As with most other municipalities in Arizona, Prescott is in the midst of developing its budget forecast for Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17). And Prescott is not alone in reviewing competing budget demands within the confines of our rising public pension debt and the residents' desire to maintain the high level of city services to which they have become accustomed. Mayors and City Councils across the state now grapple with ways to deliver the public safety services our communities desire within the … [Read more...] about Remodeling Police, Fire Levels of Service in Prescott
Mini Warehouses Providing Solutions for Small Businesses
Borrowing from the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears might be the best way to describe the Mini Business Warehouses in Prescott Valley. Many of those in small business need a warehouse, but most are way too big. On the other hand, average storage units are too small and not zoned for business, but the Mini Business Warehouses are just right. “These units, all zoned M1, are for retail, wholesale, manufacturing,” said owner Larry Lemelson. They are 400 to 600 square feet with roll-up … [Read more...] about Mini Warehouses Providing Solutions for Small Businesses
Kill that Lawn, Grow Food
When Lisa and I where just married and struggling to keep fresh food on our table, a saint of a neighbor came to our rescue. Harry lived across the street, and his entire backyard was filled with produce-growing plants. His passion was vegetables and he purposely grew extra to share with family, neighbors, and the local food bank. Fresh tomatoes, peppers, squash and other bounty from his garden were delivered to our door. Believe me, we consumed every fruit he gave us! He was a lifesaver. A … [Read more...] about Kill that Lawn, Grow Food
YRMC Introduces New MRI Digital Technology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology in western Yavapai County will take a major leap forward when Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) introduces its new broadband digital system in February. The MRI’s digital technology – located in a newly constructed MRI suite at YRMC West – will deliver: Exceptional image clarity – This next generation of technology produces outstanding images, providing YRMC’s radiologists with more information and increased diagnostic … [Read more...] about YRMC Introduces New MRI Digital Technology
Author Donating Book Sales to Armed Services YMCA
Overriding the stark reality of being dropped into a global theatre of conflict oceans away, United States military personnel often wrestle with how to safeguard the family left behind. Fending on their own back home without their deployed loved one’s support can be a lonely and demanding situation, especially if a child or spouse becomes ill, injured or anxious. Even adapting to everyday life in an active duty family can present unexpected challenges to the emotional and physical well being of … [Read more...] about Author Donating Book Sales to Armed Services YMCA
Chamber of Commerce President Mike Fann Predicts Solid, Stable Growth
For hometown boy and successful businessman Mike Fann, moving up the line to becoming president of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce this past winter just seems part of the natural progression of things. Long active in supporting community and regional programs and projects, and widely recognized for his leadership in philanthropic activities, Fann anticipates that during his tenure as the lead officer for the C of C, business and economic growth will remain solid and stable. “I envision a lot … [Read more...] about Chamber of Commerce President Mike Fann Predicts Solid, Stable Growth
Homeless Satiated by Eighth Graders’ Culinary Care
“I had tears in my eyes when one of those kids not only served me but gave me a hug.” The grizzled, elderly man smiled and wiped his eyes with gnarly fingers as he thanked the petite eighth grader. Outfitted in a crisp white chef’s jacket and a colorful hair cover, she handed him a heaping plate of freshly prepared food. She and nine other youngsters from the middle school culinary class in the Bagdad Public Schools fed not just a grateful man. They served a free tasty meal totally … [Read more...] about Homeless Satiated by Eighth Graders’ Culinary Care
Soldier Shares Benghazi Battle Experience
Kris Paronto, a former Army Ranger, told an audience of about 850 at in the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletic Center that in no way should his remarks about what he observed at Benghazi be interpreted as politically motivated. “I’m here for only one reason tonight, and that’s to tell you what I saw as one of the guys on the ground when the terrorists attacked during the Battle of Benghazi,” he said. Paronto praised ERAU graduate Glen A. Doherty, one of four Americans killed … [Read more...] about Soldier Shares Benghazi Battle Experience
Northern Arizona Suns Moving to Prescott Valley
For basketball fans living in Northern Arizona, catching a professional game used to mean a drive to Phoenix, where the Suns play as members of the NBA. This all changed on a warm spring day in Prescott Valley last month. Appearing with leaders of the local community at an April 12 press conference inside the Prescott Valley Event Center (PVEC), Suns officials announced the relocation of their team’s minor league affiliate from California to Prescott Valley. This move is great news for … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Suns Moving to Prescott Valley
Movie Producer Striving for Film Industry Rebirth
Little did Mark Baugher know when he founded C-Bar Studios to write and produce movies in Prescott that he was building on more than a century of filmmaking in the immediate area. What the Illinois transplant to Yavapai County did know was that the moderate climate, combined with diversity of terrain – towering Ponderosa pine forests, ragged boulder-strewn granite mountains, trickling live streams, grass-covered open meadows – these were low-cost and unparalleled movie sets, especially for … [Read more...] about Movie Producer Striving for Film Industry Rebirth