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Community events & happenings, Jan. 20
Donna Michaels, candidate for Yavapai District 3 Supervisor, will be the Yavapai County Democratic Party — Cottonwood speaker for this month’s meeting from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Red Rooster Café, 901 N. Main St., Cottonwood.
Arizonans join smaller, calmer, but still impassioned Women’s March
Snow and near-freezing temperatures were not about to keep Gilbert native Sierra Maughan from joining thousands of others who marched in Washington Saturday in the fourth annual Women’s March.
New rules on school prayer, religious groups, hailed and assailed
Arizona religious groups said the Trump administration’s release this week of regulations aimed at protecting religious expression “rights a serious wrong,” but others expect the moves will have little practical impact.
- College holds meet-and-greet with finalists for campus dean spot
- Alcantara Vineyards placed on shorter leash by county
- Back to drawing board for Spring Creek Ranch
- City land sale first step toward construction of Springhill Suites by Marriott hotel
- Cottonwood City Council addresses sidewalk displays and patio seating
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Fourteen-year-old prepares ninth MLK march in Camp Verde
Nine years ago, Chandler Plante led his first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. march down Camp Verde’s Main Street.
Verde Valley Humane Society stops accepting Camp Verde animals
A Camp Verde rescue owner worries that while the Verde Valley Humane Society and town officials try to work out a new fee agreement, dogs in Camp Verde will be at risk and may suffer.
Accused abuser escaped on interstates; turned self in
A man wanted on domestic violence charges fled from Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputies who were called to the Cordes Junction area, but after escaping up I-17, the man later turned himself in.
- Camp Verdeans recommend Butner censured, removed from town council
- Camp Verde: George files complaint over Butner’s ‘unsubstantiated allegations’
- Camp Verde to discuss improvement district for SR 260 sewer improvements
- Call the Cops: Camp Verde officers respond to 10,058 calls in 2019
- Beaver Creek students benefit from Sedona Literacy Program
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Man killed in Sedona officer-involved shooting
SEDONA – A 41-year-old man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Sedona Monday.
Accused abuser escaped on interstates; turned self in
A man wanted on domestic violence charges fled from Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputies who were called to the Cordes Junction area, but after escaping up I-17, the man later turned himself in.
Cottonwood man arrested for sex crime for second time in one week
A man who was arrested last weekend and charged with exposing himself to children has also been booked on charges related to possessing child pornography.
Reader Poll:
What is your preference for an Upper Verde school district consolidation election?
- One election for all Cottonwood-Oak Creek, Mingus Union and Clarkdale-Jerome voters.
- Separate elections for each individual school district.
21 total votes
See past polls
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Pet photography and capturing magic of hummingbirds
Professional photographer Larry Cowles and his wife Susan will present at the meeting of the Sedona Camera Club starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Road.
New York Times Bestselling authors programs at Sedona Library
Sedona Public Library will host three New York Times bestselling authors at two different programs in January.
Reds Sedona Grill keeps music flowing and good times going
Reds Sedona Grill offers musical entertainment four nights a week, featuring top-of-the-line performances to go with your meal.
- Beer School, DJ Johnny K and Black Lemon highlight week of fun at Cottonwood Main Stage
- Sedona Film Festival presents ‘Ayurveda Unveiled’ premiere Jan. 28
- Sedona Film Fest presents ‘A Hidden Life’ premiere Jan. 24-30
- The Old Corral: Brandon Shepard – country with attitude
- Southwestern troubadour Shari Rowe brings country to Camp Verde
- Fisher Theatre to host Sedona Poetry Slam
- Old Town Center for the Arts presents Christie Lenée in concert
- ‘The Hum’ -- New monthly concert series kicks off at Oak Creek Brewery
- Sedona Heritage Museum features program with Arizona travel writer Roger Naylor
- The Bolshoi Ballet’s ‘Giselle’ premieres onscreen Jan. 26
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Turnovers costly for Mingus Union girls basketball
Mingus Union girls basketball’s promising start on Friday night was undone by turnovers.
Sharp shooting Vols too much for Mingus boys basketball
Mingus Union boys basketball’s upset bid ran into Lee Williams’ sharp shooting.
