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... 

Sedona AZ (October 1, 2010) – In a Letter to the SedonaEye.com, a Tempe, Arizona reader writes: Hi there, I read this today and thought it was worthwhile. Please can you print it because many of my family and friends in your area are facing tough times. It’s paraphrased: “Bank of America, the nation’s largest bank, announced that it will delay processing foreclosures in... 

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... 

Sedona AZ – Fire Prevention Week is October 3rd through 9th, 2010. Ron Puchi, owner of Village Ace Hardware in the Village of Oak Creek, has donated smoke detectors and batteries to support the Sedona Fire District (SFD) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in promoting this year’s  Fire Prevention Week theme of  “Smoke Alarms:  A Sound You Can Live With!” Fire Prevention... 

Last night, Fire District Chief Hazime hosted a “Chief’s Chat “at Station 3 in the VOC. That meeting was intended for the taxpayers to ask the Chief pertinent questions of interest that would help them understand what happens in the fire district and why. Instead, it was immediately taken over by the rantings and ravings of Mr. Lowell Johnson and his slate against the Chief and his staff. Their... 

Sitting a Spell in the Village Day Sunday is Sitting a Spell Sun Day in the Village of Oak Creek. Find and use one of these comfy “people watchers.” Buy breakfast (it’s served all day) at the Blue Moon Cafe (next to Ace Hardware) and use the cafe’s Sedona Times 10% off coupon found in the newspaper.    After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely stroll on our All American... 

Danielle McBurnette Sedona, AZ– The 2010 Arizona Colleen, Danielle McBurnett, serves as a spokesperson for the Irish Community in area events and will take part in the upcoming Celtic Harvest Festival in Sedona on September 25.  “Colleen” refers to an Irish maiden reflecting that contestants must have some Irish ancestry, be single, without children, ages 18-27, and are judged on poise,... 

Sedona AZ (September 23, 2010) – The SedonaEye.com received this Letter to the Editor regarding pending HR 4823 in the United States Congress sponsored by Arizona Democratic Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick, CD-1: Dear Members and Friends!  URGENT REQUEST TO HELP SAVE THE NSA BILL Yesterday, the NSA Designation (HR 4823) was debated on the floor of the House of Congress, under rules of suspension. ... 

Weeds in Hwy 179 Medians – North view – Exclusive SedonaEye.com Photo c2010 Sedona AZ (September 23, 2010) –  In a letter to the Sedona Times newspaper and its SedonaEye.com online news site, a Sedona resident writes the following: I was pleased to see an article in your publication (September 23 2010 Print Edition) by Brent Maupin regarding the current weed abatement (or spreading) program... 

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...