News of Yavapai County: April 2016

Friday, April 22, 2016

Ruth Gaver released on probation

COTTONWOOD -- Ruth Gaver, the 53-year-old mother of the adult children who took on police in the parking lot of the Cottonwood Walmart March 21, 2015, has been released from jail on probation.

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Ruth Gaver released on probation

Verde Valley Equine Festival 2016

The 2016 Verde Valley Equine Festival was a rousing success. Attendees were lucky enough to learn from over 40 different clinicians and trainers from all over the state of Arizona, as well as some from California.

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Camp Verde council approves Castle Heights sub -- for now

Camp Verde Town Council gave the "thumbs-up" for a preliminary plan allowing applicant John Bassous to build 12 homes in his proposed Castle Heights subdivision, located on 20.92 acres at North Arena Del Loma Road and North Montezuma Castle Highway.

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YCGrown organic farm-to-home hub now accepting SNAP payments

Thanks to two grants, a local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) now accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Payment (SNAP) for its locally-grown and distributed food.

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DuVal throws his support behind Prop. 123

PHOENIX -- The man who tried to keep Doug Ducey from becoming governor is signing on to his signature education policy initiative: Proposition 123.

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Lawmakers seek modifications to Arizona abortion laws

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are moving to alter two controversial abortion laws.

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Locally grown locally sourced

Ask anyone connected to the farm-to-table movement, spending $25 for a week's worth of fresh produce is a pittance.

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Keeping Tuzigoot Stuck Together

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College announces appointment of new vice president

Yavapai College President Dr. Penny Wills formally announced the appointment of Vice President for Instruction and Student Development, Dr. Ron Liss. Liss will assume his position on June 1.

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DuVal throws his support behind Prop. 123

Lawmakers seek modifications to Arizona abortion laws

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are moving to alter two controversial abortion laws.

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Cottonwood-Oak Creek reinstates full-day kindergarten program

COTTONWOOD - Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District's board engaged in several minutes of healthy debate - and consideration before voting Tuesday to reinstate the district's full-day kindergarten program with full-time certified teachers.

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Two of three Cottonwood-Oak Creek board members to seek re-election

According to the office of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District, Mary Valenzuela and JoAnne Cook will each seek reelection to the district's governing board.

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Cottonwood-Oak Creek to share special ed director with Sedona

COTTONWOOD - Tuesday, the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District board voted unanimously to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with Sedona-Oak Creek School District for Michael Remus to serve as Shared Special Services Director.

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College announces appointment of new vice president

The Yavapai College District Governing Board (DGB) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 19, at the Sedona Center. Board members Al Filardo, Steve Irwin, Dr. Patricia McCarver, Deb McCasland, and Ray Sigafoos were present.

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Full slate of events offered for Earth Day 2016

VERDE VALLEY - Earth Day - - an event celebrating environmental protection of the planet - - is celebrated annually on April 22 by over 200 countries. Peace activist John McConnell was credited with coming-up with the idea in 1969.

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Deputy finds unique way to help despondent man

CORNVILLE - A Yavapai County sheriff's deputy found a unique way to help a despondent man Saturday, April 16, when fellow deputies created an impromptu car show with several of the man's friends.

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Verde Valley Equine Festival 2016

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Ordinance would make Cottonwood first in Arizona to raise legal age to light up

Cottonwood could soon become the first city in Arizona to raise legal age for the purchase of tobacco products for those younger than 21.

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Cottonwood-Oak Creek reinstates full-day kindergarten program

Two of three Cottonwood-Oak Creek board members to seek re-election

Cottonwood-Oak Creek to share special ed director with Sedona

College announces appointment of new vice president

Full slate of events offered for Earth Day 2016

Deputy finds unique way to help despondent man

Verde Valley Equine Festival 2016

The 2016 Verde Valley Equine Festival was a rousing success. Attendees were lucky enough to learn from over 40 different clinicians and trainers from all over the state of Arizona, as well as some from California!

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Ordinance would make Cottonwood first in Arizona to raise legal age to light up

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

State lawmaker bails on bid to protect Arizonans against national defense overreach

PHOENIX -- Saying her measure has now been gutted, a Sun City West Republican lawmaker is killing her own legislation designed to keep Arizonans from being captured or even executed in the name of national defense.

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Supreme Court rejects GOP claims about redistricting bias

PHOENIX -- Rejecting Republican claims of political bias, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday there is nothing unconstitutional about how a commission drew the state's 30 legislative districts.

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Attorney General claims Volkswagen deceives public on pollution claims

PHOENIX -- Calling it consumer fraud, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed suit Tuesday against Volkswagen over the sale of supposed low-polluting diesel vehicles that were anything but that.

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Attorney asks judge to void results of AZ presidential primary

PHOENIX -- The failure of Secretary of State Michele Reagan to properly monitor last month's presidential primary is grounds to have the results voided even if it won't change the outcome, an attorney challenging the results told a judge Tuesday.

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State lawmaker bails on bid to protect Arizonans against national defense overreach

Supreme Court rejects GOP claims about redistricting bias

Attorney General claims Volkswagen deceives public on pollution claims

Attorney asks judge to void results of AZ presidential primary

April 20 town council meeting deals with police cameras wineries Castle Heights sub

Topics up for discussion during the 6:30 p.m. April 20 Town of Camp Verde Council public meeting include:

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Glendale educator hired as new Lake Valley principal

In kindergarten, Aimee Fleming imagined one day becoming a school teacher. The now 32-year-old elementary educator never wavered from that early childhood dream.

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About $33 million riding on Home Rule vote

Prescott Valley Town Manager Larry Tarkowski said it's easy for him to see why they need to educate voters every four years about "Home Rule." This is a fast-growing town with many residents who are coming from other states and know nothing of the local alternative expenditure limitation option.

