Thank You packages
Senior and Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, Fred Hilburn Unit 11 gathered Sunday at the American Legion to prepare Thank you Packages for our active duty military. Some of the contents included Arizona T-shirt, cool collars, snacks, cosmetic items, personalized Christmas cards and a pocket flag to be carried by the soldiers as they perform their military duties. The pocket flag is folded in a tri-corn shape and has the following message attached with it: A flag for your pocket so you can always carry a piece of home. We are praying for you and are proud of you. Thank you for defending our country and our freedom. The Thank you packages were made possible by the donations Smith was seeking through the the American Legion Auxiliary.

Flu finds a way around medicine
While  there has been a Tamiflu resistance in some H1N1 patients with compromised immune systems, the World Health Organization does not believe it reflects a major change in the virus’ susceptibility to the drug.

Douglas Police Report
November 10, 2009

Brewer willing to keep payday loan companies in Arizona
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday today she’s willing to consider legislation to let the payday loan industry remain in business despite a public vote to the contrary.

Parents warned about the toys they buy this Christmas
PHOENIX  An activist group and a pediatrician warned parents Tuesday to be careful what kind of toys they are buying their children for Christmas.

County unemployment stabilizes in October
According to figures released by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Cochise County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stabilized at 7.5 percent in October. 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 October came in at 9.3 percent, up from 9.1 percent in September. Nationally, the unemployment rate increased from 9.8 to 10.2 percent.

Douglas Light Parade
Photos by Bruce Whetten

State spends faster than revenues coming in
PHOENIX — State spending continues to outpace revenues, paving the way for a deeper deficit even after lawmakers enacted more than $420 million in savings, a new report says.

Community Action mandated to change its assistance process
The Arizona Department of Economic Security has mandated Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program, Inc. to change its current intake/assistance process when providing services for utility, rental, weatherization, utility repair and/or replace and case management services.  Effective November 30, 2009, the following process will be implemented:

Breakfast with Santa
Not everyone was happy to see Santa Claus on Saturday at the annual  “Breakfast with Santa” event sponsored by the Douglas Dispatch and participating merchants. More than 250 parents and children stopped by to enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and say hello to St. Nick.

U.S. Customs Reports
 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they seized nearly 27  pounds of marijuana from a 25 year-old man on Thanksgiving morning.

Douglas responds to Thanksgiving Day event
Photos by
Bruce Whetten

State closes MVD offices; Douglas remains open
PHOENIX — Motorists in several Arizona communities are going to soon find themselves without a Motor Vehicle Division office.

Tornado touches down in area
Officials for the National Weather Service have determined that a funnel cloud that appeared Sunday north of Douglas and south of McNeal was in fact a tornado and not a dust devil.

Customs seizes $70,000 at
Douglas Port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped an illegal exportation of $70,000 while screening traffic going into Mexico.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Report
December 9

Agents reunite boy with mom after rescue
Wick News Service

CBP Partners with Mexican authorities
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers put on a clinic for local Mexican Authorities from Agua Prieta, Sonora,  Mexico to assist them in the application of newly acquired high-tech tools.

Democrats give views on state’s budget woes
Arizona’s economic woes — leading to a  $1.6 billion budget deficit — came about for many reasons, said sate Rep. Pat Fleming.

State could look at ban on texting
PHOENIX  A couple of changes in the cellular phone industry could create the best climate ever to enact a ban on texting while driving in Arizona.

Cochise County Superior Court Sentencings
Sept. 1 

Embezzlement alleged at nonprofit SEABHS
The Arizona attorney general’s office said this week that embezzlement charges would be filed against Sylvia Nerey, a former employee of Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services Inc.

Rabid fox identified after Willcox attack
On Monday December 7, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office was advised of an animal bite victim at Northern Cochise Community Hospital in Willcox.  Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Officers responded to the hospital and made contact with a 77 year old female in the emergency room.

Cochise County Divorces Finalized
Sept. 1

Marriage Licenses
Sept. 1

SV Walmart Supercenter gets final OK
SIERRA VISTA — The mayor and Sierra Vista City Council gave a final green light for the construction of the Walmart Village at the northwest corner of Martin Luther King Parkway and State Highway 90 during a meeting Thursday.

