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Smith & Instine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Community Health Center of Yavapai (CHCY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Cowgirl Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Dancing Porcupine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Dreamstyle Remodeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Elks Theater & Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Everybody’s Hometown Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 F & J’S 24 Hour Garage Door Service LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 119 Findlay Subaru of Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Findlay Toyota Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Flex Realty - Brian & Terri Monksfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Fly-U Shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 123 Forest Villas Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Framers Market & Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Grand Highland Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Guidance Aviation / Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Gurley Street Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 125 Hassayampa Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 175 Helken & Horn Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Hepburn Capital Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Home Right Real Estate Solutions - Cody Anne Yarnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Integrity Capital Advisors / Ameriprise Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Jerry B Thomas Certified Legal Document Preparer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 JT’s Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 KPPV Arizona’s Hometown Radio Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Laserium Medspa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Let’s Get Healthy 4 You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Lexe: Dance Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Lucy Dee’s BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Maid To Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 THE BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP EDITION • FALL 2019

Mandalay Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 MCK Woodworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Medina’s House Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Menlove Law PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 MJ Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 MORE MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Murphy’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119, 125 My Health Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 NAVAHCS (Northern Arizona VA Health Care System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 113 Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 127 Northern Arizona Pain Institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Northern Arizona Social LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 90, 91 Olsen’s for Healthy Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68, 120 Peak Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Phippen Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 PK BootMaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Ponderosa Hotel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124, 161 Prescott Body & Brain Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Prescott Family Practice & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Prescott Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Prescott Flower Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97, 120 Prescott Landscaping Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Prescott Periodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 103 Prescott Unified School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Prescott Valley Pet Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Prescott Western Heritage Foundation Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Prescott Women’s Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 109 Prevent Child Abuse, Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Purple Clover Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 86 Raskin’s Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Realty Executives - Remakel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Cindi LaSalle-Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 149 Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Corey Johannsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Jill Hunsucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122, 153 Renovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Robert Strain DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ROX Casa Grande Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Run-A-Muk Dog Hotel & Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty - Laura Spaeth PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty - Tod Christensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Scottsdale Plastic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Sharlot Hall Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Sherrie L. Hanna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Skin Restoration Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Smart Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Smoki Museum - American Indian Art & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122, 174 Sparklight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Spirit West Certified Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sportsman’s Warehouse - Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sumner Commercial Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Terra Sole Outdoor Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 The Natural Healing Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 173 The Office Cantina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Thumb Butte Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tiensvold Shaffer Wenzels CPA’s PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Two Mamas’ Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Wades Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Watson & Willow Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Watters Garden Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 West Valley Garage Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 West Yavapai Guidance Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Western Laundry Dry Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 World’s Oldest Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Yavapai Big Brothers/Big Sisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Yavapai College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Yavapai Humane Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, 123, 164 Yavapai Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 YogaBond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 ZebraScapes LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 FALL 2019 • THE BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP EDITION

Publisher’s Letter

LOOKING FORWARD TO FALL

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all! It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year in the Prescott area. Unlike many towns and cities in Arizona, Prescott enjoys four seasons. Fall is a time for cooler temperatures, lots of activities and leaves that change color. There’s nothing like seeing young children running and tumbling in piles of Elaine Earle golden leaves at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza.

One might understandably assume that with summer over, life calms down in the City of Prescott. That doesn’t really happen; actually it seems as if events just start ramping up to the apex of Christmas activities. There are so many things to do, that it’s hard to remember and keep track of them all!

That’s why I am so pleased to announce the launch of our new sister magazine, Prescott NOW! This monthly publication offers the latest information on events and activities throughout the greater Prescott area. Prescott has such an impressive lineup of community events throughout the entire year — we look forward to bringing them to you.

In this current issue of Prescott Living Magazine, we salute local Women in Business and Leadership. Our feature interview is with Prescott Police Chief Debora Black. She helps to keep the community safe, and she actively looks for ways she can make a difference apart from the Police Department through volunteer work and community initiatives.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage women to make sure they work closely with their health provider and follow guidelines for testing and early detection. Look inside if you need screening and cannot afford it — the Community Health Center of Yavapai County explains how you can get the important medical testing, regardless of your ability to pay (page 64).

Finally, in a throwback to the past, Prescott High School (PHS) held its first two home football games at Ken Lindley Field for the first time in 50 years. PHS was installing new artificial turf on its home field, and it just wasn’t ready for prime-time football yet, so the City of Prescott agreed to help by opening up Ken Lindley Field. Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator for Prescott, tells us how Ken Lindley Field was able to pay for the stadium lights at that facility many years ago.

It’s so great to be in Prescott! It’s a community where everyone pulls together to get things done.

Elaine Earle Publisher, Prescott LIVING Magazine

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VOICES of the Community

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Martha Baden

Sandy Griffis

Manager, Public Services, Prescott Public Library Martha is Library Manager, public services at Prescott Public Library. Still enjoying a lifelong love of connecting people with information they need and books they’ll love, she has worked in school or public libraries in four states over the last 20 years.

