by Barbara Bruce, Talk Show Host
Enabling, for the purpose of this article, with relation to drugs or alcohol, is defined as a dysfunctional approach by a person close to the ad­dict/alcoholic, usually moti­vated by love or fear, to help or protect the addicted per­son from undesirable conse­quences. Regardless of the motive, the perceived “help” usually exacerbates the problem. Why? Because it is not really help…it is a “cover up” or ma­nipulation which allows the addicted person to continue in their undesirable behavior. One example of enabling would be a wife …

by Ken Hosie
“Meditation Hour” is a public program held each Sunday from 9-10 am at Open Spaces Yoga Center, Ponderosa Village, Lakeside.
Meditation is a spiritual practice. (A “spiritual practice” might best be defined as “a means by which one comes to know oneself.”) To talk about meditation that has as its context something other than a spiritual practice is to not be talking about meditation at all. In the West, meditation is most often confused with relaxation, de-stressing and letting go of the day, but this orientation is a distant …

Ah, vacation. That perfect time when we can leave behind our jobs and head out into the country for some rest and relaxation. It’s quite tempting to leave behind our technological gadgets and head out into the wild blue yonder…but doing so might mean you miss out on some of the best deals out there! (Not to mention that you can get hopelessly lost.) Technology can make your sum­mer travels more efficient, more fun and definitely much less expensive. In­trigued? Read on…
Trying to fly got you down? One of …

Fire is one of the basic needs in life. A source for keeping warm, cooking, purifying water, giving oneself a sense of calm in the woods, and so much more. Sunday, August 22nd from 10 am – 4 pm, wilderness survival expert Mike Bochnia will take participants on a journey that will explore fire-making from it’s most primitive start; from liter­ally rubbing two sticks together, to learning how to make simple tools that make friction fire mak­ing easier. This will not only be a journey of fire-making, but a sharing …

by Barbara Whitaker of Barbara’s Boutique
It’s not an oxymoron! You can fit in with the crowd and still be noticed… Why? … because you have done something that allows people to see you. Here’s a few ways you can stand out with style.
As evidenced by the annual White Mountain Women’s Club Fashion Show at Hon Dah this past July 31, beautiful clothes are definitely in the White Mountains. The fashion show displayed be­yond any doubt you don’t have to leave the moun­tain for something special and you don’t have …

With fall just around the corner are your thoughts turning to going back to school? Now is the time to consider furthering your education or career and Northern Arizona University’s Show Low Extend­ed Campus is here to help! Whether you are new to the mountain or a long-time resident, higher edu­cation is alive and well in your community.
This fall, we are beginning a new B.S. Elemen­tary Education cohort that will meet on Tuesday evenings and leads to teacher certification 1st – 8th grades. Other degrees available include a number …

by Sharyn Jordan Hathcock Author, Environmental Healer, Symbolist
“The only transformer and alchemist that turns everything into gold is Love.” -Anais Nin
In these Times of Great Change, we are each given opportunities to be our very best selves. There is a 5,000 year old methodology called the Nine Star Chi (Ki in Japanese) that denotes one’s personal destiny starr pattern. It is not pre-destination for truly, you are always free to create your own cir­cumstances and outcomes. This ancient and highly revered system reveals the universal support im­bedded within you. …

by Doris “Moe” Kroupa, Trombonist
The White Mountain Big Band is ready to entertain you! Take a trip back in time to the “Swing Era” when music had a beat you could dance to, and songs had lyrics you could understand. Book a gig with Gene Peplowski at 928- 242-2651 or email me maverickmoe@yahoo.com. Our rates are reasonable and our greatest joy is playing for people who appreciate good music.
I know some of you not of my vintage may feel I’m a bit prejudiced, and you are probably right. …

Last year, a group of volunteers who served at the Love Kitchen decided it was time to help produce what they served. “We noticed the quality of the produce wasn’t the greatest. We got the idea that it would be great to start an organic garden to provide food for the Love Kitchen,” smiles volunteer Jan Newton, “By last fall, we had the property with a couple of beds filled and even provided some salad stuff. By spring, we were able to provide some spinach and beans. This will be …

Over the years, the Northeastern Arizona Fine Arts Associa­tion (NEAFAA) Scholarship Fund has provided over $23,000 in scholarship monies to local high school and community college students interested in pursuing art or a career in art education. The awards can be in the form of a scholarship, or as a contribution to local teachers to provide funds for art projects. NEAFAA also reserves monies for purchase awards for the purpose of purchasing outstanding student art.
In keeping with this tradition, this May NEAFAA awarded four scholarships and three purchase awards.Scholarship …