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ADOT open house March 5
on I-10-SR 90 interchange
The Arizona Department of Transportation will be holding an open house March 5 regarding the planned Interstate 10-Highway 90 traffic interchange.
The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cochise College’s Benson campus, 1025 S. Highway 90. There will be a presentation at 6 p.m.
The project is aimed at improving the interchange in that corridor by moving I-10 slightly to the north and straightening roadway curves along I-10. ADOT says these changes will improve the safety of the corridor and increase the capacity of the interchange. The project is being done by ADOT and the URS Corp.
For project information, call Evelyn Ma, the ADOT project manager, at (602) 712-6660, or Jody Rodriguez, the URS Corp. design consultant, at (520) 887-1800.
SPV Little League
registration continues
San Pedro Valley Little League baseball and softball registration continues Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the concession stand at the little league field. Birth certificates required for every player. Tryouts for players entered in the Majors division March 7, at 11 a.m.
VFW fundraising
dinners Friday
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., Benson, is holding its weekly fundraising dinner Friday, Feb. 27, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu includes barbecued chicken, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, salad, vegetable, salad, roll and dessert. A $6 donation is asked. Sunday bingo at 6 p.m., kitchen opens one hour prior.
San Pedro Resort’s
wood carvers show
San Pedro Resort, 1110 Highway 80, hosts its annual wood carvers show Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to noon.
Donate items for
deployed troops
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 is in need of items to send to deployed troops. Items include food, funds, personal hygene products, prepaid telephone calling cards, cards, games, etc. For information call Nancy Iverson at 586-3611 or Melissa DiPeso at 686-0729.
Property tax exemption filing deadline approaches
Property owners are reminded of the approaching March 1 application deadline for filing for a personal or organizational property tax exemption. An individual may qualify for a personal exemption if they are a widow, widower or an individual with a 100 percent permanent disability. Personal income must be below $28,202 with no dependents or $33,842 with dependents. The total assessed value of property ownership must be below $22,997. Organizations may qualify for a property tax exemption if they are operated as a "not for profit" organization and they fall within the specified uses defined by Arizona Revised Statutes. The filing deadline for exemptions is March 2, for the 2009 tax year. Senior owners may also file for a Senior Property Tax Valuation Freeze Option if they are 65 years of age or older. This option freezes the property valuation for three years and is subject to renewal every three years. Homeowners have through Sept. 1, to file Senior Valuation Freeze paperwork. Contact the Cochise County Assessor's Office for more information.
EAC ensembles
in St. David concert
On March 4, performing ensembles from Eastern Arizona College will offer a free concert at St. David High School gym at 7:30 p.m., featuring concert jazz bands under the direction of Geoff DeSpain, and the acappella and show choirs under direction of Dr. Bruce Bishop.
Bus rides for
21st CCLS enrollees
Transportation is available to the J-Six area only for students enrolled in the 21st Century Community Learning Center at Benson School. Bus leaves Benson Middle School at 5:30 p.m. with first drop off at Rice and Warren roads at the Fire Department. Second drop off at J-6 and Navajo. Parents or guardians must be there to pick up children. For information call Making A Difference Office at 520-586-2213 ext 634 or ext 635
BMS Family Math
program ongoing
Parents of students in fifth through eighth grades to help child succeed in math. Family Math is Monday in the cafeteria 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Babysitting provided. Call 586-2213 ext. 610.
Eagles Feb. birthday
bash, meetings, fish fry
Benson Eagles No. 3593 is holding a birthday bash Saturday, Feb. 28 . Call the Eagles at 586-3043 for details. W\eekly bingo on Wednesday. Early bird game at 6 p.m. Ticket sales begin at 5:30 p.m., kitchen opens at 5 p.m. The Eagles host a fish fry every other Friday with the next one set March 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Joint officers meeting is on March 2. Auxiliary meetings are March 2 and March 16, while Aerie meetings are March 3 and March 17. All meetings begin at 7 p.m. An officers breakfast is scheduled for March 8.
Benefit auction at
Presbyterian Church
A silent and live auction will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Community Presbyterian Church, 590 S. Huachuca St. Auction items are new or appraised antiques. Refreshments will be served. Call Sandie Missioni at (520) 241-0791. Proceeds benefit Fellowship Hall improvements.
