Rimrock AZ (June 25, 2015) – Montezuma/Rimrock Fire Chief Keller reports that on Wednesday morning, June 24, at approximately 08:10 AM, Montezuma Rimrock and Camp Verde Fire Districts were dispatched to a reported vehicle accident into the building of the popular Vintages Grill in Rimrock. A single occupant was found in the vehicle, who sustained non-life threatening injuries as a result of the accident.
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Annual forum offers venue for exchange of ideas to strengthen rural Arizona and foster economic growth Clarkdale AZ (June 25, 2015) – The 9th Annual Arizona Rural Policy Forum will be held at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse in Clarkdale, Arizona during August 6 through 7, 2015. This annual forum, hosted by the Arizona Rural Development Council (AZRDC), a program of the Local First Arizona Foundation (LFAF), will connect rural economic development professionals, nonprofits, community leaders, business owners, and other rural stakeholders who are interested in sustaining rural communities.
Sedona AZ (June 25, 2015) – “Arizona’s Own” 108th Army Band, Arizona Army National Guard, will perform on Friday, July 3rd from 11:30 – 1:00 at Canyon Breeze Plaza, 300 N. State Route 89A in Uptown. It is free to attend. The theme of their complementary performance is patriotic in nature. Much of their repertoire consists of marches and patriotic songs, both traditional (e.g. “God Bless America”, “America the Beautiful”) and contemporary (e.g. “Proud To Be An American” by Lee Greenwood, “American Soldier” by Toby Keith).
Prescott AZ (June 25, 2015) – Hospice Compassus has announced Candace Reid, D.O., as Medical Director for its program serving Yavapai County. Reid will develop, maintain and monitor the standards of medical care across the program, including the delivery of medical direction to the hospice team to deliver the highest quality hospice care available in the community the program serves.
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(June 25, 2015) After all the lawlessness and corruption I’ve witnessed at the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) over the years, I really should be used to the ACC’s lack of ethics by now. Nevertheless, I was astonished when, in the course of reviewing “smart” meter related emails obtained via a Public Records Request, I came across a February 4, 2015 email exchange between some Administrative Law Judges at the ACC. Lyn Farmer is the ACC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Dwight Nodes is the Assistant Chief ALJ. Teena Jibilian is the ALJ assigned to all…
Sedona AZ (June 25, 2015) – Fifteen months ago, we the voters, passed a new community plan which envisions a thoughtfully managed evolution of our town in the next decade. The plan sets out lofty visions and objectives as to what we will become. These past fifteen months have coincidently seen the return of economic growth to Sedona that has restored our economy to a level of activity that many say surpasses the peak that had been achieved in 2005 and 2006.
By Ted Grussing … that regal ruler who rules over this home and has plans to expand her kingdom, and knows with certainty that she is destined to rule the world, struck a beautiful pose this morning while I was doing my early morning calisthenics this morning … she joins me in them and has developed a very unique manner of doing her own. I grabbed a camera off the nightstand and took a few photos of her … here is one of them and hope you enjoy it.
Cottonwood AZ (June 24, 2015) – By shopping at The Paw Boutique, not only will you find some great items at great deals, but you will also be making a difference in animals’ lives. The Paw Boutique is the only thrift store in Cottonwood that supports your local animal shelter – The Verde Valley Humane Society. Come on in for clothes, furniture, housewares, books, and more. The Paw Boutique is open from 10 to 5 Tuesday-Saturday, in the Food City shopping center. Happy Shopping!
Expo Pre-Party Helps Fund Food Bank With Night of Food, Fun and Networking Sedona AZ (June 24, 2015) – The Pure Living Expo taking place July 23-27 at the Hilton Sedona is hosting an expo Pre-Party to benefit the Sedona Community Food Bank on Saturday, June 27 at Agave of Sedona, located at 1146 West State Route 89A in Sedona. The Garden of Delights: A Pure Living Expo Pre-Party & Fundraiser will start at 6:00 p.m. Tickets for the evening are available at PureLivingEvents.com for $25 per person. Proceeds support the Sedona Food bank, a 501(c)3 non-profit, in providing more organic, non-gmo and gluten free foods to the community.
Sedona AZ (June 24, 2015) – Register now for British Soccer Camp, hosted by Sedona Parks and Recreation and presented by Challenger Sports. The session will be held from July 6 to 10 at Posse Grounds Park. It is available for youth from ages 2 to 16 and is broken into age groups. Depending on the age, classes range from one hour to a full day.
By Ted Grussing So here is an incredibly filling meal … like nearly half the length of the King snake. The King Snake is a constrictor and you can clearly see how he has firmly clamped down on the Gopher snake and is engaged in some serious eating. It was pretty dark when Suzi stopped in to let me know what she had seen and it was out the door with the first camera I could get my hands on … the Canon 6D and the new 24/70 F2.8 lens on it.
Northbound motorists will be guided through work zone with a pilot car Camp Verde AZ (June 23, 2015) – Overnight paving work continues this week on Interstate 17 just south of Camp Verde (mileposts 280 to 286) between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Wednesday, June 24 through July 9. Northbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane and drivers will be guided through the work zone with a pilot car for the protection of workers and the traveling public. Delays of up to 10 minutes are expected.
By Ed WolfeChairman of the Verde River Basin Partnership Verde Valley AZ (June 23, 2015) – Groundwater currently supplies almost all residential and municipal water needs in the upper Verde River watershed (Big Chino Valley, the Prescott area, Chino Valley, and part of Prescott Valley) and the Verde Valley within the middle Verde River watershed. Critically, these two watersheds provide the groundwater that sustains year-round flow of the Verde River and its perennial tributaries, their crucial riparian functions, and agricultural irrigation in the Verde Valley. Reports of the U.S. Geological Survey clearly show that pumping of groundwater that began in…
Clarkdale AZ (June 23, 2015) – On Sunday, June 21, 2015, at 12:30 AM, deputies were dispatched to an area along the Verde River north of Clarkdale, Arizona, regarding a stranded 33-year-old female. The caller stated that his girlfriend and their 2 sons, ages 6 and 7, had been hiking along the river and around sunset, he and the boys decided to return to their motorhome requiring a nearly 200’ climb up a canyon wall. His girlfriend stayed back and once darkness fell, she felt she could not climb out on her own. Her boyfriend indicated she did not have…
Sedona AZ (June 23, 2015) – Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition has launched the “900 New Neighbors in 2015” major gifts campaign to prepare for the 900 additional older adults who will need services by the end of the year. VVCC Executive Director Kent Ellsworth said his projections are based on the steady increase in needs each year. Last year VVCC enrolled 650 new neighbors and this year expects to enroll 900. “The vast majority of the older adults we serve are at an advanced age of 85 and older. Nearly 50 percent of the neighbors we serve are 90 to…