Douglas High School swimmer Brandon Young won two state championships Saturday at the Division II state swim meet in Mesa.

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Sarah Marley students perform at School Board meeting
The Douglas School Board of Education endured a lengthy regular school board meeting Nov. 1 which included a number of informational reports, four executive sessions and a special presentation by students from Sarah Marley.

Driver sentenced for striking two pedestrians in Douglas
Shar Porier
Wick News Service

Douglas Police Reports
October 22, 2011

Veterans Day Celebration Friday
Douglas’ American Legion Post 11 is pleased to invite the public to participate at the traditional Veterans Day Parade to be held this Friday starting at 10 A.M. up G Ave.

Cochise County September Sentencings
Alejandres, Daniel M., 27, Sept. 2: aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; 3.5 years confinement in Dept. of Corrections; and armed robbery; 5 years confinement in Dept. of Corrections with monetary.

Registration underway for Bisbee Economic Outlook Luncheon
Registration deadline is Thursday, December 1, for the 2011 Bisbee Economic Outlook Luncheon, hosted by Cochise College's Center for Economic Research and Small Business Development Center. The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 8, at Turquoise Valley Golf, Restaurant, and RV Park, 1794 W. Newell Street, Naco, AZ. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.; program begins at 11:30 a.m. and concludes at 1:30 p.m.

Sheriff’s Arrest Report
Oct. 23

Mayor´s investigation turned over to private law firm
Douglas City Manager, Curtis Shook, confirmed that a private law firm, McNamara, Goldsmith & Macdonald, P.C. from Tucson, has been engaged to conduct an independent investigation of Mayor Dr. Michael Gomez. The investigation is due to allegations of an ethical violation(s) and/or official misconduct which may have occurred on or about September 30, 2010 by Mayor Gomez. Mayor Gomez allegedly called James Dickson, CEO for Copper Queen Medical Associates, to ask him why he was allowing Copper Queen Medical Associate employee, Margaret Morales, to circulate a recall petition against him. The investigation was approved by the City Council on October 12, 2011.

Public invited to Town Hall meeting on Homeland Security
Douglas Dispatch

Douglas shooting nets 36 year prison term
BISBEE �” A man was sentenced to 36 years in prison last week in Cochise County Superior Court, after pleading guilty to committing two counts of attempted first-degree murder last March in Douglas.

Budget override fails
Cutbacks in the Douglas Unified School District can be expected after voters failed to pass a budget increase Tuesday.

Douglas man sentenced in pot case
Douglas Dispatch

CCSO Reports
Sheriff’s department

Veterans honored at parade, DHS
All veterans deserve to be recognized… and that includes women veterans.

Traffic into Mexico to use Third Street starting Thursday
Traffic congestion along Fifth Street may lighten up starting Thursday.

Mayor´s investigation on hold until next council meeting
Douglas Dispatch

DPD Reports
October 30th, 2011

Veterans honored at parade, DHS
All veterans deserve to be recognized… and that includes women veterans.

Turkey Trot next Thursday
The Douglas Run/Walk for the Cure’s annual Turkey Trot event will take place next Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, at Airport Park.

Cemetery, Finance committee changes sought at Regular Meeting
Amendments relating to the Municipal Cemetery and clarifying membership appointments terms, duties and purpose of Finance Committee were among the highlights of the City Council’s regular meeting held on November 9, at the City Hall.

Hundreds expected to take part in Thanksgiving Day event
The 10th Annual Douglas Run/Walk for the Cure’s annual Turkey Trot event will take place this Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, at the Airport Park .

Failed override election discussed at school board meeting
The failed override election and what options the Douglas Unified School District needs to take as a result of the override not passing was the main topic discussed at the Nov. 15 school board meeting held in the Central Administration Building.

Pirtleville man arrested for weapon smuggling attempt
Douglas Dispatch

Homeland Security and Town Hall Meeting gives message to Washington
The Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce and the City of Douglas hosted a Town Hall Meeting November 17 at the Douglas Country and Social Club.

Douglas precincts could be reduced from 7 to 5
Due to the dramatic increase in mail-in voters in Cochise County Precincts, the Board of Supervisors is considering reducing the number of precincts from 64 to 49. That change could then reduce the seven current precincts in Douglas down to five.

