Monday, February 29, 2016

Man who claimed wife was driving when SUV crashed arrested, charged with DUI

CAMP VERDE - In February, 2014, a woman was killed and her husband injured when their SUV rolled off Fossil Creek Road on the way to a campground. But Yavapai County sheriff's detectives felt there was something wrong in the way the man, William Jordan, 37, answered questions, a YCSO spokesman said.

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Total immersion compels Orme students to create art, music

MAYER - For the past 47 years, students at The Orme School have set aside regular schoolwork and picked up hammers, paintbrushes, and glass-cutting tools.

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MatForce presentation tackles issue of teen suicide

PRESCOTT - When it comes to wrestling with teen suicide in Arizona, or closer to home in Yavapai County, the statistics can disturb parents, school leaders, and professionals who want to safeguard adolescents from the depression and despair that can lead them to contemplate ending their life.

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Prescott Noon Lioness' annual fashion show set for March 5

The Prescott Noon Lioness Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, "Stepping Out in Fashion" will be Saturday, March 5, at the Prescott Resort, 1500 E. Highway 69.

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Propane space heater causes fire that destroys RV in Camp Verde

CAMP VERDE - The Camp Verde Fire District was called to a recreational vehicle fire at 3130 Lost River Drive just after 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29.

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Fire engulfs RV

The Camp Verde Fire District was called to a recreational vehicle fire at 3130 Lost River Dr. just after 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016.

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Propane space heater causes fire that destroys RV in Camp Verde

CAMP VERDE - The Camp Verde Fire District was called to a recreational vehicle fire at 3130 Lost River Drive just after 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29.

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Prescott motorcycle crash sends rider to hospital

PRESCOTT - A man who collided with a car while riding his motorcycle Sunday, Feb. 28, lived through the crash because he wore a helmet, a Prescott Fire spokesman said.

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Photo: Supporting Sanders

About 30 supporters of Bernie Sanders for President from across Arizona march around the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza Saturday afternoon, Feb. 27.

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High school girls get enthusiastic support from college graduates

A diverse group of university women sat down to lunch with a diverse group of high school girls this past week and shared their dreams and life choices that impeded or encouraged further education.

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Yavapai County supervisors to discuss Whiskey Off-Road event on Wednesday

The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors wants to talk about possible overuse of the courthouse property in downtown Prescott as it applies to an upcoming three-day event.

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Gas Prices: Feb. 29

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Film fest in Prescott looks inside addiction recovery

PRESCOTT - Greg Horvath doesn't mince words when talking about the recovery industry, and neither does his documentary movie, "The Business of Recovery."

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Science, Technology embraced at SciTechFest

Science was promoted and came alive at the Prescott Gateway Mall on Saturday, Feb. 27, for the annual Prescott Regional SciTechFest.

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Prescott code-enforcement changes in the works

PRESCOTT - Two new "tools in the toolbox" for dealing with disruptive properties and legal non-conforming uses will go to a vote of the Prescott City Council this week.

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Arizona lawmakers to define what a 'wage' really includes

PHOENIX - State lawmakers are moving to undermine the ability of cities to require employers to provide things like sick leave to local workers.

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Community Calendar: Feb. 29-March 12

Monday, Feb. 29 Prescott Art Docents Art Talk: "A visit to the Desert Caballeros Museum," with Sandra Harris ...

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Child of the Week: Allan

Meet Allan, a soft-spoken 9-year-old who finds enjoyment in simple things like reading books about sharks, socializing with peers and coloring.

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Column: Food fiascoes are everywhere

Would you care for some grated wood pulp on your pasta? No, I didn't think so.

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Sunday, February 28, 2016

Busy weekend for traffic accidents

Two accidents tied up traffic on Prescott-area highways this weekend.

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Man arrested for DUI after quad rollover injures him, children

A Chino Valley man was arrested for driving under the influence after a quad rollover accident injured him and two juveniles. On Friday, Feb. 26 at approx. 6:25 p.m., Chino Valley Police responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover collision in the area of Road 2 North and Ken Drive in Chino Valley.

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Chase leads to rollover, drug arrest in Chino

Chino Valley Police responded to a report of a man who was being chased in his vehicle on Thursday, Feb. 25 at about 7 a.m., according to a press release from the Chino Valley Police Department.

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Three vehicles involved in fatal crash in Paulden

A three-vehicle collision on Highway 89 at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, resulted in one victim's death and minor injuries to another, according a spokesman from the Department of Public Safety .

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Days Past: First Americans strike back: Indian raids in early Yavapai County

When Anglos first came to the Prescott area, initial contact with the indigenous people was peaceful enough, but as more miners arrived who shot the Yavapai's main food supply, the mule deer, things became tense.

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Albino rattler safeguarded from almost certain death; getting comfy in her new Heritage Park home

Now showing at the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary (HPZS): a rare, and strikingly attractive, albino diamondback rattlesnake.

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Arrested on gun charges, man out on probation 8 days later

Steven K. Housel, arrested Feb. 10 by Prescott Valley police after firing a gun in a neighborhood and shouting that he wanted to commit "suicide by cop," was released on probation Feb. 18 after he accepted a plea agreement.

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Paying for the music: Local bars, musicians open up about copyright fees

Take a walk down Whiskey Row any given night and inevitably, there will be music coming from at least one bar.

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County assessor mails property value notices

PRESCOTT - Yavapai County residents are already receiving their 2017 tax year property value notices, County Assessor Pam Pearsall said.

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United Animal Friends seeks potters

United Animal Friends (UAF) is looking for potters to create pet dishes for Woof Down Lunch, which is scheduled for June 4 on the Courthouse Plaza in Prescott.

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Calendar of Events: Feb. 28-March 12

Sunday, Feb. 28 16th Southwest Leatherworkers Trade Show at the Prescott Resort, 1500 E. Highway 69.

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HOPE & HONOR: Homeless vet with mental illness fighting for dignity and justice

Jeanine is a college-educated, disabled U.S. Air Force veteran who survives day-to-day, sleeping in abandoned buses, storm drains and other out-of-the-way places that allow her to hide until she can muster the money to move somewhere more hospitable.

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Saturday, February 27, 2016

YRMC Physician Care only hospital service to now offer online billing system

A weekend Facebook posting sounded an alarm this week over the legitimacy of an online bill payment site connected to the Yavapai Regional Medical Center.

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Dear Rhonda & Dr. Cheri: Kids need reverence

Dear Rhonda and Dr. Cheri. I can't get this off my mind.

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Middle-aged Musings: In sickness and in health ... or something like that

'Tis the season for sickness.

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Late May opening for new NAH med center in Camp Verde

Passersby can't help but notice the big changes taking place at the new Northern Arizona Healthcare construction site at SR 260 and Finnie Flat Rd.

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Motorcyclist misses curve, wipes out

Camp Verde Marshal's Office Commander Jacqui MacConnell reports that at about 4 p.m. on Feb. 22, a motorcyclist crashed on SR 260, causing him to suffer moderate to severe injuries.

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Tractor trailer truck catches fire on SR 260

On February 24th at around 11 a.m., Deputy Thomas Baizel responded to a tractor trailer fire on SR 260 near mile post 225, according to Commander Jacqui MacConnell, Camp Verde Marshal's Office.

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Separate campuses up for discussion at meetings of college board, advisory committee

It's no secret Ruth Wicks, a retired educator and Clarkdale resident, would like to see Yavapai College 's Clarkdale campus become a separate entity - an independent administrative campus that would focus on the educational needs of Verde Valley's citizens.

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Separate trials granted, divorce repeatedly mentioned, during hearing for Peter and Ruth Gaver

The trials for Peter and Ruth Gaver will be held separately.

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Blood drive at Rainbow Acres

Donate life-giving blood from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in the Palmer Community Center at Rainbow Acres.

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Court Docket: Feb. 28, 2016

Judge Bill Lundy of the Verde Valley Justice Court issued the following felony complaints:

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Separate trials granted, divorce repeatedly mentioned, during hearing for Peter and Ruth Gaver

CAMP VERDE -- The trials for Peter and Ruth Gaver will be held separately.

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Split Decision? Separate campuses up for discussion with college board, advisory committee

VERDE VALLEY - It's no secret Ruth Wicks, a retired educator and Clarkdale resident, would like to see Yavapai College 's Clarkdale campus become a separate entity - an independent administrative campus that would focus on the educational needs of Verde Valley's citizens.

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Ax-wielding man booked by DPS and Cottonwood Police

COTTONWOOD -- Monday, Yavapai GIITEM (Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission) Detectives along with Cottonwood Police attempted to serve a warrant on Shawn Kyle in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Cottonwood.

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Clarkdale to host Verde Valley Wine Festival

CLARKDALE -- The Verde Valley Wine Festival, presented by Four Eight Wineworks and the non-profit art organization, Made in Clarkdale, will take place May 7 at the historic Clarkdale Town Park from noon to 4 p.m.

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Mingus alters bond sale to save tax dollars

COTTONWOOD -- At its meeting Tuesday night, the Mingus Union High School District Governing Board voted to authorize bond sales, following the November 2015 approval from local voters.

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Court Docket: Feb. 28, 2016

Judge Bill Lundy of the Verde Valley Justice Court issued the following felony complaints:

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Polk elected vice-chair of AZ Criminal Justice Commission

PHOENIX - Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk has been elected vice-chairperson of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.

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Sedona Airport master plan flies with county

Overdue by at least seven years, Yavapai County has completed a master plan update for the Sedona Airport that includes a proposal to extend runway protection zones at both ends of the single runway and to build more hangars.

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Separate trials granted, divorce repeatedly mentioned, during hearing for Peter and Ruth Gaver

CAMP VERDE -- The trials for Peter and Ruth Gaver will be held separately.

