Recognizing that many residents in the Quad Cities area have questions about future water supplies and availability, The City of Prescott, through its Water Resource Management office, will offer a full year of water education programs. The hour-long educational presentations will begin at noon Feb. 21, in the Prescott Public Library; and will continue through the year, on the third Wednesday of each month. Prescott City Manager Michael Lamar announced the programs by stressing that the … [Read more...] about City Initiates ‘WaterSmart’ Education Programs
Show The Love to Your Home this Valentine’s Day
So here it is, the month of love. This Valentine’s Day month is a good time to show a little love to your home without breaking the budget. I’m not talking about a renovation project, but rather, lots of little things that you can do to spruce up and show the love to your home. Some of the simplest tasks can make a huge difference in the look and feel in your home and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are a few to consider: - Replace some area rugs, curtains or shower curtain. It’s easy … [Read more...] about Show The Love to Your Home this Valentine’s Day
Leslie Horton has her Finger on the Pulse County Health
“I hope the communities we serve are safer and healthier because of what we do.” That’s the credo that Leslie Horton, director of Yavapai County Community Health Services, makes public whenever she has the chance. “I see my obligation as assuring that public health services are effectively and efficiently delivered throughout Yavapai County,” said Horton, who earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Northern Arizona University in public health administration. The 38-year-old … [Read more...] about Leslie Horton has her Finger on the Pulse County Health
Planetarium Offering Free Shows
Ever step out and marvel at the crisp night sky we enjoy in central Arizona? Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is offering programs to help us learn more about what we are seeing. Free shows are being cited as premier productions to introduce the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium to Central and Northern Arizona. Eric Edelman and Andrew Fraher, ERAU staff who help coordinate the programs, report requests for free tickets have resulted in full capacity crowds for every show so far. The … [Read more...] about Planetarium Offering Free Shows
Sweet Tips for a Healthy February and Valentine’s Day
February is American Heart Month. What better time to highlight the importance of good heart health than in February, when so many individuals celebrate Valentine’s Day? This day is traditionally recognized with expressions of love for one another through the presentation of chocolates, confections and other sweets. Other traditional gifts include flowers and greeting cards. This year, why not incorporate some healthy changes into your traditional Valentine’s Day routine? With Valentine’s … [Read more...] about Sweet Tips for a Healthy February and Valentine’s Day
Breathing New Life into Bankrupt Racetrack
Pounding hooves of quarterhorses and thoroughbreds may soon echo off the previously non-active Yavapai Downs racetrack if all expectations of its new owners are met. In a $3.22 million deal that just closed in mid-January, the racetrack has been purchased by Kentucky Downs President Corey Johnsen and his four associates from JACOR Partners in Phoenix. The JACOR Partners are brothers Tom, Dave and Mike Auther; and Joe Jackson, all principals in a real estate investment and development … [Read more...] about Breathing New Life into Bankrupt Racetrack
Babbitt Ranches Soaring with Eagles
Efforts are underway to increase the number of golden eagles on Babbitt Ranches in Northern Arizona. Researchers are concerned a drier, warmer climate may be changing the prey base – decreasing the number of small mammals that the eagles eat – and at the same time, increasing populations of harmful insects that can be deadly to eaglets. “When the vegetation is more sparse, we can see fewer jackrabbits, fewer cottontails. And that type of an effect reverberates across the landscape, with … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Soaring with Eagles
Promoting Workplace Equality to Benefit All
The most compelling argument for gender equality in the workplace evokes the “what if” of societal growth and human potential if the intellectual capital of female workers were to be fully explored, fostered, mentored and acknowledged. Until women command parity, there is no telling what discoveries the world could forfeit. Consider this: “If the cure for cancer is in the mind of a girl on the Navajo Reservation, we may never find it” because that youngster’s talent may never be known or … [Read more...] about Promoting Workplace Equality to Benefit All
Grant Funds Seven Paid STEM Internships at Yavapai College
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a grant to The Career and Technical Education School (CTEC) for rural community colleges. Under the grant, CTEC utilized the grant for the Applied Pre-Engineering (AAS degree) and Integrated Systems Engineering Technician (Certificate) programs by creating paid internships with local companies. The design of the Applied Pre-Engineering program is to provide students with a working knowledge of engineering concepts. The Integrated Systems … [Read more...] about Grant Funds Seven Paid STEM Internships at Yavapai College
There’s a New Primary Care Office in Prescott
I’d like to introduce Dr. Raghav Mohindra, a board-certified geriatric and internal medicine specialist. Three As that are essential in Dr Mohindra’s life: Availability (24/7) Affability and Ability. “I enjoy meeting one on one with all of my patients and take pride in my work,” Mohindra said. At the young age of 38, he has more than 17 years of experience in the medical field. “Senior care has always been a passion of mine from a very young age, caring for my family members in India.” He … [Read more...] about There’s a New Primary Care Office in Prescott