What began as a childhood diagnosis turned into a lifelong calling for Cristy LeBlanc Rose. Prescribed exercise at age 5 to manage scoliosis, she discovered early on the transformative power of movement – a discovery that would one day inspire a thriving fitness community in Cottonwood. “I had to do these exercises every day and eventually they helped me. I kept them up until I was a teenager, and it was then that my friends and I would do Jane Fonda workout videos every day after … [Read more...] about A Desert Jewel in Fitness
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Verde Valley Sanctuary Hires New Finance Director
Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) has announced its newest leadership team hire as Lindsay Brooks was named the new finance and administration director. Brooks spent the last several years working for the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) before joining the agency in February. Originally from Prescott Valley, Brooks will manage all aspects of the organization’s financial and administrative operations, and most human resources duties. “We couldn’t be happier to have … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Sanctuary Hires New Finance Director
Study Shows Short-Term Rentals Boost Yavapai County Economy
Following the rise in popularity of short-term rentals, communities across Yavapai County have targeted various legislative policies to restrict and limit the use of private property for short-term vacation rental purposes. In early May, the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS presented the results of an Economic Impact Study on Short Term Rentals (STRs) in Yavapai County. The purpose of the study, commissioned by the Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS, examines the impact of STRs on … [Read more...] about Study Shows Short-Term Rentals Boost Yavapai County Economy
Granillo Mobile Home Service Keeps the Dream of Home Ownership Alive
The market for manufactured homes across the Quad Cities remains steady, according to Eric Granillo, owner of Granillo Mobile Home Service and an authorized Best Buy Home dealer based in Paulden. Granillo knows the business inside and out. His family has been building and selling manufactured homes in Yavapai County for more than 40 years. He began learning the ropes when he was just 5 years old and now oversees sales across almost the entire county. Prices for new manufactured homes range … [Read more...] about Granillo Mobile Home Service Keeps the Dream of Home Ownership Alive
Staging Your Home: The Secret to a Faster, More Profitable Sale
The way your home looks when it hits the market can be the difference between a quick, hassle-free sale and a long, worrisome wait. One of the most effective yet often overlooked strategies to make a sale is staging your home. Flagstaff realtor Lori Anna Harrison, MBA, with Zion Realty, incorporates staging as part of her strategy when listing a home. She is currently working on staging the model homes at Woodshire on Oak, and says she believes it’s one of the most important things a seller … [Read more...] about Staging Your Home: The Secret to a Faster, More Profitable Sale
Nurturing the Human-Animal Bond
Lady, a 16-year-old beagle, suffers often from pain in her hips. Her human companion, longtime Prescott resident Jennifer Baker, knows just how to help her senior dog with her aches and pains. “Sacred rituals help, like maybe a massage,” she said. “After she goes out in the morning, I get a neck wrap that you can microwave and put it around her hips and shoulders. It’s a simple little ritual she has, but you can actually see her smile.” Other “sacred rituals” help as well, like going for a … [Read more...] about Nurturing the Human-Animal Bond
John’s Box of Bricks Sparks Imagination
What started as a childhood hobby has turned into a thriving business, inspired by a Wall Street Journal headline. Seven years ago, John Donovan came across an article suggesting that LEGO bricks had become more valuable than gold bullion. That simple discovery would soon reshape his career and passion. “I’ve been building with LEGO all my life,” he said. At the time, Donovan was working as chief financial officer for an international irrigation company. But intrigued by the collectible … [Read more...] about John’s Box of Bricks Sparks Imagination
Delmo 4X4 Adds Performance, Rugged Style to Old Trucks
It has been an interesting path for Del Uschenko to get to Prescott and find his niche customizing classic American pickup trucks from the 1950s and ‘60s with modern performance gear and vintage style. Imagine driving a fully restored 1959 Chevy Apache four-wheel drive truck, fueled by a 525-horsepower engine that can outpace a roadrunner. It’s one of Uschenko’s latest builds for his local company, Delmo 4X4. He grew up in Calgary, Alberta. Eventually, he had a hot rod shop there. He decided … [Read more...] about Delmo 4X4 Adds Performance, Rugged Style to Old Trucks
New Prescott Microhospital Promises Faster ER Care, Personalized Service
Exceptional Healthcare Inc., a Dallas-based hospital group, has opened a new state-of-the-art microhospital in Prescott, promising rapid emergency care and personalized service for the growing Quad Cities region. The 20,850-square-foot facility, named Exceptional Community Hospital - Prescott, is located at 4822 Arizona State Highway 69. Built for approximately $25 million, the hospital features 10 emergency room beds, a full radiology suite, an on-site lab, inpatient pharmacy and eight private … [Read more...] about New Prescott Microhospital Promises Faster ER Care, Personalized Service
Augie’s Restaurant Comes to Pine Ridge Marketplace
Long a fond fixture on Highway 69, Augie’s Restaurant in Prescott closed its doors in December, after more than 20 years of entertaining locals and visitors alike with its traditional comfort food, often presented in bold and unique ways. It will be welcome news for fans of Augie’s when it hosts a grand opening this month at Pine Ridge Marketplace (formerly the Prescott Gateway Mall), a modern, multifaceted regional shopping center at 3460 Gateway Boulevard. The restaurant’s return was sparked … [Read more...] about Augie’s Restaurant Comes to Pine Ridge Marketplace