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Sue Tone

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This week’s events listed in “7 in 7” run the gamut in time travel from Western gunfights to star gazing to fantasy role-playing in Prescott, Prescott Valley and Dewey-Humboldt.

By Sue Tone July 23, 2019
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Fandomania: bigger, better, free, designed for ComicCon fans, families
All day event Saturday, July 27, at Prescott Valley Public Library

Put on your costumes and dancing shoes, the Fandomania ComicCon event is about to begin.

By Sue Tone July 23, 2019
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The Town of Prescott Valley is seeking applicants to fill a vacant council position created by the resignation of Mary Mallory, who has been appointed to the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors.

By Sue Tone July 22, 2019
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Prescott Valley Town Council members heard good news at their July 18 study session. The town Management Services Department studied water and wastewater usage and rates for the past six months and is recommending no rate hike for either usage.

By Sue Tone July 21, 2019
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Prescott Valley Town Manager Larry Tarkowski remembers conversations with Prescott YMCA board members about building a YMCA facility in Prescott Valley. That was 15 years ago.

By Sue Tone July 21, 2019
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Patrick Bartley will speak on “Make Award-winning Images Without Leaving Home” at the Prescott Camera Club’s monthly meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Guacamaya’s Mexican Grill, 1317 E. Gurley St.

By Sue Tone July 21, 2019
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Surrounded by one-of-a-kind artwork — originally placemats — pinned to three walls of her office, Dr. Franki Reddick-Gibson is reminded of current and former girls who are part of her life at Mingus Mountain Academy (MMA), a residential school and treatment center at the base of Mingus Mountain.

By Sue Tone July 20, 2019
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Zoning map request in Prescott Valley would allow for 183-space manufactured home park
No zoning change yet on property at Highway 69, Fain Road

Brad Fain faced a room of about 150 Villages at Lynx Creek residents who were there to ask questions about a project that may or may not come to fruition at the corner of Fain Road and Highway 69.

By Sue Tone July 17, 2019
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Two “good news” items on the Prescott Valley Town Council July 18 study session agenda are balanced against the letter of resignation from council member Mary Mallory who was appointed to a vacant seat on the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors on July 15.

By Sue Tone July 17, 2019
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Horses and dogs race this weekend at Arizona Downs
Wiener Mania event offers dog races on Saturday, July 20

Odie, a handicapped racer and fan favorite, will be competing in the Wiener Dog Races Saturday, July 20, at the Wiener Mania event taking place both Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, at Arizona Downs, 10501 E. Highway 89A, Prescott Valley.

By Sue Tone July 17, 2019
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Proposed property tax hike based only on county portion
17% increase would apply only to Yavapai County’s slice of annual bill, official says

A proposed 18% increase in county property taxes would apply only to the Yavapai County portion of property owners’ yearly taxes, the county board of supervisors clarified in a Tuesday, July 16 news release.

By Sue Tone July 16, 2019
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Bobcat, 3 kits spotted in backyard of Prescott home
Resident watches kits play on terrace

Vickie Stockwell’s dog was barking Saturday afternoon, July 13, and she thought maybe there was another javelina traveling through the neighborhood.

By Sue Tone July 16, 2019
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7 in 7: The Dude, the duets, the fort
Lots of music, territorial history, science, geology this coming week

This week’s events listed in “7 in 7” involve free music concerts on the Yavapai County courthouse plaza and Prescott Public Library, a historical overview of nearby Fort Whipple, as well as the geology of the Grand Canyon.

By Sue Tone July 16, 2019
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Prescott Valley to remove old water main on Franklin school property
Council approves new site near Big 5 Sporting Goods

The old water main under property owned by Franklin Phonetic School hasn’t been used in years and it’s time to remove it.

By Sue Tone July 16, 2019
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2 Humboldt school district employees receive VIP award
Custodian finds water pipe leak; secretary helps school board after tragedy

Two Humboldt Unified School District classified employees received accolades and the VIP of the Month award at the HUSD Governing Board meeting July 9.

By Sue Tone July 16, 2019
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Horses and dogs race this weekend at Arizona Downs
Wiener Mania event offers dog races on Saturday, July 20

Odie, a handicapped racer and fan favorite, will be competing in the Wiener Dog Races Saturday, July 20, at the Wiener Mania event taking place both Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21 at Arizona Downs, 10501 E. Highway 89A, Prescott Valley.

By Sue Tone July 15, 2019
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Mary Mallory appointed as new Dist. 5 county supervisor
Board cites experience, ability to fill position

By a unanimous vote, the four supervisors on the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors appointed Mary Mallory to the vacant District 5 seat. The open seat in District 5 became available with the resignation of Jack Smith who accepted an appointment as Arizona director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development.

