Tom Biel, executive vice president of Touchmark at the Ranch, has a gleam in his eye and broad smile when he tells prospective buyers that the upper-end retirement living facility is half complete. He is right on two counts. First, more than 50 percent of the 45 single-family homes and even more of the 162 units in the Grand Lodge have been sold. Second, construction at the 45-acre site atop a hill overlooking the east side of Prescott is now more than half done. All this progress … [Read more...] about Halfway ‘Home’ – Literally and Figuratively
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Valuing, Protecting the Verde River
Yavapai-Apache leader shares spiritual beliefs about water, urges awareness The Verde River should be treated as “a living spiritual entity,” says Yavapai-Apache Director of Cultural Resources Vincent Randall. Randall was the featured speaker at the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) at a May 13 meeting in Prescott. An active in water rights and water issues almost his entire life, Randall is insistent that people throughout Arizona and the Southwest must begin to acknowledge that water … [Read more...] about Valuing, Protecting the Verde River
Prescott Continuing to Rank Among the Best
Prescott is in the spotlight once again – make that twice again. It was recently set to be chosen by the readers of USA Today as one of the best destinations in Arizona and by Expedia as having one of the best downtowns in North America. “We are delighted to be named one of the coolest Downtowns in North America by Expedia,” said John Heiney, community outreach manager for the City of Prescott. “They cited our historical buildings, our use of green space, our arts and culture. Courthouse … [Read more...] about Prescott Continuing to Rank Among the Best
Attorney Finds Satisfaction, Freedom Through Law Practice, Gun Shop
When Don Grier first discovered Prescott in the early 1990s, he was with an adventurous motorcycle group from Southern California that often spent weekends and vacations exploring communities in the Southwest and Rocky Mountain states. A practicing attorney who graduated in 1986 from Pepperdine University, a Christian university with the main campus in picturesque Malibu, Grier He explained, “We hadn’t been in town long when I figured out it was a conservative small community with traditional … [Read more...] about Attorney Finds Satisfaction, Freedom Through Law Practice, Gun Shop
Housing Arizona’s Softball Hall of Fame
What could be more appropriate in “The Softball Capital of Arizona” than the Arizona Softball Hall of Fame? That is what is in the Grace Sparkes Activity Center at 824 E. Gurley Street in Prescott. For the past 12 years, memorabilia paying tribute to renowned Arizona softball players – male and female – to coaches, sponsors, umpires and other contributors has been housed in a small alcove of this facility operated by the City of Prescott. On display are trophies, plaques and photographs … [Read more...] about Housing Arizona’s Softball Hall of Fame
ERAU Student Flight Team Wins Eleventh National Championship
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus Golden Eagles Flight Team has captured its 11th national championship title against 28 of the nation’s top colleges with aviation programs at the 2017 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) competition in Columbus, Ohio. The annual competition, held May 9-14 this year at The Ohio State University, brings together collegiate aviation teams from around the United States to … [Read more...] about ERAU Student Flight Team Wins Eleventh National Championship
Prescott Film Festival is Here
This year the Prescott Film Festival runs nine days - June 9 - 17th. Screening in the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, the festival takes place in comfort with a high quality presentation. The first weekend kicks off, (literally) with the fast-paced documentary, Alive and Kicking. Live music from the Yavapai College Music Department and swing dancing from Flying Nest Studio and the NAU Swing Jacks follow the screening. Everyone is invited to get up and DANCE! First Weekend of the … [Read more...] about Prescott Film Festival is Here
After a Stroke — Finding the Right Words
It’s common to struggle at times to find the right word during a conversation. But for an individual who has had a stroke, finding the right word may be much more difficult. Aphasia can be a side effect of a stroke, which can affect a person’s ability to communicate by impairing the ability to speak, read, listen or write. It doesn’t affect intelligence, however. When a person with aphasia has word-finding difficulty, it’s called anomia. Anomia is a common symptom of aphasia that makes it … [Read more...] about After a Stroke — Finding the Right Words
Prescott Scores with Softball Women’s World Series
Prescott, already known as the “Softball Capital of Arizona,” just hit another home run to bolster that image. The city has been selected by the National Softball Association (NSA) as the site for the women’s 2017 Southwest World Series, July 11-16. It is the first time NSA has designated the community for such a prestigious sanctioned tournament. City of Prescott Recreation Services Department Director Joe Baynes said the city was honored to work with NSA in offering that level of … [Read more...] about Prescott Scores with Softball Women’s World Series
Dorn Homes Recognized
Dorn Homes is proud to announce that both BUILDER Magazine’s Builder 100 List and Professional Builder Magazine’s Housing Giants List reflect Dorn Homes’ ongoing growth. The Builder 100 List, which ranks homebuilders by the number of homes they have sold, features Dorn Homes as the 157th biggest homebuilder in the nation, compared to our ranking of 164 last year. The Housing Giants List, which is based on total revenue, ranks Dorn Homes at 165 up from a ranking of 184 last year. “While … [Read more...] about Dorn Homes Recognized