By Andrea Lhotka, Public Services Librarian Sedona AZ (August 15, 2014) – In 2002 the ONEBOOKAZ program set out to bring communities together throughout Arizona around literature. When we read a book together, participate in book discussions and attend book talks we contribute to community, promote literacy and celebrate literature. At the end of 2013, the Arizona State Library innovated ONEBOOKAZ with an eBook writing competition to champion local authors and enhance digital literacy.
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There Is A Way Beyond Darkness By Barbara Mayer Sedona AZ (August 14, 2014) – Many of us will never have to worry about becoming celebrities, yet for some people who live in that world, the pressures of fame and fortune can also reach into the darker side of depression – which does not care how much fame or money anyone has. The suicide of comic genius Robin Williams has touched many of us with near disbelief. He was the man of joy and laughter. He was the master of comedy who could help us forget the pressures and pains…
By Margaret Paddock, Cottonwood Resident(August 14, 2014) The Aug. 12th [Cottonwood] City Council meeting was quite interesting. Rudy Rodriquez, Financial Director asked: Where are all those people who wrote letters recently about the water rate and bond issue?
Phoenix AZ (August 14, 2014) – Expanding Your Horizons, a solo photography/art exhibit of works by award-winning photographer and Sedona, Arizona resident Beverly Kievman Copen opens at the Herberger Theater Center on September 5, 2014. The special exhibit will feature a wide variety of beauty, culture and reflections from many different countries, particularly from Copen’s extended journey to China last fall. The public is invited to attend the free opening reception on Friday, September 5, 5:30-7:00PM at the Herberger Theater Art Gallery, located at 222 E. Monroe in downtown Phoenix. Meet the artist, enjoy beautiful visual and video art,…
Acclaimed new independent films make Sedona premiere at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (August 14, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the acclaimed new award-winning independent films “Land Ho!” and “Begin Again” showing Aug. 22-26 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
By Ted Grussing … you are looking at a somewhat agitated Rufous Hummingbird beginning enforcement action against a horde of invading bees. The bees tend to block the holes in the feeders and these little guys clear them out … they are in charge … for a few minutes and then it all begins again. I had to get away from the area as the bees were pretty aggressive … I did get quite a few nice shots though. Thanks to Terry for getting me straightened out on the spelling of these beautiful creatures … Rufous, not Rufus … smiles.
A Response to the Letter to the Editor by Joanne Kendrick By Juliette Colangelo Those of us who worked long and hard, for years, to preserve Sedona’s dark skies, and who became knowledgeable about dark skies, understand all too well Councilwoman Litrell’s statements regarding Sedona’s not meeting requirements, and also her statement that Sedona does not deserve, the designation. Those of us who fought the faction in Sedona who were hell-bent on having CRL installed on Sedona’s formerly dark main street, ignoring information from the IDA itself regarding the degradation of dark skies that would result from such an installation, those of us who…
Sedona AZ (August 14, 2014) – The City of Sedona is auctioning scrap materials (metal, wire, wood, etc.) located at the Wastewater Plant. The auction is on line at www.publicsurplus.com.
By Mike Schroeder(August 13, 2014) It is a shame that the political season brings the worst out of normally good people. The back stabbing, the slanderous comments, the lifting of words out of context all to get YOUR person elected. The voters need to pull the curtain back and see who is pulling the levers. Always a good practice is to “follow the money”. When you do that, the dirt in politics and the people pushing the dirt becomes apparent.
By J. Andy Dickey, Assistant Community Development Director/City Engineer Sedona AZ (August 13, 2014) – With monsoon activity there is the potential for flooding which may result in damage to buildings and property. Due to damage resulting from the flood event in 2009, flood control relief was requested by the impacted areas of the community. In response, the City accelerated construction of capital drainage projects and programmed future projects in the areas impacted by past flooding. These projects focus on the downstream or impacted area of the drainage basins, and include infrastructure improvements that minimize damage due to flood waters.
Sedona AZ (August 13, 2014) – Carolyn Fisher and Sunday Larson of Sedona are both looking forward to the screening and discussion “Iron Jawed Angels”, the HBO movie about the dynamic young suffragettes who put their lives on the line so American women could have the right to vote. Both women had great grandmothers who fought for the cause and they will share some memories with the attendees. The free event is Thursday, August 21, 6-9PM, at the Sedona Public Library hosted by The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley and SpeakOut Sedona.
Rimrock AZ (August 13, 2014) – This morning at 7:50 AM, Montezuma Rimrock Fire District (MRFD), with assistance from Sedona Fire District and Yavapai County Sheriff’ Office (YCSO), responded to the report of a single engine airplane off the west end of the Rimrock Airport runway. Upon arrival, MRFD crews hiked down to a low-wing single engine aircraft (Mooney M20F) that impacted terrain below the level of the runway. The aircraft suffered significant damage. There was no fire associated with the impact. Weather conditions were poor at the time of the incident with low clouds and rain.
By Ted Grussing … a photographer who lives in Anthem commenting on her favorite photo articulates that “it is usually the next one I take” … or something close to that. That is one of the things that keeps you going because you know that the next shot you take of a subject will be better than the last shot you took of the same subject … perhaps the lighting is better, fewer shadows, whatever. So on the morning walk up to Eric’s house to feed the hummers I gave some thought to getting a shot of a hummer feeding…
By Joanne KendrickChair, Dark-Sky CommitteeKeep Sedona Beautiful Sedona AZ (August 13, 2014) – Keep Sedona Beautiful is very excited that Sedona has been named the 6th International Dark-Sky Community in the US and the 8th in the world! We thank the community for their support in pursuing this well-deserved designation from the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).
Sedona AZ (August 13, 2014) – The City of Sedona is currently seeking to fill two positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission is one of three City Commissions and Boards required by the State of Arizona. This voluntary body is made up of seven citizens appointed by City Council.