Francisco Altschul, Ambassador to the U.S. from El Salvador Francisco Altschul, ambassador to the U.S. from El Salvador, will speak in Sedona on Friday October 8 and Saturday October 9.  Altschul was a member of the FMLN (Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front political party) and the government in exile in Mexico City during El Salvador’s 20-year civil war.  Now that the FMLN is in... 

NEW Sedona Times Publishing The New Sedona Times Publishing print deadline is October 15, 2010. Advertisers and articles must be submitted on or before that date to be considered for insertion in the new October 28 edition. Contact the Sedona Times Sales Department at Sales@sedonaeye.com for more information and/or to schedule a sales call from our staff to your business site. For information... 

Chip Davis, Yavapai County Supervisor On October 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis will be hosting the Bridgeport Community meeting at the Verde Valley Christian Church at 3605 Zalesky Road. Supervisor Davis has set up presentations you will not want to miss.  Charlie Cave, Flood Control Director will give an update on the Verde River Re-study; Steve Mauk, Development... 

Sedona AZ (October 1, 2010) – How did the U.S. House of Representatives vote on the National Scenic Act (HR 4823) sponsored by Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, AZ CD 1? The Arizona Congressional Districts Representatives are denoted below by numbers 1-8 followed by a Yes or No vote: AZ 1 – Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick Democrat Yes AZ 2 – Rep. Trent Franks Republican No AZ 3 – Rep. John Shadegg... 

We do this program frequently in the greater Phoenix area and are offering a follow up to a program we did in Cottonwood last year. Parkinson’s disease 202 provides in-depth information and practical suggestions for people with PD and their families for the most bothersome non-motor symptoms that impact quality of life with PD. Topics covered include: Fatigue and energy management; Working through... 

Fiber Artist and writer, Nancy Robb Dunst Sedona AZ--As a child  artist, Nancy Robb Dunst was always designing clothes for her dolls and creating plays for them. At the age of twelve, Nancy took a  bed sheet  from home, dyed it black and created a dress, “…and to the horror of my teachers, I wore it to school, hanging threads and all!” laughs Ms. Dunst. As she grew older,... 

Mark Tufte, Unsung Hero Cottonwood AZ (September 27, 2010) – Yavapai County Supervisor A.G. Chip Davis presented the Unsung Hero Award to Mark Tufte. Catholic Charities nominated Tufte for his work with Arizona Saves financial education in the Verde Valley. Mark is the Branch Manager at Country Bank in Cottonwood Arizona. He teaches financial education classes to county residents on a variety... 

Sedona Hwy 179 (September 23 2010 Print Edition) Response to “Letter from Labor Day visitors…”  written by Greg Flippen from Mesa, AZ, here is my response:  Thanks to tourists we have many great restaurants, galleries, shops, and events.  Please keep visiting!  Please remember why you are visiting.  I think the answer is all of the above in one of the most beautiful settings on earth.  Do... 

Note from Management:  There are many ways to do a farmers market. A traditional farmers market is a venue for the farmer to meet directly with the consumer without middle persons. At traditional farmers markets reselling of produce is not allowed.  This rule assures that the real grower and the consumer are protected from produce vendors who supplement their produce during down times or during a... 

I would like to thank Jennifer Perry for her letter (September 23 2010 Print Edition) regarding Camp Soaring Eagle hosting its first camper weekend at Jackpot Ranch.  The owners of Jackpot Ranch, close friends, have a foundation which offers the ranch’s facilities to underprivileged children over weekends.  They have poured their hearts, their time, and their generosity into doing something...