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Douglas woman missing since May 15
Bertina Aparcio Villasenor has been missing since May 15. She was last seen leaving work from Fernandez & Sons. Villasenor, 41, is 4’11” and weighs 140 pounds.

Increase in health insurance premiums for city employees
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Douglas Dispatch

Aviation exhibit to close Saturday
Bruce Whetten
Douglas Dispatch

CCSO Reports
May 10, 2013

DPD Reports
April 19, 2013

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.

Ivie family gathers as fallen BP agent is memorialized
The name of a U.S. Border Patrol agent who was fatally shot east of Naco last year has been added to the Ray Rios Fallen Officer’s Memorial Wall, located at the Douglas Police Department.

Douglas man receives probation retraction
In the May 8 issue of the Douglas Dispatch, the article “Douglas man receives probation” inaccurately stated that three U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers were arrested. It should have stated as follows.

Lestonnac holds farewell reception
For 85 years Lestonnac pre-school has been a viable part of the Douglas community teaching many young children principals about life and God that will hopefully get them though the rest of their life.

Police pay hot topic at council meeting
The main topic at the May 8 city council meeting, which took up almost 30 minutes of the meeting, was the request for higher pay, step scale changes and the opening of frozen positions.

Structure fire in Pirtleville appears suspicious
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Principals have contracts renewed at board meeting
The eight principals in the Douglas Unified School District all had their contracts renewed for the upcoming 2013/14 fiscal year at the regular monthly board meeting May 7.

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.

Families ‘Get Out and Play’ for the day
Family fun in the sun was a community exercise thanks to ‘Get Out and Play Day’ at Airport Park this past Saturday.

Douglas’ Diamond Scholars honored
An estimated 250 students in the Douglas Unified School District were honored last week in two separate ceremonies as part of the second annual Diamond Scholars Academic Awards Night.

Douglas man receives probation
On September 23, 2011, Victor Stuppi and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Luis Carlos Vasquez, 32; Jesus Antonio Chavez-Bustamante, 25; and Karla Beatriz Prieto, 23, all of Douglas; and Saul Lizarraga-Roldan, 37; and Marcos Abraham Sandoval-Lizarraga, 22, both of Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, were arrested for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana,  possession with intent to distribute marijuana, conspiracy to import marijuana and importation of marijuana.

El Chapo’s father in law arrested in Agua Prieta
On April 30, in Agua Prieta, Mexican federal police arrested the father-in-law of the alleged drug lord Joaquín Guzmán Loera, known as "El Chapo Guzmán".

DARC Mother’s Day cake auction Sunday
The 50th annual DARC Mother’s Day cake auction will take place this Sunday at the Gadsden Hotel starting at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast live on KDAP 96.5 FM

Douglas man stabbed
Trisha Maldonado
Douglas Dispatch

Local postal carriers to hold food drive Saturday
In addition to picking up the mail this Saturday, May 11 local postal carriers will be having a local food drive.

The misunderstood multiplier
One of the most commonly cited and often misunderstood economic principles is the multiplier effect. It tells us that spending a certain amount of money in the economy will generate an overall economic impact larger than the amount initially spent. The reason is when a firm receives money it spends some of it on the output of other firms. For example, if a construction firm is paid to build a home, it spends some of the money it receives to buy construction materials. Also, both the construction firm and the business selling construction materials use some of the money they receive to pay employees, who in turn spend on groceries, dining out, rent, utilities, healthcare, and so on.

AHCCCS might drop coverage for childless adults
PHOENIX - Thousands of Arizonans receiving health care through Medicaid could be thrown out of that program under one alternative offered by opponents of the governor's plan to expand coverage.

CBP officers intercept more than $100,000 in pot
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City attorney reappointed for six months
Douglas’ city Attorney, Juan Pablo Flores’ contact was extended for six months starting May 19 at the Mayor and Council special meeting held April 22.

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.

County health board throws support behind Brewer AHCCCS expansion
BISBEE — On April 17, the Cochise County Board of Health voted to support Gov. Jan Brewer’s proposed expansion of the state’s Medicaid plan and to encourage state legislators to pass the bill.

Chamber meeting features coffee talk
Café Justo’s Adrian Gonzalez was May 2 Douglas Chamber of Commerce guest speaker.

Filing bankruptcy? New law lets you keep more
PHOENIX - Arizonans who have to seek protection from creditors in bankruptcy court soon will be able to hang on to more of what they own.

Sunday morning fire destroys 2 sheds
A fire Sunday morning destroyed two storage sheds but the quick action of a Douglas firefighter led to two homes being saved.

DARC honors county supervisor
Each year Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens (DARC) honors a Douglas community member as the dedicatee of the annual Mother’s Day cake auction.

Circus hits Douglas
Small circuses like Culpepper & Merriweather Circus offer fans the opportunity to see the circus in an up-close and personal setting.

