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... 

http://www.nytimes.com/projects/hurricanes/index.html Hurricane Irene effect as Eastern Shore pier swallowed by rising storm surge as water crests bulkhead Photo by T.C. Walls, Millsboro DE  Read More →

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”... 

Sedona AZ – The Sedona Community Foundation is currently seeking nominations for its 2011 Spirit of Sedona Awards, which will recognize an outstanding volunteer, non-profit organization, business and philanthropist whose efforts support non-profits in the greater Sedona area. Deadline for submitting nominations is August 31, 2011 at 5:00 PM.   This year’s award recipients will be recognized... 

Dear Sedona Eye Editor, Our study group subscribes to the email alerts from the AZ Government web site and this was sent today from the Attorney General Tom Horne’s web page on that site. Use this link to access the full email alert and follow the updates.  (www.azag.gov)  Please post this so that others can read it and decide whether to subscribe for informational purposes.  Sue-Andriana... 

An Arizona abandoned mine shaft Globe, AZ (August 24, 2011) – Manuel Cruz, Founder and Executive Director of Abandoned Mines Safety, Inc. of Glendale, Arizona announced that two abandoned mines will be permanently closed in Globe, Arizona Round Mountain Park today. “The abandoned mines are near hiking paths and were a continuing danger for the community,” said Cruz.  “These two abandoned...