With only a few short weeks left until Christmas, the excitement of the season is evident all around Northern Arizona. I always love seeing the beautiful decorations and, of course, how the snowfall just changes our landscape to a winter wonderland. As an APS employee, we are especially encouraged during the holiday season to give back to our community and hope you will join us in a wonderful opportunity to make a difference. As a decades-old holiday tradition, the Northern Arizona Law … [Read more...] about Helping Northern Arizona Families Smile and Stay Safe during the Holidays
Understanding the Connection Between High Blood Pressure and Hearing Loss
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for stroke and heart disease, which affects nearly 70 million adults in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This adds up to one in three adults! In addition to people with hypertension, the CDC states that one in three adults is living with elevated blood pressure or prehypertension. Prehypertension is not hypertension, but the blood pressure levels are above what is considered normal. What … [Read more...] about Understanding the Connection Between High Blood Pressure and Hearing Loss
CCC: Coconino County’s Best-Kept Secret
I sometimes think that community colleges are one of Arizona’s best-kept secrets, and they shouldn’t be. According to a recent report in The Arizona Republic, more than two-thirds of new jobs in the state will require some sort of post-secondary education. Additionally, getting a post-secondary credential or degree is worth it, considering higher earnings over a lifetime. For example, according to a report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, a person … [Read more...] about CCC: Coconino County’s Best-Kept Secret
Experienced Aviation Professional Lands Sedona Airport’s General Manager Position
‘U.S.S. Sedona’ welcomes a new commanding officer aboard The best journeys do not necessarily have a flight plan. From growing up near an airfield to becoming a licensed commercial pilot to spearheading a fledgling air-traffic control school, Deborah Abingdon has vectored her distinct aviation experience toward a career in airport management. Plus, she has made the unlikely transition from one mile-high, mesa-top airport with a mile-long runway to another. “As a young woman I read ‘West … [Read more...] about Experienced Aviation Professional Lands Sedona Airport’s General Manager Position
Ski Industry Offering Mountain Living, Outdoor Recreation
In his second season as assistant general manager at Arizona Snowbowl, Rob Linde said he is “living the dream.” “It is a new adventure for me and my family.” Linde’s duties include overseeing the day-to-day operation of the resort, which includes the ski school, food and beverage department, parking, the chairlifts and rental shop. During the busy season, Snowbowl employs 600 people. “It’s like a little city up there,” he said. “We have a lot of great employees. The ski business … [Read more...] about Ski Industry Offering Mountain Living, Outdoor Recreation
Newly Elected Council Members Focused on Business Community
As newly elected members of the Flagstaff City Council prepare to be sworn in this month, business owners are curious to learn what the future may bring. One of the biggest questions is the impact of Proposition 418; its defeat last month means Flagstaff’s minimum wage will rise to $15.50 by January 2021, or $2.00 above the state’s rate. At the start of 2019, the rate will reach $11.00. More than half of Flagstaff’s voters upheld the 2016 citizen’s initiative Proposition 416, … [Read more...] about Newly Elected Council Members Focused on Business Community
Top Ten Reasons Massage is the Perfect Gift
Thanksgiving is past and the season of gift giving is here. The days are sure to be full of joy, events, giving, food, laughter, friends, family and, for most of us, a dose of stress. One way to ease holiday stress? Purchase gift cards that promote health and ease stress; give the gift of a massage. Here are the Top 10 reasons massage is the perfect gift: 1. Massage is the gift of health, relaxation and time. 2. Massage saves time, energy and money – no need to spend countless … [Read more...] about Top Ten Reasons Massage is the Perfect Gift
Rechargeable CROS Aids Improving Quality of Life
People with single-sided deafness or one ear that is not able to understand speech clearly are at a significant disadvantage when attempting to understand speech and other sounds. This type of hearing loss is called a unilateral hearing loss. This problem is increased when there is noise in the room while the desired sound is occurring. They have difficulty judging the distance a sound is from them and the location of the sound. This discrepancy in how the two ears hear sound interferes with how … [Read more...] about Rechargeable CROS Aids Improving Quality of Life
Master Chorale Offering Family-Friendly Holiday Concerts
For 40 years, the Master Chorale of Flagstaff has aimed to enrich the quality of life in Northern Arizona through choral music performance, education and outreach. With an average membership of 100 singers, the chorus is comprised of people of many ages and occupations from Flagstaff and surrounding communities. The group sings a variety of music, including major works such as Handel’s Messiah and pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Verdi and more; Broadway tunes; gospel; music from around … [Read more...] about Master Chorale Offering Family-Friendly Holiday Concerts
Why Do People Carry Concealed Firearms?
As of October 2018, there are 337,733 concealed weapon permit holders in the state of Arizona. That equates to one in every 15 adults. In 2010, Arizona passed a law that removed the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed firearm. The law states that if you are at least 21 years old and a legal firearms owner, you may carry a concealed firearm in most places within Arizona. With that many people legally allowed to carry concealed, one might ask why would someone want to carry a concealed … [Read more...] about Why Do People Carry Concealed Firearms?