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| Flag presentation: Benson Elks Lodge presented the American flag to Scout Troop No. 423 of St. David. Elks Veterans Chairman Nancy Copeland, Exalted Ruler Jerry Pollard and Inner Guard Joe Knoblock handed the flag to Jarrett Carpenter, team captain of the scouts. Coached by Jay Davis and assistant leader Randy Judd (not pictured), they took the young men to the Cochise County court for a tour of the facilities by Judge Joseph Knoblock. Along with Carpenter are scouts Carter Curtis, Cashyn Murray, Aaron Christiansen and Jacots Cornelsen. (Photo courtesy Benson Elks.) |
Cochise College Benson GED class registration
Registration for GED classes through Cochise College Adult Education continues Thursday, Aug. 26, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Cochise College Benson Center off State Route 90.
GED classes begin Monday, Aug. 30, and will be held weekly on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Class open to all levels. There is no charge. For information call (520) 515-5306 or toll free 1-800-966-7943 Exit. 3304.
Senior property valuation freeze deadline nears
Application filing deadline for the senior property valuation freeze option is Wednesday, Sept. 1.
This allows property valuation of a primary home to be frozen for three years, and may remain frozen as long as the homeowner re-qualifies every three years.
Homeowners must be 65, lived in the home a minimum of two years, and home owner's annual total income must be below $32,352 for single owner or $40,440 if two or more owners. Income based on total income from all sources, taxable and non-taxable, and must include all owners on the property title. Application must be made on the Department of Revenue form DOR 82104. Forms available from the County Assessor's Office. Call the Cochise County Assessors Office at (520) 432-8650.
DNA paternity testing at County Health Dept.
The Cochise County Health Department is now offering DNA paternity testing at all five locations and has joined with the DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC), known for trustworthy, confidential and accurate results.
Clinics will be offering DNA paternity testing during all normal business hours.
In Benson, the service is offered each Tuesday and Thursday and on alternating Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the county health department at 126 W. 5th St.
Benson Area Food Bank's child-box program ongoing
The Benson Area Food Bank will continue the child food-box program although the state of Arizona funding stopped on June 30. The board of directors has voted to continue it as long as local funding supports it. In addition to the current child food box contents, peanut butter and jelly will be added for boxes for families with children age 3-5. One gallon of milk will be added to food boxes of qualified families for older children ages 6 through 17.
VFW fundraising
dinner on Friday
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is holding its weekly Friday, [Aug. 27] fundraising dinner from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., serving baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad and roll. Cost is $7, public welcome.
For takeout or more information call 586-2197. VFW bingo hours have changed. Sunday Bingo is now held at 2 p.m. Kitchen closed for summer.
American Legion sets
Sept. 9 meeting at VFW
American Legion Post 45 Vicente Manzo will meet on the second Thursday of the month, Sept. 9, at the VFW on 5th Street at 6:30 p.m. Contact American Legion Commander Frank Taticek by calling 586-7273.
Fraternal Order of
Eagles' activities posted
The Eagles' Auxiliary meets on the first and third Mondays with the Aeries meeting on the first and third Tuesdays. Trustees also meet every Tuesday. There are also tacos on Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., bingo on Wednesday at 6 p.m., cards sold at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen is open at 5 p.m. for bingo. Fish frys are held every other Friday at 4:30 p.m. but will not be held in August.
St. David Farmers' Market each Saturday
The St. David Farmers' Market is held weekly on Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, in St. David at St. David School. Call 221-1074 or visit stdavidfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.
Bingo set for Sept. start at Cochise Terrace RV Resort
The first session of Bingo at Cochise Terrace RV Resort will begin on Thursday, Sept. 2, and will be held each Thursday thereafter till further notice. The snack bar will open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo will start at 6:30 p.m.
Elks host Annual
Soccer Shoot in Willcox
Elks Annual Soccer Shoot will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. Benson Elks Lodge, in conjunction with the Willcox Elks, will be testing different levels of skills at Keiler Park in Willcox during opening ceremonies of soccer season.
A five goal contest consists of a series of goals, decreasing in size from 48 inches to 17 inches. Age groups are divided in two categories, boys and girls 7 years old and under, and 8- and 9-year olds. The 7 and under contestants kick from 15 feet, while the 8-9-year-olds kick from 18 feet from the goal.
Ages 10-13 will use the grid goal system, using a full-size goal, sectioned off so points can be scored when the ball is kicked into certain sections. The 12 and under group consists of 10- and 11-year-olds and the 13 and under group consists of 12- and 13-year-olds.
The contest is open to boys and girls and they will shoot and score separately. Awards given after competition and lunch will be served to all contestants For information contact Rich Regalado in Willcox at 520-507-8810 or Benson representative Jerry Pollard at 520-586-6162.
Livestock Roundup
Oct. 2 at Farmers Market
The inaugural St. David Farmers Market Livestock Roundup will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Join in for a day of swapping, selling, buying and special events.
The event also features li'l cowboy/cowgirl skill competitions, stick horse barrel race, dummy steer roping, goat ribbon relay race, live music, food, refreshments, produce vendors, hand crafted items and more.
