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Douglas Police Reports
The Douglas Police reports are not available this week.

Fiestas
A thunderstorm hit suddenly Saturday while a tri-hosted fundraiser by the local Catholic churches was underway. A jewelry tent blew sideways with the wind, shattering a large piece of amethyst and other gems along with it.

Man Survives Fall
A construction worker fell more than 20 feet to the concrete below while working on the new locker room and concession stand at the Armando de Lucaas football stadium Friday. It is the second injury related to school district construction projects in 10 days. Douglas Fire Department paramedics arrived but were have trouble stabilizing his blood pressure, according to reports. While a helicopter was at the field, he was transported by ambulance to Southeast Arizona Medical Center and later air-evaced to Tucson. No further information was available on his condition.

Hayworth makes stop in Douglas
“To reduce government expenses out of the border and reinvest resources into national services” was the main topic of discussion in a brief visit from Republican candidate for the U.S Senate J.D. Hayworth, at The Cowbelles Hall Saturday.

1 in 15 kids is the child of an illegal immigrant, report says
About one out of every 15 children in the U.S. was born to a family where at least one parent is in this country illegally, according to a new report.

Customs finds $285,000 in spare tire
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped an illegal exportation of currency when officers searched a spare tire and found that it was being used to conceal more than $285,000.

Cochise County accepts $1.5 million from the state to help boost security
BISBEE �” “We know the enemy and we will be prepared to take them on. As enforcement increases, so does the danger. We are prepared to deal with it when it comes.”

Car Seats distributed throughout Cochise County
The AZ Governor's Office of Highway Safety has awarded 250 children's car seats to Cochise County for 2010 through an award made to Cochise Health Network. The seats will be distributed throughout the county, with 100 of the seats going to the Douglas and Willcox areas. The objective of this program is to increase the rate of car seat usage by distributing and safely installing car seats, and providing safety information to the public. In the Douglas area, car seats installations are provided by Douglas Fire Department [contact person - Jesse Munoz 520-727-0606]. Information will also be provided at the Douglas Care Fair 2010 that will be held September 11, 9am-1pm at the Douglas Farmer's Market at Castro Park.

House of Hope has new home
There is a new House of Hope in Douglas.

Council OKs appointments during short meeting
Several committee appointments were approved during a short meeting of the Douglas City Council on Wednesday, August 11.

First Things First prepares children for school, helps parents
The welfare of the state's youngest citizens is the priority of an appropriately named group, "First Things First."

Deporting illegal immigrants priority for feds
PHOENIX ‑‑ A top national border security official said Thursday his agency is doing all it can to deport illegal immigrants with the resources Congress has provided.

Cochise County Sheriff's Office
August 9

Sheriff Dever implements Border Interdiction Unit in Cochise County
Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever recently detailed the newly formed Border Interdiction Unit to the Cochise County Board of Supervisors as the State Funding of 1.5 million dollars was approved.

2nd annual Back to School concert
Many gathered on Friday to offer their support and see local bands preform at the 2nd annual Back to School Concert.

Construction worker escapes electrocution
A construction worker was nearly electrocuted Tuesday, August 10, when he tried to start work on a electrical panel before the power was shut down.

Skate Park event canceled
The skate park competition for August 14 has been postponed.

More state care centers, cemeteries eyed for vets
It’s been a difficult couple of years for the Arizona Department of Veterans Services in which financial and facilities woes created problems in serving more than 600,000 veterans, the agency’s director said.

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.

Where are the troops?
PHOENIX -- Don't look for National Guard troops on the Arizona border just yet.

Duron family gets additional help
Good news for the Duron family once again.

Primary Election is Tuesday
Nervousness should start to set in among some of the county candidates as the Primary Election nears.

Douglas Democrats open office
Douglas Democrats opened its office Sunday on 10th Street between F and G Avenue.

Phoenix couple arrested for exporting guns
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized an illegal exportation of 3 loaded firearms and 277 rounds of ammunition when they stopped a Phoenix couple and searched their vehicle during outbound operations.

AG race finally decided
After nearly a week of counting votes, Tom Horne appears to have clinched the Republican nomination for state attorney general.

WalMart celebrates completion of remodeling
In a pleasant morning, surrounded by associates, family members, special guests and more, Douglas Wal-Mart celebrated its grand re-opening after months of intense remodeling to give local shoppers a new buying experience. T

Fair only three weeks away
The Cochise County Fair in only three weeks away, and this years fair offers fun, food and excitement.

Cochise County Sheriff's Office
August 18

Labor Day deadlines
The Douglas Dispatch offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, for the Labor Day holiday.

Suit filed to remove injunction from SB 1070
PHOENIX ‑‑ An attorney for the state formally asked a federal appeals court Thursday to undo the injunction a trial judge issued blocking Arizona from enforcing parts of its new immigration law.

