Despite the struggling economy in Douglas the 46th Annual DARC Mothers Day Cake Auction was another big success as an estimated 137 cakes helped bring in an estimated $20,000 to the local DARC.

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DUSD moving to self-contained middle schools
The Douglas Unified School District met  last Tuesday in a meeting that will determine the ability ofthe district to meet its budget demands next year.

Arizona high schools still need to be required to pass AIMS
PHOENIX — Arizona high schoolers should continue to be required to pass the AIMS tests to get a diploma, a special tax force recommended Wednesday.

Peel ‘em and weep: First-class stamps rise 2 cents
WASHINGTON (AP) — The post office wants two more pennies for your thoughts.

Countywide average gas price up
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of May 4, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased slightly from $1.98 to $1.99 over the two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price went up from $1.91 to $1.94 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices increased from $2.06 to $2.08 during the two-week period.

Ortiz back at Stevenson
Stevenson School Principal Rafael Ortiz was fully reinstated to all duties after more than two months assigned to his home during a special meeting on Monday, May 11.

Poor Peso exchange rate is hurting border area businesses
 G.T. Bohmfalk remembers the days when shoppers flooded in from Mexico to buy from his western wear and saddle shop and from other merchants along G Avenue in this border community.

Cochise County County Health Department forges ahead despite cuts
BISBEE — Vaira Harik, director of the Cochise County Health Department, plans to continue most services even though state funding has been reduced for some programs.

Recession taking a big bite out of AHCCCS
PHOENIX — The recession is taking another big bite out of the state budget, with a surge in the number of people who now qualify for taxpayer-provided health care.

Agent arrests burglary suspects
BISBEE — A Border Patrol agent working near Douglas on Tuesday arrested four illegal immigrants who were later discovered to be burglary suspects, according to the federal agency.

Where to call to get answers on the Swine flu
With all recent publicity of the H1N1 Virus aka “Swine Flu”, and the number of questions and concerns rising, the Douglas Police Department, together with local agencies and government, wishes to inform the community on where to call for information.

Douglas Police Report
April 23, 2009

$4 million in drugs stopped at Douglas port in May
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped 6 drug smuggling attempts when they seized more than 1200 pounds of marijuana.

Less than 50 cases of Swine flu in state confirmed
The Cochise County Health Department is providing updated information about the international outbreak of Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) strain (also known as the swine flu) and is recommending the usual precautions for the prevention of any influenza virus.

Brewer backing away for demands for tax hike
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer is backing away from her demand that a new state budget include a temporary tax hike or face certain veto.

Brekhus family this year DARC dedicatees
The Brekhus family has been chosen to be this years Douglas ARC Mothers Day Cake Auction dedicatees.

Officers nab man accused of killing 3 teens
BISBEE — Federal and local law enforcement officials recently captured a Mexican man suspected of killing a Douglas man and two Mexicans in Agua Prieta, Sonora, on April 10.

Officials continue to monitor flu situation
State and local health officials continue to watch new cases of swine flu, reporting 17 cases in Arizona, with no confirmed cases of the influenza in Cochise County. Thirteen of the state’s new cases were reported on Saturday.

Schools say they are prepared for flu
Public school officials near the U.S.-Mexico border in Cochise County say they are prepared in case there is a confirmed case of swine flu in a school.

Weekend stove fire displaces local family
An unattended pot of menudo left cooking on a stove resulted in extensive damage to a home in the 2700 Block of 15th Street displacing a Douglas family Saturday.

DARC, DES hurt in recent ruling
PHOENIX — Arizona is free to cut services to an estimated 30,000 residents with developmental disabilities, the state Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.

Prosecution of identity theft takes a hit in Supreme Court
PHOENIX — The top prosecutors in the state’s two largest counties are expecting new challenges to Arizona’s identity theft law in the wake of a new ruling Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Douglas man shot in thigh
A Douglas man in his 20’s was air lifted to University Medical Center in Tucson after being shot once in the leg Friday.

Countywide gas price unchanged
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of April 20, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County remained the same at $1.98 over the two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price went down slightly from $1.92 to $1.91 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices increased from $2.04 to $2.06 during the two-week period.

Two out of three economic sectors up in February
Cochise County’s restaurant and bar sales were up 9.4 percent in February, following disappointing performance in January. Sales in the county’s restaurant and bar industry were up in 2 of the most recent 3 months, following 6 consecutive months of decline.

