Today -  In the last two to three weeks dozens of undocumented people from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador have landed at the doorstep of CAME — the Center for Migrants in Exodus — in Agua Prieta which borders Douglas.

Also, more than providing a selfless humanitarian act, a local woman is taking it into her hands to care for a growing segment of society confronting cancer. In 2001, Wilma Mrosek-Richards started her nonprofit The Butterfly Club, a charity organization that provides free wigs for those battling cancer.

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Today - Mayors in at least two Cochise County cities that border Mexico are hoping to reignite a group that would unite the local politicians with their Sonoran counterparts. The goal is to jump-start commerce that was dealt a blow by pandemic-induced travel restrictions.

Also, longtime Douglas resident and rancher Warner Glenn is featured in this month’s national magazine of Western Horseman. The article, written by Kate Bradley Byars, talks about the 85-year-old cattle rancher and how he can still track a mountain lion along some of the most rugged canyon rims in southern Arizona.

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Good morning, it’s Tuesday August 24th and this is The Herald Review’s podcast, the Daily Chirp. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories, events in the community, local history, sports, and more. 

 

Today - Cochise County Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Zavala is the Naco Elementary’s first school resource officer. He’s also the second Cochise County Sheriff’s deputy to work as a school resource officer. 

 

Now, some local history.

 

Did you know that Eusebio Francisco Kino, known as Father Kino, was a Tyrolean Jesuit, missionary, geographer, explorer, cartographer and astronomer born in the Holy Roman Empire? For the last 24 years of his life, he worked in the region then known as the Pimería Alta, which was modern-day Sonora in Mexico and southern Arizona. He explored the region and worked with the indigenous Native American population and proved that the Baja California Peninsula was not an island by leading an overland expedition there. By the time of his death, he had established 24 missions and visitas. Today, you’ll find all kinds of things in Arizona named for him.

 

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Now, our feature story. 

 

Cochise County Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Zavala is the Naco Elementary’s first school resource officer. He’s also the second Cochise County Sheriff’s deputy to work as a school resource officer. 

 

To him, this is truly a blessing, he absolutely loves it.

 

Naco Elementary School Superintendent Tim Mayclin said he had been trying for two years to get someone like Zavala to become the school’s first SRO. But there was never any grant money available at the state level to make it happen.

 

That changed about a year and a half ago when Arizona Superintendent of Schools Kathy Hoffman visited the Naco School and was struck by a poster created by first graders during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

 

The poster read that the first graders had a dream that we could get rid of all the guns and drugs. And when Hoffman went back to Phoenix, she saw there was a need for way more school resource officers out in the country. 

 

She took some of the federal money and made it happen.

 

That’s when Mayclin embarked on a search for an SRO. It was challenging, until he heard about Zavala.

 

The veteran deputy said he received a call about the job at the Naco School while he was living in Phoenix with his family. Zavala said he had been a full-time deputy with Cochise County since 2010, but became a reserve in 2019 because he wanted to pursue a graduate degree. 

 

But after discussing it with his wife, Zavala decided that coming back to Cochise County was the best thing.

 

So he became a full-time Sheriff’s deputy again — a requirement to be an SRO — and started his new gig at the Naco School in mid-July.

 

Mayclin explained that the need for an SRO at the Naco School has a lot to do with its location and the demographics of the area.

 

Being on the border adds a different dimension to things. They're in high poverty, and they’re extremely rural. 

 

So the fact that Zavala is a Bisbee native who is also bilingual improved the situation.

 

Mayclin said that someone coming here from Phoenix or Tucson just wouldn’t have the same understanding.

 

Zavala says he wants to teach these young children that law enforcement here in the United States is here to help. Here to protect, and here to serve.

 

And so far the majority of the students have responded favorably to Zavala’s presence, as have many nearby Naco residents who have told Zavala that they feel safe that he’s at the school. 

 

In the afternoon, after school lets out, Zavala sees to it that the same youngsters who crossed the international border without an adult get accompanied by him to the port of entry.

 

Most days he must make the same trip five and six times, until all the children have gone home to Sonora.

 

The daily walks to the border, like teaching the classes on Arizona law, have created a special bond between Zavala and the children.

 

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Next - After serving as an assistant on the Buena volleyball team, it is Breanna McDaniel’s time to shine.

 

With longtime Buena coach Todd Bradbury stepping down as head coach, McDaniel has been promoted. Now, McDaniel is focusing her efforts on building the program.

 

She’s played the sport since she was 13 and for her, volleyball is a way of life.

 

Those close to McDaniel would describe her as a tough, hard-nosed coach who is focused on the task at hand.

 

The Colts host their Blue and White match on Thursday, Aug. 26. Buena’s regular season begins on Tuesday, Aug. 31, hosting Marana Mountain View.

 

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Bisbee artists and crafters have been busy creating art pieces from used books for the Altered Books event on Thursday! These one-of-a-kind creations will be displayed at the Central School Project from 4:00-7:00.

 

The number of attendees is limited to 36 people at a time and masks are required. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Copper Queen Library to pay for free books and programming for our Bisbee community.

 

Before we go, we’d like to take a moment to remember the life of 

 

Wallace Atkins of Willcox. A native of Rockford Illinois, Wally was born in 1927. He was an only child. Wally attended Rockford schools and - after serving in the United States Army Air Corps - the University of Illinois. He spent much of his adult life involved in real estate and construction in Rockford and neighboring communities, and later started his own companies. Wally was a proud member of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois, and was a Master Mason of the 32nd degree, Scottish Rite.

