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Sedona Hiker Airlifted Off Mountain
Sedona AZ hiker rescued
Sedona AZ (February 17, 2015) – On February 15, 2015, just after 1:00 in the afternoon, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the Thunder Mountain Trail on Capitol Butte in Sedona. A 66-year-old Idaho climber had hiked to the top of the mountain, but a trail down stranded him on a ledge which he could not traverse because of a prior shoulder injury.
Along...
City of Sedona Offers Grants
Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ
Sedona AZ (February 17, 2015) – Application forms for City of Sedona grants, in the categories of Community Building, Arts and Culture and Economic Stimulation funding, are now available. Based on the 2014 funding level, it is estimated that $150,000 will be available for the upcoming fiscal year.
Applications are due on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at...
Do Not Gut AZ Open Meeting Law
Sedona AZ (February 17, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor:
Subject: NO on SB 1435 – Do not gut AZ Open Meeting Law
Some State Senators got the idea to gut Arizona’s Open Meeting Law. Here is the letter I wrote to all state legislators regarding the proposed bill, SB 1435.
State Senators and State Representatives,
Below is a letter a fellow Sedonan sent...
USFS Officer Will Not Face Charges
Sedona AZ (February 17, 2015) – The criminal investigation of the USFS Law Enforcement officer who fatally shot a suspect in the Blue Ridge area of Clint Wells, Arizona, on September 19, 2014, is complete. The officer will not face charges.
Evidence collected during the investigation proved the USFS officer acted within his lawful duty when he came into contact with Courtney James VanRiper,...
Kidde Portable Fire Extinguisher Recall
Sedona AZ (February 17, 2015) – The Sedona Fire Marshal’s Office, in partnership with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, are advising the public and all commercial businesses of a voluntary portable fire extinguisher recall by manufacturer Kidde. The Kidde fire extinguishers have failed to fully discharge due to a faulty valve during a fire emergency which poses a risk of potential injury...
Douglas Resolved on Board of Ed Staff Oversight Challenge
Sedona AZ (February 17, 2015) – Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas said she will work through legislative and judicial channels to confirm the proper oversight of two individuals working for the Arizona State Board of Education. Even though the action of the Board of Education was clearly outside of its authority, said Douglas, she sees no reason to escalate the current situation.
Douglas...
AZ Open Meeting Law SB1435 with Eddie Maddock
SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock
Sedona AZ (February 16, 2015) – SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock discusses Arizona Open Meeting Law SB1435 legislation with AZ State Senator Sylvia Allen and other elected state representatives:
——-Original Message——-
From: Eddie Maddock
Date: 2/16/2015 10:56:09 AM
To: CBegay@azleg.gov; jburges@azleg.gov; RBowers@azleg.gov;...
Online Vehicle License Tax Reports
Sedona AZ (February 16, 2015) – As Arizonans start working on tax returns, many want to know the amount of vehicle license tax they paid in 2014.
The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division offers a free online service, Vehicle Fee Recap, on ServiceArizona.com to help vehicle owners easily obtain vehicle license tax paid as well as any specialty license plate donations.
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Parents and Teachers Asked to Review Education Standards
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas
Sedona AZ (February 16, 2015) -Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas, Arizona Department of Education (ADE), wants parents and teachers to have a direct impact on standards that impact their children. She is asking both for input on draft versions of updated Arizona standards for foreign and native languages and physical education.
“I...
Direct Your Tax Dollars Locally
Sedona AZ (February 16, 2015) – Each year the Arizona State Tax Organization allows you to direct some or all of your state income tax payment to Verde Valley School’s scholarship fund. Verde Valley School STO in Sedona, Arizona, is called FAIS, Financial Assistance for Independent Schools, and all donations made to VVS through FAIS are used to provide tuition assistance to Arizona students.
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