By Ted Grussing… every time I see examples of our military in action, I give thanks and am grateful that at least some of our tax dollars are very well spent. Heard from a friend around noon that the airport had been informed by the USAF that they would be doing a photoshoot in the area utilizing two F-16’s and an F-35, and inquired as to local rules for fly byes. The time was to be around 2PM, so after a lunch with friends it was up to the airport and wait for the event.
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Verde Valley AZ (December 6, 2017) – During the month of December, law enforcement agencies in the Verde Valley will team up in an effort to identify impaired drivers and remove them from the road before they are able to hurt themselves or other innocent motorists. These operations will occur primarily on Fridays and Saturdays through the month of December and will include New Year’s Eve on Sunday, December 31st.
By Ted Grussing… after I took this shot, I ran aground on the beach … keeping your focus through a 560 mm lens on a Pintail whilst piloting a boat is not generally known to end well, but the shore was mud and it was most definitely worth the slight aggravation when you get a shot like this. Previous trips out to Watson had ended up with the Pintails being smaller in my field of view as they spooked very easily and got up well away from me. This guy just didn’t want to jump, and a glance with my…
Camp Verde AZ (December 5, 2017) – On December 3, 2017, just before 10AM, YCSO deputies were dispatched to gunshot injury call on Beaver Creek Road, past the Montezuma Well, Camp Verde. A 51-year-old Sedona man had called to report his girlfriend, a 36-year-old woman from the Village of Oak Creek, was suffering from a gunshot wound to her head. EMS personnel arrived and treated the woman pending transportation to Flagstaff Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased around 11:45 AM.
Camp Verde AZ (December 4, 2017) – The Camp Verde Community Library presents a Holiday Sing-Along Tuesday, December 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Library, located at 130 Black Bridge Road. The Sing-Along, held in the Fireside Room, will be led by Zack Garcia, Teen Librarian, and will feature classics such as Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, and many more. For more information, contact the Library at zachary.garcia@campverde.az.gov
Sedona AZ (December 5, 2017) – The Arizona Community Foundation received official notification from Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator, that ACF has been awarded the coveted 4-star rating for the seventh consecutive year. This is the highest possible rating given by Charity Navigator and validates that ACF adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.
Sedona AZ (December 5, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum announces the hiring of a new Volunteer Coordinator, Brandy Roberts. Brandy has a long history in Sedona having graduated from Sedona Red Rock High School and has raised her son here. She also has her own business as a care-giver.
By Ted Grussing… there were some causes I wanted to go into tonight, but it is already 1AM and I just started selecting the photo fortonight, so I’ll just touch lightly on them.First there is the ever present smoke in the air, much of which has been put into the air by the USFS, but not so much lately … instead we are seeing thousands of slash pile fires all over the valley and plateau, but they are the little ones that add up to a lot; they are the wood fires we have in our fireplaces and in the wood burning stoves…
Clarkdale AZ (December 4, 2017) – December’s contra dance will take place at the Clarkdale Memorial Clubhouse (auditorium,) 19 N. 9th St. (9th and Main) on Saturday, December 16th at 6:30pm. Dance to the live music of Under the Bridge, featuring Sonja Whisman and Emily Millhouse on fiddles and Ron Barton on guitar. Michael Barraclough will teach and call every dance.
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(December 1, 2017)” Chief speaks on failed bond ” was the front page headline of 11/21.. But he didn’t. Chief Kazian instead bored us for 20 minutes at the board called 11/15 meeting by repeating the fire district’s sales propaganda used before the bond election. As we all know that failed to persuade the voting taxpayers by a sound 3 to 2 margin.We heard no explanation from him for why the bond issue failed as had been advertised in the call for the meeting.
Sedona AZ (December 1, 2017) – Can a major country exist for over 1,000 years without a written constitution? Is it possible for its chief executive to serve without a fixed term of office? Can a democracy function with a short election period and virtually no private political campaign contributions? Discover the differences and similarities between a parliamentary and presidential democracy as Angela LeFevre and Jim Molans present a philosophical overview of the British and American political systems at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley on Thursday, December 7, 6PM-7:30PM at the Sedona Library, 3250 White Bear Rd, Sedona. The program,…
By Karen Mack, Youth Services LibrarianSedona AZ (December 1, 2017) – Celebrations galore will happen at Sedona Public Library as we greet the winter! The Library provides resources for learning about the festivals, traditions, and sacred days that will soon take place locally and globally. A favorite youth services staff tradition is hosting an annual celebration of joy and family.
By Ted Grussing… or as I learned the phrase, pax vobiscum, and that is the feeling I come away with after viewing a series of photos I took of this Great Egret at Watson Lake on Monday. Fortunately we were able to come in quite close to shore before he flew; the electric motor, a camo boat and camo jackets help a lot … and a deep water channel helps too.
Sedona AZ (November 30, 2017) – This Holiday Season the Sedona Fire District with support from IAFF Local 3690 and Sedona-Verde Valley Firefighter Charities will be looking forward to spreading the Holiday Spirit to the children of the Verde Valley. In partnership with the Marine Corps Reserves, Sedona Fire District will be collecting Toys for Tots. On Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 9:00am – 4:00pm firefighters and staff will be located at Safeway in West Sedona and Weber’s/Clark’s in the Village of Oak Creek. Please consider bringing a new and unwrapped toy to donate. The Toys for Tots organization will…
By Carson Ralston, Library Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (November 30, 2017) – Join us in the Terracotta Room at Camp Verde Community Library from 2:45 – 3:45 pm on Monday, December 18th for a free Legal Talk Webinar from AzCourtHelp.org. This legal talk takes place at the Coconino County Law Library and will be streamed live at Camp Verde Community Library. The presenters will talk about the steps in a divorce, legal separation, or custody case. Live Chat will be available for audience questions.