Despite political wrangling and bravado to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) by lawmakers seeing red over costs and chaotic implementation, the health care revamp actually has been good for Arizona, according to multiple sources. The state’s reality has more to do with the tenacity of Republican Governor Jan Brewer than anything else, although reducing government oversight, consulting the medical profession in decisions affecting its operations, and reforming … [Read more...] about A Check-Up for Arizona One Year After Health Care Reform
A Gift of Love: An Inspiration to All
Geoff Sweeney and Dave Koch of Pinnacle Capital Mortgage offered a generous donation to assist a friend’s mission. “We couldn’t be more excited!” said Paula Bishop, sister to paraplegic father and business owner, Paul Schaffer. “With these donations, we will be able to provide Paul with a 4 x 4 custom-built wheelchair. It’s important for Paul to move forward with his life and he can get back to his day-to-day activities.” Paul Schaffer is the owner of Arbor Scapes and a devout family man … [Read more...] about A Gift of Love: An Inspiration to All
PV Chamber Offers Business Academy IX
Jan 28, 2015 The Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Academy IX starts Jan. 28. Classes include: Finance, Human Resources, Networking, Technology/Social Media, Communications/Customer Service, Marketing and Economic Development and more. Materials/Registration is $30 for members and a light meal is provided each evening. Classes are 5:30 to 8 p.m. Also, individual classes are available for $5 and also include dinner. For more information contact Marnie at 772-8857. … [Read more...] about PV Chamber Offers Business Academy IX
Scientist Fighting Bark Beetles with Fungus
Ips, engraver, mountain pine. There are many different kinds of bark beetles, but together, they’ve chewed through millions of acres across western forests, hitting drought-stressed trees of the Prescott National Forest with a voracious appetite, especially in 2002. And with a drying, warming trend predicted in coming years, scientists say the climate is only getting more favorable for multiple generations of bark beetles to breed and chomp the life out of conifers. That is, unless … [Read more...] about Scientist Fighting Bark Beetles with Fungus
Shelter Extends Hours to Help More Animals Find Homes
Yavapai Humane Society (YHS) announces that its hours of operation open to the public will be extended, effective Monday, January 4, 2015. The new hours of its Adoption Center (1625 Sundog Ranch Road, Prescott, Ariz.) will be 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., open seven days a week. The change is intended to allow adopters more time to visit the shelter to give a pet a second chance at a happy life. Executive Director of the organization, Ed Boks, foresees significant potential for … [Read more...] about Shelter Extends Hours to Help More Animals Find Homes
Celebrating 25 Years of Quad Cities Watch Repair
Anniversary celebrations are more than appropriate for Matt Hein. It was 25 years ago in December when Hein started working in a Prescott Valley jewelry store with now-deceased Hugh McNaugh, an “old school” watch repairman and jeweler. This past month, Hein and his wife, Tracy, observed their 10th wedding anniversary. So they celebrated it with something tin, and their 25th in business with something silver. These days, Hein’s profession as a watch repairman is somewhat unique. Beyond … [Read more...] about Celebrating 25 Years of Quad Cities Watch Repair
Verde Valley Doctor Wins Car at Turquoise Ball
Gregory Novak, M.D., a pathologist at Verde Valley Medical Center, was the lucky winner of the Northern Arizona Healthcare Foundation’s 2014 Turquoise Ball car raffle. The 54th annual Turquoise Ball featured dinner and dancing for more than 450 attendees. The event raised more than $200,000, including approximately $20,000 from raffle ticket sales benefitting the Pediatric and Pediatric Intensive Care units at Flagstaff Medical Center. The car, a 2014 Toyota Corolla, was donated by Northern … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Doctor Wins Car at Turquoise Ball
NAU-NACOG Series-High Speed Decisions
Feb 11, 2015. 6:00 PM - 08:00 PM Location: NACOG Business Assistance Center 221 N. Marina Prescott, AZ 86301 Northern Arizona Council of Governments NACOG and NAU-Yavapai are partnering to conduct a series of 6-monthly seminars focusing on Advanced Business Performance and Industry Innovation, led by Dr. James A. Subach, Lead Faculty Member of Entrepreneurship at NAU-Yavapai. The series is aimed at mid and higher level management and business owners who want to keep their business and … [Read more...] about NAU-NACOG Series-High Speed Decisions
Free Pre-Nursing Workshops at YC Prescott Campus
Tue, Jan 20, 2015. Yavapai College will hold a free pre-nursing workshop on its Prescott campus on Tuesday, January 20 at 10 a.m. The workshop is for people interested in learning about the nursing program. The campus is located at 1100 E. Sheldon St. in Prescott, and the 1-hour workshop will be held in Building 1, Room 208. Nursing department representatives will review the nursing program curriculum and admission requirements, answer questions and explain when and how to apply to the … [Read more...] about Free Pre-Nursing Workshops at YC Prescott Campus
Free Garden Classes
Feb, 2015 Feb 7 – Escape to the Backyard & Plant Wildflowers Listen in for free, but the first 10 students to sign up receive a package of Ken’s specially blended mountain mix with all the goodies to make them bloom like crazy this spring. Wildflowers can be harder to grow than you think, but not after this info heavy class. Feb 14 - Fruit Trees from Planting to Pruning Learn the insiders tips from the pro who knows variety, planting style, food, and more. Get ready for a block buster … [Read more...] about Free Garden Classes