“I can think of no more stirring symbol of man’s humanity to man than a fire engine.” -Kurt Vonnegut Rock and Linda Hoffman have a first-hand understanding of that quote after this year’s deadly fires. The couple is thankful their home was spared, but their lives and their appreciation for emergency services workers will never be the same. When the Doce Fire began burning in late June, Linda anxiously drove home from work. “It looked so bad I wasn’t sure if our house was … [Read more...] about Appreciating Emergency Responders
Hot Shots Memorial Underway
It is hard to come to terms with Prescott becoming a city known to have experienced a “mega tragedy,” entering the ranks of community names like Newtown, Aurora or Boston. The death of Prescott’s 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots is – and probably always will be – one of the most significant and tragic moments in its history. The loss was accompanied by many lessons, with more to come. One thing is certain – no city or town of any size is ever fully prepared to handle a “mega tragedy.” On one … [Read more...] about Hot Shots Memorial Underway
Real Estate Stabilizing
Just as the temperature begins to cool, Northern Arizona is heating up as a wonderful place to live. The current decline in market absorption in Prescott has caused a drop in inventory, which allowed prices to go up. In short, more homes are being sold than are coming onto the market. So now, you are wondering whether your ship has sailed. With all the turmoil of the last few years, it is often confusing to know just when is the right time to buy…or to sell, for that matter. It just makes sense … [Read more...] about Real Estate Stabilizing
Tobin Running for Congress
Arizona's Speaker of the State House is challenging Flagstaff Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick for U.S. Congress. Kirkpatrick represents Arizona's Congressional District One, which includes the Quad Cities region. She was elected to serve from 2009 and was challenged and unseated by Paul Gosar, a Flagstaff-based Republican. Kirkpatrick ran again last year, when the congressional districts were redrawn, and she beat former state Senator Jonathan Paton, a Republican. Tobin, from Paulden, Arizona in … [Read more...] about Tobin Running for Congress
PV Chamber Mixer
Oct. 23 5:00-6:30p.m. at CASA/Meals on Wheels, 9360 E Manzanita Circle, Prescott Valley. More information online http://www.pvchamber.org/ … [Read more...] about PV Chamber Mixer
Day of the Dead Celebration at Smoki
The Smoki Museum is pleased to present the 6th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration in Prescott! This year’s celebration includes Mariachi Lucerna, Mexico Lindo Ballet Folkloric, traditional foods, a procession into Yavapai Citizen’s Cemetery, Altar presentations and much more!! Join us for a day filled with music, dance, margaritas, cerveza, food, and vendors like Mata Ortiz pottery, Azteca Market’s baked goods, and Dancing Skeleton. And don’t forget to dress up! Welcome back … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Celebration at Smoki
Expect Hwy 89 Delays This Week
Bridge work north of Chino Valley on SR 89 will affect drivers this week Delays of up to 30 minutes are expected Construction has started to replace the Del Rio Ranch bridge on State Route 89, approximately eight miles north of Chino Valley. A temporary detour will be constructed around the work zone and paving is scheduled on the west side of the bridge starting tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 1. Drivers will be stopped for up to 30 minutes between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. approaching each … [Read more...] about Expect Hwy 89 Delays This Week
Rep. Gosar Voting To Avoid Shutdown
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S (AZ-04) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted again to avoid a government shutdown, delay the Obamacare individual mandate, and promote fairness by repealing the Obamacare subsidy for Members of Congress and the President: “The House has the power of the purse and we ought to use it wisely and positively – that starts with keeping government open, delaying Obamacare, and not allowing special exemptions for Congress or the … [Read more...] about Rep. Gosar Voting To Avoid Shutdown
Officials Releasing Details on Yarnell Tragedy
The Arizona State Forester has released the Yarnell Hill Fire Serious Accident Investigation Report, which analyzes the circumstances leading to the June 30 entrapment and deaths of 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew. The report and accompanying documents are available athttps://sites.google.com/site/yarnellreport/. The State of Arizona convened an accident investigation team July 3 to review the conditions and events leading to the … [Read more...] about Officials Releasing Details on Yarnell Tragedy
Seeking Community Input on YC Master Plan
Yavapai College is hosting a pair of public open forums in October to present a draft of its 10-year Campus Master Plan (CMP) to the community. The meetings are scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 11 a.m. to noon on the Verde Valley campus (601 Black Hills Drive, Clarkdale, Bldg. M, room 137) and onFriday, October 11, 11 a.m. to noon on the Prescott campus (1100 E. Sheldon St., Bldg. 19, room 147). For the past six months, the College has been working with SmithGroup JJR to collect … [Read more...] about Seeking Community Input on YC Master Plan