Sedona AZ – The City of Sedona is currently seeking to fill two positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Both are three-year terms, from November 1, 2011 through October 31, 2014. The deadline to submit applications to be considered to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission is Monday, September 26, 2011 at 5:00 pm. Sedona residents with an interest in land use planning and development... 

PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona is launching a tax recovery program that will run from September 1 through October 1, 2011. The legislature included the proposal in the budget bill that was passed and signed by Governor Jan Brewer on April 6, 2011. The proposal gives individuals and businesses the opportunity to file past due Arizona state tax returns with no civil penalties and a reduced amount of interest.... 

Sedona AZ (August 29, 2011) – Back by popular demand, Sedona Arizona is offering the community and visitors an opportunity to camp at beautiful Sunset Park on Friday and Saturday, September 23 and 24, 2011. The city park is located at 655 Sunset Drive, west Sedona. For only $15 per tent, participants can join others for a night of camping under the stars, crafts for kids, telescope... 

PHOENIX (August 29, 2011) — Arizona Corporation Commissioner Paul Newman announced the appointment of Pima County resident Thomas Koester to the Citizens Clean Elections Commission (CCEC). Koester, an Independent, will serve a term ending January 31, 2016. He will fill the seat held by Commissioner Royann Parker, a Republican, whose term expired January 31st.  Mr. Koester is a 1971 graduate of the... 

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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... 

Cottonwood AZ – The owners of Tire Pro Automotive and Reese & Son’s Tire announce that they will recover the bags of litter collected by ADOT Adopt-A-Highway permittee groups in the Cottonwood-Sedona-Verde Valley area on a continuing, as-needed basis.   The ADOT Adopt-A-Highway permittees anti-litter campaign is responsible for clean-up between Camp Verde and Cottonwood on... 

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!... 

Harley McGuire Not every day turns out to be a walk in the park, that’s for sure. A couple of weeks ago when I started to feel poorly, I did my best to get Mother’s attention by following her every step, even when she was out working in the yard and had the dreaded hose in her hand. (Not that she ever squirts me, I just don’t like wet feet.)  Anyways, not being able to convey in “people speak”...