Sedona AZ (July 12, 2018) – Elections are voters chance to stand up for what matters most to them and to have an impact on the issues that affect them, their communities, their families and their future. The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley has organized candidate forums for town and city council races in all 5 municipalities in the Verde Valley for the primary election on August 28. Early voting for the primary election will begin on August 1.
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By Lauren Browne, Citizen Engagement CoordinatorSedona AZ (July 12, 2018) – I have a unique job in city government: as the Citizen Engagement Coordinator: I get to help shape our public involvement process on major projects. Currently, we are working on transportation improvements in Sedona, bringing to life of our Transportation Master Plan, an implementation effort we call Sedona in Motion.First up is the Uptown Roadway Improvements project, which consists of:
By Ted Grussing… such a welcome presence and so I went for a drive this afternoon and went through some of the heaviest downpours ever … okay, I did have an appointment in Cottonwood I had to make, but I would have taken the ride anyhow just to be out in it and probably find an overview to park, turn the engine off and just absorb the beauty and sounds of the wind whipped rain … then there is the quiet beauty found within flowers like this Orchid I shot in 2015 … seems like someone is living within this…
Sedona AZ (July 11, 2018) – The Sedona Fire District (SFD) lifts the stage III fire restrictions for all portions of the fire district. This will take effect July 11, 2018 at 8:00 am.Recent rains along with higher humidity, increased fuel moistures and the forecast for continuing monsoon activity have lowered, but not eliminated fire danger in the fire district. SFD encourages everyone to be responsible when working with or around fire. Residents and visitors are asked to use caution when using equipment or items that can spark a fire. They are also asked to extinguish all campfires, operate ATVS…
Sedona AZ (July 11, 2018) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host another round of their popular local history tours, on October 3, 4, 5, and 6, this time visiting historic sites, homesteads and buildings while following the Red Rock Loop Road.‘Red Rock’ was what the area around the base of Cathedral Rock was known as long before anyone ever heard of the name ‘Sedona. Tour guide Paul Thompson, grandson of Oak Creek Canyon’s first permanent Anglo settler J.J. Thompson, spent his earliest growing up years in Red Rock. Thompson leads these tours every year as a way of sharing his family’s…
Prescott AZ (July 11, 2018) – The monthly meeting of Prescott Indivisible will be held at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset, Prescott, Friday, August 3, 2018 from 6-7:30 pm.Prescott Indivisible is a non-partisan community which seeks to promote a progressive and inclusive agenda in support of human rights and the environment. We focus on local actions in defense of the rule of law, the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. We invite all to participate and have your voice heard.
By Ted Grussing… I saw a bobcat whilst out with One this evening and it reminded me of a shot I took in 2015 of a young bobcat in someone’s yard high up on Merry Go Round Rock Road while heading into town. As always I had a camera with me, but relatively short glass, so I drove way over, almost in the gutter to get some shots of him, he stuck around and I shot while we had a conversation and as I recall I did most of the talking and he, the listening, The camera spoke frequently too,…
Sponsored by the Yavapai County Climate Change Coalition, the Sierra Club, and Prescott IndivisiblePrescott AZ (July 10, 2018) – If you’re concerned about climate change and holes in our market-based economic system, and like bipartisan solutions, consider attending the “Climate Action: Tweaking Our Economy By Putting a Price on Carbon” program to be held at Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Davis Hall on Friday, July 20, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. The program will be moderated by GPUUC’s own Stephen Cook.
By Ted Grussing… I’ve spent some quiet days getting numerous things taken care of including going through years of photos that I have shared. Always it seems there can be improvements made and I found some that have stuck in my mind for years and wondering if I could tweak them some to make them better. Also the fun of remembering the things that were going on then, people I was with and always the smile that follows re-living those days. I tend not to dwell or live in the past, but it was the sum of living those moments,…
Cottonwood AZ (July 8, 2018) – Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office personnel spend a lot of time tracking and monitoring sex offenders in Yavapai County. When detectives learn of sex offender registration violations, they immediately investigate. This was the case with 30-year-old Andrew Ryan Adams, a level 3 (high risk) offender.Detectives were notified that Adams failed to register an address change within 72 hours with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office as required. In June of 2018, Adams moved from his residence at 4095 E. Bridle Path in Cottonwood to an undisclosed location in the Village of Oak Creek. Adams’ spouse told…
Camp Verde AZ (July 7, 2018) – If you are in emotional pain or face an opportunity for increased health and wellbeing, you will benefit from this four-week Forgiveness + Aromatherapy = Enhanced Peace and Wellbeing workshop. Essential oils and aromatherapy can help leverage your intention to change. The forgiving mind supported by aromatherapy is an extraordinarily powerful tool and fosters health, vitality, peace, and happiness.Forgiveness + Aromatherapy = Enhanced Peace and Wellbeing is a FREE workshop at the Camp Verde Community Library, Copper Room, Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., July 24 to Aug. 14Pre-registration appreciated; attending all four classes is very helpful. Call Carson…
Cottonwood AZ (July 7, 2018) – On July 4, 2018, around 6 pm, deputies were dispatched to a fire report in the 4400 block of Rebel Circle in Cottonwood. When deputies arrived, Cottonwood fire personnel had already extinguished the fire.Deputies contacted the 27-year-old resident who admitted shooting fireworks at a glass table in the back yard. When some of the fireworks missed the table, they caught grass and pine needles on fire in his neighbor’s yard.
Clarkdale AZ (July 6, 2018) – Traffic will be restricted to One-Way-Only on Clarkdale Parkway, and Mountain Gate Drive will be closed (between Clarkdale Parkway and Alfonse Drive) beginning July 9, 2018 in order for the subdivision developer to make required repairs to the roundabout at the intersection of Clarkdale Parkway and Mountain Gate Drive. Construction completion is expected by July 16, 2018.
Prescott AZ (July 6, 2018) – Over the holiday weekend and into July 4th, 2018, a special DUI patrol, graciously funded by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, resulted in 67 traffic stops and 12 DUI arrests which included 1 drug related DUI, 4 Extreme DUI’s, and 1 Super Extreme DUI. The average blood alcohol content (BAC) was .135 with a high BAC suspect at .358.
Camp Verde AZ (July 6, 2018) – Summers can bring uncomfortable temperatures. Learn how to use therapeutic grade essential oils and aromatherapy to stay cooler! Using Aromatherapy and Essential Oils to Beat the Heat is a FREE class at the Camp Verde Community Library on Thursday, July 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is very helpful. For more information call 928-554-8391 Carson Ralston, Library Specialist Adult Services or Honey: 404-626-5535.