Sports briefs: CV basketball teams, Mingus girls soccer continue winning, MUHS boys soccer earns last second draw
Despite playing their first game away from Verde Valley/Sedona in about a month, Camp Verde High girls basketball kept on rolling on Friday night.
- Bill to let Arizona student-athletes earn endorsement money awaits vote at state House
- Bueno signs with Northwestern Oklahoma State soccer
- Camp Verde girls hoops rallies from 18 down to beat Sedona
- Camp Verde boys basketball overcomes slow start to knock off Sedona Red Rock
- Sports briefs: Mingus boys soccer opens new year with 2-0 win over Youngker
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Letter: Thank you, Camp Verde, for sticking up for me
Thank you all. And especially Nancy Floyd, Steve Vanlandingham, Cris McPhail, and Kathy Davis.
Letter: There is nothing democratic about the Democrat Party
There is nothing democratic about the Democrat Party and it is misleading to use this name.
Letter: No one is above the law -- not even the President
I’m calling on my senator to support convicting and removing Donald Trump. After a thorough investigation, the House of Representatives voted to charge Donald Trump with both abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, demonstrating that Trump has no business in the Oval Office.
- Letter: VOC incorporation a democratic process
- Letter: Warning signs clear: Donald Trump a danger to our national security
- Letter: Our democracy is in danger right now
- Letter: Without collaboration, America on path of certain destruction
- Editorial: Camp Verde Council needs to take firm, decisive action against Butner
- Commentary: As witness fight rages, whistleblower fades away
- Commentary: Butner’s ambush tactics an ugly night for Camp Verde
- Letter: It’s the First Amendment that needs sanctuary protection
- Letter: Pause to reflect on words, legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Letter: Is legislature’s intent execution of power over us for their own entertainment?
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Around the Bluhmin’ Town: Keep your britches on people
Where were you the weekend of January 11th and 12th? Perhaps riding the Phoenix Light Rail pantsless to “celebrate silliness” (more like madness) with folks in about 30 cities all over the world? No, I didn’t think so.
Mingus theater troupe performs screen, stage revue
Two hours of music, including well-known songs from famous musical and movies, performed by a cast of close to 100 Mingus Union students.
Life in the Slow Lane: Return of Joy
Like the returning sunlight after the solstice, joy is beginning to once again creep over the farm. Bear is finally recovering from Moosie's death.
- Sedona Pathways Our Daily Journey: Jan. 7, 2020
- VERDE HERITAGE 1900: JEROME: Cutting Wood in the Black Hills
- Verde Heritage 1952: New Year Ushered In By Record River Torrents.
- Verde Heritage: 1896: JEROME: Home of the Great Copper Mines; Part 3
- Verde Heritage 1896: JEROME: Home of Great Copper Mines; Part 2
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Camp Verde High School student of the month
Camp Verde High School senior Justin Ritzenthaler is the school’s Kiwanis Student of the Month for December. Ritzenthaler has a 3.9 GPA and is ranked fourth in his class.
70th Wedding Anniversary: Bill and Tina Bryant
Bill and Tina (Kaufmann) Bryant of Oak Creek Valley celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Nov. 29. They were married at the Eastside Church of the Nazarene in Phoenix Arizona.
Camp Verde High School Student of the Month
Camp Verde High School has announced that senior Coke Bast is the school’s October Kiwanis Student of the Month.
Reader Poll:
What is your preference for an Upper Verde school district consolidation election?
- One election for all Cottonwood-Oak Creek, Mingus Union and Clarkdale-Jerome voters.
- Separate elections for each individual school district.
21 total votes
See past polls
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Obituary: David Lee Cole
Cottonwood resident, David Cole, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2020 at Carefree Assisted Living Center in Cottonwood, where he had resided since May 2019 due to Parkinson’s disease and a stroke.
Obituary: Joan L. Headland 1937-2020
Joan L. Headland, 82, Cottonwood (Verde Village), passed away on January 12, 2020.
Obituary: Justin Keith White 1983-2019
Justin Keith White passed away at his home on December 25, 2019. After a courageous and long battle with depression, the pain became unbearable and Justin lost his fight.
