On June 15, 2021, a Carbon Neutrality Plan was adopted by the Flagstaff City Council in response to its declaration of a climate emergency in 2020. Forty percent of Flagstaff’s carbon emissions come from the transportation sector – mostly from vehicle emissions. The total distance traveled per day by Flagstaff area residents (21 miles per person) is shorter than the national average (36 miles), with walking and biking mostly reserved for shorter trips – an average of one mile for walking and 1.8 … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Considers its Transportation Future Part Two: Onward or Upward?
Sandy Adams is the Georgian Behind Painless Peach Pain Care
According to the great philosopher Aristotle, “The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.” As many of us may well know, just going about daily activities can cause soreness, discomfort and pain, and finding relief can be challenging. However, Painless Peach Pain Care owner Sandy Adams has devoted her career to helping people live pain free. “Keeping people living their best life, that’s my goal,” said Adams, whose business name is a reminder of her home state, … [Read more...] about Sandy Adams is the Georgian Behind Painless Peach Pain Care
Scholarships Changing Lives at CCC
She’s dealt with poverty and hunger, abusive parents and the foster care system. Yolanda Yazzie has battled many challenges and hardships, but that did not stop her from reaching for a better life for her own family by making the decision to attend Coconino Community College. Her goal is to graduate from CCC, get a degree from NAU and land a career in the hospitality industry. And the journey will be possible, in part, with the help of scholarships awarded through the CCC Foundation. … [Read more...] about Scholarships Changing Lives at CCC
A Life of Connections and Pathways
Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom’s life seems to be all about pathways. Founder of Bloom Facilitation, she helps businesses and organizations find ways to connect to create a positive impact. She also is an avid hiker with the goal of finishing the 800-mile Arizona Trail by this time next year. And, as a two-time bone marrow donor, she is credited with lengthening the life journey of her sister and a stranger. Building Strong Teams In her facilitation business, Tewksbury-Bloom strives to build a … [Read more...] about A Life of Connections and Pathways
Carmen Frederic Receives ATHENA Award in Prescott
An invisible, yet powerful, thread of overcoming adversity to achieve long-held dreams wove its way through the audience of more than 100 attendees during the 4th Annual Quad Cities Leadership Awards as women came together to honor and celebrate each other Sunday, Sept. 24, at Starting Point in the Prescott Gateway Mall. As Yavapai College President Dr. Lisa Rhine and Prescott College President Dr. Barbara Morris shared deeply personal stories of their own challenges, women could empathize … [Read more...] about Carmen Frederic Receives ATHENA Award in Prescott
How Outpatient Total Joint Replacement has Improved
In the year 2000, the average length of hospital stay for hip and knee replacement patients in the United States was more than four days. By 2014, that number had halved to just over two days. This trend toward shorter lengths of stay ultimately resulted in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services removing total knee replacement (TKR) from the inpatient-only list in 2018, allowing TKR to be performed in inpatient or outpatient hospital settings. Total hip replacement (THR) was removed from … [Read more...] about How Outpatient Total Joint Replacement has Improved
Getting Chili
As fall descends upon Flagstaff, changing leaves and cooler temperatures denote signs of the season, but, as many locals are aware, there’s another hint of the season that has them excited: roasted Hatch green chilies. For almost 19 years, this spicy ingredient to savory dishes has been sold annually by Got Chili owner Mario Cruz. “It’s hard to say, but I sell about 6,000 pounds during the season,” said Cruz, who also sells them frozen throughout the year. “I know many people in the … [Read more...] about Getting Chili
Celebrate Fall: Immerse Yourself in Nature, Be Unapologetically Messy
Fall is nature’s beautiful and colorful dance that gently escorts us away from long sunny days. Our aspen trees paint the high elevation mountainsides in gentle hues of autumn. Their delicate leaves float to the ground to create golden pathways that light up the woods. It’s a magical time and humans like to frolic in it. Before McDonald’s had the ball pit, leaves were the things kids would roll around in. Leaves are fun. And that’s what I would try to explain to my after-kindergarten … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fall: Immerse Yourself in Nature, Be Unapologetically Messy
Growing Up in Flagstaff with Mountain Sports: Eight Life Lessons for Business Success from My Dad
Let’s face it: Dads are chock-full of fast facts and the kind of advice that sticks with you forever. I have had the privilege of working alongside my father, Mark Lamberson, each day at Mountain Sports Flagstaff for nearly 20 years. And, as a member of the second generation and owner of the family business, I recognize this 50th anniversary year as a time of reflection and deep gratitude. Here are what I have come to celebrate as his top eight principles for half a century of retail … [Read more...] about Growing Up in Flagstaff with Mountain Sports: Eight Life Lessons for Business Success from My Dad
Testing the Lyric Hearing Aid
The Lyric is a hearing aid that is housed inside the ear canal for extended periods of time. No need to change a battery or put the hearing aid in a recharging device at night. All you need to do is go to your audiologist and ask to try a pair of them for free! Discreet Amplification The most amazing benefit of wearing the Lyric is that you are a “normal” person. You do not have to be careful with your hearing aids around the house so the dog or cat does not eat them when you take them … [Read more...] about Testing the Lyric Hearing Aid