CRITICAL WATER ISSUES FOR OUR AREA: HOW WILL THEY
AFFECT YOU?
How will the water from the proposed Big Chino pipeline
be used? Will the water go to current residents or to support new growth, and
who will pay for it? What will be the fate of the Verde River? Are there
alternatives to the Big Chino pipeline? What about the Central Yavapai
Highlands Water Resources Management Study?
In a presentation designed for newbies, as well as old
hats, Ken Janecek will discuss "Critical Water Issues for Our Area: How Will
They Affect YOU?" when he speaks to the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) on
Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Granite Peak Unitarian
Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset in Prescott (two blocks behind True
Value).
Janecek has a degree in chemical engineering from
Northwestern University. He retired to Prescott nine years ago after a career
in engineering, marketing, and sales of water and wastewater treatment
chemicals and equipment for municipalities, the mining industry, chemical
plants, paper mills, power plants, and food processing all over the world.
Intro to acquifers and ground water in Prescott on June 13, 2009
PRESCOTT, AZ (May 30, 2009) - University of Arizona (UA) Cooperative Extension Agent and hydrogeologist Kristine Uhlman will present a basic introduction to aquifers and ground water when the Citizens Water Advocacy Group meets on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset in Prescott (two blocks behind True Value).
The water supply for Prescott, and for most of Arizona, comes from beneath the ground. How is the aquifer recharged and how long has it been since the water you are drinking last fell as a raindrop or snowflake? Uhlman's short introduction to the science of hydrogeology in Arizona will allow you to peer into the subsurface, with a surprise ending!
Uhlman was, in 1974, the first woman to graduate from the UA hydrology program. She has spent 30 years in hydrogeology, including a stint with the U.S. Geological Survey and several international consulting firms. Her work has included projects in mine-site restoration, water resource management, Superfund/environmental site clean-up and expert witness testimony.
As an area agent for the UA Cooperative Extension, Uhlman has developed a statewide educational outreach program on water resources and watershed planning, with a focus on ground water. A popular component of her stakeholder engagement and outreach is the community volunteer monitoring of Arizona's perennial river flow. In her role as commissioner for the Arizona Water Protection Fund, she has supported the funding of river restoration projects across the state since 2004.
Two Killed in Plane Crash 30 miles outside of Prescott
Update: The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office is now releasing the names of the two men who were killed in yesterday's plane crash near the Haystack Peak area. The pilot has been identified as Scott Resnick, 39, from Beaverton, Oregon. The passenger is identified as Daylon Harrington, 25 (age correction from yesterday's preliminary report), also from Beaverton, Oregon.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation with the National Transportation Safety Board.
PRESCOTT, AZ (May 23, 2009) - Just after midnight, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a phone call from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a possible downed aircraft. FAA authorities reported losing radar contact with a plane over a remote area NW of Prescott and provided last known GPS coordinates to dispatch personnel.Several hours later, Yavapai County Sheriff's deputies and rescue personnel located the crash site and confirmed the death of two males. The crash site is near the vicinity of Haystack Peak located between Prescott and Seligman.
Deputies learned the plane had flown out of the Hillsboro, Oregon area with two Oregon residents, ages 39 and 28. Their names are being withheld pending notification of family members. The plane manufacturer has been identified as a "Lancair." The pilot's travel destination and flight plan information is not known as of this hour.
FAA authorities will be investigating the crash as the cause has not been determined. At this time, it is unknown when FAA officials are expected at the incident site.
Prescott Business Owner Catches Burglar in the Act
Dylan Beamis
PRESCOTT, AZ -Upon arrival, deputies found the reporting party holding a burglary suspect at gunpoint. Deputies detained the suspect who was identified as 24-year-old Dylan Cole Beamis from Prescott. The victim and owner of the business told deputies an attempted burglary occurred at the location the day before this incident. As a result, he set up a monitoring system in the business allowing him to hear interior sounds from his nearby residence.