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Split Decision? Separate campuses up for discussion with college board, advisory committee

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Ax-wielding man booked by DPS and Cottonwood Police

COTTONWOOD -- Monday, Yavapai GIITEM (Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission) Detectives along with Cottonwood Police attempted to serve a warrant on Shawn Kyle in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Cottonwood.

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Clarkdale to host Verde Valley Wine Festival

CLARKDALE -- The Verde Valley Wine Festival, presented by Four Eight Wineworks and the non-profit art organization, Made in Clarkdale, will take place May 7 at the historic Clarkdale Town Park from noon to 4 p.m.

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Mingus alters bond sale to save tax dollars

COTTONWOOD -- At its meeting Tuesday night, the Mingus Union High School District Governing Board voted to authorize bond sales, following the November 2015 approval from local voters.

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Court Docket: Feb. 28, 2016

Judge Bill Lundy of the Verde Valley Justice Court issued the following felony complaints:

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Polk elected vice-chair of AZ Criminal Justice Commission

PHOENIX - Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk has been elected vice-chairperson of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.

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Sedona Airport master plan flies with county

Overdue by at least seven years, Yavapai County has completed a master plan update for the Sedona Airport that includes a proposal to extend runway protection zones at both ends of the single runway and to build more hangars.

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Emergency call leads to arrest for drugs and wepaons

Chino Valley Police responded to a report of a male subject being chased in his vehicle by subjects in another vehicle on Thursday, Feb. 25 at about 7 a.m.

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Bill will preserve Prescott's history

Sharlot Hall, the first woman ever to hold a paid position in Arizona's government as its territorial historian in the early 1900s, saved historic buildings that would otherwise have been lost as Prescott grew.

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Prescott residents provide feedback on recent Arizona Town Hall conference

Arizona Town Hall participants recently reviewed recommendations to preserve and assure water supplies in the state's communities. Among them were providing adequate funding, receiving state help and reforming ineffective legal procedures.

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Gas Prices: Feb. 27

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Court Sentencings

Prescott Superior Court sentencings for the week of Feb. 8, 2016

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Free senior expo event set for March 9

Advocates for a Healthy Community and Willow Hills Baptist Church are having a free senior expo event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9 at Willow Hills Baptist Church, 1071 Mogollon Road in Prescott!

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Calendar of Events: Feb. 27-March 10

Saturday, Feb. 27 16th Southwest Leatherworkers Trade Show at the Prescott Resort, 1500 E. Highway 69.

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Local architect joins the ranks of prestigious AIA College of Fellows

PRESCOTT - Based on his more than 40 years of combining sustainable design with historical preservation in Prescott and around the country, local architect Bill Otwell has joined a select group of his peers.

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A DECADE OF UNREST: Did the upheaval of the 1960s really make a difference?

Of the two dozen or so people who attended historian Bill Weiss' presentation, Did the Sixties Matter?, at the Prescott Public Library on Feb. 22, all but two had gray hair or no hair.

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Salt River wild horses getting capitol attention

Advocates for the Salt River wild horses lauded state House leaders decision on Thursday to adopt a bill that will better protect the historic herd.

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Interfaith Outreach' free meals offer food, friendship to seniors, families and more

PRESCOTT VALLEY - Almost a centurion, Esther Dorsch revels in her independence.

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Church News

All are welcome to join Beit Torah. For details, contact 928-237-0390 or email ansheitorah@cableone.net.

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'Human trafficking is happening here': Problem is highlighted in local 'Nursery Rhymes' video (VIDEO)

PRESCOTT - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has named Arizona as one of the highest risk states for human trafficking.

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Worship Services

PRESCOTT Ahava B'Shem Yeshua ... Worship, prayers, praise and dance this Shabbat.

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Column: Trump closest he's ever been to a woman over 40

HOLLYWOOD-God Bless America, and how's everybody? Donald Trump speaks to crowds across the South all weekend ahead of Tuesday's 15-state primary.

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Friday, February 26, 2016

Photo: Crews respond to ATV crash in Chino Valley

Emergency crews responded to an ATV accident at Road 2 North and Ken Drive in Chino Valley late Friday afternoon. There were multiple injuries reported. Check back at dcourier.com for more details when the police report is made available.

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Three arrested in PCA burglary

PRESCOTT - Three people, two 16-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man, have been arrested and charged in a weekend break-in at the Prescott Center for the Arts.

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Final trout stocking for Verde River March 7

Per the Arizona Game and Fish Division (AZGFD), the last trout stocking for the Verde River will be conducted Monday, March 7.

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Caretaker arrested, accused of ripping off 85-year-old client

PRESCOTT VALLEY - A 61-year-old caretaker was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 24, and accused of stealing more than $3,600 from her 85-year-old client, according to sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn.

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Camp Verde Kiwanis to host Educational Readiness Fair

Before teachers begin to shape a young mind's educational career, learning begins from the start of life.

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Lawmakers seek to block citizen initiatives requring background check on gun purchase

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are moving to block the ability of Arizona voters to pass their own laws requiring background checks any time a gun is sold.

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Appeals Court upholds Polk findings on Horne campaign finance violations

The state Court of Appeals rebuffed a bid by former Attorney General Tom Horne to overturn findings he violated state campaign finance laws.

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Flat income tax, increased property tax debated at Legislature

So here's a simple way to figure your taxes: List what you make, deduct $10,000 and pay 1 percent of that to the state.

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Measure would give give teachers dollar-for-dollar tax credit on classroom supplies

PHOENIX -- Over the objections of Democrats, the state House voted Thursday to give teachers a dollar-for-dollar credit on their income taxes for at least some of what they personally spend on classroom supplies.

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Senate votes to outlaw scientific research on aborted fetuses.

PHOENIX -- Calling claims that fetal research helps cure diseases is a lie, state senators voted Wednesday to outlaw scientific research on aborted fetuses.

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Lawmakers seek to block citizen initiatives requring background check on gun purchase

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are moving to block the ability of Arizona voters to pass their own laws requiring background checks any time a gun is sold.

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Appeals Court upholds Polk findings on Horne campaign finance violations

The state Court of Appeals rebuffed a bid by former Attorney General Tom Horne to overturn findings he violated state campaign finance laws.

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Flat income tax, increased property tax debated at Legislature

So here's a simple way to figure your taxes: List what you make, deduct $10,000 and pay 1 percent of that to the state.

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Measure would give give teachers dollar-for-dollar tax credit on classroom supplies

PHOENIX -- Over the objections of Democrats, the state House voted Thursday to give teachers a dollar-for-dollar credit on their income taxes for at least some of what they personally spend on classroom supplies.

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Senate votes to outlaw scientific research on aborted fetuses.

PHOENIX -- Calling claims that fetal research helps cure diseases is a lie, state senators voted Wednesday to outlaw scientific research on aborted fetuses.

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2 witnesses to civil rights history tell their stories

PRESCOTT - Two people who lived through the tumult of the struggle for civil rights told a packed room about their experiences at the Prescott Public Library Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24, in honor of Black History Month.

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Plant a pollinator garden and enjoy the many benefits

Whether planting a garden, enjoying the beauty of your landscape or sitting down to a delicious meal, you have bees, butterflies and other pollinators to thank.

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Feature Home: Quiet Elegance at 193 Summit Pointe

Enjoy the best Prescott has to offer, breathtaking views from every vantage point.

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Column: Straight talk about contractor liens

Several homeowners have called lately with a panic that a lien has been filed on their home.

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Use your extra day to leap into retirement

It's leap year and that means one thing - you can add one extra calendar day to your February schedule.

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Senior Menus for the week of Monday, Feb. 29 through Friday, March 4:

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Phoenix to open road connecting Loop 303, Interstate 17

Phoenix officials are about to open a newly constructed mile-long stretch of roadway to connect Loop 303 and Interstate 17.

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Lawmakers preempt voters on guns

PHOENIX - State lawmakers are moving to block the ability of Arizona voters to pass their own laws requiring background checks any time a gun is sold.

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Safety improvement project on Hwy. 169 will bring traffic impacts next week

Construction work on Highway 169 is expected to cause traffic delays of as long as 15 minutes early next week.

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SciTechFest, Embry-Riddle International Festival this Saturday

PRESCOTT - Two large events are happening back-to-back this Saturday, Feb. 27.

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Corridor Briefs

March 5 at 8 a.m., the High Dessert Heritage Museum will hold their Flea Market at 19600 E. Stagecoach.

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Glassford Hill trail to get $106,000 boost: Town to build parking lot for residents who want to hike

Nature lovers, hikers, and frugal taxpayers will all likely endorse the Prescott Valley Town Council's unanimous decision on Thursday, Feb. 11, to allocate just over $106,000 from a special fund to help complete the Glassford Hill trail expected to open in May.

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Cabin fever to cabins of the past

Boy howdy, the end of February always brings on a bad case of cabin fever for us.

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Gas Prices: Feb. 26

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Calendar of Events: Feb. 26-March 3

Friday, Feb. 26 16th Southwest Leatherworkers Trade Show at the Prescott Resort, 1500 E. Highway 69.

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A dog's life

When a dog was injured while hiking the Peavine Trail near Watson Lake Thursday, Feb. 25, and its owner couldn't carry the dog out, the Prescott Fire Department responded with a six-wheel UTV.

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Craigslist scammers still out there, trying to rip you off

PRESCOTT-The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office has been getting calls about more con artists trying to rip off unsuspecting customers online, said Dwight D'Evelyn, YCSO spokesman.

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Keeping the water glass full subject of Town Hall meeting

In an effort to educate and inspire its members and the public on water issues, the League of Women Voters of Central Yavapai (LWVCY) offers a Town Hall discussion on Keeping Arizona's Water Glass Full from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at Las Fuentes Resort Village, 1035 Scott Drive, Prescott.

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Capitol Briefly

Child safety The Arizona Senate voted unanimously Thursday to require hiring outside experts to help it get rid of the backlog of inactive cases of child abuse and neglect.

