By Ron Vernesoni(October 19, 2014) I recently reviewed the report released by the US Forest Service for the Sedona Red Rock District regarding user conflicts on trails (“A Study of User Conflicts on Sedona Area Non-motorized Trails, Red Rock Ranger District, Coconino National Forest, Final October 2014”). I recognize the study was intended to be about “user conflicts” but there is not one mention of environmental and ecological considerations in the entire report. It is a fundamental issue in this discussion and should at least deserve honorable mention in the report. It is a very telling omission.
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By Ted Grussing … or so it seems as the cloud appears to be healing itself after a commercial jet rather rudely ripped it apart whilst traversing its airspace. Not sure if it healed, but I am thinking it did not, but what an effort. This is one of the more unusual cloud shots I have taken and but for man having erected himself millennia ago and found ways to improve his lot I would not have been able to capture this shot … rather a continuum from early humans who looked at the sky and saw magnificent formations and…
Information & Opinion by Warren Woodward(October 15, 2014) Two Democrats and two Republicans are running for two open seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). There are no Green, Libertarian or Independent candidates this election. The short story is that, based on news reports, the candidates’ public statements, answers (and non-answers) to my survey as well as their performance in the PBS debate (seen here: Vote 2014: Corporation Commission Debate), I will unenthusiastically vote for the two Democrats, Jim Holway and Sandra Kennedy. I ask you to consider doing the same. Here’s why. MORE—>
Sedona AZ (October 17, 2014) – Thor is a 3 year old neutered male labrador retriever. He has been at the shelter for quite some time so we are hoping his new family is reading this and will come and adopt Thor. Click here for more information about this amazing dog! Visit Thor and all the other cats and dogs available for adoption every day from 10 am to 4 pm at the shelter, or call 928-282-4679.
“The future isn’t what it used to be”–Charles Bowden (7/20/1945-8/30/2014) By James Bishop Jr. He savored hikes deep into the Sycamore Wilderness. He treasured the Cottonwoods along the Verde and the elk antler he once spied under some leaves off the trail in West Beaver Creek. All the while, he wrote dozens of books- from Killing the Hidden Waters to Sicario The Autobiography of a Mexican Assassins. They are powerful tomes brimming with a fierce love for Arizona and the people who have left their mark on the land, the missions, developers, sacred rock art, as well as the wild…
By Ted Grussing Since childhood I have pondered on what is, why and in general have always sought answers to that which I do not understand. When I was twelve, F. Molina Campus, a friend of my dad’s from Argentina, painted one of his gaucho paintings for me, except this one had a real ruler tucked under his arm … he had spent an evening with our family and was subjected to an inquisition by me wanting to know whatever it was I was seeking information on and he went back to his hotel room and did this painting. I…
Attn: Sedona press, friends and supporters Sedona, AZ (October 10, 2014) – I have made a decision to end my campaign for election to the Sedona city council. In the past several months there is a long list of incidents and aggressive, vindictive, hateful bulling actions against me, my family and my business. These are far outside the possibility of coincidence. I have a whole list of names and even video of persons involved, including my opponent. I thought that being on city council would be a matter of simple public service but it’s obvious that Sedona city councilors and…
Sedona, AZ (October 10, 2014) – State Route 89A has reopened midway between Flagstaff and Sedona following an earlier fatal crash, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.Both directions of the highway are open without restrictions. For the most current information about highway closures and restrictions statewide, visit ADOT’s Travel Information Site atwww.az511.gov, follow us on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 5-1-1.
Sedona, Az (October 9, 2014) – Sedona Az is known as a national art mecca. From all corners artists assemble bringing with them unique talents and perspectives in the field of visual expression. If you are looking for Sedona art up close and personal created in the present tense, come to the Uptown Sedona “Main Street Paint Out” featuring 30 “Plein Air” artists in action, Saturday, Oct. 18, between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m.
By Dr. Marta AdelsmanLife Coach in Communication and Consciousnesswww.DrMartaCoach.com(October 4, 2014) **”Meet the Baby” Book Signing** I don’t recall when the seed was first planted. I know I had been pregnant for years with the idea to put some of my newspaper columns into book form. When I heard about a local Author’s Forum to be held two months away, I decided to go for it. How difficult could it be to have the book ready? I chose the columns, set up the manuscript in the self-publishing format required, and prepared the cover. Things sailed along pretty smoothly until the…
By Ted Grussing It was a cool slightly gloomy January day and I was down at the ponds doing my duck hunting. The northerns had already been in here for a couple of months and had not yet become used to the idea that there were not in danger from humans. I got this shot of a couple of Canvas Backs as they were tumbling in for a landing. The upper one had already touched down and it looked like the lower one was sure trying to get everything in order before he touched down too … Anyhow it is…
Business Networking for Women in Northern Arizona Cottonwood AZ (October 2, 2014) – The local Chapter of Professional Women’s Group has their fourth quarterly luncheon of 2014 on October 21, 2014. Luncheon will be at the Cottonwood Recreation Center from 11:30am – 1:30pm and include a speaker presentation, networking opportunities, catered lunch, and raffle/door prizes. This month’s luncheon will be catered by Café Jerona based out of Cottonwood. Pre-registration for this event is required and you can sign up at www.pwgaz.org.
Cornville AZ (October 2, 2014) – UPDATE – Cornville resident Herald Herrington has just been elected to the board of Yavapai Community College. At the October 8th meeting of the Cornville Community Association, he will share the results of a recent Customer Service survey that researched what the communities on this side of the mountain have requested from YCC. ### Cornville AZ (September 23, 2014) – Forest Service officials from the Red Rock District will be guests of the Cornville Community Association at its monthly community meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Oak Creek School, 11490 Purple Sage…
Ted Grussing … I like the name and I like the feeling of being out there on the highways … or above them. It was a nice flight down to Falcon this morning and it was nice to have the talented people at Performance One Aviation finishing up a few minor blips I had with some of the avionics in the ship. Falcon is kind of a mess these days with runway and taxiway closures, but today I got to fly a more or less normal glider pattern (none of that 5 mile final stuff) and they approved a climbing…
By Ted Grussing A few weeks ago I was aloft and flying/soaring amongst some of the most beautiful clouds I have been up there with in sometime and they provided a beautiful screen for the sun and a patchwork or light and shadow on the ground. This is a shot looking southwest from the east side of Long Canyon and catching the lower west side of the canyon. Just below middle on the left you can see some white roofs on buildings and this is Enchantment Resort in Boynton Canyon which opens into Long Canyon. Anyhow, you can get a…