Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on everything A to Z for your home and we love talking about the construction industry. Settle in, enjoy and have fun reading our column. We sure do enjoy sharing our words with you. Thanks for being such loyal and great readers. Sandy: Hi Tom. We are back again, and this month we have Part 2, Paragon Plumbing with Andy Ulibarri owner of Paragon Plumbing. Tom: Sandy, our last column with Andy ended … [Read more...] about Understanding the Dos and Don’ts of Plumbing Systems
Crafting Change: Amish Furniture Store Funds Safe Haven for Trafficked Children
When Greg and Kris Venhaus built their retirement home after moving to Prescott Valley six years ago, their search for the perfect furniture turned into a retirement business and a passion for helping trafficked children. “We were looking for a specific style and size of furniture,” Kris said. “My hairdresser said I should check out the Amish store. I was a little dumbfounded because I wasn’t familiar with Amish furniture. I thought it was something that maybe my grandmother would have had. … [Read more...] about Crafting Change: Amish Furniture Store Funds Safe Haven for Trafficked Children
Sports Medicine Clinic Puts Out the Welcome Mat for Professional Athletes, Weekend Warriors
Sports medical care experts, healthcare leaders, Arizona Cardinals, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and Prescott Valley Town Council celebrated a new state-of-the-art Sports Medicine Clinic with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb 21 at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott Valley. Dr. Kyle Chun, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, said he and his team look forward to guiding patients in the community through the recovery and rehabilitation process. Chun, … [Read more...] about Sports Medicine Clinic Puts Out the Welcome Mat for Professional Athletes, Weekend Warriors
New Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Designed to Promote Health
A new hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) clinic has opened in Prescott, offering treatment that proponents say may support recovery from various conditions. Mile High Hyperbarics, located on East Second Street, is owned and operated by Joy and David Stephens, along with Joy’s daughter, Kayla Pettinger, and her husband, Scott Pettinger. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, a treatment that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … [Read more...] about New Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Designed to Promote Health
Fairweather Social Club Promotes Conversation, Art, Music
Fairweather Social Club offers live music and signature cocktails, but that’s only half the equation. It’s also an art mecca and gathering place. Located at 222 North Cortez Street in downtown Prescott, is two blocks away from rowdy Whiskey Row. With a reputation as a more laid-back establishment with a hometown artistic vibe, there are no noisy TVs, and the music will not be too loud. This is by design so people can hear each other talk. Owners Lindsay Fox and Aaron Grafe jumped at the … [Read more...] about Fairweather Social Club Promotes Conversation, Art, Music
Navajo Nation Plans Casino on Northeast Edge of Flagstaff
A second Navajo casino is coming to the Flagstaff area after the tribe secured legal authority to build a gaming hall on a 13.79-acre site northeast of the city. The casino is planned on property that was home to Horsemen Lodge steakhouse since 1975 and the adjacent Flying Heart Stables. The site is outside the city limits on U.S 89, about four miles north of Flagstaff Mall. In November, the Navajo Nation signed a warranty deed that transfers the land to trust status, meaning it is part of … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Plans Casino on Northeast Edge of Flagstaff
From Makeup Artist to Beauty Line, Leah Gosik Shares How She Built a Brand and Business
Turning her talent of makeup artistry into her own beauty and skin care line has been a fun and profitable journey for Bella by Leah owner Leah Gosik. With items such as designer handbags, jewelry and specialty gifts, Gosik is showcasing her Bella by Leah products at her store in the Pine Ridge Marketplace. The idea to sell beauty care products came from her husband. “About 18 years ago my husband and I were living in California and came to Prescott to visit his father, who worked at the … [Read more...] about From Makeup Artist to Beauty Line, Leah Gosik Shares How She Built a Brand and Business
A Lifetime in the Cockpit: Boyd Gallaher Shares His Journey from Warbirds to Wildfires
From flying helicopters in the Army to a career as a commercial airline pilot, to aerial firefighting and piloting a World War II vintage aircraft, Prescott resident Boyd Gallaher has known a mind-boggling array of aviation experiences. He has had his commercial pilot’s license for 57 years and has logged more than 30,000 hours of flight time. Gallaher grew up in an aviation family. His father was an air tanker pilot, and later, his brother became an aerial firefighter. Before joining the … [Read more...] about A Lifetime in the Cockpit: Boyd Gallaher Shares His Journey from Warbirds to Wildfires
March Madness is Here: Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce Looks Forward to New Beginnings
Are you ready for some football? Your Northern Arizona Wranglers will kick off their 2025 season with a home opener on March 29. The NAZ Wranglers will take on the Fishers Freight at the Findlay Toyota Center at 6:05 p.m. Come out and support our local football team. Tryouts will be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., March 8, at the Wheelhouse Sports Complex. Those former high school or college football heroes still interested in playing professionally should participate in the Open Player Tryout. Let’s see … [Read more...] about March Madness is Here: Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce Looks Forward to New Beginnings
Success Starts with the Little Things
Success starts with the little things. I’ve built my life and business on that simple truth. When we let the small things pile up – whether it’s dishes in the sink, emails in the inbox, or tasks left unfinished – our minds get cluttered just like our homes. And a cluttered mind is the enemy of success. I started Prescott Maid to Order because I knew firsthand how overwhelming it can be to juggle everything. I also learned that a clean and organized home makes a difference. It’s not just about … [Read more...] about Success Starts with the Little Things