Mountain Line buses will be rolling through town past midnight to offer Flagstaff residents and visitors a safe and reliable New Year’s Eve transportation option. As an added bonus, service will be free on all routes, all day long. Regular weekday service typically ends around 10 p.m., and that will be extended on New Year’s Eve to accommodate those attending the annual Pine Cone Drop event and other celebrations throughout town. All routes will run peak service as follows: Route Last … [Read more...] about Take the Bus New Year’s Eve
Preparedness is Key to Surviving an El Niño Winter
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” said Benjamin Franklin – and looking at our weather forecasts, this seems good advice for the winter. It is probably always good advice for winter, but this year, the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a wetter than normal winter season for Northern Arizona because of a strong El Niño weather pattern. This means winter preparedness is more important than in recent years for Coconino County residents. There are several things you … [Read more...] about Preparedness is Key to Surviving an El Niño Winter
NAU Business Dean: A Plea for Civility
Unfollow (an odd word to anyone not familiar with social networks) means to no longer be notified of someone’s status updates. Recently, I seem to be on a bit of an “unfollow” tear on Facebook. Essentially, unfollowing someone is a kinder, gentler version of unfriending (another new word) someone. Why am I unfollowing people? Because I’m so tired of the level of incivility among supposed friends. The news is rife with controversial issues, immigration, gun control, climate change; the list goes … [Read more...] about NAU Business Dean: A Plea for Civility
Couple Encouraging Horseplay
Finally, a holiday toy for your horse Horsing around with America’s favorite pastime yields home runs for thousands of equines worldwide as owners push playing ball with Equi-Spirit Toys & Tools from Prescott to fortify their animals’ minds, bodies and spirits. One horse lover, Tamra, writes that her Haflinger, Rusty, “really enjoys playing with his equine ball…It has been a fantastic toy, and a great training tool…from teaching Rusty to trot while in saddle to helping my Haflinger, … [Read more...] about Couple Encouraging Horseplay
Goodwill Changing Lives Through Employment
For Alain Carrera, Goodwill may mean Good Jobs. Carrera, his wife, Josefina, and their three children, came to Arizona from California, where he worked in a warehouse. He had a two-hour commute each way to get to work and knew things had to change. He had some experience as a handyman, and a family friend recommended he apply to the 2015 Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Program (CAMT) at Goodwill, as a way of formalizing his training and possibly getting a position at one of … [Read more...] about Goodwill Changing Lives Through Employment
Surviving the Holidays After the Loss of a Loved One
The holidays are here and although they can be a time of joy, they also can be a time of sorrow, remembering those who are no longer with us. Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deep and difficult challenge at any time. But the holiday season can magnify the loss and mourning. Many face the holidays with dread and their joy is overshadowed by sorrow and loss. Family gatherings and seasonal events can be painful reminders of the absence of a loved one. At the same time, they can also be … [Read more...] about Surviving the Holidays After the Loss of a Loved One
Working Cats
Girlie, a fluffy calico cat, has a great new home, complete with a stunning view of the San Francisco Peaks. Her bed is comfy, too, and is located by the desk in the office of Lynne Nemeth, executive director of The Arboretum at Flagstaff. Along with her relative, Cleo, they are on 24-hour rodent patrol inside the historic Walter Reichardt House, the former stone home of the non-profit organization’s founder, Frances McAllister. “Girlie rolls around when I come in the morning,” Nemeth said. … [Read more...] about Working Cats
Navajo Code Talker Wants to Go Home for Christmas
Dan Akee, one of the last Navajo Code Talkers, wants to go home for Christmas. The house that he built in the 1960s has been vacant and uninhabitable for years. When Red Feather Development Group of Flagstaff learned of the war hero’s wish, they set out to do something about it. “All I want to do before I die is live in the house I built with my own hands 60 years ago,” Dan Akee, 94, said to his son Danny, one of his caretakers. “When my father was in the hospital, he wasn’t praying for … [Read more...] about Navajo Code Talker Wants to Go Home for Christmas
Nordic Center Opening Friday
As the snow is coming down in Arizona’s Northland, Nordic Center crews are preparing the 30 miles of trails for holiday outdoor fun. The ski area is set to be open every day for snow sports from Friday, Dec. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 3, offering cross-country skiing, snow biking, skate skiing and snowshoeing. At 8,000 feet in elevation and 15 miles north of Flagstaff on Highway 180, the Nordic Center has received eight inches of snow today at the lodge, in addition to six inches from Friday and … [Read more...] about Nordic Center Opening Friday
County Offering Business Empowerment Program
Coconino County Community Services will begin entrepreneur classes January 5, 2016 to assist future small business owners. The Community Services Basic Business Empowerment Program is a training program to help emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and provide growth tools for small businesses. The program is designed to assist people who are unemployed, underemployed, and/or who have dreams, talents and skills. BBE curriculum simplifies the development of the business plan process by … [Read more...] about County Offering Business Empowerment Program