The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) has awarded Forest Canyon Endoscopy & Surgery, in Flagstaff, with its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) award in recognition of their exemplary safety and health management systems. They join 26 other companies in Arizona with this distinction. “Forest Canyon Endoscopy & Surgery has shown the responsibility and care needed to operate a safe, successful business,” said Jessie Atencio, … [Read more...] about Forest Canyon Being Recognized
EmPOWER Arizona Plan Moving Forward
Governor Jan Brewer is announcing and accepting Master Energy Plan to help lead Arizona into a prosperous and reliable energy future. The Plan – titled emPOWER Arizona: Executive Energy Assessment and Pathways – was a collaborative effort by the Governor’s Office of Energy Policy, Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Legislature, Arizona Corporation Commission and leading industry partners. It reflects a key priority of Governor Brewer’s “Four Cornerstones of Reform” policy agenda … [Read more...] about EmPOWER Arizona Plan Moving Forward
Medicare and Hearing Aids
If you are a Medicare recipient and are in the market for hearing aids, you need to do your homework. You may want a professional to sit down with you and go over the various options. Medicare basically has three plans: hospital coverage, medical coverage and a combination of hospital and medical. Coverage of certain medications is an option that may be added to one of the plans. Here is a partial list of services that Medicare will not cover any part of: long-term care, routine dental care, … [Read more...] about Medicare and Hearing Aids
Repairs Started on 89A Near Page
One year after a landslide forced the closure US 89 south of Page, the Arizona Department of Transportation is gearing up to start construction early summer and potentially complete the emergency repair by the end of this year — if there are no environmental, utility or right-of-way hurdles. Following an extensive geological investigation into the Feb. 20, 2013 landslide that concluded in July, ADOT has made major strides in accelerating progress on the emergency … [Read more...] about Repairs Started on 89A Near Page
The Snowbowl/Sochi Connection
With the world’s attention fading to white for the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi this month, one of America’s snow sports favorites, Shaun White, is seeking his third Olympic Gold medal in the fairly new sport of snowboarding. White, a kid who, ironically, grew up on San Diego’s beaches, has thrilled crowds in the halfpipe, successfully taking his daring skateboarding stunts to the slopes. While White rode rails and hit jumps in Southern California, another young skateboarder was trading the … [Read more...] about The Snowbowl/Sochi Connection
Arizona’s Political Season in Full Swing
The busy legislative season is underway at the state capitol, with lawmakers introducing legislation, working on budgets, and keeping an eye on the upcoming election season. Several of Arizona’s top spots will be on the minds of voters. The ballot will likely be filled with candidates for governor, secretary of state and treasurer. State legislators for districts representing Northern Arizona will also be on the ballot, but most of them say they are focused on priorities other than the … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Political Season in Full Swing
Tech Talk
Feb. 19th, Bookman's Cafe. Flag Tech Talk features a discussion on "WordPress". Presenters will talk about some of the background of this hot Content Management System. Find out the differences between WordPress.org and WordPress.com, look at some of our favorite Plug-ins, and learn about Security Issues. We will also delve into some website Control Panels and show you around a little, so you get to see an inside look at how it works! This lecture is part of the Flag Tech Talk discussion … [Read more...] about Tech Talk
Dr. Wani Heart Talk Tonight
Secrets of the heart: Heart disease exposed” is the topic of the February Take Note Flagstaff Lecture Series, sponsored by Flagstaff Medical Center. The Tuesday, Feb. 18 lecture features interventional cardiologist Omar Wani, M.D. The free presentation is5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the East Flagstaff Community Library, 3000 N. Fourth St. To R.S.V.P. or for more information on this free event, call 928-773-2080. Dr. Wani will discuss signs, symptoms and risk factors of coronary artery disease (heart … [Read more...] about Dr. Wani Heart Talk Tonight
BOTHANDS to Open Sharon’s Attic Thrift Store
BOTHANDS, Inc., plans to open Sharon’s Attic Thrift Store March 1, specializing in items for children, babies and moms. Sharon’s Attic will sell furniture, clothing, household goods and clothing/toys for children and babies. Sharon’s Attic will help raise funding for BOTHANDS’ Sharon Manor Transitional Housing program, which provides affordable housing and comprehensive support services for homeless women and children survivors of domestic violence. In addition to funding, Sharon’s Attic … [Read more...] about BOTHANDS to Open Sharon’s Attic Thrift Store
Passwords: The Firewall to Your Identity
I remember a time when identity theft was a rare occurrence, something that happened only to the very few (and extremely unlucky) people. Now, almost anyone you talk to has experienced some sort of ID theft, usually stemming from hacked passwords or credit card usage, both online and offline. ID theft is on the rise, and the offenders are getting better at it. If you’ve been paying attention to the news recently, you probably have seen stories about massive hacks that compromised credit card … [Read more...] about Passwords: The Firewall to Your Identity