I stepped through the metal detector and was slipping my brown leather belt back through belt loops when I heard a lilting voice behind me. “Are you Ray Newton? I turned. A blonde-haired woman extended her hand. “I’m Marvy McNeese. Welcome to my school.” She is the principal of Yavapai County Detention School, an extension of the first Education Service Agency in Arizona to become fully accredited through AdvancED. McNeese led me through a series of electronically controlled doors … [Read more...] about ‘Every Kid Deserves to be Loved’
Local Youth Breaking Poverty Cycle Through Yuda Bands
Students at Chino Valley High School are paying for the education of a Guatemalan student by selling Yuda Band bracelets at their school. Their motto: Wear a band, change a life. The bands, made of leather and coconut, are named Yuda after the Spanish word Ayuda, which means help. “You pick a student to sponsor, ours is named Maxwell,” said Ashley McGuffey, sophomore class president. By selling a certain number of the bands, the young person’s education can be funded for the … [Read more...] about Local Youth Breaking Poverty Cycle Through Yuda Bands
Keeping Bones Healthy
Osteoporosis is a medical condition of the bone that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. Osteoporosis bones have lost bone density and mass and, thus, have weakened. The bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue and may result in fractures. If you’re 50 or older and have broken a bone, ask your doctor or health care provider about a bone density test. Osteoporosis is known as the silent killer because many people do not know they have a … [Read more...] about Keeping Bones Healthy
Four Ways to Develop Strong Employee Management
Responsible for the day-to-day operations, employees are one of the strongest assets of your business. However, when not managed well, they can also contribute to why a business fails. Strong employee management will not only allow you as a business owner to retain top talent, but recruit new talent and provide career growth for your employees. Every company wants to increase business productivity and employee satisfaction, but what should they be looking at to change? The following are my … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Develop Strong Employee Management
Tourism, Agriculture Driving Quad Cities’ Robust Economy
When you look around the greater Quad Cities, signs of a strong economy include new construction and the steady stream of cars driven by out-of-town visitors. At an Arizona Association for Economic Development event last month, economist Jim Rounds said growth can be important for rural regions. “While tourism may not be the highest paying industry, it brings revenues to pay for infrastructure and fixed costs.” “It is not about volume of new businesses, it is also about quality,” … [Read more...] about Tourism, Agriculture Driving Quad Cities’ Robust Economy
Tips for Staying Hydrated in Arizona
We're coming into the driest time of the year and Arizona (the "arid zone") is already one of the driest places on Earth. This year, it's much drier than usual, given the lack of rain and snow we've had over the winter and early spring. Our typical atmospheric humidity in Prescott in late spring runs about 9 percent. This year, I've seen some weather stations already reporting less than 3 percent, and we're just at the beginning of the dry season! Not only is this a challenging time for the … [Read more...] about Tips for Staying Hydrated in Arizona
Drones Earning their Space in the Sky
Entrepreneurs Andrew and Katy McQuality were so energized about launching a drone photography business that they became first in Yavapai County to take and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) test to obtain the required Remote Pilot License. They have since joined a flourishing global industry that analysts at BI Intelligence predict will top $12 billion in revenues in 2021, compared to $8 billion in 2015. PwC in 2015 estimated the potential value of drone-powered solutions … [Read more...] about Drones Earning their Space in the Sky
Jumpstarting Your Active Summer
Summertime here in Northern Arizona is fast approaching, bringing long, sunny days, mild star-studded nights and the hope of an afternoon downpour, which comes as a welcome relief from the heat. Our region provides a lot of choices when it comes to enjoying an outdoor workout, and I challenge you to try something new this season, which can be invigorating and provide inspiration for your routine. Before You Start Prior to engaging in a new workout program, it is a good idea … [Read more...] about Jumpstarting Your Active Summer
Remember Your Décolleté When Getting a Massage or Facial
Pronounced “day-kōl-tay,” décolleté is derived from the French word décolletér, which means to expose the neck. It can also refer to a low-cut dress style on a woman. When referring to the body and skin care, the décolleté is simply the upper torso, including the upper chest and back and shoulders, as well as the neck and jawline. The décolleté is one of the most neglected and overlooked areas of the body, especially when it comes to protection from the elements, beauty rituals, … [Read more...] about Remember Your Décolleté When Getting a Massage or Facial
Recycling Used Hearing Aids
If you have an old pair of hearing aids or cochlear implant processors that someone used in the past, don’t waste the opportunity to help someone else. That device may open a new world of hearing to someone. There are a few options for you to recycle the hearing aids. All makes and models are of value and will be readily accepted. If you have a pair of hearing aids that you used and now have a new pair, ask your audiologist if the old aids would be a good back-up pair for you. If the … [Read more...] about Recycling Used Hearing Aids