Author: Tommy

Rimrock AZ (January 20, 2020) – It’s day 20 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 Program.  Today Yavapai County Law Enforcement is looking for Lisa Marie Belmares.  Between June and September of 2017 Belmares entered the victim’s property and removed several items from his property and residence.  The items taken included firearms, jewelry, coins, tools, animals and money. Some of the items were later recovered, but some of the items were traded for drugs.  The total loss to the victim was approximately $8,500.00.  

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Clarkdale AZ (January 19, 2020) – The Annual Membership Meeting for CHSM will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Men’s Lounge of the Clark Memorial Clubhouse in Clarkdale. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting, it is not limited to members only. During the meeting, the CHSM Board of Directors will be introduced, including new board members. In addition, annual reports will be presented by the President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Collections staff. Progress made of the CHSM Strategic Plan formulated recently. Coffee and pastries will be served. Please plan to attend.

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Prescott AZ (January 19, 2020) – It’s day 19 of Yavapai Silent Witnesses Catch 22 Program.  Today the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Matthew Scott Bywater.  On August 3, 2018, Bywater and another suspect entered the victim’s home in the 20,000 block of Cactus Wren in Cordes Lakes, AZ and stole three firearms and $900 in cash.  The total loss to the victims was approximately $2300. Bywater was arrested but has since violated his probation in reference to this case. As a result, Bywater has a no bond statewide extraditable warrant for probation violation stemming from charges of 1st…

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Sedona AZ (January 18, 2020) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is again presenting their popular historic sites tours of Oak Creek Canyon’s historic places on April 15, 16, 17 and 18 from 2-5 p.m. each day.These history roundups are guided tours of historic places from the top to the bottom of the canyon. In all, 20-some homesteads, squatters’ sites, campgrounds and other historic locations including stops at Bear Howard’s cabin, Purtymun’s Cave Springs kitchen, and the Thompson springhouse, among others will be visited.

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Prescott AZ (January 18, 2020) – It’s day 18 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 program.  Today Yavapai County’s Law Enforcement Professionals are asking for your help in locating Ryan Sydney Wheat.On August 6, 2019, Wheat was stopped by a Prescott Police Officer while driving a stolen vehicle.  Wheat fled from the officer placing the officer in danger as his arm was inside the window attempting to pull Wheat out.  During another attempt to steal a car, the victim tried to get Wheat out of his car and Wheat assaulted him by punching the victim multiple times.  Wheat fled the…

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Award-winning documentary weaves together the history and essence of AyurvedaSedona AZ (January 17, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special Northern Arizona premiere of “Ayurveda Unveiled” on Tuesday, Jan. 28. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Filmmaker Gita Desai (Yoga Unveiled) takes us on an immersive journey into India’s eternal wisdom of wellbeing presented in the groundbreaking documentary “Ayurveda Unveiled”.

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Cottonwood AZ (January 17, 2020) – Saturday, January 25th from 8 am to 3 pm, the public is invited to join pet lovers from across the Verde Valley at Old Town Red Rooster Cafe to support Verde Valley Humane Society (VVHS). 10% of food purchases and 20% of all alcoholic beverages sold that day will be donated to Verde Valley Humane Society to help care for homeless pets. 

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By Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (January 17, 2020) – Set your mind to island time, escape to the library, and join us for a free concert at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 8th. This concert is a tribute to the music and the lifestyle of the Caribbean Islands featuring the music of Jimmy Buffett, Zac Brown Band, Harry Bellefonte, and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

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Prescott AZ (January 16, 2020) – Due to some exceptional police work on the part of the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Warrant Unit out of the Phoenix, Jonathon Bracher was arrested this morning in the area of West Roma in Phoenix.  Bracher is currently in the Maricopa County Jail awaiting extradition to Yavapai County. No further information is available at this time.###Prescott AZ (January 9, 2020) – It’s Day 9 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 Program.  The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating 28-year old Jonathon Robert Bracher.On November 21, 2017, Bracher was…

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Sedona AZ (January 17, 2020) – Do you have an interest in weaving, spinning, basket making, dyeing yarns or knitting? If so, come to Monday at the Museum at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, January 27th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild while they practice their art and share their love of fiber arts. Come to watch or bring your spinning wheel and yarns and join in the fun. They would be happy to answer any questions. There is no charge for this demonstration.

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By Darcy HitchcockCo-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (January 17, 2020) – Construction waste is one of the largest contributors to municipal landfills. Renovations might be worse than new construction because you’re removing material rather than just building from the ground up. Want a bit of inspiration? The Natural Capital Center in Portland Oregon renovated an entire city block and 98 percent of the materials were recycled or reused. So how can you fix up your place without filling dumpsters? Here are 9 tips.

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By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (January 17, 2020) – New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe will read selections from her latest book, “The Summer Guests” on Saturday, January 25 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sedona Public Library’s community room.  The Literate Lizard bookstore will provide books for sale following the program and the author will be available to sign books and answer questions.Monroe is the award-winning author of more than 20 books that are published worldwide, including the Beach House series and the Lowcountry series.  She writes richly textured books that delve into the complexities of interpersonal relationships and the parallels…

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Prescott AZ (January 17, 2020) – It’s day 17 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 Program.  Today the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is looking for James Robert Oberle.  On April 9, 2019, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputy performed a traffic stop on Oberle at the intersection of Arcosanti Road and Stagecoach Trail in Cordes Lakes.  During the stop, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s K9 Deputy alerted to the vehicle indicating there was contraband inside the vehicle. Following a probable cause search, a small quantity of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was found.  Oberle was taken into custody. Oberle became very combative and claimed…

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By Ted Grussing.. it was a very good day for shooting when I got the mallard I sent out yesterday and here is another shot of a drake and hen mallard on the go … shot this a while after the first one. The drakes reflection  is off the image to the bottom. Hoping for more conditions like this, but it is a rarity … but patience and frequent visits eventually pay off. There is something that is just so magnificent about mallards and other puddling ducks when they leap into the air to start their flights. 

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