By Terry HansenHales Corners, Wis. 53130(February 23, 2021)]I’m heartened that the United States has officially rejoined the Paris climate agreement. President Biden’s move, however, has been criticized by a number of Republicans, who rightly point out that China is the greatest current emitter and the largest consumer of coal.A 2020 article in the Washington Examiner, “China coal additions are key source of emissions, and America is doing nothing about it,” offers a variety of strategies for influencing China’s climate policies. One suggestion is for the U.S. to increase its funding of clean energy in the developing world, thus challenging China’s…
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By Ted Grussing… on his way back to the tree this Mountain Bluebird is leaving a single drop of water behind as it falls off his talon on takeoff from the shore of the pond. There are several trees about 20 yards from the pond where they stage before coming in for a drink in the rapidly diminishing pool of water in the cattle pond … perhaps 20 gallons is all that remains and that will be gone in a matter of days.
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen presentation of art series at Mary D. Fisher theatreSedona AZ (February 22, 2021) – Sedona International Film Festival continues its Art on Screen series with “M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity”. The event will show in Sedona on Tuesday, March 2, at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity” is the story of world famous Dutch graphic artist M.C Escher (1898-1972). Equal parts history, psychology, and psychedelia, Robin Lutz’s entertaining, eye-opening portrait gives us the man through his own words and images. Diary musings, excerpts from lectures, correspondence…
Sedona AZ (February 22, 2021) – The Sedona Heritage Museum has posted the next in their popular Living History speaker series on their YouTube channel.Linda Starr is a collector of many types of antiques, but her button collection is probably her ‘smallest’. Her button collection began when she inherited a collection from a fellow antique enthusiast. “Whatever their material, size, age, or lineage, buttons are fascinating little things.” she says. “Men started the button fad. Ever notice the size and number of buttons in historic paintings? Through history buttons have been utilitarian, decorative and a sign of class.”
By Susan Pitcairn, Sedona Resident(February 22, 2021)Dear Mayor Sandy,This recent article in the RR News about sharp declines in local COVID cases underscores why it is high time to drop the Sedona mask and social distancing orders. The current data suggests that we are achieving herd immunity, and regardless of vaccinations. Furthermore, many other states and countries who have lifted their mandates (or never imposed them) are doing fine, including Florida with its tourism and elderly population. So, even if these mandates seemed right at one point, we need to realize with confidence that now it is time to go “back…
CDC funding also can be used for disease surveillance, public health staffing, and morePhoenix AZ (February 19, 2021) – The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is coordinating with local health departments to immediately allocate an initial $100 million in federal funding intended for staffing, laboratory testing, informatics, disease surveillance, and other activities critical to combating COVID-19.Arizona received $418,951,131 as part of the $19 billion allocated to jurisdictions through the existing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) cooperative agreement at the end of January. Under its funding agreement with the CDC, ADHS must submit the complete…
Film kicks off a tribute to Maggie Smith every Monday in March at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (February 19, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of the sensational acclaimed film “The Lady in the Van” on Monday, March 1 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Lady in the Van” kicks off a month-long tribute to Dame Maggie Smith with a special “Maggie Mondays” series in March featuring a different Maggie Smith film every Monday.Maggie Smith was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy…
Prescott AZ (February 19, 2021) – Yavapai College has announced that it will move forward to the ‘yellow phase’ of its COVID-19 re-entry plan when the College returns from spring break on March 22. The move to the ‘yellow phase’ (phase 3) is the first time that YC has reached this level of its five-phase re-entry plan. The College has been operating in the red and orange phases (phases 1 and 2) since the COVID-19 pandemic forced operations to move virtual in March 2020.
The Herschell Turner Art Silent Auction. Sedona AZ (February 19, 2021) – Sedona Arts Academy (SAA) announces The Herschell Turner Art Silent Auction, now through February 25th. SAA is located in The Collective Sedona, in the Village of Oak Creek.On February 25, 2021 from 4 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., SAA, No Moss Brands and Herschell Turner Family end the SILENT AUCTION with an in-person event that will be streamed live for the online community to participate in the finalizing of bids.
Sedona AZ (February 19, 2021) – So many people retired to the Sedona area because they want to stay active and pursue their many interests. Sometimes, however, the transition to that “next chapter” of life can be challenging. The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley is presenting the third in this year’s Zoom Lecture Series, on Sunday, March 7, from 3 – 4:30 pm MST, featuring guest speaker, Rabbi Laura Geller, who will be sharing her views on the topic of Getting Good at Getting Older. Rabbi Geller’s latest book, by that title, is described as “a tour for all those of…
By Ted Grussing… never ill intent, but simply a creature that daily lives by the rules of nature as laid out for her. A predator that fulfills her natural function in the complex order of life on planet earth. She has purpose which among other things is to keep lower forms of life in balance by removing them from the scene and providing nourishment for herself in the process.
Romantic comedy starring Alicia Silverstone and Tom Everett Scott at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (February 18, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the romantic comedy “Sister of the Groom” showing Feb. 26-March 4 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Alicia Silverstone (Clueless) and Tom Everett Scott (That Thing You Do) star in a destination wedding weekend gone off the rails.
Cottonwood AZ (February 18, 2021) – On February 17, 2021, the Honorable Thomas Kelley sentenced Humberto Antonio Moreno, age 36, of Cottonwood, to 33.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections. Mr. Moreno pled guilty on January 27, 2021, to three counts of Sexual Assault, and one count each of Attempted Sexual Assault, Kidnapping and a dangerous Aggravated Assault.The events occurred on August 16, 2020. Around 10:30 AM that morning, the Cottonwood Fire and Police Departments responded to an area home after receiving a call from a medical alert device from the residence. When they arrived, they found the front…
Prescott AZ (February 18, 2021) – Yavapai College is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU program. MyPath2ASU™ allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and student success. MyPath2ASU™ is a set of customized tools available to transfer students from accredited, U.S. regional institutions. These tools ensure a seamless transfer experience to ASU after earning credits or an associate degree from a U.S. community college or university and shortening the time to degree…
By Ted Grussing… back on the ground and looking through the photos I have shot during the flight is a nice time as I get to leisurely look at what I was shooting and spend time looking at the detail and various features and oddities of what I captured. During flight I am looking more at the composition, overall subject matter … the generalities, but on the ground I can spend time seeing what I really saw. The the feeling of awe slips in and a smile spreads across my face … I was there and viewing beauty from my…