Crews from the Douglas Fire Dept. responded to a structure fire shortly before 9 p.m. Monday in the 600 block of 18th St. just off of Pan American Ave. According to sources at the scene no one was living in the building and it was being used to store tires. The DFD used a special kind of foam to help extinguish the flames which were put out in a matter of minutes. Cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

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Lady Bulldogs soccer season ends
The Douglas Lady Bulldogs soccer season ended Friday night with a 2-1 overtime loss to the Coconino Lady Panthers of Flagstaff in the 4A DII state quarterfinals in Mesa.

Bulldog, Lady Bulldog hoopsters fall to Palo Verde

Senate OKs sending sales tax to voters
PHOENIX  With bipartisan support, the state Senate voted Tuesday to ask voters for a three-year hike in the state sales tax.

Borane agrees to take over DUSD post for $1

Brewer wants to balance budget by cutting back AHCCCS
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer wants to take away state-paid health care for hundreds of thousands of Arizonans as one way of balancing the state budget.

Many SSVEC users will get money back
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative is returning a quarter of a million dollars to members who had service with the cooperative in 1986 and/or 2007.

State Transportation Board OKs $3.5 million for Chino Rd. improvements
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Board, unanimously  approved $3.5 million to extend the existing Chino Road.

Progressive Dinner
Mario Cortez receives a gift certificate from Felix and Carmen Soto, owners of La Fiesta. This certificate joins others for door prizes donated by local merchants for the 14th Annual House of Hope Progressive Dinner, to be held Friday, Jan. 29. The dinner benefits local women and children in an abusive environment by providing food, shelter , clothing and support. Call 249-6094 for delivery of your $12 ticket. Meals are eat in, delivered or take out. Please specify when you purchase your ticket.

Animal control ordinance revision raises confusion
BISBEE — In February, the county Planning and Zoning Department will present another draft of the proposed revision of the Animal Control Ordinance to the Board of Supervisors.

Border crimes stay in feds’ focus
 TUCSON — A pair of hot criminal issues — immigration and mortgage fraud — have to be constantly watched so they don’t boil over, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona Dennis Burke said.

State budget picture still bleak a year later
PHOENIX — Ten months ago, Gov. Jan Brewer asked state lawmakers to approve her plan to balance the budget, including a temporary tax hike.

Sixty year-old woman caught with marijuana
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they seized over 100 pounds of marijuana from a 60-year-old woman.  

Border Patrol arrest convicted rapist at Port
 U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Douglas Station arrested a subject on Saturday with a felony conviction for rape.  The Border Patrol continues protecting the community by keeping unwanted criminals off of our streets. 

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Reports
January 4

Douglas Police Report
January 1, 2010

Law enforcement: Prosecuting Mexicans who commit crimes in U.S.
BISBEE — In a pilot program, the Cochise County Attorney’s Office is working in conjunction with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office to help pursue prosecutions in Mexico of Mexicans who commit crimes in the United States.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
January 5, 2010

‘If you have a better plan, produce it,’ Brewer says
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer chided state lawmakers and future political foes Monday for talking a lot about balancing the budget but doing very little about it.

Legislature facing more than just budget this session
PHOENIX — While the main focus of the session that begins Monday is balancing the budget, lawmakers are expected to address other matters during the four — or more — months they will be at the Capitol.

Border shooting draws Mexico’s concern
 The Mexican government has expressed concern about Monday’s shooting death of a Mexican man by a U.S. Border Patrol agent east of Douglas.

Ranchers find immigrant’s body in Douglas area on Thursday
The body of a suspected illegal immigrant was discovered by ranchers in the Douglas area Thursday morning, the sheriff’s office reports.

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USDA Director takes part in
ribbon-cutting for new solar system
USDA Rural Development along with partners PPEP, and Jose Coronel , Bee-Healthy store owner celebratede the completion of the hybrid solar system which includes a photovoltaic system to produce electrical energy needs and solar thermal for hot water heating of the store.

