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Previous News HeadlinesMarch 12th, 2010 Celebrate the Arts! at Cochise College Benson CenterCelebrate the Arts! is in full swing at Cochise College Benson Center March 17-20.March 10th, 2010 Authors, musicians, artists to present, perform during Celebrate the Arts at Benson CenterAward-winning Tucson novelist Nancy Turner is among the presenters who will participate in Celebrate the Arts, a week of free live performances, a juried art show, creative workshops, and youth programming scheduled March 13-20 at the Cochise College Benson Center.New book from former Willcox authorHave you ever imagined what the Willcox area would have been like 20,000 years ago, when The Playa was a huge lake and incredible creatures roamed its shores and nearby plains and hills?Vote online for Gila Watershed Partnership for River Network grantMiller Coors announced a $75,000 donation to River Network, a national non-profit organization focused on water quality and watershed protection. Miller Coors is partnering with River Network to award grants to local non-profit organizations that protect and restore local water resources through agricultural means.Area Canadians show their pride during Winter OlympicsSunsites winter residents Janet and Rob Schwieger and Dianne and George Kolonosky displayed their national pride for the 2010 winter Olympics held in their native province of British Columbia, Canada. The four got together and built a small Inukshuk, ("In OOK shook") the symbol of the 2010 winter games, from stones in the Kolonosky's front yard. They are also flying the familiar red maple leaf Canadian flag."Know Your Native Plants" workshopsThe second in a series of five workshops designed for small acreage landowners is "Know Your Native Plants" and will feature speakers that will help you identify the native plants in your area and MUCH more. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hereford and Whitewater Natural Resource Conservation Districts, and Coronado Resource Conservation & Development have put together an agenda that will feature speakers on plant identification, soil suitability for plant type, planting for wildlife and water needs for landscaping. The workshop is designed to assist landowners in working "with" the land for greater productivity.Willcox Cowbelles ScholarshipThe Willcox Cowbelles Marguerite Cook Memorial Scholarship was established in 1977 in memory of the Willcox Cowbelles' first president and charter member, Marguerite Cook, and since that time scholarships have been awarded annually to area students. Funding for the scholarships comes from memorials, special projects and money raised at the annual Cowbelles Dinner Dance.Reward for javelina shootingsThe Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of poachers who illegally shot two javelinas found dead Feb. 24 alongside East Touchstone Trail south of Interstate 10 near St. David.Student contests for Law DayOn behalf of Cochise County's Law Day Committee, we are delighted to announce this year's nationally selected Law Day theme: Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges.Supervisors expand owner-builder opt-outBISBEE - Property owners who have a minimum of four acres in any growth category can now take advantage of the county's owner-builder opt-out program.Fall prevention course begins March 23 for Willcox-area seniorsHave you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, an eight-week program beginning March 16 in Willcox titled, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you.ARRA funding may be possible for city library's vestibule solariumA hoped-for solarium room attached to the library's new entry vestibule may see the light of day if the city receives a grant through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).Student-led parent-teacher conferences to beginMany teachers in Willcox School District will have student-led parent-teacher conferences beginning March 18-19.Rural hospitals share knowledgeOn Feb. 26, a delegation from the White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Springerville visited Northern Cochise Community Hospital to learn more about its "swing bed" program.Doorknocker utility shut-off warnings stopThe City of Willcox is no longer issuing doorknockers to customers with delinquent utility bills.Willcox Senior Center moving forwardThe Willcox Senior Center project continues to move forward, as the city council voted unanimously last Monday night to waive more than $6,500 in city fees.Unofficially, Cronberg, Lindsey, Holloway and Irvin take Council seatsAinslee S. Wittig / Arizona Range NewsSESAME WORKSHOP AND AMERICHOICE PARTNER ON NATIONAL HEALTHY HABITS OUTREACH PROJECT* "Healthy Habits for Life" to help low-income families make affordable, nutritional food choices for childrenRegister Now for April ACT TestRegistration is now open for the April 10, 2010 ACT achievement test. Most students register online at www.actstudent.org. Students may also pick up registration forms from their high school counseling offices; these forms must be postmarked by March 5, 2010. Late registration is available until March 19, 2010 for an extra $21 fee.QT Talk Offers Free Calling to Chile in Response to EarthquakeText CHILE to 64842 to Receive Free CallsExhibitors & Entertainers Wanted for 2nd Annual Arizona Highways Travel ShowArizonans hoping to stretch travel dollars this year by staying within state lines have the opportunity to book travel and explore all the amenities the state has to offer at the second