Gubernatorial debate tonight
The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission will host a debate between candidates for governor Wednesday.

Grant award ensures continuation of Douglas Campus program
Cochise College has been selected to receive a federal grant of more than $1 million to continue offering a TRiO Student Support Services program at the Douglas Campus. The program works to motivate qualified students to continue their education by providing individualized counseling, extracurricular educational activities, and personalized instruction.

Giffords makes Douglas stop
U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords visited Douglas Sunday to meet with over 80 Douglas residents at the Gadsden Hotel for a pancake breakfast.

Sidewalk work could cost Doctor his job
Failure to get approval to replace a concrete walk could very well cost Rob Doctor his job.

Cochise County Divorces
July 1

Search continues for Fugate, missing since 1980
On Saturday, August 21, 2010, the Cochise County Search and Rescue Team deployed on a training mission in the Pinery Canyon Road area. Information was received by Sheriff’s Office Investigators that several wells in the area should be searched to ensure there was no evidence and/or a body in that area related to an open 1980 Missing Persons case.

Local primary results anticlimatic
The Primary Election results were anticlimactic for many local candidates since there were few contested nominations.

Life isn't Paradise in town affected by drug trade: Part 2 of a series
Border problems involving illegal immigrants stratches far beyond Douglas and the surrounding communities and ranches.

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.

Interns wanted
Want to help elect local Democratic candidates to the State Capitol?

Election results online
While the Primary Election held on Tuesday, August 24, had little impact on local offices, final tallies will go a long way to determining state and federal representation.

Correction
In the story “Rock with the Stock” at the county fair,” which appeared in the August 18 edition, it stated that “All proceeds this year will be donated to the Krentz family.”

Areas of county too dangerous for Border Patrol
PHOENIX -- Border Patrol officers are being told by supervisors to stay

Sheriff Dever implements Border Interdiction Unit in Cochise County
Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever recently detailed the newly formed Border Interdiction Unit to the Cochise County Board of Supervisors as the State Funding of 1.5 million dollars was approved.

Cochise County accepts $1.5 million from the state to help boost security
BISBEE �” “We know the enemy and we will be prepared to take them on. As enforcement increases, so does the danger. We are prepared to deal with it when it comes.”

State Guardsmen will be on duty by month’s end
PHOENIX �” Arizona National Guard troops will arrive at the U.S. border by the end of the month.

DECA “convenience” store a BIG HIT for students at DHS
Students looking to grab a snack, get last minute school supplies or the latest in “Bulldog” fashion can do it quickly at the DECA Store.

Town Hall in Douglas Sept. 2
Arizona Town Hall representatives will be in town on Thursday, September 2 to present information as it relates to Douglas.

Giffords here Sunday for Standing Up for Southern Arizona Tour
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords announced that she is kicking off the general election campaign with a district-wide Standing up for Southern Arizona tour.

Dickerson new postmaster
New Douglas Postmaster Cherie Dickerson recently spoke at the regular meeting of the Douglas AARP, answering questions about mailing costs and any upcoming changes.

More state care centers, cemeteries eyed for vets
It’s been a difficult couple of years for the Arizona Department of Veterans Services in which financial and facilities woes created problems in serving more than 600,000 veterans, the agency’s director said.

Escapee, accomplice finally captured
The last of the three inmates who escaped from a private prison near Kingman three weeks ago was captured Thursday night along with the woman who helped then break out.

Immigration, drugs and life in Paradise
PARADISE �” Here on the east side of the Chiricahua Mountains, about 50 miles north of Mexico, smoke rose lazily from the Horseshoe Fire in June.

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.

Police report not available
The Douglas Police Report is not available this week due to changes in their reporting system, according to a police spokesman. We will provide the reports as soon as they become available.

Marriage Licenses
July Marriage Licenses

Survey could bring visitor insight
What brings outsiders to Douglas?

Home sales and new construction strong
Sales of existing homes in Cochise County were up 35.3 percent in the second quarter compared to the first quarter. From April through June, 341 homes were sold countywide, compared to 252 in the first quarter. Sales in the second quarter were up 11.8 percent compared to the second quarter of last year. Sales data are from the Southeast Arizona Multiple Listing Service and the Tucson Area MLS.

Monreal offers the care your car deserves
Wash, wax, dry and repeat.

Bashas’ bankruptcy plan OK'd
A plan by grocer Bashas’ Inc. to emerge from bankruptcy protection was approved by a federal judge over the objections of banks and insurers holding the company’s secured debt. Bashas’ plan was supported by its unsecured creditors. The company owns a Food City store in Douglas.

