ELFRIDA - For their outstanding GPA and academic grades, leadership skills, and commitment toward the groups they were involved to, Breanna Watkins, Cassandra Jane Cornforth and Jace Luzania have been chosen as Valedictorians for Valley Union High School’s Class of 2012.

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Douglas has new city manager

dd’s DISCOUNTS opens first store in Douglas
California-based dd’s DISCOUNTS will open its first store in Douglas this month, with a grand opening celebration on June 23rd. located at 204 W. 5th St., this store also marks the first dd’s DISCOUNTS location in the Tucson market.

DUSD looks into budget at board meeting
The Douglas School Board of Education held a four hour board meeting May 15, 90 minutes of which was spent in study session for the budget.

Chamber focuses on getting new members
The Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce focused on getting ideas from members to invite more businesses to become a member at the monthly membership meeting held on Thursday, May 17 at the DUSD.

DHS Commencement to honor 3 Valedictorians
Douglas High School will honor three Valedictorians and one Salutatorian at its graduation Friday night.

Douglas man held in child molestation case
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Faras, Sarah Marley third graders meet their Pen-Pal
After one year of being writing reciprocally, Third grade students from Faras and Sarah Marley Elementary Schools met each other at the Aquatic Center on May 14.

Valley Union High School says farewell to Class of 2012
With an emotional, joyful ceremony and surrounded by family and friends, 39 seniors said goodbye to Valley Union High School on Friday, May 25 at the school’s gymnasium.

Douglas High School graduates 270
Thousands of people packed into Armando DeLucas Stadium Friday for Douglas High School’s graduation ceremony that saw 270 seniors receive their diplomas.

Douglas couple convicted of money laundering and AHCCS fraud
Bruce Whetten

Douglas Dispatch

Local teen recovering in Tucson
A local teenager is in a Tucson hospital recovering from her injuries last Wednesday afternoon.

Author writing book about the Douglas Glider
An author, writing a book about a plane called the Douglas Glider, was in town recently looking for additional information on the plane.

ADOT seeks to start dialogue with local businesses
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) met with some of the Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce representatives on Thursday, May 31 to start a communication effort to let local businesses know about what the future holds for state transportation and to look for ways to work together make the system better.

State sued over AHCCCS copayments
PHOENIX -- A public interest law firm is suing the state over what it says are illegal copayment requirements of some health care recipients.

City of Douglas replaces mobile home for local family
The Samaniego family can be sure of something and that is they can live in better conditions now thanks to their new home.

Area Firefighters battle structure fire
Crews from the Douglas Fire Department responded with two trucks and a half dozen firefighters to a structure fire shortly before noon Monday, in the 2300 block of Rogers Ave. The fire was reported by a nearby neighbor, the structure was full of bees, which were spayed with foam killing them. It was contained within a matter of minutes. Both CCSO and DPD where at the scene to assist. The cause of fire is unknown and remains under investigation.

Fire destroys 2 downtown businesses
An early morning fire destroyed two downtown businesses Tuesday.

DUSD Board awards salary increase to employees
The Douglas School Board awarded a three percent one-time salary increase to all DUSD employees at its regular meeting June 5.

Proposed city budget discussed at special meeting
The upcoming Fiscal Year 2012/13 City of Douglas operating budget was the main topic of June 5 special city council meeting held at City Hall which lasted well over three hours.

Woman arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle 2-yea-old boy across the border
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New Border Patrol Agent in Charge selected for Douglas Border Patrol station
On May 6, 2012, the Tucson Sector welcomed R. Alan Booth as the new Patrol Agent in Charge (PAIC) of the Douglas Border Patrol Station.

Fire destroys 2 downtown businesses
An early morning fire destroyed two downtown businesses Tuesday.

Ortega chairs first regular meeting as Mayor
“Now I can say ‘I am the Mayor’,” was the first phrase of Danny Ortega after taking his Oath of Office as the official Mayor of Douglas at the City of Douglas Regular Meeting, held on June 13 at City Hall.

Investigation into store fire continues
The investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed two Douglas stores June 12 is continuing.

Cochise College tightens its belt
Adam Curtis
Wick News Service

DFD gets its Aerial Ladder Truck
With a Special Mayor and Council Meeting held on June 14, newly elected Mayor Danny Ortega Jr. and the Douglas City Council approved a bid proposal submitted by Hughes Fire Equipment for the purchase of an Aerial Ladder Truck for the Douglas Fire Department in the amount of $1,050,059.79.