Brewer defends budget plan
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer is defending her decision to craft a spending plan contingent on lawmakers enacting an immediate sales tax hike even as Senate President Bob Burns said it’s likely dead on arrival at the Legislature.

Little damage from storm
Emergency crews were expecting the worst from the latest batch of storms that moved through the area this past weekend but were happy to report any damage that occurred around town was minimal and no major structural damage was reported.

Home invasion leads to arrests
Two men from Chihuahua, Mexico are in custody in New Mexico following the armed robbery of a Portal man and his wife.

Goddard formally announces plans to be a candidate for Governor
PHOENIX — Attorney General Terry Goddard formally became a candidate for governor Friday.

New technology for digital mammograms arrives at SAMC
Women who undergo routine mammograms at Southeast Arizona Medical Center now have the latest diagnostic technology available to them, digital mammography.

State’s jobless rate rises
PHOENIX  Arizona’s jobless rate jumped two tenths of a point last month, to 9.1 percent, as small gains in private sector employment were more than wiped out by losses in education.

Border Patrol Reports
Border Patrol Agents assigned to the Douglas Station arrested an illegal alien from Mexico northeast of the Douglas, Arizona Port of Entry on Tuesday.  The man was identified as a Sureno 13 Gang Member and was later entered into the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) where records revealed the subject had pending charges for larceny and marijuana possession.  The man was held for further processing.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Report
January 16-17

Payday loans take a hit in Arizona; likely dead after June 30
PHOENIX  Efforts by the payday loan industry to remain in Arizona after June 30 were dealt a serious  and potentially fatal  setback Monday when a key Democratic lawmaker said he can’t support what the lenders want.

House panel OK’s package of business tax breaks
PHOENIX — Calling it the ultimate solution to the state’s economic woes, members of a House panel approved an extensive package of tax breaks for business on Monday.

Goddard loses ground
PHOENIX — Less than a week in the race, a new survey shows that Terry Goddard already is losing ground in his bid to become the next governor.

Gas prices rise across county
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of January 10-16, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased from $2.60 to $2.67 per gallon over the preceding one month period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price increased from $2.60 to $2.67 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices climbed from $2.60 to $2.75 during the month period.

Senator wants to ‘kill’ public campaign financing
PHOENIX — Calling the system “morally wrong,’’ a state senator hoping to become a member of Congress pushed legislation through the Senate Judiciary Committee designed essentially to kill the system of public financing of state elections.

Photo radar system not generation enough cash
PHOENIX  Arizona’s new statewide photo radar system isn’t generating anywhere near the cash that was touted as violators can’t be identified and citations remain unpaid.

Board begins process of finding new administrator
The Douglas Unified School District Governing Board moved forward with its search for a new superintendent during a special meeting on Tuesday, January 19.

Drought aid to flow soon
 County ranchers have until Saturday to sign up for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program’s emergency relief from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for stock losses due to the drought.

County celebrates anniversary Feb. 2
Rapid growth in late 1870’s into 1880’s at Tombstone and Bisbee fueled by rich mining booms led local leaders to lobby the State to create a new county. The lines were drawn on the Mexico-New Mexico borders carving 6,256 square miles out of Pima County, one of the original four counties, to create Cochise County named after Cochise the famous leader of the Chiricahua Apaches.

CBP Officers seizes marijuana concealed in fenders
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they seized approximately 31 pounds of marijuana concealed in the front fenders of a vehicle.  

Best Western grand opening
Douglas Inns and Suites/Best Western owner Paco Patel, with wife, Dipti, and son, Ishan, stand next to the Best Western NASCAR race car that was on display  Friday as part of the hotel’s grand opening. As part of the celebration, Douglas Inn & Suites is offering 20 percent off one’s first stay through the end of the year.

Borane may be appointed interim superintendent
It appears former Douglas Mayor Ray Borane will be returning to the Douglas School System, at least on an interim basis, as its new superintendent.

State sends out inquiries about the privatizing of prisons
The Arizona Department of Administration released a Request for Information Monday, seeking to determine if there is interest from private prison companies to operate Arizona prison complexes in Douglas and Safford.

