Eddie S. Maddock, Sedona Eye Columnist Sedona AZ – If the title causes a few eyebrows to rise, then it served its purpose. As the conclusion of another very difficult year rapidly approaches, it brings to my mind that even the utmost unique situations, not only globally but within our own little incorporated City of Sedona, are surmountable. When tempers and fury rage, frequently, logic seems... 

SEDONA AZ (December 12, 2011) – At the end of this year Captain Tim Lefler will retire from the Sedona Fire District (SFD) after more than 25 years of dedication to the Fire Service. The public is encouraged  to attend a farewell gathering for Captain Lefler at SFD Fire Station #3, 125 Slide Rock Road, in the Village of Oak Creek on Friday, December 16, 2011 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Loving the outdoors,... 

Abandoned political signs litter Arizona highways Dear Verde Valley residents, Americans and taxpayers,   PC, also known as political correctness, isn’t part of my vocabulary – so hang on tight.   When I was young, 65 years ago, the nearest adult could reshape the attitude of any young person out of control, without hesitation or beating-around-the-bush trying to be PC. What... 

Sedona AZ (December 9, 2011) – On December 7, 2011, the Sedona City Council held a budget retreat in preparation for the upcoming fiscal year 2012-13 budget. First on the agenda was a review of the Council priorities and accomplishments to-date for fiscal year 2011-2012. In addition, city staff provided an update on the current budget as well as an economic update, including anticipated fund... 

Harley McGuire, Sedona Eye Four Paws Up Pet Columnist as Sedona Snow Paws c2011 Sedona AZ – Harley McGuire, Star Four Paws Up Pet Columnist for the SedonaEye.com is loving the snow! Well, truthfully, he’s tolerating the snow…but if you have wintry photos to share with our readers, Harley will come in out of the snow…gratefully. Diane Laws Rodriquez c2011 Sedona Arizona... 

Sedona AZ (December 6, 2011) – Yavapai College’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) of Sedona and the Verde Valley has begun registration for its winter 2012 session. OLLI is a dynamic organization within Yavapai College created to meet the needs of intellectually active mature adults. What makes OLLI a unique learning experience? OLLI is a warm gathering of people who are endlessly... 

Unsung Hero J.J. Silvas receives Yavapai County award Sedona AZ (December 6, 2011) – Yavapai County Supervisor A.G. “Chip” Davis presented J.J. Silvas of Cottonwood, Arizona with the November Unsung Hero Award on Yavapai Broadcasting “Mark in the Morning Show.” Candidates for the monthly Unsung Hero award are nominated by different departments within the Yavapai County Government. The... 

~ DRAFT ~SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Station #1 – 2860 Southwest Drive – West Sedona – Multipurpose Room Tuesday, November 29, 2011 / 5:00 PM ~ MINUTES ~ I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Board Present: David Blauert – Chairman Craig Dible, Phyllis Erick – Members Board Absent: Charles Christensen – Clerk, Ty Montgomery Others Present: Terry Keller, Interim Fire Chief Sandi Schmidt, Finance Manager Tricia... 

Where do we go now? The issue of taking back the road is a dead issue with the community with the only exception that Hamilton and Rayner may still take the voters to court to try to overturn 411. We will see if they honor the vote of the residents or use an outside group to take this to court. What we do have in front of us is a city council election just a few short months away. Who will be the candidates?... 

Eddie S. Maddock, Sedona Eye Columnist by Eddie S. Maddock, Sedona Eye Columnist As the dust barely settles from the turmoil of the resolution to the City of Sedona assuming ownership of State Route 89A, the difficulties relating to the completion of drainage improvements on a portion of the controversial state highway in West Sedona have arisen. Unexpected issues have surfaced insofar as discovering...