As I write this column on May 15, it is one of those columns I really wish I didn’t have to write. Recently, we had the local operators’ safety meeting, which is a gathering of all airport operators that includes all the flight schools, rental agencies, airport management and air traffic control. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss operational issues that affect operations at the airport. There were several interesting and some distributing items reported. For example, airport … [Read more...] about Supporting a Growing, High-Altitude Airport
Bashford Courts Renovation Expected to be Completed This Month
Renovation of the Bashford Courts Atrium Mall in historic downtown Prescott is expected to be completed this month. Located in the Bashford-Burmister building on Gurley Street, the popular retail center of specialty shops is undergoing an estimated $350,000 renovation. Craig Hannay, through his Phoenix-based investment and management company, bought the historic property from businessman Richard Calabrese for $4.95 million in July 2018. Hannay, who grew up in Prescott, recalls when the … [Read more...] about Bashford Courts Renovation Expected to be Completed This Month
City of Prescott 4th of July Fireworks Event Details
For the first time in recent memory, the City of Prescott will host their Independence Day Fireworks on Watson Lake on Thursday, July 4. The family-friendly event will begin at 1 p.m., with fireworks expected to take place around 9:00p.m. Here are important event details. There will be a variety of family-friendly activities, including live music, water slides, inflatables, games and activities, plus a beer garden (21 and over). There will also be food vendors with a variety of options … [Read more...] about City of Prescott 4th of July Fireworks Event Details
Mob Burgers Celebrating Four Years on the Fourth
Stroll into Marino’s Mob Burgers and Ice Cream parlor and you are not likely to escape the eye of General Manager Esther Mendoza. Elegantly bedazzled in sequence and jewels reminiscent of the Roaring ’20s, Mendoza will have an endearing nickname and a “we’ve-known-each-other-forever” greeting that draws you in. Nevermind the hand-pressed fresh, never frozen, beef patties or the irreplaceable Thrifty ice cream that make this a local hangout, the secret ingredients that keep guests coming back … [Read more...] about Mob Burgers Celebrating Four Years on the Fourth
Breakthrough Technology Bolsters Confidence for Mothers
Are you a mom under 40? One of your greatest joys, having children, can also be the beginning of one of your most embarrassing problems. Pregnancy stretches the pelvic muscles to carry the weight of the growing baby. In childbirth, the perineum, vaginal walls and surrounding tissues are stretched to their maximum and do not always heal or rebound back to their original strength. The result can be mild incontinence. The most common form following childbirth is stress incontinence, the loss of a … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Technology Bolsters Confidence for Mothers
Volunteering to Keep Hikers Safe in the Canyon
Education, self-assessment and planning are guidelines voiced repeatedly by the Grand Canyon National Park Service to ensure that hikers “Hike Smart” and understand the meaning of the adage, “Down is optional; up is mandatory.” Helping to ensure safety are Prevention Search and Rescue (PSAR) volunteers stationed on the trails. Implemented in 1997, PSAR was created as a result of increased heat-related illnesses on Grand Canyon trails. “District Rangers from south, north and inner canyon were … [Read more...] about Volunteering to Keep Hikers Safe in the Canyon
Welcoming a Season of Activities, Offerings
We are fortunate. Prescott is bustling right now with all of the summer activities. Prescottonians live in a city rich in art, culture, history, beauty and a friendly atmosphere. One can hardly drive by the Courthouse Plaza without seeing folks of all ages walking, talking, laughing, connecting and enjoying the sites and local businesses. We consider the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza to be part of the heartbeat of this great city, and something unlike any other Arizona town. In fact, Expedia … [Read more...] about Welcoming a Season of Activities, Offerings
Arizona Downs: A Name with a Rich Heritage
The inaugural summer season for Arizona Downs will be a reminder of the rich history of horse racing in our state, especially for Jim and Flo Herbuveaux, whose family originally owned Arizona Downs, and ran successful horse racing meets from the 1950s to mid 1980s. In those days, Arizona Downs racing seasons took place in the heart of Phoenix, at Ingleside Turf Club (near 60th Street and Thomas) and attracted enormous crowds. In the late 1950s, Arizona Downs was bursting at the seams at its … [Read more...] about Arizona Downs: A Name with a Rich Heritage
Finding Reputable Companies When You Cannot Shop Local
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” Sit back, relax and enjoy. Here we are, Tom, with the year just whooshing and whizzing as fast as can be. Tom: I think I would add zooming to the industry life we are in. Sandy: Agreed. But fun it is! Tom: Sandy, what is your topic for our readers this month? Sandy: Well, I have been talking to vendors around the area and even vendors in Phoenix to see what they do if they cannot readily supply a needed item to a home project. It seems that if the … [Read more...] about Finding Reputable Companies When You Cannot Shop Local
Snagging the Best Price for Your New Car
There’s nothing like that new car smell, but the car-buying process can be daunting when you consider the steps it takes to drive off the lot. Discover everything you need to know to get the best price for your next big purchase, and you’ll be doing a victory lap around the dealership in no time! Research. Do the bulk of your research at home before even setting foot onto a car lot. Browse nearby dealerships’ websites to see who has the best price and start there. If you’re set on a specific … [Read more...] about Snagging the Best Price for Your New Car