Sedona AZ (September 3, 2011) – The SedonaEye.com received the following Letter to the Editor written by a Village of Oak Creek, Sedona Arizona resident expressing concerns with the Sedona Fire District Board appointment of Joe Demme to chair the new Fire Chief search committee: Dear Sedona Eye Editor, Joe Demme, a failed candidate for the Sedona Fire District Governing Board but *surprise* the... 

MYTHS vs. FACTS – Maintaining 89A  MYTH: Pundits state that if the City of Sedona takes back Highway 89A in West Sedona the city does not have the capability or budget to maintain and rebuild such a roadway.  FACT: The City of Sedona already maintains over 100 miles of roads, so they do have experience in scheduled maintenance. The “proposed take back” section of 89a is 4.8 miles which would... 

Dear Editor, I am one of those individuals who is wheel-chair bound 365 days a year, 24/7. Last night I was transferring from my wheel chair to the bed around midnight. I thought my legs were going to assist me in this maneuver; but I was wrong. I slid down onto the floor and made a number of attempts to get up; but it was all in vain. My husband tried several times to pick me up but I was dead-weight... 

Sedona AZ –The Sedona Eye received this Letter to the Editor asking Sedona Fire District seniors to consider the many ramifications of SFD Governing Board actions. The writer asked that his name not be used.  Dear Sedona Fire District taypayers, One of the main reasons why my wife and I moved to Sedona about 10 years ago was the excellent medical care provided by the local medical facilities,... 

(SedonaEye.com editor: Below is Mr. Reynolds Letter to the Editor response to DORR President Angela LeFevre’s March 22 2011 comments. Mr. Reynolds comments follow Ms. LeFevre’s.)   From Jerry Reynolds, Sedona:   https://sedonaeye.com/first-legal-battle-for-stop-sedona-take-back-of-89a   Angela LeFevre, DORR President says: March 22, 2011 at 8:02 pm Dear Sedona Eye and fellow... 

Dear Editor, During the August 24, 2011, regular meeting of the Sedona Fire District Governing Board, it was a distinct pleasure to hear and view Business Director, Karen Daines’ very detailed budget presentation. Her explanation, with verifiable supporting documentation, was detailed and thorough and made understanding the budget process most accessible. Imagine for a moment, a meeting where tangible... 

Dear Editor,    Dr. Terry Lovell and Quang Nguyen, friends of mine, sent this today. As Americans, we need to understand the dynamics of the “Fast and Furious” program. Our military and law enforcement officers deal with issues like these every day.   You may want to let the Patriot Network, our military and law enforcement know if you appreciate their efforts.   Terry Lovell interviews... 

Eric Williams Dear Editor: Browsing your Calendar of Events, it was exciting to see the listing for Eric Williams September 22 Studio Live performance. Take it from this Eric Williams fan (one of thousands), you will not want to miss Eric at Studio Live! Get his CDs! I am sending links to Eric’s fan sites and one of my favorite photos of him. Follow the links! Listen to his music!... 

Dear Sedona Eye Editor, Our study group subscribes to the email alerts from the AZ Government web site and this was sent today from the Attorney General Tom Horne’s web page on that site. Use this link to access the full email alert and follow the updates.  (www.azag.gov)  Please post this so that others can read it and decide whether to subscribe for informational purposes.  Sue-Andriana... 

Dear Sedona Eye Editor:   Sedona Fire District’s Business Director, Karen Daines, remains an unsung hero.   In April, 2011, Ms. Daines was awarded the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the District’s outstanding budget. This is the very budget she is now called upon to protect and defend, decipher and explain, at every meeting of the Board.   Board members consistently turn...