In these troubling days, we’re watching in real time as citizens of a sovereign country are attacked by a much larger aggressor. They are in a very precarious position because of the overwhelming power advantage of the aggressor. Throughout the history of civilization, human greed has manifested itself as warfare. Wars of the past were fought by armies, hand to hand and with weapons often not available to the common man. Once a nation’s army was beaten, the remaining citizens had no choice but … [Read more...] about Considering the Gift of King James II
Understanding Storage Auctions
A storage auction is the operator’s last ditch effort to get the customer to pay his or her rent. Self-storage facilities are not in the business of selling people’s belongings. But when all efforts have failed, the lock is cut and an auction becomes the next necessary event. Don’t let this process happen to you. Tips to Protect Your Belongings from Auction Make sure your contact information is current and correct at your storage facility. Contact your facility if your credit card … [Read more...] about Understanding Storage Auctions
Sedona Honors Mariette Hartley with Lifetime Achievement Award
Mariette Hartley and Jerry Sroka spent a sunny late-February day in the red rock country holding hands, quipping back and forth in their ongoing quick-witted banter and being nervous. The two veteran actors, married since 2005, were about to see their film, “Our Almost Completely True Story,” debut before a live audience at the Sedona International Film Festival. The movie is an almost completely true love story, and a really funny one, as evidenced by the laughter in the Sedona Performing … [Read more...] about Sedona Honors Mariette Hartley with Lifetime Achievement Award
What to Know Before Seeing Your Doctor About Dizziness
Dizziness can be an extremely frightening symptom to have. It may slowly build up or hit you all at once. Sometimes you may feel a “whoosh” of dizziness that leaves as quickly at it came. Studies have shown that 24% of the population over 72 years of age has dizziness or imbalance. This article will help you understand the different types of sensations you can have and what to jot down before you contact your physician. The more specific awareness you have of your symptoms, the better … [Read more...] about What to Know Before Seeing Your Doctor About Dizziness
Cowgirls and Fairies Boutique Offers Whimsical, Western Experience
Citing that Williams is a “cute little town where everyone has your back,” musician and entrepreneur April White has opened her newest highly curated business adventure, Cowgirls & Fairies. Located downtown, Cowgirls & Fairies is an eclectic women’s boutique that White refers to as whimsical and experiential, bringing big city shopping to a small town. “I will be offering a creative combination of luxury and rugged feminine Boho chic, desert cowgirl dresses, Western designer … [Read more...] about Cowgirls and Fairies Boutique Offers Whimsical, Western Experience
Public Health Champion Receives the Flagstaff ATHENA Award
Amanda “Mandy” Guay is committed to improving public health. As director of community health at North Country HealthCare, Guay is recognized as the organization’s lead public health champion who protects vulnerable populations by securing resources for Northern Arizonans. In her role, she oversees and develops community health and behavioral health programming for specific target populations. Those who work with her say she has attracted millions of dollars in grants to the region and brought … [Read more...] about Public Health Champion Receives the Flagstaff ATHENA Award
Chef Antonio Aizon Honored to Serve Highgate Community
Zamboanga City, the fifth largest urbanized city in the Philippines, is where Highgate Senior Living Executive Chef Antonio Aizon was born. It is also where his love for cooking began. “My dad inspired my cooking,” said Aizon. “When I was younger, I would watch and help my dad cook for the family and relatives. In the Filipino culture, life is centered on food. The smells and flavors gave me a passion for the culinary arts.” Coming to the United States when he was 11, Aizon lived in … [Read more...] about Chef Antonio Aizon Honored to Serve Highgate Community
Feet Have A Lot to Say
"Your body is talking to you all the time. The thing is, we don’t always listen,” said Dr. Diana Perry of CiC Foot & Ankle. Knowing when to pay attention can make a difference in your day-to-day lifestyle. “Don’t blame getting older as a reason to live with leg cramps, tingling, pain or loss of feeling in your feet,” she said. Dr. Perry is a foot specialist, trained to pay attention to the signals feet send. Those signals include pain, burning, tingling, numbness or cramping. Peripheral … [Read more...] about Feet Have A Lot to Say
Waiting for the First Pitch
Baseball fans from around the state and beyond, along with the Phoenix area’s 10 baseball facilities, continue to wait for word on when Major League Baseball’s spring training may begin. The Cactus League was scheduled to start Feb. 26, and organizers are standing by expecting to hear “Play ball!” sometime this month for the 15 teams that call Arizona their spring training home. Currently, Surprise Stadium has tickets on sale for games from March 8 to March 26. “Surprise Stadium is ready to … [Read more...] about Waiting for the First Pitch
Local Physician Talks About DVT for Awareness Month
What do road trips, being trapped at your desk for hours on end and long plane rides all have in common? While “not a place you want to be stuck with a screaming baby” is correct, they also put you at risk for DVT. DVT is a deep vein thrombosis, or blood clot, and it’s more common than you may think. More than 200,000 cases are reported each year in the United States. And, according to stoptheclot.org, more people die from blood clots every year than from AIDS, breast cancer and car crashes … [Read more...] about Local Physician Talks About DVT for Awareness Month