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Recommendation taking effect Tuesday, Jan. 19, expands protection among vulnerable groupPhoenix AZ (January 14, 2021) – An estimated 750,000 more Arizonans are being prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine thanks to updated guidance adding those 65 and older to populations that already include those 75 and older. The recommendation by the Arizona Vaccine and Antiviral Prioritization Advisory Committee (VAPAC), informed by a recommendation from federal partners, is intended to protect those who are most at risk for severe outcomes due to COVID-19, such as hospitalization and death, and to reduce strain on Arizona’s hospitals. VAPAC includes state, local, and tribal experts, and…

Sedona AZ (January 14, 2021) – Members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild will have their spinning wheels humming for “Monday at the Museum” at the Sedona Heritage Museum on January 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The spinners’ guild was formed over 35 years ago by Mary Pendleton of the Pendleton Weaving studio in Sedona along with a few weavers in the Verde Valley. The guild continues today with some 40 to 50 members actively pursuing Fiber Arts such as weaving, spinning, basket-making, dyeing and knitting. They would be happy to share their art with you,…

Cottonwood AZ (January 14, 2021) – It’s day 14 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ CATCH 22 Program.  Today the Clarkdale police are asking for help in locating 60-year-old John Gregory Lukasik. In 2010, Lukasik took sexually explicit photographs and video recordings of two separate victims and displayed them on the internet on multiple sites.  Most of the photos and recordings were taken without the victims’ consent and all were posted without consent.  He was also found in possession of marijuana, possessed the equipment for propagating marijuana, and possessed a firearm in the commission of a felony.  In addition, Lukasik repeatedly harassed one…

By Ted Grussing… before I had to put the camera down and totally focus on the landing I am about to make at Sedona, landing on runway 3, engine off. Left hand operates the stick and the right hand flaps and top of the wing spoilers (metal boards that lift up on the top of the wing and spoil the aerodynamic flow of air over the surface resulting in a high sink rate). The first 1700+ hours I flew before getting the motorglider in 2007, were all glider hours … no engine for go arounds, you got it right the…

Timely and powerful new Western film covers border issue from both sidesSedona AZ (January 13, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the timely and powerful new film “No Man’s Land” showing Jan. 22-28 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“No Man’s Land” features a stellar ensemble cast, including Jake Allyn, Frank Grillo, Andie MacDowell and George Lopez.As border vigilantes Bill Greer (Grillo) and his son Jackson (Allyn) are on patrol when Jackson accidentally kills a Mexican immigrant boy. Bill tries to take the blame but Texas Ranger Ramirez (Lopez) sees through…

Prescott AZ (January 13, 2021) – Note: In both the incidents shared today, electronic location services provided a critical lifeline to connect those stranded and injured with YCSO rescue teams and medical personnel. Cell phones, even if available, would likely be useless due to a lack of cell service in these remote locations. As we have recommended several times in the past, a personal locator beacon (PLB) may be a lifesaver when you are in remote locations such as described in these cases. See https://www.sarsat.noaa.gov/emerbcns.html for details on emergency beacons and how they work. Additionally, carrying potential lifesaving supplies on a…

By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (January 13, 2021) – Did you know that in 2020, the Sustainability Alliance has 102 certified businesses and generated over 450 media mentions for them? Find out who won their Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award and what their plans are for 2021. Read the annual report.

Sedona AZ (January 13, 2021) – Today, alongside the city of Flagstaff, city of Sedona, and Coconino County, the nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced the launch of the Northern Arizona Solar Co-op to help area residents go solar. “The co-op will enable northern Arizona homeowners and business owners to join the growing community of people saving money by harnessing solar power,” said Bret Fanshaw, Arizona program director for SUN. “Together, we’re building a movement to create a more sustainable electricity system that directly benefits households and small businesses in the community.”

By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(January 13, 2021)Forget where Trump ends up. The odds are high for several locations such as; a padded cell. a casket or a Red Square apartment close to his buddy , Putin. The proof he is unfit and poses a severe danger to our nation is enormous and irrefutable. Impeachment is a matter of time and an IF is only a vaporous prayer.The main problem is how to address the millions of good Americans who still think Trump is the best we have had and especially those who otherwise have a functioning brain and are genuine…

$500 RewardPrescott AZ (January 13, 2021) – It’s day 13 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ CATCH 22 Program.  Today Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating fugitive Aron Jose Bermudez-Felix.  On August 6, 2018, Bermudez got into an argument with the victim, his girlfriend.  Bermudez then slapped the victim and struck her with a closed fist in the face.  He then threw the victim on the bed while she held their 1-year-old baby. Bermudez then threw the victim on the ground and kicked her in the ribs.  The victim began to scream for help and Bermudez started strangling…

By Ted Grussing… and gold … I captured this image of seven Bluebirds as they were leaving their perch on a log that was embedded in a sheet of thin ice at Granite Lake, near Prescott, Arizona this past weekend. While the photograph alone was spectacular, the background needed a little help, so I spent a few hours this afternoon turning the image into photo art … the photographer unleashed from strict adherence to the image as presented in the original pixels of the raw file from the camera … now it is as seen through my lens, eyes and mind.

Ralph Fiennes, Carey Mulligan and Lily James star at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (January 12, 2021) – The Mary D. Fisher Theatre is proud to present the acclaimed new film “The Dig” showing Jan. 22-28 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Dig” is a ravishing World War II period piece, based on a true story, starring Ralph Fiennes, Carry Mulligan, Lily James and Johnny Flynn, among others.As World War II looms, a wealthy widow (Carey Mulligan) hires an amateur archaeologist (Ralph Fiennes) to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a historic discovery, the echoes of Britain’s…

Sedona AZ (January 12, 2021) – The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers exciting educational opportunities in Sedona and the Verde Valley. OLLI challenges its members to explore areas of interest in peer-supported and peer-directed learning. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Yavapai College–Sedona•Verde Valley was founded in 2003 with a grant given by the Bernard Osher Foundation to provide learning experiences for those 50 years and better as a member-led program, organized by a volunteer council.Always wanted to try OLLI but never had time? With Winter classes starting on January 25, now is a great time and a great deal…

Speaker: Reverend Dr. Bernadine Lucille Lewis, Director of Undergraduate Programs, The W. A. Franke College of Business NAUThursday, February 4, 2021  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. via ZOOMSedona AZ (January 12, 2021) – The League of Women Voters of Northern Arizona (LWVNA) has created a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI) and will host regular educational programming and create opportunities for policy advocacy on DEI issues as they arise. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

Sigafoos voted Board Secretary Prescott AZ (January 12, 2021) – The Yavapai College District Governing Board voted Mrs. Deb McCasland as Board Chair for the upcoming year at its budget workshop meeting on Tuesday morning.An alumna of YC, McCasland has served on the YC District Governing Board since 2014. Prior to her time on the Board, McCasland spent 34 years as an employee of the College as the Student Activities Director, Community Events Director, and the Director of Major Gifts before retiring in 2010.