Dylan BeamisJust before 1 A.M., he heard noises from the monitoring system and went to check the building. As he drove around the back of the business, he found the rear door open and located the suspect just outside the same door. He held the suspect at gunpoint, called 911, and waited for deputies to arrive.
When deputies searched Beamis, they found gloves, a flashlight, duffle bag and pocket knife in his possession. Inside the duffle bag were items stolen from the business including specialized batteries and optical gear. Deputies also discovered damage to the rear door which had been forced open by the suspect. The victim explained to deputies that Beamis had worked at the location previously, leaving about nine months prior.
Beamis did acknowledge to deputies that he had entered the business hoping to find a knife for his collection. Beamis was arrested for Burglary and Criminal Damage and booked at the Camp Verde Detention Center. He next court date is May 26, 2009.
On May 19, 2009, at approximately 1 A.M., Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a reported burglary in progress in the 3000 block of North Tarra Avenue, Prescott, at a business called "Ride Northern Arizona."
Professional Writers of Prescott meet at 7pm on May 27, 2009
PRESCOTT, AZ - Mary Lin will present "The Ecosomatic Writer" when the Professional Writers of Prescott (PWP) meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 in the Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library. Lin will introduce the audience to the various consciousness/mind/body states writers can access, enriching and empowering the creative process. She will lead the group in observing how being in the presence of someone who is centered in a particular mind/body state affects the consciousness of a group and how the "group mind" changes. Audience members will then engage in a writing exercise to test their newfound creativity.
Lin has an M. Ed. from Northern Arizona University in Education, with a focus on counseling/psychology, and is completing an MFA in Interdisciplinary arts with a focus on arts arising from contemplative body mind states.
At 6 p.m., in the same room, PWP will present the $500 Agnes Franz Award for Outstanding Creative Writing to Yavapai College student Jeannie Leighton. Leighton and the two runners-up, Alex Erickson and Catherine Miller Hahn, will read their winning entries.
PWP member Agnes Franz spent most of her working life in advertising after beginning her career as newspaper reporter and briefly editing a multi-language magazine. She is the author of "Historic Prescott" and her latest book is "Smirk: Over 1000 Smiles for Your Face." For more information, call Leslie Hoy, 445-4218 or visit www.prescottwriters.com
Prescott College Presents National Sustainability Education Symposium
Prescott College Presents National Sustainability Education Symposium and Graduations June 3 - 5 (May 6, 2009) PRESCOTT, Ariz. - Prescott College will host a Sustainability Symposium featuring internationally renowned speakers as part of the celebrations of the College's low-residency B.A., M.A., and first Ph.D. graduates, Wednesday, June 3 through Friday, June 5, 2009. Highlights include research and dissertation presentations by the College's first cohort of graduating doctoral students in Sustainability Education and keynote speakers, authors Dr. Chet Bowers and Mr. Jeffrey Ball. All are welcome to celebrate the achievements of Prescott College's extraordinary graduates during the Symposium. All sessions and activities are open to the public free of charge and will be held at the College's Crossroads Center, which is located behind the College's main building at 220 Grove Ave, accessible via the alleé.
Dr. Bowers has authored over 16 books, including his latest, The False Promises of Constructivist Theories of Learning: A Global and Ecological Critique (Complicated Conversation) (2005). Dr. Bowers has written on a wide range of environmental and sustainability issues and will be speaking on: "The Challenge of Exercising Leadership in an Era of Radical Ecological and Cultural Transformations."
