Meet Kathy. She’s loving, caring, strong, independent, sometimes opiniated and has suffered for more than 30 years. When her symptoms started in the early 1990s, she was sent to multiple medical specialists, such as neurologists, neurosurgeons, primary care, rheumatologists and even psychologists. They were all attempting to identify why Kathy had widespread pain, tenderness, burning, pins and needles, fatigue, headaches, sleep difficulties and depression. It wasn’t just Kathy who was … [Read more...] about IV Vitamins and Hydrations: Symptom Relief for Fibromyalgia Patients
Welcoming Retirees Back to the Workforce
Many of us have seen the movie “The Intern,” where a retired gentleman seizes a chance to go back to the workforce as a senior intern. He brings a wealth of knowledge and skills, work ethic and dedication, and quickly becomes an invaluable team member. This fictional movie has become a reality for so many retirees returning to the workforce. Retirees have a variety of reasons to return to work. Post-pandemic, many individuals are looking to find a rewarding job opportunity that will make a … [Read more...] about Welcoming Retirees Back to the Workforce
Spring 2023 Free Garden Classes taught at Watters Garden Center
January 14 @ 9:30 am: Happy, Healthy Houseplants with Professional Style You'll learn the top plants grown indoors and how to care for them. Learn best practices for watering, light placement, and how to treat and prevent pests and problems. January 21 @ 9:30 am: Top Local Landscapes with Flare Students learn the best local companion plants—flowers, evergreens, and more--for maximum seasonal color, and the right places to place them for gardening success. January 28 @ 9:30 am: Why … [Read more...] about Spring 2023 Free Garden Classes taught at Watters Garden Center
Health Remains a Top Concern Entering the New Year
This new year, COVID-19 is sharing the headlines with the flu and RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. As hospital beds fill up, COVID deaths rise and children’s Tylenol, Advil and Motrin are difficult to find. “This is really a hard time for children. We’ve had to turn away so many customers because our shelves have been completely empty of children’s pain and fever medicine,” said Mary Beth Koch, a certified pharmacy technician at Prescott Valley Safeway. “Even with regular … [Read more...] about Health Remains a Top Concern Entering the New Year
Healthcare Frontlines Soon to Gain More Than Forty New Nurses
A passing score on a national exam is now the only thing separating 45 new Yavapai College Nursing Program graduates and their dreams of joining the healthcare frontlines. The 45 men and women representing both the YC Prescott and Verde Valley campuses celebrated their successful nursing student journeys with a traditional pinning ceremony Dec. 9 in the YC Performing Arts Center. The pinning of each graduate by one or a bevy of loved ones was a highlight of the ceremony that also featured … [Read more...] about Healthcare Frontlines Soon to Gain More Than Forty New Nurses
Yavapai College Announces Changes in Master Plan, Tuition, Partnerships
Over the past two months, Yavapai College leadership has approved a Campus Master Plan, increases in tuition and fees, and partnerships with several other community colleges, Northern Arizona University and the Arizona Commerce Authority. The Campus Master Plan (CMP) serves as a roadmap to help guide the college in its next several years, and incorporates YC’s Strategic Plan to determine where to invest resources in campuses and facilities. That plan, following several months of review by the … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Announces Changes in Master Plan, Tuition, Partnerships
Going Local with Thrift Shop at Barnabus Farms
Edward Albus mixes a thrift shop, appliance store and mechanic shop with ministry and food. Going Local thrift plus appliance and mechanic shop, located on Highway 89 in Chino Valley, is operated through Albus Enterprises, which Albus owns and operates along with his son, David. The back two acres of the property are Barnabas Farms, which grows the produce for the food pantry. The food pantry is ministry related. The ministry is called Bride Ready Ministries and works out of Wildwood Ministry … [Read more...] about Going Local with Thrift Shop at Barnabus Farms
Earth Angels Protecting, Healing, Saving Abused and Neglected Children
Beneath the beautifully stylish exterior of interior designer and entrepreneur Jill Babb, founder of Changes, is a fierce warrior for children. For nearly two decades, she, her husband, Bill, founder of Babb Financial Group, and a small army of volunteers have hosted some of the Northland’s most lavish galas, called on celebrities and signed up business leaders to amplify the voices of children suffering around the world and in our neighborhoods. This month, Jill, a national board member for … [Read more...] about Earth Angels Protecting, Healing, Saving Abused and Neglected Children
Reducing Taxes, Protecting Airport Land, Expanding Open Space in the New Year
Happy New Year! I sincerely hope that your holidays were blessed with the warmth of this wonderful season. It was great to see Arizona’s Christmas City in full swing, with all of our favorite events and a few new ones. Prescott City Council looks ahead to 2023, which will no doubt be an important year for the city. First I would like to congratulate our new Mayor Pro Tem Brandon Montoya, and thank last year’s Pro Tem Cathey Rusing for her leadership in 2022. I am pleased to share with you … [Read more...] about Reducing Taxes, Protecting Airport Land, Expanding Open Space in the New Year
Overgrown Property Becomes Productive Goat Farm
The age-old problem of eradicating deep-rooted weeds can be a real challenge, and finding solutions aren’t readily discovered via a Google search. When Goat Milk, Etc. owner Nancy Sheffert faced the plight of stubborn weeds on her Cornville property, a neighbor’s uncanny suggestion led to a prosperous venture for the native Californian. “My neighbor’s solution was to get a goat. ‘A goat?’ I asked. I’m a California beach bum. I don’t even know what a goat looks like,” she said. Within days, … [Read more...] about Overgrown Property Becomes Productive Goat Farm