Sedona AZ (August 1, 2012) – The market in Phoenix has improved dramatically. The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index for Phoenix for April 2012 was 109.01, a year-on-year increase of 8.62%. Part of this surge was the sale of a number of properties over $2,000,000, and, as those sales drop out over time, it is expected that average and median prices will ease up again. However, the market seems... 

Sedona AZ (July 30, 2012) – The City of Sedona announces the retrofit of the Jack Malmgren Memorial Skate Park on Posse Ground Road to allow for shared use of the skate park by skateboards and BMX bikes. The park is currently designed for skates and skateboards only. The City is performing this retrofit in response to a community desire for shared use of the park. The retrofit project will begin... 

Sedona AZ (July 30, 2012) – Gary Chamberlain, Folksville USA spokesman, writes in a SedonaEye.com Letter to the Editor: Dear Mr. John McReynolds, District 2 County Supervisor Candidate: As the “Point Man” for Folksville USA, I wish to thank you for your contribution to the $10 per bag effort being promoted on both sides of the Mingus Mountains. Folksville USA is thanking you since we have... 

Sedona AZ (July 27, 2012) – Sedona Fire Chief Kris Kazian sent the following Facebook message about the Sedona Fire District Pink Heals fundraising event. Read the full story on SedonaEye.com at https://sedonaeye.com/sedona-fire-department-wears-pink-heals. Firefighters Union 3690 charity presented a check for $3000 to Love4Amanda. The event was beautiful. Thanks to everyone who attended!!... 

Sedona AZ (July 27, 2012) – The following July 18, 2012 Minutes of the Sedona Fire District Public Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting are published without SedonaEye.com editorial comment: ~ DRAFT ~ SFD PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING Station #1 – 2860 Southwest Drive – West Sedona – Multipurpose Room Wednesday, July 18, 2012 / 3:30 PM – Executive Session / 4:30... 

Pinal County Courthouse FLORENCE AZ (July 27, 2012)  – The Pinal County Board of Supervisors is pleased to learn that the International City County Management Association (ICMA) has awarded the county’s performance management program with its highest honor.  The ICMA Center for Performance Measurement announced this month that Pinal County’s Performance Management program warranted a Certificate... 

Sedona Airport mesa Sedona AZ (July 26, 2012) – This morning at approximately 8:24 a.m., Sedona Police and Sedona Fire District personnel responded to a report of a plane crash near the Sedona Airport. Three people are presumed to have been on-board when the airplane attempted lift off only to crash. The plane, a Beech B-60, is registered to a two-time Olympic runner, Patrick Porter, of New... 

Sedona AZ (July 24, 2012) – The City of Sedona has been awarded a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Arizona Department of Housing and will accept bids from Arizona licensed contractors to construct various repairs to approximately six homes, all located in Sedona. The scope of work includes roofing, electrical, plumbing, painting, and other improvements. For additional... 

Sedona AZ (July 24, 2012) – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Sedona by the Governmental Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its 2011 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial... 

Smart Meter that caught fire after installation Sedona AZ (July 23, 2012) – The following is written by Sedona, Arizona resident Warren Woodward. He encourages its sharing via social networks and email distribution: Is everyone on the APS Smart Meter Opt out List? If not call today and register that you DO NOT WANT a SMART METER! I have a friend with 2 houses, one down in the Valley and one...