It’s like a personal tsunami. Imagine being a single mom with three children and you have a car accident. Suddenly, you are faced with a range of challenges. You must deal with insurance issues and you need to get another car. You are living paycheck to paycheck and without a vehicle, and you begin to miss work. Next, you can’t pay the rent and you and your children are out on the street. You have no family to help with childcare and housing. The people at Prescott Area Shelter Services … [Read more...] about A Pathway to Permanent Housing
Wingfield Bread on the Rise
The late rancher, landowner and businessman William Gilmore Wingfield would be proud to know that his great-great-great-granddaughter is carrying on the family name in Camp Verde, doing what she loves: feeding people. “Serving people is what I love and that’s why I opened my bakery in 2012,” said Wingfield Bread Co. owner Rachelle Wingfield. “My faith and my love for my family is what keeps me going.” Wingfield’s interest in baking began when friends showed her how to grind wheat berries … [Read more...] about Wingfield Bread on the Rise
Camp Verde Savors Old World Flavors
A new adventure in food has arrived in Camp Verde, and locals from Prescott to Sedona are savoring the flavors. Featuring Eastern European entrees ranging from Chicken Kiev to Hungarian Goulash, Astoria International Bistro owners Levi and Svetlana Pakanaev say they have found a paradise where they are pleasing palates. “We owned an Italian bistro in north Scottsdale for 10 years, along with a banquet and catering business,” said Levi. “The area got a little too big for us and after the … [Read more...] about Camp Verde Savors Old World Flavors
Authenticity is Like Matzo Ball Soup for Your Business
In the heart of the business district of downtown Buffalo, New York, Risa Paonessa serves up all the comfort of her Italian Jewish heritage to professionals and tourists who are lucky enough to find her generously prepared signature corned beef sandwiches stacked between Jewish rye and nestled into the first floor of a modern mid-rise office building that houses bankers and engineers. Risa’s Deli, Restaurant & Catering has served classic New York deli food for nearly four decades. She … [Read more...] about Authenticity is Like Matzo Ball Soup for Your Business
A Life of Connections and Pathways
Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom’s life seems to be all about pathways. Founder of Bloom Facilitation, she helps businesses and organizations find ways to connect to create a positive impact. She also is an avid hiker with the goal of finishing the 800-mile Arizona Trail by this time next year. And, as a two-time bone marrow donor, she is credited with lengthening the life journey of her sister and a stranger. Building Strong Teams In her facilitation business, Tewksbury-Bloom strives to build a … [Read more...] about A Life of Connections and Pathways
Purina Donates $20,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff
Nestlé Purina PetCare has announced a donation of $20,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff to fund the renovation of the main gymnasium and school-aged youth health and wellness programs. Each day, the location engages more than 350 youth and teens in a variety of health-promoting activities. The Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff was founded to provide a safe environment for school-aged youth and to help them develop the skills they need to become confident and productive adults. … [Read more...] about Purina Donates $20,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff
BBQ Lovers Will Be Back for B Simple
Eating at B Simple BBQ & Steakhouse is more like a historical experience than simply a dining out event, although the food is delicious and high quality. Jose Sanchez, co-owner along with his wife, Katherine, is glad to give customers the tour. The building was constructed in the 1930s and has had several owners but is best known to Prescott residents as the former Pine Cone Inn. The major historical points are the speakeasy downstairs and a contour of Jayne Mansfield in one of the … [Read more...] about BBQ Lovers Will Be Back for B Simple
Understanding the Facts about Widening SR89
When the City announced the proposed widening of State Route 89 between the Phippen Roundabout and Willow Lake Road Roundabout earlier this summer, there was a great deal of discussion, in the form of letters to City Council, online and the local media outlets. Much of the early reaction expressed concern about how widening of the roadway would affect the scenic Granite Dells rocks. It is important to understand all of the reasons why the city is considering this project and the actual scope of … [Read more...] about Understanding the Facts about Widening SR89
Catching the Wind
Large equipment, including wind turbine blades, are traveling along U.S. Route 180 between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon to the Babbitt Ranch Energy Center. Here, more than 50 wind turbines are being erected on Babbitt Ranches as Coconino County becomes one of the largest concentrations of renewable energy centers in the nation. The 161-megawatt wind project is being developed by NextEra Energy Resources, the world’s largest generator of wind and solar energy and a world leader in battery … [Read more...] about Catching the Wind
Insider Secrets Your Landscaper Won’t Share
Whether you are having hardscape features installed, performing chores or selecting plants for the yard, it’s helpful to understand the insider secrets landscapers won’t share. Thinking like a professional saves lots of money, time and frustration. Best of all, unlocking these pro tips help transform your plantings from a mere collection of plants into a sophisticated landscape design. Hardscaping is everything non-living, like irrigation, raised beds, ponds and retaining walls. Hardscape … [Read more...] about Insider Secrets Your Landscaper Won’t Share