Executive Director, Yavapai County Contractors Association Sandy is Executive Director of Yavapai County Contractors Association, and has lived in the Prescott area for 21 years.

Sandy has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and an MBA in business with a minor in music from San Diego State.

Debora Black

Sheri L. Heiney

Chief of Police, City of Prescott Chief Black was appointed Chief of Police for the City of Prescott in July 2016. Prior to this, she was the chief of police for the City of Glendale, Arizona, where she served since first joining as assistant chief in 2006. Chief Black began her career in 1980 as a patrol officer with the Phoenix Police Department. She has been awarded the Medal of Valor, three Medals of Lifesaving and two Police Chief’s Unit Awards.

President/CEO, Prescott Chamber of Commerce Sheri was hired as the President/CEO of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce in January 2017. She moved to Arizona from Michigan, and has over 23 years of chamber professional experience.

Rosalee (Rosie) Darby

Tracey Horn

General Manager/Chairman, Yavapai County Fair Rosalee serves as the General Manager of the Yavapai County Fair on a volunteer basis and is the President of the Chino Valley FFA alumni association and leader of the Chino Valley FFA Pals organization.

Owner, Helken & Horn Advertising Agency Tracey has been assisting Northern Arizona businesses prosper, creating professional marketing and advertising materials and negotiating media and digital marketing buys since 1995.

She assists with all marketing for the Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop she helped create in 2011.

Dennis Gallagher

Leslie Horton, MA, MCHES

Founder and President, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation Dennis is the founder and president of the Prescott Western Heritage Foundation Inc. He is also a Western artist/bronze sculptor and an active volunteer for various community events. He and his wife, MaryAnn, have been married 50 years.

Director of Yavapai County Community Health Services, County Health Officer With 15 years of public health experience, Horton currently works to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of public health services throughout Yavapai County. She is a member of the MATFORCE and Northland Cares boards of directors.

Cindy Gresser

Ken Lain

Executive Director, The Smoki Museum Cindy serves the City of Prescott as the chair of the Art in Public Places committee. She is also involved in The Rotary Club of Prescott, Prescott Area Arts and Humanities Council and the Prescott Corral of Westerners.

Owner, Watters Garden Center Ken grew up in Prescott, attended Yavapai College and obtained his degrees from ASU. He married his college sweetheart Lisa Watters-Lain and has four children. His garden advice can be heard each week on the radio. Throughout the week, Ken can be found at Watters Garden Center.

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At Prescott LIVING Magazine, our slogan is “The Voice of the Community,” because we believe that the stories in our local region are best told by the people, companies, nonprofits and governments that comprise our community.

Here are the “voices” who helped make this issue possible!

Lauren Lovan

Tom Reilly

Grant & Communications Specialist Lauren Lovan is the Grant & Communications Specialist and In-House Graphic Designer at Yavapai Humane Society. She is so happy for her opportunity to be a part of YHS as she has the chance to use her gift of writing to help those who can’t speak for themselves.

President, CEO Renovations, Your Complete Remodel Resource As an architect and general contractor, Tom has been designing and building in Prescott for the past 36 years. He has also served on many committees, including Prescott City Council and Yavapai County Planning and Zoning Commission.

Greg Mengarelli

Marnie Uhl

Mayor, City of Prescott Greg has lived in Prescott since 1995, and has been the Executive Director for United Christian Youth Camp for the past 23 years. He grew up in small, rural communities in Kansas, and graduated from Kansas State University. He is active in community affairs, and is currently the President of the Prescott Unified School District Board.

President & CEO Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce Marnie has been the President/CEO since 2006 and successfully led the Chamber to a national accreditation through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Federation. She was selected as Prescott Area Leadership’s Woman of the Year 2017 and serves on many professional and nonprofit boards. Marnie has been in the Chamber industry for 20 years.

Ray Newton

Fred Veil

Journalist and Professor-Administrator Emeritus, Northern Arizona University A veteran of weekly and daily newspapers and book editing and writing — Ray has been there. He is a Professor-Administrator Emeritus from Northern Arizona University, now retired and residing in Prescott with his wife, Patty.

Executive Director, Sharlot Hall Museum Fred is the Executive Director of the Sharlot Hall Museum.

He is a Marine Corps veteran and former Sheriff of the Prescott Corral of Westerners International, he conceived and organized the Western History Symposium. He is a board member of the Arizona History Convention and member of the Tourism Advisory Committee for the City of Prescott.

Patti Ortiz

Tori Ward

Marketing and Art Education Programs Manager, Tis Art Center and Gallery Prescott has been Patti’s home since 1992. She has been with the ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery since its doors opened on June 19, 2009 at 5:01 P. M. She is also a founding member of Prescott’s 4th Friday Art Walks and continues to serve on its steering committee.

