By Ted Grussing… early evening a trip to the airport, get the aircraft out of the hangar, preflight it, hop in and belt in, close the canopy, start the engine, taxi to the end of the runway and then apply take off power and accelerate down the runway … faster and then that momentary awkward feeling as you transition from racing down the runway and rotate and transition into flight leaving the earth behind and below … looking into the vast expanses of space and but for the limitations of our equipment we would continue the journey into space.
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Sedona AZ (June 26, 2017) – At 2:41 pm on Saturday June 24, 2017 Sedona Firefighters were dispatched to 525 Posse Ground Rd at Posse Ground Park for a wildland fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a small brush fire about ¼ acre in size. Fire crews were able to contain the fire very quickly due to the fact that the fire was bounded by the street on one side and the park on another. Firefighters were on scene about an hour to completely overhaul and extinguish the fire.
Prescott AZ (June 26, 2017) – Another telephone scam has recently been seen in the Prescott area. This “I’m in jail” scam targets the elderly with a phone call that begins with a scared voice saying “Grandma?” or “Grandpa?” or “Nana?” If they get a response like “Joe, is that you?” they scammer is off and running. “Yes Grandma, its Joe, and I’m really in trouble. I’ve been arrested and I’m really scared. Please don’t tell mom or dad as they would be so mad at me. If you could bail me out in an hour it can all go…
Sedona AZ (June 26, 2017) – July is National Parks and Recreation month, and to celebrate the city is bringing back Wet Wednesdays for the entire month of July. Join your friends on the grass field at Sunset Park every Wednesday throughout the month of July between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to run and play on the green grass with the 31 foot, dual lane, inflatable slip n’ slide. Also available are the Splash Pad and covered playgrounds.
Sedona AZ (June 24, 2017) – As the city of Sedona nears the completion of its Transportation Master Plan, it invites the community to take a survey that seeks input on 14 potential strategies to improve traffic congestion and overall connectivity for vehicles, transit, bicyclists and pedestrians in Sedona.
Sedona AZ (June 24, 2017) – Finding truth in today’s political spin machine environment can be discouraging to the best of political junkies and can cause the majority of eligible voters to turn away from political involvement altogether.Richard Kimball, co-founder and longtime national president of Vote Smart, will be featured in Sedona on Monday, July 17 presenting his talk, “Facts Matter,” which will offer insights on the Founding Fathers’ intent regarding an informed electorate, the trend of candidates to move people emotionally instead of intellectually, truth vs. manipulation, and how citizens can easily access accurate candidate information.
By Michelle Lloyd (VVHS Treasurer/PR Chair)Cottonwood AZ (June 23, 2017) – Now through July 7th, the Verde Valley Humane Society is raffling a beautiful dog-themed quilt that was lovingly made and kindly donated by Karen Maguire. The quilt is approximately 53″ x 45″ and is on display at the shelter.Ticket prices are 2 for $5, 5 for $10 and 10 for $15 and can be purchased directly and securely online at verdevalleyhumane.org/fundraisers. You can also call the shelter to purchase tickets over the phone at 928.634.7387, or buy some the next time you visit. Tickets are also available at Sedona…
By Nazih Hazime, Fire ChiefVerde Valley Fire DistrictCottonwood AZ (June 23, 2017) – Verde Valley Fire District responded to a report of a house fire on the Comanche Drive on Wednesday June 21, at 3:00 pm. The crew arrived to find a residential involved approximately 75%.Because of heavy fire and smoke the initial crew went into a defensive mode and then transition into an offensive mode. All occupants and pets were reported to be out of the home upon arrival and a primary search confirmed.
New Westin hotel, stores, restaurants, entertainment venues to repurpose factory outlet siteSedona AZ (June 23, 2017) – Sedona Vista Village is set to transform the faltering 90,000-square-foot Sedona Village Factory Outlets with a renovation and by adding the town’s first Westin hotel to anchor the newly purchased 9-acre development located on SR 79 in the Village of Oak Creek, known as the gateway to Sedona.
Sedona AZ (June 23, 2017) – The Sedona Police K-9 Memorial 501(c)3 will host a dog-friendly fundraiser on June 29, 6-9 p.m., at Tlaquepaque to support the goal of erecting a Sedona Police Department K9 memorial statue.For details on the “K9s & Cocktails” event follow this link to the group’s fundraiser flier.For tickets call Jim Iacovacci at 928.202.8120
By Ted Grussing… to the coolness of fall … this is a shoot from last September down at the ponds in Page Springs. It was near days end and the Great Blue had a pretty relaxed attitude as he flew along the water occasionally dipping his wing in the water and casting his reflection onto the surface of the water and the water reflecting up onto the inner wing. Too warm for a trip down there now with a high of 108F this afternoon, One and I are hiding out in the cool depths of our home. Except for some…
Sedona AZ (June 22, 2017) – On Friday June 30th at 5pm the Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Project will host poetry slam champion Joshua Wiss at the Sedona Public Library. When problems arose with paperwork, there was concern that this popular reading series might disappear but the Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Project is thrilled to announce they are keeping the reading series alive with a wonderful first show for the 2017 season. Those who have seen Mr. Wiss perform his spoken word theater before understand what a special treat evening we are in for.Due to circumstances involving permits and regulations…
Sedona AZ (June 22, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host another round of their popular local history tours, on September 27, 28, 29, and 30, 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…
Sedona AZ (June 22, 2017) – After an extensive search to recruit for a new police commander, Ron Bayne will join the Sedona Police Department in August 2017. For the past three years, Bayne has been employed with the FBI as a staff instructor, traveling extensively as a trainer and presenter to thousands of law enforcement students. Bayne is a distinguished graduate of the FBI National Academy Class 260 and consults law enforcement leadership to police departments across the United States. Prior to joining the FBI, Bayne served 23 years with the Scottsdale, Arizona, Police Department in a variety of…
By Ted Grussing… I took this shot of Kendrick Mountain on October 1st of 2016 and it was a beautiful day to get the fall colors on the eastern slopes; all across the eastern facing slopes you can see the downed and dead timber left from the Pumpkin Fire, years ago. The USFS is burning this downed and concentrated fuel, from the top down in order to remove it from the landscape; many of the dead trees are still standing and they pose a threat to anyone in the area because they could come down anytime. I’m sincerely hoping that…