By Ted Grussing … I was down to about 7500’ msl (mean sea level) when I took this photo, Sedona Airport (KSEZ) has an average elevation of 4828’ msl and the airport was below and a little west of my position when I took this shot. In calm air the glide ratio of the Lambada is 30/1 or 1’ down and 30’ forward which translates into roughly 6 miles per thousand feet or for me at this moment, roughly 17 miles before reaching airport level. For safety I usually compute 4 miles per thousand feet and if a lot of…
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By Ted Grussing … an abbreviation for a name that Geologists have given a very interesting and nearly perfect volcanic cinder cone and the flow from it. S-P Crater is located about 25 to 30 miles North of Flagstaff and is a very black cinder cone and flow. The actual name that was given the crater would probably be censored from the maps and if not would probably have generated numerous complaints from the PC Police as offending someone or something. Not sure why that would be the case as I see people walking their dogs and picking up such…
Verde Valley AZ (September 16, 2014) – Local First Arizona and LocalWork.com have partnered on creating an online jobs board highlighting open positions at locally owned businesses in Arizona. The jobs board can be found on the Local First Arizona website by clicking on “Find” in the menu and selecting “Find Local Jobs.” “We are constantly working to connect Arizonans with local businesses in order to create a more vibrant local economy and to spur local job growth,” said Local First Arizona Director Kimber Lanning. “We are proud to partner with LocalWork.com to better connect locals with available jobs right…
By Ted Grussing … I spent a couple of hours up high around the San Francisco Peaks above Flagstaff this morning and saw haze domes form into beautiful cumulus clouds all around me like the one on the far right hand side of the image … ‘twas fun! On the far left of the image is Oak Creek Canyon and to the right of the canyon is I-17 working its way from the south to Flagstaff … some nice meadows near the freeway on the right side and they look to have some pretty lush stands of yellow flowers in…
Cottonwood AZ (September 15, 2014) – Joe Neri and Main Stage Theater are excited to announce that Neri’s ongoing and popular monthly blues jam is moving to Main Stage as of Thursday, September 18. These ongoing jams go from 7:00 to 10:00 pm and will continue on the third Thursday of every month. (The first Thursday jams will continue at Relics in West Sedona.)
By Ted Grussing … and on my walk before church this morning I was looking for some backlit leaves to expand my portfolio of such things … I saw a promising leaf on a tree and was able to position myself so that I had the sun directly behind the leaf. The leaf is preparing to shut down, turn color ( I hope) and fall to earth to recycle the nutrients it possesses and complete another life cycle. The leaf showed signs of a full and tough life with holes and gaps appearing in it and a major starburst of…
Cottonwood AZ (September 15, 2014) – Although Bill Myers will be in the middle of filming his latest project in California, he will fly to Arizona and teach fiction and nonfiction sessions at the Northern Arizona WordWeavers annual teaching day Saturday, Oct. 11, 9:00 a.m. to Noon at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Clarkdale.
By Stephen DeVol, Publisher Cottonwood AZ (September 14, 2014) – Water rates in Cottonwood and the surrounding areas are soaring. Rate payers are angry that their water bills are rising at astronomical increases: 365% in 10 years inside Cottonwood city limits; 377% in the Verde Villages and Verde Santa Fe. The reason is not that it costs more to deliver their water, but because the City of Cottonwood acquired their water companies with 25 year revenue bonds and the rate hikes are due to the cost of the bonds used to make these acquisitions. It’s the same water, coming from…
By Arthur Poole Sedona AZ (September 13, 2014) – The Oak Creek Apples Macintosh User Group will meet on Wednesday, September 17, at the Elks Lodge off Airport Road in West Sedona.
Celebration of Life for Tony Carito.September 13th, 2014 12:00PMThe Sedona Performing Arts Center at Red Rock High SchoolA love donation is requested to help pay for the cost of renting the space.$5 to $10 suggested donation
By Ted Grussing … not that long before Fall is here and winter not far behind that … thinking snow and cool temperatures around here today … can’t wait!!!
Sedona AZ (September 12, 2014) – September 12 – 14th is PetSmart Charities Fee Waived Adoption Weekend where all adoption fees are waived and donations requested. The Humane Society of Sedona is hoping to place 40 cats, dogs, kittens and puppies into loving homes. Almost all of the pets will be at PetSmart and the shelter however don’t forget the ones also in foster homes. The adoption event applies to them as well just call the shelter and let them know which pet you are interested in adopting. WhisperWhisper is a 6 year old spayed female labrador retriever currently in…
Sedona AZ (September 12, 2014) – Now showing in the Special Exhibition Gallery at Sedona Arts Center is the Open Members’ Exhibition and Sale, September 5–21. The exhibition was created to afford all SAC member artists the opportunity to exhibit their finest works in a gallery setting alongside their peers, work with art patrons and get quality feedback on their art. It is always a great show with a diversity of styles and mediums represented.
By Ted Grussing … I bit off a little more than I could finish tonight with an astro composite that I am doing with a shot I took on a walk up in Half Moon Bay this summer. I was walking down to the beach past the magical Ritz Carlton which overlooks the Pacific Ocean and I always get a sense that it is a castle when viewing it from down the shore and looking back north across the links style golf course. This is a different view than I normally put out of it and near the top of…
UPDATE: Northern Arizona Interfaith Council is cancelling their Candidate Accountability Forum on Sept 28 at The Church of the Red Rocks due to unforeseen changes in candidates’ schedules. One example is the ASBA sponsoring a valuable televised debate on education the same day. NAIC will hold a public forum in the fall to discuss pressures and challenges to our community as well as a strategy for action. The date and location will be announced soon. Sedona AZ (September 11, 2014) – The public is invited to a “Candidate Accountability Forum” hosted by the Northern Arizona Interfaith Council (NAIC) Sunday September 28,…