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.

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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
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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.

Three arrested after kidnapping plot went wrong
Three Douglas men were arrested last week after a kidnapping plot went very wrong.

SENTRI lane fast approaching
Douglas’ International Port Authority held a stakeholders meeting on March 12 at the Douglas visitors center.

Chamber announces circus coming to town
The circus is coming to town was one of the main topics at the March 7 Douglas Chamber of Commerce luncheon, held at the Douglas Unified School District administration building.

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.

Bill to arm teachers advances at State Legislature
PHOENIX — State lawmakers took the first steps last Tuesday to allow teachers to legally carry weapons in at least some public schools.

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.

Attorney: Regents’ decision to stop collecting fee constitutional
PHOENIX — The Board of Regents is free to stop collecting fees for the Arizona Students Association even if the move was political, the attorney for the board contends.

CCSO nabs 3 in burglary
Three Douglas men have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a burglary in Pirtleville last week.

U.S., Mexican Consulates talk border violence
THATCHER — Violence along the U.S-Mexico border dominated talk during a two-hour presentation by representatives of the countries’ two consulates, despite both saying it’s a non-issue for law-abiding citizens of both countries.

Two detained following pursuit
Two men were detained following a pursuit through Douglas Tuesday, March 5.

Man to serve 16 years for shooting at BLM rangers
SIERRA VISTA — A man convicted of two counts each of attempted murder and aggravated assault for shooting at two Bureau of Land Management rangers was sentenced to serve 16 years in prison by a judge in Cochise County Superior Court on Friday.

Border Mayors meet in Cananea
Mayors from both sides of the border gathered together to discuss tourism at the mayors meeting held March 8 in Cananea, Sonora.

City council breezes through agenda
Douglas Mayor pro tempore Margaret Morales moved quickly through its March 13 city council agenda held at city hall.

Douglas hosts Town Hall Civic Leadership luncheon
Civic Leadership for Arizona’s Future was the topic of this year’s Town Hall meeting held on March 7 at the Douglas Country Club.

DPD continuing investigation following pursuit
The Douglas Police Department is continuing its investigation following a pursuit through Douglas Tuesday, March 5.

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

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.

DFD firefighter takes part in stair climb
Douglas Firefighter Matt King was in Seattle, Wash. this past Sunday trying to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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.

Zumba Fitness opens its doors
Cheers went up as the ribbon was cut at Zumba Fitness’ grand opening on Thursday.

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.

Former Bulldog awarded Man of the Year
Trisha Maldonado
Douglas Dispatch

Douglas has new librarian
Veronica Juarez-Carrillo has been hired as the new librarian at the Douglas Public Library.

Bookmobile Schedule for March 2013
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.

Artist features three dimensional work at Douglas Gallery
Ann Waters, this month’s featured artist of the month at the Douglas Art Gallery, held her art reception on March 9.

FFA benefit March 23
Douglas Dispatch

Galiano’s presents Logan Phillips
Galiano’s coffee shop presents Logan Phillips a bilingual poet on March 21 at 3 p.m.

Rabies clinics coming up this weekend
Douglas Dispatch

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.

DUSD board honors spelling bee winners
The Douglas School Board of Education honored the district spelling bee winners and runners up at their March 5 meeting which was held in the board room of the Central Administration Building.

Former Douglas student accepted to AMDA
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
February 9, 2013

CCSO Reports
Feb. 17, 2013

DPD Reports
January 23, 2013

CCSO Reports
Jan. 31, 2013

Joe Carlson Honor Roll
1st Quarter

DHS student receives honors
Douglas Dispatch

Elfrida FFA has 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.

CARC donates books to Douglas schools
The Cochise Area Reading Council (CARC) has received approximately $7000 from the Safeway Stores eScrip program.

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