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Prescott Valley to salute its heroes this weekend

Being a hero isn't always easy. First, there's doing whatever you had to do to become a hero, and that usually means risking life or overcoming hardship.

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Fain Lake gets resupply of fish

Gerard Lagueux and his son, Dylan Lagueux, fish at Fain Lake on Wednesday, April 13. The recently-refilled lake was restocked by Arizona Game and Fish on April 12. They had already caught one trout when this photo was taken.

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Chino Valley High takes a dramatic turn

Chino Valley High School students have been making audiences laugh for a while now, performing comedy after comedy. Now, they want to branch out and move audiences in a different direction.

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Post 40 celebrates 40 years

The Bobby Bisjak American Legion Post 40 in Chino Valley celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sunday, April 17. The group held a barbecue at its location on Highway 89 and two state officials joined them.

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Lawyer: Town's new invocation policy might be illegal

The Chino Valley Town Council wanted to craft an invocation policy that was respectful of its diverse residents, while continuing to pray the way they wanted, avoid possible lawsuits and also keep unwanted groups or unqualified people from turning the invocation into a "circus."

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Police ask that you turn in your drugs

The Chino Valley Police Department plans to accept unused or expired medication for safe disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at their offices at 1950 Voss Drive.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Deaf partially-blind 7th grader in production of Bye Bye Birdie

Included in the crew is a teen chorus which was cast with five students from Camp Verde Middle School. Gracie's selection as one of the cast "is like a victory, getting past all the things that get in her way of success," Sue Koudelka said.

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Camp Verde VFW Post 6393 supports combat Vets community alike

"In conjunction with the American Legion, we arrange transportation for veterans to the VA hospital, help with counseling, we do recognition lunches -- we support all sorts of things."

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Clarkdale eaglet falls prey to suspected large raptor

CLARKDALE - Clarkdale has some sad news to report this week. The eaglet that hatched in a nest on the Verde River just above Clarkdale in early April did not survive.

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Wine-themed pasta bar coming to Old Town Cottonwood

COTTONWOOD -- Ancient Pillars, the former Greek restaurant on the northeast corner of Main and Pinal in Old Town Cottonwood, soon will get a face lift and a new name.

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Cottonwood planners review 89 & Vine to packed house

COTTONWOOD-- Potential future neighbors of the 89 & Vine development packed the Cottonwood Council Chambers Monday night. It was a full house for the Planning Commission's Design Review hearing of the 89 & Vine development planned opposite Verde Santa Fe, north of Cornville Road.

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State hopes to extend time frame for campaign signs

PHOENIX -- Get ready to look at campaign signs longer each election. And new fights between candidates.

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State pushes for election reform to avoid another presidential primary fiasco

PHOENIX -- If Arizona has a presidential primary four years from now state lawmakers want to keep it from being the fiasco it was last month.

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Clarkdale eaglet falls prey to suspected large raptor

Wine-themed pasta bar coming to Old Town Cottonwood

Cottonwood planners review 89 & Vine to packed house

State hopes to extend time frame for campaign signs

PHOENIX -- Get ready to look at campaign signs longer each election. And new fights between candidates.

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Though proper penmanship is no longer required some schools require the lost art

Once upon a time, it was a requirement to learn cursive writing in school. Today, penmanship appears to have gone the way of the Buffalo nickel.

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State pushes for election reform to avoid another presidential primary fiasco

Camp Verde Parks and Recreation to host family Community Campout April 22

Come April 22, tents will be cast under a full moon as families enjoy nighttime activities at the Camp Verde Community Campout.

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Clarkdale eaglet falls prey to suspected large raptor

Clarkdale has some sad news to report this week. The eaglet that hatched in a nest on the Verde River just above Clarkdale in early April did not survive.

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Cursive penmanship no longer required but many schools refuse to let it go

VERDE VALLEY - Once upon a time, it was a requirement to learn cursive writing in school. Proper penmanship was a rite of passage to being an adult.

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College's advisory board asks public how to make education more accessible

Verde Valley Board Advisory Committee was created as a go-between, a bridge from Yavapai College to the Verde Valley and its education-minded residents.

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Court Docket:

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

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Cursive penmanship no longer required but many schools refuse to let it go

College's advisory board asks public how to make education more accessible

Verde Valley Board Advisory Committee was created as a go-between, a bridge from Yavapai College to the Verde Valley and its education-minded residents.

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Court Docket:

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

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Court Docket:

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

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Milky Way International Trading Corp. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Nice! Peach Slices and Nice! Mixed Fruits in 8-ounce Glass Jars Due to Possible Glass in Products

Milky Way International Trading Corp. is initiating a voluntary recall of Nice! Peach Slices and Nice! Mixed Fruit in 8-ounce glass jars out of an abundance of caution due to potential glass in the ...

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Bringing Better Choices to Yavapai County via Teen Maze

Now in its 17 th year, Teen Maze, a free, fun and interactive experience to help Yavapai County teens realize the potential consequences of choices they make, will be held in the Prescott Activity ...

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Monday, April 18, 2016

Accessibility, sustainability, structure: College's advisory board asks public how to make education more accessible

Early ballots for May election to be mailed April 20

Registered voters also will be able to cast ballots in person on Election Day, May 17.

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Early ballots for May election to be mailed April 20

Registered voters also will be able to cast ballots in person on Election Day, May 17.

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Early ballots for May election to be mailed April 20

Early voter ballots for the Arizona Education Finance Amendment, Proposition 123, and a restructuring of the Arizona Public Safety Retirement Program, Proposition 124, will be mailed by April 20, said Yavapai County Recorder Leslie Hoffman.

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Saturday, April 16, 2016

Controversy in Arizona Legislature has local spin-off

We've seen the B movie in which the elected judge whips-out a pistol from beneath his robe. While that may be Hollywood, our state Legislature is currently dealing with this very issue - - and it has local overtones.

