Sedona AZ (June 23, 2016) – For those of you who don’t already know, the Sedona Fire District was awarded one of the last remaining artifacts from the World Trade Center after the attack on September 11, 2001. The 3,000 pound 5½ foot steel girder was delivered in September of 2015 and the 9/11 Memorial Plaza Committee has been very busy with fundraising activities ever since.It is with great pleasure I report to everyone in the city of Sedona and the Verde Valley that June 1, 2016, marked the ground breaking for the 9/11 Memorial Plaza at Sedona Fire Station No.…
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By Ted Grussing… or not … or a blend of different realities and something new and does it matter? I’m taking advantage of One going off on little chases and then she bounds back to me where I am sitting in the grass which gives me pretty much an eye to eye perspective of her. Now she is this huge cat bounding up from the shores near Pt Reyes. Kinda silly, but after watching carnage and cruelty in a series called History’s Verdict which has hour long segments on the key players in WWII … it is a relief to…
Summer encore series will feature popular Met Operas returning to the big screenSedona AZ (June 22, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of the Met Opera’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” on Saturday, July 2 at 1 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Gaetano Donizetti’s comic gem “L’Elisir d’Amore”, directed by Bartlett Sher and conducted by Maurizio Benini, stars Anna Netrebko in her Met role debut as the beautiful landowner Adina, with Matthew Polenzani as Nemorino, the simple peasant who falls in love with her. Mariusz Kwiecien sings Adina’s arrogant fiancé, Sergeant Belcore, and Ambrogio Maestri…
Sedona AZ (June 22, 2016) – Effective June 17, 2016, for personal reasons Mark DiNunzio resigned from his position as a member and Vice Mayor of City Council.DiNunzio was appointed to the City Council in June 2009 and subsequently re-elected in March 2012. He was appointed Vice Mayor in May 2012 and reappointed in November 2014.
By Ted Grussing… life come to an end and transitions from showy beauty to a last burst of beauty highlighted by a single ray of light through the tree crown … a peach tree leaf, a couple of fox tail and assorted twigs. Saw this whilst sitting with One in the grass out back of the house; it was warm and lying in the cool damp grass is a nice way for her to cool off between bursts of speed as my little predator launches attacks on lizards, bunnies, birds and squirrels. Then it is back into our home, a…
Award-winning, critically-acclaimed films premiere at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (June 21, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of “Maggie’s Plan” (featuring an all-star ensemble cast) and “Weiner” (award-winning documentary in time for election year) showing July 1-6 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
By Nazih Hazime, Fire ChiefVerde Valley Fire District Cottonwood AZ (June 21, 2016) – The Verde Valley Fire District is actively working at the Cedar Wildfire near Show Low. We have 2 personnel, 1 Engineer and a Firefighter deployed to this large wildfire. They responded with a 3 thousand gallon Water Tender. They will probably be deployed for an allowable time of 14 days due to the size of the fire which is 26,000 acres.
Community invited to kick-off meeting July 13, 2016Sedona AZ (June 21, 2016) – Not long ago cell phones were used simply to make a phone call when away from home or work. Now, however, smart phones and tablets are utilized in much broader ways: texting, shopping, finding a restaurant, getting driving directions, banking, using social media and more.
By Curtis LindnerCottonwood ResidentDear Editor,I’m no lawyer, but even the public knows it’s wrong to cloak a city committee’s deliberations in secrecy when none is needed. Anybody diligently doing the public’s business or spending the public’s money should be scrutinized.What’s at issue here is a broader point than transparency within the City’s budget, and something that is far more important to Cottonwood’s citizens. What the public deserves is open meeting transparency — not the Verde News supporting the City of Cottonwood’s alleged ‘transparency propaganda’.
By Ted Grussing… and our air quality sucks! I took this shot at 7:59A, this morning from a vantage point of 14,000’ SW of Camp Verde and looking to the ENE and I think that this is the Jack Fire which seems to have fresh ignitions in isolated spots that I saw whilst over flying the fire area … 33,850 acres. The incident report is at: and if you have a smoke complaint you can direst it to Brady Smith at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/coconino/home/?cid=stelprd3843012&width=full . This photo depicts what they describe as light to moderate smoke. So that you can see more…
Peabody Award-winning film featured in special premiere event at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (June 18, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special premiere event of the Peabody Award-winning film “Human Harvest” showing one day only: Thursday, June 30 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Special guests affiliated with the film will be here to host the premiere and conduct a Q&A session after each screening.In addition to winning the 2015 Peabody Award, “Human Harvest” also won the 2015 Association for International Broadcasting Award for Best International Investigative Documentary…
Sedona AZ (June 18, 2016) – There is still time to register children for the Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp hosted by the city of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department at Posse Grounds Park. The final session is July 11, 2016 – July 15, 2016.
By Ted Grussing… a mile above to be exact … KSEZ, USS Sedona, Sedona Airport … home to myself and a lot of other neat pilots and now under the skilled management of Amanda Shankland who has done an exceptional job in transforming the feel and culture of the airport. A very friendly place, c’mon up and have a cup of coffee in the terminal and relax a bit. You can also sip coffee whilst enjoying a slide show of my photography on the large screen television on the wall in the terminal building. http://sedonaairport.org/ check it out!
Sedona AZ (June 17, 2016) – As fire danger increases, the Sedona Fire District in conjunction with other local, state and federal agencies, implemented fire restrictions as of Wednesday, June 14, 2016 at 8:00 am. All open burn permits have been canceled.These restrictions include all open burning. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays are expressly prohibited. Other types of outdoor fires banned include those that produce open flames such as tiki lamps.
Lincoln Center at the Movies: Great American Dance series debuts at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (June 17, 2016) – San Francisco Ballet’s glorious production of “Romeo & Juliet” — choreographed by company Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer Helgi Tomasson — will be screened in cinemas nationwide and at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona as part of the Lincoln Center at the Movies: Great American Dance series. The Sedona International Film Festival presents the big-screen debut on Sunday, June 26 at 4 p.m.The timeless Shakespearean masterpiece “Romeo & Juliet” has been retold in many theatre, opera, film, and…