This article submitted by the City of Sedona. Sedona AZ (December 6, 2010) – On November 4, 2010, at the Annual State Planning Conference in Phoenix, the City of Sedona was recognized with two state planning awards.  Sedona was the only city in the State to receive two awards and both awards were for Sedona’s affordable housing efforts.  Each year, the Arizona Planning Association recognizes... 

Sedona AZ (December 16, 2010) – The Sedona City Council believes that sustainability is an issue of great importance to the City and recently appointed Brent Bitz, Jeff Heidt, Sarah Irani, Meghan Kincheloe, Marlene Rayner, Charlie Schudson, Ernie Strauch, Kristopher Spector and William Welter to the newly formed Sustainability Commission. The new Commissioners represent a diverse cross-representation... 

Sedona AZ (December 16, 2010) – According to the Verde Food Council Hunger Report of 2009 there are 72,000 people living in Arizona’s Verde Valley of which nearly 11,000 are hungry! The continuing downward turn of our economy caused this number to increase another fifty per cent (50%) in 2010. In partnership with local food banks, faith-based (interfaith) organizations, non-profit... 

County Judge David L. Mackey Sedona AZ (December 15, 2010) – Supreme Court Chief Justice Rebecca White Berch has appointed the Honorable David L. Mackey as the new Presiding Judge in Yavapai County, Arizona. He will replace Judge Robert Brutinel, who was recently appointed by Governor Jan Brewer to the Arizona Supreme Court. “Judge Brutinel has served the people of Yavapai County with dedication... 

Sedona AZ (December 15, 2010) – Sedona Lube Services will close its doors December 17, 2010. The crew at Sedona Lube Services would like to thank all valued customers who have supported them over the last five years. Due to irreconcilable differences with the landlord over annual rent increases, SLS will be closing its doors on Friday. An overwhelming response from customers has SLS hoping to... 

Dear Editor, This coming Wednesday at 1:00 PM the newly elected Sedona Fire District Governing Board composed of Ty Montgomery, Phyllis Erick and Dave Blauert will be having their first meeting as board members. This is where the rubber meets the road. This election was very close, it clearly pointed out that the majority of the electorate liked both platforms of the opposing slates and wanted them... 

Sedona AZ (December 11, 2010) – Attention Sedona Shoppers! If you have store credit or a gift certificate to Dress Barn, use it before December 24, 2010, in the Village of Oak Creek Outlet Mall, Sedona, Arizona, or be prepared to drive to Anthem Arizona, the nearest Dress Barn store location open for business. Sedona outlet mall employees were notified one week ago that the VOC store was... 

Sedona AZ (December 10, 2010) – The Superior Court welcomes public comment on three finalists for the Judge Pro Tem position. The vacancy is created by the retirement of Judge Pro Tem Ralph M. Hess on January 9, 2011.  The candidates are Douglas C. Fitzpatrick, a Sedona Village of Oak Creek attorney; Patricia A. Trebesch and Anna C. Young. Anonymous comments will not be considered, so please... 

Sedona AZ (December 7, 2010) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com, you can pick out a thank you card. Xerox will print it, and it will be sent to a soldier who is currently serving in Iraq. You can’t pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services. How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone... 

Sedona AZ (December 7, 2010) – Thanks to all who have already provided input on the working draft language for the Coconino National Forest Revised Forest plan. This is just a friendly reminder for those who have not yet provided feedback on the draft language that we will appreciate input on those drafts by Friday, December 10, 2010, so we can consider and incorporate that input into the next...