St. Patrick's Day Parade Bios 2008
Parade Script – Entry line-up
1. Sedona Fire District
The Sedona Fire District recently purchased a new 100ft. Supthen Ladder platform truck. This vehicle can and will be utilized for a variety of rescue and fire fighting activities. In addition, the fire marshal recently took delivery on a new SUV support vehicle.
Then, SEDONA ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE BANNER
2. Irish Pipes of Sedona
The Irish Pipes of Sedona is our hometown band and has participated in this parade last 5 years. Band manager Joe Tulley is always seeking new members, men or women, boys or girls. All that’s needed is the desire to play drums or pipes and the need to entertain.
3. Grand Marshal
J. J. “Jim” Thompson left Londonderry, Ireland at the age of eleven, seeking freedom in Texas and Mexico. In 1861 he joined the Confederate Army and spent most of the war in a prison camp in Illinois and a hospital in Georgia. After forays into freighting and mule skinning for the United States Army, J.J. became the first Anglo settler in Oak Creek Canyon. He claimed a homestead in 1876 at what is now known as “Indian Gardens”. He invited his friends Abraham and Elizabeth James and their family to move here, making him Sedona’s first real estate agent. 38 year old Jim then married the James’s 16 year old daughter, Margaret, with whom he would have nine children.
4. Camp Verde Calvary
The Camp Verde Calvary has enjoyed being the color guard for the Sedona Parade for many years. This group was organized in 1958 and continues to thrill crowds wherever they ride. This year the Colonel is Joe Butner.
Then, Parade & Festival Sponsors (6 banners carried down the route)
Here comes a tribute to the Parade & Festival Sponsors. Their tremendous financial support makes it possible for this tradition to continue – truly an event of our community, by our community and for our community!
· Parade Title Sponsor – Barking Frog & Cowboy Club Restaurants
· Festival Title Sponsor – Sedona Trolley
· Over the Rainbow Sponsor – Joe Wilcox Family of Stores
· Pot O’ Gold Sponsors – Diamond Resorts International, Sedona Chamber of Commerce and
Sedona Fudge Company & Sedona Embroidery Works
· Celtic Club Sponsors – Jake’s Canyon House and Mago Retreat & Dahn Yoga Centers
· Irish Green Club Sponsors – A Touch of Sedona B & B, Matterhorn Inn, Oaxaca Restaurante &
Cantina and Sedona Magazine
AND NOW OUR DIGNITARIES
5. Mayors Pud Colquitt & Doug Von Gausig
Mayor Pud Colquitt was first directly elected Mayor for the city of Sedona and was elected in 2006. Prior to her election, she was elected by the City Council to serve as Mayor in 2004. She enjoys spending time with Quinn, her horse.
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Doug Von Gausig (pronounced VON GOSSIG), Mayor of Clarkdale, ‘the jewel of the Verde Valley’.
(They’ll be greeting and joining our visitors from Ireland, the Gavins & Ms. Saunders)
6. Sedona City Council
Councilors John Bradshaw and Nancy Scagnelli serve on the Sedona City Council.
7. Mayor Joe Donaldson
Flagstaff Mayor Joe Donaldson welcomes the opportunity to greet our neighbors in the beautiful Sedona setting. Erin Go Bragh! – ‘Ireland for ever!’
8. Mayor Tony Gioia & Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Camp Verde Mayor Tony Gioia invites you to Camp Verde to enjoy Out of Africa’s exciting wild Animal Park and other attractions such as Ft. Verde Park and Montezuma Castle. Out of Africa invites you to come see Tiger Splash, the Wildlife Park’s newest attraction. Watch tigers romp and splash with their caretakers in the giant Tiger Splash area.
9. Chip Davis, Matt Ryan, Lucy Mason, Tom O’Halleran
Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis, Coconino County Supervisor Matt Ryan, Senator Tom O’Halleran and Representative Lucy Mason would all like to wish you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day and thank you for the opportunity to share it with you and your families. “Like the warmth of the sun, and the light of the day, May the luck of the Irish Shine bright on your way”.
10. Bill Pribil
Sheriff Bill Pribil proudly represents the men and women of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office who serve the citizens of the second largest county in the U.S. The sheriff’s office is comprised of a patrol division, detention facility, detective division, search and rescue, a mounted unit, a K-9 unit, a lake patrol division and an underwater rescue unit.
