In today’s economy, the idea of spending $30 for a bottle of wine seems like a lot, let alone spending upwards of hundreds of dollars for a single bottle. So, why pay more? And what determines the cost of a wine? A close friend asked me this question this week, and I feel that this is something that we all struggle with, so this month I am going to break down what makes a “cheap” wine, what makes one expensive and how to find the best wine for your … [Read more...] about Understanding the Cost of Wine
Proposed Jail Tax Extension Critical Economic Factor for County
Yavapai County leaders say the proposed jail tax extension could avert a serious budget crisis. “Hands down, this is the most critical issue this county faces, bar none,” said County Supervisors Chairman Rowle Simmons. He explained that the ballot measure is not a new tax, but extends the existing tax for another 20 years. “Tax bills will not go up if voters approve this ballot measure. Voting ‘yes’ will not raise the existing tax or create a new one.” He says every dollar the county … [Read more...] about Proposed Jail Tax Extension Critical Economic Factor for County
YRMC’s Vein Center Providing New Painless Treatment
The Vein Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is the first provider in Northern Arizona to offer VenaSeal ablation therapy to treat varicose veins, spider veins and other symptoms of the vein disease, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). “Patients are very happy with VenaSeal ablation therapy,” said Anil Kumar, M.D., FAAC, RPVI, medical director of the Vein Center at YRMC in Prescott Valley. “This new therapy does not require multiple injections to numb their legs, which can be … [Read more...] about YRMC’s Vein Center Providing New Painless Treatment
Lisa Watters-Lain, Watters Garden Center owner
As a local girl, Lisa would ride her horse to the YMCA swimming pool when it was still outdoors. “Growing up in Prescott was a real treat, rare by today's standards,” said Lisa Watters-Lain. After school, she and her three sisters worked in the family garden center. She learned what real customer service was. “Back in those days, you knew everyone,” she said. “We would meet customers at school, church, the grocery store and at the YMCA pool. It was a small town back then, and word spread fast … [Read more...] about Lisa Watters-Lain, Watters Garden Center owner
POPS Orchestra Giving School Grants to Support Music
Contributions from individual donors, businesses and corporations, combined with concert income, is making it possible for the Prescott Pops Symphony Orchestra to give $16,000 in grants to eight schools to support instrumental music programs. Those receiving $2,000 grants are BASIS High School, Mile High Mid-School and Granite Mountain Mid School in Prescott; Chino Valley High School/Heritage Mid-School in Chino Valley; and Glassford Hill Mid-School, Liberty Traditional, Bradshaw Mountain … [Read more...] about POPS Orchestra Giving School Grants to Support Music
Using Ergonomics to Enhance Your Well-Being
So, what is ergonomics? Ergonomics is the study of the kind of work you do, the environment you work in, and the tools you use to do your job. An uncomfortable work environment can affect productivity and increase the likelihood of work-related muscle strains and eyestrain. This can also happen to you at home if you are sitting at a computer for several hours at a time. Incorporating good ergonomic practices in the workplace and at home can remedy an uncomfortable situation. There are simple … [Read more...] about Using Ergonomics to Enhance Your Well-Being
Prescott Ranking High for Well-Being
Prescott residents are so accustomed to earning accolades for their unique lifestyle – there were 16 last year alone – so when it was named fourth in the nation for well-being by a Gallup poll, that made city officials do a double take. “We were surprised by it. It is really quite a wonderful thing for Prescott being fourth in the nation,” said City Councilmember Billie Orr, who is also mayor pro tem. “I would like to see what we can take from this and what we can learn and ways we might be … [Read more...] about Prescott Ranking High for Well-Being
Home Show Celebrating 40 Years
What started as a modest “Parade of Homes” in the mid-1970s has evolved into one of the biggest Home and Garden Shows in Central and Northern Arizona. The YCCA (Yavapai County Contractors Association) Home and Garden Show is scheduled Friday through Sunday, May 18-20 at the Prescott Valley Event Center. The event is marking its 40th year on Saturday, May 18. Sandy Griffis, 11-year veteran executive director of the YCCA, says the Prescott Costco Wholesale will be providing the anniversary … [Read more...] about Home Show Celebrating 40 Years
Offering Hope through the Levo Tinnitus System
As many as 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, a debilitating health condition commonly known as “ringing in the ears.” Musicians, factory workers, veterans and many others endure its effects, including problems with concentration, sleep, anxiety and depression. Tinnitus affects a wide range of people, including those who are exposed to continuous noise and even people who use home improvement tools. It is the leading service-related disability among U.S. veterans, according to the … [Read more...] about Offering Hope through the Levo Tinnitus System
Knowing Your Rights with the IRS
The end of “Tax Season” is just around the corner – April 17 this year. But it is best to be aware of how all your activities affect our tax situation throughout the year. As your income and business interests go up, this becomes ever more important. Most times, when taxpayers bring in or assemble their tax documents and information to do a tax return, all the taxable events have already occurred in the past year, and can only be dealt with in the most advantageous way, after the fact. … [Read more...] about Knowing Your Rights with the IRS