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By Cheryl L Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (May 17, 2019) – For better or worse, technology has changed our lives. Technology has definitely changed the way libraries deliver library services. To keep up with the rapidly changing world of automation, libraries are delivering more services electronically. This article will highlight some of Sedona Public Library’s digital tools and services, including a brand-new video streaming collection!

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By Ted Grussing… whilst talking with a friend yesterday evening, a young king snake crossed the cart path and headed through the grass towards our yard. A few minutes later, One, great huntress that she is, gave pursuit (not really that hard to keep up with a snake) and at the base of the pinion pine in the backyard the snake decided it had had enough of One … it coiled up in a tight tangled mass and dared One to come closer. With some urging from me, One relented and came back up on the deck. The king snake…

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Dame Judi Dench and Sophie Cookson star in dramatic thriller at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 16, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of the acclaimed new dramatic thriller “Red Joan” May 24-30 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Academy Award-winner Dame Judi Dench stars in “Red Joan” alongside a stellar ensemble cast, including Sophie Cookson and Tom Hughes. The film is directed by Trevor Nunn.There are two sides to every traitor’s story.

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While ADOT works to minimize delays, drivers should check 511 before tripsPhoenix AZ (May 16, 2019) – With warm weather returning, the Arizona Department of Transportation is resuming projects to repair and preserve the surfaces of state highways in Arizona’s high country.While ADOT works to minimize delays for those traveling to and from northern Arizona, including not scheduling work over weekends and holidays, highways at higher elevations can only be paved during warmer months. Drivers heading north this summer should prepare by checking the Arizona Traveler Information site az511.gov, calling 511 and following ADOT’s Twitter account (@ArizonaDOT) to get the latest…

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Camp Verde AZ (May 16, 2019) – Camp Verde Community Library is hosting free health screenings Tuesday, May 28th between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm in the Terracotta Room.  These non-fasting screenings for cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure are sponsored by Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) and Verde Valley Medical Centers.

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Sedona AZ (May 16, 2019) – The Posse Grounds Pavilion at Barbara Antonsen Park will host five free community concerts this May through June.  Spectators can expect a variety of musical styles, sweet treats for sale and a beautiful view.  Live music on Fridays, May 24 and 31, and June 7, 14 and 21 beginning at 6 p.m.  The Pavilion is located at 505 Posse Grounds Rd.

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By Ted Grussing… a shot I took of a grebe at Willow Lake a few weeks ago and he seems to have a look of incredulity about him … or curiosity perhaps … ornery? Who knows, but he elected to stay on the surface instead of diving or flying and put a bit of a show on for me.

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Prescott AZ (May 15, 2019) – Yavapai County Recorder Leslie Hoffman, would like to announce the winners of the “I Voted Sticker” Design Contest.Hand drawn and digital works of art were submitted by countywide high school students to be replicated and use during the 2020 Presidential Election cycle.The office selected two winners, one from each category.

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Clarkdale AZ (May 15, 2019) – It was announced at the 48th annual meeting of the Yavapai College Foundation, held Tuesday May 7, that Yavapai College alumna, Valerie Wood, has been named president of the Yavapai College Foundation Board of Directors succeeding Don Michelman.  Michelman has served in that capacity for the past two years. Woods term of office begins July 1st.A Cornville resident, Wood earned an associate’s degree in 2015 in Viticulture and Enology at the Verde Valley campus.

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Sedona AZ (May 15, 2019) – The Sedona 2019 Rod Olsen Employee of the Year is Randy Scott, chief collections officer of the Wastewater Department. Scott was presented with the award May 2 at the city’s annual employee recognition event, held at Posse Grounds Park.Randy has been employed by the city since 1997, beginning his tenure as a Wastewater Plant Operator. He was promoted to chief collections operator in January 2000. Over the past 19 years Randy has helped train and mentor many Wastewater Facility operators.

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By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness(May 15, 2019)“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”  My bud-to-blossom story began with the first man in my life.“Who the hell do you think you are?”  My father’s voice spoke sharply, interrupting my attempt to insert my 13-year-old opinion into the grown-up conversation.  My dad shot me down often with this all-too-familiar question. He often stated it through a menacing look or a slap.These demeaning ways of communicating I liken to an emotional mower…

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Drivers should consider SR 260/SR 89A between I-17 and SedonaSedona AZ (May 14, 2019) – As Arizona Department of Transportation crews continue chip seal work along State Route 179, those traveling between Interstate 17 and Sedona should consider using SR 89A and SR 260 through Cottonwood as an alternate route.Drivers are currently experiencing hour-long delays traveling through the Village of Oak Creek between Sedona and I-17 as SR 179 is currently narrowed to one lane in 3-mile segments between the Red Rock Ranger Station and Chapel Road.

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By Ted Grussing… it is hard to believe the thermals I am getting early morning over the plateau … I took this shot at 9:01 this morning near the base of Humphreys Peak at an altitude of 12,396’ whilst firmly established in a six knot thermal. I caught the thermal at a little over 10,000’ and it was a less than rowdy thermal and easy to core. Looking down I saw all the little rivulets coming off the slope and thought it would make a nice abstract shot … slowly spring is coming to the plateau … lots of snow…

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Special debut event includes a Mezcales and Tequila sampling from Mexico Sedona AZ (May 14, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Agave: The Spirit of a Nation” on Thursday, May 23 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.At this special event, guests will have the opportunity to watch “Agave: The Spirit of a Nation” and are invited to sample Mezcales and Tequilas from Mexico between the film screenings. This will be a treat for all the senses, as we take a journey to explore the culture…

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By Kerrie SnyderClarkdale AZ (May 14, 2019) – It’s a party! The Clarkdale Downtown Business Alliance along with The Clarkdale Foundation and the Town of Clarkdale are excited to bring you our first summer Block Party. We’ll have live music with PK Gregory sponsored by The Oddity Wine Collective, food from Clarkdale’s local restaurants and a beer booth sponsored by Hensley Beverage Company pouring all your favorites from Stone, Four Peaks, Barrio, Mother Road and Lumberyard breweries. There’s never a cover and it’s all on Main Street in Historic Downtown Clarkdale.  Join us Friday, May 31st from 6-9pm and celebrate…

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