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Chiricahua Community Health Centers wins “Arizona Big Shots Award”
Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. received the “Arizona Big Shots” award at the annual TAPI dinner in Phoenix on May 18th at the Phoenix Country Club.

Officers Stop Juvenile from Smuggling Ammo
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped an illegal exportation of 9MM ammunition when they stopped a 17-year-old girl and checked her hand bag.

Ward 1 Town Hall tonight
Ward 1 Councilwoman Margaret Morales and the City of Douglas Neighborhood Partnership program is hosting the fiirst of a series of Town Halls tonight, Wednesday, June 30.

COMPUTERS WERE DESTROYED IN THE FIRE
Black smoke filled the air Friday afternoon as crews from the Douglas Fire Dept. battled a shed fire in the 2800 Block of 15th

Special section honoring
troops inside today
SST. Joaquin Lopez of Douglas spends some quiet

Fireworkswill
light up sky on
theweekend
celebration
Fireworks will light up the Douglas sky this weekend a the community celebrates

Despite cuts, school tax rate up slightly
Despite budget cuts, both the primary and secondary tax rates are expected to increase slightly, according to the budget report provided to the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board.

Have scanner, Will travel
The Old Pearce Preservation Association (O.P.P.A.) in conjunction with the Sunsites Memory Project is actively seeking photographs of Old Pearce circa 1895 to the 1960s, and Sunsites from its inception to the present for an Arcadia publication in its Images of America book series.

Hiring freeze creates more work for many
Almost every department head the county Board of Supervisors have talked with in budget discussions has described the stress caused by the hiring freeze.

More and more produce at the Merdade
THIS SATURDAY AT THE DOUGLAS MERCADO, 7-3-2010

Turnover, program cuts are big concerns for Cochise County Sheriff's Department
County Sheriff Larry Dever is keeping his fingers crossed that a COPS Hiring Recovery Program grant will add to his staff of deputies.

Internationally known musician in Douglas Thursday
Worldwide famous Mexican guitar player Francisco Bibriesca will be performing in Douglas July 15.

City vote against safe border resolution, again
Despite emotional pleas from more than 25 community members to approve the mayor’s resolution for stronger border security, the Douglas City Council once again voted "no."

Wings of Angels has Douglas connection
Rescue, stabilize and transform is the moto for local non-profit organization Wings of Angels.

Clerk of Superior Court expresses money concerns
County departments are having a tough time with reduced staff shouldering more responsibilities and this is evident in the clerk of the courts office.

Congress must stop playing immigration futbol
If the U.S. government were run by adults bent on problem-solving, Congress would have passed immigration reform by now.

Fire
A unocupied mobile home was completely destroyed by fire while its neighbor received minor damage and shortly threafter a second fire was reported at Merritt Avenue in Pirtleville.,

Election season is officially here
The 2010 Primary election is less than six weeks away �“ Election Day is August 24 �“ and the ballot for Douglas voters is beginning to become clearer.

Douglas prison inmate escapes
A minimum security inmate from the Arizona State Prison Complex - Douglas escaped Thursday afternoon from a work crew at the Huachuca City Landfill.

Douglas Police Reports
June 29

USDA Commodities
USDA Commodities will be distributed on Monday, July 19, from 9 to 11 a.m..

Customs report
Four illegal immigrants commit fraud

Why a county agency has a surplus budget
BISBEE �” One county department is actually ahead on the bottom line and can funnel $1 million back into the general fund.

Deadline approaching to vote early in Primary
There is still time to register to vote in the August 24 Primary Election.

National Guard troops will be on the border by August
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How county staff saved you $1 million
BISBEE �” The curiosity and diligence of one county employee has saved taxpayers more than $1 million and has led to a review process being considered statewide to ensure costs charged by caregiver agencies and family members for elderly home health care are accurate and legal.

Local tax collection begins October 1
Beginning October 1, the City of Douglas will begin collecting its own city sales tax instead of having the state do it.

Cochise County Superior Court Sentencings
April

Customs seizes $216,000 of marijuana from gas tank
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they seized 135 pounds of marijuana concealed in the gas tank of a vehicle being driven by a 24-year-old man.

Time for early voting registration coming to an end
Douglas Dispatch

Border security still hot topic for council
Despite two defeats and the fact it wasn’t even on the agenda, a resolution asking for more border security was still a hot topic at the July 14 meeting of the Douglas City Council.

Douglas Police Reports
July 6

Sheriff warns of false mailings
On Monday July 12, 2010 the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office was advised of several mailings that were sent to businesses and individuals in the northern part of Cochise County near Willcox. These mailings were in a letter size envelope hand addressed to businesses such as Eurofresh and Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park and reportedly to individual(s), with the Sheriff’s Office address listed as the return.

Douglas driver injured in wreck
Wick News Service

Customs seizes $216,000 of marijuana from gas tank
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they seized 135 pounds of marijuana concealed in the gas tank of a vehicle being driven by a 24-year-old man.

Fire
Thick, black smoke filled the air late Friday afternoon. Reportedly, the Agua Prieta fire was caused by a controlled burn of confiscated marrijuna by Mexico authorities.

Sunday Floats
More than 60 entries took part in Sunday's Fourth of July parade up G Ave.

Douglas Police Reports
June 22

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.

July 4th Celebration
Hundreds of spectators at Veterans Memorial Park oohed and aahed over the fireworks display.

Brewer says misinformation plays role on every level with immigration law
Although Arizona is the target of people and groups who say the state’s soon-to-be-enacted immigration law is wrong, Republican Gov. Jan Brewer said, “I believe they are getting misinformation.”

