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U.S. Border Patrol rescues person in Douglas, others near Gila Bend
On Tuesday, U.S. Border Patrol agents in Douglas found an unresponsive male in a drainage pipe, the agency reported Friday. The pipe is the main water drainage pipe for the city of Douglas, and is about 5 feet wide.
White House considers new focus on key terror suspects
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is considering creating a special unit of professional interrogators to handle key terror suspects. The change would focus on intelligence-gathering rather than building criminal cases for prosecution, a government official said Saturday.
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Senate votes in favor of concealed weapons
PHOENIX -- Siding with gun owner over cops, the Senate Judiciary Committee agreed Friday to let people carry concealed weapons without first getting a state permit.
Independence Day celebration kicks off on Friday
Douglas is celebrating the Fourth of July with a two-day event on July 3-4 at Veterans Memorial Park (8th Street Park) on Friday.
Buy a poppy to support Veterans
The American Legion Auxiliary will be distributing poppies during the Fourth of July activities to support our Veterans and Troops.
Budget stalls before deadline
PHOENIX — Efforts to enact a new state budget just a day before the deadline stalled Monday as some Republican lawmakers pushed to send Gov. Jan Brewer a spending plan she doesn’t like — and essentially dare her to veto it and shut down government.
Zamora wants to put ‘health’ and ‘care’ back into health care
Dr. Jay Zamora, a doctor in private practiced here in Douglas is part of a new movement of wellness professionals, committed to putting the “health” and the “care” back into our health care system. They are part of a growing number of doctors across America who are re-inventing themselves as wellness doctors focused on providing their communities inspiration and resources for people who “want” to take action.
NAMI provides help for those caring for a loved one with a mental impairment
For those of us who are caring for a loved one with mental illness, it can be difficult to find information and support from others who really understand what it is like.
Rural art dream: Community art center mentors youths
ELFRIDA — Tucked away in a former family home lies a big dream that came true for artist Elizabeth Shuler-Pointer in the form of a community art center.
High arsenic levels found in two Douglas wells
During regular testing of Douglas drinking water, it was discovered that the arsenic level in two wells were beyond acceptable levels.
Police Report
June 9, 2009
This Week at the Douglas Farmers Market
Sundays, Castro 10th Street Park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Brewer vetoes pieces of state budget, calls it 'fatally flawed'
PHOENIX Following through with her threat, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed pieces of the state budget Wednesday and then ordered state lawmakers to return to the Capitol next week to fix it.
Cochise College housing director found dead in campus apartment
The director of Housing and Student Life at Cochise College was found dead in his Douglas Campus apartment Tuesday morning.
DPS to have several DUI checkpoints
This year the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday. Many will be traveling to visit family in other areas of the state or other areas of the country.
Bashas' - one of Arizona's largest grocers - files for bankruptcy protection, announces it will close 10 stores
PHOENIX -- The state's largest privately owned grocery chain is seeking protection from creditors to give the company some financial breathing room.
Border Patrol busts pot record
Judge OKs using cash to keep Bashas' shelves stocked
PHOENIX A federal judge cleared the way Wednesday for Bashas' to use the cash it has on hand to keep the store shelves stocked, at least for the time being.
City proposes big increases in sewer rates
Residential sewage rates could nearly triple in by December 2011.
GOP ready to give in on Brewer’s sales tax vote
PHOENIX -- Some Senate Republicans appear ready to give Gov. Jan Brewer what she wants: Ask voters if they want to hike the state sales tax -- and then hope it fails.
Phoenix women arrested for child smuggling
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers working at the Douglas POE arrested two Phoenix women for attempting to smuggle two small children into the United States.
Take a cruise and help the Grand Theatre
Cruise the Mexican Riviera and you can help The Grand Theatre Restoration Project edge closer to a conclusion.
Brewer signs several military friendly bills
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer signed several measures into law on Thursday designed to benefit members of the military and their families.
City approves balanced General Fund budget
The Douglas City Council accomplished something not many cities did this year – pass a balanced general fund budget.
Website formed for Run/Walk
Linda Gomez, founder and organizer of the Douglas Run/Walk for the Cure has announced she will be having the event again this year after taking last year off.
Officers seize $220,000 in marijuana at Douglas Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when a CBP K-9 Team detected more than 90 pounds of marijuana concealed in a vehicle that contained 2 hidden compartments.
