Author: Tommy

Cottonwood AZ (December 31, 2015) – UPDATE – THIRD SUSPECT IN CUSTODY – The third suspect in this case has been identified as 21-year-old Mac Cauich of Cottonwood. YCSO detectives discovered today that Cauich had turned himself in to the Camp Verde Detention Center on December 29th for an unrelated charge. Detectives interviewed him today at the jail and he admitted involvement in the burglary with assistance of Palomino and Perkins. Cauich was charged with Burglary, Trespass, Theft and Unlawful Use of Means of Transportation – he remains in-custody and bond has not been set.

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By Ted GrussingThank you to a good friend who reminded me that the photo in last night’s email could be a preacher … I did do some “preaching” at Messiah Lutheran Church in Minneapolis during my pre-seminary days and I had been accepted at Luther Seminary in St. Paul; for multiple reasons that did not happen and my life went other directions … so I could view that as me still standing in the pulpit … the parishioners have left and there is no longer a choir to preach to … will mankind ever listen to the message of love…

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Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(December 30, 2015) Last November I filed a complaint with the Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct regarding two Maricopa County Superior Court judges involved in my appeal of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s “smart” meter decision made earlier in the year.In my opinion, the judge in my case (Judge McClennen, someone with previous ethics violations) acted unethically by doing the work of the Defendants by asking me to prove jurisdiction. I tried to change judges but was incorrectly denied that option by Superior Court Presiding Judge Warner.Last week I received notice that the Arizona Commission on Judicial…

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By Ted GrussingI messed around with this photo adding various components and nothing seemed to work so here it is as shot … a lawyer still trying to present his case after centuries of being ignored and objected to. I think the jury probably gave up and the rest of the characters in the court were cut down and used to make homes or something really useful … close to NAU, so perhaps we have a professor who just can’t get his message across to the students; think we have all had a few like that … the ad specialty…

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Sedona AZ (December 29, 2015) – One thing that is obvious to art lovers and critics alike is that the work of the most original and productive artists never stops evolving.  The intense creativity with which these individuals are blessed is incapable of sitting still — it perpetually motivates the artist to explore new techniques, media, and subjects.

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By Ted Grussing… into the new year and beyond … with excitement and amazement!Having watched Dexter until 3AM Sunday, first shots of espresso at 7:20 AM, back to sleep until 10AM and more espresso the day was finally planned on the second waking. One got her patrol of the territory in and chased Sebastian out of the yard (sorry Rosie) and felt she had done her work for the day so came in and celebrated with a Salmon Tuscany meal and took up her post on the kitchen table and viewed life going by as she flickered between sleep and…

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Sedona AZ (December 28, 2015) – The city of Sedona will again be offering an environmentally friendly method of recycling Christmas trees. Beginning the last week of December 2015 through Jan. 29, 2016 the city will be accepting Christmas trees for recycling at 1259 W. State Route 89A, the vacant lot at the intersection of State Route 89A and Saddlerock Circle.

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Actor to host screenings of film based on his life and career; will do Q&As at each showSedona AZ (December 26, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Arizona premiere of “Tab Hunter Confidential” — an award-winning new documentary about the legendary actor — showing Jan. 8-10 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Tab Hunter will be in Sedona to host the film and conduct a Q&A discussion after each screening.“Tab Hunter Confidential” features Tab’s on screen presence punctuated with rare film clips and provocative interviews with friends and co-stars including John Waters, Clint Eastwood,…

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Sedona AZ (December 26, 2015) – Keep Sedona Beautiful will hold its 44th annual Achievement Awards event on Feb. 13 in the Los Abrigados ballroom.  Every year since 1972, KSB has recognized outstanding efforts to do what its name implies — to “keep Sedona beautiful”  in many ways.  The awards have been made to businesses, individuals and organizations for signage, landscaping, and for architecture that complements — rather than conflicts with — our natural setting.  Awards also are earned for exemplary achievements in community service and environmental stewardship, as well as reduction of light pollution and noise.

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Sedona AZ (December 26, 2015) – The City of Sedona is pleased to announce an opportunity to meet with three local talented artists, whose inspiring work is currently being displayed in various spaces at city hall. This event will take place at Sedona City Hall in the Vultee Conference Room on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 from 4 to 6 p.m. Come get to know these artists and celebrate their work.

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By Adele O’Connor-VernierDirector of Marketing & Public RelationsHumane Society of SedonaSedona AZ (December 25, 2015) – It is with a humbled and grateful heart that we thank all those who contributed to making our Holiday Hearts for Paws Appeal an unexpected success. We had a great need for funds this year to support our on-going efforts and our loving and generous community truly gave form their hearts.Thank you from the Humane Society of Sedona and all the animals in our care.

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By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (December 25, 2015) – The holiday season is a wonderful time to meet up with old friends and take the opportunity to meet new people. Sedona had a wealth of meet-up moments in December.The Library was honored to be chosen as one of the benefiting charities for the Festival of Trees at Tlaquepaque. It was truly festive, with many library board members, staff, and volunteers enjoying the event and placing winning bids on trees. The crowning moment for us was when Robert O’Donnell, one of our volunteer computer helpers, won the week-long trip to Mexico raffle…

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By Ted Grussing… our friend is looking for that elusive Partridge in a pear tree so that he can have his Christmas dinner … no Pear Trees around here that I know of, so a descent into one of our Wild Olive Trees will have to do. He didn’t find one on this pass, but I’m sure that eventually he scored his dinner and life continues.

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