Sedona AZ (June 1, 2020) – The city of Sedona encourages residents to be aware of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s Declaration of Emergency that enacts an 8 p.m. curfew beginning May 31, 2020 until June 8, 2020, and provides cities with the ability to protect against potential unrest and ensure that any protests are peaceful. Although Sedona has not seen the type of looting and destruction of property that other cities have, the declaration gives law enforcement an additional tool in the event it’s needed. However, there are exemptions to the curfew that include:
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Phoenix AZ (May 31, 2020) – “The statewide curfew announced today by Governor Ducey is an extraordinary and sweeping measure that raises serious constitutional concerns. Such actions restrict the rights of protesters and will undoubtedly lead to selective enforcement in Black and Brown communities. We urge the Governor and other elected officials across the state to seek a less restrictive approach and to meaningfully engage community leaders to address longstanding concerns with racist policing practices.” – Victoria Lopez, Advocacy and Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of ArizonaThe ACLU of Arizona also made the following statement regarding the ongoing protests…
Declaration Also Authorizes An Expanded National Guard MobilizationPhoenix AZ (May 31, 2020) – Governor Doug Ducey today issued a statewide Declaration of Emergency, including putting in place a curfew starting at 8:00 p.m. tonight. The curfew is in effect from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. and shall expire on Monday, June 8, at 5:00 a.m. unless further extended.“At the request of local leaders and in coordination with state and local law enforcement, I’m issuing a statewide Declaration of Emergency and curfew starting at 8:00 p.m. tonight and effective for one week,” said Governor Ducey. “This gives law enforcement an additional…
By Tommy AcostaLike Bruce Lee said in his movie Enter The Dragon, when you deliver a punch, deliver it with “emotional content” for there lies the adrenaline that turns men into supermen.Emotional content is the backbone of everything good or bad that has happened on this planet. Because of fear, anger, love or hate nations have been destroyed. Empires were built. Empires have fallen.The degree of emotional content, the strength, the will, the passion, the desire and willingness to kill or die for your commitment, makes the difference between victory and defeat.It is the passion to fight, the passion to defend and…
Chocolita is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Innovator/Silver level from the Sustainability Alliance.Sedona AZ (May 30, 2020) – Dark chocolate has a long reputation as a healthy food, and Chocolita, LLC takes it a step further by adding medicinal herbs. Sarah Ann Lesslie discovered the potential of chocolate during her move to Sedona. After working with ChocolaTree (another certified business) to learn the craft of chocolate making, she incorporated Chocolita in 2010 and now operates out of Synergy Lounge & Kitchen, also a certified business. All the chocolate sold at Synergy is from Chocolita, plus she sells online…
Where Happiness is HomemadeCamp Verde AZ (May 29, 2020) – Camp Verde Community Library announces a new Online Sewing Class this summer starting on Friday, June 5, 2020. When the Coronavirus shutdown in-person sewing and quilting classes, the library began looking for a way to continue the popular program. Instructor Allyn Watson agreed to record Camp Verde Community Library Sew-Along with Allyn Where Happiness is Homemade, a series of online classes showcasing a variety of sewing projects for beginners. These digital recordings will be posted to the Library’s Events Calendar and Facebook pages at 9:00 am on the first and third Fridays in…
By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (May 29, 2020) – Joanna Macy talks about three types of actions in her article called, “How to Face the Mess We’re in Without Going Crazy.” Holding actions that keep things from getting worseLife-sustaining actions that make life betterShift in consciousness which inspires us to create something new.These three dimensions are a useful way to organize our thinking. Here are questions to help you focus while we survive this pandemic and create a better future.From Rebooting Humanity
By Ted Grussing… part art, part photograph this image of a grackle moves from the dark into the light … an experience we can relate to as each day begins with familiar surroundings gradually taking shape as the darkness fades and morning light takes illuminates all … for a while, and then the cycle repeats … forever and forever.
Phoenix AZ (May 28, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for alternating lane closures on north- and southbound State Route 89A between Dundee Lane (milepost 345) and Desert Sky Drive (milepost 349) while crews complete fog seal work, which protects and extends the life of the pavement. The following restrictions will occur from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, May 31, and Monday, June 1:
Indecent Exposure Violation also noted Prescott AZ (May 28, 2020) – Over this past Memorial Day weekend, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deployed a DUI enforcement detail with 10 deputies prioritizing such enforcement. This resulted in 49 traffic stops and deputies noted 21 designated sober drivers and arrested 8 DUI drivers. There were 1 aggravated DUI, 4 misdemeanor DUI’s, 2 extreme DUI’s, and 1 drug related DUI. The average breath alcohol level was .155., almost twice the legal limit.
By Ted Grussing… I got this shot of a drake widgeon and a hen mallard taking off down at the ponds a few weeks ago … destination unknown, but definitely out of the local area. We’re entering the quiet time of year now with the migrating birds already gone … the reverse of the weekend population of Sedona. It was nice for a while during the shut down of life and traffic levels at agreeable levels like when we moved here full time in 1992. Now the lock down is self imposed 🙂
Jon TrautweinFire ChiefSedona Fire DistrictSedona AZ (May 27, 2020) – The Sedona Fire District continues to efficiently and effectively respond to and mitigate all emergencies within our District and response region. We will continue to overcome the challenges associated with COVID-19.By referencing CDC guidance, Governor Ducey’s Executive Orders, and collaborating with people all over Sedona, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has created safety guidelines reopening businesses may voluntarily choose to adopt.
Prescott AZ (May 27, 2020) – Up to 50 foster children healing from trauma and supported by foster-care agencies in Yavapai County can participate in Catholic Charities Community Services first annual free Summer Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 22-24.The camp is open to past or present foster children ages 5-17 who have been identified as having high behavioral health needs because of trauma. Children can be referred by any foster-care licensing agency, Department of Children’s Services or family or behavioral health agency.
By Ted Grussing… our Argentine giant cactus bloomed a couple of days ago and the blooms were especially beautiful this year. They began opening up late afternoon and continued all night … the next morning they still showed a lot of beauty, but by mid-day they were closing and last night closed and wilting. The blooms are at their peak at night and serve as a magnet for the bats and moths that pollinate them … what creature could resist beauty like this … none.
Clarkdale AZ (May 26, 2020) – Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum is proud to announce the launch of a new, easier membership application process. To see it in action, please visit the CHSM website: www.ClarkdaleMuseum.org.To celebrate this easy membership application process, CHSM is raffling off a pass for two First Class seats on a historic train ride, generously donated by Verde Canyon Railroad.