Not long ago, Carissa Maxwell was raising two young children, pregnant and at a crossroads, losing her Verde Valley home in the Great Recession. When her husband lost his job, the family moved into a small townhouse in Prescott Valley, looking for a fresh start. “That year, we were living paycheck to paycheck, had a lot of debt to pay off, and we were struggling to make life happen every month,” she said. “I was clipping coupons with my ‘mom friends,’ riding the extreme coupon craze, becoming … [Read more...] about From Coupon Queen to Real Estate Broker
Trails 4 Tatas Returns to Prescott, Raising Funds for Breast Cancer Care
The fifth annual Trails 4 Tatas (T4T) is heading back to Prescott Oct. 14, inviting off-roaders to bump their way along nearby scenic trails with other 4x4 enthusiasts to support enhanced care at the Baskin Breast Care Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). Participants can look forward to a full day of activities, starting with a free breakfast before they head to four-wheel on one of four trails – ranging from easy to moderately difficult – in the Prescott National Forest. … [Read more...] about Trails 4 Tatas Returns to Prescott, Raising Funds for Breast Cancer Care
Arizona Mountain Inn Nurtures Love, Inspires Dreams
Twenty-five years ago, newlyweds Brian and Mary Bostwick spent their honeymoon at Arizona Mountain Inn & Cabins on Valentine’s Day. During that time, they fell in love with Northern Arizona and vowed to someday make it their home. Later that year, they did. “We were both in the technology industry and my husband, Brian, had some construction experience, so we played with the idea of purchasing some acreage and building cabins in Flagstaff,” said Mary. “What we didn’t know was the … [Read more...] about Arizona Mountain Inn Nurtures Love, Inspires Dreams
Neighborhood Services: Keeping Our City Clean and Safe
Keeping our city clean, safe and free of unsightly debris, litter and trash is an important objective of mine. Every town and city has to address situations where private property falls into disarray and disrepair because of a variety of circumstances. In the City of Prescott, the Neighborhood Services Division deals with a variety of code compliance issues related to private property maintenance and appearance. Our Code Compliance inspectors handle issues including signs in city right of … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Services: Keeping Our City Clean and Safe
Musical Compositions by Children to be Showcased at Arizona Philharmonic Season Opener
Arizona Philharmonic’s classroom compositions based on local student field trips are a focal point of the organization’s outreach program. Last year, two Lincoln Elementary second grade classes led by Maria and Henry Flurry visited the Highlands Center for Natural History and absorbed the essence of the forest, which they were then guided to translate into music in the classroom. “Hands shot up all over the room when students were asked to describe their experiences, and we fine-tuned their … [Read more...] about Musical Compositions by Children to be Showcased at Arizona Philharmonic Season Opener
Hearing Aid Myth Busters
While millions of people are affected by hearing loss, it remains a disability that does not receive much focus. The general public receives very little education on the effects of hearing loss or how to address it. They must seek out answers on their own. This is reflected in many of the common questions patients ask about hearing loss and hearing aids. A prior article answered the most common ones. Here are a few more frequent inquiries. How Often Should I Wear My Hearing Aids? As a rule … [Read more...] about Hearing Aid Myth Busters
Mountain Sports Celebrates 50 Years of Promoting Outdoor Adventure
For half a century, Mountain Sports has proven that having a passion for what you do, living your brand, aligning with your customers’ values, staying on top of trends and giving back to your community are key to outfitting your business for success. The Northern Arizona family-owned and operated specialty outdoor retailer is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “Growing up with Mountain Sports, in a family that cares deeply about the outdoors and in a community that values … [Read more...] about Mountain Sports Celebrates 50 Years of Promoting Outdoor Adventure
Maui: An Island in Pain
Reeling from what have been called the deadliest fires in the last century of U.S. history, residents across Maui are hurting. More than 100 people are dead. Hundreds are said to be missing. Survivors say they are in shock. Some weep for a loss that has left many homeless, traumatized and desperately sad. For small businesses that have created the Aloha Spirit for visitors from around the world, the future is uncertain. Summer Teixeira, who owns and operates Surf Yoga Maui, has struggled for … [Read more...] about Maui: An Island in Pain
Ned Ledoux, RaeLynn Headlining at Big Sting Country Music Festival
With the risk of a heart attack for first responders 300% higher than the average person, organizers of the Big Sting country music festival and campout are hoping to raise $200,000 so they can continue to support health screenings and patients in need through money raised at the 9th annual event, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14 at Watson Lake. “We invite everyone to come on out, bring your RV, pitch a tent and enjoy the natural beauty while listening to your favorite … [Read more...] about Ned Ledoux, RaeLynn Headlining at Big Sting Country Music Festival
Driving Support for Police Dogs
Three dependable canines are working in law enforcement for the community – a pair of Labrador retrievers, Cooper and Benny, assigned to keep dangerous drugs off the streets, and Eden, the Goldendoodle that provides emotional comfort through the Victim Services Unit at the Prescott Police Department. Stepping up to support them is Findlay Subaru of Prescott, with a pledge to donate $100 for every car sold during the month of October. General Manager Jason Jenkins noted that Findlay Subaru … [Read more...] about Driving Support for Police Dogs