Kyia Lively is an EMT who has been serving the Prescott area for three months. She also is an equestrian who has been riding her mare, Yodel, for five years. On Sunday, June 23, the pair rode away with second place in their class in the inaugural Brave Hearts horse show and open house hosted by Horses with Heart in Chino Valley. “It was really cool that they did that for us,” said Lively about the non-profit therapeutic riding center that offers programs for first responders and veterans along … [Read more...] about An Arena for First Responders, Veterans and the Horses Who Heal Them
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Healthy Essentials Opens in Chino Valley
Morgan and Elaine Polsky have opened Healthy Essentials, the first health food store in Chino Valley. The couple moved here because while they were working at the Chino Valley Bible Sabbath Church, they wanted a side job. Morgan believes there is nothing better than helping people by addressing health issues. So, they opened Healthy Essentials, which is not only focused on health food, but also provides health assessments and lifestyle coaching. Health seminars are also being planned. The … [Read more...] about Healthy Essentials Opens in Chino Valley
Understanding the Facts about Widening SR89
When the City announced the proposed widening of State Route 89 between the Phippen Roundabout and Willow Lake Road Roundabout earlier this summer, there was a great deal of discussion, in the form of letters to City Council, online and the local media outlets. Much of the early reaction expressed concern about how widening of the roadway would affect the scenic Granite Dells rocks. It is important to understand all of the reasons why the city is considering this project and the actual scope of … [Read more...] about Understanding the Facts about Widening SR89
Chino Valley Banker Helping to Build Community
Having worked in the banking business for 36 years, Julia Ruttle enjoys serving as branch manager for National Bank of Arizona in Chino Valley because of its commitment to the community. Certificates in the lobby are from Toys for Tots because of the bank’s involvement there, but Ruttle makes sure the bank helps the community in many areas. Ruttle recently joined the board of directors at the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. She has also been involved with the YMCA, Horses with Heart, … [Read more...] about Chino Valley Banker Helping to Build Community
Bowen Chiropractic Celebrates Growth, Expansion
Bowen Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Chino Valley recently had a reopening ceremony, even though it never closed. The reopening was celebrating the expansion of the building to almost 5,000 square feet and adding chiropractor Dr. Chad Ellis to the team. The large building is needed because the Wellness Center offers a wide array of services, including massages, acupuncture and physicals for scholastic sports and truck drivers, in addition to the chiropractic adjustments. Dr. Robert … [Read more...] about Bowen Chiropractic Celebrates Growth, Expansion
Honoring History at Wild Sage Antiques & Boutique
Wild Sage Antiques and Boutique offers a wide variety of merchandise, but also serves as a place where people can gather to chat. Owner Lisa Kushner had a similar business in Marietta, California, but when her husband died, she moved to Williamson Valley to be closer to her children. She opened Wild Sage Antiques and Boutique in Chino Valley, where she could create a connection to people. Her daughter, Bobbi Hagerty, is the co-owner. With 14 vendors and local artisans, Wild Sage offers a … [Read more...] about Honoring History at Wild Sage Antiques & Boutique
Planning for Transportation Needs into the Future
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” This month, Tom and I thought we would take a “road trip” as we veer away from our normal column. Settle in. This is going to be wonderful! Sandy: Hi Tom! Happy April! For our detour topic this month, I have invited Mr. Vincent, or, as we all know him to be, Vinny Gallegos, to talk with us this month. Vinny is the executive director of the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization, (CYMPO). Tom: Excellent, welcome Vinny! Vinny: Greetings … [Read more...] about Planning for Transportation Needs into the Future
Understanding Your Customers Through Data
Knowing where Quad Cities customers are traveling from helps business owners know where to send marketing messages about their products and services. Regional Economic Development Center economist and data analyst Ryan Jones says knowledge about demographics are key to making effective business decisions. He shared information about tools that can help inform businesses with the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce last month. Customer tracking data is extremely valuable, he says. Whenever cell … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Customers Through Data
Rubs, Recipes Up In Smoke
Andi and Jason Oubin have taken on the challenge of making great BBQ even better. In May, the couple took over Eric Vernier’s longtime Big Daddy E’s Smokin’ BBQ in Chino Valley, and they have renamed it Up In Smoke BBQ. The BBQ remains popular, as people stand in line, which sometime wraps around the small building, as they await this beloved food. Andi said for the most part, Up In Smoke has kept the same recipes as Vernier’s because that’s what people like. However, she emphasizes … [Read more...] about Rubs, Recipes Up In Smoke
Protecting Our Groundwater and Rivers
Our state legislators continue to fail to protect our water in our aquifers and rivers. In the Prescott Active Management Area, which includes Dewey-Humbolt, Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley, groundwater pumping exceeds natural and artificial replenishment by over 18,000 acre-feet per year (afy) — that is a football field three=-and-a-half miles deep, disappearing from the aquifer every year, depleting our groundwater reserves. The overdraft relentlessly continues to grow, … [Read more...] about Protecting Our Groundwater and Rivers
