The pain of Heartbreak Hill may have softened a bit for more than a thousand athletes who reached the rose-petal-covered stretch in last month’s Boston Marathon. Amid the sideline mix of spectators, water stations, power bars and police officers were four enthusiastic Flagstaff runners – Katy Abrams, Fon Cordasco, Kim Marr and Annie Phillips – loaded with buckets of compassion and red roses. “I think it put smile on everybody’s face,” said Dr. Maureen Meyer, a Flagstaff optometrist and … [Read more...] about Boston Strong; Flagstaff Kind
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Hatcher Shares Baseball’s Life Lessons
As America’s self-proclaimed national pastime, baseball is more than a game. It is a tradition, one born of history and folklore, impassioned devotion and eternal hope. Wistful old timers recall legends of the past while wide-eyed schoolboys dream of making it to “the show,” assuming the persona of those very legends and leading their team to the summit of the baseball mountain, a World Series championship. For Williams native Billy Hatcher, the dream not only became a reality, sprinkled with … [Read more...] about Hatcher Shares Baseball’s Life Lessons
Preparing for New Hotel in the Heart of Flagstaff
Across from Wheeler Park in the heart of historic downtown Flagstaff, a team with heavy earth-moving equipment made short work this spring of demolishing three non-historic buildings. By mid-April, a huge gap in the urban landscape had developed, consisting of multiple parcels, including a half block north and a quarter of a block south of Aspen Avenue. If all goes according to the plan of the owners, Whiting Brothers Investment Company, the new Flagstaff Marriott Residence Inn, a … [Read more...] about Preparing for New Hotel in the Heart of Flagstaff
Taking Root: Children’s Garden Where Healing Grows
Anna LaBenz spent many summer afternoons on a peaceful, pine-fringed knoll in Foxglenn Park, longing to hold her baby boy while her son, Jack, three years old at the time, played in the nearby playground. Jack’s little brother, fondly known as “JLB,” died during childbirth 10 years ago. Today, the Flagstaff photographer is beginning to see the power of her love transform the stump where she sat into a place of healing. With the support of friends, doctors, contractors and the City of Flagstaff, … [Read more...] about Taking Root: Children’s Garden Where Healing Grows
CCC’s Palette to Palate Offering Food, Entertainment, Art
The 14th Annual Coconino Community College Palette to Palate gala fundraising event with food from local restaurants, artwork for auction and dance performances is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 29. This year’s signature artwork is "Apple" by Fine Arts student Rodylan Cooley. He describes the piece as "a celebration of life." Palette to Palate is hosted by the CCC Foundation to support the Fine Arts Department with student scholarships, equipment and travel. It’s made possible through the … [Read more...] about CCC’s Palette to Palate Offering Food, Entertainment, Art
Tusayan Feeling Left Out of Flagstaff Discussion
A recent resolution by the Flagstaff City Council opposing Tusayan’s plans for development has left Tusayan officials scratching their heads. Tusayan Mayor Greg Bryan and Town Manager Will Wright said they were never invited to participate in the conversations about the resolution, which they found odd since the issue is centered right in their backyard. Plus, they could have accurately explained their plans. The controversy stems from the Town of Tusayan’s proposal to develop a pair of … [Read more...] about Tusayan Feeling Left Out of Flagstaff Discussion
Astrophysicists Listening as Black Holes Collide
Cataclysmic events, like the merger of two massively dense black holes, result in vibrations or ripples in the universe that eventually reach Earth. That is how Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University astrophysicists describe gravitational waves that stretch and compress the fabric of space. “The metaphor that we like to use is that gravitational waves let us hear the universe,” said ERAU physicist Dr. Brennan Hughey. “Most astronomy is done through photons in one way or another – everything … [Read more...] about Astrophysicists Listening as Black Holes Collide
Dialing for Poetry
There is really no way to describe how the idea for a public art project came to the creative mind of Elizabeth Hellstern. “I don’t know. It just came out of the blue,” she said. Hellstern, a Flagstaff writer, was riding along with her partner when she suddenly said to him, “Wouldn’t it be nice if people could go into a telephone booth, dial a number and hear a poem?” Her partner, a sculptor, thought it was a great idea. Grants from the Flagstaff Beautification and Public … [Read more...] about Dialing for Poetry
Cultural Tourism need on Navajo Nation
Indian Tribes in Arizona are fortunate to have natural landscapes and cultural resources that attract tourist to their reservations. Most Arizona tribes welcome tourist to visit and experience their culture. The Navajo Nation has an abundant supply of cultural tourism destinations, many of which have yet to be developed, visitors primarily eat and lodge in bordertowns that surround the reservation. According to a press release sent out by the American Indian Alaskan Native Tourism Association, … [Read more...] about Cultural Tourism need on Navajo Nation
Investors Looking to Real Estate While Stock Markets Slump
Money managers are having trouble hanging on to money, at least that is what is being reported in Bloomberg Businessweek. They say top asset managers, hurt by slumping stock markets worldwide, recorded billions of dollars of withdrawals in the fourth quarter. Business Insider reported that traders have not bet against stocks this aggressively since 2010. Los Angeles Times headlines read, “Stocks take a dive, weighed down by another drop in oil prices.” But the money that is leaving the stock … [Read more...] about Investors Looking to Real Estate While Stock Markets Slump