http://verdenews.com en-us Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:18:32 GMT Daily feed of articles. No commercial use of these feed links is permitted without the written permission of the publisher. http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53334 “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” As I considered these profound words by Winston Churchill, I immediately thought of the volunteers at Sedona Public Library in the Village (SPL-V). The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:29:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53333 In operating the Village of Oakcreek Association, including the Oakcreek Country Club golf course, a great many things go on in the background that are not usually seen by the public. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:27:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53332 One of the major issues being addressed by the Big Park Council (Council) stems from the new proposed five year plan of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT.) The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:25:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53331 We at Oakcreek Country Club are proud to be teaming up with the Sedona 30, of which I am a member, to raise money for the Sedona Miracle. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:23:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53330 On April 11, 4-6 p.m., the Verde River Basin Partnership will sponsor a presentation by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on the findings of their report: Human Impacts on the Verde River’s Streamflow, 1910-2109: Applying the USGS Northern Arizona Regional Groundwater Model. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:21:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53329 In January I wrote about the startling fact that 50-55 percent of pet dogs and cats are overweight or obese, this month I am talking more about nutrition but also for other species. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:19:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53328 Let’s have a little fun this month as I introduce you to a rip-roaring, rootin’ tootin’ Arizona’s BAD GIRL by the name of Pearl Hart, a gal who actually spent some time in the Yuma Territorial Prison. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:17:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53327 “Boomers and Beyond, Creating A New Paradigm” is the name of the fourth annual conference presented by the Sedona Sunrise Center for Adults, the Sedona Community Center and the Sedona YMCA on April 27, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Sedona YMCA (former Teen Center), 525-B Posse Grounds Road, in Sedona. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:15:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53326 APRIL – Here at Big Park we are in the last two months of the school year. We have been back from spring break for several weeks now and will be taking the AIMS test starting April 16th. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:13:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53325 The Mexican Gray Wolf no longer exists in Mexico, and there are only 58 remaining in the wild in the Southwestern U.S. and 300 in captivity. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:11:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53324 The generosity of Fran and Bill Levengood found them the winners of a chef prepared dinner in their home. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:09:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53323 The Oak Creek Women's Golf Association holds five major tournaments over the season. How is a “major” different from a regular Tuesday game? It is held over two or more rounds, and the payouts are more. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:07:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53322 Due to a growing interest in the personal training services of the Be Fit Fit Personal Training Studio, its owner Magdalena Romanska made a bold move and decided to expand her services and moved to a larger location, which she just had renovated. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:05:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53321 The Men’s Club held its first general meeting of the year on Feb. 27, drawing a crowd of about 50 members, who enjoyed a fine buffet breakfast. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:03:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=239&SubSectionID=904&ArticleID=53320 Dust off 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 April 20 at 5 p.m. The Villager Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:01:00 GMT