Sean Clark joins BASIS management following four years teaching (October 17, 2014 - Flagstaff, AZ) – BASIS Flagstaff is thrilled to welcome Sean Clark as new Head of School. Sean has assumed the role with BASIS Flagstaff for the 2014-2015 school year. Sean previously taught 6th grade Latin and 7th grade World History at BASIS Tucson as well as 7thand 8th grade World History at BASIS Tucson North. He also served as the BASIS subject advisor for World and European … [Read more...] about BASIS Flagstaff Welcomes New Head of School
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Loggers Thinning Small Diameter Trees From Equestrian Estates
James Perkins has been a logger for 48 years, but something happened recently that made him recognize that things are changing for the better. His company, Perkins Timber Harvesting, had just finished logging a project on state land next to the residential Equestrian Trails in Flagstaff. “The people who live at Equestrian walk those trails and ride their bikes there. When we went there and started cutting, people told us, ‘We’re so glad you are here finally doing this,’” Perkins said. “A few … [Read more...] about Loggers Thinning Small Diameter Trees From Equestrian Estates
Fall into Winter
Temperatures are slowly dropping. Crisp, golden leaves are floating to the ground. Scarves and boots are replacing tank tops and flip-flops. Arizona Snowbowl is thinking snow. With a projected opening date of Nov. 28, Snowbowl is ramping up for winter. Season pass sales are in full swing! Purchase your pass during the preseason sale – by midnight on Oct. 15 – to get the best deals. Arizona Snowbowl will be selling and printing passes at events in Flagstaff and Phoenix for the next several … [Read more...] about Fall into Winter
How Subsidies Will be Trued Up in 2015
The annual health care reform open enrollment will be upon us, beginning Nov. 15 and continuing through Feb. 15, 2015. While we do not have all the plans and pricing at this time, we are expecting to see some new “players” in the marketplace, which we hope will offer better options. While we are waiting for more information, we thought we would address subsidies this month. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created health insurance subsidies in the form of premium tax credits and cost-sharing … [Read more...] about How Subsidies Will be Trued Up in 2015
Need to Sell Your Stuff? Try an Auction
“How many dollars to bid?” People in the crowd stand around eyeing one another. They want the kit and caboodle, but they don’t want to show their hand too early. The man with the gavel stands poised. “How ‘bout a 20 dolla bill? Yup, 20 on her now, 30 there it is, I’m ‘a bid 30 now 40 dolla, 40 dolla, 40 dolla, where now, who ‘a bid that 40 dolla?” The cadenced voice is unmistakable to just about everybody. That voice signals that the auction and excitement has begun. “People often … [Read more...] about Need to Sell Your Stuff? Try an Auction
Enjoy Autumn Gardens
As the summer draws to a close, many of us tend to think that the gardening season is over and turn to indoor chores. Don’t do it, my friends! There is no need to retreat indoors while the weather is this pleasant. Fall is an excellent time to plant, and there are many other tasks to complete in the garden before winter comes. Following are a few of the most important (and my favorite) fall gardening activities. Plant spring blooming bulbs. Bulbs are, without a doubt, the least expensive and … [Read more...] about Enjoy Autumn Gardens
Painting 101: Tips, Tricks and Need-to-Know Basics
You walk into a room. What do you notice? Your walls are the focal point of any space and there is no better way to freshen up a space than with a new, fresh coat of paint. The right paint can work wonders for your décor. On the contrary, the wrong paint can ruin an entire room. Before you embark on your painting adventure, you need to understand the basics. First, you need to understand what type of paint you need to use. The gloss level will alter the appearance as well as maintenance. From … [Read more...] about Painting 101: Tips, Tricks and Need-to-Know Basics
Terms and Documents for Planning Your Estate
Fences make good neighbors. They keep the peace and promote harmony. They clearly delineate the boundary and give each side a clear indication of their property rights. No, this isn’t an article about real property boundaries (important, but for another day). Instead, this is an article about planning your estate. Similar to a fence, a clearly articulated estate plan is designed to keep the peace, promote harmony and give family members, creditors and other interested parties a clear statement … [Read more...] about Terms and Documents for Planning Your Estate
Buying Hearing Aids
Choosing a hearing aid and the person to fit and adjust the hearing aids can be a difficult decision. In the state of Arizona, there are two licensed professionals who can sell and fit hearing aids: a hearing aid dispenser and a dispensing audiologist. A hearing aid dispenser will often say that an audiologist's education concentrates on the diagnostic procedures, whereas the dispenser is a hearing instrument specialist. That may have been true many decades ago but in addition to diagnostics, … [Read more...] about Buying Hearing Aids
Green Building Makeovers
When others recommended framing over vintage plaster ceilings, Jay Reitz chose to save and restore them. When 24-inch crown molding was discovered after removing timeworn drop ceilings, the contractor suggested to the owner that the charming architectural features be implemented into the design of the new space. When locally-made, turn-of-the-century red brick was needed to repair a rustic fireplace in a Flagstaff home, Reitz found a match in a demolished Williams, Arizona, … [Read more...] about Green Building Makeovers