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By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (July 17, 2020) – Climate change will still be an issue long after we (hopefully) have a vaccine for the coronavirus, and in the end, it could be far more devastating to lives and livelihoods. Since governments are trying to stimulate their economies, they have two choices: high carbon or low carbon. Fortunately the right choice for the climate is also a better choice for jobs, according to a recent McKinsey report. Here’s what the Sustainability Alliance suggests.

By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (July 17, 2020) – Certain authors have a predictable publication date for the next book in a series.  Paul Doiron usually releases his latest book at the end of June, just in time for a delicious summer read.  This year he didn’t disappoint.Doiron is the best-selling author of the Mike Bowditch series of crime novels set in the Maine woods. His first book, “The Poacher’s Son,” won several prestigious literary awards for crime and mystery writing.

By Ted Grussing… because I don’t really know what I am doing yet, but I’m on a fast learning curve … this is a photo I took of the newly discovered comet called NEOWISE which is currently passing through our solar system. This is its first visit in about 6,800 years which in the overall scheme of things is not that long … and it will be back sometime around the year 9000.

Arizona Surge Line Enhanced to Deploy Out of State Nursing Staff to Hospitals with Critical Staffing NeedsPhoenix AZ (July 16, 2020) – July 15, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced a partnership with Vizient, Inc. to bring nearly 600 critical care and medical-surgical nurses from out of state into Arizona to support expanded capacity within Arizona hospitals. Hospitals in need of critical staffing support may receive these resources from ADHS free of charge for up to six weeks as they enhance their internal surge plans to fill staffing gaps. COVID-19 hospitalizations in Arizona have increased with hospitals reporting nearly…

By MVD Director Eric Jorgensen Phoenix AZ (July 16, 2020) – We’ve heard the phrase “living in unprecedented times” so often recently that it’s become a cliche’. That doesn’t make it any less true, and for the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division, the effects of the public health emergency actually are unprecedented, specifically in how we’re able to meet customer demand.When the emergency was declared, MVD never closed. Our first responsibility is to serve the public and to do so safely. Because of our commitment to offer vital services, we either initiated or refined business practices in ways we never contemplated…

Sedona AZ (July 16, 2020) – On Saturday night, July 18, the Chris Counelis Jazz Quartet takes the stage at Sound Bites Grill for three sets of incredible jazz!This quartet features Chris Counelis on saxophone, Jack Peterson (a professor emeritus of jazz) on guitar, two of Sedona’s favorite musicians, Eddie Barittini on drums, and Troy Perkins on bass.Chris Counelis grew up surrounded by jazz and Big Band music.

Chino Valley AZ (July 16, 2020) – Today the Chino Valley police are asking for help in locating Katherine Rose Kelly. Her last known address was in Chino Valley on Purple Sage. Kelly is wanted for auto theft after stealing a 2003 Toyota Corolla back in 2013.

By Ted Grussing… is the only way to describe what is a routine event in the life of a Great Blue Heron … I have 20 plus shots of the sequence where our friend went from regal upright figure, wading in the shallow water, to this strike where he explodes in an attack (successful) on a small fish that he spotted near him. Perhaps one of the really neat things in this shot is how he is using his wings to brake the movement forward and stabilize  himself from pitching forward as the attack is launched.

While research group’s report is positive, challenges loomPhoenix AZ (July 15, 2020) – The conditions of pavement and bridges on Arizona’s interstate freeways rank among the nation’s best in an annual report by a nonprofit transportation research group. Washington, D.C.-based TRIP says that while interstate freeways across the country face increasing congestion and need significant investments for expansion and repair, just 2% of Arizona’s interstate pavement was in poor condition and 1% of bridges were in poor condition. Arizona ranked well within the upper half of states in terms of interstate pavement listed in poor condition, while only five states had lower…

Sedona AZ (July 15, 2020) – It’s day 15 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 Program.  Today Yavapai County Law Enforcement is asking for your help in finding Jefferson E Perales.  On August 23, 2015, Perales arranged to meet with a female he believed to be 16 years old for sex in the Sedona area.  Perales met the subject at a Sedona Hotel and offered $80 for sexual intercourse.  He was subsequently arrested. 

By Ted Grussing… water, mountains, forests and wildlife … that was my day today and the boat was on the water by 7:30 at Lake Mary. A fast trip to the SE end of the lake so that we would have the sun on our backs as we made our way back up the shore getting close and personal encounters with Bald Eagles, Blue Herons, Osprey, Crows, Canada Geese and more …  young Ospreys exercising their wings as they prepare to leave the nests on their first flights, Blue Herons spearing fish and crawdads, Crows taking a bath and all…

DNA an Invaluable factor along with Detective and Volunteer Diligence   Verde Valley AZ (July 14, 2020) – The text of this media release was submitted by YCSO Detective John McDormett who over saw the investigation working with the YCSO dedicated Cold Case Volunteers – ‘On October 21, 1980, the body of Michael E Lee was found on a two-track road off highway 179 near milepost 300 in unincorporated Yavapai County. Lee, who was 29 at the time, was shot several times in the head with a .22 caliber handgun. Lee was an ironworker out of Indiana who was visiting the state. YCSO…

By NAZCCACottonwood AZ (July 14, 2020) – NAZCCA is joining a global Shoe Strike for Climate Justice in Cottonwood. Bring your shoes as your representative, and bring protest signs to Old Town to protest for Climate Justice.Saturday, July 25th 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Old Town Cottonwood, Main Street and Pima.We can’t gather to strike right now,  But we can be seen,    And we can be heard!

Sedona AZ (July 14, 2020) – In order to ensure the health and safety of city employees and patrons, beginning tomorrow, July 14, 2020, the Sedona Community Pool will close until approximately July 28, 2020 due to two lifeguards who were exposed to someone who has COVID-19. This exposure did not occur at the Sedona Community Pool.Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and county health guidelines, the two lifeguards are getting tested and will quarantine for two weeks. The city of Sedona, in coordination with Yavapai County Community Health Services will evaluate opening the pool once…

By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(July 14, 2020) A subject for printing and discussion.When you die what difference is there between coronavirus and syphilis when the medical advice comes from Voss and Trump ?