All Creatures to
hold rabies clinic
All Creatures Veterinarian Clinic, 655 E. 4th St., is offering a rabies clinic Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost $20. Leashed dogs, cats in carriers only. Call Benson Animal Shelter at 586-3600 for information.
Book signing at
Benson Museum
The Benson Museum and Art Gallery announces a book signing for Kathy Suagee on her book, “Around Benson” Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The quilt show is in its final week while artists are sought for the March Art Show. Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 586-3070 or 586-9313.
Join Cub
Scout Pack 454
Cub Scout Pack 454 is calling for boys age 6 to 11 to join in each Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Calvary St. David Church, 15 W. Merrill Dr. Call Daina Valenzuela at 720-4944 for information.
Accepting Head
Start applications
Head Start and Early Head Start are accepting applications. Children born between Sept. 1, 2004 and Aug. 31, 2006 are eligible.
Head Start offers services to low income families. Services may also be available for pregnant women. Call 586-7174 or visit the Head Start Center on Union Street.
Wrestling team
banquet March 9
The Benson High School wrestling team will be holding its annual honor banquet on Monday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the Benson School cafeteria. The team extends a special invitation to all former Benson High School wrestling alumni to attend.
Mescal Firefighters
Assoc. rummage sale
The Mescal Firefighters Association is holding its bi-annual rummage sale the first weekend in April. The association is in need of donations in good, useable and working condition. Call Kathy at 586-2337 to arrange pick up for items.
Planning meeting for
BUHS Class of 68-69-70
A planning meeting will be held Sunday, March 1, for a graduates of the classes of 1968-69-70 at Valley High Mobile Home Park, 1200 S. Highway 80. Call Betty at 586-3771 or 586-3554 for more information.
Northern County
Democrats to meet
The Northern Cochise County Democrats will meet in Willcox on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the TA Truck Stop, 1501 N. Ft. Grant Rd., from 10 a.m. to noon. Speakers include Telly Stanger, manager, economic development and agriculture (SSVEC) and Wayne Crane, public relations manager (SSVEC). Stanger will discuss “SSVEC’s Renewable Energy Rebate Program” and “SSVEC’s Time of Use Program.” Crane will discuss “SSVEC’s Operation Round Up Program.” The meeting is open to the public.
County building permits
by appointment only
Cochise County will be accepting building permit applications only by appointment at its Benson and Willcox planning and zoning offices.
Benson appointments will be on Tuesdays. Willcox appointments will be on Thursdays. To schedule an appointment, call 432-9240.
Building permits also may still be submitted in the Sierra Vista or Bisbee offices during the week.
Appointments to submit special-use, rezoning or variance applications at the Benson and Willcox offices also can be scheduled.
Benson Lions host
all-you-can-eat breakfast
Benson Lions Club all-you-can eat breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea, juice breakfast 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m., 599 S. Dragoon St., Sunday, March 1. Bingo Friday, doors open 4:30 p.m., early-bird 6:30 p.m.
Dog obedience
class enrollment
Critter Sitters enrolling for the following classes: Basic Obedience Saturday, March 7, at 9:30 a.m. Puppy Socialization will be held at 8 a.m. Agility classes at 11 a.m. Jumps, tunnels, pause box, and more will be covered. For location information or to register contact 520-212-2233 or visit www.crittersittersbenson.com.
Benson High School
Love and Logic’
Benson Unified School District will be offering “Love and Logic” parenting classes on Thursdays beginning Feb. 12, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m in the district office board room. Classes run eight weeks. Babysitting provided. Call 586-2213 ext. 610.
John Nilsen to perform
at SPV United Methodist
John Nilsen will perform at San Pedro Valley United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m.
There is no charge for the performance but a “love offering” will be taken during the performance. The church is located at 636 S. Highway 80.
Benson Elks
spaghetti dinners
Benson Elks Lodge resumes Tuesday night spaghetti dinners, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge, 623 Foothill Dr. All-you-can-eat dinner includes spaghetti, sauce, salad, and garlic bread for $6. Profits benefit charity. Call Gisele Worley at 586-7471 or, for membership e-mail BensonElks@dishmail.net.
