The Town of Chino Valley is seeking candidates to appoint to two vacancies on the Town Council. The Town Council, consisting of a directly-elected mayor and six elected councilmembers, is responsible for making policy and setting the Town's direction. Candidates will preferably have some experience and/or knowledge of or willingness to learn about local government, applicable state and local laws, and procedures; willingness and ability to prepare for and attend meetings; and a desire to serve … [Read more...] about Chino Valley Seeks Council Member
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Nine Embry-Riddle Business Students Place in Top 10 at National Competition
Following a dominant performance at the 2015 Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Arizona Leadership Conference Competition, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students produced impressive results at the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) National Competition, held June 24-27 in Chicago. More than 1,600 of America’s best and brightest college students attended the conference to enhance their business skills, expand their networks, participate in more than 55 business and … [Read more...] about Nine Embry-Riddle Business Students Place in Top 10 at National Competition
Prescott Valley Chamber Recognizes Community Excellence
The Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated greatness with food, entertainment and the recipients of the Chamber’s annual Community Excellence Awards last month. Ten award categories were recognized: Student of the Year Paul Schaffer Teacher of the Year Connie Hargis Organization of the Year Yavapai Humane Society Volunteer of the Year Kristi Jones Community … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley Chamber Recognizes Community Excellence
Chuckwagon Cookin,’ Country Singin’ Attracting Thousands to Cottonwood
Some youngsters squeal and crawl behind the jail bars to grin at their snapshot shooting parents. Others twirl lassoes at a mechanical steer from the saddle of a full-size stationary horse. Some try their skill in the shooting gallery, where cowboys show them how to use a Colt .45, which shoots wax bullets. Still others stick their heads over colorfully designed plywood silhouettes of cowboys and cowgirls – and parents and friends use cameras and cellphones to capture the image of an … [Read more...] about Chuckwagon Cookin,’ Country Singin’ Attracting Thousands to Cottonwood
Don’t Let Distractions Wreck Your Summer Vacation
Distracted driving is a growing – and dangerous – recurring event in the United States. Any activity – from talking on a cell phone, looking at a GPS system, to eating or drinking while driving – is a distraction and can endanger the driver, passengers, and bystanders. Probably the most alarming distraction of all is text messaging, because it requires visual, manual and cognitive attention from the driver. Five seconds is the average time someone’s eyes are off the road while texting. When … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Distractions Wreck Your Summer Vacation
Education and Schools: Big Business, Big Concerns
An intriguing socio-political phenomenon is occurring in Arizona. For the first time in three years, education has surpassed immigration issues as the top issue facing the state, according to poll results released by High Ground Public Affairs Consultants, a Phoenix-based public affairs consulting team. Findings from that poll, conducted in June and commissioned by the Stand for Children Arizona, stated that 70 percent of voters in Arizona think education is headed the wrong direction. … [Read more...] about Education and Schools: Big Business, Big Concerns
Festival of Science Exploring New Horizons with Pluto Mission Boss
Canyons, cliffs, mountains of ice and large crater-free regions have astronomers in awe as the New Horizons space mission brings Pluto, its moon Charon and the vast Kuiper Belt into focus. The latest images and information from the historic journey will be shared in the town where Pluto was discovered 85 years ago during the 2015 Flagstaff Festival of Science: Exploring New Horizons, Sept. 18-27. Pluto mission boss and planetary scientist Alan Stern, Ph.D., will kick off the free 10-day event … [Read more...] about Festival of Science Exploring New Horizons with Pluto Mission Boss
Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance Expanding to Quad Cities
Flagstaff Forty, a business and community leadership organization based in Flagstaff, is changing its name as part of a rebranding effort that will ultimately see expansion into areas such as Prescott. This comes as the result of a strategic planning effort aimed at both maximizing the group’s sphere of influence and ensuring long-term organizational sustainability. The rebrand is set to go live this month, when the group will formally change its name to the Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance Expanding to Quad Cities
YRMC: Partnering with Share the Care
Replace the word “awareness” with the word “action” and you’ll know Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) goal for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2015. “This fall, we’re launching an initiative called Share the Care and asking the community to join us in encouraging women they know and love to get their yearly screening mammograms,” said Robbie Nicol, Executive Director, YRMC Community Outreach and Philanthropy. Share the Care is part of an effort by YRMC to lower Yavapai … [Read more...] about YRMC: Partnering with Share the Care
Mi Casa es Su Casa For a Fee
Since 2011, Bob and Marlene McEldred have stayed in the same vacation rental in downtown Prescott because of its home-like environment. “You could feel like it was your home away from home,” said Bob. “We just felt so comfortable. It was very relaxing and very welcoming. It’s a really adorable unit, everything you need,” said Marlene. They ended up buying a house in Prescott because of their positive experience. Vacation rentals are becoming a popular tool for travelers who want more … [Read more...] about Mi Casa es Su Casa For a Fee