Eye on Sedona article written by Councilor Mike Ward and submitted by the City of Sedona. Sedona AZ (January 22, 2013) – This past year the City of Sedona initiated its first Pre-Monsoon storm drainage cleanup initiative. While the city had always monitored and cleaned up public right-of-way drainages, for the first time the city inspected storm drainages on private property and notified the... 

Sedona AZ (January 21, 2013) – Following the January 2013 tax law changes made by Congress under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA), the Internal Revenue Service announced it plans to open the 2013 filing season and begin processing individual income tax returns on January 30, 2013. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on that date after updating forms and completing programming and... 

Sedona Fire Chief Kris Kazian SEDONA AZ (January 21, 2013) – Shortly after 5:00 in the evening on Thursday, January 17, 2013, the Sedona Fire District responded to a report of a residential garage fire in the 100 block area of Chimney Rock Trail. Sedona Fire District emergency crews were able to control and limit the fire to the laundry room portion of a detached garage. Due to these efforts, no... 

Village of Oak Creek Photo by Bill Kusner Sedona AZ (January 21, 2013) – There are three things that will always come out eventually. The sun, the moon and the Truth. No one seems to want to have a straight discussion about VOCA, and its responsibility to its owners. Everyone seems to have a corner where they want to retreat or a hole in which to firmly place their head. VOCA has never been... 

WASHINGTON (January 20, 2013)  – The Department of Veterans Affairs is challenging software developers to create new systems that schedule appointments in VA’s nationwide health system. “This contest marks a major change in direction by VA, away from software that is so customized that only VA can use it, toward open standards and commercial systems that build on proven practices,” said Secretary... 

Sedona AZ (January 19, 2013) – This year’s flu season is off to a fast start. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting it is seeing many more cases of flu earlier this year than it has in the past 10 years. The best protection against the flu is to get vaccinated and the good news is it’s not too late, since the flu season typically extends into March. What’s more... 

Volunteer gift shop manager Ruth Clem and treasurer Sheila Wymore examine new Sedona Heritage Museum computer system Sedona AZ (January 18, 2013) – The Sedona Heritage Museum recently received a grant from the Sedona Community Foundation to implement a new financial management tool. The Sedona museum grant paid for software and hardware intended to enhance the financial efficiency and effectiveness... 

Sedona AZ (January 16, 2013) – The agenda for the Sedona Fire District Regular Board Meeting for Janaury 2013 is as follows: Sedona Fire District Regular Board Meeting Station #1 – 2860 Southwest Drive – West Sedona – Multipurpose Room Wednesday, January 23, 2013 / 3:30 PM ~ AGENDA ~ Pursuant to ARS §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to members of the SFD Governing Board and to the public... 

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Area Commands Sedona AZ (January 15, 2013) – This morning at approximately 4:00 a.m., a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a maroon passenger van speeding on north Interstate 17, near Highway 169 exit, Camp Verde area. The van had been travelling 89 mph in a 65 mph zone. The driver provided only a Mexico identification card. While speaking... 

Sedona AZ (January 15, 2013) – Join a Sedona Parks and Recreation class on Saturday, February 16, 2013, as it explores Feng Shui: Finding Peace in a Stressful World from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. with a 90-minute lunch break at Noon. The morning session focuses on the Feng Shui five-element theory and personal numerology emphasizing one’s best direction. The class will teach finding balance...