Display the flag only between sunrise and sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs. The flag may be displayed for twenty-four hours if illuminated in darkness.
- Do not display the flag in inclement weather.
- Whether displaying the flag vertically or horizontally, make sure the canton of stars is visible on the upper left-hand side.
- Do not let the flag touch the ground.
- The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
- Before flying a flag at half-staff, hoist to its peak for an instant before lowering it.
- When displayed against a wall with another flag, their staffs crossed, the American flag should be on the right of the other flag (on the viewer’s left), with its staff on top of that of the other flag.
- When flags of states, cities, or localities are flown on the same halyard with the United States flag, the national flag should always be at the top. No other flag should be placed above, or if on the same level, to the flag’s right.
- When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they should be flown from separate staffs of equal height. The flags should be of approximately equal size.
- When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle, the canton should be placed at the peak of the staff.
- An unusable flag that is damaged and worn and can no longer be displayed should be destroyed in a dignified way by burning.
- When not on display, the flag should be respectfully folded into a triangle, symbolizing the tricorn hats worn by colonial soldiers in the Revolutionary War.
Artwork by Bernard Granger
Calendar of events
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I recently attended a kitchen seminar put on by Phoenix Home and Garden at Pinnacle Kitchen and Bath Studio. Mary-Lynn Hall, ASID had just attended an convention for the latest international trends in kitchen and bath design. She outlined the new looks in cabinetry and tile. Blue is a strong trend color for decorating this year. As shown in the photos below it is a calming color and can make your home a refuge the world outside. If you are thinking of an update in your kitchen, please contact Mary-Lynn or visit the Pinnacle Kitchen and Bath studio to learn more about the latest trends.
Gorgeous blue granite countertops in this Paradise Valley kitchen!
This north Scottsdale kitchen packs a punch with bright blue tiles!
And finally a contemporary kitchen with a bold blue glass back splash (location unknown). I am seeing contemporary kitchens and painted cabinetry in lighter shades in many of the newly renovated kitchens in the Scottsdale area and Mary-Lynn said this is a new design direction across the country.
One of our favorite spots to relax on the weekend is Postino Wine Café in Arcadia. The garage doors inside open to a delightful patio! Great wine and appetizers!
First Quarter information from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University
Phoenix Real Estate: On the Pothole-Filled Road to Recovery
by Elliott Pollack Expectations have not improved for Phoenix single-family housing. The Greater Phoenix Blue Chipconsensus forecast projects that home permit activity for single-family housing will increase in 2011 and 2012, but by less than previously expected. For multifamily housing and the commercial sectors, the panel anticipates little change from the modest growth forecast in last quarter’s consensus. Overall, the Greater Phoenix Blue Chip forecast is in line with low expectations for employment and population growth in 2011 and into 2012. We are clearly on the road to recovery, but it appears that the road will be a long and bumpy one. Read more in update below: http://wpcarey.asu.edu/bluechip/phoenix/index.cfm
Art and Roses – 1 to 3 p.m. Today, Friday, May 13, Scottsdale Artists’ School Rose Gardens, 3720 N. Marshall Way. www.ScottsdaleArtSchool.org.
Here is a photo of the recently completed Soleri Bridge in Scottsdale. It is located on Scottsdale Road just southwest of Camelback Road; the bridge is part of the city’s extensive Scottsdale Public Art program . For more info on the design, read about the Soleri Bridge and Plaza.
Public invited to comment on Public Art Master Plan
Residents are invited to attend a town hall to comment on preliminary recommendations for the Public Art Master Plan. It will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. The Scottsdale Cultural Council gathered input at public meetings earlier this year to hear from residents on how to best build on the existing program. Staff is now seeking input on the draft plan.
For more information or to RSVP to the town hall, contact Scottsdale Public Art Senior Project Manager Jana Weldon at (480) 874-4684 or janaw@sccarts.org. Learn about the project at http://www.scottsdalepublicart.org/MasterPlan.php.
