Studies show the average timespan from a person realizing they have trouble with their hearing to finally seeking help is seven years. One of the biggest reasons people wait is concern about cost. Information about hearing aids varies widely online and insurance benefits can be difficult to navigate. But taking care of your ears doesn’t need to be scary. While no two offices operate identically, the overall journey is largely the same. Hearing Exam The first step is always to obtain an … [Read more...] about Understanding the Finances of Hearing Healthcare
Prescott Frontier Days, World’s Oldest Rodeo Announces Ticket Sales, Event Lineup
Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. – World’s Oldest Rodeo is excited to remind fans that tickets for the 2025 World’s Oldest Rodeo will officially go on sale on March 17, 2025. This thrilling rodeo event is scheduled for Monday, June 30 to Sunday, July 6, 2025, and promises a week filled with action-packed events that will draw fans from across the world to Prescott, Arizona. The 2025 rodeo will highlight a special theme, Women in Rodeo, celebrating the extraordinary women who have helped shape the … [Read more...] about Prescott Frontier Days, World’s Oldest Rodeo Announces Ticket Sales, Event Lineup
Camp Verde Welcomes New Gastropub with Western Flair
There’s always something stirring in Camp Verde, and just recently the talk is all about Bullpen Grill and Watering Hole, which has locals pretty excited. With an opening date of mid-February, owner Justin Chambers, who is also a realtor and broker, is running the show, bursting with enthusiasm and a contagious energy that seems endless. “My wife and I moved to Camp Verde from Kingman in 2018. Our goal was to retire here when we got older, but then we decided to move in another direction. We … [Read more...] about Camp Verde Welcomes New Gastropub with Western Flair
Screenwriters Get Noticed at Sedona International Film Festival
Actor and writer Robert Larriviere wanted his screenplay to become a film, but he didn’t know how to make that happen until he submitted it to the 2024 Screenplay Competition at the Sedona International Film Festival and won the contest. Today, his screenplay, “This is Jan,” is now a short film. It was viewed in February as part of the 2025 Sedona International Film Festival. “This is actually my first screenplay and winning at Sedona was a huge moment,” he said. “At the time, ‘This is … [Read more...] about Screenwriters Get Noticed at Sedona International Film Festival
Golab Nabipour Found her Tailor-Made Life in America
By taking the bold step of leaving her home country of Iran for the United States, Sedona tailor Golab Nabipour was able to stitch together a profitable future and pursue her dream in fashion. “There are many restrictions on women in Iran,” she said. “I studied garment and textile design, but had to mainly work as a graphic designer as there weren’t many opportunities for young women to work in the fashion industry there.” Golab and her husband, Hojat, relocated to the United States in … [Read more...] about Golab Nabipour Found her Tailor-Made Life in America
From Sleep Struggles to Superfoods: Nutrition Coach Helps Sedona Thrive
If you are wondering if chocolate eaten late in the day is keeping you up at night or looking for a supplement to support healthy sleep, Sedona Natural Grocers Nutrition Health Coach Nicolette “Nickie” Severa is your resource. Severa loves to educate customers about nutrition, and she takes her job seriously. “I’m motivated to learn all I can about the different foods and supplements that we sell so I can be a nutrition resource for our customers.” Severa says she can’t promise that any diet … [Read more...] about From Sleep Struggles to Superfoods: Nutrition Coach Helps Sedona Thrive
Top Seven Reasons to Train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a wide range of benefits for practitioners of all ages. It serves not only as a valuable self-defense tool but also enhances physical health, mental wellness, logical thinking, focus and flexibility. Starting a new journey in martial arts can feel intimidating; however, the challenge of stepping through the door or making initial contact is merely the first hurdle on a path to a life-changing experience. This initial step should be viewed positively as a move toward … [Read more...] about Top Seven Reasons to Train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Energy Right Out of the Sky
Sometimes a bad experience can lead to a positive outcome. When Dean Kaliakmanis, Jr., moved to Cottonwood from the suburbs of Chicago with his wife, Stephanie, and his family in 2021, “We wanted to enjoy living a simple life,” he recalled. “We believe in the Verde. Everyone talks about solar. We decided to purchase three solar systems for our homes from a large solar company out of Phoenix. It was just a very bad deal. We were lied to. We were told we would get a check back from government as … [Read more...] about Energy Right Out of the Sky
Wildland Fire Preparedness: We All Play a Part
Living in Northern Arizona, destructive wildland fire is always on our minds. This year has been warmer than normal, with below average precipitation. I want to share a few updates on what’s being done to make sure that Flagstaff is as prepared as possible should we be faced with such a fire. A large part of Flagstaff’s strategy for protection from destructive wildland fire involves many partners engaged in the planning of forest thinning treatments, prescribed fire and wildfire response. … [Read more...] about Wildland Fire Preparedness: We All Play a Part
Food Allergies May Aggravate Your Seasonal Allergies
With springtime comes the beautiful blooming flowers, trees and plants. Flagstaff winds can pick up high pollen and dust counts that aggravate allergies. Making poor dietary and lifestyle choices can increase the burden on the liver, creating worsening of allergy symptoms. Food sensitivities may contribute because of the leaky gut affect. When you eat a food that irritates your GI lining continuously, it can create leakage of the GI tube. The GI tube should be sealed normally. When you eat a … [Read more...] about Food Allergies May Aggravate Your Seasonal Allergies