Cottonwood AZ (August 4, 2016) – This morning, just before 2AM, YCSO deputies were dispatched to E. Mesa Drive, Cottonwood, regarding a 2 to 3-year old child unattended in the roadway. The reporting party told deputies he was driving home and saw the female child lying in the road on Mesa Drive near Kachina Drive wrapped in a blanket and holding a pillow. She was wearing a diaper and no other clothing. Deputies later confirmed the child was 2 and 1/2-years-old.
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By Ted Grussing… between cloud layers this morning and hopefully tomorrow morning too. Chance of precipitation for the early to mid-morning hours this morning was only 15% and light winds so after four hours sleep, the usual exercises and six shots of espresso it was off to the airport. Things were looking pretty dark from the S through the NE, but the immediate vicinity was pretty good so down the runway and into the grey I went. Armed with three cameras again with some very specific shots and footage I wanted to get. The Colorado Plateau rim where it breaks…
Three-night event features encores of three important films in time for election yearSedona AZ (August 4, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley to present a Voter Rights Film Series, featuring the encores of three important films Aug. 15-17 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.The series will feature “Iron Jawed Angels” on Monday, Aug. 15; “Recount” on Tuesday, Aug. 16; and “Selma” on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Each film will be shown at 7 p.m. on the respective evening, and tickets for each film will be a special…
Sedona AZ (August 4, 2016) – Banicki Construction will complete permanent striping on Highway 89A between Forest Road and just north of Art Barn Lane on the evenings of Wednesday, August 10, 2016 and Thursday, August 11, 2016. This work was originally scheduled for August 1, 2016 through August 2, 2016, but was delayed due to weather.
Verde Valley AZ (August 4, 2016) – Arizona Primary Election on August 30 begins with Early Voting Ballots being mailed out beginning August 3. If you do not receive your early ballot within the next week, please call your county elections office to request your early ballot. Phone number for Yavapai County Registrar of Voters is Phone: (928) 771-3248 and Coconino County Recorder at 800.793.6181.
By Ted Grussing… mountain in Sedona is Mt. Wilson, all the others were caused by erosion … here is a photo of the volcanic cone located on the east/Oak Creek Canyon side of the mountain. Actually this is a photo of what remains of the volcanic cone as a major earthquake or series of quakes sheered the cone into two pieces; the other part was moved hundreds of yards to the SE and dropped several hundred feet. Oak Creek Canyon was formed by a series of earthquakes as well as erosion and is on the fault line. Kinda cool reminder…
Award-winning documentary premieres at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 3, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special premiere of the award-winning new documentary “Holy Hell” — showing one day only: Thursday, Aug. 18 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.After graduating from college, young idealist Will Allen joined a spiritual community filled with like-minded people looking for some answers to the basic questions of life, led by a charismatic but secretive guru in 1980s West Hollywood.
Verde Valley AZ (August 2, 2016) – Nine team members of the Rotary Club of Sedona donned rakes and weed whackers Saturday morning and tackled the nearly half-acre yard of a Verde Valley Caregivers elderly client. The group of volunteers cut weeds, raked and bagged leaves and brush, and sprayed organic weed killer. Pam, 73, said the transformation of her yard is fantastic. “I’m thrilled about what they did for me. I so appreciate their volunteering for work I’m not able to do.”
Sedona AZ (August 3, 2016) – On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 4 p.m., Red Earth Theatre and Sedona Arts Center will host Poet’s Corner featuring poet, actress, social activist and chocolatier Sarah Ann Lesslie.As early as 4 years old she became involved in acting and the creative arts in her first theatre production. At the age of 11, her poetry was published in the “Anthology of Poetry.” In her earlier 20’s she wrote for Green Lifestyles Magazine, a national green magazine.
Big crowd expected at Camp Tontozona east of PaysonCamp Verde AZ (August 3, 2016) – Motorists planning to use State Route 260 east of Payson on Saturday, Aug. 6, should allow extra travel time due to the large crowd expected to attend Arizona State University’s annual Camp Tontozona football scrimmage.
Sedona AZ (August 3, 2016) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley has declared August as Voter Rights Month in Sedona and the Verde Valley and will mark the occasion with a Voter Rights Film Series August 15-17 and a “Happy Hour” Celebration of Women’s Right to Vote on August 18.
Sedona AZ (August 3, 2016) – Capturing light in her painting and photography is an essential quality in the work of Jody Florman, one of the featured artists in the City Hall Art Rotation Program currently on display through the end of September. Using nature, and often flowers, as the primary theme of her artwork, Florman’s devotion to the creative process can be seen in how she meticulously captures the luminescence of her subjects.
Grand Questions rafting trip promises fun, excitement, and philosophical discoverySedona AZ (August 2, 2016) – Sedona Philosophy Experience (SPEX) is now taking reservations for a philosophy-oriented river-rafting trip through Arizona’s extraordinary Grand Canyon. Many people include traveling the mighty Colorado River on their life’s bucket list. SPEX offers the chance to raft through the Grand Canyon asking life’s Grand Questions—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for reflection, introspection, and personal self-discovery that promises to leave every participant profoundly changed.
Camp Verde AZ (August 2, 2016) – The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley and Spectrum Healthcare Group are offering a full-day session on Mental Health First Aid training on Friday, September 16, 8AM-5PM at the Verde View Senior Apartments, 377 W. Hwy 260, Camp Verde, AZ. The 8-hour training is free, open to the public, and each person receives a certificate of completion.
By Ted Grussing… late afternoon one day whilst One and I were out on the deck resting and reflecting on the day, a House Finch was sitting on the deck rail apparently doing the same thing. It was very warm and life in general was looking forward to the setting of the sun and the cool that would soon follow. One and I retreated to our home and our finch friend into the wild olive tree. Night came, rest and soon a new day was underway. The Finch faced a day looking for food and water and avoiding predators who…