Camp Verde AZ (March 11, 2015) – On March 9, 2015, at approximately 3:30 AM, YCSO deputies were dispatched to suspicious activity on I-17 south of Camp Verde, Arizona. The reporting person told deputies he picked up a stranded motorist who had passed him on I17 and then pulled over as if in some type of trouble. The reporting person stopped to assist and agreed to take the man, identified as 28-year-old Darrin Miles, to the nearby Comfort Inn hotel as requested by Miles. During the ride, Miles was speaking incoherently while mentioning his dark colored pick-up had run out…
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Cottonwood AZ (March 11, 2015) – This month’s contra dance is Saturday, March 21st at the Cottonwood Civic Center, 805 N. Main St. in Old Town. Dance to the tunes of Chupacabras, a Prescott contra dance band, with calling by Steve Elliott. Arrive for the lesson at 6:30 PM, then dance 7-10 PM. Bring friends or come alone; no experience or partner is necessary. Contra is high energy FUN so wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Snacks to share are always appreciated. Donations are $9 per dancer and $7 for students. Contact Mark Alexander for more information: 928-699-5456 or mtalexander@yahoo.com.
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2015) – In the foreground of the awe-inspiring view of spires, buttes and mesas of Sedona’s red rocks and forest are native plants often overlooked by tourists and first-time visitors. A goal of the 36th Annual Native Plant Workshop sponsored by Keep Sedona Beautiful (“KSB”) set for Saturday, March 28 is to cast a spotlight on the integral role of native plants in sustaining the natural environment of the Sedona area.
By Ted Grussing … leaving on trip to California tomorrow or early Wednesday morning and likely will not be getting the missives and photos out every night for a week or so, but will try … have the nav lights on and a few more things too, none of which make Mariah fly any better, but neat things to have. With the added navigation features it will make for more pleasant cross country flights under power … nothing but nothing beats the pure soaring flight though … that is just pure joy! Tonight’s photo was taken last week before I…
Cottonwood AZ (March 10, 2015) – The Cottonwood Community Band’s 2015 concert season begins with a concert that is sure to please audiences of all ages. The concert will be held on Sunday March 22 at 3 PM at the Cottonwood Recreation Center, 150 South 6th Street, off 89A, in Cottonwood. It will be repeated on March 29 at 3 PM at the Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 390 Dry Creek Road, off 89A, in Sedona. Best of all, the concerts are free.
Verde Valley AZ (March 9, 2015) – In the last several days, YCSO has received numerous reports regarding IRS tax scams. The most common complaint involves scam artists acting as IRS agents and calling to demand money or indicate a tax refund is due as a means to obtain personal information. When the scam concerns the claim of an overdue tax payment, the scammers will demand the taxpayer send cash via prepaid debit cards. The calls are also intimidating because many of the scammers already had specific knowledge regarding victim identities.
By Ted Grussing … bad guys … my friend Rich along with Brent & Gary stopped in Sedona on the way back to California with the newest tool in the CHP’s arsenal in crime fighting and apprehending the bad guys. The ship is a Gipps Aero GA8 -TC 320 Airvan and has an impressive array of optics and electronic surveillance equipment on board. At night it is possible for them to see a suspect toss a gun from 6,000’ AGL and two miles away.
Cornville AZ (March 7, 2015) – Cornville Community Association will meet March 11, 2015 at Oak Creek School at 7:00. Coffee, Cookies, & Sign in begin at 6:30. Come hear from the Verde River Basin Partnership, introduce the Candidates for CCA Board and discuss upcoming events. On the schedule is the Annual Meeting & Election 4/8; Wine Tasting & Food at Windmill Gardens 4/25; Merchants Showcase 5/13, Chili Cook Off 6/6, and the 130th Cornville Birthday Party 7/11 all in Windmill Park. The meeting is free and open to the public. Oak Creek School is located on Purple Sage Rd, Cornville.…
By Holly Epright, Executive DirectorSedona Main Street Program Sedona AZ (March 7, 2015) – Come celebrate the 45th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival along Jordan Road on Saturday, March 14th. Both are free to attend and offer a wide variety of free activities from 10:30 am to 3 pm. The Parade will begin at 10:30 am and make its way down Jordan Road starting at Jordan Historical Park to Mesquite Avenue. Bring your own chairs and set up along Jordan Road. Master of Ceremonies, John Conway is lending his skill for announcing the Parade entries from the judging stand…
Sedona AZ (March 7, 2015) – The West Sedona School PTA is proud to host this year’s Mexican Fiesta Dinner at the Elks Lodge on Thursday, March 19th from 5:00 to 7:30pm. This dinner is the main fundraising event for the West Sedona School 6th & 7th grade trip to Camp Colton in May. This event is open to the public and parking is free. The dinner costs $5.00 per person at the door. Tickets are being sold for the Chance Auction/Raffle. Call (928) 204-6720 for more information. Seating is limited. Dinner will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Sedona’s Treasures; doing their part to keep Sedona beautiful Sedona AZ (March 7, 2015) – Founder and Executive Director of The Hummingbird Society, Dr. Ross Hawkins, will be featured by Keep Sedona Beautiful, Inc., at its Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series on Wednesday, March 11 at 5:30 pm, which takes place at its historic Pushmataha Center on 360 Brewer Road in Sedona.
Sedona AZ (March 7, 2015) – If you’re a fan of UFOs, sci-fi or space exploration, you won’t want to miss Zenprov Comedy’s “The Alien Monologues”. This one-night only performance happens Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 pm at the Mary Fisher Theatre in Sedona. Tickets are only $12 per-sale, or $15 at the door.
Sedona AZ (March 6, 2015) – Hi! I am Bandito! I am a 2 year old, medium sized male Labrador Retriever mix. I have the biggest, most round loving eyes you’ve ever seen. They are just waiting for to fall in love with! Why don’t you come visit me at the shelter? I am sure you will want to take me home and make me your new best friend in 2015. You can see more pictures of me here. Announcing our 4th Annual Help the Animals Auction benefitting the Humane Society of Sedona. This is the PAWFECT auction for 1st time…
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(March 6, 2015) The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) continues its wholesale violation of state statutes. This time it’s the Open Meeting Law. Yesterday I went to the Arizona Energy Conference organized by the Arizona Competitive Power Alliance and held at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale. Attending and speaking at the Conference were ACC commissioners Bob Burns and Doug Little, as well as ACC chairperson Susan Smith. At the ACC’s website, on the “Notice of Public Meetings” page, we find: “According to Open Meeting Law, when 3 or more Commissioners attend a meeting or event, the…
By Ted Grussing … earth is a beautiful place to be and the constant change in all things earth is a wonderful thing to behold … our species tends to take itself a little too seriously and sometimes it is good to kick back knowing that the planet has been around for billions of years before we got here and it will be here for billions of years after we are gone … it does its own thing and cares not a whit whether we are here or not. Had we been here five million years ago and as advanced…