Coldwell Banker Northland has announced its market expansion in Arizona with the strategic acquisition of a sales office in Prescott. The company will acquire the Prescott office from Coldwell Banker Realty in Arizona. The Prescott office currently supports 67 independent real estate agents in the scenic community known for its breathtaking landscapes and art and culture offerings, including the historic Whiskey Row. Coldwell Banker Northland, with offices in Flagstaff, Munds Park and the … [Read more...] about Coldwell Banker Northland Expands to Prescott
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Large Animal Shelter Receives Arizona Community Foundation Grant
Large Animal Shelters and Emergency Readiness (LASER) has received a grant for $5,000 from the Pat and Gerhard Kroenaur Animal Friends Fund through the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County. LASER President Spike Hicks says the award will support the non-profit organization by funding additional pens for the Chino Valley shelter site to care for poultry, goats, llamas and alpacas along with supplies for the smaller barn animals during emergency evacuations. “We thank the generous … [Read more...] about Large Animal Shelter Receives Arizona Community Foundation Grant
Leaping Ahead with Lumity
Hearing aids evolve at an incredible rate, with the ultimate goal of improving sound quality and clarity. The other goal is making the hearing aids as user friendly as possible. Manufacturers consistently survey their customers to determine what types of innovations are most desirable. Phonak recently launched a new technology platform. It’s called Lumity, and patients are stating that the improvements are very noticeable. Sleeker The most common concern patients have, even when they love … [Read more...] about Leaping Ahead with Lumity
June is National Microchipping Month, Emergency Preparedness Month, and Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
June is National Microchipping Month! Microchipping is a safe and effective way to ensure your pets can be identified quickly and come home safe to you if they ever become lost or stolen. A microchip is a small device, about the size of a grain of rice, which is inserted under your pet’s skin. It contains a unique identification number that is linked to your contact information in a database, which can be read using a special scanner. When a lost or stray animal is brought to Yavapai Humane … [Read more...] about June is National Microchipping Month, Emergency Preparedness Month, and Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
Exploring the Benefits of Ozone Therapy for Animal Companions
Ozone therapy, utilized by dentists, naturopathic physicians and some veterinarians, is a wonderful tool to assist in healing wounds, reduce the need for antibiotics and aid in reducing inflammation in the body by increasing oxygen utilization. Ozone, or O3, is a molecule that is produced by an ozone generator that is connected to an oxygen (O2) tank and then administered to a patient in various forms. There are many practical ways in which ozone therapy can be applied to helping our animal … [Read more...] about Exploring the Benefits of Ozone Therapy for Animal Companions
Prescott Food Forest is Flourishing
The goal was to create a gardening education center to teach people how to garden and grow their own food, a place where we could learn and share the fruits (and veggies) of our labor with those who are affected by food insecurity, a place to have fellowship and work together to build a lush Food Forest. I am very proud to say we are making great strides in bringing our vision to reality. In fact, because we kept the greenhouse at B Organic Farm heated all winter long, we have ample vegetable … [Read more...] about Prescott Food Forest is Flourishing
Surveillance Systems, Cloud Storage Provide Extra Security
This month, we look at the importance of having the proper backup or cloud storage for your security surveillance system. If you have a surveillance system, you know how important access to recordings can be. Whether you need to check on a delivery or what an employee is working on, you need to be able to review any recordings. What if the recordings are needed for a police investigation or even a lawsuit? Do you know how long they are stored? Cloud storage is an essential feature of any … [Read more...] about Surveillance Systems, Cloud Storage Provide Extra Security
Experiencing the Ripple Effect of Community Giving
ACF of Yavapai County is wrapping up our current annual grant cycle this month. What this means is organizations have written and submitted their proposals, grant panels have reviewed, scored and discussed these proposals, and funding decisions have been made. Many organizations will benefit, and as a ripple effect, the residents of Yavapai County benefit. The grant cycle process is community giving in action. When charitable giving is discussed, most individuals will talk about their favorite … [Read more...] about Experiencing the Ripple Effect of Community Giving
Top Ten Sedums Recommended as Groundcover Plants
Most gardeners remember their grandmother’s tall Autumn Joy growing in the hottest parts of the garden. Their joyous cousins spread and creep with the same sizzling blooms that make Sedum the ideal plant for gardeners that want less water and responsibility but still want the same beauty of a cottage garden. Sedum is basically like cacti without all the thorns. There are close to 500 species known as Sedum or Stonecrops. Although all Sedums flower, they’re usually grown for their foliage, … [Read more...] about Top Ten Sedums Recommended as Groundcover Plants
Taking Care of Mental Health is an Investment in Yourself
Polara Health has recently launched a cutting-edge community behavioral health hospital named The Healing Place, which commenced its operations on April 24. The facility, situated at 181 Whipple Street in Prescott, provides a comprehensive array of mental health services for individuals with acute and chronic psychiatric issues who require inpatient care. These services were previously offered at Polara Health’s Windhaven Psychiatric Hospital in Prescott Valley, but have now been relocated to … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Mental Health is an Investment in Yourself