Steve Spear, 49, is running the equivalent of a marathon a day for the next five months, logging over 3,000 miles to raise $1.5 million to provide clean water for a Kenyan village of 30,000 people. Putting faith into action, Spear’s Running for Water campaign aims to raise funds and awareness for … [Read more...] about Running For Water Passing Through Flagstaff
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Kirkpatrick on Senate Immigration Proposal
U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., released the following statement in response to the bipartisan Senate working group’s proposal on border security and immigration reform: “Let’s seize this moment. It is good for Arizona. After years of stalemate, a bipartisan, common-sense effort is … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick on Senate Immigration Proposal
Dry Needling Concerning Some Acupuncturists
Stating that the practice of “dry needling,” or acupuncture, does not fall within the definition of the practice of physical therapy, Arizona’s licensed acupuncturists are concerned about public safety as a growing number of therapists are offering dry needling with limited training, disguised as … [Read more...] about Dry Needling Concerning Some Acupuncturists
Palette to Palate Approaching
Angie Bray-Widner has been dabbling in art since her high school days in Illinois. But it wasn't until she retired from an almost 20 year career as a Certified Public Accountant did she find her way back to her creative side. Bray-Widner's artwork, titled "Mixed Company" was recently … [Read more...] about Palette to Palate Approaching
Flagstaff School to Benefit from Comedy Night
NYC based comedian and co-host of MTV’s late night show Nikki & Sara Live will be joined by fellow comedian Scott Moran for an “Evening of Comedy” at the Green Room on Saturday, May 4 to benefit Haven Montessori. This marks the third year that Schaefer and Moran have brought their comedic … [Read more...] about Flagstaff School to Benefit from Comedy Night
Swift Action Called For on Wildfire Bill
The Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, held a hearing examining important legislation sponsored by Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ). The bill, the Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013 (H.R. 1345), is a forest health bill that seeks to reduce government … [Read more...] about Swift Action Called For on Wildfire Bill
Scientists Gather for Cosmic Impact
The notion of an asteroid hurtling toward earth and wreaking havoc on our planet might seem like the plot in a Hollywood movie, but to scientists attending the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Conference on Planetary Defense, the idea isn’t so far-fetched. “A recent impact air burst … [Read more...] about Scientists Gather for Cosmic Impact
Alliance Bank Promoting Sherri Slayton
Alliance Bank is announcing that Sherri Slayton has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Northern Regional Manager. Slayton joined Alliance Bank of Arizona in 2006 and has over thirty years of commercial lending and retail banking experience. “Sherri has played the key role in the … [Read more...] about Alliance Bank Promoting Sherri Slayton
Alternative Routes Offered for Travel to Page
CIn Page, Marble Canyon and the Lake Powell region, tourism is a major contributor to the economy with more than two million visitors annually — and tourism season is beginning to ramp up. When a February landslide on US 89 closed off direct access to the area, the Arizona Department of … [Read more...] about Alternative Routes Offered for Travel to Page
Arizona Cardinals Flying South
As the Arizona Cardinals scramble to find a home for their 2013 training camp, Flagstaff officials press forward. “From the university’s perspective, we’ve moved on,” said Rich Bowen, Office of the President, Associate Vice President for Economic Development, Sustainability, and Bio-Medical … [Read more...] about Arizona Cardinals Flying South