Do you know anyone who’s had their high school number retired? Does your high school have retired numbers? Do you ever wonder why? If so, “What’s Your Number?” has all the answers. The book, the second from former KNAZ-TV sports broadcaster and NAU alum Scott Hanson, tells the fascinating stories behind every retired number at high schools across the state, including those from across Coconino and Yavapai counties. “What’s Your Number?” is the result of more than a year of research … [Read more...] about NAU Grad, Advisor Releases ‘What’s Your Number?’ Book Aimed at Sharing the Stories Behind Retired Numbers at Arizona High Schools
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Bell Rock Hilton Customers Driving Restaurant Renovation
One of Northern Arizona’s premier resort properties is undertaking a major overhaul of their flagship dining space. The Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock recently announced and began a $2 million renovation of its restaurant, the Grille at Shadow Rock. The project is expected to be completed early this month. General Manager Jay Kriske said the consumer is driving the project. “Everything we do, whether it’s a lobby renovation [in 2014], a guest-room renovation [in 2015], it’s the consumer … [Read more...] about Bell Rock Hilton Customers Driving Restaurant Renovation
Jersey Lilly Saloon Has New Owners, Colorful Background
The famed Jersey Lilly Saloon, arguably one of the most popular drinking places on Whiskey Row, has new owners, and one of the first things they did was to expand the historic saloon by about 600 square feet. Not only that, they remodeled and expanded the upstairs area so that more people can enjoy the only balcony view Whiskey Row patrons have of the iconic Courthouse Plaza to the east. The three new owners are Susan Roberts and her son, Josh Makrauer, and partner Andre DeFreitas. In just … [Read more...] about Jersey Lilly Saloon Has New Owners, Colorful Background
Colorado Family Continuing Community Focus at VOC Supermarket
After opening the business more than three decades ago, Jake Weber has sold the Village of Oak Creek’s sole supermarket, Weber’s IGA, to the Aspen-based Clark’s Market chain in June. The store will change from being a part of the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) to becoming the first Clark’s Market in Arizona and will be tied to the Associated Food Stores distribution network, which reports serving more than 400 retailers in eight intermountain states. The Clark family owns six … [Read more...] about Colorado Family Continuing Community Focus at VOC Supermarket
Mall Awaits Purchase, Merchants Adapt
Even as the owners of Prescott Gateway Mall (PGM) relist the property following failure to close escrow June 30 with the winning bidder in a $10 million offer from an April auction, potential tenants pursue leasing opportunities and various existing merchants operate with reduced staff and hours. New ownership “is still up in the air,” according to Katie Inman, senior sales executive with auction house Ten-X Commercial. “I can’t disclose exactly what is happening or happened with the … [Read more...] about Mall Awaits Purchase, Merchants Adapt
Dorn Homes Donating $25,000 to PUSD
Dorn Homes has announced a new program to make contributions to area schools as part of their promise to the Prescott Unified School District. Dorn Homes has committed to donating $25,000 to the PUSD throughout the next year. This donation program is reflective of the mission statement of the organization: “Enhancing the lives of all those we touch,” and follows on the heels of Dorn Homes’ other charitable efforts benefitting both the community and the people of Prescott, Arizona. Dorn … [Read more...] about Dorn Homes Donating $25,000 to PUSD
Adult Care Center Moves to Prescott Valley
The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Care Center (SJRADC), whose original home was at 826 Sunset Ave., in Prescott, has moved to its second site in Prescott Valley. Officials say tightening economic conditions throughout the region, especially to Veteran’s Administration programs, caused the relocation to what has been a second but smaller facility. Unexpected and significant budgetary cuts to the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) and its veterans’ health care programs for day care … [Read more...] about Adult Care Center Moves to Prescott Valley
Inviting Gentle Camping or Glamping
Summer has arrived, inviting Northern Arizona residents and visitors to get away from the daily grind and spend time in the great outdoors. Many pack their camping gear and head to the lakes, streams, forest and meadows to commune with nature, sleep under the stars and spend time with friends and family. But what if you do not own a motorhome, camper or any camping gear? And what if the idea of pitching a tent and sleeping on the ground is just overwhelming and maybe a bit scary? Perhaps you … [Read more...] about Inviting Gentle Camping or Glamping
Great Lakes Airlines is Exceeding Expectations
More flights, larger planes answering the demand for air service from Prescott Great Lakes Airlines (GLA), the commercial airline serving the Quad Cities area, is exceeding initial expectations of the numbers of passengers flying out of the Prescott Municipal Airport after it expanded its flight service last December. Kathy DeFreitas, the Prescott-based station manager for GLA, said increased boardings from Ernest A. Love Field put Prescott-based operations among the more profitable of the … [Read more...] about Great Lakes Airlines is Exceeding Expectations
Community Generosity Benefits Local School Music Programs
Businesses and individuals are giving 13 Quad Cities schools a boost. Local grants are aimed at helping fund instrumental music programs, thanks to those who support the Prescott POPS Symphony Orchestra. POPS Board President Anne Babinsky said the board authorized $10,500 to be distributed among qualified public, private and charter schools that offer formal instrumental music to students in grades 5 through 12. The money with supplement their 2017-2018 music program budgets. “Given that … [Read more...] about Community Generosity Benefits Local School Music Programs