 

Everything and everyone was of interest to him. There were no boring life stories in his world. He never stopped exploring everything life offered. Skiing and sailing were early passions later replaced by travel. He studied languages all his life - the fact that he was never able to master another language was a disappointment to him but never an impediment to his pleasure in trying. Music in all forms was his lifelong joy and solace. At the age of 92 he was taking piano lessons. His greatest regret when leaving Illinois to relocate to Arizona was that he would be losing his evenings attending performances of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra.

 

He will be greatly missed. Thank you for taking a moment with us to remember and celebrate Wally’s life.

 

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Good morning, it’s Friday, August 20th and this is The Herald Review’s podcast, the Daily Chirp. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at top stories, events in the community, local history, sports, and more. 

 

Today - Governor Doug Ducey announced that the Arizona National Guard troops deployed to the southeastern portion of the state would be staying another year. 

 

Now, some local history.

 

Did you know that Rosemont Copper is the name of a proposed new large open copper mine project by the Canadian company, Hudbay Minerals. Originally proposed by Augusta Resource Corporation in 2007, the mine would be located in the Santa Rita Mountains in the Coronado National Forest. In 2017, the US Forest Service approved the mine, however the permits were overturned in 2019. The decision is currently being appealed.

 

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Now, our feature story.

 

Governor Doug Ducey announced that the Arizona National Guard troops deployed to the southeastern portion of the state would be staying another year. And on the same day the top member of the Guard visited her troops in Cochise County to let them know their mission is essential and appreciated.

 

Adjutant General for the Arizona National Guard Maj. Gen. Kerry L. Muehlenbeck spent time in Bisbee and Willcox this week. She talked to the soldiers who were sent to help the Cochise County Sheriff's Office in April when Ducey declared an emergency on the U.S.-Mexican border.

 

Muehlenbeck said it's important for her to let the soldiers know that they are not forgotten and that their mission is supported.

 

At least 32 members of the Guard were sent to Cochise County on April 30 by Ducey to help out in various non-law enforcement duties. The majority were assigned to the Sheriff’s Southeast Arizona Border Region Enforcement team in Benson. Other National Guard members were tasked with administrative duties in the Sheriff’s Willcox and Bisbee offices.

 

Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels has said that monitoring cameras is one of the key functions aimed at helping authorities hold back the number of illegal crossings into the area by undocumented migrants. That’s one of the things they’ve been tasked with.

 

The arrival of the National Guard was prompted by an announcement Ducey made on April 16. He said that Arizona would take matters into its own hands regarding the onslaught of undocumented migrants pouring into the state. 

 

And Ducey’s statement came after the Arizona Department of Public Safety spotted 20 undocumented migrants in Chandler, but were rebuffed by both the Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they asked for help. The migrants were then released.

 

The governor’s law enforcement and military liaison, Megan Fitzgerald, said Ducey had asked the federal government for support in deploying the National Guard — known as Title 32 — but the support never materialized. Ducey decided to declare an emergency along Arizona’s four-border counties and deployed the National Guard under State Active Duty.

 

And on Wednesday morning Ducey announced an extension of the National Guard's mission for at least another year.

 

The governor said the extension was fueled by information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that reported "a stunning 21-year record high number of illegal border crossings" in July as compared to June. 

 

According to statistics releases by U.S. Customs and Border Protection last week, the number of undocumented migrants encountered at the Southwest border of the U.S. during July was 212,672. That's compared to 188,934 undocumented persons encountered in June.

 

The governor said money appropriated for the emergency mission will help support the more than 150 troops deployed to southeast Arizona in April.

 

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Now, an early look at our upcoming special feature, remembering 9/11 twenty years later. Stay tuned for the full episode which will be released on Friday September 10th….

 

Next - Leaving a legacy of relentless dedication, civic pride and years of hard work behind, Sierra Vista’s Paul Cimino is retiring from his position as fire marshal of Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services. His last day on the job will be Aug. 31.

 

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Paul Cimino came to Sierra Vista as a young child when his father was stationed at Fort Huachuca. He graduated from Buena High School in 1977 and has resided in the area ever since. He attended Cochise College to obtain his associate’s degree and later obtained his bachelor’s degree from Madison University.

 

Since then, Cimino has dedicated three years of accredited volunteer work with Sierra Vista Fire & Medical, alongside 37 years of salaried work.

 

Cimino began working for the city as a volunteer firefighter and became a full-time firefighter EMT in 1984. He moved through the ranks, fulfilling roles as engineer, fire captain and battalion chief. He was reclassified as fire marshal in 2005. He specialized in certified public management and earned several accreditations through the International Association of Arson Investigators.

 

Cimino says he was blessed with work supervisors and chiefs who saw his potential and credits the mentorship he received from the beginning to the end of his career.

 

Finally, today we’re remembering the life of Grace Marie Kovacovich Neal.

 

Grace was born on August 29, 1952 in Cottonwood, Arizona. She graduated from Mingus Union High School in Jerome in May of 1970. She then went on to attend NAU - receiving an Associates degree in Secretarial Science. She married Robert Neal in 1973 who was also attending NAU at the time. They were married for 48-plus years. They took many vacation trips around the country. She and her husband lived in Sierra Vista for 5 years.

 

She is survived by her brother and sister, her three step-sisters, her step-brother, and half-sister Jean. Thank you for taking a moment with us to remember and celebrate Grace’s life.

 

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Good morning, it’s Thursday, August 19th and this is The Herald Review’s podcast, the Daily Chirp. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at top stories, events in the community, local history, sports, and more. 

Today - The Douglas Port of Entry is poised to become a state of the art facility with plans to shift all commercial trucks to a new port of entry just west of it.

Now, some local history.

