The Town of Chino Valley, like other communities in our area, has been working on our budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. The town, as an organization, is an always-evolving entity adjusting to its environment. We continue to work toward a strong foundation for our community, with sustainable programs, policies and revenue sources. This year’s budget will appear fairly similar to last year’s budget, as revenues have been optimistic; but we retain our conservative and cautious approach to … [Read more...] about Funding Chino Valley Services, Expenses
Choosing Healthy Summer Beverages
The flavors of summertime are abundant and, at times, decadent, so it is essential to be mindful of your consumption. This is especially true when choosing your beverages, as many are packed with much more sugar than you may realize. Whatever your summer fitness goals – increasing stamina, maintaining or losing weight, building muscle, etc. – you’ll need to know just what’s actually inside your glass. The following tips can help you sip smarter all season long! Water is your best friend. It’s … [Read more...] about Choosing Healthy Summer Beverages
Building Wealth Might Be Simpler Than You Think
Wealth building isn’t about get-rich-quick schemes or chasing the trends in the stock market. Often, it just comes down to making the right financial decisions, big and small, over an extended period of time. Recently, we came across an Investopedia.com article from May 2019 entitled, “3 Simple Steps to Building Wealth.” We thought these steps were worth sharing. Sometimes, it can seem like the secret to wealth building is a mystery, when in fact it can be simpler than you think. Don’t get … [Read more...] about Building Wealth Might Be Simpler Than You Think
How to Prepare for a Possible Recession
Arizona’s economy has taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants, retailers and more shut their doors or dramatically altered operations. Workers were let go or furloughed, bringing Arizona’s unemployment rate up to 12.9% in April (compared to just 4.4% in February) according to the University of Arizona’s Economic and Business Research Center. With such massive changes, a recession may be coming our way. Here’s how to prepare. Build up emergency savings. If your emergency … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a Possible Recession
NAU’s Top Priority: Reopening Safely
With the start of fall semester fast approaching, I am reminded every day of the importance of remaining committed to our mission and our role in the lives of our students, communities and local economies. I am sure I am not alone in having missed our students, our in-person traditions and celebrations, the rhythm of campus life, and the businesses in Northern Arizona that count on the patronage and the support of students, faculty and staff. Opening our campuses is a priority for us. It’s … [Read more...] about NAU’s Top Priority: Reopening Safely
Know Yourself: Honor Your Heritage, Embrace Your Environment
Knowledge is power. And knowing yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, is critical when embarking on a career path, climbing a mountain, choosing a friend and needing a go-to answer in an interview process in which that annoying question about your strengths and weaknesses is still asked. What you know and believe about yourself likely will impact every important decision you make in every aspect of your life. In his book, “Self Matters: Creating Your Life from the Inside Out,” Dr. Phil … [Read more...] about Know Yourself: Honor Your Heritage, Embrace Your Environment
New HUSD Superintendent Facing Unparalleled Challenges
Acknowledging that his biggest challenge will be finding ways to deal with the impact of COVID-19 on the educational environment throughout the Humboldt Unified School District, John Pothast says he is “beyond excited” to be working in Prescott Valley. Pothast is beginning his job as superintendent of the largest school district in Yavapai County. He succeeds Dan Streeter, who accepted the superintendency position with the Marana School Unified District in northwest Tucson. “During my … [Read more...] about New HUSD Superintendent Facing Unparalleled Challenges
Babbitt Ranches Postpones Colt Sale
In an effort to keep spectators and participants safe this summer, the traditional Western 2020 Babbitt Ranches Annual Colt Sale will not be held in July, for the first time in decades. Instead, organizers are planning an online auction in March 2021. “We want to thank everyone who joins us each year out at Spider Web Camp for the many years of friendship and support. We will certainly miss seeing everyone in the stands,” said Babbitt Ranches President and General Manager Billy Cordasco. … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Postpones Colt Sale
Advocating for Women in Aviation
Grit, determination and a passion for aviation fuel the soaring careers of two area women who have achieved top industry jobs and professional accolades. Training, job searching, advancing and prospering in the aviation industry are skills they eagerly share with others. Angela Mintzmyer, general manager at flight training school North-Aire Aviation LLC, and Robin Sobotta, airport director for Prescott Regional Airport–Ernest A. Love Field, pay their personal mentorship rewards forward by … [Read more...] about Advocating for Women in Aviation
Arizona’s Oldest Protestant Church Celebrates 150th Year
Despite limitations and closures mandated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prescott United Methodist Church (PUMC) has been celebrating its 150th year of serving churchgoers in the greater community throughout 2020. “It’s not quite how we earlier had envisioned commemorating such a major event in church history and the state, but we’re nevertheless doing it,” said Rev. Dan Hurlbert, senior pastor at PUMC. In January, Hurlbert announced that he and church staff were dedicating the entire year … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Oldest Protestant Church Celebrates 150th Year