The Cochise County Fair Association has contracted Single Source Renewables, LLC to install a 34.65kW solar photovoltaic (PV) generating facility. The array was installed on buildings four and five at the fairgrounds, which are the 4-H buildings last week.

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Turkey Trot just around the corner
The Douglas Run/Walk for the Cure’s annual Turkey Trot event is just around corner.

Off-duty Border Patrol agent sentenced to probation for purse theft
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Mayor Gomez honored by the American College of Dentists
Douglas’ Mayor Dr. Michael Gomez recently attended to the American College of Dentists Induction Ceremony that took place from October 10-11 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.

Input sought on local redistricting effort
BISBEE — Trying to beat the December 1 deadline, the county Board of Supervisors will hold a series of public meetings over the next three weeks to allow residents to comment on the new boundaries of the supervisorial, justice courts and Cochise College districts as well as new precincts.

Gas leak behind Phelps Dodge building forces evacuations
A breach in one of the underground gas lines at the Phelps Dodge parking lot caused the evacuation of Phelps Dodge workers as well as employees of the Gadsden Hotel around noon Monday, Oct. 31.

Arrest made in CCSO cold case
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Douglas Police Department Reports

Farms, ranches may receive aid for damage from fires, floods
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CQCH Digital Mammograms at Douglas November 14
Copper Queen Community Hospital (CQCH) continues to offer mobile digital mammography on a monthly basis at its Rural Health Clinics in Douglas and Palominas. The next mobile digital screenings will take place on Monday, November 14, 2011.

Car accident on A Avenue
No injured were reported in a two-vehicle auto accident which occurred October 27 at approximately 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of A Avenue and 11th St. According to Sgt. Carlos Trujillo of the Douglas Police Department a Jeep Liberty, was traveling north on A Avenue when it was struck by a Honda Odyssey that was going East through the intersection. Trujillo said the driver of the Odyssey will probably receive the citation for failing to yield from the stop sign. Neither driver required medical treatment. The accident remains under investigation.

Former councilmember Fernandez dies
Former Douglas City Councilman Roberto “Bob” Fernandez passed away October 25 following a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Young wins 2 state titles
Douglas High School swimmer Brandon Young won two state championships Saturday at the Division II state swim meet in Mesa.

Sarah Marley students perform at School Board meeting
The Douglas School Board of Education endured a lengthy regular school board meeting Nov. 1 which included a number of informational reports, four executive sessions and a special presentation by students from Sarah Marley.

Driver sentenced for striking two pedestrians in Douglas
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Douglas Police Reports
October 22, 2011

Veterans Day Celebration Friday
Douglas’ American Legion Post 11 is pleased to invite the public to participate at the traditional Veterans Day Parade to be held this Friday starting at 10 A.M. up G Ave.

Cochise County September Sentencings
Alejandres, Daniel M., 27, Sept. 2: aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; 3.5 years confinement in Dept. of Corrections; and armed robbery; 5 years confinement in Dept. of Corrections with monetary.

Registration underway for Bisbee Economic Outlook Luncheon
Registration deadline is Thursday, December 1, for the 2011 Bisbee Economic Outlook Luncheon, hosted by Cochise College's Center for Economic Research and Small Business Development Center. The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 8, at Turquoise Valley Golf, Restaurant, and RV Park, 1794 W. Newell Street, Naco, AZ. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.; program begins at 11:30 a.m. and concludes at 1:30 p.m.

Sheriff’s Arrest Report
Oct. 23

Mayor´s investigation turned over to private law firm
Douglas City Manager, Curtis Shook, confirmed that a private law firm, McNamara, Goldsmith & Macdonald, P.C. from Tucson, has been engaged to conduct an independent investigation of Mayor Dr. Michael Gomez. The investigation is due to allegations of an ethical violation(s) and/or official misconduct which may have occurred on or about September 30, 2010 by Mayor Gomez. Mayor Gomez allegedly called James Dickson, CEO for Copper Queen Medical Associates, to ask him why he was allowing Copper Queen Medical Associate employee, Margaret Morales, to circulate a recall petition against him. The investigation was approved by the City Council on October 12, 2011.

Public invited to Town Hall meeting on Homeland Security
Douglas Dispatch

Douglas shooting nets 36 year prison term
BISBEE �” A man was sentenced to 36 years in prison last week in Cochise County Superior Court, after pleading guilty to committing two counts of attempted first-degree murder last March in Douglas.

Budget override fails
Cutbacks in the Douglas Unified School District can be expected after voters failed to pass a budget increase Tuesday.

Douglas man sentenced in pot case
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CCSO Reports
Sheriff’s department

Veterans honored at parade, DHS
All veterans deserve to be recognized… and that includes women veterans.

Traffic into Mexico to use Third Street starting Thursday
Traffic congestion along Fifth Street may lighten up starting Thursday.

