Fans, Weaver will shape Jags Nov 30, 2008
The Jaguars can't keep drafting only one Pro Bowl player every six years and signing expensive free agents such as defensive end Hugh Douglas, cornerback Drayton Florence and wide receiver Jerry Porter. Weaver has said that James "Shack" Harris, the Jaguars' vice president of player personnel, has the final say in the draft, and Harris likely will be under the microscope at the end of the season. (Florida Times-Union)
Soccer team performs well in transition year Nov 29, 2008
Coach Gary Douglas said that's a tough team to have to face in the first round ... Douglas, in his first year of coaching, said he couldn't have asked for a better group of students who were not only talented on the field, but also well behaved in several trips to Tucson and Phoenix ... The Bobcats' defense gave up 19 total goals all season, in what Douglas called an "incredible effort.". (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Buenas soccer teams score wins Nov 29, 2008
That s what we lacked in the last game against Douglas. The Colts will not be advancing in the tournament, which continues today, but Piduch said she was happy with how the team improved during the past week. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
NBC's live Rosie O'Donnell variety show flops; lowest ratings of night... Nov 28, 2008
NBC's Rosie ODonnell variety show disappoints--The Live Feed. NBC's Rosie ODonnell variety show disappoints. (The Drudge Report)
Obituaries for Friday, November 28, 2008 Nov 28, 2008
The Rev. Douglas Robertson will officiate, with private entombment to be held in Catholic Cemetery, La Crosse. Family and friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass in the church Saturday. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Douglas woman sentenced on drug charges Nov 27, 2008
A Douglas woman will spend 8 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to importation and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute ... Officials say Martinez sister and seven of their children, ranging in age from 2 to 14, were in the car when the marijuana was found by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers at the Douglas Port of Entry on May 11. (FOX 11, AZ)
Mexican man found dead near Douglas Nov 27, 2008
A 27-year old illegal alien from Mexico was found dead in the desert near Geronimo Trail Road by Border Patrol Agents from the Douglas Station. The agents had responded to a call on Tuesday, November 25, from a Veracruz, Mexico man who said that he and his cousin had been left behind by their smuggler, and that his cousin was having difficulty breathing. (FOX 11, AZ)
Rare Vietnamese turtle in close call with soup pot Nov 27, 2008
Douglas Hendrie and other conservationists had been trying to find the turtle for two weeks after floods washed the animal out of Dong Mo Lake near Hanoi. "Thank god it's over," said Hendrie, director of the Asian Turtle Program at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo who also works with the conservation group, Education for Nature Vietnam. (AZCentral -- News)
What it costs an airline to fly your luggage Nov 26, 2008
US Airways Chief Executive Douglas Parker said earlier this year that his airline spends $250 million on labor just to handle baggage. That was about 11 percent of the airline's payroll last year, and works out to something close to $9 per bag. (AZCentral -- Business)
Is the economy as bad as we think? Nov 26, 2008
First of a series By Larry BlaskeyDouglas Dispatch. Douglas is mired in one of its biggest economic slumps in recent memory ... Douglas consumers and merchants have been inundated on a daily basis with reports that the economic Sky is Falling from television, radio and newspapers. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
A Avenue will soon get a face-lift Nov 26, 2008
By XAVIER ZARAGOZAThe Douglas Dispatch ... A City of Douglas road crew has begun the firsts stages of resurfacing A Avenue, from 10th Street all the way to 24th Street, city officials said ... The project will take about 30 days to complete, said Carlos De La Torre, the director of Public Works for Douglas. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Treasurer wants judge to rule against the state Nov 26, 2008
By Howard FischerCapitol Media Services. State Treasurer Dean Martin wants a judge to rule against him and Gov. Janet Napolitano in a lawsuit brought by cities to overturn a raid by the state on their funds. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Colts clip Bulldogs Nov 26, 2008
A Douglas forward had just crossed the ball near the goal, and Rieffer tipped it away, only to see the carom fall on the toe of another onrushing Bulldog ... Douglas scored early in the game on a free kick by Tony Lopez with just more than 21 minutes to play in the half ... They came out aggressive, and I told the kids tonight that coming out aggressive was the only way to get (Douglas) off their game, being able to anticipate. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Bisbee schools hope to lure teachers with bonus Nov 26, 2008