BP agent makes deposit of 61K of “dirty money”
On April 10 U.S. Border Patrol Agent Raimundo Borjas, a Douglas resident, was indicted for evading the reporting requirements of Title 31, United States Code, Section 5313 (a) for failing to report requirements and regulations by structuring, assisting in structuring and attempting to structure transactions with Southeastern Arizona Federal Credit Union.

Board dismisses complaints against superintendent
The Douglas school board held its second regular meeting of the month on Monday, April 22 to discuss a series of issues as well as hold a board retreat.

Police Officers seek salary increases
The Douglas Police Officers Association (DPOA) wants pay equal to that of other agencies around the state.

Chamber luncheon Thursday
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Bookmobile schedule
Bookmobile Schedule for May 2013

McCain's popularity drops in latest poll
PHOENIX - A new poll suggests the state's senior senator may have worn out his welcome with Arizona voters.

Road Construction notice
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.

Supervisors agree to aid community water projects
BISBEE — The Elfrida Water Improvement District and the Bowie Water Department will see at least a few system problems resolved thanks to a unanimous vote of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors and $170,000 in federal money from a Community Development Block Grant.

City attorney reappointed for six months
Douglas’ city Attorney, Juan Pablo Flores’ contact was extended for six months starting May 19 at the Mayor and Council special meeting held April 22.

Lestonnac preschool to hold Thanksgiving celebration May 11
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Measure encourages shopping around for health procedures
PHOENIX — State lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation designed to let Arizonans shop around for the least expensive CAT scan, hip replacement or even routine physical.

DHS Prom royalty
Douglas High School held its annual prom last Saturday. The theme this year was the Roaring Twenties. An estimated 400 kids attended the event. Towards the end of the evening the prom royalty was announced. Elyzabeth Duarte and Jose Moreno were crowned the queen and king while Javier Busanez (far left) and Guadalupe Melgoza (far right) were the first attendants.

Sister cities working together to resolve air pollution
Trisha Maldonado
Douglas Dispatch

DUSD honors staff members of the year
On April 18 the Douglas Unified School District celebrated their staff members of the year dinner and awards ceremony at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

SAMC still open
Southeast Arizona Medical Center’s CEO Annie Benson announced last week that the five-year management contract with Sierra Vista Regional Health center (SVRHC) will come to an end on May 8.

Wallet theft leads to felony arrest
A Wal-Mart employee, living in Mexico, was arrested last week for her alleged involvement in a theft of a wallet at the Douglas Wal-Mart.

Chase leads to arrest of Douglas man
A chase Friday through the streets of Douglas has led to the arrest of a Douglas man.

Arizona families have until May 1 to apply for Empowerment Scholarship Account
Arizona families looking for better education options have three weeks left to apply for an empowerment scholarship account, a revolutionary school choice program that gives parents the ability to choose the best education option for their child.

Solider with Douglas ties helps deliver baby
A U.S. Army solider with ties to Douglas recently helped deliver a baby while on duty in Washington.

Douglas FFA to host event Saturday
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Diverse group of youth service providers team up for training on abuse and bullying
Strength in numbers and teamwork for the benefit of youth was the picture at a recent afternoon training on child abuse and bullying held Friday, April 12 at the Douglas Visitor Center. “Silent Injuries & Bullying Matters” brought together a diverse consortium of approximately 55 youth service providers.

VBC fundraiser Saturday
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Arizona digs in to defend sovereignty
PHOENIX — If the federal government wants to lock up U.S. citizens without trial, the state House announced Thursday that it should not count on Arizona to cooperate.

Wal-Mart employee charged with theft
A Wal-Mart employee was arrested last week and charged with one count of theft following the disappearance of a purse at the local store.

Coverage OK'd for officers' survivors
Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services

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.

CBP officers intercept $134,000 in marijuana
Douglas Dispatch

Jobless rate indicates weaker Arizona economy
PHOENIX - New unemployment numbers released Thursday suggest the state's economic recovery is weakening.

DHS senior breakfast big success
With graduation day quickly approaching, 117 Douglas High School seniors along with friends and family enjoyed their last official breakfast together as DHS seniors on May 18.

Douglas Library Summer Reading Program event calendar
Trisha Maldonado
Douglas Dispatch

Summertime youth events
School days for the year are over for many with events kicking-off just in time for Douglas youth. Organizations are gearing up to serve them with a summer full of activities both fun and educational. The list below provides a glimpse of activities to be offered and by no means is complete. Readers are thus invited to share and discover more youth events in the Douglas area during this summer. To do so, please post or read under the comment section of this article online in accordance with our posting policies.

Douglas Mercado opens
The Douglas Mercado kicked off its fifth season this past Sunday at Castro Park on 10th Street.

Elfrida hosts May Festival
The town of Elfrida hosted its annual May festival May 11.

Spring Mud Drags
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Memorial Day Service planned
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Holiday schedule changes
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Immigration information session held by USCIS
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Chiricahua Gallery spring show underway
Celebrating art, this year’s Chiricahua Gallery Spring Show is underway in Rodeo, N.M.

Fort Bowie changes hours
Douglas Dispatch

Another sweet success for DARC
The 50th Annual Mother’s Day cake auction was another huge success this year bringing in close to $25,000 which will be used for match funding.

