Each day Dr. Robert Wolyn has been checking the weather in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on his iPhone. It’s already raining and the temperatures are dropping rapidly. Then he looks around at the weather in Flagstaff where it is sunny with mild temperatures and he smiles. Wolyn is glad to be in Flagstaff. He is the new cardiologist at Mountain Heart. He arrived in late September from Michigan where the winters are so long that people plan vacations to sunny climes a couple of times a year. Wolyn … [Read more...] about Heart Doctor Appreciating Local Lifestyle
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Volunteers Sought on National Public Lands Day
In celebration of National Public Lands Day and to encourage a shared sense of land stewardship, the Forest Service announces another “fee free day” Saturday, September 24, along with several volunteer events. Day use fees will be waived at all standard amenity fee sites operated by the Forest Service including the Red Rock Pass. This includes access to Palatki and Honanki Ruins, V Bar B Cultural Site and approximately 300 miles of multiple-use trails. National Public Lands Day … [Read more...] about Volunteers Sought on National Public Lands Day
Volunteers Needed at Schultz Fire Burn Area
Volunteers are needed to help fill sandbags for the Schultz Flood area. Beginning today, the United Way of Northern Arizona staff will be at the Silver Saddle gas station on the corner of 89A and Silver Saddle Road to help in the process. Volunteers are needed for the next several days. · Thursday, September 15th: 9am – Noon · Thursday, September 15th: 1pm – 5pm · Friday, September 16th: 9am – Noon · Friday, … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed at Schultz Fire Burn Area
County Closing Intersections in Schultz Flood Area
Due to heavy flooding in the Schultz Flood area, Coconino County has closed two road intersections in the Timberline neighborhood. While the majority of roads in the Timberline neighborhood remain open and passable, Valley Drive and Crestview Driveintersections at Campbell Avenue will be closed to allow for crews to excavate and construct box culverts in the area. The Coconino County Public Works department expects the reopening of Valley Drive on Monday, July 11, 2011, whileCrestview … [Read more...] about County Closing Intersections in Schultz Flood Area
Schultz Flood Area Workshop
June 18, 10:00 a.m. Financial Options and Property Values Sponsored by District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta and District 4 Supervisor Mandy Metzger Disasters create financial hardships for property owners. Many have questions about refinancing, loans and alternatives to foreclosure. Others have questions about property values, how to prepare and market your property for sale or rent. Banking and Real Estate representatives will provide information and answer questions on … [Read more...] about Schultz Flood Area Workshop
AZ Snowbowl Wins Another National Safety Award
The National Ski Area Association (NSAA) announced that the Arizona Snowbowl has won the prestigious "Best Overall Safety Award" for ski areas across the nation with less than 250,000 skier visits. This is the third consecutive year the resort has won this award. Additionally, Snowbowl participated in NSAA's 12th Annual National Safety Week, which was held January 15 - 23, 2011. "This is a huge honor to have our program named a "Best in the Industry" three years in a row," states Amanda … [Read more...] about AZ Snowbowl Wins Another National Safety Award
Teen Job Fair
Apr 7 Coconino College Teen Job Fair Coconino Community College Lone Tree Campus, 2800 S. Lone Tree Road, 3 to 6 p.m. Area teens are encouraged to come and meet with local businesses and learn about available job opportunities. They’ll also learn how to design a resume, complete a job application and how to interview successfully. Some business will even be interviewing for currently available jobs in the Flagstaff area. Learn more at coconino. edu http://coconino.edu. Sponsored by: NAIPTA, … [Read more...] about Teen Job Fair
Gosar Introduces Legislation for Schultz Victims
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-01) has introduced H.R. 922, The Burn Area Prevention Act of 2011, legislation oriented towards protecting individuals whose property is directly affected by disasters on federal lands. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to waive the 30-day waiting period for flood insurance when private property faces a flood threat caused by wildfire. H.R. 922 would also establish a … [Read more...] about Gosar Introduces Legislation for Schultz Victims
Next Steps for Arizona Snowbowl
Flagstaff Business News recently spoke with Arizona Snowbowl Manager, J.R. Murray. FBN: What is the next step for Arizona Snowbowl? Murray: Start construction (of the pipeline and snowmaking infrastructure) in the spring of 2011 and we would begin making snow in the fall. There will be about 232 jobs created during construction. FBN: How will snowmaking extend the skiing season at Arizona Snowbowl? Murray: Extending the … [Read more...] about Next Steps for Arizona Snowbowl