Brewer signs new bills into law
Capitol Media Services
Dogs, housing dominates city meet
Discussion about limitations on number of dogs at a residential property dominated the early discussion during the July 8 meeting of the Douglas City Council.
Search and Rescue works two missions
SIERRA VISTA — Three teens ran away from a residential VisionQuest program near Elfrida on Thursday and headed west into the lower Dragoon Mountains, Cochise County Search and Rescue spokesman Raul Limon said. VisionQuest provides a variety of programs to help troubled teens and their families.
Federal judge acted improperly when order in lawmakers to provide more funding for English education
A federal judge overstepped his authority in ordering Arizona lawmakers to provide more funds to teach English to students statewide, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today.
July 4 display
Fireworks lit up the Douglas sky in a finale to the Fourth of July festivities last weekend. In addition to the fireworks, the city held its annual parade downtown as well as festivities at Veterans Memorial Park on July 3 and 4.
Serious auto accident injures three
A two-vehicle auto accident last week sent three people to the hospital one of which remains hospitalized with life threatening injuries.
BP offices seize $1.5 million in marijuana at Douglas Port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a marijuana smuggling attempt when they seized $1.5 Million of marijuana concealed in furniture.
Significant arrests made at border
U.S. Border Patrol agents in Douglas made three significant arrests of illegal immigrants from Mexico over the weekend.
Countywide average gas price up slightly
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of June 29, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased slightly from $2.54 to $2.55 over the preceding two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price went down from $2.66 to $2.65 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices decreased from $2.67 to $2.64 during the two-week period.
Fun on the Fourth
The Douglas Fourth of July activities attracted more than 1,000 people to the event. The highlight, of course, was the fireworks display, but the event also included the annual parade down G Avenue, fund, food and entertainment at Veterans Memorial Park and picnics throughout the day.
CBP fights identity theft at Arizona Ports of Entry
More than 500 cases since January 2009
Right of way encroachment focus of work session
BISBEE — There are many instances of illegal encroachment on the county’s public rights of way on a number of roads. What to do about it was discussed at a Cochise County Board of Supervisors work session Tuesday afternoon.
Naco election is still undecided; Uribe wins in AP
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Lawmakers restore $500 million to Education
HOENIX — State lawmakers voted unanimously Monday to restore $500 million in state aid to education they had cut just a week ago, ensuring schools will have the money they need later this month to pay their bills.
Lawmakers remember to protect themselves
PHOENIX — State lawmakers took the time on the last day of the budget year to ensure sufficient money will be there for them to run for reelection or for other office.
Legislative News Briefs
Capitol Media Services
Secretary of State candidate here Friday
Sam Wercinski, Arizonba’a former Real Estate Commissxioner, is a candiate in 2010 for Secretary of State and will be visiting Douglas on Friday, July 10.
Border Patrol’s oldest living inspector dies
The Border Patrol is mourning the passing of the oldest living former Border Patrol Inspector, which was the predecessor to the modern day Border Patrol Agent.
County gas prices continue to rise
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of June 15, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased from $2.37 to $2.54 over the preceding two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price went up from $2.41 to $2.66 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices increased from $2.52 to $2.67 during the two-week period.
Madrid wins Naco, Sonora mayoral vote
NACO, Sonora — The National Action Party (PAN) will remain in power in this border town in Mexico, based on the results of the recent mayoral election.
Farmer’s Market
For a Sunday outing, or before or after church, stop by the Douglas Farmers Market, open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Castro 10th Street Park, for homemade pastries with a cup of freshly brewed hot coffee that can be enjoyed with friends and family while listening to live music by talented local groups. Chat with local farmers, ranchers and beekeepers while shopping for locally raised produce and meats. This week the market will feature a solar cooking demonstration and the Simmons Family Band. A new baker for the market, Maruza Buchanan, originally from Brazil, is shown here (in the middle assisted by her daughter to the left), helping Farmers Market Co-ordinator, Kathleen Gomez, right, to some lemon bars that she made in addition to a tempting array including biscotti, scones, sweet breads, cookies and brownies. For more information, see Page 3.
Pettit seeks $600,000 in damages from DUSD
Douglas Unified Schoolo District Board members met for more than an hour in executive session with their attorney cojncernign a $600,000 claim filed again st the district by current Superintendent Earl Pettit.
Authority works to improve port, increase traffic
The Douglas Port Authority is moving ahead with its goal of helping to create a new commercial port of entry in Douglas.
