For Bashas’ Supermarket Store Director Wayne Jones, “treating people the way they want to be treated” can create a long and rewarding career. Jones has been in the grocery business for 47 years. “That’s my platinum rule and whatever I do, I do to the best of my ability.” Moving to Flagstaff in December 1970, Jones was born in inner city Los Angeles and started his career in the grocery business at A.J. Bayless on North Humphreys in 1973. “My family would come here every year for the July … [Read more...] about Bashas’ Employee Nears Half a Century with the Grocer
Discussing Two Herpes Viruses
There are those who do not believe herpes viruses are still around. Yes! Herpes is around and just as contagious today as it ever was. HSVI & HSVII: The two viruses are not as simplistic as their names suggests. There is a lot of misinformation out there about these two viruses, so let’s explore the facts. All strains of herpes are extremely contagious: saliva, sores and skin-to-skin contact is how they are typically spread. These viruses are known to “shed,” releasing small, trace … [Read more...] about Discussing Two Herpes Viruses
Dark Sky Brewing Promoting Starry Nights with Circadian Rhythm IPA
Since 2014, Dark Sky Brewing Co., in downtown Flagstaff, has been promoting the community’s famously dark skies that have served as an inspiration for the brewery. “We chose the name Dark Sky Brewery as a homage to Flagstaff’s beautiful night skies and intend to support and promote the beauty of our home through craft beer,” said the brewery’s Event Coordinator Miguel Sotelo. “We rely heavily on our connection to the sky as we develop and design new beers year ‘round. By doing so we have … [Read more...] about Dark Sky Brewing Promoting Starry Nights with Circadian Rhythm IPA
Addressing Public Safety for the Winter
Flagstaff City Council had an infrastructure retreat on Sept. 30, which had some very important projects needing to be addressed, particularly around stormwater, wastewater, bike/ped and public safety. We have faced a lot over the summer and are working hard to prepare for winter on these fronts. The catastrophic flooding we faced this year needs to be addressed and done quickly. This was a primary part of the infrastructure discussion. Although this will take time to complete and fully … [Read more...] about Addressing Public Safety for the Winter
Changes in Employee Health Insurance Benefits
If you are an employer in Northern Arizona that pays for a portion of your employees’ health insurance premiums, you should learn about the major changes that are now happening. No longer will you be limited to the ho-hum plans that about four different carriers offer — where they tell you what you can have and that your premium is going up and your benefits are reduced. Now, you get to design your company’s plan and it will have the benefits that you want; plus, now you can truly save money … [Read more...] about Changes in Employee Health Insurance Benefits
When Practice is Fun
Marksmanship is a perishable skill. If you don’t practice, your accuracy, speed and familiarity will diminish. The solution is simple: practice, practice, practice. While it may be difficult to get excited about doing dry fire drills at home, there is an alternative that is both fun and allows you to practice unique skills. Competitive shooting sports are alive and well in Northern Arizona. Almost every Saturday, there is an event happening that can offer both a fun way to practice and … [Read more...] about When Practice is Fun
Forming Healthy Habits for Sustainable Recovery
Most men who come to treatment are here because their lives have become unmanageable and they are in dire need of structure. The carefully designed schedule of Back2Basics mirrors that of a balanced lifestyle, focusing on the discipline required to accomplish the tasks needed to maintain a healthy existence. Creating and adhering to a personal daily routine that includes getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, interacting positively with others and moving the body is the path to … [Read more...] about Forming Healthy Habits for Sustainable Recovery
County Leaders Deciding How to Invest American Rescue Plan Funds
Now that the first tranches of ARPA money have been deposited in municipal and county treasury’s bank accounts, community leaders are putting their best eligible projects forward for funding, some throwing every under-funded idea out there, hoping it will stick with decision makers. This month’s articles are focused on helping to provide a context and framework to help get your project successfully funded in partnership with your local government. This article will provide an overview of the … [Read more...] about County Leaders Deciding How to Invest American Rescue Plan Funds
Stress, Fear and Impacts on Immunity
Raise your hand if you’ve been stressed over the past 18 months! I’m guessing more than 90% of people reading this have had significant stress over the course of 2020 and 2021. Between the pandemic, elections and personal stress, I am seeing the multitude of ways that stress is impacting my patients and the levels of both stress and fear have a negative impact on health. The good thing about stress is that it can absolutely be a catalyst that sparks positive change. The bad news is that I … [Read more...] about Stress, Fear and Impacts on Immunity
Be Part of Someone’s Best Day
I met 7-year-old Maggie on the warm sands of Doheny State Beach in California’s Orange County. She arrived with her lovely family and upon our introduction, she hid her face behind her mom for a very long time. This tiny, beautiful, shy and frightened little girl did not look happy to be there. Despite a long struggle of pleading from her family and big warm smiles from me, she was not having any part of this Best Day Foundation playdate at the beach. Her amazingly encouraging big brother, Sam, … [Read more...] about Be Part of Someone’s Best Day