Sedona AZ (February 4, 2014) – Peterson Food Processors Enterprises is recalling approximately 15,865 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103, E. coli O111, E. coli O121, E. coli O145, E. coli O26 and E. coli O45, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to FSIS recall:  •10.5-lb.... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock requests taxpayer transparency from City Hall about its Sedona Chamber of Commerce Sedona Marathon partnership’s expenditures and receipts Sedona AZ (February 3, 2014) – SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock takes a closer look at the Sedona Marathon and asks about the cents of it: Following is a recent e-mail exchange with City Manager Tim Ernster:  ——- From:... 

Barbara Litrell shares SCOP PeaceMaker Award with Elaine Hanson Sedona AZ (February 3, 2014) – As the first World Peace Dance Celebration Week begins, the Sedona International Cities of Peace (SCOP) Team (12 Partners in Peace) announced they are awarding Barbara Litrell and Elaine Hanson with the first Sedona International Cities of Peace PeaceMaker Award. This award will be presented on Friday,... 

Sedona Heritage Museum Sedona AZ (February 3, 2014) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting its next Living History speaker series on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at 10:00 in the morning. The hour long program, “Is there a Doctor in the House?” by Dr. Paul Schnur M.D., will be a presentation on the history of early Verde Valley medical care. Dr. Schnur will review the development of health... 

  Sedona City Council Sedona AZ (February 3, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor from Warren Woodward, Sedona resident: February 3, 2014 The City of Sedona is spreading defeatist disinformation regarding “smart” meters. First, on January 21st of this year, Nick Gioello, the Assistant to the City Manager (not to be confused with the Assistant City Manager), sent... 

Paul Hines and Kio of the Prescott Valley Canine Unit Sedona AZ (February 2, 2014) – On January 23, 2014, a truck loaded with hundreds of boxes of the new 2014 Big and Little Kids Book rolled into Prescott, Arizona. The Big and Little Kids Book, a free resource guide for families in Yavapai County, is created and funded through a partnership between the Yavapai County Community Foundation and... 

Sedona AZ (February 1, 2014) – This morning, a record number of participants raced through the beautiful red rocks for the 9th Annual Sedona Marathon Event. Over 2,500 runners enjoyed this beautiful course and the results are in. The Full Marathon Men’s Division was dominated by Flagstaff, Arizona runners:  Thomas Rivers Puzey, 29, came in first place with a time of 2:46:20. In second... 

Sedona AZ (February 1, 2014) – If you want to vote in a Federal Primary or Special Election in March, April or May 2014, you should visit FVAP.gov for information on registering to vote and requesting your absentee ballot according to State deadlines and requirements. States must provide requested ballots 45 days before an election. If you do not receive your requested State ballot at least 30... 

Sedona AZ (February 1, 2014) – First Things First (FTF) is seeking applicants for the First Things First Yavapai Regional Partnership Council. FTF regional council members are a crucial voice for kids ages birth to five throughout Arizona. In collaboration with communities, regional councils determine which early education, health and family support programs to fund to help more local children... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock fact checks local print newspaper Smart Meter information Sedona AZ (January 31, 2014) – SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock shares insightful emails with the editor of the local print newspaper that published incorrect Smart Meter Opt Out information in its recent publication, and an Arizona Corporation Commissioner Policy Advisor Thomas Galvin: —...