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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State cites video evidence that Mexican students being accepted by Omega Alpha
Two weeks ago, State School Superintendent Tom Horne charged that a border charter school was accepting Mexican students.

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
 

225 brave rain to receive high school diplomas
Mother Nature’s brief interruption of showers did not dampen the spirits of the Douglas High School seniors or their guests at Friday night’s Commencement ceremonies.

Douglas Farmers Market begins this Sunday
 

Tucson gang members arrested
Douglas Police and The Arizona State Gang Task Force (GIITEM) arrested 6 criminal street gang members from Tucson for assaulting two male subjects at the 15th St. Park and for various other crimes including participating in a criminal street gang.

Brewer: No contingency plans for the state
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday she isn’t making contingency plans for operating the state without a budget even though there are only five weeks left before the fiscal year ends.

Cochise County Superior Court Sentencings
The following are sentencings in Cochise County Superior Court, as provided by the court system. The listings include disposition date, charge and sentence. “Monetary” can be a fine or restitution, or both.

Arizona speeders can buy their way out of Driver’s School
PHOENIX — Got a traffic ticket? Don’t want to pay it or spend four hours in driving school?

Douglas Luncheon deadline
 Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 27, for the 14th Annual Douglas Economic Outlook Luncheon, presented by the Cochise College Center for Economic Research.  The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, at the Cochise College Student Union, 4190 W. Highway 80, Douglas, AZ. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. with the program set to begin at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m.

Family helps draw new SAMC CEO to Douglas
It helps to have strong relationships, especially family relationships.

Douglas Police Report
.May 3, 2009

Friday Graduation broadcast online
Honored during the Friday, May 22, Douglas High School graduation ceremonies at Armando de Lucas Stadium will be valedictorians Jessica Ackley, Alex Ames, Juan Oliver Mariscal, Julio Tanabe and Salutatorian Alexis Diane Romero. A first for this year;’s ceremony will be that it will be broadcast live online. One can find the link at the school district website at www.dusd.us.

Cochise County sees first confirmed case of swine flu
 Cochise County has its first confirmed case of swine flu, according to county health officials.

Council begins changes to dog ordinance
In a 5-1 vote, the Douglas City Council approved a first reading of the  dog ordinance to increase dog owner accountability and reduce the number of dogs a residence can have without being considered a kennel.

Project Graduation needs your dollar
The PTSO  is asking those attending graduation this year to contribute $1 to assist with funding for Project Graduation.

Wildfire burns in Bisbee
180 acres charred, no injuries or houses destroyed in blaze
BISBEE — Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that burned at least 180 acres of land on Monday in the Mule Pass area.

Douglas Police Report
April 30, 2009

County eyes further budget cuts
BISBEE — The county Board of Supervisors began budget talks last week and looked to balance a $195,633,026 plan for the 2009 to 2010 fiscal year.

Douglas Farmer’s Market begins May 31 at park
The Douglas Farmers Market is kicking off its inaugural event on May 31.

$1 million in marijuana seized
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer’s at the Douglas port of entry stopped four narcotics smuggling attempts this weekend, totaling over 700 pounds of marijuana and with an estimated street value of over $1 million.

Surge in Hispanic population in state
PHOENIX — A new report suggests an upcoming surge in Arizona’s Hispanic population.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Health Helplines
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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.

Stretch the meat, stretch the budget
It’s a no-brainer: Take the most expensive ingredient in a meal (usually meat, poultry or fish), and use less of it. Then take the ingredients that cost less — grains, vegetables, legumes — and use more of them. Cha-ching! Money in the bank.

How to buy souvenirs on a budget
Souvenirs can be expensive. I suggest bringing home pieces of the scenery, such as rocks, sand or shells, to display in mason jars or in your garden. Or press flowers and leaves. Of course, check that there aren’t any rules against taking these items. You can take plenty of photos, and bring home maps, magazines, postcards and menus. Remember that gift sets can be broken up into individual gifts, too. The first tip is a great idea. You can look for flea markets, dollar stores or online auctions before or after your trip, too.

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.

Exploring Obama’s ‘common ground’ speech
President Dwight Eisenhower’s Civil-Rights Commission faced high hurdles as it searched for common ground in the tense years after the U.S. Supreme Court began attacking the walls of segregation inside America’s schools.

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.

College president earns honor society award
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students, recently recognized Dr. Karen Nicodemus, Cochise College president, with the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award.

Group hosting event to honor retiring college leaders
The Cochise College Foundation will host a fundraiser June 19 to celebrate education and the contributions of retiring Cochise College President Karen Nicodemus and Executive Vice President Joanna Michelich.

DHS honors students at end-of-year ceremony
The following awards were presented during the 2009 Douglas High School Honors Assembly.

Early Learning Center
End of the year ceremonies, on Tuesday, May 19.

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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