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By Ted Grussing… there are subscribers to these missives in more than 15 countries and idioms and definitions of words are not uniform across all societies and cultures. So I was surprised when I heard from a friend in Norway that they had mercury lakes … I wrote back that I thought that was awful and wondered if they could clean the lake up or something like that. He replied with a photo of the mercury lake that they had their cabin on … a mercury lake, which to them represents a lake where the waters are so smooth that…

By Robert Albrecht Humane Society of Sedona Sedona AZ (July 28, 2020) – GreaterGood.org is joined by NBC and Telemundo owned stations’ in the “Clear the Shelters” pet adoption campaign to support shelters and rescues across the country by encouraging individuals to donate funds or adopt animals to help animal welfare groups with the most critical needs beginning August 1-31, 2020. The Humane Society of Sedona is proud to be a participant in this “Clear the Shelters” event to be held the month of August 2020 at our shelter in West Sedona. We are teaming up with GreaterGood.org, NBC and Telemundo…

By Ted Grussing… this photo is all about a cute little gal who walks her provider by my home nearly every night … she has a bounce in her step and a zest for the life that she lives every day … and both she and her provider have smiles on their faces.

Do Not Mail your Automatic Ballot-by-Mail after Wednesday, July 29, 2020Prescott AZ (July 27, 2020) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to announce that the last day to mail your voted ballot through USPS is Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Voters may vote early in-person or vote a replacement ballot through Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office 1015 Fair St. Rm 228, Prescott or 10 S. 6th St., Cottonwood Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Proper identification is now required.

Prescott AZ (July 27, 2020) – Several days ago, Sheriff Mascher welcomed 3 of our newest Volunteers in Protection (VIPs) to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. They are (left to right in photo) Peter Tyson, Douglas Seavey, and Mark Miller along with Volunteer Services Coordinator Dennyse Loll and Sheriff Mascher. 

Sedona AZ (July 27, 2020) – After taking precautions to ensure the health and safety of city employees and patrons, beginning Monday, July 27, 2020, the Sedona Community Pool will reopen. For two weeks, the pool was closed due to two lifeguards being exposed to someone who had COVID-19. Both lifeguards were tested for COVID-19 and those tests came back negative.As a reminder, the pool has limited capacity for all programs.

Sedona AZ (July 25, 2020) – Mayor Sandy Moriarty and the members of City Council are pleased to announce Kurt Christianson has accepted the position of city attorney. Christianson has worked for the city of Glendale for most of his professional career, first as an assistant city prosecutor and currently as an assistant city attorney. In his role as assistant city attorney he represented a variety of departments, gaining critical experience and expertise in the many areas of municipal law.

By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(July 25, 2020)When Americans are killed, their homes and places of business destroyed, police are physically attacked and injured does it make any difference if the attackers live in America, China, Germany, Russia, etc.?That raises some questions. Such as;Are these a real warfare enemy?

By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (July 24, 2020) – According to a recent report on the state of the sustainability profession, it’s becoming clear that sustainability acumen is now required for many positions. The top 10 fastest rising skills amongst all LinkedIn users included the Circular Economy, Presentation Skills, Creative Problem Solving, and Corporate Sustainability. Learn more.

By Ted Grussing… in whites and textures found in a single bloom of a white rose. I had planned to send out some beautiful images of dogs I know tonight, but while relaxing before I came back to the office I watched a video of the Piano Guys where they wore white suits and the piano and cello were white also … then I watched another music video that I knew was in white also and decided to continue the string with this white rose that a friend gave to Corky years ago. The friend, Corky and the rose are…

Prescott AZ (July 23, 2020) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to remind voters about important information regarding the upcoming 2020 Primary Election being held Tuesday, August 4, 2020.All registered voters are eligible to vote in the 2020 Primary Election.If you are a registered Independent, Other, Party Not Designated, or Green Party and are on the Permanent Early Voter List, you must tell us which Party Ballot you want mailed. Call 928-771-3248 or visit yavapai.us/GoVote to request a one-time early ballot.

Sponsored by The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde ValleySedona AZ (July 23, 2020) – The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley (JCSVV) cordially invites our members and community to a 3-part ZOOM series about racism and social justice in the wake of the national crisis that erupted this spring and summer across our country and internationally. Our members along with Rabbi Alicia Magal have spoken with friends and relatives, asking what we could do, and how we could better educate ourselves.  Now we will be able to convene on Zoom for programming helping us to understand better the…

By Ted Grussing… not needed to interpret the photograph tonight … just imagine yourself on a quiet lake, far from shore in the early morning, clouds making the water look rather milky as they obscure the sun and you become part of the day observing the beauty and busyness of life as it surrounds you ….

Sedona AZ (July 22, 2020) – The Sedona Historical Society (SHS) and Sedona Heritage Museum recently received a grant from the Arizona State Historical Records Advisory Board (AHRAB) to catalog a portion of almost 10,000 historic photos that are scanned, but need to be cataloged for easy search and access.Prior to initiating their catalog system, SHS had thousands of historic photos scanned. Over the years, many of these have been cataloged, but there remains a backlog. Also, in the past, occasionally a collection of photos was accessioned that were either scanned or brought in digitally so the photo files were…

Dewey AZ (July 22, 2020) – It’s day 22 and the final day of this running of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 Program.  Today Yavapai County Law Enforcement Professionals are asking for your help in locating Richard Edward Vukelich.    On May 29, 2015 Yavapai County Sheriff Deputies responded to the area of Hopi Trail in Dewey in reference to a “shots fired” call.  Upon arrival, they learned Vukelich had been in a traffic collision in which he struck the victim’s vehicle as he was passing it. Vukelich continued driving away and the victim drove toward his own home until Vukelich appeared…