Dorn Homes has announced a new program to make contributions to area schools as part of their promise to the Prescott Unified School District. Dorn Homes has committed to donating $25,000 to the PUSD throughout the next year. This donation program is reflective of the mission statement of the organization: “Enhancing the lives of all those we touch,” and follows on the heels of Dorn Homes’ other charitable efforts benefitting both the community and the people of Prescott, Arizona. Dorn … [Read more...] about Dorn Homes Donating $25,000 to PUSD
Deep Well Ranch Making Space for Twenty-Two Thousand Future Residents
Emphasizing the Deep Well Ranch project near the Prescott Municipal Airport could bring thousands of residents and millions of dollars of residential and commercial-industrial growth to Prescott during the next few decades, representatives of Espiritu Loci described the master plan to approximately 200 persons attending an open house July 13. Trevor Barger, chief executive officer of Espiritu Loci – The Spirit of the Place – explained that he represented Chamberlain Development, which had … [Read more...] about Deep Well Ranch Making Space for Twenty-Two Thousand Future Residents
Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Comes to Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
Brian Parrish, Interim CEO of The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming), is pleased to announce Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort will host The Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall from August 10-16. The Moving Wall is a half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. that has visited every state in the United States and has travelled to Puerto Rico, Canada, Guam, and Saipan. The Moving Wall originated in 1984 for those who did not have the opportunity to visit the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Comes to Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
Social Security and Retirement: Do You Know the Right Time to File?
Since 1935, Social Security has been one of the pillars of retirement income, serving as the primary source of income for half of Americans over the age of 65. In many ways, it can be regarded as a government-run retirement account for those who have put a portion of their paycheck toward the program throughout their working life. When you retire, your income may cease but your need for income doesn’t. Finding other sources of revenue that can replace your old salary is often the biggest … [Read more...] about Social Security and Retirement: Do You Know the Right Time to File?
Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!
We are here to give you the inside scoop on the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We’ll share our thoughts, thinking and, of course, opinions on construction, remodeling, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment and, as they say, “so much more.” There is plenty going on in the housing and construction industry and we want to share some fantastic, cool, … [Read more...] about Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!
Eight Trees That Attract More Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are highly prized visitors in the garden. These inquisitive little birds zip around from flower to flower in search of nectar. This local list of trees is guaranteed to attract more hummingbirds. Provide a source of water for your hummingbirds, and use nothing but organic products in, on and around these fiery little creatures to keep them healthy. Crabapples - Each spring, crabapple trees burst into bloom in shades of white, red, pink and purple. As a bonus, … [Read more...] about Eight Trees That Attract More Hummingbirds
Meet Northern Arizona’s Only Expanding Wound Care Center
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) offers many programs that distinguish it from other health care providers, and Advanced Wound Care is no doubt among the top on that list. “We’re the only wound care program in Northern Arizona, and have been treating patients in Yavapai County since 2008,” said Cheryl Sofonia, MPH, program manager, Advanced Wound Care at YRMC. “Our program offers a medical specialty that meets a huge need for specialty wound care and hyperbaric medicine.” In 2016, … [Read more...] about Meet Northern Arizona’s Only Expanding Wound Care Center
Prescott Area Architect to the Rescue
Let me introduce you to Mr. Arch. Mr. Arch works in the Yavapai County/City area and has supernatural superpowers. If you live or own a home in the Yavapai County/City area and have an issue, a problem, a question, a need or a unique building question, he is the superhero that can and wants to help. Dear Mr. Arch, Hi Mr. Arch, we are considering building a new home in the Prescott area. However, we are not sure how to plan a budget for the loan for this project. We are … [Read more...] about Prescott Area Architect to the Rescue
Understanding Integrative Cancer Medicine
Integrative cancer medicine explores the importance of the milieu or biological terrain in which the cancer and the mutations that led to it are able to grow, in order the make our biological terrain less hospitable to cancer growth. Indeed, the general public often senses the truth of this approach. As a result, they are seeking out alternatives, and this is why many people are turning to integrative alternatives, including naturopathic medicine and acupuncture. It’s also why many health … [Read more...] about Understanding Integrative Cancer Medicine
Speech Understanding in Wind
Wind noise has been an ongoing issue since the beginning of hearing aid use. I remember 30 years ago talking to people about managing wind noise when they were wearing a body-worn hearing aid. I asked people to change the direction they were facing so their back was to the wind or stand sideways to the wind. I helped parents design headbands to be worn over the ear level hearing aids to protect the hearing aid on their child from wind exposure. I recommend that people wear baseball caps with … [Read more...] about Speech Understanding in Wind