BISBEE �” The Cochise County Militia is planning another event starting Fourth of July weekend to monitor the U.S.-Mexico border for illegal immigrants.

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Board snubs the three superintendent candidates
After four months of searching, and interviews, the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board decided it didn't like any of the options for superintendent and will start the process again.

Voters buy sales tax plan
PHOENIX �” In a major victory for Gov. Jan Brewer, Arizona voters approved a temporary 1-cent hike in state sales taxes for the next three years.

Feds order 1,200 troops to border
Escalating violence and smuggling along the U.S.-Mexico border coupled with the new Arizona Immigration Law and pressure from Republican leaders forced President Barack Obama to order National Guard troops to the border.

Cochise County Sheriff's Department
April 24-25

STill time to vote by mail
Cochise County Recorder Christine Rhodes reminds voters that they may request a vote-by-mail ballot for the May 18 Special Election by calling 432-8354 or toll free 1-888-457-4513. Final day to request is May 7. Ballots must be returned to the Recorder by 7 pm on May 18 or turned in at any polling location on Election Day.

Borane Middle School celebrates centennial
The 100th anniversary of Ray Borane Middle School will be celebrated on Friday, May 7.

Borane MS celebrates 100 years
It is not often anyone or anything reaches the centennial mark, and when 100 years is reached, it is time for celebration.

Thomas family honored by DARC
Bill Thomas and his family are this year’s DARC Mother Day Cake Auction honorees.

Road Construction
The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

Continued sales strength reinforces recovery
In February, sales across the major industries in Cochise County were up. This reinforces the notion that the local economy is now on a path of recovery, albeit a fragile one. Despite the increase in sales overall, some areas of the county continue to struggle, including Bisbee, Tombstone, and Willcox.

Local legend, Ike Sharp, dies
Former Douglas High School athletic director and football and baseball

Local girl wins Overall Cinderella Baby Girl
Jaslynne Castaneda of Douglas recently won the Cover Girl award, pageant photogenic award and Overall Cinderella Baby Girl winner at the recent Cochise County Cinderella Program.

City of Douglas initiates revitalization plan
Exciting things are happening in downtown Douglas. On Thursday, May 13, 2010 the City will kick-off its downtown Revitalization Planning process by asking residents and business owners about their ideas for the future of G Avenue in one-on-one meetings. Planners ask that anyone interested in sharing their ideas with them stop by 525 10th Street, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for an informal and confidential chat with the consultants hired to develop the plan. A second opportunity for residents to share ideas will be provided at a public workshop on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Pretty Times building at 525 10th Street. Interested citizens are invited to walk-in and meet with the Consultants to register their opinions on Downtown Revitalization.

Dever says nothing new in investigation
SIERRA VISTA �” Responding to recent news reports, both citing anonymous sources claiming to be involved in the investigation, Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever said that his office had no new information regarding any possible suspect in the shooting death of Douglas-area rancher Robert Krentz.

Death Notice
Frank B. Amarillas, Jr. passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010 at the Tucson Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Brown Page Mortuary, 364-3434

Child-smuggling attempt stopped
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a child-smuggling attempt when they apprehended a Tempe woman for trying to bring a 5-year-old girl into the United States.

Phoenix teen attempts to smuggle pot through Port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they apprehended a 17-year-old Phoenix boy trying to smuggle marijuana taped to his torso and legs.

State pulls DUSD out of Corrective Action Plan
Douglas Unified School District was recently removed from corrective action by the Arizona Department of Education following on site reviews by state staff.

Marijuana-smuggling ring uncovered in Cochise County
SIERRA VISTA �” Authorities announced Tuesday that a drug smuggling ring that brought at least 40,000 pounds of marijuana into the state through Cochise County during the past three years using truck-mounted ramps and hidden compartments in vehicles has been broken up.

Short chase ends in three-vehicle crash
A section of G Avenue was shut down last week while the Department of Public Safety and Douglas Police Department officials investigated a three-car accident involving short chase and seizing of marijuana.

DARC Cake Auction another success
Cakes, cakes and more cakes.

DUSD loses candidate for supt. position
The candidate list had been narrowed down to three to fill the position of Superintendent of the Douglas Unified School District, but the district received notification Monday that one candidate has already accepted another position.

Douglas man arrested for identity theft
Douglas Police arrested John Ishmael Gonzalez 6-5-60 from 1248 11th St. on a warrant issued by the Cochise County Attorney’s Office for a total of 9 counts of taking the identity of another, 1 count of aggravated taking the identity of another, 1 count fraudulent schemes and artifices, and 1 count theft. Five of those charges were out of Sierra Vista PD and the remainder were Douglas PD charges.

Gas prices continue to rise across county
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted May 3 through May 7, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased from $2.86 to $2.88 over the preceding two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price increased from $2.89 to $2.92 per gallon. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices increased from $2.86 to $2.90 during the two-week period.

