This new year, COVID-19 is sharing the headlines with the flu and RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. As hospital beds fill up, COVID deaths rise and children’s Tylenol, Advil and Motrin are difficult to find. “This is really a hard time for children. We’ve had to turn away so many customers because our shelves have been completely empty of children’s pain and fever medicine,” said Mary Beth Koch, a certified pharmacy technician at Prescott Valley Safeway. “Even with regular … [Read more...] about Health Remains a Top Concern Entering the New Year
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Imagining a World Beyond the Pandemic
Events like the COVID-19 pandemic can turn the world upside down. The immediate impact of this turmoil creates sometimes insurmountable challenges to small businesses. But it is nearly impossible to predict the long-term effects on those small businesses that have somehow managed to survive the initial blow. Small businesses may have a narrower margin with which to withstand the upheaval of a global pandemic, or an economic downturn, but these businesses do possess one advantage over the … [Read more...] about Imagining a World Beyond the Pandemic
Saying ‘I Do’ to Micro-Weddings
Event planners are busier than ever and, not surprisingly, smaller weddings have taken the lead, especially in Northern Arizona. “We’ve had a lot of micro-weddings of 50 people or less since March this year,” said Prescott-based Luella House Weddings and soon-to-open historic Willow Creek Inn owner Nancy Bewley. “I think it’s because small weddings make sense to people right now. People can spread out and the couple can have those who are most dear and closest to them attend, plus the expense … [Read more...] about Saying ‘I Do’ to Micro-Weddings
School Bells Will be Ringing and Resources are All Around
The 2020-2021 school year presented a great many obstacles for administrators, teachers, students and families. As with most everything we all experienced over the last year, school looked quite different than any other time. But, as is always the case here in our beautiful community, everyone rose above the challenges to give our children the best in difficult times. I would like to personally extend a heartfelt thank you to Prescott’s teachers, administrators, staff, parents and students for … [Read more...] about School Bells Will be Ringing and Resources are All Around
For the Love of Fiber
The names are colorful and exotic: Filatura di Crosa, Mountain Colors and Queensland Collection for yarns; Clover, Hiya Hiya and Karbonz for knitting needles and crochet hooks; Ashford, LeClerc and Schacht for weaving looms and spinning wheels; and Frabjous Fibers, Sweet Georgia and Louet for fibers. These are just some of the tools of the trade for the passionate fiber artist. All these and more local, domestic and international products can be discovered at Fiber Creek, Prescott’s only … [Read more...] about For the Love of Fiber
Remodeling Industry Going Strong
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on everything A to Z for your home. Settle in, enjoy, and have fun reading our column. We sure do enjoy sharing our words with you. Thanks for being such loyal and great readers. Sandy: Well hello, Tom, and happy April. Tom: Back at ya, Sandy. Inasmuch as you are the lady with her ear to the popular winds, what kind of calls are you getting these days? Are they COVID-related? Sandy: Oh my, … [Read more...] about Remodeling Industry Going Strong
As Cases Decline, Ducey Eases Restrictions On Elective Surgeries And Long-Term Care Facilities
Governor Doug Ducey today rescinded three Executive Orders issued during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic: “With nearly three and a half million vaccine doses administered across Arizona, we’re on track to fighting off the pandemic and returning to normal,” said Governor Ducey. “At the beginning of the pandemic, we took necessary measures to protect vulnerable populations and all Arizonans. Now the vaccine is out far and wide, and we have much better knowledge of the virus than we did … [Read more...] about As Cases Decline, Ducey Eases Restrictions On Elective Surgeries And Long-Term Care Facilities
Enjoying Prescott’s Outdoor Beauty
Spring is beginning to make an appearance here in Arizona, and we are all beginning to turn our attention once again to the vast array of outdoor activities available in the Prescott community. One of the greatest gifts our hometown has given us during the uncertainty of the last year has been the beauty of the great outdoors. Our mild climate, beautiful mountain vistas, five lakes, multiple golf courses, sports fields, and the Granite Dells are an allure to visitors and citizens alike. With so … [Read more...] about Enjoying Prescott’s Outdoor Beauty
An Incredible Team Effort: Navajo-Hopi Relief Group Raises $18 Million in One Year
When Ethel Branch first launched a modest GoFundMe last March to help Navajo and Hopi elders and families withstand the impacts of COVID-19, she had no idea how quickly it would grow. One year later, the grassroots Navajo-Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund has received over 100,000 donations, gifts and grants totaling $18 million and has forged partnerships and mobilized hundreds of volunteers to deliver humanitarian relief to thousands in need. “The success of our fundraising campaign was … [Read more...] about An Incredible Team Effort: Navajo-Hopi Relief Group Raises $18 Million in One Year
Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility To All
Registration at Arizona’s state-operated COVID-19 vaccination sites in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties will be open to all Arizonans 16 and older beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services announced today.“Our goal has been and remains to get vaccine into the community as quickly, widely and equitably as possible,” said Governor Ducey. “Given a thorough review of vaccination data, anticipated vaccine supply, and current demand … [Read more...] about Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility To All
