Emphasizing that shoppers found a wide a variety of diverse merchandize in the newly opened Shopko Hometown at the north end of Chino Valley, store manager Tom Jorgenson said he is more than satisfied with the store’s Grand Opening, July 22. “We’re proud to say we’re a hometown store with hometown appeal. Shoppers can buy almost anything they want – food and clothing, to school supplies, camping equipment to quality home furniture and electronics – without having to drive miles out of town,” … [Read more...] about Shopko Hometown Offers Chino Valley Residents a New Retail Experience
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Garden Party Grows Support for Education
Amidst perennials and pine trees, Watters Garden Center was the scene of a lively auction that raised funds for the Prescott Unified School District summer math and reading programs. Watters owner and Prescott Frontier Rotary Club member Ken Lain says the club brought in $36,000 at the annual Grapes 4 Grades party through donations, sponsorships, ticket sales and the auction on Sunday, June 26. “Lisa and I look for ways to give back to our community and a garden party is a natural extension … [Read more...] about Garden Party Grows Support for Education
Botox Strain Used in Fish Survival Training Camp
Matt O’Neill is managing a survival training camp of sorts for imperiled native fish. The Arizona Game and Fish Department biologist says the small bonytail chub and razorback sucker are being eaten into extinction by non-native game fish like flathead catfish, largemouth bass and stripers that are swimming in their Colorado River home. But one of the biggest problems is that the little fish do not even know they are big fish food. In fact, they move toward hungry predators. O’Neill says they … [Read more...] about Botox Strain Used in Fish Survival Training Camp
Colt Sale Celebrates Babbitt Ranches Community
Amidst the crowd of several hundred spectators were Justin, Jessica and three-year-old Hud Greer. The Exeter, California family kept cowboy Scott Westlake busy keeping track of their bids in the Annual Colt Sale on Saturday, July 9. At the end of the day, the Greers were the event’s volume buyers, purchasing eight colts for Greer Livestock and ending the auction in a lively bidding competition for a sorrel colt at $15,500, a Babbitt Ranches record. Earlier in the day, they purchased the colt’s … [Read more...] about Colt Sale Celebrates Babbitt Ranches Community
Support Available for Those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia
It is a rare person who does not know or has not been impacted personally by someone who suffers from Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. And often, a person does not quite know what word to use to define what is occurring. Personnel at the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation in New York City indicate that sometimes, some in the medical community may prefer to use the word “dementia” because the term Alzheimer’s is frightening. What is more, Alzheimer’s is but one … [Read more...] about Support Available for Those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia
Sprouts to Fill Empty Space
Although it has not been officially announced, plans are in place for a new Sprouts Farmers Market in the Quad Cities area. It is expected to be open next spring in the space that once housed Albertsons (and briefly, Hannigan's Island Market) on Sheldon and Montezuma streets, near Staples. While store officials are keeping details of the new store close to the vest, they can confirm, although there is already a Sprouts in Prescott Valley, there is still a demand for another in … [Read more...] about Sprouts to Fill Empty Space
The Collective: Signaling a Rebirth
Blending with the dramatic red color palette of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte that grace the background, The Collective in the Village of Oak Creek is a revitalized multi-use gathering space where residents and visitors can shop, eat, celebrate and just enjoy the natural beauty. Thomas MacPherson and his Fenix Private Capital Group purchased the property last year after selling another project in Phoenix. "It's a nice center, I love Sedona, and it's a great place to spend time and money to … [Read more...] about The Collective: Signaling a Rebirth
Hatcher Shares Baseball’s Life Lessons
As America’s self-proclaimed national pastime, baseball is more than a game. It is a tradition, one born of history and folklore, impassioned devotion and eternal hope. Wistful old timers recall legends of the past while wide-eyed schoolboys dream of making it to “the show,” assuming the persona of those very legends and leading their team to the summit of the baseball mountain, a World Series championship. For Williams native Billy Hatcher, the dream not only became a reality, sprinkled with … [Read more...] about Hatcher Shares Baseball’s Life Lessons
XCopter Training Pilots
Flying in a helicopter may well be an experience most of us will never forget. But piloting a helicopter is like trying to rub your head in a circular motion while patting your stomach and dancing the Macarena – all at the same time, according to a local pilot. Every part of the body is moving – just like the parts of the helicopter. And all parts – human or helicopter – must be under absolute control. Complicating the process are factors like weather conditions or system failures. Above … [Read more...] about XCopter Training Pilots
Cultivating a Multi-Million Dollar Boutique Wine Industry
As clouds wash over the Verde Valley on a drizzly spring day, Nikki Bagley shakes the dirt from her gloves and offers a smile of satisfaction. “We’re planting tannat today, which is a minor Bordeaux blending varietal,” she said above the sounds of raking and shoveling. “It’s very dark and tannic so it can be a good stand alone wine – it is age-able and sturdy – or it can be used to beef up a lighter-bodied wine.” Bagley is the director of Yavapai College’s viticulture program. Joining her … [Read more...] about Cultivating a Multi-Million Dollar Boutique Wine Industry