Road Construction
The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

Group plans march in Douglas
A community-based grass roots organization is planning to hold a peace march and gathering in Douglas later this month to protest Arizona’s new immigration law.

Smuggling attempt thwarted at port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they apprehended two women trying to smuggle cocaine into the United States by concealing the cocaine in the front quarter panel of the vehicle they were driving.

Highway cameras to go dark in state
SIERRA VISTA �” The Arizona Department of Public Safety announced Thursday it would not renew its contract with traffic speed enforcement company Redflex.

Two McNeal residents die in rollover
Two McNeal residents are dead as a result of a one-vehicle accident which occurred on Monday May 3 on Douglas Adobe Road.

Cochise County Sheriff's Department
May 1-2

Beware of the 'fishing hole'
Craigslist and Ebay are great way to find great deals online, but they can also be a “fishing hole” for con-artists.

CBP Officers Seize $1.7 Million of Crystal Meth at Port
DOUGLAS, Arizona �” U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they apprehended a 20-year-old man trying to smuggle crystal meth into the United States by concealing the crystal meth in the quarter panels of the vehicle he was driving.

Cochise Community Foundation awards
The Cochise Area Network of Therapeutic Equestrian Resources, or CANTER, recently received a $3,280 grant from the Cochise Community Foundation.

Firearms Dog discovers weapons
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped an illegal exportation of firearms when a special trained Firearms/Currency K-9 detected a cache of weapons being illegally exported out of the United States.

Douglas High Graduation broadcast online
Announcements are out, pictures taken and all that left is the diplomas.

City blasted for not opposing SB 1070
Several speakers criticized the Douglas City Council for failing to pass a resolution opposing the new illegal immigration law, SB 1070, at its last meeting on May 12.

Bashas' Inc. eyes $200M financing
Bashas’ Inc., is close to securing new financing that would allow it to emerge from bankruptcy protection by midsummer, a lawyer for the Arizona grocer said Thursday.

Former chief honored for work
SIERRA VISTA �” With more than three decades of police work under his belt, Steve Ziegler was no stranger to law enforcement when he got onboard with the Cochise County Sheriff’s Assist Team.

Cochise County Sheriff's Department
May 8-9

Current laws enough to regulate trash problem
Problems with garbage and uncovered trash cans down alleyways prompted a discussion during the regular meeting of the Douglas City Council on May 12.

Medical transport rates increase
The cost of an ambulance ride increased significantly on May 13 �“ about 80 percent �”-in order to keep up with increases in costs.

Prevent teen pregnancy �” talk about sex
May marks Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month and unfortunately the U.S. is a leader in rates of teen pregnancy among the industrialized nations.

U.S. Customs Reports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they seized nearly 340 pounds of marijuana concealed inside a double floor of a Chevy Sonora.

Immigration issue topic of trip
�” A border fact-finding mission brought six Republican Arizona legislators to Cochise County on Monday.

Summer breakfast, lunch program begins June 1
The District Child Nutrition Program invites students 18 years and younger to eat free at any of the following sites at the designated times from June 1 to 25.

Two-thirds of Arizonans support key points of bill
PHOENIX -- By a fairly wide margin, most Americans support the key provisions of Arizona's new law which targets illegal immigrants.

Two-hour event features speakers
A crowd of perhaps as many as 200 people marched along Pan American Highway in Douglas on Saturday carrying posters with messages like “Illegal is Not a Race” and chanting phrases such as “Stop 1070.”

Douglas Tee ball league begins season
An estimated 200 kids on 14 different teams took part in the Douglas Tee-ball League opening ceremonies Saturday at the fields behind the Huber Junior High.

Municipalities’ services may have to be cut
The last of the Local Transportation Assistance Funds totaling just $72,236 will be distributed by the Cochise County Board of Supervisors later in the month, and some municipal transit systems may be dropped from the subsidy.

Cochise County Superior Court Sentencings
February 2010

Supervisors given census update
In an update on the progress of the county’s 2010 census, coordinator Karen Lamberton said the count was going well with 68 percent of households responding so far.

Natalie Lakosil joins Douglas Dispatch staff for the summer as part of the Internship program
Natalie Lakosil has joined the staff of the Douglas Dispatch for the summer as part of the Wick Communications Internship program.

Local utility SSVEC garners solar honor
SIERRA VISTA �” The Solar Electric Power Association, an educational and research nonprofit focused on helping utilities integrate solar into their operations, has recognized Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative as the top utility in terms of increased utilization of solar power based on watts per customer during 2009.

Governor wants more helicopters
PHOENIX -- Gov. Jan Brewer wants President Obama to move some National Guard helicopters from other states to Arizona to help secure the border.

Road Construction
The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council's ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

'Click it or Ticket' begins in Douglas
Douglas Police is cracking down on unrestrained drivers and passengers in vehicles.

Arizona sheriff seeks action
SIERRA VISTA �” The president has the power to control the border with Mexico now, Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever said.

