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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 Police Department Reports
November 21, 2011

Local youth have breakfast with Santa
An estimated 200 young kids were able to enjoy a free hot meal and see Santa at the annual Breakfast with Santa event which took place this past Saturday at the St. Stephens Episcopal Church on 11th Street.

Toys for Tots this weekend
There is still time to help low income families through the Douglas Fire Department´s annual Toys for Tots.

Rare Japanese plane makes brief stop in Douglas
Local airplane enthusiasts were given a treat Thursday when a rare Japanese vintage plane made a brief stop at the Douglas Municipal Airport.

Superintendent Rogers evaluated at board meeting
Douglas Unified School Superintendent Sheila Rogers received her annual evaluation at the DUSD board meeting Dec.6.

DPD Chief Melis, others honored at City Council Meeting
The Douglas City Council held its regular monthly meeting December 14 at City Hall.

Winter holiday safety tips from the Douglas Fire Dept.
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.

DPD Reports
December 3, 2011

Consular Gala: An event to remember
For the second consecutive year, the Consul of Mexico, Oscar Antonio de la Torre Amezcua, hosted a special evening in Douglas on December 15 at the Knights of Columbus, this time with the noble purpose of thanking and recognizing community leaders of Douglas, Arizona and Agua Prieta, Sonora, for their hard work to strengthen bilateral relations and for the support to the Mexican community.

Consular Gala: An event to remember
For the second consecutive year, the Consul of Mexico, Oscar Antonio de la Torre Amezcua, hosted a special evening in Douglas on December 15 at the Knights of Columbus, this time with the noble purpose of thanking and recognizing community leaders of Douglas, Arizona and Agua Prieta, Sonora, for their hard work to strengthen bilateral relations and for the support to the Mexican community.

Southwest Gas to raise rates 8% starting Jan. 1
Southwest Gas customers can expect to see an increase in their gas bills starting Jan. 1, 2012.

Douglas man shot in Tucson
A Douglas man was shot and killed in Tucson last week.

Pirtleville receives special guest
As it is now a tradition, the Pirtleville Fire Department delivered 800 bags of candy along with cakes and other goodies to local kids and their families as part of the annual Santa’s Visit to the Pirtleville Fire Station, located at 404 on Irvine Ave.

CCSO Reports
Dec. 6, 2011

EPA orders water company serving area outside of Douglas to cut arsenic levels or face big fines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the Monte Vista Water Company, which provides water to 150 residents north of Douglas, to reduce arsenic levels in its drinking water system or face penalties of up to $37,500 per day for each violation.

Emmy Award Winner Alfonso Sahagun comes home for the holidays
To former Douglas and Agua Prieta resident Alfonso Sahagun winning an Emmy Award not only represents achieving one of his goals, but also a way to give back something to his family and friends for their endless support through the years.

DUSD approves hires at special meeting
The Douglas Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting Dec. 20 to take care of some last minute hires before the holiday break.

Douglas CBP Agents arrest Sierra Vista woman with $130,000 worth of marijuana
Douglas Dispatch

Crime continues to be down in Douglas
Crime statistics for the month of November show crime in Douglas continues to decline while traffic enforcement citations are up slightly.

New IRC maps please some, others not so much
PHOENIX — The political lines that will govern legislative elections for the coming decade will make some people happy but more than a few thinking they got the shaft.

Cochise County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan
A planning team comprised of representatives from around Cochise County has been meeting regularly to participate in a hazard mitigation planning process. The purpose of this process is to develop a multi-hazard mitigation plan for Cochise County and all the incorporated jurisdictions within the County according to The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K).

DPD Reports
December 8, 2011

Douglas man nabbed in Sierra Vista pot bust
A Douglas man and his friend from Tucson were arrested Dec. 21 in Sierra Vista on charges of possession and transportation of marijuana after a traffic stop on Moson Road netted more than 100 pounds of pot.

Rec Center offers Winter Break Camp
School might be on break but fun is always available at the Douglas Recreation Center. During the weeks of December 26-30 and January 2-6 the Winter Break Camp offered lots of fun activities, such as assorted games, arts and crafts, outdoor activities and movie times to kids from 5-12 years old.

