Gary Chamberlain takes pulse of anti-litter efforts on 89A You decide!  Editorial By Gary Chamberlain  The virtual community of Folksville, AZ consists of a group of Americans who have become actively involved in ridding our community of litter. This is their story. If the “Litter Bugs” who DESECRATE our highways would stop their activities, how much time, energy and money could be saved? If... 

 A very special evening is planned for ALL current and future National Scenic Area (NSA) supporters from throughout the Greater Sedona area and the Verde Valley.  Award-winning TV journalist, articulate reporter of the west, photographer, filmmaker, and author, Larry Warren, will speak at a Special NSA Event being held at the Sedona Hilton Resort & Spa on Wednesday, February 17th, 5:00... 

By Editor Tommy Acosta — We at the Sedona Times consider our January 28 edition one of the most important we have printed to date. The reason is the coming 2010 City Council Election, an election whose impact cannot be overstated. The new elected council will be charged with reviewing the Sedona Community Plan, which was last reviewed ten years ago. Those elected will hold Sedona’s future for... 

Dear Members and Friends, If you’re like me you don’t want to see our beloved Red Rock State Park close in early June 2010! On the KSB Radio Show this Friday morning, Jan. 29th, at 8:15 am, we will have Brenda Robinson of Red Rock State Park as our guest. We’ll be discussing this closure — you won’t to miss this show! Circle and star the weeks of February 14th and February... 

  Arizona Town Hall at Yavapai College In conjunction with the League of Women Voters’ 90th Birthday Celebration an Arizona Town Hall free community outreach presentation is scheduled Feb. 10 at the Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus in Clarkdale from 1 to 2 p.m. The presentation: Riding the Fiscal Roller Coaster: Government Revenue in Arizona will feature the Mayors of Sedona, Chino Valley, Cottonwood,... 

The Sedona Historical Society is hosting the next in their 2010 series of Living History presentations on Wednesday February 10 at 9:00 a.m. at the Sedona Heritage Museum.         This program will feature local geologist, Wayne Ranney speaking on “What’s New in Sedona Geology.”       Ranney is a well-known geologist and author who has worn many “hats” in the American Southwest... 

Over the past few months, the City of Sedona Community Development Department has been proactively enforcing the City ordinance that prohibits the establishment and advertising of vacation rentals.  The City’s ordinance prohibits the rental of single-family residences for less than 30 days.  It is also illegal to advertise and facilitate the rental of a residence for less than 30 days. Several... 

Looking for a little exercise, socialization and fun?  Parks and Recreation Open Gym Volleyball will be held every Tuesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for volleyball and basketball players starting on February 2, 2010. Each evening, participants drop in, pay the $2 fee and organize teams. Open gym is held in the gymnasium at West Sedona School, 570 Posse Ground Road.  These games focus on fun... 

ADOT responds to storm damage along SR 89A in Oak Creek Canyon Highway closed until emergency repairs can be made SEDONA – The forces of Mother Nature made themselves known along a number of Arizona highways during and after last week’s powerful winter storms. A section of one damaged highway, State Route 89A connecting Sedona and Flagstaff, remains closed until emergency repairs can be made. The... 

Smart Investment Moves for 2010   As an investor, you might wonder what the new year has in store for you.  While economic and market forces are, as always, somewhat unpredictable, the overall outlook is generally favorable — and by making the right moves, you can further improve your chances of making 2010 a good year for your portfolio.  And one of the best moves you can make is to stay...