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Verde Valley AZ (May 17, 2013) – The Arizona Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to be alert for bicyclists traveling along the shoulders of state highways throughout the Verde Valley this weekend due to a special event.
More than 1,000 bicyclists are expected to participate in the 27th annual Bike MS: Ride the Vortex bike race on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read More→
Phoenix AZ (May 17, 2013) – Fresh off the House Agriculture Committee’s vote to slash spending on SNAP (Food Stamps) by $21 billion over 10 years in their version of the Farm Bill, and on the heels of the Senate Agriculture Committee voting to cut $4.1 billion, the Association of Arizona Food Banks (AAFB) condemns these proposed cuts. Further, AAFB asks the public to contact their Arizona Senators and Congressional members immediately and ask them to oppose cuts to SNAP, TEFAP (commodity food distributed by food banks) and other nutrition assistance programs contained in the Farm Bill. Individuals can find contact information for their elected officials by visiting www.votesmart.org and entering their zip code. Read More→
Rimrock AZ (May 14, 2013) – On May 12, 2013, at approximately 10 AM, a man pulled up to the Montezuma/Rimrock Fire Station and when contacted by on-duty fireman, reported the apparent death a female seated inside his truck. Fireman attempted CPR on the woman without success as the man drove away before identifying himself or the woman. She was pronounced dead at the firehouse. Read More→
Verde Valley AZ (May 8, 2013) – Cottonwood City Manager Doug Bartosh and Sedona City Manager Tim Ernster have thrown down the gauntlet….kinda. Well…it wasn’t actually a gauntlet (whatever that is). And, no one really threw anything…up or down.
The truth is, these two guys really like each other, so let’s call it what it is: a friendly challenge to see who can ride the most miles in the upcoming Bike MS: Ride the Vortex – Sedona Verde Valley, a two-day, cycling event featuring options for all riders with routes ranging from 30 to 100 miles in and around Cottonwood and Sedona, May 18 and 19. Read More→
Verde Valley AZ (May 3, 2013) – The Dump the Drugs event held on April 27th collected a record 587.4 pounds of medication. The event was sponsored by MATFORCE and seven police departments, including: Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Cottonwood, Sedona, Camp Verde and Clarkdale. It was held in conjunction with the National Prescription Drug Take-Back campaign, which encourages safe disposal of unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication. Read More→
Verde Valley AZ (May 2, 2013) – MATFORCE is pleased to announce that Dr. Leon Cattolico was honored at a Phoenix awards ceremony on April 26 as recipient of the annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in the Adult Category. Dr. Cattolico was selected by a panel of statewide judges for this prestigious award. Read More→
Cottonwood AZ (May 1, 2013) – The 2nd grade students from Doctor Daniel Bright will be treated to a fieldtrip at Dead Horse Ranch State Park (DHRSP) on Thursday May 2. The City of Cottonwood sponsors this annual event. There is no better place to have this special event happen then right in their own backyard at DHRSP.
Smokey Bear will be present for the fieldtrip as well as several Wildland Fire Fighters! Students will enjoy the book “The True Story of Smokey Bear” from Prescott National Forest Ranger Olivia Rahman and Coconino National Forest Ranger Anthony Monteil. Students have an opportunity to learn all about Common Insects from Albert Sillas who joins us from the Prescott National Forest. Read More→
Verde Valley AZ (April 29, 2013) – MATFORCE announces two Youth Poster Contest grand prize winners: Clay Bowers, a 6-year old student from Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School in Cottonwood and Amy Owings, a 17-year old student from Prescott High School in Prescott. MATFORCE’s Youth Poster Contest is an annual event held to raise awareness among youth about the risks of drug and alcohol abuse. Read More→
Verde Valley AZ (April 25, 2013) – Dancing in the Moonlight, a fundraiser to benefit the Verde Valley Sanctuary, was a major success. Nearly 100 people dined and danced by the glow of the setting sun atop Airport Mesa at Sky Ranch Lodge before taking part in live and silent auctions. The Verde Valley Sanctuary would like to thank Sky Ranch Lodge, performing artists Mercy and Sophia Angeles, Culinary Creations by Beth, Linda Goldenstein, Oak Creek Brewing Co., Javelina Leap Vineyard and Winery, Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, Biddle’s Nursery, the student volunteers from Sedona Red Rock High School and the scores of businesses from across northern Arizona that so generously donated items for the auctions. Read More→
Verde Valley AZ (April 25, 2013) – For the 10th year in a row, our community will be inspired by the best and the brightest business women that the Verde Valley has to offer. The Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, hosted by the Sedona-Verde Valley National Association of Women Business Owners, will be held on May 17th from 11:30-1:30 at Poco Diablo Resort. Read More→
Verde Valley AZ (April 22, 2013) – MATFORCE announces the results of its “My Voice Makes a Difference” Video Contest. The annual contest is designed to give youth in Yavapai County the opportunity to express their voices and opinions in order to make a positive effect on reducing the abuse of drugs and alcohol.
