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Senator Flake’s Staff to Hold Office Hours in Douglas
Douglas Dispatch

Lawmaker wants hospitals to confirm patients’ immigration status
PHOENIX — A state legislator is moving to put Arizona’s hospitals on the front line in the fight against illegal immigration.

SAMC files for bankruptcy
Southeast Arizona Medical Center (SAMC) filed for bankruptcy on Feb. 8.

Road Construction
The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

Sheriff’s Office warns of ‘Ransom Scam’
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is investigating three cases that were reported in the past two weeks of a “Ransom Scam”. This scam has been in existence for some time and has recently resurfaced in more metropolitan areas. This scam incorporates a malware virus into your computer and creates significant issues for the victim.

Low revenue, will have fiscal impact on city
The mayor and council held a joint meeting with the city finance committee on Feb. 6 at City Hall to discuss the city’s financial outlook for fiscal year 2012/2013.

State may outlaw pets for prizes
PHOENIX — Arizona parents may soon no longer have to worry about a child coming home from a carnival with a live goldfish in a bag.

Postal service to start 5 day a week mail delivery in August
Officials for the U.S. Post Office announced last week that starting in August all first class mail will be delivered just five days a week.

Arizona’s senators join bipartisan push for immigration reform framework
WASHINGTON – Arizona’s two senators recently joined six others to unveil a bipartisan “tough, but fair” plan for comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for some people now here illegally.

Flu cases decreasing in Douglas
Flu cases in Cochise County are slowly decreasing, but officials are still asking the public to get their flu shot.

Holiday closures for Feb. 18
Douglas Dispatch

Governor battles to keep provision of SB1070
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer — or at least her attorneys — will get a chance to argue that Arizona should be allowed to enforce a law aimed at those who harbor illegal immigrants.

City Council meeting tonight
The Douglas City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers.

Major water line break
Major water line break

DUSD board moves quickly through agenda
The Douglas School Board of Education moved quickly through its agenda at its Feb. 5 regular board meeting finishing in 19 minutes.

Bisbee sculptor named "Master of the Southwest"
SIERRA VISTA— Selected for his innovative use of local plants in bronze sculptures, Bob Wick, from Bisbee, has been named a “Master of the Southwest” by Phoenix Home & Garden magazine.

Pot found in squash at Douglas Food Bank
Workers at the Douglas Food Bank received a shock Friday when they discovered five bundles of marijuana inside a box of squash they had received from Tucson.

Road Construction
The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

Lestonnac to close in May
Rosa Delia Quintana, director for Lestonnac Preschool on 10th Street, informed the parents of her 35 students last week the school will be closing at the end of this school year.

Grijalva gearing up for final season as coach at DHS
After 30 years as coach and teacher in the Douglas Unified School District Abe Grijalva is retiring.

Free tax service for middle and low income tax payers
Douglas Dispatch

More snow for Douglas
Mother Nature blew through Douglas last week bringing with it more snow.

Mayors say changes to sales tax laws would be disastrous for their cities
PHOENIX — A series of mayors told lawmakers Monday that proposed changes in sales tax laws will mean financial ruin for their cities.

Senator McCain makes trip to Douglas
Senator John McCain met with Douglas Mayor Danny Ortega Jr., Agua Prieta Mayor Irma Villalobos and local law enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol Officials in a closed to the public meeting at the Gadsden on Feb. 18.

DUSD board approves first reading of policy changes
The Douglas school board met last Tuesday for its second regular monthly meeting.

Douglas Food City shoppers not in danger of fraud
Many Bashas'/Food City customers across Arizona have been targeted with identity theft after using their credit card or debit card following purchases at one of their stores.

Haven Health takes over local care facility
Officials at the La Solana Care and Rehab Center on San Antonio Ave. confirmed last week that earlier this month they were taken over by a company called Haven Healthcare.

Promotional ceremony for Sheriff’s Officer Supervisors
On Tuesday February 12, 2013 Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels held a promotional ceremony for those individuals who recently made rank from within the organization.

Gun control issues continue
According to Slate Magazine since the Newtown shooting there have been approximately 1,774 gun related casualties in the United States, 37 of those have happen here in Arizona.

How sequestration could affect Douglas
Longer waits at the Douglas Port of Entry and less Border Patrol protecting the Douglas/Agua Prieta border will be seen by late April.

Med-Trans still accepting membership applications
Med-Trans air medical transportation continues to accept membership applications in Douglas.

CCSO pursuit nets 171 pounds of marijuana
Trisha Maldonado
Douglas Dispatch

HB 2657 would have negative impact on city
As House Bill 2657 moves through legislative process, Mayor Danny Ortega Jr. continues to rally with Arizona League of Cities and Towns in proposing changes to the bill.

Arizona Town Hall presents Civic Leadership for Arizona
The 2013 Arizona Town Hall Community Outreach Program to hold “Civic Leadership for Arizona’s Future” on March 7 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Douglas Golf Course and Clubhouse. The event is hosted by Douglas’ City Manager Carlos de la Torre.

Rabies clinic continues to remain busy
High Desert Veterinary Service in conjunction with the City of Douglas Police and Animal Control Dept. held a rabies vaccination clinic Saturday, Feb. 23 at the 10th Street Park.

