On Sunday,  Burger Shack and the Douglas Street Rods Car Club is sponsoring the Cruise Nite Car Show. More than 20 vehicles were on display at the show, which also helped celebrate Burger Shack’s first anniversary. 

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Pettit, board relationship part of meeting, AG investigation

Cormier returns to DUSD in new role
Ken Cormier is back as coach and as an employee of the Douglas Unified School District.

Board evaluates Pettit, hires new teachers, substitutes
During the September 1 Douglas Unified School District Governing Board meeting, two items attracted much of the public’s attention, but were either handled quickly or in executive session.

City to begin cracking down on weeds
Rainy season is almost over, and we are left with an overgrowth of weeds.  As a friendly reminder, the Douglas Code Enforcement Officers want to remind you as that as outlined in Section 8.32 and 8.16 of the Douglas Municipal Code, we as citizens of Douglas are required to keep our properties clean and free of weeds, not only to keep our city clean but to keep it safe as dry weeds presents a Fire Hazard. 

Cochise County hopes for funds to pave roads
Though they can’t celebrate yet, Friends of Gleeson Road will be happy to hear that Cochise County supervisors approved the inclusion of the historic dirt road in a $75 million stimulus funding application.

Weapons seized at Douglas Port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers, stopped an illegal exportation of a various assortment of assault weapons complete with high-capacity magazines and ammunition.

Cochise College presents
southwestern super group Ananeah
Ananeah, a quartet of musical magicians that takes live audiences on an imaginary voyage that is peacefully meditative, irresistibly groovy, joyously celebrative, and emotionally stirring, will perform at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Sierra Vista Campus of Cochise College, 901 N. Colombo Ave. The free performance is sponsored by Cochise College Cultural Events.

Border Patrol makes several arrests in Douglas area
On Wednesday, September 2, the Border Patrol arrested a male Mexican national west of Douglas. Records revealed he was convicted of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

Cochsie County Sheriff’s Office
September 1

County unemployment stabilizes in July
According to figures released by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Cochise County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stabilized at 7.1 percent from June to July. Cochise County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the state and was considerably below the state and national levels. The statewide unemployment rate in July came in at 9.2 percent, up from 8.7 percent. Nationally, the unemployment rate decreased slightly from 9.5 to 9.4 percent.

Survivors celebrate life
Webster’s defines the word survivor as “one who has overcome”.  The American Cancer Society defines survivor “as anyone who has ever heard the words ‘you have cancer’”.  From that point on, the lives of these people change drastically.  At Relay for Life, survivors are honored guests who come together to see the commitment of complete strangers who quickly become friends for life and members of an extended “Relay Family”.

Spirit Towels
Gina Tartaglia of Ortega’s Sportsworld, Marina Montano, president of the DHS PTSO  and Olga Salazar of Bordermart show the spirit towels Sportsworld and Bordermart have donated to the PTSO. They will be sold during the Nogales football game on Friday, September 11, for a donation of $1 or more. The funds will go to the PTSO which has used the funds for Project Graduation and scholarships in the past.

Douglas Police Reports
August 11, 2009

Sheriff’s Deputies seize marijuna near Elfrida
On Monday August 31, at approximately 1:30 pm, Cochise County Sheriff’s Deputies on patrol in the Elfrida area attempted to make contact with the driver of a 1994 green and tan Ford truck.  This vehicle was observed entering private property located in the 12000 block of North Highway 191.

Symington wants old job back
PHOENIX  Saying he can do the job better than the incumbent, former Gov. Fife Symington said Friday he is weighing a bid to get his old job back.

Brewer looking to voters to place sales tax on ballot
PHOENIX — At an impasse with lawmakers over a sales tax referral, Gov. Jan Brewer is now looking to supporters to take the issue to the ballot themselves — even if that delays the levy more than a year.

Board agrees to terminate Pettit
After a two-and-a-half hour executive session, and five minutes of discussion, the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board voted 3-2 to proceed to terminate with cause Superintendent Earl Pettit.

Douglas Fiestas start on Friday
The 2009 Douglas Fiestas will kick off festivities on Friday, September 18, at Veterans Memorial Park in Douglas.

Remember
Photos by Bruce Whetten and Rory Baumgartner

Cochise County Fair begins next Thursday
The Cochise County Fair is just around the corner taking place Sept. 24-27 on the fairgrounds on Leslie Canyon Road.

Council hears from SAMC
Parts of Southeast Arizona Medial Centrer building will turn 100 next year.

