Dear VVS Community,   Privilege. It was my privilege to join the Verde Valley School community in May 2011. Project Period, Commencement and shortly thereafter Alumni Weekend marked my first few weeks on campus. This series of events illustrated to me the special nature and power of a little school tucked behind Cathedral Rock. Genuine. To be successful at VVS, one must be genuinely engaged... 

Sedona AZ – 11:20 AM – Please be advised of an emergency evacuation order: At this time, some residents near Navajo Road and Canyon Diablo are being evacuated due to a damaged gas line which is leaking. Deputies should be on scene shortly to assist the fire department.   Dwight D’Evelyn, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Media/Crime Prevention Coordinator 928-777-7441 dwight.develyn@co.yavapai.az.us Visit... 

SEDONA AZ (November 8, 2011) – The Sedona-Bell Rock Kiwanis Club and the Sedona Fire District (SFD) are partnering to collect coats for needy children in Sedona and the Verde Valley throughout the months of November and December. These coats will be distributed through The Sedona Clothing Bank and The Old Town Mission.   New or gently used coats (any size) can be dropped off at one of the following... 

Sedona AZ (November 8, 2011) – The City of Sedona and the Citizens Steering Committee for the new Community Plan are delighted to announce the opening of your public Community Plan Room at an Open House on Monday, November 14, 2011 from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m.   This event will be held in the Community Plan Room at the Vista del Norte building located at 1725 West State Route 89A, Suite D... 

Hi Everyone, I wanted to ask you to mark your calendars for next week, Tuesday, November 15 2011. from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM at the Cottonwood Recreation Center. If you can come for a while to SUPPORT LOCAL and INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, CRAFTERS & SMALL BUSINESSES I am sure the Vendors will be very appreciative. If you are coming on your lunch hour, please feel free to bring your lunch... 

Sedona AZ (November 11, 2011) – The Sedona Heritage Museum’s annual Veteran’s Day tribute will be on Friday, November 11, 2011 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Museum. The program will honor veterans and active service people. This year’s event will begin with a stirring program honoring our veterans, with a special tribute to the Museum’s long-time member and Historian Sherman Loy,... 

Sedona AZ (November 7, 2011) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: President Paul would immediately push for $1 trillion cut in federal spending (per year, not the $3 trillion that Democrats proposed over 10 years with half of that from increased taxes). President Paul would have the authority as commander-and-chief to withdraw troops from overseas, within limits of treaty... 

Northbound I-17 reopens at Sedona turnoff PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation has reopened northbound Interstate 17 at the Sedona turnoff (State Route 179). ADOT closed the highway near Camp Verde at milepost 298 earlier this morning due to winter weather conditions. ADOT advises drivers to use caution as temperatures remain near freezing in the Flagstaff area and some snow and ice... 

Sedona AZ (November 5, 2011) – In a Letter to the Sedona Eye editor, Terry Nash submitted the following perspective on the November 8, 2011 special referendum on the Highway 89A turnback issue between ADOT and the City of Sedona.  My prediction first: Ownership of 89A will go down in defeat by a margin of 60 to 40. It will probably be a higher number. There are three factions: (1) Sheri Graham... 

Sedona AZ (October 31, 2011) – © Mel Copen, October, 2011 I’ve often written about a concept from the world of physics that fascinates me: entropy. One simple definition is that “things left to themselves tend to disorder (or ‘chaos’ if you prefer).” It requires outside infusions of energy to restore order. The concept seems to apply to almost everything from an expanding universe...