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Saturday Skate Park competition cancelled
Natalie Lakosil
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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.

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.

Pediatric Center ahead of schedule
The old 15th Street School is undergoing renovation, making way for the Pediatric Center for Excellence that will be opened largely with $1.2 million in federal economic stimulus funds.

USDA Commodities
USDA Commodities will be distributed on August 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Douglas Food Bank, 660 N. G Avenue.

Cochise County Sheriff's Office report
July 29

Recall petition taken out
A second recall petition in a year has been taken out against Dougals Mayor Dr. Michael Gomez.

Hayworth hosts Town Hall
U.S. Senator candidate J.D. Hayworth will be in Douglas on Saturday, August 14, to conduct a Town Hall meeting.

Back to School
Paulette Galindo and mom, Mayra Galindo sit in the office before school starts. Paulette started the first grade at Joe Carlson Elementary Monday.

Lopez new Chamber president; Wants to promote tourism, local businesses
Carlos Valenzuela has passed the torch.

Skaters compete on Saturday
Sparks will fly when local skateboarders hit the ground this Saturday.

Book Club meets August 19
The Douglas Public Library book club will be meeting August 19 to discuss their latest book The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd by Jana Bommersbach.

Cochise County sees little change in number of illegal immigrant deaths
Despite reports of rising death tolls of illegal immigrants crossing into a number of southern Arizona counties, Cochise County is seeing little change in the number of deaths over previous years.

What's cooking at the Gallery
Can you smell what’s cooking?

Douglas Police Reports
July 28

Friday final day to request early mail ballot
Cochise County Recorder Christine Rhodes reminds voters that the final day to request a vote-by-mail early ballot for the August 24th Primary Election is on August 13.

Judge urges dismissal of some parts in case against border agent
A U.S. magistrate judge in Tucson is recommending the district court grant a motion to dismiss regarding certain portions of the civil case against Border Patrol agent Nicholas Corbett, although some of those parts could end up being amended in the future.

Consulate sets regular Saturday hours
The Consulate of Mexico in Douglas, in response to instructions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Patricia Espinosa, and in full compliance with its commitment to the Mexican and Mexican American population residing or transiting through Arizona, announced that starting this August, the office will be open Monday to Saturday.

Half of ton of marijuana seized
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Douglas station seized more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana Wednesday night, August 4, from an abandoned vehicle found near Douglas.

Students can rock out at Friday concert
Are you ready to rock!

Six vie for three board seats
A hospital CEO and county administrator are among the candidates seeking election to the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board in November.

Giffords asks 'Where is the help for the border?'
PHOENIX -- The federal lawmaker given the go-ahead to leak in May that the president was sending National Guard troops to the border wants to know where they are.

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.

$1,000 Giveaway Winner
The winter winner of the B & D Lumber and Hardware $1,000 Giveaway, Mel Carter of Douglas. B & D holds a drawing twice a year to show their appreciation to their customers and the winner can choose anything they want for up to $1,000 from their catalog. Thomas Lee Gerald of Elfrida was the latest winner on June 7. All you have to do to qualify is drop your name in a box located in the store each time you come in. One winner is drawn from the Bisbee store box and one at the Douglas store.

B&D Lumber nears end of remodel
“We are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel,” said owner of B & D Lumber and Hardware Laura Studer about the stores ongoing remodeling.

Elfrida's Chiricahua celebrates Health Center week
Activities through Friday will mark National Health Center Week for the Chiricahua Community Health Center in Elfrida.

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.

Fiestas at Castro Park all day Saturday
Douglas Mercado will host a fiesta this Saturday, August 14, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Rec Center plan after-school program
Parents don’t have to worry what there kids are up to if they are enrolled in the after school program at the Douglas Recreation Center this year.

Photo exhibit gives public a rare view of Mexico
The International Photography Festival hosted by the Consulate of Mexico started Friday, August 6.

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.

Churches host fiesta at Castro on Saturday
Don’t miss the One Day Fiesta.

Church luncheon on Sunday
The Presbyterian Women at the First Presbyterian Church will be holding its annual scholarship luncheon Sunday, August 15 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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.

District cuts sports fees to $10
While it seems like everything is costing more, the Douglas Unified School District made a move that save parents money this school year.

Students, drivers both have role in safety
School started in Douglas for first �“time student and “seasoned” veterans of the grade wars on Monday.

College bookstore offers textbook rental
This fall, Cochise College will become part of a select group of colleges/universities offering students a textbook rental program. This opportunity is made possible thanks to a partnership between the college and the campus bookstore, managed by Barnes & Noble. With textbook rentals, students can realize tremendous savings, paying less than half of what they would to purchase a new, printed textbook.

How rural school districts spent their federal money
County Superintendent Trudy Berry provided a report on how payment in lieu of taxes is divvied up among rural school districts to the Cochise County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

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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