Sedona Times Publishing and Sedona Eye columnist, Mel Copen Sedona AZ (March 14, 2012) – A citizen of the world who made a difference – to his family, to his friends, to his colleagues and protégés, to his community, and to the globe. Dr. Melvyn R. Copen, 74, died on March 12, 2012 in Sedona Arizona following two challenging open-heart surgeries and subsequent complex health issues. Despite... 

Sedona Celebration of Spring Sedona AZ (March 14, 2012) – Earlier this month, the Sedona Eye reported that the City of Sedona Parks and Recreation department will host events offering city residents and guests opportunities to enjoy its community parks. During the months of March and April, Sedona Parks and Recreation has scheduled two Astronomy workshops, and the popular especially... 

Clarkdale AZ (March 14, 2012) – In the continuation of the town of Clarkdale and the Arizona Centennial 2012 celebration, a group of hardy Clarkdale residents will be going up on “C” mountain in Clarkdale to paint the “C“. The painting crew will gather to travel to the top of “C” mountain on March 31, 2012 at the Clarkdale Historical Museum, 900 First North (next to the... 

Sedona AZ (March 13, 2012) – Construction is continuing on the State Route 89A roadway and safety improvement project in the City of Sedona reports the Arizona Department of Transportation. ADOT Construction Update on SR 89A – Week of March 12 Construction is continuing on the State Route 89A roadway and safety improvement project in Sedona, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The... 

Payson AZ (March 13, 2012) – A Payson attorney has been suspended from the practice of law for six months and one day after violating the Rules of Professional Conduct. Harlan S. Green was given the sanction by the Acting Presiding Disciplinary Judge and the appointed three member hearing panel of the Arizona Supreme Court. In a four-count complaint, Harlan S. Green was alleged to have violated... 

Sedona Eye columnist, Mel Copen Sedona AZ (March 12, 2012) – There are few words that truly express the emotion of losing someone as full of life as Dr. Melvyn Copen, a man who left too soon. We, of the Sedona Eye and Sedona Times Publishing, will properly eulogize our deeply respected and admired friend, a remarkable man of all seasons, a gentleman filled with generosity of spirit... 

Flagstaff AZ (March 13, 2012) – The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra concludes its Sixty Second season with “A Russian Finale” complete with the Master Chorale of Flagstaff and the Northern Arizona University Shrine of the Ages Choir on April 13, 2012 in the NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, Flagstaff Arizona. A composition by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov begins the Russian-based musical evening... 

Sedona AZ (March 11, 2012) – While impossible to predict an emergency, becoming prepared to handle an emergency is possible at any time. The American Red Cross is an organization that provides individuals with training, vital knowledge, and skills necessary to respond to life-threatening situations with confidence. Sedona Parks and Recreation in cooperation with certified American Red Cross Instructor... 

Southbound off-ramp closed March 14, 2012 Northbound on-ramp closed March 15, 2012  Drivers who use Arizona Interstate 17 at night in the Prescott region should plan on and off ramp closures at the State Route 69 junction this week, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The southbound I-17 off-ramp to SR 69 will be closed Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 9 PM until 6 AM Thursday,... 

To SedonaEye.com Editor, Tough love – Vote No on 420   Rob Adams and some members of Council are friends of mine. So, I consider my NO vote on 420 to be ‘tough love’. FACT: If Home Rule is voted down, it can be voted on again in two years, not four. If Home Rule is passed, then it will come up again for a vote in four years. This is the law. FACT: Although the City of Sedona budgeted...