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Uranium Contamination Widespread Around Grand Canyon

Study: Uranium Contamination Widespread Around Grand Canyon April 1, 2010 | AZPM  Uranium is found widely in the Grand Canyon watershed. Some of the toxic metal ends up in the Colorado River, and the water supply for millions of people. Mining companies are filing hundreds of new claims to explore for uranium around the Grand Canyon. But a new study suggests more mining will add to the already substantial... 

Verde Valley Republican Women at Los Abrigados May 19

          Mark you calendar for Wednesday, May 19th, at 11:30 am for a fabulous lunch with the Verde Valley Republican Women at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, Hwy. 179 and El Portal Lane, Sedona.           Continuing our mission to educate the public about the many candidates seeking elected office this year, we are pleased to host two speakers this month.  Joe Jaraczewski, candidate... 

AZ Senate Bill 1070 and Boycotts

Dear Sedona Times Editor: In view of all the present discussions – and anger – over SB 1070, I have attached a copy of the bill as signed by Governor Brewer.  Some parts seem innocuous until one starts thinking about the implications.  In her signing of this bill, Governor Brewer talked about border safety.  Note: there is not one word in the bill about dealing with border issues and... 

Citizens Protest Police Action at City Council Meeting

Sedona AZ (April 27, 2010) – The Sedona City Council meeting was standing-room only as concerned citizens flocked to protest the terminations of two Sedona police sergeants with a combined 40 years experience. The Acting Police Chief and the recently hired City Manager terminated two senior police officers, without notice, the morning of April 9, 2010, saying that the officers were “paid... 

SFD’s Purchasing Procedures

At the last SFD board meeting,  a citizen questioned the reasons for SFD staff not to follow the 3 bid rule when it suggested a Performance-Based Contract with Trane. I can see why someone in the private sector would question that process. Whenever possible, it is common practice for government agencies to go piggy-back on State bids. Every jurisdiction’s purchasing procedures will allow that jurisdiction... 

Reminder to Sedona Fire District Board

Dear SedonaEye.com Editor, I haven’t attended regular board meetings for almost six months because my blood pressure just couldn’t take it. I see a far more adversarial attitude towards staff from one particular board member. I see a lack of respect and trust from the majority of the board towards the most professional and efficient Fire Chief that we have ever had in our district. Instead of letting... 

Historic Ships Sail Through Sedona until May 13

SEDONA AZ  April 27, 2010–Retired WWII Air Force Captain Edward R. Betts has loaned a small collection of historic ship models to the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, from now until the afternoon of May 13, 2010.  Betts, the father of Sedona local Dr. Ellen S. Betts, built the models during his early retirement in the 1980s and into the 90s.   Noteworthy vessels in the collection... 

City Talk Column for April 28, 2010

This article is authored by Vice Mayor Cliff Hamilton and submitted by the City of Sedona. Sedona AZ (April 28, 2010) – A paradox is a contradiction that also happens to be true. We have several here in Sedona. One paradox is our notion that Sedona is just a small town. We talk about small town character and small town feel. In so many ways, however, we are not a small town at all but a much... 

Five New Voices in Fiber Art

 Sedona AZ April 28 2010–A  newly formed art group called “Fiber Arts Sedona”  ( “FAS”), consisting of  5 local artists: Dee Durkee, Pam Gunning, Nancy Robb Dunst, Shirley Eichten Albrecht, and Margaret Anderson, has joined the arts organizations in Sedona..  These artists work with natural and man made fibers, including twigs, reeds, gourds, woods, paper, cloth, silk, yarns, string,... 

Quote of the Day

“Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts.”  Daniel Patrick Moynihan, sociologist and politician  Read More →
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