Pool open on weekend
The Douglas Municipal Pool ,also know as 8th Street pool, will be opening for the summer on May 29, just in time for Memorial Day.

Summer breakfast, lunch program begins
Starting June 1, all children 18 and under can receive free breakfast and lunch at four locations around Douglas.

Cochise county Sheriff's Department
May 13

U.. Customs and Border Protection
Officers Seize $22,154

City votes to oppose immigration bill
After being torched by citizens the previous week, the Douglas City Council agreed during a special meeting, Wednesday, May 19, to oppose Senate Bill 1070, the Immigration Bill, which has been a hot topic across the country and on both sides of the border.

Sales tax doesn’t solve problems
Voters throughout the state and in Cochise County approved the Governor’s three-year 1-cent sales tax plan last Tuesday.

Board snubs the three superintendent candidates
After four months of searching, and interviews, the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board decided it didn't like any of the options for superintendent and will start the process again.

Chase ends with wreck, 400 pounds of Marijuana
A horse trailer filled with more than 400 pounds of marijuana was recovered after a man attempted to evade officers on Friday.

Humane Society helps solve population problem
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is offering low cost spay and neutering services for cats and dogs at the City of Douglas Animal Shelter monthly.

Voters buy sales tax plan
PHOENIX �” In a major victory for Gov. Jan Brewer, Arizona voters approved a temporary 1-cent hike in state sales taxes for the next three years.

Friends need donations
It’s time for some Spring cleaning! Declutter your bookshelves! The Friends of the Douglas Library needs donations for its upcoming used book sale. Donations will be accepted now through Saturday, May 15, at the Library, located at 560 10th Street.

Spring book sale starts May 22
The Spring Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas Library, will be held in Castro Park on Saturday, May 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday, May 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event has been scheduled to coincide with the Farmers’ Market on Saturday. The popular “Buck a Bag Day” will be held at the Douglas Library during the entire week following the sale in the park.

Douglas Mercado features book sale Saturday and much more for family
THIS SATURDAY AT THE DOUGLAS MERCADO, 5-22-2010

Douglas Mercado begins at 9 a.m. Saturday
THIS SATURDAY AT THE DOUGLAS MERCADO, 5-29-2010

Church News
St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 11th Street and D Avenue, present a Festival de Cinco de Mayo with Barbacoa, ranch beans, rice or pasta with drink will be served beginning at noon until gone.

Youth take part in program celebrating opening of LDS temple
Seventeen young men and women took part in a program celebrating the dedication of a new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Graham County.

Students honored during ceremony
Cochise College recognized dozens of outstanding students at its annual Douglas Campus awards ceremony Wednesday.

College program seeks grant renewal
The Cochise College TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program has existed through federal funding for the last eight years. The program provides opportunities for academic development, assisting students with basic college requirements and serving to motivate them toward the successful completion of their postsecondary and/or higher education. Our goal is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of participants and to facilitate the transition process from one level of higher education to the next.

Board budget forum
A special work session and public forum on the 2010-11 budget will be conducted by the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board on Wednesday, May 12.

Work to begin at Clawson
Construction projects are moving ahead at the Douglas School with the awarding of a bid for work at Clawson Elementary School and the new lockerrooms at the ballfield.

DUSD battles over job description
Questions concerning revisions to the Assistant Superintendent’s job description sent it to defeat during the regular meeting of the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board on Tuesday, May 4.

SSVEC recognizes top seniors with scholorships
SIERRA VISTA �” Ever wonder what happens to the money from the unclaimed capital credit checks Sulphur Springs Valley lists in the newspaper?

45th college graduation to be broadcast online
Timothy Faulkner, garrison commander for Fort Huachuca, will address the Cochise College class of 2010 during commencement ceremonies Friday, May 14. The event takes place at the Douglas Campus and will be broadcast live on the college website, www.cochise.edu.

CC students move on to next stage
With teary eyes and wide smiles, the largest graduating class in Cochise College history celebrated the end of one chapter of their lives and the beginning of another at Friday night’s commencement.

1st grade students participate in Flag Day
The 3666th Support Maintenance Company and Sgt. Robert R. Perez, OIF Veteran I & II from Operation Iraqi Freedom presented Mrs. Ana Luisa Martinez and her 1st Grade students at Sarah Marley Elementary with a United States Flag and a certificate of appreciation on May 12th. During the month of February the students participated in a series of U.S. Flag activities in which they were able to demonstrate their knowledge and comprehension of the history of the U.S. flag in celebration of Flag Day �“ February 22nd. The mini-lessons and activities lead to the culminating activity of writing an informational report about the U.S. flag and an art project in which the students made a big flag (shown on the picture). The project was dedicated to all the Armed Forces stationed in Iraq as a symbol of their appreciation and support.

DHS students honored
Douglas High School students were recently honored during an awards assembly. Following is a listing of the awards and winners.

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