Yavapai Humane Society’s (YHS) sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the first time that the YHS has earned this top distinction. Since 2002, using data-driven analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the most fiscally responsible organizations a 4-star rating. In 2011, Charity Navigator added a second dimension of Accountability … [Read more...] about Yavapai Humane Society Earns Top Rating from Charity Navigator
Making the Senior Connection
Necessity was the mother of invention for Don and Debbie Stewart, founders of Senior Connection, who parlayed their labor of love in elder care for Don’s mother into a trade association to help others navigate this life change with more knowledge and less uncertainty. “We suddenly found ourselves in the position of adult child care giver and had no idea where to start,” Debbie said. “If we had had the information that we needed before we had to make the decisions, we would have made very … [Read more...] about Making the Senior Connection
Good Governance Group Seeking General Plan Support
Committed to “Preserve the past and embrace the future,” the Prescott Good Governance Committee kicked off its 2015 campaign with a pledge to help support and pass the City of Prescott General Plan, which will come before voters Nov. 3. More than 40 community residents met in late January to formulate the committee’s campaign strategy. Committee Chair Cecelia Jernegan said that the group’s purpose is to “provide educational opportunities about Prescott General plan, to promote increased … [Read more...] about Good Governance Group Seeking General Plan Support
Understanding the Investment Market Landscape
Gasoline prices “roiling the markets.” Investment performance jostling with 10 percent ups and downs. Modest gains anticipated for the year. Stocks, bonds and people pressured by volatility. “Greed and manipulation” enveloping the markets. Price breaks at the gas pumps trading for inflationary food costs. “Green” technology companies thrust into the limelight. All in all, it is a challenge for investment advisors and their clients to track all of that and “just try to be ahead of where the … [Read more...] about Understanding the Investment Market Landscape
Prescott Forum Asking Locals About Arizona’s Economy
What do Arizonans want for the future economy? Residents of Yavapai County are making their voices heard as they participate in Arizona Town Hall-sponsored community forums. Community forums focusing on Arizona’s economic future are collecting data from around the state. In Yavapai County, residents may participate from noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, in the Hangar Room at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott. “We already know we want high-paying jobs, an influx of … [Read more...] about Prescott Forum Asking Locals About Arizona’s Economy
Healthy Businesses Receiving Recognition
It could be argued that working for the betterment of one’s business, community, education and philanthropic ideals spurs professional pride, joy and satisfaction, especially when leading civic organizations bring those contributions to the forefront through service awards. Prescott’s business trailblazers – current and future – have achieved success in that regard with the Healthy Prescott Business Awards introduced this year by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce (PCC), the Visionary Awards … [Read more...] about Healthy Businesses Receiving Recognition
Art Day at Prescott Public Library
Mar 18, 2015 @ 3 P.M. Learn how painters through the ages have used new and different kinds of brushstrokes to capture the effects of light and color, and to express their feelings. Then imitate the techniques to create your own unique artistic vision. Prescott Public Library and Prescott Art Docents team up to bring Art Days at PPL to children, ages 5-12. Art Days at PPL provides elementary school children with an introduction to artists and their mediums … [Read more...] about Art Day at Prescott Public Library
Granite Dells Estates: Prescott’s Newest Master Planned Community
In a just few weeks, roads and roofs will replace raw earth as Granite Dells Estates Properties construction begins. Located a few hundred yards south of Granite Dells Parkway off Highway 89, the 1,100-acre subdivision will be phased in. Phase One is scheduled to open in July. It will contain 208 homes and planned acreage for commercial development and retail opportunities. Mike Fann, president of Fann Contracting and developer of “The Dells,” said the first phase is the biggest in terms … [Read more...] about Granite Dells Estates: Prescott’s Newest Master Planned Community
Drones, Crash Investigation Prove Hot Topics at A3IRCON 2015
Aviation industry and academic experts from around the world joined National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member Robert Sumwalt and more than 200 registered participants to examine everything from recent commercial airline crash investigations and incidents such as missing Malaysian Airlines MH370 to the future of unmanned aerial systems (drones) and security issues at the 2015 Aviation, Aeronautics and Aerospace International Research (A3IR) Conference in Phoenix Jan. 15-17. Global … [Read more...] about Drones, Crash Investigation Prove Hot Topics at A3IRCON 2015
Body Fat: Good and Bad
You know that extra padding you hate on your hips and buttocks area? You may not like the way it looks, but it's not necessarily bad for you. The fat surrounding your stomach area, however, is a different story – not only is it bad, it can be deadly. Good Fat Let's start with the "good" fat, the fatty layer just beneath your skin on your arms, hips, buttocks and legs. It's called subcutaneous fat, and it's not necessarily the worst thing to have. Subcutaneous fat gives rise to two … [Read more...] about Body Fat: Good and Bad