J. Rick Normand Sedona AZ (February 15, 2010) – In a guest opinion, J. Rick Normand responds to a query on City of Sedona Capital to General Fund transfer: Hi Barbara, I know transferring that $864,000 of tax revenues allocated to the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to the General Fund appears to most people to be, as you said, “Like taking from my 401K to shore up my checking account. I see... 

Sedona AZ (February 15, 2010) – The following is a letter to the Sedona Times Publishing newspaper and its online news site SedonaEye.com editor from Germany: Letter to the Editor:  Guten Tag von Deutschland, Nancie and I, while currently living in Munich on an Expat assignment, believe the current election will be very important to the future of Sedona. We have already had the privilege of... 

  Lawmaker and Foodstamps — An Arizona State Representative wants to mandate how people collecting food stamps should live. His vision includes no expensive cell phones, televisions, cigarettes or alcohol for recipients collecting from the food-stamp program. I have four words for him. Is you crazy foo? I, just like most people out there work for a living and it does become disgusting to see... 

Deadline for Arizona Property Tax Exemptions Looms, Applications Down Widows, widowers and disabled individuals who meet certain income requirements can qualify for an exemption from property tax on their primary residence.  State statute spells out the period of time that the Assessor may accept applications for the exemption.  The filing deadline for 2010 is March 1.  “We know that folks... 

Open Letter to Ron Volkman Mr. Volkman; You have been extremely vocal in your opposition towards the designation of a National Scenic Area for the lands around Sedona.  You protest the NSA, and I think that you doth protest too much!  I am wondering WHY you are so vehemently against a designation that would help our businesses, boost our economy, and help more people become employed.  In addition,... 

Sedona AZ (February 13, 2010) – The following is a letter to the SedonaTimes.com now SedonaEye.com Daily Interactive News: Sedona red rocks will be incorporated into the National Scenic Area (NSA) proposed designation. Hello friends and concerned citizens: We are sending this to everyone we know who we feel is concerned about the future of Sedona and the Red Rock Area. As you may know, there... 

Bruno Groening, God’s Healer Sedona AZ (February 12, 2010) – Bruno Groening (Miracle Healer) documentary film, meeting and an accompanying one hour lecture begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. at the Keep Sedona Beautiful building, 360 Brewer Road, Sedona. It is a free event open to the public. Early birds are welcome to lend a hand setting up chairs at 9:00 a.m.! “We welcome anyone to come... 

Sedona AZ Sedona AZ (February 12, 2010) – The “Smartest Way is the NSA” is a community event planned at the Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Larry Warren, Emmy-winning TV journalist and public lands advocate, will speak on the economic benefits of preservation and the urgent need for the Sedona/Verde Valley area to support the Sedona-Red Rock National... 

Sedona AZ (February 11, 2010) – by Sedona Times Gripe Guy, Hollywood Jim Franckowiak. Anyone Have Any Brains Anymore? The question brings to mind people like James Arthur Ray, Rev. Ted Haggard, and the followers of such.  Someone said to me a while ago that he felt bad for the family of Ted Haggard.  I said, “Are you crazy?”  I felt for his kids, but if his wife had no idea... 

This City Talk Column is written by Acting City Clerk Mary Gladieux and submitted by the City of Sedona. Sedona AZ (February 9, 2010) – The City of Sedona will be holding a vote-by-mail primary and special election on March 9, 2010. The races include three city council four-year terms, one city council two-year term, and the mayor for a two-year term.  A proposition will also be on the ballot...