Classes For The Taking ~ Dec. 26
Classes for the Taking (For fees and times, call the number provided.)
View ArticleColumn: White Castle jumps on happy hour wagon
White Castle became the first hamburger chain Thursday to test beer and wine sales at its fast food restaurants. Their timing couldn't be better. Millions of Americans have begun eating all their meals...
View ArticleColumn: Paul's lead reminds some of homelands
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? Ron Paul seized the lead in the Iowa polls for the first time Thursday, replacing Newt Gingrich at the top. Every four weeks Republicans overthrow...
View ArticleSenior Menus: Jan. 2-6
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: Kids say the darndest things, even in Texas
Those of us of a certain age will probably remember Art Linkletter and his "Kids Say the Darndest Things" interviews during his 25 years of hosting CBS radio and television shows.
View ArticleSocial Security helps the homeless
More than a half million Americans experience homelessness on any given night. Nearly 20 percent of them are chronically homeless, meaning they are on the streets regularly.
View ArticleRise in Social Security will cover small hike in Medicare premiums
You may have heard rumors lately that Medicare Part B premiums are shooting up - by as much as 200 percent. Those rumors are completely false, I'm happy to say.
View ArticleWhat is it, where is it? ~ Dec. 27
The Daily Courier's Community Page on Tuesdays features "What is it, where is it?" - photographs from the local area that we encourage readers to figure out.
View ArticleThis Week at the Y: Dec. 28
The Y has launched a new triathlon training class. Classes are Sundays at 9:15 a.m. This class is free for Y members, while community members pay the Y's adult day use fee.
View ArticleColumn: Online gambling is a step up from Facebook
The Justice Department agreed Friday to let states run online gambling. For once, gaming advocates have the moral high ground. The spread of online Keno, poker and blackjack will give Facebook users...
View ArticleSuper-couponing tips: Break up with your brand to get better deals
"The more I use coupons, the more I notice that I get better deals when I am not brand-specific. Any laundry detergent gets my clothes clean no matter the brand, and spaghetti sauce in a jar is all...
View ArticleState Parks will offer New Year's Day hikes
State parks throughout the country are sponsoring guided "First Day Hikes" Sunday on New Year's Day.
View ArticleCelebrate the birds of Arizona with Centennial Challenge contest
I love Arizona. I love its amazing geologic and biologic diversity with its deserts, grasslands, forests and mountains. I love the climate, the abundance of sunshine and the spectacular sunsets.
View ArticleTax credit donations help create schoolyard gardens
PRESCOTT - The Highlands Center for Natural History is inviting people to use their annual Arizona School Tax Credit on the center's Schoolyard Habitat Program.
View ArticleColumn: God Particle to be used Old Testament-style
HOLLYWOOD-God bless America, and how's everybody? Western scientists came close to isolating the God Particle while they were smashing atoms in a proton collider in Geneva Friday. It's cutting-edge...
View ArticleUAF's 'Superstar of the Week' - Sammy
Sammy is a fun-loving guy who is currently living in a United Animal Friends (UAF) foster home.
View ArticleKnow where your donations are going
In a letter to the editor published Dec. 22, Mr. Joe Farley encouraged Courier readers to ask charitable organizations how their donations will be used before writing a check.
View ArticleVeteran finds new way to serve country at wildlife rehab center
When veterans of the United States military return home, they sometimes long to continue their roles as leaders and serve their communities.
View ArticleColumn: First the Titanic, next mortgage rates
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? Titanic Memorial Cruise sold out two cruises in April that will duplicate the Titanic's original crossing 100 years ago. That's not all. Fannie Mae...
View ArticleNew year brings new hope, outlook
While I am a firm believer in the power of positive thinking, I also realize that it has been an extremely tough year not only for our valued contractors, but for all of our local businesses.
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