Did you know that “El Jefe” is an adult, male North American jaguar that was seen in Arizona? From November 2011 to late 2015, El Jefe was the only wild jaguar verified to live in the United States. He was first recorded in the Whetstone Mountains in November 2011, and was later photographed over several years in the Santa Rita Mountains. He has not been seen since 2015 and it is presumed that he returned to Mexico, where the nearest breeding population of jaguars is located.

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Now, our feature story.  

The Douglas Port of Entry is poised to become a state of the art facility with plans to shift all commercial trucks to a new port of entry 5 miles to the west.

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly explained that a new bill would dedicate $216 million for the new Douglas Port of Entry. $184 million of it would go towards rehabilitation at the current Douglas Port of Entry.

Kelly, who paid a visit to the Douglas POE in May, saw firsthand the condition of the aging port.

A consortium of partners including Douglas Regional Economic Development Corporation, Douglas International Port Authority, Douglas Industrial Development Authority and Cochise County have been working to improve the border crossing experience for goods and people. 

Efforts have focused on a two-port solution that would redirect commercial traffic to a new facility.

Officials say the Raul H. Castro Port of Entry is outdated, overburdened and in desperate need of significant investments to modernize.

In 2017, the port was the gateway for approximately 60,000 trucks, 3.5 million cars and 8 million people in two-way traffic - making Douglas one of Arizona’s principal gateways for trade and tourism with Mexico.

The continual flow of oversized and overweight trucks that support major mining and smelter developments in Cananea and Nacozari de Garcia, Sonora, disrupt cross border traffic for hours at a time and can pose a threat due to hazardous materials transported by tanker–trucks.

Rerouting the truck traffic out of the downtown area will allow the existing port to be dedicated to pedestrian, vehicular and bus traffic. 

And a modernized port will support expansion of the downtown business and retail sectors to serve the millions of visitors from Mexico that spend approximately $740 million per year in the community, Bisbee and Sierra Vista.

The new commercial POE will be located on county land 5 miles west of the city on 80 acres on James Ranch Road at the border.

Douglas Mayor Huish was happy to hear the news and said that they’re grateful that Sen. Kelly understands the unique needs of border towns like Douglas.

The state and the county will be responsible for the roads and infrastructure and they’ll definitely be able to use the additional funding in the bill to do so.

Cochise County Board of Supervisors member Ann English said that she’s ecstatic to see it in the Senate bill/ The county has been working for years to get the ‘two port solution’ for the Douglas ports. 

The county has already hired Stantec to provide the engineering plan for roads, sewer, fiber optics and water for the new port, she said.

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Next - Arizona Arts Academy, a new hybrid school in Hereford, was forced to close last Wednesday because of storm damage. But two local contractors came to the school’s rescue.

Aaron Kerr, the owner of Mr. Fix It of Sierra Vista, and Issac Niu of Niu Construction, purchased materials and sent crews out to the school property to repair the damage…. at no cost.

Brad Richardson, who co-owns the school with his wife, Darci, said they had three lightning strikes on the property. 

Richardson praised the employees of both contractors for going “above and beyond,” and doing what was needed to get the school reopened for the kids.

Every year, Mr. Fix It commits to a couple of community service projects. When Kerr saw the damage at Arizona Arts Academy, he immediately reached out to the Richardsons and offered to make the repairs.

And Niu Construction had eight crew members working on drywall repairs across the school campus.

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Blues in Bisbee will be here before you know it! Mark your calendars for September 18th for some great food, fun vendor booths, and of course awesome music. You won't want to miss this year's headliner, Blackcat Zydeco. 

Donnis Pearl Self, who was born in 1941 in Collins, Mississippi. Donnis was a proud mother of four children, fifteen grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. Donnis worked for the Civil Service at the Ft. Huachuca base in Sierra Vista for 25 years as a contracting officer. She loved spending time with her family, gardening, working on her puzzle books and passionately talking about politics. Donnis is very much missed by her whole family, she always had an ear to lend, experience to share, and always without fail an opinion to let you know about. 

Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate her life.

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Good morning, it’s Tuesday August 10th and this is The Herald Review’s podcast, the Daily Chirp. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories, events in the community, local history, sports, and more. 

 

Today - Cochise County Sheriff’s officials say that the rain has begun to take its toll on the areas surrounding the unfinished fence along the border. 

 

Now, some local history.

 

Did you know that the Coronado National Memorial commemorates the first organized expedition into the Southwest by conquistador Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in 1540? Located in a natural setting on the border of Mexico and the United States, the memorial was built to help solidify the ties and friendship between the US and Mexico in 1941. E.K. Burfew, Secretary of the Interior at the time, wrote that the memorial “world be of great value in advancing the relationship of the United States and Mexico upon a friendly basis of cultural understanding. It would stress the history and problems of the two countries and would encourage cooperation for the advancement of their common interests.”

 

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Cochise County Sheriff’s officials say that the rain has begun to take its toll on the areas surrounding the unfinished fence along the border. There are now deep trenches forming at the foot of the massive steel structure that could soon give way once the foundation underneath is washed away.

 

Construction of the 30-foot-high steel fence that separates the United States and Mexico stopped along the Southwest border when President Joe Biden took office. Biden’s executive order, which he signed on Inauguration Day, dissolved Proclamation 9844, which former President Donald Trump issued in 2019, “to deal with the border security and humanitarian crisis” at the border.

 

Politics aside, local law enforcement officials are frustrated by the unfinished work. Not only have tons of steel and concrete been left behind, marring the desert landscape, but the rains have started seeping into and eroding the soil where roads and a bridge were supposed to be built.