When to Buy? That is always asked about our current housing market. In simple – when you are ready to. There are pitfalls in lending, in pricing, and in market ups and downs, but if you are able and qualified to purchase, your Realtor can help you get the answers you need to purchase your new home. Be aware of distressed properties hidden costs and make sure you have a thorough inspection done (this is true for all types of purchases) to understand what improvements will be needed as distressed properties can need huge repairs. Living and loving it here in Scottsdale, Arizona I have seen prices fall dramatically! Many good deals exist at all levels of the market. If you are buying up it is an especially good time to buy! Below please read updated information on mortgage rates, local Phoenix metro pending prices, and rent vs. buy.
Mortage Rate News-
“The Fed continues to label inflation in the economy as transitory and unemployment elevated. The Fed’s released statement on the economy stated in part, “information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in March indicates that the economic recovery is proceeding at a moderate pace and overall conditions in the labor market are improving gradually.” The next meeting of the FOMC is set for June 21-22.” For more please read article from Money-Rates.Com below
My mother had a slender, small body, but a large heart – a heart so large that everybody’s joys found welcome in it, and hospitable accommodation. -Mark Twain
Photo by Amanda Koster via sarahkaye.com
Calendar of events
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Plug into Electronics Recycling Day. Scottsdale residents can recycle unwanted electronics from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the city’s Corporation Yard, 9191 E. San Salvador. Items accepted include computer, office and entertainment equipment.
For a complete list of acceptable items, visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/recycle or call (480) 312-5600.
Musician Nils Lofgren auctions guitar to benefit Vista del Camino social service agency
Musician Nils Lofgren and his wife Amy are auctioning a Fender Strat guitar painted with original artwork by Ralph Steadman. Proceeds will benefit Scottsdale’s Vista del Camino social services agency and food bank. Lofgren is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. Artist Steadman is best known for his work with author Hunter S. Thompson. Lofgren says, “I’ll even come by their (winning bidder’s) house and tune it for them, along with a crash course in blues guitar. Anything for a great cause like this.” The Lofgrens live in Scottsdale and have been longtime supporters of Vista programs and services. Get more information and place bids at http://www.nilslofgren.com/CharityAuction.html. Learn about Vista del Camino.
Living here in the southwest with so many swimming pools we should all know CPR!
Register for upcoming Hands-only CPR classes
Come learn from Scottsdale Fire Department staff and volunteers how to respond to a cardiac emergency including important tips for calling 911, performing chest compressions and how to use an AED. Upcoming presentations will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, and June 11 at the Witzeman Public Safety Building, 8401 E. Indian School Road. Advance registration is required, as space is limited.
To sign up, visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/fire/HandsOnlyCPR or call (480) 312-8000.
NAR gives their insight in video below of the overall housing market. The increase in sales shows we are returning to more reasonable level of activity after last year’s increase in sales the first half of year due to tax credit and low figures during second half of 2010.
Beautiful view of Scottsdale, Arizona from Camelback Mountain
Pending Home Sales Rise Again in March!
Washington, DC, April 28, 2011
Pending home sale index press release March 2011 – NAR
HUD announces lenders to participate in new energy-saving loan program. Please read information from the energy.gov website below.
HUD PowerSaver Loan
Tell Me What’s going on!
Eighteen lenders have been selected to participate in a new two-year pilot program that will offer qualified borrowers living in certain parts of the country low-cost loans to make energy-saving improvements to their homes. Backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), these new PowerSaver loans will offer homeowners up to $25,000 to make energy-efficient improvements of their choice, including the installation of insulation, duct sealing, replacement doors and windows, HVAC systems, water heaters, solar panels, and geothermal systems.
FHA PowerSaver Approved Lenders
1. Admirals Bank
2. AFC First Financial Corporation
3. Bank of Colorado
4. City of Boise, Idaho
5. Energy Finance Solutions
6. Enterprise Cascadia
7. HomeStreet Bank
8. Neighbor’s Financial Corporation
9. Paramount Equity Mortgage, Inc.
10. Quicken Loans
11. SOFCU Community Credit Union
12. Stonegate Mortgage Corporation
13. Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc.
14. The Bank at Broadmoor
15. University of Virginia Community Credit Union, Inc.
16. Viewtech Financial Services, Inc.
17. WinTrust Mortgage
18. W. J. Bradley Mortgage Capital Corporation
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