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
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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
‘Thanks for All You Do’
Thrusting his hand out in warm handshake, he smiles broadly. “Hi, I’m Harold Viehweg. Thanks for all you do for the community.” That is a pretty typical greeting most people get when they meet Viehweg in his tightly-organized, uncluttered ground-floor office in the Prescott Chamber of Commerce … [Read more...] about ‘Thanks for All You Do’
More Than A Broker
When Kyle Karstens’s name comes up, typical responses sound something like this: “She’s got the biggest grin, happiest smile and the best sense of humor. She makes even the toughest real estate decisions understandable.” Kyle Karstens is one half of the Karstens and Associates Realty team in … [Read more...] about More Than A Broker