“We did it baby!” is how Douglas’ new Mayor Danny Ortega Jr. expressed his joy, and excitement to his wife Anne, on election night in Douglas last week.

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Voter turnout lower than expected
City of Douglas Clerk Brenda Aguilar received official results for the consolidated election to choose the new Douglas’ Mayor, as well as City Council members for Ward 1, Ward 3 and Ward 5 on Wednesday, March 14.

City Council receives unfortunate news at council meeting
With only three months away for the newly elected Douglas Mayor, Danny Ortega Jr. and City Council member for Ward 5 Luis Greer taking their seats, the regular City Council meeting held March 14 in the City Hall Council Chambers ran in a more relaxed way than previous meetings.

Gusting winds blow through Douglas
Sunday’s winds that blew through Douglas caused damage throughout parts of town.

Residents encouraged to help keep city clean
The City of Douglas is asking for your cooperation in complying with City of Douglas ordinances DMC Title 8.32.140 & 8.16.

Waiting for answers one year after border shooting
Jonathon Shacat
Wick News Service

Register now to vote in Primary Election
The last day to register for the Primary Election on August 28 will be July 30, 2012. Register now and you won’t be caught unprepared during your summer vacation.

Family Leadership Institute motivates Douglas parents
On Saturday morning David Briseno, with Family Leadership Institute (FLI), spoke to about 30 parents and staff members about improving family and school relationships at the Douglas High School Library.

April is Child Abuse Prevention month
April will be the Child Abuse Prevention´s month in Douglas thanks to a proclamation signed by Mayor Michael Gomez on Wednesday, March 28.

Recount gives same result for Wards 3,5
As it was reported last week by City Clerk Brenda Aguilar, the City was granted a motion to recount the votes for Wards 3 and 5 since the difference between the numbers of votes was 10 or less. The motion was presented by the City in order to comply with the Arizona Revised Statute Article 16-661, Section 6, referred to recount of votes.

Two injured in head-on collision
A head-on collision Friday on Highway 80 shutdown traffic for several hours and had those going to Sierra Vista rerouted through Double Adobe.

Local Sprint store closes
Due to an expiration of the contract with the national company, the Douglas´ Sprint Store closed its doors April 2.

Fiesta Insurance celebrates Opening with Race Car exhibit
People gathered on Thursday, March 22 from 1-5 p.m. at Fiesta Insurance Auto Company to celebrate with staff the official grand-opening of the Douglas’ office.

Two new constructions taking place in Douglas
Two new constructions in Douglas will host one new business and the relocation of another one in the near future.

DUSD lawsuit dismissed
Douglas Dispatch

DUSD Board gets paw prints from Huber students
Huber Middle School students Jenessa Salazar, Danielle Galaz and Arianna Machado each presented the Douglas School Board with paw prints for being such “good listeners” during their presentation at the Douglas School Board’s regular meeting March 6.

Fair saves significantly in first month of solar production
The Cochise County Fair Association paid 71 percent less for the electricity it used in January 2012 as compared to January 2011, thanks to a solar array installed on two 4-H buildings in October and November.

Douglas Ranger District to offer second meeting to discuss road changes
The Douglas Ranger District, Coronado National Forest is participating in a series of meetings regarding proposed changes to the designated road system in the Chiricahua, Dragoon and Peloncillo Mountains. A second meeting is scheduled for March 23 at the Douglas Visitor Center, 345 16th St., Douglas, Arizona from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The first meeting in Douglas took place on March 1.

Ortega new Douglas mayor - UPDATE

Aerial Ladder Fire Truck is a real need for Douglas: DFD Chief Novoa
At October’s City Council meeting Douglas Fire Chief Mario Novoa spoke about the need, in which he explained why the Fire Department needs it and where and when it is going to be used.

Pirtleville man arrested in shooting
A Pirtleville man has been arrested on charges of endangerment, aggravated assault and disorderly conduct with a weapon following an altercation Saturday night in Douglas.

Board hires Robert Long as DUSD attendance officer
Retired Department of Corrections Officer Robert Long was hired as the attendance officer for the Douglas Unified School District at its regular monthly board meeting March 20.

Wards 3, 5 votes to be recounted Friday
In order to comply with the Arizona Revised Statute Article 16-661, Section 6, referred to recount of votes, which states “A recount of the vote is required when the canvass of returns in a primary or general election shows that the margin between the two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes for a particular office, or between the number of votes cast for and against initiated or referred measures or proposals to amend the Constitution of Arizona, is less than or equal to the lesser of 10 votes in the case of an office to be filled by the electors of a city or town or a county or subdivision of a city, town or county” the City of Douglas has been granted a motion submitted by City Clerk Brenda Aguilar and City Attorney Juan Pablo Flores to conduct an automatic recount of the vote for the March 13, 2012, Primary Election for Wards 3 and 5.

Renovation of old Phelps Dodge building nearing completion
Renovation of the old Phelps Dodge Building on G Ave. into the new Regional Government Center is nearing completion and officials said last week should be open and fully operational by mid-May.

AARP hosts the House of Hope
Age does not affect the desire to help others; and AARP is one of many local examples to prove it.

Meet the Douglas Turning Point
What started in 1998 as an approach to foster innovation and collaboration to the well-being of our community is now a local network between businesses, agencies, and community members working to make Douglas a better place; this is the Douglas Turning Point.

La Solana providing Care and Rehab to Douglas
For over 40 years the La Solana Care and Rehab Facility located on San Antonio Ave. has been a viable part of the Douglas community providing quality care to its residents.

Local young lady to compete for the Miss Pre-Teen Phoenix/Tucson Title
Douglas Dispatch

Fiesta Insurance to host Grand Opening
Fiesta Auto Insurance opened its doors on January 19. It specializes in providing auto, home and commercial insurance services as well as tax services.

Creative Writing class to be offered at the Library
The City of Douglas Public Library will be hosting a series of Creative Writing Classes by Marybeth Webster, Registered Art Therapist from the Chiricahua Community Health Center.

Playing for a cause
Bruce Whetten

Douglas Dispatch

The Long, Long Journey
Just before Jack McPherson’s 90th birthday, he and his wife, Carol, hosted a young woman at their home in Garland, Texas. The woman asked McPherson about his military service, as he was twice awarded the Legion of Merit, one of the top military decorations of the U.S. Armed Forces. After hearing the retired chief warrant officer relate entertaining stories from his past, she suggested that he write a book.

DARC headed to Tucson for Special Olympic Trials
Forty-three of Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens (DARC) members are headed to Tucson this weekend where they will compete in a qualifying meet at Amphitheater High School trying to improve their qualifying times in track and field for the upcoming state Special Olympics scheduled for April 26-28 at Mesa Community College in Mesa.

Soul Harvest to present 3-on-line band at Castro Park
Soul Harvest, a spiritual monthly event from Silver Creek’s Christian church to evangelize in Douglas will be presenting 3-on-line Band in concert on Saturday March 17, at Castro Park at 7 p.m.

Science Fair held at Double Adobe School
Double Adobe Elementary School held its annual science fair the week of March 5-9 under the direction of fifth and sixth grade teacher Sasha Brazeal.

Sculptor to visit Cochise College campuses
Cochise College will host acclaimed Tucson sculptor Curt Brill for two special presentations on March 21 at the Sierra Vista and Douglas campuses.

Meet your major at Cochise College
If you are considering college after graduation or preparing for the workforce, you will want to attend Meet Your Major from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28 at the Cochise College Douglas campus.

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