Consulate welcomes new Deputy Consul
The Mexican Consulate in Douglas has appointed Oscar Francisco Holguin as the new Deputy Consul in Douglas this month, after former Deputy Consul Raul Grijalva was transferred to another location in Texas.

Wal-Mart helps C.M.N. with Jail-a-thon
With the intention of raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network, Wal-Mart Supercenter in Douglas held a Jail-a-thon on Friday, May 18 starting at 10 a.m. and finishing several hours later.

Faras hosts Family Fun Fest
On May 17th the PTSO hosted a Family Fun Fiesta for the families and students at Faras Elementary in Pritleville.

Summer activities at the Library to start Friday
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Veterans remembered at Memorial Day ceremony
The Douglas American Legion held its annual ceremony Monday at Calvary Cemetery honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Gemma’s Dance Studio presents First Annual Recital
With a display of technique, different styles and a very enthusiastic spirit Gemma’s Dance Studio presented its very first own annual Dance Recital “Every Day I’m Shuffling”, at the James Brendan High School Auditorium on May 19.

Summit Life Center is now open
For Douglas High School Class of 1977 Alumni Michael Rochin coming back and helping in any possible way the Douglas community has always been a personal goal. And now he has been given the opportunity to do so.

16th annual Car Show a success
Thanks to the support of car owners, local and regional businesses and general public the 16th annual Car Show by the Douglas Street Rods was once again a big success on May 27 at Castro Park.

Juggler extraordinaire entertains 150
On Monday, June 4 the Douglas Public Library in conjunction with the Friends of the Douglas Library kicked off their Summer Reading Program where James Reid, Juggler Extraordinaire, entertained about 150 children and parents at the 10th street Park.

U.S. Flag receives honors
The Elks Lodge BPOE 955 in coordination with the American Legion Post 11, the American Legion Riders and the Cub Scouts as special guests honored the U.S. Flag Day on June 16 at Castro Park.

Lions, Monkeys and Zebra’s, oh my
One of the three themes from LP’s dance studio’s recital June 9, at the Douglas High School auditorium, was the Lion King.

Aquatic Center begins summer fun
Douglas summer began with over a 100 kids signing up for swimming lessons at the Douglas Aquatic Center on 15th Street.

Shake it Up Caf�©, Vacation Bible School begins June 18
Shake It Up Café, Vacation Bible School begins June 18 Children of all ages are invited to join First Presbyterian Church and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church for Shake it Up Café Vacation Bible School June 18th -22nd at First Presbyterian Church from 9am- 12pm. This will be a wonderful time for your children this summer to make new friends, have fun and learn about God. For those children that wish to come earlier there will be breakfast served from 8–9a.m. Please Come Join Us.

Adventures on Promise Island
An estimated 80 kids attended the Faith Ministries Vacation Bible School on 11th Street; this year’s theme was “Adventures on Promise Island”.

23 graduate from FLI
On May 12, 23 Family Leadership Institute participants and their families gathered at the Joe Carlson Multi-Purpose Room for a completion ceremony which marked the end to four months of training.

DHS student receives National Honor
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that Douglas High School student Julian Gonzalez has been selected for membership. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes.

DHS students recognized at awards night
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Sarah Marley “Fills the Boot”
Throughout the month of May, students of local elementary schools have had the opportunity to help other children (kids helping kids) in their fight against Muscular Dystrophy.

Liberty Traditional Saddleback holds first graduation
Nineteen kindergarten students at Liberty Traditional Saddleback Charter School held their first graduation May 23.

Omega Alpha Academy graduates 10
With pride and joy Omega Alpha Academy presented a group of 10 high school graduates on May 23 at the Golf Course Country Club Hall.

Demond Williams named Athletic Supervisor for fhree Arizona charter school systems
Former Michigan State special teams football player Demond Williams has been dedicated to family, character and football his entire life. This year, he is sharing his inspiring and well-rounded experience with hundreds of elementary and junior high school students across Arizona, as Athletic Supervisor for La Paloma Academy in Tucson, Heritage Elementary School in Glendale and Williams, and Liberty Traditional Charter School in Phoenix and Douglas.

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