This article submitted by the City of Sedona Sedona AZ (August 28, 2013) – The waste water plant is an Enterprise Fund, which means it is supposed to charge what it costs to operate. This has not been the case for many years. How did we get to this point and what is being done to address the issue?  Around 1984, a study was conducted by what is now the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality... 

Sedona AZ (August 28, 2013) – Arizona is not only one of the most rapidly growing states in the entire country, it is also a popular destination for tourists, retirees and so-called snow birds, people who move to Arizona during the winter months, to escape the frosty climate of their home state. However, unlike these snow birds, many expats in the USA move to Arizona indefinitely (or at least... 

Sedona AZ (August 27, 2013) – On August 27, 2013, the Arizona Court of Appeals vacated the appeal of Robert Perdrizet who was convicted of violating Sedona’s ordinance prohibiting advertisement of illegal short-term vacation rentals. Mr. Perdrizet had argued that his conviction should be overturned because the City of Sedona’s ordinance could not apply to his internet advertisement... 

Clergy marching in opposition to death penalties Sedona AZ (August 27, 2013) – In a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor, reader Matthew Dunnigan of Rome, Italy, writes the following about the death penalty:  Dear Editor: It is not just wishful thinking that states can live without the death penalty. Generally, states that do not have capital punishment have lower homicide rates than states that... 

Folksville USA Blackhawks Sedona AZ (August 27, 2013) – In a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor, Gary Chamberlain of Folksville USA, writes that feel good anti litter clean up events yield no benefit unless coupled with aggressive anti litter education in schools, homes and businesses: Dear Editor, Will a new “Brand” and leaders emerge for Folksville USA and its anti litter programs? Starting... 

Sedona AZ (August 27, 2013) – The Sedona Fire District revised agenda for its August 28, 2013, finance workshop and regular board meeting at 3:30 PM in Sedona Fire Station One, 2860 Southwest Drive, Sedona, Arizona, follows: For the best in Arizona news and views, read www.SedonaEye.com daily!    Read More →

Sedona AZ (August 26, 2013) – One the APS transformers has malfunctioned, impacting Yavapai, Maricopa and Pima counties. “A portion of the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona, is affected,” reports resident Abe Koniarsky, adding, “Residents heard a loud bang before power was lost at 9:50 PM.” APS estimates at least 4 to 5 hours before power can be restored. Updates will be provided... 

National Grid Control Room Sedona AZ (August 26, 2013) – The Berkshire-Litchfield Environmental Council wrote, “The smart grid is increasingly understood as an over engineered, ill-advised, financial boondoggle at taxpayer expense, capable of endangering the security of the entire national grid, violating constitutional privacy protections and endangering public health. In addition, the... 

Sedona AZ (August 26, 2013) – It’s called Building Better Caregivers™ and it’s a free six-week online workshop for family caregivers of Veterans. If you are taking care of a Veteran, this workshop will help you learn a variety of skills like time and stress management, healthy eating, exercise and dealing with difficult emotions. Participants log on two to three times each week to review... 

Sedona AZ (August 26, 2013) – The Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition (VVCC) has become a host agency for NACOG Area Agency on Aging paid work training program, Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). The program offers useful part-time training opportunities for unemployed, income eligible persons 55 years of age or older with poor employment prospects. At the end of the training,...