Governor Jan Brewer has issued a proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2011, “Constitution Week” in remembrance of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. “The U.S. Constitution was groundbreaking. It not only established a new government but – more importantly – it set forth the very framework of limited federal government and American liberty guaranteed to this nation’s citizens,” said Governor Brewer. “This week, we celebrate the supreme law of the land created by and for ‘we … [Read more...] about Constituion Week Being Recognized in AZ
Volunteers Needed at Schultz Fire Burn Area
Volunteers are needed to help fill sandbags for the Schultz Flood area. Beginning today, the United Way of Northern Arizona staff will be at the Silver Saddle gas station on the corner of 89A and Silver Saddle Road to help in the process. Volunteers are needed for the next several days. · Thursday, September 15th: 9am – Noon · Thursday, September 15th: 1pm – 5pm · Friday, September 16th: 9am – Noon · Friday, … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed at Schultz Fire Burn Area
Don’t Ignore Risk of Flooding
Water is essential to life, but when it comes in the form of a flood, it can inflict severe financial damage and even render a home unlivable. You can alleviate that risk with flood insurance, but it is important to understand its terms and conditions. You might think you are at greater risk from fire than flooding. But did you know that 90 percent of all natural disasters in the United States. involve flooding? Floods and flash floods happen in all 50 states. Some overlooked causes of … [Read more...] about Don’t Ignore Risk of Flooding
SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), offered the following statement in reaction to the CPI inflation numbers released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "Despite the continuing efforts by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to reassure that everything is under control regarding inflation, the CPI inflation data for August, up 0.4%, and the past year, running at 3.8%, confirm that this is simply not the case. … [Read more...] about SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Gluten–Why All the Hype ??
Most Americans realize by now that a steady diet of cheeseburgers and soda will lead to heart disease and diabetes. What they don't know is there is another offender in the typical American diet that most people would never suspect to be causing them a problem. That silent villain is gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, kamut, spelt, and oats. Gluten is a major component of most breads, pastas, flour tortillas, and the majority of processed foods like crackers and cookies. Gluten is … [Read more...] about Gluten–Why All the Hype ??
Orpheum Presenting Dar Williams and Joan Osborne
The Orpheum Theater presents an evening with Dar Williams and Joan Osborne Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Dar Williams and Joan Osborne, two of the most acclaimed female recording artists of the last two decades, are joining forces for a two-week co-headlining tour this fall. Although they both played the inaugural Lilith Fair tour in 1997 and have worked with some of the same musicians over the years, this will mark the first time that Williams and Osborne have actually performed together. … [Read more...] about Orpheum Presenting Dar Williams and Joan Osborne
Community Remembering 911
The greater Northern Arizona community gathered at Flagstaff City Hall today to commemorate 911. The National Day of Service events started with an effort led by Northern Arizona University's Civic Service Institute. Volunteers from the Institute, Americorps, NAU, and many community members placed 3,035 small flags on the lawn of city hall. At 11:00, community members including emergency service personnel from throughout the region, gathered for a solemn remembrance of the tragedies that … [Read more...] about Community Remembering 911
CCC Celebrating 20 Years
Officials and community members helped kick off today's year long celebration of CCC, and its many roles in Northern Arizona. A ceremony held on the Lone Tree campus today, celebrated the college's many accomplishments, and speakers talked about the future of the institution. CCC President Leah Bornstein tells Flagstaff Business News, the college is working to provide access to more students in rural Arizona with the intention of helping them reach their educational goals. CCC has served … [Read more...] about CCC Celebrating 20 Years
#5 Steps to Building an Energy Star Home
In this current series of articles we are chronicling the steps to build an energy efficient home based on a current project here in Flagstaff. We are building a house for a professor just north of NAU who is prioritizing energy efficiency. The first articles covered the basics of getting out of the ground. The next few topics dive deeper into the details. Now that we are sealed up tight we need to address getting the house heated and ventilated correctly. Building tight houses requires … [Read more...] about #5 Steps to Building an Energy Star Home
CD 1 Lawmaker Responding to President’s Speech
Congressmen Gosar Responds to the President’s Request for Another Stimulus Plan—“Son of Stimulus” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) made the following statement in response to President Obama’s address to the Joint Session of Congress on September 8, 2011: “I was very disappointed in the speech. Once again the President asked for our trust, but I think he keeps forgetting that trust is a series of promises kept. I am still awaiting fulfillment of many of his … [Read more...] about CD 1 Lawmaker Responding to President’s Speech