Sedona AZ (December 16, 2013) – In a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor, Nancy Baer shared this thoughtful and insightful interview with the late American scientist Carl Sagan: Carl Sagan inspired a generation of scientists with his work in and out of the classroom. But he didn’t always present science with cheer. In this clip, he passionately defends science with a grave warning. It’s... 

Sedona AZ (December 15, 2013) – Four Gold Passes to the 2014 Sedona Film Festival have been donated as raffle prizes for the Sedona Women and the Rotary Club of Sedona. The Gold Passes, each valued at $480, will be given away in pairs to two lucky raffle ticket holders (a total value of $960). Raffle tickets may be purchased at Bashas’, Webber’s IGA,  or from a member of the Rotary... 

Sedona AZ (December 15, 2013) – When Sedona residents Sandra Papas and David Collin learned about the free parenting education classes available in the community, they jumped at the opportunity. To them, it was a “no-brainer”, not because their family was having any issue in particular but to gain more knowledge, tips and tools to strengthen the relationship with their two daughters. “We... 

The Special Force Raptors trucks will be auctioned off after 2014 with the proceeds to benefit critically injured Special Forces Veterans Sedona AZ (December 13, 2013) –  Many Veterans place stickers on their vehicles to represent their branch of service, pay tribute to a fallen Service member, or even to signify their favorite fast food joint (In-N-Out Burger, anyone?). When we Veterans see... 

Sedona AZ (December 13, 2013) – On December 12, 2013, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Section, was notified about a telephone scam targeting seniors. The victim received an unsolicited call from an organization calling itself “Senior Crime Watch.” The caller asks the person answering the phone if they are at least 60 years old and, if the response is yes, the... 

Sedona AZ (December 13, 2013) – When contemplating what to do as a community member, the old quote “Love your neighbor as yourself” seems apt. This requires some understanding of how what you do affects those around you, and answering the question, “How would I want to be treated in the same circumstance?” Neighborliness is about doing the considerate thing for your fellow residents.... 

Nelson Mandela, who died December 2013 at age 95, was the architect of South Africa’s transformation from racial despotism to liberal democracy, saving his country from civil war and becoming its first black president. He served one term by choice, and after divorcing Winnie Mandela married Graca Machel, his widow. Sedona AZ (December 12, 2013) – This SedonaEye.com letter to the editor is... 

Sedona AZ (December 12, 2013) – The Agenda for the next Sedona Fire District Board Meeting is available below: This Sedona Fire District Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, beginning in Public Session at 4:30 PM (Executive Session at 3:30 PM) at Station #1, 2860 Southwest Drive in West Sedona. Click here for Agenda Please remember this Agenda may be changed up to 24 hours... 

Sedona AZ (December 12, 2013) – The Coconino National Forest has prepared a Draft Revised Land Management Plan and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The public is asked to review and comment on the documents. Comments received will be used to finalize the plan. The final CNF land management plan will replace the current plan, approved in 1987, and provide management direction for... 

Speaker of the Arizona State House of Representatives Andy Tobin Sedona AZ (December 9, 2013) – The following is a letter to the Arizona State Legislature Speaker of the House Andy Tobin and the House of Representatives also addressed to the SedonaEye.com editor: OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER Arizona State Legislature House of Representatives 1700 West Washington – House Wing Phoenix AZ 85007 – 2844 Local...