 

Sgt. Tim Williams, who heads the Cochise County Sheriff’s Ranch Patrol division, as well as the Southeastern Arizona Border Region Enforcement unit, is worried that water from a few more rains will seep into the ground. That could destroy the foundation under the unfinished fence and bring it crashing down.

 

Williams explained that when construction of the fence began on this stretch of the border in Cochise County, workers were supposed to build a road that would allow water to flow downhill.

 

And at the southern end of the memorial there are switchbacks leading to the top near the unfinished fence. Williams fears the switchbacks will soon become impassable because the road below will have succumbed to water.

 

Just south of the switchbacks there is a steep hill where the fence was abruptly halted. Williams said a large vehicle couldn’t be driven up that incline because the soil would probably cave in.

 

In fact he’s concerned about driving a heavy vehicle up because the road was not compacted, so it could give way and the fence there could fall over. 

 

Ultimately, the unfinished work has completely changed the environment.

 

Meanwhile, Williams says that the section of border between the memorial, east to the San Pedro River, remains one of the busiest crossing corridors for undocumented migrants entering the U.S. illegally. Cameras set up along the border that are monitored by the Sheriff’s Office are capturing seven to eight undocumented migrants an hour.

 

And he noted that the current situation with erosion along the border will make enforcement even more challenging.

 

Unsurprisingly land erosion because of the unfinished fence and abandoned construction materials in the environment are not exclusive to Cochise County.

 

According to an article on BorderReport.com, the situation has become just as intolerable in California, where Border Patrol agents have reported many areas where there is erosion along the base of the wall and under service roads built to provide better access.

Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels, who along with other sheriffs had been speaking regularly with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, said he has broached these issues with the secretary.

 

But Dannels also says there’s no answer...Nobody knows what’s going on.

 

Dannels said he’s concerned not only for his deputies when it comes to the unfinished fence and the resulting erosion issues, but also for the Border Patrol agents who must traverse the area daily for enforcement.

 

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Next - In case you missed it The Halloween spirit came early to Bisbee on July 31 when “The Munsters” actor Butch Patrick came for the first Munsters Masquerade Ball. It was hosted by Bisbee’s Gretchen Bonaduce.

 

In addition to meeting Patrick, taking pictures and getting signed merchandise, partygoers danced to tunes from a DJ. In fact, many people had come looking for a good party more than anything.

 

Most people at the event were also dressed up. Costumes ranged from Frankenstein’s Monster to Eddie Munster, Patrick’s character from the show.

 

At the end of the evening, Miss Piggy and Kermit won the costume contest.

 

Next year, Bonaduce said she hopes to have the ball in downtown Bisbee to continue bringing theme-party fun to the whole town.

 

Next - The Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center has extended its Dog Days of Summer Adoption Special through the end of August.

 

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The Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center has extended its Dog Days of Summer Adoption Special as the shelter’s busy summer season continues to stretch its capacity.

 

Through Aug. 31, the dog adoption fee is reduced from $75 to $50. This includes sterilization, the first set of vaccinations, a complete physical exam, a city dog license, and a microchip implant.

 

Foster families are welcome too! Potential fosters need to fill out an application first, and provide proof of rabies vaccinations for any pets in their home. 

 

For information, call the shelter at 520-458-4151.

 

Before we go, we’d like to take a moment to remember the life of David Lee Edwards of Sierra Vista. He was born in New York. David was an athletic youth and played football all four years that he attended Central Islip High School from which he graduated in 1981.

 

David joined the Army after graduation and served until he retired in 2001 at Fort Huachuca. During his service he received many honors and was proud to be a part of the 82nd Airborne Division as well. He was also a Mason.

 

David was a “Girl Dad” of four. If you knew him you knew how proud he was of his girls. He recently became a grandfather to a beautiful granddaughter as well. David was headstrong but had a good heart and would give his last if you needed it. He loved to DJ and cook, and especially BBQ.

 

He was taken away much too soon and will be greatly missed.

 

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Good morning, it’s Tuesday July 6th and this is The Herald Review’s podcast, the Daily Chirp. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories, events in the community, local history, sports, and more. 

 

Today - A man charged in the death of two undocumented migrants will remain in the Cochise County Jail on $1 million bond. 

 

Before we begin, some local history.

 

Did you know that Sierra Vista was the hometown of Jeffrey Williamson (better known as Axe), a professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player? It’s true! Playing as Pikachu, Axe has placed in the top ten every year since 2016 and is widely considered the best Pikachu player in the world. He is currently sponsored and playing for Team Tempo Storm based in Los Angeles.

 

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Now, our feature story. 

 

A man charged in the death of two undocumented migrants will remain in the Cochise County Jail on $1 million bond. This decision comes after a superior court judge said he committed the offenses in this area while on probation for violations in another county.

 

Cochise County Superior Court Judge Laura Cardinal issued the ruling after prosecutor Michael Powell also argued that William Maurice Brown had stolen a gun in Maricopa County. At the time he was on probation for armed robbery.

 

Powell noted that the fact that he stole a gun while on probation should be enough. He continued to say that this is a dangerous individual and a lifelong criminal.

 

Brown has now been charged with two counts of first degree murder in the death of two undocumented migrants in January. 

 

The two people were killed in a truck that Brown was driving when he lost control. Three other undocumented individuals were injured as well.

 

According to police reports, Brown and another man drove to Douglas in two vehicles to pick up 10 undocumented migrants. 

 

As the migrants were climbing into the respective vehicles, an off-duty Border Patrol agent spotted the activity and called it in to his colleagues. 

 

At that point, Border Patrol agents spotted Brown’s truck and the Jeep. They began following them as the drivers headed out of Douglas and toward Bisbee.

