Unscrupulous financial scammers preying on the elderly is probably the most well known form of elder abuse. What most people don’t realize is that elder abuse is more prevalent and far-reaching than fraud and scams. Elder abuse encompasses a wide range of mistreatment, including physical, emotional and sexual abuse, abandonment and neglect. It most often comes from family members, friends or, surprisingly, even the seniors themselves in the form of self-neglect. Unfortunately, it is also greatly … [Read more...] about Breaking the Cycle of Elder Abuse
Happenings on Fourth Street
This spring, look for the new Fourth Street Gateway that will be installed at the northeast corner of Fourth Street and Route 66. Developed with substantial public input, the Beautification and Public Art Commission and the City Council, the project incorporates key principles of redevelopment and will serve to highlight the corridor for motorists along Route 66 and Fourth Street. The site is located on a city-owned parcel between the Walgreens store and the intersection. Currently covered … [Read more...] about Happenings on Fourth Street
What to Do if Suspected of Driving Under the Influence
If you are ever confronted by the police as a suspect, remember two rules: First, don’t lie. Don’t say anything to the police that is not true. Second, don’t incriminate yourself. Don’t say anything that admits a fact that could cause you to get in trouble. Here’s how this advice plays out in the context of a DUI. If you have been drinking and get pulled over driving a vehicle, the police will ask questions about your drinking. An officer will likely tell you he can smell the odor of an … [Read more...] about What to Do if Suspected of Driving Under the Influence
How to Deal with Annoying People
Dealing with annoying people is a sad fact of everyday life. Sometimes, there is just no way to avoid annoying, irritating people. While you may not be able to avoid these folks, there are ways you can reduce the annoyance factor. Consider this. For someone to annoy you, two things must exist. First, there has to be some behavior (defining behavior broadly). Second, you have to find the behavior annoying. There may not be much you can do about the behavior, but it is within your power to reduce … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Annoying People
Anatomy of an Audit
One of the greatest fears of most taxpayers is the idea that the Internal Revenue Service might audit them. I have prepared taxes for well over 20 years, and one of the most common requests is: “Please keep me from getting audited.” The preparer does not control that. The IRS screens returns and uses an internal computer program to determine who may or may not be audited. The first thing that will happen is the taxpayer will receive a letter saying that their tax return for a certain year is … [Read more...] about Anatomy of an Audit
Winterizing: Easy as A-B-C, 1-2-3
Fall has officially hit Flagstaff, which means the colder weather of winter is just around the corner. It’s time to prep your homes for what the weather could be gearing up to throw at us. From getting your fireplaces and chimneys cleaned and ready, your doors and windows insulated and sealed, checking your roof and gutters, prepping your pipes and tuning up your furnace, to those odds-n-end last minute items. The list seems long, but we promise it’s as easy as A-B-C, 1-2-3. One: Fireplaces … [Read more...] about Winterizing: Easy as A-B-C, 1-2-3
Shake Up at the Grand Canyon
Xanterra, a long-time concessionaire at the Grand Canyon, has filed an injunction to stop the awarding of a contract to its competitor Delaware North for concessions formerly held by Xanterra. “We have no option left but to take legal action and request an injunction to stop the implementation of these contracts in the hope that we can prevent the eviction of 224 of our employees, many of whom are long-time residents and families with deep roots in, knowledge of and passion for the Grand … [Read more...] about Shake Up at the Grand Canyon
F.S.O. – Breaking Boundaries
Jan 23, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM, 2015 at Ardery Auditorium William Grant Still: Festive Overture Bruce Reiprich: Piano Concerto - Flowing Waters Caress Fallen Petal Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony #6 (Pasoral) $20-$70 928-523-5661 … [Read more...] about F.S.O. – Breaking Boundaries
Snowbowl Now Part of Southwest Mountain Collective
Arizona Snowbowl’s terrain, advanced snowmaking system and Forest Service-approval for future improvements were positive factors in the decision to purchase the resort, according to James Coleman of Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Pajarito Mountain Ski Area of New Mexico. On Oct. 29, Arizona Snowbowl announced they had entered into an agreement to sell 100 percent of the ski area to Coleman and a group of investors. The same day, Colorado’s Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort made a similar … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Now Part of Southwest Mountain Collective
The Root of the Problem
Inside your teeth is a soft material called pulp that contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. If this pulp becomes infected, it can cause severe tooth pain. In some cases, that infection will require root canal therapy. Why Might I Need Root Canal Therapy? Injury or trauma to a tooth may cause the pulp to become inflamed or infected; eventually, the pulp may die. … [Read more...] about The Root of the Problem