The lightning-caused Rattlesnake Fire is 3200 acres burning approximately 5 miles west of Bumble Bee in the Castle Creek Wilderness (T10N, R1E, S24). There are no immediate structures, private property or critical infrastructure threatened by the Rattlesnake Fire. The fire is burning concurrently on both Forest Service lands and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. The agencies are working together in responding to this fire. The Incident Commander and local officials have decided on a … [Read more...] about Rattlesnake Fire Update
Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance Expanding to Quad Cities
Flagstaff Forty, a business and community leadership organization based in Flagstaff, is changing its name as part of a rebranding effort that will ultimately see expansion into areas such as Prescott. This comes as the result of a strategic planning effort aimed at both maximizing the group’s sphere of influence and ensuring long-term organizational sustainability. The rebrand is set to go live this month, when the group will formally change its name to the Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance Expanding to Quad Cities
Knowing When to Harvest Fruit
Most tree fruits start to signal their best taste with a sweet scent in the air. But it’s very hard to gauge the exact moment of peak ripeness. Times will vary year by year and different varieties will come in at different times. Here are a few signs to watch for by fruit variety. Apples - You’ve probably heard that ripening apples give off ethylene gas. Ethylene is a hormone and one of its effects is to cause the separation of the stem from the tree, causing the apples to fall. … [Read more...] about Knowing When to Harvest Fruit
YRMC: Partnering with Share the Care
Replace the word “awareness” with the word “action” and you’ll know Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) goal for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2015. “This fall, we’re launching an initiative called Share the Care and asking the community to join us in encouraging women they know and love to get their yearly screening mammograms,” said Robbie Nicol, Executive Director, YRMC Community Outreach and Philanthropy. Share the Care is part of an effort by YRMC to lower Yavapai … [Read more...] about YRMC: Partnering with Share the Care
Craft Brewers Share Collective Community Conscience
Over the years, one of the major reasons for the success and growth of the small, independent craft beer segment of the overall beer industry has been because of their commitment to the small communities that have supported them. I am proud to “toot our industry’s own horns” when it comes to this subject. The slogans, taglines and company culture statements almost all boil down to just a couple of ideas….Drink Local, Support Your Local Brewery, Do you know who brews YOUR beer?...all of which … [Read more...] about Craft Brewers Share Collective Community Conscience
Mi Casa es Su Casa For a Fee
Since 2011, Bob and Marlene McEldred have stayed in the same vacation rental in downtown Prescott because of its home-like environment. “You could feel like it was your home away from home,” said Bob. “We just felt so comfortable. It was very relaxing and very welcoming. It’s a really adorable unit, everything you need,” said Marlene. They ended up buying a house in Prescott because of their positive experience. Vacation rentals are becoming a popular tool for travelers who want more … [Read more...] about Mi Casa es Su Casa For a Fee
Prescott Valley Planning Healing Field Week Activities
A full week of commemorative activities dedicated to 9/11 victims has been scheduled in Prescott Valley, Sept. 6-11. Thousands of people are expected during the week, according to Heidi Dahms-Foster, communications relations coordinator for the Town of Prescott Valley. She said they would be not only from the region but also from throughout Arizona and adjacent states. “Planning for this town-sponsored event began almost a year ago,” she said, ”after the Town Council received so many … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley Planning Healing Field Week Activities
Governor Ducey Appoints Szostak to Board
First Things First welcomes Gerald Szostak, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club – Central Arizona, as its newest Board member. Szostak, who has 15 years of experience in youth development, was appointed by Gov. Doug Ducey to replace Steve Lynn, who retired earlier this year. First Things First is a voter-created, statewide organization that funds early education and health programs to strengthen families and help kids be successful once they enter kindergarten. Recommendations for … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Appoints Szostak to Board
Shark! What Zonis May Want to Consider at the Beach
The Pacific Ocean lapping the Southern California sand is noticeably warm; fishermen are catching large yellow fin tuna close to shore; and drones are spying on great white sharks. These are all unusual developments near Los Angeles this summer, and with a heightened awareness of shark attacks on the East Coast and elsewhere, West Coast lifeguards are also on alert for that prominent dorsal fin. “Today we saw about 14 different sharks,” said Seal Beach Marine Safety Chief Joe Bailey. “They … [Read more...] about Shark! What Zonis May Want to Consider at the Beach
Radiologists – Yearly Mammograms Starting at Age 40
As radiologists, we’re often asked if we’d recommend the same exams to our friends, family or even ourselves if we were in the patient’s shoes. When it comes to recommending annual screening mammograms for women aged 40 and over, the answer from radiologists is a resounding “yes.” A study published in the June online edition of the American Journal of Roentgenology surveyed 487 breast radiologists about their mammography screening recommendations. The radiologists were asked about which exams … [Read more...] about Radiologists – Yearly Mammograms Starting at Age 40