By Mike Schroeder Sedona Az NEWS. Sedona was visited Wednesday morning at 10:30 AM by 2 F35B II Marine Variant jet fighters. They are designed to replace the Harrier as they are VTOL aircraft (Vertical Take Off and Landing). This was a two-ship flight; typically, you have the student in the lead plane and the instructor in the second plane. The F35 is a single-pilot aircraft like the famous A10 Warthog. The F35B can also land on very short strips, like an aircraft carrier. The “lid” you see open behind the pilot is the air intake for the down…
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Sedona mayoral candidates Samaire Armstrong and Scott Jablow participated in their second debate Wednesday, October 12, at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. The debate was sponsored and conducted by the League of Women Voters Northern Arizona and the Sedona Camber of Commerce, filmed and recorded by Sedona.biz, Sedona’s cyber news outlet. It was narrated by Mary Chicoine. The candidates were asked numerous questions prepared by LWVNA, including questions garnered from the public. Approximately 200 citizens were in attendance. The following is a video of the complete debate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6xoPqMQskU
By Tommy Acosta & Joey Best Sedona, Az News: If you’re a foodie looking for a creative culinary adventure, take a trip to the brand-new Willows Kitchen & Wine Bar in Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona. Willows Kitchen & Wine Bar serves creative and eclectic gastronomical delights with stellar wines guaranteed to titillate and satisfy even the most discerning tastes. Nestled on the grounds of Poco Diablo Resort amid rolling green lawns, weeping willow trees and dazzling red rock formations, Willows Kitchen and Wine Bar has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike who enjoy exquisite meals that defy…
By Sean Dedalus Sedona AZ News: Tommy Acosta’s dismissal of Putin’s tactical nuclear options as mere threats aimed to advance the Russian Federation narrative is seriously flawed. Now in October 2022, the Ukrainian Military made modest advances to reclaim some land that the Russians seized throughout the decades. In response, Russia filled the sky with cruise missiles and sent train loads of soldiers to the battle front. Ukraine’s envoy Sergiy Kyslytsya revealed that over 84 missiles and around two dozen drones had deliberately targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure during Monday’s multiple attacks on Ukrainian cities. “Russian soldiers are entering Belarus…
By Tommy Acosta Fur flew in the Mary D. Fisher Theatre Thursday, Oct 6, in the Red Rock News sponsored debate between Sedona mayoral candidates Scott Jablow and Samaire Armstrong. Candidates expressed their differing opinions to questions posed by RRN Editor Christopher Fox and RNN General Manager Kyle Larson. Jablow pretty much touted his experience and the work he’s done through his eight years on the council to benefit Sedona, criticising Armstrong for her lack of political experience. Armstrong said experience matters little, when you get zero results. A number of boilerplate questions were asked of the candidates ranging from…
By Joey Best & Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ News: Sound Bites Grill recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary and looks forward to delivering food fun and music for the next decade and beyond. Like the Everready Bunny, this restaurant keeps right on drumming and never lets up. Starting with its opening in June of 2012, Sound Bites Grill rocked Sedona’s nightlife awake with top-notch live music, scrumptious seafood and knock-your-socks-off views. This was to be no ordinary restaurant but an immersive experience into the world of live music and fine dining with a New York City nightclub flair. Founders and…
Sedona, Az – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Chicago: The Last Band on Stage” showing Oct. 14-20 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Two of Chicago’s band members — founding member and trumpet player Lee Loughnane (who also lives in Sedona) and drummer Ray Yslas — will be in Sedona to host live Q&As after most of the screenings of the film. They will be joined by the film’s director, Peter Pardini, who will take audiences behind the scenes of the making of the film. “Chicago: The Last Band on Stage”…