11. Elizabeth Archuleta
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta! It is her great pleasure to participate in today’s parade celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with you in this long standing tradition in Sedona. She would like to wish you all the luck of the Irish and a safe St. Paddy’s Day.
12. Louise Yellowman
Louise Yellowman has served on the District 5 Coconino County Board of Supervisors for 27 years today. She was the first Native American to sit on the County Board of Supervisors, and has seen many improvements in the county. She is an advocate for women attaining professional excellence and leadership skills.
End of Dignitaries
13. Arizona Rangers, Verde Valley Company (a shorter version script below if needed)
The Arizona Rangers have just celebrated 50 years of service this past year to the state of Arizona. These local Verde Valley Rangers have been serving our community since 2003 and have the honor of having the first certified Mounted Unit with the Arizona Rangers in the state. They are an all volunteer organization whose mission is community service, supporting the youth in their community, preserving the traditions of the old west and providing assistance to our local law enforcement agencies
Short Version - The Arizona Rangers have just celebrated 50 years of service this past year to the state of Arizona. They are an all volunteer organization whose mission is community service, supporting the youth in their community, preserving the traditions of the old west and providing assistance to our local law enforcement agencies.
14. American Legion – Post #3 (a shorter version script below if needed)
Coming from Flagstaff, Arizona with the “Flags of Freedom Wave”. Representing, American Legion Post #3, VFW Post #1709, Marine Corp League #912, Purple Heart Chapter, Disabled American Veterans, EMT’s of Lake City, Colorado, Summit Fire Department, Patriot Guard Riders and the 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion. This entry has won 1st Place awards in Phoenix Veteran’s Day parade (2006-2007) and in Prescott Veteran’s Day parade (2007) and has even appeared in the 4th of July parade in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2008 he’s scheduled for 3 parades in Colorado and 10 in Arizona, and The American Legion National Convention Parade. “Have Flags----Will Travel”!
Short Version - Coming from Flagstaff, Arizona with the “Flags of Freedom Wave”. This entry is representing American Legion Post #3, VFW Post #1709, Marine Corp League #912, Purple Heart Chapter, Disabled American Veterans, EMT’s of Lake City, Colorado, Summit Fire Department, Patriot Guard Riders and the 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion. “Have Flags----Will Travel”!
15. Sedona Car Club
The Sedona Car Club was founded in 1982 and presently has a membership of 65 families. The purpose of the club is to further the use and enjoyment of antique, classic and special-interest automobiles.
16. Wilcox Family Stores
Coming now is Wilma Wilcox, founder of the family businesses of Wilcox Stores in Uptown since 1980. She has served in the recent past as President of Sedona Main Street Program and currently serves on the Board of Sedona Chamber of Commerce. Together the Wilcox Family of Stores has been proud to join with the community as sponsors of this and past St. Patrick’s Day Parades as well as Hands through History events which honor western actors in movies filmed in Sedona. They are also sponsors for an upcoming Parade on this very Jordan Road on Saturday, July 26 as part of the 2nd Annual Uptown Celebration of the Nation Day of the American Cowboy. That event will host activities Uptown including a Cowboy Gunfight & skits, trick roping and live music performances.
17. Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office
Here comes the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Do-Right. Deputy Do-Right is the mascot for Sheriff Waugh’s “Right by Kids” child safety program. The program is designed to provide kids with important safety messages about drugs, bullying, and personal safety. Thank you YCSO!
18. Sedona Police Department
The Sedona Police Mounted Unit began approximately seven years ago. The unit is used for community policing and crowd control at large events. Officer Rena Dearden is riding T-Bone and Officer Jim Pott is riding Nugget. They are accompanied by two of the Sedona Police Explorers.
19. Church of the Red Rocks God’s Clod Squad
God’s Clod Squad is a clown ministry from the Church of the Red Rocks here in Sedona. They believe in the healing power from a smile and perform at many care centers in the Verde Valley. They’re keen on “Goin’ Green!”
20. Pink Jeep Tours
Pink Jeep Tours, the original Jeep tour company in the country has been providing the most talked about off road adventures in the southwest for almost 50 years. Riding in the pink jeeps today are the Girl Scouts youngest members, the Daisy Girls Troop, who are 5 and 6 years old.