Mayor´s investigation on hold until next council meeting
Douglas Dispatch

DPD Reports
October 30th, 2011

Veterans honored at parade, DHS
All veterans deserve to be recognized… and that includes women veterans.

Turkey Trot next Thursday
The Douglas Run/Walk for the Cure’s annual Turkey Trot event will take place next Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, at Airport Park.

Cemetery, Finance committee changes sought at Regular Meeting
Amendments relating to the Municipal Cemetery and clarifying membership appointments terms, duties and purpose of Finance Committee were among the highlights of the City Council’s regular meeting held on November 9, at the City Hall.

Hundreds expected to take part in Thanksgiving Day event
The 10th Annual Douglas Run/Walk for the Cure’s annual Turkey Trot event will take place this Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, at the Airport Park .

Failed override election discussed at school board meeting
The failed override election and what options the Douglas Unified School District needs to take as a result of the override not passing was the main topic discussed at the Nov. 15 school board meeting held in the Central Administration Building.

Pirtleville man arrested for weapon smuggling attempt
Douglas Dispatch

Homeland Security and Town Hall Meeting gives message to Washington
The Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce and the City of Douglas hosted a Town Hall Meeting November 17 at the Douglas Country and Social Club.

Douglas precincts could be reduced from 7 to 5
Due to the dramatic increase in mail-in voters in Cochise County Precincts, the Board of Supervisors is considering reducing the number of precincts from 64 to 49. That change could then reduce the seven current precincts in Douglas down to five.

SAMC Lab honored by Joint Commission
Southeast Arizona Medical Center’s Laboratory has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in laboratories.

Border Patrol Activity
Douglas Dispatch

CCSO Reports
Nov. 11, 2011

DPD Reports
November 7th, 2011

Cochise County Sentencings - October, 2011
Abrego, Juan Pedro L., 43, Oct. 17: second degree murder; 16 years confinement in Dept. of Corrections.

Christmas parade lights up Douglas
Santa made an early visit to Douglas this past Saturday as thousands of people lined G Ave. to watch the Annual Christmas Light Parade, put on by the Douglas Recreation Center.

DUSD officials following up on student residency
Douglas Unified School Superintendent Sheila Rogers said last week her district is doing all it can to make sure students attending school in Douglas are legal residents.

Search underway for new DUSD Business Manager
A search is underway to find a new business manager for the Douglas Unified School District.

Douglas BP Agents seize 515 bundles of marijuana
Douglas Dispatch

Crime in Douglas down 26 percent
At the Nov. 17 Town Hall meeting it was reported crime in Douglas was down and tourists should not be afraid to come here.

DUSD employee honored
Beverly Enriquez, curriculum and federal programs director for the Douglas Unified School District, was recently honored with the University of Arizona Alumnus of the Year Award.

Lindemann faces third recall
A third recall effort against Ward 2 Councilmember Mitch Lindemann became official on Nov. 4 after committee Truth for Douglas filed the proper documents and presented them to Douglas’ City Clerk Brenda Aguilar.

Barberena entertains at Knights of Columbus
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As part of its cultural contribution to Douglas, the Mexican Consulate in Douglas hosted an accordion concert at the Knights of Columbus on October 28, introducing Antonio Barberena from Mexico City, who agreed to come to Douglas as part of a tour in Arizona State to present his music.

Dr. Anne M. Welch has joined CCHCI
Chiricahua Community Health Centers is pleased to announce that Dr. Anne M. Welch, Pediatrician, has joined the staff of the 15th Street Pediatric Center of Excellence in Douglas, Az. Dr. Welch, a graduate of the University of Arizona College of Medicine, completed her pediatric training at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Maricopa Medical Center.

Should county be a single district?
SIERRA VISTA — From the eastern part to the western part; from the border with Mexico to Graham and Greenlee counties, the nearly 6,200 square miles of Cochise County should be part of one congressional district and a single legislative district.

Fall swimming lessons now available
Douglas Dispatch

Douglas Historical Society to host Household Sale
The Douglas Historical Society will hold a Multi-Family Household Sale on Saturday, November 12th from 9-5 p.m. at the Douglas Williams House side yard. There will be kitchen wares, bedding, decorative arts, clothes, and much more. Cash only will be accepted.

La Solana holds Halloween costume contest
Two-in-one celebrations were possible at La Solana Care and Rehab, Inc. on Monday morning since staff presented a Halloween custom contest and at the same time one of the elder residents, Frank Jusaino celebrated his 61st birthday purchasing hot dogs, cake and more to share it with all his friends and staff at La Solana.

Local projects funded by Douglas Area Community Fund and the Cochise Community Foundation
Three new projects for kids and students received funding from the Douglas Area Community Fund (DACF) on October 25 in a brief meeting held with board members and project representatives at the Douglas Unified School District Central Administration offices.

Elfrida holds Fall Festival
The Elfrida Fall Festival filled both sides of Highway 191 with activity on Saturday, October 29.

