Dear Sedona Eye Editor, Having watched the passing parade of earnest, concerned citizens coming before the Sedona Fire District Governing Board with valid questions and pertinent points regarding a proposed repetitive and redundant audit, I am thoroughly disgusted with the Board’s performance. The public sat through the charade of “interviewing” three competing businesses for what is an unnecessary... 

Sedona AZ (August 19, 2011) – Two additional grants from the Sedona Community Foundation (SCF) and the City of Sedona to Sedona Recycles has enabled the recycling company’s purchase of a Styrofoam densifier. Along with a grant received from the Yavapai County Community Foundation last month, as well as public donations, Sedona Recycles received enough money to purchase the equipment... 

Dear Sedona, Just when I thought the antics of the Sedona Fire District Governing Board couldn’t possible get any worse, I was proven wrong. At the Special Meeting of the Board held at 9:30 a.m. on August 12, 2011, I was appalled when a particularly rude and verbose member of the audience insisted on the repeated use of foul language and attempted to impugn the opinion of an appropriately scheduled... 

Sedona AZ–Sedona strives “to be a city that welcomes and accommodates all of its visitors and future residents with a spirit of fellowship” as written in the City of Sedona Vision Statement.  To achieve this, the City must be vigilant over the preservation of its natural beauty and live up to the challenge of proper stewardship. With this in mind, it’s important for those wishing to... 

Sedona AZ-The City of Sedona is now accepting applications for three members of the Sedona Personnel Board. Members must be a resident of the City of Sedona. The deadline to return applications is Monday, August 22 2011, by 6:00 PM.  The purpose of the Personnel Board is to serve as an advisory board to the City Manager, Tim Ernster, in determining whether just cause existed for dismissal, demotion,... 

Sedona AZ-The City of Sedona Arts and Culture Commission is seeking two members for the Art In Public Places Committee. This Committee recommends policy on public art issues to the Commission with a goal to bring public art to the community through exhibits, donations, and art competitions. The deadline to return applications is Monday, September 19, 2011 at 5 PM in the City Clerk’s office.  Members... 

Jay Parkison, Yavapai County Constable Sedona AZ-The current Verde Valley Justice Court (VVJC) Constable, Jay Parkison, retired from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office after a 21-year career. His last assignment with the Sheriff’s Office was as the area commander for the Verde Valley. In 2010, Parkison was elected with a majority of the primary vote and seated without general election... 

Arizona Veterans Highway I-17 litter Sedona AZ-A Sedona Eye Letter to the Editor from contributing Sedona Times Publishing writer, Gary Chamberlain, provides an update to Folksville USA anti-litter initiatives in Arizona.   Chamberlain writes, “In and Out Magazine has helped to bring more attention to the “cancer” that is slowly killing the economy of Arizona. Litter destroys... 

Sedona AZ – The Sedona Public Library will welcome author Ian Livingstone on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Livingstone will be presenting and leading a discussion of his book, Core Values.  All residents and visitors to the Sedona and the Verde Valley are invited to attend this intellectually challenging community gathering. There is no charge for this public library event. Livingstone’s... 

Sedona AZ–Several streets in Sedona will be swept starting Sunday, August 21 through Wednesday, August 31, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. The streets to be swept are the following: State Route 89A from Art Barn Road to Upper Red Rock Loop Road SR 179 from SR 89A to City Limits south of the Back O’Beyond roundabout Upper Red Rock Loop Road from State Route 89A along...