U.S., Mexican Consulates talk border violence
Wick News Service

DPD Reports
Cadena, Ruben was arrested at 600 16th street for driving on suspended license. Cadena was cited and released.

CCSO assists in bomb threat at port
In the span of 12 hours late Saturday, early Sunday the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office assisted other law enforcement agencies in two different incidents one of which was a bomb threat at the Douglas Port of Entry.

State law would ban destroying guns
PHOENIX — Saying it’s none of the government’s business, a House panel voted Wednesday to bar cities, counties and the state from destroying guns that are voluntarily surrendered to them.

Road Construction
The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

Former Customs officer found guilty on drug charges
Douglas Dispatch

City council OK's electronic citations
A new ticket system for the Douglas Police Department was approved at the City Council meeting held on Feb. 13 at City Hall.

CCSO Reports
An off duty deputy from Douglas delivered a baby girl on Hwy 90 in route to Sierra Vista. Both mother and baby were transported to SVRHC by ambulance. This was the Deputy’s own wife and child involved.

Cities scream as Brewer seeks sales tax changes
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer formally proposed an extensive revamp of how Arizona collects sales taxes, drawing immediate fire from cities who fear major financial losses.

Accident shuts down Highway 80
Highway 80 was closed on Feb. 12 at from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. following a two vehicle accident with injuries.

Douglas students win college culinary contest
SIERRA VISTA— After serving the top dishes in the morning, four teams of local high school students gathered in the kitchen at the Cochise College culinary arts facility on Fort Huachuca and faced a final test Wednesday afternoon.

Kiwanis club to be established in Douglas
Lieutenant Governor Bob Barnes with Kiwanis Division 8 held his first Douglas Kiwanis meeting on Feb. 20 at the Douglas Visitors Center.

DPD blocks off 20th Street after pool of blood found
Four square blocks of 20th Street were blocked off this past Friday as Douglas Police officers attempted to find out where a “pool of blood” came from.

I-10 east of Tucson to close overnight March 8 for bridge demolition
A major interstate closure between Tucson and Benson overnight on March 8 will force drivers to alter travel plans or prepare for a 67-mile detour, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Douglas teen escapes serious injury
A Douglas teenager escaped serious injury last week following a three vehicle accident on Ninth Street.

Winter storm advisory in effect for Douglas
Douglas Dispatch

Judge stops funding block to Planned Parenthood
PHOENIX — A federal judge has permanently blocked Arizona from cutting off funds to Planned Parenthood solely because the organization also performs abortions.

Author Carmen Agra Deedy visits Douglas Schools
Author Carmen Agra Deedy made an appearance at Stevenson Elementary on Feb. 6.

FFA holds onion planting workshop
The Douglas Future Farmers of America held a hands-on work shop for local residents on how to plant, care and pick onions on Feb. 23 at the Douglas High School Land Lab.

Tribute to be paid to Cochise County Pioneer at Double Adobe Quilt and Craft Show
The Double Adobe Country Quilters will be celebrating their 33rd Annual Quilt Show this Saturday at the Double Adobe School.

Glowing performances by Bella Bailarina at Showstoppers
Bella Bailarina Dance Academy competed against various dance studios from around the state in Phoenix on Feb. 22 at Showstoppers.

House of Hope receives generous donation
On Feb. 12 Douglas Ministries Association presented the House of Hope with $4,567 donation. These funds were raised during the progressive dinner held on Jan. 25.

FFA benefit March 23
Douglas Dispatch

Elfrida FFA Success in Safford
On February 6, 2013, over 300 FFA members from the Gila Southern District, including Cochise, Graham and Greenlee county schools, traveled to Safford to participate in their District Career Development Event Contests.

Double Adobe to hold kindergarten roundup March 7
Double Adobe Elementary School will hold their kindergarten roundup on Thursday, March 7 during an open house from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Time capsule sealed till 2062
Representatives from Douglas’ Centennial Committee as well as various civic organizations in Douglas met Thursday at the Douglas Government Center to seal a time capsule that was set up as part of Douglas’ Centennial Celebration.

Former Douglas student accepted to AMDA
Douglas Dispatch

Liberty Traditional celebrates love of reading week
Liberty Traditional Saddleback students participated in “Love of Reading” the week of Feb. 11. The school had various community members visit and read to the students each of the five days.

FFA workshop Saturday
Douglas Dispatch

Bookmobile schedule
With luck you’ll find a book that charms, so spring aboard the Bookmobile at any of our 40 stops. For a map and schedule of bookmobile stops, visit http://cochise.lib.az.us/ or for more information please call the Cochise County Library District at 800-231-1574 or 520-432-8930.

B&C Gifts holds grand opening
Wendy’s Hallmark is now B&C gifts.

DPD Reports
January 23, 2013

CCSO Reports
Jan. 31, 2013

Clawson Elementary Honor Roll
November Students

Joe Carlson Honor Roll
1st Quarter

Local Lions Club distributes flags to area schools
Members of the Douglas Noon Lions Club went around to the various public schools that had first graders this past Friday and presented them with U.S. Flags.

Joe Carlson Honor Roll
Joe Carlson School Students Honor Roll

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