Registration underway for Douglas Economic Luncheon
 Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 27, for the 14th Annual Douglas Economic Outlook Luncheon, presented by the Cochise College Center for Economic Research. 

Seal coating on Route 80 near Douglas
State Route 80 in the Douglas area next month will be treated with an oil to rejuvenate the asphalt and help prevent potholes, the Arizona Department of Transportation  says.

Cochise County Health Department
515 7th Street, Douglas, AZ. 85607; telephone: 805-5600. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except holidays).

10 Nogales schools shut down
PHOENIX — Ten public schools in the southeastern border city of Nogales are closing for a week starting today as a precaution after a student tested positive for swine flu.

State has enough medicine to deal with swine flu
PHOENIX — Arizona has more than enough antiviral medication to deal with the swine flu — at least if people don’t panic — the state’s top health official said Wednesday.

Cox executive to speak at 44th commencement; event to be broadcast online
 

Douglas teen kidnapped, strangled in Agua Prieta
A 19-year-old Douglas man was found strangled to death in the back of a vehicle in Agua Prieta.

Huber put in ‘Lockdown’ over suspected intruder
Huber Middle School was put in lockdown for approximately one hour due to a perceived threat coming from an individual.

District may have to cut $2.5 million from 09-10 budget
Bisbee has reduced its school days from five to four, other districts are looking at wholesale cutting of arts and athletic programs and reducing of teaching staff.

Accurate census could be vital to Douglas future
The importance of the upcoming U.S. Census was reviewed before the Douglas City Council at its April 8 meeting.

USDA Food Bank
USDA commodities will be distributed on Saturday, April 25, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Cloud broken hearted over loss
Nothing can be more devastating than losing a pet, and to have that animal taken from you in a violent way in front of your eyes heartbreaking.

Recovery could be near: Economist Carriera
SIERRA VISTA — Major sectors of the local economy are near the end of the slump caused by the recession and are ready for an upswing by the end of 2009, according to a local economic research group.

Blanco finishes as second runner-up
Miss Arizona Alicia-Monique Blanco was the second runner-up at the Miss USA pageant which was held this past weekend at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in   Las Vegas

Board keeps administrators
An effort to non-tender three current school administrators failed at a special meeting of the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board.

DFD’s quick work prevents major disaster
A potential disaster was avoided Tuesday night thanks to the Douglas Fire Department’s quick and efficient handling of a structure fire in the 200 block of Fourth Street.

Mayor meets with Sen. McCain to discuss international improvements
Douglas Mayor Dr. Michael Gomez, far right, along with Public Works Director Carlos De La Torre and City Manager Curtis Shook, left, ,met with  Sen. John McCain on April 16 at the Senator’s Tucson office. The Mayor discussed the need for the Senator’s help in coordinating the United States/Mexico plan to develop the Douglas/Agua Prieta Port of Entry and the need for  state and federal money to improve Third Street and Chino Road from U.S. Highway 80 to the Mexican border.

Sonoran officials say they are not seeing swine flu
BISBEE — Mexican officials announced Monday that there are no confirmed cases of swine flu in Sonora, but they have closed all schools in the state as a precaution.

CBP Officers seize more than $2.2 million of marijuana at Douglas Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped 9 drug smuggling attempts when they seized more than 1,380 pounds of marijuana.

Henderson named honorary chair for Relay
Howard N. Henderson has been selected by the American Cancer’s Society Relay for Life planning committee to serve as honorary chair for 2009 Event.

Help coming for those depending on unemployment benefits
PHOENIX — Some 60,000 Arizonans who have been unable to find work are in line for a bit of extra financial help.

Registration underway for the Douglas Economic Outlook Luncheon
 Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 27, for the 14th Annual Douglas Economic Outlook Luncheon, presented by the Cochise College Center for Economic Research. 

Sheriff: Man wanted for killing his brother
SIERRA VISTA — The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspect in the Tuesday shooting death in Naco, Ariz., as the victim’s brother.

DPS charges three men in marijuana bust
SIERRA VISTA — Police have arrested three men, two of which are from Sierra Vista, on drug charges after they were stopped by highway patrol officers near Benson on Thursday.

