Camp Commander Joel Rockey calls Camp Golden Years in Dewey a veteran-operated Senior Dog Rescue with a mission to “Give Old Dogs a New Mission.” “We do this by rescuing, rehabbing and rehoming homeless senior dogs. Being a veteran-founded organization, our primary focus is taking on seniors belonging to veterans facing homelessness or in hospice, but when space and resources allow, we can take in senior shelter dogs as well,” he said. Camp Golden Years has the capacity to support up to 22 … [Read more...] about Senior Dogs Find Care at Camp Golden Years
Business
New Hitchin’ Post Owner Angel Heckethorn Keeps Tradition Alive
The early days of Northern Arizona have not been lost. History is being retained and revisited at the Historic Hitchin’ Post Stables just outside of Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road. Working every aspect of the business, Historic Hitchin’ Post Stables Operations Manager Angel Heckethorn is happier than ever. “I get to be around horses and meet people from all over the world.” The Heckethorn family acquired the property earlier this year and will be offering the same trail rides as the previous … [Read more...] about New Hitchin’ Post Owner Angel Heckethorn Keeps Tradition Alive
Teri Drew Honored with Prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award
Among a sea of fancy hats and fine china, more than 150 community members came out in style to celebrate women in leadership during the third annual Prescott-area ATHENA Awards High Tea, hosted by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine. With a standing ovation, the crowd honored Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) Regional Director Teri Drew as the 2022 Prescott-Area ATHENA. In receiving the award, she recognized the support of her husband and high school … [Read more...] about Teri Drew Honored with Prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award
Navajo Power Selected for Apple Program to Help Develop Green Technologies
Apple, the company known for iPhones and Macs, has just introduced its 2022 Impact Accelerator (AIA) program that will provide instructional classes to 16 Black, Hispanic/Latinx and indigenous-owned businesses that are helping to speed the transition to a green economy. The new class will include Navajo Power, a renewable energy company in Flagstaff, represented by Brett Isaac, a co-founder and the executive chairman of the company. Navajo Power is a majority Native-owned public benefit … [Read more...] about Navajo Power Selected for Apple Program to Help Develop Green Technologies
Why We Volunteer
What drives a person to volunteer? Does volunteering feed some sort of need? Is it a duty that springs from the values we share as a community? Do we volunteer out of a sense of responsibility? Maybe volunteers are born of something that’s more elemental, something that is deep, humbling and inspiring. Consider the following: Bob is a volunteer in his mid-80s who refuses to quit. He works in People Who Care’s office, answering calls and arranging services. He also volunteers with a local … [Read more...] about Why We Volunteer
Yavapai College is All In on Athletics
The fall 2022 semester at Yavapai College is in full swing, and with that comes athletic competition. At YC, we have made a commitment to athletics by adding programs, support staff and resources. I am proud that over the past two years, we have added women’s soccer and e-sports, and later this fall, our men’s and women’s basketball teams will tip off seasons for the first time since the programs were discontinued in 2011. With the addition of these four programs, Yavapai College now … [Read more...] about Yavapai College is All In on Athletics
Embry-Riddle Gives First Generation College Students a Boost, Backed by $1.3 Million Federal Grant
Before Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University alumna Rebekah Francis became the first member of her family to graduate from college in 2021, the prospect of higher education seemed almost overwhelming. She wondered what she would study, how she would afford tuition and where she would live. Then, she was accepted into Upward Bound, an outreach program designed primarily to benefit low-income and first-generation college students. After that, everything changed. “The most memorable part of … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Gives First Generation College Students a Boost, Backed by $1.3 Million Federal Grant
Going Back to the Workplace
Since the pandemic, we have seen the pendulum swing from the “Great Resignation” to the “Great Retention.” Now we are experiencing the “Great Return!” There are two sides to every coin – the front and the back. The front side of the “inflation coin” is the most obvious side that everyone talks about, such as the high prices at the grocery store and the gas pump. However, the back side doesn’t get as much attention, but it’s just as important – inflation is driving workers back to the … [Read more...] about Going Back to the Workplace
Free Garden Class offered every Saturday in October
October 1 @ 9:30 am - Fall ‘To-do‘ list for a Healthy Yard - Get the most out of your landscape with this easy to use checklist of fall care. Bring the color out of your fall gardens, reduce bugs next spring, or simply put your landscape to bed with these easy to use ideas. October 8 @ 9:30 am - Autumn Colors Best Enjoyed at Home - Landscapes in autumn can be stunning, but only with proper planning. This easy care advice will bring the silver and blues out of the evergreens, showcasing … [Read more...] about Free Garden Class offered every Saturday in October
Pro Solution Dental Group Opens New Office
An estimated 50 patients, friends and supporters gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Pro Solutions Dental Group Dental on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 8, at the new offices and laboratories at 3102 Willow Creek Road. Organized by Prescott Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sheri Heiney and her team, the celebration featured Jason Campbell, DDS, and his 23-member staff. A dentist in Prescott for the past 18 years, Campbell said he began planning the new facility four years ago, but had … [Read more...] about Pro Solution Dental Group Opens New Office