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Hotshots memorial partnership seeking ideas from the public

PRESCOTT - The call has officially gone out: Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Partnership say now is the time for the public to offer input on a courthouse plaza memorial for the 19 Hotshots lost fighting a June 2013 wildfire.

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

County sheriff: Multiple deaths, injuries in Kansas attacks

Four to seven people, including a gunman, are dead and 20 to 30 people are injured after a series of shootings.

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Fatal crash in Paulden involves 3 vehicles

Chino Valley firefighters work the scene of a three-vehicle car wreck on Highway 89 near Little Ranch Road.

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Verde Lakes Drive at West Clear Creek to close again March 14

Verde Lakes Drive at West Clear Creek was recently closed for 10 days. On March 14, it will again be closed - this time for as much as 12 days.

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Camp Verde events

You asked for it. Here's a round-up of Camp Verde events.

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Beaver Creek Adult Center annual meeting

At 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5, the Beaver Creek Adult Center will hold its annual meeting and election of board members. Debra Riley, owner of Beaver Creek Realty, will be the meeting's guest speaker. Riley will discuss the Beaver Creek community's real estate market.

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BREAKING NEWS: The AZ House voted today to give teachers a dollar-for-dollar credit on taxes for some spending on classroom supplies.

The state House voted Thursday to give teachers a dollar-for-dollar credit on their income taxes for some of what they spend on classroom supplies.

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Monarch flies 1,247 miles to Mexico

A monarch butterfly tagged in Camp Verde and videotaped being released by a 2-year-old was discovered 1,247 miles away in Mexico, "the farthest known distance flown from a monarch tagged in Arizona," said Gail Morris, Southwest Monarch Study Coordinator.

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Photo: Four-legged Peavine rescue a success

When a dog was injured while hiking the Peavine Trail near Watson Lake.

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Fire District requirements stall progress of 'The Barn at UVX'

BRIDGEPORT -- Yavapai Supervisors have given a new public venue in Bridgeport a "thumbs up'," but the project is stalled by the Verde Valley Fire District, which wants it safer in case of fire.

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Spending measure on Clarkdale primary ballot

This fall, Clarkdale will ask voters to approve a Permanent Base Adjustment to the town's spending plan.

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Arson suspected in Oak Creek Canyon fires

Within a 90-minute period Monday, the Sedona Fire District crews responded to reports of multiple brush fires along North State Route 89A in Oak Creek Canyon and in the City of Sedona near Doodlebug.

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Second-degree murder charges filed against Stubbs in death of his mother

PRESCOTT-- There has been ongoing suspicion that Nathaniel Stubbs killed his mother. Now, a Yavapai County grand jury has bound him over for prosecution on a charge of second-degree murder.

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Fire District requirements stall progress of 'The Barn at UVX'

BRIDGEPORT -- Yavapai Supervisors have given a new public venue in Bridgeport a "thumbs up'," but the project is stalled by the Verde Valley Fire District, which wants it safer in case of fire.

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Spending measure on Clarkdale primary ballot

This fall, Clarkdale will ask voters to approve a Permanent Base Adjustment to the town's spending plan.

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Arson suspected in Oak Creek Canyon fires

Within a 90-minute period Monday, the Sedona Fire District crews responded to reports of multiple brush fires along North State Route 89A in Oak Creek Canyon and in the City of Sedona near Doodlebug.

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Second-degree murder charges filed against Stubbs in death of his mother

PRESCOTT-- There has been ongoing suspicion that Nathaniel Stubbs killed his mother. Now, a Yavapai County grand jury has bound him over for prosecution on a charge of second-degree murder.

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A Look Inside Maynard's Brain (with video)

JEROME -- Walking into Puscifer - the Store is like walking into Maynard Keenan's brain. Or at least his thought process.

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A Look Inside Maynard's Brain (with video)

JEROME -- Walking into Puscifer - the Store is like walking into Maynard Keenan's brain. Or at least his thought process.

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Prescott Valley police target town's 'most dangerous' intersection

PRESCOTT VALLEY - In a crackdown on red-light and speeding violations, conducted Feb. 19, police wrote 32 citations on Highway 69 at and near Glassford Hill Road.

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Recall of Raw Macadamia Nuts Due to Salmonella

Marathon Ventures, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling various retail and bulk packages containing raw macadamia nuts as a precautionary measure because the product may be ...

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Lawmakers debate clearing up Tobin conflict

A House panel voted 8-4 Wednesday, Feb. 24, to change state law to ensure that the newest state utility regulator can vote on solar power issues.

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D-backs help Blankets4Kids

From left, Blankets4Kids grant writer Judy Bluhm, warehouse supervisor Charlene Bracke, and delivery volunteer Karen Gusenies cheered the $5,000 donation from the Arizona Diamondbacks this month.

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100 quilts on display March 12 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Local quilters will be displaying more than 100 quilts Saturday, March 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, 2000 Shepherd's Lane, Prescott.

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Food 4 Hope to provide an evening of song and dance on March 19

Enjoy an evening of song and dance with Northern Arizona's Performing Arts at the "Food 4 Hope" benefit from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Prescott High School Arts Center, 1050 Ruth St. Tickets are $15 and proceeds go to the Hungry Kids Project.

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Longtime director of 100 Club of Arizona announces retirement

Sharon Knutson-Felix, the executive director of the 100 Club of Arizona, has retired after serving as leader of the organization since 2001.

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Arizona House OKs potlucks in churches, homes, everywhere

The law says you cannot partake in a potluck - a "noncommercial social event" - in Arizona unless it occurs at the work place. Who knew?

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Closer to becoming FireWise Community: Dewey-Humboldt council ready to endorse wildfire prevention

Two neighborhoods in Dewey-Humboldt (D-H) may become the next FireWise communities in the Quad Cities.

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Sedona Airport master plan flies with county supes' OK

Overdue by at least seven years, Yavapai County has completed a master plan update for the Sedona Airport that includes a proposal to extend runway protection zones at both ends of the single runway and to build more hangars.

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Researcher to speak on creating genealogy timelines

PRESCOTT - The Northern Arizona Genealogical Society presents Sharon Atkins, published author and genealogical researcher, at its Saturday, Feb. 27, meeting.

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Gas Prices: Feb. 25

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Relishing her role as David to McCain's Goliath, Kelli Ward plunges into U.S. Senate race

Dr. Ward wears a bracelet inscribed with the word "fearless" on her right wrist

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Calendar of Events: Feb. 25-March 4

Thursday, Feb. 25 Sensory Integration: How our eyes, feet and inner ear affect balance, with Karen Russell, noon to 1 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church, 1085 Scott Drive, Prescott. 928-778-3787; http://ift.tt/1Ox1o2u.

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Bill would put commercial tax change before voters: Could end up raising taxes for homeowners

PHOENIX - The state House is asking Arizona voters to lower property taxes - but not for themselves.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Presidential Preference Election opens for voting

Voters may vote early for the Presidential Preference Election from Feb. 24 through March 18, according to Leslie M. Hoffman, Yavapai County Recorder.

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Man with arrest warrant found wandering in Verde backcountry

NEAR DUGAS - A man wanted on a Maricopa County warrant was found wandering in the Verde River backcountry and was airlifted to paramedics before being taken into custody, Yavapai County Sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn said.

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Chino Valley High students ask for help restoring truck

In 2001 the Cooper Family donated 52 acres of farmland to Chino Valley High School. Their vision was to keep the youth involved in agriculture and to provide the high school with a place to apply skills learned in the classroom. The Chino Valley Agriculture Department would like to honor the Cooper Family by restoring Mr. Cooper's 1959 Chevrolet Viking farm truck.

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Del Rio Elementary School embraces crowd funding

In one Del Rio School classroom, second-grade students are focused on iPads practicing math skills while seated on a new colorful area rug. In another, a new Chromebook is set up and ready to go in a learning center.

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Cottonwood-Oak Creek, Mingus districts explore World Café

COTTONWOOD - For the past few years, the governing boards of both Cottonwood-Oak Creek and Mingus Union High School districts have met at least once annually to "foster K-12 continuity to better serve our students," says MUHSD Superintendent Dr. Paul Tighe.

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Cottonwood-Oak Creek, Mingus districts explore World Café

COTTONWOOD - For the past few years, the governing boards of both Cottonwood-Oak Creek and Mingus Union High School districts have met at least once annually to "foster K-12 continuity to better serve our students," says MUHSD Superintendent Dr. Paul Tighe.

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Former Arizona AG Horne loses campaign finance appeal; upholds Polk's ruling

Court of Appeals said Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk was correct to conclude that Horne and an aide coordinated on campaign finance committee spending.

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Prescott Valley Days makes lemonade out of lemons

Listening to Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Marnie Uhl talk about all the benefits of Prescott Valley Days moving from late June to April, you have to wonder why they didn't make the switch years ago.

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MATFORCE uses power of video to engage students

Alicia Tapia was sitting in her AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) class at Glassford Hill Middle School about this time last year when her teacher told her about a contest by the drug awareness group, MATFORCE. Students were being asked to produce their own short videos to raise awareness of drug abuse.

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Orme students create art, music

For the past 47 years, students at The Orme School have set aside regular schoolwork and picked up hammers, paintbrushes, and glass-cutting tools. The 48th annual weeklong arts festival culminated this weekend with performances and exhibits of students' completed work.

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Lions unite, take pride in mobile eye care

For the most part, the 12 Lions Clubs in Yavapai County stick to their own communities, raising money they can then dole out to those in need. But there is one thing they all share: A mandate from Helen Keller to look after the eye care of generations who have followed the advocate for people with disabilities, asking them in 1925 to be "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness."

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County considers Road 1 North traffic light by 2018

A shuffling of local transportation priorities could result in having a traffic signal installed at Highway 89 and Road 1 North in Chino Valley as early as spring 2018.

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Chino Valley Council sets its future sewer policies

The written words on the agenda for the Chino Valley Town Council's work study session on Tuesday, Feb. 16 said they would be discussing the Center Street sewer extension project.

