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Arizona Seeks Clean Elections Commissioner
Phoenix, AZ (May 1 2011) – Applications are being taken for the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, which oversees a public financing system for political campaigns and promotes voter education efforts. The Commission was authorized by the Clean Elections Act approved by Arizona voters in 1998.
To apply for appointment, candidates must have been registered with the same political party or as...
Eye on Sedona Community Plan Update
Sedona AZ (April 29, 2011)-One of the great things about Arizona is that cities and towns in Arizona are required by state law to update community plans every ten years providing each community the opportunity to say to its residents “How do you want to see YOUR community develop in the next ten years? What is important to you, to your family, to your neighbors and friends?” Every ten years...
April Unsung Hero Award
(L to R) Mel Copen, Tom Graham, Supervisor Chip Davis
Sedona AZ–On April 27, the Yavapai County April 2011 Unsung Hero Award was presented to Tom Graham of Sedona Arizona by County Supervisor Chip Davis. Graham was nominated by Mel Copen, President of the Big Park Regional Coordinating Council (BPRCC) in the Village of Oak Creek, for exemplary service to his local community and the greater...
365 Days of Hope Raffle Winners
Sedona, AZ (April 25, 2011) – The Verde Valley Sanctuary’s 365 Days of Hope yearlong raffle was determined a tremendous success with the winning names drawn April 11 2011 at Reds at Sedona Rouge, and the winners list is long. The majority of the winners herald from Sedona and northern Arizona will others live in southern Arizona, California and Pennsylvania.
For a complete list of names, please...
Barbara Antonsen Park Project Moves Forward
City of Sedona is advertising for Barbara Antonsen Park bids
Sedona AZ (April 27, 2011) – The City of Sedona Arizona is giving notice of an “Advertisement for Bids” and the sealed bids for the Barbara Antonsen Memorial Park Project will be received in the Office of the Sedona City Engineer in the Public Works office located at 104 Roadrunner Drive, Sedona, Arizona, until June...
Bluegrass in the Red Rocks
Bluegrass in the Red Rocks at RED ROCK STATE PARK on Saturday, May 7th 2011 from 1:30 – 4:30pm. Admission is $23.00 per person and for kids 14 and under only $13.00. Tickets are available for purchase on the Benefactors website www.BenefactorsRRSP.org. {pictured right is the Burnett Family Bluegrass Band, scheduled entertainers)
Attendance is capped at 300 due to limited parking capacity. Net...
Dear Editor: To Chairman Fagan and Commissioner Ennis
Dear Chairman Fagan and Commissioner Ennis,
Please accept my apology for being out-of-order and interrupting during the March 16th Budget Oversight Commission meeting. I am very sorry, but the unusual statement by Commissioner Ennis that Sedona’s [residential] sewer rate “is half of what Bullhead City’s is or less than half” was beyond frustrating. The fact is, CDM’s...
1979 Home Purchases Decline in Value
J. Rick Normand
Sedona AZ (April 25, 2011) – That Home You Bought In 1979 Has Lost 8.5% Of Its Inflation-Adjusted Value by Gus Lubin of Business Insider submitted by J.Rick Normand:
Home values have already collapsed to 2003 levels.
But an even more grim picture comes when you adjust for inflation. That home you bought in 1979 has lost 8.5% of its inflation-adjusted value.
From Chart Of The...
Sedona Art Wine and Dine
Sedona Arizona— After discontinuing the Sedona Art, Wine and Dine in 2008 due to the route 179 construction project, Gallery of Modern Masters in Sedona Arizona is bringing back this very popular event, a fine art and social event that provides an opportunity for connoisseurs to learn about cutting edge art while enjoying Sedona’s finest wines and cuisine. The Gallery of Modern Masters has...
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Safety Issues
Commissioner Paul Newman of the Arizona Corporation Commission asks Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) owners Arizona Public Service (APS) and Salt River Project (SRP) to answer questions about nuclear safety issues at an upcoming Commission Open Meeting to be scheduled as soon as possible.
Phoenix AZ (April 23, 2011) – Arizona Corporation Commissioner Paul Newman’s letter dated...

