It was another busy Saturday afternoon and hardworking Prescott veterinarian Tandra (Tandi) Sherlock was getting ready to go downtown to The Barley Hound gastropub for a fundraising event to benefit the 54-mile Prescott Circle Trail. She squeezed in her attendance at the event between training hard for an upcoming Ironman race and her demanding 40-hour-plus workweek at Mile-Hi Animal Hospital on White Spar Road in Prescott. Sherlock is a woman on the move, spending many of her waking hours … [Read more...] about Prescott Veterinarian Sets High Goals on Horseback, on Foot
Music is the Gift that Nourishes the Soul
As the holidays arrive with their preparations and gatherings, a way to gift yourself and your loved ones a joyful holiday memory is through music, and this season the Arizona Philharmonic brings an especially beautiful and heartwarming program: We Wish You Christmas, taking place in the intimate and acoustically exquisite Ruth Street Theater on the Prescott High School grounds at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17. The Three Sopranos This carefully curated holiday concert will deliver the highest … [Read more...] about Music is the Gift that Nourishes the Soul
Distinguished Civil Air Patrol Service Earns YC’s Jason Ebersole Commendations
Nothing says “we appreciate you” like a stack of awards, certificates and letters of commendation. The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has sent that message loud and clear to Yavapai College Health Science Associate Dean Jason Ebersole, a U.S. Air Force veteran who gives his free time, emergency medical skills and military experience to the CAP, a non-profit auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. On paper, in frames and in engraved plaques, CAP awards compete for space with four computer monitors and … [Read more...] about Distinguished Civil Air Patrol Service Earns YC’s Jason Ebersole Commendations
The Magic of Seasonal Giving: Nurturing Communities, Enriching Lives
During the holiday season, there’s a magical transformation in the air – a palpable sense of warmth, generosity and kindness that defines this time of year. Beyond the twinkling lights and festive decorations, one of the most enchanting aspects of the season is the spirit of giving. Seasonal giving not only makes a difference in the lives of others but also has a profound impact on our own well-being and the flourishing of our communities. At its core, the act of giving is a powerful catalyst … [Read more...] about The Magic of Seasonal Giving: Nurturing Communities, Enriching Lives
Acts of Love: Lighting a Candle, Painting a Mural
It must have been a cold wintery Christmas morning in downtown Prescott back in 1863 when the residents first gathered beside Granite Creek to observe the holiday. Since 1867, the courthouse became the center of attention with simple decorations. In modern times, those “good old days” back in the 1950s began a brighter focus when the Chamber of Ccommerce got into the act to add lighted decorations to the courthouse and the Christmas parade started in 1982. Then, Governor Rose Mofford declared … [Read more...] about Acts of Love: Lighting a Candle, Painting a Mural
One Hundred Chairs Owners on the Edge of Their Seats with Holiday Excitement
It’s November and Annie Sharp and Holly Jones could not be more thrilled. “We love the holiday season – it’s just fun!” said Jones. “We love to be a part of other people’s celebrations!” added Sharp. After a vintage and specialized wedding- and event-packed September and October, the celebratory momentum at One Hundred Chairs has made a sharp turn toward candy cane lane, where visions of sugar plums, gingerbread and icicles first dance in their heads and then into local businesses and homes. … [Read more...] about One Hundred Chairs Owners on the Edge of Their Seats with Holiday Excitement
Real Estate Values Climb Steadily as Market Struggles for Balance
Home prices continue to rise, inventory continues to fall short of a balanced market, and the interest rate on a standard 30-year mortgage is hovering around 7.8%. Prescott Area Association of Realtors President and KMF Real Estate Broker/Owner Faye Humphrey says the Quad Cities remains a seller’s market, but she says, “It’s always a great time to buy the right real estate.” For those who remember interest rates of the 1980s in the high teens, 7.8% looks pretty good. But compared to just a few … [Read more...] about Real Estate Values Climb Steadily as Market Struggles for Balance
Learning a Trade by Hand
For most of us, it’s enough to know how to turn on our car engines. Until a car breaks down, we prefer to take the functioning of our vehicles for granted. Not so for the students in the Automotive Technology Program at Yavapai College in Prescott. They are eager to learn all they can about all aspects of the automotive industry. To help meet this challenge, Findlay Hyundai on Willow Creek Road in Prescott has partnered with Yavapai College to provide five newer engines and two transmissions, … [Read more...] about Learning a Trade by Hand
Family Doctor Battles Health Care Inequities for Clients While Fighting Multiple Sclerosis
Family physician Dr. Lisa Doggett is a classic example of a superwoman who is devoted to her family, her clients, her com-munity and her profession. She had no time to get sick; yet, she did. Two days before her youngest child turned 2, she woke up feeling dizzy. “I started getting double vision. I had taste changes. A peculiar cloudiness hung over me. I thought I had a brain tumor.” In her new book, “Up the Down Escalator: Medicine, Motherhood, and Multiple Sclerosis,” Doggett offers a … [Read more...] about Family Doctor Battles Health Care Inequities for Clients While Fighting Multiple Sclerosis
Sandy Adams is the Georgian Behind Painless Peach Pain Care
According to the great philosopher Aristotle, “The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.” As many of us may well know, just going about daily activities can cause soreness, discomfort and pain, and finding relief can be challenging. However, Painless Peach Pain Care owner Sandy Adams has devoted her career to helping people live pain free. “Keeping people living their best life, that’s my goal,” said Adams, whose business name is a reminder of her home state, … [Read more...] about Sandy Adams is the Georgian Behind Painless Peach Pain Care