The State of Arizona has been working for nearly a decade to actively manage growth and preserve open space. Since 1973, most cities, towns and counties have been required to develop plans for communities looking at issues such as land use, circulation, housing, public services and facilities, and conservation, rehabilitation and redevelopment. In 1998, the Arizona Legislature passed the Growing Smarter Act, which clarified and strengthened planning elements in the required plans of … [Read more...] about What is the City of Prescott General Plan?
New Shop Local Campaign Launched by Local Area Chambers of Commerce
Throughout the years, Chambers of Commerce have encouraged residents to “shop local” and keep sales tax dollars within the local economy. Years ago, it was fairly common for a resident of Yavapai County to drive to Phoenix in order to shop. Times have changed! Today, there’s a much different, broader mix of shops, restaurants and other businesses to choose from in the area. The Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley Chambers have created a new, regional “Shop Local” campaign and are … [Read more...] about New Shop Local Campaign Launched by Local Area Chambers of Commerce
Heel Pain
The Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association revised clinical guidelines for the examination and treatment of plantar fasciitis, or heel pain. There is moderate evidence describing risk factors for development of plantar fasciitis. These risk factors include limitation in ankle motion, high body mass index in non-athletes, running and work-related weight bearing with limited shock absorption. Diagnosis and classification of plantar fasciitis, according to the … [Read more...] about Heel Pain
Prescott National Forest Says Get Outdoors!
The Prescott National Forest will waive day-use fees in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 13, as one of several “fee free” days offered throughout the year. The fee-free program is held in cooperation with other federal land management agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Fees are waived generally for day-use areas, such as picnic grounds, developed trailheads and destination visitor centers. Concessionaire-operated sites may be … [Read more...] about Prescott National Forest Says Get Outdoors!
Mobile Dental Repair Business Making Dentists Smile
The dental equipment repair industry may not be a top-of-mind concern for most people, but mending broken gadgets in dental offices across Central and Northern Arizona keeps one local business owner busy every day. Clint Rucker, the local franchise owner of a Dental Fix RX van, finds himself in dental offices four to five times daily. Dental Fix RX – based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida – sells franchises of mobile service vans that specialize in repairing dental equipment. Since its … [Read more...] about Mobile Dental Repair Business Making Dentists Smile
Prescott Dentist Bringing Team Approach to Complicated Health Problems
Imagine having a migraine headache almost every day, thinking you have a brain tumor, bouncing around from specialist to specialist, and spending thousands of dollars getting nowhere in your desperate search to find the cause of your ailment and treat your pain. This is the story of one of Dr. Jason Campbell’s many patients. Turns out, Julia (not her real name) did not have cancer. The major problem causing her headaches was a dental issue. Through Campbell’s pioneering, … [Read more...] about Prescott Dentist Bringing Team Approach to Complicated Health Problems
Free Sleep Apnea Seminar this Month
If you have concerns about your sleep habits, including deep snoring and waking frequently at night, if you feel fatigued or experience energy loss during the day, you may have sleep apnea. Nearly 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, including one in three people over the age of 55. The sad truth is the great majority of people don’t know it. Stephen Stuart, M.D., medical director of Arizona Cardiac Sleep Facility (ACSF) in Prescott, who is a board certified Sleep Medicine and … [Read more...] about Free Sleep Apnea Seminar this Month
Prescott Valley’s Fourth of July Celebration
The Town of Prescott Valley is planning a big 4th of July Celebration as it celebrates the Town’s 20th annual salute to the Red, White, and Blue with free concerts, a huge fun and games zone, and lots of food and drink for all. The 4th of July celebration will take place in Mountain Valley Park, 8600 E. Nace Lane, on Saturday, July 4 from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed by northern Arizona’s BEST fireworks display. The 4th Fun Zone is brought to you during the day by Freedom Station’s Heroes … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley’s Fourth of July Celebration
Income Planning for Retirement
Some people spend more time planning their vacation than they spend planning for retirement. When it comes to retirement, many Americans don’t know where to begin. It is important to have a retirement plan addressing ways to have income for life. Finding the most efficient and beneficial way to address this may impact your lifestyle, your asset accumulation and your legacy planning after you retire. Satisfying that need for daily income entails first knowing how much you need and when you … [Read more...] about Income Planning for Retirement
Cost-of-Living is Favorable
The cost-of-living numbers for the first quarter of 2015 have just been announced and the Prescott area looks pretty good when compared to many parts of the country. As a reminder, we ended 2014 with a composite index of 97.9, meaning that the costs to live here were 2.1% below the national average of 100.0%. That’s good, but we have already improved on those numbers! For the first quarter of 2015, our composite index dropped to 96.4. That’s terrific—3.6% below the national average! The … [Read more...] about Cost-of-Living is Favorable