By Ted GrussingThere is generally a meaning of finality with the term drawing a red line and with the USFS it is no exception. Instead of words they use aerial bombardment laying down redlines of fire retardant where they want to stop fire and not permit it to cross that line. I took this photo this morning and I was north of Hwy 69 looking to the SW, west of Mayer and the fire was the Goodwin Fire. You can see the redline laid down at the base and near the base of the mountains and some homes just on the…
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Sedona AZ (July 17, 2017) – The city of Sedona is currently seeking to fill two positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission as two current members’ terms will be expiring. The term of service for these vacancies is three years beginning November 1, 2017, and ending October 31, 2020, or until a successor is appointed.
Cottonwood AZ (July 15, 2017) – On July 5, 2017, around 6 AM, deputies were dispatched to a burglary call in the 2600 block of S. Union Drive, Cottonwood, regarding the theft of 8 air conditioning condenser units. Employees at Connolly Electric indicated the burglary likely occurred on July 4th, 2017, around midnight. The AC units weigh 200 pounds each and are brand new in their original box.
Cottonwood AZ (July 14, 2017) – The Verde Village Property Owners Association (VVPOA) held their monthly Board meeting last Monday and made significant changes to their leadership. Vice-President Christina Kinderman was voted in as the new President, a position that had been left open this past month due to the abrupt resignation of the previous Board President. Christina’s change in status also opened up a position for a second Unit 5 Director, which was filled by former Board member Gene Carrigan. The position for a second Unit 6 Director was filled by Kathy Bucher, another former Board member. Kathy has…
Sedona AZ (July 14, 2017) – A nine-year veteran of the Sedona Police Department is about to step into a new role: Recruit Training Officer for northern Arizona’s next class of law enforcement professionals.Officer Mike Lucas will spend the next five months in Prescott Valley at the Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy on the Yavapai Community College campus, mentoring a squad of 10 police officer cadets as they undergo the rigorous process to become certified in law enforcement.
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (July 14, 2017) – Sedona Public Library’s fiscal year ended on May 31, and we’re happy to report that we have experienced another year of growth and transition. The library continues to be an outstanding community resource by providing new and innovative services and programs in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
By Ted Grussing… a common phrase when describing the landings of gymnasts and this Great Blue Heron has certainly stuck his landing too. I’ve got about 20 shots in this landing sequence of which most are prior to this first contact with the earth; this shot shows the incredible focus he has on making the landing and the strength of outstretched wings providing braking power like landing flaps on aircraft … I always love the feel when I am riding in a commercial jet as they lower the gear and deploy the flaps … feels like they have hit the…
By Molly Spangler, director of Economic DevelopmentSedona AZ (July 13, 2017) – Small businesses are at the root of our local economies because they promote growth, innovation and jobs in the community and region. The provide opportunities for people to achieve financial success and independence. Nationally, there are more than 27 million small businesses, and they make up almost 50 percent of our gross domestic product. Small businesses tend to attract the talent needed to invent new products/services and solutions for existing ideas.
Camp Verde AZ (July 13, 2017) – The Arizona Farmer+Chef Connection brings together local food producers prepared to transact at a wholesale level and introduces them to wholesale food buyers at restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, and other businesses and institutions from across the state. This year’s event will be held on Monday, September 11, at the Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde (555 W Middle Verde Rd, Camp Verde, AZ 86322). Previously held in Phoenix and Tucson, this is the first time that Farmer+Chef Connection will be held in northern Arizona.
Ready to celebrate all the reading progress made this summer?Camp Verde AZ (July 13, 2017) – Friday, July 21 from 6:00p to 8:30p join Camp Verde Community Library Youth Services Librarians, Nadia Torabi and Zack Garcia for one final Summer Reading program. Don your swim suit, grab a beach towel and head to Camp Verde Community Pool for an evening of picnicking and swimming. Once again, Camp Verde Parks & Recreation is partnering with the Library to reward the library’s summer reading participants with a free pool party.
By Ted Grussing… one of my favorite songs from the Fifth Dimension and I used it in a short video clip I put together this afternoon which includes a flight Jason and I took on Saturday and one I took on Sunday. Very clumsy in beginning to work with video since I have not done it in months, but it came back quickly … relatively speaking. Anyhow, it is a fun video, less than three minutes in length and gives you a pretty good idea of what it is like in my Lambada Motorglider.
By Henry Twombly, Sedona Resident(June 6, 2017)The second possible bond will arise from the same miasma of fiscal mismanagement and political clout, wherein the policies and their implementation are funded by taxpayer monies but profit only the Three Wizards – the tourist, real estate/developers, and construction industries – resulting in a diminished quality of life for us residents.The second GO bond will come from the City, generated by the city staffs (and Wizards) and approved by the Council. If not in the form of a GO bond, then in the form of a property tax, both of which would have…
Flagstaff AZ (June 6, 2017) – The National Park Service (NPS) has extended the public comment period on the Initial Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment (EA), which evaluates management actions related to bison on Grand Canyon’s North Rim. The EA will now be available for public review and comment through June 14, 2017.The comment period was extended because of an update to the NPS Planning, Environmental, and Public Comment (PEPC) website which is being used to accept electronic comments related to this EA.
By Claudelle Johnson, PWG PresidentCottonwood AZ (June 6, 2017) – Mark your calendar!!! Join us for our next PWG PM Networking Event on Tuesday, June 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Our host is the ChocolaTree Organic Eatery, 1595 West Highway 89A, in Sedona. This is a funky oasis for seasonal vegetarian American fare and sweet treats, all free of gluten and processed sugar.During our evening together each PWG Woman will have the opportunity to promote her business or service.
Sedona AZ (June 6, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum wants artisans and crafters to know that registration for their Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair will soon be available.Scheduled for Saturday, October 21 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Museum, the show focuses on local and regional artists and craftspeople, and only original handmade items are allowed.