SAMC Lab honored by Joint Commission
Southeast Arizona Medical Center’s Laboratory has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in laboratories.

Border Patrol Activity
Douglas Dispatch

CCSO Reports
Nov. 11, 2011

DPD Reports
November 7th, 2011

Cochise County Sentencings - October, 2011
Abrego, Juan Pedro L., 43, Oct. 17: second degree murder; 16 years confinement in Dept. of Corrections.

Christmas parade lights up Douglas
Santa made an early visit to Douglas this past Saturday as thousands of people lined G Ave. to watch the Annual Christmas Light Parade, put on by the Douglas Recreation Center.

DUSD officials following up on student residency
Douglas Unified School Superintendent Sheila Rogers said last week her district is doing all it can to make sure students attending school in Douglas are legal residents.

Search underway for new DUSD Business Manager
A search is underway to find a new business manager for the Douglas Unified School District.

Douglas BP Agents seize 515 bundles of marijuana
Douglas Dispatch

Crime in Douglas down 26 percent
At the Nov. 17 Town Hall meeting it was reported crime in Douglas was down and tourists should not be afraid to come here.

DUSD employee honored
Beverly Enriquez, curriculum and federal programs director for the Douglas Unified School District, was recently honored with the University of Arizona Alumnus of the Year Award.

Lindemann faces third recall
A third recall effort against Ward 2 Councilmember Mitch Lindemann became official on Nov. 4 after committee Truth for Douglas filed the proper documents and presented them to Douglas’ City Clerk Brenda Aguilar.

Breakfast with Santa this Saturday
Breakfast with Santa this Saturday

Lindemann’s recall still in process
The third recall attempt against Ward 2 Councilmember Mitch Lindemann is still in process of being reviewed by the Douglas City Clerk Brenda Aguilar and the Cochise County Recorder Office.

Two local residents arrested for robbery, disorderly conduct
Two Douglas residents are in custody at the Cochise County Jail after being arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 29 on charges of robbery and disorderly conduct.

Motion to retry Douglas driver gets hearing date
BISBEE �” Superior Court Judge Wallace Hoggatt set a Dec. 16 date to hear a defense motion requesting a new trial for Ramon Parra Saucedo.

U.S. citizen arrested on Mexico on child abuse charges
Jonathon Shacat
Wick News Service

Third Street draws good response from people, businesses
Positive feedback from people and businesses has been the result of the improved roadway on Third Street after three weeks of use.

DPD Reports
November 13, 2011

DHS PTSO carne asada Dec. 17
Douglas Dispatch

DUSD Board meets for budget revisions
The Douglas School Board of Education held another special meeting Nov. 29 to make some revisions to the 2010/2011 Fiscal Year District Annual Expenditure Budget as well as the 2010/2011 Annual Financial Report (AFR).

CQCH offers mammogram screenings Dec. 12
Copper Queen Community Hospital (CQCH) continues to offer mobile digital mammography on a monthly basis at its Rural Health Clinics in Douglas and Palominas. The next mobile digital screenings will take place on Monday, December 12, 2011.

CCSO Reports
Nov. 4

Douglas High School Land Lab will serve students
As it was reported in previous editions, the Agricultural Education Department received a grant of $3,764 from the Douglas Area Community Fund to purchase equipment necessary to maintain the weeds, grasses, trees and soil areas in the Douglas High School Land Lab in order to enhance production of it.

Wal-Mart presents gift cards to Sarah Marley´s teachers
As part of its “Teachers Awards” program, Wal-Mart visited Sarah Marley Elementary School October 26 to present $100 gift cards to 10 teachers, as well as $50 gift cards to other four teachers.

Cochise College Pit Fire lights up the weekend
DOUGLAS-Cochise College had its fifth annual Pit Fire on Thursday, November 10.

Consulate and City offer second annual food show
A pleasant evening with Mexican, Japanese and Indian food was offered by the Mexican Consulate in Douglas in coordination with the City of Douglas at the Douglas Country and Social Club November 18.

Arizona artist celebrated at Old Pearce Heritage Days
Douglas Dispatch

Girl Scout Troop 382 travels to Tucson
Douglas’ Girl Scout Troop 382 recently traveled to Tucson to see Toy Story 3 at the Tucson Community Center.

