Camp Verde Bugle

CAMP VERDE – After 15 years in the classroom, Jennifer Jackson was ready for a “change of scenery.”

Tuesday was one of the most exciting days of the year at a Camp Verde farm.

Worldwide price drops in recyclables is just one of many factors affecting recycling in the Verde Valley.

Get ready for what will likely be a hot Fourth of July in the Verde Valley.

Pancakes, parade and a "pato" race are all part of Beaver Creek's Fourth of July plans this year.

Jeff Clarke has taught at Beaver Creek School for 13 of his 16 years in education.

Camp Verde detailers Rob Fafrowicz and Rob Zubek again made the cut from hundreds of detailers nationwide by the original “Detailer of Air Force One,” Renny Doyle of Detailing Success.

VERDE VALLEY – To some, the idea is contrary to tradition. But at Camp Verde and Beaver Creek school districts, the four-day school week helps attract good teachers – and helps keep them.

Red Moon Development/Verde Ranch MH, LLC owns 110 acres of land north of Finnie Flat Road and east of SR 260 that is formerly known as Silverado at Simonton Ranch and plans to develop in three phases, Howard told council. Should the developer purchase the remainder of the former Silverado’s 172.5 acres, the project could end up being five phases.

A land-use application form says the cottage-style project “will provide a unique lifestyle that captures the character of Camp Verde.”

A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 17 just south of the Arizona 260 interchange caused hours of traffic delays Tuesday, but no one was injured.

Early on the morning of Sunday, June 23, Cottonwood police responded to the area of the Black Canyon Day Use off of SR 260 near mile post 210 for a reported stabbing.

The left lane of Interstate 17 northbound has reopened at milepost 284 near Camp Verde, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The left lane of Interstate 17 northbound has reopened at milepost 284 near Camp Verde, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

That’s how Sedona resident Dave Meier describes the small home community he hopes to build on approximately 2.68 acres at 485 S. Nichols St. in Camp Verde.

There is no estimated reopening time. Southbound lanes are not affected.

For Britta Booth, it was Lori Hicks’ “warmth and integrity” that were “an immediate draw” to her.

Arizona Public Service crews are making repairs Monday to downed power lines off Horseshoe Bend Drive in Camp Verde.

In recognition of the wide variety of species, the National Audubon Society has designated the Pecks Lake/Tavasi Marsh area around Tuzigoot National Monument, as well as Lower Oak Creek around Page Springs, as Important Bird Areas (IBA).

The resolution also explains that Camp Verde also opposes the “takings” of any of the town’s public or private land for the Verde Connect project, and opposes any additional taxes or any matching funds “or any action that will cost the Town of Camp Verde additional expenditures, as well as any reduction in county funds for other project needs in the Town of Camp Verde.”

CAMP VERDE – A room full of people laughed as Camp Verde Mayor Charlie German asked whether anyone was in support of Yavapai County’s Verde Connect project.

Wednesday, the Camp Verde Town Council will consider a resolution to officially oppose the county road project.

That’s what Rimrock Farmers Market Manager Candy Hammond says as she and the community’s farmers and gardeners prepare for opening day of the new market season.

The governing board at United Christian School has named Lynda Hilton interim administrator for the 2019-2020 school year.

CAMP VERDE – Once the Town of Camp Verde awards a contract for sidewalk improvements along Hollamon and 7th streets, the project should take about four months to complete.