Daily Archives: July 24, 2015

How could we forget Bearizona?

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Awesome walk thru lights at night low resWILLIAMS — How could we have forgotten the annual Bearizona Backwoods Bash? Some how this slipped our minds in our article on weekend events.

Bearizona is hosting a Backwoods Bash on July 25, from 12:00p.m – 8:00p.m. This event will be held in the Fort Bearizona walk-thru area of the park and is open to the public.

Live country music throughout the day will set the mood for the event. Kids can jump ‘til their hearts content, get a balloon animal, get some Bearizona ink among other things in the Kid Zone. Barbecue food will be available for purchase as well as local drink selections from Grand Canyon Winery, Historic Brewing Company & all your domestic favorites as well.

Bearizona is excited to welcome the Phoenix Herpetological Society who will be at the event from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with an alligator and an 18’ snake that attendees, who are adventurous enough, can get up-close, touch and get their picture taken with them. There will also be Bearizona’s walk thru animals on exhibit for all to see, as well as program animal encounters throughout the day.

Advance discount tickets for the Bearizona Backwoods Bash can be purchased by going to http://www.eventbrite.com and typing in Bearizona Backwoods Bash. $9 ages (4-12) and $20 (13 & Up). Tickets at the event will cost $11 ages (4-12) and $22 (13 & Up). Tickets will get you into both the drive-thru and walk-thru areas of the park, however the drive-thru closes at 7p.m. Bearizona pass holders get into the event for free.

Flagstaff police seek suspect

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James Darryl Hickey Ht: 601 155 lbs BLU/BRO Last Known Address: 456 Phelps Dr. Clarkdale, AZ 86324

James Darryl Hickey
Ht: 601 155 lbs BLU/BRO
Last Known Address:
456 Phelps Dr. Clarkdale, AZ 86324

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police department is seeking the assistance of the public to locate a suspect. James Darryl Hickey may be driving a white 2001 FORD Ranger Pick Up with AZ plates AYS1085. He may also be using a different name and might be trying to disguise his appearance with glasses.

This subject currently has two Felony Arrest warrants for FTA on voyeurism out of Yavapai County and needs to be interviewed by investigators for an incident that occurred in Flagstaff on 07-22-2015.

The public should be aware that criminal suspects could be dangerous and you should not confront the suspect. If you have any information on his whereabouts call the Flagstaff Police Department at (928) 774-1414 or SILENT WITNESS at (928) 774-6111.

Flagstaff Police would also like to remind the community to be wary of subjects going door to door offering goods or services. Any legitimate business will have their employees clearly identified and they will produce identification upon request. If you fell the subject is suspicious DO NOT LET THEM INSIDE your residence and notify the Flagstaff Police Department.

Weekend begins tonight at 7:30 p.m.

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WILLIAMS — Begin the weekend in Williams by taking in the stars. The Coconino County Astronomical Society will host a stargazing party at the Glassburn Park area near the Zipline.

At 10 a.m. Saturday there will be a meeting at the Wild West Junction on the east end of Route 66 to discuss Community Protection Teams being set up by Oath Keepers. These teams are designed to provide services in a man-made or natural disaster. They are open to anyone; not just veterans, police and so-forth.

Saturday and Sunday is the annual Hamfest located at the rodeo barn at the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds across the street from True Value hardware.

The forests have remained open this summer for camping and hiking. In recent years the forests were closed due to lack of moisture. So it is a great time to hike the trails and take in the lush green of the oaks and aspens and the beautiful wild flowers.

If you are bored this weekend it is not our fault.

Bowe Bergdahl gets leave cut short when found during a pot raid.

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2014-8aug-07-bowe-in-uniform-ft-sam-nbcMendocino County, CALIFORNIA — Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. Army deserter who was traded for four terrorists, was “detained” in Mendocino County, California at a marijuana raid while on leave.

According to FOX news, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s office took Bergdahl into custody during a raid in Redwood City by the county’s Marijuana Eradication team. The team found 180 mature marijuana plants growing at the house.

It was determined that Bergdahl was not part of the operation and was released to the U.S. Army North command where he is stationed. Sheriff officials said it is not unusual to release persons who might find themselves in a situation where they did not know the plants were growing.

Army spokesperson Cynthia O. Smith confirmed to FOX news that Bergdahl was returned to his duty station at Fort Sam Houston in Texas and has not been charged with any crime involving his time on leave.