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.

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Search Warrant Served In Cold Case
New evidence concering persons missing since 1993 was discovered on property in Elfrida today.On Monday August 17, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on a property in the area of North Moore Road in Elfrida in connection to a missing persons cold case from 1993.  The original incident reported to the Sheriff’s Office on May 23, 1993 was that 47 year old Dorothy Pitcher and her 14 year old daughter Danielle Pitcher left their house on Ash Creek Road and Highway 181 at approximately 1:00 pm to walk to the A&M Market in Sunizona and never returned. The search of the immediate area was ongoing for several months with various leads being followed and the investigation remains open.

Elfrida cold case: Remembering the events of 1993
In a 2003 interview with the Arizona Range News, Dana Pitcher Hills said her mother and sister left their home near the Ash Creek School about 1 p.m. May 23 to walk to the “RV park store” at the intersection of Highways 181 and 191.

Email alerts readers to lunch specials, weekend entertainment
What’s for lunch? Do you want to stay in or go out tonight? Which band is playing this weekend?

Schools: Fund rate low in state
PHOENIX — A new report shows Arizonans are spending far less of what they earn on education than most other states.

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City pushes for Port expansion
The City of Douglas is still pushing for expansion of the current port but it is coming down to a matter of money and politics.

AIMS scores improving, but still below state averages
Overall, the Douglas Unified School District leaders were pleased with the state AIMS test, but there were still select areas, especially in math, that is causing come concern.

Swine flu could hit up to 40 percent in U.S.
ATLANTA (AP) — In a disturbing new projection, health officials say up to 40 percent of Americans could get swine flu this year and next and several hundred thousand could die without a successful vaccine campaign and other measures.

Douglas Police Reports
July 3, 2009

Weather patterns raise possibility of El Niño
SIERRA VISTA — Showers such as Wednesday’s estimated maximum of 2 inches of rainfall will be less likely as the week progresses, a meteorologist said. But unusual weather could be in store for some time.

‘Stash house’ yields 41 illegal immigrants
U.S. Border Patrol agents working with Douglas police said they found a house with 41 illegal immigrants in it.  The bust followed an inquiry by the agencies about a possible “stash house” on Thursday.

Rate regulators to hear power, water issues
 The Arizona Corporation Commission will be addressing some cases affecting Cochise County during its open meeting July 28 and 29 in Phoenix.

Border Patrol vows cooperation with Cochise County
BISBEE — In an effort to reach out to the county and its residents, the U.S. Border Patrol has begun fostering a closer relationship with the Cochise County Board of Supervisors.

County says no to new prison
BISBEE — The Cochise County Board of Supervisors agreed today not to participate in a request for a proposal to construct a private prison next to the existing 2,700-bed prison near Douglas off Highway 191.

Carnival ride wristbands available
Advanced carnival ride tickets are now available at Safeway.

This Week at the Douglas Farmers Market
Time: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, through October

Football signups continue; public meeting Saturday
Signup continues for boys and girls wanting to play in the Douglas Youth Football League.

Douglas girl among those going to Dallas pageant
SIERRA VISTA — Three Cochise County girls were to leave this week for the Cinderella Scholarship Pageant international competition.

Giffords greeted by huge crowd, protesters at Douglas visit
A huge crowd and a handful of vocal protesters greeted Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Douglas Wednesday afternoon. She was here as part of the Congress on Your Corner program.

Going back to the dogs
A petition signed by 60 community members concerning the new dog ordinance prompted discussion during the regular meeting of the Douglas City Council, on August 12.

Coming Soon
After years of waiting, the opening of a new hotel may only be six weeks or less away. The projected finish date is the end of  September for the 50 plus room hotel. By the ned of this week, most of the carpet and tile should be laid in the rooms. The contractor was still awaiting delivery of doors and accessories (vanities, hair dryers, etc) to finish the rooms, Today, they were working on the exterior swimming pool and spa to the read of the facility.

City tax rates drop: Seek funds for Chino Rd.
The primary tax rate for the city of Douglas dropped a little more than 2 percent according to figures released by the city last week.