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Live broadcast coming to Camp Verde

Six months ago, Luke Jonas was a 17-year-old entrepreneur. Now he landed a May 6 live radio broadcast promoting downtown Camp Verde.

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Dean of Students to leave Beaver Creek School

In a few weeks, Beaver Creek School District Superintendent Karin Ward will begin searching for a new right hand.

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Trial starts for Jack Rider

Rider was charged with murder in 2012. But the alleged murder of Kristil Wilson occurred July 19, 2007 at the end of Salt Mine Road.

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Camp Verde man sentenced to 24 months for aggravated assault, child abuse

Jason Howard Engel, 36, of Camp Verde, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton to concurrent terms of 24 months' imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release.

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Elected officials packing heat?

VERDE VALLEY - We've seen the B movie in which the elected judge whips-out a pistol from beneath his robe. While that may be Hollywood, our state Legislature is currently dealing with this very issue - - and it has local overtones.

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Nearly nine years after woman's death, murder trial for Jack Rider begins

CAMP VERDE -- The trial of Jack Rider finally got underway Thursday. Rider was charged with murder in 2012. But the alleged murder of Kristil Wilson occurred July 19, 2007, at the end of Salt Mine Road.

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Cottonwood-Oak Creek, Sedona-Oak Creek districts to share special ed director

COTTONWOOD - Shared services contracts are becoming quite common in rural communities, as school districts, fire districts and the like seek ways to stretch the dollar - and the degree of services they can offer.

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District 3 supervisor candidates address Republican voters

COTTONWOOD -- A big crowd packed the VFW hall in Cottonwood last Thursday to hear the two candidates represent their campaigns for Yavapai County Supervisors Dist. 3. Cottonwood Mayor Diane Joens and Cottonwood Councilman Randy Garrison are vying for the post.

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Camp Verde man sentenced to 24 months for aggravated assault, child abuse

The victim's daughter locked herself and her mother in the bathroom for protection and the police were called.

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Verde Valley Leadership class talks education

Last month, Class X of Verde Valley Leadership gathered in the sunlit Board Room at the Cottonwood Oak Creek School District to learn about the community's most pressing education issues.

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Biggest share of Arizona job growth doesn't require high school diploma

PHOENIX -- The biggest share of jobs Arizona will create in the next two years will be in positions that don't require even a high school diploma.

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Elected officials packing heat?

Nearly nine years after woman's death, murder trial for Jack Rider begins

Kris Mayes hopes to block utility 'demand charges' on customers who go solar

PHOENIX -- Saying electric companies appear to be trying to kill solar, a former state utility regulator is proposing a constitutional amendment to stop them from doing that.

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Cottonwood-Oak Creek, Sedona-Oak Creek districts to share special ed director

Democrats claim election bias in favor of GOP in lawsuit

PHOENIX -- Claiming a pattern of practices designed to discriminate, national and local Democrat interests want a federal judge to force changes in how the state runs its elections.

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District 3 supervisor candidates address Republican voters

Libertarians seek legal relief for fair play on ballot

PHOENIX -- The state's Libertarian Party is asking a federal judge to void a law that Republican lawmakers effectively admitted was enacted to make it harder to put their candidates on the ballot.

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Camp Verde man sentenced to 24 months for aggravated assault, child abuse

The victim's daughter locked herself and her mother in the bathroom for protection and the police were called.

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Verde Valley Leadership class talks education

Biggest share of Arizona job growth doesn't require high school diploma

Kris Mayes hopes to block utility 'demand charges' on customers who go solar

Democrats claim election bias in favor of GOP in lawsuit

Libertarians seek legal relief for fair play on ballot

PV Police say no basis for Internet rumor on poisoned dogs

Prescott Valley Police officials say there is no basis for a rumor circulating on social media websites that someone is poisoning dogs in the Granville and Prescott Valley areas.

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Friday, April 15, 2016

Wind and snow in forecast

With the weekend forecast calling for gusty winds along with snow in higher elevations, motorists should be on alert for adverse weather including blowing dust and limited visibility.

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Equine festival has something for every horse lover

The 2016 Verde Valley Equine Festival is designed to showcase and promote everything for the Arizona horse lover and owner. The popular festival returns to the Verde Valley Fair Arena in Cottonwood this weekend.

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Brian Mickelsen Marathon takes over Old Town Saturday

Brian Mickelsen Memorial Run/Walk will dominate Old Town Cottonwood Saturday morning.

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Brian Mickelsen Marathon takes over Old Town Saturday

Brian Mickelsen Memorial Run/Walk will dominate Old Town Cottonwood Saturday morning.

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ADOT schedules I-17 road work, closures near MP 292.

Arizona Department of Transportation has announced 30-minute closures northbound on I-17 near Milepost 292 through April 29 to remove rockfall debris.

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Douvikas named new South Verde HS principal

"It seemed as though he could appreciate the background of the students and the challenges they face," Zawel said.

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Council explores tiny houses, enforcing business licenses

Town council explored "tiny houses" and putting the bite on non-compliant businesses during an abbreviated meeting April 13.

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Health officials say Zika a 'real concern to everyone'

As our monsoon season approaches it is important to understand the risks we face from diseases mosquitoes carry like Zika, West Nile virus, Chikungunya, Dengue and Yellow fever and what you can do to prevent them.

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Health officials say Zika a 'real concern to everyone'

As our monsoon season approaches it is important to understand the risks we face from diseases mosquitoes carry like Zika, West Nile virus, Chikungunya, Dengue and Yellow fever and what you can do to prevent them.

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Mingus names bond oversight committee

COTTONWOOD - A key component to the Capital Bond process is making sure nothing is forgotten.

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Cottonwood's loss is Camp Verde's gain

CAMP VERDE - Marie Zawel has learned a great deal of things since she became the principal at South Verde High School.

