By Annabel V SclippaThis is a story about providing a healing balm, a place for reprieve from the storm, that carries from generation to generation.Years ago Jack Jamesen Memorial Park was established, providing a tranquil space for the public to relax, contemplate, and experience the glorious surroundings of Sedona. And now, a generation later, his daughter Jill Galea has returned, inspired to take the reins and embrace of Sedona’s New Day Spa, to provide the same type of encompassing and nurturing experience, in a slightly different setting.
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Flagstaff AZ (June 28, 2014) – UPDATE – The deceased man is identified as 53-year-old Tommy Clayton of Phoenix. Following interviews with detectives, the off duty driver left the area. Detectives are processing evidence, documenting numerous witness statements and awaiting test results from the Medical Examiner’s autopsy expected in the next several days. ### Flagstaff AZ (June 27, 2014) – At approximately 2:45 AM this morning [June 27], YCSO deputies were dispatched to north I17 near milepost 311 (between the Highway 179 exit and Flagstaff) regarding a disorderly male passenger on a Greyhound Bus. Upon arrival, deputies found the 53-year-old male…
Sedona AZ (June 27, 2014) – Kruger says: “I am a very loving cat, and I love to have my ears scratched. I am not always fond of other male kitties, and I love people!. I’m past the kitten stage, but that doesn’t mean I won’t play with you if you want to. I’ve got a beautiful charcoal gray coat and I might like a brushing every now and then. Come by and I’ll show you how much I love new friends. Promise!” Kruger and many other cats and kittens are available for adoption at the shelter Sunday through Saturday…
Clarkdale AZ (June 27, 2014) – Yavapai College, the Yavapai County Education Service Agency and the League of Women Voters will present a pair of Arizona Legislative Forums with candidates for the District 6 and District 1 state representative seats. The forums will focus on three interrelated topics: education, economic development and quality of life.
Sedona AZ (June 27, 2014) – The City of Sedona’s Citizen Engagement Program has launched an online platform, called Engage Sedona, to provide a new way to engage its residents. The interactive website acts as a polling place, idea lab and feedback tool, and will function as a go-to source for online citizen participation on City issues.
Sedona AZ (June 27, 2014) – The Marketplace Café (MPC) had been in business for 15 years, tucked away in a corner of an Outlet mall, now called the Sedona Village Outlet Mall. The owners decided to sell MPC and Village resident Ken Rouse, an entrepreneur, decided to buy it. That was a little over two years ago. Suddenly, Ken was a restaurateur. For many years, the décor of Marketplace had a Hollywood Classic Movie theme of various sizes of photographs. That theme remained for many months, until Ken’s son, Douglas Rouse, an outstanding professional artist living in Colorado Springs,…
Sedona AZ (June 27, 2014) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in a performance of his new original show “Deceptions, Lies & Alibis” on Saturday, July 5 at 1:30 p.m. Peach’s show features his unique blend of original cowboy poetry with a tongue-in-cheek look at Arizona and local history.
Sedona AZ (June 27, 2014) – In July 2014, Red Rock State Park will host the monthly Moonlight Hike, the Star Party and Wayne Ranney will speak about “Sedona through Time.” Visitors can also enjoy a hike or walk amid the beautiful landscape of the Sedona red rocks. The park offers guided hikes and bird walks as well as the opportunity to explore on your own.
By James Gerald (Jerry) Flynn, Captain (Retired)Bowser, B.C., Canada(June 27, 2014) There are groups of citizens and scientists around the globe opposed to Smart Meters and for very good reasons. I am a retired Electronic Warfare (EW) officer who spent 22 of my 26+ years in the Canadian Armed Forces in EW and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), throughout which I worked closely with U.S. and NATO EW and SIGINT organizations. I also had the good fortune to be invited to visit the Pentagon and Fort Bragg, NC. I am aware of the Smart meter opposition efforts in Sedona and the misinformation that…
Rimrock AZ (June 27, 2014) – UPDATE – On June 25, 2014, around 10:30 PM, 19-year-old Austin Hanson was arrested at a home in the 5600 block of Joann Drive, Rimrock. Investigation by YCSO detectives directly linked Hanson to the burglary on Cedar Drive. Hanson was also charged with the theft of a handgun from a separate incident – details follow.
Writer/director Michael Maren will host film and Q&A discussions at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 27, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of a new comedy “A Short History of Decay” on Thursday and Friday, July 10 and 11. There will be three shows at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The film’s writer/director, Michael Maren, will be in Sedona to present the film and host Q&A discussions after every screening. Bryan Greenberg, Linda Lavin and Harris Yulin star in this delightful new comedy. “A Short History of Decay”…
Cottonwood AZ (June 26, 2014) – The Verde River Basin Partnership (Partnership) welcomes new Chair Dr. Edward “Ed” Wolfe. Dr. Wolfe is a retired geologist who spent his career with the U.S. Geological Survey. Upon retirement, he recognized that his geologic experience in Northern Arizona could have application in interpreting and explaining the area’s water-resources.
By Ted Grussing … really I am not obsessed with the Slide Fire, but I think it is good to document the condition of the area for a while. The purpose of my flight this morning was simply to have some fun and check out the impact on soaring, either positive or negative. Took off at exactly 9A, executed a climbing 230 degree turn, crossed over the field above 6,000’ in less than a minute and headed up to Oak Creek Canyon. I was amazed at the strength of the early thermals being generated … over the burned east facing…
By Steve HammonsTranscendent TV & Media Phoenix AZ (June 27, 2014) – Once, it was a closely-guarded classified program that included scientists, military personnel, the intelligence community and civilians with certain natural talents and abilities. It came to be known as Project STAR GATE. Today, millions of Americans and people around the world are familiar with the concept of “remote viewing,” an approach to information-gathering, discovery and understanding using human consciousness.
Sedona AZ (June 27, 2014) – Enjoy a Low Impact Gentle Yoga Wellness Class by Certified Yoga Therapist Pamela Joy. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Suitable for anyone with health challenges, flexibility issues, or just looking for a gentle, relaxing way to start their weekend. Saturday, August 2 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Unity of Sedona located at 65 Deer Trail Drive, Sedona AZ 86336. Pamela has been a certified yoga therapist for 15 years and enjoys developing yoga practices for people who have health challenges or limited flexibility. Suggested donation is $10. Call (928)282-0683 or visit craniosedona.com.