For a community of barely 40,000 people, supporting 24 public parks may seem unusual. But that is not how Prescott Valley Town Mayor Harvey Skoog views it. In fact, he and the Town Council hope to do more, he says. “We view the Parks and Recreation system in our town to be something positive, something of pride for not just the community but the area. We see people from all over Central Arizona enjoying what we have – places to play sports, to have family gatherings and picnics and to just … [Read more...] about PV Parks Integral to Lifestyles
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Fuels Treatment Beginning at Highlands
Prescott National Forest has partnered with the Highlands Center For Natural History (HCNH) to begin implementing a multi-year fuels reduction, forest health and wildlife habitat improvement plan on their 80 acre special use permit area. Work on the Highlands Center will begin about October 20th and will go until October 31st. The first phase of this project includes hand thinning trees, followed by chipping or piling of materials to reduce hazardous fuels on approximately 30 to 40 … [Read more...] about Fuels Treatment Beginning at Highlands
Yavapai Regional Transit on Track to Further Expansion
Much like the brave little railroad engine that accepted the roundhouse challenge of pulling a heavy load of freight cars up a steep grade and down to safety on the other side when larger locomotives declined the challenge, Yavapai Regional Transit (YRT) has overcome hurdles, moving ever faster and puffing, “I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.” This “regional transit system that could” outgrew Chino Valley Transit (CVT) to additionally operate inter-community general ridership … [Read more...] about Yavapai Regional Transit on Track to Further Expansion
Suns Return to Flagstaff for Training Camp
PHOENIX - The Phoenix Suns will return to Flagstaff, Ariz. for the second consecutive season when they report for training camp at Northern Arizona University from September 30 through October 4. This year marks the 18th time the City of Flagstaff has hosted the team’s training camp and the second straight year after the Suns returned in 2013 for the first time since 2004. Phoenix first used Flagstaff as a training camp site in 1986, coincidentally the first training camp as a player for now … [Read more...] about Suns Return to Flagstaff for Training Camp
Arizona Supreme Court Justices to Hold Court at Yavapai College
The Supreme Court of Arizona will hold oral arguments on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, 1100 East Sheldon St. in Prescott. This is a rare opportunity for students and members of the public to see the judicial branch of government in action and watch attorneys present a case to the state’s highest court. Arguments will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m., and people should arrive no later than 10:05 a.m. The justices have selected one case for September … [Read more...] about Arizona Supreme Court Justices to Hold Court at Yavapai College
Arizona State University Professor Shares Insights on Prescott and Arizona Economies
ASU Foundation hosts October 1 discussion at Adult Center of Prescott: Acclaimed Arizona State University economist Lee McPheters will appear at The Adult Center of Prescott on Wednesday, October 1 at 9 a.m., to discuss the economic outlook of Prescott and the state of Arizona. Presented by the Prescott Area Commercial Group (PACG), the ASU Foundation and community sponsors, McPheters, who serves ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business as director of the JPMorgan Chase Economic Outlook Center … [Read more...] about Arizona State University Professor Shares Insights on Prescott and Arizona Economies
Butch and Cathy Hampton Honored for Support Following Yarnell Hill Tragedy
On Sept. 30, Butch and Cathy Hampton will receive one of the highest honors the Salvation Army can bestow upon a civilian. The “Others Award” goes to those who have demonstrated service to others that goes far beyond what is expected, according to Lt. Elaine Mansoor of the Prescott Salvation Army. She says the Hamptons and their business, the Hampton Funeral Home, came up immediately when everyone sat down to decide who should get the award. “The award is not given every year,” she … [Read more...] about Butch and Cathy Hampton Honored for Support Following Yarnell Hill Tragedy
Golf and Good Times with a Purpose
August 15, 2014 (Prescott, AZ) – For the third year in a row Prescott Meals On Wheels is partnering with Prescott Area Young Professionals (PAYP) to create a fantastic golfing event to benefit those in our community who are homebound and in need of food. The 3rd Annual Prescott Meals On Wheels Golf Tournament is being held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Antelope Hills Golf Course in Prescott, Arizona. Registration is available online at www.PrescottMealsOnWheels.com. Greens fees are $95 … [Read more...] about Golf and Good Times with a Purpose
Yavapai County Primary Election Night Reporting Delay
YAVAPAI COUNTY – During Primary Election Night Reporting, Yavapai County, working with new election equipment, experienced technical difficulties properly exporting the results file out of its system. Yavapai County worked throughout the night and exported a results file at approximately 5:40 a.m. Once Yavapai exported the file, that data was successfully uploaded into the state election night reporting system without difficulty. In May 2014, Yavapai County approved this election equipment … [Read more...] about Yavapai County Primary Election Night Reporting Delay
Yavapai College, Sedona Cultural Park Finalize Agreement Celebration scheduled for Oct. 14 at YC’s Sedona Center for Arts & Technology
SEDONA -- Yavapai College and Sathcupa L.L.C., owner of the Sedona Cultural Park, have completed a land-swap agreement that allows the college to stay in its Sedona Center for Arts & Technology facility located in the Cultural Park. Papers filed with the City of Sedona and Yavapai County show that the two parties traded land parcels within the Cultural Park. The college received property contiguous to its facility in exchange for five acres the college owned elsewhere in the Cultural … [Read more...] about Yavapai College, Sedona Cultural Park Finalize Agreement Celebration scheduled for Oct. 14 at YC’s Sedona Center for Arts & Technology