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Active shooter training at Clarkdale YC campus April 16

On Saturday, April 16, the Yavapai College Firefighter Academy will be conducting an active shooter and hazardous material training exercise from 7 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m.

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Health officials say Zika a 'real concern to everyone'

As our monsoon season approaches it is important to understand the risks we face from diseases mosquitoes carry like Zika, West Nile virus, Chikungunya, Dengue and Yellow fever and what you can do to prevent them.

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Mingus names bond oversight committee

COTTONWOOD - A key component to the Capital Bond process is making sure nothing is forgotten.

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Cottonwood's loss is Camp Verde's gain

CAMP VERDE - Marie Zawel has learned a great deal of things since she became the principal at South Verde High School.

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Active shooter training at Clarkdale YC campus April 16

Corporate tax cuts not providing promised benefit

PHOENIX -- Corporate tax cuts enacted during the recession amid promises they would stimulate business growth are actually going to leave the state with $350 million less by the time they're fully implemented.

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Equine festival has something for every horse lover

The 2016 Verde Valley Equine Festival is designed to showcase and promote everything for the Arizona horse lover and owner. The popular festival returns to the Verde Valley Fair Arena in Cottonwood this weekend.

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Corporate tax cuts not providing promised benefit

Equine festival has something for every horse lover

The 2016 Verde Valley Equine Festival is designed to showcase and promote everything for the Arizona horse lover and owner. The popular festival returns to the Verde Valley Fair Arena in Cottonwood this weekend.

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Beit Torah to celebrate Passover

The Beit Torah Jewish Congregation in Chino Valley plans to celebrate Passover with its annual Kosher Community Seder meal at 6 p.m., Friday, April 22 in the community building next to Chino Valley Methodist Church, 735 E. Road 1 South.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Chino Valley to take its prayer private

With the threat of lawsuits looming, the Chino Valley Town Council voted to change its invocation policy at its meeting on Tuesday, April 12.

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2016 fire season expected to be worst in years

Arizona could face the most dangerous fire season in years, according to Gov. Doug Ducey and the state's chief forester. And it's already starting.

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Reported hit-and-run driver nabbed

On April 12 at about 2:50 p.m., the driver of a 2005 Chevy 2500 dually pick-up rear ended a Honda Civic in the area of SR 260 and White Bridge, causing significant damage, according to Darby Martin, chief administrative assistant, Camp Verde Marshal's Office.

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Two house fires within two hours

The warning tone sounded twice within two hours for a pair of house fires occurring in Lake Montezuma as well as Camp Verde April 12.

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2016 fire season expected to be worst in years

PHOENIX -- Arizona could face the most dangerous fire season in years, according to Gov. Doug Ducey and the state's chief forester. And it's already starting.

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2016 fire season expected to be worst in years

American Legion Post 93 recognizes Law Enforcement Week

At 1 p.m. Sunday, May 15, American Legion Post 93 will recognize Law Enforcement Week and Memorial Day with a special presentation at the legion, located at 286 S. Third St.

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State House votes to allow representatives to arm themselves on house floor

PHOENIX -- Saying they're exempt, state representatives voted Tuesday to allow themselves to carry their guns onto the House floor.

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State House votes to allow representatives to arm themselves on house floor

Proposed zoning changes would clear way for condos

The Prescott Valley Planning and Zoning Commission listened to the town's community development director describe a rezoning request for the Prescott Golf and Country Club (PGCC) on Monday, April 11, but few commissioners had questions. They opted, instead, to wait until they actually saw the proposed property on a field trip Tuesday, April 12.

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County officials: Be safe off-roading

Dwight D'Evelyn, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office's media relations coordinator, says that it is not very expensive to bring along a little piece of mind when people go off-roading.

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Lonesome Valley Playhouse moves into (temporary) home

The reactions at the open house Friday, April 8 were all positive. Both the members of the Prescott Valley Performing Arts, which includes the Lonesome Valley Playhouse and Children's Theater, and their fans said they love the new venue.

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Prescott Valley Police pay tribute to its best

The Prescott Valley Police Department held its annual awards banquet on Friday, March 25 at the Prescott Resort, paying tribute to its top officers, volunteers and civilian staff during 2015.

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PV man arrested in Prescott

A Prescott Valley man was arrestedon Sunday, April 10 for armed robbery, criminal impersonation, threatening and intimidating, tampering with a witness, driving on a suspended driver's license and an outstanding warrant for a traffic offense.

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Retiring schools chief, board member exchange barbs

Monday's meeting featured a testy exchange between the retiring schools superintendent and a Chino Valley Unified School District Governing Board member over the way the administration searches for teaching talent.

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Paulden Library plans to be open 16 hours a week

Barbara Kile, the director for the Yavapai County Free Library District, gave an overview of what residents can expect when Paulden's first library becomes operational, now expected by the end of September.

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Former member sues Chino Valley Town Council

Former Chino Valley Town Council member Linda Hatch filed a lawsuit against that body in January, claiming that she was improperly censured last year over public records requests that ultimately led to her decision to resign.

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County officials: Be safe off-roading

Dwight D'Evelyn, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office 's media relations coordinator, says that it is not very expensive to bring along a little piece of mind when people go off-roading.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Camp Verdeans get first peek at new budget

Community members get a first peek at where the buck stops this year when the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 budget is unveiled during the Town of Camp Verde council meeting April 15.

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Technology new, old makes books even more mobile

Going back to the future - or perhaps moving forward to the past, is part of the Camp Verde Community Library's new Little Free Library.

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Housing, business, code of conduct on Camp Verde Town council agenda

With the 2016 General Plan down the road for an August vote, Camp Verde Town Council shifts its focus to the nuts and bolts of building a community during its April 13 meeting.

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Who What When Where Why ZIKA

As our monsoon season approaches it is important to understand the risks we face from diseases mosquitoes carry like Zika, West Nile virus, Chikungunya, Dengue and Yellow fever and what you can do ...