The data that we were just looking at ; between Douglas and Tombstone there were 47 positions that had to be filled this year, she said. If you take our seven and the 47 together, there were over 50 positions that had to be filled. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Youve got to have an education Nov 26, 2008
Nogales International - News. Nogales International Print Edition. (Nogales International, AZ)
Utah State Hosts New Mexico State Saturday In Season-Finale Nov 25, 2008
USU sophomore OG and NMSU sophomore OL Joel Buschmann were high school and offensive line teammates at Columbine HS in the Denver, Colo, area, leading the Rebels to a 10-2 record in 2005, losing in the second round of the playoffs to eventual state champion Douglas County HS.. USU senior QB and NMSU freshman DE Donte Savage are both from Portland, Ore. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Jets make statement by toppling unbeaten Tennessee Nov 25, 2008
At Atlanta, Michael Turner scored four touchdowns and rookie Harry Douglas scored his first career TD on a 7-yard end-around, caught a 69-yard pass that set up a TD, then finished off the Panthers with a 61-yard punt return. Atlanta (7-4) closed within a game of the division lead, setting a season high for points. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Prep Roundup: Rangers rally to clip Colts in debut Nov 25, 2008
Tonight, the Colts play their first home match of the season, hosting Douglas at 6 p.m. in the second game of pool play in the tournament. THS boys perfect, girls split. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Krystle Marie Lynn Nov 25, 2008
Krystle is survived by her fianc;, Anthony Gasson and her beautiful 4-year-old daughter, Cipriana Marie Lynn Gasson of Sierra Vista; her mother and stepfather, Denise and Tim Plumb of Douglas, Ariz. father, David Lynn of Sierra Vista; brothers, Jesse Lynn of Sierra Vista and Michael Lynn of Douglas; stepbrother, Jon (Lynette) Plumb and her niece, Hannah Plumb of Douglas; stepbrother, Daniel Plumb of Colorado; stepsister, Rebecca (Michael) Soto and niece Leah Soto and nephew Timothy Soto of... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
More drug tunnels being found on border Nov 25, 2008
Still, one of the most sophisticated tunnels was the first one found, in Douglas in 1990. Cocaine smugglers entered the tunnel from inside a house in Agua Prieta, Sonora. (AZCentral -- News)
Football Preview: Bears at No. 7 Texas Tech Nov 25, 2008
Griffin, who is the first Baylor player with at least 10 rushing touchdowns in a season since John Henry had 10 in 1993, scored at least one rushing touchdown in six consecutive games earlier this season, tying Jerod Douglas 1995 school record ... He joins Walter Abercrombie (1979, 1980, 1981), Alfred Anderson (1983), (2003), Beaird (1974), Jerod Douglas (1995), Cleveland Franklin (1975), Dennis Gentry (1980) and Brandell Jackson (1993) as the only Baylor players with at least four 100-yard... (Baylorbears.com)
Cassel leads resourceful Patriots to win Nov 25, 2008
Falcons 45, Panthers 28: Michael Turner scored four touchdowns and rookie Harry Douglas scored his first career TD on a 7-yard end around, caught a 69-yard pass that set up a TD, then finished off the Carolina Panthers with a 61-yard punt return that carried the Atlanta Falcons to a win. Bouncing back from its first home loss, Atlanta (7-4) jumped out to a 17-0 lead, endured a Carolina comeback and blew it open in the fourth quarter to close within a game of the division lead. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
NFL Today, Week 12 Nov 24, 2008
Harry Douglas, Falcons, scored on a 61-yard punt return that sealed Atlanta's 45-28 victory over Carolina ... Atlanta rookie receiver Harry Douglas scored his first career touchdown on a 7-yard end around, caught a 69-yard pass that set up a TD, then finished off the Carolina Panthers with a 61-yard punt return that carried the Falcons to a 45-28 win. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
WEEK 12 BESTS/WORSTS Nov 24, 2008
-- Best rookie: Falcons WR Harry Douglas had two TDs -- including a game-clinching 61-yard punt return for a score -- in Atlanta's 45-28 win against Carolina. Douglas finished with four catches for 92 yards, including a 69-yard grab that set up another score. (USA Today -- Sports)
David Goodbread: Back Home Nov 24, 2008
His father, James, was a photographer in the Army and had spent some time in Korea with Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Mr. Goodbread didn't spend much time in his birth home, Albuquerque. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Freshman again leads Louisville Nov 24, 2008