Leatherman provides home accents
Lupita Leatherman, of Pirtleville, recently took part in Celebrating Home’s National Rally in Texas.

Douglas economic luncheon deadline nears
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.

Bookkeeping class on Sept. 15
The Small Business Development Center in conjunction with the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning is teaching a Bookkeeping for Business workshop on Thursday, September 16, from 9 am to noon.

$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.

Bashas’ bankruptcy plan OK'd
A plan by grocer Bashas’ Inc. to emerge from bankruptcy protection was approved by a federal judge over the objections of banks and insurers holding the company’s secured debt. Bashas’ plan was supported by its unsecured creditors. The company owns a Food City store in Douglas.

WalMart celebrates re-grand opening Friday
After months of remodeling, the WalMart will have a grand reopening on Friday, August 27.

Local cost of living up slightly, but still below national average
According to the ACCRA Cost of Living Index, the cost of living in Cochise County was 2.2 percent lower than the national average in the second quarter of 2010. This suggests a slight increase in the local cost of living relative to the rest of the nation. In the first quarter, Cochise County’s cost of living was 2.4 percent below the national average.

Photo exhibit continues at Visitor's Center
The international photography festival hosted by the Consulate of Mexico started Friday, August 6.

Mercado perfect stop for produce
THIS SATURDAY AT THE DOUGLAS MERCADO, 8-21-2010

'9500 Liberty' launches statewide screenings in Bisbee
Virginia film director Eric Byler will visit Bisbee this week with his award-winning documentary 9500 LIBERTY. His film chronicles events in Prince William County, VA, which implemented and quickly reversed an immigration measure very similar to Arizona's SB 1070 in 2008. Byler will take part in a community discussion following Thursday's screening at Club Kilimanjahro on Subway Street.

'Rock with the Stock' at this year's Fair
Karen Strongin, the Director of Cochise County Fair and Racing Association spoke at the Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce meeting this week.

House of Hope
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Rec Center offers after-school activities
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.

Bisbee’s Obscure Productions opens The Yellow Boat
Bisbee’s Obscure Productions, Bisbee’s Finest Theater, will open its eighth season on September 17 with The Yellow Boat by David Saar. It’s family theater for patrons 8 years old and up, celebrating the short life of a young artist, Benjamin Saar. The show will run Fridays and Saturdays, September 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:30 pm with one matinee on September 26 at 3:00 pm. A special feature of the matinee will be whistles and lizard party favors, props from the show, for all the young patrons.

CARE Fair on September 11
THIS SATURDAY AT THE DOUGLAS MERCADO, 9-4-2010

China Poblana selection Saturday
A total of 21 girls are signed up for the annual China Poblana Pageant on Saturday, September 4, at the Bushmasters.

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.

Mercado to host CARE Fair in two weeks
THIS SATURDAY AT THE DOUGLAS MERCADO, 8-29-2010

Photo exhibit continues at Visitor's Center
The international photography festival hosted by the Consulate of Mexico started Friday, August 6.

Presbyterian Church luncheon
Ann English, Steve Fogleman, Rebekah Fogleman, Roasald Fogleman, Mary Fogleman, Mailan Fogleman and Pat English enjoyed lunch at the Presbyterian Scholarship Luncheon Sunday afternoon. The family was celebrating Roasald’s 90th Birthday.

Carne asada helps church
A group of volunteers for the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Douglas, gathered on Saturday, August 28. to prepare and to serve a mixed grill at $7 a plate, which included Carne Asada, meaning roasted beef, beans, salad, tortillas and jalapeno, at the CYC Hall in front of the Church.

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.

Board hires attorney
In a short special meeting the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board selected legal representation.

Cochise College enrollment outpacing last fall
Cochise College is about a week from the start of the fall semester, and we have been keeping a close eye on our enrollment numbers.

Cochise has only solar plant in county
Cochise College and its partners took a giant step forward Tuesday in conserving limited energy resources with the unveiling of a new solar power plant.

Book club meets Thursday
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.

College kicks off lecture series
Diverse discussions covering everything from Arizona’s centennial celebration to Zapotec weaving are part of the fall 2010 series of free lunch lectures sponsored by the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning.

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.

Cochise College literary, arts magazine now available; reception planned
Copies of the Cochise College literary and arts magazine, Mirage, are now available. The magazine is designed and produced by students of Cochise College with help from faculty advisors and volunteers from the community. A public reception featuring readings of the published work is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Bisbee Community Y, 26 Howell St. in Old Bisbee.

Schools fail to make adequate progress
Failure to achieve Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for two consecutive years now puts the Douglas Unified School District in Local Education Agency Improvement Plan.

How we voted
Total Registered Voters in Cochise County: 76,574

Voter registration deadline is Oct. 4
Oct. 4 will be the last day to register to vote in the November election.

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