21. Sedona Girl Scouts
Next up are your Sedona Girl Scouts. Sedona Girl Scouts are over 100 girls strong. Girl Scouts are about courage, confidence, and character. We earn badges, go camping, do community service and of course sell cookies! Girl Scouts are where girls grow strong!
22. Sedona Fudge Company, Inc.
Presenting the sweetest gals and guys in town: Chocolatiers for the past 25 years at Sedona Fudge Company, specializing in the famous Mackinac Island fudge, motoring their 1940 “Fudgemobile”.
23. Marine Corps League, San Francisco Peak Detachment
Marine Corps League, San Francisco Peak Detachment #912. They are very active in Toys for Tots and the Wounded Marine Program.
24. Oak Creek Brewing Company
Oak Creek Brewing Company just celebrated their 13th anniversary. They’re located in West Sedona off of Yavapai Drive and invite you to their post-parade party which starts at 3pm. They’ll be serv-ing corned beef & cabbage and will have a fresh new seasonal beer on tap: Belgian Stout. Also, Oak Creek Brewing Company will celebrate St. Paddy’s Day on Monday with Yen Yang & Zen Some.
25. Mago Retreat Center and Dahn Yoga Center
The DahnMudo self empowerment Martial Arts group will perform accompanied by the Korean power drummers, who will ride in the Sedona Mago Retreat Center mini-bus. The Mini-bus offers 6 days a week of free vortex tours to Mago Retreat Center.
26. Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition (a shorter version script below if needed)
The Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition is the area’s bike riding club! The Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition has been working hard for cyclists’ rights both on and off road for almost 5 years, and is happy to report that there will be bike lanes on Hwy. 179 all the way to the Village of Oak Creek. The City and ADOT have also promised us there will be bike lanes on 89A through West Sedona in just a couple of years! We are doing lots to ensure Sedona will become a bicycle friendly community. So now's the time to get out there & ride your bike and remember how fun it is! Pedal down the road or trail with one of our weekly group rides and know that life is good on your bike!
Short Version - The Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition is the area’s bike riding club! The VVCC is happy to report that there will be bike lanes on Hwy. 179 all the way to the Village of Oak Creek. The City and ADOT have also promised us there will be bike lanes on 89A through West Sedona in just a couple of years! Pedal down the road or trail with one of our weekly group rides and know that life is good on your bike!
27. Sedona Historical Society and Bike & Bean (a shorter version script below if needed)
Sedona Bike & Bean and the Sedona Heritage Museum are bringing attention to their 1st Annual Sedona Bike Bash, scheduled for Saturday April 12th. You can’t get much “Greener” than a Bicycle! Today we are seeing trick riders and other bicycle enthusiast enjoying the parade and getting ready for this event. The Bike Bash will have rides, demonstrations, food and industry rep’s – and is geared toward bicycle riders of every age and interest level. It will be held at the Sedona Heritage Museum – just up Jordan Road from here. The two sponsors are handing out event reminders and green candy!
Short Version - Sedona Bike & Bean and the Sedona Heritage Museum are bringing attention to their 1st Annual Sedona Bike Bash, scheduled for Saturday April 12th. You can’t get much “Greener” than a Bicycle! The Bike Bash will have rides, demonstrations, food and industry rep’s – and is geared toward bicycle riders of every age and interest level. It will be held at the Sedona Heritage Museum just up Jordan Road. Get an event reminder and green candy as they come by!
27-A. NAU Parks and Recreation Club
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble be avoided wherever you go. The Northern Arizona University Parks and Recreation Club wishes you the very best and reminds you to be green this day and the next.
28. Sedona Red Rockin’ Grannies
The Red Rockin’ Grannies have been marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade since 1990. Their motto should be “you’re never too old.” Speaking of old – (hesitate) – on second thought, we won’t go there, However, one of the grannies will be turning 91 in April, how about that! She’s the one with the silver hair. The Grannies are so grateful for the enthusiasm of the spectators. They thank each and every one of you.
29. Sedona Off-road Adventures
Sedona’s best tour in a hummer and most environmentally safe tour company is Sedona Off-road Adventures. Because we care, our float is powered by biodiesel.
