This is the season when decorated evergreens dominate living rooms and sparkle in the winter landscape. The list provided grows best outdoors and is often used as a living tree through holiday celebrations, then planted in the yard when the festivities are over. Here is a list of the top seven evergreen trees that stand up to mountain wind and winter cold and resist the naturally occurring insects and diseases found at higher elevations. You will find each at the garden center. Below you’ll … [Read more...] about Examining the Top Evergreen Trees for Mountain Landscapes
Change is in the Air for Chino Valley
As we embark on fall 2020, there will be some changes in the Town of Chino Valley. For starters, the town will have a new mayor beginning Dec. 8. Jack Miller, a long-time community member and the town’s current vice-mayor, will assume the role of mayor for Chino Valley. Tom Armstrong, who has been on the Planning and Zoning Commission, will become a Chino Valley council member, duly elected during the town’s primary election. The General Election scheduled for Nov. 3 will determine the last … [Read more...] about Change is in the Air for Chino Valley
Honoring Prescott’s Patriotic and Holiday Spirit
As the difficult year of 2020 comes to an end, we look forward to welcoming the joy of the holiday season. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact, our community has been strong – knowing we would weather the tough times. As we watch the leaves change, there is the feeling of better times ahead. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so many of our traditional events were either canceled or modified. Today, I am thrilled to announce the annual Veterans Day Parade will … [Read more...] about Honoring Prescott’s Patriotic and Holiday Spirit
Speech Therapy at Work at Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital: Part Two
Robin Hill was 56 when she suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in June 2019. In July, doctors placed a shunt in her brain to relieve the pressure caused by the aneurysm and sent her to Mountain Valley outpatient for speech therapy rehab. Prior to her aneurysm, Robin was independent in all aspects of her life. She owned her own cleaning business and had a college education. Because of the damage her brain suffered, she initially scored in the second percentile on a standardized cognitive test … [Read more...] about Speech Therapy at Work at Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital: Part Two
How to Increase Resiliency
Recent national studies show that the statistics for depression and anxiety have more than doubled in the last year. Prior to the pandemic, nearly one in five adults reported having a mental illness or substance use disorder. Now, several months into the pandemic, more than one in three adults report having symptoms of anxiety or depression. As we face the pandemic and its economic consequences, the impacts of both are causing a surge in behavioral health issues. Anxiety-related problems are … [Read more...] about How to Increase Resiliency
Exploring The Landings of Prescott Valley
The Landings of Prescott Valley is unique in so many ways. Here’s a brief overview, but please plan a visit soon so you may see for yourself. We offer assisted living, secured assisted living and independent living, all in one beautiful, single-level new building. The Landings of Prescott Valley has 13 different floor plans, from studios and semi-private layouts to spacious one-bedrooms. There is a floor plan to meet just about every need. Many of our apartments have their own access to … [Read more...] about Exploring The Landings of Prescott Valley
BBB Pacific Southwest Announces Greater Arizona’s 2020 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named six winning companies for their 2020 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics for Greater Arizona, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. The distinguished award raises awareness in marketplace ethics and honors businesses that operate with integrity. Exemplary businesses have displayed an outstanding level of ethics throughout a challenging year. BBB proudly announces the following businesses as winners of this year’s prestigious … [Read more...] about BBB Pacific Southwest Announces Greater Arizona’s 2020 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners
NEW: Governor Ducey Announces $7 Million For Housing And Rental Assistance
Governor Doug Ducey today announced $7 million to expand available rental assistance and help keep people in their homes. The funding comes from the Crisis Contingency and Safety Net Fund, established in March through a bipartisan state budget agreement that added $50 million for Arizona’s COVID-19 response. “Ensuring Arizonans have safe, reliable housing during this pandemic is critical,” said Governor Ducey. “With today’s funding, we are expanding efforts to keep all Arizonans in their … [Read more...] about NEW: Governor Ducey Announces $7 Million For Housing And Rental Assistance
McSally, Daines Urge Deadline Extension for Tribal COVID Relief Fund
U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Steve Daines (R-MT) are urging the Administration to give Tribes more time to use the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). Extending the deadline will allow Tribes more time to complete their most significant pandemic response projects, including the construction of more health care facilities and improvement of water infrastructure. Starting these critical public health projects with CRF funds is not allowed under current CRF guidance. The Senators sent … [Read more...] about McSally, Daines Urge Deadline Extension for Tribal COVID Relief Fund
McSally Introduces Bill to Speed Arizona Forest Restoration Project
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today introduced legislation to accelerate Arizona’s single most important forest restoration project—the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI). The bill would reduce bureaucratic delays by waiving a requirement that the Forest Service must wait an additional 30 days after notifying Congress of the completed contract before they actually issue the award. Instead, the Forest Service would be required to report the details of the contract to Congress … [Read more...] about McSally Introduces Bill to Speed Arizona Forest Restoration Project