The Northern Arizona Regional Grant Cycle is administered through the Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff and is now accepting applications. Organizations serving residents of Tuba City, Page/Lake Powell, and Williams can now apply for funding by visiting azfoundation.org/grants. Nonprofits, tribal entities, schools, and municipalities must submit an application by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 29 to be considered for funding. More information on eligibility requirements, timeline, and … [Read more...] about Grant cycle opens for nonprofits in Tuba City, Page/Lake Powell, and Williams
Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Requiring Schools To Offer In-Person Learning
Following discussions with public school leaders, and in accordance with new guidance from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Doug Ducey today issued a new Executive Order returning schools to in-person, teacher-led instruction. According to metrics developed by the CDC, 12 of Arizona’s 15 counties are in phases where all schools are safe to open, including in the state’s two largest counties, Maricopa and Pima. “Arizona’s students need to be back in the … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Requiring Schools To Offer In-Person Learning
Boutique Air Now Flying to Phoenix and Prescott
With the Feb. 15 inaugural flight of Boutique Air from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Prescott Regional Airport (PRC), the community celebrated the arrival of a second commercial carrier into the Quad Cities area. More than 40 invited guests greeted the 12:30 p.m. arrival of the eight-passenger, single-engine Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. City and community leaders welcomed those arriving with a celebratory ribbon-cutting. PRC Management Analyst Kristi Miller greeted those present and … [Read more...] about Boutique Air Now Flying to Phoenix and Prescott
Setting Goals for Success
It has often been said that unless we have goals in our personal or business lives, how do we know when we have had success? Many of us work hard, but our lives still lack fulfillment. What can we do to invoke change in our lives? Before you can change your life, you must change your thinking. It starts with visualizing what we want from life and setting goals that resemble that vision. Your vision is a detailed description of where you currently are and where you ultimately want to be. Your … [Read more...] about Setting Goals for Success
Research Shows Kindness to Others Helps Our Well-Being
A national report published by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) on Oct. 9, 2020, indicates that one in four older adults are experiencing depression and isolation during the pandemic. The report further states that older adults continue to be one of the populations most at risk for becoming seriously ill and dying from COVID-19. Adults 65 and older account for 16% of the U.S. population, but 80% of COVID-19 deaths. Arizona is reported to have a 74% share of the COVID-19 deaths in that age … [Read more...] about Research Shows Kindness to Others Helps Our Well-Being
Harnessing the Power to Not Give Up
Have you ever heard someone say that they grew up with strong family values? I have to say that I did. They were a bit unusual, however. My father, a blue-collar man, always instilled the power in my siblings and me to press on and give it our best. Whether it was with school, sports or jobs, my father always demonstrated a can-do mindset and that neither giving up nor failure was an option. Thankfully, I have found that as an adult, I am grateful for his leadership in our family. Now, we … [Read more...] about Harnessing the Power to Not Give Up
How Can You Improve Your Credit Score?
Your credit score is used by financial institutions and lenders to determine how much money you may borrow for a loan or credit card. A higher credit score may mean lower interest rates and better credit limits, while a low score could mean you get denied for credit. What does your score mean, and how do lenders – and even landlords and employers – use it to determine their decision? Here’s how. Your credit score is calculated based on several financial factors. Credit scores are based on … [Read more...] about How Can You Improve Your Credit Score?
Hot Stone Massage: Ancient Therapy Proven Effective
Prior to the 20th century, natural medicines and therapies were the only real medicines available. Within the last 100 years, science-based medicine has become the accepted model. Ancient practices were disregarded and were not part of standard medical care, also known as conventional or Western medicine. However, in the 1960s and ’70s, a new culture that embraced alternative, or non-Western, medicine began to emerge in the United States. Complementary Therapy, a term developed in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Hot Stone Massage: Ancient Therapy Proven Effective
Weekend Warriors Fight Back
If that Saturday morning bike ride or run left you limping into work on Monday sore and exhausted, you’re probably not alone. Welcome to the ranks of the “Weekend Warriors.” “Weekend Warriors” is the name given to people who are physically inactive most of the week, but then participate in rigorous physical activity during the weekend. Many times these folks overestimate their abilities and push themselves beyond what they reasonably should do. Many may have had active lifestyles … [Read more...] about Weekend Warriors Fight Back
Seven Signs That You Need a New Computer
Good maintenance and monitoring should have the effect of an anti-aging cream on your work device. Look after it well, and it will do the same for you. However, sometimes, it just makes good business sense to invest in new PCs or laptops rather than trying to get another year out of them. Knowing when that time is can be the tricky part. Older PCs and laptops cost more to maintain. The cost of ownership increases as they age – a little like cars. And, of course, performance decreases over time. … [Read more...] about Seven Signs That You Need a New Computer