By Nazih Hazime, Fire ChiefVerde Valley Fire District Cottonwood AZ (March 29, 2017) – Selected by his colleagues Dave McIlvoy is VVFD’s Firefighter of the Year 2017.David V. Mcilvoy. Started his Fire Fighter career in 2001 with Cornville\Page Springs Fire which later merged with Verde Rural Fire to become Verde Valley Fire.Beyond his professional skills as a Firefighter and EMT Dave has taken on extra responsibility as a member of our fire district.
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Flagstaff AZ (March 29, 2017) – Everyone knows spring follows winter, which means mud season follows snow season. Many roads in the Coconino National Forest are still closed until the snowbanks melt and the soil dries out.This year the Coconino NF has numerous people ignoring closed gates and bypassing or destroying them to access the soft and muddy forest roads. The vandalism of the forest gates is three to four times more this year than in previous years, according to Forest Service law enforcement and local Arizona Game and Fish patrols.
Sedona AZ (March 29, 2017) – The 4rd Annual Canned Sedona, a benefit for the Yavapai Food Council and other local charities, is underway and the organizing committee is now taking applications for local Amateur Chefs to compete, Charities to award and Sponsors for this exciting, tantalizing, and fun packed event. Last year’s Canned was a great success and plans are underway to make this one bigger and better than the last.
By Henry Twombly, Sedona Resident(March 28, 2017)A basic tenet of our democracy is the freedom of speech, where each of us can express our beliefs no matter how varied they may be. And here in Sedona these opinions span the gamut of the spectrum when it comes to city politics. So here’s my take on what’s going on…There are five major players: the City Council; the Sedona Oak Creek School District (SOCSD); the Sedona Fire District (SFD); the Chamber of Commerce; and the Sedona Red Rock News (SRRN). Behind the curtain as in The Wizard of Oz, the power brokers…
One Suspect Fired shots at Civilians and a Deputy Williams AZ (March 28, 2017) – At approximately 10:45 AM, yesterday, March 27, 2017, a YCSO K9 deputy initiated a traffic stop on east I 40 near Ash Fork on a maroon Kia sedan for a moving violation.At the time of the traffic stop in Ash Fork, 3 persons were inside the vehicle. Suspect Freeman was driving, suspect Eads was the rear passenger and a 3rd adult male, who escaped at the initial traffic stop, was seated in the front passenger seat.The vehicle pulled to the side of the road and…
By Ted Grussing… I spent several hours in the Lake Pleasant area, shooting some of the most beautiful flowered mountains I have ever seen in Arizona and then over to Scottsdale to see some friends and conduct a little business. I thought about heading back to Lake Pleasant to get some more late afternoon/early evening shots, but the thought of two servings of veggies and one of General Chicken at Famous Wok was calling … delicious as always. Then it was the drive home and it was beautiful including some very heavy thunderstorms which slowed traffic. The climb back up…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the official exclusive Northern Arizona location for monthly eventsSedona AZ (March 28, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is the official, exclusive Northern Arizona home for the New York Film Critics monthly series debuting new films weeks prior to their theatrical release. The series is hosted by Rolling Stone Magazine’s Peter Travers, via satellite, and features a Q&A with the filmmaker and stars from the film each month. The April premiere event will feature the debut of Werner Herzog’s new drama “Salt and Fire” for one show, one night only on Wednesday, April 5 at…
Sedona AZ (March 28, 2017) – A final decision has been made by Coconino National Forest regarding the Soldier Pass motorized use proposal, which should reduce the volume of motorized traffic in the area and reduce the conflicts that are occurring as a result of this use.Based on the Environmental Assessment (EA), Finding of No Significant Impact and public comments, Coconino National Forest Supervisor Laura Jo West has issued a final decision notice, which is Alternative C.
Clarkdale AZ (March 28, 2017) – How do we maximize Arizona’s government revenue and spending? Clarkdale residents are being asked to share their thoughts and ideas during a community program.Sponsored by Arizona Town Hall, the program will take place noon – 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 6 at Yavapai College’s Verde Valley Campus, Building M Room 137 located at 601 Black Hills Drive in Clarkdale. Participants will review results and recommendations resulting from the 109th Arizona Town Hall “Financing Arizona’s Future” conducted in November 2016.
Sedona AZ (March 28, 2017) – The Sedona Police Department has begun planning for its next K-9 officer, beginning with a calculation of costs for police dog acquisition and care, and K-9 and handler training. Chief David McGill says the short-term costs include purchase of a dog that meets select criteria, while training for both the K-9 and its handler can add a significant amount. “The cost of a dog and initial training it receives before the city takes possession can run anywhere from $9,000 to $12,000. After the dog is purchased, the dog and handler will train as a team…
Sedona AZ (March 28, 2017) – Greet spring with the peace and beauty of the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on Sunday April 2nd at 2pm at the Sedona Hub. Brought to us by the Japanese Culture Club of Arizona and sponsored by Trailhead Tea and Sedona Arts Center, this is a rare opportunity to participate in an authentic ancient ritual.
By Ted Grussing… is an amazing place and it really needs to be visited on the ground to appreciate the full beauty it presents … I have flown low over the falls many times when there has been substantial water flows, but missed the full effect with the beautiful sounds of the waterfall (actually a mud falls) and the feel of the winds and mist on your face … plus the adventure of standing near unprotected cliffs. Too, the geology is amazing; Grand Falls was created when a lava flow from Miriam Crater about 8 miles to the SW flowed…
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen debut of new production at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 27, 2017) – The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed production of “Hedda Gabler” showing in Sedona on Sunday, April 2 at 3 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“I’ve no talent for life.” Just married. Bored already. Hedda longs to be free…Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon and the relationship is already in trouble. Trapped but determined, Hedda tries to control those around her, only to see her…
‘Dia’ with Opening Performance by Renick Turley Sedona AZ (March 27, 2017) – Dia is an LA-based baroque-pop project created by classical singer Danielle Birritella. Dia’s lush sound incorporates vocal pedals and ethereal textures abstracted by organic percussion, electric guitars, ukulele, tiple, cellos, and drones. Performed after an opening set by sitar payer Renick Turley, this concert promises to be a moving and powerful experience.
Sedona AZ (March 27, 2017) – Running River School, Sedona’s only Waldorf grade school, wants to inform citizens of Sedona and the Verde Valley about the Arizona Tax Credit Program, reminding them that they can choose where their tax dollars go, hoping the nonprofit 501(c)3 could be considered a beneficiary.Running River School sprang from a group of devoted parents desiring to create a place where parents and teachers work together to offer children hands-on, integrative educational opportunities that support the whole child. An extensive art program, outdoor opportunities, life skills such as gardening, cooking and handwork, as well as field…