Author: Tommy

Clarkdale AZ (June 28, 2018) – Following the appointment of Verde Valley Justice of the Peace William Lundy as the Clarkdale Town Magistrate, and execution of an agreement between Clarkdale and Yavapai County, the Clarkdale Magistrate Court will officially open its doors in it new location (10 S. 6th Street in Cottonwood) on July 2, 2018. The move follows the Clarkdale Town Council’s discussions over the past 10 years about the advantages of some type of shared court services for the Clarkdale Magistrate Court.  Those discussions came to fruition in the past six months when the Town of Clarkdale and Yavapai County…

Sedona AZ (June 28, 2017) – The Literate Lizard Bookstore is proud to host the national book launch for “Resistance: Reclaiming An American Tradition,” by award-winning journalist/historian Jeff Biggers.  This event will be held in the Si Birch Room of the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road in West Sedona, from 3-5pm on Friday, July 6th.In this riveting narrative history, Biggers places today’s political battles within a long and vibrant continuum of American tradition, chronicling the arduous, courageous and often squabbling political movements, from the American Revolution to Standing Rock, that have always worked to renew, protect and strengthen our democracy.

Registration is now open for the second BOOST! Prize competition.Phoenix AZ (June 28, 2018) – The Arizona Community Foundation’s Pakis Center for Business Philanthropy is pleased to announce its second BOOST! Prize competition. The Center is offering up to two prizes of $40,000 each to recognize mid-size (100 to 750 employees) Arizona-based companies that are on their way to developing and executing innovative philanthropy initiatives, but need a “boost” to further enhance, grow or scale their efforts.

Sedona AZ (June 28, 2018) – The Collective Sedona is pleased to announce a new restaurant, Rotten Johnny’s, will open early July in the space formerly occupied by the Village Grind coffee shop. John and Nikki Ramagli, owners of J  Wine Bistro, also at The Collective Sedona, have been hard at work converting the space into a fun and edgy new casual concept restaurant. Rotten Johnny’s will serve innovative wood-fired pizzas, interesting salads, plus unique beer, wine and cocktails in a lively atmosphere both inside and outside on their spacious back patio overlooking The Collective’s courtyard where lawn games and…

By Ted Grussing… after a beautiful breakfast at Enchantment it was off for a day full of errands and appointments … including planned stops at the Sedona Wetlands and two at Bubbling Ponds. Late afternoon, fueled by a chocolate shake from Carl’s Jr it was home via one stop at the ponds. It was still hot, but the Great Blue Herons, Great Egret and other predatory birds and support staff were assembling and waiting for a trout dinner to appear. I decided to sit on one of the ladders that go down into the ponds and relax whilst more waterfowl…

Verde Valley AZ (June 27, 2018) – The 4th of July is coming soon and Lost Dogs Arizona wants to remind pet owners to keep their pets safe during 4th of July celebrations. More pets are lost around the 4th of July than any other time of the year in our state. Arizona animal shelters typically see an increase of 2 to 3 times the number of animals needing shelter. Many pets that get lost during this time get injured or worse. Many communities hold fireworks days before, and even days after, the actual July 4th holiday. Pets are at…

Suspect vehicle involved in pursuitSedona AZ (June 27, 2018) – On June 21, 2018, deputies were assigned a vehicle burglary incident that occurred off North Loy Butte Road near the 89a, Sedona. The victim reported unknown suspects smashed out the window of his 2018 black Ford F150 and stole a wallet containing credit cards, a passport, along with other personal items while he and his wife were out on a ATV ride in the area. The couple was out for over 2 hours and reported the burglary just before 1PM after returning to their vehicle.During the investigation, the victim learned…

Sedona AZ (June 27, 2018) – Sedona is a summer getaway and natural playground for many. Performing artists from the Phoenix and Scottsdale area also enjoy coming up to play at Sedona’s Sound Bites Grill to beat the heat. This week the entertainment restaurant is excited to have Marley Taylor and Leon J performing in their Celebrity Show Room in addition to local musicians.

Sedona AZ (June 27, 2018) – Beginning June 26 and continuing through June 29, parking lot maintenance work will be conducted at Uptown public parking lots located at:260 Schnebly Road425 Mountain View Drive 

Sedona AZ (June 27, 2018) – Sarah McLean will lead a Mindfulness Meditation for Meditation Monday on July 2, 5:30pm-6:30pm at The Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park. The gathering is free and open to the public.

By Ted Grussing… lots of stuff around here this morning and then an early outing in the afternoon with One as I wanted to be down at the ponds by 5:30P to shoot wildlife. It was hot out and One only lasted for about 49 minutes before she happily headed for the door. While we were out I noticed a new and likely last bloom on Cork’s, Argentine Giant Cactus … the cactus is still diminutive and in relation to the overall size of the cactus, the bloom will be large. Anyhow, I loved the shot, so here it is…

By Paul Boyce, Sedona Resident (June 26, 2018)In my 20 years as a full time resident, I’ve never seen so much anger currently directed at the Sedona City Council. The primary source of anger: the almost $8 million the city has given to the Sedona Chamber of Commerce over the past 5 years. On one side, residents feel short changed, wondering why the city didn’t instead funnel these funds into direct benefits for residents. Benefits such as more parks, sports programs and facilities, better funding for the humane society and library, arts and concert programs–the list goes on and on.…

Clarkdale AZ (June 26, 2018) – Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum will present “A Look at the History of the Clarkdale Cement Plant” at Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum, 900 First North St, Clarkdale, AZ on Saturday, July 14, at 10:00 am. Don Goddard and Chris Nelson will be giving a free lecture open to the public. Don worked at the Clarkdale Cement Plant for 40 years and has some interesting stories and history to present along with Chris, his wife, who will discuss the history of cement. The plant will soon celebrate 60 years on the Verde Valley horizon.

By Stanley T. Crooke  MD, PhD., Sedona Resident(June 26, 2018) Some weeks ago, I, my wife and two neighbors placed no parking signs and rocks on the west side of Dry Creek Road from Garnet Hill Dr. to FR 152.  Recently, the rocks and flags were removed by the city.  So why would four law abiding, tax-paying residents expend the effort to try to establish a “no parking” zone on a public street?As residents of the Estates at North Slopes and avid hikers, we are intimately familiar with the area on both sides of Dry Creek Road and frequently travel…

Sedona AZ (June 26, 2018) – Late evening, June 22, Sedona Fire District crews were dispatched to the 200 block of Fawn Drive in the Chapel area.  Residents of the home were awoken by a smoke detector and discovered that a fire had apparently started outside the structure on the deck and spread to the interior, setting off the smoke detector. When firefighters from Station 6 arrived, they found a good portion of the exterior of the house on fire and threatening nearby trees.