When we check out at the grocery store, we are used to being asked “paper or plastic?” But now locals are discussing whether we should use plastic bags at all, and if so, how we keep them off the streets and out of the landfill. The issue of controlling plastic bag litter has been on the radar of Flagstaff’s Sustainability Department for years and has moved to the forefront of discussion in Flagstaff City Hall. Opinions vary widely, from banning the bags completely to fervent opposition to … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Considering Use of Plastic Bags
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Carpet Magic Under New Ownership
As of the 1st of the year, Carpet Magic is under new ownership! Adam Ashby, formerly the Operations Manager of Mammoth Restoration, has purchased the existing Carpet Magic business, operating since 2007. Carpet Magic will continue to specialize in carpet, upholstery, and tile & grout cleaning in Flagstaff and the surrounding communities. Moving forward, Adam’s focus is providing exceptional customer service, as he and his crew deliver great cleaning services at competitive rates. To give … [Read more...] about Carpet Magic Under New Ownership
BBB Releases Yavapai County’s Most Complained & Most Inquired About Industries of 2014
In 2014, Better Business Bureau Serving Central, Northern and Western Arizona (BBB) received over 100,000 requests for business reports on Yavapai County companies, and processed over 280 complaints and 317 customer reviews. To assist consumers in making savvy decisions in the marketplace, BBB names the top five most complained and most inquired about industries in Yavapai County of 2014. “Utilizing BBB as a resource to obtain information prior to engaging with a business can help consumers … [Read more...] about BBB Releases Yavapai County’s Most Complained & Most Inquired About Industries of 2014
Mountain Line Service Changes
The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) is adding weekend service on Routes 14 and 10a, as well as making slight schedule changes on Routes 7 and 14 in order to better meet customer demand and keep reliable, on-time performance. Due to the popularity of the service, Route 14 will begin operating seven days a week on Sunday, January 11. In addition, a slight schedule change will be implemented to make the route more efficient. Route 10a, which is an … [Read more...] about Mountain Line Service Changes
Scientist Fighting Bark Beetles with Fungus
Ips, engraver, mountain pine. There are many different kinds of bark beetles, but together, they’ve chewed through millions of acres across western forests, hitting drought-stressed trees of the Coconino National Forest with a voracious appetite, especially in 2002. And with a drying, warming trend predicted in coming years, scientists say the climate may only become more favorable for multiple generations of bark beetles to breed and chomp the life out of conifers. That is, unless … [Read more...] about Scientist Fighting Bark Beetles with Fungus
Eddie Passov is Planning Holiday Family Feasts for Hundreds
Volunteers at the Sedona Community Food Bank are gearing up for the holidays. They need cash to buy turkeys for Thanksgiving and hams for Christmas. For these two dinners, a bag of all the trimmings will be included, so they are needed as well. Eddie Passov, executive director of the food bank, says 120 families, or about 300 people, will be able to have a holiday dinners though the program there. He says that many people are embarrassed coming in and many volunteer so that they can feel … [Read more...] about Eddie Passov is Planning Holiday Family Feasts for Hundreds
Buffalo Wild Wings Employee Taking Flight
Carlos Romaniz will tell you Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to work, but this Prescott Valley 18-year-old could never have imagined he’d also be telling you it’s a great place to launch a career…as a pilot. By all accounts, Romaniz is no ordinary employee. “He’s probably one of the hardest workers I’ve ever met,” says General Manager Jamie Stancil. “He was holding two jobs while going to school.” Assistant Manager Jason Whittaker agrees. “Carlos is a model employee.” And co-worker … [Read more...] about Buffalo Wild Wings Employee Taking Flight
Summit Spas Creating an Escape at Home
Summit Spas & Billiards is the reincarnation of a couple of old-time hot tub stores. First, there was Mountain Home and High Country Styles. Jeff Waldheim, owner of Summit, got his basic training in spas at Mountain Home. “Basically, Mountain Home was a hot tub and game room shop,” Waldheim said. “The location was really well-known. The old shop was at the train underpass. I began working at Mountain Home as a technician working on pool tables and hot tubs. After many years I went from … [Read more...] about Summit Spas Creating an Escape at Home
Keri Nicole Chartrand
Flagstaff artist Kari Nicole Pollard is beginning a new venture as an independent art curator. She founded the Naked Arts Collective and is currently booking art exhibits for two local Flagstaff venues. Keri is looking for more businesses that are in need of an experienced coordinator to book their monthly arts shows, while boosting their First Friday attendance and directly supporting the local arts community. For information on how to join the collective, or to have Keri curate art exhibits … [Read more...] about Keri Nicole Chartrand
Hoa Truong Shares His Dream
For Hoa Truong, a former computer engineer, following his heart and his passion was one of the scariest – yet rewarding – things he has ever done. Just a few months ago, Truong left his job as an engineer at Hewlett-Packard in Houston. Now, you can find him cooking up a storm in downtown Flagstaff at his restaurant, Street Side Saigon. “I worked as a computer engineer at Hewlett-Packard in Houston, but after 10-plus years of that, I decided it just wasn’t really for me,” Truong explained. … [Read more...] about Hoa Truong Shares His Dream