Members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee have elected U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., to be the ranking member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee in the 113th Congress. She has also been assigned to serve on the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee. The Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee has jurisdiction over general veterans’ matters, information technology, procurement and matters that are referred to the subcommittee by the full committee chairman. The … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick’s Committee Assignments
Leading Through Empathy
“Empathy” conjures up visions of touchy-feely, “oh you poor baby” sorts of interactions. What could empathy possibly have to do with leadership? Quite a bit, actually. Last month, we explored why listening is important to leadership. Listening is the key to understanding, which is the key to persuasion. Leadership is all about persuasion. But what does empathy have to do with this? Empathy is a deeper form of understanding. Empathy goes beyond understanding by putting yourself in the other … [Read more...] about Leading Through Empathy
Governor Declaring Weather Related Emergency
Governor Jan Brewer has declared a state of emergency due to the frigid weather in Arizona. This declaration temporarily lifts the propane transportation regulations. This declaration will ease the delivery of propane to communities in the state, where the demand in high.\ The declaration cites weather concerns for the issuance. In Northern Arizona, temperatures will be below zero for much of the region. … [Read more...] about Governor Declaring Weather Related Emergency
The Role of Urgent Care
Now that the new year is upon us, so is the cold and flu season. It is as predictable as snow on the mountain that when a child becomes ill or all of a sudden seems much worse, it is either a weekend or a week when the doctor’s office is closed for the holidays. Of course, this problem is not limited tot he week between Christmas and New Years. Sometimes a doctor has already gone home for the day or has no appointment times available for the rest of the day, and the nagging question is whether … [Read more...] about The Role of Urgent Care
Frigid Temperatures Prompt City Warning
The Flagstaff Fire Department officials are reminding Northern Arizonans to heat homes and buildings to prevent water line and sprinkler system breaks. These breaks can result in substantial water damage to businesses, homes, and other buildings. Flagstaff Fire Marshall Kristin Smith tells Flagstaff Business News that the department gets many calls for system breaks after temperatures begin warming up and the pipes begin to thaw. "Keeping buildings heated to a minimum of 40 degrees will … [Read more...] about Frigid Temperatures Prompt City Warning
Snowbowl Offering Free Learn to Ski Packages
Arizona Snowbowl Fulfills New Year’s Resolutions to Exercise and Try Something New Since two Norwegian brothers, Ole and Pete Solberg, came to Flagstaff in 1915 and made their own skis from pinewood to deliver goods to snow-bound ranchers, Flagstaff has been a ski town. So now in this century, in an effort to introduce more people to outdoor winter recreation, Arizona Snowbowl is offering 560 free Learn to Ski and Snowboard packages in January during national Learn to Ski and Snowboard … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Offering Free Learn to Ski Packages
Bicyclist Comment Period
Feb. 8th ADOT seeking public comments for transportation. As walking and bicycling for transportation and recreation steadily grows in popularity around our state, the Arizona Department of Transportation continues to advance its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan to improve safety and multimodal travel options. ADOT is working on finalizing an update to the plan, which was first established in 2003. Beginning today, everyone has the opportunity to share their thoughts on the draft final report by … [Read more...] about Bicyclist Comment Period
Making Healthy Resolutions
It’s that time of year again: time to reflect and set meaningful goals to improve your health and happiness, and time to start thinking about actually accomplishing your New Year’s resolutions this year. It’s easy to get caught up in life and not make time for yourself and your wellness – but this year, try making your health a priority. Health is a fairly general category, and experts often suggest making your goals as specific as possible, so that you’re more likely to accomplish … [Read more...] about Making Healthy Resolutions
Supervisors Selecting New Chair
Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta was named as the County Board of Supervisor’s next chairwoman during the Board’s regular meeting today. Supervisor Archuleta said she was honored for yet another opportunity to represent the Board and county residents as chairwoman. "Being voted by my colleagues to lead the Board of Supervisors is always a tremendous honor and privilege,” Supervisor Archuleta said. “I look forward to carrying out this solemn duty on behalf of the Board … [Read more...] about Supervisors Selecting New Chair
Optimizing Digestion
Since 70 percent of the body’s immune system dwells in the digestive tract, maintaining digestive health is crucial to the body’s overall well being. Digestion is the process by which our food is broken down into a form that can be absorbed into the blood system and carried to cells throughout the body to provide nourishment and energy. The process begins in the mouth when we chew and swallow. Our saliva contains an enzyme that breaks the starch from the food into smaller molecules. The … [Read more...] about Optimizing Digestion