Mine’s union leader faces arrest
A federal judge in Mexico recently issued an arrest warrant for a union leader who is heading the Cananea copper mine strike that has lasted more than two years.

2009 China Poblans competition
Several young women and girls competed in the 2009 China Poblans competition earlier this month.Pictured, bottom row, from left, are  Joanna Martinez andGisselle Nicole Flores; secodn row, from left, are Kylie Grijalva, Jennessy Romero, Adrianna Balderamma and Olivia Evalyn Lugo; third row, from left, are Maryanna Rivera, Daniella Contreras, Saia Valenzuela and Jordan Acosta; and top row, from left, areJanelle Ramirez, Roxanna Bustamante, Alejandra Sosa, Marysol Rivera, Jesusita Maldonado and Stephanie Almada. Not pictured was Areth Madai Acosta. The 2009 Winners  were: Toddler:-Joanna Martinez; Little -  Jennessy Romero; Junior - Olivia Evalyn Lugo; Teen-Alejandra Sosa; and Miss-Stephanie Almada.

Douglas Police Reports
August 12, 2009

Cochsie County Sheriff’s Office
Septemnber 5-6

Gonzales turns 100 Sept. 21
Anita Barraza Gonzales will be joining select company on September 21 when she turns 100 years old.

No limit on dogs in new ordinance
The Douglas City Council is making a second attempt at approving a dog ordinance that will meet the needs of the public but not penalize them.

Battle brewing over how PD Building used
City staff and the Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce have differing  views on the uses of the old Phelps Dodge Mercantile Building, located on G Avenue in downtown Douglas.

Three drop houses located near Douglas
Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM) units located three separate human smuggling drop houses last week near Douglas.  Two of the houses were called in by citizens and one of the houses was located after an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway patrolman became suspicious during a traffic stop and notified the GIITEM unit of his suspicions.   GIITEM Officers conducted surveillance on each of the residences and with the assistance of the Border Patrol Intelligence Unit a total of 65 illegal immigrants including infants and six suspects were taken into custody and turned over to Border Patrol.

Fair kicks off tomorrow
The Cochise County Fair is just around the corner, taking place Thursday through Sunday on the fairgrounds on Leslie Canyon Road.

Fiestas!
The Douglas Fiestas drew crowds from both sides of the border for the food, fun and carnival.  Above, the China Poblanas are presented  to the crowd, while below left, the Saturday parade drew a crowd.

3 Douglas men arrested in armed robbery
Three Douglas residents have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place Sept. 14 in the 800 block of 21st Street.

Board tables charges, seeks to hire investigator
Less than a week after beginning proceedings to terminate Douglas Unified School District Superintendent Earl Pettit, the school board is still debating charges which caused the move.

Council seeks help with PD Building
The Douglas City Council decided to seek professional assistance on Monday to help determine the best possible use of the old Phelps Dodge Mercantile Building, located on the corner of 10th Street and G Avenue.

Bundles of marijuana concealed in furniture at Douglas POE
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a marijuana smuggling attempt when they seized $348,000 of marijuana concealed in furniture.

Low-income tax help offered
IRS low-income tax clinics are offering to help taxpayers resolve issues such as account problems, audits, appeals, collection disputes or tax court matters.

Douglas teen dies at Fiestas in AP
Douglas resident and former Douglas Dispatch carrier Alejandro Renova Acosta, 18, died on Wednesday Septembe r16, whil attendking fiesta activities in Agua Prieta.

Friends booksale Oct. 17-18
Clean out your bookshelves! The Friends of the Douglas Library needs donations for its upcoming used book sale. Donations will be accepted now through Thursday, October 1, at the Library, located at 560 10th Street.

Rottweiler aims to meet expectations
 “It’s clear from our interactions that J.D. has the right stuff.”

County acts to give up right of way
BISBEE — A request for the abandonment of an unused public right of way in Sunizona led to a long discussion during  Tuesday’s meeting of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors.

Douglas Police Reports
August 19, 2009

Cochsie County Sheriff’s Office
September 10

Border
 Facing criticism for her handling of federal stimulus money, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday that she would not start any new border construction projects while the department reviewed how projects were selected.

Optimism for economy as August sales jump by largest amount in three years
 Retail sales jumped in August by the largest amount in more than three years, but economists warn that as long as credit stays tight and jobs remain scarce, Americans probably aren’t ready to spend in force again.

State pushing for mass vaccinations for swine flu
PHOENIX  State health officials are urging counties to conduct mass vaccinations at public schools in an effort to get as many children inoculated against the novel H1N1 flu as possible.

