Sedona AZ (December 31, 2014) – On January 9 and 10, the Mexican Wolf is the subject of a two day public program hosted by the Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District and Sedona Friends of the Forest. The free program will be held at the Red Rock District Visitor Center, located one mile south of the Village of Oak Creek on Highway 179. On Friday January 9, at 11:00 am, Jeff Dolphin will speak about the history, behavior and role of the Mexican Wolf in Southwest ecosystems. Dophin is Wolf Technician with the Arizona Game and Fish Department…
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By Ted Grussing … as in the bird … got this shot last March when Eric and I went down to the ponds to get some waterfowl shooting and what made the day was a bunch of Violet-Green Swallows hitting the water picking up small fish or an insect hatch. Both wings would carve through the water and water would fly. Not sure how many shots we took that afternoon, but it was in the hundreds … small fast moving little creatures are not easy to get a focus on so we did the best we could and it kinda…
By Ted Grussing … at shoots I have done this past year, deleting and categorizing and finding many I like that bring back memories of the year … also some total binge watching of Lilyhammer on Netflix … yesterday I did little else watching the entire Season 2 plus the first episode of Season 3 … four episodes tonight … help! Anyhow, for the next several days the photos will be odds and ends I find in folders I am going through as I continue my quest to get the total portfolio down to the best of the best somewhere…
Dog recovering in a safe home Dewey AZ (December 29, 2014) – In October of 2014, an officer from YCSO’s Animal Control unit was requested to contact an employee at a Dewey area veterinarian. The owner of a white lab/shepherd mix had just been in to seek vet care for his dog claiming someone tried to cut the dog’s throat the previous night. The owner, 47-year-old Homer Nosack of Spring Valley, indicated he could not pay for the treatment. The hospital offered to provide treatment if he would relinquish the dog for adoption. Nosack agreed. Photographs of the dog’s injuries were…
By Ted Grussing … one of the fabulous treats of the San Francisco volcanic field (think Flagstaff and the San Francisco Peaks) is Sunset Crater National Monument which contains Sunset Crater. This is a dormant volcano and the most recent of the volcanic cinder cones within the field which covers about 1800 square miles of the southern reaches of the Colorado Plateau. It erupted late in the eleventh century and in geologic time that is pretty recent. The cone only rises about 1100’ above the surrounding terrain but is beautiful from the ground and the air. It is only from…
Sedona AZ (December 26, 2014) – As we move into the New Year, be sure and think about adopting a wonderful pet from the Humane Society of Sedona. Give the gift of a new home to loyal dog or a sweet cat in 2015 and you will make a friend for life! “Hiya! My name is Anakin. I am a handsome young 4 yo Boxer who is neutered, very sweet, affectionate and loves to go on long walks. Do you have any other dogs at home? Bring me home to meet them as I love to play with other dogs.…
Sedona AZ (December 26, 2014) -The renown of metal sculptor Richard Barnwell has grown exponentially in recent years, in parallel with the increasing sophistication and charm of his signature pieces. Barnwell, in addition to expanding his already sizable body of original works, has also been accepting a growing number of commissions and custom-designed projects. Collectors of his pieces, as well as first-time buyers, have thus always had a fine selection of new and original works to choose from, including functional pieces like elegant candle holders and sconces as well as purely decorative sculptures in a wide variety of sizes.
By Ted Grussimg … can’t really add anything to the greetings other than to echo my own wishes for a joyous Christmas to all of you. Today will be a very quiet one for me and little planned other than breathing, enjoying the day, some phone calls to friends and family and a short visit with others. I like quiet days as I really get so few of them, but they do re-energize me and that is a good thing. Tuesday evening I was at a friend’s party in Phoenix and got to be the test Santa as Ramona was…
By Ted Grussing … Christmas the day after today … 2015 the New Year a week later … mountains peeking through the clouds … a ski area … Mars Hill with Lowell Observatory a portal to the heavens… eternity something we are in the midst of where there are no “just around the corners”. What an adventure and what a life with so much to see just around the corner … the bend.
Jerome AZ (December 23, 2014) – Gallery 527 in Jerome is a collection of talented local artists and hosts a great party every month. First Saturday Art Walk on January 3rd is the perfect night to complete the New Year’s celebration and welcome in 2015 with an artistic outing. The party starts at 5pm and will continue until 8pm.
By Ted Grussing … the winds aloft today were predicted to be much higher than yesterday so I thought I would go up and get a photograph of my EFIS showing a zero groundspeed … seemed simple enough to do as winds at 10,000’ were supposed to be 51 kts and at 15,000’ 65 kts. Stall speed in level flight of the Lambada with flaps extended is 38 kts so the idea was to fly at about 50 kts and I would easily have my zero ground speed and if I was lucky move backwards although that would not show…
Verde Valley AZ (December 23, 2014) – YCSO and its partner law enforcement agencies continue to publicize scams that target our seniors in Yavapai County. It is our hope the information is shared with family members and friends who may be vulnerable to such fraud. In recent months, YCSO has received calls from citizens contacted by scammers, but because they had an understanding of scam techniques exposed through media outreach and community meetings, they avoided becoming a victim. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER in preventing further victimization of our seniors. Family members should consider monitoring US mail, email, and phone traffic if they…
By Rebecca Sauer Verde Valley AZ (December 23, 2014) – The holiday season is a festive time filled with music, decorations and family traditions. For those who have experienced a loss, the season can be a painful reminder that the loved one is no longer here. Each person deals with loss in their own way. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Here are a few ideas that might make it easier to get through the holidays.
Phoenix AZ (December 23, 2014) – The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds travelers to be well rested and alert when taking to the highways this holiday. Dangerous driving behaviors such as distraction, fatigue, impairment and impatience have proven to cause serious injury and deadly crashes. DPS encourages everyone to become involved in reporting such behavior by calling 911.
Sedona AZ (December 23, 2014) – Poets are invited to compete at the third Sedona Poetry Slam of the 2014-15, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3.Slam poetry is an art form that allows written page poets to share their work alongside theatrical performers, hip-hop artists and lyricists. While many people may think of poetry as dull and laborious, a poetry slam is like a series of high-energy, three-minute one-person plays.