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Study shows Cottonwood with highest number of Verde homeless

COTTONWOOD -- The Verde Valley Homeless Coalition heard the Outcome of the One Person, One Night program and the results of the winter Point in Time count during a meeting at the Verde Valley Medical Center.

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Arizona House speaker rescinds ban on reporters without background checks

PHOENIX -- Pressured by members of his own party, House Speaker David Gowan this morning rescinded his ban on reporters on the floor who have not first undergone extensive background checks.

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Douvikas resigns from Cottonwood Elementary School

COTTONWOOD - After one year as principal at Cottonwood Elementary School, Jason Douvikas has resigned, effective the end of the school year.

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Forest service to conduct burns near Mingus Mountain

Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District are planning to burn slash piles this week through Friday, April 15, pending favorable weather conditions. Piles are located east of Highway 89A at the junction of Forest roads 104 and 413.

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Clarkdale Home Tour offers historical flashback

CLARKDALE -- Get your tickets now for the 7th annual Clarkdale Historic Building and Home Tour.

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Bank of America burglary reward increased to $20,000

COTTONWOOD -- The reward for information in the January Bank of America burglary case in Cottonwood has been increased to $20,000.

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Study shows Cottonwood with highest number of Verde homeless

Arizona House speaker rescinds ban on reporters without background checks

Douvikas resigns from Cottonwood Elementary School

Forest service to conduct burns near Mingus Mountain

Clarkdale Home Tour offers historical flashback

CLARKDALE -- Get your tickets now for the 7th annual Clarkdale Historic Building and Home Tour.

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Bank of America burglary reward increased to $20,000

COTTONWOOD -- The reward for information in the January Bank of America burglary case in Cottonwood has been increased to $20,000.

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Suns rise in Prescott Valley

After spending the past two years without minor league hockey, Prescott Valley Event Center has a new sports tenant in the Phoenix Suns' Developmental League pro basketball team, franchise officials announced on Tuesday, April 12.

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Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Recalls Refrigerated Salads Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Onion Supplier Recall

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. of Beaverton, Oregon is recalling nineteen refrigerated salad items due to notification from one of our ingredient suppliers that Listeria may be present in one lot of ...

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Monday, April 11, 2016

BURNING PLANNED

Pile Burning Planned April 12-15 On Mingus Mountain Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District are planning to burn piles Tuesday, April 12 through Friday, April 15; pending favorable weather ...

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Governor unimpressed with House Speaker's policy on reporter access

PHOENIX -- The demand by House Speaker David Gowan for extensive background checks of the media who who want regular floor access has left Gov. Doug Ducey a bit bemused.

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Governor unimpressed with House Speaker's policy on reporter access

Former UFC fighter victim of assault

Chino Valley resident and former UFC fighter Edwin Dewees was the victim of an assault on Tuesday, April 5. Chino Valley Police Det. Mark Garcia confirmed that Ladd A. Parker, 30, of Chino Valley, has been arrested in the case.

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Plan for condos worries Prescott Valley neighbors

A controversial condominium project at the Prescott Golf & Country Club has reared its head once again to the public after more than a year was taken to address concerns brought up by neighboring residents.

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National Volunteer Week

This is National Volunteer Week. Tell us which volunteer inspires you to be a better person. Tell us at bhelm@verdenews.com.

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Centuryplant 'growing about a foot a day'

Joye Turnipseed of Lucile Cir. in Camp Verde stands in front of a centuryplant, an agave that she says "has been growing about a foot a day since the weather started warming in March."

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Sunday, April 10, 2016

Minority Whip blasts GOP over gay adoption rights

PHOENIX -- A top House Democrat on Wednesday blasted Republican leaders for refusing to update laws that effectively give preference to heterosexual couples in adopting children -- or even agree to debate the issue.

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Federal Court rules Arizona cannot legally deny 'dreamers' the right to drivecourt has ruled.

PHOENIX -- Arizona cannot legally deny "dreamers' the right to drive, a federal appeals court has ruled.

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League of Women Voters asks Arizonans to reject Proposition 123

Saying the current education funding crisis was "manufactured' by the governor and Legislature, the League of Women Voters is urging Arizonans to reject Proposition 123 at the May 17 special election.

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Minority Whip blasts GOP over gay adoption rights

Federal Court rules Arizona cannot legally deny 'dreamers' the right to drivecourt has ruled.

PHOENIX -- Arizona cannot legally deny "dreamers' the right to drive, a federal appeals court has ruled.

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League of Women Voters asks Arizonans to reject Proposition 123

Saturday, April 9, 2016

SciTech Expo opens eyes and minds

Many students spent part of Thursday enjoying the annual SciTech Expo at Camp Verde High School.

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Tunlii housing construction making progress

Take a drive into the latest housing construction area in Tunlii located 1 mile west of the Nation's administrative complex and one can see three duplexes rising.

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Cottonwood honored for having best small urban transit system in Arizona

Cottonwood Area Transit will be honored at this year's Arizona Transit Association Annual Conference as the Outstanding Rural/Small Urban Transit System for 2016.

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Cottonwood honored for having best small urban transit system in Arizona

McCasland seeks second term on college board

VERDE VALLEY - For Deb McCasland, the highlight of her first 18 months on Yavapai College 's District 2 Governing Board was presenting diplomas to graduating students.

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Williams will run to keep Mingus board seat

COTTONWOOD - Though Mingus Union High School District is preparing to lose its superintendent, at least one of its board members doesn't plan to go anywhere.

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Cottonwood Main Stage applies for Bingo license

COTTONWOOD -- The Cottonwood Council has established a hearing April 19 to give the public a chance to comment on a proposed Bingo permit for the Main Stage music venue at Main and the Mingus Ave.