Seal coating on Route 80 near Douglas
State Route 80 in the Douglas area next month will be treated with an oil to rejuvenate the asphalt and help prevent potholes, the Arizona Department of Transportation  says.

Sheriffs want to ask students if they are here illegally
PHOENIX — Some border county sheriffs want Arizona schools to start asking students whether they are in this country legally.

SWINE FLU: County officials prepare for worst
A unique strain of swine flu, suspected of killing dozens of people in Mexico, has health officials bracing for a pandemic.

Computer error cheats Food City out of 'Excellent' rating
In the April 29 issue of the Douglas Dispatch, entitled "Restaurant Health Inspections" it stated that the Food City Deli/Restaurant had received an "unsatisfactory" rating, when in fact they had received an "Excellent" rating.

Little Corral offers great service, terrific food and earlier hours
The Little Corral Coffee and Grill provides all of the good food, excellent service and friendly atmosphere one would expect from favorite dining spot.

Club Hypnotik provides a variety of music and entertainment
Club Hypnotik, located at 323 G Avenue, provides its customers with live music, DJ music, and dancing and entertainment.

Joe Delgado brings his years of experience on insurance and finance with State Farm Insurance
Joe Delgado brings his years of experience on insurance and finance to his work at State Farm Insurance, located at 805 Cochise Avenue.

Make your house a home with the help of Susan Kramer, Interiors by Decorating Den
Full service in-home interior decorating is in Cochise County. Susan Kramer and Interiors by Decorating Den has been serving Douglas and Cochise County since 2006.

Make your house a home with the help of Susan Kramer, Interiors by Decorating Den
Full service in-home interior decorating is in Cochise County. Susan Kramer and Interiors by Decorating Den has been serving Douglas and Cochise County since 2006.

Club Hypnotik provides a variety of music and entertainment
Club Hypnotik, located at 323 G Avenue, provides its customers with live music, DJ music, and dancing and entertainment.

Public Records: Divorce
The following people had their divorces finalized in Cochise County Superior Court.

Public Records: Marriage Licenses
Feb. 2

A step beyond juice
“I’m juicing,” a friend says, explaining her decision to decline a dinner invitation. To which you reply: “Say, what?”

USDA Food Bank
USDA commodities will be distributed on Monday, May 18, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Look on the bright side of life
Money doesn’t buy happiness. If you take a look around, you’ll discover that there are joyful benefits to the recession. Not simply monetary opportunities in real estate, airfare, cheap stocks or from businesses struggling and discounting prices or liquidating and going under but in your personal life. It’s an involuntary pause in your pursuit of happiness. It gives you much needed time to reflect, create new goals, and reprioritize your life. While you still need money to pay your bills, you’ve probably realized there’s a lot to be thankful for, too. What benefits have you seen?

Shop smart: A review of local grocery prices
 While the recession may be having people more concerned about their jobs and making mortgage payments, one state organization is saying that Arizonans can relax a little more when they go to the grocery store.

Computer error cheats Food City out of 'Excellent' rating
In the April 29 issue of the Douglas Dispatch, entitled "Restaurant Health Inspections" it stated that the Food City Deli/Restaurant had received an "unsatisfactory" rating, when in fact they had received an "Excellent" rating.

Tips to help trim your grocery budget
• Plan the week’s meals around what’s on sale. Know when a sale is really a sale, and not just a promotion with the item’s normal price.

You want sides with that?
There are folks out there who will shell out the big bucks for, say, American Kobe beef, and grind it at home, adding only hand-harvested sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. They will form the meat into patties and grill them over aged apple wood or hickory. And then they will serve them with ... French fries or onion rings from a frozen package.

A pie in the hand ... is worth eating
One of the best things about Angela Boggiano’s new book, “Pie” (Octopus Books, 2009), is that it has an entire chapter on “hand pies” — savory little pies that fit in the hand and make perfect picnic food, lunchbox treats, appetizers and the like. One of the other best things about “Pie” is that Boggiano is from England, and it is hard to think of an area of the world with a stronger pie tradition than the United Kingdom. Beef-filled Cornish Pasties, fish-filled Stargazy Pies, apples-and-bacon-stuffed Shropshire Fidget Pies, Grimsby Town Soccer Pies made with curried chicken, Scotch Pies with lamb and onion, Pork Pies and “Corner Shop Pies,” redolent of Stilton, beef and wine — these all make appearances in the book, along with Spanish, Russian, Indian and Italian iterations of pie. Boggiano includes a number of sweet pies, too: lemon-curd-and-jam pie, treacle pie, mince pie and raspberry-cream pie — all with the faint whiff of what the British call “nursery food” about them.