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Column: Benefits to exercising with your four-legged best friend

Are you having trouble sticking to your new year's resolution of exercising more? Maybe you need a good physical trainer to help you meet your fitness goals: your best friend!

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Why does my eye doctor want to dilate my eyes?

An eye exam can do much more than determine your need for corrective eyewear. In fact, comprehensive eye exams that include dilation are important to help your doctor see the early symptoms of both vision-related and overall health problems.

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YRMC Chairman of Surgery Department selected as 2015 Physician of the Year

PRESCOTT - With accolades of "excellent teacher," "positive leader," and "team player," Yavapai Regional Medical Center's staff and employees honored the hospital's chairman of surgery as its 2015 Physician of the Year.

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County Supervisor Rowle Simmons announces re-election bid

PRESCOTT - Incumbent Yavapai County Supervisor Rowle Simmons announced this past week he's running for re-election this year.

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Gas Prices: Feb. 24

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Ann Carson Dater awarded Elisabeth F. Ruffner service award

The Elks Theatre and Performing Arts center turned 111 years old on Saturday, Feb. 20 with a celebration on Friday, Feb. 21 with Lonely Street Productions' "My Funny Valentine" show.

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Polk elected vice-chair of AZ Criminal Justice Commission

PHOENIX - Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk has been elected vice-chairperson of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC).

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Calendar of Events: Feb. 24-28

Wednesday, Feb. 24 Community Meetings conducted by Yavapai County Supervisor Jack Smith, 6 p.m. at Stepping Stones Conference Room, 6719 E. Second St., Prescott Valley. 928-771-3209.

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State Senate votes to curb school chief's authority

PHOENIX - Rejecting a last-minute plea from the state schools chief, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday, Feb. 23, to strip her of many duties she contends are constitutionally hers.

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PUSD adds free, all-day kindergarten for 2016-17

PRESCOTT - Starting next fall, all kindergarten students in the quad-cities will have free, all-day classes, after a decision by the governing board at Prescott Unified School District last week.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Celeena Johnson one of 250 students serving as a National Youth Delegate

Why is 16-year-old Celeena Johnson so enamored with zoology? "The Animal Planet dude," she says.

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BREAKING NEWS: State of Arizona Schools Chief Diane Douglas stripped of many duties.

Rejecting a last-minute plea from the state schools chief, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to strip Diane Douglas of many duties she contends are constitutionally hers.

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Camp Verde General Plan moves closer to blessing

An updated General Plan for the Town of Camp Verde moves closer to reality as public comments were reviewed at the Feb. 18 Planning and Zoning Commission workshop meeting.

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Lived alone, died alone - but not alone at funeral

Space E. Row F. Number 449. This is the address of Gary John Butterfield's new home - at the Prescott National Cemetery.

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Prayer service for those who struggle with addiction is Feb. 24

A prayer service for those who struggle with addiction and those who care for them, followed by a community meal, will be Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. at St. George Orthodox Church, 607 W. Gurley St.

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Senate votes to strip some duties of state schools chief

Rejecting a last-minute plea from the state schools chief, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to strip her of many duties she contends are constitutionally hers.

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Taxes on gold and silver coins earns preliminary approval

The state Senate on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to exempting profits made by those who buy gold and silver coins from state taxes on capital gains.

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Taxes on gold and silver coins earns preliminary approval

The state Senate on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to exempting profits made by those who buy gold and silver coins from state taxes on capital gains.

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Senate: Board of Education -- not Douglas -- has power to hire, fire and supervise employees

PHOENIX -- Rejecting a last-minute plea from the state schools chief, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to strip her of many duties she contends are constitutionally hers.

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Senate: Board of Education -- not Douglas -- has power to hire, fire and supervise employees

PHOENIX -- Rejecting a last-minute plea from the state schools chief, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to strip her of many duties she contends are constitutionally hers.

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Maverik passes City Planning Commission with new store plans

COTTONWOOD -- The Maverik Country Store is going "uptown" with its new facility on Mingus Avenue. The Cottonwood Planning Commission Monday night gave a unanimous thumbs up to expansion of the routinely crowded gas and convenience store.

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New ownership for Cottonwood Country Bank

COTTONWOOD -- A Cottonwood bank branch is expected to soon have a new name above its door, but the same faces behind the counter.

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Bill will allow students to attend private schools with state tax dollars

PHOENIX -- State senators voted Monday to do what foes have argued has been their agenda all along -- allow every one of the 1.1 million students in Arizona to attend private and parochial schools with tax dollars.

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March 1 program explores Upper Verde River issues

March 1, the community will have the chance to hear an overview of the progress made on Upper Verde River issues over the last decade.

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Senate seeks no-parole sentences for certain felony crimes by those here illegally

PHOENIX -- Invoking the name of a convenience mart clerk shot to death, the state Senate voted Monday to require those not here legally who are convinced of certain crimes to serve their full sentences without the chance of parole.

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Maverik passes City Planning Commission with new store plans

COTTONWOOD -- The Maverik Country Store is going "uptown" with its new facility on Mingus Avenue. The Cottonwood Planning Commission Monday night gave a unanimous thumbs up to expansion of the routinely crowded gas and convenience store.

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New ownership for Cottonwood Country Bank

COTTONWOOD -- A Cottonwood bank branch is expected to soon have a new name above its door, but the same faces behind the counter.

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Bill will allow students to attend private schools with state tax dollars

PHOENIX -- State senators voted Monday to do what foes have argued has been their agenda all along -- allow every one of the 1.1 million students in Arizona to attend private and parochial schools with tax dollars.

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March 1 program explores Upper Verde River issues

March 1, the community will have the chance to hear an overview of the progress made on Upper Verde River issues over the last decade.

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Senate seeks no-parole sentences for certain felony crimes by those here illegally

PHOENIX -- Invoking the name of a convenience mart clerk shot to death, the state Senate voted Monday to require those not here legally who are convinced of certain crimes to serve their full sentences without the chance of parole.

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Independents: Keep primary, just open voting to everyone

PHOENIX - A group of political independents is making a last-ditch effort to give them a voice in Arizona's presidential preference primary.

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McClain found guilty in 2013 crash that killed Dewey teen

PRESCOTT - A jury found Kris McClain guilty on Friday, Feb. 19, of manslaughter in the Jan. 22, 2013, car crash that killed a Dewey teen.

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Pet Focus: Yavapai Humane Society Pet of the Week - Luke

Luke is a red Australian Cattle Dog who is 11 years young.

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Column: Prescott woman to compete in Ms. Senior Arizona Pageant

First off, before addressing the subject matter of today's column, I feel it only fair to teach you readers how to pronounce the last name of Gena and Jim Soileau.

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Pet Focus: United Animal Friends Superstar of the Week - Laverne

Laverne is a 5-year-old calico cat with lots of love to give.

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Pet Focus: Catty Shack - Sputnik

Five-month-old Sputnik loves to play, sit in laps and purr.

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United Animal Friends seeks potters to make pet bowls

United Animal Friends (UAF) is looking for potters to create pet dishes for Woof Down Lunch, which is scheduled for June 4 on the courthouse plaza in Prescott.

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Bill allows students to attend private schools with tax dollars

PHOENIX - State senators voted Monday to do what foes have argued has been their agenda all along - allow every one of the 1.1 million students in Arizona to attend private and parochial schools with tax dollars.

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Community Calendar: Feb. 23 - March 12

Tuesday, Feb. 23 "Dump the Baggage: Releasing Your Trapped Emotions," seminar by Dr. Andy Nelson ...

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2013 Arizona law limits service animals; 2016 bill would refine requirements

PHOENIX - Forget ferrets. Cancel the cats. And don't even discuss the ducks. On a voice vote, the state House in 2013 agreed to narrow the definition of what can be considered a "service animal" solely to dogs and miniature horses. The bill was later signed into law.

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Sorry, no kangaroos: Service-animal impostors face crackdown

AUGUSTA, Maine - People who falsely pass off their pets as service animals - think of the woman in Wisconsin last year who claimed the right bring her kangaroo into McDonald's - have frustrated people with legitimate needs to such an extent that legislators in several states are considering laws to restore the animals' credibility.

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Monday, February 22, 2016

Culture, plants combine in presentation by author

Prescott College announces Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass, as its distinguished speaker for Spring 2016.

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Civil Rights eyewitnesses to speak at Prescott Library

In celebration of Black History Month, the Prescott Public Library and the Prescott Police Department have partnered to bring two speakers who were eyewitnesses to the Civil Rights movement.

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Vote allows every Arizona student to attend private and parochial schools with tax dollars

BREAKING NEWS: State senators voted Monday to do what foes have argued has been their agenda all along -- allow every one of the 1.1 million students in Arizona to attend private and parochial schools with tax dollars.

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Will independent voters be able to vote in the AZ presidential primary?

A group of political independents is making a last-ditch effort to give them a voice in Arizona's presidential preference primary.

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Man picked up for naked stroll through Seligman named person of interest in Missouri quadruple homicide

SELIGMAN - A man who was picked up and taken to Flagstaff Medical Center early Sunday morning after he was seen walking through town completely naked has been named as a person of interest in a Missouri quadruple homicide.

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Man picked up for naked stroll through Seligman named person of interest in Missouri homicide

SELIGMAN - A man who was picked up and taken to Flagstaff Medical Center early Sunday morning after he was seen walking through town completely naked has been named as a person of interest in a Missouri quadruple homicide.

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Man picked up for naked stroll through Seligman named person of interest in Missouri quadruple homicide

SELIGMAN - A man who was picked up and taken to Flagstaff Medical Center early Sunday morning after he was seen walking through town completely naked has been named as a person of interest in a Missouri quadruple homicide.

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Today is last day to register to vote in the Presidential Preference Election

This also applies to Independent voters.

