Political SatireBy Tommy Acosta(July 21, 2020)I just love playing this game. I put myself in the shoes of someone really important and ask myself what I would do if I were them.What would I do if I were Biden or Trump?To get into character I have to strip myself of every last vestige of morality, sense of fairness, mercy, decency and humanity. I need to embrace the politician in me.As a journalist this should not be too hard.I’m ready. Pull no punches. I’m them.
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By Ted Grussing… a more beautiful way to spend a day than on a lake in the forest? Methinks not … left the house at 5:30 this morning and launched before 7A. The water was calm and the light was muted and quiet. A quick run down the lake to an area of water flowers and dragon flies, snowy egrets and great blue herons, geese and hawks, ravens and merganser ducks, black eyed susans and ponderosa pines … mostly you are alone in the natural world and realize that you are a part of it … something you never experience…
A Cell phone was a lifeline in both casesSedona AZ (July 21, 2020) – On July 18, 2020, around 10:45 PM, YCSO was contacted about a missing 16-year-old autistic male who had separated from his hiking companion and had not been seen since 7:30 PM. The missing teen was expected to return to a trail head in the Groom Creek area, but never showed. Deputies learned the teen had a phone, some water, food, and was wearing a head lamp. Initial attempts to reach him by phone were unsuccessful. As search and rescue teams were being called out, YCSO dispatchers…
Cottonwood AZ (July 21, 2020) – It’s day 21 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 Program. Today Yavapai County Law Enforcement is asking for your help in locating Jonathan Sterling Mansfield.Between September 9 and September 15, 2018 Mansfield stole a vehicle from UHAUL in Sedona. On September 15, a Cottonwood Police Officer located the UHAUL pickup pulling a trailer in the area of Main Street and Cochise Street in Cottonwood. The officer observed Mansfield, who was in the driver’s seat, hitting a female passenger in the head multiple times. The officer initiated a traffic stop and Mansfield pulled the car…
Camp Verde AZ (July 21, 2020) – UPDATE – In the early afternoon hours of Thursday, July 16, 2020, deputies from the Camp Verde Marshall’s Office located wanted burglary suspect, 28-year-old Maxwell Rodney Leslie, in the 200 block of Mechem Lane in Camp Verde. After a foot pursuit, Leslie was taken into custody. Leslie was then booked into the Yavapai County Jail on charges of Burglary, Auto Theft, and Criminal Damage. He is being held on a $15,000 bond.
By Ted Grussing… that got away … you can see his escape from the jaws of destruction as he dives back into the water in front of the great blue heron that had nabbed the two craw fish from the water. So one remained with our heron friend and provided nourishment for him and the other escaped to perhaps breed and produce replacements before becoming food himself. The natural cycle of life goes on each day.
Bridgeport AZ (July 20, 2020) – It’s day 20 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 Program. Today the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding Oscar Omar Atienso-Cruz. Atienso-Cruz has a Felony Warrant for Possession of dangerous drugs for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia. On October 7th, 2004 Atienso-Cruz was stopped for operating a vehicle in Bridgeport, AZ with no tail lights. The vehicle displayed indicators of criminal activity and a drug-detecting K9 was deployed and alerted to the presence of drugs. As a result of the following search, methamphetamine was found on Atienso-Cruz’s person.
Drivers should plan for delays and allow extra travel timeJerome AZ (July 18, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for daytime lane closures on north- and southbound State Route 89A while crews clear the roadside drainage ditch of rocks and debris.The work is scheduled daily between Hopewell Mine Road (milepost 348) and near the town of Jerome (milepost 343) from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Tuesday, July 21, and ending Thursday, July 23.
Sedona AZ (July 18, 2020) – While many of us are stuck at home, it’s hard to see what COVID-19 is doing to our community. How has the pandemic affected our region and what’s being done to create a green and just recovery? Attend this free, virtual Community Conversation. How has the pandemic impacted our people, planet and prosperity? How have businesses and non-profits adapted and what ideas do they have to “build back better”? Each presenter will give a short briefing and then we’ll open it up for your questions.
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(July 18, 2020)Why is it we have not heard medically qualified psychiatrists voicing contrary opinions to Mary Trump’s professional diagnosis that Donald Trump is mentally unbalanced as he is thus incompetent and unfit to be our president.In defense we get to hear from Donald himself claiming he is a genius.
Prescott AZ (July 18, 2020) – 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. That same day, during another attempt to steal a car in the Prescott area, the victim tried to get Wheat out of his…
By Ted Grussing… out again tonight … studied up on features of equipment I seldom use … some help from a friend and a better result. I shot this a little while ago at 10:07 PM. Using my Canon 5D MK IV, and the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens. Shooting data: f/2.8, 5 seconds, ISO 12,800, 140mm … believe me, at 10:07 PM it was really dark. Took the shots tonight from a pull off area out Bill Grey Road a mile or so west of SR 89A … turn off at the Catholic church.
Cottonwood AZ (July 17, 2020) – Friends of the Verde River is pleased to announce the 2020 cycle of the Verde Conservation Grant program. More than 50 local businesses and their customers contribute to the Verde Conservation Partner program which creates a fund to support two superb projects aimed towards improving local river health, outdoor recreation areas, and river education. In 2019, two grants were awarded: $5,000 to the City of Cottonwood for construction of the Blowout Wash Trail System and $5,000 to the Town of Clarkdale to build a restroom at the popular Tuzigoot River Access Point.This year, Friends of the…
Request for information to industry experts is first step toward partnershipPhoenix AZ (July 17, 2020) – As it advances Governor Ducey’s initiative to expand high-speed internet across Arizona, the Arizona Department of Transportation is requesting input to inform potential public-private partnerships to install and-or operate broadband conduit along major interstate and highway routes.Coordinating with the Arizona Commerce Authority, ADOT is exploring partnerships that would lead to the development of fiber-optic infrastructure across Arizona, creating more affordable opportunities for wired and wireless broadband connectivity in rural communities. Respondents have until mid-August to reply. ADOT encourages firms and other stakeholders to respond…
Sedona AZ (July 17, 2020) – The Sedona Historical Society and Sedona Heritage Museum were unable to hold their annual volunteer appreciation party this year, but decided that their special service and accomplishments should not go unrecognized. Recipients of special awards recently gathered for a “socially distanced” photoSue Williams was honored with the “President’s Award” for her service in stepping in to take over the Museum Gift Shop management. She is organized, enthusiastic, always looking at ideas to make the shop, inventory and our vendor relations better. Also for her flexibility and willingness on many fronts since joining the volunteer…