Sedona, AZ – For many suffering from various physical ailments conventional medicine may not be enough in helping them completely heal. That is why many healing practitioners employ various alternative techniques and approaches to help people recover and gain back their health. One such practitioner is Lori Lané LMT, CVSMT owner of Raven’s Call Healing Center. She has been a “Healing Facilitator” for the past 15 years, and this year, she’s celebrating five years of operating her store front in Bell Rock Plaza in the Village of Oak Creek. “This would not have been possible without my…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona Az News: When I was young, back when the Dead Sea was still sick, I remember living through the heat of the cold war with Russia, Regularly, in my fifth-grade class at Holy Family Elementary School in the Bronx, an air-raid siren would go off and all the kids had to crawl under their desks. Sister Stevens would, with no thought of her own safety or survival, walk between the rows smacking with her ruler any body parts that were vulnerable. I remember looking out of the big classroom window, (which I did when Sister Stevens…
B y Jodi Liggett & Ellen Ferreira Remember “death panels?” In 2009, when the Affordable Care Act was still being written, Sarah Palin coined the phrase “death panel” in a viral social media post. Republican members of Congress tapped into that anger. US Sen. Chuck Grassley told a crowd back home in Iowa, “We should not have a government program that determines you’re gonna pull the plug on Grandma.” Of course, the so-called “death panels” were not real, but we agree with Grassley’s sentiment: government programs or institutional ‘experts’ should not oversee life-or-death decisions. Those decisions rest with patients, their…
By Sedona Vice-Mayor Scott Jablow Sedona, AZ News: The City has complimentary goals of reducing reliance on fossil fuels and the resulting pollution as well as reducing traffic congestion. Sedona’s Community Plan includes a vision of a community that is more walkable and bike-able with less reliance on personal vehicles. The city hopes to encourage people to leave their cars and walk, bike, or take public transportation by ensuring that the physical infrastructure to accomplish that is in place. Towards that end, the City implemented shuttles to the trailheads, which is the first step in an ambitious program is to…
Sedona News: The “Two Fer Tuesday’s” support of the “Fill the Need” Food Bank philanthropic effort, turned out to be another big success. Contributors, volunteers and donors filled up truck bed, the truck’s back seats and supplies are still coming in this week to be delivered to the Food Bank! “Ephesians 3:20; we are very blessed by our great donors and volunteers who are called to help others,” said organizer Andrea Kadar of the community’s expression of kindness to those in need. She conveyed a special thanks to Efren Santa Cruz, Pastor Fred Mast and Jenny Mast, the generous donors at Sedona United Methodist Church,Bill and Debbie…
SEDONA, AZ — The Willows Kitchen & Wine Bar has just opened at Poco Diablo Resort, a longtime cornerstone of Sedona hospitality. Part of a $22 million dollar renovation project, Willows offers a superb new dining option for resort guests, Sedona locals and visitors alike, promising to become a culinary destination in its own right. Under the direction of Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage Evan Campbell, the restaurant features eclectic, from-scratch American fare. Curated small plates, large plates and a la carte dishes share the stage with a comprehensive selection of wines. Poco Diablo is located in Arizona’s…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona Az: As a Sedonan I can say with great pride and sincerity that there is no other place on earth I would rather live. Sure, there’s traffic every once-in-a-while but so what? Compared to driving in New York where I lived most of my life, driving in Sedona is a piece of cake. Being stuck in traffic is just an excuse to sit back and enjoy the sights around you. For so many who live here the mountains, the skies, the vortexes, the spiritually steeped land of Sedona, is what makes it for them. The views…
By City Council Vice-Mayor Scott Jablow Sedona News: A vibrant and healthy community boasts an adequate stock of diverse housing opportunities to meet the needs of the residents and the workforce that supports our economy. The Sedona City Council vision includes housing for all levels of income and care needs, from rental apartments to home ownership to continuing residential care for Sedona’s senior population. Meeting this need is one of the Council’s highest priorities, and the City has made significant progress towards making diverse housing opportunities a reality. This year we’ve started a Down Payment Assistance program that provides loans…