The Coconino County Recorder’s Office is reporting more than 53% voter turnout for the November 2018 election. Adam Shimoni was the top vote getter in the race for Flagstaff City Council, followed by Austin Aslan and Paul Deasy. Regina Salas is within a dozen votes of Deasy, so the outcome is … [Read more...] about Top Vote Getter Adam Shimoni and Minimum Wage Hike Moves Forward
Finding Your Inner ‘Buddha’ Without Letting Your Freak Out
If you have not tried mountain biking lately, technological advances and beefy tires, combined with world-class trails, challenging knobs and hills, stunning views, Southwestern sunsets and colorful characters take this outdoor adventure to a whole new mesa in the red rock country. The … [Read more...] about Finding Your Inner ‘Buddha’ Without Letting Your Freak Out
Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety
For most people, speaking in public can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Fear of public speaking is all in the mind. Here are some suggestions to work with your mind to ease the fear and deliver a better, more comfortable speech. Before the Talk Know your stuff. It’s much easier to be … [Read more...] about Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety
The Pantry Seeking Support from Business Community
The Pantry, an innovative food bank, recently opened its doors in fresh, remodeled space near Fourth Street and Seventh Avenue in Flagstaff. The food bank is different from others in that guests can shop aisles of food just like at a neighborhood grocery store. The new entity is helping clients … [Read more...] about The Pantry Seeking Support from Business Community
Raising Awareness About Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of an issue that affects every community, and a time to commit to doing something to help support and heal victims—especially the youngest victims. While domestic violence is defined as a pattern of behavior that one … [Read more...] about Raising Awareness About Domestic Violence
Butcher Shop, Deli Finding New Home in Grand Canyon Café
The butcher shop, Proper Meats + Provisions, known for its efforts to use locally raised and pastured animals, has moved into the space previously occupied by Grand Canyon Café on historic Route 66. “It is a much better location for us in terms of space,” said Flagstaff restaurateur Paul … [Read more...] about Butcher Shop, Deli Finding New Home in Grand Canyon Café
Nation’s Largest Solar Farm Being Considered for Northern Arizona
Solar energy developer and operator Clēnera and Babbitt Ranches are exploring the feasibility of a 3,500- to 7,000-acre solar farm on the CO Bar Ranch about 30 miles northwest of Flagstaff. The field of solar photovoltaic panels would be the largest such operation in the country, with a capacity of … [Read more...] about Nation’s Largest Solar Farm Being Considered for Northern Arizona
Making Cards Count
What a day,” Pete thought well into the third day of clouds and drizzle, “This can’t be Arizona”. Pete was having a bad week. “People say bad things happen in threes, well the washer won’t work, and the computer is infected, what will be number three?” thought Pete as he approached the … [Read more...] about Making Cards Count
Understanding Local Initiatives on the November Ballot
Hello Flagstaff! Well, fall is here, with its cooler nights and changing leaves. It’s also election season. I want to take a minute to talk about something that gets lost in the clamor and energy of state and national politics: our local ballot initiatives. Down at the bottom of your ballot are a … [Read more...] about Understanding Local Initiatives on the November Ballot
Hearing in a Noisy Place
Many people say to their audiologist that they are able to hear fine in a quiet room but the minute there is background noise they are not able to hear well. Sometimes it happens while watching a TV program and the background music suddenly gets louder. Difficulty may arise if a conversation is … [Read more...] about Hearing in a Noisy Place