I’m sure you’re familiar with Margaret Mead’s oft quoted statement, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Another less quoted Mead statement also strikes home, “If you look closely you will see that anything that really matters to us, anything that embodies our deepest commitment to the way human... 

Sedona AZ (September 22, 2010) – The following Letter to the SedonaEye.com editor was received from Birgit Loewenstein of Sedona, Arizona. She writes: Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through Partners is the mission of Arizona State Parks. Over the course of the last decade Arizona’s legislature... 

Dee Durkee, Fiber Artist Sedona AZ–Dee Durkee is the kind of artist who is making seven pieces of art at once, and dreaming up five new ones while she works. She is one of the most productive artists in Sedona and a powerhouse of energy, making creative connections whereever she goes.  Just for starters she is the founder of Fiber Arts Sedona, and past president of the Sedona Visual Artists’... 

David Jakim, City of Sedona Employee of the Year 2010 Sedona AZ (September 20, 2010) – On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, the City of Sedona Employee of Year award was presented to David Jakim during the regular City Council meeting. David began working as a record’s clerk for the City Clerk’s office in August 2007. During the Sedona City Council meeting, a summary of his nomination was shared... 

Sedona Historical Society and Sedona Heritage museum volunteers prepare for annual potluck lunch in Oak Creek Canyon Sedona AZ (September 20, 2010) – The Sedona Historical Society will host its annual pioneer and community picnic at Indian Gardens Park, also known as Bacon Rind Park, in Oak Creek Canyon on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Noon.  The potluck picnic lunch is open to the public and... 

Sedona AZ (September 20, 2010) – In a Letter to the SedonaEye.com Editor, the decision by Federal Magistrate Judge Mark Aspey in a case brought by Sedona, Arizona, resident, Jim Smith, against the U. S. Federal Government is discussed: No parking fees required any more! Red Rock Pass Fee Sign no longer legal An important decision has been handed down by Federal Magistrate Judge Mark... 

April Moser September 20, 2010– KC’s Family Tae Kwon Do of Cottonwood and Camp Verde travelled to Gilbert for the AZ Best of the Best Open Martial Arts Tournament on Saturday and their presence was seen and heard all over the gym at the Boys and Girls Club there.  Bailey Parker Known for powerful (and loud) performances in Forms divisions, many in the crowd stopped to look when KC’s... 

        Have you ever wondered about the many chemicals we use and their safety? Dr. Dennis Rayner, retired organic chemist formerly of the DuPont Chemical Corporation will make a presentation about the toxic chemicals that pollute our air, food, water and consumer products on October 2, 2010 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the Sedona Public Library’s Community Room.              ... 

Sedona AZ (September 17, 2010) – The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors voted to make approximately $538,000 available for FY 2010-11 Forest Projects from funds authorized by Public Law 106-393, the Secure Rural School and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, as amended in 2008. Public Law 106-393 allows eligible counties to increase the amount of their forest fee receipts in exchange... 

As a comparative newcomer in AZ, I am not familiar with “how far back” the Welcome Change at ST article is referring to.  I thought Sedona Times was a new and comparatively liberal (although fairly reporting actual events) newspaper, which very gallantly reported the “other side”, too???? Beverly Smith ST.com Editor’s note: The Sedona Times published approximately every...