Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(February 18, 2018)Would you have confidence in getting a fair trial if, on the first day, the judge opened up with, “I’ve never had a proceeding like this, I ask for everyone’s patience as we figure out how to proceed.””… As we figure out?” We?! Isn’t figuring out how to proceed something the judge should do before showing up?Jane Rodda is an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) at the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), and is the ALJ overseeing the formal complaint against Arizona Public Service (APS) regarding APS’s recent rate increase granted by the ACC. The complaint, which was brought…
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By Ted Grussing… a little bonus in case you are inclined to head to Snow Bowl this weekend … yes there is a lot of snow and it appears all runs are open. I spent quite a bit of time this afternoon cruising the slopes and shot this on my last pass before heading home. I started my runs a few hundred feet above the peaks and worked my way down. Agassiz is the peak visible in this shot and is the peak that you see when coming North on I-17 … it is only a few hundred feet lower…
Prescott AZ (February 17, 2018) – Following an email notification, a Prescott resident recently received a priority mail envelope with instructions on enrolling in a secret shopper program providing ‘undercover’ surveys of local businesses. Also included in the envelope was a check for $2972.00 made out the homeowner. “John” instructs the participant to cash the check and use a portion of the cash for ‘expenses’ when conducting the survey. Additionally, a major portion of the money is designated for the purchase of (4) pre-paid credit cards at $650 each, a total of $2600.
Sedona AZ (February 17, 2018) – Sedona photographer Jim Peterson is showing a broad selection of his most significant images in a major exhibit at the Sedona Posse Grounds Hub. The show, which runs through April 17, is open to the public and includes fine art prints tracing the development of Peterson’s photographic vision since he first began working in the digital medium 15 years ago.An artist’s reception is scheduled for the evening of Friday, March 9, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, and all are invited to attend. The reception will include readings from local poets of poems on subjects related to the…
Cottonwood AZ (February 16, 2018) – On Friday February 16th, at approximately 6:15 am, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Hwy260 & Western Dr.VVFD was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident blocking the East bound lanes of Hwy260. On arrival crews found 1 vehicle, with heavy damage to the front end, and 1 occupant out of the vehicle sitting on the sidewalk. The occupant had minor injuries and was evaluated by paramedics but did not need transport to a hospital.
Camp Verde AZ (February 16, 2018) – If disaster strikes will you be ready? Learn how to prepare for the unexpected. Join us on Thursday, March 1st from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Terracotta Room for an Emergency Preparedness Presentation by Yavapai County Community Health Services.
Sedona AZ (February 16, 2018) – Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on March 5th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Perhaps bring a small project to work on and enjoy the fellowship of quilting by getting your questions answered or just talking about the joy of quilting. They welcome all levels of quilters, fabric lovers, guests and traveling quilters. There is no charge for this demonstration.
By Cheryl L. Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (February 16, 2018) – Black History Month is observed during the month of February. Carter G. Woodson, one of the first African Americans to receive a doctorate from Harvard, is known as the “Father of Black History Month.” He started Negro History Week in 1926, choosing a week in February to honor the birth months of President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Over time, support for the celebration grew, and in 1976 President Gerald Ford declared February as Black History Month.
By Ted Grussing… buddies, or so it seemed … a Mountain Blue Bird on the right and to his left a Western Blue Bird … ditto one in the background. This is from the shoots over the past weekend shooting Blue Birds and anything else that showed up at the pond. The pond was still a little frozen , but little patches of water were opening up around the log and they were getting water.
Sedona AZ (February 15, 2018) – On Friday February 23rd at 5 pm the Sedona Public Library will be hosting a music and poetry show titled Love is a Many Splendored Thing. This celebration in verse and song will feature a look at the many different types of love which warm our hearts. The talented cast exploring the many facets of love will include poet Jordan White, official Steinway artist Louis Landon, 60’s recording artist Gary Scott, folk musician Sean Williams, poet painter and performing musician Wendy Harford. Storyteller Gary Every will serve as master of ceremonies.
Sedona AZ (February 15, 2018) – The Collective Sedona is pleased to announce it has revamped its Second Saturday Art Walk offering guests an interactive and engaging evening of entertainment. The next Art Walk will take place on Saturday, March 10th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Sedona AZ (February 15, 2018) – “The Fundamentals of Economics and Citizens United: Philosophy Meets Politics in Real Time” is the subject of the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley Philosophy and Politics program on Thursday, March 8, 6PM-7:30PM at Yavapai College Sedona, 4215 Arts Village Dr., Sedona. The program is free and open to the public.
Sedona AZ (February 15, 2018) – Some really bizarre behavior just occurred at the last city council meeting. Did you miss it? On cue from the mayor, the entire council and everyone in attendance spontaneously rose up in unison and broke into a chant. The really crazy part is that the chant was a promise of loyalty everyone jointly made to a piece of cloth!
By Ted Grussing… at least that is what I think Eric would say if he came to the presentation at Sedona Historical Society in uptown in a mere seven hours … this will be short as I just finished the final touches on the video and power point presentation that I am making there in about seven hours. Had a conversation with my youngest daughter tonight about how she and I tend to like to wait till the last minute to finish projects and put pressure on ourselves … we both like the edge I guess. Put it together over a longer…
Clarkdale AZ (February 14, 2018) – This month only, Contra dance in Clarkdale will be held on the 4th Saturday: Feb. 24th. The band will be Under the Bridge, featuring Sonja Whisman on fiddle and Ron Barton on guitar. All dances will be taught and called by Kari Usher.Contra dance is an energetic dance form with some similarities to square dance–see examples on Youtube.