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Prescott man arrested after allegedly firing shots in neighborhood

PRESCOTT - A man who told police he had fired multiple gunshots at mailboxes because he was "just a dumb Prescott guy" was arrested Sunday night, Feb. 21, police spokeswoman Lt. Amy Bonney said.

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Missouri murder suspect located in Seligman

SELIGMAN - A man wanted for questioning in a quadruple homicide and arson case in Edgerton, Missouri, was found walking naked in the street in Seligman on Sunday morning, Feb. 21, according to Yavapai County sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn.

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Leather Workers Trade Show in Prescott a one-stop shop

Don the carved vest, put on those decked-out boots and fix up the studded saddle because the 16th annual Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show is returning to Prescott for the third year.

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Students win when donors assist Del Rio School

In one Del Rio School classroom, second-grade students are focused on iPads practicing math skills while seated on a new colorful area rug.

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Superintendent's Report: State of the Prescott Unified School District

It is a tremendous honor to write the first column of what will hopefully become many updates from educational leaders in the Prescott area.

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Prescott High School shines in Academic Decathlon

Earlier this month, nine students from the Prescott High School Academic Decathlon team traveled to Kingman to compete in the Northern Arizona Regional Competition against eight other Arizona schools.

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Gas Prices: Feb. 22

EDITOR'S NOTE: Prices at the pump are according to http://ift.tt/1tkbnTx. Prices fluctuate; these price checks are as of yesterday afternoon.

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New executive director for Northland Cares

Northland Cares, a nonprofit HIV Clinic that provides comprehensive health care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Yavapai County, is excited to announce the selection of Laurie Silver as their new Executive Director.

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Share the Love event benefits Launch Pad Teen Center

The Launch Pad Teen Center held its third annual Share the Love benefit on the third floor of the 'Tis Art Center and Gallery on Saturday, Feb. 13.

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Community Calendar: Feb. 22-March 6

Monday, Feb. 22 Prescott Art Docents Art Talk: "The Making of an Artist," with Donna Hovet ...

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PUSD taking input on long-term strategic plan

PRESCOTT - School officials want to know the direction the community expects for Prescott Unified School District in the next 10 years.

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SPELL-BOUND and BEE-DAZZLING: Contestants spell it out at Yavapai County Spelling Bee

It was a battle of words at Prescott High School on Saturday, Feb. 20, as the 70th Yavapai County Spelling Bee was held in the school's auditorium.

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Match of the Month: Sarah and the Kille Family

Mark and Amy have a strong desire to help others. As parents they wanted to share this with their three daughters.

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Column: Beware those three little words: What's for dinner?

When my husband asked me last night, "What's for dinner," I wondered how many times in one day those three precious (evil) words are spoken.

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Local Optimist Club to sponsor oratorical contest for students; deadline is March 4

The Optimist Club of Yavapai County is encouraging area students to speak their minds about the topic "How my Best Brings out the Best in Others" as part of the Optimist International Oratorical Contest for the 2015-16 year.

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Sunday, February 21, 2016

Classes For The Taking: Week of Feb. 22

For fees and times, call the number provided.

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Volunteer Opportunities: Week of Feb. 22

Prescott-area volunteer opportunities ...

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Notices: Week of Feb. 22

Prescott-area notices ...

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Making 'The Choice': New book details retired Prescott firefighter's fight for survival

"I really shouldn't be alive." Those words, uttered by retired Prescott firefighter David Scalia on the way home from a ski trip in 2013, sparked Dr. Monte Anderson's imagination - and led him to write a book about Scalia's experience.

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Supervisor hosts community meeting Wednesday, Feb. 24

Yavapai County Supervisor Jack R. Smith will conduct a Community Meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Stepping Stones Conference Room, 6719 E. 2nd St. in Prescott Valley.

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Social justice songwriter performs Feb. 29

Political satire and social commentary by singer/songwriter Tom Neilson takes place Monday, Feb. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset Avenue (two blocks behind True Value Hardware Store).

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Kindergarten Readiness workshop on Feb. 25

Learn how parents can prepare their children for school in a Kindergarten Readiness workshop offered by Wendy Watson from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, in the library of Mountain View Elementary School, 8601 East Loos Drive, Prescott Valley.

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Middle-aged Musings: When you and your phone are inseparable ...

Remember rotary dial phones and pocket-sized address books with everyone's phone numbers in it? Oh, and that really antiquated thing called the phone book?

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Dear Rhonda & Dr. Cheri: Teens and foul words

Dear Rhonda and Dr. Cheri. I have three kids, two teenage boys and a young innocent kindergarten girl who just told her brothers, "Shut the F-up" (only she actually said that word)!

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Dear Emma, Margaret McCormick's correspondence to her friend in New Jersey 1865-1866, Part II

Last week's Days Past told of tribulations with early Prescott mail service as experienced by Margaret McCormick, wife of Governor Richard McCormick.

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NAU once again honors Prescott Valley resident Doug Wall at opening of new aquatic center

In recognition of his many years of service and commitment to Northern Arizona University (NAU) and the state as a whole, Douglas J. Wall was once again honored by the university during a private grand opening event on Friday, Feb. 19.

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March 10 is deadline to apply for vacancy on Bagdad governing board

Bagdad Unified School District Governing Board board member Golden Brimhall has relocated out of the school district, leaving a vacancy on the board.

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Senior Connection presents 'Do I Need a Trust or a Will?' March 3

The Senior Connection invites seniors and family caregivers to attend the upcoming educational presentation, "Do I Need a Trust or a Will?" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1202 Green Lane in Prescott.

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Calendar of Events: Feb. 21-27

Sunday, Feb. 21 "Educating Rita," a comedy, 2 p.m. at Prescott Center for the Arts, Stage Too, 219 N. Cortez St., Suite E. $15. www.pca-az.net; 928-445-3286; tickets@pca-az.net.

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HOPE & HONOR: U.S. VETS culinary class teaches lessons that reach far beyond the dinner plate

PRESCOTT - Two nights before Valentine's Day, the dining room at the U.S. VETS Initiative transitional housing complex was a hubbub of festivity: red balloons dangled from the ceiling and the tables were covered with white linen tablecloths and floral centerpieces.

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Prescott extends suspension of alternative-water applications

PRESCOTT - A suspension in the City of Prescott's acceptance of new applications for alternative-water-service agreements has been extended for another two months.

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

Jim Sweitzer was named Volunteer of the Month, Camp Verde Senior Center

The Camp Verde Senior Center is proud to name Jim Sweitzer as its Volunteer of the Month for February.

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Alana Lewis earns Native American Youth Leadership Award

Alana Lewis, an eighth grade student at Camp Verde Middle School, speaks to the district board after receiving the Native American Youth Leadership Award.

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Camp Verde church sponsors blood drive

Molly LaRue, left, assistant donor care supervisor for United Blood Services, helps prepare Rimrock resident Edward Borowski give blood.

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Donors come through, YFC needs more coordinators

Coming off the traditionally-strong holiday season, Yavapai Food Neighbors wasn't expecting big gains in post-season giving. What did come as a pleasant surprise in February was an across-the-board increase in grassroots donors.

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Donors come through, but Yavapai Food Council needs more coordinators

VERDE VALLEY - Coming off the traditionally-strong holiday season, Yavapai Food Neighbors wasn't expecting big gains in post-season giving. What did come as a pleasant surprise in February was an across-the-board increase in grassroots donors.

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Cottonwood, Camp Verde call for I-17 improvement

COTTONWOOD --The City of Cottonwood has joined Camp Verde and the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization in supporting the public-private support of a dangerous section of Interstate-17 between Cordes Junction and Black Canyon City.

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New Beaver Creek sex-ed curriculum mirrors Cottonwood program

VERDE VALLEY - Because of unprotected sexual activity, the number of sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancies are increasing in teen populations, according to Yavapai County Community Health Services .

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Donors come through, but Yavapai Food Council needs more coordinators

VERDE VALLEY - Coming off the traditionally-strong holiday season, Yavapai Food Neighbors wasn't expecting big gains in post-season giving. What did come as a pleasant surprise in February was an across-the-board increase in grassroots donors.

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Cottonwood, Camp Verde call for I-17 improvement

COTTONWOOD --The City of Cottonwood has joined Camp Verde and the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization in supporting the public-private support of a dangerous section of Interstate-17 between Cordes Junction and Black Canyon City.

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New Beaver Creek sex-ed curriculum mirrors Cottonwood program

VERDE VALLEY - Because of unprotected sexual activity, the number of sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancies are increasing in teen populations, according to Yavapai County Community Health Services .

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Call for I-17 improvement

The City of Cottonwood has joined Camp Verde and the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization in supporting the public-private support of a dangerous section of Interstate-17 between Cordes Junction and Black Canyon City.

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Cliff Castle donates $12,000 to charities

VERDE VALLEY - Cliff Castle Casino has awarded $12,000 in funding to three Verde Valley area non-profit organizations.

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Cliff Castle voted No. 1 casino in Arizona

VERDE VALLEY - The results are in from AZ Business Magazine's Ranking Arizona poll: Cliff Castle Casino has been voted the top casino in Arizona for 17 consecutive years.

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Assessor to send out 2017 tax year value notices

Yavapai County Assessor Pam Pearsall soon will send out 2017 tax year property value notices on about 160,000 properties.

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891 die in 2015 on Arizona roads

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Department of Transportation has assembled preliminary numbers of fatalities in motor-vehicle crashes for 2015, and they are up from the previous year.

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Court Docket Feb. 21, 2016

Judge Bill Lundy of the Verde Valley Justice Court issued the following felony complaints:

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Class size limits to be same for 2016-2017 at COCSD

COTTONWOOD - Though a consent agenda item, the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District discussed class size limits at its monthly meeting Tuesday.

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Cliff Castle donates $12,000 to charities

VERDE VALLEY - Cliff Castle Casino has awarded $12,000 in funding to three Verde Valley area non-profit organizations.