 

Both suspects accelerated on the highway and attempted to escape at speeds over 100 miles per hour. The headlights on their vehicles were turned off and they almost slammed into other motorists. Eventually, Border Patrol agents called ahead to alert Bisbee police of the situation.

 

When Brown and the driver reached the traffic circle in Bisbee, they failed to slow down and Brown lost control. The car flipped and two of the passengers died at the scene.

 

Brown later told investigators that he had been paid $2,000 to drive the load. Load is the term human smugglers use to refer to undocumented migrants. These migrants fork over thousands of dollars to be taken to Tucson, Phoenix or beyond after they’ve crossed the border illegally.

 

Defense attorney Chris Kimminau argued that if Brown was released, he would remain under the supervision of Maricopa County since he violated probation.

 

But Cardinal said Brown is a danger “to this community and the state.” 

 

The judge also mentioned the continuing situation with undocumented migrants crossing the border in Arizona and the perils that creates. She admonished Brown for being involved in the human smuggling trade, and especially while on probation.

 

Brown is set to reappear in court on July 12.

 

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Next - Earlier this spring, the population of beavers along the Upper San Pedro River grew by one! This beaver transplant was saved from being euthanized in Northern Arizona. It will augment the population of San Pedro beavers, building dams that slow flows, recharging the aquifer and creating more wetlands critical in the desert.

 

Critter Control, a private animal removal company in Northern Arizona, was called to remove a beaver along Oak Creek because the landowners didn’t like the beaver chomping on their cottonwoods. 

 

Critter Control needed to find a new home for the beaver in short order or the animal would have to be euthanized. Beavers need year-round water for their natural habitat, and being trapped in a cage, the beaver was not eating much and quickly losing weight.

 

So they called the Watershed Management Group to help. As part of their Release the Beavers campaign, they have been supporting monitoring efforts along the San Pedro, public education initiatives and river restoration projects in the Santa Cruz and San Pedro watersheds to ensure desert beaver populations can thrive.

 

WMG has been advocating for beavers as part of their larger efforts to protect and restore flowing rivers in Southern Arizona. 

 

As we know, western watersheds and desert rivers have been drying up for the last 100 years, but beavers provide a powerful, nature-based solution to reverse that trend, even in the face of a warmer and drier climate.

 

If you’d like to get involved, visit Watershedmg.org/Beavers for updates on the Release the Beavers campaign, including volunteer opportunities and events. They also offer a wide variety of free conservation classes and workshops, including virtual and in-person opportunities related to river restoration, water harvesting, soil stewardship and native ecology.

 

 

Next, as pandemic restrictions are easing, we’re excited to tell you about more events going on in our community. 

 

 -- brought to you by our sponsors, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative.

 

The USA Dance Sierra Vista Chapter 4050 will be hosting their FIRST dance social of 2021! 

 

There will be a group class from 7-8 PM, and then open dancing until 9:30 PM! The cost is $10/person, and USA Dance members will be admitted for half price! Whether you're an absolute beginner or an experienced dancer, all are welcome to attend!

 

Before we go, we’d like to take a moment to remember the life of 

 

Ray Jennings of Benson.

 

Ray was born on the family farm in rural Minnesota. As the youngest child in the family, Ray was always into mischief. At age 17, Ray joined the Army where he served with the prestigious 101st Airborne. His career spanned 21 years and four foreign deployments. In between tours, Ray married his high school sweetheart, Ruth. They remained happily married for 55 wonderful years. The military life took them all over the country from South Carolina to Alaska and Colorado before retiring to Benson.

 

Ray was an avid woodworker who could often be found in his woodshop creating lovely, handcrafted pieces of work. Ray made many pieces of furniture for Ruth and countless crosses, piggy banks, coat-hooks and other gifts for his friends and family. Ruth and Ray could regularly be found at the local craft shows sharing their works with the community.

 

When Ray was not sharing his gifts, he was sharing his humor, and his endless supply of stories with those around him. He truly made the world a better place with his easy kindness and gentle laughter. He would always flirt with the waitress and leave a big tip, because he knew that small acts of kindness made big impacts on the people he cared about.

 

Ray lived his life with conviction and dedication to his community, his country, and most of all his family. 

 

Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Ray’s life.

 

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Good morning, it’s Monday June 28th and this is The Herald Review’s Daily Chirp podcast. We’re bringing you a closer look at one of our top stories, along with other important things going on in our community. 

 

Today - Dozens upon dozens of people from around the country flocked to a private ranch on the border late Friday afternoon to rally for immigration reform in the United States.

 

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Before we begin, some local history.

 

Did you know that Canelo has several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places? One of them is The Canelo School which was opened in 1912 and is one of the few remaining one-room adobe schoolhouses in the state.

 

Originally serving 20 students, their first teacher, Miss Fern Bartlett, would ride her horse eight miles each way to instruct the pupils.

 

 36 years later, the school closed when just one student arrived.

 

Since then, the school has served as a community center, a country store, a church and a funeral home. This and other historic Canelo sites are just a short drive away.

 

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Dozens upon dozens of people from around the country flocked to a private ranch on the border late Friday afternoon to rally for immigration reform in the United States.

 

Rancher John Ladd had invited members of an organization called the Federation for American Immigration Reform to his massive property off State Route 92 between Bisbee and Palominas for the three-hour event.

 

F.A.I.R officials claim they’re a non-partisan entity. According to the organization’s website, their objective seeks to reduce overall immigration to a more normal level. It also says that reducing legal immigration levels from well over one million at present to a very generous 300,000 a year over a sustained period will allow America to manage growth, address environmental concerns, and maintain a high quality of life.