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Missing children found on Mingus Mountain

JEROME -- At mid-afternoon Sunday April 3, YCSO Forest Patrol deputy was dispatched reports of two missing children, a 9-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl, who were last seen off trail on Mingus Mountain.

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Two openings on Clarkdale-Jerome board

CLARKDALE - As board members at Clarkdale-Jerome School District, both Jill Zaske and Michael Gordon "strive to work with all board members to create a cohesive environment to support education in the school and the community," said Principal and District Superintendent Scott Jacobson.

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State House seeks extensive background checks on news reporters

PHOENIX -- Calling it little more than a pretext, the First Amendment Coalition of Arizona is demanding House Speaker David Gowan rescind his policy of requiring extensive background checks of reporters before restoring their access to the floor.

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Elon Musk - reinventing the world, taking on the big boys and going to Mars

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presents a free lunchtime forum, by Tom Yager Ph.D, at the Verde Valley Campus (Clarkdale) in room G-106 on Thursday, April 14, 12:30 p.m.

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Fee-free week at Verde Valley National Monuments

April 16-24 is a fee-free opportunity for the public to experience the country's largest celebration of national heritage. This annual observance is a presidentially-proclaimed celebration of American legacy. All National Parks are Fee-Free to the public during that time.

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McCasland seeks second term on college board

Proposed law on water supply requirements watered down

PHOENIX -- The chief proponent for allowing counties to ease water supply requirements for new developments has agreed to back off -- somewhat.

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Williams will run to keep Mingus board seat

Cottonwood Main Stage applies for Bingo license

COURT DOCKET April 9, 2016

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

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Missing children found on Mingus Mountain

Two openings on Clarkdale-Jerome board

State House seeks extensive background checks on news reporters

Elon Musk - reinventing the world, taking on the big boys and going to Mars

Fee-free week at Verde Valley National Monuments

Proposed law on water supply requirements watered down

COURT DOCKET April 9, 2016

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

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Top three fishing spots in Flag, Rim, Verde Valley

Warm weather and overdue rain is sparking some hot fishing opportunities for anglers this week. The following waters are serving-up the best biting fish, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department:

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COURT DOCKET April 9, 2016

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

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'Doing your own thing' in business doesn't mean 'going it alone'

Opening a business raises questions. To provide answers, Yavapai College offers Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) at both its Prescott as well as its Verde Valley campus.

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McCasland seeks second term on college board

For Deb McCasland, the highlight of her first 18 months on Yavapai College 's District 2 Governing Board was presenting diplomas to graduating students.

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Friday, April 8, 2016

Officer uninjured after his cruiser hits power pole (with video)

COTTONWOOD -- A city police officer was focused on a suspicious vehicle when he collided with a utility pole and electrified wires and a transformer fell on his cruiser Thursday afternoon, according to the Cottonwood Police Department.

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Officer uninjured after his cruiser hits power pole (with video)

UPDATE: Re-opening of Verde Lakes Drive bumped to noon Saturday

Motorists traveling Verde Lakes Drive will have their road back, but one day later than planned.

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Camp Verde council talks highway-area roundabout, shared fire services

Wednesday night, the Town of Camp Verde council members heard a variety of opinions from staff, public and their own peers as some sticky issues were explored during regular session.

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Fort Verde to unveil carpentry planes exhibit Saturday

Thanks to the generosity of John and Madlyn Harwell and craftsmanship of park volunteer George Dvorak, Fort Verde State Historic Park will introduce a new exhibit featuring vintage hand planes at this weekend's History of the Soldier event.

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Clarkdale's celebrity Bald Eagle couple

Clarkdale's celebrity Bald Eagle couple, Clark and Dale, successfully hatched a baby eaglet in their nest near TAPCO on the Verde River @ Clarkdale.

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SUV takes drive through Jerona's outdoor dining area

Part of a porch at the Jerona coffee shop on Mingus Avenue was compromised Tuesday when a Jeep SUV collided with one of the supporting posts to the outdoor porch.

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Verde Valley's Architecture Works Green honored by American Institute of Archtects Grand Canyon chapter

American Institute of Archtects Grand Canyon chapter President Thomas Solon, announced that Reynold P. Radoccia, AIA, and his firm Architecture Works Green, Inc. of Clarkdale were to be honored for their work in sustainable design.

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Fort Verde tells 'History of the Soldier'

With historical reenactments, military drills, a fashion show, a period church service, flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies, military encampments, weapons demonstrations and Dutch oven demonstrations, there will be no shortage of entertainment at this year's History of the Soldier event at Fort Verde State Historic Park.

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The Verde River's celebrity Bald Eagle couple

Clarkdale's celebrity Bald Eagle couple, Clark and Dale, successfully hatched a baby eaglet in their nest near TAPCO on the Verde River @ Clarkdale.

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SUV takes drive through Jerona's outdoor dining area

Part of a porch at the Jerona coffee shop on Mingus Avenue was compromised Tuesday when a Jeep SUV collided with one of the supporting posts to the outdoor porch.

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Dutch oven duo cooks culinary treats at History of the Soldier

sk Bill Stafford about the Dutch oven, he'll say "we're one power failure away from all cooking like that."

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Clarkdale's celebrity Bald Eagle couple

SUV takes drive through Jerona's outdoor dining area

Verde Valley's Architecture Works Green honored by American Institute of Archtects Grand Canyon chapter

Established 'consistency and integrity' at district

In a special executive session Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Mingus board accepted the resignation of Tighe, effective June 30. Tighe is getting married, and he is moving back to the Phoenix area where he once served as administrator with school systems in Avondale and Surprise.

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Established 'consistency and integrity' at district

Dr. Paul Tighe submits resignation

In a special executive session Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Mingus board accepted the resignation of Tighe, effective June 30.

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Annual County FREE slash Program

It’s Too Late, When Told To Evacuate! BE FIREWISE The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management with support from the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors is strongly recommending that ...