“Do it in class, Do it in a Hummer.”
30. Ronald McDonald (a shorter version script below if needed)
Here comes our next entry, Ronald McDonald, going green
with red hair! Ronald travels the world as goodwill ambassador for McDonald’s
Restaurants and Ronald McDonald House Children’s Charities, but today he is here
to help celebrate our 2008 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Ronald's entry today was
arranged by Greg and Della Cook, owner and operators of the Mc Donald's
Restaurants in Sedona & Cottonwood. After the parade, Ronald will visit with all
of his friends at the Sedona McDonald’s restaurant, the one with the green
arches. Don’t miss the fun! Let’s all give Ronald McDonald a warm welcome.
“I’m Lovin’ It!”
Short Version - Here comes our next entry, Ronald McDonald, going green with red hair! Ronald travels the world as goodwill ambassador for McDonald’s Restaurants and Ronald McDonald House Children’s Charities, but today he is here to help celebrate our 2008 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. After the parade, Ronald will visit with all of his friends at the Sedona McDonald’s restaurant, the one with the green arches. Don’t miss the fun! Let’s all give Ronald McDonald a warm welcome.
“I’m Lovin’ It!”
31. Sedona Red Rock News
Here comes Sedona’s only Family-owned newspaper of record, the Sedona Red Rock News and staff, dedicated to providing its 10,000 readers with the most up-to-date comprehensive news about our community. A Sedona tradition for 44 years.
32. Jake’s Canyon House
We can see by Jake’s big smile that life is good in uptown Sedona! Jake’s canyon house, next door to Red Rock Jeep Tours here in uptown, offers Life is Good clothing for the entire family! Did you know that Jake’s mantra is “Do what you like, like what you do.”? Go green with Jake today. Spread your optimism with a Life is Good “Good Karma” organic t-shirt from Jake’s Canyon House.
33. Sedona Arts Center, Inc.
The Sedona Arts Center, founded in 1958, is celebrating 50 years of service to the Arts Community. The primary focus of the Center’s Mission is to help people explore their creative potential and to develop their artistic talent through educational opportunities at the Art School and exhibition opportunities in our Member’s Gallery and the Community Gallery. Weekly classes, intensive workshops and exciting field expeditions are offered in many mediums and for all levels of ability.
34. Robin Anderson
Robin Anderson is riding her horse “Tinker”. The antique silver saddle was made in 1949 for the Rose Bowl parade.
35. Chase Bank
Please welcome the 1969 Volkswagen Bug from Chase. Chase employees including Chase the Dog are here to celebrate “Going Green” with Sedona residents. Manager Judy Erickson invites you to visit the West Sedona branch today to see if you are a winner in their Spring Home Loan Scratch & Win Game. The grand prize is $250,000!! Now that’s a lot of “green”!! There are lots of other cash prizes too, but don’t wait… because when the Scratch & Win Game Cards are gone, they’re gone! The West Sedona branch is open until 1:00 pm today! So go over and see Judy and her team today.
36. Solid Rock Church
This marching team is named “Joyful Expressions” from Solid Rock Church of Sedona - a church of praise, prayer and power where families may express their love for god in a variety of colorful ways.
37. Red Rock Western Jeep Tours
Red Rock Western Jeep Tours is celebrating 25 years in Sedona. We have grown into one of Sedona’s finest with one thought in mind, to show hospitality to our guests; so when they leave they will remember what a fantastic tour they experienced in the beautiful back country of Sedona. We invite everyone to share this wonderful experience. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, stop by and check out our special for today!
38. Sedona Verde Valley Gay Pride
Sedona Verde Valley Gay Pride and Flagstaff Pride wish everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day and let’s all contribute to a healthier environment by ‘goin’ green!’ Thank you and look for the Sedona Gay Pride celebration in October ‘09.
39. Los Abrigados Resort and Spa
Goin’ Green team from the Institute of Eco-Tourism
40. Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society
The Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage is dedicated to presenting, promoting and preserving Celtic culture. On July 19th and 20th they will host the 11th annual Arizona Highland Celtic Festival in Flagstaff. For information check their website at www.nachs.info.