Sheila Polk, MATFORCE Co-Chair and Yavapai County Attorney, said “Each video submitted showed great creativity and commentary on the adverse effects of drug and alcohol abuse. I heartily commend each youth who took the time to speak out on this important health topic.” The County Attorney’s office and CableOne Advertising assisted in the judging. Read More→
Camp Verde AZ (April 18, 2013) – The Ladders bald eagle closure area in Verde Valley re-opened to the public March 30, earlier than normally scheduled and entry to the Ladders area is now permitted.
The area is typically closed from December 1 through June 30 each year to reduce human disturbances to the eagles during their nesting season, which can cause eagles to abandon their eggs. Read More→
Verde Valley AZ (April 17, 2013) – A Dump the Drugs event will be held on April 27th at 7 locations county wide, including Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Cottonwood, Sedona, Camp Verde and Clarkdale. MATFORCE and area law enforcement are joining with the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Campaign to gather and safely dispose of unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication. Read More→
Verde Valley AZ (April 11, 2013) – Verde Valley Land Preservation invites everyone to attend the Meet and Greet event for the artists of the ‘A River Runs Thru Us,” Verde Artist Challenge on Thursday April 18th from 6 to 8pm at the Old Town Center for the arts on Main Street in Old town Cottonwood.
“A River Runs Thru Us” challenged 25 selected artists to create an emotional connection to the Verde River in a work of art that will be donated to V.V.L.P. and part of a traveling exhibition set to start late summer 2013. The artists were sent on a three day camping and river trip on the Verde River earlier this month, where they were given an opportunity to connect and be inspired by the river first hand. Read More→
Verde Valley AZ (April 10, 2013) – During 2012 Maggie McBride, a retired canine police dog, touched the lives of 3,896 area youth with the powerful message that “Drugs are for Dummies.” Maggie, a 14-year old black lab, passed away last week. She served as a canine member of the MATFORCE’s volunteer Speakers Bureau along with her owner, Bob McBride of Prescott. Read More→
Verde Valley AZ (April 4, 2013) – On April 3, 2013, Governor Jan Brewer made the use, possession or sale of synthetic drugs illegal in the state of Arizona by signing HB2327. Violators of the new law face felony charges.
Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney and MATFORCE Co-Chair said, “We first started hearing about the devastating effects of synthetic drugs in 2010. Reports included a mother in Cottonwood who almost lost her teenage daughter to bath salts.” The mother, who wishes to remain anonymous said, “This drug is a horrible, horrible thing. It changed my daughter drastically, mentally and physically. She lost 35 pounds. She was bleeding from her nose and ears.” Stories of illness, injury, aggression, paranoia and psychosis continued to surface. In January of 2011, Yavapai County Juvenile Probation officials reported that out of 99 juveniles, 87% reported experimenting with the synthetic drug “spice.” Read More→
Cornville AZ (April 4, 2013) – Connections Equine Therapy is a non-profit organization located in Cornville, AZ offering therapeutic riding and other services designed to improve the health and well-being of individuals with physical, behavioral, developmental or cognitive challenges. Many of our volunteers are only part-time residents and will soon be leaving for the summer. We need people to help with horse care and to assist with clients. Training provided.
For further information call Connie at 928-639-4223 or the Connections office at 928-639-0791 or email connections@commspeed.net
Flagstaff AZ (April 3, 2013) – It’s not time to put away the skis and snowboards just yet, Mother Nature’s below freezing springtime night temperatures are making it possible for Arizona Snowbowl to extend winter recreation into April! The ski area will be closed through April 4th, but will reopen for a long weekend with the Sunset and Agassiz Lifts running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 5, 6 and 7, and live music in the afternoons on the Agassiz deck. Read More→
Verde Valley AZ (April 2, 2013) – Women of the Verde Valley take notice. It’s a girl’s night out alert for loads of fun for a great cause. Closet organization mavens Aileen Smart, Smart Window & Image Creations and Tracey Shadley, Organize A-Z want your handbags, purses and clutches. The one’s you don’t use or would consider letting go of, literally. Why? So they can be auctioned off at the upcoming Bags, Brews and Wine event. Proceeds from the evening will help support abused and battered women being cared for at Verde Valley Sanctuary. Read More→
Sedona AZ (March 28, 2013) – The Sedona – Verde Valley chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBOSVV) will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 11th at 11:15am at Heartline Cafe in West Sedona.
Meet with local government leaders in an intimate “town hall” setting to learn how to participate in and influence the interests of small business. This is your chance to find out how to affect change in public policy. Come spend some time with Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis, Sedona Mayor Rob Adams, Cottonwood Mayor Diane Joens, and Camp Verde Mayor Bob Burnside. Read More→
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