Worldwide famous Mexican guitar player Francisco Bibriesca will be performing in Douglas July 15.

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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.

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.

Goddard: Time to focus on cartels
PHOENIX -- Arizona's top prosecutor says the best way to stop illegal immigration is to dismantle the Mexican crime cartels.

Unemployment rate down despite job losses
According to figures released by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Cochise County lost 225 jobs in June. In the 12 months ending in June, Cochise County lost 525 jobs for job growth of -1.4 percent.

New online program will save courts money, time
A new computer program that will make it easier for prisoners and the Douglas justice system is planned for the fall.

Former resident selected new superintendent
After hours of interviews, a public forum and an additional executive session, former Douglas resident Sheila Rogers was selected as the district’s new Superintendent.

Sunday rain brings locals outdoors
Following Sunday’s rain some local residents decided to head outdoors

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.

Early ballots in the mail Thursday
Cochise County Recorder Christine Rhodes announces that her office will begin mailing early ballots for the August 24th Primary Election on Thursday, July 29. Ballots must be received by the Recorder's Office or turned in at any polling location by 7 pm on August 24.

Cochise County Sheriff's Office
July 15

Marijuana discovered in drive shaft at Douglas Port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a unique drug smuggling attempt when they seized nearly 11 pounds of marijuana concealed inside the drive shaft of a Ford Focus.

Douglas newcomers invited to attend 2010 'Welcome Wagon' event
The Douglas Area Community Fund, in partnership with the Douglas Unified School District, invites newcomers to the Douglas area to attend the annual Welcome Wagon event on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Douglas Visitors Center.

Schools shuffle administrators, hire new principal
Ralph Schneider of Phoenix is the new Douglas High School principal.

IRS offers relif for small charities
Small nonprofit organizations at risk of losing their tax-exempt status because they failed to file required returns for 2007, 2008 and 2009 can preserve their status by filing returns by Oct. 15, 2010, under a one-time relief program, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.

Summertime child care expenses may qualify for a tax credit
Did you know that your summer day care expenses may qualify for an income tax credit? Many parents who work or are looking for work must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during the school vacation. Those expenses may help you get a credit on next year’s tax return.

Six tips for students with a summer job
School’s out and many students now have a summer job. Some students may not realize they have to pay taxes on their summer income. Here are the six things the IRS wants everyone to know about income earned while working a summer job.

Douglas Police Reports
July 15

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.

Key section of law can't implemented for months
PHOENIX -- Arizona won't be able to implement key sections of its new immigration law until early November -- if not later.

Kingman inmates still on the loose
Two inmates are still at large after escaping from a privately-run Kingman prison.

Celia Nott 93 years young
Happy 93rd Birthday to Celia Nott of Elfrida.

Cochise County Sheriff's Office
July 26

Changes made in Superior Court
Effective August 2, 2010, two divisions of the Superior Court in Cochise County will be relocated and have changes made in case assignments. Division Four, the Honorable Ann R. Littrell will now be located in Bisbee and will hear civil, domestic relations and criminal cases. Division Six, the Honorable Donna M. Beumler, will now be located in Sierra Vista and will preside over the juvenile court, hearing delinquency, dependency, adoption and severance matters. Judge Beumler will also assume the duties of presiding juvenile court judge, overseeing administrative matters specific to the juvenile court.

Customs seizes $688,000 in pot
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a smuggling attempt when they intercepted 147 pounds of marijuana being passed over the border fence by rope. After a short exchange between officers and smugglers, CBP officers were able to secure the marijuana.

Car accident blocks traffic, three taken by ambulance
A car accident on 5th Street and Chiricahua Road between a black Ford Mustang driven by two females and a maroon Oldsmobile Intrigue driven by a man caused traffic to be rerouted Friday, July 30. All three victims who are unidentified at this time were transported by ambulance from the scene.

