In the tranquility of a late spring Flagstaff morning, Dr. Ralph Oliver Raymond would walk the land and and toss out dandelion seeds. “He wanted to make sure there were plenty of dandelions so that those who didn’t have a lot of money could pick them and receive nutrients from the tea they could make from the stems,” said long-time Flagstaff resident Billy Cordasco. Dr. Raymond, by all accounts, was a quiet, deeply caring family doctor who raised sheep, had a great love for the land and … [Read more...] about Sowing Seeds
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Athletes on an All-Time High
Since the run up to the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, Flagstaff’s elevation has put it on the global map as a place where top-performing athletes can improve their performance. In April, Northern Arizona University added a significant facility to further enhance the city’s reputation as a world-class venue for high altitude athlete training with the grand opening of its new High Performance Center. Entering the new state-of-the art facility’s Grand Hall across a walking bridge, student athletes … [Read more...] about Athletes on an All-Time High
Insuring Against No Rain
With the long-term drought hitting Arizona ranchers and growers hard, you might be surprised to learn that it is possible to take out insurance against getting no rain. Arnie Schlittenhart has been involved in Arizona agriculture all of his life. In 2002, he was hired by AMS Insurance and managed a cotton gin at Stanfield, in Pinal County. When the cotton gin was sold in 2006, he initially went to work for the Farm Service Agency. But when his former employer, AMS, approached him to come back … [Read more...] about Insuring Against No Rain
Camp Verde Bicycle Gearing Up for Growing Demand
Loving the abundance of water, greenery and long country bike rides, Camp Verde Bicycle owner James Cornelius has found his happy place. “I’m from Ohio, and my wife, Lani, is from Hawaii, so we really love the climate here in Camp Verde. Plus, it’s unusual to have a verdant area mixed with desert climate.” Cornelius lived in Flagstaff for 25 years, went to Coconino High School for his senior year, worked at SCA Tissue North America as a maintenance lead for most of his career and, until … [Read more...] about Camp Verde Bicycle Gearing Up for Growing Demand
Leadership Skills Refined in Pandemic
In a breakout session titled “Native Women Lead: Women Innovating in Business and Beyond,” conducted during the 2022 Reservation Economic Summit (RES), Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgai Community Center (TBNCC) Director Shandiin Herrera said she developed leadership skills by showing up for her community during the pandemic. At the time, Herrera was a Hometown Fellow with Lead for America and was working with the Navajo Nation Oljato Chapter Government. “Right then, the pandemic started and I saw anxiety … [Read more...] about Leadership Skills Refined in Pandemic
Keeping Flagstaff’s Night Skies Dark
The City of Flagstaff and the Northern Arizona region have achieved worldwide recognition for innovative leadership in the protection of dark skies. Beginning in 1958, with regulations that addressed searchlights, more than a half-century of policy decisions and implementations have fostered an astronomy industry that now includes Lowell Observatory, the U.S. Naval Observatory, the Navy Prototype Optical Interferometer, the National Undergraduate Research Observatory, the U.S. Geological Survey … [Read more...] about Keeping Flagstaff’s Night Skies Dark
Flagstaff 365.com is Best Guide for Events, Activities
Summer in Flagstaff is a spectacular season of fun in the sun, and Flagstaff365.com is the resource for what’s happening throughout the greater Flagstaff area in a comprehensive calendar of events. While online, click on the calendar icon at discoverflagstaff.com or go directly to flagstaff365.com to browse events, performances, exhibitions, festivals, classes, workshops, venues and artists. Flagstaff 365 is an ongoing events calendar produced and maintained by the City of Flagstaff tourism … [Read more...] about Flagstaff 365.com is Best Guide for Events, Activities
ATHENA Nominations Being Accepted
The Quad Cities area is preparing to recognize and celebrate local women leaders who excel in business, support their communities and mentor others. Nominations are being accepted now through Aug. 1, for the third annual Prescott-area ATHENA Award, an international honor sponsored by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine. Business Coach Colleen Biggs is scheduled to be the keynote speaker, presenting “Ignite your Personal Power" at the ATHENA High Tea celebration, where the … [Read more...] about ATHENA Nominations Being Accepted
Field Day Helps Recruit Foresters
There are a lot of easy ways to apply for jobs these days, but sometimes taking the hard road just might be the best road, especially in the forest restoration industry. In an effort to procure prospective personnel and meet employers in the forestry industry, Ironwood Forestry and The Practicing Foresters Institute (PFI) sponsored the 3rd Annual Field Day held on March 27. “This field day is an opportunity to meet employers from private industry. We began with team-building activities to … [Read more...] about Field Day Helps Recruit Foresters
Friends Offer Up Something Borrowed for Brides
In the last two years, Rachel Duncan was a bridesmaid at five weddings and Laura Hicks had her own wedding. While considering the age-old problem of what to do with post-wedding decorations, the two best friends created Something Borrowed: Wedding and Event Rentals. “Laura had purchased a lot of items for her ceremony and many of our friends stated they had no idea with to do with all the leftover wedding items,” said Duncan. The two also noticed wedding rental companies were … [Read more...] about Friends Offer Up Something Borrowed for Brides