 

About 10 miles of the Ladd ranch is right along the U.S.-Mexican border and the rancher is no stranger to undocumented migrants traipsing through his land daily. 

 

Ladd has also found several dead undocumented persons on his ranch over the years, people left behind by their human smugglers.

 

But the running theme throughout the rally was not one of anti-immigration, but one about entering this country legally and becoming a lawful and productive member of society.

 

While the event was titled “End the Biden Border Crisis Rally,” it centered more around the suffering of the parents, relatives and friends of people who have died at the hands of undocumented migrants inside the U.S.

 

Many of those families, referred to as Angel Families, were at the rally Friday afternoon. 

 

Banners with photos of the deceased were spread out on the rocky ground in front of a raised stage where several speakers. Speakers included Tom Homan, a former director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Trump administration, and Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels. There were about 30 sheriffs from around Arizona and other parts of the country at the rally. In fact, the event was schedu led for Friday because it coincided with the end of the National Sheriffs Convention in Phoenix. That meant many of the law enforcement officers who attended the convention then headed to the Ladd ranch for the rally.

 

Also in attendance were also four members of a group called Advocates for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime. All of them were visiting from other states and each had lost either a child, a friend or another relative to a violent death caused by an undocumented migrant.

 

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Next - Twenty-one years ago, Douglas High School principal Randy Walker arrived in Douglas ready to start a new chapter of his life. Now he is about to enter the next chapter of his life, retirement. 

 

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Twenty-one years ago, Douglas High School principal Randy Walker arrived in Douglas ready to start a new chapter of his life.

 

Now he is about to enter the next chapter of his life, retirement. Walker announced earlier this year he would be retiring; his last day with the Douglas Unified School District will be June 30.

 

Walker, who has 36 years in education and has worked for two school districts, came to Douglas from Illinois. Three years after arriving here he was named DUSD’s athletic director and since has been an assistant principal at Douglas High School and principal at DHS and at Paul Huber Middle School each for two years before returning to Douglas High School two years ago.

 

Upon his initial visit to Douglas High School he saw possibilities and hope for what the training room could be like. He knew then this would be his new home.

 

Walker feels he is leaving the athletic program and the high school in good hands but won’t deny these past two years have been a challenge dealing with COVID and the gun incident at DHS two years ago that led to the clear backpack policy.

 

Walker admits he’s going to miss the students and the teachers but adds he and his family are not going anywhere and they will still be around.

 

The last week of school some of the staff at DHS threw Walker a surprise luncheon and presented him with some very nice gifts. 

 

But now,Walker says he is looking forward to following his son, who is 4, as he begins participating in youth sports.

 

Get ready for this weekend, there’s a lot going on. Like the Tombstone 4th of July Parade, Car Show & Pin Up Contest.

 

The parade will be in Tombstone over the 4th of July!! It’ll start at 11:00. And there is NO ENTRY FEE FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE PARADE!!! They’re also putting out a special invite for the children to decorate their bikes and compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places!! Kids 15 and under are eligible. ALSO....they'll have a couple of car clubs coming to show off their own cars!!! 

 

If you’d like to enter contact Marge at 702-290-5290.

 

Finally - we’d like to remember the life of 

 

Loretta Rose Bowman.

 

Lorie was born in Plattsburg, New York.

 

She served 3 years in the U.S. Air Force where she met the love of her life and soulmate, Clarence. She always supported Clarence while he continued to serve 22 years in the Army, traveling the U.S. and overseas with five children, while she sustained her career in the U.S. Government Civil Service in Finance and Accounting for more than 30 years.

 

Lorie loved the outdoors, camping and fishing while her children were young. She was an avid crocheter and enjoyed doing crafts with her daughter. She loved watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports and competitions and was ALWAYS their number 1 fan. Even at 85 she still would cheer her loudest. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be tremendously missed.

 

She is survived by her best friend and husband, Clarence, her sons and daughter, and her 6 grandchildren.

 

Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Lorie’s life.

 

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Good morning, it’s Wednesday, June 9th and this is The Herald Review’s podcast, the Daily Chirp. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at top stories, events in the community, local history, sports, and more. 

 

Today - A bi-national oasis has opened in the desert. It’s a place where cultures can unite through art, language, music and a little coffee. 

 

Before we begin, some local history.

 

Have you been to the Horseshoe cafe in Benson? Founded in 1936, the place is rich in history -- it’s been featured in movies and has the longest continuous neon sign inside. 

 

Interestingly, many passer-by’s claim to have seen ghosts. You can even have a drink from the Palomino room and hear stories of unexplained shadows, footsteps and voices inside the cafe.

Today’s history is brought to you by Benson Hospital. The team at Benson Hospital is always working towards building a healthier community. For example, when the Benson Food Pantry needed a new home, they worked with them to find one, and their staff even helped them apply for grants to support the mission. You can learn more about everything they’re doing for our community by following them on Facebook at facebook.com/bensonhospital.

 

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A bi-national oasis has opened in the desert. It’s a place where cultures can unite through art, language, music and a little coffee.

 

Welcome to El Centro Community Center in the heart of Naco, Arizona, just steps away from the Mexican border and Naco, Sonora.

 

Its founders, Lori Keyne and Seth Polley, told us the mission is to strengthen the community by celebrating both cultures. At the same time they’ll be teaching youth different skills through art, music, language and entrepreneurship.

 

El Centro — which means "the center" in Spanish — is also a place where people from both sides of the border can hang out and discuss whatever is on their minds, especially after the COVID-infused months kept people apart.

