Many holiday celebrations center around being with family and friends, but for children in the foster care, system it can be a harsh reminder of what is missing. There are nearly 16,000 children in Arizona spending the holidays away from their parents and often their siblings, too. While caretakers may try to make the day special, all the excitement of the holidays can leave children in foster care feeling very alone. With the help of the community, more kids could find a permanent home for … [Read more...] about Giving the Gift of Time this Holiday Season
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Learning About ParkFlag
ParkFlag is in the business of managing downtown and Southside’s limited parking resources and developing our parking supply. With the need expanded as a result of increased spill-over parking in the Southside, the implementation of a comprehensive parking management plan ends a nearly 25 year debate about how to solve the parking issues in downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. Created as a “special revenue fund,” the program, as developed by city staff with a broad group of stakeholders, … [Read more...] about Learning About ParkFlag
Addressing Climate Change Locally
Hello Flagstaff! I do hope you’re all enjoying this lovely autumn as we gear up for the holiday season. As I write this, it is another clear warm day, and I’m trying to remember the last time we had any rain. It’s been a while. I have been following the news of the California wildfires closely. Forty-two are dead, ranging in ages from 14 to 100. Almost 9,000 homes were burned. The economic impact will be in the billions. The effects won’t only be felt in the wine industry. Tourism and … [Read more...] about Addressing Climate Change Locally
Tapping into the Power of Diversity in the Workplace
Diversity is a popular term in the business world and in our culture. It’s often equated with success in the workplace. Incorporating diversity into our lives is so important there is even a national “Celebrate Diversity Month” (in April) to focus attention on the value of diversity. But is diversity alone enough to make a business succeed? As a consultant working with businesses, I can tell you that having diversity in the workplace is not enough. While diversity provides a well of potential … [Read more...] about Tapping into the Power of Diversity in the Workplace
Invest in Flagstaff, Invest in Yourself
Elevation. Crisp mountain air. Seasons – you got all four. Camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife. All the usual components of a typical great place to live. Flagstaff has a small town feel with big city perks: some of the most exceptional educational institutions that Arizona has to offer are right here in Flag. No need to relocate in a big city for the best education. With a rich and diverse cultural population, filled with mixes of both vibrant youth to steady and strong … [Read more...] about Invest in Flagstaff, Invest in Yourself
What is it Like to Have a Hearing Loss?
As an audiologist, I see hearing impaired individuals every day. One of the most rewarding activities of my job is to teach the family members what it is like to have a hearing loss and how to better communicate with hearing impaired people. What can the hearing impaired person hear? I think that understanding what a person really can and can’t hear is the key to successfully living with or working with a hearing impaired person. It is crucial to understand what can change the … [Read more...] about What is it Like to Have a Hearing Loss?
Caring for Your Christmas Tree
Very soon, families throughout our nation will be digging out the ornaments, testing the lights and finding that perfect angel or star to top off their tree for the holiday season. Warner’s Nursery will be getting its shipment of cut trees on Nov. 20 (the Monday before Thanksgiving). We already have a good selection of live potted evergreens in stock as another option for your holiday decorating this year. In addition to providing you with an excellent selection of Christmas trees, we also … [Read more...] about Caring for Your Christmas Tree
How to Aid Your Aging Parents: Guidelines for Coping
The aging of your parents is inevitable, but your ability to aid in the process isn’t so restricted. As our parents age and our lives get busier, our intrinsic sense of duty to care for our parents grows exponentially. The good news is, by taking a few simple yet significant steps, you can greatly lighten the load and effectively handle any concerns that may arise as time goes on. Helping Your Parents Retain Control Respect your parents’ need to make their own decisions and remain in … [Read more...] about How to Aid Your Aging Parents: Guidelines for Coping
Treating Diabetes through Rehabilitation
For many, a healthy diet and regular exercise are self-prescribed ways to feel better. But for people with diabetes, diet and exercise often are medically recommended to help treat the disease. Diabetes is a disorder where either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells in the body do not recognize the insulin. To understand diabetes, you first need to understand the role of insulin in your body. When you eat, your body turns your food into sugar, also called glucose. At that … [Read more...] about Treating Diabetes through Rehabilitation
Balancing College and Retirement
Are you faced with the dilemma of saving for your own retirement while at the same time trying to put money away for a child’s college education? How do you pursue both goals? How do you determine which is more important or what path to take? If this hard choice sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many Americans today struggle to balance their own financial future with preparing their children for success. As financial professionals, we have helped many parents evaluate their options and … [Read more...] about Balancing College and Retirement