Sedona AZ (December 18, 2018) – The Sedona Historical Society (SHS) announces the results of the election of a new Board for 2019. Officers elected were President Janeen Trevillyan, Vice President Bill Levengood and Treasurer Sheila Wymore.New Trustees joining the Board are Victoria Clark, John Conway, Sheila Wymore and Lou Anne Scott.
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Sedona AZ (December 18, 2018) – After almost 11 years, Jerry Showalter will depart the Sedona Volunteer Park Rangers on Dec. 31.Bob Huggins, program manager for the rangers, says Showalter’s contributions have been significant. “Jerry was been with us since almost the beginning of the program and has been a real leader and example for others to follow,” he says. “He will be sorely missed.”
By Ted Grussing… this Great Blue Heron was quietly crossing the lake enroute to a new fishing spot on the far side and he is checking out a particular place before banking ever so slightly to change course to his chosen destination. It was a quiet mid-day crossing last April and a welcome outing for me to be in the beauty of nature … it had been one of those kind of weeks and this was a good reminder of those things that are important in life.
Gerardo’s Italian Kitchen just received Bronze/Conservationist Sustainable Business CertificationSedona AZ (December 17, 2018) – Gerardo Moceri has a passion for sustainability. “Back in Italy, my grandparents did everything sustainably because that’s how things were done. Food was local and healthy; and it brought the community together. I’m trying to recreate that here.” His restaurant was recently awarded the Bronze/Conservationist level of the Sustainable Business Certification. “I want to be a resource for other restaurant owners. After I do the research—about everything from the most sustainable take-out containers to regional sources for produce and meats—I plan to share it with my…
A Magical Celebration of the Season Sedona AZ (December 16, 2018) – Back for a sixth year, the Tlaquepaque’s Holiday Sweet Stroll is a dazzling display of sparkling lights, fantastic entertainment, sweet treats, and even sweeter holiday deals for the savvy shopper. It’s a free event and everyone is warmly welcomed to soak up a dose of holiday cheer. Come join us on Saturday, December 22, 2018, from 3 to 7 pm. Tlaquepaque’s participating gallery and boutique shop owners are in a generous mood, so be sure to bring your best inner shopper and enjoy great holiday discounts, gifts-with-purchase options,…
By Ted GrussingThe outing on Lake Pleasant today was one of the funnest days on the water yet … Eric and I spent the whole afternoon exploring areas that seemed promising for wildlife shots and some were better than others, but the last finger of the lake we tried was absolutely phenomenal. A Great Egret let us get within ten feet of him, Blue Herons pretty darn close, a White Pelican provided a lot of entertainment and again we got close; as we were heading back to the launch ramp and the sun was slipping behind the hills, we came on…
Sedona AZ (December 14, 2018) – “What exactly do you do?”As Sedona’s first Sustainability Coordinator, I have been asked this question several times. And I’m not the only person asked. One city councilor informed me that he has been stopped in the Bashas’ checkout line and asked why the city needs a sustainability coordinator.
Sedona AZ (December 14, 2018) – The city of Sedona is about to begin another one of many projects comprising the Sedona in Motion transportation improvement plan. The latest is a shared-use pathway within Sunset Park that will travel between Sunset and Shelby drives.
By Anne Marie Mackler, Development DirectorSedona AZ (December 14, 2018) – It’s here! Sedona Public Library has opened its permanent and public early literacy project: StoryWalk. Now you can stroll with your kids through Sunset Park and read the pages of the children’s book In the Middle of Fall by Kevin Henkes.Residents and visitors alike are welcome to enjoy this children’s story book while walking along the half-mile, paved, accessible path where every thirty feet you will find another frame showing two more pages of the story. Each of the eighteen frames also offers a tip for how adults can help young…
By Ted Grussing… so this is what it looks like to be running the ridgelines at the San Francisco Peaks. Humphreys peak is way behind me the peak on the far right is Agassiz and it is the peak you see when you are coming up I-17 from the south; it is only a few hundred feet lower than Humphreys and thus because of the angle from below, it blocks Humphreys from view. The top of Snow Bowl is on the far right side, below Agassiz. The peak towards the left and behind the ridgeline I was running is Fremont…
Expansion of Night Time Technical Rescue CapabilitiesSedona AZ (December 13, 2018) – On November 10, 2018, after 5 PM, a 54- year-old Sedona man called for help after he got stuck on the side of Capitol Butte (aka Thunder Mountain), Sedona, while hiking up the side of the mountain. He was off trail and situated on a small rock about 4’ x 8’ and completely surrounded by near vertical faces. He only had a cell phone with him and was dressed in light clothing as darkness was approaching.Verde Search and Rescue Ground units were deployed above and below the man’s…
By Ted Grussing… and shadow … the makings of a very good image and another thing needed is being aware of your surroundings; does something just jump out at you as you look around, is there a tell tale movement in a bush or grass that signals a creature may be near.
Cottonwood AZ (December 12, 2018) – Cottonwood Mayor, Tim Elinski welcomed community leaders and Friends of the Verde River at the Annual Stakeholders and Partners Event held on December 5th at 3 Kings Kasbar in Cottonwood.Friends Board President, Chip Norton, presented the President’s Award to Jane Russell-Winiecki, Chairwoman, Yavapai-Apache Nation and acknowledged Chairwoman Russell-Winiecki’s contributions and commitments to Friends of the Verde River’s goals of restoring habitat, sustaining flows, and promoting community stewardship.
By Ted Grussing… no one really likes waiting in line at the grocery store and some even take naps while waiting for their fresh meat to be delivered to them. Such was the case with this bobcat this afternoon; he was waiting for a gopher to make its appearance. All it would take is a slight noise coming from activity in the gopher hole and our customer would have been ready to take control of the “special order” and finish the day off with a good meal. This was not to be though, and after a while our would be…
By Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (December 11, 2018) – Join us in the Founders Room at 9:15 am on Wednesday, January 2nd for the 2nd in a series of 4 writing and publishing classes taught by professional writers and sponsored by the Glorybound Christian Writer’s Association.