annual Arizona Highways Travel Show, May 22 and 23.Meet the Border Patrol's new sector chiefThe Border Patrol's new Tucson Sector chief, Victor M. Manjarrez Jr., has local ties: He's been in charge of the Naco station as well as the Douglas station. A 21-year veteran of the Border Patrol, Manjarrez now is responsible for the patrol's largest sector in the United States, overseeing the operations of eight Border Patrol Stations in Arizona. From July 2006 to July 2007, he served as the Tucson Sector's deputy chief patrol agent. He also has served as patrol agent in charge of the Naco and Douglas stations. Manjarrez comes to Tucson after leading the El Paso Sector. Manjarrez met with Rep. Gabrielle Giffords on Monday. "I came away very impressed with Chief Manjarrez and his dedication to securing our border," Giffords said. Manjarrez succeeds Robert W. Gilbert, who will be Department of Homeland Security attach/ in Mexico.Last Chance for USDA Organic Initiative ApplicationsLyons, Nebraska - Less than two weeks remain for organic producers as well as farmers and ranchers transitioning their operations to organic to apply for a special USDA initiative to encourage conservation practices. The 2010 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Organic Initiative will provide $50 million nationally to farmers and ranchers who qualify for the program.March 9th, 2010 Unofficially, Cronberg, Lindsey, Holloway and Irvin take Council seatsAinslee S. Wittig / Arizona Range NewsMarch 5th, 2010 March 3rd, 2010 Articles on barking dogs undergo revisionBISBEE - Though it looked like the ordinance would be tabled for more discussion at one point, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors approved revisions to the animal control ordinance after making a few changes of their own.Willcox City Council primary electionThe City of Willcox primary election will be held Tuesday, March 9, at City Council Chambers, 300 W. Rex Allen Drive.Plans progress for new hospitalNorthern Cochise Community Hospital seeks HUD grant for $25 million buildingSummaries of other questions at the City Council Candidates ForumA summary of answers to other questions at the Chamber's Candidates Forum:Six city council candidates vie for four seatsA seventh candidate, Jimmy Norris, withdraws from raceMen seek help, then bind Cochise manTwo illegal immigrants are in custody following a robbery Friday in Cochise.March 24-26 hearing set over disputed power lineSIERRA VISTA - The Arizona Corporation Commission will be holding a hearing to discuss the possibility of expediting the construction of a proposed power line for the Elgin, Sonoita and Patagonia areas.30th Annual Quilt ShowThe Double Adobe Quilters are gearing up for their 30th annual quilt and craft show on Saturday, March 6 at double Adobe School in McNeal.Body Found Suspected Illegal ImmigrantOn Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 at approximately 11:30 am, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office was advised of a dead body in Jackwood Canyon near Apache Arizona. Upon Deputies arrival, they made contact with a rancher in the area who advised that he had located the body in a remote area of his property and a four wheel drive was necessary to reach the location.Willcox Cowbelles' Dinner DanceOn Saturday, March 13, join the Willcox Cowbelles for an evening of western entertainment at the Marguerite Cook Memorial Scholarship Dinner Dance at the Willcox Elks Club. The festivities begin with a silent auction, raffles and social hour at 6 p.m. A prime rib dinner, cooked by the excellent chefs at the Elks, will be served at 7 p.m. followed by a live auction. "Ted Scanlon & The Desperados" will provide western swing dance music from 8 p.m. until midnight.Celebrate Archaeology Month with special programs at Chiricahua and Fort BowieChiricahua National Monument (NM) and Fort Bowie National Historical Site (NHS) announce several special events for the month of March. All events and programs are being presented in conjunction with Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month, an annual celebration sponsored by the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office.Get help in job search at community libraryWillcox-area residents looking for work can get help in their job search thanks to the local library and Cochise County Workforce Development, Inc. (CCWD).19th Annual Tribute to Marty Robbins this weekendHistoric Railroad Avenue will be transformed into a carnival of vendors and historic displays offering something to interest everyone on March 5 and 6. Come and learn more of the history of Railroad Avenue and Willcox. Bring your children to watch Marshall Bo Downey's daily Gun Shows that teach youth the consequences of breaking the law. Watch while the re-enactors stroll the street as real cowboys and badmen did over 100 years ago and as Marty chronicled in his western ballads. Then join the Karaoke sing along under the ramada. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Vendors and music will be in Railroad Park on both days and there will be a free jam session in the rear of the Marty Robbins Museum on Friday afternoon. Entertainers will be available for autographs from 2-4 p.m.Brewer draws fire from four challengersSIERRA VISTA - The lack of leadership at the highest level of Arizona is complicating the state's economic recovery, and adding to the problem is the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature, four GOP candidates for governor said Tuesday. |
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