CAS wins
The Center of Academic Success took first place in the annual Douglas Light Parade, which was held on November 28. The city recently announced the winning entries. Finishing second was Lorreto School., and third was Southwest Gas.

City denies request for speed bumps on 17th
Despite a citizen petition, the Douglas City Council refused to proceed with action on the possible placement of speed bumps on a city road.

St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance receives more than 500,000 meals from Walmart
Walmart stores across the state collaborated to contribute a grand total of $79,000 to the St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. The donation equates to more than 500,000 meals that will be distributed to people in 13 Arizona counties.

Future of tax hike to balance state budget in hands of House Democrats
PHOENIX — The future of whether Arizonans will get a chance to hike their sales taxes to balance the state budget depends on whether House Democrats are willing to go along.

Why property tax will stay in county’s control
With revenues declining, it makes sense to look for expenses to cut and other areas where revenue could be captured.

Average county gas price continues to climb
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of November 30, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased from $2.55 to $2.60 per gallon over the preceding two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price increased slightly from $2.60 to $2.61 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices remain unchanged at $2.63 during the two-week period.

Brewer blasted for attempts to keep payday loans industry alive
PHOENIX  Current and potential political foes of Gov. Jan Brewer are blasting efforts to keep the payday loan industry alive.

Countywide sales continue to struggle
Retail sales, Cochise County’s largest category of taxable sales, were down 7.1 percent in September after adjusting for inflation. In the first nine months of 2009, sales were down 4.3 percent compared to the first nine months of last year. Retail sales were down in 21 of the past 23 months.

City of Douglas new phone numbers
Department    Old Number    New Number

Minimize your risk of catching the flu during the holidays
As we approach the holiday season please remember that this is also flu season, and Vaira Harik, Director of the Cochise County Health Department would like to remind everyone that influenza “loves” this time of year.  Both the novel H1N1 virus and the regular seasonal flu will be circulating in our county during the holidays.

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.

Special art exhibit makes stop in Douglas, Mexico
Negotiations, featuring work by Adriana Y. Gallego, Gabriela Muñoz, and  M. Jenea Sanchez, will explore themes of borders, individualism, and feminism. 

Craft Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Handmade holiday items bring a unique and personal touch to the season, making the giver and receiver feel special. This year, millions of families will be spending more time together creating low or no-cost crafts such as gifts, cards and decorations. In fact, the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) estimates that in almost 43 million U.S. households will create handcrafted holiday gifts and decorations this year.

Things To Do
Pearce history takes      spotlight Fri, Sat.

Kids’ activities planned at library during holiday
The Douglas Public Library has set a number of activity days for area children during the Christmas vacation.

Tips for clergy who must deal with media
The Sunday service had just ended and the Rev. Larry Kroon couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

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.”

LDS Church Sierra Vista Stake conference on Dec. 13; Church leader Christofferson is speaker
SIERRA VISTA – The Sierra Vista Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host its semi-annual stake conference at 10 a.m. Dec. 13 at 2100 Yaqui St., Sierra Vista.

Civil disobedience debate
There is nothing new about Christians deciding that, when political push comes to legal shove, they cannot render unto Caesar what they truly believe belongs to God.

Happy Birthday
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church recently hosted a surprise birthday party and luncheon in honor of Margaret Fagan's 95th birthday.

Abortion not a gray area for Catholic pols
Patrick Kennedy has a remarkable opportunity. The Democrat, a congressman from Rhode Island and the son of the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, is currently embroiled in a scandal of his own making. I’d be delighted to be able to write a profile on his “courage” as it plays out.

True story behind ‘The Blind Side’ movie
In the beginning there was “Big Tony” Henderson, whose dying mother urged him to pull his son Steven from a public school on the bad side of Memphis and take him somewhere to get a Christian education.

LDS Church Sierra Vista Stake conference on Dec. 13
SIERRA VISTA – The Sierra Vista Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host its semi-annual stake conference at 10 a.m. Dec. 13 at 2100 Yaqui St., Sierra Vista.

