The pain got so severe in his lower back and leg that Les Fullerton was considering back surgery. A friend suggested he first see Jean Painter of Harmony Integrative Medicine in Prescott. Fullerton is glad he did. After about 12 visits for acupuncture with Painter, he is 100 percent free of back … [Read more...] about Healer Practicing Eastern Medicine to Treat Pain, Chronic Illnesses
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Inspired by Space, Sports, Science
Step into Kevin Schindler’s office and you get a sample of what he loves and where he has been. There is the shark tooth from Florida, the hubcap from one of the tires in Lowell Observatory’s historic Clark Telescope dome and the bucket of baseballs collected from spring training. The sign above … [Read more...] about Inspired by Space, Sports, Science
Singer Toni Tennille Wants More Musically, for Herself and Prescott
Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter and classical keyboardist Toni Tennille could probably live anywhere she wants. She has lived throughout the United States, in cities big and small, from coast to coast, in the scenic Sierra Nevadas and in lush, semi-tropical and sun-kissed Florida. But, … [Read more...] about Singer Toni Tennille Wants More Musically, for Herself and Prescott
Executive Chef Jose Martinez Cooking Up Culinary Delights
Before dedicating himself to the culinary arts, Executive Chef Jose Martinez thought about leaving his native Puerto Rico to set up a business devoted to distributing one of the simplest but irreplaceable foodstuffs. “This business had nothing to do with cooking,” Martinez said, sitting in a booth … [Read more...] about Executive Chef Jose Martinez Cooking Up Culinary Delights
Ducey Touts Growing Economy, Prosperity In Quad Cities
More than 100 people from throughout the Quad Cities heard Governor Doug Ducey say how pleased he is the Arizona economy has turned upward these past few months. Ducey spoke during a morning breakfast program June 22 at Touchmark at the Ranch, a retirement resort in Prescott. Introduced by … [Read more...] about Ducey Touts Growing Economy, Prosperity In Quad Cities
‘Every Kid Deserves to be Loved’
I stepped through the metal detector and was slipping my brown leather belt back through belt loops when I heard a lilting voice behind me. “Are you Ray Newton? I turned. A blonde-haired woman extended her hand. “I’m Marvy McNeese. Welcome to my school.” She is the principal of Yavapai … [Read more...] about ‘Every Kid Deserves to be Loved’
Honoring a Champion for Children, Homeless
Diane Iverson is known as someone who has made a difference in the lives of hundreds. More than 130 people joined in a recent celebration, which included three standing ovations, to honor her nearly two decades of service with the Coalition for Compassion and Justice. Iverson was a founding member … [Read more...] about Honoring a Champion for Children, Homeless
Helping Prescott Airport Reach Higher Levels
Robin Sobotta has been chosen to serve as director of Prescott Municipal Airport. On loan from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, she will serve until the fall of 2019, when she is expected to return from this sabbatical to the school. “Prescott is such a lovely community and lovely airport,” … [Read more...] about Helping Prescott Airport Reach Higher Levels
Prescott Valley’s Longest Serving Mayor Looking Toward Retirement
When 13-year-old Ashlyn asked her grandfather what a mayor does, Harvey Skoog gave his answer serious thought. At the time, Skoog was midway through his third term as mayor of the Town of Prescott Valley. “Even though I had been mayor for several years, I decided I needed to be able to explain … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley’s Longest Serving Mayor Looking Toward Retirement
Leslie Horton has her Finger on the Pulse County Health
“I hope the communities we serve are safer and healthier because of what we do.” That’s the credo that Leslie Horton, director of Yavapai County Community Health Services, makes public whenever she has the chance. “I see my obligation as assuring that public health services are effectively and … [Read more...] about Leslie Horton has her Finger on the Pulse County Health