Information and Perspective by Warren Woodward(June 17, 2016)I received a lofty press release from the corrupt and incompetent Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) the other day (here: http://www.azcc.gov//Divisions/Administration/news/2016Releases/6-14-2016%20Code%20of%20Ethics.pdf ). In an act of political desperation, the ACC is considering creating an ACC “Code of Ethics.” I about gagged. I think most of us would be satisfied if the ACC just followed state statutes for a change.Clearly this is a lame attempt by the ACC Republican commissioners (none are of any other party) to whitewash the disgraceful shambles they’ve made of running the ACC over the last several years, and do so…
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Sedona AZ (June 17, 2016) – The city of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department will provide two wonderful events to celebrate Independence Day: the laser light show and Wet Fest.Enjoy the air conditioning at the Sedona Performing Arts Center and take in the laser light show sponsored by Diamond Resorts International, in which laser lights and video will be choreographed to patriotic music. This event is free for all with four convenient show times. The 25-minute laser light show will take place at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The Sedona Performing Arts Center is located within Red…
By Elizabeth Cate, Collection Development LibrarianSedona AZ (June 17, 2016) – As you read your way towards eligibility for the summer reading program grand prize, you’ll need to grab a few books that are in stock at the Library rather than waiting for your copy of the season’s hottest bestseller. Why not check out a series that is usually on the shelf at the Library, such as one of these?:
By Ted GrussingToday was a very fun day starting at the airport restaurant for ice tea (coffee machine was broken) with Rich and Brian before they headed out for Fresno. Got a couple hundred photos of them taking off and doing a low pass down the runway and they turned out well. Then a little work on my ship and home for some photo work and outing with One. Back to the airport at 2P for a photo shoot of an incredibly beautiful Beech Baron … another 350 shots. Didn’t realize it, but One hitched a ride up to the…
Sedona AZ (June 16, 2016) – On Friday June 24th at 5pm the Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Project will present Cottonwood author Joe Wise. Join us on the steps of the old historic pumphouse beneath the shade of the sycamore trees in the southernmost end of the Creekside Plaza Parking lot in Sedona. Wise is a multimedia artist working in words, music and painting.Joe’s music has been known and sung around the world since the mid 60’s. His four degrees are in Philosophy, Theology, Education, and Counseling and Guidance. For the first 22 years of his work life he wrote…
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(June 16, 2016) Regarding my case at the Arizona Supreme Court requesting the Court to compel AZ Attorney General Brynovich to follow the law, do his job and proceed to have Arizona Corporation Commission commissioner Bob Burns removed from office for violating conflict of interest law, yesterday I got a one sentence notice from the Court: “The Court declines to accept jurisdiction of the Petition for Special Action.”So, in short, they wimped out.Note that they did not say they don’t have jurisdiction, only that they would not accept it. So they have abdicated their responsibility under law. They wimped out. Read…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the official exclusive Northern Arizona location for monthly eventsSedona AZ (June 16, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is the official, exclusive Northern Arizona home for the New York Film Critics monthly series debuting new films weeks prior to their theatrical release. The series is hosted by Rolling Stone Magazine’s Peter Travers, via satellite, and features a Q&A with the filmmaker and stars from the film each month. The June premiere event will feature the debut of “The Phenom” for one show, one night only on Tuesday, June 28 at 7 p.m.
Sedona AZ (June 16, 2016) – Sedona residents should expect to see an increase in activity at Posse Ground Park on Sunday, June 19, 2016 from the community event, Operation Orlando, which will be held at 6 p.m. to honor the victims in the tragedy from this past Sunday in which 49 people were killed in Orlando, Florida.
Flagstaff AZ (June 16, 2016) – Certain developed recreation sites on the Coconino National Forest are exempt from fire restrictions, which began today at 8 a.m. across the forest. Under the restrictions, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves are not allowed throughout the forest—unless in a developed recreation site. However, fires are never advised anywhere during a Red Flag Warning such as was issued today by the National Weather Service.
Book details 125 of Arizona’s native speciesPhoenix AZ (June 16, 2016) – As Arizona’s summer travel season begins, residents and visitors will take to the outdoors and, with a little research and a keen eye, catch glimpses of the wildlife that calls this state home.Arizona Highways Wildlife Guide, available now at ArizonaHighways.com, documents 125 native species in full-color photography with informative descriptions.
Washington D.C. (June 16, 2016) – Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.SS. (AZ-04) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Gosar-Stewart amendment that blocks the proposed Grand Canyon Watershed and Sedona Monuments while also prohibiting the president from designating new national monuments under the Antiquities Act in other counties where there is significant local opposition, and attached the amendment to the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2017:
Verde Valley AZ (June 16, 2016) – Are you interested in making a real difference in your community and having a positive impact on a person’s life? If so, the Yavapai Reentry Project is seeking your help as a Community Coach. A Community Coach serves as a volunteer mentor or guide for someone reentering the community after serving in prison. The Community Coach program has proven to be tremendously successful in Yavapai County giving these individuals the opportunity for a successful future.
By Ted Grussing… that was on a sign on a public lawn in Northern California I saw last February whilst visiting up there; due to drought conditions the state had quit watering the grass and it was brown. Add some water and the grass may come back … scorch trees with fire and the probability of a tree in the forest surviving is not great, and if 90% or more of the crown, it is likely gone forever. Excellent article at: http://www.mttreefarm.org/Forestry-Tips/restore.pdf .
Summer encore series will feature popular Met Operas returning to the big screenSedona AZ (June 15, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of the Met Opera’s “Tosca” on Saturday, June 25 at 1 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Tosca” — Puccini’s enduring favorite, starring an exceptional trio of singing actors in the leading roles — features acclaimed American soprano Patricia Racette as the ultimate diva, Floria Tosca, in Luc Bondy’s production. French tenor Roberto Alagna sings Tosca’s lover, the painter Cavaradossi, and Georgian baritone George Gagnidze is the corrupt, lustful Scarpia.
Cottonwood AZ (June 15, 2016) – Beginning June 15, 2016 at 8:00 AM Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for Apache, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Navajo, and Yavapai Counties. This includes the communities of the Verde Villages, Verde Santa Fe, Cornville, Town of Clarkdale, Bridgeport, Oak creek Valley, Angel Valley, and Page Springs.Extreme high wind conditions combined with rising temperatures have accelerated drying conditions across the county and the state. With several wildfires already burning in Arizona, the Verde Valley Fire District is implementing these restrictions in an effort to improve public safety conditions.