Health Department
Cochise County Health Department, 515 7th Street, Douglas, AZ. 85607; telephone: 805-5600. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except holidays).

Don’t quail at the thought
You find it on fancy restaurant menus, in 19th-century British novels and on vice-presidential hunting trips (see: “Dick Cheney Hunting Incident” Wikipedia.com), but you don’t find it much in the supermarket: quail. Yet these tasty little birds are popping up in barbecue cookbooks with some regularity.

Restaurant Health Inspections
Restaurant inspections by the Health Department:

One woman’s plea to Notre Dame
The women’s-clinic nurse confirmed that Lacy Dodd was pregnant and then told her not to worry because she had “other options.”

Baptist project offers doctoral degree in spirituality
Don Whitney knows what happens when people hear that a Southern Baptist seminary is offering a doctor of philosophy degree in spirituality.

Advice for religion writers
In most news reports, Mother Teresa seemed like such a nice, quiet holy woman.

Arizona regents mull cheaper university alternative
PHOENIX (AP) — Under pressure from the state and the governor, the Arizona Board of Regents is looking at creating a lower-priced college education.

Early Learning Center
May 8th was the last Friday to pre-register,

Bookmobile Schedule
Stop in at one of our 43 bookmobile stops throughout the county and find just what you need.  Check out books of all kinds for all ages, along with audiobooks on cassette or cd.  If you can’t find it on the bookmobile let us know and we’ll get it.  While you’re there you can go online and search our catalog or check your email.  For more information call the Cochise County Library District, at 800-231-1574 or 520-432-8930.

Cochise College-Douglas Campus students awarded
Cochise College recognized dozens of outstanding students at its annual Douglas Campus awards ceremony Wednesday.

Early Learning Center
Our news:  Open for pre-registration  for the next school year (2009/2010)  from 9 to 10:30am and 12 to 2:30pm or by appointment at the Early Learning Center.  May 8th is the last Friday, to register for preschool, then again on May 26, 27, and 28

Clawson Students of the Month
Clawson Elementary School recently named its students of the month for April. Pictured, from left, in the back row areYasmin Borbon, Laura Gonzalez, Natalie Villa, Dwayne Baltierrez, Danitza Grajeda, and Caity Kramer In the front row, from left, are Alex Beltran, Andres Esqueda, Luis Gonzalez, Alexis Peralta, Ryan McCue, Alejandria De La Torre and  Kaitlyn Benson Not pictured:  Dulce Parra, Luis Terrazas, Tatianna Jimenez-Agcoili

Bookmobile Schedule
Stop in at one of our 43 bookmobile stops throughout the county and find just what you need.  Check out books of all kinds for all ages, along with audiobooks on cassette or cd.  If you can’t find it on the bookmobile let us know and we’ll get it.  While you’re there you can go online and search our catalog or check your email.  For more information call the Cochise County Library District, at 800-231-1574 or 520-432-8930.

DECA recognizes outstanding stores
The School-Based Enterprise (SBE) at Douglas High School was among the school stores that achieved Gold Level Re-Certification this year and will be recognized at DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California. The students that worked on the Certification were Chantal Jimenez and Armando Corrales, with the assistance of their advisors Ken Cormier, Gilbert Rojas, Lourdes Mora and Maria Figueroa. The school store at Dougals High School has operated an SBE for two years and are to be commended for this achievement.

ELC News
Our news:  Open for pre-registration for the next school year (2009/2010)

Early Learning Center
More news:  Open for pre-registration for the next school year (2009/2010)

Students in the News
On Saturday, May 9, more than 330 students at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin will receive diplomas at the commencement exercises held at 9 a.m. on the campus lawn.

College offers fun, non-credit classes
The Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning is now offering exciting, short-term non-credit classes and field trips. Classes will be offered at various Douglas and Bisbee locations. 

Cochise College construction is well underway
Guests at Cochise College graduation – set for Friday, May 15 - will see a changing landscape at the Douglas Campus. Construction areas will remain fenced, but it will be hard to ignore the new buildings that have popped up since last year.

College Events
Wednesday, April 29

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