Douglas High School Land Lab will serve students
As it was reported in previous editions, the Agricultural Education Department received a grant of $3,764 from the Douglas Area Community Fund to purchase equipment necessary to maintain the weeds, grasses, trees and soil areas in the Douglas High School Land Lab in order to enhance production of it.

Wal-Mart presents gift cards to Sarah Marley´s teachers
As part of its “Teachers Awards” program, Wal-Mart visited Sarah Marley Elementary School October 26 to present $100 gift cards to 10 teachers, as well as $50 gift cards to other four teachers.

Cochise College Pit Fire lights up the weekend
DOUGLAS-Cochise College had its fifth annual Pit Fire on Thursday, November 10.

Consulate and City offer second annual food show
A pleasant evening with Mexican, Japanese and Indian food was offered by the Mexican Consulate in Douglas in coordination with the City of Douglas at the Douglas Country and Social Club November 18.

Arizona artist celebrated at Old Pearce Heritage Days
Douglas Dispatch

Girl Scout Troop 382 travels to Tucson
Douglas’ Girl Scout Troop 382 recently traveled to Tucson to see Toy Story 3 at the Tucson Community Center.

Getting ready for Toys for Tots
Christmas represents a great opportunity to the Douglas Fire Department and volunteers to bring happiness to children´s lives as well as their families.

The Gallery to present Cathy Murphy in December
On December 10, the Douglas Art Gallery will open its doors to Cathy Murphy, a professional photographer who teaches at the Cochise College, Douglas Campus.

Hundreds spend Thanksgiving morning supporting cancer
Hundreds of local residents spent a beautiful Thanksgiving morning taking part in the 10th Annual Douglas Run/Walk for the Cure Turkey Trot.

Hoyack wins Hispanic Heritage Poster Contest
The University of Arizona Athletics Department presented "Hispanic Heritage Day" at the UA on Thursday, October 21. They also partnered with Tucson Unified School District Mexican American/Raza Studies Dept., KVOA News 4, and the UA Hispanic Alumni Association in sponsoring a 'Hispanic Heritage Poster Contest'. Contest themes were: What does being Hispanic mean to YOU? or How do you celebrate YOUR Hispanic culture?

Omega school visit La Solana
Omega school visit La Solana As part of their Halloween party, Omega Alpha Academy visited La Solana Care and Rehab, Inc. with all students from kindergarten and up dressed for the occasion. This is the second consecutive year Omega Alpha Academy makes this type of visit on Halloween.

Culinary arts at DHS honors Day of the Dead
As part of a special project dedicated to the Day of the Dead, the Culinary Arts Program from the Douglas High School, conducted by Maggie Schmidt program students prepared the traditional “Calaveritas de Dulce” or “Sugar Skulls”.

Aims Test go-getters
Stevenson Elementary Spring AIMS Test

DUSD and motivational speaker Castillo-Kickbusch to give special training
Douglas Dispatch

Ray Borane School shows support of Toys for Tots
Ray Borane Middle School (RBMS), in their constant effort to promote human values in their students conducted their First Talent Show on November 9, event organized by Benny Teo Rodriguez, Guidance Counselor for the school.

Aviation department readies for upgrades
DOUGLAS — The Cochise College aviation department is gearing up for big

Douglas Campus to present ‘Desvariaciones’
The Cochise College music department is proud to present "Desvariaciones de la Canción Mexicana" at the Douglas Campus Little Theatre at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30.This show features two Mexican musicians' original work that focuses on issues of illegal immigration, with a sense of humor.Actress and singer Verania Luzero plays the role of "La Madre Patria" and narrates the story of an illegal immigrant who crosses the border, searching for the American Dream. The plot pokes fun at Mexican culture while illustrating the levels of culture shock the immigrant goes through while becoming acclimated to being a Mexican-American.The hour-long show utilizes popular songs from the Mexican contemporary repertoire arranged with a touch of American music, accompanied by pianist Hector Acosta."I'm excited about offering this, as the music that will be presented is Mexican regional music as well as music derived from jazz and the blues," said Cochise College music instructor Lori Keyne.Actress and singer Lucero is in her senior year at the University of Sonora's drama school. She's performed in plays, films, festivals and with bands across Mexico.Acosta earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in piano performance at the University of Arizona, where he studied under Professor Nicholas Zumbro and Dr. Paula Fan. He's employed full time at the University of Sonora School of Music as a director and accompanist.Anyone needing an accommodation in order to attend should contact the Office of Disability Services, (520) 515-5337 or (520) 417-4023, at least 72 hours in advance.

Cochise to offer respiratory therapy this fall
SIERRA VISTA �” The Cochise College nursing and allied health departments are thriving as jobs in healthcare-related fields continue to need filling. That's why the school is thrilled to be adding respiratory therapy to its repertoire next fall.

Apples and cookies for DUSD staff
In a way to honor Douglas Unified School District’s teachers and staff during the American Education Week, the American Legion Auxiliary delivered apples and cookies to them on Thursday, November 17.

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