Mr. Jeffrey Ball is the Environmental News Editor from The Wall Street Journal. Over the years, Mr. Ball has written widely about environmental and energy issues with a deepening focus on the viability of various efforts to address global warming by changing how the world consumes fossil fuels. Mr. Ball's keynote address is titled: "Squeezed and Confused: America at an Energy Crossroads"
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 7 to 8:30 p.m. Opening Keynote,The Challenge of Exercising Leadership in an Era of Radical Ecological and Cultural Transformations. Dr. Chet Bowers. Dr. Bowers wrote his first book on the connections between education, cultural ways of knowing, and the ecological crisis in 1974. Since then he has written over 90 articles and 16 books that examine how language reproduces pre-ecological ways of thinking, the connections between emancipatory/transformative ways of thinking, and the globalization of the West's industrial culture. In more recent years he has focused attention on understanding the educational implications of eco-justice for Third World cultures, the prospects of future generations, and the need to revitalize the commons as sites of resistance to economic globalization and further environmental degradation. This project has led to a series of essays that criticize the ideas of John Dewey, Paulo Freire, E.O. Wilson, and Richard Rorty. Thursday, June 4, 2009
9 to 9:30 a.m.The Butterfly Effect: Engaging a Curriculum to Help Heal the Community of All Beings. Doctoral candidateTerril Shorb. Terril Shorb shares research results of his case study of graduates of the Sustainable Community Development (SCD) Program he developed at Prescott College in 1996. The research offers glimpses into how the graduates used the SCD Butterfly Curriculum to help frame their work of sustaining their local communities. 9:30 to 10 a.m.Sustainability: Quality of Life for Artisans Practicing the Fair Trade Business Model. Doctoral candidate Linda R. Edwards.
10 to 10:30 a.m. Sustainable Development Guidelines for a Desert Community that Meets the Needs of the Elderly and People with Disabilities. Doctoral candidate Jane L. Nichols. Jane's research areas are sustainable development, universal design, and curriculum planning. She is Assistant Professor of Interior Design and Gerontology at Western Carolina University, holds masters degrees in Design: Facilities Planning and Interdisciplinary Studies, and Gerontology, from Arizona State University. She brings over twenty years of practice into the classroom-studios, and holds officer positions in the Southern Appalachian Sustainable Building Council and the Interior Design Educators Council.
10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Round Table Discussion with Dr. Chet Bowers.. Dr. Pramod Parajuli of Prescott College's Ph.D. in Sustainability Education hosts a round table discussion with various Prescott College faculty, students, and invited public to discuss the implications of Dr. Bowers' keynote address. Dr. Bowers will be in attendance to answer any questions from the audience. 12:15 to 1:30 LUNCH BREAK The Crossroads Cafe open will be open for your lunchtime nourishment and enjoyment.
1:30 to 2 p.m. Population Control, Immigration Law, and Water Issues. Doctoral Candidate Henry Ebarb '84 of Prescott. Henry Ebarb earned his B.A. in 1984 from Prescott College and J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law. Has worked as a Judge Pro Tem for three years and a prosecutor for five years. Has lived in Prescott for 37 years and has been rumored to be one of Prescott College's "most prolific donors and fund raisers."
2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Converging Crises: Peak Oil and the Global Economy. Doctoral Candidate Professor Tina Evans. Tina Evans is an Associate Professor of General Studies and the Coordinator of the Environmental Studies Program at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. She holds master's degrees in Latin American Studies and Library Science. She has been teaching college-level courses on energy issues for the past seven years.
2:15 to 3 p.m. Loss of Glaciers in the Greater Himalaya: Climate Change from the Roof of the World to Our Backyard.Dr. Edward Grumbine of Prescott College. Glaciers are rapidly receding throughout Asia's Greater Himalaya with some projections showing 100 percent loss well before 2070. What does this mean for ecological functions, human livelihoods, and sustainability in the region? Ed Grumbine has taught in Prescott College's Resident Degree Program Environmental Studies program at Prescott College since 2003. He is internationally known for his work in ecosystem management and biodiversity policy, and is currently focused on understanding China's ecological footprint. His new book on that subject will be published in early 2010.
