Legendary anchorwoman Mary Jo West, known as “Arizona’s First Lady of TV News in Phoenix,” proclaimed, “There is something in the water in the QUAD CITIES! I want to drink it!” she said, as she addressed the more than 150 attendees as the keynote speaker during the Fifth Annual Prescott-Area ATHENA Leadership Awards, Friday, Sept. 20, at Starting Point in the Pine Ridge Marketplace. “This part of Arizona produces so many strong, bright and resilient women! The nominees at the ATHENA Awards were … [Read more...] about ATHENA Leadership Glistens in the Quad Cities
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Learning How to Care for Yourself During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast health is an important factor in women’s health, and being aware of any breast changes is essential. Doing regular self-breast exams will allow you to know your breast tissue so that you can detect any changes. Make sure to have your yearly well-woman exam and breast exam by a licensed physician and get a regular breast imaging-mammogram, thermography scans, MRI or breast ultrasound. A baseline is recommended at 35, then yearly after age 40, unless there is a personal or family history of … [Read more...] about Learning How to Care for Yourself During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Protecting Your Garden from Spring Frosts
As the winds die down and the temperatures climb this spring, it’s rewarding to see how wonderfully your veggie plants are beginning to grow, unfurling their leaves and forming delicious edibles. It’s also easy to forget that late spring frosts can jeopardize your young plants. This isn’t as much of a challenge for cold season veggies – frost-tolerant plants such as peas, broccoli, kale, cabbage, spinach, carrots, radishes and scallions that can withstand the vagaries of Flagstaff’s … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Garden from Spring Frosts
Clear Title Agency of Arizona Named a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” 11 Years in a Row
Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group and Best Companies AZ announced today that Clear Title Agency of Arizona has earned a spot on the 11th annual list of 2023 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the 11th consecutive year. This highly selective list is the result of anonymous and comprehensive employee surveys measuring culture, work environment, leadership, and employee pride and satisfaction, combined with rigorous evaluations of workplace practices, policies, perks and … [Read more...] about Clear Title Agency of Arizona Named a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” 11 Years in a Row
NACA Services Delivered in Person, Via Telehealth, Phone
The NACA Family Health Center is a place to receive care of all types, from birth to end of life, and offers a variety of services beyond what a hospital or typical healthcare clinic might. The Family Health Center is dedicated to providing quality health care to all who seek it: Native and non-Native peoples, those who have insurance and those who do not. The Family Health Center is committed to providing compassionate and culturally relevant care to guarantee the best health outcomes for … [Read more...] about NACA Services Delivered in Person, Via Telehealth, Phone
Addressing Mental Health with Focus Zones at Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District
Take a moment and think back to your school days. When you or your classmates acted out emotionally or disrupted class, the punishment would likely range from being sent to a corner, sent home or suspended. While this may still work for kids who are momentarily rebelling, there are others who misbehave as a cry for help. Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District meets those students with understanding by giving them a safe space to get better – and to be better. We have spent years challenging … [Read more...] about Addressing Mental Health with Focus Zones at Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District
Making Room for Spring or Sale
Spring weather in Flagstaff was in full force in mid-April when Zion Realty’s Lori Anna Harrison hosted a Spring Cleaning and Declutter event. “Everyone has extra furniture and accessories in their home. Today, we had well over 100 people in just a few hours bring items to The Barn Bros to sell. And many people left with new treasures in tow!” Harrison said, noting the importance of decluttering a home to make it more attractive to buyers. FBN Courtesy Photos … [Read more...] about Making Room for Spring or Sale
Best of Business Winners 2022
Flagstaff residents do business with a variety of companies in Flagstaff, Sedona, Williams, and Winslow. Flagstaff Business News asked readers to vote for their favorite Flagstaff businesses. Our readership responded to the call, which business they think are the best in the categories designated. The results are in! … [Read more...] about Best of Business Winners 2022
Stepping It Up with DancEvolution
At DancEvolution (DE), owner/instructor Jesica Barker takes dance a few steps further by teaching life lessons, such as: “It’s OK if you mess up, it’s what you do after that matters. It’s also OK to be scared, because those tough times will help to obtain your goals.” Teaching patience and endurance is also a part of Barker’s coaching. “I want to help people understand that you can evolve through dance and be a better person,” said Barker. “In this age of instant gratification, I think it’s … [Read more...] about Stepping It Up with DancEvolution
New Hitchin’ Post Owner Angel Heckethorn Keeps Tradition Alive
The early days of Flagstaff have not been lost. History is being retained and entertained at the Historic Hitchin’ Post Stables just outside of Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road. Working every aspect of the business, Historic Hitchin’ Post Stables Operations Manager Angel Heckethorn is happier than ever. “I get to be around horses and meet people from all over the world.” The Heckethorn family acquired the property earlier this year and will be offering the same trail rides as the previous … [Read more...] about New Hitchin’ Post Owner Angel Heckethorn Keeps Tradition Alive
