By Tommy AcostaAssociate Editor Sedona AZ (July 6, 2015) – The drama deepens in the Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office launching a preliminary investigation into apparent violations of conflict of interest statutes by two present and one former school board member after citing the school board for three open meeting law violations. The potential criminal investigation is a result of a complaint filed with the AG’s office May 26, 2015 by a group calling itself Concerned Citizens of Sedona (CCS) alleging present school board members Bobbi Surber and Karen McClelland, and former board member Carol…
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Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(July 3, 2015) I just received another batch of emails and documents from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) via a Public Records Request. One of the emails, dated February 9, 2015 is from ACC Utility Engineer Margaret Little to ACC Utility Engineer Jeff Francis. Little forwarded Francis a news story entitled, “AMI saves Central Maine Power $8 million in 1 year.” Little added this comment, “Wow! – a savings reported due to Smart Meters. Awesome.” Evidently poor Margaret Little cannot do basic math, nor is she capable of the critical thought necessary to recognize propaganda…
Sedona AZ (July 3, 2015) – Hi There! My name is Divine and I am spayed, 2 year old Heeler type breed of dog. I was a bit shy when I first came to the shelter but my human and dog friends have been so nice to me that I am slowly turning into a more secure and spunky girl. I have to admit that I love hugs, attention and am truly happy when I am around people. I could easily be a lap dog because I like human touch. Please consider adopting me . . . I promise I…
New award-winning films make Sedona premiere at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (July 3, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of “Felix & Meira” and “In the Name of My Daughter” (starring Catherine Deneuve) showing July 10-15 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Jerome AZ (July 3, 2015) – Renowned designer Tim McClellan, creator of Western Heritage Furniture, challenges fundamentals of popular design by effectively marrying characteristically divergent styles and materials into the harmonious union of this exquisite Presidential Curved Desk, made more extraordinary by three hidden bars, pistol holders, and finger-activated scanners. Built in the old copper mining town of Jerome, Arizona, this desk combines materials representative of the complex variety of reclaimed barnwoods, exotic hardwoods, unique metalwork and Western Heritage style the company has become recognized for worldwide.
By Virginia Volkman, Library Director Sedona AZ (July 3, 2015) – Sedona Public Library’s 2015 fiscal year ended May 31. During this time we experienced another year of growth and change. The Library continues to be an outstanding community resource by providing new and innovative services and programs in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
By Ted Grussing … Jim came over a few days ago and took some photos as I began the process of converting a very beautiful piece of opal rough into a couple of museum quality stones. This piece of gem quality rough opal is from the Olympic Fields in Coober Pedy, SA and came out of the ground back in the early 50’s and it is one of the larger pieces of gem quality opal rough I have seen. It weighs in at close to 20 Troy oz. and is pretty much solid color bars. A pretty good article on…
By Mary Cravets, Business Coach & Speaker Sedona AZ (July 2, 2015) – Over the past few weeks, several clients and colleagues came to me and said, “I was invited to a meeting with [insert name here] and I’m not sure why we’re meeting.” I was FLOORED. I know how busy entrepreneurs are. I know how much they value their freedom… how can they afford to take meetings with no clear purpose? And why would they? In-person meetings take a serious investment of your time, so you must make that investment intentionally. When you invest in the wrong meetings, it wastes…
Sedona AZ (July 1, 2015) – The City of Sedona has produced a brochure, Sedona 4×4 Trails Map, that provides all-terrain vehicle users with helpful information and a map of the Sedona area 4×4 trails. Visit www.SedonaAZ.gov under “News & Updates” to view the brochure.
By Ted Grussing One of the few things I do not like about using a mass email service is that it reduces the size and quality of the images I send out. I have rewritten the code to give me larger images, but there is a very low threshold quality I am able to get. So, while I am talking the very high quality of images, those on the Constant Contact list are getting a very reduced quality image … still looks good, but not what I would like. To see a much higher quality just click on this link:…
Cottonwood AZ (July 1, 2015) – Meet Cruizer, a gorgeous 3 year-old shepherd mix with a big smile. This sweet dog was recently returned to the shelter because he was not good with the family cat. However, he loves other dogs and would be a great fit for a family or individual wanting a big hunk of love in their lives! The Verde Valley Humane Society is open from Monday-Saturday from 10a.m. to 5p.m. and located at 1520 W. Mingus Ave., Cottonwood, AZ 86326 (approx. 1 mile past the Cottonwood Muncipal Airport).
Sedona AZ (July 1, 2015) – The natural world and its relationship with human society have been explored by artists since the early days of civilization. But there is always room for new perspectives. As society evolves and its effects on nature become ever more complex, the need for reexamination of that relationship grows accordingly.
By Ted Grussing … the home of my birth is and will always be a special place, but Corky and I left that place a long time ago … Huntington Beach, California and now Sedona, Arizona … it was a quick trip back to Phoenix and we arrived about forty minutes ahead of schedule and once clear of the Phoenix area it was that beautiful drive up I-17 and the beauty of the American Southwest on display with the see forever horizons; monsoon storms building all around us and openness such as you seldom see in other parts of the…
Clarkdale AZ (June 30, 2015) – 2nd Saturday Old Town Cottonwood Art Walk features “Summertime at The Manheim”, a visual arts exhibit of the work of Made In Clarkdale artists, on Saturday, July 11 from 6:00-9:00pm in The Manheim Gallery at 747 N. Main Street. Among the artists participating are Tom Schumacher and Ben Roti, Yavapai College staff members, who create decorative and functional ceramics. Schumacher is known for his large hand-thrown platters, while Roti works with distinctive bright colored glazes.
By Matthew C OskowisParent/AdvocateCOPAA Member(June 30, 2015) I received a letter from the Office of the Arizona Attorney General dated June 25, 2015 regarding the Open Meeting Law Complaint against Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District that I had filed against the District back in August 27, 2014. The complaint dealt with the two Special Public Meetings that the SOCUSD governing board held consecutively Monday, June 23, 2014 and Monday, July 14, 2014. These two board meetings were critical in the determination and selection of Scott Keller as the second principal at West Sedona School.