Through a generous donation from a local businessman, proceeds from the auction of a 2008 Shelby GT Barrett Jackson Edition Convertible, one of only 100 produced by Carroll Shelby, will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Flagstaff. The auction takes place Thursday September 26th at the Barrett Jackson Auction in Las Vegas, NV. This limited edition car has been upgraded with a Ford Racing V8 package and is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission as well as Ford Racing handling Pack. With … [Read more...] about Auction Benefitting Boys and Girls Club
Get it in Writing
Did you get it in writing? Business attorneys probably ask clients some form of this question more often than any other. Conducting business over a handshake is an idealistic and romanticized concept that many people aspire to as a demonstration of their honesty and integrity. In reality, the question of whether informally conducting business will eventually lead to a dispute is a matter of “when,” not “if.” The question of whether this fact signals the moral decay of our society is a topic best … [Read more...] about Get it in Writing
2013’s Outstanding City Employees
The employees of the City of Flagstaff strive to provide excellent customer service in every program and service we provide to each other and to our community. While customer service is expected of each of us, there are some employees that go beyond our expectations and achieve the extraordinary in service delivery and customer satisfaction. At yesterday’s City Council meeting City Manager Kevin Burke and the City Council recognized the employees and employee teams with a “City … [Read more...] about 2013’s Outstanding City Employees
Monsoon Creating Lush Forest Conditions
With the extraordinarily rainy monsoon season moving out and cool dry days moving in, nature lovers will want to experience the San Francisco Peaks in full, vibrant bloom from Arizona Snowbowl’s Scenic Chairlift Ride through mid October. “The abundant and extended rains this monsoon season have resulted in the highest diversity of wildflowers and fungi and the most lush flora that I have seen in my 15 years here in Flagstaff," said Kristin Haskins, Ph.D., director of research at The Arboretum … [Read more...] about Monsoon Creating Lush Forest Conditions
Cancer Survivor Series
Oct. 1 A new cancer survivor series, sponsored by the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare (CCNAH), is about to get underway in Flagstaff. The group meets 4:30 – 6 p.m., the first and third Tuesday of the month beginning Oct. 1 through Jan. 21 at the Northern Arizona Healthcare Education Center, 1000 N. Humphreys St., in the Bashas’ Shopping Center. For more information, call the CCNAH at 928-773-2261. The eight-week series offers various topics to benefit those affected by cancer. … [Read more...] about Cancer Survivor Series
City Settling Lawsuit
The City of Flagstaff has agreed to settle a lawsuit that challenged the City’s use of a State law that prohibited loitering for the purpose of begging. The Police Chief and City Attorney were following State law and not a City specific ordinance. However, the City has learned that constitutional law has evolved regarding these kinds of First Amendment issues and we always want to protect and respect the constitutional rights of our citizens and visitors. The City of … [Read more...] about City Settling Lawsuit
Annual Hopi Festival Downtown this Month
The Hopi-sponsored Fourth Annual Native Arts and Music Festival at Heritage Square is scheduled for Sept. 28 and 29 in downtown Flagstaff. Set in the shadow of the Hopi Building (a Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation-owned property), the event draws several thousand visitors for Hopi and Native arts and culture in partnership with other Native American artisans and the City of Flagstaff. This year’s event promises to be much more: more vendors, visitors and activities. This … [Read more...] about Annual Hopi Festival Downtown this Month
MNA Receiving Two Grants
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is demonstrating its support for the Museum of Northern Arizona by awarding it two grants to strengthen its zoology and photographic collections. The IMLS grants address the preservation needs for MNA's zoology holdings and photo archives. A $149,998 grant will help address the preservation needs of zoology holdings, and a $150,000 grant will help preserve photo archives. “This institution has a history of solid commitment to … [Read more...] about MNA Receiving Two Grants
Health Care Reform and Insurance
As America gets set for the opening of the health insurance marketplaces on Oct. 1, we have had many calls and questions from local businesses and customers who purchase their own health insurance. Probably the biggest question has revolved around cost. Will health insurance cost more or less as a result of health care reform? Well, that depends on your definition of “cost.” The true cost of delivering health care has not been reduced. The costs of services we purchase health insurance to … [Read more...] about Health Care Reform and Insurance
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Earning Highest Accreditation
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE), announced that phase one of its Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, located along I-40, exit 219, just east of Flagstaff, Ariz. is the first construction project on the Navajo Nation to be awarded the prestigious Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Certification for safety excellence in the workplace. The VVP-Star is the highest accreditation that any company can earn for safety standards through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Earning Highest Accreditation