On a September morning, George Averbeck is in his Fire on the Mountain studio carefully crafting a glass-blown vase, inspired by the Milky Way and Flagstaff’s famous starry skies. His wife, business partner and glass-blowing assistant that day, Holly, joins him to create a deeply meaningful original art piece that will bring awareness to the town’s clear view into deep space and the conservation efforts of the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. On this morning, he announces how the sale of this … [Read more...] about Glass Blower George Averbeck Shows How High Heat and Time Create Beauty in the Universe
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Jail Tax is Changing Lives, Restoring Families, Strengthening Communities
This November, voters in Coconino County will have a choice. On behalf of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, I am pleased to report our in-custody Coconino County Jail programs are working and showing great results. An important outcome is that many of our community members have received the support they needed, and are being reunited with their families and integrated back into our communities. Many have found rewarding work and have stayed on the path of recovery from addiction. The … [Read more...] about Jail Tax is Changing Lives, Restoring Families, Strengthening Communities
City of Flagstaff Announces Minimum Wage for 2023
On November 8, 2016 the voters of Flagstaff wrote and passed The Minimum Wage Act (“the Act”) as a citizen’s initiative (Proposition 414). The Act, which is codified in Title 15 of the Flagstaff City Code, prescribes that beginning in 2023, the Flagstaff minimum wage shall be increased annually by the increase in the cost of living. Pursuant to the Act, “[t]he increase in the cost of living shall be measured by the percentage increase as of August of the immediately preceding year over the level … [Read more...] about City of Flagstaff Announces Minimum Wage for 2023
Tiny House Village Provides Sizable Benefits
When David Carpenter, owner of Hope Construction in Flagstaff, built his first tiny house, he wasn’t planning on developing a full-blown small home community. “I caught the buzz on HGTV six or seven years ago. So, I started to build one. I got the carpenters to construct it in the back lot,” he said. “Then I looked for a place to put the tiny house.” The tiny house movement integrates sustainable strategies and quality craftsmanship with homeowners’ desires to downsize, simplify and live with … [Read more...] about Tiny House Village Provides Sizable Benefits
Kiersten Hathcock Amplifies Little Voices
Kiersten Hathcock calls herself an ordinary mom who was making children’s furniture in her garage while her kids were in school. But most people who hear her story would likely agree, what’s happened to her in the past decade or so is anything but ordinary, as Hathcock has ventured into the world of celebrity, the paranormal and unsolved mysteries. Her book, “Little Voices: How Kids in Spirit Helped a Reluctant Medium Escape and Heal from Abuse,” is being released this month and launching her on … [Read more...] about Kiersten Hathcock Amplifies Little Voices
Sweet Business
When Sugar Mamas opened in 2009, it was the only traditional old-style dedicated walk-in store for cakes and pastries in Flagstaff. “I’ve always used only fresh and whole ingredients,” said Sugar Mamas owner Lexi Striker. Having become an established Flagstaff business, Sugar Mamas moved from the original downtown location to the current space on Steves Blvd. in 2016. Striker also changed her operation from retail walk-in store to online special-order baking … [Read more...] about Sweet Business
Leading a Life of Impact and Legacy
Motivational speaker Rabbi Daniel Cohen believes no encounter is random, but rather an opportunity to make an impact. In his book, “What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy,” he offers strategies to help us become more mindful in how we think and act, and become the best version of ourselves. Sprinkling in Jewish mysticism, he suggests developing what he calls “Holy Habits,” that put into play the “Momentum Factor.” Rabbi Cohen says daily decisions lead to … [Read more...] about Leading a Life of Impact and Legacy
Flagstaff Star Party, Celebration of the Night Explore Archeoastronomy
With more than 20 telescopes and hosts from across the region, the free annual Flagstaff Star Party is offering three nights of stargazing into Northern Arizona’s starry autumn nights, along with rich presentations tapping into the global cultural wealth of our night sky heritage. The world’s most accessible star party in the first International Dark Sky City is scheduled for 6-10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 22-24, at Buffalo Park, occurring during Celebration of the Night – a … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Star Party, Celebration of the Night Explore Archeoastronomy
PR Professional Helps Brands Look Their Best
Returning to Flagstaff after graduating from Northern Arizona University (NAU) was a dream that came true for International Minute Press Owner Tracie Hansen. “Soon after we finished school in 1993, my husband, Glenn, and I moved to Lacrosse, Wisconsin so he could go to grad school,” said Hansen. “After three years, we moved to Phoenix to be near family and I accepted a job at the Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA).” Although she really loved the work she was doing, she and Glenn always … [Read more...] about PR Professional Helps Brands Look Their Best
Flagstaff Business Lauded for Success Story
Her goal was to start a business in Flagstaff that specializes in offering services to people with disabilities. She didn’t plan on a pandemic breaking out in the middle of her planning. Regardless, Jen Green-Vance, president and CEO of Strides 2 Thrive and Elevated Shredding, met with the folks of the Coconino Small Business Development Center at Coconino Community College to come up with a plan. Not only was the plan successful, it was also award-winning. Green-Vance was honored … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Business Lauded for Success Story