Lawmakers want Brewer’s lawsuit thrown out
PHOENIX — State lawmakers want the Arizona Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit by Gov. Jan Brewer seeking to force them to send her the budget they have approved.
Busy day at state capitol leads to action on several bills
The Senate agreed Monday to expand existing domestic violence laws to protect people who have only been dating.
State voters to decide fate of Affirmative Action
PHOENIX Arizonans will decide next year if they want to outlaw affirmative action programs and any special programs or preferences for women and minorities.
Phoenix couple caught smuggling two young girls at Douglas port
Governor Brewer busy, signs several bills
PHOENIX — Planning a trip this winter to some exotic locale?
Rottweiler begins his tenure at Cochise
SIERRA VISTA — As new Cochise College President J.D. Rottweiler settles into his first month on the job, he admits a certain degree of pressure comes with succeeding a leader who served the college for more than two decades.
ICE arrests Tucson man on sex tourism charges
TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a Tucson man Friday on federal charges related to the sexual exploitation of children.
Immigration enforcement in Arizona could toughen
PHOENIX (AP) — As America’s busiest immigrant smuggling hub, Arizona has earned the distinction as a place that’s tough on people who sneak across the border.
This Week at the Douglas Farmers Market
Special Event: Find out how to cook with the sun’s energy. High temperature solar ovens reach temperatures over 350 degree F. Solar cooking demonstration will highlight how easy it is to turn fresh seasonal produce such
Supervisors accept vehicle bid from Phoenix dealer
BISBEE — The county Board of Supervisors do their best to buy local, but for vehicles none of the local dealers can match the price of larger Arizona cities.
Police Report
June 9, 2009
Arizona Legislative Briefs
Driving while texting
Old ruling party gains in Mexico midterm election
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The party that ruled Mexico for seven decades appeared to be making a historic comeback in Sunday’s midterm congressional elections, scoring big with voters for the first time since it lost the presidency in 2000.
Bond election approved by board
The Douglas Unified School District Governing Board succeeded in calling a bond election on its second try.
Border residents, DHS officials hold dialogue
TUCSON — Alan Bersin, the Obama administration’s border czar, said Thursday the key to achieving comprehensive immigration reform rests with a secure border.
Mexican artist’s paintings are exhibited in Douglas
Artwork by Armando Ahuatzi, a famous Mexican painter, is being exhibited at the Visitor Center in Douglas for one month.
Board fails to pass bond election
The Douglas Unified School District Governing Board failed to call for a bond issue election due to a lack of a second during a special meeting last week.
Text of Superintendent Earl Pettit’s claim
Following is the complete text of the claim letter sent to the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board from Superintendent Earl Pettit.
Business
Factory 2-U closing, Carl’s Jr. opens to huge success
While a “Store Closing” sign hangs from longtime downtown Douglas merchant Factory 2-U, news is better a little closer to the border as the Best Western Hotel continues construction and is expected to be completed near the end of the summer, and Carl’s Jr. opened early last week.
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.
Who’s to blame for economic crisis?
Now that some of the dust has settled, a hotly debated topic regarding the current economic crisis is who’s to blame. As with most issues of considerable societal implication, fingers tend to point across political aisles. Those on the left tend to point to unfettered free markets—championed by those on the right—and corporate America run amuck. Those on the right tend to point to government intervention in the banking system and a lack of responsibility by individual borrowers, who took out mortgages and other loans they couldn’t afford to pay back.
Carl’s sets record sales in first week
The Douglas Carl’s Jr. restaurant, owned and operated by MJKL Enterprises, posted $108,596 in sales in its first week. The previous Carl’s Jr. one-week sales record of $107,638 was set in Jan. of this year in Porterville, Calif, while Marysville, Wash., held the previous record of $105,063 with their Dec. 2008 opening.
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.
Even in down economy, education still pays
By now, most of us know the economy isn’t doing well. We’ve been in a recession since December 2007, which means production has been down and, as a result, many people have lost their jobs.
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.
Features
This week at the Douglas Farmer’s Marklet
Book Signing Event with Friends of the Library: Local history is the theme of a book signing this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. when five local authors will sell and sign their new books. Cindy Hayostek’s book, “Douglas”, is a pictorial history with 200 historic photos from the early 1900’s to the present.
