With gently tousled hair and sporting a cornflower blue Ralph Lauren cable sweater, Tyler McFerson appears as relaxed and confident in the cozy comfort of a quaint mountain town coffee shop as in the simple elegance of a Sunfish sailboat gliding through the Hamptons. Exactly. That is what agents for Ford Models must have been looking for when McFerson’s striking 16-year-old cheekbones jumped off the test shots (taken by his little sister) that he sent them last summer. Up until that … [Read more...] about Teen Launches Career with Ford Models
Flagstaff Residents Winners at Boston Marathon
Two Flagstaff residents placed in the top 10 at the Boston Marathon this year. Nick Arciniaga, 30, came in seventh with a time of 2:11:47, as did Shalane Flanagan, 32, in the women’s race with a time of 2:22:02. Meb Keflezighi, an American, won the race with a time of 2:08:37. Arciniaga said that this year’s race was particularly meaningful after last year’s tragedy at the finish line. “The experience was exhilarating and with Meb out there, it’s like icing on the cake to have an American … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Residents Winners at Boston Marathon
Alpine Pedaler Starting Third Season
Alpine Pedaler is kicking off its third season with a party Sunday at Mother Road Brewery. A Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be followed with food by Satchmo's, beer, live music by John Carpino and free rides on all three Pedalers. The public is invited at 5:30 p.m. Owner Brett Mierendorf says this is the first full season with all three Pedalers operating in Flagstaff. There are now seven drivers working for the company. The larger pedaler carries 14 people, who help in pedaling … [Read more...] about Alpine Pedaler Starting Third Season
Goodwill Expanding in Northern Arizona
Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona has become a standout nationwide. The Goodwill operation became the third ever to receive a $910,000 low-interest loan from Goodwill Industries International through funding from the Annie E. Casey, Kresge, and Ford Foundations, allowing them to accelerate expansion in one year, instead of over a three-year period. This mission-integrated growth and expansion, planned for 2014, will include the opening of a 25,000 square foot Good Neighbor … [Read more...] about Goodwill Expanding in Northern Arizona
Flagstaff Students Learning to Manage Money
Flagstaff Unified School District has been working to improve financial education for its students. At a ceremony this month, the district recognized an innovative Web-based financial literacy initiative, providing free, unlimited access to financial education to Coconino and Flagstaff High School students in partnership with Alliance Bank of Arizona and EverFi, an education technology company. Obtaining information on managing credit card bills, debt, saving and financing is often … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Students Learning to Manage Money
Winning Platitudes
Many years ago, I agreed to let my mother fix me up on date. In other words, I succumbed to the relentless guilt-laden pressure only a mother can impose, to go out with the “nice” young, single guy she’d met the last time she’d dropped in at my dad’s office. After meeting him, I did have to admit, he surely was agreeable. But, his high marks on the niceness scale had a lot to do with a conversational repertoire composed entirely of platitudes and clichés. He was “taking the tiger by the tail” at … [Read more...] about Winning Platitudes
Great Sedona Chili Cook Off Saturday
Chefs from throughout the Verde Valley will feature their favorite chili recipes at the Fourth Annual Great Sedona Chili Cook Off on May 3, 2014. Sponsored by the Sedona Rotary Club, the chililicious event will be held at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Chili tasting will run at 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. awards ceremony; admission is $15 for adults and children under 10 are free. Free Park & Ride from Uptown Municipal Parking Lot & 179-Look for … [Read more...] about Great Sedona Chili Cook Off Saturday
Twin Arrows Celebrating First Anniversary Saturday
Twin Arrows is celebrating their 1st anniversary May 3rd. As part of the celebration, the casino resort will have one-dollar hot dogs and one-dollar beer all day long. In addition, someone will win $100 cash every hour in the Hot Seat drawings from 1:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. May 4th. In order to with the cash, play your favorite slot machine with your Players Club card properly inserted to register for the drawings. In addition, 10 ‘Suite Deal’ packages will be given … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Celebrating First Anniversary Saturday
Butler Running for State House
Navajo Nation Councilman Joshua Lavar Butler is entering the race for the Arizona House of Representatives. Butler, a Democratic Party candidate, is seeking one-of-two seats in the Arizona House of Representatives representing Legislative District 7. The district has two seats in the House and one seat in the Senate. The current seat holders in the House of Representatives are Jamescita Peshlakai (D-Cameron) and Albert Hale (D-St. Michaels), and Carlyle Begay (D-Ganado) serves as the state … [Read more...] about Butler Running for State House
Navajo Rug Auction Scheduled for June
More than 200 vintage and contemporary Navajo weavings from artists, consigners and the R.B. Burnham & Co. Trading Post will be featured at the 2014 Navajo Rug Auction Saturday, June 14 at the Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road in Flagstaff. A public preview of all weavings is planned from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. The auction, presented by the Museum of Northern Arizona and the Flagstaff Arts Council, begins promptly at 2 p.m. and is free to the public. A portion of … [Read more...] about Navajo Rug Auction Scheduled for June