The Douglas City Council held its regular monthly meeting December 14 at City Hall.

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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.

DPD arrest 3 following pursuit
Bruce Whetten
Douglas Dispatch

Two separate incidents force closing of Mexican Port of Entry
Two separate incidents caused the closing of the Mexican Port of Entry the night of January 10 and early morning of January 11.

City of Douglas presents official list of candidates for 2012 elections
Two candidates for Mayor and five more for Council seats will be running at the next primary and general elections for the City of Douglas to be held on Tuesday, March 3 and May 15 respectively.

Woman with five-year-old arrested on drug charges
Bruce Whetten

Douglas Dispatch

DUSD Board to meet Thursday
The Douglas School Board of Education will meet this Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Central Administration Building on 12th Street.

Borderland Veterans Camp forms in Douglas
In a way to preserve history and honor all those who have served the country, the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp has announced the formation of the Borderland Veterans Camp #2201 in Douglas.

Speed limit along Chino Road reduced to 25 mph
The Douglas Police Department would like to remind all drivers that Chino Road between Highway 80 and 5th Street has had the speed limit reduced from 35 to 25 mph.

CCSO Reports
Dec. 30

DPD urges drivers to use caution in school zones
The Douglas Police Department would like to remind all drivers that school in back in session. Posted speed limits within the school zones are 15 miles per hour and all vehicles must stop when the children are in the crosswalks.

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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.

Local youth escape injury following two-vehicle accident
Three Douglas juveniles escaped serious injury following a two-vehicle accident last week in Douglas.

Douglas Police investigate stabbing at Coronado Courts
Douglas Police Detectives are continuing their investigation into a stabbing that occurred Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Coronado Courts Apartment Complex.

Local Food Bank under new management
The Douglas Area Food Bank, located at 660 G Ave., is under new management.

Chamber Luncheon Thursday
Douglas Dispatch

Hearing in alleged smuggling case reset
BISBEE — A court hearing that was scheduled for Jan. 10 has been rescheduled for March in U.S. District court in Tucson for a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer and co-defendants who allegedly smuggled marijuana through the Douglas Port of Entry.

DPD Reports
January 2, 2012

CCSO Reports
Jan. 6

City presents Service Award to Dym at Regular Meeting
IT Director at City of Douglas Andrew Dym received a special Employee Service Award in recognition of his accomplishments on behalf of City of Douglas, at regular City Council Meeting which was held on Wednesday, January 11.

Douglas Police Officers investigate motor vehicle accident at the Shell Gas Station on 10th Street.
On Friday, Jan. 13 at approximately 2:15 p.m., Douglas Police and Douglas Fire Department Personnel were dispatched to the Shell Gas Station, 1801 10th Street, in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian.

Important Flat Tax Forum Saturday in Willcox
Organizers in southern Arizona are gearing up to stop the Legislature’s flat tax bill - an income tax plan that will raise taxes on 8 out of every 9 Arizonans while giving the rich a massive tax cut.

Ramos retains seat as DUSD Board President
Mario Ramos was re-elected to a second term as DUSD Board President at the regular monthly meeting which was held Jan. 12 in the Central Administration Building.

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.

Douglas ARC to hold Annual Awards Dinner
January 19 at 6 p.m. will be the perfect day and time to gather members and staff of the Douglas Association of Retarded Citizens (DARC) at its Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation to introduce their 2011 report of operations but especially to honor all those customers who have worked not only to get a check but to learn how to be self-sustained and proved that they have a lot to give to the community.

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.

Local group helps Mexican association with funding
Frontera de Cristo, is a Presbyterian bi-national border ministry that is funded by the Presbyterian Church in the U.S. It has been in operation for 25 years and it has different mission areas: Economic Development, Health, Education, Evangelization and more.

High Desert Veterinary Service to offer vaccination clinic
The High Desert Veterinary Service in coordination with the City of Douglas Police Department and Animal Control will be offering a Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, January 28, March 3 and March 31 from 8-1 p.m. at Castro Park, located at 10th St.

Morales nominated for Navy award
On January 5th, Voice of Douglas Founder, Danny “Dj” Morales received news from the Commanding Officer, Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Tucson that he been nominated to compete nationally for the Navy Reserve Junior Officer of the Year award for 2011 (Officer of the Line).

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.

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.

DHS Special Ed class receives gift from S.V. Habitat for Humanity
The Special Education Class at Douglas High School received an extra special gift this Christmas when the Sierra Vista Habitat for Humanity delivered a dryer and stove on Dec. 21.

Free advanced English acquisition online classes
Free online and classroom classes are available for students who would like to increase their ability to read, write, speak and listen in English and increase their ability to use computers.

Scholarship, financial aid applications now accepted
Do you need money for school?

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

Morales win Huber spelling bee
Douglas Dispatch

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