Samuels showed a little aggressiveness defensively too, blocking two shots, one of them a dunk attempt by South Alabama's Ronald Douglas. Samuels' hopes for a perfect night from the field, however, ended when Davis stuffed him while going up for a dunk with the Cardinals up 24. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Buena matmen open season at home Nov 24, 2008
Last season, the Colt matmen finished with a 17-1 regular season record, won the Douglas Invitational and the Marana Duals, then topped it off by winning the Southern Region, Division I Championship ... Southard is disappointed that they moved the Douglas Invitational back a week and will not be able to attend due to their commitment to compete in the Las Cruces Invitational the same weekend ... We are the defending champions at Douglas, but won t be able to defend our title because they... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Piduch back to lead Buena girls Nov 24, 2008
They play their home opener Tuesday at home against Douglas as part of the weeklong tournament. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Jets Drop Bomb On Titans' Perfect Season Nov 24, 2008
They never could've imagined what Harry Douglas was going to do Sunday. The rookie receiver scored on a 7-yard end around, caught a 69-yard pass that set up a touchdown, then finished off the Carolina Panthers with a 61-yard punt return that carried the Falcons to a 45-28 win in a game they couldn't afford to lose in the NFC South. (Click2Houston, TX)
Locals arrested for transporting 230 pounds of marijuana Nov 23, 2008
Two Douglas and one Elfrida resident was arrested earlier this week when their vehicles were stopped and a bundles of marijuana were discovered ... The driver of the Explorer, Fausto Guzman, 21, Douglas, was arrested ... The driver of the pickup, Jorge Abril, 18, from Elfrida, and passenger Jose Valencia, 18, Douglas, were also arrested. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Apaches nearly choke against SCC Nov 23, 2008
DOUGLAS DeAngelo Jones scored 31 points, Marcus Williams added 23 and the Cochise College Apaches held off a furious Artichoke rally over the last three minutes to beat Scottsdale, 90-87 Saturday night on the Douglas Campus ... DOUGLAS Egle Karolyte scored 18 points and Selena Flores 15 to lead the Cochise College women s basketball team to its first conference win of the season, 73-68 over Scottsdale Community College. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Abuhantash leads Buena boys into new season Nov 23, 2008
The team s first game is scheduled for Monday against Salpointe, then at home on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. against Douglas. Herald/Reivew sports reporter Liz Manring can be reached at 515-4682 or by e-mail at. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Oregon Recreation Report Nov 23, 2008
General bow DEER season is open until Dec. 7 in the Melrose and Evans Creek units for Douglas County ... But, general coast bull 2nd season opens Nov. 22 for the Melrose and Siuslaw units in Douglas County ... A reminder that goose season is closed from Dec. 1-12, 2008 in Douglas County east of Hwy 101. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Wrestling: ISU hosts ASU Sunday Nov 22, 2008
Bobby Douglas, who preceded Sanderson as the ISU coach, came to ISU from Arizona State and the two teams have competed on a yearly basis for many years. "They, historically, have been one of the more powerful teams in the west," Sanderson said. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Probation manager receives UA honor Nov 22, 2008
From there, she worked in programming for troubled youth in Douglas, Bisbee, Sierra Vista, Benson and Willcox. She was also the first victim rights coordinator that Cochise County Juvenile Court Services had, and from there made her way to a juvenile probation officer. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Will Lincoln's 'team of rivals' play today? Nov 21, 2008
"I question the entire concept of 'Team of Rivals' being sound," said Douglas Brinkley, a Rice University historian and author. In Obama's case, he said, "It's not organic, and it's not realistic. It's a very ethereal idea being played on a high level, and it's based on a false historical analogy.". (Boston Globe)
Marijuana seized during traffic stop Nov 21, 2008
They are 21-year old Fausto Guzman of Douglas, 18-year old Jorge Abril of Elfrida, and 18-year old Jose Valencia of Douglas. Courtesy of Arizona Department of Public Safety. (FOX 11, AZ)
Bisbee P&Z commission uses public input to devise guidelines Nov 21, 2008
City Attorney John MacKinnon said the terms of commissioners Douglas Dunn and Robert Page will soon expire. Applications for the open seats will be reviewed by the commission in January. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Police Response Time In Question Nov 21, 2008