Local businesses differ on predicted rise in retail sales
Local business owners and economists responded to a predicted increase in retail sales with both optimism and skepticism last week.

SEABHS ousts board member; Work to retain public funds
After an argument over recent press coverage, board members of the Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services (SEABHS) blamed Marcelino Varona  Jr. for the negative publicity, and in a majority vote Thursday night, forcibly removed him from the board.

Web site can assist in quest for help
The Arizona Self Help Web site offers individuals and families a free and confidential online screening tool, in both English and Spanish, to help determine what services they may be eligible to receive.

9-1-1 services to pinpoint cell phones in county
An upgrade to the county’s 911 service will soon help dispatchers pinpoint the location of people making emergency calls on cell phones.

Average county gas price increases slightly; Douglas up a penny
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted from January 25 through January 29, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased slightly from $2.67 to $2.68 per gallon over the preceding two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price remained unchanged at $2.67 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices dropped from $2.75 to $2.71 during the two-week period.

Senate committee OK’s carrying concealed weapons
PHOENIX — A Senate panel agreed Monday that any Arizona adult should be able to carry a concealed weapon without special training or background check.

Supervisors say budget oversight still needed
 The Cochise County Board of Supervisors has joined the effort to oppose proposed Senate Bill 1017, which seeks to remove oversight by the supervisors of elected officials’ budgets and require the departments to be paid in one lump sum.

Officers discover laundering scheme
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they seized about 25 pounds of marijuana concealed in a laundry basket full of wet clothes. On January 27 at about 5:30 p.m. CBP Officers at the Douglas Port of Entry were screening travelers and vehicles when they came in contact with a 27-year-old woman driving a 2010 Ford Fusion. The woman was identified as a Mexican National and resident of Agua Prieta. The vehicle was searched by CBP Officers and discovered that the laundry basket full of wet clothes was concealing packages of marijuana. The total weight of marijuana was about 25 pounds with an estimated street value of $56,000.  CBP Officers seized the vehicle and marijuana. The woman was turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for further investigation.    

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Report
January 25

Horses packed with marijuana stopped near Douglas
Following Tuesday’s (January 26) seizure of more than 3,000 pounds of marijuana, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Tucson Sector seized an additional two loads of marijuana yesterday, with a combined weight of more than 400 pounds with an estimated vale of $320,000.

Border Patrol Reports
 Officers seize $267,000 of Marijuana at Port

THE CITY OF DOUGLAS HOUSING AUTHORITY
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
In accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, on February 26, 2010, the City of Douglas Housing Authority’s Streamlined Five Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2010 – 2014, and Streamlined Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2010, will be available for public review and comments. In compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, the Agency Plan outlines the Housing Authority’s goals and objectives for the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. The “PLAN” and all related documents will be available for review from February 26, 2010 through April 14, 2010.

Portal Soup Kitchen Feb. 8, 9, 10
The 14th annual Portal Rescue Soup Kitchen Fund-raiser will be held next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (February 8, 9, and 10) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Portal Rescue Classroom in Portal. The $7.00 meal includes two savory soups, two delectable breads, a dessert, and a beverage. All proceeds go to Portal Rescue, the area’s volunteer fire and rescue service.

College’s free lecture series resumes in Feb.
Diverse discussions covering everything from travels in Southeast Asia to Zapotec weaving are part of the spring 2010 series of free lunch lectures sponsored by the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL).

Douglas Restaurant Inspections
American Legion Post #11, Drinking-within an eating establishment, 1325 G Ave., 10/07/08, Excellent

Former secretary for county’s drug unit indicted of providing info
 A woman was recently indicted on an allegation of providing confidential information about drug-related arrests and investigations to a drug trafficking organization while employed by the Cochise County Attorney’s Office.

Chase leads Douglas Police to 328 lbs. of marijuana
Douglas Police arrested a male subject after being led on a pursuit of a suspected load vehicle on Hwy 80.

Faulty wiring cited in loss of store
WILLCOX — Faulty wiring is being blamed for a fire this week that burned the Kansas Settlement Family Store to the ground.

