Sedona AZ (November 29, 2014) – Potter’s Hand Productions (PHP) announces the annual tradition of Northern Arizona’s festive and most innovative Christmas experience, the 11th annual production of Pilgrimage to Bethlehem. Part of Holiday Central Sedona’s events, Pilgrimage to Bethlehem is a free live performance, taking place in the outdoor courtyard at Tequa Marketplace, 7000 SR 179 in the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona 86351 on December 12, 13 & 14, 2014. This spectacular production is a multi-denominational community event.
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By Ted Grussing … I made my way back to Sedona after a beautiful flight with no purpose other than to escape the bounds of earth and ply the open pathways of the sky. After an hour or so I turned the engine off and enjoyed a nice sled ride the last twelve miles back to Sedona. The airport is on a mesa center left about 600 feet above the town and West Sedona and part of uptown are on the left, the chapel area just to the right of the airport and far right the Village of Oak Creek…
Clarkdale AZ (November 26, 2014) – The Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum invites everyone to relive the day shots rang out on Main Street in Clarkdale. On an early spring morning in 1928, infamous criminals Willard Forrester and Earl Nelson attempted to rob the Clarkdale branch of the Bank of Arizona. The robbery was thwarted by several citizens, including Deputy Sheriff Jim Roberts, famous western lawman.
Camp Verde AZ (November 26, 2014) – On November 23, 2014, around 4:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to a wash area off Forest Road 9203J, northeast of Camp Verde, regarding an SUV that appeared stranded in the wash. The reporting party also heard some yelling near the vehicle but could not get close enough to see what was happening. Deputies arrived and had to utilize a 4×4 vehicle on a portion of the road and then could only access the target location after hiking another ½ mile.
Cottonwood AZ (November 25, 2014) – UPDATE – Based on investigative leads developed over the last few days, detectives from the Criminal Investigations Bureau were able to identify the Garcia’s Market robbery suspect as 29-year-old Jason Bunescu from Cottonwood. This morning, detectives located Bunescu at Yavapai College in Clarkdale and arrested him without incident. Bunescu is also on active probation and subsequent to his arrest, detectives completed a probation search of his home. During the search, detectives located a quantity of heroin and a large amount of stolen jewelry which has been linked to an area burglary still under investigation.
By Ted Grussing … of the flower remains on the hands of the person who gives the gift … an old Japanese proverb. The daughter of a friend is a commercial florist growing orchids and brings some to her dad periodically … I was lucky enough to be walking by and he stopped me to introduce us … she made a gift of several orchid plants and here is photo of a few blooms on one of them. I debated between using the branch or a shot of just a single bloom … the branch won.
Sedona AZ (November 24, 2014) – Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour, a free public exhibition of ancient and sacred relics of the historical Buddha and other masters from India, Tibet & China will be on display in Sedona on: Friday, Dec. 5, (6pm – 8pm); Saturday Dec. 6, (10am – 5pm); and Sunday Dec. 7, (10am – 5pm); at the 7 Centers Yoga Arts 2115 Mountain Road, Sedona, Arizona 86336.
By Ted Grussing … considered a delicacy in many countries, our friend a blue heron at the ponds was gorging himself on the gourmet food … not cooked in butter with garlic and lemon, but he seems to be enjoying the meal nevertheless. One more gulp and they were down … and he continued the hunt.
Verde Valley AZ (November 24, 2014) – Donations are welcomed to supply food, hygiene supplies and gifts for Hopi families in six villages on these remote mesas in the 15th annual Crossing Worlds Hopi Projects annual Winter Gifting Project. The Hopi Projects group of local volunteers provides support year round for: families, preschooler’s learning enhancement, Hopi cultural activities and Hopi-based initiatives that are growing sustainability. Last year the group provided 12 pieces of playground equipment for the Hopi pre-schools.
Camp Verde AZ (November 24, 2014) – Ruby Road helps the community support local businesses. It is the home of the “mini-entrepreneur”, offering a simple and economical option for local, small business owners to sell their treasures. There are over 60 unique, eye-catching shops under one roof, each one independently owned and operated. The mall has millions of unique items in over 8000 square feet of space.
Sedona, AZ (November 21, 2014) – As we move into the Holiday Season, be sure and think about adopting a wonderful pet from the Humane Society of Sedona. Give the gift of a new home to sweet cat or loyal dog this during this special time of year and you will make a friend for life! Marmalade is a wonderful 4 year old neutered Domestic Short Hair looking for her new home. She loves to both snuggle and play. And, she loves people and just may be the purr-fect cat for you and your family. Marmalade would love to meet…
Holiday Concert Features New and Beloved Pieces Cottonwood AZ (November 21, 2014) – With the holiday season quickly approaching, the Verde Valley Voices are busy rehearsing for their annual Christmas concert. “This is our favorite time of the year,” Voices President Trish Wood exclaims. “The Verde Valley Voices have undergone a lot of transition this past season, and we are excited to share our new direction with the community.” Under new Music Director and Conductor Caleb Nihira, the Voices will be performing a unique blend of traditional holiday favorites mixed with some stunning new pieces.
By Ted Grussing Most of today I was working on an order for photographs, all aerial, all clear skies, all beautiful. Did not go outside until 3:30PM when I decided it would be a good afternoon to go get some air time and clean my head out, my friend Don joined me and about 4:30PM we started rolling down R21 … not for long and we were airborne in about 300’ and on our way. A swing over Pine Valley to waggle our wings and say hi to a friend then a more or less straight line to Mingus, climbing…
By Warren Woodward, Sedona Resident Dear Editor, I have written a report on the Arizona Dept. of Health Service’s recently released “smart” meter study. Below is my report’s Foreword. Below that is my cover letter that accompanied my report to the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Verde Valley AZ (November 21, 2014) – The November 18, 2014 conference on marijuana brought 370 state leaders, educators, law enforcement and prevention specialists together to learn the scientific facts about how marijuana affects the brain and what is happening with the Colorado legalization ‘experiment.’ Marijuana Harmless? Think Again! hosted the event.