This week at the Douglas Farmer's Market
Sundays, Castro 10th Street Park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Food
4th of July Star-spangled dessert
You’ve got to love the Fourth of July. There are, of course, all those historical and patriotic reasons, but there’s also the fact that it’s our most down-home holiday, the only one for which shorts and a T-shirt constitute appropriate attire. Few people think of going out to a fancy restaurant for July 4. It’s not really a night for the opera, a cocktail party, ballroom dancing or the theater. What’s way more likely to be on the calendar is a picnic at the lake, a concert in the park, municipal fireworks, backyard sparklers and a neighborhood game of volleyball or Frisbee.
Frugal Living: Save money on meat
Meat and poultry can be a large part of your grocery bill, but there are ways to keep the cost down. Going vegan might not be something you’re interested in pursuing, but you can incorporate meatless dishes once a week or more frequently if you desire. How do you save on the cost of meat?
Variations on a naked quiche
As a parent, you may find yourself ping-ponging between the drive-through and the microwave, shoving food into your children’s mouths as thoughtlessly as you shove a load of laundry into the dryer. If so, you may want to check out a new cookbook that addresses the extremely high cost — in stress and wellness, as well as in dollars — of the Standard American Diet (SAD).
Add frugal flavor to meals
Frugal Living
Homespun ways to treat sunburn
It seems simple: Protect your skin with sunscreen to avoid sunburn. But sometimes you might forget, and it’s hours before it becomes evident you’re burned. For serious burns, seek medical attention. But to get you through the first 24 hours of a mild sunburn (read: no blisters) that stings and causes discomfort, take some ibuprofen and drink plenty of water to rehydrate your body. You can use a few frugal, natural remedies, too. Most of these items you’ll already have at home, so you won’t have to spend any extra money and can get immediate relief without running to the store. How do you ease the pain from sunburn? Here are a few suggestions.
Beat the pasta-salad blahs
It’s a curse of summer, a blight on the picnic table: all those bowls of soggy, tasteless pasta salads.
How to buy cheap produce
Produce can be expensive. Fortunately, there are frugal ways to keep it low-cost. First, find out what is grown locally at your state department of agriculture Web site. Or visit www.localharvest.org/csa to find community-supported agriculture in your area. CSAs allow you to buy produce directly from a local farmer. You pay to be a subscriber or shareholder and receive produce throughout the season.
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Save summer on your shelf
If the current crop of cookbooks is any indication, food preservation is making a comeback. The spring harvest yielded a number of books on making pickles, jams, jellies and preserves, and preparing dried, smoked, salted and frozen foods.
Religion
That’s ‘theotainment’
In the beginning, revival preachers used their dynamic voices and dramatic sermons — framed with entertaining gospel music — to attract large crowds and to pull sinners into the Kingdom of God.
Growth of Methodists is mostly overseas
Sex, sex, sex. That seemed to be the only thing United Methodists were talking about the year that the Rev. James V. Heidinger II took command at Good News, a national movement for his church’s evangelicals.
Religion: Walking in St. Tikhon’s footsteps
It didn’t take long for controversy to spread about the photograph taken after the consecration rites in 1900 for a new bishop in Wisconsin.
Matters of faith and religion
Near the end of Dan Brown’s “Angels & Demons,” the beautiful scientist Vittoria Vetra clashes with a Vatican official who insists that the day researchers prove how God acted in creation is “the day people stop needing faith.”
School News
Bookmobile Schedule
Join us in promoting the love and importance of reading by being a part of our Summer Reading Program, “Get Creative at Your Library”. Children and adults of all ages are welcome to stop in at one of our 43 bookmobile stops throughout the county. If you can’t find what you are looking for 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.
Douglas School News
Applications for free and reduce meal will be available at The Nutrition Office (DHS Cafeteria) after the 10th of July.
Cochise College Events
Monday, July 13-16
Bookmobile Schedule
School is back in session, time to hit the books for everyone, not just students. People of all ages are welcome to stop in at one of our 43 bookmobile stops throughout the county. We have many books, audiobooks, and DVD’s to choose from. If you can’t find what you are looking for 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.
Double Adobe registration
Double Adobe Elementary School District will be registering new students the week of August 3-7. Students should have immunization records, birth certificate, and if appropriate, last report card from their last school.
Cochise College Events
Monday, June 22-25
Douglas School News
Applications for free and reduce meal will be available at The Nutrition Office (DHS Cafeteria) after the 10th of July.
Bookmobile Schedule
Join us in promoting the love and importance of reading by being a part of our Summer Reading Program, “Get Creative at Your Library”. Children and adults of all ages are welcome to stop in at one of our 43 bookmobile stops throughout the county. If you can’t find what you are looking for 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.
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