County ponders census
BISBEE — The 2010 U.S. Census is just around the corner, and county officials want residents to know just how important completed census forms are for the future of the county.

Douglas Police Reports
July 20, 2009

State will run out of money in Oct. if budget not OK’d
PHOENIX  Arizona is on track to running out of money to pay its bills and its employees in the middle of October  if not sooner  if lawmakers don’t adopt a new budget plan quickly, state Treasurer Dean Martin said Monday.

Cochsie County Sheriff’s Office
August 11

St. Vincent De Paul receives food donations from the Douglas Port
Customs and Border Protection Officers of the Douglas POE participated in the “Warming Up to Giving” national food drive by contributing to the food stores of the ST. Vincent De Paul Association.

Vehicle rolls over on Highway 90; Driver arrested on Douglas warrant
Heavy rainfall is believed to have contributed to a single-vehicle rollover wreck at Highway 90 and Airport Avenue.

Gas prices up across the county
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of August 10, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased from $2.49 to $2.54 over the preceding two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price went up from $2.51 to $2.64 per gallon.

$1.5 million boosts county border efforts
More than $1.5 million in additional federal money will help Cochise County fight border crime.

Cochise Community Foundation invites grant applications
The Cochise Community Foundation is now inviting local nonprofit organizations to apply for grant funding.

Cochise Community Foundation invites grant applications from local non-profits
The Cochise Community Foundation is now inviting local nonprofit organizations to apply for grant funding.

This Week at the Douglas Farmers Market
Time: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through October

Come for Sunday Dinner
The Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church, at the corner of 10th Street and D Ave, are holding their annual Scholarship Ham and Salads Luncheon on august 23, 2009 between 12 pm and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children between the ages of 4 and 12 years old, and free for children 3 years and younger. Tickets are available from Presbyterian Women, or at the door on August 23rd.

Changes
Cochise College’s Student Services buildings are nearly unrecognizable since they were gutted and renovated as part of the master facilities plan. The 600 Building and the 1000 Building on the Douglas Campus recently opened to compliments from students and employees alike. The inspirational setting complements the warm, friendly welcome provided by college employees. The Douglas Campus is now enrolling students for the fall semester that begins Aug. 17. For more information, see Page 16.

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Douglas Police apprehend 61 undocumented aliens
A high speed vehicle pursuit along Highway 191 led to the discovery of a 61 undocumented aliens at a stash house in Douglas.

County signs off on changes
BISBEE — Responsibility for changes in signage and speed limits will now be approved by the head of the Highways and Floodplain Department rather than by the county supervisors’ consent for the next year.

Mayor Gomez selected to League of Cities and Towns subcommittee
Mayor, Dr. Michael Gomez was appointed to the Arizona League of Cities Resolutions Subcommittee.

Rock-throwers target area Border Patrol agents
Border Patrol agents in the region were assaulted numerous times in the past few days, including one assigned to the Douglas station, authorities said.

Bulldog soccer coach unexpectedly quits
Less than six months after winning the state championship the Douglas High School boys soccer program suffered a major blow Monday when head coach Ken Cormier resigned due to conflicts with the DUSD Central Administration.

GOP trying to piece together budget plan
PHOENIX  Senate Republican leaders are trying to cobble together the votes for the budget package they negotiated with Gov. Jan Brewer after the session collapsed Friday when several of their members refused to go along.

Douglas Police Reports
July 12, 2009

Sabal takes out recall petition against the Mayor
Former Mayoral candidate Natalio Sabal took the first step on Monday to recall Douglas Mayor Dr. Michael Gomez.

Carnival ride wristbands available
Advanced carnival ride tickets are now available at Safeway.

Douglas’ Crossfaith performs in concert series
SIERRA VISTA — Summer Concerts in the Park kicked off its new August schedule on Saturday night with a performance by Crossfaith, a Christian contemporary rock band from Douglas.

Cochise County Sheriff's Office
August 4

BP seizes $812,000 in drugs
TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Tucson Sector continue to be effective in the detection and seizure of large amounts of marijuana.  The increasing efforts to secure our nation’s borders add to significant gains in narcotics seizures.