41. Sedona Community Food Bank
Did you know that you can support the Sedona Community Food Bank and its work to feed the needy while also receiving a dollar-for-dollar credit on your Arizona taxes? Taxpayers who donate can receive a maximum credit of $200.00 for singles and $400.00 for married taxpayers filing jointly through the Arizona charitable tax credit. For detailed information, contact your tax advisor.
42. Flagstaff Kennel Club-K9 Drill Team
Dogs and their humans on the Flagstaff Kennel Club K-9 Drill Team spend quality time together serving others. In addition to marching in parades, they entertain and educate in circle routines in nursing homes, schools and civic groups. Many visit patients in hospitals and nursing homes. Several participate in the PAWS to read program in schools and libraries to help children improve their reading.
43. Soroptimist International of Sedona
Soroptimist International of Sedona, a service club for business and professional women, promoting the well-being of women, girls and the community through scholarships and grants funded largely by the sale of See’s Candy. Service projects include participation in a blood drive held four times a year in partnership with United Blood Services of Arizona.
44. Patriot Disposal
Helping keep Sedona green is Patriot Disposal! Patriot Disposal offers residents curb side pick up of co-mingled recyclables as well as trash. So don’t throw it away, recycle with Patriot Disposal.
45. Sedona United Methodist Church
The Sedona United Methodist Church members wish each and every one of you a happy, healthy and green St. Patrick’s Day.
46. Sedona Verde Valley Republican Men’s Club
This is the Sedona Verde Valley Republican Men’s Club. We meet once a month to support the Republican Party & the candidates.
47. Desert Irish Wolfhound Association
The Desert Irish Wolfhound Association began when a group of Irish Wolfhound owners in Arizona got together to share information about the breed in an effort to improve the health and welfare of Irish Wolfhounds. Their dogs and members participate in rescues, educational events, festivals and parade and community events to foster interest and increase knowledge about this wonderful ancient breed. The Irish Wolfhound dates back to the 17th century and is the tallest dog breed recognized by the AKC.
48. The Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus have been marching in the Sedona St. Patrick’s Parade for more than a decade. The Knights are the single largest contributor to the Special Olympics and give thousands of hours of volunteer time to their community. The Knights are nearly 2 million strong found throughout the Western Hemisphere.
49. Sedona Red Rock High School Thespian Club
Sedona Red Rock High School Thespian Club presents Little Shop of Horrors, a musical production. Show dates and times are April 10th, 11th, 12th, at 7:00pm and April 13th at 2:00pm. General Admission is $9.00 and tickets are available at all Sedona-Oak Creek School Offices. The Audrey II (puppet) as seen on Broadway will appear exclusively on the Red Rock Theatre stage! Also, for the first time, there will be live music.
50. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7400
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7400 Color Guard
51. Committee to Elect Sydney Hay to Congress
Congressional candidate Sydney Hay is not only “goin’ green” – She’s going red, white and blue as she takes on Washington. She invites you to “get on the Hay wagon” in her quest to not only run for Congress – but rather to run against Congress to fix what’s broken in Washington.
52. Verde Earthwork
Verde Earthworks is your locally owned residential and commercial recycling company providing weekly recycling for your home or business. They take glass and all other recyclables and they are now serving the entire Verde Valley. Verde Earthworks is here to help you make a difference.
53. Sedona Roadrunner Transit
Sedona Roadrunner, Currently in the second year of operation is busy providing FREE fixed route circulator service to visitors and residents along the business corridor between Uptown and Gallery row. The hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm with a frequency of 10 to 15 minutes 7 days a week. We encourage your customers to park once and “leave the running to us.” Another valuable service offered is the “Roadrunner Cottonwood Express.” With 2 morning departures from Cottonwood to Sedona and return services in the afternoon, we hope to encourage employees to leave their cars at home and to get them where they need to go. For more service information please call 282-0938.
54. Garbage Can Band
The Garage Can Band, under the direction of Laura Dunbar, is happy to be in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade another year. The group has 12 members in grades 5-8. In February they were performing for the second time in the group’s history in Disneyland. Thank you for supporting the Sedona Arts program.
55. Kirkpatrick for Arizona
Ann Kirkpatrick is running for Congressional District one. She is a life long resident and former state representative of district one. She has the roots, respect and sense of responsibility to effectively represent the people of district one.