 

Polley is a history teacher at Bisbee High, and a former reverend of St. John's Episcopal Church in Bisbee. 

 

And Keyne is a music teacher at Cochise College and the founder of Concerts Without Borders and the Bi-National Arts Institute.

 

They said It'll be a place to connect.

 

On Friday afternoon that "place" was starting to come alive as Polley and Keyne opened the doors of El Centro on Towner Avenue.

 

Keyne said her dream was to secure a space where youth from both sides of the border could gather, but also learn a few things while doing so, such as language, art, music and job skills.

 

The community center, painted in bright colors and located next to GSS Racing on Towner, includes a front room with several comfortable chairs and a counter area where guests can get a cup of espresso. 

 

Several back rooms will be set up for art, language and music lessons. A spacious side yard includes a tortilla-maker built by Polley and a picnic table.

 

At the moment, El Centro has enlisted three guitar instructors, one of them a local, Keyne said. Classes will be in person and virtually. Spanish and English will be taught through Polley's Sonoran Language Institute.

 

And teens interested in becoming entrepreneurs can learn those skills by running the coffee shop.

 

Jesus Moreno, from Naco, Sonora, and a student at Bisbee High, was helping out at El Centro on Friday. 

 

Moreno, who’s 17, was learning how to hook up the espresso machine along with his friends Saul and Paul Carillo, also Bisbee High students.

 

Rev. Rosa Brown, the associate for Hispanic Ministries at Trinity Cathedral in Phoenix who chairs the Bi-National Arts Institute board, said El Centro will be key in connecting with youth from both sides of the border.

 

Brown, who was also involved with Concerts Without Borders, said El Centro is envisioned as a secure place where youth can share ideas. Its location, just a few feet from the Mexican border, is not by accident.

 

For now, El Centro is in its fledgling stage as Keyne, Polley and volunteers begin to set hours of operation, as well as schedules for music and language classes.

 

Anyone interested in volunteering at El Centro or donating resources of any kind can call 520-678-9067.

 

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According to the program director, Dan Barrera, the Vacation Bible School offered by First Baptist Church of Benson drew about 140 children this year.

 

There, the children do hands-on projects and rotate through about six different stations where activities relate to Jesus and a biblical theme.

 

The weeklong Bible school is free. Kids are there from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. working on crafts, participating in recreational activities, bouncing around to music and excavating for relics through Tom Olson’s popular Geology for Kids.

 

The excavations were a favorite activity. Children of all ages sat quietly in sectioned-off areas of a sand box and dug down with a trowel in search of hidden artifacts and other treasures.

 

Each day focuses on a different verse in the Bible, with activities that relate to that verse. 

 

Several churches throughout Cochise County hold Vacation Bible School. But last year, most churches canceled because of COVID. But this year churches in Sierra Vista, Douglas and Willcox are planning to have Vacation Bible School, as planned.

 

It’s time to start training for the Triathalon!

 

Swim 800 yards, bike 13 miles, and run 5 kilometers at Sierra Vista's 20th Annual Hummingbird Triathlon! 

 

You can compete as an individual, or as a member of a female, male, or coed team in this chip-timed race. It’s open to ages 10 and up. 

 

Be sure to register early to save some money and guarantee your event T-shirt and swag from our sponsors. 

 

The race starts and finishes at The Cove.

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Finally, today we’re remembering the life of 

 

Alex H. Castro of Sierra Vista, Arizona.

 

Alex was born on October 6, 1928, in Prescott.

 

Throughout 47 years of working for Safeway Inc. while working up the corporate ladder he found his niche as managing stores. He was recognized as the longest lasting store manager when he retired in 1992 in Sierra Vista.

 

Alex married the love of his life, Mary G. Castro who was also born and raised in Prescott. They have been married for 70 years.

 

He will always be remembered as “Mr. Safeway” to all who knew him.

 

He served his community and was an active member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. He was one of the founders of St. Vincent De Paul. A member of the Knights of Columbus since the age of 18. A former member of the Lions Club and Elks Club throughout Arizona.

 

He was an avid sports fan of all sports but truly an Arizona Wildcat. His passion was playing golf.

 

He had the “Biggest Loving Heart” for all his family and was the true Patriarch.

 

Alex will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate his life.

 

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Good morning, it’s Thursday, May 13th and this is The Herald Review’s podcast, the Daily Chirp. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at top stories, events in the community, local history, sports, and more. 

 

Today - It’s been almost two weeks since the Arizona National Guard landed in Cochise County to help the Sheriff’s Office on the border. So, how’s it going so far?

 

Before we begin, some local history.

 

Did you know that from 1913 to 1933, Fort Huachuca was the home of the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment? Formed as a segregated African-American military unit, it served during the Indian Wars in the West, the Spanish-American War in Cuba, and the Philippine American War before being relocated to the Fort in 1913 because of increasing border tensions with Mexico. Today, the 10th Cavalry are known as Buffalo soldiers and proudly use a buffalo symbol to commemorate their heritage..

 

Today’s history is brought to you by Benson Hospital. The team at Benson Hospital is always working towards building a healthier community. For example, when the Benson Food Pantry needed a new home, they worked with them to find one, and their staff even helped them apply for grants to support the mission. You can learn more about everything they’re doing for our community by following them on Facebook at facebook.com/bensonhospital.

 

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Now, our feature story. 

 

It’s been almost two weeks since the Arizona National Guard landed in Cochise County to help the Sheriff’s Office on the border. With the number of illegal crossings spiking monthly, the assistance is needed more than ever.

 

Sheriff’s Chief of Staff Mark Napier said the National Guard’s help with administrative duties, and especially with monitoring the Buckeye cameras that are placed along the international border, has helped deputies hit the ground and reinforce the manpower out in the field.

