Peek into the history of Flagstaff’s Fourth Street and you’ll find that it was the city’s commercial corridor long before the environs of San Francisco and Front Streets became respectably chic. In its halcyon days, K-Mart was the thriving and prosperous anchor for the area and its businesses. Now, K-Mart is gone, leaving a “huge gaping hole in retail on Fourth Street,” said Steve Saville over a mug of latte at White Dove Café. Saville is manager of Enhanced Service Districts for downtown and … [Read more...] about Fourth Street: Corridor to Flagstaff’s Future
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United Way seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers
Every year, residents of Coconino County forfeit an estimated $4 million in Earned Income Tax Credits because they either don’t know they’re entitled to tax credits, or they don’t file tax returns with the IRS. A family with three qualifying children can claim as much as $5,751 through the Earned Income Tax Credit. With tax season rapidly approaching, United Way of Northern Arizona is seeking VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers to help carry out our mission of “improving lives … [Read more...] about United Way seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers
Green Energy Generators Reducing Wildlife Collisions
Almost everyone wants to see more renewable power generation, but the compromise between conservationists and power companies can be an uneasy one. Just recently, a prairie dog colony was evicted from a site in East Flagstaff, while turbines at the pending wind power generation site near Williams may kill birds and bats, as well as displace other wildlife. What can be done to reduce impacts of renewable power generation on wildlife? “Solar energy in itself is not unique in terms of impacts on … [Read more...] about Green Energy Generators Reducing Wildlife Collisions
Credit Union’s Shred-A-Thon Protecting Identity Theft
The Arizona State Credit Union's Shred‐A‐Thon will make its second stop in Flagstaff Tuesday, August 9, before completing the 2011 tour with stops in Prescott and Prescott Valley. This free event helps members of the community by raising awareness about the importance of shredding personal documents to protect against identity theft. “I am inspired by the turnout we’ve had during this Shred‐A‐Thon tour and encourage the Flagstaff community to drop off their old documents for shredding and … [Read more...] about Credit Union’s Shred-A-Thon Protecting Identity Theft
Coffee with Mandy Metzger
June 20, 7:00-9:00 a.m. Coconino County Supervisor Mandy Metzger invites constituents to visit about issues and express concerns. Monday's meeting will be held at Mary's Cafe on Hwy 89 in east Flagstaff. Metzger's guest will be Don Muise, Assistant Fire and Aviation Staff Officer for the Coconino National Forest. … [Read more...] about Coffee with Mandy Metzger
Businessman Paying Close Attention to Customer Service
Nearly 34 years ago, at the request of his father and with some borrowed tools in hand, Loren Vickers installed his first set of garage doors. “I think it took me two days and I made about 50 bucks for the two days of work,” said Loren. Shortly after that fateful experience, Loren says he realized there was a growing need for garage door installation in Northern Arizona. So in 1976, the locally-born Vickers set up his first shop in a 10-foot by 20-foot rental storage unit. … [Read more...] about Businessman Paying Close Attention to Customer Service
