By Bishop, Special Dumpster Devil(March 19, 2015) We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves— Goethe All sorts of records are being set these days in sports, in finance and for endless flatulent political bum fog. However, one record being set this year, as Christmas fades into memories’ is nothing to be amused at. Each of us will have received almost 560 pieces of junk mail out of 38 billion sent, and an average of 54 catalogues out of 14 billion mailed (an of 54 per American) and 38 billion pieces of junk mail, and I bet you even receive more!…
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By Tommy AcostaAssociate Editor Sedona AZ (March 19, 2015) – West Sedona School Principal Dr. Lisa Hirsch will not seek a new contract for WSS for the next school year, according to an email reportedly sent by her to the Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District Governing Board and the district superintendent dated March 18, 2015. In her letter Hirsch wrote that she voluntarily made her decision not to seek the new contract after having 21 “magnificent” years serving the district as a founding teacher, sports coach, curriculum coordinator and principal. “It has also been an honor to work with…
By Ted Grussing … it were colder … it were sunny … this could be the view from the north end of the airport tomorrow … but it is not, so I shall make believe that it is cold and it was snow and not rain that we are receiving for the next few days.
Sedona AZ (March 19, 2015) – The announcement of the 36th annual Native Plant workshop marks an early harbinger of spring. Sponsored by Keep Sedona Beautiful (“KSB”), the Saturday, March 28 daylong program will cover topics ranging from managing invasive species to designing landscapes using water-saving features and drought-resistant plants. The Workshop location is again as in past years at the West Sedona School, 570 Posse Ground Road from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Advance ticket price is $35 for the General Public. Admission the day of the event is $45.
Sedona AZ (March 18, 2015) – The Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Project is kicking off their 4th season of literary readings in style with special guest Laura Tohe on Friday, March 27th from 5 to 630 PM. Located on the southernmost end of the Creekside Plaza parking lot. The readings take place on the steps of the pumphouse which is a historic designated site. The setting could not be more picturesque with the old stone pumphouse, the giant sycamore trees, and the creek only a stone’s throw away (assuming you are a right fielder). The committee which runs the Pumphouse…
By Sally Schindel(March 18, 2015) You always seem to hear people say that marijuana is a safe drug because no one has ever died from using it. I’m here to tell you that is simply not true. My 31 year old son Andy died by suicide one year ago this month in Peoria, leaving a note that ended with these words: “My soul is already dead. Marijuana Killed my soul + ruined my brain.”
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(March 17, 2015) At a meeting this past March 2nd, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) considered my appeal of their “smart” meter extortion fee decision of last December. The commissioners voted unanimously to ask the ACC Legal Division to come up with “sample orders of alternative dispositions,” in other words some options.
By Ted Grussing A little later this morning it is back on the road with stops to see a friend in Torrance, Malibu, Banning and hopefully La Quinta and then the drive home. Unlikely I will get home before 1 or 2AM on Wednesday so no missive and photo tomorrow, but will resume Wednesday night. Cannot think of a trip as fun as this has been in quite a while (except for last Thanksgiving). Spent the day visiting with friends I have not seen in quite a while … dinner at Dukes by the pier with a bevy of cousins…
Sedona AZ (March 16, 2015) – What happens when a popular novel is unable to stand the test of time and fades? This is the question local artist Stephanie Peters tackled in her series of drawings called “Illustrating Literature.” The drawings are now on display at the Sedona Public Library in the Village of Oak Creek this spring through May 15th 2015. The exhibit brings together a series of charcoal drawings created on discarded library books in order to reincarnate old books into new works of art.
By Ted Grussing … life and beauty and love … there is thought and reflection … there is a time and then there are memories and reflection on all that was … and always there is one moment … it is the now… the present … until the moment when there are no more … always and forever there is love … and forever after that.
By Holly Epright, Executive DirectorSedona Main Street Program Sed0na AZ (March 16, 2015) – It was a beautiful, warm, sunny day in Sedona. Thousands of families, locals, and visitors gathered along Jordan Road to watch the 45th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade and enjoy the St. Patrick’s Festival that followed. The Sedona Fire District kicked off the Parade to clear the route, followed by the Parade Grand Marshals, honored with gratitude for all they did to manage the Slide Rock Fire: USFS District Ranger Nicole Branton – Red Rock District & Visitor Contact Center, Sedona Police Chief Raymond O. Cota and…
By Ted Grussing Finally wrapped a day with a little time and energy left over to get an email out … lots of time with friends and doing things and tried to get one out very early this morning , but fell asleep on the keyboard :+)
Spring is right around the corner and it’s the beginning of baby season at Bearizona Wildlife Park. All different species of North American wildlife start to have their young between March and July, making it the perfect time to visit Williams AZ (March 14, 2015) – Bearizona Wildlife Park is excited to announce the arrival of three un”bear”ably cute North American bear cubs, which were born in early January at the Williams, Arizona Wildlife Park. The bear cubs will be view-able in a special care area of the park until May, when they will then be big enough to go…
Sedona AZ (March 13, 2015) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley invites the public to a special presentation, “Human Trafficking: Taking Action in Arizona,” featuring guest speakers, Arizona House Representative Victoria Steele and Charles A. Fitzgerald, Governor’s Office of Faith and Community Partnerships on Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-8PM at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd., Sedona. The event is free and refreshments will be served.
Sedona AZ (March 13, 2015) – Red Rose Inspiration for Animals originated as promoting quality art and craft shows exclusively in West Sedona for animal rescue since the fall of 2009. Through the concept of promoting artists they expanded and opened a thrift store and artist boutique called the Red Rose Thriftique in the VOC. As they are entering their 6 year of promoting shows that benefit homeless and abandoned animals of the Verde Valley through their efforts with the second show of the season on March 14 and 15 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.