 

But Napier also said the number of undocumented migrants who have been seen on the cameras attempting to cross into the region illegally has been “off the charts.”

 

So where exactly are the cameras? The cameras are placed along the border from New Mexico through Arizona and into California.

 

And between March and April alone, investigators monitoring the cameras have seen an additional 428 people attempting to cross over.

 

In April specifically, the cameras caught images of 3,807 undocumented migrants attempting to cross over the border illegally. And in March, the cameras saw 3,379 people attempting to come in. 

 

Last year, the attempted illegal crossings were dramatically lower with 835 people in March and 350 in April.

 

So help from the National Guard has been welcomed. Napier said that it’s allowed them to use more enforcement resources. He also said that working with them has been going well.

 

The 32 members of the Guard were sent by Gov. Doug Ducey at the end of April. The intent is that they’ll help out in various non-law enforcement duties. The majority were assigned to the Sheriff’s Southeast Arizona Border Region Enforcement team. 

 

Other National Guard members were assigned to help with administrative duties in the Sheriff’s Willcox and Bisbee offices. 

 

And monitoring the cameras is a key function aimed at helping authorities hold back the number of illegal crossings into the area by undocumented migrants.

 

This was all prompted by Governor Ducey’s announcement earlier in April when he said that Arizona would take matters into its own hands regarding the onslaught of undocumented migrants pouring into the state. 

 

Ducey’s statement came after the Arizona Department of Public Safety spotted 20 undocumented migrants in Chandler that same day, but were rebuffed by both the Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they asked for help. Those migrants were then released back into Chandler.

 

The governor’s law enforcement and military liaison, Megan Fitzgerald, said Ducey had asked the federal government for support in deploying the National Guard — known as Title 32 — but the support never materialized. So Ducey decided to declare an emergency along Arizona’s four-border counties and deployed the National Guard under State Active Duty.

 

One of the National Guard members deployed to Cochise County is Sgt. Jacqueline Schamahorn, a six-year veteran of the Guard. Schamahorn, who lives in Tucson, was assigned to help out with administrative duties at the Sheriff’s Office in Willcox.

 

She told us that it’s been a good experience so far. In the morning she instantly gets started on paperwork. She helps with administrative tasks so the deputies can be out in the field.

 

Schamahorn, who said the public’s reaction to the National Guard has been welcoming, also told us that she was enthusiastic when the governor’s order was issued.

 

She was ready to help.

 

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Over the weekend Douglas had an unexpected visitor. It triggered a public response as local residents were curious as to what was going on.

 

Sometime between 6 and 7 a.m. a relatively large brown bear was spotted in the alley between 11th and 12th Streets. Apparently it was spooked by all the unwanted attention. So it scurried up a utility pole where it stayed for a while.

 

According to Mark Hart, public information officer for Arizona Game and Fish, the bear is believed to have been a male, weighing approximately 200 pounds and was an estimated 5-years old. Hart said paw prints indicate the bear had entered the area from the west.

And as word began to quickly spread around Douglas that there was a bear downtown, a small crowd of residents flocked to the area. One resident even had a drone hoping to get a better view. 

 

The unwanted attention led the bear to descend down the poll and scurry down the alley toward 13th Street, where it found another utility pole to climb. It was there until officials from the Arizona Game and Fish Department arrived.

 

Shortly after arriving, Game and Fish officials decided to shut down Pan American Avenue in both directions and allow the bear to come down the pole, cross Pan American and proceed toward Whitewater Draw where it is thought the bear came from in the first place.

 

And in a short while the bear climbed down the pole, ran toward the desert with Game and Fish officials on its tail in an effort to push it deep inside the area.

 

Mark your calendars, because the Sierra Vista Wine, Beer and Spirits Festival will be here before you know it. It’s on May 29th starting at 12pm and going until 7pm. But you can get tickets now on Evenbrite for $25. Tickets at the door will be $30. 

 

At the festival you’ll get the chance to enjoy sample pours form some of Arizona’s top wineries, craft distilleries, and craft breweries. Tickets include a wine glass and 10 wine sampling tickets.

 

There will also be a pop up art gallery courtesy of the Huachua Art Association. 

 

The festival is returning after a year’s hiatus. And for this year it’s been reimagined to offer a more relaxing and comfortable day. So bring your own blanket and lawn chairs to set up under the shade trees in Veterans Memorial Park!

 

Finally, today we’re remembering the life of 

 

John Economy, long-time resident of Bisbee. John was born in Silvis, Illinois. The family moved to Bisbee when John was three years old. He was a first generation American of Greek — German descent and attended Bisbee schools until W.W.II.

 

Before retirement he owned Economy Building Supply, a local hardware store and lumber yard and Economy Builders. He worked in many locations throughout Cochise County including Indian Hills Plaza in Sierra Vista and the San Jose and Mountain Ranch neighborhoods. John took pride in his workmanship and made many friends through his business endeavors. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and was involved in many civic activities during his life. John became a founding board member of the San Jose Fire District which has provided fire protection for a previously unserved area in Bisbee.

 

A World War II Navy veteran, John was assigned to the U.S.S, Logan and made landings at Tinian, Saipan, and Iwo Jima.

 

 In February, 1945, under heavy Japanese bombardment, John piloted his landing craft taking troops and supplies onto the beaches of Iwo Jima. From the USS Logan’s 23 landing craft, only John’s craft remained intact when the bombing ceased.

 

John is survived by his wife, his sons and daughter, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and his sister and brothers in law. 

 

He will be greatly missed. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate John’s life.

 

 

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