SilverSneakers gives seniors a healthy workout
Obesity. Heart disease. High blood pressure. Osteoporosis. Exercise can help prevent a litany of diseases that can strike as people age.
View ArticleColumn: Obama's War on Bankers scores big
BEVERLY HILLS - God bless America, and how's everybody? The CIA assassinated al-Qaeda leader Sheikh Said al-Masri in Pakistan Wednesday with a missile fired from a Predator drone. He was the terrorist...
View ArticleClasses for the Taking: June 8-14
Tuesday, June 8 Yoga, at the Prescott Community Center, 1280 E. Rosser Street, Prescott, 778-3000; at Center for Physical Excellence, 3117 Stillwater Drive, Prescott, 925-4388 or healthinmotionaz.com;
View ArticleToday In History: June 7
10 years ago: 2000 "County supervisors put a halt to trash hauling service in Poland Junction Monday, saying it's just not compatible to the residential area."
View ArticleAchievers: Young duo tapping their way toward dance career
Chase Thomas, 9, and Anika Larson, 8, both of Prescott, are in step to seeking professional careers on the dance floor. Their mothers support their pursuits.
View ArticleSocial Security helps survivors of fallen military service members
Families of fallen military service members bear significant burdens from the loss of their loved one. Lives are changed forever. Aside from the emotional devastation, the financial hardships placed on...
View ArticleSenior Menus for 6-8-2010
Senior Menus for the week of Monday, June 14 through Friday, June 18: Prescott Meals-on-Wheels serves from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at 1280 E. Rosser Street, Prescott; 445-7630. Menus subject to change.
View ArticleColumn: 'Perfect' pitcher gets federal job offer
Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga beat the runner to first base to finish a perfect game last week but the ump blew it. Everyone was pulling for him. The White House offered the batter a federal...
View ArticleToday In History: June 8
5 years ago: 2005 - "The same firm that provides security for the Yavapai County Courthouse could be on board soon to protect the City of Prescott 's new parking garage."
View ArticleColumn: Prescott choral group hits a real high note
Prescott's Song of the Pines crew captured a choral coup in California on April 24. That's the day when the 26-member Sweet Adelines barbershop chorus not only won the Region 21 trophy in Division A...
View ArticleToday in History: June 9
50 years ago: 1960 - "The City of Prescott has doubled in population during the last 10 years. However, the county has gained less than 4,000 persons in the same decade."
View ArticleColumn: Elton John should hire a better agent
Elton John performed at Rush Limbaugh's lavish wedding reception in Boca Raton Saturday. He sang at Princess Diana's funeral and Rush Limbaugh's wedding. Ever since he started leaving his business...
View ArticleYMCA Activities: Week of June 9
"Summer of Fun" membership is offered to all current PUSD 6th-, 7th- and 8th-graders. This is a limited, free membership good Mondays through Fridays this summer from noon to 5 p.m.
View ArticleGo on a quest to find literary heroic adventures
The hero's journey is an ancient storyline that takes us on a quest toward an ultimate destiny. Great songs, works of art and stories from "The Odyssey" to "Star Wars" have all followed the hero's...
View ArticleAchievers: PV girl to 'rock the House' with visit to Congress
PRESCOTT VALLEY - The 2010 election cycle looks favorable for women seeking higher office. They won primaries this past Tuesday in races for Senate in California, Nevada and Arkansas, and for governor...
View ArticleClasses for the Taking: 6-14
Tuesday, June 15 Yoga, at the Prescott Community Center, 1280 E. Rosser Street, Prescott, 778-3000; at Center for Physical Excellence, 3117 Stillwater Drive, Prescott, 925-4388 or healthinmotionaz.com;...
View ArticleColumn: BP stockholders in their own 'mess'
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? British Petroleum stock fell to $29 a share Wednesday, having lost over $80 billion in value. It's an emergency. On Louisiana beaches, volunteers...
View ArticleThis Father's Day, teach an old dad a new twist
Who says you can't teach an old dad new twists? All across the nation this Father's Day weekend, people are telling their fathers, grandfathers, and other special men in their lives about a new "twist"...
View ArticleToday In History: 6-15-2010
5 years ago: 2005 "By adding an extra $30,000 to the budget this week, the Prescott City Council guaranteed the addition of a full-time water conservation coordinator position."
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