We all know that Prescott is a highly desirable community in which to live and work. This is, in part, due to the high quality of core public services that the city provides to ensure the safety of our residents. However, community growth has impacted our ability to provide these public safety services. One of the issues we have been discussing at council is how to fund and plan for future public safety locations. I have met with Fire Chief Holger Durre and Police Chief Amy Bonney about several … [Read more...] about Keeping Up with Public Safety Services as We Grow
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Getting Healthy Together
Now that Summer is here, it is a great time to shed those extra COVID pounds or attack those tough areas of your body and clear that brain fog. Losing a few pounds can have a considerable impact on mind clarity. Feeling low-energy or sluggish? My name is Coach Jammin and my wife, Susan, and I own True North Nutrition, the Prescott area’s only healthy smoothie bar. We help people lose weight or put on healthy muscle mass with our healthy high-protein meal replacement smoothies. Our delicious … [Read more...] about Getting Healthy Together
Adult Day Center Celebrates Four Decades of Care
The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center (SJRC) celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. A boots-on-the-ground organization, SJRC is on the front line supporting family caregivers by offering the needed respite, education, resources and support through its medical/social model, Arizona Department of Health Services-licensed, adult day health program. In acknowledging the spirit of caregiving on behalf of their late founding Executive Director Susan J. Rheem, Adult Care Services is proud to … [Read more...] about Adult Day Center Celebrates Four Decades of Care
Eating Lighter in the Summertime
Do you naturally shift your mindset to lighter and cooler meals during the summertime? During the heat of the summer, our bodies are geared to receive lighter meals. In turn, this allows us the energy needed to move through a hot day. Hiking, gardening, outside chores and sharing backyard get-togethers are shifting to lighter, cooler and refreshing foods and beverages. When it is hot outside, give your body a break by replacing your meat dishes with delectable vegetables. Meat is heavy and … [Read more...] about Eating Lighter in the Summertime
Reimagining Crisis with the Mental Health Lifeline
On July 16, 9-8-8 will officially become America’s mental health crisis hotline number. It’s meant to serve as an immediate resource for people experiencing mental health emergencies like suicide ideation, addiction, depression, panic attacks and more. Considering the fact that more than 12 million people had serious thoughts of suicide and one in 20 adults experienced a serious mental illness in 2020, it’s clearly a much-needed outlet. “9-8-8 will be a tremendous resource for people in … [Read more...] about Reimagining Crisis with the Mental Health Lifeline
How to Create a Budget for Success
As we continue building our financial plan, this month, we will go deeper into building a budget for success. Creating a budget for your financial success is the most important element in wealth building. Always start with the foundation. When you build a house, the most essential and critical element is the foundation. Building upon a solid financial foundation will enable you to create good habits to build wealth. When you set out to build wealth, the foundation is your budget. Without a … [Read more...] about How to Create a Budget for Success
Workforce Development Solutions for Yavapai County
Arizona Town Hall recently partnered with the Yavapai County Workforce Development Board to convene and facilitate a discussion with employers and workforce development professionals about labor market challenges within the county and beyond. A significant portion of the discussion revolved around data that outlines worldwide demographic trends such as the approaching “sansdemic,” which means “without people.” The sudden mass exodus of Baby Boomers (workforce past). Whereas pre-pandemic, two … [Read more...] about Workforce Development Solutions for Yavapai County
The Future is Here in Smart Home Automation
For those of us who remember growing up with the cartoon “The Jetsons” and envying all their cool home products, smart home automation makes this futuristic vision of an ultra-convenient home a reality. A smart home automation system will monitor and control home features like alarm systems, lighting, heating and cooling, home theaters, multi-room audio and appliances. Today, connecting all the technology in your home is not only possible but simple. Even for folks who aren’t very tech savvy, … [Read more...] about The Future is Here in Smart Home Automation
Focusing on Water, Aviation Education
I would like to share some important updates with you from the City of Prescott regarding the new water policy, and the SAFE project at Prescott Regional Airport. Implementing a New Water Policy Prescott City Council has adopted a new Water Management Policy. This document was several months in the making, and encompassed a number of public meetings and hundreds of public comments. This new policy can be found on the city’s website at www.prescott-az.gov, click on 2022 Water Policy. Now … [Read more...] about Focusing on Water, Aviation Education
YRMC Recognizes Volunteers of the Year
What is the best job in the world? Working with volunteers, of course. Just ask Nancy Thomes, the director of volunteer services at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “I am so fortunate to be where I am because I work with top-notch people every day,” said Thomes. “It takes a giving heart to be a volunteer and I’m surrounded by hundreds of volunteers with very generous hearts.” The volunteers are an integral part of the hospital, enhancing the patient experience and … [Read more...] about YRMC Recognizes Volunteers of the Year