The Greater Williams Community Fund invites local community organizations to apply for 2014 grant funding. The application form will be available beginning Tuesday, March 4, and applications must be submitted by Friday, April 4, 2014. To assist prospective applicants, an information session outlining the online organizational profile and grant application process will be held on Thursday, January 23, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Walker Hall at St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, … [Read more...] about Grant Monies Available in Williams
Keeping Our Money at Home
This is the fourth year that Flagstaff Business Alliance (FiBA) and Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) spearheaded a multi-partner collaborative effort to promote shopping at locally owned businesses during the holiday season. A strong independent economy is a key goal for both organizations that work to promote a livable, prosperous community. This year, the emphasis was specifically on the difference between “local” and “locally owned.” “And there is a big difference,” explained Hadassah … [Read more...] about Keeping Our Money at Home
Flagstaff Buys Open Space
You probably heard that in the last few months the City has purchased 450 acres on the east side of town (Picture Canyon) and 2,280 acres on the west side of town (Observatory Mesa). Both of these large parcels are permanently reserved as open space – no development. Many of you have asked me two good questions: (1) Where are we getting these millions of dollars; (2) Is it wise to be surrounding the city with undevelopable land when we already have a problem with having enough available … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Buys Open Space
Radiologists are Doctors, Too
According to the American College of Radiology (ACR), radiologists are medical doctors (MDs) or doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques. These techniques include X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound. Yes, radiologists are real doctors. After college, they go through four years of medical school, pass a … [Read more...] about Radiologists are Doctors, Too
Do What You Say You Are Going To Do
I recently read an article by Danielle Laporte: THE secret to success. This is IT. For reals. It says doing what you say you're going to do is the secret to success and I couldn't agree with her more. Not only will you claim your personal power, you will develop relationships built on trust, respect and integrity. More importantly, you will challenge others to step up their game, especially when doing business with you. It's a simple concept but one that surprisingly is difficult to … [Read more...] about Do What You Say You Are Going To Do
County Residents Supporting Roads Investment
A recent survey of 1,200 likely Coconino County voters found that most believe that county roads are well-maintained, but support raising additional revenue to sustain the current levels of maintenance services. The survey, conducted between Oct. 23 and Nov. 12 by GlobaLocal Visions, LLC, highlights the attitudes of voters living in and around the City of Flagstaff and other areas of the County. The survey found that residents supported raising sales tax revenue to support current … [Read more...] about County Residents Supporting Roads Investment
Preparing for Winter Conditions
Despite Northern Arizona's relatively mild January, the cold snap throughout most of the country is a reminder: it seemed like a good time to discuss some vehicle gear for winter travel in the event of a roadside emergency. Over many years of travel in the mountains and deserts, I have had a number of adverse driving conditions that have prompted me to continually refine my vehicle supplies. While the items may get upgraded, the survival priorities remain the same, whether you are … [Read more...] about Preparing for Winter Conditions
Who Wants To Be A Tiger?
If you’ve spent the last two years perfecting your tiger parent skills (following the publication of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom, Amy Chua’s 2011 advocacy/memoir in defense of boot-camp style parenting), the first thing to understand is that it doesn’t end there. Junheng Li, CEO of the independent equity research firm, J.L. Warren, now offers softie Americans something for the workplace. Tiger Woman on Wall Street is Li’s memoir of childhood in China under the tutelage of her tiger parents-plus … [Read more...] about Who Wants To Be A Tiger?
Understanding Region’s Salt Mine History
The Verde Valley Archaeology Center is hosting Dr. Todd Bostwich for a talk entitled, The Verde Salt Mine and the Prehistoric Procurement of Salt in the American Southwest. Salt has been a valuable trade item throughout human history. Native American salt procurement in the Southwest involved dangerous journeys across sacred landscapes associated with a deity called Salt Woman. This presentation describes the history of a famous salt mine in Camp Verde where prehistoric tools used for mining … [Read more...] about Understanding Region’s Salt Mine History
FMC Paramedic Wins Car
Congratulations go to Larry Neal, a captain and paramedic with Guardian Medical Transport. Larry is the winner of the new Toyota Corolla donated by Findlay Toyota-Flagstaff as part of the 2013 Turquoise Ball car raffle. Larry has been with Flagstaff Medical Center for eight years. The past five years, he has been with Guardian. Neal’s winning ticket was drawn from 1,000 tickets that were sold for the Turquoise Ball car raffle. The raffle raised more than $20,000. This year’s Turquoise Ball, … [Read more...] about FMC Paramedic Wins Car