As thousands of Arizona kids start kindergarten over the next few weeks, they face high expectations and a state ultimatum: learn to read by the end of third grade or be held back. The class of 2024 is the second class of kindergartners subject to the new requirement, approved in 2010 by the state Legislature.  “As parents and caregivers, we are counting on Arizona schools to help our children meet... 

Sedona AZ (July 23, 2011) – In a Letter to the Sedona Eye editor, Madeleine O’Callaghan of the Barbara Antonsen Memorial Park Board writes the following:   Sedona Barbara Antonsen Memorial Park Project needs you to get involved on Tuesday! PLEASE TAKE ACTION on one or all of these THREE OPTIONS now !    Thank you, Madeleine O’Callaghan   • YOUR PRESENCE at the meeting JULY... 

  Interstate 17 projects are lifeline to residents in Flagstaff and Prescott ADOT to invest over $70 million on highway that links northern and central Arizona   PHOENIX – For more than 50 years, Interstate 17 has served as a vital link between the Phoenix metropolitan area and northern Arizona communities, including Flagstaff and Prescott. Since its construction, Arizona’s... 

Sedona AZ (July 19, 2011)-Since the City of Sedona Volunteer Park Rangers (SVPRs) in Arizona began operation on June 7, 2007, Rangers have provided over 9,500 volunteer hours of community service.   The uniformed city rangers are seen daily in the Uptown visitor district answering visitor’s questions and are often the first responders to first aid and emergency incidents, such as traffic accidents... 

Sedona AZ (June 30, 2011)-The City of Sedona is now accepting applications for four positions on its Arts and Culture Commission. The deadline to return applications for the Commission positions has been extended to Tuesday, September 6, 2011, by 5:00 p.m. The mission of the Arts and Culture Commission is to be the catalyst for creating excellence in arts and culture, thus contributing to a vital... 

Sedona AZ (July 13, 2011) – The following testimony was presented to the Sedona City Council during its regularly scheduled meeting at City Hall on July 12, 2011: From: Joe Vernier To: Mayor, Councilors, and City Staff, I would like to share the following about the nighttime pedestrian fatalities that occurred on 89A from 2000 to 2006. This is what I would have expanded on at the June 28th Council... 

Sedona Arizona (June 9, 2011)-The Yavapai County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Arizona Community Foundation, recently awarded $180,417 in grants to 30 nonprofit organizations serving Arizona’s Yavapai County. “We are proud and honored that wise investors who believe in the power of endowment have chosen YCCF to steward their giving,” said Michael Bacigalupi, Advisory Board... 

Sedona AZ – On July 12, 2011 at 4:30 p.m., the City of Sedona officially launches the live broadcasting and streaming of its City Council meetings. Viewers may watch the meetings on the City’s cable Channel 4 or on the City’s website at www.SedonaAZ.gov by clicking on the homepage alert. The web-based streaming option provides several options to view live and archived video of the meeting.... 

Sedona AZ (June 17, 2011)-At the June 17, 2011 meeting in Chinle, Arizona, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Board voted 7-0 to proceed with installation of safety measures for State Route 89A in west Sedona. In order to proceed with the installation of the Sedona lights, the ADOT Board utilized $10.6M from the original budget and appropriated an additional $300,000 for completion... 

Sedona AZ (July 4, 2011) – The first ever Sedona Village of Oak Creek July 4th Parade and Celebration was a day of fun in the Arizona sun. Weber’s IGA donated watermelons, handily sliced by Josh and Getty, for everyone’s summertime delight! Photos courtesy of Brent Maupin, Sedona Arizona. Sedona’s Village of Oak Creek Fourth of July Parade VOC Fourth of July Slip and Slide...