Author: Tommy

Award-winning, critically-acclaimed films premiere at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 4, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona encore of “Papa: Hemingway in Cuba” (back by popular demand after a sold-out debut screening) and the premiere of “Race” (award-winning, critically-acclaimed film based on a true story) showing May 13-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

Sedona AZ (May 4, 2016) – For a second consecutive year, partners of the Northern Arizona Forest Fund volunteered to help improve Arizona’s Oak Creek watershed on the Coconino National Forest as part of a Friends of the Forest® Volunteer Day. SanTan Brewing Company, Pink Jeep Tours, Nackard Beverages and Salt River Project all came together for the volunteer day, turning out 27 volunteers. The National Forest Foundation (NFF) and Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District hosted the volunteer event with organizational and on-the-ground leadership from the Oak Creek Watershed Council. 

Cottonwood AZ (May 4, 2016) – On May 2, 2016, Sheriff Mascher was notified by the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office that Deputy Steven Gorman has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the shooting death of suspect Ebin Proctor. The County Attorney’s conclusion was based on a review of the Arizona Department of Public Safety shooting investigation report and extensive supplemental documentation submitted. The findings from the County Attorney’s Office state that no evidence exists to indicate any wrongdoing on the part of Deputy Gorman.

By Sherry Twamley, Cottonwood Resident (May 3, 2016) Cottonwood’s water bill and taxpayers have taken a major financial hit under Mayor Diane Joens, who took office in June, 2003 (Councilmember 2003-2007, Mayor 2007-2016, vacating her seat to run for County Supervisor, District 3). . For more than 11 years, Cottonwood Mayor Diane Joens, has triumphantly grabbed photo-ops, awards and hugs as she trumpeted her successes for building bigger and flashier city facilities and annexations that yielded no economic benefit to the city, incurring skyrocketing debts the city cannot afford to pay, while almost 100 percent of the city’s income (more than…

By Ted Grussing… a bunch of little projects this morning and then up to the airport and I launched into a beautiful sky full of clouds … got up a little later than planned which translates into cloud base rising higher than I had hoped for. When I got up there, cloud base varied between 10,500’ and 11,000’ and tops of the most developed clouds were over 15,000’. I spent most of my time between 12,000’ and 14,000’ flying the cloud canyons and getting shots like this one of the Village of Oak Creek looking towards the NNE from about…

Cottonwood AZ (May 3, 2016) – At about 2:15 PM, on April 28, 2016, YCSO deputies were dispatched to the area of Pipe Creek Drive in Cottonwood-Verde Village regarding suspects in a white Ford Mustang who shot at an occupied van, smashing the windshield. The driver of the van followed the Mustang to a cul-de-sac and tried to block the vehicle, but the Mustang’s driver was able to get by and flee. Further information indicated a passenger in the Mustang had fled into the neighborhood carrying ‘guns.’

Sedona AZ (May 3, 2016) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a history presentation and artist’s demonstration on Mata Ortiz pottery on Monday, May 16 at 11:00 a.m.John Bezy, geologist and co-author of “The Artistry and History of Mata Ortiz,” has worked with the potters of Mata Ortiz for 30 years. He will offer a presentation on the history, inspiration, and appreciation of this unique regional art form. Artist Oralia Lopez has set the standard in Mata Ortiz for finely executed geometric pottery designs and will be demonstrating her intricate painting skills after Bezy’s talk. Some of her pottery will…

Flagstaff AZ (May 3, 2016) – Register now to learn how to make data-driven decisions to advance your fundraising efforts. The workshop, “Build Your Confidence and Credibility with Data,” sponsored by the Northern Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 12 at Flagstaff Medical Center, Conference Room B, 1200 N. Beaver Street, Flagstaff. Lunch is included. Cost is $15 for AFP members and $20 for non members.

Sedona AZ (May 3, 2016) – This spring and summer, city of Sedona Volunteer Park Rangers will warn visitors in Uptown Sedona about the critical topic of wildland fire danger. On days when the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning for Sedona and the surrounding forest, the Volunteer Park Rangers will wear “Red Flag Warning Today” buttons to educate the public of the potential for a fire and the steps needed to prevent one.

By Ted Grussing… thank you Liz for having such beautiful Iris this year and letting me shoot them; I took this shot Friday afternoon after a heavy rain shower and during a light drizzle … there is so much beauty in an Iris, places you can go and explore, get lost and see such beauty that you do not want to leave … but the bloom only lasts for a few days and then it is gone. Orchids are wonderful too, but they just do not compare with the incredible burst of color and design found in the Iris. The…

Sedona AZ (May 2, 2016) – Brittany Maynard’s video went viral in October 2014. It was viewed three million times in its first three days. Recently married and living in California, Brittany had hopes of starting a family with her husband when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer and told she had six months to live. She and her family moved to Oregon and began planning her death, choosing to end her life before the pain and suffering would destroy her. Oregon had approved the Death With Dignity Act in 1994.

Sedona AZ (May 2, 2016) – Spring is the season of renewal and new beginnings, and Hillside Sedona’s Movin’ On Gallery is wholeheartedly embracing that spirit with four new artists whose work will be shown in May.

By Claudelle Johnson, PWG PresidentCottonwood AZ (May 2, 2016) – The local Chapter of Professional Women’s Group will hold their Business After Hours Event on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Vino de Sedona in Sedona from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Join us for an exciting evening of PWG women in business networking! And don’t forget to come ready to support Vino De Sedona for allowing us to use their wonderful location by ordering something from their menu! They will be having dancing and live music after our event so be sure to bring a friend to make it a true ladies night…

Sedona AZ (May 2, 2016) – Red Rose Inspiration for Animals has become a name that residents of the Verde Valley have heard and seen more and more.  The community has become familiar with the unique, Red Rose Thriftique, (41 Bell Rock Plaza in the Village of Oak Creek) as well as the pop up store Red Rose Re-Tails Thrift (841 S. Main Street, Cottonwood) as great places to shop and support animal welfare.

Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(May 1, 2016)Most people who are paying attention are aware that APS is the largest corporate political donor in the state — and that’s not even including the millions in APS’s “alleged” dark money contributions.It is widely believed that APS has bought and paid for its regulators at the Arizona Corporation Commission. APS has also made massive donations to the Arizona Attorney General and Governor. Read More→