U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) spoke with thousands of Arizonans about how to access coronavirus relief resources during her third telephone town hall since the coronavirus outbreak. During the hour-and-fifteen-minute call, McSally described the type of assistance Arizonans could expect to see shortly, including relief checks and 100 percent forgivable small business loans through the Payment Protection Program. The IRS announced earlier this week that Payment Protection Loans … [Read more...] about McSally Updates Arizonans on Coronavirus Relief Resources
Western Heritage Center Becoming Popular Destination
In less than six months, the Western Heritage Center (WHC) located in downtown historic Whiskey Row has become a popular destination attracting visitors from throughout Arizona, the Southwest and the nation. Most visitors are from the U.S., with many from California. Dennis Gallagher, owner and founder, says Europeans, especially Germans, are intrigued by the WHC and learning about the diverse history and culture of Yavapai County. “I’ve had German visitors tell me they really appreciate … [Read more...] about Western Heritage Center Becoming Popular Destination
Building Community Around Cornerstone Family Chiropractic
Faith, family, health and community service cement the foundation on which Andrea Boehland and her young family count their blessings. “We love the Lord,” explained Andrea, co-owner of Prescott’s Cornerstone Family Chiropractic. She and her husband, Dr. Robert Boehland, operate on a Christian-based platform. “People who have a higher sense of spirituality are scientifically proven to be healthier.” Love of family similarly inhabits their business. The Boehland children, Wyatt and Sadie, … [Read more...] about Building Community Around Cornerstone Family Chiropractic
Former Smoki Museum Has New Name, Mission
Formerly known as the Smoki Museum, the 99-year old Prescott repository for Native American traditions has undergone a name change and shift in mission. Effective Feb. 10, the museum is now the Museum of Indigenous People (MIP). The new mission is “to instill understanding and respect for the indigenous cultures of the Southwest.” Cindy Gresser, executive director and affiliated with the museum since 2002, said the public should realize the museum represents more than just Arizona Native … [Read more...] about Former Smoki Museum Has New Name, Mission
AARP Increasing Activities in Yavapai County
Prescott and Yavapai County are well known throughout the United States as retirement communities. In fact, Money Magazine in recent years called Prescott “One of the Top 5 Places to Retire.” AARP Arizona is certainly aware of that image. But AARP also is aware that the traditional view of retirement is no longer what it was when the organization was founded in California in 1958 as the American Association of Retired Persons. In fact, that four-word descriptor is no longer used. Instead, … [Read more...] about AARP Increasing Activities in Yavapai County
Wellness Center Relocation Part of YRMC Expansion
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) recently relocated its Wellness Center in Prescott – home to Preventative Medicine and YRMC’s Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation Service Department – to a remodeled facility at 1112 Iron Springs Road. That building, now clearly identified with external signage, is the former site of Whole Foods and New Frontiers. The structure at 930 Division St. has been demolished. In the next year, it will be replaced with a new 100,000-square-foot, three-story health … [Read more...] about Wellness Center Relocation Part of YRMC Expansion
Postponing Prescott ATHENA Awards Until September
Like many events impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus, the Premiere Prescott ATHENA Celebration and High Tea has been rescheduled for 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Hasayampa Inn in Prescott. Sponsored by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine, the event will be an afternoon of encouragement, inspiration and celebration. Local businesswomen will be recognized for their career achievements, community contributions and support they’ve provided to other … [Read more...] about Postponing Prescott ATHENA Awards Until September
Travel ID Deadline Postponed
Despite having been warned repeatedly in the past several months to obtain their Real ID, travelers are now getting a reprieve from the urgency. President Trump relaxed the timeframe on Monday, March 23. “At a time when we’re asking Americans to maintain social distancing, we do not want to require people to go to their local DMV [Department of Motor Vehicles],” he said. “There is no new deadline as of yet,” said Arizona Department of Transportation Spokesperson Jim Tait. “Local DMV … [Read more...] about Travel ID Deadline Postponed
Run on Garden Center has Official Name – Victory Garden 2.0
The spring planting season has an unusual twist, a consumer-run on garden supplies, seed, plants, and fruit trees are selling out. The garden center industry has even names the phenomenon - Victory Garden 2.0. The demand is surprisingly healthy for anything edible in the backyard. Greenhouse space is shifting from flowers over to consumable plant sales. "In past flowers outsold vegetable plants 2-to-1, but not this spring. I'm worried about not having enough seed and … [Read more...] about Run on Garden Center has Official Name – Victory Garden 2.0
When Bad People Happen to Good Jobs
My mom once told me, “Nature’s laws are God’s laws, and they must be followed.” In her wisdom, she recognized the need to respect and adhere to the forces that aren’t going to change one iota – like gravity. One of my favorites is balance. This Law of Nature is demonstrated everywhere in the Universe: day and night, hills and valleys, good and evil, push and pull, plain and peanut. If there’s a depression, like a wash in the desert, at some point, it will fill with water. That’s just how it … [Read more...] about When Bad People Happen to Good Jobs