Sedona AZ (January 25, 2012) – At the January 24, 2012 City of Sedona Council meeting, City Manager Tim Ernster introduced the City’s new intern Sarah Goelitz. Ms. Goelitz attended Sedona Red Rock High School for three years and graduated from Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy in 2008. She is currently a senior at Northern Arizona University (NAU) and will graduate in May 2012 with... 

SEDONA AZ (January 24, 2012) – Three Sedona Fire District Governing Board positions will be filled through a Recall Election on May 15, 2012. Two of the positions are to fill terms ending November 30, 2014; one position is for a six-month period to fill a term ending November 30, 2012. Fire Board candidates must be registered voters and residents of the Sedona Fire District (which includes West Sedona, Red... 

Eddie S. Maddock, Sedona Eye columnist Sedona AZ (January 23, 2012) – “. . . and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth” as spoken by Abraham Lincoln during his Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863. As we look at our great nation and smaller communities so many, many years later, was this not intended to apply to future generations? Let... 

Sedona AZ (January 22, 2012) – New changes to the Red Rock Pass Program area become effective February 1, 2012. As a result, the public will note fewer areas where a Red Rock Pass is required. The new Red Rock Country Recreation Guide and trail maps will also be available February 1 to provide more information about local recreation opportunities, or online at www.redrockcountry.org. In addition,... 

Sedona Eye Star Columnist, Harley McGuire Sedona AZ (January 17, 2012) – Hello there! Yoohoo . . . are you hibernating for the winter or still just recovering from too much Holiday cheer? Well, guess what? I’m doing some celebrating of my own. After having two more sessions of X-rays on my much discussed disengaged jaw prior to an appointment on December 29, 2011 (last year) it was finally... 

Sedona Arizona golf course A rebellion is brewing in the Village of Oak Creek as growing numbers of homeowners discover that VOCA (Village of Oak Creek homeowners Association) is quietly transforming itself into a glitzy golfers country club—at our expense, and without our approval. And they want to raise our assessments to pay for it. At a time of  rampant job loss, bankruptcies and foreclosures,... 

Be informed. Sedona AZ (January 2, 2012) – The Verde Valley Republican Women’s January 18, 2012 meeting will feature the Arizona Federation of Republican Women president, Mary Williams and Wil Cardon, Arizona candidate for U. S. Senate. The public is welcome. The Verde Valley Republican Women (and men) meet promptly at 11:30 a.m. at the Golden Goose Café located at 2545 W. Highway... 

Sedona Eye guest columnist, Mel Copen Sedona AZ (December 26, 2011) – By Mel Copen © Mel Copen, December 2011 New Years is a time for reflection.  So I thought I would update an article I wrote about New Years Day about a decade ago. In reality, there is nothing special about January first. It’s the day after December 31 and the one before January 2.  Its only tangible element is that... 

Sedona AZ (December 15, 2011) – On December 14, 2011, the Sedona City Council held a work session to discuss the project prioritization process and possible acceleration of the 2005 Storm Drain Master Plan. The Sedona City Council meeting may be viewed on the City’s website at www.SedonaAZ.gov. Click on the Video button on the Home page, go to the City Council tab, and select Special City Council... 

Sedona AZ (December 15, 2011) – The City of Sedona Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a three-month trial period about how to allow tennis players to reserve a tennis court at Sunset Park. The current policy for the City-operated tennis courts is that players may use the courts on a first come, first serve basis. During the trial period, users will have the opportunity to sign...