Sedona Arizona golf course A rebellion is brewing in the Village of Oak Creek as growing numbers of homeowners discover that VOCA (Village of Oak Creek homeowners Association) is quietly transforming itself into a glitzy golfers country club—at our expense, and without our approval. And they want to raise our assessments to pay for it. At a time of  rampant job loss, bankruptcies and foreclosures,... 

Sedona Eye guest columnist, Mel Copen Sedona AZ (December 26, 2011) – By Mel Copen © Mel Copen, December 2011 New Years is a time for reflection.  So I thought I would update an article I wrote about New Years Day about a decade ago. In reality, there is nothing special about January first. It’s the day after December 31 and the one before January 2.  Its only tangible element is that... 

Sedona AZ (December 17, 2011) – On December 9,  2011,  just  before  8  PM,  Yavapai  County  Sheriff’s  Office deputies were called to the 11500 block of Boynton Pass Road in Sedona regarding a residential burglary. Upon arrival, deputies met with the resident who was waiting outside after finding glass in a back door had been smashed out. The resident reported leaving home around... 

Cottonwood AZ (December 12, 2011) – A packed house applauded the December 2011 Yavapai County Unsung Hero Award winner, Richard Shay of Cottonwood Arizona. Candidates for the award are nominated each month by a Yavapai County entity or citizen and presented by County Supervisor A. G. Chip Davis. The December 2011 winner was nominated by the Cottonwood Arizona Chamber of Commerce and the... 

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... 

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 Eye contributor, Mel Copen by Melvyn R. Copen © Mel Copen, November 2011 Yes, we are still alive and kicking! There’s a lot of life still left in this Nation, but we are ill, very ill. We face many challenges, not the least of which is a dysfunctional leadership structure that doesn’t seem to understand the nature of the problems and has neither the will nor the integrity nor the common... 

Harley McGuire, SedonaEye.com star columnist Sedona AZ (November 28, 2011)-The first time I wrote an article (just a little over one year ago) it was with the intent to acquire new two and four legged friends of course, but mostly as a source whereby my newfound readers and pals could contact me, ask questions, and together we could find answers. Well, at the moment I need to prevail upon you, my... 

Sedona AZ (November 8, 2011) – The Sedona City Council November 8, 2011 special election results were tallied today. Two propositions appeared on the ballot for this election.   The unofficial tally for Proposition 410 is Yes +-30% and No +-70% and for Proposition 411 is Yes +-77% and No +-23. Visit http://www.co.yavapai.az.us/uploadedfiles/ElectionsResults/2011/1108/Results/Results-1.htm... 

Dear VVS Community,   Privilege. It was my privilege to join the Verde Valley School community in May 2011. Project Period, Commencement and shortly thereafter Alumni Weekend marked my first few weeks on campus. This series of events illustrated to me the special nature and power of a little school tucked behind Cathedral Rock. Genuine. To be successful at VVS, one must be genuinely engaged...