If you recently went to a health fair or to your local pharmacy where your blood pressure was taken and you got a reading that concerned you, your blood pressure may be too high and you should talk to your doctor about hypertension. What is Hypertension? Hypertension, or high or elevated blood pressure, is a condition that affects many patients both young and old but often becomes increasingly prevalent in the general population with age. Elevated blood pressure can lead to a multitude of … [Read more...] about Treating Hypertension
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Getting Involved in the Community
Recently, in another publication, an individual wrote that citizens need to communicate more with their elected officials. I could not agree more, and I invite all of you to get involved in some way: Come to town council meetings; Get involved in a town committee; Attend a citizens academy; Meet with or e-mail your local council members; Volunteer in some capacity. There are a plethora of ways you can get involved in our local community, and it is encouraged. We appreciate the … [Read more...] about Getting Involved in the Community
Serving the Community, Earning Tax Credit
The Prescott Sunrise Lions Club, currently meeting at Waffles & More on Iron Springs at 7 a.m. each Thursday, has been servicing the Prescott, Prescott Valley and Yavapai County region for 54 years. Please come and join us as a guest if you are interested in joining and helping the community. Our main focus is kids. We help kids in Yavapai County with vision and hearing care, dental issues and other physical ailments. Some of the non-profits we provide funds for include Youth Vision and … [Read more...] about Serving the Community, Earning Tax Credit
Understanding Mortgage Loans Available to Veterans
We are fortunate that we have a strong population of veterans that call Prescott home. However, most people do not realize that we have one of the largest veteran populations in the country for a community that doesn’t contain a military institution. We should all take the time to thank our veterans for their service and the sacrifices they made during that time of service. Many veterans come here to take advantage of all the wonderful things that the Quad Cities region has to offer. … [Read more...] about Understanding Mortgage Loans Available to Veterans
Repurposing Wood Chips for Renewable Energy, Economic Opportunity
There has been much coverage in the news recently about a Northern Arizona University pilot program that has resulted in the shipping of wood chips from Northern Arizona’s ponderosa pine forests to South Korea for use as renewable energy. NAU’s Ecological Restoration Institute has been working with Coconino County, the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, the Arizona Department of Forestry & Fire Management, the Forest Service and with private businesses to determine the … [Read more...] about Repurposing Wood Chips for Renewable Energy, Economic Opportunity
How Training the Next Generation of Pilots Will Impact Prescott’s Economy
t’s going to be a very busy fall and beyond into 2020 at Prescott’s Ernest A. Love Regional Airport. As most news-savvy readers know, there is a looming crisis in our air transportation industry, and that crisis is not enough pilots. There are several factors that have caused this situation, and whole articles have been written about the root cause of this problem. It is not my intent to explore what has been written about countless times in the past few years. Instead, I am going to look at … [Read more...] about How Training the Next Generation of Pilots Will Impact Prescott’s Economy
Designing, Building, Protecting Decks
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy” We are here to give you the inside scoop on real estate, the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot, and what’s not. We’ll share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment and, as they say, “so much more.” There is plenty going on in the housing and construction industry and we want to share some fantastic, cool, groovy … [Read more...] about Designing, Building, Protecting Decks
Airshow Commemorating 75th Anniversary of D-Day Invasion
The first weekend of October is going to be a big one for our community, with many fantastic events at the Prescott Regional Airport (PRC). We are excited for the annual Wings Out West Airshow on Saturday, Oct. 5. Residents and visitors of all ages will be able to enjoy aerial performances, static displays, food vendors, flight simulation and much more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., along the Embry-Riddle Flight Line at PRC. This event represents the ongoing partnership between the City of Prescott … [Read more...] about Airshow Commemorating 75th Anniversary of D-Day Invasion
YRMC Offering Cardiac Care Panel Discussion
Top cardiac specialists from Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) James Family Heart Center and leaders from its Patient Blood Management Program will join YRMC – Your Destination for Cardiac Care and Blood Management, a live-stream presentation and panel discussion. The event will feature prominent heart specialists – a cardiologist, a cardiothoracic surgeon, an electrophysiologist, an interventional cardiologist – and knowledgeable blood management experts. These professionals will … [Read more...] about YRMC Offering Cardiac Care Panel Discussion
Serving Meals in a Bowl
During our most recent participation in the Empty Bowls 2019 soup event on the beautiful downtown Prescott square, we were surrounded by community as well as beautiful and unique bowls. Guests looked forward to having their bowls filled with yummy soups that were prepared by local chefs and restaurants. For as long as I can remember, our family has served food in bowls during mealtime, not just soup, chilis and stews, but also full meals and salads. During the fall and winter months, I love … [Read more...] about Serving Meals in a Bowl