Cottonwood AZ (December 22, 2015) – Communities have choices about how they grow and how much water new development uses. Building water smart from the start not only saves water but also reduces the need for investments in water, wastewater, and transportation infrastructure.On Tuesday, January 5th at 10:30 a.m., Linda Stitzer, Senior Water Policy Advisor for Western Resource Advocates will address this topic when she presents “Integrating Land Use and Water Planning: Tools to Reduce the Water Footprint of New Development”.
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By Ted Grussing… only a few more days until Christmas … gifts and things to pick up, send out and relaxing can wait … and this Coot on the go that I shot down at the ponds today reminded me that I better get a hustle on too. Actually just a few gifts to wrap and mail out and looking forward to a very quiet Christmas at home with One. I have really fallen behind on answering emails too so perhaps I’ll get caught up on them too.
Sedona AZ (December 21, 2015) – A Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District (SOCUSD) administrative review of the vendor procurement process to secure vendor services showed that a recent application was not followed according to District policy.The review was in response to questions raised about the procurement process in obtaining the services of The Kur Carr Group to provide public relations services. Although the financial level of the procurement in question permitted the District Business Office to obtain verbal quotes rather than issue a full Request for Proposal (RFP), the review found that all of the required verbal quotes were not…
Sedona Lit is a series by Dr. Elizabeth Oakes, an award winning poet and former Shakespeare professor. A Sedonian of three years, she will highlight the literature, written or performed, of Sedona, past and present.By Elizabeth Oakes (December 21, 2015)Nearly everyone has a story about how they found Sedona (or how Sedona found them). Sedona especially seems to call artists, musicians, writers, spiritual seekers, dreamers, and movers and shakers. It called the poet Patricia Benton in the mid 1950s.In 1951 Benton moved from Westchester County in New York to Phoenix for health reasons. However, by 1956 she had found Sedona…
Information and Perspective by Warren Woodward(December 20, 2015)One year ago this month I made a Public Records Request of the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). Upon reading the documents and emails I received from the ACC, it was clear that the ACC had redacted things that should not have been redacted, and that also the ACC had not given me all the documents and emails they should have. Particularly egregious was the ACC’s invention of a new reason for redaction called “state of mind.”I gave the ACC another chance to do my Request over and get it right. They didn’t get…
By Ted Grussing… and a bunch of professional photographers shared some of our best tonight and consumed far too many yummy Christmas cookies, brownies, red velvet cakes and more. The combination of beautiful images, food and great company was just flat out awesome. I took this shot of a Hollyhock that was in front of Chic Salon back in the spring of 2009 … It was raining and Corky was getting her hair done … I don’t see many Hollyhocks other places so likely it will be back there sometime to shoot more and it’ll be fun to say hi…
Sedona AZ (December 18, 2015) – The Sedona Fire District (SFD) is honored to have received one of the last remaining artifacts from the World Trade Center. The 5½-foot, 3,000-pound piece of steel is believed to be from the 20th floor of one of the Twin Towers. Our plan is to build a permanent memorial in honor of the 2,996 lives that were lost. Included in this number are 343 firefighters and 72 law enforcement officers. SFD Fire Chief Kris Kazian states “The SFD 911 Memorial Committee has been hard at work to make sure we properly present this piece of…
Sedona AZ (December 18, 2015) – Higgins StoryIntake date of December 2015My name is Higgins and this is how I arrived in Sedona, AZ. I came into the shelter as a transfer from the White Mountains of Arizona. Thank goodness for transfers . . . as much as the White Mountain region was very nice . . . this Sedona place is gorgeous. I got a few glimpses as I was traveling here and all I can say is “Wow”!I am just 1 year old and am told quite often how handsome I am. I am a neutered male, of the…
By Pat Jansen, President of the Board of TrusteesSedona AZ (December 18, 2015) – Greetings and happy holidays to all from the staff and Board of Trustees of the Sedona Public Library!This is such a wonderful time of the year! Beautiful lights, the smell of fresh-baked goods, inspiring religious services, and well wishes from our family and friends surround us. In keeping with this season of giving, I have chosen to focus this article on the many ways you can support your library, not just at year-end but also throughout the year.
By Ted Grussing… about a tenth of a second on his way into flight this Canvas Back drake has his wings submerged and stroking down and back with enormous force and the displaced water from his feet and wings is beginning an enormous splash back, out and up as his body is accelerated forward and up and out of the water. And with the same enthusiasm I’m listening to Train performing “This’ll Be My Year” … love Amazon Prime and all the albums you can add to your library at no charge beyond the annual fee of about $100.00 plus…
By Eric Shrode, Sedona Resident(December 17, 2015) Ron Eland’s story of November 25th in the Red Rock News, Council says ‘no’ to Chocola Tree advised of the action taken by the City to enforce the correction of outstanding building code violations and for continuing to operate the Garden Sanctuary after receiving their ‘Notice of violation’.The City is also trying to enforce the several Notices of Violation served on Son Silver West Gallery, Inc. located at 1476 SR 179. However, Son Silver West had failed to correct all the outstanding issues going back as far as 1989. Though they too have been…
Sedona AZ (December 17, 2015) – Sedona photographer Jim Peterson has been honored as the winner of a prestigious international image competition, it was announced recently.Peterson’s infrared image “Half Moon over The Cockscomb, Arizona” was awarded the First Place-Outstanding Achievement title in the Nature category of the Tenth Annual Black and White Spider Awards. The award was presented at a live online gala attended by over 10,000 photography fans from around the globe.
Sedona AZ (December 17, 2015) – The Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest will waive fees associated with many recreation sites and amenities on Dec. 26.”The day after Christmas is one of the most popular days for people to visit the Red Rock Ranger District, including many who are traveling for the holidays and visiting their national forest for the first time,” said Nicole Branton, Red Rock district ranger. “We want to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy their public lands with family and friends this holiday season.”
Sedona AZ (December 17, 2015) – Scott Diversified Construction, in conjunction with the Arizona Water Company, will begin work in the area of Upper Red Rock Loop Road and State Route 89A on Monday, Dec. 21 with construction to continue through Friday, Jan. 8.This work will include construction of new water line crossings through Upper Red Rock Loop Road for ongoing construction at the Marriott Hotel.
An exciting opportunity to help others and hang out with horses!Cornville AZ (December 17, 2015) – Connections Equine Therapy is a non-profit organization located in Cornville, AZ offering Therapeutic Riding and other services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. This is your opportunity to get involved with a great group of people, get to know some wonderful horses and help a worth-while cause!We need volunteers for Horse Care and to assist clients in our Therapeutic Riding Program.