FOX 23s Douglas Clark has more on why it took so long. When a person calls 911, the call-taker will first ask if they have a police, fire, or medical emergency. Based on the answer, the call is then routed to the correct department. (FOX23.com, OK)
Design Flaw Blamed for Fire Deaths Nov 21, 2008
As FOX 23's Douglas Clark reports, there was one thing that kept the couple from getting out. The mobile home has two doors but theyre both near the center of the house and thats exactly where the fire was. (FOX23.com, OK)
Men's Hoops Game Day: vs. Southern Nov 21, 2008
Douglas Scott pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds to go along with four points. LAST SERIES MEETING - BAYLOR 71, SOUTHERN 60 [DEC. 21, 2007] scored 21 points and added 14 to lead BU past Southern 71-60 at the Clark Activity Center in Baton Rouge, La. (Baylorbears.com)
Oregon Recreation Report (52) Nov 21, 2008
General bow DEER season re-opens from Nov. 15- Dec. 7 in the Melrose and Evans Creek units for Douglas County ... But, general coast bull 1st season opens Nov. 15 for the Melrose and Siuslaw units in Douglas County. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Flybe seeks new acquisitions despite downturn Nov 20, 2008
"There's a reasonably good fit between the operators, and it would fit with Flybe's strategy of trying to consolidate the UK regional market," said Blue Oar analyst Douglas McNeill. Flybe runs relatively small planes from less popular airports around the UK including Guernsey and Inverness. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Lifeline to remain in Douglas Nov 19, 2008
The Douglas Fire Department emergency medical services personnel work hand-in-hand with Lifeline to ensure the best medical care in Douglas. Pictured, from left, are Jesus Munoz, EMT, Douglas Fire Department; Royce Willhoyt, AZ Lifeline pilot; Raul Alvarado, paramedic, Douglas Fire Department; Henry Dominguez, Flight RN, and Matthew McVay, Flight Paramedic, AZ Lifeline ... Despite rumors, Lifeline is maintining its emergency medical air service in Douglas. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Why is Forgach no longer in name of SV shelter Nov 19, 2008
Paul Forgach, who was involved with victim s rights nationally, came to Sierra Vista to train about 40 people from Bisbee, Douglas and our community ... Some of the original advisory board people, such as retired Judge Jim Riley, Sharon Lake, Joyce Warren, Dottie Bianco, Helen Vance, Kathleen Heard, Virginia Gannon, Beena Troupe, the folks from Douglas Legal Aid, such as Connie Hoyos, Sister Susan Kolb, CSA and the many volunteers too numerous to mention have been discounted. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Lawyer fuels mystery of wife's death Nov 19, 2008
Her widower, Douglas Grant, is on trial in Maricopa County Superior Court, charged with first-degree murder and accused of drugging her and drowning her. But over the past two days, Grant's defense attorney has painted Faylene Grant as obsessed with what she thought were revelations from God telling her that she would soon die. (AZCentral -- News)
Grant to pay for technology to aid responders Nov 19, 2008
Also passing resolutions are: Patagonia, Douglas, Bisbee, Willcox and Benson. Lindsey said Nogales hasnt joined because it has a different form of dispatching system. (Nogales International, AZ)
Apaches suit up for basketball Nov 19, 2008
Their first regular season home game is scheduled against Douglas on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.. Copyright. (Nogales International, AZ)
Air Force travels to #15/17 TCU for regular season finale Nov 18, 2008
Radio KVOR AM 740 in Colorado Springs; KCKK 1510 AM in Denver and Northern Colorado Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 122 Talent - Jim Arthur (play-by-play); Lee Douglas (anaylst); Jay Ritchie (pre- and post-game). Television VERSUS Channel 603 on DirecTV, 151 on DISH and 56 on Comcast Talent - Joe Beninati (play-by-play); Glen Parker (analyst); Tim Neverett (sidelines). (Airforcesports.com)
Women's Basketball Hosts Pepperdine Tuesday, Nov. 18 Nov 18, 2008
Former Bruin All-American Maylana Martin Douglas (1997-2000) is an assistant coach with Pepperdine. Shot Of A Lifetime At every home game, one lucky fan will have an opportunity to win an escalating prize of at least $100,000 at every UCLA women's basketball home game in the halftime contest "Shot of a Lifetime". (Uclabruins.com)
Council OKs fee increase for sewer in new homes Nov 18, 2008
By Xavier ZaragozaThe Douglas Dispatch ... The ordinance had been a contentious one with both home developers and several Douglas City councilmen ... The property is located on the east side of A Avenue between 25th and 26th Streets in Douglas. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
