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SFD Fire Board Recall Election Results
Sedona AZ (May 16, 2012) – The Sedona Fire District Governing Board members elected Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in a SFD special recall election will replace three board members now seated.
Board member David Blauert will be replaced by challenger Diane Schoen and former Sedona Fire Chief, Nazih M. Hazime, will replace Charles Christensen.
Corrie Cooperman defeated board member Phyllis Erick.
Hazime,...
Fatal Vehicle Accident on Cornville Road
Vehicle involved in Cornville Road fatal accident
Cornville AZ (May 13, 2012) – On May 12, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported single vehicle accident near mile marker two on Cornville Road, Cornville Arizona, at approximately 10:00 PM. Upon arrival, deputies located the vehicle with the aid of a witness. Deputies found 25-year old Dawyesva Poseyesva of Cornville...
City of Sedona Increases Arts and Culture Funds
Sedona AZ (May 10, 2012) – In an economy where usually one of the first monetary reductions is the arts, the City of Sedona has proudly established itself as a city dedicated to the arts. Although funding has been reduced due to the economy, this has not deferred the City’s commitment to both art and culture.
For example, in the current fiscal year, arts and culture organizations received sixty-two...
Dog Attacked by Rabid Mountain Lion
Cordes Lakes AZ (May 8, 2012) – On May 4, 2012 while camping on the southeast side of Cordes Lakes, a Chino Valley man’s family dog was attacked by a rabid Mountain Lion. The owner of the dog beat the mountain lion to death with an iron skillet. The lion’s remains were sent to the Arizona State Laboratory and tested positive for rabies. The dog was current on its vaccinations but will still...
Phoenix Towing Company Accused of Consumer Fraud
PHOENIX AZ (May 8, 2012) — A Phoenix Arizona towing company is accused of multiple consumer fraud violations after an Attorney General’s Office sting operation shows the company fraudulently charging a customer for repairs that were not actually made, Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne said today.
The Attorney General’s Office has filed suit in Maricopa County Superior Court alleging...
Yavapai Sheriff Announces Command Staff Promotions
L to R – Lt. Nate Auvenshine, Captain Marc Schmidt, Captain Brian Hunt, Chief Deputy John Russell and Sheriff Scott Mascher
Prescott AZ (May 8, 2012) – Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher announced several promotions during a ceremony held at the YCSO headquarters in Prescott, Arizona today. The promotions fill current vacant budgeted positions.
Commander John Russell accepted the promotion...
Sedona Community Campout Opportunity
Sedona AZ (May 8, 2012) – Back by popular demand, Sedona Parks and Recreation department is pleased to offer the community and visitors an opportunity to camp at beautiful Sunset Park. This summer event will be held June 1, 2012 – beginning at 5:00 p.m. and ending by 10:00 a.m. the following morning.
For $15 per tent, join others for a night of camping under the stars, telescope...
$100 Million Depakote Drug Settlement
PHOENIX AZ (May 7, 2012) — Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne today joined forty-four other states and the District of Columbia in announcing a $100 million settlement with Abbott Laboratories over allegations of illegal off-label marketing of its Depakote drug.
The agreement marks the largest consumer protection-based pharmaceutical settlement ever reached. Arizona will receive nearly $2 million...
Sedona VOC Vehicle Burglaries
Sedona AZ (May 6, 2012) – On May 6, 2012, just after 2:30 AM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of two suspicious male subjects on Fairway Oaks Drive in the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona, Arizona. Deputies obtained a suspect vehicle description which was a gold colored Toyota Tacoma pickup.
Around 3 AM, deputies found the vehicle and two suspects stopped...
SFD Candidates Wear Grass Roots Label
Dear Sedona Eye Editor,
As one of many individuals who distributed campaign literature to every accessible household in the District, I KNOW Nazih Hazime, Diane Schoen and Corrie Cooperman did not have Union help.
It was an incredibly difficult undertaking and an extraordinary accomplishment for a grass-roots group of citizens – determined to make a stand – to have completed such a daunting...