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ADOT open house March 5
on I-10-SR 90 interchange
The Arizona Department of Transportation will be holding an open house March 5 regarding the planned Interstate 10-Highway 90 traffic interchange.
The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cochise College’s Benson campus, 1025 S. Highway 90. There will be a presentation at 6 p.m.
The project is aimed at improving the interchange in that corridor by moving I-10 slightly to the north and straightening roadway curves along I-10. ADOT says these changes will improve the safety of the corridor and increase the capacity of the interchange. The project is being done by ADOT and the URS Corp.
For project information, call Evelyn Ma, the ADOT project manager, at (602) 712-6660, or Jody Rodriguez, the URS Corp. design consultant, at (520) 887-1800.
SPV Little League
registration continues
San Pedro Valley Little League baseball and softball registration continues Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the concession stand at the little league field. Birth certificates required for every player. Tryouts for players entered in the Majors division March 7, at 11 a.m.
VFW fundraising
dinners Friday
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., Benson, is holding its weekly fundraising dinner Friday, Feb. 27, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu includes barbecued chicken, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, salad, vegetable, salad, roll and dessert. A $6 donation is asked. Sunday bingo at 6 p.m., kitchen opens one hour prior.
San Pedro Resort’s
wood carvers show
San Pedro Resort, 1110 Highway 80, hosts its annual wood carvers show Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to noon.
Donate items for
deployed troops
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 is in need of items to send to deployed troops. Items include food, funds, personal hygene products, prepaid telephone calling cards, cards, games, etc. For information call Nancy Iverson at 586-3611 or Melissa DiPeso at 686-0729.
Property tax exemption filing deadline approaches
Property owners are reminded of the approaching March 1 application deadline for filing for a personal or organizational property tax exemption. An individual may qualify for a personal exemption if they are a widow, widower or an individual with a 100 percent permanent disability. Personal income must be below $28,202 with no dependents or $33,842 with dependents. The total assessed value of property ownership must be below $22,997. Organizations may qualify for a property tax exemption if they are operated as a "not for profit" organization and they fall within the specified uses defined by Arizona Revised Statutes. The filing deadline for exemptions is March 2, for the 2009 tax year. Senior owners may also file for a Senior Property Tax Valuation Freeze Option if they are 65 years of age or older. This option freezes the property valuation for three years and is subject to renewal every three years. Homeowners have through Sept. 1, to file Senior Valuation Freeze paperwork. Contact the Cochise County Assessor's Office for more information.
EAC ensembles
in St. David concert
On March 4, performing ensembles from Eastern Arizona College will offer a free concert at St. David High School gym at 7:30 p.m., featuring concert jazz bands under the direction of Geoff DeSpain, and the acappella and show choirs under direction of Dr. Bruce Bishop.
Bus rides for
21st CCLS enrollees
Transportation is available to the J-Six area only for students enrolled in the 21st Century Community Learning Center at Benson School. Bus leaves Benson Middle School at 5:30 p.m. with first drop off at Rice and Warren roads at the Fire Department. Second drop off at J-6 and Navajo. Parents or guardians must be there to pick up children. For information call Making A Difference Office at 520-586-2213 ext 634 or ext 635
BMS Family Math
program ongoing
Parents of students in fifth through eighth grades to help child succeed in math. Family Math is Monday in the cafeteria 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Babysitting provided. Call 586-2213 ext. 610.
Eagles Feb. birthday
bash, meetings, fish fry
Benson Eagles No. 3593 is holding a birthday bash Saturday, Feb. 28 . Call the Eagles at 586-3043 for details. W\eekly bingo on Wednesday. Early bird game at 6 p.m. Ticket sales begin at 5:30 p.m., kitchen opens at 5 p.m. The Eagles host a fish fry every other Friday with the next one set March 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Joint officers meeting is on March 2. Auxiliary meetings are March 2 and March 16, while Aerie meetings are March 3 and March 17. All meetings begin at 7 p.m. An officers breakfast is scheduled for March 8.
Benefit auction at
Presbyterian Church
A silent and live auction will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Community Presbyterian Church, 590 S. Huachuca St. Auction items are new or appraised antiques. Refreshments will be served. Call Sandie Missioni at (520) 241-0791. Proceeds benefit Fellowship Hall improvements.