Food drive big success
The community of Douglas stepped up in a big way this past Saturday donating four regular size truck loads of food in the United States Post Office annual food drive.

Chiricahua Gallery spring show just around the corner
Celebrating art, this year’s Chiricahua Gallery Spring Show will feature the Gallery’s many expert fiber artists, including traditional Rio Grande style weavings by new artist Joan McAvoy, as well as new works by over 20 member artists.

New restaurant in town
Nico’s Taco Shop, a restaurant located at 100 3rd Street next to Border Mart, is now open for business.

Douglas Mercado to open Sunday with new vendors, programs
Douglas Dispatch

DHS students attend Youth Empowerment Fair
Over 500 Douglas High School juniors and seniors attended the Youth Empowerment Fair on May 2 in the DHS gymnasium.

Vasquez earns Eagle Scout award
Since 1984 there have been 34 Eagle Scouts from Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 430 in Douglas.

Spring concert Saturday
Douglas Dispatch

Chiricahua Gallery spring show just around the corner
Celebrating art, this year’s Chiricahua Gallery Spring Show will feature the Gallery’s many expert fiber artists, including traditional Rio Grande style weavings by new artist Joan McAvoy, as well as new works by over 20 member artists.

Celebrate spring at the Elfrida May festival
Douglas Dispatch

DPD Explorers hold fundraiser
The Douglas Police Department Explorers held their first fundraiser on April 20 at the Elks Lodge on 10th Street. They sold over 400 hamburger tickets. All proceeds will go towards funding equipment and competitions for the Explorers. Pictured above are Ricardo Cruz and Javier Valdez.

38 graduate from FLI class
The Family Leadership Institute held graduation on April 27 in the DHS cafeteria. Thirty-eight participates received their certificates for completing the 10 module class.

Elfrida gearing up for May Festival
The 8th Annual May Festival will take place May 11 in Elfrida

City of Douglas celebrates its volunteers
Danny Morales/Douglas Dispatch

DHS student receives journalism scholarship
Yetzabell Rojas, a senior at Douglas High School, recently received a scholarship from the Dow Jones News Fund Inc. (DJNF) for $1,000 to help with tuition or room and board expenses.

Blood drive Friday
Douglas High School along with the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on April 26 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the DHS gym.

Sarah Marley third graders beat city council in kick ball game
Sarah Marley third grade students along with Douglas City Council and staff enjoyed an afternoon of ice cream and a game of kick ball this past Friday.

New Girl Scout for Troop 382
Members of Girls Scout Troop 382 welcomed their newest member, Galilea Abril last month.

Elias completes intense Marine training
Enrique G. Elias successfully completed the intense and extensive training of the United States Marine Corps and is now Second Lieutenant of an Infantry platoon.

DPD Reports
April 15, 2013

CCSO Reports
May 5, 2013

DPD Reports
April 6, 2013

CCSO Reports
April 19, 2013

DPD Reports
March 29, 2013

CCSO Reports
April 2, 2013

DHS fire science students attend career day
Trisha Maldonado
Douglas Dispatch

Bohmfalk graduates from ASU
Douglas Dispatch

Flight dream comes true at Cochise College
Spencer Whitman is almost living his dream. “I had a dream when I was three years old that started it all. I told my mom ‘I want to be a pilot’,” he said.

Pen pals meet for the first time
After a year of communicating through the mail 46 Joe Carlson and Islands Elementary, from Gilbert, met for the first time on May 2.

Art helps students
The Douglas High School and the Huber Middle School Special Education classes held a small but picturesque art show at the Douglas Art Gallery for friends and family on May 8.

Senior breakfast Saturday
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Cochise College graduation Friday in Douglas
Cochise College will hold its 48th commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday at the Douglas Campus. Students completing their first and second years of the nursing program will participate in a pinning ceremony at the campus the evening prior. Both events will be broadcast live online, accessed at www.cochise.edu.

DHS students win Law Day event
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Stevenson students run for funds
The Stevenson Elementary PTSO continues efforts to raise funds for new playground equipment with a walk-a-thon held on May 3.

Cochise College graduation set for May 17 in Douglas
Cochise College will hold its 48th commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, May 17 at the Douglas Campus. Students completing their first and second years of the nursing program will participate in a pinning ceremony at the campus the evening prior. Both events will be broadcast live online, accessed at www.cochise.edu.

Douglas student represents Cochise at HACU Capitol Forum
Every spring, college and university representatives gather at the National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education in Washington D.C.

College Board to hold public hearing on tax rate
The Cochise College Governing Board will consider an increase to the primary property tax levy for Cochise College following a public hearing in May.

Douglas student represents Cochise at HACU Capitol Forum
Every spring, college and university representatives gather at the National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education in Washington D.C.

Elfrida student wins FFA’s DEKALB Award
Douglas Dispatch

PTK chapters honored for leadership, service
Cochise College's chapters of Phi Theta Kappa were honored on the regional and international levels this spring.

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