Lawmaker wants Senators to feel the pain
PHOENIX — A bipartisan group of senators think they and their colleagues should know how it feels when they cut the pay of state workers.

Lawmaker pushes for payday loans
PHOENIX — Undeterred by voter rejection more than a year ago, a top House Republican is working to keep payday lending alive in Arizona beyond June 30.

P&Z Commission says no to increased setback requirements
 After a long discussion at the end of a marathon four-and-a-half hour meeting, members of the county Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 not to change the owner-builder opt-out amendment to establish new 75-foot setback requirements.

Pettit relieved of duties for remainder of contract
For the second time in less than a year, Douglas Unified School District Superintendent Earl Pettit was placed on paid administrative leave by the district.

City looking at revenue shortfall
The City of Douglas still has nearly a $1.3 million cash reserve but, that was one of the few positives concerning its finances for 2009-2010.

State wants law enforcement to use sensors to catch drug runners
PHOENIX — State lawmakers directed the Department of Public Safety to put seismic sensors to spot drug runners and others in Southern Arizona — but only if the agency can find the cash elsewhere.

Easements question weighs on officials’ minds
Should the county act as a go-between for developers in regard to dealing with rights of way and easements across state lands?

Brewer’s cuts impact schools, AHCCCS and more
 Gov. Jan Brewer wants to turn juvenile offenders over to counties, repeal requirements to care for the severely mentally ill, kill state funding for fullday kindergarten, eliminate free health care for more than 300,000 low income people, sell off more state buildings, borrow more money and cut state employee pay by 5 percent to balance the budget for the remainder of this year and the next one.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Reports
January 13

Elfrida Merchants feature local artisans
Looking for that last minute, unique gift?  Try shopping Elfrida.  The Korner Store, on the corner of Jefferson and Highway 19,1 has a number of paintings by Adele Crouch (Creations by Crouch).

McNeal teen competes in Tucson
Harley Callahan of McNeal, daughter of Greg Boone and Anna Burgess, was recently selected to participate in Nationals’ 2010 Miss Jr. Teen Tucson pageant competition that will take place on February 6.

17-year-old boy stopped in smuggling attempt of $40,000 in marijuana
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they apprehended a 17-year-old boy trying to smuggle marijuana.  

DPS and US Border Patrol joint effort yields marijuana
It began at about 11 a.m. on January 15, when a black Toyota Camry approached the US Border Patrol checkpoint on SR 90, about 12 miles north of Sierra Vista.  A drug sniffing K-9 alerted to the vehicle and the agent instructed the driver to move the vehicle into a designated area.  The driver chose instead to continue north on SR 90 and a US Border Patrol agent began chasing the vehicle.  An Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) officer was traveling southbound on SR 90 just south of Benson, when he observed a black Toyota Camry traveling northbound on SR 90 at over 110 mph, being pursued by a US Border Patrol Agent.  The vehicle turned into the residential area of Cochise Terrace RV Park where the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, with the DPS Officer and US Border Patrol Agent engaging in a foot chase through backyards and over fences.  The suspect was taken into custody as he attempted to crouch near a bush. Thomas Paul Baker, 36 of Kingman, was booked into the Cochise County Jail for possession/transportation of marijuana and felony flight.

Davis seeks House seat
Ken Davis of Benson has announced his candidacy for a Democratic nomination to the Arizona  State Legislature. 

Confiscation of 29 canines comes back to bite county
The seizure of a number of dogs from an Elfrida breeder in April 2008 by a county animal control officer has led to a tort complaint being filed against the county, the sheriff’s office and members of an anti-puppy mill/animal rescue group.

Douglas Police Report
January 2, 2010

U.S. Border Patrol arrests sex offenders
  In five separate incidents over the past week, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Douglas Station apprehended illegal aliens who had prior arrests for sex crimes.  Agents quickly identified these criminal aliens using the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS).

Martin launches campaign: Wants to militarize border
PHOENIX  Dean Martin launched his gubernatorial campaign Wednesday with a promise to use armed National Guard troops to militarize the international border.