Teen dies in Agua Prieta accident
A Douglas family is asking for the communities support as they try to raise money to help cover funeral expenses following the death of one of their loved ones.

Budget fight continues over sales tax
PHOENIX  State lawmakers are in a race against time today in their effort to put a sales tax hike on the Nov. 3 ballot.

DPD apprehend driver of serious auto accident
Over a month after causing a serious auto accident at the intersection of 14th Street and A Ave. the driver of the car that caused that wreck has been arrested.

Man dies after collapsing
A Douglas man found unresponsive in a Wal-Mart bathroom last Thursday was declared dead a short while later at Southeast Arizona Medical Center.

DPD arrests two gang members for graffiti damage
Douglas Police have arrested two male gang members for a recent rash of graffiti damage in the Douglas area.

DPD recovers marijuana
Douglas Police Officers recovered 34 pounds of marijuana, valued at over $15,000 during a recent seizure.

Johnson turns 100 Thursday
Louise F. Johnson will be 100 years old on August 13, 2009. Louise was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Nursing School in 1930 from Fairview Park Hospital, Cleveland Ohio. She is the youngest of 12 children. Louise never had children of her own. Louise is known to many as “Aunt Lou” including numerous nieces and nephews. She is very loved by all who know her due to her kindness and all the memories she has shared so far.

Private recycling facility on County P&Z agenda
BISBEE — The owner of Desert Star Waste Solutions is seeking a special-use permit to allow a private recycling facility at 181 South Schrader Road in Sierra Vista.

Copper Queen hospital has generous help for uninsured
BISBEE — In an effort to help uninsured patients, Copper Queen Community Hospital has created one of the most generous financial assistance standards in the state, allowing all patients access to health care, a hospital administrator said.

Carnival wristbands available
Advanced carnival ride tickets are now available at Safeway.

Douglas Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Relay for Life
Douglas residents will gather at the Copper King Baseball Stadium on Saturday, October 3 – Sunday, October 4, 2009, at 10:00 A.M. to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Douglas.  Over the course of 15 years, the Relay for Life of Douglas has raised over $200,000.00 for cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services. 

Internationally known Mata Ortiz pottery on display beginning Friday
The Douglas Visitor’s Center will welcome the art of Mata Ortiz when it hosts a pottery exhibition beginning August 14.

Fifth annual Portal Pie Festival honors Janet Gee
 The Fifth Annual Portal Pie Festival will be dedicated to Janet Gee who each year gave unstinting time and energy to make this fundraiser succeed, even after she was diagnosed with terminal illness. Jan never grudged that her son< Jeff Gee, Portal Resue’s longtime Emergency Medical Services Chief, continued serving the community through her months of sickness.Beloved from the Peloncillos to the Chiricahuas, she was a brave lady with a big heart.

Giffords greeted by huge crowd, protests
A huge crowd and a handful of vocal protesters greeted Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Douglas Wednesday afternoon. She was here as part of the Congress on Your Corner program.

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.

Mayor Gomez selected to League of Cities and Towns committee
Mayor, Dr. Michael Gomez was appointed to the Arizona League of Cities Resolutions Subcommittee.

Budget still on hold after GOP balk at sales tax
PHOENIX -- Efforts to finally adopt a new state budget came to a screeching halt early today as several Republican senators refused to support the package.

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.

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.

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.

Home sales still down, but near bottom
Sales of existing homes in Cochise County were down in the second quarter, but recent figures suggest the market is at or near the bottom of the current downturn.  From April through June, 284 homes were sold countywide on the Southeast Arizona Multiple Listing Service, down 7.8 percent from 308 in the second quarter of last year. The decline was much more moderate than the double-digit drops seen over the past few years. In the first quarter of this year, sales were down 12.3 percent compared to the first quarter of 2008. June sales were even more promising, with 98 sales for the month, down only 3.9 percent compared to June last year.