Giffords helps push through House border bill
WASHINGTON �“ The U.S. House passed an appropriation for border security culminating in House passage of $701 million in emergency funds, said U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Local, federal leaders speak out on ruling
The Douglas Dispatch reached out to citizens around Douglas to ask their feelings on the recent changes on State Bill 1070.

Crash kills Douglas LifeNet crew
Air ambulance service provided by Lifenet has resumed after all helicopters were grounded following an accident involving the Douglas crew in Tucson.

Krentz attends Cattlewomen conference
Susan Krentz of Douglas has returned from attending the 2010 Cattle Industry Summer Conference of the American National CattleWomen, Inc., National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board, and National Cattlemen’s Foundation held in Denver.

Closing deadline extended to Sept. 30 for eligible homebuyer credit purchases
Eligible taxpayers who contracted to buy a home, qualifying for the first-time homebuyer credit, before the end of April now have until Sept. 30, 2010 to close the deal, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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 Student Union building on the Cochise College Douglas Campus 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.

Wells Fargo extends food drive through Saturday
Wells Fargo is extending its third annual summer food drive in Arizona to collect donations for food banks throughout the state. The drive, begun July 15, will now continue through August 7. The effort will help fill food shelves that feed Arizonans in need.

New restaurant in town: Little Caesars
Little Caesars is coming to town. The store is at 90 E. 3rd St. what was the old Digital Odyssey. The store is expected to open this weekend and is just about finished inside.

Chamber elects new officers
The Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce elected a new slate of officers, plus one new Board Member for 2010-11, during its regular Board of Directors meeting Monday, August 10th.

Zumba your cares away at Skin Salon and Fitness
There is a new type of gym in town and it is called Skin Salon and Fitness.

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.

Mexican Consulate celebrates centennial with photo exhibition
As part of the commemorations about the Bicentennial of Independence and the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution, the Consulate of Mexico in Douglas, is proud to present a Joint Exhibition of Photography "El Camino Real", which aims to provide a tour by the Sonoran Desert through the lens of renowned photographers from Mexico, the United States and Canada.

Dancing through registration
The public schools are not the only one’s registering for classes.

Smiles only reward they wanted
Smiles from children at an orphanage in Uganda, Africa was the reward Pastor Betancourt and members of the Church of God received on a recent trip.

First Presbyterian Church holds annual scholarship luncheon
Mary Nosek, Carol Huddleston, Sylvia Valenzuela and Shirley Jewell are part of the Presbyterian Women at the First Presbyterian Church. The church is holding its annual scholarship luncheon Sunday, August 15 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The fundraiser will have sliced spiraled ham, rolls, salads ranging from potato salad to fruit salad and everything in between, homemade desserts and beverages will also be available. The church is at the corner of D Avenue and 10th Street and the cost is $6 for adults, $3 kids age 4-12 and under 3 no charge.

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.

Valley Union makes the grade
Valley Union High School in Elfrida receives highly performing grade for third straight year.

New dorms, classrooms added on Douglas campus
Students at Cochise College no longer have to worry about an electrical outage when turning on a light and laptop at the same time thanks to the new dormitories.

Registration is up at Cochise
Early enrollment figures at Cochise Community College are nearly double what they were in 2009 but school officials are not sure if it will have a dramatic impact overall.

District looks at changing middle school boundaries
Where your middle school child goes to class could change next year as the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board is proceeding with plans to review changes and set public forums.

New dorms, classrooms added on Douglas campus
Students at Cochise College no longer have to worry about an electrical outage when turning on a light and laptop at the same time thanks to the new dormitories.

Short lines make registration a breeze
Lines were short as the class of 2014 registered for their first high school courses.

'Celebrate Solar' on August 10
Cochise College will be hosting a “Celebrate Solar,” event on Tuesday, August 10 at the Douglas campus.

Twins overcome obstacles to attend first day
Haziel and Giselle Flores are off to kindergarten this year.

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