God, Brubeck and all that jazz
Any jazz fan who has been paying attention at all during the past half century will recognize the quirky 5/4 riff that means the Dave Brubeck Quartet is swinging into its classic “Take Five.”

Dates are set for dedication and open house
of Gila Valley Arizona Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a public open house prior to the dedication of The Gila Valley Arizona Temple, located between the communities of Pima and Thatcher in Graham County.

Bost Family plays at Silver Creek Church
The Silver Creek Church and the award-winning Bost Family Traditions gospel band invites the community to join them for worship and inspirational gospel music on Sunday, December 27, beginning  at 10:45 a.m. The church is located at 4459 E. Highway 80.

State moving toward offering ‘No Frills’ college degrees
PHOENIX  Arizona is getting a $1.5 million grant as the first step toward establishing “no frills’’ programs within the university system where students will be able to get degrees for less than they now cost.

Art department presents demonstrations, bonfire
The Cochise College Art Department will welcome Cochise County residents at a series of events highlighting the creative work of talented students and special guests.

Living in style on college campus starts in spring
Hammering, nailing and sawing are common sounds at the Cochise College Douglas Campus, with construction teams moving fast to put the final touches on new and renovated buildings that will be available for students starting in January 2010. Registration for spring classes, and a chance to live in the new residence halls and use other new facilities, begins Monday, Nov. 23.

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:

Cochise College students give, serve today, throughout year
It’s common during the holiday season for many of us to become conscious of the need in our communities. This seems the perfect time to share with you the ways that Cochise College students contribute to the quality of life in southern Arizona during the holidays and throughout the year.

College to offer GED on Saturday in January
 

Huber Students of the Month
Huber Middle School recently selected its November Students of the Month. Pictured in the front, from left, are Matthew Arvizu, Benjamin Nieblas, Francisco Baltierrez, Irais Bermudez, Alberto Loreto, Ezekiel Miller, and Melva Gonzalez.  In the back row, from left, areNubia Velasco, Marquis Morales, Joe Salcido, Assistant Principal Mr. Cliff Dunlap, Maria Galaz, and Student Council Advisor Mrs. Carol Messersmith.

College Coat and Toy Drive
Dr. J.D. Rottweiler, right, president of Cochise College, draws the winning raffle ticket sold by members of the Douglas Campus Social Concerns Club in support of the Douglas Fire Department’s holiday coat and toy drive. Half of the proceeds of the raffle went to the fire department, with the rest going to raffle winner Renee McIntire of Bisbee.

State, University employees could end up with IOUs in paycheck in 2010
PHOENIX — State and university employees could wind up with IOUs in their pay envelopes instead of checks in February if the planned sale of state buildings hits a snag, state Treasurer Dean Martin warned Monday.

A bonfire of promethean proportions
First-semester student at Cochise College

Six teens from county earn a trip to D.C.
Six high school juniors will be touring the nation’s capital for a week this summer as winners of Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative’s 30th annual Washington Youth Tour competition. 

Cochise College Events
Wednesday, Dec. 2

Bookmobile Schedule
December is “Read a New Book Month”!   The perfect place to start celebrating is on the Cochise County Bookmobile.  Stop in at any of our 43 bookmobile stops and pick up a book, audiobook, or DVD for everyone in the family.  For a map of bookmobile stops, visit  http://cochise.lib.az.us.  For more information call the Cochise County Library District, at 800-231-1574 or 520-432-8930.

College to offer GED on Saturday in January
 

Douglas students attend Nevada meet for DECA
Douglas High School is among hundreds of schools from 14 western states and territories who attended the Western Region Leadership Conference which is designed to develop leadership skills in students who are pursuing careers in marketing and management.

Tune in to Cochise College for music performances
 

College to offer GED on Saturday in January
 

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:

Cochsie College Events
Friday, January 1 and Saturday, January 2

House refuses to place scholarship limits on private, parochial schools
PHOENIX — A House panel refused Thursday to limit scholarships for private and parochial school students to those who show some financial need despite the fact the aid is funded with diverted state tax dollars.

Schools can ask for overrides again in March
PHOENIX — School districts whose voters rejected override attempts just last month are free to try again in March, Attorney General Terry Goddard concluded Tuesday.

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