Village of Oak Creek AZ (January 31, 2017) – On January 27, 2017, around 9:15 AM, a 69-year-old Sedona man noticed a hitchhiker with a backpack near the Bell Rock area in the Village of Oak Creek, who looked like he had spent a cold night sleeping outside. The man, soon to become a victim, picked up the hitchhiker who claimed he was trying to get to Mexico. The victim offered to buy the hitchhiker, identifying himself as ‘Rico,’ breakfast and did so at a nearby café. He then offered to stop by his bank and provide Rico $20 to help…
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Sedona AZ (January 31, 2017) – Each year, the Sedona Fire District (SFD) recognizes its outstanding employees and community members for their efforts and impacts in increasing the overall professionalism and core values of the organization. SFD honored the 2016 award recipients at a banquet on January 28, 2017. Betty Johnson, SFD Human Resources Manager stated, “We are proud of the dedicated and professional team who work very hard each and every day. While all employees are high performers and worthy of recognition, we recognize those who were nominated by their peers. We take this one night to look back and…
Cottonwood AZ (January 31, 2017) – Verde Valley Fire District responded to a report of a house fire on the 3200 block of E. Grand View Drive on Sunday January 29th, at 10:45am. The crew arrived to find a residential approximately 50% involved. Because of heavy fire and smoke conditions the first due crew went into an offensive mode and then transition into a defensive mode. All occupants and pets were reported to be out of the home upon arrival. A primary searched confirmed everyone was out.
Sedona AZ (January 31, 2017) – The Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization (VVREO) recently elected its new board of directors and executive leadership team for 2017. Jennifer Wesselhoff, President/CEO, of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau will serve as the Chairman of the Board; Ray Selna, Broker/Owner of Selna Realty will serve as Vice Chairman; Dr. Penny Wills, President of Yavapai College was elected to serve as Secretary; and Jodie Filardo, Community and Economic Development for the Town of Clarkdale will continue her service as Treasurer.
Sedona AZ (January 31, 2017) – Sherab Khandro’s shares her relevant message of peace and compassion through her harmonious paintings and sculpture work, now showing at Sedona’s City Hall through the end of March.
Village of Oak Creek, AZ (January 31, 2017) – Lori Lané announced today the opening of Raven’s Call Healing Center overlooking Bell Rock at 25 Bell Rock Plaza, Suite A in Sedona. This full-service healing center, the only one of its kind in the Village of Oak Creek, provides massage, Reiki, sound healing and spiritual workshops and classes.
Cottonwood AZ (January 31, 2017) – What do you do when someone is having a mental health emergency? How can you help your family member, employee, friend or neighbor in their crisis? The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley and Spectrum Healthcare Group are offering a full-day session on Mental Health First Aid training on Friday, February 17, 8AM-5PM at the Cottonwood Recreation Center, 150 S. 6th St., Cottonwood. The 8-hour training is free, open to the public, and each person receives a certificate of completion. Continuing education credit may be available to those attending the 8-hour session.
Sedona AZ (January 30, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Wednesday February 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when Jonathan Pringle will speak about archival holdings related to Sedona and the Verde Valley found at Northern Arizona University’s Cline Library, Special Collections and Archives.
By Ted Grussing… many times when you are shooting winged creatures you get all sky which produces a nice shot of the critter, but doesn’t tell much of a story … believe me, I have many of those! Then there are the shots where you have more than feathered friend and sky and this is one of those. I had a lot of fun down at the ponds over the weekend and got some really neat shots, but this was today so of course it is better and rather than clean out all the branches I thought it best to…
Cottonwood AZ (January 30, 2017) – Verde Valley Fire District responded to report of a vehicle fire on Sunday January 29, 2017 at Thousand Trails Road, approximately 8:55am. Upon arrival the Engine Company found a fully evolved pickup truck. Crews deployed an attack line and extinguished the fire. A Water Tender was also utilizing for additional water source.
Sedona AZ (January 30, 2017) – The Collective Sedona, a mixed-use lifestyle and entertainment venue in Sedona, is proud to announce their line-up of exciting events happening this February including live stage productions, a special animal sanctuary show and community-focused events.
Sedona AZ (January 30, 2017) – “Celebrating Sedona’s Magic and Beauty,” is what Clark Sheppard, a 13 year resident of Sedona, expresses daily with his whimsical paintings created in oil, acrylic and watercolor. His exhibit is now showing at Sedona’s City Hall through the end of March.
Ruminations from the Arizona Room is a series by Dr. Elizabeth Oakes, a former Shakespeare professor, a spiritual writer, and an award winning poet. A Sedonian of four years, she will share the thoughts that arise as she sits in the literal Arizona room in her home as well as the metaphorical “Arizona room” that is Sedona.By Elizabeth Oakes(January 30, 2017)Angels – they branched out from traditional religion and mainstreamed (or, one might say, free-ranged) several decades ago. They’d been around in some form for millennia, but suddenly fame came calling, with books, tv shows, workshops, conferences. They were like…
After recent snowfall, travelers on US 180 near Flagstaff can expect heavy traffic, delays Flagstaff AZ (January 27, 2017) – With recent snowfall transforming much of Arizona’s high country into a winter wonderland, snow-play sites should become busy destinations this weekend. That means travelers can expect heavy traffic and delays around some popular areas.Those heading to snow-play sites along US 180 should be prepared to spend extended time in winter conditions and be ready for traffic backups returning to Flagstaff that build as the afternoon goes on.
By Ted Grussing… and then I was headed back to the valley and lower altitudes which translate into higher temperatures … if you can call 24F warm. I did get into the air mid-afternoon and temperature on the ground was a balmy 44F (you’re kidding, right?) so I got Mariah out and took off with the intention of spending an hour or so photographing the peaks and volcanic field. Yeah, sure thing … at 7,000’ the OAT (outside air temperature) was down to 24F and by the time I got up to the peaks at 11,000’ I was down to…