Jobless rate remains flat in August
PHOENIX  Arizona’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained essentially flat in August.

Douglas Fiestas Parade draws crowd
The Douglas Fiestas, which proceed the Cochise County Fair, is a popular event in Douglas. The activities feature the China Poblanas competition in the weeks leading up to the three day festival. The event also features great entertainment and food along with a carnival all three days of the weekend event. On of the most popular aspects of the event is the Saturday Parade.

Meeting maps out options for transit-starved areas
SIERRA VISTA — A collection of about 20 local business, education and government leaders met Thursday morning to discuss Arizona’s transportation issues, and possible solutions, and how they affect Cochise County.

Arizona poverty rate is twice as fast as nation
PHOENIX — The percentage of Arizonans living in poverty increased twice as fast as the national average last year.

AARP Tax-Aide program needs volunteers
 AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service is looking for volunteers to be local site greeters, tax preparers and/or to take on leadership positions.  In 2009, between February 1 and April 15, over 90 sites in Arizona provided assistance to over 44,000 taxpayers.

New swine flu wave hits Mexico
 The next wave of swine flu has arrived, and Mexicans are bracing for an outbreak that may be even larger than the one here last spring that became a pandemic.

Fair Fun
Huge crowds filled the Cochise County Fairgrounds during the annual event last weekend. Of course, the kids come for the rides, but children and adults were fascinated by the entertainment of Magician Godfrey. Right, Jim Haverly, former owner of Giggles, holds daughter, Heather, while her brother helps out, as she is levitated between two chairs.

DUSD Board under state spotlight
Termination proceedings,  or lack of them, has put the Douglas Unified School District  Governing Board under the glare of the state media since its last meeting.

New legislation takes effect
PHOENIX — Just in time for the next bout of flu, a new state law takes effect Wednesday that may make it easier to get immunized.

Relay for Life this weekend
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.

College Administration of Justice now recruiting high school students
A pilot program to engage high school juniors and seniors in college-level instruction and career preparation will expand into law enforcement training at the Douglas Campus beginning in January.

Bar, restaurant owners have choice on guns
PHOENIX — If you don’t like the thought of guns where you get your liquor, you should look for a sign.

Bookmobile Schedule
October is Family History Month and what better place to start researching your family’s history than on our website.  We are now offering two new databases that can help you; HeritageQuest (accessible from your home computer) and Ancestry Library (accessible from any city or branch library).  You can use these resources free of charge; all you need is a library card! 

Fewer border agents in south?
Federal officials do not intend to cut the number of U.S. Border Patrol agents deployed on the Southwestern border, despite comments to the contrary last week.

Petition seeks recall of Giffords
PHOENIX — A recall petition filed Tuesday against a member of Congress could end up being a test case for how much power Arizonans have to get rid of federal lawmakers.

Cochise County empowers local solar efforts
BISBEE — In an effort to make the county friendly to renewable energy, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors approved the addition of regulations for solar energy systems and power plants during Tuesday’s meeting.

New trial to start next week in slaying
BISBEE — A man charged with fatally stabbing his girlfriend with a knife in 2001 near Willcox will go on trial starting next week in Cochise County Superior Court.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office
September 19-20

Douglas Police Reports
August 29, 2009

2009 Fair draws large crowds
Clockwise, from top, the Cochise College Rodeo is always one of the most popular events at the fair; The ribbon-cutting on Thursday signifies the beginning of the weekend event; the brightly colored Ferris Wheel is a vital part of any carnival or fair; Erica Romero and Frances Young, foreground, show their pigs during the annual 4-H/FFA judging; and Fair Board President Jennifer Brown, center, sees double as part of hypnotist Joe DeCarlo’s performance.

Jones adds agents
Everett J. Jones Real Estate recently welcomed two new associates -  Angelica “Angie” Villareal and Rosy Zozaya.

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.

Time running out for Chamber award nominations
Time is running out for those that want to nomine the Man and Woman of the Year or the Small or Large Business of the Year.

Spay/Neuter, vaccine clinic in Douglas
On Thursday and Friday, September 17 and 18, the Douglas Animal Shelter/Animal  Health Care Center along with the Humane Society of Southern Arizona  will be hosting a low-cost clinic for Douglas animals.

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.

County unemployment up, still lowest in state
According to figures released by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Cochise County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 7.1 to 7.2 percent from July to August. Cochise County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the state and was considerably below the state and national levels. The statewide unemployment rate in August came in at 9.1 percent, down from 9.2 percent. Nationally, the unemployment rate increased from 9.4 to 9.7 percent.

