Flagstaff resident Mary Butwinick is making big changes at the Museum Club. She and her fiancé, Bret Rios, purchased the iconic Route 66 establishment, affectionately known as “The Zoo,” in March. “We aren’t the owners, we are just honored to be part of her history and to take care of her,” Butwinick said. “I hadn’t planned on buying a bar, but when I saw this place, I knew this was where I was supposed to be. I call her, ‘this old girl’ and now I get to be part of her history. “It is a … [Read more...] about New ‘Zoo’ Keeper Making Changes
How Does Massage Reduce Stress?
We all know that certain types of constant stress in our lives are not healthy. But did you know that recent evidence indicates the physical changes associated with stress may contribute to the leading causes of death – heart disease and cancer? In addition, stress can create and/or exacerbate many physical and emotional conditions such as chronic fatigue, digestive upset, headaches, back pain, high blood pressure and risk of stroke. A recent study conducted by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in … [Read more...] about How Does Massage Reduce Stress?
Enjoying Your Vacation While Making the World a Better Place
Travel season is upon us. Unsurprisingly, unplugging from work is good for the mind, body and soul. Vacations allow us to step outside of our day-to-day grind, take time for ourselves, explore new places, create memories with loved ones and truly live in the moment. However, for those of us who work in the non-profit sector and feel a responsibility for making the world a better place, justifying a vacation can prove to be challenging at times. Important tasks always seem to vie for our … [Read more...] about Enjoying Your Vacation While Making the World a Better Place
Coconino County Meeting Needs of Employees, Employers
Coconino County takes great pride in many successes: we attract and host visitors from all over the world who visit our unique landscapes and enjoy the spectacular natural wonders. We are home to a diverse and highly skilled workforce — our workers and their employers are the drivers of our economy. The county plays a role in such employment. The Coconino County Career Center trains and places people who may have lost their jobs, and it helps employers who are seeking talented employees to … [Read more...] about Coconino County Meeting Needs of Employees, Employers
Why Write a Note When You Can Email?
At Northern Arizona University, we are days away from graduation. The thing that makes the May 2017 graduation special to me is that my very first students from MGT 101 – Introduction to Business are graduating. The last several weeks have been a constant flood of those students coming to me to let me know they have interviews (asking for last minute tips) or, better yet, to tell me they have received and accepted a job offer. My advice regarding writing a thank you card seems to fall on deaf … [Read more...] about Why Write a Note When You Can Email?
Dear Graduate
Congratulations on your graduation! Hopefully, I had the chance to congratulate you in person at the commencement ceremony. As many commencement speakers have pointed out, the word commencement refers to a beginning. Graduation marks the end of one phase of your life; commencement marks the beginning of another. As you start this next phase, I offer some unsolicited advice on how to navigate your life. Be kind. The world is a rough place. Make it a little less rough by being kind. The return … [Read more...] about Dear Graduate
Flagstaff Airport Temporarily Closing
The Flagstaff Airport will be closing the runway Sunday evening from (8:00 p.m.) June 11th through Monday morning at 4:00 a.m. June 19th for asphalt repairs. During this time frame there will not be air service available out of Flagstaff. We do thank you for your patience during this necessary closure, and for choosing to “Fly Flagstaff.” … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Airport Temporarily Closing
New Name, New Space for Assault Victims
The Northern Arizona Care and Services After Assault (NACASA), previously known as the Northern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault, has moved into a new, larger area at North Country HealthCare’s Fourth Street location. Local and state leaders, law enforcement officers, physicians, staff members, nurses, social workers and volunteers gathered in February to unveil the new space. “We care for those who have been extremely traumatized and injured, often by someone they know,” said Jennifer … [Read more...] about New Name, New Space for Assault Victims
Understanding the Importance of Funding Education
As your Mayor and a lifelong Flagstaffian, I know firsthand how important Northern Arizona University is to our community. I attended NAU and my daughter is currently a student there. NAU is quite literally my neighbor. Professors, students and employees are my constituents. I believe we are not doing enough to fund education in this state and that NAU desperately needs more funding. With that said, it is very disappointing that the governor’s proposed budget includes a mechanism that would … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of Funding Education
What to Expect Next in the Explosive Flagstaff Real Estate Market
Three years ago, this article dealt with the advantages buyers had in the Flagstaff real estate market. Two years ago, the word “balanced” was thrown around heavily. Now, it’s all about the sellers. It’s also all about cycles. Cycles and basic science. What goes up must come down. Taking what we’ve learned in the past decade, one can only hope that lessons were learned and mistakes of the past won’t repeat themselves. Having been in the past cycle of an explosive market, I can say truly it’s … [Read more...] about What to Expect Next in the Explosive Flagstaff Real Estate Market