By Ted Grussing… and all blessings, joys and love of the season; it is that time of year when many of us strive to remember the joys of life and focus on the things that bind us together as we continue our journey through space on the only home that mankind has ever known. There are more than enough things that try to divide us, but the lesson of this season is that it is good to put those things aside and concentrate on the beauty of family and friendship … we can always disagree, for a little while let’s…
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Sedona AZ (December 22, 2018) – In anticipation of the Third annual Women’s March Sedona, set to take place on Saturday January 19, 2019, Women’s March organizers are holding three sign making parties around Sedona and Cottonwood. “Sign making parties are a great way to build excitement and camaraderie before marching” said Toby Friedman, one of the events organizers. “We encourage people to get together prior to the march to talk about why we march, rain or shine, and to craft the message they want to convey by being out there and being visible.”
By Virginia Volkman, DirectorSedona AZ (December 20, 2018) – The calendar tells us that winter is here, but recently when I walked through the City of Sedona’s Sunset Park it felt less like winter and more like autumn. The trees still have yellow leaves, and the walking path was the perfect setting to read “In the Middle of Fall,” by Kevin Henkes, displayed on 18 panels along the path.
Sedona AZ (December 20, 2018) – At 4:49pm on December 19, Sedona Fire District was dispatched to Sedona Oak Creek Airport after it was reported that a small plane had crashed and was on fire. Upon arrival it was determined that a small plane had skidded of the south end of the runway. “When I arrived, there was a small amount of smoke from an overheated landing gear which had separated from the aircraft upon impact” said Captain Pat Ojeda, “The aircraft had skidded off the runway and all occupants were safely out of, and away from the aircraft.” Fire crews…
By Ted Grussing… at least that is what I thought this Great Blue Heron was telling us when he came in and landing on a hazard buoy in Lake Pleasant, this afternoon. Shot time was 4:59P and sunset at 5:19P and we were still about fifteen minutes out from the ramp and dock … and the lighting was absolutely perfect. That is a seagull behind the heron. Not sure what the distance was on this shot, but we did get within 8’ of him. Also great shots of the Pelican, Western Grebe, and gulls.
Information and Perspective by Warren Woodward(December 20, 2018)Today [December 19, 2018], Arizona Corporation Commission commissioner Andy Tobin was served with a complaint which was filed last week at the U.S. District Court in Phoenix.Because I am an intervenor in Stacey Champion’s formal complaint against APS regarding its unreasonable new rates, I have “standing” to sue Tobin for denying me due process on account of pro-APS bias.The complaint is self explanatory. Below are the important parts. Read More→
Sedona AZ (December 20, 2018) – To prepare for their upcoming annual competitive grant cycles, the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona and the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County invite representatives of local nonprofit organizations, public schools, government agencies, and Tribal entities to attend one of four free grant workshops in the Sedona and Prescott area.
The Northern Arizona Healthcare Foundation raising funds for Valley View Care and EntireCare Rehab & Sports MedicineCottonwood AZ (December 17, 2018) – Lace up your shoes for the 8th annual Loven Family Run & Walk, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Cottonwood, Arizona. Hosted by the Northern Arizona Healthcare Foundation (Foundation), proceeds from this annual event benefit Northern Arizona Healthcare’s assisted living facility, Valley View Care and EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine. The Loven Family Run & Walk is open to all ages and includes a family 2K run/walk, 5K run/walk and 10K run. Following the race, registered participants receive a good-old fashioned…
Sedona AZ (December 20, 2018) – The Sedona Fire District Board of Directors name Battalion Chief Jayson Coil as interim Fire Chief when current Fire Chief Kris Kazian leaves in January. Coil has been acting as the interim Assistant Fire Chief since March of this year when then Assistant Chief Jeff Piechura left the district to accept a job in Tucson. “Sedona Fire is in good hands with Jayson Coil, having over 20 years of district experience, and the organizational leadership skills required to steer the ship” said Kazian.
By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness www.DrMartaCoach.com(December 19, 2018)Ben loved his Uncle Jim.Ben didn’t know of any other family as diverse as his when it came to religion and politics. Yet Uncle Jim had a way of calming the heated conversations that occurred in the family each year during holiday activities.In discussions that would derail most family interactions, Ben marveled at how his uncle engaged in them with ease. He would listen to others’ opinions (even Aunt Lila’s), and even though those opinions were miles apart from his own, he would often say three words: “Tell…
By Ted Grussing… time for another critter portrait and this time a beautiful shot of one of my neighbors. Name unknown, release not asked for, but what the heck we’ll publish her photo anyhow and take a chance that we shall not be sued. A solitary creature, she, but beautiful and can you believe it, she is wearing a fur coat! Geez, the nerve of some!
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(December 19, 2018)With a Congressional change coming up in 2019 and “mad dog get rid of Trump” Democrats in control, who have an objective to address and then stop global warming, we could be headed for serious problems with or unacceptable solutions to global warming.The reason why is simply that some very important facts are missing. Probably about 50% of them! That absence is not an excuse to ignore the real damage to our planet from the increased temperatures. It does though say we must know what we’re doing and have complete and accurate data before…
Featuring Eddie Diamond & The AZ Diamond BandSedona AZ (December 19, 2018) – Appearing in the Celebrity Show Lounge at Sound Bites Grill on Sunday December 23rd at 7pm is Arizona’s award winning Neil Diamond Tribute Band performing a special Christmas Show.Sound Bites Grill is located in the heart of Sedona at the Hyatt Pinon Pointe shops, a modern day entertainment restaurant that features a high class show lounge in addition to regular dining in their main dining room and patio. The venue offers music nightly and this weekend you will enjoy a Jazz Trio Friday Night, Esteban and Teresa…
Sedona AZ (December 19, 2018) – Madaline Weber, The Smile Lady has schedule the first meeting of the Smile Club on January 4, 2019, 1:00 – 2:30 pm at the Cottonwood, AZ Public Library. Topic of discussion is Conscious Communication.Four years ago Madaline Weber, founder of Our Smile Club was moved to assign the name The Smile Card to a simple design that she had created. Madaline decided The Smile Card needed to be shared and so began her campaign to Heal Our World One Smile at a Time.
By Ted Grussing… one of the big deals this time of year is burning slash piles in the forest. Typically the piles are wet and produce an inordinate amount of smoke compared to piles that are dry. There are studies done by the USFS showing that if the piles are covered with plastic for a period of time they tend to burn hot and clean. There are also comments that it is too much work, that the deer and elk eat the plastic and other such comments, so the easy way is taken and since human health is not factored…