All Creatures to
hold rabies clinic
All Creatures Veterinarian Clinic, 655 E. 4th St., is offering a rabies clinic Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost $20. Leashed dogs, cats in carriers only. Call Benson Animal Shelter at 586-3600 for information.
Book signing at
Benson Museum
The Benson Museum and Art Gallery announces a book signing for Kathy Suagee on her book, “Around Benson” Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The quilt show is in its final week while artists are sought for the March Art Show. Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 586-3070 or 586-9313.
Join Cub
Scout Pack 454
Cub Scout Pack 454 is calling for boys age 6 to 11 to join in each Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Calvary St. David Church, 15 W. Merrill Dr. Call Daina Valenzuela at 720-4944 for information.
Accepting Head
Start applications
Head Start and Early Head Start are accepting applications. Children born between Sept. 1, 2004 and Aug. 31, 2006 are eligible.
Head Start offers services to low income families. Services may also be available for pregnant women. Call 586-7174 or visit the Head Start Center on Union Street.
Wrestling team
banquet March 9
The Benson High School wrestling team will be holding its annual honor banquet on Monday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the Benson School cafeteria. The team extends a special invitation to all former Benson High School wrestling alumni to attend.
Mescal Firefighters
Assoc. rummage sale
The Mescal Firefighters Association is holding its bi-annual rummage sale the first weekend in April. The association is in need of donations in good, useable and working condition. Call Kathy at 586-2337 to arrange pick up for items.
Planning meeting for
BUHS Class of 68-69-70
A planning meeting will be held Sunday, March 1, for a graduates of the classes of 1968-69-70 at Valley High Mobile Home Park, 1200 S. Highway 80. Call Betty at 586-3771 or 586-3554 for more information.
Northern County
Democrats to meet
The Northern Cochise County Democrats will meet in Willcox on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the TA Truck Stop, 1501 N. Ft. Grant Rd., from 10 a.m. to noon. Speakers include Telly Stanger, manager, economic development and agriculture (SSVEC) and Wayne Crane, public relations manager (SSVEC). Stanger will discuss “SSVEC’s Renewable Energy Rebate Program” and “SSVEC’s Time of Use Program.” Crane will discuss “SSVEC’s Operation Round Up Program.” The meeting is open to the public.
County building permits
by appointment only
Cochise County will be accepting building permit applications only by appointment at its Benson and Willcox planning and zoning offices.
Benson appointments will be on Tuesdays. Willcox appointments will be on Thursdays. To schedule an appointment, call 432-9240.
Building permits also may still be submitted in the Sierra Vista or Bisbee offices during the week.
Appointments to submit special-use, rezoning or variance applications at the Benson and Willcox offices also can be scheduled.
Benson Lions host
all-you-can-eat breakfast
Benson Lions Club all-you-can eat breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea, juice breakfast 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m., 599 S. Dragoon St., Sunday, March 1. Bingo Friday, doors open 4:30 p.m., early-bird 6:30 p.m.
Dog obedience
class enrollment
Critter Sitters enrolling for the following classes: Basic Obedience Saturday, March 7, at 9:30 a.m. Puppy Socialization will be held at 8 a.m. Agility classes at 11 a.m. Jumps, tunnels, pause box, and more will be covered. For location information or to register contact 520-212-2233 or visit www.crittersittersbenson.com.
Benson High School
Love and Logic’
Benson Unified School District will be offering “Love and Logic” parenting classes on Thursdays beginning Feb. 12, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m in the district office board room. Classes run eight weeks. Babysitting provided. Call 586-2213 ext. 610.
John Nilsen to perform
at SPV United Methodist
John Nilsen will perform at San Pedro Valley United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m.
There is no charge for the performance but a “love offering” will be taken during the performance. The church is located at 636 S. Highway 80.
Benson Elks
spaghetti dinners
Benson Elks Lodge resumes Tuesday night spaghetti dinners, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge, 623 Foothill Dr. All-you-can-eat dinner includes spaghetti, sauce, salad, and garlic bread for $6. Profits benefit charity. Call Gisele Worley at 586-7471 or, for membership e-mail BensonElks@dishmail.net.
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