Bashas wants to close 14 more stores including one in Cochise County
Bashas' has announced plans to close 14 of its grocery stores, including one in Willcox.

This Week at the Douglas Farmers Market
Time: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, through October

Things To Do
Omega Alpha      display at Gallery

Burnt
offerings
When my husband worked on his cooking badge for the Boy Scouts, his troop leader cautioned against burning pancakes over the campfire with the final injunction: “And I don’t want to hear, ‘But I LIKE them this way!’”

Cochise County Restaurant Inspections
This information is gathered by the Cochise County Health Department and posted on co.cochise.az.us. The latest inspection date is noted.

College Cooking 101:
Forget the ramen
When your kids were little, you sent them off to school with newly sharpened No. 2 Ticonderoga pencils, a box of Crayolas and a Rugrats lunchbox. Now that they are in college, packing gets a bit more complicated, not to mention expensive. There’s the trip to the bedding store, the search for the perfect desk lamp, the “must have” mini-fridge and a plastic bin full of computer cables, printer cartridges, cell-phone chargers, iPod earphones ... the list goes on and on. What it probably DOESN’T include is a cookbook. But it should.

Easy homemade gifts for kids
It’s never too early to get organized for the holidays. Don’t be a last-minute shopper. Get a jump-start on your gift list now. What homemade gifts have you made?

Common money mistakes
You’ve probably made a financial mistake or two. Some money mistakes are fairly common. Most people learn from them and make changes for the better. Consistent decisions (both large and small) can have a big impact on your financial future. If you’re starting out, you’ll be ahead of the game if you make the best choices and avoid common money mistakes. But it’s never too late to get to back on track and make corrections.

One in every five children in county uninsured
PHOENIX — More than one out of every five children in some counties was without health insurance in 2006 even though they are eligible for nearly free coverage from the state.

Stuffed or stewed, seasonal vegetables satisfy your family
During the summer, many of us return from the farmers’ market (or, if we are industrious, the garden) laden with gorgeous, ripe vegetables. Then the question is, what do we do with them?

Health Helplines
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Coupon organizing 101
If you clip coupons, you’ll want to organize them. You want to find the coupons you need quickly so you don’t miss out on any money-saving opportunities. Creating the best system depends largely on how many coupons you clip and use. For some people, a paper clip will suffice, and for others an entire plastic caddy is the only way to go. Organizing coupons will help you weed out any that are soon expiring or are already expired, too. How do you organize your coupons?

Chill out with cold soup
Summer is the one time of year when it is easy to eat those multiple servings of vegetables that nutritionists recommend. You can even get them all in one bowl, in a soup like gazpacho. The only problem is choosing your recipe.

Answers are scant in recall of ground beef
Beef Packers Inc., a company out of Fresno, Calif., has recalled approximately 826,000 pounds of ground beef products out of concern they may be linked to outbreaks of salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Thursday.

This Week at the Douglas Farmers Market
Time: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through October

Why Episcopalians get so much attention
On a typical Sunday, 4,281 Episcopalians attend services in the world-famous Diocese of New Hampshire, according to official church reports.

On the verge of the Great Emergence?
 Every half a millennium or so, waves of change rock Christianity until they cause the kind of earthquake that forces historians to start using capital letters. “What happened before the Great Reformation, we all know,” said Phyllis Tickle, author of two-dozen books on faith and culture. “We know, for instance, that some sucker sailed west and west and west and didn’t fall off the dad gum thing. That was a serious blow.”

LDS Church missionaries
Elder Jones and Farnsworth are now in the Douglas area to preach the gospel for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Catholic Bishops face health care dilemmas
In Catholic debates, it always helps to be able to quote the official Catechism of the Catholic Church.

A Baptist minister’s eye-opening sabbatical
The Rev. Gordon Atkinson had few specific goals when he started planning his 13-week sabbatical from his duties at Covenant Baptist Church near San Antonio.

Double Adobe School registrationAug. 3-7
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.

Code of Conduct
The Superintendent will establish regulations governing the conduct of students in school, traveling to and from school, at school functions, or affecting the school order.  In establishing these regulations, the Superintendent may consult with student or staff committees.