Getting ready for Toys for Tots
Christmas represents a great opportunity to the Douglas Fire Department and volunteers to bring happiness to children´s lives as well as their families.

The Gallery to present Cathy Murphy in December
On December 10, the Douglas Art Gallery will open its doors to Cathy Murphy, a professional photographer who teaches at the Cochise College, Douglas Campus.

Hundreds spend Thanksgiving morning supporting cancer
Hundreds of local residents spent a beautiful Thanksgiving morning taking part in the 10th Annual Douglas Run/Walk for the Cure Turkey Trot.

Kickbusch speaks to DHS students
In an effort to teach both parents and students skills of supporting each other in family communication and to understand how these practices can help improve academic achievement, retired LTC Consuelo Castillo-Kickbusch visited the Douglas High School and gave a motivational speech in front of 1,400 students and staff November 28.

Consulate to host Dinner/Dance at Knights of Columbus
Each year the Mexican Consulate in Douglas gives special recognition to all the people that promote Bi-National friendship and cooperation, as well as community development in both border towns.

La Solana to have Christmas Bazaar Saturday
On Saturday, December 10, La Solana Care and Rehab will have their annual Christmas Bazaar Sale.

Aims Test go-getters
Stevenson Elementary Spring AIMS Test

DUSD and motivational speaker Castillo-Kickbusch to give special training
Douglas Dispatch

Ray Borane School shows support of Toys for Tots
Ray Borane Middle School (RBMS), in their constant effort to promote human values in their students conducted their First Talent Show on November 9, event organized by Benny Teo Rodriguez, Guidance Counselor for the school.

Aviation department readies for upgrades
DOUGLAS — The Cochise College aviation department is gearing up for big

Douglas Campus to present ‘Desvariaciones’
The Cochise College music department is proud to present "Desvariaciones de la Canción Mexicana" at the Douglas Campus Little Theatre at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30.This show features two Mexican musicians' original work that focuses on issues of illegal immigration, with a sense of humor.Actress and singer Verania Luzero plays the role of "La Madre Patria" and narrates the story of an illegal immigrant who crosses the border, searching for the American Dream. The plot pokes fun at Mexican culture while illustrating the levels of culture shock the immigrant goes through while becoming acclimated to being a Mexican-American.The hour-long show utilizes popular songs from the Mexican contemporary repertoire arranged with a touch of American music, accompanied by pianist Hector Acosta."I'm excited about offering this, as the music that will be presented is Mexican regional music as well as music derived from jazz and the blues," said Cochise College music instructor Lori Keyne.Actress and singer Lucero is in her senior year at the University of Sonora's drama school. She's performed in plays, films, festivals and with bands across Mexico.Acosta earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in piano performance at the University of Arizona, where he studied under Professor Nicholas Zumbro and Dr. Paula Fan. He's employed full time at the University of Sonora School of Music as a director and accompanist.Anyone needing an accommodation in order to attend should contact the Office of Disability Services, (520) 515-5337 or (520) 417-4023, at least 72 hours in advance.

Cochise to offer respiratory therapy this fall
SIERRA VISTA �” The Cochise College nursing and allied health departments are thriving as jobs in healthcare-related fields continue to need filling. That's why the school is thrilled to be adding respiratory therapy to its repertoire next fall.

Apples and cookies for DUSD staff
In a way to honor Douglas Unified School District’s teachers and staff during the American Education Week, the American Legion Auxiliary delivered apples and cookies to them on Thursday, November 17.

American Legion Auxiliary promotes student education
The American Legion Auxiliary’s education program and the girl and boy state program provide students and individuals with opportunities to get involved with their community, education, politics and much more.

Desvariaciones of the Mexican song at Cochise College
On November 30, the Cochise College Little Theater at Douglas Campus hosted Desvariaciones de la Cancion Mexicana, a musical show that deals with the problem of illegal immigration to the United States with a sense of humor. The show was presented by Verania Lucero, singer and actress and Hector Acosta, pianist, arranger and music director, both from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.

Paul Huber students recognized
On November 16, 2011, Paul Huber Middle School Students had an event that celebrated their First Quarter accomplishments.

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