Cottonwood AZ (January 5, 2016) – The public is invited to a Community Conversation on the Heroin Epidemic, which will be held on January 26th from 6 to 8pm at the Cottonwood Public Safety Building in Cottonwood. MATFORCE will be hosting the forum to address the rise in heroin use and seek solutions that will work in our communities.Doug Bartosh, Cottonwood City Manager and MATFORCE Co Chair, said, “For decades, heroin users were predominantly thought of as ’hard-core, street addicts.’ But, the rise in prescription drug opiate use and addiction has fueled a rise in heroin use. No one is immune…
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Drivers need to be alert, slow down and not pass plowsVerde Valley AZ (January 4, 2016) – Every winter, snowplows play an essential public safety role by clearing snow and ice on Arizona roadways. But when motorists fail to give plows enough room and aren’t careful when traveling near these oversized vehicles, it creates a hazard and makes it more difficult for operators to perform what’s already a challenging job.
By Ted GrussingA fun and crazy weekend; Saturday I took my biennial flight review in Russ’ Katana Motorglider (mine is still not flying) and really enjoyed flying it. A heavier aircraft than mine and a roomier cockpit … Russ was not amenable to a trade :+) Down to the ponds after that and got some great Canvasback shots. Home to One and then out to dinner at Pizza Lisa … caramelized onions on pizza are amazing.
Sedona Lit is a series by Dr. Elizabeth Oakes, an award winning poet and former Shakespeare professor. A Sedonian of three years, she will highlight the literature, written or performed, of Sedona, past and present.By Elizabeth Oakes(January 1, 2016)Gary Every is a shape-shifter!Most writers have their genre: they write fiction, poetry, or non-fiction. Every does all three: fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. Then he subdivides them. In fiction, he writes both history-based stories and far-out science fiction. Most poets are either slam poets or page poets; he is both. In non-fiction he publishes both as journalist and as nature essayist.
Sedona AZ (January 3, 2016) – As the newest member of the Verde Valley Coalition Against Human Trafficking, the Women’s Havurah and the Social Action Team of the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley are co-sponsoring a program to inform the community about the issue of sex trafficking of minors in Yavapai County. Detective Chad Shilling and Lori Rubenstein will present information on this important topic.What the speakers know about sex trafficking is shocking and they feel an obligation to share this with you. You might think that it happens primarily overseas, or maybe in Metropolitan areas, but not here,…
Happy New Year from Ted and One … back Monday morningThe green of all the fields is mine, the stars, the night, the wind at play,A peaceful heart, while quietlyI go my way— Max Ehrmann
By Adele O’Connor-VernierDirector of Marketing & Public RelationsHumane Society of SedonaSedona AZ (January 1, 2016) – GingerIn-Take Date of November 2015 Animal ID# 11695Hi, my name is Ginger and I am just 2 years old and am considered a Shepherd mix breed type of dog. I arrived at the Humane Society of Sedona having been surrendered after I had a litter of puppies. I was a good mother to my babies and know that the hardest part of being a mom is saying goodbye to your children when it is time to let them “leave the den” so to speak and start…
By Virginia Volkman, DirectorSedona AZ (January 1, 2016) – As we start a new year, Sedona Public Library is the place to be. We invite you to explore the many cultural programs and art exhibits that we’ll be offering during January and throughout the year. Listed below are some of the programs that you can choose from during the month.
By Ted GrussingA fun day visiting with friends, outings with One, a couple hours sorting through opal I have not looked at in years, stops to mail packages, and visiting friends in West Sedona, down to the ponds, home and over to the Hilton for dinner. Worked on photos and spent quality time with Dexter as things are resolving in season 8; will finish the season tomorrow night … still not sure about going to the Hilton for New Years, but always love Anthony’s concerts and be fun to see how he does as a DJ.
Have fun, but leave prepared for delays on return to FlagstaffVerde Valley AZ (December 31, 2015) – Demand at snow-play areas over the long New Year’s weekend is expected to cause heavy traffic along US 180 near Flagstaff, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.Those using US 180 should expect a long queue into Flagstaff after popular snow-play areas close between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Making an earlier start back may help motorists avoid the heaviest traffic.
Start of Construction and Associated Portal Lane Bridge ClosureSedona AZ (December 31, 2015) – Beginning Jan. 11, 2016, the City of Sedona, in conjunction with Los Abrigados and Tlaquepaque, will be constructing Phase 3 of the Brewer Road/Tlaquepaque Drainage Improvements Project. This project includes replacement of the box culverts at Portal Lane and the pedestrian walkway with clear span bridges. The larger bridge openings will provide for the capability of handling much greater storm water flow volumes.
Cottonwood AZ (December 31, 2015) – UPDATE – THIRD SUSPECT IN CUSTODY – The third suspect in this case has been identified as 21-year-old Mac Cauich of Cottonwood. YCSO detectives discovered today that Cauich had turned himself in to the Camp Verde Detention Center on December 29th for an unrelated charge. Detectives interviewed him today at the jail and he admitted involvement in the burglary with assistance of Palomino and Perkins. Cauich was charged with Burglary, Trespass, Theft and Unlawful Use of Means of Transportation – he remains in-custody and bond has not been set.
By Ted GrussingThank you to a good friend who reminded me that the photo in last night’s email could be a preacher … I did do some “preaching” at Messiah Lutheran Church in Minneapolis during my pre-seminary days and I had been accepted at Luther Seminary in St. Paul; for multiple reasons that did not happen and my life went other directions … so I could view that as me still standing in the pulpit … the parishioners have left and there is no longer a choir to preach to … will mankind ever listen to the message of love…
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(December 30, 2015) Last November I filed a complaint with the Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct regarding two Maricopa County Superior Court judges involved in my appeal of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s “smart” meter decision made earlier in the year.In my opinion, the judge in my case (Judge McClennen, someone with previous ethics violations) acted unethically by doing the work of the Defendants by asking me to prove jurisdiction. I tried to change judges but was incorrectly denied that option by Superior Court Presiding Judge Warner.Last week I received notice that the Arizona Commission on Judicial…
By Ted GrussingI messed around with this photo adding various components and nothing seemed to work so here it is as shot … a lawyer still trying to present his case after centuries of being ignored and objected to. I think the jury probably gave up and the rest of the characters in the court were cut down and used to make homes or something really useful … close to NAU, so perhaps we have a professor who just can’t get his message across to the students; think we have all had a few like that … the ad specialty…