Sign up for reduced lunches
The federal government requires families to reapply each school year for free and reduced price meals for their children. 

School lunches you’ll both love
It’s a dilemma parents all over the country face – how to come up with healthy lunches kids will actually eat.

Frequently Asked Questions about Registration
How do I register my child?

School Info
Douglas is proud of its comprehensive educational offerings. We provide learning opportunities for all of our community’s children, from preschool age through high school. Our small schools, located throughout the city, encourage neighborhood and community involvement with our children’s educations and growth. We boast small class sizes that allow for ample one-on-one instruction and the opportunity for each student to feel involved and important to his world and his own personal growth.

College board officer to receive award
Jane Strain, secretary of the Cochise College Governing Board, has been selected to receive the 2009 Pacific Regional Trustee Leadership Award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions as lay trustees to promote the community college concept. It will be presented at the annual ACCT Leadership Congress in October.

Cochise College literary journal now available; reception planned
Copies of The Mirage, an arts and literary magazine created by Cochise College students, are now available. A public reception featuring readings of the published work is planned for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at the Bisbee Community Y, 26 Howell Street, Bisbee.

Cochise College awards exceptional faculty
 Four Cochise College employees have received the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) award, which supports excellence in teaching and leadership. As recipients, they attended the NISOD conference at the University of Texas at Austin last spring and were recognized at faculty-staff Convocation and before the Governing Board this month.

DUSD opens its new Parent and Student Career and College Resource Center
As the Douglas Unified School District enters its 2009-2010 school year, it is once again expanding the educational and career services it provides to its students, parents, and the Douglas community. A new resource center for parents and students is located at eh Douglas High School.

A Look into DECA
DOUGLAS – DECA is a marketing organization for today’s leaders and tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.  What is your forte?  Fashion, filmmaking, or sports entertainment?  DECA offers a variety of competition subjects, ranging from restaurant management to hospitality.  Members have the opportunity to compete against students from different DECA chapters.   The marketing organization prepares its members for the real world, put in scenarios with the subject of your choice. 

Elfrida FFA participate in leadership retreat
On July 8 - 11, 2009, the Elfrida FFA Officer Team participated in their annual leadership retreat in Alpine, AZ.  The retreat provided opportunities for the students to write goals, develop their leadership skills, work as a team, and plan for the 2009 – 2010 school year at Valley Union High School.  Brody McGuire and Jake Rovey, past Arizona FFA state officers, assisted in the planning and training.

Cochise College Events
Tuesday, August 11

Edward Jones heading school supply drive
Local residents may help those less fortunate in the community by bringing in items to the Edward Jones branch office, located at 1116 G Avenue,  during regular business hours to September 30 to support students in the Douglas Unified School District and Double Adobe School.

What’s new at Cochise College?
Students enrolling at Cochise College have more than the usual classes to look forward to this year. Despite Arizona’s fiscal challenges, students will see a number of enhancements and new opportunities, thanks to conservative college budgeting and advance planning aimed at maintaining the quality of local education programs.

Teachers granted release from contracts
During a special meeting, the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board accepted seven different instructor contract releases and assigned varying penalties.

Soccer players, others question loss of Cormier
Supporters of former Douglas High School soccer coach Ken Cormier helped fill the Douglas Unified School District board room during the regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4.

Nine Elfrida teachers get apology for missing payroll deposits
BISBEE — Cochise County School Superintendent Trudy Berry offered apologies Monday to nine teachers at Elfrida Elementary School whose automatic deposit paychecks were not automatically deposited as scheduled last Friday.

Cochise instructors line up staff for a online publication
 A number of Cochise College students are aiming to express their voices. Two of the school’s teachers are trying to help them do that.

Make-and-take project provides introduction to construction
The Cochise College Building Construction Technology program will host a two-hour seminar Saturday, Aug. 15 for do-it-yourselfers, prospective carpenters and craftsmen who want to explore construction-related skills and careers.

Cochise College Events
Thursday, August 13

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