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.

Military News
Army Reserve Pfc. Joe R. Ramirez has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

College’s lecture series moves to Wednesdays Sept. 16
Diverse discussions covering everything from sustainable ranching to worldwide slavery are part of the fall 2009 series of free lunch lectures sponsored by the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning.

This Week At the Douglas Farmers Market
September 13th  and the 20th the Farmers Market will hold a swap meet.  Bring those items you do not want but you know will be another persons treasure and sell them at the Farmers Market.  Early Bird gets the shade, if you have a tent please bring one.  Check in at the Farmers Market information booth at 7:30 for the placement of your table.

Friends booksale Oct. 17-18
Clean out your bookshelves! The Friends of the Douglas Library needs donations for its upcoming used book sale. Donations will be accepted now through Thursday, October 1, at the Library, located at 560 10th Street.

Cochise outdoor painters show
Cochise Outdoor Painters will be holding their fourth annual show from September 1-30th, 2009 at the Douglas Arts Association at 625 10th Street, Douglas Arizona. “Meet the Artist” reception will be on August 12th from 1-4 pm at the Douglas Art Gallery.

College wellness workshops open to community
 

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

Cochise outdoor painters show
Cochise Outdoor Painters will be holding their fourth annual show from September 1-30th, 2009 at the Douglas Arts Association at 625 10th Street, Douglas Arizona. “Meet the Artist” reception will be on August 12th from 1-4 pm at the Douglas Art Gallery.

College wellness workshops open to community
 

Bookmobile Schedule
October is Family History Month and what better place to start researching your family’s history than on our website.  We are now offering two new databases that can help you; HeritageQuest (accessible from your home computer) and Ancestry Library (accessible from any city or branch library).  You can use these resources free of charge; all you need is a library card! 

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

Cub Scout member drive ongoing
The local Cub Scouts are having a membership drive.

Low-income tax help offered
IRS low-income tax clinics are offering to help taxpayers resolve issues such as account problems, audits, appeals, collection disputes or tax court matters.

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

Flu shots cancelled in SV; Douglas set for Fri., Sat.
The Cochise County Health Department regrets to inform the public that the October 2nd and October 3rd Seasonal Flu Shot clinics in Sierra Vista have been cancelled due to a lack of additional vaccine for those clinics.  The last clinics to be held this year will be in Douglas and Benson, Arizona at the dates, times and locations below.

Some jobs have useful perks
Finding a job can be tough. If you’ve been laid off, are looking for a part-time primary or second job, or are returning to the workforce after being a stay-at-home parent, it can feel as if there aren’t any jobs out there. One thing to consider is that many jobs don’t seem appealing at first glance. For example, maybe the pay is far less than you’re hoping for, but there might be perks that make the job worth taking. Some companies such as Starbucks, Kroger and United Parcel Service offer healthcare benefits to part-time staff. You can ask whether the position has any extra perks, such as free or discounted cell phone, gas or parking allowance, flexible spending accounts, adoption or tuition assistance, fitness incentives, community discounts, restaurants, etc.

Sandwiches not just for lunch anymore
Think “sandwich” and you think lunchbox, lunchroom and picnic lunch. The operative word being, of course, “lunch.” But sandwiches can make wonderful suppers, and they tend to have the added benefit of involving a minimum of cooking and also quick cleanup.

Eight things your baby really doesn’t need
New parents can have a tough time being frugal. There are so many baby products available. Some are easier to do without than others. Whether or not a baby product is useless is debatable. But you can adopt a few frugal strategies to save money, such as buying some used baby items and putting the word out that you’ll accept hand-me-downs, borrowing items and delaying purchases for items that aren’t needed immediately, such as highchairs.

Presto, it’s pasta
You like pasta. Your kids like pasta. But chances are, you are tired of pasta. That’s because most of us get a few pasta dishes under our belt and make them again and again — and again. But it doesn’t take much to break the monotony — just a few new recipes. Giuliano Hazan’s new book, “Thirty Minute Pasta” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2009), is a timely source.

Taste of Home Cooking School show returns to Sierra Vista
Where can you learn a new chocolate recipe, master your mom’s manicotti, and experience cooking in an entirely new way? At a Taste of Home Cooking School show, of course. Each event is a culinary encounter like no other.

County Health Department says there is plenty of vaccine on hand for seasonal flu
Flu season is here and health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated.