2:15 to 3 p.m. Presenting on a Cohort Project: The Journal of Sustainability Education. Ph.D. Program Cohort 2 students: William Crowell, Jordana DeZeeuw Spencer, and Ming Wei Koh. The Journal of Sustainability Education is an on-line, open-access publication that embodies the multiple dimensions of sustainability, as well as represents cutting-edge scholarship and initiatives in this ever-evolving field. As Prescott College is committed to being a leader in the field of sustainability, the JSE is an important venue through which the College can institutionally demonstrate its leadership.
2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Panel, Water Conservation and Social Issues in the Prescott Ecosystem. Panelists Henry Ebarb, Ms. Shaun Rydel, Water Conservation Coordinator from City of Prescott on "Being Water Smart," Tom Atkins and Toe Moss from Prescott's Last Oasis "Why Sustainability?," and Prescott College alumnus MacRae Nicoll '04 from HighDesertRainCatchment.com on harvesting rainwater. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Community Organizing Panel: Voices of Learning and Leadership from the Greater Prescott Community. Educator and community leader Barbara Garvey and Dr. Pramod Parajuli, both of Prescott College, will host a panel of community organizers, educators and "housewife researchers." The Panel will present on the diversity of local experiences, achievements, and the next steps on the issues concerning water, rivers, food systems, transportation, land use, and public policy in the greater Prescott area. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Keynote, Squeezed and Confused: America at an Energy Crossroads. Mr. Jeffrey Ball. Jeffrey Ball is The Wall Street Journal's environment editor and writes the paper's Power Shift column, a bi-weekly chronicle of the changing energy and environmental landscape. He brings to the column a decade of experience reporting for the paper about energy and the environment. He has covered the auto industry from The Journal's Detroit bureau and the oil industry from the Dallas bureau. His reporting, which takes him across the U.S. and around the world, focuses on the economic viability of efforts to address climate change by changing the way society consumes fossil fuels. He is a host of ECO:nomics, The Journal's annual conference on energy and the environment, and he helped create Environmental Capital, The Journal's daily blog on the subject. He has appeared on PBS, NPR, CNN and the BBC, among other networks. He graduated from Yale University and lives in Dallas with his wife and two daughters. Friday, June 5, 2009 9 to 10 a.m. Round Table Discussion with Jeffrey Ball. Professor Terril Shorb of Prescott College's Sustainable Community Development Program hosts a round table discussion with various Prescott College faculty, students, and invited public to discuss the implications of Mr. Balls' keynote address. Jeffrey Ball will answer questions from the audience. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Nature Immersion: A Model of Sustainability Education. Doctoral candidate Janice Crede. Janice Crede's research focuses on the human-nature connection and finding ways to reconnect people with the natural world. Prompted by her belief that Mother Nature is the supreme educator, she developed a nature immersion model of sustainability education which has proven to be extremely effective. She is currently employed as the Campus Sustainability Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Sustainable Adventure Travel: A Catalyst for Creating Global Connections and Understanding. Doctoral candidate Chad Thatcher. Chad Thatcher is the Director of the Mesa State College Outdoor and International Adventure Programs in Grand Junction, Colorado. He holds a master's degree in Education and has taught adventure, experiential, and international education for the past seven years.
12:00 to 1:00 LUNCH BREAK
1 to 2:30 p.m. Prescott Waterways and Local Ecosystems Perspectives. Dr. Joel C. Barnes '81 is a Professor at Prescott College where he teaches environmental studies and adventure education in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Joel's current research and teaching explores the ecology and conservation of aridland river systems and watersheds in the American Southwest, with a special focus on the Prescott Basin. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Incubating Sustainable Communities Leadership. Dr. Richard Knopf. Dr. Knopf is Professor of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University, and is Director of the ASU Partnership for Community Development. He holds a B.S. in Forestry, M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning, and Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environment from The University of Michigan.
1 to 2:30 p.m.The Green New Deal: Designing a New Economy of Sustainability. James Pittman, M.Sc. Prescott College Alumnus James Pittman '97 is an ecological economist, professional consultant, educator and author working with communities, businesses and governmental agencies on sustainability assessment, indicators and management. He has dedicated his path of lifelong learning and community service to development of ideas that enrich people, prosperity and the planet all together.