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Cliff Castle voted No. 1 casino in Arizona

VERDE VALLEY - The results are in from AZ Business Magazine's Ranking Arizona poll: Cliff Castle Casino has been voted the top casino in Arizona for 17 consecutive years.

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Mingus board considers bond sale resolution

COTTONWOOD - In November 2015, voters approved a $5.99 million Mingus capital bond. Tuesday, the Mingus Union High School District Governing Board could approve a bond sale resolution that would authorize the sale of bonds to not exceed the same $5.99 million.

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Out-of-state travel requests on Mingus board agenda

COTTONWOOD - Tuesday, the Mingus Union High School District Governing Board could approve out-of-state trips for the school's football and baseball teams.

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Assessor to send out 2017 tax year value notices

Yavapai County Assessor Pam Pearsall soon will send out 2017 tax year property value notices on about 160,000 properties.

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891 die in 2015 on Arizona roads

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Department of Transportation has assembled preliminary numbers of fatalities in motor-vehicle crashes for 2015, and they are up from the previous year.

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Court Docket Feb. 21, 2016

Judge Bill Lundy of the Verde Valley Justice Court issued the following felony complaints:

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Class size limits to be same for 2016-2017 at COCSD

COTTONWOOD - Though a consent agenda item, the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District discussed class size limits at its monthly meeting Tuesday.

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Cliff Castle donates $12,000 to charities

VERDE VALLEY - Cliff Castle Casino has awarded $12,000 in funding to three Verde Valley area non-profit organizations.

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Cliff Castle voted No. 1 casino in Arizona

VERDE VALLEY - The results are in from AZ Business Magazine's Ranking Arizona poll: Cliff Castle Casino has been voted the top casino in Arizona for 17 consecutive years.

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Mingus board considers bond sale resolution

COTTONWOOD - In November 2015, voters approved a $5.99 million Mingus capital bond. Tuesday, the Mingus Union High School District Governing Board could approve a bond sale resolution that would authorize the sale of bonds to not exceed the same $5.99 million.

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Out-of-state travel requests on Mingus board agenda

COTTONWOOD - Tuesday, the Mingus Union High School District Governing Board could approve out-of-state trips for the school's football and baseball teams.

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Assessor to send out 2017 tax year value notices

Yavapai County Assessor Pam Pearsall soon will send out 2017 tax year property value notices on about 160,000 properties.

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891 die in 2015 on Arizona roads

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Department of Transportation has assembled preliminary numbers of fatalities in motor-vehicle crashes for 2015, and they are up from the previous year.

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Court Docket Feb. 21, 2016

Judge Bill Lundy of the Verde Valley Justice Court issued the following felony complaints:

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False kidnapping report, car dumped in Verde River, results in arrest of 2 Clarkdale residents

CLARKDALE - What began as a report of the kidnapping of a woman and her son Friday morning in Verde Village has ended with the arrest of two Clarkdale residents, including the alleged kidnapping victim.

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Two arrests made in Cottonwood incident; determined not to be a kidnapping

Two suspects in what was initially thought to be a Cottonwood kidnapping were arrested Friday.

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False kidnapping report, car dumped in Verde River, results in arrest of 2 Clarkdale residents

CLARKDALE - What began as a report of the kidnapping of a woman and her son Friday morning in Verde Village has ended with the arrest of two Clarkdale residents, including the alleged kidnapping victim.

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False kidnapping report, car dumped in Verde River, results in arrest of 2 Clarkdale residents

CLARKDALE - What began as a report of the kidnapping of a woman and her son Friday morning in Verde Village has ended with the arrest of two Clarkdale residents, including the alleged kidnapping victim.

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Easter: There's a lot to it

When is Easter? We often comment that Easter is "early this year" or "very late," but don't know why that's so or who decides the date of Easter Sunday.

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Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation displays Black Lives Matter banner

PRESCOTT - After its Feb. 14 service, the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation re-installed a "Black Lives Matter" banner on the church property, 882 Sunset Ave.

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Church News

Christ Lutheran Church in Prescott Valley, Hope Lutheran Church in Chino Valley, and First Lutheran in Prescott are joining together in a Lenten Roundrobin focus on the Hymn "Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus."

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Worship Services

PRESCOTT Ahava B'Shem Yeshua ... Join for worship, prayers, praise and dance on Shabbat, Feb. 20. The church meets at Alliance Bible Church, 2601 Iron Springs Road.

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Column: Catholics finally use protection during Pope visit

HOLLYWOOD-God Bless America, and how's everybody? Pope Francis wrapped up his tour of Mexico by giving mass to a million Mexicans in the dangerous border town of Juarez.

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891 die in 2015 on Arizona roads

PHOENIX - The Arizona Department of Transportation has assembled preliminary numbers of fatalities in motor-vehicle crashes for 2015, and they are up from the previous year.

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Gravitational waves detected 100 years after Einstein's prediction

For the first time, scientists have observed ripples in the fabric of space-time called gravitational waves, arriving at Earth from a cataclysmic event in the distant universe.

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MOWs promoted at hospital

Breakfast trays now arrive to Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) patients with something extra.

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Gas Prices: Feb. 20

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Poole announces challenge to Gosar

PRESCOTT - A Prescott Valley man will challenge two-term Congressman Paul Gosar in District 4.

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Stepdaughter urges support for Bernie Sanders

PRESCOTT - It was standing-room only as more than 100 people gathered to hear the stepdaughter of presidential candidate and Vermont junior Sen. Bernie Sanders speak Wednesday evening, Feb. 17.

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Court Sentencings

Prescott Superior Court sentencings for the week of Feb. 1, 2016

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Calendar of Events: Feb. 20-26

Saturday, Feb. 20 Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, Fellowship Hall, 2110 Willow Creek Road, Prescott. Clay Conboy, 928-771-1601; 928-848-1601; cconboy1@cableone.net.

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RoomStore hosting bankruptcy liquidation sale

The fate of the RoomStore in Prescott is grim. Like its siblings throughout the state, the massive two-story furniture store sitting adjacent the Prescott Gateway Mall overlooking Highway 69 is currently hosting a massive bankruptcy liquidation sale.

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Friday, February 19, 2016

Official town statement says lawsuit 'meritless, if not frivolous'

Town of Camp Verde Manager Russ Martin released a statement today responding to a former employee's lawsuit, calling the action ""meritless, if not frivolous."

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Recall ballots should be in voters hands

Ballots for a March 8 special election should be in the hands of voters, according to Town of Camp Verde Clerk Virginia Jones.

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Cottonwood kidnapping case gets more clouded, stolen Dodge found

2016 grey Dodge Charger, reported stolen, has been found floating in the Verde River

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Cottonwood kidnapping case gets more clouded, stolen Dodge found

Yavapai Sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn reports that the 2016 grey Dodge Charger, reported stolen, has been found floating in the Verde River .

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Cottonwood kidnapping case gets more clouded, stolen Dodge found

Yavapai Sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn reports that the 2016 grey Dodge Charger, reported stolen, has been found floating in the Verde River .

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UPDATE: Kidnapping victims found safe in Clarkdale, suspects still at large

The victims of an early morning kidnapping in Verde Village have been found safe in Clarkdale according to Yavapai Sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn.

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UPDATE: Kidnapping victims found safe in Clarkdale, suspects still at large

The victims of an early morning kidnapping in Verde Village have been found safe in Clarkdale according to Yavapai Sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn.

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UPDATE: Kidnapping victims found safe in Clarkdale, suspects still at large

The victims of an early morning kidnapping in Verde Village have been found safe in Clarkdale according to Yavapai Sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn.

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Suspect's stolen vehicle in Verde Village kidnapping

YCSO is on scene in the 2500 block of Village Drive in Cottonwood regarding an apparent kidnapping that occurred around 6 a.m. Friday.

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Suspect's stolen vehicle in Verde Village kidnapping

YCSO is on the scene in the 2500 block of Village Drive in Cottonwood regarding an apparent kidnapping that occurred around 6 a.m. Friday.

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Suspect's stolen vehicle in Verde Village kidnapping

YCSO is on the scene in the 2500 block of Village Drive in Cottonwood regarding an apparent kidnapping that occurred around 6 a.m. Friday.

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Armed man kidnaps Cottonwood woman, son

COTTONWOOD - A Hispanic male armed with a shotgun apparently kidnapped a woman in her 30s and her son at about 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19 from an address in the 2500 block of Village Drive, Yavapai County sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn said.

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Pension changes to affect local police, firefighters

VERDE VALLEY - With a $6 billion gap between the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System's assets and obligations, "something has to be done to change the plan to ensure it survives," said Terry Keller, fire chief for both Camp Verde and Montezuma-Rimrock fire districts.

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Pension changes to affect local police, firefighters

VERDE VALLEY - With a $6 billion gap between the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System's assets and obligations, "something has to be done to change the plan to ensure it survives," said Terry Keller, fire chief for both Camp Verde and Montezuma-Rimrock fire districts.

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Feature Home: Spacious comfort in lovely Prescott Heights

This lovely property is perfect for a family or if you are downsizing and looking for a home conveniently located within a mile of shopping, medical, schools, banking and more.

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Column: Get a CLUE - comprehensive loss underwriting exchange

Do you have a CLUE? We all know about credit reports, but are you aware that you also have a CLUE insurance report?

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Column: Attic insulation and brain damage, Part I

When I see an attic access in a heated area, such as a hallway or laundry room, I always recommend insulating the cover.

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Chino Valley traffic signal could bump Highway 69 widening priority

A shuffling of local transportation priorities could result in having a traffic signal installed at Highway 89 and Road 1 North in Chino Valley as early as spring 2018.

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Corridor Briefs: Breakfast at the Center is back

Today is when Breakfast at the Center will be held again. There will be a fixed menu and a new specialty item each month.

