Sedona AZ (September 24, 2020) – The League of Women Voters of Greater Verde Valle is hosting two forums:September 30 (6 to 7:30 PM): Candidate Forum for Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, District 3October 5 (6 to 7:30 PM) : Community Forum on Consolidation of Cottonwood-Oak Elementary District and Mingus Union High School DistrictDue to COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, the forums will be live-streamed and videotaped by Verde Valley TV.
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By Ted Grussing… and it is a place where you will find solitude and beauty such as is seldom seen. Cape Solitude is the prominence that sticks out into the canyon from the left side and over looks the Confluence of the Little Colorado and Colorado rivers. The Grand Canyon begins at the Confluence and looking upstream on the Colorado (to the right) is Marble Canyon. The Little Colorado river water has a beautiful blue/aqua color from the water that enters the river about 12 miles upstream at Blue Springs. The springs empty about 210 cubic feet per second into…
Sarah Megan Thomas and Stana Katic lead cast of new drama at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 23, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “A Call To Spy” showing Oct. 2-8 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Ordinary women. Extraordinary heroes.In the beginning of WWII, with Britain becoming desperate, Churchill orders his new spy agency – “SOE” – to recruit and train women as spies. Their daunting mission: conduct sabotage and build a resistance.
Drivers should avoid area if possible due to closure for pavingPhoenix AZ (September 23, 2020) – Drivers planning to use northbound Interstate 17 north of Loop 101 in Phoenix this weekend (Sept. 26-28) should consider alternate routes while the freeway is closed for paving, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.Heavy traffic and delays can be expected when northbound I-17 is closed between Deer Valley and Jomax roads from 2 a.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Monday (Sept. 28).
Sedona AZ (September 23, 2020) – Northern AZ Climate Change Alliance is joining young people around the world in a Global Climate Action Day on September 25th. The climate crisis can’t be ignored. We want everyone to realize the extent of what is happening, from wildfires and droughts to floods and massive hurricanes.Climate change presents us with both the easiest and the hardest issue we have ever faced. The easiest because we know what we must do. We must stop the emissions of greenhouse gases. The hardest because of the enormous challenge that our current economics are completely dependent on…
By Ted Grussing… our friend has made a kill that is on the edge for him to successfully get it out of the pond and up to an area where he can complete his meal. The razorback sucker probably weighs around a pound or two and our hunter is using his non webbed feet and everything available to him to stay airborne and less than ten feet in front of him is a berm that is about five feet above him … gain altitude fast or crash into the berm. You will also note that he has his head retracted…
Sedona AZ (September 22, 2020) – If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to Monday at the Museum at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. Hundreds of people have tried their hand at carving with this group since its founding in 1997 by Norm Knight. The group consists of carvers ranging from beginners to master carvers. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and bark carving. There is no fee…
By Ted Grussing… earlier today the words to a song I heard years ago started going through my head … and a quick search found the original song by the Piano Guys and sung by Alan van der Beek who is a songwriter, vocalist and producer for the Piano Guys and much more. I have been playing and viewing the song off and on all day … it is playing now! Whether it is 6AM, 12N or 6PM or 12M, this is a song/video that will lift you up and put a smile on your face and your day will…
Prescott AZ (September 21, 2020) – Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system and creates physical and psychological dependence. Arizona is now experiencing a marked increase in the number of dealers and users of the dangerous product. Federal, state and local law enforcement saw a 342% increase in the methamphetamine seizures from FY 2015-FY 2019. In 2019, most of the overdose deaths in Maricopa and Pima counties (670) were due to methamphetamine. (above information from “Methamphetamine” an article by the Arizona Substance Abuse Partnership. See the link below)
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(September 21, 2020)It’s a big uproar !But why ?The process is centuries old and we’re here with the Constitution still in place.
Sedona AZ (September 19, 2020) – On 09/19/2020 at approximately 0207 hours, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Bell Rock Inn and Resort located in the 6200 block of AZ 179 in Sedona (Village of Oak Creek). Dispatch had received reports of a male subject, later identified as 34 year old Andre Scroggins of Gilbert AZ, hitting a female victim inside their room. Witnesses stated they heard a female yelling that her baby was not safe.
Prescott AZ (September 19, 2020) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to inform the public about recent misinformation circulating about the mail in ballot process. There have been statements made that ballots returned by mail using the Business Reply envelope provided are treated by the Post Office as bulk mail and are then delivered slower. This is incorrect. Business Reply Mail is treated as First Class Mail and has priority over bulk mail. It is the same as if one had placed a stamp on the envelope.
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(September 19, 2020)PEADS stands for Presidential Emergency Action Documents, which appeared in an opinion letter submitted to the Red Rock News by Lincoln Fiske Jr. and printed in their 9/16/20 issue. Mr. Fiske referenced it to a CBS Sunday Morning TV program and stated PEADS is a secret authority granted to the president to declare our Constitution, Amendments , laws, etc. null and void.
Cottonwood AZ (September 19, 2020) – UPDATE – The 17-year-old suspect involved in the assault incident will have his case heard in adult court. As a result, YCSO is identifying the suspect. His name is Jaiden Mayes of Cottonwood and he remains in the Juvenile Detention Center with a bond of $50,000. See the following article for details. Follow-up continues as part of the effort to locate the handgun involved and pictured in the security video. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of the handgun or details that could help lead to its recovery, please call the Sheriff’s Office or Yavapai Silent Witness…
By Ted Grussing… as promised, an additional image to close out the week. The photograph was taken from well above the Pepperdine University Campus in Malibu, California on a moody day … the words are the text of Desiderata the most famous writing of Max Ehrmann. It is not so much a poem, but a collection of thoughts on life compiled in one document. I cannot remember when I have not had this iconic writing on the bulletin board at home or on my desk at the law office. When times are dark, it is a good place to turn and when…