U. S. Senate Chamber to consider engineered food act Sedona AZ (July 17, 2013) – United State Senator Jeff Merkley, Oregon, is an ardent supporter of American consumers right to know what is in their food. He is asking Americans to sign a petition supporting the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act now before the United States Senate. The following is the link to the petition and Senator... 

21 year old Elizabeth Lee Ann Gill arrested for stealing mail Sedona AZ (July 16, 2013) – On July 15, 2013, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 3200 block of North Treasure Drive, Prescott Valley, to assist probation officers following the search of a home occupied by 21-year-old Elizabeth Gill.  Probation officers told deputies they had recovered several pieces... 

Peregrine Falcon in flight, California Prescott AZ (July 16, 2013) — Effective Tuesday, July 16, 2013, climbing and other activities on the cliff face of Thumb Butte will once again be open to the public after closing on February 1, 2013. Community Forest Trust monitoring volunteers identified peregrine falcons nesting sites at both Thumb Butte and Granite Mountain this season. The final results... 

Sedona Fire District crews work the mountain face to reach fallen hiker – photo by SFD Fire Chief Kazian Sedona AZ (July 15, 2013) – *The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the deceased. It is 65 year-old Douglas Sims of Sedona, Arizona. Prior information: Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2013, Sedona Fire District (SFD) crews responded to a reported injured... 

22 year old Thomas Adams of Yarnell arrested for burglarizing home evacuated during Yarnell Hill Fire Sedona AZ (July 15, 2013) – Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives have continued their investigation into the burglary of a Yarnell home evacuated during the Yarnell Hill Fire. On July 12, 2013, detectives received an anonymous tip that 22-year-old Thomas Adams was in... 

Drummer Wing is asking fellow musicians to voice opinions about the Sedona sound ordinance now under review by the City Sedona AZ (July 15, 2013) – In a Facebook post to the SedonaEye.com editor, Wing, drummer for the Sedona band Amitabha writes the following: We need at least thirty musicians on July 17 for an important Arts community meeting. On July 17, 2013, at the Sedona Public Library in... 

Harley McGuire photo courtesy of Nancy and Vinny Baer Sedona AZ (July 14, 2013) – Well “she” (Mother) did it again! The first clue was when our company arrived with pizza pie and “she” allowed me to sit on the dining room chair next to her – where as it turned out “she” was bribing me with bits of people pepperoni. Then the three of them suddenly made a move, after they checked... 

Sedona AZ (July 13, 2013) – Welcome to the beautiful Verde Valley!  Look around and enjoy the area.  As you enter Camp Verde and begin driving down Finnie Flats Road, what do you notice?  Do you see the beauty or do you see trash? When students enroll at the Camp Verde, Arizona, campus of the American Heritage Academy, its handbook requires participation in community service activities. This... 

Harley McGuire (center) and pals will look for you at the Posse Grounds Park on July 20 Sedona AZ (July 13, 2013) – The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department cordially invites all animal lovers and dog owners to support its Third Annual A Dog’s Day Out in the Park, a pet friendly event that takes place this Saturday, July 20, from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on the multi-use field... 

Sedona AZ (July 12, 2013) – It’s a hectic day. It’s monsoon season and it’s muggy. It’s TGIF. Let’s have fun and learn something new, or not, because Spam rules this day! Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment to the Constitution abolishing slavery in 1865. Des Plaines is home to the first McDonald’s. The Sears Tower, Chicago, was the tallest...