Sedona AZ (January 19, 2021) – This year’s Women’s March won’t be traditional and you won’t see us on the streets as previous years, but instead, the event will take place virtually. Despite not being able to physically march together this year, Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance organizers hope the same message of empowerment and solidarity will come through.Dr. Frances Julia Riemer, educational anthropologist and former Director of Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Northern Arizona University, will be the keynote speaker of the Zoom event. The event will also feature highlighting the contributions of brave women, sharing stories, and…
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By Ted Grussing… a few days ago, One decided that she would strike a number of great poses to add to the hundreds of other photographs I have of her. She likes the grass on the other side of the cart path, and decided to give me the perfect image of her yet again.
Cottonwood AZ (January 18, 2021) – Betty Gaudy, volunteer at the Verde Historical Society’s Clemenceau Heritage Museum, is shown cataloging some of the many paper documents from the historic Bank Of Clemenceau recently donated by Kathy Pascum of Phoenix, AZ. The collection includes cancelled cashier checks, savings account record books, mortgage and loan forms, and various other paper documents involved in the operations of the bank during the early to mid 1900’s.
Sedona AZ (January 18, 2021) – The Sedona Historical Society is looking for volunteers to perform a variety of functions at their two historic cemeteries. Needs include volunteers to do mowing, weeding and other gardening tasks; also to act as liaison with families and vendors; and/or to participate on the coordinating committees to guide decisions and plans for improvements and maintenance.If someone is interested in working on any of these activities, they are asked to call 928-282-7038 and ask for Janeen, the Society President.
Rural Development Investment Fund to support community infrastructure projectsPhoenix AZ (January 18, 2021) – The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) have launched a public-private partnership to support rural Arizona. ACF will provide $5 million in a revolving line of below-market rate financing to help rural communities access approximately $40 million annually in USDA funding for infrastructure projects that will improve water systems, schools, affordable housing, firehouses, parks, and related needs.
$500 Reward Prescott AZ (January 18, 2021) – It’s day 18 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ CATCH 22 program. Today Yavapai County’s Law Enforcement Professionals are asking for your help in locating Ryan Sydney Wheat.On August 6, 2019, Wheat was stopped by a Prescott Police Officer while driving a stolen vehicle. As the officer was at Wheat’s window, Wheat fled in his vehicle placing the officer in danger as his arm was inside the window attempting to pull Wheat out.
By Tommy Acosta(January 17, 2021)Whether with a bang or whisper, Death always has its way.Again, Death comes to Sedona, taking two of its luminaries in one fell swoop.Last week it took Turquoise Buffalo owner Geri Shultz and Out of Arica owner Bill Jump, killing them with Covid.It was sudden, swift and unforgiving. One minute they were here and the next they were not.Death feasted in 2020 on hundreds of thousand here in our country and countless more across the globe.
$500 REWARD OFFEREDPrescott AZ (January 17, 2021) – It’s day 17 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 Program. Today Yavapai County Law Enforcement is asking for your help in finding Jennifer Crystal Acuna. On December 20, 2018, while making a probation arrest on another subject, Acuna was contacted with several other subjects inside a travel trailer in the Seligman area. Deputies and Probation Officers found dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia and marijuana plants inside the trailer. Further investigation revealed the trailer was stolen out of Coconino County and there was a bill of sale showing that Acuna had sold the stolen trailer…
$500 RewardPrescott AZ (Janaury 16, 2021) – It’s day 16 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ CATCH 22 Program. Today Yavapai County Law Enforcement is asking for the public’s help in finding fugitive Jendayi Aminah McMillian. On February 19, 2015 the vehicle McMillian was a passenger in, was pulled over by a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputy on I40 at milepost 138 for failing to maintain a single lane and weaving repeatedly. Upon being contacted the driver and McMillian told the deputy they were on their way to a cancer treatment center where the driver, was going for treatment. None of the occupants knew…
State vaccination site in Glendale helps boost numbers, with another state site coming Feb. 1Phoenix AZ (January 15, 2021) – The number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Arizona has passed 200,000 as the state and counties collaborate to get more and more vaccine into the arms of prioritized individuals. “This is an exciting milestone for Arizona,” said Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). “Any dose that remains in storage remains a challenge to be addressed, but as a state we are gaining momentum in protecting prioritized Arizonans from COVID-19.”
Camp Verde AZ (January 15, 2021) – Camp Verde Community Library is collecting local stories about voting and democracy for Voices and Votes. Using the Be Here story app from MuseWeb participants can record a five-minute story, anecdote, or experience about life in Camp Verde and take a photo or upload one. By collecting local stories in the voices of local people, the app creates an archive of place-based stories created by the people who know the community best.
Sedona AZ (January 15, 2021) – “Mental Health in America 2021- How Do We Move Forward?” is the topic of Mental Health Monday on January 25, 10AM-11:30AM on Zoom. The program, organized by the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley, is the first of 12 monthly programs planned for this year.
$500 REWARD OFFEREDSedona AZ (January 15, 2021) – It’s day 15 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ CATCH 22 Program. Today Yavapai County Law Enforcement is asking for your help in finding Jefferson E Perales. On August 23, 2015, Perales arranged to meet with a female he believed to be 16 years old for sex in the Sedona area. Perales met the subject at a Sedona Hotel and offered $80 for sexual intercourse. He was subsequently arrested.
By Ted Grussing… I got this shot of a bald eagle this morning, part way up Oak Creek Canyon. He was perched in a tree looking for breakfast when I spotted him and even though I hid behind some cover, he spotted me and flew within seconds … I did get more than fifty shots in the few seconds he was with me before flying down canyon. Considering the lack of light early morning in the canyon, I’m pretty happy with the results. Coffee with friends and back home to process images and answer more emails and work on the…
Encore of award-winning Judi Dench film returns to the big screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (January 14, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of the sensational British comedy “Mrs. Henderson Presents” — in honor of the film’s 15th anniversary — on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Mrs. Henderson Presents” was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Judi Dench and Best Costume Design. The film — starring Dame Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins — was a major audience hit and critical sensation when…