As a child, you may have spent numerous hours outdoors during the summer. Now that you’re an adult, you may find the summer months to be far less enjoyable because of the heat. This is normal. As you age, the body’s mechanisms that help regulate internal temperature become less efficient. This means that you lose some of your ability to adapt to heat, leaving you with a lower tolerance and making you more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. This is caused by a few different reasons – … [Read more...] about Preparing for Senior Sun Safety
Healthy End-of-Summer Tips and Tzatziki Sauce from the Garden
This summer has been a journey. As someone with a busy lifestyle and a proud member of the community, I wanted to share some helpful suggestions to all as we transition into the end of summer. Both personally and professionally, I have grown this summer in our garden environment. We believe that every life well-lived begins in the garden. Our company has catered to the James 4H Mingus Springs Camp and has provided fresh meals for approximately 913 campers from all over Arizona and neighboring … [Read more...] about Healthy End-of-Summer Tips and Tzatziki Sauce from the Garden
Understanding the Customer, Home
When I visit a home to find out how we can help someone with cleaning needs, I will usually ask, “How can we help you?” I may need to change my approach because often the response is, “Well, I want my house cleaned.” As simple and obvious as it may sound, there are actually a lot of variations in types of cleanings, houses, people and their specific needs. For example, a single gentleman living alone with no pets may want the very basics and with little frequency. “Just do my floors and clean … [Read more...] about Understanding the Customer, Home
Prescott Making International Headlines with Eviation
Prescott is making headlines locally and throughout the world of aviation. This June, City Manager Michael Lamar and I attended the Paris Air Show where Eviation’s newest technology was beautifully on display and Prescott, too, took center stage. At the invitation of Eviation CEO and Founder Omer Bar-Yohay on June 17-20, we were able to take part in the unveiling of “Alice” in Paris. As members of the NASA, FAA and GAMA electric aviation committees, Eviation is a leader and key proponent in … [Read more...] about Prescott Making International Headlines with Eviation
What’s New on Europe’s Rivers?
River Cruises have been one of the most popular ways to explore Europe in the last few years. While ocean cruises take you to countries, river cruises take you through the heart of the country, allowing you insight into real life, traditions, local culture and enable you to see, smell and taste all the destination has to offer. As most cruisers know, it’s the ports of call that bring an itinerary to life. AmaWaterways is a great example to look at. Most of our Arizona cruisers are very … [Read more...] about What’s New on Europe’s Rivers?
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Anatomy, Prevention, Treatment
Surveys estimate that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) affects 10 to 15 million people in the United States. The excessive vibratory motion created by loud sound can cause a plethora of damage in the delicate cochlear sensory cells and the nearby supporting pillar cells of the hearing organ. The hearing organ is called the cochlea. Noise can rupture the tips of the nerve cells, fuse sensory nerve cells together, damage the area through which the cells transmit signals and even change the … [Read more...] about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Anatomy, Prevention, Treatment
Answering Common Questions About Learning to Fly
As a company that provides rental aircraft and flight instruction, we get asked a lot of the same questions about learning to fly. Here are a few of those questions and their answers: Can anyone learn to fly? The answer to that question is yes – mostly. To be able to learn to fly and become a licensed pilot, you need to have decent health and vision, the ability to master simple physical skills (e.g. controlling the airplane), have the intelligence to be able to learn the material and … [Read more...] about Answering Common Questions About Learning to Fly
OneAZ Helping Non-Profits
OneAZ Credit Union and OneAZ Community Foundation have pledged to award $60,000 in Community Impact Grants as part of their commitment to improving Arizona communities. OneAZ Credit Union and OneAZ Community Foundation are committed to supporting the local economy through several initiatives, including the flagship Community Impact Grants program. Since launching the program in 2016, OneAZ has given more than $160,000 to non-profits statewide that make a difference in the communities they … [Read more...] about OneAZ Helping Non-Profits
Flying High
Leonardo Da Vinci was quoted as saying, “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your eyes turned skywards.” Holding one of the highest pilot certifications, Craig Sanderson spread his wings upward to serve as director of operations for Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines and mayor of the small but bustling town of Tusayan. Sanderson acquired the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification at 28 years old. It is one of the most advanced certifications a pilot can obtain and … [Read more...] about Flying High
Low-Income Housing to Accommodate Local Families
Dozens of apartments currently under construction are designed to benefit low-income families from the Quad Cities area under local, state and federal guidelines. Creekview Village Apartments, a 72-unit family apartment complex, will provide affordable rental housing for tenants. Located at 519 Miller Valley Road, the complex will contain six three-story walk-up apartment buildings. It also will have a one-story clubhouse. The complex will have 24 two-bedroom and 48 three-bedroom … [Read more...] about Low-Income Housing to Accommodate Local Families