The K-9 cop and his trainer, Chino Valley Police Department Officer Steven Sellers, are doing so well that the department wants another K-9 unit, but that will take more funding and time. “Being a small town, we always need help with donations. We can use anything, whether it’s dog toys or funding for better training,” said Sellers, noting that individuals can simply walk into the police department to drop off donations. As the only K-9 officer in Chino Valley, Sellers is on call around … [Read more...] about Chino Valley K-9 Cop Team Tracks Lawbreakers
Arizona Nordic Village Announces Best Opening of the Season in Decades
All 45 miles of trails are groomed and open for cross- country skiing at Arizona Nordic Village. Longtime skiers are calling this the best season opening in more than 20 years. “Everybody is stoked!” said General Manager Theo Callan. “December snowstorms have kept the ski area blanketed. And cold temperatures, along with the masterful snow-farming skills of our groomers who are out there every evening, mean we are able to keep the snow where we want it!” Meanwhile, the Village’s first … [Read more...] about Arizona Nordic Village Announces Best Opening of the Season in Decades
Discovering the Hidden Royal Treatment on Princess Cruises
At 11 a.m. on a winter morning in sunny Southern California, journalists from New York City, Los Angeles and Flagstaff converged to review Princess Cruises’ 360 Experience. The cruise line had launched the exclusive culinary adventure only weeks before in November. Secret menus have become a phenomenon where fast food and high-end restaurants have unadvertised selections that guests discover by word of mouth. Princess Cruises has taken that to a new level with the 360 Experience. Like a … [Read more...] about Discovering the Hidden Royal Treatment on Princess Cruises
How to Care for a Loved One with Hearing Aids
According to the Labor of Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16% of the population provided eldercare between 2017 and 2018. Combine that with one in three people over the age of 65 having a hearing loss, and there is a very good chance you are or will be caring for someone with hearing aids. Hearing care professionals will diagnose the hearing loss and fit the devices. But, once fit, a majority of the daily use and maintenance falls to the wearer. Or, by extension, the caregiver. It is therefore … [Read more...] about How to Care for a Loved One with Hearing Aids
Tapping into Intuition, Recognizing Miracles
Have you ever thanked your “lucky stars” for something going your way, or thought, “What a coincidence!” when an expert showed up with the information or equipment you needed at that moment? Perhaps you simply have remarked, “That was a miracle!” I like to think of these instances as actual miracles, wonderful things that happen to us that we really wanted to have happen, or situations and events that turned out better than we could have imagined. Author, children’s furniture maker and … [Read more...] about Tapping into Intuition, Recognizing Miracles
New Year, New Career, New Focus
As we begin 2023, it is a good time to reflect on the past year as a benchmark to set our sights for planning innovative economic strategies. Yavapai County began 2022 with a labor force of 106,288 (ages 16+). Active employment was 103,202 – a difference of 3,086 (unemployment). The official January 2022 Unemployment Rate was 2.9%. Fast-forward to the latest data available as of this writing – the October 2022 labor force increased to 108,343 (+2,055), but the actual employment only … [Read more...] about New Year, New Career, New Focus
Sheila Polk Retires as County Attorney After More Than Two Decades of Service
Retired Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk said she had one thing at the top of her bucket list when she officially retired Dec. 31. “I’m going to learn how to sleep beyond 4:30 a.m.” Polk’s career in public service spans more than 40 years. Following graduation from law school at Arizona State University in 1982, she clerked for one year at the Arizona Supreme Court for Justice Jack D.H. Hayes. She then joined the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, where she worked for 11 more years. In … [Read more...] about Sheila Polk Retires as County Attorney After More Than Two Decades of Service
Adopting a New Year’s Resolution for Financial Strategies
Make your 2023 New Year’s resolution a great one! It’s time to line up your long-term financial goals with an effective tax-savings strategy. Now that’s a resolution! As you pull together documentation for filing your tax return, let’s look at a few strategies you can implement that could potentially reduce your stress and future tax obligations. A Time for Preparation Evaluating your finances well in advance of tax season will help you better prepare for Tax Day. The key is … [Read more...] about Adopting a New Year’s Resolution for Financial Strategies
What Ingredients on a Pet Food Bag Tell Us
When making a selection for a dry kibble food out of a bag, have you ever wondered what all the ingredients mean in the ingredient panel? Do you ever wonder why the pet food manufacturer will put certain ingredients in the bag of food? Do you know why there is a long list of ingredients that you can’t pronounce or know what they are? It’s so important for us to understand what our pets need in their diet to not only survive, but to thrive in life. Understanding what is in the food we feed our … [Read more...] about What Ingredients on a Pet Food Bag Tell Us
Smart Monitors Available for Diabetes Management
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a game changer for people with Type I and Type II diabetes. That’s how Bonita Wilson, RN, CDCES, diabetes educator at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), describes the impact of CGM technology on the lives of people with diabetes. “CGM is the latest and greatest way to monitor blood sugar levels,” she said. “And, it’s done without finger sticks.” This is good news for the one in 10 Americans who live with diabetes, some of whom may … [Read more...] about Smart Monitors Available for Diabetes Management