The Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Foundation recently honored Universal Homes and Prescott Valley’s Granville community for 22 years of generous support during a private ceremony at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) at the east campus in Prescott Valley. During the ceremony, a commemorative display was unveiled bearing a special message for hospital patients and guests that reads, “Our Granville community welcomes you to this place of healing and health. Together … [Read more...] about YRMC Foundation Honors Granville Community
Skin Needs a Big Dose of Moisture, Too
Summer finally arrived, as did the monsoons and summer rains. Not only was the environment in desperate need of moisture, but our skin was getting as dry and cracked as the desert ground, begging for rain. Just as the Arizona climate is dry and in need of moisture, our skin is also in need of moisture and TLC. The dry Arizona environment takes a toll on our skin, which is often neglected. The skin is the largest organ of the human body and requires care to keep our bodies healthy and … [Read more...] about Skin Needs a Big Dose of Moisture, Too
Community Test Drives New Bike Pump Track
Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance (PMBA) and the City of Prescott Recreation Services Department enjoyed a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new bike pump track on July 7 at Granite Creek Park in Prescott. The Prescott Chamber of Commerce hosted the ceremony. About 200 people attended the ribbon cutting and party, while more than 20 bikers used the pump track behind them. Music was playing and food was available while people found shade and a breeze under the trees in the near 100-degree heat. A … [Read more...] about Community Test Drives New Bike Pump Track
Quad Cities Businesses Experiencing Growth
Whether they are vineyards, restaurants or specialty shops, locally owned businesses are reporting relief as the world starts to feel more normal. Granite Creek Vineyards Granite Creek Vineyards in Chino Valley is grateful for its strong base of local customer support that was built up before the pandemic and kept the business in operation with window service. “Most of the business came from regulars and people from the neighborhood,” said Manager Ann Kennedy. “They wanted to know how … [Read more...] about Quad Cities Businesses Experiencing Growth
Center for the Future Makes its Home in Downtown Prescott
What was formerly a City of Prescott annex building behind City Hall is now home to the Center for the Future, a hub for innovation, incubation, business attraction, growth and retention of cutting-edge technology firms. It became official at noon, Friday, July 13, when CFF President and Director John Haass, Ph.D., was joined by leaders from the community, city, Yavapai County, State of Arizona and representatives of Congress in declaring the CFF officially at home at 220 South … [Read more...] about Center for the Future Makes its Home in Downtown Prescott
Disinfecting in Hopes of Reopening the Navajo Nation
As medical experts and scientists battle COVID-19 and its variants, some consider the newest battle to be coronavirus fatigue: a disinterest in wearing masks, social distancing, sanitizing and practicing other public safety measures following the many months of staying at home and avoiding public gatherings. One business armed and fighting that war is Southern Solutions Environmental (SSE). Two cousins from Tennessee began this small decontamination startup in November 2019, just before the … [Read more...] about Disinfecting in Hopes of Reopening the Navajo Nation
Revved Up for Adventure
With a thrust in the popularity of powersports during the pandemic and optimism about the continuation of record recreational vehicle sales, GO AZ Motorcycles has opened shop in Prescott Valley after purchasing Star Island Motorsports, bringing their total to six stores in Arizona. “I think people were looking for alternate ways to stay active and be entertained, with so many other options impacted by the pandemic. Powersports vehicles provided the perfect alternative,” said Gina Marra, vice … [Read more...] about Revved Up for Adventure
ERAU Chancellor Ranks Among ‘Most Influential Women in Arizona’
Anette Karlsson arrived in Prescott on Aug. 1, 2019, as chancellor of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Prescott campus. She pledged a university education that was personal, student-focused and totally immersive. She also emphasized the continuation of rigorous learning experiences that had positive educational and economic impacts on Arizona and the nation. Though barely known in Arizona when she arrived, a year later, she was named one of 2020’s “Most Influential Women in … [Read more...] about ERAU Chancellor Ranks Among ‘Most Influential Women in Arizona’
For the Love of Fiber
The names are colorful and exotic: Filatura di Crosa, Mountain Colors and Queensland Collection for yarns; Clover, Hiya Hiya and Karbonz for knitting needles and crochet hooks; Ashford, LeClerc and Schacht for weaving looms and spinning wheels; and Frabjous Fibers, Sweet Georgia and Louet for fibers. These are just some of the tools of the trade for the passionate fiber artist. All these and more local, domestic and international products can be discovered at Fiber Creek, Prescott’s only … [Read more...] about For the Love of Fiber
Rodeo Family Wins at Auction and in the Arena
Fresh off a first place team-roping win at the Pioneer Days Rodeo in Clovis, New Mexico, on a Babbitt Ranches horse named Tubs, 19-year-old Cy Singer quietly conferred with his younger sisters on the front row of the bleachers at the Annual Hashknife Colt Sale. Cy, 18-year-old Sherina and 16-year-old Shaelene are big fans of Babbitt horses. They have three at home on their Bird Springs ranch north of Winslow. Busy with rodeo competition and travel through the summer, the teens were all in one … [Read more...] about Rodeo Family Wins at Auction and in the Arena