An Arizona Centennial Legacy Project will be unveiled from 3 to 6 this afternoon. According to County Attorney Sheila Polk, her office has collaborated with several local museums to create an exhibit of historical photographs. This permanent exhibit, which will be housed at the County Attorney’s Camp Verde office, features photos from 1870 to 1930. It features themes from life in the Verde Valley such as schools, transportation, law enforcement and communities. Cottonwood, Rimrock, Camp Verde, Sedona, Clarkdale and Jerome are all represented in the exhibit. Members of the public are invited to the open house at the Camp Verde Criminal Justice Complex on Commonwealth Drive. Guided tours and refreshments will be available.

At least 3 residents are officially in the running to fill a Prescott Valley Town Council vacancy. According to Town Clerk Diane Russell, former Councilman Harold Wise turned in his application on Monday, Planning and Zoning Commissioner Michael Whiting did so on Tuesday and Anthony Morrison did the same yesterday. Other potential candidates include Jennifer Roel, CEO of Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital and Teeni Moreno, who ran unsuccessfully for a Council position last year. Applicants have until 5:30 this Monday to submit their paperwork. More information is available online at pvaz.net or by visiting the Town Clerk’s office on the 2nd floor of the Civic Center, located on Civic Circle. Last night Council accepted the resignation letter of former Councilman Henry Schmitt. That letter was actually submitted on January 23rd, but Council still had to officially accept that resignation. Schmitt has left Council due to health reasons.

Pavement work is scheduled today from 10 am to 4 pm on Highway 89A. Arizona Department of Transportation crews are scheduled to apply a seal coat to the pavement from Larry Caldwell Drive to Granite Dells Aarkway. The seal coat will prevent further deterioration of the pavement until the roadway is paved with a new layer of rubberized asphalt this spring. The speed limit through the work zone is reduced to 45 miles per hour and traffic will be restricted to 1 lane in each direction as crews apply the seal coat. Delays of up to 15 minutes are possible. ADOT is advising drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

The Central Yavapai Fire District Board will hold some swearing-in ceremonies at 2 Monday afternoon. Due to Battalion Chief Gary Cordes moving to the Training Chief position and Fire Marshal Charlie Cook retiring as well as other subsequent moves, the District has hired firefighters Jaron Kirk and Dillon Russell. Battalion Chief testing has recently been completed and Captain Brad Davis has been promoted to that position. Following Iveth Castro’s resignation, Steve Owings has been hired as Human Resources Specialist. These District employees will be sworn in at the start of the Board meeting, which will be held at the District Training Center on East Valley Road in Prescott Valley. Items up for consideration include a possible change to the approval process for routine agreements and contracts, including fire protection agreements; District policy changes and bids for a new Type 3 Wildland Engine and new Light Duty Water Tender for Highland Pines Station 52.

This Sunday is College Goal Sunday. Yavapai College is hosting its 16th annual College Goal Sunday on its Prescott campus on Sheldon Street from 2 to 4 in Building 19. Financial Aid advisors will be on hand to help students and parents complete the free application for Federal Student Aid. College officials note this is a free statewide initiative that provides financial aid information and help from financial aid professionals and other qualified volunteers to students and families seeking college financial aid. Attendees are asked to bring their 2011 income information such as W-2 forms, 1099’s and Federal Tax returns if possible. Students 23 years old or younger should bring their own information as well as their parents’ information. The event will also feature information on scholarships, student loans and veterans’ benefits.

An alleged aggravated assault suspect is being sought. Just after 12:30 yesterday morning, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 54 year old Thomas Mitchell, who had been under surveillance in the Phoenix area regarding ongoing drug sales occurring in Yavapai County. When the deputy initially activated his emergency lights to stop the 1999 Royal Blue Dodge Pickup for an equipment violation on Highway 69 near Spring Valley, Mitchell accelerated and fled, striking 2 unmarked police vehicles. The deputy continued to follow Mitchell at speeds exceeding 85 miles per hour, but it was determined the pursuit be terminated for public safety.

The suspect was last seen turning onto a dirt road east of Mayer and he may be staying in Dewey-Humboldt or Prescott. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Dwight D’Evelyn says Mitchell is a potentially dangerous individual. 

Mitchell is currently wanted for aggravated assault on law enforcement and unlawful flight from pursuing law enforcement vehicle. He is currently out on bond from a prior drug possession arrest. Anyone who sees this suspect is asked to call 911 or Yavapai Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232.

The Arizona Sundogs continue their road trip this weekend. Tonight at 6:05, the Sundogs will play the Bloomington Blaze for the first and only time this season. At 6:05 tomorrow night, Arizona will head to Illinois to take on the Quad City Mallards. These 2 teams met in December with the Mallards winning Game 1 at Tim’s Toyota Center 4 to 3 and the Sundogs winning Game Two 3 to 2. The Blaze are coming off a 5 to 4 shootout loss to Quad City last Saturday night while the Mallards are coming off a 5 to 2 win against the Daytona Gems Tuesday night. Arizona will also take on Quad City in Game 2 Sunday at 3:05. All the live road game action can be heard on Cattle Country, 94.3 FM KDDL or online at cattlecountryradio.com.

The Prescott Valley Town Council has approved items related to the Yavapai Hills liquidation. The Town entered into a development agreement with Yavapai Hills Incorporated in 1999 to provide certain incentives for development of a 463 acre parcel located north and south of Highway 69. Town Attorney Ivan Legler told Council last night the Klein family has decided to withdraw entirely from the Crossroads Center Commercial Project and turn over development obligations to Kitchell, who has partnered with the Kleins’ Yavapai Hills Incorporated on this project. Town Manager Larry Tarkowski explains officials are glad development at the Center will continue.

Kitchell President Jeff Allen, who was present at Council’s voting session, told Town Council last night the company is working on acquiring new tenants for the Center. Tarkowski explains this is good news for the area.

Allen added is very optimistic about the Crossroads. Council approved 3 items related to the Klein family’s withdrawal from the project.

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