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Column: Lack of personal discipline in the classroom

I was sitting in a waiting room last week and couldn't help but overhear a loud discussion between mother and teenage son about his non-performance at school and the meanness of his teacher who, because he wasn't paying attention, had the audacity to confiscate his cellphone and not return it until the end of the school day.

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38th annual Prescott Valley Days partners with Salute to Heroes for new April date

Prescott Valley's signature event "Prescott Valley Days" has been moved to April 21-24, 2016 in the Prescott Valley Entertainment District and at the Prescott Valley Event Center.

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Surprise wedding in Cordes Lakes

This was a quick surprise as while there were talks of marriage, it was short notice given for the day of the event.

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IT'S MEAL TIME: Locals benefit from food delivery program

Duane Spencer is a happy - and lucky - recipient of meals through Mayer Meals on Wheels.

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Duo to discuss classic Shakespeare in Territorial Arizona Saturday

Louis James, the larger-than-life tragedian and legendary actor of his time, toured the Arizona territory during the golden age of the Arizona Theater and produced 10 different plays in all.

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Gas Prices: Feb. 19

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VA Creative Arts Festival showcases veteran talent to community through today

PRESCOTT - U.S. Marine veteran artist Carl Anderson won a first-place ribbon in the "Military Experience" category at the local VA's 2016 National Creative Art Festival exhibit for his three-dimensional creation that depicts a 1969 North Vietnamese ambush.

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Prescott attorney elected president of state lawyer's organization

PRESCOTT - Prescott attorney John Sears was elected president of the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AAJC) at its annual meeting on January 29 in Chandler.

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SOCIAL SECURITY: Your Social Security Benefit Statement

It's that time of year again: time to start preparing to file your taxes.

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Fundraising efforts to pay for update to Veteran's Memorial underway

The Veterans Memorial Plaque Committee is continuing its fundraising efforts to pay for the needed update to the Veterans Memorial on the courthouse plaza in downtown Prescott.

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Senior Menus

Senior Menus for the week of Monday, Feb. 22 through Friday, Feb. 26:

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Calendar of Events: Feb. 19-25

Friday, Feb. 19 "What Specific Ideas to Improve our Country," forum with candidates for U.S. Senate Dr. Kelli Ward and Clair Van Steenwyk, 3 to 4 p.m. at Las Fuentes Resort Village, 1035 Scott Drive, Prescott, in the Social Room. 928-445-9300.

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Prescott-area students experience Music Memory; adults enjoy it too

Yavapai County students grades three through six experienced melodious sounds at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 18, through the Music Memory program and the performances by the Prescott POPS Symphony Orchestra.

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Tribe's new casino, resort moving forward

News of Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe's new casino and resort has reemerged nearly two years after word of the project first surfaced.

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FLU HITTING HARD: But there's still time for vaccinations

PRESCOTT - If anyone is in doubt about the widespread presence of flu viruses and severe respiratory illness in this community, as well as statewide, just walk into any pharmacy and see all the people buying cold medicines and Kleenex.

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Baby zebra born on Valentine's Day (with video)

CAMP VERDE -- What do you name a Zebra born on Valentine's Day? Well Valentine.

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Cottonwood, Clarkdale refinance 2006 water bonds; save money, finance new work

PHOENIX -- The board of the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority Tuesday granted Cottonwood and Clarkdale's request to refinance water bonds issued in 2006 to purchase the assets of Cottonwood Water Works in both Cottonwood and Clarkdale.

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MATForce celebrates 10 years of bettering Yavapai County

PRESCOTT -- More than 200 volunteers and supporters of MATForce celebrated the coalition's 10th anniversary last week fired up to continue its work of not only reducing substance abuse but also addressing its root causes.

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Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization elects 2016 leadership

The Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization (VVREO) recently elected its new board of directors and executive leadership team for 2016.

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Applicants now sought for Verde Valley Leadership Class XI

Are you aspiring to become a leader in the Verde Valley or are you new here and seeking to expand your community networks? Then the Verde Valley Leadership Program is for you.

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Clarkdale expands study on 89A focus area

CLARKDALE -- The Clarkdale Sustainable Community and Economic Development Plan too another step eastward.

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Cottonwood man charged with breaking into church

Vincent Edward Heslin II was arrested for the misdemeanor Cottonwood warrant, and three felonies: one count of possession of burglary tools, one count of burglary in the 3rd degree, and defacing property used for religious purposes.

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Lawmakers hope to legalize fireworks in Arizona

PHOENIX -- Arizonans could soon get the chance to blow stuff up to celebrate Independence Day and New Year's Eve.

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Pension changes to affect local police, firefighters

With a $6 billion gap between the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System's assets and obligations, "something has to be done to change the plan to ensure it survives," says Terry Keller, fire chief for both Camp Verde and Montezuma-Rimrock fire districts.

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Baby zebra born on Valentine's Day

"We had a brand new baby zebra born on Valentine's Day, February fourteenth of 2016, her name is Valentine of course," explained Courtney Palmer, Hoofstock manager at Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde.

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To call attorney or not

In light of recent activities in which town attorney Bill Sims was said to have been contacted by an individual council member without notice to staff or fellow members, a consensus was drawn to direct staff to form a protocol policy.

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King gives college update

Former South Verde High School Principal Steve King gave Town Council a status report on his current role as member of the Verde Valley Board Advisory Committee.

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YAN gifts $20,629.26 to Town of Camp Verde

The Town of Camp Verde is $26,629.26 richer, thanks to a check from the Yavapai-Apache Nation.

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Campaign signs stolen in Camp Verde

With a contentious recall effort unfolding in Camp Verde, someone may be resorting to dirty tricks.

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Garden Alert: Pocket gophers at destructive levels this spring

PRESCOTT - Pocket gophers are digging up local gardens at an alarming rate.

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Baby zebra born on Valentine's Day (with video)

CAMP VERDE -- What do you name a Zebra born on Valentine's Day? Well Valentine.

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Cottonwood, Clarkdale refinance 2006 water bonds; save money, finance new work

PHOENIX -- The board of the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority Tuesday granted Cottonwood and Clarkdale's request to refinance water bonds issued in 2006 to purchase the assets of Cottonwood Water Works in both Cottonwood and Clarkdale.

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MATForce celebrates 10 years of bettering Yavapai County

PRESCOTT -- More than 200 volunteers and supporters of MATForce celebrated the coalition's 10th anniversary last week fired up to continue its work of not only reducing substance abuse but also addressing its root causes.

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Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization elects 2016 leadership

The Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization (VVREO) recently elected its new board of directors and executive leadership team for 2016.

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Applicants now sought for Verde Valley Leadership Class XI

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Clarkdale expands study on 89A focus area

CLARKDALE -- The Clarkdale Sustainable Community and Economic Development Plan too another step eastward.

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Cottonwood man charged with breaking into church

Vincent Edward Heslin II was arrested for the misdemeanor Cottonwood warrant, and three felonies: one count of possession of burglary tools, one count of burglary in the 3rd degree, and defacing property used for religious purposes.

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Lawmakers hope to legalize fireworks in Arizona

PHOENIX -- Arizonans could soon get the chance to blow stuff up to celebrate Independence Day and New Year's Eve.

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Man arrested, charged with Jan. 29 Prescott carjacking

PRESCOTT- A man accused in a Jan. 29 carjacking incident at a restaurant in the 600 block of Miller Valley Road was arrested Thursday, Feb. 18, a Prescott Police spokeswoman said.

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State moves to eliminate some licensing requirements

PHOENIX -- Gov. Doug Ducey has won at least a preliminary victory in his bid to cut state regulations.

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State wants to tighten restrictions on 'abortion industry'

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers launched a three-pronged attack on abortions and abortion providers Wednesday, banning fetal research, limiting medication abortions and cutting off the access of Planned Parenthood to payroll deductions by state employees.

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Lawmakers says municipalities that do not follow law not receive state aid

PHOENIX -- Charging that cities are ignoring the laws they pass, lawmakers voted Wednesday to let the attorney general direct that their state aid be withheld until they comply.

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Gov. Ducey signs bill to restore JTED funding

Gov. Doug Ducey late Wednesday signed legislation to restore virtually all of the money which he and GOP lawmakers voted just a year ago to cut from career and technical education programs.

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State moves to eliminate some licensing requirements

PHOENIX -- Gov. Doug Ducey has won at least a preliminary victory in his bid to cut state regulations.

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State wants to tighten restrictions on 'abortion industry'

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers launched a three-pronged attack on abortions and abortion providers Wednesday, banning fetal research, limiting medication abortions and cutting off the access of Planned Parenthood to payroll deductions by state employees.

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Lawmakers says municipalities that do not follow law not receive state aid

PHOENIX -- Charging that cities are ignoring the laws they pass, lawmakers voted Wednesday to let the attorney general direct that their state aid be withheld until they comply.

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Gov. Ducey signs bill to restore JTED funding

Gov. Doug Ducey late Wednesday signed legislation to restore virtually all of the money which he and GOP lawmakers voted just a year ago to cut from career and technical education programs.

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Column: Greetings from Belize!

On Monday, Gayla and I flew from Phoenix to Belize, via Houston.

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Spring Break day camps available at Highlands Center

For the first time, the Highlands Center for Natural History is offering three Spring F.U.N. Camps (Friends Understanding Nature) for three different age groups - two at the Community Nature Center on Williamson Valley Road and one on the Highlands Center's 80-acre outdoor classroom.

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Different Stages: Ukulele group thanks Prescott Library, then moves to different venue

The Prescott Ukulele Guild (PUG) recently donated $200 to the Prescott Public Library as thanks for three years of library space in which to practice after the group outgrew members' homes.

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Prescott debates using impact-fee revenue for 'Kayla's Hands' playground

PRESCOTT - Questions over whether a playground in honor of humanitarian worker Kayla Mueller would satisfy restrictions regarding impact-fee money is complicating a city contribution to the project.

