Thanks to its versatility, boxwood can fit into any landscape, whether a formal or casual design. In winter’s sparse garden, this shrub’s bold shape, vibrant green color and air of old-world formality can dominate the scene. In summer, when the garden is in full bloom, it blends into the lushness, providing shape and structure. There are about 90 species and more than 365 different kinds of boxwood. They vary tremendously in size, shape, leaf characteristics, growth rates and hardiness. The … [Read more...] about Making a Garden Look Better with Evergreens
Considering Massage Gift Cards During the Holiday Season
Can you believe it is already November and the holidays are just around the corner? Each year seems to go faster than the year before; it is just crazy! And we all know the holidays can be busy with fun, food, family, friends and the joys and stress that come with the season. And, as much as each of us wants to purchase gifts for those we love, the idea of doing so can be overwhelming. Am I getting something they will love and use? Do I have time to shop? What is my budget? These questions … [Read more...] about Considering Massage Gift Cards During the Holiday Season
Town Hall to Discuss Verde Valley Land Use
Rapid growth throughout the Verde Valley and the Red Rocks area has prompted a group of community leaders to plan an intense one-day Town Hall with the purpose of developing workable strategies for managing land use issues. The full-day event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9, at the Beaver Creek School in Rimrock, just off I-17. One of the town hall’s organizers, Sedona resident Donna Michaels, said land use matters and their implications are discussed daily in the Verde Valley. … [Read more...] about Town Hall to Discuss Verde Valley Land Use
Granite Dells Estates Grand Opening Attracts Hundreds
“If we charged for the views, some people couldn’t afford these lots,” one real estate broker said while waving his hand in a sweeping arc toward the horizon. He was talking to several potential homebuyers during the grand opening kickoff event of Phase Two, Granite Dells Estates. Granite Dells’ owner and founder Mike Fann, president of Fann Contracting, said he was pleased to see Phase Two begin. It was only four years ago that he opened Phase One on the 1,100-acre, multi-million dollar … [Read more...] about Granite Dells Estates Grand Opening Attracts Hundreds
Prescott Regional Water Summit Scheduled for November 14
The City of Prescott and neighboring municipalities will participate in a water summit on Thursday, November 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Centennial Center at 1989 Wineglass Drive, near the Prescott Regional Airport. This will be a public meeting. The City has invited representatives from the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR), Yavapai County, the Towns of Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt. Each municipality will be asked to provide a brief presentation … [Read more...] about Prescott Regional Water Summit Scheduled for November 14
Sports Doctor Keeping NAZ Suns in the Game
Most people’s first introduction to Bradley D. Williams, M.D., is due to medical reasons. Williams is a well-known orthopedic surgeon whose medical and academic training and subsequent experience have enabled him to regularly perform challenging joint replacement, arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery, as well as pediatric and fracture care. In April, he performed the first computer-navigated shoulder replacement ever done in Northern Arizona on an 88-year-old female patient who has since … [Read more...] about Sports Doctor Keeping NAZ Suns in the Game
Prescott Ebike Adding Zip to Downtown
On the heels of visioning and marketing efforts aimed at bringing new life and energy to downtown Prescott, Tony Carcoba has rolled in with his electric bike business with encouragement from city leaders and local businesses. Tony Carcoba, 43, opened Prescott Ebike Rentals and Tours on July 4, with a Prescott Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on the lot next to the Chamber office with a silver bike trailer and an orange tarp. For $25 an hour or $40 for two hours, riders can rent … [Read more...] about Prescott Ebike Adding Zip to Downtown
Renovation to Begin at Prescott Regional Airport Terminal
The contract to start the renovation and ground-clearing process prior to the construction of a new airport terminal has been approved. Demolition of some existing structures is scheduled to begin once approval is received from the Federal Aviation Administration, says Kristi Miller, airport management analyst for Prescott Regional Airport-Ernest A. Love Field. Ironwood Construction (dba Catclaw Contractors) will demolish and remove hangars and shade structures inside the fence just north of … [Read more...] about Renovation to Begin at Prescott Regional Airport Terminal
Tusayan Hotelier Carrying on Family Tradition
Cleaning hotel rooms, working at the front desk and serving as a hostess and cashier is not typical for most nine-year old girls, but for Ann Serna, it was a way of life and perhaps the boost that landed her in the role she has today as owner and general manager of the Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel. “My father, Franz Rutter, worked for Fred Harvey in Chicago and was responsible for turning six restaurants around so they were profitable,” said Serna. “They were impressed with his work and in 1968, … [Read more...] about Tusayan Hotelier Carrying on Family Tradition
Prescott Cheers for Charlie
Not all 100 of the citizen soldiers of the Arizona National Guard Unit: “Charlie Company 158th Infantry Battalion” are Prescott residents, but they were welcomed back from Afghanistan like native sons at a recent ceremony. These members, known as the “Bushmasters,” were honored by the community that turned out in force to thank them for their service on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza. Just before the ceremony, a lone dark cloud hovered over the city and set loose … [Read more...] about Prescott Cheers for Charlie