Plan B: Time to break out the big guns
Plan A was to take off from work a bit early to indulge in some culinary therapy, cutting and chopping, and simmering a homemade soup or stew that would fill the house with great aromas. At dinnertime, for once, everyone would be relaxed. Then came the unexpected work deadline, the unplanned trip to the vet, the just-remembered meeting with your child’s teacher. Time for Plan B.

Replace products with vinegar
Vinegar is a frugalista’s BFF. It’s not just for cooking, salads or to clean out your coffeepot. It’s cheap and can replace many products in your home. Some people complain about the smell. Once you’ve used vinegar in your home for a while, you get used to the smell and will find it’s mild compared to many cleaning products you were accustomed to using. During your transition, you can add essential oil, citrus or herbs to your vinegar to cut the smell a bit. There are hundreds of uses. How do you use vinegar in your home?

In praise of Famous Wafers
When my kids were small, I knocked myself out on their birthday cakes. I tinted whipped cream with strawberry reductions so they could have pink frosting without the red dye. I assembled from-scratch cakes into bunnies and clowns. I decorated sheet cakes with tiny plastic toys to create carnivals, beach scenes and zoos. Then I came to my senses. What birthday cake had my mom always made for me? What was the cake I still craved? The Nabisco Famous Wafer Refrigerator Cake, of course.

Abortion still an issue for Catholic politicians
In the summer of 2004, the Vatican sent a letter to the United States addressing one of the hottest issues facing the church here — whether politicians who back abortion rights should receive Holy Communion.

Christian views on Obama’s school speech
Since returning this fall, Craig Dunham has asked his Biblical Ethics students at Westminster Christian Academy to focus on ways that conservative believers can participate in hot public debates while showing respect for others.

State can ban marijuana for church use, court says
The state’s interest in banning marijuana outweighs the religious beliefs of an individual that he is entitled to use the drug anywhere, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

Church tries to define monogamy
There was no way for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to affirm the ministries of clergy living in “publicly accountable, lifelong, monogamous, same-gender relationships” without attracting attention.

God has placed me here, Brewer
FOUNTAIN HILLS — Gov. Jan Brewer said Wednesday she  believes “God has placed me in this powerful position as Arizona’s governor’’ to help the state weather its troubles.

‘Devout’ is much overused in religion
The recent obituaries celebrating the career of nationally syndicated horoscope columnist Linda C. Black included a number of colorful details about her life.

Reunite with fans at Rex Allen Days
Annual event in Willcox this weekend
“If you have ever or never been to an annual small-town celebration, we have a classic example for all ages right here in Willcox, original home of a famous singing cowboy,” said Rex Allen Days Committee president Peggy Judd. “Join us, as we Cowboy through it all during the 58th Annual Rex Allen Days, held this year on Oct. 1-4.”

Early Learning Center
Mrs. Maria and Mrs. Nicole’s Class

Court decision gives new life to state’s English teaching battle
PHOENIX — A 17-year-old legal and political dispute over Arizona’s school programs for students learning English will start anew after a U.S. Supreme Court decision that threw out years of previous rulings.

Cochise College Events
Wednesday, September 9

Friends booksale Oct. 17-18
Clean out your bookshelves! The Friends of the Douglas Library needs donations for its upcoming used book sale. Donations will be accepted now through Thursday, October 1, at the Library, located at 560 10th Street.

Early Learning Center
Mrs. Maria and Mrs. Nicole’s Class

Students of the Month
Sarah Marley School recently selected its Students of the Month for August.Pictured, in the first row from left, is Yvonne Cocoba, Victoria Aguilera, Venecia Torres, Aryk Alvarez and Brian Cruz. In the seocnd row, from left, is Grecia Flores, Chantal Figueroa, Kassia Alvarez and Natalia Larios. In the top row are Hugo Pedrego, Yamileth Barcelo, Andy Dorame and Juan Pablo Medina.

Early Learning Center
Ms. Diana  Salcido and Ms. Alma

The challenge of reaching today’s student
In my first months in Cochise County, I have had the pleasure of meeting local residents as a guest speaker for a number of community organizations. My message to these groups ultimately centers around Cochise College, but it really begins with a “big picture” discussion about societal changes and how they are impacting education.

Friends booksale Oct. 17-18
Clean out your bookshelves! The Friends of the Douglas Library needs donations for its upcoming used book sale. Donations will be accepted now through Thursday, October 1, at the Library, located at 560 10th Street.

Early Learning Center
Ms. Diana  Salcido and Ms. Alma

This Week at Cochise College
Wednesday, September 30

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