http://willcoxrangenews.com/ The latest news from the willcoxrangenews.com website! Newsys Template Engine News http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-515677990 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news01.txt City looks at options to keep some services here By Carol Broeder/Arizona Range News The Willcox Motor Vehicle Division office is expected to close next Friday, however, Willcox leaders plan to work with the Arizona Department of Transportation to have some services available in the community. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:49 -0600 newsys-521302200 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news01a.txt Carol Broeder Arizona Range News The Willcox City Council plans to again discuss airport acquisition at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, in council chambers, 300 W. Rex Allen Drive. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:55 -0600 newsys-521037420 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news02.txt 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. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:51 -0600 newsys-519678326 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news03.txt NCCH gets the state-of-the-art X-ray that can "remove" bones to view tissue Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:47 -0600 newsys-518503682 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news04.txt SUNSITES VISION SCREENING: Members of the Cochise Stronghold Lions Club will provide vision screening for home school students on Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Sunsites Community Center from noon until 3 p.m. There is no charge for this community service. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:57 -0600 newsys-519678324 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news05.txt A Willcox-area family is struggling to rebuild their lives a week after an accidental fire destroyed their home and business. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:48 -0600 newsys-518503675 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news06.txt Despite continued dissension among board members of Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services (SEABHS), acting CEO Jim Rubio said Thursday night the company is making strides to correct deficiencies. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:40 -0600 newsys-519227134 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news07.txt "Protect life first, then property." With those words, city utilities supervisor John Bowen made the annual presentation to the Willcox City Council regarding procedures and chain of command during a natural gas emergency. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:58 -0600 newsys-521037424 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news08.txt BISBEE - The Cochise County Board of Supervisors stood behind the new 69kV subtransmission line and substation proposed by Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative in the western part of the county. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:56 -0600 newsys-514324004 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news08a.txt For the 14th year, the annual array of miniature and small paintings are on display at the Visitors Center on Circle I Road. This year there are 53 paintings from 13 states across the country. Subjects include everything from dogs, cats, horses, cattle and landscapes, to architecture and portraits. The paintings are from 5 x 7 inches and smaller to one on a piano key. Materials are watercolor, acrylics, oil paintings and scrimshaw, featuring a portrait of Rex Allen. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:33:18 -0600 newsys-515677993 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news09.txt SIERRA VISTA - Based on a survey conducted by an independent company, SSVEC members strongly favor constructing a subtransmission line from Whetstone to Patagonia. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:52 -0600 newsys-521302199 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news10.txt The Vietnam Veterans of America and Associates (VVA/AVVA), Cochise County Chapter 1020 are hosting the Arizona State Council of The Vietnam Veterans of America and Associates on Saturday, Feb. 6. The event will occur at the Windemere Hotel & Conference Center, 2047 South Highway 92, in Sierra Vista. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:41 -0600 newsys-515677988 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news11.txt The Douglas Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, invites the public to comment on a proposed multi-partner landscape-scale analysis of lands within and surrounding the Chiricahua and Dragoon mountain ranges located in Cochise County, southeastern Arizona. Informational meetings on the Chiricahua-Dragoon FireScape project will be held as follows: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:44 -0600 newsys-521037423 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news12.txt Healthy Willcox classes move Healthy Willcox classes on Mondays (aerobics) and Wednesdays (yoga) will meet at the Willcox Elementary School, Room 27, until further notice. The floor of the Willcox Middle School gym is being repaired. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:56 -0600 newsys-521037419 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news13.txt Public input is being sought regarding the National Park Service's (NPS) proposed plan to replace four and rehabilitate one of six wastewater systems at Chiricahua National Monument in Willcox, Ariz. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:44 -0600 newsys-515677992 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news14.txt The Willcox Elks Lodge #2131 will host its annual Charity Ball and Auction on Saturday, Feb. 6. This annual event, which is open to the public, is held to raise funds that are directly returned to the youth in our community. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:50 -0600 newsys-519359958 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news15.txt Congratulations to the Willcox Elks Lodge #2131 Ritual Team for coming in first place at District competition held in Tucson on Jan. 23. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:43 -0600 newsys-518503681 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news16.txt Weekly Monday Parents Anonymous Support Group: Meets every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church, 590 S. Huachuca in Benson. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:37 -0600 newsys-515677989 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news17.txt Along US 191 From Relation St. to Discovery Park Blvd. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:56:40 -0600 newsys-514324002 http://willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/02/04/news/news18.txt PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Arizona is holding a series of public meetings statewide to get comments on its Restoration Design Energy Project. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:32:25 -0600