By Sue Tone July 15, 2019
HUSD school board mulls sale of former district office building
Voters to decide issue; district would use money for capital needs

The Humboldt Unified School District’s former headquarters is too small to accommodate its current staff — should they ever want to return to the offices located along Highway 69 at Truwood on the eastern end of Prescott Valley. That is unlikely.

By Sue Tone July 15, 2019
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The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors promised to build a new jail by raising property taxes if voters rebuffed efforts to pass a sales tax increase in November 2014. That ballot measure narrowly failed, 52.5% to 47.5%. Now supervisors are making good on their vow.

By Sue Tone July 14, 2019
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Repair work on the traffic signal at Glassford Hill Road and Lakeshore Drive in Prescott Valley will begin Wednesday, July 17.

By Sue Tone July 12, 2019
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Trucks, tractors, snow plows on agenda for PV council to consider
Council may ratify billings beyond $30K for library consultation

The Public Works, Community Development, and Police departments in Prescott Valley are looking to purchase new vehicles and replace aging older ones.

By Sue Tone July 10, 2019
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4 hopefuls apply to fill vacant Yavapai County supervisor’s seat
Board could select replacement as early as July 15, administrator says

Four applicants have filed letters for consideration to fill the vacant seat on the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors.

By Sue Tone July 10, 2019
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Trucks, tractors, snow plows on agenda for Prescott Valley council to consider
Council may ratify billings beyond $30K for library consultation

The Public Works, Community Development, and Police departments in Prescott Valley are replacing and ordering new vehicles, the purchase of which council members will decide at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11.

By Sue Tone July 10, 2019
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7 in 7: Three days full of talks, events that impart knowledge
Weekend topics include Granite Dells, desert plants and circus

This week’s events listed in “7 in 7” all take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 12-14, making these three days chock full of presentations and happenings leading to discovery of new and important information in several areas of life in Prescott and elsewhere.

By Sue Tone July 9, 2019
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When a judge orders kids to pay restitution as part of probation or the Yavapai County Juvenile Court’s Community Restitution Program, the goal is restoring the community.

By Sue Tone July 9, 2019
Childcare zoning gets OK from Prescott Valley council
Prescott Golf & Country Club zoning map change request tweaked for childcare facility

The request for zoning map change for a proposed daycare facility in the Prescott Golf and Country Club, together with the most recent modifications from the Prescott Valley Planning and Zoning Commission, got a thumb’s up by Town Council members at their regular meeting June 27.

By Sue Tone July 9, 2019
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HUSD budget meeting July 9 open to public
Other items for discussion include proposed Head Start classroom, superintendent’s performance pay plan

A public hearing on the Humboldt Unified School District’s annual 2019-2020 budget starts off its monthly governing board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the Transportation building, 6411 N. Robert Road in Prescott Valley.

By Sue Tone July 8, 2019
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July is art workshop month at the Phippen
Learn to sculpt, paint a sunset, improve skills

The Phippen Museum invites the public to participate in three art workshops in July – one involving sculpture, one paired with wine and one focusing on color.

By Sue Tone July 8, 2019
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Road dedication near Arizona Downs on P&Z agenda
Lot combination, zoning map change for duplexes also on list

A request for a zoning map change to allow two duplexes, a request to combine four small lots into one larger lot, and a request for dedication of North County Trail near Fain Road and Highway 89A will come before the Prescott Valley Planning and Zoning Commission at 5:30 p.m. today in the Prescott Valley Public Library auditorium. The meeting is open to the public.

By Sue Tone July 7, 2019
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A coyote killed my pet ... Can I shoot it?
No — but town, city, county codes have specifics

The short answer to whether or not you can shoot a coyote running through your backyard with a cat or dog in its mouth is no, you cannot shoot the coyote.

By Sue Tone July 6, 2019
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The fireworks started at 9 p.m. and went on for 30 minutes at Prescott Valley’s Mountain Valley Park, ending a day of events celebrating the Fourth of July holiday.

By Sue Tone July 5, 2019
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7 in 7: Paper birds, peppers, pyrotechnic events in upcoming week
Seven events taking place over the next seven days

Looking for something to do this coming week?

By Sue Tone July 2, 2019
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A Chino Valley man was fatally shot Sunday afternoon after he and a friend were target shooting about four miles north of Paulden.

By Sue Tone July 2, 2019
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Posting a video on Snapchat while on the grounds of the Chino Valley Aquatics Center after hours has led to the arrest of one juvenile, and police are seeking the identity of a second girl.

