An estimated 1,200 women, men and children joined in a Women’s March around the snow-covered Courthouse Square in historic downtown Prescott on Saturday, Jan. 21, one of many protests across the nation. Participants carried American flags and signs in support of Planned Parenthood and women’s health, as well as messages about immigration and diversity. “It is so cool to have been a part of something global, peaceful and positive,” said Heather Gieger. Photos by Kay Lyons … [Read more...] about Peaceful Protest: Hundreds Participate in March
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Winter Sports: Snow Much Fun!
For fans of winter sports, the upcoming months hold the promise of cold-weather fun, including skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowmobiling and ice skating. But, with winter activities comes some cautionary advice. Winter sports and activities are a great way to remain active during the colder months. But ice and snow can create hazardous conditions that can lead to falls, and falls are the leading cause of brain injuries. Your brain is the consistency of gelatin. It’s cushioned by … [Read more...] about Winter Sports: Snow Much Fun!
From Mountains to Oceans
Living outside the United States is the norm for 400,000 American retirees who have chosen – often for financial advantages – to make their home in countries such as Canada, Japan, Mexico, Germany and the United Kingdom. While that list of global locales is not all-inclusive, the Social Security Administration identifies them as favored among retirees choosing to reside beyond the nation’s borders. However, retirees are not the only Americans making their homes abroad. About 6.32 million … [Read more...] about From Mountains to Oceans
Nature Girl Pursuing American Dream for Home Builders, Sellers, Buyers
Northern Arizona native Lori Anna Harrison’s life could fill a whole season of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” She has lived all over the world, in places like the Netherlands, Thailand, Costa Rica and even on luxury yachts (she was part of filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s crew that sailed across the Atlantic Ocean). She knows a thing or two about what it means to live well and understands the power of beautiful surroundings. She speaks the language of luxury. Harrison’s view of the American … [Read more...] about Nature Girl Pursuing American Dream for Home Builders, Sellers, Buyers
Locally Owned Businesses Move in to The Flagstaff Mall
Flagstaff’s only large-scale mall has seen its share of growing pains in the past four decades – from new and thriving to survival mode to expanding and growing outside its walls, literally. Today, The Marketplace includes more than 70 retail stores, restaurants and dining options, activities, home, garden and building merchants, auto dealers and the new Harkins 16-screen Cineplex. “We want the mall to be a ‘destination place’ for all Northern Arizona residents and visitors,” said Bonnie … [Read more...] about Locally Owned Businesses Move in to The Flagstaff Mall
Creating the Optimal 2017
Now that the holidays are over, business consultants suggest taking some time to get organized and set goals for the New Year, both for your business or yourself. Suggestions include budgeting, journaling and helping employees help the company. SMART Planning Steve Bracety, general manager of the Prescott Resort and Conference Center, says he uses the word “SMART” to move himself and his staff in the right direction. The goal should be Specific, Measureable, Actionable, … [Read more...] about Creating the Optimal 2017
Dancing off the Fog
Turns out the Macarena and Cupid Shuffle may be good for our health. Research is showing that dance may possess the anti-dementia superpower of improving memory while toning muscles. Of 11 different types of physical activity evaluated by researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2003, only dance lowered participants’ risk of dementia. The study, conducted for more than 21 years among senior men and women, concluded that the … [Read more...] about Dancing off the Fog
Recyclers Promoting Green Planet
To Christapher Freeman and Damian Rivas, recycling is not about freeing up landfills. It is more about saving the planet for children, grandchildren and the whole future bloodline. Freeman says the average couple throws away five pounds of trash a day. In a year, Americans toss 220 million tons of trash. “We can’t keep going the way we are going, filling up landfills.” Freeman and Rivas own and operate Green Planet Recyclers in Prescott Valley. “It has been open three months and … [Read more...] about Recyclers Promoting Green Planet
Yavapai County and Arizona Elect Donald Trump for President
Yavapai County voters turned out in record numbers and helped elect Donald Trump as the nation's 45th president. Nearly two-thirds of voters selected Trump with one-third choosing Hillary Clinton. Paul Gosar will continue to represent the region's 4th district in a landslide reelection. The Quad Cities' Andy Tobin has been elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission, along with Bob Burns and Boyd Dunn. Proposition 206 has passed, effectively raising the state's minimum … [Read more...] about Yavapai County and Arizona Elect Donald Trump for President
Oldest Bar In Arizona Still Celebrating
The Palace Restaurant and Salon on famed Whisky Row in Prescott is more than just an Arizona saloon. It is ranked by USA Today as one of the “…10 Best Historic Bars in America*” –and is among the smallest cities in the U.S. to lay claim to such history. Only Key West, Florida has a smaller population, and the bar there is the renowned Sloppy Joe’s, made famous by author Ernest Hemingway. Others are located in iconic cities like Boston, New York and San Francisco. What is more, The Palace … [Read more...] about Oldest Bar In Arizona Still Celebrating