Prescott AZ (May 30, 2019) – Two Yavapai College faculty members and a program analyst were among those honored for excellence in teaching, learning and leadership at the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development conference earlier this month.Recognized during the NISOD conference in Austin, Texas, were Nursing Professor Selina Bliss, Spanish Professor Curtis Kleinman and Program Analyst Carl Moody. NISOD’s mission is to advance excellence in teaching, learning and leadership at community and technical colleges.
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Sedona AZ (May 30, 2019) – Susan Amon, owner of Sedona E-Bike Tours, helps residents and visitors understand Sedona from a new angle. Her rides foster “place-based tourism” that deepens knowledge and appreciation of local geography, ecosystems, and history – all from the sustainable comfort of an electric bicycle. “My very business is about mitigating impacts of cars and the pollution they create.” Amon charges her e-bikes with green power through APS’s Green Choice program.
By Ted Grussing… when, why or where I took this shot, but I do like it and that is enough for me … protected farm land and a fence with vines and weeds intergrown in it, presenting an abstract photograph that you can spend some time gazing at and like a cloud invest some time with it as or after it has morphed.
Production from Canada’s renowned festival makes big-screen debut at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 29, 2019) – The Stratford Festival’s renowned new production of “Coriolanus” makes its Sedona big-screen debut on Sunday, June 9. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the high-definition premiere from its home in Canada’s prestigious festival. There will be one show at 3 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Staged at the Stratford Festival and named on many 2018 year-end critics “best of” lists, the Stratford Festival’s “riveting” and “exhilarating” (The New York Times) production of Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus”, has been called “the show of…
A Cooperative Effort, Verde Valley Agencies rescue patient having a medical emergency on Parson Spring Trail, Sycamore CanyonCottonwood AZ (May 29, 2019) – On Sunday May 26th at 5:08 PM units were dispatched by a report from Yavapai County Sheriffs Office that a 19 Year old female was experiencing a medical emergency while on the Parson Spring Trail in Sycamore Canyon. Initially units from Cottonwood Fire and Medical Department as well as Verde Valley Ambulance were dispatched. Later, as they became available, a unit from Verde Valley Fire District was dispatched.
Sedona AZ (May 29, 2019) – The first major Sedona in Motion construction project begins in Uptown Sedona on Monday, June 3. The work will last 9-12 months. The contractor expects to maintain two-way traffic on SR89A throughout the project. The Jordan Road intersection will be closed to through traffic at State Route 89A during construction hours. Northbound motorists are asked to follow the marked detour along Forest Road, Van Deren Road, and Mesquite Avenue. Southbound motorists will be directed to Apple Avenue. Detour signs and blue business access signs will be visible to guide traffic. Please be aware of lane…
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward (May 29, 2019)”A Victory,” But Not THE VictoryLast week the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) held an Open Meeting to discuss and vote on Stacey Champion’s Complaint against APS for having unjust and unreasonable rates. The rates set in the last APS rate case were supposed to have an average residential bill impact of 4.54%, but tens of thousands of ratepayers are experiencing much higher increases. I am an Intervenor in the Complaint, which means I am a party to the case.The ACC meeting last week was specifically to discuss ACC commissioners’ proposed amendments to…
By Ted Grussing… not long ago I resumed my evening walks and have started getting some shots I like again. I took this one of a javelina who was also on his evening walk … taken up near the green on the 11th hole as I was walking back home down the fairway. This is one of my favorites of a javelina also … just kinda feels right and he has a determined appearance. I didn’t see him at first as I was busy shooting a crow that had taken off, and I picked this guy up when I had both…
Cottonwood AZ (May 28, 2019) – Join us for a wonderful Spring concert with Don Whitcher and Peter James of The Slant 6 Cowboys, celebrating Americana Roots Music on Saturday, June 1st, 8:00 PM in Studio B at the Old Town Center for the Arts. The Slant 6 Cowboys music takes you on an exciting train-ride to places you can only dream of. Voices like cool clear water; guitar playing that smokes and drives a coal burning rhythm and songwriting that could make an outlaw cry. The Slant 6 Cowboys are adept at many facets of Americana music, whether he…
Matthias Schoenaerts, Bruce Dern and Jason Mitchell star in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 28, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “The Mustang” — from executive producer Robert Redford — June 7-13 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Mustang” stars Matthias Schoenaearts, Bruce Dern and Jason Mitchell.Roman Coleman (Matthias Schoenaerts) is halfway through serving an 11-year sentence for domestic violence at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center, when he is selected to participate in an “outdoor maintenance” program as part of his state-mandated social rehabilitation. Soon, Roman…
Clarkdale AZ (May 28, 2019) – The Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum is pleased to host Gayle Mabery, Town Manager for the Town of Clarkdale, AZ for the next First Fridays – In their own words living history presentation on June 7, 10:00 am at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth Street in historic downtown Clarkdale. Mabery is currently serving in her last months as Town Manager of Clarkdale, having announced her retirement for July 1, 2019. She will present “A History of Clarkdale’s Local Town Government Thru the Eyes of Its Leader”.
Students from the Valley organize climate strike to advocate for serious climate action to be takenPhoenix AZ (May 28, 2019) – Youth from the Valley of the Sun, including students from BASIS Phoenix, Tempe Preparatory Academy, Veritas Preparatory Academy, Paradise Valley High School, and other high schools in the Phoenix area plan to gather at Margaret T Hance Park in downtown Phoenix on June 3rd from 5-7 to demand that legislators take action to mitigate climate change. For many of the students, the United Nation’s 2018 climate report was a turning point in their understanding of climate change. As a…
By Ted Grussing… the price of freedom is the willingness to sacrifice by those who have chosen to serve in the military … everyone who dons the uniform knows that it is possible that in their service to this great nation that they may lose their life and because we are blessed with so many who are willing to serve and to sacrifice we are free. We have the best trained and best equipped military in the world … freedom lives on!
Film Festival partners with the Verde Valley Humane Society for special debut eventSedona AZ (May 27, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Verde Valley Humane Society to present the premiere of the award-winning film “The Cat Rescuers” showing Thursday, June 6 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be a community discussion following both film screenings.At the heart of “The Cat Rescuers” is a question many of us have faced: what to do to help unowned cats struggling outdoors in your community? For Sassee, Claire, Tara and…
By Tina AllegrezzaFounder of Red Rose Inspiration for AnimalsSedona AZ (May 27, 2019) – Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity?Do you love animals and making a difference in their lives? Consider volunteering with Red Rose Inspiration For Animals a local volunteer based nonprofit founded in 2009. Our primary focus being spay and neuter of felines and canines, we assist with programs in animal welfare such as our TNR (Trap Neuter Release Program for feral felines) We work throughout the Verde Valley but we are mostly needed in Camp Verde.