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Glassford Hill trail to get $106,000 boost to help complete long-awaited project

PRESCOTT VALLEY - Nature lovers, hikers, and frugal taxpayers, will all likely endorse the Prescott Valley Town Council's unanimous decision on Thursday, Feb. 11, to allocate just over $106,000 from a special fund to help complete the Glassford Hill trail expected to open in May.

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Gas Prices: Feb. 18

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Calendar of Events: Feb. 18-28

Thursday, Feb. 18 "Looking for options for replacing missing teeth," with Dr. Jason Campbell, noon to 1 p.m. at Prescott Valley Christian Church, 7655 E. Long Look Drive, Prescott Valley.

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Hazardous household disposal day March 20

PRESCOTT - Prescott residents will be able to dispose of their hazardous household waste for free next month in the City of Prescott's annual disposal day.

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Sandwich boards, bus benches OK in new sign code

PRESCOTT - Bus benches and downtown sandwich boards are OK; political signs, yard sale signs, and real estate signs are not.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Capitol Briefs: Governor signs JTED bill

Gov. Doug Ducey late Wednesday signed legislation to restore virtually all of the money that he and GOP lawmakers voted just a year ago to cut from career and technical education programs.

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Suspicious white powder prompts emergency response

PRESCOTT - A package containing a suspicious white powder drew attention at a business in the 2200 block of Crosswind Drive Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 17.

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"Not in Arizona" says Senate panel to federal gun action

PHOENIX -- A Senate panel voted to declare Tuesday that the latest executive action on guns taken by President Obama is not enforceable in Arizona.

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Police seek woman who took $60 out of someone else's ATM account

Police want to talk with a woman who, either intentionally or accidentally took $60 of another customer's funds out of an ATM on Monday, Feb. 15, a CVPD spokesman said.

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Jody Fanning named Verde Valley Constable

Retired Cottonwood Police Chief Jody Fanning has a new job ... for a while at least.

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Jody Fanning named Verde Valley Constable

Retired Cottonwood Police Chief Jody Fanning has a new job ... for a while at least.

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Chino Valley police looking for woman who took other customer's money from ATM

CHINO VALLEY - Police want to talk with a woman who, either intentionally or accidentally took $60 of another customer's funds out of an ATM on Monday, Feb. 15, a CVPD spokesman said.

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Man dies in Centerville fire

CLARKDALE -- An early morning fire Wednesday has claimed the life of a man in Centerville.

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Man dies in Centerville fire

CLARKDALE -- An early morning fire Wednesday has claimed the life of a man in Centerville.

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Police release photo of Bank of America burglary suspect

The Cottonwood Police Department has released surveillance photo from the Jan. 27 burglary of the Cottonwood branch of the Bank of America.

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Police release photo of Bank of America burglary suspect

The Cottonwood Police Department has released surveillance photo from the Jan. 27 burglary of the Cottonwood branch of the Bank of America.

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Prescott woman convicted in 2002 murder of husband

PRESCOTT - Jane Leslie Carpenter was on Friday, Feb. 12, convicted of first-degree murder in the 2002 death of her husband.

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Lawmakers want to halt use of welfare benefits to buy medical marijuana

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are moving to keep people from using their welfare benefits to purchase medical marijuana, at least directly.

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Rep. Carter takes on contact lens industry

PHOENIX -- Calling it a matter of personal freedom, the head of the House Health Committee wants to allow contact lens wearers go up to two years between required eye exams.

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Final fix in place for restored JTED funding

PHOENIX -- Members of the state House agreed Tuesday to let the Senate version of a fix to career and technical education be the one signed by the governor -- but only if they get credit for acting first.

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New plan in place for police and firefighter pensions

Police and firefighters hired beginning July 1 will enter a pension system different from those who came before.

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Lawmakers want to halt use of welfare benefits to buy medical marijuana

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are moving to keep people from using their welfare benefits to purchase medical marijuana, at least directly.

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Rep. Carter takes on contact lens industry

PHOENIX -- Calling it a matter of personal freedom, the head of the House Health Committee wants to allow contact lens wearers go up to two years between required eye exams.

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Final fix in place for restored JTED funding

PHOENIX -- Members of the state House agreed Tuesday to let the Senate version of a fix to career and technical education be the one signed by the governor -- but only if they get credit for acting first.

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New plan in place for police and firefighter pensions

Police and firefighters hired beginning July 1 will enter a pension system different from those who came before.

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Snoring a nuisance to others, but accompanied by other symptoms, it may indicate more serious problem

On its own, snoring isn't necessarily a serious concern.

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Column: Lawmakers target animals again

Speaker of the House, Republican David Gowan, who is also running for Congress, is one of the prime sponsors of a bill raising serious concerns among people who understand the importance of strong prohibitions against animal cruelty.

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Avoiding resentment, when roles reverse

It was always so clear - the role of parent and child. You can remember vividly the days your parents set the expectations and laid down the rules. It was "yes, sir" and "no, ma'am," without a second thought.

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Gov. Ducey signs pension reform bill

Police and firefighters hired beginning July 1 will enter a pension system different from those who came before.

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Yavapai County Recorder announces presidential preference election

Leslie Hoffman, Yavapai County Recorder, would like to remind voters about the upcoming Presidential Preference Election (PPE) that will be held, Tuesday, March 22.

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Country Bank acquired in merger

Country Bank, the Prescott area's only locally owned and operated bank, will soon be a Mohave State Bank.

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Prescott couple spearheaded creation of hospice unit

In this desert landscape they called home for 13 years, Bob and Barbara Mariano have left more than a few hand and footprints, ones they hope inspire others to do likewise.

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Community Calendar: Feb. 17-23

Territorial Talent Series: "Touché Moon," 5 p.m. at Prescott Public Library , 215 E. Goodwin St. 928-777-1500.

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Gas prices: Feb. 17

EDITOR'S NOTE: Prices at the pump are according to http://ift.tt/1tkbnTx. Prices fluctuate; these price checks are as of yesterday afternoon.

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Glassford Hill trail to get $106K boost

Nature lovers, hikers, and frugal taxpayers will all likely endorse the Prescott Valley Town Council's unanimous decision on Thursday, Feb. 11, to allocate just over $106,000 from a special fund to help complete the Glassford Hill trail expected to open in May.

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PV argues arts + culture = jobs

Ask Prescott Valley Council member Lora Lee Nye why public art is vital for the town to invest in and she has a two-word answer ready. "Lockheed Martin," Nye said.

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Parks, surveillance, youth background prepare new Animal Control officer

Observation and surveillance in the community, as well as building repore with children, are just a few qualities that new Animal Control Officer Rick Long brings to the job that started Jan. 4 at the Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD).

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PVPD raffling a gun to support officer's family

The Prescott Valley Police Department is holding a raffle to raise money for one of its officers whose wife is battling cancer.

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Prescott Valley Ross opening date set

According to the Ross Dress for Less website, the company's new location in the Crossroads shopping center in Prescott Valley will have its grand opening on Saturday, March 5.

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Mayor, Council draw line in the sand: They're praying to Jesus

Chino Valley made a small blip on national news last week after Chino Valley Mayor Chris Marley evicted a rabbi because of her protests over the town government continuing to pray to Jesus at official meetings.

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Shopko chain moving into ALCO building

Chino Valley Town Manager Robert Smith kicked off last week's Chamber of Commerce Economic Summit with some long-awaited news: The town has found a tenant for the ALCO building on Highway 89 and Road 3 North.

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Official's resignation came after breakdown in communication

Chino Valley Town Manager Robert Smith said that "ongoing failures and communications disconnects in the project feasibility services that we provide to prospective applicants" is what led to the resignation of Ron Grittman, who is director of public works and the town engineer.

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Chino Valley Town Council approves marijuana expansion

The Chino Valley Town Council approved a proposed development rights (PDR) plan that will allow Al Abrams to nearly double his medical marijuana cultivation facilities in the future despite its recent change to the zoning laws that limits future facilities.

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Chino Valley Police awarded $13,000 in grants

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety has awarded the Chino Valley Police Department two grants worth $13,000.

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Prescott considers $2.5 million pay plan

PRESCOTT - Employee turnover impacts caused by noncompetitive salaries are reportedly taking a toll on the City of Prescott's budget.

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Friends of Bernie welcome candidate's stepdaughter Wednesday

PRESCOTT - A Friends of Bernie Sanders gathering on Wednesday, Feb. 17, will feature the presidential candidate's stepdaughter, Heather Titus.

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Watch for crew work along Williamson Valley Road

Mastication crews from Arizona State Lands started work this week along both sides of Williamson Valley Road near the Granite Oaks, Chipmunk and Black Jack residential areas.

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JTED bill could see final Senate vote today

Members of the state House agreed Tuesday to let the Senate version of a fix to career and technical education be the one signed by the governor - but only if they get credit for acting first.

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Chinese exchange students mingle with Native American Club.

Their 6,800 mile journey ended with a handshake. Fourteen 10th-grade exchange students and two teachers from Hefei, China met with Mingus High School's Native American Club during a presentation Feb. 11.

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Two Camp Verde High School seniors bonded by love of woodwork

CAMP VERDE - One is described by his instructor as an energetic entrepreneur. The other, the same teacher says, is constantly seeking innovative ideas.

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Camp Verde Fire District explores strategic planning

Wednesday, the Camp Verde Fire District board will discuss the Greater Verde Valley Emergency Services Sub-Committee adoption of the Strategic Planning Guidelines for Agencies of the Shared Services Sub-Committee and the Strategic Planning Guidelines for Management Teams.

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New ambulance for Montezuma-Rimrock Fire District?

Thursday, the Montezuma-Rimrock Fire District board could approve Resolution 2016-001, which would approve an equipment lease agreement with Zions Bank for the purchase of an ambulance.

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Chief of Camp Verde, Montezuma-Rimrock fire districts prepares for annual evaluation

Managing two fire districts might look like enough to earn Fire Chief Terry Keller high marks in his annual review.

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