Cochise County Sheriff's Office
June 26

Safety on U.S. side emerges as a key concern here
There is no need for a new comprehensive immigration reform program, but instead a revision of how existing federal laws are used, Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever sad.

Passport fees on the rise
The cost of getting a passport is going up beginning on July 13, according to the U.S. State Department.

State cracking down on food stamp fraud
PHOENIX -- The state is hiring three people to crack down on a particular kind of food stamp fraud.

Correction
In the June 23 issue, a story about the local visit of Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl entitled, "We still have a long way to go," incorrectly listed Larry Blaskey as the author. The writer of the story was actually Natalie Lakosil.

Video explains new immigration law to police officers
Police officers were warned Thursday that they’re probably going to be accused of racial profiling when they enforce the state’s new immigration law, no matter what they do.

One in four like 'Tea Parties'
PHOENIX -- Nearly one out of four Arizonans consider themselves part of the "tea party'' movement.

Safety on U.S. side emerges as a key concern
There is no need for a new comprehensive immigration reform program, but instead a revision of how existing federal laws are used, Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever sad.

Wind blows through fairgrounds
A strong wind apparently moved a horse stable about eight feet at the Cochise County Fair Association Fairgrounds late Tuesday or early Wednesday, breaking water lines and damaging 30 stalls.

Customs agent attacked with knife
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers were screening pedestrian traffic coming from Mexico. During the screening process, a young man pulled a knife from his pocket and attempted to stab the CBP officer.

Time for "Tea Party" in Douglas
It's "Tea" time in Douglas as the city prepares for its first Tea Party meeting .

New attorney ready to defend Douglas clients
There is a new attorney in town.

Wells Fargo begins collection drive for Arizona food banks
Wells Fargo is conducting a summer food drive in Arizona to collect donations for food banks, July 15 to 31. The event is the only statewide food drive held in Arizona �“ with collection bins in all 261 Community Banking stores throughout the state.

Recession is over
Robert Carreira, director of the Cochise College Center for Economic Research, has good news about the recession: He says it's over.

Realty group ready to grow with Douglas
“Your key to buying, selling and renting real estate,” Douglas Realty Group is open for business.

SSVEC wins the power to build big line
After a call to the public that ran more than two hours, the Arizona Corporation Commission approved construction of a controversial power line that Sulphur Springs Valley Electric wants to build from Huachuca City to Sonoita.

Cochise College at Mercado Saturday
THIS SATURDAY AT THE DOUGLAS MERCADO, 7-17-2010

New Exhibit on display at the Gallery
The Douglas Gallery has a new exhibit on display for the month and a new program being offered.

Cochise County Youth Orchestra enrolling members for Fall 2010 semester
The Cochise County Youth Orchestra (CCYO) is now welcoming violin, viola, cello and string bass players to join in the fun next semester, which runs from Aug. 10 through Dec. 8, 2009. Students from elementary to high school age who have at least one year of playing experience and are either currently taking private lessons, or who pass an audition, are eligible to join. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Calvarys Rock Church, 231 Canyon Drive in Sierra Vista. Tuition is $105 for the 18-week semester and registration deadline is August 7. A limited number of tuition scholarships are available.

Registration underway for Douglas Economic Outlook Luncheon
Registration deadline is Thursday, September 9, for the 15th Annual Douglas Economic Outlook Luncheon, hosted by the Cochise College Center for Economic Research. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 16, at the Cochise College, Douglas Campus Student Union located at 4190 West Highway 80, Douglas, Arizona. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. with the program set to begin at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m.

Museum honors military with uniform display
“Because of them, we can,“ was the theme honoring the military at the Douglas Williams House last weekend.

Kids 'Make Waves' at library
Make Waves at Your Library teen reading program has started.

Churros, hot dogs and curly fries - Three of the basic food groups at the Mercado
THIS SATURDAY AT THE DOUGLAS MERCADO, 7-9-2010

Church gets a new look
Even church buildings need a little love once in a while.

Faith Ministries hosts Vacation Bible School
Faith Ministries Church is holding vacation bible school this week and it is not to late to join in on the fun.

Board hires Lopez as Asst. Superintendent
The Douglas Unified School District Governing Board selected two more candidates for Superintendent.

Three board seats available in November
The petition process has just started for those interested in running for the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board.

Board takes care of business at special meeting
Border Mart was awarded the contract for the Douglas Unified School District fuel needs for the 2010-11 school year.

Registration begins next week
Registration for high school classes are only a week away.

DHS offers courses that ready students for a career
Natalie Lakosil
Douglas Dispatch

Bookmobile
Many people know that Superman was a reporter and Spiderman was a photographer. But, did you know that Batgirl was a librarian? You too can be a superhero by reading to someone. Step inside our bookmobile and share a high-flying adventure with someone. Immerse yourself in a book and save the world one story at a time! For a map and schedule of bookmobile stops, visit http://cochise.lib.az.us or for more information call the Cochise County Library District, at 800-231-1574 or 520-432-8930.

College center makes lifelong learning fun, affordable, focused
Barbara Bean is a retiree who likes to learn new things and meet new people. “Itchy feet” take her from coast to coast and north to south each summer. During the winter months, though, she looks forward to learning about cooking, wine, history, crafts and computers near her Cochise County home.

Obama must convince public he'll cut debt
Clearly, there's a need for the federal government to pivot from deficit spending to create jobs, to deficit reduction to contain the national debt. But when?

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