Dear Sedona Eye Editor,   During regular business meetings of the Sedona Fire District Governing Board, as every Public Forum Session is about to commence, Chairman Dave Blauert warns, “No personal attacks will be tolerated.” It seems to me there is a colossal lack of understanding between members of that Board and the public with regard to what constitutes a personal attack.   The five... 

PHOENIX AZ (February 24, 2012) – The Arizona Supreme Court has ordered disbarment for Phoenix, Arizona, lawyer Gil Shuga. Shuga was investigated for violating various provisions of the rules of professional conduct. During its investigation, the State Bar found that Shuga settled a case without the proper authorization, engaged in the misappropriation of funds, and lacked adequate client communication.... 

PHOENIX AZ (February 24, 2012) – The Arizona Supreme Court has ordered that Ronald S. Matheny be suspended from the practice of law for 150 days. Matheny was originally suspended from the practice of law in April 2008 (In re: Matheny, SB-08-003-D (2008)).  On February 10, 2010 and while still suspended, he created an estate plan for the father of a co-worker. Matheny did not meet with or... 

Sedona AZ (February 23, 2012) – The City of Sedona and Arizona Department of Transportation controversial lighting  installation and roadway construction will begin Monday, February 27, 2012. Traffic restrictions will be implemented between Dry Creek Road to Airport Road along the City’s 89A west corridor until project completion in summer 2012.  The $4.3 million project will include a... 

Don Shields Sedona AZ – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents “A Conversation with Governor Hunt” performed by Don Shields at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 3, 2012. This is one of a series of events at the Sedona museum in celebration of Arizona’s Centennial year. Enjoy this special re-enactment of Arizona’s first governor George W.P. Hunt from 1912. Don Shields bears a striking... 

Sedona AZ – Two popular recreation sites on the Red Rock Ranger District will be temporarily closed during reconstruction activity over the next several weeks. The Soldiers Pass Trailhead will be closed Monday and Tuesday, February 27 – 28, 2012 for reconstruction of the parking area. In addition, the V-V Cultural Site located near Beaver Creek will be closed for the weekend of March 2 – March... 

Sedona City Councilor Barbara Litrell Sedona AZ (February 22, 2012) – Spring is in the air, desert wildflowers will soon be appearing, and for many non-profits, spring also signals the beginning of grant-writing season. The City of Sedona is gearing up for grant season as well. The City has given grants of public tax dollars to private organizations and individuals for the past sixteen years... 

Eddie S. Maddock, Sedona Eye columnist Sedona AZ (February 22, 2012) – SedonaEye.com columnist, Eddie S. Maddock, asks and answers the following of Proposition 420 voters in an attempt to clarify misinformation: WILL PEOPLE EVER CHECK FACTS PRIOR TO SPREADING RUMORS? IF HOME RULE IS REJECTED BY THE VOTERS, ANY EXCESS MONEY WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY’S RESERVES. HOW MUCH CLEARER CAN THAT... 

The Sedona Eye publishes the following February 16, 2012 Special Board Meeting minutes without comment: ~ DRAFT ~SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ~ SFD Station #1 – Multipurpose Room, 2860 Southwest Drive, Sedona – Public Session  Thursday, February 16, 2012 / 5:00 PM  ~ MINUTES ~ 1. Call to Order/Roll Call. Board Present: David Blauert – Chairman; Charles Christensen – Clerk; Craig Dible – Member;... 

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