Bryan Heisinger, a firefighter with the Verde Valley Fire District, recognized a good idea when it presented itself. Last year, just after going through his mandatory annual physical and stress test, he knew he needed to do more to protect his heart health. “It was more preventative; we have a heart history in my family,” said the 37-year-old firefighter. “I decided to do the full panel and see where we were. I wanted to get more in-depth information about my cholesterol … [Read more...] about Protecting the Hearts of Those Who Protect Us
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Dorn Homes Opens Master-Planned Subdivision
Hundreds of guests and more than a dozen community and political leaders celebrated the grand opening of Prescott’s newest master-planned residential community on a warm and breezy June 23. Called Saddlewood, the subvivision is located on Lone Elk Road in the city limits just north of Willow Creek Drive and Pioneer Parkway on the recently opened Deep Well Ranch Road. The multi-million residential development is the first of several planned on Deep Well Ranch. Saddlewood is but one small … [Read more...] about Dorn Homes Opens Master-Planned Subdivision
Native-Inspired Therapies Drawing National Attention to Sedona Spa
Located in the picturesque and sacred Boynton Canyon just south of Sedona, Enchantment Resort’s Mii amo spa draws direct inspiration from the Native American peoples that once inhabited this land and still consider it hallowed ground. Recently, Travel + Leisure Magazine readers named Mii amo the top destination spa in the United States as part of its 2018 World’s Best Awards. The spa has been named No. 1 three times before and has been in the Top 10 for the last 16 years. “We’re in their … [Read more...] about Native-Inspired Therapies Drawing National Attention to Sedona Spa
Humming Along the Rim with Buck Wild
Humvees have joined helicopters, airplanes, river rafts and mules as another interesting way to explore the Grand Canyon. Known as the oldest and largest sightseeing company in the world, Papillon Group is extending its services to include Buck Wild Hummer Tours with custom built Humvee excursions. After 50 plus years of serving the Grand Canyon, Jake Tomlin, President of Buck Wild Hummer Tours and Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines (subsidiaries of Papillon Group), wanted to offer service … [Read more...] about Humming Along the Rim with Buck Wild
Glamping: Communing with Nature in Comfort
Visitors coming to Northern Arizona to experience the Great Outdoors are leaving their tents at home. They have discovered “glamping” and are connecting with nature without sacrificing creature comforts. The term glamping is a combination of the words ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’ and is a popular way to experience outdoor adventure. Ever since the term was first coined in the United Kingdom in 2005, its meaning has morphed from images of the “Out of Africa” canvas safari tents with four-poster beds … [Read more...] about Glamping: Communing with Nature in Comfort
Prescott’s Kastle Keeper Cleaning, Consulting, Writing
The young Shannon Miller always knew she would excel at self-employment, even while building her first business at age 12. The university neighborhood where her mother resided in California proved a lucrative market for washing cars. Hiring 17 acquaintances at $8 per day each, the pre-teen was “making great money” coordinating washes for tenants and neighbors, until the homeowners’ association intervened. Next up was babysitting, which she managed from ages 13 to 17 in the same community. … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Kastle Keeper Cleaning, Consulting, Writing
Girls Learn Success in Education, Life from ‘Sisters’
Girls who attended the Sister-to-Sister event on May 1 at Yavapai College (YC) said they heard stories of struggle and inspiration, learned about the benefits of higher education as they pursued careers, and enjoyed the camaraderie. Sister-to-Sister is a mentorship program that provides high school girls with support from professional women. The half-day workshop was co-sponsored by the YC Educational Talent Search/TRIO Program (ETS/TRIO) and the local branch of the American Association of … [Read more...] about Girls Learn Success in Education, Life from ‘Sisters’
Building Bridges for Business, Customers
Wendy Bridges is creating and fostering a climate of opportunities for businesses and for customers. Bridges is the economic development coordinator for the City of Prescott. Bridges views the challenge of creating such a climate as similar to that facing other Arizona communities. She uses, as an example, the need for a skilled and ready workforce. “Employers across the country are being challenged by a low unemployment rate, which leads to fewer job seekers. But in Prescott, because of our … [Read more...] about Building Bridges for Business, Customers
ERAU Named One of Arizona’s Top 125 Companies for Employees
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (ERAU) has been named one of the “Top 125 Companies in Arizona to Work For,” based on results of a statewide survey sponsored by the Arizona Commerce Authority and Republic Media, which partnered with Best Companies Group (BCG) and BestCompaniesAZ. It is the sixth year the survey has been conducted, said Heather Kivatinos, regional executive with the USA TODAY NETWORK. She indicated that identifying the top companies had become even more … [Read more...] about ERAU Named One of Arizona’s Top 125 Companies for Employees
Prescott Film Festival Intrigues, Entertains, Educates
When creating a story, a woman can either enter a room or a blonde in a polka-dotted red dress and six-inch stilettos, swinging a chain can sashay through the open door, stop once and assess the layout of the bistro, before advancing toward the Naval officer mindlessly stirring his coffee at the far end of the room. For workshop participants at the Prescott Film Festival, instructors like Philip Sedgwick, a Tucson screenwriter who has received acclaim from film festivals, fellowships and … [Read more...] about Prescott Film Festival Intrigues, Entertains, Educates