9,000 water utility ratepayers on hook for more than $31 million in bond debt & millions of dollars in interest Cottonwood routinely used municipal revenue bonds secured by water bill revenues to finance its water utility expansion. Future generations will pay a staggering price. By Sherry Twamley Cottonwood AZ (July 21, 2014) – From 2004 to 2009, city officials in Cottonwood, AZ started a water utility and recklessly borrowed millions of dollars regardless of future needs, without asking voters’ permission or knowing if they could sustain the debt and interest payments over the next 25 years and beyond. Between 2004-2009,…
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Sedona AZ (July 21, 2014) – In celebration of the tenth annual National Day of the Cowboy on July 26, 2014, Sedona Arts Center proudly offers artist demonstrations in their Fine Art Gallery in Uptown Sedona. The mission of the National Day of the Cowboy is to contribute to the preservation of America’s Cowboy heritage so that the history and culture can be shared and perpetuated for the public good, through education, the arts, celebrations, gatherings, rodeos, and community activities. With this in mind, Sedona Arts Center has scheduled demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with artists, Margo Mitchell…
Sedona AZ (July 21, 2014) – Uma and Maestro Drew will wow you Thursdays (7/24 – 8/14) 6-9 pm with live music…Come out for the largest variety of tunes in the Verde Valley at Marketplace Cafe in the Village of Oak Creek! Who: Maestro Drew Sweeney (he sang with Pla¡cido Domingo at the Los Angeles Music Center Opera Company, earned his doctorate in Vocal Performance from UCLA, was a Regional Finalist in the National Metropolitan Council Auditions for young opera singers in 2003 and won several professional singing competitions, conducted the Anchorage Opera and has coached singers at Bel Canto Alaska)
Verde Valley AZ (July 20, 2014) – Misappropriated taxes, closed classes and yearly budgets tell a different story from what we are told about the future of Yavapai Community College in the Verde Valley.
Tucson AZ (July 18, 2014) – How do Arizonans value water? Not only its price for consumers, but the myriad other ways users pay for water. The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) takes on this challenge in its newly released free publication, the 2014 Arroyo. “People talk about the value of water as if it were an idea that everyone understands, but water’s value is incredibly difficult to define,” said Arroyo Editor and WRRC Assistant Director Susanna Eden. “In this year’s Arroyo, we ask readers to appreciate the complexity involved in defining the value of water, which…
Verde Valley AZ (July 18, 2014) – The Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) will host a forum/panel discussion on water and related issues for LD 1 candidates on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation building, 882 Sunset in Prescott (two blocks behind True Value). All five State House candidates will participate. The Democratic candidate, running unopposed in the Aug. 26 primary, is Frank Cuccia. The four Republicans competing for two seats are Noel Campbell, Sean Englund, incumbent Karen Fann, and Linda Gray. Senator Steve Pierce, running unopposed, has not yet responded…
By Ted Grussing A number of years ago I did a fun composite utilizing the sculpture of Merlin done by John Soderberg and which is on display in the New Frontiers shopping center in West Sedona … whilst having a latte with him this morning we talked about that image and I decoded to revisit the image except using One instead of Q … didn’t go quite as planned so here is the original one featuring Q. John’s gallery is in the same center right across from Szechwan Restaurant and if you agree with me that this is the preferable…
Clarkdale AZ (July 18, 2014) – Made In Clarkdale Art Show 2014 begins with jurying in new artists! The jurying dates for the Made In Clarkdale annual show will be Saturday, August 9, September 13, and October 11, 2014. Artists must live, work, or be taking art classes in Clarkdale to be eligible. Previously accepted artists do not have to re-jury if they still live or work in Clarkdale. Those eligible only as students taking art classes must re-jury each year.
By Dr. Marta AdelsmanLife Coach in Communication and Consciousnesswww.DrMartaCoach.com(July 18, 2014) Most people I know (including myself) tend to compare themselves with others. Here are some thoughts I’ve had lately about the effects of making comparisons on our inner peace… Making comparisons is all about noticing differences in order to pass judgment toward yourself or another. In comparison, someone always comes up short. Most comparisons occur in the areas of physical appearance (image) or accomplishments. They create either the drama of “better than” or “not good enough.”
By Cheryl L. YeattsManager of Sedona Public Library in the Village Sedona AZ (July 18, 2014) – Partnerships are important, especially to libraries. According to the California Library Association, there are many benefits of working with partners: they bring new and more diverse audiences to the library; they raise library awareness in a wider segment of the community; and they provide resources that the library doesn’t have, including funds and materials, volunteers, and broader access to media sources.
Sedona AZ (July 17, 2014) – The Sedona Community Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2014 Spirit of Sedona awards until 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. Each year, an outstanding volunteer, nonprofit organization, philanthropist and local business are recognized for enriching the lives of people in our community.
Sedona AZ (July 17, 2014) – You’re invited to join the cowboy fun in Uptown for Sedona’s 10th Annual National Day of the Cowboy Celebration. It’s free to attend, with entertainment that starts on Friday evening, July 25th at 5:00 pm and is in full swing on Saturday July 26th, 2014 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm: See live performances of gunfights, roping, bullwhip cracking, cowboy poetry and comedies, historical re-enactments and musical revues at the Cowboy Arena in Canyon Breeze patio and parking lot, with its own festive food and liquor garden.
By Ted Grussing … all species are equipped with natural abilities and gear so as to be able to provide for themselves; with my winged predator friends the hardware is pretty obvious … nice sharp talons to sink into its prey and a very sharp beak to render it into smaller pieces. This guy was taking it pretty easy with one of his talons tucked up under his feathers … cool.
Camp Verde AZ (July 17, 2014) – Camp Verde’s downtown art gallery is pleased to announce “Cinco Chicopella,” a new exhibit featuring the collaborative work of five local Camp Verde artists: Deborah Gallagher, Vada Lovato, Karen Sellers, Gaylene Allen, and Pat Sharp, to be on display from July 19th through September 12th. “Cinco Chicopella” brings together over 30 paintings, each one completed by at least two artists.
Sedona AZ (July 17, 2014) – On Friday, July 25th from 5-630 the Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Project will launch another literary show, this time featuring Flagstaff poet Maple Dewleaf. Located in the southern end of the Creekside Plaza with shows taking place on the steps of the old historic stone pumphouse in the shade of the sycamore trees the Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Project is quickly becoming a Verde Valley literary happening. Crowds have swelled every season and both performers and audience seem to be having a pretty good time. Every show features storytelling and poetry by the host…