By Ted Grussing I have had more of One’s fans requesting more images of her … what better way than to include an image of her during a photo shoot … an astral shoot at that. I think it is because she is strictly an indoor cat that there are fewer opportunities to get shots of her. Most of the photos I took of Nimbus and Q were outdoors when I would sit on the deck with Corky and for whatever reason I don’t seem to do that anymore. But since she likes to do her form of exercise whilst…
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Sedona AZ (June 10, 2015) – The creativity and originality of Sedona artists will be on full display this weekend at West Sedona’s Gandolfo Art Studio. The public is cordially invited to the venue’s “Spring Into Summer” exhibit on June 13 and 14, at 10AM to 6PM each day. The nine participating artists will be showcasing an imposing array of paintings, jewelry, photography, glass, sculptures, and more. To give back to the community, they will donate a portion of all sales to the Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition, a non-profit organization providing critical assistance to local senior citizens.
By Audree Juhlin, Community Development Director Sedona AZ (June 10, 2015) – What do vacation rentals, holiday lights, and overgrown weeds have in common? They all are regulated by City of Sedona codes and regulations. It is Sedona’s goal to maintain the highest quality of life possible for our residents, businesses and visitors. Sedona’s code enforcement division, which has been a core City service since Sedona was incorporated in 1988, plays a vital role in maintaining a beautiful Sedona. Like other cities around the nation, Sedona’s code enforcement program focuses primarily on responding to complaints about possible code violations. Someone sees…
Paving work complete at Middle Verde Road, crews move to State Route 260 traffic interchange Verde Valley AZ (June 10, 2015) – Crews have completed paving work this week at the Middle Verde Road traffic interchange on Interstate 17 (milepost 290) earlier than expected and will move to the off and on-ramps of State Route 260 (milepost 287) on Thursday, June 11 and Sunday, June 14. In addition to work on the SR 260 interchange crews will continue paving work on northbound I-17 tonight and tomorrow, June 9 and 10 between mileposts 290 and 292. Drivers will be narrowed to one lane through…
Sedona AZ (June 9, 2015) – UPDATE – On Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 1:30 p.m., there was a head-on collision involving two vehicles on SR 89A just east of Rolling Hills Dr. in Sedona. At the time Sedona PD officers were on the scene investigation of the collision, the Sedona Police Department received information from Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office of a suicidal subject and were attempting to locate him and his white Jeep Cherokee. The driver and vehicle were confirmed to be the same subject and vehicle involved in this collision. Ross “Scott” Willoughby, age 48, of Cottonwood, was the driver…
Sedona AZ (June 9, 2015) – On June 23, 2015, there will be a public hearing as well as discussion and possible action taken by City Council in regards to the adoption of a resolution and ordinance updating the City of Sedona’s Consolidated Fee Schedule for the Parks and Recreation Department. All City departments are required to review the consolidated fee schedule annually and recommend proposed changes to the schedule. Proposed changes are to contain an explanation for the need for the newly proposed fees and identify any fees that may be mandated by law and any requests for deletions or increases. None…
Clarkdale AZ (June 9, 2015) – The Town of Clarkdale Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, June 16 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss proposed changes to the Zoning Code related to commercial zoning districts. These include allowing certain agricultural uses in commercial zoning districts, adding park and ride facilities as a permitted use, consolidating specific uses into broader categories and alphabetizing and standardizing language throughout four commercial districts. Development standards for agriculture to control water and fertilizer use and minimize impact on residential areas are also being reviewed.
By Ted Grussing … looking at, making decisions to keep or toss have had the cumulative effect of giving me a photo hangover … I almost immediately go into a semi coma and begin and snoozing while firmly pressing the delete button. I found a cure this afternoon, I shucked it all and went flying … higher and higher … engine off over Mingus and a roundabout sled ride home. Since the hangover is caused by viewing way too many images, I decided the best cure would be to take a bunch more and so I did … more deletions…
Camp Verde AZ (June 9, 2015) – On Saturday, June 13 Ruby Road will be hosting a special event. Shoppers of collectables vintage clothing and other treasures are invited to join them for an exclusive sale that will be held after their normal business hours, from 5-8PM. There will be hors d’oeuvres, wine, and special pricing on items throughout the store. All are welcome. Many of their dealers will be on hand as well to meet, greet and offer specials you ordinarily may not see. Come join them and be part of the fun! Go to http://rubyroadresale.com to view just a few of unique items that are for…
Clarkdale AZ (June 8, 2015) – Grab your four-legged friends and bring them out for the best play date in town, Clarkdale’s “Dog Days of Summer.” This celebration of all things canine will take place in shady Clarkdale Town Park on Saturday, June 20th from 9AM until noon. A pet parade, dog/owner look-a-like contest, Chihuahua races, bobbing for hot dogs and a special Yappy Hour are but a few highlights of Clarkdale’s annual “Dog Days of Summer” event. The Verde Valley Humane Society is excited to be a part of this celebration and will be on site with dogs available…
Sedona AZ (June 8, 2015) – At approximately 1:30 pm, Sunday, June 7, 2015, Sedona Fire District (SFD) emergency crews were called to a report of a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles on West State Route 89A between Brewer Road and Rolling Hills Drive. SFD crews determined three of the four occupants died on the scene. The fourth occupant was extricated from the vehicle and transport by air ambulance to Flagstaff Medical with life threatening injuries. The west bound lanes of State Route 89A were closed for approximately four hours while the east bound lanes were restricted to…
Flagstaff AZ (June 8, 2015) – Coconino National Forest invites the public to a community meeting this week to discuss an “all hands, all lands” approach to sustainable outdoor recreation management in northern Arizona. The meeting will be at the Mogollon Rim Ranger Station at 8738 Ranger Road, Happy Jack, on Saturday (June 13) from 3 – 6 p.m. Forest Service personnel will facilitate discussions on how to approach recreation opportunities in northern Arizona that are economically, ecologically and socially sustainable.
By Ted Grussing … the ice, the cold and wintry plains on the Colorado Plateau. The area south and east of Flagstaff is replete with small lakes and the stress cracks in the ice create beautiful patterns which are fun to witness. Not entirely sure I know where I took this shot … I think it was on the east end of Lower Lake Mary … anyhow hope you enjoy this aerial abstract of earth … what a great place to live … earth that is.
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(June 7, 2015) “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated ….” ~ 4th Amendment, U.S. Constitution As part of my recent complaint to the Arizona Ombudsman that the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is in violation of Public Records Law, I had to revisit the 2,899 pages of emails and documents that I received from the ACC last January as a result of my Public Records Request. Going through the emails, I came across one I had noticed before but…
Sedona Film Festival presents one-day-only special event at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 7, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to continue its Alive Mind Cinema Series with the one-night-only debut of the award-winning film “Seeds of Time” on Thursday, June 18. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. A perfect storm is brewing as agriculture pioneer Cary Fowler races against time to protect the future of our food. Seed banks around the world are crumbling, crop failures are producing starvation and rioting, and the…