Verde ValleyAZ (March 19, 2012) – Decades of statistics along with increased scientific knowledge impact how parents and experts currently view underage drinking. If you want to know the real risks and consequences to youth who drink alcohol, it means understanding current research into alcohol and teen brain development, related learning problems, the current legal consequences including tougher DUI laws, difficulties finding employment and financial impacts on families.
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Over Two Feet of Snow Forecasted Flagstaff AZ (March 17, 2012) – As the spring temperatures are enjoyed around Arizona and skiers and snowboarders continue to relish in the spring conditions on the slopes, the Arizona Snowbowl prepares for the largest snow storm of the winter season.
Cottonwood AZ (March 16, 2012) – The Verde River Citizens Alliance in partnership with the City of Cottonwood will celebrate the installation of a Rainwater Collection Cistern at City Hall on Saturday, March 24th at 9:30 AM. This cistern was home built by the VRCA at a cost of about $600. It holds approximately 360 gallons, enough to support a small garden. More info is available at verderivervrca.org The public is invited to see this system debut in the Verde Valley. We will meet behind City Hall at 827 N. Main in Old Town.
National Weather Service calling for 10-20″ of Snow in Northern Arizona Sedona AZ (March 16, 2012) – The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been advised that northern Arizona, above 5,000 feet, could receive upwards of 10-20 inches of snow accumulation between late Saturday night and Monday morning of this weekend.
Sedona AZ (March 15, 2012) – The Unofficial Final Primary Election Results for the March 13, 2012 election for the City of Sedona are listed below.
Sedona AZ (March 15, 2012) – Several streets in Sedona will be swept starting Thursday, March 22 through Wednesday, March 28, 2012 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Sedona AZ (March 14, 2012) – Self-Therapy for the Stutterer is the classic self-help guide by the founder of The Stuttering Foundation. It is written to and for the many adults and teens who stutter. The book is available at most public libraries. If you stutter, you do not need to surrender to your speech difficulty because you can change the way you talk. You can learn to communicate with ease rather than with effort. There is no quick and easy way to tackle the problem, but with the right approach, self-therapy can be effective.
Sedona AZ (March 14, 2012) – Fresh, sustainable, local…that is what good food is all about. Whether you are a chef, diner, restaurant owner or home gardener this is what makes a meal special. El Portal Sedona Hotel, whenever possible, has grown its own vegetables and herbs for the freshest gourmet breakfast in Sedona. Simple yet delicious farm-to-table foods are the heart and soul of the pet friendly bed and breakfast.
Sedona AZ (March 14, 2012) – Everyone is invited to a memorial service honoring the lives of Carol Raynsford and James Johnson, the couple murdered January 6 as they sat in their red Subaru in a scenic rest area between Sedona and Cottonwood. Organized by community members Sarah McLean and Barbara Litrell, the service will be held Sunday, April 22, 2PM at Church of the Red Rocks, 54 Bowstring Drive, Sedona. Rev. George Ault and Rev. Donna Cavedon will preside. Family members will share remembrances. A community reception will follow.
A citizen of the world who made a difference – to his family, to his friends, to his colleagues and protégés, to his community, and to the globe. Sedona AZ (March 14, 2012) – Dr. Melvyn R. Copen, 74, died on March 12th, following two challenging open-heart surgeries and subsequent complex health issues. Despite his valiant and unwavering fight to remain with us, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, near his home in Sedona,Arizona. A citizen of the world, he held international positions in academia, industry, and government, demonstrating a genius for understanding the importance of culture in…
Cottonwood AZ (March 14, 2012) – PRELIMINARY INFORMATION – On March 13, 2012, at approximately 11:15 AM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported vehicle vs. bicycle collision in the 900 block of Rio Mesa Trail, Cottonwood (Verde Villages). EMS personnel were treating the injured bicyclist who was eventually flown to Flagstaff Medical Center due to head trauma and a possible broken arm. The bicyclist is identified as Michael Moore, 27, from Glendale, Arizona. Moore was in surgery yesterday and remains in intensive care. An updated condition was not available at the time of this release.
Clarkdale AZ (March 14, 2012) – In the continuation of Clarkdale’s and Arizona’s Centennial celebration – a group of hardy?! Clarkdale residents will be going up on “C” mountain in Clarkdale to paint the “C”. The event takes place on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 7 am until it gets painted! The event begins at the Clarkdale Historical Museum located at 900 First North (next to the Clarkdale Police Department) with the painting crew meeting to travel to the top of “C” mountain. Since painting activities are restricted to a few – all others (the smart ones) will be able…
Sedona AZ (March 14, 2012) – For the 3rd year WTPC Rescue is sponsoring Free Cat Spay Month in the Sedona and the Verde Valley. This unprecedented project will run throughout March. All female cats, as young as eight weeks old as long as they weigh in at one pound, qualify for the program. AM Arizona morning talk show host Tonya Mock says of the program “Free Cat Spay Month provides an essential service to the Verde Valley, saving countless innocent animals from being needlessly euthanized because people are unable to find homes for them.”
Unofficial Preliminary Primary Election Results The Unofficial Preliminary Primary Election Results for the March 13, 2012 election for the City of Sedona are listed below. The Mayoral candidate received the following vote totals and percentages: MAYORAL CANDIDATE VOTE/BALLOT TOTAL PERCENT OF VOTES ADAMS, ROBERT 2061 94.50% WRITE-IN VOTES 120 5.50% The Council candidates received the following vote totals and percentages: COUNCIL CANDIDATE VOTE/BALLOT TOTAL PERCENT OF VOTES DINUNZIO, MARK 1929 29.88% MARTINEZ, JOHN 1745 27.03% MILLER, JOHN D. 1290 19.98% WILLIAMSON, JESSICA 1449 22.44% WRITE-IN VOTES 43 0.67% Proposition 420 received the following vote totals and percentages: PROPOSITION 420 VOTE/BALLOT…
Sedona AZ (March 13, 2012) – “Desert Harvesters and Native Foods” will be featured at Keep Sedona Beautiful, Inc.’s Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series on Friday, March 23rd. Please note this event, which usually occurs on the third Wednesday of each month, will be held on Friday. The evening will begin at 5:30 pm, with complementary offerings of appetizers donated by El Rincon and local wine donated by Norris and Carolyn Peterson. The presentation will begin at 5:45 pm.