By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(September 19, 2020)PEADS stands for Presidential Emergency Action Documents, which appeared in an opinion letter submitted to the Red Rock News by Lincoln Fiske Jr. and printed in their 9/16/20 issue. Mr. Fiske referenced it to a CBS Sunday Morning TV program and stated PEADS is a secret authority granted to the president to declare our Constitution, Amendments , laws, etc. null and void.
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Cottonwood AZ (September 19, 2020) – UPDATE – The 17-year-old suspect involved in the assault incident will have his case heard in adult court. As a result, YCSO is identifying the suspect. His name is Jaiden Mayes of Cottonwood and he remains in the Juvenile Detention Center with a bond of $50,000. See the following article for details. Follow-up continues as part of the effort to locate the handgun involved and pictured in the security video. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of the handgun or details that could help lead to its recovery, please call the Sheriff’s Office or Yavapai Silent Witness…
By Ted Grussing… as promised, an additional image to close out the week. The photograph was taken from well above the Pepperdine University Campus in Malibu, California on a moody day … the words are the text of Desiderata the most famous writing of Max Ehrmann. It is not so much a poem, but a collection of thoughts on life compiled in one document. I cannot remember when I have not had this iconic writing on the bulletin board at home or on my desk at the law office. When times are dark, it is a good place to turn and when…
Sumptuous art and decadence of Versailles comes to life in cake form at The MetSedona AZ (September 18, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the one-day-only premiere of “Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles” on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.It doesn’t just take innovation to create edible works of art worthy of The Met, it also means looking back at the past for inspiration.
People Should Follow Guidelines to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Influenza While Seeking CarePhoenix AZ (September 18, 2020) – Arizonans have dramatically reduced the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks, distancing, washing hands thoroughly, and taking other steps to protect themselves and the community. But it’s also important to continue seeking routine medical care such as wellness visits to primary healthcare providers, cancer screenings, managing chronic health conditions, and keeping children up to date on routine vaccinations. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has launched a public awareness campaign reminding Arizonans to look after their overall health, and also…
Cornville AZ (September 18, 2020) – On September 16, 2020, utilizing grant funding from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, a YCSO deputy conducted traffic enforcement along a stretch of Cornville Road outside of the Cornville community area. In the past few months, there have been several serious collisions along this section of roadway. During the morning commute over a 3-hour time span, the deputy completed 5 traffic stops with each driver receiving a speeding citation. Out of the 5 citations written, the high speed was 76 MPH and the average speed violation was more than 18 MPH over the…
By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (September 18, 2020) – It’s been hotter than blazes this year. According to the Climate Profile for the Verde Valley (created by NOAA’s CLIMAS), the number of days above 100° F could increase dramatically by the end of the century if we don’t act quickly. There are five existing technologies that can keep us within 1.5 degrees Celsius and create jobs: wind and solar power plants, rooftop solar, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and batteries. Learn how these need to be deployed.
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (September 18, 2020) – September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Sedona Public Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to encourage everyone to access the free services available at their local library.Your Sedona library card is probably one of the most valuable cards in your wallet. As a Sedona Public Library cardholder, not only can you access services here in Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, you also have access to 47 other libraries in the Yavapai Library Network.
By Ted Grussing… of other places and other times and that frequently brings me back to the California coastline. I took these shots a few years ago after a visit with a friend of mine up at Pepperdine University … it was September and all the American Flags were on display on the grassy areas going up the campus from the coast highway. It is an inspirational sight and after my visit with Ron, I parked the car by the side of the road and walked up into the grass and sat a while among the flags. There are 2,977…
A deeply personal tribute by the star tenor to the world-famous melodies from the birthplace of waltz and operettaSedona AZ (September 17, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Jonas Kaufmann: My Vienna” for two shows only on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27 at 1 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Jonas Kaufmann: My Vienna” is a deeply personal tribute by the star tenor to the world-famous melodies from the birthplace of waltz and operetta.
Camp Verde AZ (September 17, 2020) – A traveling exhibit designed and funded by The Arizona State Organization of Questers is now on display at Camp Verde Community Library. The exhibit gives viewers an opportunity to look back at the enormous effort it took for women to be granted full citizenship and the vote. Although history has downplayed suffrage as a footnote in American history, it was, in fact, the nation’s largest civil rights movement. Six illustrated freestanding banners in the Questers Women’s Suffrage Exhibit describe the reasons suffragists fought for the vote, the actions they took, obstacles they faced,…
Cottonwood AZ (September 17, 2020) – It’s not as if the climate is changing overnight. We know that doesn’t happen. It’s not like God is going to throw a blanket over the globe and tuck in Morocco and make sure Florida is covered. It doesn’t happen like that. We know that if or when the world exceeds 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 °C) higher than now, there would be increased risks to “health, livelihoods, food security, water supply, human security, and economic growth,” according to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. No, it doesn’t happen overnight.
Phoenix AZ (September 17, 2020) – The Arizona Community Foundation and its donors are pleased to announce grant and scholarship distributions for the first quarter of its fiscal year. Between April 1 and June 30, 2020, a total of $31,836,224 was awarded from funds of the Arizona Community Foundation, including the COVID-19 Community Response Funds, and its six statewide affiliates in Cochise, Flagstaff, the Gila Valley, Sedona, Yavapai County, and Yuma.The $31.8 million in both discretionary and advised grants and scholarships was awarded in five strategic priority areas: Health Innovations, Community Improvement & Development, Environment & Sustainability, Arts & Culture,…
Prescott AZ (September 17, 2020) – UPDATE – Due to a court processing delay in a New Mexico court, Fugitive Jennifer Acuna was released from custody on August 21, 2020; the same day she was arrested on a valid Probation Violation warrant. The warrant was stemming from Auto Theft and Trafficking of Stolen Property conviction from an incident in 2018. Acuna once again has nationwide extraditable warrant with a $25,000 bond. Anyone providing information leading to the apprehension of Acuna could be eligible for up to a $500 cash reward. To earn your reward, you must call Yavapai Silent Witness at…
Sedona AZ (September 17, 2020) – With the Governor’s Executive Order prohibiting public group gatherings over 50 people and the city’s desire to keep residents and visitors safe, the city of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department will not hold the following three events this fall: Sedona Stumble Trail Run – Oct. 3, 2020Pumpkin Splash – Oct.17, 2020Uptown Trick-or-Treat – Oct. 31, 2020