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
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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
Considering Daily Practice During COVID-19
What a crazy time it is! Some days, I feel emotionally stable, and other days, I feel a little panicked. I also realized the more I watch TV or read the news, the more stressed I become. I am now limiting the amount of TV/news exposure I get and have much less physical tension and emotional … [Read more...] about Considering Daily Practice During COVID-19
Helping Your Child Calm Down
You may be noticing more challenging behaviors from your child during this pandemic. You might even notice your tolerance level dropping low because of your own stressors. You are only human, after all! Managing your own worries, fears and stress is challenging enough, but then throwing your child’s … [Read more...] about Helping Your Child Calm Down
Getting to Know Jim Reed of Reed Brothers Construction
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” Sit back, relax and enjoy. Sandy: As you know, Tom and I have been sharing our column on a monthly basis with the community for several years now – and what fun it has been. Tom: Yes, Sandy, I would say it has been pretty cool and it has … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Jim Reed of Reed Brothers Construction
Identifying Plants that Attract Butterflies
I believe that butterflies, some of the most beautiful, magnificent and interesting creatures in any garden, are God’s gift to gardeners. Fortunately, butterfly numbers are increasing in our landscapes. The reason so many butterflies are appearing in gardens is that they are losing their natural … [Read more...] about Identifying Plants that Attract Butterflies
Flooring Fact: Installation is More Important than the Product
As a flooring professional, I am acutely aware, as the customer may also be, of the overwhelming number of choices when it comes to flooring, whether it is hardwood, laminate, vinyl plank or anything else. As a small business owner, I have had to strip down those choices to a manageable number so as … [Read more...] about Flooring Fact: Installation is More Important than the Product