By Judy Reddington(July 19, 2013) Dear Editor, Whats the difference? A task force, a project team, a commission all engage the citizens. But, how can we best hear the voice of the people? A task force member has a relationship to the task. A project team has a commitment to their project. A commission has a focus and listens to the voice of the people.
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Sedona AZ (July 18, 2013) – Not every hero lives in a mansion or works from a smoky, hard-boiled office. Enter Barker, a mysterious man with no memory of his past, and the first fiction novella from local author and former Sedona reporter Patrick Whitehurst. Ferociously handsome and acutely observant, Barker makes his home under the soggy planks of Old Fisherman’s Wharf along California’s foggy Central Coast. His closest friends are an assortment of stray dogs, ranging from a large Rottweiler to a tiny Shih-Tzu, who live with him.
Sedona AZ (July 18, 2013) – Goldenstein Galley is honored to add acclaimed artist Glendon Good’s striking yet graceful kinetic sculpture to the outdoor sculpture garden at their beautiful new location at 70 Dry Creek Rd. Their large stunning sculpture garden has red rock views as the backdrop for work from renowned artists Star York, Liz Wolf, Kevin McCarthy, Dwayne Cranford, Upton“Greyshoes” Ethelbah, Glendon Good and the singing reclaimed metal bells of Cheston Trammel. “Glendon’s work is distinctive and captivating.” Says Linda Goldenstein, “It is a gorgeous addition to our sculpture garden.”
Cottonwood AZ (July 18, 2013) – The Cat’s Vyktrola and Sedona’s own Green Light will rock the Main Stage in Cottonwood, July 19. The Cat’s Vyktrola, led by Vyktoria Pratt Keating and backed by seasoned musicians Dave Rentz on percussion and vocals and Kirk Burnett on banjo and mandolin, have been rocking the local music scene for years with imaginative interpretations of timeless cover songs that cover folk, rock, pop, bluegrass and Celtic tunes from the 1700s to the 1980s.
Sedona, AZ – (July 18, 2013) “There weren’t any commissions eliminated, they were restructured”, says Councilor Barbara Litrell. Some say it looks like every commission was dissolved and city staff will now run any commissions in the future which may be formed for specific tasks. What seems to be missing is compassion for all the Sedona citizens who gave selflessly to their community. Is there room in Sedona City government for compassion?
Sedona AZ (July 17, 2013) – On Wednesday, May 29th, in a special meeting the City Council voted 4 to 3 to eliminate the Sedona Arts and Culture commission and the Art in Public Places Committee (as well as, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Parks and Recreation commission, the budget oversight commission, the housing commission and the sustainability commission and committees).
Clarkdale AZ (July 16, 2013) – Made In Clarkdale, Inc. (MIC) established a new out-reach program this summer by participating in local events with a display table of information and sign-up opportunities for new artists, volunteer members and sponsors. New categories of members have been established by the Board and they want to share this information with the community.
Prescott AZ (July 16, 2013) – YCSO deputies and detectives have continued their investigation regarding the burglary of a Yarnell home following evacuation due to the Yarnell Hill Fire. On July 12, 2013, detectives received an anonymous tip that 22-year-old Thomas Adams was in possession of stolen firearms taken from the victim’s residence. Adams was known to reside in Yarnell and associated with Slone and Frost, already in-custody for the burglary.
Sedona AZ (July 16, 2013) – The 5th Sedona Winefest being held at the Airport Mesa on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 – 29, is seeking artists to enter its second Juried Art Exhibition. Entries must be original art not previously exhibited at the Winefest and must be received by August 31, 2013. In response to the many requests received by last year’s patrons, the 2013 exhibition space has been expanded in size and the Winefest seeks to double the 58 entries received last year. The art exhibition is open to all artists utilizing most visual art mediums. The exhibition…
By Stephen DeVol Sedona AZ (July 14, 2013) – It’s been said that a drop of water that fell on the (Mogolon) Rim 7,000 years ago will just now be reaching Montezuma’s Well. And Tom O’Halleran insists that that is the rate at which the Arizona Legislature works. Tom O’Halleran is a man who knows both the water issues we face and he has seen how the legislature moves. He was in the Arizona House of representatives from 2001 to 2006 and an Arizona Senator from 2007 through 2009. Tom was a champion of water awareness even before he assumed…
By Warren Woodward, Sedona Resident(July 12, 2013) APS recently submitted a bunch of studies to the Arizona Corporation Commission’s “smart” meter docket. The study by the official and impressive sounding “Maine Center for Disease Control” is a standout in terms of shear hogwash. As I wrote in my response below, it’s “… so poorly done that one can only wonder at APS’s grasp on reality….” Researching the Maine report, I was able to find some of the internal emails of the players involved. It is both shocking and sad to think such people have been put in charge of making…
Sedona AZ (July 10, 2013) – The NAU Summer Seminar Series brings its first program to Sedona on Wednesday, July 17, 6:30-8PM at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Protecting Yourself from Online Cyber-Criminals: Tips and Tools” will be presented by Jane Ginn, Managing Director, SedonaCyberLink. The event is free. In years past the series has taken place on the NAU campus, but this year it is branching out to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona, La Posada in Winslow, and the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff.
Prescott AZ (July 10, 2013) – Two sets of memorial boards dedicated to the 19 fallen Granite Mountain Hotshots are available for viewing. One set is posted at the intersection of Hwy 89 and W. Hayes Ranch Road. A second set available for the first time today from the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Overlook established adjacent to Hwy 89 in Yarnell. For the Yarnell overlook, a flagpole raised at the incident location will be visible in the distance.
Sedona AZ (July 7, 2013) – AZADI Fine Rugs in Sedona is proud to announce they have become a champion of the GoodWeave® certification label, partnering with the organization to give consumers the power to end child labor through a simple act: demanding certified child-labor-free rugs. GoodWeave is an internationally acclaimed organization that works to end child labor in the handmade rug industry and offer educational opportunities to children in weaving communities. They will be holding a GoodWeave celebration event on Tuesday July 16th from 4-6pm at their Hillside Sedona location.
By Karen Mack, Youth Services Librarian Sedona AZ (July 5, 2013) – Many youth programs and activities will take place during the month of July at the Library. The schedule of programs offers a lot of variety, with dogs and drama being two main themes. On any given day, kids might be making gnomes out of toilet paper rolls, belting out a musical version of Foodman with friends during story time, or reading to a Paws to Read dog.