Sedona AZ (July 31, 2017) – Back to school season finds Sedona’s city employees and policy makers shopping for supplies for their own children, and a few more.Based on the success of the employees’ Sub for Santa program to provide holiday gifts to local families in need, the city is conducting its first Back to School drive to purchase clothing and school supplies for four grade school-aged children.
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Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward (July 30, 2017)Last Wednesday the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) assigned to the APS rate case issued her Recommended Opinion & Order (ROO)./p>The ROO is how she thinks the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) commissioners should rule on the rate case. Hence it is written in the form of an Order that, if the commissioners agree with, they can just sign after they vote for it in an upcoming Open Meeting (no date for that yet). Read More→
By Sherry Twamley, Cottonwood Resident (July 30, 2017)Just having a drinking water account with Cottonwood Municipal Water Utility is risky business. It can land you millions of dollars in gambling debts from the city’s gambling problem – like the city’s $14-15 million boondoggle Riverfront Wastewater Reclamation Plant, that is landed the city’s 9,000 water ratepayers in serious debt from the city’s gambling investments. What Cottonwood does not want people to know is that if you are a city water utility customer, that city leaders have already sucked millions out of the city’s water utility ratepayers’ credit and cash reserves to…
Sedona AZ (July 29, 2017) – So what’s the problem with Alternative Facts? According to philosopher Andrea Christelle, featured speaker at the League of Women Voters Philosophy and Politics Series on August 3, “Alternative Facts” has been a buzzword, (or maybe a “bristleword”) since Kelly Ann Conway used the phrase to describe former Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s report about the size of the crowd at Trump’s inauguration. The idea that there could be such a thing as “alternative facts,” has been widely dismissed. However, this program will explore the plausibility of “alternative facts,” and actually give a charitable account of…
Sedona AZ (July 29, 2017) – The city of Sedona has achieved a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report for the 2016 fiscal year.
Camp Verde AZ (July 28, 2017) – Camp Verde Community Library offers FREE Health Screenings Friday August 4th, between 9:00am and 3:00pm. These non-fasting screenings for cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure are sponsored by Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) and Verde Valley Medical Centers.
Sedona AZ (July 28, 2017) – Fran McNamara’s captivating paintings are now showing at Sedona’s City Hall through the end of September. McNamara is a native of New York City whose work was getting larger while her 600 square foot apartment was getting smaller. She decided to expand her space and her horizons, making a move with her husband to Sedona. She has since flourished as an artist and outdoor enthusiast. With trails stretching out in all directions from her back door, her hikes lead to inspiring experiences in some of the country’s most remote canyons and wilderness areas. McNamara…
By Ted Grussing… in plain view which pretty well tells the tale of Coal Mine Canyon … from the air the beauty is unparalleled and from the roads that go by it is barely noticeable. I like this portion of the canyon which is of the north portion of the canyon and the mesa in the upper right quadrant shows the formation of longitudinal sand dunes caused by the strong winds up there almost always blowing from the same direction. Spend some time viewing the features of the canyon and imagine yourself there listening to the sounds of the wind,…
Cottonwood AZ (July 27, 2017) – Throughout August, Tori Taft is kindly donating 20% from all sales from her Etsy Store – Toridrawsdaily – to help the Verde Valley Humane shelter pets. Shop at www.etsy.com/shop/TORIDRAWSDAILY and you will find some unique and high-quality custom-made artwork that would make a perfect gift or even a treat-yourself one.
Camp Verde AZ (July 27, 2017) – Summer heat got you down? Essential oils can help—quickly and naturally! Learn how in a FREE class at Camp Verde Community Library, Thursday, August 17, 1-3pm.Learn about the intricate and reliable interaction between essential oils and your body and mind, and you will have a powerful and scientifically proven tool for keeping your cool and protecting your health and well-being. Many oils are also appropriate for our four-legged friends!Pre-registration is advised due to space considerations.Call or text Honey Rubin 404.626.5535 or Sarah Jensen 928.451.4847.
By John Martinez, Vice MayorSedona AZ (July 27, 2017) – This month’s article from me will be on a subject about which I am deeply passionate. Being on city council for over five years has required me to address many issues facing the city and the possible effects they could have on its residents and visitors. They range from agreeing to putting street lights on 89A, single trash hauler, sign codes, and a wireless master plan to name a few. However, the one subject that I believe is most important but gets little attention is sex and human trafficking.
Sedona AZ (July 27, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in a performance of his new original show “Lions (& Rattlers & Dragons & Longhorns) and Bears – Oh My” on Saturday, August 5 at 1:30 p.m.
By Ted Grussing… going from the heat to storm induced cool weather got me searching through old areas of the portfolio looking for days that were cool and snowy and I found this shot from 2011 after a beautiful snow storm and thanks to the use of time warps, One, was able to travel back in time before she was born and make her appearance coming over House Mountain behind us to get a preview of where she would rule in just a couple of years. Anyhow, fun remembering that it is not always hot in Sedona … 67F currently, going…
Sedona AZ (July 26, 2017) – A local jewelry store owner was sentenced on Thursday to 1,440 months without the possibility of early release in state prison for possessing and distributing child pornography, following a joint investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO).Samir Wadi, (44), of Sedona, was sentenced July 19, by an Arizona Superior Court Judge following a bench trial who handed a guilty verdict of 12 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor under the age of 15, making each charged count a class two felony.
Sedona AZ (July 26, 2017) – The city’s Volunteer Park Rangers are looking to add dedicated individuals to their ranks.Created more than 10 years ago, the rangers are commonly seen on the streets of Uptown assisting visitors. Rangers also assist the Parks and Recreation Department at city parks and support large community events.