What is hospice? Often, there are a lot of misconceptions as to what hospice is, and who it serves. Hospice is often viewed as “the place you go to die.” Hospice providers are frequently correcting this common misunderstanding and clarifying what hospice really is. Yes, technically, hospice patients have a much shorter expected lifespan when compared to other hospitalized individuals. However, hospice is not a place where people go to die, it is actually a modern concept of care that … [Read more...] about Clarifying Hospice Services
Golf Classic
May 10. The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Coca Cola Golf Classic will be held at Flagstaff Ranch. The 16th Annual event is a favorite for many in the state. More information is available at 928 774 4505. … [Read more...] about Golf Classic
Running For Water Passing Through Flagstaff
Steve Spear, 49, is running the equivalent of a marathon a day for the next five months, logging over 3,000 miles to raise $1.5 million to provide clean water for a Kenyan village of 30,000 people. Putting faith into action, Spear’s Running for Water campaign aims to raise funds and awareness for the countless people in Africa who live – and die – every day without clean water. ‘Running for Water’ is the brainchild of Spear, a former pastor at Willow Creek Community Church near Chicago, IL. … [Read more...] about Running For Water Passing Through Flagstaff
Search Engines
May 16, 6:00 p.m. Bookmans. The Internet and Search Engines have changed our lives in amazing ways adding an onslaught of readily available information. Through time, we have seen drastic changes in how this information was provided. From Yahoo, who was the original big guy, to Google who then emerged and began their efforts to take over the world. Add into the mix the failing MSN who remade themselves into Bing and have been desperately trying to make a dent in the market. Beyond this, there … [Read more...] about Search Engines
Local Business Fueling Growth
Member businesses of the Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance (FiBA) are emerging from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Steeped in and thoroughly integrated within the local community and region, FiBA members are seeing hopeful, positive signs of recovery and growth. A positive outlook also is reflected in their ongoing successes and flows from deep community roots, unique local characteristics and their areas of expertise. "I'm still in business,” said Linton Real … [Read more...] about Local Business Fueling Growth
Mountain Line Preparing for Railroad Work
BNSF will close the Beaver St. railroad crossing from April 29-May 20 to conduct maintenance work, affecting bus service on Mountain Line Route 5 and Mountain Link Route 10. During the construction, Mountain Link Stop, 1 and Route 5, Stop 31 at Beaver St. and Phoenix Ave. will be closed. Southbound Mountain Link riders are advised to access Stop 23 at Beaver St. and Birch Ave. Southbound Mountain Link vehicles will turn right on Route 66 from Beaver St., head down Milton and make a … [Read more...] about Mountain Line Preparing for Railroad Work
For this month’s FBN Spotlight, we asked Ronnie Tierney to describe her work, changes in her trade, and her experiences before moving back to Flagstaff. Q. Describe Fresh Focuses Photography for people who are not familiar with your work. To describe my business I’d have to take a brief breeze to the past. In 2004 I was working for a design firm in Napa,CA where we lived at the time. Due to the economic effects of 911, the firm down-sized and I was laid off. I knew … [Read more...] about
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Kirkpatrick on Senate Immigration Proposal
U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., released the following statement in response to the bipartisan Senate working group’s proposal on border security and immigration reform: “Let’s seize this moment. It is good for Arizona. After years of stalemate, a bipartisan, common-sense effort is finally underway to solve a problem that reaches every corner of our nation. “The Senate working group’s proposal is not perfect, but it is good for Arizona. As a border state, Arizona … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick on Senate Immigration Proposal
Dry Needling Concerning Some Acupuncturists
Stating that the practice of “dry needling,” or acupuncture, does not fall within the definition of the practice of physical therapy, Arizona’s licensed acupuncturists are concerned about public safety as a growing number of therapists are offering dry needling with limited training, disguised as the complex ancient Chinese treatment of acupuncture. Thus, licensed acupuncturists, such as Ahna Bridenbaugh, LAc., of Acupuncture and Asian Medicine in Sedona, are encouraging the public to attend … [Read more...] about Dry Needling Concerning Some Acupuncturists
Palette to Palate Approaching
Angie Bray-Widner has been dabbling in art since her high school days in Illinois. But it wasn't until she retired from an almost 20 year career as a Certified Public Accountant did she find her way back to her creative side. Bray-Widner's artwork, titled "Mixed Company" was recently selected as the signature art piece in Coconino Community College's 11th annual Palette to Palate signature fundraising event. "Mixed Company" will be auctioned at the event. Proceeds from Palette to … [Read more...] about Palette to Palate Approaching