Lonesome Valley Newsletter, Prescott Valley, AZVarious press releases submitted

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Cable One Expands Programming Offerings

Cable ONE subscribers in Yavapai County are enjoying more variety in programming. Cable ONE recently added 3 new HD, or high-definition channels and is adding two 2 new digital channels to its channel lineup.

Cable ONE recently debuted SCI-FI HD on channel 415, USA HD on channel 490, PBS HD on Channel 470 and Bravo on channel 345. The cable operator is targeting April 30 as the target launch date for Oxygen on channel 346. The addition of these channels and the recent addition of Animal Planet HD, means that Cable ONE now offers

26 HD channels at no additional charge to customers with an HD receiver or digital video recorder. Bravo and Oxygen are joining Cable ONE’s digital line-up at no additional cost for current Cable ONE digital value pack customers,

“Cable ONE is excited to add more programming, especially HD channels,” said Dennis Edwards, General Manager of Cable One in Prescott and Cottonwood. “All of these channels have been highly requested so they are great additions our lineups. USA network is the highest-rated network on basic cable so we are particularly enthusiastic about having USA programming available in HD. Best of all; the addition of these channels is absolutely free for existing Cable ONE HD customers.”

Edwards said Cable ONE plans to add more HD channels in the coming year. Considered the ultimate in visual and audio experience for home viewers, HDTV features a picture that is up to five times sharper than standard TV broadcasts, as well as enhanced color resolution, theater wide-screen format and Dolby 5.1 digital surround sound.

If interested in any of these services or if you have questions, you can contact Cable ONE by calling 445-4511, or visit www.cableone.net. Headquartered in Phoenix and owned by The Washington Post Co., Cable ONE provides basic cable, digital cable, high-speed internet and home telephone service throughout Yavapai County and in 52 small and mid-size communities nationwide.

Two Areas Along the Verde River Closed to Protect Bald Eagles

CAMP VERDE, AZ (December 1, 2009)—The Forest Service closed two bald eagle breeding areas along the Verde River to the public on December 1, 2009. The closures are expected to last through June 30, 2010 when the bald eagle nesting season ends and fledglings are independent. The special closures are necessary to reduce human disturbances to the eagles during their nesting season in the Verde Valley. The possible consequences of people disturbing nesting eagles include abandonment of eggs and loss of young.
The one closure area lies north of Clarkdale. It is the two-mile section of the Verde River and adjacent National Forest lands in the vicinity of Sycamore Creek downstream to the rapids/powerline crossing. The other area is south of Camp Verde. It is the two-mile section of the Verde River and adjacent National Forest lands in the vicinity of the "Verde Falls" downstream to below Sycamore Canyon. Road closures include Forest Road 9709R from its junction with Forest Road 574 and parts of Forest Road 500 south of Cottonwood Basin.

River rafters may pass on the river in the closure areas but are restricted from stopping, taking out watercraft, or delaying their passage through the area. Signs are posted along the river to mark the closure boundaries. Common uses of the area such as hunting, target shooting, fishing, hiking and off-road vehicle use are prohibited. Violation of the closure is punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months or both. Funding provided, eagle watchers may be stationed at the closure areas to protect nesting eagles and to monitor the eagles' activities for the Arizona Bald Eagle Nestwatch Program. Protection of these breeding areas occurs annually through the cooperation of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Coconino and Prescott National Forests, the Verde Canyon Railroad, and the public.

CITIZENS WATER ADVOCACY GROUP

SUBSIDIZING GROWTH: BAD POLICY AND THE MYTHS THAT SUPPORT IT

Economist John Danforth will discuss "Subsidizing Growth: Bad Policy and the Myths that Support It" when he speaks to the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) on Saturday, Mar. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset in Prescott (two blocks behind True Value). For more info, call 445-4218, e-mail info@cwagaz.org or visit www.cwagAZ.org.

PAL 2010 Leaders of the Year Press Release copy

The 2010 Census is coming. We need to make Prescott Valley Count. Its fast, it’s simple, its’ important. The 2010 Census will help communities like ours receive our fair share of more than $400 billion in federal funds each year for things like: Hospitals, Job training centers , Schools, Senior centers, Bridges, tunnels and other-public works projects, Emergency services and, Youth services and programs. The data collected by the census also help determine the number of seats our state has in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Around March 15, 2010, census forms will be mailed or delivered to every residence in Prescott Valley. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you don't mail the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker, who will ask you the questions from the form. Any personal data you provide is protected under federal law.

The 2010 form is shorter and easier to fill out. Just 10 Minutes, 10 Questions, such as: Name, Sex, Age, Date of birth, Hispanic origin, Race, Household relationship, If you own or rent. The Census DOES NOT ask about the legal status of respondents or their Social Security numbers. Any personal data provided is protected under federal law.

Any request for census information from the Census Bureau will be clearly identified as coming from the U.S. Census Bureau and as OFFICIAL BUSINESS of the United States. Before your household receives a mailed form, a phone call or a visit from the Census Bureau, you will be given a few days notice with a letter from the Census Bureau Director. A Census taker will never ask to enter your home. A Census Workers will never ask for donations. Census Workers will never ask for Credit Card Numbers OR Social Security Numbers.

FOR QUESTIONS OR OTHER LOCAL INFORMATION ON CENSUS 2010 YOU CAN CONTACT:

TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 928-759-3057

“Teen Spring Fling”!

Prescott Valley, Arizona – Show your style! Take a walk on the catwalk at the new Prescott Valley Public Library as fashions for teens are highlighted and the “Teen Library” hosts the first annual “Teen Spring Fling” on Saturday, March 27 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Teens will have the floor and model fashions in the “Crystal Room” on the third level in the new Library. This free special event for teens is all about hair, makeup, beauty, physical fitness, and even a canine fashion event! See the chic fashions modeled by our teens!

The “Teen Spring Fling” invites kids 12-18 years of age to contact Teen Librarian, Carol Sibray at 759-3042 if they are interested in being a part of this special event as a model or with the other segments of the program. Get involved in the new activities for our teens at a new Library!

The entry fee to this event for the public (and parents) to view the Fashion Show is two cans of food to benefit the Yavapai food drive.

The “Teen Spring Fling” is one of the scheduled activities for teens in March. Please check our website at pvaz.net for each monthly special event including all the activities in the “Teen Library”.

To register or to contact us regarding the “Teen Spring Fling”, call Roy Jenkins at 759-6196 or email: rjenkins@pvaz.net Pre-Registration is not mandatory. The new Prescott Valley Public Library is located at 7401 E. Civic Circle. Questions can be directed to Carol Sibray, Teen Librarian, at 759-3042. Email: csibray@pvaz.net