Every year, many folks head out for Christmas shopping and do not have a plan. They whip out old faithful, their Visa or MasterCard or some other preferred credit card, and spend like drunken sailors. Then, January comes. The credit card company sends you a delayed Christmas card with a price … [Read more...] about How to Have a Very Merry Christmas Without the January Hangover
Columnists
Examining the Top Evergreen Trees for Mountain Landscapes
This is the season when decorated evergreens dominate living rooms and sparkle in the winter landscape. The list provided grows best outdoors and is often used as a living tree through holiday celebrations, then planted in the yard when the festivities are over. Here is a list of the top seven … [Read more...] about Examining the Top Evergreen Trees for Mountain Landscapes
Change is in the Air for Chino Valley
As we embark on fall 2020, there will be some changes in the Town of Chino Valley. For starters, the town will have a new mayor beginning Dec. 8. Jack Miller, a long-time community member and the town’s current vice-mayor, will assume the role of mayor for Chino Valley. Tom Armstrong, who has … [Read more...] about Change is in the Air for Chino Valley
Honoring Prescott’s Patriotic and Holiday Spirit
As the difficult year of 2020 comes to an end, we look forward to welcoming the joy of the holiday season. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact, our community has been strong – knowing we would weather the tough times. As we watch the leaves change, there is the … [Read more...] about Honoring Prescott’s Patriotic and Holiday Spirit
Speech Therapy at Work at Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital: Part Two
Robin Hill was 56 when she suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in June 2019. In July, doctors placed a shunt in her brain to relieve the pressure caused by the aneurysm and sent her to Mountain Valley outpatient for speech therapy rehab. Prior to her aneurysm, Robin was independent in all aspects … [Read more...] about Speech Therapy at Work at Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital: Part Two
How to Increase Resiliency
Recent national studies show that the statistics for depression and anxiety have more than doubled in the last year. Prior to the pandemic, nearly one in five adults reported having a mental illness or substance use disorder. Now, several months into the pandemic, more than one in three adults … [Read more...] about How to Increase Resiliency
Exploring The Landings of Prescott Valley
The Landings of Prescott Valley is unique in so many ways. Here’s a brief overview, but please plan a visit soon so you may see for yourself. We offer assisted living, secured assisted living and independent living, all in one beautiful, single-level new building. The Landings of Prescott Valley … [Read more...] about Exploring The Landings of Prescott Valley
Building Wealth with an HSA
Let’s talk about the Health Savings Account (HSA). What is it? How do you use it to build wealth? Create an HSA and begin to build wealth tax-free. An often-overlooked tool, an HSA is available to build a slush fund for retirement. Through the last several years, health insurance has been a … [Read more...] about Building Wealth with an HSA
Taking a Look at the Next Century of Radio in the Digital Age
For 100 years, radio of all kinds – from national networks to local stations – has been the primary source for instant communication, news, information and entertainment for tens of millions of Americans and people in every other country in the world. However, as radio moves into its second … [Read more...] about Taking a Look at the Next Century of Radio in the Digital Age
Choosing Autumn’s Top Ten Colored Shrubs
Mountain landscapes are famous for their autumn colors. This month’s column is merely a list of the best-colored plants you’ll find to plant in your backyard. Of course, there are more choices, especially if you include ornamental grasses and the mountain flowers that bloom through the end of the … [Read more...] about Choosing Autumn’s Top Ten Colored Shrubs
