by Greg Mengarelli, Mayor, City of Prescott As temperatures warm up, it is important to remember that Prescott’s fire season is generally April through June. While we are always thinking ahead and working hard to be prepared, it in no way means we can let our guard down. Prescott Fire Chief Dennis Light points out … Read More…
by Kell Palguta, Mayor, Prescott Valley Hello everyone! I really think that spring in Prescott Valley is one of my favorite times of the year. Actually, the more I think about it, we have some of the greatest weather 365 days a year here in Prescott Valley. With great weather comes an opportunity to get … Read More…
by Greg Mengarelli, Mayor, City of Prescott Prescott has long been known as “Everybody’s Hometown,” and this welcoming slogan has helped our town prosper and grow in many positive ways over the years. Our community is one where people want to live, visit and call home, and we are fortunate this is the case. As … Read More…
by Kell Palguta, Mayor, Prescott Valley Greetings, everyone. As we head into spring, I hope this finds you in good health and spirits. The Town of Prescott Valley continues its forward progress, as new businesses are expanding here. We’ll soon be seeing two new restaurants and a new convenience store. This is a sign … Read More…
by Cindy Gresser, Executive Director, Museum of Indigenous People Over sixteen years ago, as our Native American Advisory Committee met, we formally changed the mission of the museum to: “To instill understanding and respect for the indigenous cultures of the southwest.” At the same time, discussions on whether to change the museum’s name was also … Read More…
by Sheri Heiney, President & CEO, Prescott Chamber of Commerce What’s your favorite thing about Prescott? Is it a beautiful downtown with amazing shops and restaurants? Maybe it’s a favorite park where you enjoy playing with your kids, hiking or walking your dog? Or is it the people in your community — your neighbors, local … Read More…
Summer at the Highlands Center brings the arts into the natural world with our 6th annual Shakespeare in the Pines fundraiser. And, the James Family Discovery Gardens, the only accessible, native botanical garden of its kind in the Prescott area, provides the perfect day outing or site for a special event. Who could ask for … Read More…
by Margo Christensen, Ponderosa Hotel Management & Member of the Ron Drake Steering Committee The Ron Drake Consulting Week in January was inspiring, and that’s a massive understatement. Most of us had no idea what to expect beyond a series of meetings over a three-day period plus one large “visioning” session. Ron Drake, consultant, speaker … Read More…
What is the No.1 concern for most pre-retirees and retirees? by Ronald Stevenson and Barbara Clark Stevenson Baby boomers are retiring at astonishing rates and are looking for ways to replace their steady paycheck. They are worried about the potential of Social Security diminishing and what might happen to their retirement if it does. At … Read More…
It may be time to schedule your retirement checkup by Ronald Stevenson and Barbara Clark Stevenson When was the last time you reviewed your financial life? In the same way that it’s important to go to the doctor for a physical, comprehensive retirement checkups are crucial to your financial success down the road. In today’s … Read More…