Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(February 10, 2016) Yesterday I filed a “Petition for Special Action” at the Arizona Supreme Court. The Petition asks the Court to compel Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to do his constitutionally mandated duty and proceed in Quo Warranto against Robert Burns for usurping the office of Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) commissioner.On January 29th, Brunn Roysden, one of Brnovich’s employees, issued a statement that the AG would not be pursuing my complaint against Burns. The statement was basically a highly contrived rationalization for not prosecuting Burns for being a lobbyist for companies regulated by the ACC…
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Cornville AZ (February 10, 2016) – February 9, 2016, approximately 10:15, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a fall of approximately 15 feet down a steep hill behind a resident off N. Blackhawk Dr, Cornville. Crew responded with 1 Engine, 1 Ambulance, and Support 311 which is used for technical rescues operations.
Cottonwood AZ (February 10, 2016) – The Verde Valley Medical Center, which is part of the Northern Arizona Healthcare organization, is partnering with MATFORCE to host a free Presstraining for professionals on neonatal abstinence syndrome The training, which will be held on March 4, 2016 in Cottonwood, is designed to help medical providers and others working in the substance abuse field to address this growing problem among infants.
Make Your Voice Heard on Engage SedonaBy Lauren Browne, Citizen Engagement CoordinatorSedona AZ (February 10, 2016) – 2015 was a good year for the Citizen Engagement Program. In addition to the many work groups that met and gave the city valuable input, the world took notice of the innovative way we are engaging citizens. The International City/County Management Association selected the city’s Citizen Engagement Program as the recipient of the Strategic Leadership and Governance Award for communities of 10,000 to 50,000 residents. It is the first award of this kind the city has received.
Sedona AZ (February 10, 2016) – Springtime will bring the Native Plant Workshop to Sedona on Saturday, April 2, from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Doors open at 7:45 am.Sponsored by Keep Sedona Beautiful, the popular program will cover topics ranging from insect ecosystems to tree care and self-watering landscapes, with how-to sessions. It will be held at the West Sedona School, 570 Posse Ground Road. Advance tickets are $25 for KSB members and $35 for the general public. Tickets purchased at the event are $35 for KSB members and $45 for the general public. Admission includes two keynote speakers,…
By Ted Grussing… to sometime in the 80’s when Cork and I spent some time in Morrow Bay as we headed up the coast. This is a scan of a shot I took late afternoon of a nice sailing vessel in the bay and I have softened the focus on it to give it kind of a dreamy effect. Heading back up to Half Moon bay towards the end of the month for a short visit with Ted, Sus and Annika and plan on doing some shooting in the harbor up there and if I’m lucky there will be some…
By Nazih Hazime, Fire ChiefVerde Valley Fire DistrictCottonwood AZ (February 9, 2016) – Nominated by his colleagues for Firefighter of the Year, is Firefighter Ian James, because of his talents of not only providing firefighting and EMS services to the Verde Valley Fire District but also his technical communication abilities. Ian brings valuable experience from his years of service as a communication technician, not only to the Verde Valley Fire District (VVFD), but also to the forest service as he gets deployed to wildland fire as a Communication Technician.
Sedona AZ (February 9, 2016) – Working artists in the Verde Valley will be opening their private studios to the public at the end of April for the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition’s (SVAC) 13th annual Open Studios Tour. The festive event is free, self-guided and runs daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1, 2016.
$75,000 in Grant Funding AvailableSedona AZ (February 9, 2016) – The Arizona Community Foundation, Northern Arizona Healthcare, and the Delta Dental Foundation of Arizona are pleased to announce the Healthy Challenge, a philanthropic prize competition. The prize will provide a one-time $75,000 grant for an innovative program that improves oral health as a critical component of overall health. The Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona, Northern Arizona Healthcare and the Delta Dental Foundation of Arizona are equal funding partners in this challenge, each contributing $25,000.
Prescott AZ (February 8, 2016) – The Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to remind voters about important information regarding the upcoming Presidential Preference Election (PPE) that will be held, Tuesday, March 22, 2016.Pursuant to state law, the PPE is only open to those voters who are members of a qualified political party that has decided to participate in this election. For the PPE the Democratic Party, Green Party, and the Republican Party are the only three parties participating.
By Ted Grussing… a very difficult thing for me to do, but it has been suggested that I kinda kick back for a few days and let the stem cells do their thing; it is not an instant thing, but a gradual change over a period of weeks and longer … I am listening … a little bit. It has been about 84 hours since the treatment and things are changing for the better which is nice. In the spirit of healing and observing recommended protocols I skipped the planned trip to Tucson today and got my jewelry bench reorganized…
Sedona AZ (February 8, 2016) – The Sedona Police Department and City Engineering Services will be implementing a traffic control plan over Presidents’ Day Weekend. City personnel will temporarily set up an additional southbound lane from Amara Lane to Forest Road. As traffic conditions become heavy, the second southbound lane on N. State Route 89A will be opened for vehicle travel. The activation of the second southbound lane will cause closure of the northbound left turn lane onto Jordan Road and left turns will be restricted from southbound Jordan Road.
Cottonwood AZ (February 8, 2016) – On February 25th, MATFORCE will host an important community Lunch ‘n Learn addressing teen suicide and depression prevention.Teen Lifeline will be conducting this presentation to help parents, teachers, coaches and any adult working with youth learn how to identify signs and intervene to prevent suicide. Participants will learn risk factors and warning signs for suicide and depression, as well as different coping techniques. The presentation will also include suggestions on how to appropriately approach youth and discuss issues in a safe manner.
Cottonwood AZ (February 8, 2016) – Ron Barton and Company play the tunes at the Saturday, Feb. 20th, contra dance. Ron on guitar, Sonja Whisman and Rhonda Hotop on fiddle, and Dave Wildermuth on electric bass will get you dancing and our caller, Michael Barraclough, will keep you on track. If you can walk, you can contra! Check out contra dancing on Youtube for a peek at this fun dance form. No partner or experience is required.
Sedona AZ (February 7, 2016) – Saturday morning, February 6, registrants from around the globe raced through Sedona’s beautiful red rocks in the 11th Annual Sedona Marathon Event. Over 2,800 runners and walkers enjoyed the scenic yet difficult course; and the results are in.For the second year in a row, Flagstaff runner Thomas Rivers Puzey, age 31, took first place in Full Marathon Men’s Division. Puzey finished with a time of 2:47:25, three minutes away from the course record set in 2008. In second place with a time of 2:50:36 was Derrik Sweeney from Riverside, Illinois, age 24; followed by…