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Pinal County Assessor Valuation Notices Mailed
Pinal County Courthouse
FLORENCE AZ (March 1, 2012) – Valuations for the 2013 tax year were mailed February 29, 2012 to all individuals who own property in Pinal County. Valuations are set through formula prescribed by state statute. The formula has a lagging indicator meaning that the formula factors in sales of property in 2010 through June 2011.
In general, the valuation most property owners...     
Verde Valley Waterways Sustainability Questioned
Clarkdale AZ (February 29, 2012) – The Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization will facilitate the Second Community Dialogue – The Verde Valley Waterways Opportunities for Sustainable Economic Expansion and Growth on March 27, 2012. The meeting will include a Valley-wide survey presentation, the advantages of using Value Chain Mapping in a decision making process, and a review of the outcomes...     
Verde Valley Sanctuary Fundraiser
Sedona, AZ (February 29, 2012) – Mark your calendars and put on your dancing shoes! The Verde Valley Sanctuary, a 28-bed shelter for victims of family violence and abuse, will host Dancing in the Moonlight on May 5, 2012, an evening dinner dance to the Latin rhythms of La Cubanita’s Orchestra underneath a brilliant full moon.
The fundraiser will take place at the beautiful Lacy Goldenstein...     
Three Sedona Home Invasions Steal Guns and More *UPDATE
YCSO Burglary Suspect March 2012
Sedona AZ (February 28, 2012) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office investigated three reported residential burglaries February 27, 2012 in Sedona. 
All Village of Oak Creek incidents occurred on the same date. 
Deer Pass Road south of Verde Valley School Road – occurred between 9 am and 12:30 PM – home ransacked – 2 “ Colt” handguns stolen...     
Yavapai Supervisor Joins Academy
Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis
Cottonwood AZ (February 28, 2012) – Yavapai County District 3 Supervisor A. G. (Chip) Davis has been selected as a member of the third class of the Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy. Davis was selected as one of twenty-five Fellows from a highly competitive class selection process.
The Flinn-Brown Academy involves a dozen intensive day-long seminars on...     
Potential Rockslides on I-17 North
PRESCOTT AZ (February 27, 2012) – High winds are eroding the slopes on northbound I-17, causing rocks to fall onto the highway between Black Canyon City and Sunset Point, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. ADOT has stationed equipment and personnel in the area to monitor the situation and keep the roadway clear of hazards. High winds and rain are expected later in the evening...     
Public Decides Which Judges Stay or Go
Sedona AZ (February 26, 2012) – The Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review will hold public hearings at the following times and locations to take comments from the public about the judges on the 2012 Retention Election Ballot:
March 7, 2012 – Phoenix  4:30 to 5:30 p.m.  Arizona State Courts Building, 1501 W. Washington Street, Conference Rm 345
March 14, 2012 – Tucson ...     
Phoenix Attorney Disbarred
PHOENIX AZ (February 24, 2012) – The Arizona Supreme Court has ordered disbarment for Phoenix, Arizona, lawyer Gil Shuga.
Shuga was investigated for violating various provisions of the rules of professional conduct. During its investigation, the State Bar found that Shuga settled a case without the proper authorization, engaged in the misappropriation of funds, and lacked adequate client communication....     
Attorney Disciplined for Practicing Law During Suspension
PHOENIX AZ (February 24, 2012) – The Arizona Supreme Court has ordered that Ronald S. Matheny be suspended from the practice of law for 150 days.
Matheny was originally suspended from the practice of law in April 2008 (In re: Matheny, SB-08-003-D (2008)).  On February 10, 2010 and while still suspended, he created an estate plan for the father of a co-worker. Matheny did not meet with or...     
Red Rock Sites Temporarily Closed
Sedona AZ – Two popular recreation sites on the Red Rock Ranger District will be temporarily closed during reconstruction activity over the next several weeks. The Soldiers Pass Trailhead will be closed Monday and Tuesday, February 27 – 28, 2012 for reconstruction of the parking area. In addition, the V-V Cultural Site located near Beaver Creek will be closed for the weekend of March 2 – March...     