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Inspiring Littles to be Bigs wherever they go in life

On a grand scale, unusual matches like those of Barbara, Teea and Kelly and Troy, Zane and Caden are good for not only the community but society at large.

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Inspiring Littles to be Bigs wherever they go in life

On a grand scale, unusual matches like those of Barbara, Teea and Kelly and Troy, Zane and Caden are good for not only the community but society at large.

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New Paulden principal puts focus on safety

There are times when some good can come out of a terrible situation. For example, take what happened to Martha Potter, the first-year principal at the Paulden Community School, when she was at a Vermont school in 2010.

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Del Rio, Territorial among first in state to Buddy up

It was Julia Pierce's first day at a new school and she didn't know anyone. Unlike the other first graders at Del Rio Elementary School last fall she did not attend Territorial Early Education Center for preschool or kindergarten. Therefore, she didn't get the chance to make friendships that would carry over to the new school.

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Drake Cement asks to use 80 acres of forest land

The public has an opportunity to comment on a proposed plan of the Drake Cement Plant to extend its storage site of overburden materials to an adjacent 80-acre parcel on the Prescott National Forest (PNF). The deadline for comments is April 22.

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Prescott Country Club discusses condos plan

The owners of the Prescott Golf & Country Club (PGCC) have called a Neighborhood Meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, in the Prescott Valley Public Library auditorium, to discuss plans to build 75 condominium units on two parcels within the community.

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Not enough progress on child abuse

A field of pinwheels was planted on Friday, April 1 to mark the start of Child Abuse Awareness Month, a fitting symbol for the state's current efforts to protect children. The pinwheels turn only after a gust of wind has come through.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Verde Lakes Drive on target for Friday completion

According to Ron Long, Town of Camp Verde public works director, his crew is on schedule to complete the culvert crossings of Verde Lakes Drive by the end of the day on Friday, April 8.

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Jail escapee Wade Dickinson to return to Verde Valley in June for plea hearing

The 30-year-old Dickinson's escaped from the Yavapai County Jail in July 2014. He grabbed a basketball rim, scaled the wall of the recreation yard, climbed to the roof, went through a security fence, dropped to the ground and was free.

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Camp Verde candidate packets available

2016 Candidate Nomination Packets are now available for those wishing to run in the Town of Camp Verde August 30 election, according to Virginia Jones, town clerk.

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New legislative blockade in path of Planned Parenthood joining state Medicaid program

PHOENIX -- Courting yet another lawsuit, the state Senate voted Tuesday to throw a new hurdle into the path of Planned Parenthood participating in the state Medicaid program.

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New legislative blockade in path of Planned Parenthood joining state Medicaid program

Roland Foods, LLC, Initiates A Voluntary Recall Of Roland® Fire Roasted Red Pepper Strips Due To The Possible Presence Of Glass In The Product

Roland Foods, LLC, of New York, NY, in cooperation with the manufacturer in Peru, is initiating a voluntary recall of specific lots of Roland® Fire Roasted Red Pepper Strips due to the possible ...

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Pastor says community steps forward to lend helping hand in wake of church fire

COTTONWOOD -- River Community Fellowship Pastor Scott Wilson was back at his church last week counting his blessings.

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Jail escapee Wade Dickinson to return to Verde Valley in June for plea hearing

CAMP VERDE -- Wade Cole Dickinson is in prison for fraud, weapons, drugs and more and is expected to be locked up until at least 2033 on current convictions.

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Judge Bluff denies motion that consecutive sentencing in child porn case is unconstitutional

CAMP VERDE -- Samir Mahmoud Wadi, 43, was snatched-up by federal agents in New Mexico as he attempted to flee the United States to Jordan in late September. Charged with 12 counts possessing or transferring child porn, Wadi had been free on a $30,000 bond when he attempted to board the plane in Albuquerque.

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Feds investigate violations of federal Voting Rights Act in Arizona presidential primary

PHOENIX -- Federal attorneys are investigating how the state's largest county conducted the presidential primary even as the state's top election official insisted Monday she could not have done anything different ahead of the March 22 vote.

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Pastor says community steps forward to lend helping hand in wake of church fire

COTTONWOOD -- River Community Fellowship Pastor Scott Wilson was back at his church last week counting his blessings.

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Jail escapee Wade Dickinson to return to Verde Valley in June for plea hearing

Judge Bluff denies motion that consecutive sentencing in child porn case is unconstitutional

Feds investigate violations of federal Voting Rights Act in Arizona presidential primary

Police identify man killed in Perkinsville rollover

The man killed Sunday, March 3, in a Jeep rollover crash on Perkinsville Road east of Chino Valley, has been identified as Zachary Giese, 23, of Cave Creek, according to sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn.

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Monday, April 4, 2016

Off-highway accident on Perkinsville Road takes life of Cave Creek man

23-year-old Zachary Geise from Cave Creek died as a result of his injuries.

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Off-highway accident on Perkinsville Road takes life of Cave Creek man

23-year-old Zachary Geise from Cave Creek died as a result of his injuries.

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Off-highway accident on Perkinsville Road takes life of Cave Creek man

23-year-old Zachary Geise from Cave Creek died as a result of his injuries.

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Secretary of State made offer to harvest ballots

PHOENIX -- Less than a month after publicly declaring ballot harvesting an opportunity for fraud, Secretary of State Michele Reagan offered to do just that for staffers at the governor's office.

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No dog racing in Arizona; puppy mills, OK

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers voted Thursday to make dog racing go away in Arizona but allow pet stores to be able to sell animals from commercial breeders.

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Sen. Farley back tracks on gun law claims

PHOENIX -- A top Senate Democrat is walking back statements he made during debate that a proposed new law will allow Arizonans to own everything from silencers to automatic weapons and hand grenades.

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Arizona students do not have to learn cursive to make it to sixth grade

PHOENIX -- Good news for students: You won't have to learn cursive to make it to the sixth grade.

