If you are dreaming about island hopping in the Aegean Sea or calypso dancing on a Caribbean cruise, industry experts say you’ve probably missed the boat for this year. Cruise lines that struggled to get a meager conga line going during the pandemic are now struggling to find space for your deck lounger. Travel industry experts report the summer vacation is alive and well. Eighty-five percent of Americans plan to travel this summer, according to the “Summer Travel Survey & Trends 2023” … [Read more...] about Ooh la la – Summer Travel is Back
Discovering the Perfect Garden Ambiance
In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, your outdoor space can provide a much-needed respite from the grind of daily life. Now, as we head into mid-summer and with your garden coming into full bloom, it’s time to consider how to create your perfect garden ambiance. If you are reading this column, it’s likely you have been spending the last few months weeding, planting, watering and nurturing your garden beds and veggie patches. You’ve pruned those shrubs, trimmed your trees and are … [Read more...] about Discovering the Perfect Garden Ambiance
Understanding the Difference Between an ENT and Audiologist
Hearing health care can be a steep learning curve for many patients. It’s not something which is commonly discussed until help is required. One common question is the difference between an audiologist and an ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician. In actuality, both of these providers work together closely to holistically treat the patient. But the two are distinct professions with important distinctions. Scope of Practice Before delving into the differences, it is important to define the … [Read more...] about Understanding the Difference Between an ENT and Audiologist
Honoring our Past by Focusing on our Future
My family and I have been so warmly welcomed to our new home in Coconino County, and I have been busy in my new role as the sixth president of Coconino Community College. My priority upon assuming the post was to embark on a wide-ranging tour of the communities served by CCC to get a better sense of what is expected of your community college. In essence, I came prepared to learn. That meant listening to students, faculty, staff, community members and leaders, alums, partners, champions and even … [Read more...] about Honoring our Past by Focusing on our Future
NACA Assists Future Community Leaders, Promotes Education on Indigenous Issues
The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 granted citizenship to all Native Americans born within the territorial limits of the United States. Individual Native Americans needed to belong to their tribe to have a right to land and communal property. Previously, Native Americans would be given citizenship by assimilating into mainstream American life and giving up tribal affiliations or entering the armed forces. Providing dual citizenship allowed for individual Native Americans to own land within their … [Read more...] about NACA Assists Future Community Leaders, Promotes Education on Indigenous Issues
Finding Your True Self Through Recovery
Growing up in a small town in Indiana, Jay Zody never felt like he truly fit in. Coming from a hardworking family, Zody lived the life of a typical midwestern boy, playing sports and making good grades, until he fell in with the wrong crowd in his late teens. What once was a good life took a drastic turn as Zody began using drugs after high school. His drug use resulted in him dropping out of college, losing most of his friends, and his family turning their back on him. Luckily Zody’s story is … [Read more...] about Finding Your True Self Through Recovery
Encouraging Diverse Voices
The City of Flagstaff is proud of the work we’ve done to include more and diverse voices in all aspects of decision-making. Likewise, much effort has been made to acknowledge and honor that our city and surrounding lands are ancestral homelands for at least a dozen Indigenous nations. We share natural resources and are all called to be good stewards of the land, air and water we need to survive. For many years, a coalition of Native American tribes has been leading an effort to provide … [Read more...] about Encouraging Diverse Voices
Managing Risk in Your Life
Every action we take in our lives includes an element of risk. Both consciously and subconsciously, we constantly evaluate those risks and then modify our behavior. The result is a risk level that we as individuals are comfortable with. Daily activities as simple as crossing a street are relatively low risk if, and only if, we apply the commonsense criteria of looking both ways beforehand. Too frequently, we see folks so absorbed in their electronic devices that they are completely unaware of … [Read more...] about Managing Risk in Your Life
FBN Photographer Shows Support for Police
Flagstaff and Grand Canyon photographer Veronica “Ronnie” Tierney of Fresh Focuses Photography studio, believes supporting the local police department is important. After visiting the Flagstaff Police Department, she realized the pictures on the walls of the entryway were dated. “While working on a feature news story, I visited the Flagstaff Police Department and decided then that I would donate a nice metallic print,” said Tierney. She sent Chief Dan Musselman several recent shots of the … [Read more...] about FBN Photographer Shows Support for Police
Flagstaff Ghosts Founder, Marine Veteran Departs for Fourth Trip to Help Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine enters its 16th month, Lance Zaal, founder of Flagstaff Ghosts, embarked on his fourth trip to the war zone in June to continue to support the men he trained and others he met along the way. Some of the fighters include Americans who have volunteered and Russian Legion members fighting for Ukraine, whom Zaal financially supports. Zaal is a U.S. Marine veteran who has traveled to Ukraine on three separate occasions in the last year. He first trained 80 civilians to resist … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Ghosts Founder, Marine Veteran Departs for Fourth Trip to Help Ukraine