Savory roasted turkey with vegetables By Leann Grunwald Ingredients: - 1.5 pound turkey breast, bone out - 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt  - Extra virgin high-quality olive oil as needed  - 2 carrots, peeled and large diced - 1 bulb fennel, halved, cored and cut into   thick strips  - 1 yellow onion, peeled and large diced  - 10 Brussels sprouts, stem removed and halved  ...

Lake Havasu City has all the elements for fun Lake Havasu City, aka “Arizona’s Playground,” is well-known for a few things. Firstly, it’s home to London Bridge, relocated to the city piecemeal from England in 1968, reconstructed over the course of three years, and inaugurated in 1971. The city also sits along a stretch of what we’ll call the Arizona Riviera, making it a boating mecca beach town in the middl ...

Make your own holiday ornaments with leftover items Story and photos by Shannon Fisher It is holiday time again! It is our tradition to make new ornaments every year. Here are three quick and easy ones you can make, too. Hot glue is a great way to make a melted snowman. Lay out some parchment paper, wax paper or foil. Spread some hot glue into a puddle shape. Now add pipe cleaner, paper or foam board for th ...

The value of taking joy in the simple things of life By Pastor David Bowen, Standing Stones Community Church Growing up on the East Coast, I had always heard about the sights and sounds of Christmas in New York City. For years I had wanted to see and experience that extravaganza and I guess I passed that dream down to my kids, as year after year we watched the lighting of the huge Christmas tree in Rockefel ...

The Pet Wellness Center focuses on preventive care By Eric Newman Is Fido feeling less than friendly? Maybe Sparky is a little under the weather? The Pet Wellness Center is one of the North Valley’s best options for all veterinary needs and can perk up your pooch or fix your feline in no time. Dr. Cheryl Rahal opened the practice in 2017 after working for a decade at Desert Hills Animal Clinic with her husb ...

Uniik Pillows bring seasonal décor to homes By Lauren Wise Photos courtesy Unik Pillows During the holiday season, home décor can always be counted upon to boost the seasonal cheer quotient. From minimal touches like wreaths and menorahs to giant Christmas trees and winter wonderland lights, everyone likes a splash of sparkle, color and texture. And local company Uniik Pillows offers a merry and bright plac ...

Former engineer Andres Orrego pens an unconventional self-help book By Eric Newman When most people think of life coaches, they imagine successful figures who have achieved the pinnacle in business and personal goals, someone who spouts poignant platitudes in TED Talks, someone to admire and aspire to be like, someone who knows exactly what they want and how to get it. North Phoenix resident Andres Orrego i ...

Neighborhood shopping centers make seasonal spending fun By Niki D’Andrea There’s no shortage of ways to spend your time and money over the Christmas holidays. All the stores have sales, Black Friday door busters remain a cultural camp-out crunch, and now there’s also “Cyber Monday” for those who’d rather shop online. But while sitting in front of one’s computer might be more relaxing for residents of 85085 ...

Deer Valley Airport is gearing up for an influx in corporate jet traffic By Jimmy Magahern Photos by Pablo Robles It’s shortly after sunrise on any given Sunday when the regulars start filing into the Deer Valley Airport Restaurant for its breakfast buffet. The oldest are first to arrive, grabbing the closest parking spaces in the airport’s single wide parking lot, itself a throwback to the golden age of ai ...

Could a local government display a nativity scene? By Judge Gerald A. Williams   Can a local government lawfully display a nativity scene on government property during the Christmas season? Does it matter if it is also part of an overall holiday display? What about the Constitutional requirement for separation between church and state? To find answers to these and many legal questions, a quick examinat ...