By Sue Tone July 2, 2019
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Weather conditions are in full cooperation with Prescott Valley’s Fourth of July celebration this year. The town canceled its fireworks this past year – the first time in 20 years – due to extreme fire danger and dry conditions.

By Sue Tone July 1, 2019
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With the upcoming July 7 resignation of Supervisor Jack Smith, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors will vote to accept his resignation and discuss the process to appoint his replacement at the regular board meeting 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the Yavapai County Administration Building, 1015 Fair Street, Prescott.

By Sue Tone July 1, 2019
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The Town of Prescott Valley Human Resources Department has a list of what it is looking for in a new police chief following the June 21 retirement of Chief Bryan Jarrell.

By Sue Tone July 1, 2019
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Southbound drivers on Glassford Hill Road in Prescott Valley will not be allowed to make left turns onto Lakeshore Drive for the next 30 days while repairs are made to the signal light at that intersection.

By Sue Tone July 1, 2019
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Weather conditions are in full cooperation with Prescott Valley’s Fourth of July celebration this year. The town canceled its fireworks last year — the first time in 20 years — because of extreme fire danger and dry conditions.

By Sue Tone July 1, 2019
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Conservation project takes local FFA members to Costa Rica
Chino Valley, Mayer students spend 9 days on ag, cultural adventures

The roots of the mangrove tree create a big underground connection that holds together the sandy soil of the Costa Rican coastline. Similarly, local Future Farmers of America (FFA/National FFA Organization) students created a connection with the children and people of this Central American country for nine days this past month.

By Sue Tone July 1, 2019
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Prescott Valley quilter’s ‘Celtic Migration’ entered in Michigan show
Award-winning quilt earns 2nd place in Pennsylvania show

A Prescott Valley quilter, Angela Petrocelli, will be one of 450 contestants from around the world exhibiting their quilts at the American Quilter’s Society’s (AMQ) QuiltWeek event Aug. 21-24 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

By Sue Tone July 1, 2019
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12 trees gone; project at school playground moves on
Improvements at Humboldt Elementary wipe out trees, for now

The playground at Humboldt Elementary School flooded often enough during heavy rains to be dubbed “Lake Humboldt.” On May 23, the Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) Governing Board approved Whelcon Contractors and $284,275 to rectify the water issues and make other improvements at its special meeting at Liberty Traditional School.

By Sue Tone June 28, 2019
Humboldt School District approves FY2019-20 budget
Loss of 174 students last year impacts revenue

A decrease in the Average Daily Membership (ADM) numbers this past school year puts the Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) in the same boat as other districts in Yavapai County — having to reduce its next year’s budget.

By Sue Tone June 28, 2019

The Humboldt Education Foundation (HEF), in partnership with the Fain Signature Group, offers a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Prescott Valley Entertainment District, 2990 N. Park Avenue near Harkins Theater.

By Sue Tone June 28, 2019
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Now on display at the Yavapai College Art Gallery are works from seven well-known Phoenix artists; all have exhibited their work internationally.

By Sue Tone June 27, 2019
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7 in 7: Harmonica concert, Medicare, McQueen create wild ride this week
Seven events — plus one bonus — taking place over the next seven days

Looking for something to do this coming week? Choose from a variety of entertainment and talks that include discussion of a creek that winds through Prescott, an opportunity to meet and mix with the LGBTQ community, and watch “Junior Bonner” for the umpteenth time.

By Sue Tone June 25, 2019
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Beginning at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 4, the Town of Prescott Valley’s 23rd annual Fourth of July celebration includes music, games, food vendors and, of course, the fireworks show.

By Sue Tone June 25, 2019
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James Edelstein named interim chief for Prescott Valley Police
Edelstein to serve in position until town hires new chief

Effective immediately, Prescott Valley Deputy Police Chief James Edelstein will serve in an interim capacity as chief of police. Town Manager Larry Tarkowski made the announcement Monday, June 24.

By Sue Tone June 24, 2019
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6-year-old gets look at what goes on at a recycling center
Patriot Disposal committed to keeping trash from landfill

“The biggest trash fan you’ll ever see,” is how Dylen Baynes described 6-year-old James Tartaglia before the tour of Patriot Disposal’s materials recovery facility left the parking lot Friday, June 21.

By Sue Tone June 24, 2019
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Dewey-Humboldt Library dedicates area for late Betty Comfort
Legacy recognized with naming of ‘Comfort’s Corner’

To honor the dedication and generosity of the late Betty Comfort, the Friends of the Dewey-Humboldt Town Library have created a space recognizing the efforts of the long-time volunteer.

By Sue Tone June 24, 2019