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Canyon Receiving Grand Support
Coming together to sponsor and commemorate the Grand Canyon’s 100th anniversary Centennial celebration, Arizona Public Service (APS), Bank of America (BofA) and Teva have partnered with ...
Saying Goodbye to Winter Skin
Who isn’t in the spring-cleaning mood? From closets and windows to cars and garages, now is the time to think “spring refresh.” It is also a great time to schedule a facial to help get rid of the dry, dull skin that comes with Old Man Winter and prep our skin for the spring and […]
Celebrating County Government Month
According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the word “county” can be traced to the late 14th century English term for “shire, a definite division of a country or state for political and administrative purposes.” Counties have been providing essential services to people for more than 500 years and are almost as old as the Magna […]
Environmental Noise May Cause Health Issues
Most people are not aware of the excessive noise in their daily lives. Noise comes from traffic sounds, trains, airplanes, roadwork, construction sites, even noise from people near you talking and listening to music, etc. Your brain is constantly processing all the sound, deciding what it wants to focus on and what is to be […]
DoubleTree, Warner’s Team Up for Earth Day
The DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff and Warner’s Nursery are partnering for a Earth Day Party on Sunday, April 21. Organizers at the hotel are encouraging the public to “plant seeds of spring and take a potted wildflower seed project home.” To help make this possible, Warner’s on Wheels will be onsite with the […]
What it Means to Have an Appointment with a Physician Assistant
In medical terms, a PA or physician assistant, refers to a specific type of a licensed medical provider. This role, established in 1967, continues to grow and is a viable alternative to visiting a physician. Q: What is a PA and what do they do? PAs are licensed medical professionals who are able to diagnose […]
Five Ways to Keep Your Money Local
In the age of two-day shipping and convenient megastores, it’s easy to think that opting for a national brand is the best use of your money. However, supporting Arizona businesses and organizations means your money stays local, through taxes, investments and more. That means that your hard-earned money, once spent, continues to work for you […]
Preparing for Mosquito Season, Heartworm in Pets
As temperatures grow warmer, Westside Veterinary Clinic and the American Heartworm Society (AHS) want every pet owner to be prepared for mosquito season and the risk that heartworm disease carries for pets. Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes as microscopic larvae and can grow into worms as large as 10-14 inches long. These worms live in […]
Flagstaff Receiving Its First Veterans’ Homes
Hello, Northern Arizona! Back in 2011, I was serving on City Council and was invited to attend a Veterans Round Table at the American Legion hosted by (then) Coconino County Supervisor Mandy Metzger (District 4). It was there that a local man told a story about his brother, a United States Veteran who had passed […]