The mountains of Arizona are at the peak of the planting season. The start of summer offers even brighter flowers than spring, and Watters Garden Center is fully stocked with these summer lovers. Flowers are beautiful, but they are a mixed blessing for allergy sufferers. Not all flowers trigger allergies. The more hybridized the plant, the less likely it will be to have a high level of pollen and the less irritating it will be. The plants that transfer their pollen by wind are the real … [Read more...] about Planting Allergy-Free Flowers for Summer Gardens
Higher Interest Rates Having an Impact on Sales and Appreciation of Homes
Economists at Fannie Mae have dramatically downgraded their home sales forecasts for this year and next, saying they expect a “modest recession” in the second half of next year in the face of Fed tightening and the war in Ukraine. Home sales are now expected to decline by 7.4% this year and 9.7% in 2023, a dramatic adjustment from March, when Fannie Mae forecast a 4.1% decrease in home sales this year and a 2.7% decrease in 2023 In their latest forecast, Fannie Mae economists said the … [Read more...] about Higher Interest Rates Having an Impact on Sales and Appreciation of Homes
Is It Time for a Body Health Tune-Up?
My life as a Prescott area residential and commercial broker for more 35 years was a good run and my health was OK, except for being 100 pounds overweight. Four years ago, I started to develop some health challenges and the news wasn’t good. My doctor informed me I was pre-diabetic with high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and if I didn’t lose some weight and change my lifestyle (eating habits), I was risking having a massive stroke or heart attack. Keep in mind, my own father died … [Read more...] about Is It Time for a Body Health Tune-Up?
Western Heritage Center Plans May Celebrations
In the three years it has been open free to the public on famed Whiskey Row in Prescott, the Western Heritage Center (WHC) has become one of the more popular destinations for visitors in downtown Prescott. Founder-owner and president of the WHC, Dennis Gallagher, is inviting anyone who wants to attend to help him celebrate its third anniversary during the three-day Memorial Day weekend, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m., Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. “Our team has … [Read more...] about Western Heritage Center Plans May Celebrations
Sinema Highlights Historic Infrastructure Investments for Yavapai County
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema hosted a roundtable with local leaders from across Yavapai County to discuss the region’s infrastructure funding priorities – including wildfire mitigation, water security, and transportation expansion – as she works to implement historic investments from her bipartisan infrastructure law. “We’re working hand-in-hand with leaders across Yavapai County to ensure our bipartisan infrastructure law’s investments in wildfire mitigation and recovery, … [Read more...] about Sinema Highlights Historic Infrastructure Investments for Yavapai County
Blazin’ M Ranch Builds on Entertainment
Several hundred people, including a lot of youngsters, attended the soft opening of the recently completed “Be Wild Family Fun Park” addition at the popular Blazin’ M Ranch Wild West dinner theater in Cottonwood. Owners Ryan and Leila Glass purchased the property more than a year ago from longtime owner Lory Mabery and her family. Expansion involved developing acreage on the east side of the property to include activities such as a nine-hole putt-putt golf course, a rock-climbing wall, a … [Read more...] about Blazin’ M Ranch Builds on Entertainment
Barber Joseph Bellone Keeps Clients Stylish
Through willpower and perseverance, Joseph Bellone survived a horrific car accident and has become one of the best known barbers in the Quad Cities area. The crash occurred on Nov. 7, 2016, in Paulden. Bellone was ejected from the vehicle and severely injured. He shattered bones, crushed his sciatic nerve and suffered head injuries. In the first week after the accident he had eight surgeries. “It took them six months to put me back into one piece, but I still couldn’t walk,” he … [Read more...] about Barber Joseph Bellone Keeps Clients Stylish
Living Water Smart, Receiving Rebates
Prescott City Council is moving toward adoption of a new water policy, one that is designed to help us properly manage this precious resource. For many years, the city has offered programs to encourage our citizens to conserve water at home. The city offers a series of rebates for homeowners who upgrade their appliances and fixtures to high-efficiency models that conserve water better than ever. Rebates are also available for rainwater harvesting systems, turf removal and smart irrigation … [Read more...] about Living Water Smart, Receiving Rebates
Prescott’s Destination Management Organization Striving to Keep Economy Strong
As board chair of Prescott’s Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC), I have the privilege to work almost daily with the team at the City of Prescott Tourism Office. This city department is structured as the official Destination Management Organization (DMO) for Prescott, and only one DMO is allowed to exist in a city or town. The city staff that makes up our DMO includes Community Outreach Manager John Heiney; Tourism and Economic Initiatives Manager Ann Steward; Tourism and Economic Initiatives … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Destination Management Organization Striving to Keep Economy Strong
Learn from Your Laptop with YRMC’s Healthy Conversations
The concept of health and wellness has come a long way. You may remember the workout tapes that once captivated Americans. Or the weight-loss strategies involving cabbage soup, cookies and grapefruit people pursued over the years, sometimes at a cost to their health. “Today, people view health and wellness through a broader and more sophisticated lens,” said Ken Boush, director of marketing and communications at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “They’re concerned about … [Read more...] about Learn from Your Laptop with YRMC’s Healthy Conversations