By Ted Grussing… I left one in charge of the house this morning when I headed up to the airport, but it seems she is getting sick of me just taking off and leaving her at home whilst I have fun plying the unseen pathways in the sky. Using her feline powers, she transported herself to the airport and commandeered this Hawker 800XP and as you can see was totally focused on her getaway.
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Verde Valley AZ (July 6, 2016) – The case shared below should serve as an example to parents and guardians that monitoring the social media activities of your children at any age is CRITICAL. Never assume things are ok without checking social media accounts unannounced and talking with your child/teen about cyber safety. Law Enforcement has seen numerous cases like this around the country and many result in tragedy when the stalker arranges personal contact with his victims. As in this case, young victims will often hide the relationship with stalkers either out of fear of the suspect or to avoid…
By Ted Grussing… I had a beautiful morning flight as the clouds were forming and cloud base over the plateau was less than 8,000’ and I easily went on top at a little over 9500’; couldn’t get the shots I wanted, so adjusted my tripod by about 1500’ vertically which gave me the angles I wanted to shoot through the clouds.
Camp Verde AZ (July 5, 2016) – UPDATE – Yesterday, July 4, 2016, suspect William Nelson was released from Flagstaff Medical Center and booked into the Camp Verde Detention Center on charges including Intent to Commit Murder with premeditation, Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement Officers. He is being held without bond.Detectives provided additional information from the suspect’s confrontation with the victim on Highway 169. As the victim drove east on Highway 169 towards I17, she sensed she was being followed. When she slowed to make a left turn, a vehicle pulled next to her and the driver began…
Flagstaff AZ (July 5, 2016) – Due to significant and widespread rain and decreasing fire danger, the entire Coconino National Forest and the Williams and Tusayan ranger districts of the Kaibab National Forest in northern Arizona will lift campfire and smoking restrictions, also known as Stage 1 fire restrictions, at 8 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, July 6). The North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest will remain in fire restrictions until more widespread precipitation is received.
Clarkdale AZ (July 5, 2016) – Made In Clarkdale and the businesses in downtown Clarkdale are organizing the 3rd annual GREAT street event – CLARKTOBER FEST 2016 – for Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 2pm to 9pm on Main Street in Clarkdale. There will be bands performing on the music stage – food (from Clarkdale’s best), games, beer and wine gardens, and vendor booths for artists, arts & craft people, and organizations.
Sedona AZ (July 5, 2016) – The Inspiration of Sedona will host performance artist and mask maker Pash Galbavy in a free presentation of Seeing Wetiko, at 6:30pm, on July 14th, at the Church of the Red Rocks, 54 Bowstring Dr., Sedona. Pash and photographer Larry Pollock were the recent recipients of a grant given by The Rules, to create masks, photos and text related to the subject of “Wetiko.” This performance is a culmination of that project, which can soon be seen online at therules.org.
By Ted Grussing… she searched the heavens for the source of her power … doesn’t really matter as for thousands of years our feline friends have been aware of their status as deities and forces to be reckoned with. Currently she is dreaming of things unknown on her dedicated space on my desk and taking in the music of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, a fun Indie folk group formed in LA in 2007. Anyhow this is the new official portrait of One and will be occupying the space between portraits of Nimbus and Q.
Sedona AZ (July 1, 2016) – The reinvigorated Verde Valley Forum for Public Affairs is seeking applications to participate in its forthcoming Forum on education.The 2016 Verde Valley Forum is set for September 9-10 at the Yavapai-Apache Nation Conference Center. About 100 people from all parts of the Verde Valley will discuss the post-secondary education needs, and formulate recommendations for action.
Sedona AZ (July 1, 2016) -Sedona Fire District, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is sponsoring a blood drive in the multi-purpose room at Sedona Fire District Fire Station #1, located at 2860 Southwest Drive in West Sedona. The blood drive will be on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
By Ted Grussing… we have a lot of cool places including volcanic cinder fields. This one is located a few miles NE of Sunset Crater near Flagstaff and has some beautiful textures and contours in it. Looks like the center path could be eroding, but likely will be another ten thousand or so years before we will see a real difference. In the interim we have some neat places to look at; foot or other traffic is not permitted in this area. Keeping it nice and letting nature take its course.
Sedona AZ (June 30, 2016) – The 3rd Annual Canned Sedona, to be held October 2, 2015 at Tlaquepaque, is a cooking competition based on “Chopped”, a television series featured on the Food Network. Charities will be represented by local Amateur Chefs who will compete in a cook-off equipped with a barbeque grill and a basket of mystery ingredients. Entertainment, wine tasting, and food will be offered for the attendee’s enjoyment. Last year’s Canned was a great success this year will be bigger and better than the last.
By Ted Grussing… people do what they do? In my case this photo gives you as good an idea as I can ever put into words. I took this shot early May and it was one of those miraculous mornings with crystalline air quality, low clouds with patches of light and shadow spread over the entire area of the Village, Sedona, Sycamore Canyon the Verde Valley and beyond as far as one could see … One might have been able to see further methinks as she is not hindered by typical human limitations.
Sedona AZ (June 30, 2016) – The city of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department cordially invites all animal lovers and dog owners to support our fifth annual, A Dog’s Day Out in the Park. This pet friendly event is being held Saturday, July 16 from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the multi-use field at Posse Grounds Park.This event is free for those interested in playing with their dogs on the beautiful grass field. Let us help you pamper your pooch with fun doggy stations. There will be free dog nail trimming, dog baths, dog brushing, and free dog licensing…
Camp Verde AZ (June 30, 2016) – As part of the Town of Camp Verde’s “Cornfest” celebration on Saturday, July 16, 2016, watch a baseball game with players dressed in historic uniforms, or come and join us as part of the team at Fort Verde State Historic Park. There will also be an adobe brick-making workshop, living history presentations and Melissa Bowersock will be signing her book, “Finding Travis.” First celebrated over 20 years ago, Cornfest pays homage to the Hauser Family Farm’s famous sweet corn. This “corny” old-fashioned family event, sponsored by Camp Verde Promotions, will have plenty of…