SEAGO offers help on Medicare Nov 18, 2008
Monday 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Douglas Public Library, 560 10th St., Douglas. Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sierra Vista Mobile Home Village, 733 Deer Creek Lane, Sierra Vista. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Cochise College to host HIV/AIDS awareness activities Nov 18, 2008
Cochise College will host numerous HIV/AIDS awareness activities at the Douglas Campus the week of Nov. 17. The events will raise awareness of the disease and the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day that takes place on Dec. 1. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Cochise College Events Nov 18, 2008
Nov. 17 & 18 - Douglas Campus, Student Union ... Douglas Campus, Room 501 A & B ... 9:15 -10:30 a.m., Douglas Campus, Rooms 501 A&B. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Defense: Letters suggest suicide in murder trial Nov 18, 2008
Douglas Grant stands accused of first-degree murder for drugging his wife and drowning her in the bathtub of their Gilbert home in 2001. But on Monday in Maricopa County Superior Court, Grant's defense attorney read to the jury excerpts from the farewell letters that Faylene Grant wrote to her husband, her children, her friends and other family members in the weeks before her death. (AZCentral -- News)
More money sought for entry ports Nov 17, 2008
One area that could benefit from the cash is the port-of-entry in Douglas. Giffords says a new port would triple capacity, with 1,500 trucks able to travel through rather than 500 while also generating jobs and industry. (KOLD.com, AZ)
SVAYFL Pee-Wee Colts go 8-0 Nov 17, 2008
The Colts played against Nogales, Bisbee, Douglas and several other Sierra Vista teams, including the Raiders, Eagles and Huachuca City. The coaches are all volunteers and worked with the kids to coach them through the season. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
5-year-old girl rescued from drophouse identified Nov 17, 2008
After the Oct. 17 raid on a west Phoenix drophouse, Yari could not tell detectives her surname, where she was from or details of her illegal crossing near Douglas ... They arrived at the border town of Agua Prieta, across from Douglas, on Oct. 11 ... Gumercindo said that around Oct. 22, the consulate in Douglas contacted Brenda in Agua Prieta and told her Yari had been found in Phoenix. (AZCentral -- News)
ROBERT E. LUND passed away on Nov. 11, 2008, Nov 16, 2008
In 1988, the AIME awarded him the James Douglas Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement in Nonferrous Metallurgy. Bob married June Anderson in November 1947. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Jurors saw gaping holes in case against Border Patrol agent Nov 16, 2008
Francisco Dominguez-Rivera was killed by Border Patrol Agent Nicholas Corbett in this area of the desert between Naco and Douglas. The U.S.-Mexico border fence is visible in the background. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
INSIDE THE CHAMBER: Lighting the way after 50 years Nov 16, 2008
There are many successful night light parades held across Arizona, including in Douglas, Tombstone and Tucson, and we believe Sierra Vista s will be just as memorable, thanks to the wonderful community spirit we all enjoy. Entries are already coming in from groups and businesses who are enthusiastically embracing the new time and theme. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
California wildfire surrounds Los Angeles Nov 16, 2008
Several multimillion-dollar homes and a small Christian college were damaged in Montecito, a town of 14,000 that has attracted celebrities such as Rob Lowe, Jeff Bridges, Michael Douglas and Oprah Winfrey. The cause of the fire is under investigation. (AZCentral -- News)
Through and for Christ Nov 15, 2008
On July 24 at 7 a.m., I was riding my bike around the camp in Douglas when I spotted a small group of migrants walking. As I got closer, I could sense that they were afraid. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
GM may run out of gas too soon Nov 15, 2008
Worse yet, some suppliers could simply stop shipping parts unless they are paid cash on delivery, said Douglas Baird, a professor who specializes in bankruptcy at the University of Chicago Law School. "That's the nightmare scenario they're worried about, and we don't know how far off that day is," he said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Writer to SV teens: You can fulfill your dreams Nov 15, 2008
The author, who lives in Douglas, said he has managed to be one of the 5 percent of authors who are able to live off their writing, versus having a day job and writing books on the side. Advertisement. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
