Breast health is an important factor in women’s health, and being aware of any breast changes is essential. Doing regular self-breast exams will allow you to know your breast tissue so that you can detect any changes. Make sure to have your yearly well-woman exam and breast exam by a licensed physician and get a regular breast imaging-mammogram, thermography scans, MRI or breast ultrasound. A baseline is recommended at 35, then yearly after age 40, unless there is a personal or family history of … [Read more...] about Learning How to Care for Yourself During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Back2Basics Voices of Recovery: Journey Sparks a Passion for Social Work
Ever since he was a little kid, Reed McCaskill has had a knack for understanding people. His friends confided in him, and he embraced his sense of empathy. “I have always cared about how my friends were feeling, had a talent for listening to people, and I have always appreciated how people confide in me,” McCaskill said. “I love listening to people and helping people find some resolution.” A knack for empathy is part of the reason he is an NAU senior studying social work with a plan to get a … [Read more...] about Back2Basics Voices of Recovery: Journey Sparks a Passion for Social Work
Discussing Charitable Giving Regarding Non-Cash Assets
According to a 2018 study by U.S. Trust, 78% of professional advisors say that discussing philanthropy with their clients is good for their business. Both advisors and clients agree that these discussions deepen relationships, including relationships with the extended family, and aid in establishing new business. This same study suggests that 43% of clients feel it is important to involve children and grandchildren in family discussions about charitable giving. Both measures have trended upward … [Read more...] about Discussing Charitable Giving Regarding Non-Cash Assets
Voters Will Decide Whether to Renew Flagstaff’s BBB Tax with Proposition 487
Flagstaff voters will have an opportunity to preserve the bed, board and beverage tax on their November ballot, allowing the city to continue investing in parks, beautification, arts, sciences, festivals, economic development and other initiatives. Proposition 487 on the ballot will ask voters whether to continue collecting the 2% BBB tax through June 2043. Without a renewal, the tax will expire in 2028. The tax is paid by people who stay in hotels, motels, short-term rentals and campgrounds, … [Read more...] about Voters Will Decide Whether to Renew Flagstaff’s BBB Tax with Proposition 487
Assistance League Flagstaff Launches Annual Campaign to Help Locals in Need
For more than years, the Assistance League Flagstaff (ALF) has been raising funds to give back to Flagstaff citizens in need of help. We currently operate eight charitable programs with gifts in excess of $250,000 a year. But there is more to do. Much of our funding is raised through the generous donations to and sales at The Cedar Closet Thrift Shop. Located at 2919 N. West Street, we are open Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the summer and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the winter. … [Read more...] about Assistance League Flagstaff Launches Annual Campaign to Help Locals in Need
NAU Celebrates One Hundred and Twenty Five Years, Marching Band Selected for Legendary Parade
This is always a time of great excitement as new and returning students have settled into the routines of the semester, pursing their studies and engaging in their home community of Flagstaff. As I noted last month, this fall is extra special for us, as we are officially celebrating our 125th year as an engine of opportunity, vehicle of upward mobility and driver of social impact. While we can’t say for sure what the next 125 years will bring, I am certain NAU and our greater Flagstaff … [Read more...] about NAU Celebrates One Hundred and Twenty Five Years, Marching Band Selected for Legendary Parade
Monitoring the Real Estate Market: Everything Could Change in Four or Five Months
Owning a home means a lot of things to a lot of people. It can mean security and stability for some; for others, it’s a license for creativity; and for most, it is part of the path to financial freedom. These amazing benefits and more only come to those willing to be decisive and assume a certain level of risk. This “risk” comes from the fact that homes are sold as an open market product and are heavily impacted by global and national economic trends as well as local supply and demand … [Read more...] about Monitoring the Real Estate Market: Everything Could Change in Four or Five Months
Cultural Astronomer Danielle Adams Leads Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition as Organization Takes on Ambitious Vision
As the Flagstaff community continues to come out for Celebration of the Night activities this month, the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition (FDSC) will be led by newly appointed Interim Executive Director Danielle Adams, Ph.D., a cultural astronomer, dark sky advocate and astrotourism consultant whose work inhabits the intersections of art and science. “Flagstaff is not only the world’s first International Dark Sky City; with 75,000 residents and an airport, it is the largest and most accessible … [Read more...] about Cultural Astronomer Danielle Adams Leads Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition as Organization Takes on Ambitious Vision
Prop 482 Allows County to Sustain Current Level of Public Services
This November, Coconino County voters will decide whether to approve Proposition 482, which proposes a permanent base adjustment to the county’s expenditure limit without adding new taxes or increasing property or other existing taxes. If approved, Prop. 482 will allow the county to spend revenues that have already been approved by voters but can’t be spent because of the expenditure limit. The county is asking for a permanent base adjustment to its expenditure limit to sustain the level of … [Read more...] about Prop 482 Allows County to Sustain Current Level of Public Services
Lower Interest Rates May Mean Refinancing Opportunities, Increased Homebuying Competition
Since the Federal Reserve has recently lowered interest rates, your decision to buy a new home may be significantly impacted. Understanding these effects is crucial for making informed choices in today’s real estate market. Lower Mortgage Rates One of the most direct consequences of a Fed rate cut is a decrease in mortgage interest rates. When the Fed lowers rates, it typically reduces the cost of borrowing across the economy, including for mortgages. This means that potential homebuyers can … [Read more...] about Lower Interest Rates May Mean Refinancing Opportunities, Increased Homebuying Competition