Sedona AZ (July 24, 2012) – The 26th Amendment of the Constitution states “The rights of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged…” but yet we continue to see dismal actual voter turnouts. Since the mid 1960’s, voter turnout across all ages, with a few exceptions, has been declining. The United States has on average... 

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... 

Sedona AZ (July 23, 2012) – The Sedona City Council has appropriated $4,000 in fiscal year 2012-13 to implement the seventh year of the Historic Preservation Commission Small Grant Program. These competitive grants will be given to the owners of a designated local landmark property or a structure or site eligible to be a landmark that has been identified in the City’s Historic Resource Survey. The... 

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... 

Sedona Eye Four Paws Up Star Columnist, Harley McGuire Sedona AZ (July 22, 2012) – Well, Sedona and elsewhere fans, I hope all is well! Just wanted to reach out and let you know about a few big changes taking place at a local Sedona animal shelter- The Humane Society of Sedona – made possible by a 2011 Pedigree Foundation Innovation Grant. The Pedigree Foundation awarded The Humane Society... 

Sedona AZ (July 22, 2012) – Yavapai County Community Health Services is issuing a safety recall in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration due to a potential food health hazard. Salmonella may be found in Wellements Baby Move Prune Concentrate.  Due to the potential health hazard, customers who purchased any of the item(s) below should not eat the product. The products may... 

Tom Duncan, Whiskey Ranch BBQ grill master FLORENCE AZ (July 21, 2012) —The 2012 Pinal County Fair held this year in March had plenty of great food choices. One could find the standard corn dog on a stick or be a little adventurous with a braised turkey leg but one food vendor, Whiskey Ranch BBQ, pushed the envelope of outdoor culinary cuisine.  Whiskey Ranch BBQ pitmasters method of turning... 

Sedona AZ (July 21, 2012) – Join the National Day of the Cowboy Celebration, a free Arizona Centennial Official Event in beautiful Sedona, Arizona on Saturday, July 28, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM presented by the Sedona Main Street Program and the Red Rock Posse. Park your car, tie up your horse, put the buggy in the barn and let your boots start walkin’. The National Day of... 

Sedona Fire Station #1 Sedona AZ (July 20, 2012) – In a Letter to the SedonaEye.com Editor, Sedona Arizona Village of Oak Creek resident, Wendy V. Tanzer, writes an opinion about potential conflicts of interest by present and recalled Sedona Fire District Governing Board members who failed to disclose professional and campaign funding relationships with a potential fire station contractor at... 

Prescott AZ (July 20, 2012) – The Yavapai County (Arizona) Prescription Drug Task Force, utilizing law enforcement officers from Partner Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT), deployed on July 18, 2012 throughout Yavapai County to effect arrests for the illicit sales and possession of prescription drugs and prescription fraud.  The Arizona investigation, dubbed Operation Rx, began earlier...