News for Wednesday, April 30, 2008

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The Granite Mountain Middle School Drama Club will perform "Romeo and Juliet" Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the school cafetorium. The doors open at 6 p.m.Drama Club sponsor Elaine James wrote a 90-minute adaptation of William Shakespeare's story about the star-crossed young lovers.

April 30, 2008

The continuing debate over unsewered areas in Prescott came down to a basic question this week: Who should pay?

April 30, 2008
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For 22 years, Dr. William Thrift has been practicing in Prescott. He thinks about retiring "every day," he admits. His patients - many of whom are like family to him - worry about what they'll do when that time comes.

April 30, 2008
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The director of a training program that encourages medical students to practice in rural areas says debt load, pay and lifestyle issues are some of the factors that drive medical students - and even doctors in established practices - away from primary care.

April 30, 2008

Local officials know all too well that Arizona's water laws are complicated, but they found out just how complicated they can get during a recent meeting with a state official about proposed new rules.

April 30, 2008

The Bob Stump VA Medical Center honored its approximately 700 volunteers who, all in all, worked more than 100,000 hours this past year.

April 30, 2008

When it comes to moving increasing volumes of traffic through South Prescott, it appears to be a matter of bad news, and really, really bad news.

April 30, 2008

The simplistic thought that anyone with one weekend of gun safety and Arizona law training can act reliably and professionally in a crisis is absurd, as is the option of securing every campus with security personnel and metal detectors.

By By DR. MITCHELL GELBER April 30, 2008

My wife and I decided to move to this area about March or April of 2007. Everywhere we go, we feel welcome and truly "at home."

April 30, 2008

Thanks to everyone who donated dresses to the young women of Prescott and the tri-city area for the prom. Some of these young women left with dresses, shoes and jewelry. No one left without a dress. The joy in these young women's eyes was overwhelming.

April 30, 2008

The good news is that Prescott Unified School District is not laying off any employees. The bad news is they are not getting raises, either.

April 30, 2008

I remember well the big scare in the 1970s when experts were predicting another Ice Age. Then in the 1980s it was global warming. And if you go back to 1895, the predictions were another Ice Age.

April 30, 2008

It is the time of year when Yavapai County residents finalize evacuation plans in case of wildfires. The inclusion of all pets needs to be part of that plan.

By Special to the Courier April 30, 2008

The Prescott School District Governing Board will use some of the money from the 2006 sale of the Nature Conservatory to pay for a new electrical service panel at the district office.

April 30, 2008
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To reach the top of the heap, the Arizona Sundogs will need to beat the defending champion Colorado Eagles. The opening game of the best-of-7 series is Thursday night at Tim's Toyota Center.

April 30, 2008
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This coming weekend, the Prescott PetSmart store and PetSmart Charities are once again sponsoring the Pet Adopt-A-Thon. This will be a three-day program to take place at the Prescott PetSmart store located west of the Costco store off Highway 69.

By Yavapai Humane Society April 30, 2008

John B. Johnston, 78, of Prescott, Ariz., born in Los Angeles, Calif., passed away April 29, 2008.

April 30, 2008
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Roland Daris Skinner of Prescott died Saturday, April 26, 2008, after a short illness. He was born May 29, 1927, in Los Angeles, Calif.

April 30, 2008
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The playoff beards are in full bloom ... at least for those who can grow them. Explanations vary when it comes to the origins of this time-honored hockey tradition.

April 30, 2008
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May 8, 1908"Now that we are on the heels of a political campaign, those who make their habitat in old graveyards, where the bones of deceased political scandals protrude from ancient piles of cast-off wreckage may be seen in the darkness of the night at work with the pick, shovel and jimmy, in desperate search for campaign material."

April 30, 2008
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If you want to know how tough ACCAC softball is, consider Central Arizona - the No. 16 team in the country - is sitting at home with 51 wins as the Region 1 Tournament starts this weekend.

April 30, 2008
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At the height of hummingbird season hundreds of these tiny birds zip from feeder to feeder, tree to tree at the Old Cordes Station. Kathy Cordes, manager of the station will host the 2nd annual Hummingbird Festival May 2, 3, and 4.

By By LeeAnn Lyall April 30, 2008
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Altitude Sports & Entertainment announced that it will air Game 3 and if necessary, Game 5 of the Central Hockey League's Ray Miron President's Cup Finals between the Arizona Sundogs and defending champion Colorado Eagles. The channel is available on Dish Network and DirecTV.

April 30, 2008
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With one more day to go before the opening of their best-of-7 President's Cup series for the Central Hockey League championship, the Colorado Eagles and Arizona Sundogs met with the media and public at a press conference in Prescott Valley. Everyone was on their best behavior ... the teams traded compliments ... officials showed appreciation for the fans ... but come Thursday night, the same two teams will be at war for the right to be called CHL champs.Video length 4 minutes, 10 seconds

April 30, 2008

Track & Field Rotary Invitational Friday at Chino Valley

April 30, 2008

Editor:Dr. Serenee Smith's April 15th letter alleging that the airport idea sickens Chino Valley residents deserves a response. As a longtime licensed pilot, now retired, I often watch airplanes take off from Prescott Airport and hope they don't have engine failure with no airport close by to make an emergency landing.

April 30, 2008
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Read a little about how the game of baseball in Prescott Valley brings out the very best in those with special needs and in those in our community given an opportunity to give back.

By By Charlie Tardibuono April 30, 2008
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Video length 2 minutes David Riley teaches ballroom dance at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. See why so many people are taking a second look at this dance sensation of yesteryear.

April 30, 2008

On April 24, the Chino Valley Head Start lease was extended by one year, after which the pre-school must vacate the premises. I addressed the Chino Valley Town Council, angry at its blatant bad faith, excuses and short-sightedness.