October sales up across major industries
Cochise County’s retail, accommodation, and restaurant and bar sales were all up in October, compared to October 2008. Retail sales, Cochise County’s largest category of taxable sales, were up 3.7 percent in October after adjusting for inflation. In the first 10 months of 2009, sales were down 3.6 percent compared to the first 10 months of 2008. Retail sales were down in 21 of the past 24 months.

First anniversary
The City of Douglas will be recognizing Advanced Call Center Technologies’ (ACT) one year anniversary on Friday, January 5, at 11:30a.m.at the offices of ACT located on 1710 10th Street. City Administration and ACT management will meet in recognition of the great accomplishment and contribution ACT has had in the community generating more than jobs.

County unemployment stabilizes in December
According to figures released by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Cochise County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stabilized at 7.1 percent in December. 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 December increased from 8.9 to 9.1 percent. Nationally, the unemployment rate stabilized at 10 percent.

College’s free lecture series resumes in Feb.
Diverse discussions covering everything from travels in Southeast Asia to Zapotec weaving are part of the spring 2010 series of free lunch lectures sponsored by the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL).

New exhibit on display at Museum
The Douglas Historical Society has opened two new exhibits at the Douglas Williams House featuring two antique christening gowns and a related lace and embroidery display.

Portal Soup Kitchen Feb. 8, 9, 10
The 14th annual Portal Rescue Soup Kitchen Fund-raiser will be held next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (February 8, 9, and 10) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Portal Rescue Classroom in Portal. The $7.00 meal includes two savory soups, two delectable breads, a dessert, and a beverage. All proceeds go to Portal Rescue, the area’s volunteer fire and rescue service.

Soups to warm you this winter
There is a saying about heating with wood that the wood warms you twice — once when you cut it, and again when you burn it. The same can be said about soup. The process of making it — the peeling, chopping, simmering, stirring — makes you feel warm inside as you make something healthful and delicious for your family. The eating of it does the same.

Enjoy frugal indulgences while sticking to your budget
You don’t have to sacrifice happiness if you’re frugal. Small pick-me-ups or indulgences can help you maintain your frugality without completely blowing your budget. You simply need to redefine luxuries. If you think about it, there are plenty of enjoyable low-cost splurges. Some can be impulsive, and others can be worked into your budget. But don’t buy what you can’t afford. It’s the little joys in life that can re-energize you. An indulgence can encourage you to slow down and savor the moment. These indulgences can make your hard work in other areas easier to bear. You’ll also be less likely to overindulge and overspend.

Swine flu vaccine now easier to locate
Now that H1N1 vaccine is available, several  pharmacies in the county are offering the vaccine to adults. In addition, the Cochise County Health Department is continuing to offer H1N1 vaccinations for residents of all ages and will be announcing more vaccination clinics in the near future.

Kick-off the new year with a new Green Routine
A change in the calendar brings a chance for families to make changes in their routines. With a heightened sense of environmental awareness, a new season is a great time to "green your routine" and establish simple, everyday eco-friendly habits with your family.

Really good grub
It’s fashionable to talk about “cuisine,” but what most of us understand is “cooking.” That’s why recipes from Grady Spears, a former cowpoke turned professional chef and cookbook author, are so appealing. Spears says he would rather be called a “cowboy cook” than a “chef,” and all of us who rustle up grub on a daily basis are grateful for that. His food is rustic, accessible and spectacularly delicious.

Taking a look back on frugality for 2009
It’s time for a frugal year in review. Financial gurus always encourage you to pay yourself first. This is important. All of the debt-reducing, money-saving strategies and ways to increase your income won’t mean much if you don’t take care of yourself first. When you reflect upon the past year, what’s the most frugal thing you learned?

Slow cooking, Italian-style
It’s not for nothing that the “slow food” movement started in Italy. This movement was founded, as the organization’s Web site (www.slowfood.com) puts it, to counter “fast food and fast life.” Classic Italian food is often of the “slow” kind. Think of pots of luscious ragu, polenta and osso buco (veal shanks), simmering for hours on the stove. It follows logically, then, that the slow cooker is an excellent vehicle for cooking Italian.

