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.

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Man gets 11-year term for killing his brother
BISBEE — More than a year after fatally shooting his brother, Jason Elliott, with a shotgun in the Double Adobe area, Wayne Michael Elliott, 37, received his sentence Friday.

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.

Judge mulls motion in Chenowth murder case
BISBEE — A Cochise County Superior Court judge is considering a motion by an accused murderer who is asking for a new determination of probable cause.

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
Record marijuana seizures this fiscal year in the Border Patrol’s Tucson sector, which includes most of Arizona, have officials lauding stepped-up border enforcement as the reason for their success.

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.

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
Wick News Service

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.

Teen faces 10 years for drugs, arson
BISBEE — A juvenile was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison for school arson and drug possession.

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.

Lions celebrates 80 years in Douglas
With the stroke of a pen, Douglas Mayor Dr. Michael Gomez proclaimed this week “Lions Week” commemorating the 80 years the Lions have been in Douglas. Standing with the Mayor ar3e Brenda Vasquez, Lions President, and Frank Vasquez, Trustee. The Lions will celebrate their birthday during an award s dinner and dance beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at the Lions Club. Lions from throughout the district are expected to attend.

School OK’s budget; State cuts $1.1 million
Despite cuts of more than $1.1 million from the state, thus far, the Douglas Unified District Governing Board was able to pass a budget that met the needs of the district without significant impact on staffing.

Border fence divides many, as Giffords’ stance shows
The congressionally mandated double fence along the U.S. boundary with Mexico is being double-crossed, proponents for a secured border contend.

Not enough time for Sales Tax vote?
PHOENIX  House Speaker Kirk Adams said Monday there may not be enough time remaining to put a proposed tax hike on the November ballot.

$1 Million of marijuana seized at Port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they seized more than 400 pounds of marijuana from 46 year-old man.

Brewer ready to trade state property tax for ballot issue
PHOENIX  Unable to get the votes from her own party, Gov. Jan Brewer said Tuesday she's willing to accept demands by Democrats to let the state property tax return in exchange for their votes to put her sales tax hike on the ballot.

Phoenix couple caught smuggling two young girls at Douglas port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Douglas Port of Entry have charged a Phoenix couple with attempting to smuggle two small children into the United States, according to a CBP news release issued Friday.

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.

‘Cochise Origins’ video wins award
Visitors have a new way to learn about Cochise County’s culture and heritage. Cochise Origins, a 22-minute video details five cultural themes.

County average gas price down
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of July 13, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County decreased from $2.55 to $2.52 over the preceding two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price went down from $2.65 to $2.53 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices decreased from $2.64 to $2.53 during the two-week period.

U.S. will stay on guard against Mexican drug violence
NOGALES (AP) - Ongoing concerns that drug-related violence in Mexico poses a threat to American communities remain the Obama administration’s border focus, the federal government’s border czar said Wednesday.

Border Patrol rescues person in Douglas, others
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.

K-9 teams helps seize $164,000 in marijuana
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a marijuana smuggling attempt when they seized $164,000 of marijuana.

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.

May not be enough time top put Brewer's tax hike on ballot
House Speaker Kirk Adams said Monday there may not be enough time remaining to put a proposed tax hike on the November ballot.

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.

Douglas Police Reports
June 26, 2009

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.

DPD continues search for auto accident suspect
The Douglas Police Department is continuing its search for the driver of a vehicle who was released from a Tucson Hospital after causing a serious auto accident June 30 that sent himself and two other people to the hospital.

Farm workshop July 27
A Direct Farm Marketing & Organic Certification Workshop will be held at Willcox City Hall, 101 S. Railroad Ave., in Willcox on Monday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon.

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.

Cochise County jobless rate is lowest in state
Cochise County posted the state’s lowest jobless rate Thursday, thanks to a safety net of federal jobs and a new call center, said local business experts and economic researchers.

Who says there’s no work
Dorado Personnel of Douglas was on the corner of 11th  Street and G Avenue looking for construction laborers recently for a project just outside of town. The corner ended up being a popular spot.

Judge clears way to allow Bashas to keep shelves full
 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.

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.

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.

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.

A history of Episcopalian battles
The resolution from the 1979 Episcopal General Convention in Denver inspired a small wave of headlines, even though it simply restated centuries of doctrine about marriage.

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.

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