The Town of Chino Valley, like other communities in our area, has been working on our budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. The town, as an organization, is an always-evolving entity adjusting to its environment. We continue to work toward a strong foundation for our community, with sustainable … [Read more...] about Funding Chino Valley Services, Expenses
Choosing Healthy Summer Beverages
The flavors of summertime are abundant and, at times, decadent, so it is essential to be mindful of your consumption. This is especially true when choosing your beverages, as many are packed with much more sugar than you may realize. Whatever your summer fitness goals – increasing stamina, … [Read more...] about Choosing Healthy Summer Beverages
Building Wealth Might Be Simpler Than You Think
Wealth building isn’t about get-rich-quick schemes or chasing the trends in the stock market. Often, it just comes down to making the right financial decisions, big and small, over an extended period of time. Recently, we came across an Investopedia.com article from May 2019 entitled, “3 Simple … [Read more...] about Building Wealth Might Be Simpler Than You Think
How to Prepare for a Possible Recession
Arizona’s economy has taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants, retailers and more shut their doors or dramatically altered operations. Workers were let go or furloughed, bringing Arizona’s unemployment rate up to 12.9% in April (compared to just 4.4% in February) according to the … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a Possible Recession
NAU’s Top Priority: Reopening Safely
With the start of fall semester fast approaching, I am reminded every day of the importance of remaining committed to our mission and our role in the lives of our students, communities and local economies. I am sure I am not alone in having missed our students, our in-person traditions and … [Read more...] about NAU’s Top Priority: Reopening Safely
Know Yourself: Honor Your Heritage, Embrace Your Environment
Knowledge is power. And knowing yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, is critical when embarking on a career path, climbing a mountain, choosing a friend and needing a go-to answer in an interview process in which that annoying question about your strengths and weaknesses is still asked. What you … [Read more...] about Know Yourself: Honor Your Heritage, Embrace Your Environment
New HUSD Superintendent Facing Unparalleled Challenges
Acknowledging that his biggest challenge will be finding ways to deal with the impact of COVID-19 on the educational environment throughout the Humboldt Unified School District, John Pothast says he is “beyond excited” to be working in Prescott Valley. Pothast is beginning his job as … [Read more...] about New HUSD Superintendent Facing Unparalleled Challenges
Babbitt Ranches Postpones Colt Sale
In an effort to keep spectators and participants safe this summer, the traditional Western 2020 Babbitt Ranches Annual Colt Sale will not be held in July, for the first time in decades. Instead, organizers are planning an online auction in March 2021. “We want to thank everyone who joins us each … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Postpones Colt Sale
Advocating for Women in Aviation
Grit, determination and a passion for aviation fuel the soaring careers of two area women who have achieved top industry jobs and professional accolades. Training, job searching, advancing and prospering in the aviation industry are skills they eagerly share with others. Angela Mintzmyer, general … [Read more...] about Advocating for Women in Aviation
Arizona’s Oldest Protestant Church Celebrates 150th Year
Despite limitations and closures mandated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prescott United Methodist Church (PUMC) has been celebrating its 150th year of serving churchgoers in the greater community throughout 2020. “It’s not quite how we earlier had envisioned commemorating such a major event in … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Oldest Protestant Church Celebrates 150th Year