Sedona AZ (September 19, 2018) – Containment lines have successfully prevented the Platypus/Rhino Fire from moving forward to the north and east. Crews will to continue patrolling and mopping up these areas.Significant growth to the south is not anticipated, but there is still potential for fire to move along the southern edge of the original Rhino Fire through fingers of vegetation in steep, rugged canyons. Firefighters will be closely monitoring the area and may utilize helicopters to assist with suppression efforts should the need arise.
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Cottonwood AZ (September 19, 2018) – Since 2016, Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity (VVHFH) has carried out a critical mission to provide Critical Home Repairs to qualified low income families, veterans and seniors who live in the Verde Valley.Sadly, last Friday night, September 14th, Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity’s mission work was stopped dead in its tracks, by the unscrupulous deeds of a cowardly thief, who broke into their facility to steal thousands of dollars in construction power tools used in the service to others.
Additional Investments in Arizona ArtistsPhoenix AZ (September 19, 2018) – The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) and the Arizona Commission on the Arts announced today a joint effort to support Arizona artists, including additional funding from the recently established Newton and Betty Rosenzweig Fund for the Arts, an endowment held at ACF.This public-philanthropic partnership strategically pairs the Arizona Community Foundation’s resources and collaborative practices with the Arts Commission’s statewide reach and artist-services infrastructure to serve a common goal: to invest in artists, supporting the work they do as innovators and creative contributors to Arizona’s future. Through an assessment that was done…
Sedona AZ (September 19, 2018) – The Forest Service will be placing boulders along Forest Road 152, known locally as Vultee Arch Road, near Dry Creek Trailhead, on Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 19 and 20) to better define the travel corridor for the numerous visitors it receives.FR 152 and the Dry Creek Trailhead will not be closed while this work is being completed, however, visitors should be prepared to encounter road flaggers and experience short delays while equipment is being operated.
Sedona AZ (September 19, 2018) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley is hosting a candidate forum for the Sedona Fire District on Tuesday, September 25 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd, Sedona, AZ.
Sedona AZ (September 19, 2018) – The Sedona Camera Club currently has 66 images created by 23 members on display at Sedona City Hall now through the end of December. The public is invited to meet the participating photographers at at reception Oct. 18 from 4-6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 102 Roadrunner Dr.
By Ted GrussingSo sayeth the Coopers Hawk to the dove as it flies by … and I will get you … check the cutlery out beginning with the razor sharp talons that sink into his prey as they make contact in the air and the sharp and deadly beak to pluck feathers and rip into the prey and shred it into bite size chunks … life goes on for some and for others … well they feed the predators.
Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins theaters around the world for special one night eventSedona AZ (September 18, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present a one-night only world encore of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Imagine” on Monday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Music fans will be celebrating as John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s “Imagine” hits the big screen. Including previously unreleased cinema-exclusive bonus material, restored footage, remixed, remastered and immersive soundtrack mix, it is a unique opportunity to witness “Imagine” like you’ve never seen or heard…
Cottonwood AZ (September 18, 2018) – On 9-17-18 at about 8:20 PM. Verde Valley Fire, Cottonwood Fire, Verde Valley Ambulance Company, Yavapai County Sheriff Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety and Cottonwood Police were dispatched to a Vehicle accident on Hwy 260 and Rio Mesa Trail.On arrival units found a four vehicle accident blocking the west bound roadway. It appeared to be a head on accident.
Sedona AZ (September 18, 2018) – Firefighters finished the majority of the burnout operations on the Platypus and Rhino Fires several days earlier than expected. The burnout operations were a significant part of the suppression strategy, strengthening hand lines, dozer lines, and road systems, to create containment lines to the north and east of the fire.With the large burnout operations complete, the public can anticipate seeing smoke decrease as the week goes on. However, the fires – which have merged together – will continue to be active in several areas and some smoke will still be noticeable in Sedona and…
Clarkdale AZ (September 18, 2018) – The public is invited to an Open House on Monday, September 24 from 5:00 – 6:30 in the Men’s Lounge of the Clark Memorial Clubhouse at 19 N Ninth Street in Clarkdale to learn about the completed feasibility study for the Broadway Road Extension. This proposed roadway will extend Broadway Road in Clarkdale from the old smelter location to a connection with Cement Plant Road.
Sedona AZ (September 18, 2018) – Deborah Pardee, PhD, will address the Enteric Nervous System’s effect on moods and behavior at Mental Health Monday on September 24, 10-11:30AM at Yavapai College, 4215 Arts Village Drive sponsored by the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Yavapai College.The forum is free and open to the public.
Sedona AZ (September 18, 2018) – The public is invited to attend two Sedona City Council Work Sessions in the Sedona City Council Chambers on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m and Thursday, September 27 at 8 a.m. for discussion regarding the update of the city’s Land Development Code (LDC). The council chambers are located in the City Hall complex at 102 Roadrunner Dr.
Cottonwood AZ (September 17, 2018) – On the morning of September 17, 2018, Verde Valley Fire District and Cottonwood Fire were dispatched to the intersection of Hwy 89a and Zelesky Rd. for a two vehicle T-Bone accident. On arrival VVFD found a two vehicle collision in the intersection with Cottonwood Police Department on scene assessing the situation.A total of three patients were transported to Verde Valley Medical Center for treatment. Traffic was restricted to one lane in each direction.If you have any questions contact the Verde Valley Fire District by calling 928-634-2578 or Nazih Hazime, Fire Chief at 928-634-4865
By Ted Grussing… and indeed, he was looking at me … I took this photograph late afternoon when One and I were out for her end of day hunt. I saw this guy coming out of the arroyo about a hundred feet down towards the tenth green, cross the cart path and then begin to angle up towards us. I got One safely placed next to the door (she was not looking to mess with him this time) and concentrated on getting a good shoot. He seemed pretty amicable and I was talking to him and after I sat down…