By By Michelle Florea April 30, 2008
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With money so scarce to maintain local tennis courts, forget turning to the powers that be for cash. What if players got together to pay themselves? If you've got a better idea I'm all ears.

April 30, 2008

A town's budget in somewhat like a household or business budget. Money comes in and someone spends it. And a savings to fall back on in times of need is smart. The Town of Chino Valley is not being smart by not having a contingency fund, money to use for emergency expenses.

April 30, 2008
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We are a smart race of animals; we have mastered the gift of speech, after all. A great many of us primates speak English, which is a very sophisticated and complex language, and yet, we haven't come up with any new forms of swearing for centuries. I, for one, am becoming extremely bored with the same old flavors of curses and oaths.

By Russ Miller April 30, 2008

"The Agriculture Experience" is coming May 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cooper Agriculture Center, enter and park at Olsen's Grain, 344 S. Highway 89.

April 30, 2008
Town soon to cut ties with food bank, Head Start
Lack of space for employees is major concern, council says

After nearly a decade of leasing space to Chino Valley Head Start and the Chino Valley Food Bank - a move that has allowed the agencies to maintain a firm presence in the community - the town council is poised to sever ties to both in the coming year.

By Doug Cook April 30, 2008
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Despite a lackluster economy that's adversely affecting much of Arizona and the nation, some small businesses in Chino Valley are benefiting from the influx of construction crews doing grading work for a natural gas pipeline near here.

By Doug Cook April 30, 2008
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"While we try to teach our children all about life, out children teach us what life is all about."- Angela SchwindtChino Valley High School (CVHS) senior, Tyler Massey, didn't get the whole picture of the National FFA Organization until he saw it firsthand.

By Diane DeHamer April 30, 2008

Down 3-2, No. 4 seed Bradshaw rallied in the seventh inning to beat No. 5 Flagstaff 4-3 in Grand Canyon Region tournament action Thursday. In the bottom of the seventh, Logan Houser reached on a base-on-balls, then advanced to second on Phillip Carver's bunt single. All they needed was Mike Baker's single to score them both.

By Cheryl Hartz April 30, 2008

Playing on former Super Bowl turf now at Moon Valley High School in Phoenix Saturday, the Tri-City Titans beat the Tucson Blaze 27-7 for the Copper Football League championship.

By Cheryl Hartz April 30, 2008
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Check out this video showcasing the sights and sounds from Brown's Amusements carnival held over the weekend of April 25-27, 2008 near Prescott Valley's Entertainment District. Video Length 1 minute 42 seconds.

April 30, 2008

EDITOR: On behalf of the many homeless teens throughout Yavapai County, I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the members of the Tri-City Community for their generous contributions. Board member Dr. Angusina MacKenzie and Developer George Lee are in the planning stages of the homeless teen shelter, "Wilderness Rock."

April 30, 2008

It is nice to see our professional and semi-professional sports teams - doing so well this spring. The Arizona Sundogs Central Hockey League hockey team surpassed its exceptional first year run by beating the New Mexico Scorpions and the Laredo Bucks to advance to the Ray Miron President's Cup Finals.

April 30, 2008

The Central Hockey League, in conjunction with member clubs the Arizona Sundogs and Colorado Eagles, will hold a press conference celebrating the start of the 2008 Ray Miron President's Cup Finals at 12:15 p.m. today in the Daily Courier Lounge on the suite level inside Tim's Toyota Center.

April 30, 2008

George Jones will be singing many of his top hits, including "He Stopped Loving Her Today," "Why Baby Why," and "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley Friday at 8 p.m.

April 30, 2008

Residents can observe the National Day of Prayer from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Prescott Valley Civic Center. The Rev. Don Tjiema, area leader, said the purpose of the event is to gather Christians and churches together to publicly pray for our nation, our leaders and our future leaders who need our prayers now more than ever.

April 30, 2008

Humboldt Unified School District is sponsoring its 2008-'09 Future Kindergarten Parent Night Thursday, May 1, from 5:30-7 p.m. at each of its elementary campuses.

April 30, 2008
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In a studio surrounded by black and white photos of Hollywood stars, Leon Cardini works his colorful magic restoring and cleaning old paintings. Recognized internationally for his patience and skill, Cardini, 78, can remove all evidence of rips, tears, scrapes and even fire damage.

By Sue Tone April 30, 2008

The Bradshaw Mountain Lady Bears will advance to State softball playoffs despite a couple of low-scoring wins this past week. No. 3 seed Bradshaw defeated No. 6 Coconino 3-0 at home Thursday, then beat No. 2 Mingus in Cottonwood Saturday by the identical score.

By Cheryl Hartz April 30, 2008

The Bradshaw Mountain doubles team of Caitlyn Lonas and Laura Emery entered the State tournament as the No. 4 seed and finished in third place.

By Cheryl Hartz April 30, 2008
Sundogs ready to play for championship
Series opens in Prescott Valley

The Arizona Sundogs went the distance in their 7-game series with the Laredo Bucks to emerge triumphant this past weekend and advance to the CHL's Ray Miron President's Cup finals. The Sundogs returned to Texas leading the series 3 games to 2. After an embarrassing 9-2 drubbing on Friday, the upstart Sundogs charged back Saturday for a decisive 6-1 victory over the team that's made it to the finals the past four seasons, winning it all in 2004 and '06.

By Cheryl Hartz April 30, 2008
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May 2 would be a good day to attend a concert at Tim's Toyota Center. "Why Baby Why?" Because country music legend George Jones will take the Prescott Valley stage.Phoenix resident Cindy Standage and her band will open the show. Standage, who is making waves with her new CD, "Same Red Hair," took a 20-year sabbatical from performing, except for church and to sing her four children to sleep.

By Cheryl Hartz April 30, 2008