It doesn’t hurt to ask
You can be one question away from saving money. If you don’t ask for discounts, you’re missing opportunities to hang on to more of your hard-earned cash. It can be tough to muster up the courage, but it gets easier once you’ve done it a few times. You don’t have to be a tough negotiator. Be honest, undemanding and prepared for rejection. Many places offer unadvertised student, senior, military and employer discounts or will reduce the price if you buy in bulk, merchandise is slightly flawed, or if you’re a frequent and good customer. Where have you been successful asking for a discount?

Soups to warm you up
 I love soup. A lot. On a cold winter day, there’s nothing like a bowl of hot, savory soup to satisfy my hunger and warm me through and through. And if the soup is easy to make, I’m even happier.

Health Helplines
Alzheimer’s disease

It’s like sour cream, but better
You’ve seen it on menus, you’ve read it in recipes, but, with its French name and “chef-y” connotations, it may still be a bit intimidating: creme fraiche.

Focus on the small stuff
“Small events and choices determine the direction of our lives just as small helms determine the directions of great ships.” — M. Russell Ballard

Remembering holy-terror editor Deborah Howell
Journalists at the Newhouse News Service bureau in Washington learned to appreciate the sound of editor Deborah Howell cutting loose during a good argument.

House of Hope Progressive Dinner 2010
Cooks are readying their kitchens for the annual Progressive Dinner. The Douglas Ministerial Association (DMA) will be presenting the 14th Annual Progressive Dinner on January 29, 2010 from 5 to 7:00 pm. The cost is $12.00. The total profits are given to the House of Hope for their Annual Fund Raiser. The churches on Church Square: First Baptist, Grace United Methodist, First Presbyterian, and St. Stephen’s will be providing the meal. Unsold tickets will be available at First Baptist Church, which will also be hosting the soup course. The salad course will be held at First Presbyterian Church, and St. Stephen’s will present the entrée, which is always prime rib. A dessert made by Grace Methodist’s Church follows this delicious meal. Delivery is made by the sisters at the Mission at La Salette and church members of the hosting churches. Girl Scout Troop 382, and the American Legion Youth Group will wait upon tables. You may purchase your tickets by calling (520) 249-6094 or from any member of the above churches. You may eat in, carry out or have it delivered to your home. Please specify your preference when you purchase your ticket, as the seller must retain your ticket for delivery scheduling. To win door prizes place your name and telephone number on the numbered reverse of the ticket.

Corley named new pastor
Jim Corley is the new Pastor at Elfrida Baptist Church (EBC). Rev. Corley recently started at EBC after receiving a call from his high school buddy, Charlie Hall, who informed him of the church’s need for a pastor.  Hall’s step-father, Pastor Harry McLaughlin, had been the Pastor at EBC for 14 years in the 80’s and 90’s.

The book of Denzel
The first time Denzel Washington read the “Training Day” script, he had an intensely personal reaction to his character — the charismatic but fatally corrupt Det. Alonzo Harris.

And the pope says: ‘Thou shalt blog’
When Eunice Kennedy Shriver died, Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley candidly reminded his Archdiocese of Boston flock that this was one Kennedy who was consistently faithful to church teachings.

Cities can’t block church construction
PHOENIX — Some state lawmakers don’t want a city’s desire for new bars and restaurants to get in the way of new churches.

Sarah Palin’s evangelical-speak
According to a top strategist in the presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain, Sarah Palin believed that the decision to pick her as the Arizona Republican’s running mate was actually made by Almighty God.

Bookmobile Schedule
Make it a New Year's resolution to read more this year.   Stop in at any of our 39 bookmobile stops and pick up a book, audiobook, or DVD for everyone in the family.  For a map and schedule 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
 Cochise College is planning to administer the General Educational Development (GED) exam on Saturday on a trial basis in the new year. The pilot program begins with a test date of Saturday, Jan. 16, and registration is now being accepted.

