“The priority of the Corporation Commission has always been to keep the utility rates stable, balanced and low for all rate payers of Arizona. That is more important now than ever because of the economic downturn,” said Gary Pierce, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission. “Secondly, and this was an issue even when I was at the legislature (Pierce served as an Arizona Majority... 

Sedona AZ (September 2, 2010)– Drivers heading to the high country, the beach or elsewhere over the Labor Day weekend will not face any construction closures along state highways. That’s the word from the Arizona Department of Transportation. No construction closures are scheduled for state highway projects, including improvement projects along Phoenix area freeways, over the three-day holiday... 

Harley McGuire, SedonaEye.com Star Four Paws Up Pet Columnist answers whether Sedona is pet friendly Sedona AZ (September 2, 2010) – This is a heartfelt thanks to all of the dog friendly establishments in Sedona. This morning my mother took me out very early because she needed to grocery shop and leave me in the car for only a short time. Then she took me to the lovely park on Sunset Drive and,... 

SOCUSD accepts Superintendent Mike Aylstock letter of retirement Sedona AZ (August 31, 2010) – The Governing Board of the Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District has unanimously accepted Superintendent Michael Aylstock’s request to retire from his position effective September 17, 2010. This action was taken at the meeting of the Governing Board on August 30. Aylstock had been superintendent... 

Sedona Times Publishing Political Central columnist Joni Dahlstrom analyzes the recent Arizona primary in this follow the money article. Sedona Times Political Central columns are authored by Joni Dahlstrom, SedonaEye.com Staff Writer In spite all the talk of citizen activism, the chatter that citizens have just simply had enough of slick well-funded candidates, the August 24th Primary in Arizona... 

Sedona AZ (August 25, 2010) – Jane Grams and Michael Pierce have been recently appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission by the Sedona City Council. Ms. Grams has a background in television and was President and General Manager of WTVC-ABC Channel 9 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Later, Grams worked as Vice-President of the Gaylord Entertainment Company where she managed the production... 

This is an answer that I posted in response to a Sedona Times reader, Emma Carpini, a good citizen who wrote expressing a concern that our newspaper was slanted in one direction. We hope that our reply to Ms. Carpini will address any other reader’s misconception of our 2010 election and candidate coverage. Our Sedona Times daily eBlasts are only a tip of the news coverage found on the Sedona... 

Noel Campbell, candidate for state representative LD1 Sedona AZ – Noel Campbell, candidate for State Representative LD1 – Republican, just couldn’t sit on the sidelines for this election. For one thing, Campbell points out that there are two openings for LD1 and only three candidates, so if he didn’t run the voters would not have a true choice. He is also concerned about runaway... 

                                                                          ***Folksville News*** PO Box 1138, Cornville, AZ 8632538th Story – August 17, 2010 Folksville, USA (Population/Readership 1358)   “Cornville Arizona’s Rusty’s Morningstar Ranch, Local Communities and Folksville, USA Restore The beauty to America the Beautiful” Gary... 

Kim Johanson, contributing writer sedonaeye.com Senior Issues and Health Care Sedona AZ (August 13, 2010) – Health agencies are continuing to warn seniors to be aware of potential scams involving the $250 Medicare prescription drug rebate checks. Seniors on Medicare don’t have to do anything to receive their $250 rebate check for hitting the Medicare part D coverage gap. Several state attorneys ...