56. Sedona Airport
The aliens have landed. Sedona welcomes alien Josh to the parade. Sedona Airport wishes everyone a merry St. Pat’s Day!
57. Cosmic Costumes
Tucked away in a West Sedona neighborhood is a tiny building containing hundreds of shiny, glitzy costumes. There are character, period and dance costumes for adults and children. Pat Henshaw has traveled to Egypt and Morocco and bought ladies dresses and yards of luscious materials. Coming from a theatrical background, she has done stage sets, as well as performing since age 3. She has a special interest in ancient Egypt and she is endlessly creating. She is now the proud owner of Cosmic Costumes - rentals and sales and designs by appointment.
58. Brent Maupin for Congress
Brent Maupin is running for Rick Renzi’s vacated seat for the United States Congress. He is running as an Independent candidate who has no party affiliation and only the best interest of the American people and Northern Arizona at heart. He believes that our country is in dire need of massive reform in our legislative process, thus him taking on this task. For those of you who know him, you know that taking on such a task is right up his alley. For those of you who don’t, please introduce yourself to him. He would like to hear from you.
59. Sedona Public Library
Sedona Public Library is celebrating 50 years of service to the community. They have books, audio visual materials, programs and meeting space. It is truly a community center. Be sure to check out all the services available there. Happy 50th birthday, Sedona Public Library.
60. Sedona Chamber of Commerce (a shorter version script below if needed)
Let’s welcome the Sedona Chamber of Commerce – the premier business organization in our community. The Chamber is in the community, sponsoring business development, educational programs and networking opportunities for the membership which represents over 1000 businesses. The Chamber operates the Tourism Bureau, the destination marketing organization for the Sedona area, providing advertising, promotion and marketing tools to consumers and travel professionals. The Chamber’s visitor center assists over 300,000 visitors each year by providing information on what to see and do while in Sedona. The Sedona Film Office works to attract film and television production to the area. The Sedona Chamber of Commerce is committed to enhancing and supporting commercial and civic interests in our community. For more information visit www.sedonachamberofcommerce.com.
Short - Let’s welcome the Sedona Chamber of Commerce – the premier business organization in our community. The Chamber is in the community, sponsoring business development, educational programs and networking opportunities for the membership which represents over 1000 businesses. The Sedona Chamber of Commerce is committed to enhancing and supporting commercial and civic interests in our community. For more information, visit their website at www.sedonachamberofcommerce.com.
61. Verde Valley Sounds
Verde Valley Sounds is your DJ for all occasions, serving Northern Arizona since 2005. Book them once and you’re hooked for life. Verde Valley Sounds would like to wish you all a very happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day.
62. City of Sedona Wastewater
Short - The city used this vacuum truck to clean and inspect service lines. It is used to clean lines to prevent blockages and it allows quicker response to plugged lines or spills, so that impacts on our citizens and the environment are minimized. Please do your part to keep Sedona’s sewage flowing! Don’t flush large items down the toilet and don’t flush grease down the drain.
Long - The city used this vacuum truck to clean and inspect service lines. It is used to clean lines to prevent blockages and it allows quicker response to plugged lines or spills so that impacts on our citizens and the environment are minimized. It is equipped with a camera to inspect lines and it can use getting equipment to clean out grease deposits, it also has cutting tools to remove tree roots from sewer lines. Please do your part to keep Sedona’s sewage flowing! Don’t flush large items down the toilet and don’t flush grease down the drain.
63. Sedona Recycles
Sedona Recycles, Inc. bands together with Barbara’s Park, Desert Star School, and The Prickly Tickler Players to remind everyone to RECYCLE, RENEW, RE-TEACH and RE-CONNECT the community to be CREATIVE and GO GREEN!
64. Waste Management
Did you know that recycling one aluminum can creates enough energy to power a television for three hours? That that's impressive? Consider this: Just last year Waste Management recycled more than 30 thousand tons of aluminum. That would keep your TV going for nearly 6 billion hours. Oh, and while you're watching, look for Waste Management's television commercials to learn more about our other recycling success stories. Think Green Sedona. Think Waste Management.
Remember to head over to the Festival. I will join you there, and as soon as the Parade Judges have finished deliberating we will announce the Parade Award Winners. In the meantime, come enjoy the live music, food and free activities.
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