Open house Jan. 26 at the Douglas Campus
Cochise College will embrace the past and celebrate the future at the Douglas Campus during an open house scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Third graders who can’t read at that level should not be promoted
PHOENIX — Third graders who can’t read at the expected level for children their age should not be promoted to fourth grade, Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday.

New UA South leader known as an advocate for students
 The University of Arizona South’s new chief executive will bring to the office a reputation as a strong student advocate when he starts his new job Monday.

Cochise College Events
Wednesday, January 13

Cochise College alumni group seeks members
A group of former Cochise College students is formalizing a new organization to reach out to alumni and other friends of the institution, and they’re looking for more members.

Cochise, UA South announce transition program for baccalaureate students
 Dual counseling, specialized support and development workshops for transfer students, and financial support are all planned as part of a newly minted program designed to encourage a smooth transition for students advancing from Cochise College to the University of Arizona South.

Students of the Month
Sarah Marley Elementary School recently announced its Students of the Month  for November and December. Honored students in November, above, were, first row, Yamilet Lugo, Abigail Vertrees, Irlanda Flores, Naydelin Luna, Liana Cabarga,  and Albert Ambri. In the second row, were Carlos Fragoso, Alejandro Miranda, Alex Vera-Galaz, Andrew Machado, Oscar Machado, Emily Ramirez, and Mario Parra December Students of the Month, below, were, first row,  Jaime Luna, Lluvia Perez, Fridha Rojas, Andrea Larios, Jesus Portillo, Julian Robles Toscano; and, second row, Kassandra Aguayo, Manuel Sanchez, Francisco Aguilar, Francisco Lamadrid, Jacelyn Ballesteros, Manuel Medrano, and Gissel Pedrego.

Honor Roll
Sarah Marley Elementary

Nursing faculty to chronicle experience in academic journal
An article written by Cochise College nursing faculty members Vicky J. King, RN, MSN, and Jim King, RN, MSN, CRNA, APN-C, has been accepted for publication in Teaching and Learning in Nursing, the official journal of the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing.

Financial Aid Night
College financial aid representatives will be at Douglas High School on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 to discuss Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and financial aid resources for the benefit of all graduating students, their parents and guardians. A presentation in English will be held in the DHS auditorium and a Spanish presentation will be held in the DHS cafeteria. Both begin at 5:30 pm.

Cochise College students helping Haiti victims
SIERRA VISTA — Two Haiti relief drives organized by students at Cochise College will have a big day next week. At the Sierra Vista campus, a monthlong effort to gather basic first aid and hygiene supplies will begin on Monday, while a similar drive on the Douglas campus raising money in support of Red Cross efforts will end on the same day.

Comedy hypnosis show to raise funds for Starfish
On February 27, the Douglas High School Starfish Club will play host to a Comedy Hypnosis Show starring Master Hypnotist Michael DeSchalit.

Education grants offered through foundation
The Cochise Community Foundation seeks applications for grants that will be used to support or initiate programs in one or both of the following categories:

Honor Role
Faras Elementary           School        2nd Nine Weeks   Honor Roll

Huber students collecting items for Haiti
Hubert middle school students will be wrapping up their Haiti collection drive on Friday at noon.

Event helps students, parents begin financial aid process
Local students who plan to attend college can get free, on-site professional assistance completing financial aid forms and talk to financial aid professionals about financial resources and how to apply at College Goal Sunday.

Cochise College Events
Thursday, January 21

Bookmobile Schedule
 It’s easy to fall in love with a good book!   Stop in at any of our 39 bookmobile stops and pick up a book, audiobook, or DVD for everyone in the family.  For a map and schedule of bookmobile stops, http://cochise.lib.az.us.  For more information call the Cochise County Library District, at 800-231-1574 or 520-432-8930.

Hoyack re-elected president; bond construction set
Despite the controversy surrounding the conflict between Superintendent Earl Pettit and the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board in recent months, Incumbent Board President Charles Hoyack was elected to another term.

College, K-12 unite over ‘Oreo cookie science’
Why do salts and sugars dissolve in water, but the white part of an Oreo cookie doesn’t?

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