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New battle on Arizona abortion front

PHOENIX -- The head of state's chief anti-abortion group said she will move to block any legislation to allow doctors in Arizona to use RU-486 to terminate pregnancies using the new standards adopted this past week by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Governor signs bill to change state campaign finance laws

PHOENIX -- Gov. Doug Ducey penned his approval to massive changes in campaign finance laws, new restrictions on abortions and keeping certain felons behind bars longer than now required.

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New minimum wage standard could go to Arizona voters

PHOENIX -- Arizona voters could get a chance this November to set the minimum wage for workers at $12 an hour by 2020.

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Secretary of State made offer to harvest ballots

Water watchers zero in on Cochise County development issue

PHOENIX -- The fate of new development in Cochise County cities could depend on how Gov. Doug Ducey feels about creating exceptions to existing water supply laws.

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No dog racing in Arizona; puppy mills, OK

Sen. Farley back tracks on gun law claims

Arizona students do not have to learn cursive to make it to sixth grade

PHOENIX -- Good news for students: You won't have to learn cursive to make it to the sixth grade.

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New battle on Arizona abortion front

Governor signs bill to change state campaign finance laws

New minimum wage standard could go to Arizona voters

PHOENIX -- Arizona voters could get a chance this November to set the minimum wage for workers at $12 an hour by 2020.

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Water watchers zero in on Cochise County development issue

Top Senator walks back gun comments

A top Senate Democrat is walking back statements he made during debate that a proposed new law will allow Arizonans to own everything from silencers to automatic weapons and hand grenades.

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Saturday, April 2, 2016

Vietnam War Memorial Traveling Wall opened to public in Sedona

Wilmer Joshevama of Oraibi, AZ traces the name of a relative onto a piece of paper.

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Camp Verde council to get update on roads, fire agreement

Now that Camp Verde council has approved the 2016 General Plan, its April 6 meeting will deal with improving pedestrian access and learning about how fire departments can gain efficiencies through a Joint Powers Agreement.

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SciTech students find animals 'breathtaking,' nervous system 'not a simple organ'

In humans, a properly rested heart should beat between 60 and 100 times each minute, a pace that Katrina Esparza calls "non-stop."

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Camp Verde kindergarten registration begins April 4

Camp VeCamp Verde Elementary School offers computer and technology instruction, health and fit kids classes, music, library and small class sizes.

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Fire chief at Lake Montezuma Property Owners Association meeting

Fire Chief Terry Kelly will speak at the regular monthly meeting of Lake Montezuma Property Owners Association at 5 p.m. Monday, April 4 at the Beaver Creek Adult Center at Rollins Park in Lake Montezuma.

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STEM, STEAM key to SciTech

In a world run proudly by techies, geeks and nerds, Verde Valley schools are eagerly preparing for the annual SciTech Festival, a seven-day homage to science, technology, engineering, math - and arts.

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Outdoors Report: April 3, 2016

As spring breaks free the ice-locked lakes, anglers have a chance to score on the following waters:

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Suspect in two PV home invasion incidents turns himself in

Paul Green, 21, turned himself into the Prescott Valley Police Department Friday night and was booked on multiple charges including burglary, kidnapping, aggravated assault, threaten to cause physical injury and a probation violation.

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Man rescued after being pinned under a car

A 20-year-old man was taken to a Phoenix hospital Friday night after being struck by, and pinned under, a car near the intersection of Lake Valley Road and Lakeshore Drive in Prescott Valley.

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Watch for the court filing: 'Local government vs. the State'

VERDE VALLEY -- "I find this bill and the general draconian attitude of the Governor and the Legislature discouraging, disappointing, and unproductive."

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Clarkdale residents hear about fire service consolidation

CLARKDALE -- About 50 residents of Clarkdale turned out Thursday night to hear about the proposal to merge the Clarkdale Fire District into the Verde Valley Fire District. Most politely listened to the proposal, some made suggestions and others questioned potential losses.

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2016 local election season taking shape

COTTONWOOD -- Presidential nomination seekers are dominating the public airspace, but local elections, will take place on the same ballot as well for the first time in Arizona and paperwork is being filed behind the scenes.

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Commercial and condo project proposed for Old Town Cottonwood

CLARKDALE -- A brother and sister development team showed off their plans to Old Town neighbors Thursday night. Michelle Haupt and John Haupt and his wife Valerie are proposing a planned-area-development that would include a mixed-use of two buildings on three lots.

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Watch for the court filing: 'Local government vs. the State'

Clarkdale residents hear about fire service consolidation

2016 local election season taking shape

Commercial and condo project proposed for Old Town Cottonwood

Verde Valley Voices expand musical horizons

The Verde Valley Voices have two new choirs this year. "The Noteables" is a mix of women and men who sing a little bit of everything fun! "Belle Voce" is a group of women who specialize in beautiful music for the female voice.

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Cottonwood honored with 'Distinguished Budget Presentation Award'

COTTONWOOD -- The City of Cottonwood's finance department has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Cottonwood's current fiscal year budget.

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Lakes break free of ice, anglers heading out

VERDE VALLEY - As spring breaks free the ice-locked lakes, anglers have a chance to score on the following waters, per Greg Cummings of the Arizona Game and Fish Department:

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Verde Valley Voices expand musical horizons

Cottonwood honored with 'Distinguished Budget Presentation Award'

Lakes break free of ice, anglers heading out

Friday, April 1, 2016

Patient extricated one-and-one half miles upstream from Bull Pen Campground

At approximately 10:07 a.m. April 1, Camp Verde Fire District responded to a report of a person with a broken leg near the Bull Pen Campground in the Coconino National Forest off West Clear Creek.

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State Highway 260 contract work slowed

Construction to four-lane the remainder of SR 260 is expected to get underway during the middle of 2017. But, a contract detail could slow progress.

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