Saturday, June 6, 2009 Noon to 2:30 p.m. Adult Degree, Masters of Arts, and Ph.D. Program Graduation Celebrate with the graduating students of the College's Adult Degree Program, the Master of Arts Program, and the Ph.D. Program as they each tell their personal stories of transformation through education. Prescott College offers one of the nation's first doctoral programs in Sustainability Education and we are very proud of our first graduating cohort. All graduates will be presented to the community by a faculty member and will be awarded their degrees. For more information please contact Frank Cardamone, fcardamone@prescott.edu or 928-350-3218.
Prescott College offers a resident B.A. program through its main campus in Prescott, Ariz., as well as limited residency B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. All programs emphasize student-directed, experience-based learning by doing, environmental and cultural awareness, and social responsibility. For more information please contact Mary Lin, M.Ed., Director of Marketing and Public Relations, 928-350-4503, pr@prescott.edu. More information is on the web at www.prescott.edu.
Loud music dispute results in assault and arrest outside Prescott
Anthony Bennalley
PRESCOTT, AZ - On March 23, 2009 at approximately 8:30 P.M., Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a reported family fight in the 4600 block of South Deer Trail. This street is located in the Ponderosa Park area outside of Prescott. Upon arrival deputies contacted 54-year-old Anthony Bennalley who admitted he had been in an altercation with his girlfriend's 18-year-old son at their home. Bennalley had asked the 18-year-old to turn down music coming from a computer and felt the young man was being disrespectful. The two argued and a physical altercation ensued which concluded when Bennalley punched the 18-year-old victim in the face. The victim left and went to a relative's home next door.
Deputies contacted the victim and saw visible injuries including a bloody nose and broken front tooth. Fire personnel were on scene and treated the victim's injuries. The victim confirmed arguing with Bennalley over the music when Bennalley suddenly grabbed him by the throat and forced him back on a couch. The altercation culminated when Bennalley punched him once in the face as he was trying to regain balance.
The victim's mom was present during the assault and supported her son's account of the events.
Deputies arrested Bennalley for Aggravated Assault per Domestic Violence and Disorderly Conduct. Bennalley was booked at the Prescott Detention Center and is scheduled for an initial court appearance today.
CWAG TO FACT CHECK MAYOR'S BIG CHINO PIPELINE PRESENTATION ON APRIL 11
PRESCOTT, AZ - At the March meeting of the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG), Prescott mayor Jack Wilson defended his position that the proposed Big Chino Pipeline will not damage the Upper Verde River and therefore the mitigation plan that CWAG and many other conservation groups are calling for is not needed. Wilson's presentation included outdated and disputed hydrologic information.
At CWAG's April 11 meeting, a panel of experts will fact check the videotape of the mayor's appearance, including his responses to questions from the audience. The meeting will take place from 10 AM to noon at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset in Prescott (two blocks behind True Value). Videos of the March 14 meeting and other past CWAG meetings are available at www.cwagAZ.org.
For more info about the April 11 meeting, call 445-4218, email info@cwagaz.org or visit www.cwagAZ.org.
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PRESCOTT, AZ (May 30, 2009) - University of Arizona (UA) Cooperative Extension Agent and hydrogeologist Kristine Uhlman will present a basic introduction to aquifers and ground water when the Citizens Water Advocacy Group meets on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset in Prescott (two blocks behind True Value). 
PRESCOTT, AZ - Mary Lin will present "The Ecosomatic Writer" when the Professional Writers of Prescott (PWP) meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 in the Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library. Lin will introduce the audience to the various consciousness/mind/body states writers can access, enriching and empowering the creative process. She will lead the group in observing how being in the presence of someone who is centered in a particular mind/body state affects the consciousness of a group and how the "group mind" changes. Audience members will then engage in a writing exercise to test their newfound creativity. 
