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First Diamondback Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame a

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  During his 22-year career as a major league baseball player, Randy Johnson regularly stood on a pitcher’s mound, alone, as tens of thousands of fans watched his every move. He pitched in numerous high-pressure situations, from the deciding game of a World Series to a perfect game. Yet, never was he as nervous as on July 26, when he stood in front of an estimated 50,000 onlookers in Cooperstown, New York. This time, he was not throwing a baseball but talking to the crowd, delivering his … [Read more...] about First Diamondback Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame a

Massage Therapist Uses Personal History to Guide Her Work

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Prior to joining Natural Look Now, LLC, Jill Camirand has been a massage therapist for nine years. She is nationally certified as well as Board Certified. She became interested in massage while working in a chiropractic office. She loved learning about the body and finding ways to help people with pain. As a result, she decided to attend massage school at ASIS in Clarkdale. As an athlete, Camirand focused on sports massage and rehabilitation. After graduating, she opened up her own business … [Read more...] about Massage Therapist Uses Personal History to Guide Her Work

Sonesta Celebrating Grand Redesign

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Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff has been completely reimagined and reinvigorated to provide guests more than just a place to stay. Following a multi-million dollar renovation completed this spring, the new residence-style suites provide all the amenities of a small apartment including fully equipped kitchens, presenting the perfect mix of comfort and flexibility for business travelers and vacationers alike. Conveniently located near the legendary Route 66, Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff is situated … [Read more...] about Sonesta Celebrating Grand Redesign

NAU Club Taps into Thriving Craft Beer Culture

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These college students are serious about their beer, but not in the way you might be thinking. For members of the Northern Arizona University Craft Beer Association, a friendly “How’s it going?” quickly yields to an ardent discussion of the art form that is their passion. “At first I thought, ‘Students and drinking beer, oh boy,’ ” said Mark Molinaro, executive chef in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at NAU. “But what I appreciate about the club is how they are so mature and … [Read more...] about NAU Club Taps into Thriving Craft Beer Culture

MountainLine Adding Rapid Cross-Town Service

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Mountain Line is launching one of its biggest service enhancements in recent years on August 2, offering increased frequency on the popular Route 2, adding scheduled service deviations on two routes to better access charter schools, and implementing overall operational efficiency changes. Peak Weekday frequency on Route 2, which connects the downtown area with the Flagstaff Medical Center and Flagstaff Mall via Cedar Ave. and Lockett Rd., will now be 20 minutes. This enhancement gives riders … [Read more...] about MountainLine Adding Rapid Cross-Town Service

Olive Garden Manager Recognized

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Brian Patrick, General Manager of the Olive Garden in Flagstaff, has attained parent company Darden Restaurants’ Diamond Club status. He joins a group of top-performing General Managers recognized for their commitment to delivering guest experiences at the highest level, while making a difference in the lives of guests, employees and in their community. This is the fourth time Patrick has received this recognition. “Brian demonstrates outstanding leadership and dedication to his restaurant … [Read more...] about Olive Garden Manager Recognized

Kirkpatrick Claims $1,000,000 in Benefits to Region

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Just over six months into this term, the district offices of U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., have already resolved hundreds of constituent cases, resulting in taxpayer savings and benefits of more than $1 million. Caseworkers help constituents resolve problems and navigate a variety of federal issues, including veterans’ benefits, foreclosure prevention, Social Security, passports and visas. About 45 percent of District One’s casework deals with veterans and defense issues, and the rest … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Claims $1,000,000 in Benefits to Region

Home Depot Supporting Adopt a Highway

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The Home Depot in East Flagstaff supports the efforts of Folksville USA “America the Beautiful & BagReadyJobs” and the Flagstaff, AZ Adopt-A-Highway groups. “Only through our combined efforts will we ever reverse the habits of those that litter our highways and destroy the true beauty of “America & Arizona the Beautiful”. The ADOT Adopt-A-Highway program has the greatest impact on insuring our highways are kept in a condition that represents our Arizona residents and the pride they … [Read more...] about Home Depot Supporting Adopt a Highway

Uncomfortable? Good.

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Growth only happens when you stretch. It's when you're uncomfortable, when you push yourself, when you struggle, that you break through to new capabilities. In startups and entrepreneurship, especially a first startup, it all feels like a stretch. Because it is. You never know what you can do until you do it for the first time. So what if you fail? When you first fell off your bike while learning how to ride, did you abandon all hope, stop trying and walk away? If you answered yes, please go get … [Read more...] about Uncomfortable? Good.