By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (August 21, 2020) – To protect our climate, we need to retrofit all our buildings to make them more energy efficient. The passivhaus (or passive house) standard is the most energy efficient building standard, creating tight but well-ventilated space. We should start with low-income housing since poor people spend a disproportionate amount of their income on energy. See two examples of passivhaus retrofits.
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By Elizabeth Cate, Collection Development LibrarianSedona AZ (August 21, 2020) – What is your impression of true crime books and movies? Some people find true crime fascinating, while others avoid the genre because they associate it with serial killings, kidnappings, and other disturbing acts. In reality, true crime is a diverse genre that delves into topics such as history, art, sociology, and politics. And with the popularity of true crime documentaries like Tiger King and I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, the genre is becoming more acceptable to mainstream audiences.
By Ted Grussing… maybe if I continue and sing the rest of the lyrics it will snow … rain … something. If not we have this shot of the 13th hole of Oak Creek Country Club to look at and dream on … a beautiful snow and a pleasant day it was. Perhaps some cooling over the weekend and more pleasant days to come … September is coming too and with it, Fall, my favorite time of year. The earth and creatures are preparing for the winter slumber and life focuses on spring when it all happens again … but…
By Jon Trautwein, Fire ChiefSedona Fire DistrictSedona AZ (August 20, 2020) – The Sedona Fire District on an annual basis recognizes its members, outstanding citizens, and community organizations for service-related and performance-related excellence. We are pleased to recognize and acknowledge the following members of the Sedona Fire District and our community for their excellent service and performance.
Sedona AZ (August 20, 2020) – The city of Sedona is seeking applicants for two seats on the Planning and Zoning Commission as two current member terms approach expiration.This voluntary body, established by city council, consists of seven citizens appointed to play a critical role in the city’s planning process. The commission serves as council advisor on land use, growth, and development issues. Commission duties include making recommendations to the city council on Community Plan annual and 10-year updates, Community Focus Area Plans, Land Development Code amendments, property zone changes, and subdivision applications. In addition, the commission makes the final…
By Joanna Horton McPhersonSedona AZ (August 20, 2020) – Despite the unprecedented challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic, the little preschool in the Village of Oak Creek is safely open. The school realized the importance of maintaining coronavirus-preventative practices for the long haul into next year. The program in the Big Park school building waited until June to open in the classroom. Founder Joanna Horton McPherson and school director & teacher, Shara Coughlin with the board of the school spent time all summer researching credible sources. “We had to create a classroom health protocol,” says McPherson. “We couldn’t open without…
By Ted Grussing… as the heat continues, so does my preoccupation of working on snow and winter shots … last November provided many days for good shots and I love this one too. I took the shot from Airport Mesa near the SW end of the mesa and within the airport boundaries. Not sure what the flat mesa is, but the snowy mountain in the background is Casner Mountain … the gap between Casner and Black mountain is off the left side of the photo and Sycamore Canyon is on the back side of Casner. I love the winters here…
Governor Ducey and his committee applaud festival’s plans and grants permission for re-opening; Festival will follow CDC guidelines with patron/staff safety prioritySedona AZ (August 19, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to announce that it will be safely re-opening its Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Friday, Aug. 28 after receiving the approval of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and his committee as well as the state and county health department officials.“The board and staff — with significant input from our patrons and volunteers — have put a lot of thought and planning into making the theatre a safe,…
Jerome AZ (August 19, 2020) – On July 26, 2020, the owner of a 2020 Yamaha Raptor, was involved in a collision on Forest Road 413 outside of Jerome, Arizona. Both the owner and his passenger were transported by air to the hospital. The next day, the owner sent a tow truck to remove the Raptor and it could not be found.
Sedona AZ (August 19, 2020) – Instead of live classrooms, OLLI Sedona•Verde Valley has gone to Zoom to provide virtual classrooms, which are just as lively as the real ones. In a new video, “OLLI Members Discuss Zoom Technology,” available on YouTube.com, OLLI Sedona•Verde Valley, you can see what a Zoom session looks like. From the comfort of your own home, you can Zoom to one of the 90-plus classes and workshops offered this Fall by Yavapai College Osher LifeLong Learning Institute. OLLI offers classes without those old bugaboos of quizzes, tests and grades. Follow your interests and curiosity as…
Local First Arizona Foundation to issue grants to businesses required to close during the pandemicPhoenix AZ (August 19, 2020) – The Governor’s Office is partnering with Local First Arizona Foundation to launch the Arizona Small Business Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant program and distribute $10 million in grants to small businesses who have had to shutter their doors during this pandemic. The partnership leverages the grantmaking experience and small business expertise of Local First Arizona Foundation, which has already distributed over $2 million in grant funds to small businesses across the state of Arizona, to continue their work of putting…
By Ted Grussing… frequently after taking off on R21 I crank and bank left following Verde Valley School Road through the Big Park area to the Village and then pick my departure route from there. I took this shot just as I was entering the Village area and if you live in the area you can likely see where you live. Verde Valley School Road enters the image on the lower right side, goes up and to the right a bit before a bend to the left and to SR179 where it joins a round a bout. SR 179 is…
Arizona law requires dogs and cats to be up-to-date on vaccinations. Prescott AZ (August 18, 2020) – Pets are family. Take care of them by making sure they have a rabies vaccination. It could be a lifesaver and is required before a dog license is issued – https://ycsoaz.sheltertrack.com/Public/Home. It is important to note in cases where your pet has never been vaccinated and was exposed or bitten by a rabid animal, a 120-day quarantine is required in an approved facility at the owner’s expense by law.
Celebrate the centennial of women’s suffrage in the U.S. with Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence!Camp Verde AZ (August 18, 2020) – The story of women’s suffrage is a story of voting rights, of inclusion in and exclusion from the franchise, and of our civic development as a nation. Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence, a poster exhibition from the Smithsonian, viewable at Camp Verde Community Library starting Tuesday, August 18th, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment and explores the complexity of the women’s suffrage movement and the relevance of this history to Americans’ lives today. The crusade…
By Ted Grussing… perhaps if I used these words it would cool off a little bit … even if not, it is cooling and calming to look at the snow capped peaks of the San Francisco Peaks poking up through the clouds. I took this shot last November and from a position SSW of the peaks and at an altitude of 13,700′. The nearest peak in the center is Agassiz and the far one down the ridge line is Humphreys Peak. Down from Humphreys is Aubineau and to the right of Agassiz just poking up through the clouds is Fremont…