Possible postal closure could affect Douglas mail
Douglas residents could find it taking longer to get their mail if the United States Postal Service has its way of closing its mail processing center in Tucson.

Douglas brings in quiet New Year
Douglas residents brought in 2012 in a rather quiet fashion.

Douglas’ population drops as does Cochise County
According to estimates released by the Arizona Office of Employment and Population Statistics, Cochise County’s population declined by 809 residents, or 0.6 percent, between Census 2010 and July 2011.

Douglas Police Department Reports
December 21, 2011

Divorces
Divorces – Nov. 2011

CCSO Reports
Dec. 16

Judge denies new trial motion for driver convicted of hitting pedestrians in Douglas
BISBEE — Superior Court Judge Wallace Hoggatt denied the motion for a new trial of Ramon Parra Saucedo since the defense failed to meet the 10-day filing requirement.

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.

Annual Posada at Grace Methodist Church
The Douglas Ministries Association (DMA) and the Mexican Consulate in Douglas present the anual Posada on Sunday, December 18 at 5 p.m. the journey will start from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (C Avenue and 10th St.) and walk around 10th St. Park to the First Presbyterian Church. It will continue to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and finally to the hosting Church, Grace Methodist. Refreshments will be served and a Pinata broken.

Relay for Life: Where does the money go?
The Douglas Relay for Life event that was held last month at Douglas High School brought in over $35,000.

Images from darkroom to digital at the Gallery
The Douglas Art Gallery welcomed a new exhibit for the month of December. In this occasion, Cochise College Photography Students (past and present) and their instructor Cathy Murphy presented their work at the opening reception on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Gallery.

Arizona Centennial Exhibit at the College
Cochise College leant a helping hand December 6-7 to help the Cochise County Arizona Centennial committee celebrate 100 years of Arizona through oral history, digital storytelling, performances and readings.

Douglas Fire Department celebrates Christmas with kids
The annual Christmas in the Park organized by the City of Douglas Recreation and Fire Departments received hundreds of people at the Visitors Center instead of the Castro Park due to weather conditions on December 17.

Holiday lights brighten up Douglas skies
Brightly lit homes can be seen in both the Douglas and Pirtleville area.

House of Hope receives visit from the Elks Lodge and Viejitos Car Club
On December 17, the House of Hope received a special visit from the Elks Lodge and the Viejitos Car Club Douglas Chapter to celebrate advanced Christmas with the women and children at the House.

Omega fills the Gadsden with Christmas spirit
Omega Alpha Academy gathered students and proud parents at the lobby of the Gadsden Hotel lobby to celebrate Christmas with a concert on Wednesday, December 21.

Ray Borane Drama Club presents The Polar Express
Hard work produces always good results and the Ray Borane Middle School Drama Club proved this to be true when presented the play The Polar Express at the School’s auditorium on December 21.

Local residents make New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s Resolution’s can be described as a commitment that a person makes to one or more personal and or professional goals. This commitment will help them reach that goal by the end of the year.

Kandy’s Cafe: The new place in town
The corner of G Avenue and 4th St. comes to life one again with Kandy’s Cafe.

St. Stephens Church honors Virgin of Guadalupe with walk
As part of the holidays’ celebration St. Stephens Episcopal Church, located on D Avenue and 11th St. made a walking procession through Castro Park to honor the day of Virgin of Guadalupe, on Monday, December 12.

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.

Douglas High School Holiday Concert Dec. 20
If you want to hear some holiday and non-holiday tunes then the 2011 Douglas High School Holiday Concert is what you are looking for.

ASU gives 16 new graduates to the community
Arizona State University welcomed the Douglas PDS Class of 2011 at its completion ceremony held on December 10 in the James Brendan Auditorium at Douglas High School.

Liberty Traditional Saddleback School says goodbye to kids with Christmas Concert
Liberty Traditional Saddleback Charter School said goodbye to year 2011 with a special Christmas Concert organized by staff and students from Kindergarten to 4th grade on December 15.

Graduation announcement
In honor of their graduation from Arizona State University, the family of Bismark and Anna Yapor would like to extend their congratulations.

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