Trader fees: Large animal (equine, bovine) $10 each. Medium animal (goat, sheep, swine) $10 per pen. Small critter (chickens, rabbits, cage birds, other assorted small animals) $5 per coop/cage and farm/ranch equipment: $5 per seller. No canines/felines - school rules. Call Ernie at (520) 310-2963 or email donernesto@juno.com or call Christine (520) 720-9518 email c.r.deubel@hotmail.com.
Registration for GED classes through Cochise College Adult Education continues Thursday, Aug. 26, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Cochise College Benson Center off State Route 90.
GED classes begin Monday, Aug. 30, and will be held weekly on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Class open to all levels. There is no charge. For information call (520) 515-5306 or toll free 1-800-966-7943 Exit. 3304.
Senior property valuation freeze deadline nears
Application filing deadline for the senior property valuation freeze option is Wednesday, Sept. 1.
This allows property valuation of a primary home to be frozen for three years, and may remain frozen as long as the homeowner re-qualifies every three years.
Homeowners must be 65, lived in the home a minimum of two years, and home owner's annual total income must be below $32,352 for single owner or $40,440 if two or more owners. Income based on total income from all sources, taxable and non-taxable, and must include all owners on the property title. Application must be made on the Department of Revenue form DOR 82104. Forms available from the County Assessor's Office. Call the Cochise County Assessors Office at (520) 432-8650.
DNA paternity testing at County Health Dept.
The Cochise County Health Department is now offering DNA paternity testing at all five locations and has joined with the DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC), known for trustworthy, confidential and accurate results.
Clinics will be offering DNA paternity testing during all normal business hours.
In Benson, the service is offered each Tuesday and Thursday and on alternating Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the county health department at 126 W. 5th St.
Benson Area Food Bank's child-box program ongoing
The Benson Area Food Bank will continue the child food-box program although the state of Arizona funding stopped on June 30. The board of directors has voted to continue it as long as local funding supports it. In addition to the current child food box contents, peanut butter and jelly will be added for boxes for families with children age 3-5. One gallon of milk will be added to food boxes of qualified families for older children ages 6 through 17.
VFW fundraising
dinner on Friday
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is holding its weekly Friday, [Aug. 27] fundraising dinner from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., serving baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad and roll. Cost is $7, public welcome.
For takeout or more information call 586-2197. VFW bingo hours have changed. Sunday Bingo is now held at 2 p.m. Kitchen closed for summer.
American Legion sets
Sept. 9 meeting at VFW
American Legion Post 45 Vicente Manzo will meet on the second Thursday of the month, Sept. 9, at the VFW on 5th Street at 6:30 p.m. Contact American Legion Commander Frank Taticek by calling 586-7273.
Fraternal Order of
Eagles' activities posted
The Eagles' Auxiliary meets on the first and third Mondays with the Aeries meeting on the first and third Tuesdays. Trustees also meet every Tuesday. There are also tacos on Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., bingo on Wednesday at 6 p.m., cards sold at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen is open at 5 p.m. for bingo. Fish frys are held every other Friday at 4:30 p.m. but will not be held in August.
St. David Farmers' Market each Saturday
The St. David Farmers' Market is held weekly on Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, in St. David at St. David School. Call 221-1074 or visit stdavidfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.
Bingo set for Sept. start at Cochise Terrace RV Resort
The first session of Bingo at Cochise Terrace RV Resort will begin on Thursday, Sept. 2, and will be held each Thursday thereafter till further notice. The snack bar will open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo will start at 6:30 p.m.
Elks host Annual
Soccer Shoot in Willcox
Elks Annual Soccer Shoot will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. Benson Elks Lodge, in conjunction with the Willcox Elks, will be testing different levels of skills at Keiler Park in Willcox during opening ceremonies of soccer season.
A five goal contest consists of a series of goals, decreasing in size from 48 inches to 17 inches. Age groups are divided in two categories, boys and girls 7 years old and under, and 8- and 9-year olds. The 7 and under contestants kick from 15 feet, while the 8-9-year-olds kick from 18 feet from the goal.
Ages 10-13 will use the grid goal system, using a full-size goal, sectioned off so points can be scored when the ball is kicked into certain sections. The 12 and under group consists of 10- and 11-year-olds and the 13 and under group consists of 12- and 13-year-olds.
The contest is open to boys and girls and they will shoot and score separately. Awards given after competition and lunch will be served to all contestants For information contact Rich Regalado in Willcox at 520-507-8810 or Benson representative Jerry Pollard at 520-586-6162.
Livestock Roundup
Oct. 2 at Farmers Market
The inaugural St. David Farmers Market Livestock Roundup will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Join in for a day of swapping, selling, buying and special events.
The event also features li'l cowboy/cowgirl skill competitions, stick horse barrel race, dummy steer roping, goat ribbon relay race, live music, food, refreshments, produce vendors, hand crafted items and more.
Trader fees: Large animal (equine, bovine) $10 each. Medium animal (goat, sheep, swine) $10 per pen. Small critter (chickens, rabbits, cage birds, other assorted small animals) $5 per coop/cage and farm/ranch equipment: $5 per seller. No canines/felines - school rules. Call Ernie at (520) 310-2963 or email donernesto@juno.com or call Christine (520) 720-9518 email c.r.deubel@hotmail.com.
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