The man who took us “On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom,” now sends us to “The Island of the Four Ps: A Modern Fable about Preparing for Your Future.” Business and thought leader extraordinaire Ed Hajim, a financier and entrepreneur who went from humble beginnings to massive success, is now sharing his roadmap with those searching for their path and purpose and demonstrating that anything is possible. “One of my favorite books is ‘Who Moved My … [Read more...] about Exploring ‘The Island of the Four Ps’ to Create a Life Plan
Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
Mondays can be quiet in small towns, but for Ruby Road Vintage Mall in Camp Verde, the start of the work week is bustling with business. Packed with 60 vendor spaces, the store sells a mix of estate treasures, trendy home goods, repurposed furniture, new items and more. The staff at Ruby Road Vintage Mall totals about a dozen people who work part-time. “Most everyone that works here also sells here and it’s a great advantage for them,” said Ruby Road Vintage Mall Owner Pamela … [Read more...] about Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
New Historic District Recognizes Local Contributions to Apollo Moon Program
Every astronaut who walked on the Moon trained at several sites across Northern Arizona, including Sunset Crater Volcano and surrounding National Forest Service lands. Thanks to an effort spearheaded by local historian Ben Carver and National Park Service archaeologist Ian Hough, a group of these sites is now documented and recognized on the Register of National Historic Places as the Sunset Crater – Cinder Lake Apollo Program Historic District. On April 29, representatives from the National … [Read more...] about New Historic District Recognizes Local Contributions to Apollo Moon Program
Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Inspired by Elders
Embracing the advice of her elders for wisdom and guidance is what keeps Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Tanya Lewis grounded and steadfast as she serves in one of the highest positions in her nation. “My biggest mentor has been my mom,” she said. “She taught me about compassion, understanding and common sense. My father was amazing; he worked in telecommunications with AT&T for 25 years and taught me to be strong. They are a huge part of who I am today, and I miss them daily.” Lewis was … [Read more...] about Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Inspired by Elders
Stop Playing Games You Can’t Win
We like to tell ourselves we can do anything if we just put our mind to it, but I’d like to encourage all to acknowledge when we are in a game we can’t win, and for heaven’s sake, stop playing it! Growing up in Phoenix, balmy summertime evenings were meant for Kick the Can, Tag, Red Rover and any number of unsupervised activities that included wildly racing around the neighborhood and usually some blood. My neighborhood was all boys. So, you can imagine my surprise when I showed up at … [Read more...] about Stop Playing Games You Can’t Win
Honoring Vietnam Veterans with Camp Verde Tribute
Emotional messages underscored by deep respect and a heart-stopping gun salute pierced the air at the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Cost of Freedom five-day tribute held at the Camp Verde Community Center Field in the Fort Verde State Historic Park. “This has been so inspiring and makes me so proud to be an American,” said Camp Verde resident Sandra Allen. “Watching the parade as the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) came into town was so emotional. There was a group of motorcycle … [Read more...] about Honoring Vietnam Veterans with Camp Verde Tribute
NAU Launces New Recycling Program
The first wave of Northern Arizona University’s new recycling program has flowed onto campus: blue recycling bins with a white recycling symbol and brown bins with a landfill symbol. They started showing up during the first week of Earth Month in April, and are already in place at the Du Bois Center on south campus and soon will take their assigned places in other high-traffic buildings. With an aspirational new motto, “Introducing the 4-Rs of recycling: Recycle right, reap rewards,” these … [Read more...] about NAU Launces New Recycling Program
Preparing for Hikers, High Heat at Grand Canyon
Hikers often misjudge Grand Canyon treks, says Dr. Tom Myers of North Country Healthcare. “They either overestimate what they think they can do or underestimate the wilderness.” Myers discussed heat illness and hyponatremia, a condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood is too low, at the National Park Service Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) Symposium last month at Grand Canyon National Park. Other sessions included presentations from park staff about downhill injuries, … [Read more...] about Preparing for Hikers, High Heat at Grand Canyon
Bombas Gives Socks to Young Ones through Tennies for Tots
Paula Sedillo Wise and the volunteers for the non-profit she started, Tennies for Tots, were more than thrilled when they learned they would be partnering with Bombas, a sock and T-shirt company, and their One Purchased=One Donated program. They are sending her 3,000 pairs of children’s socks to add to the new shoes, books and book bags she provides to children 5 years old and younger who are part of families who live in poverty throughout Northern and Central Arizona. As she put it with a … [Read more...] about Bombas Gives Socks to Young Ones through Tennies for Tots
Flagstaff Experiencing Pent-Up Demand for Housing
There has been a flurry of real estate activity in our market and the nice weather has further facilitated getting folks out to open houses and writing contracts. We are now back to multiple offers on certain homes, depending on price point and condition. However, what has been a bit perplexing as of late is the historically low absorption rate. For the month of April 2023, there were only 44 single-family homes sold in Flagstaff and for the months January through April 2023, there were only 138 … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Experiencing Pent-Up Demand for Housing