Sedona AZ (March 30, 2012) – British film director Sir Ridley Scott launched a global film making contest for aspiring directors entitled “Tell It Your Way”. There were over 600 entries. The film could be no longer than three minutes, contain only six lines of narrative, and be a compelling story. The winner was “Porcelain Unicorn” from American director Keegan Wilcox. The... 

Village of Oak Creek Photo by Bill Kusner Sedona AZ (March 29, 2012) – The Sedona Eye published a Letter to the Editor submitted by Rose Lowdon of Sedona, Arizona, on March 28, 2012. Lowdon, a Village of Oak Creek resident wrote that Sedona Fire District newly announced candidate, Justin Joel Paffrath, has undisclosed multiple convictions for criminal arrests. Supporting internet sourced documentation... 

Commissioner Paul Newman Sedona AZ (March 29, 2012) – Arizona Corporation Commissioner Paul Newman writes the following HB 2789 opinion for the Sedona Eye: I am writing to encourage Governor Brewer to veto HB2789/Striker, which cedes the Arizona Corporation Commission’s authority to the Legislature. Attorneys from both the Legislature and the Commission have found the bill unconstitutional,... 

Phoenix AZ (March 22, 2012) –  The State of Arizona Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Mark H. Brain has dismissed a lawsuit (CV2011-020916) filed against the Citizens Clean Elections Commission. In his ruling, Judge Brain struck down every point raised by the plaintiffs and concluded: “[M]any of the plaintiffs’ requests are contrary to the statutory scheme and First Amendment principles.” “This... 

U.S. Senate Chamber Sedona AZ (March 21, 2012) – In 2011, the United States Senate proclaimed March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. This date marks the anniversary of the day that U.S. combat and combat support units withdrew completely from the country of Vietnam. The City Councils in the Verde Valley will join the U.S. Senate by issuing separate proclamations this year. Recognizing... 

Prescott AZ (March 20, 2012) – Prescott Arizona attorney Lauren E. Vanpelt has been disbarred after signing a consent agreement with the State Bar of Arizona. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court considered the consent agreement and ordered Vanpelt’s disbarment, which no longer entitles her to the rights and privileges of a lawyer. During the State Bar of Arizona’s investigation,... 

FLAGSTAFF AZ (March 16, 2012) – The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin the second phase of the project next week to reconstruct the Munds Park traffic interchange on Arizona Interstate 17, approximately twenty miles south of Flagstaff. Construction on Interstate 17 at Munds Park resumes March 22 Bridge work requires lane restrictions This phase of the ADOT $10 million project includes... 

Sedona AZ (March 14, 2012) – At approximately 11:15 AM on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported vehicle vs. bicycle collision in the 900 block of Rio Mesa Trail, Cottonwood (Verde Villages). EMS personnel treated the injured bicyclist who was eventually flown to Flagstaff Medical Center due to head trauma and a possible broken arm. The... 

Sedona AZ (March 14, 2012) – The public is invited to attend a memorial service honoring the lives of Carol Raynsford and James Johnson, the New Hampshire couple murdered January 6, 2012 as they sat in their red Subaru in a scenic rest area between Sedona and Cottonwood, Arizona. Organized by community member Sarah McLean and Sedona City Councillor, Barbara Litrell, the memorial service will... 

Sedona Times Publishing and Sedona Eye columnist, Mel Copen Sedona AZ (March 14, 2012) – A citizen of the world who made a difference – to his family, to his friends, to his colleagues and protégés, to his community, and to the globe. Dr. Melvyn R. Copen, 74, died on March 12, 2012 in Sedona Arizona following two challenging open-heart surgeries and subsequent complex health issues. Despite...