ROX Travel, Cruise and Resort Specialist Victoria “Tori” is a cruise and resort specialist with a master’s degree in political science. She has completed more than 30 certification courses with the cruise and tour industry including the most advanced certification, Commodore, from Princess Cruise Lines.

Kell Palguta

Darlene Wilson

Mayor, Town of Prescott Valley Kell moved to Prescott Valley in 1996 from a small town in Maine. In 1998 he began his career in public service as a police officer. He takes great pride in being elected the youngest Mayor in Yavapai County, and his goals are to ensure that every citizen’s voice is heard.

Owner and Tour Guide, A Haunting Experience Tours Darlene has been involved in the paranormal world for more than forty years. She worked with police in Colorado on several cases before experiencing her own ghostly encounter at the Stanley Hotel in 1989. In addition to A Haunting Experience Tours, she is co-author of “Haunted Prescott” a book full of legend, lore and ghost stories of this ‘old west’ town, Prescott, AZ.

Sheila Polk Yavapai County Attorney Sheila is a native Arizonan, who has served as the Yavapai Attorney for 17 years. A career prosecutor, Sheila chairs MATFORCE, the substance abuse coalition, and is the driving stimulus behind the law enforcement course “What You Do Matters: Lessons from the Holocaust.”

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Prescott Parks & Rec Department • Samara Rice-Cummings, Recreation Services Administrative Specialist • Patti Crouse, Recreation Services Administrative Coordinator • Rick Hormann, Recreation Services Supervisor • Michelle Stacy-Schroeder, Recreation Services Coordinator • Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator

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and prioritize their legislative actions to include providing full funding for Arizona needs in public education and programs that benefit families.

• It should be mandatory for all elected officials to visit public schools to educate themselves on the impacts of their decisions.

• Leaders need to recognize that strong families are the foundation for community prosperity. Leaders must be bipartisan in recognizing that strengthening families transcends partisanship.

• Leaders need to be actively involved in the communities they represent and support family resource centers.

fter slightly more than a year of service from United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines, City officials have begun the renovation and ground-clearing process preliminary to the construction of a new airport terminal.

The Prescott City Council approved a $58,350 contract with Ironwood Construction (dba Catclaw Contractors), to demolish and remove hangars and shade structures adjacent to the existing 1940s-era airport terminal.

Currently located at 6500 MacCurdy Lane in northeast Prescott, the existing terminal will be replaced by a multimillion dollar building and road system in planning stages for the past several months.

Prescott Regional Airport Director Robin Sobotta and her team have worked with Fann Contracting, a local company, and Willmeng Construction, a Phoenix-based firm, to initiate construction. Because the federal grant expected from the Federal Aviation Administration had not yet arrived, City officials during an afternoon study session on Sept. 24 decided to postpone official groundbreaking until the time when the FAA grant had been received. Sobotta indicated a new groundbreaking date will be announced shortly.

Estimated cost for the new terminal is close to $16.2 million, said Krista Miller, airport

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Among the more than 50 participants in the Prescott Town Hall on Sept. 6 were (l to r) Arizona Town Hall board chair Pat Norris, ATH board member Billie Orr; and Prescott Living Magazine owner-publisher Elaine Earle.

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egislators must begin allocating money and other critical resources to support Arizona’s families and children, according to more than 50 community leaders and activists during a Sept. 6 Prescott Town Hall.

The statement was one of several made in response to the question, “If you could tell Arizona’s elected leaders just one thing about what children and families need most, what would it be?”

This first response was a mong s e ve r a l g at he r e d during a town hall organized

by Arizona Town Hall. Comments occurred during a full morning meeting on the Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) campus.

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ticipants who came from throughout the county.

“We want this community to realize that Embry-Riddle wants to be a supporter of events that are for the benefit of the entire community and state,” she said.

During discussions led by Pat Norris, chair of the Arizona Town Hall board of directors and a retired judge from the Arizona Court of Appeals, respondents shared comments and built consensus statements. They then become a part of a larger report to be compiled during the annual statewide town hall.

Consensus statements included: • Healthy societies depend on strength of families. Elected leaders need to expand their thinking processes

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n economy that seems to be on the upswing, plus an aggressive marketing campaign by Kohan Retail Investment Group, has put the Prescott Gateway Mall in its best occupancy positon in years.

Data released midsummer indicates that more than 25 new stories have opened in the past few months. Traffic to the 3250 Gateway Blvd. address has increased dramatically, with consumers coming from throughout Central and Northern Arizona.

That represents a major turnabout from a little over a year ago. Then, mall occupancy was hovering around 55 to 60% . Now, occupancy is about 80%.

The number of nationally known anchor stores remains the same — three. They are Dillard’s, JC Penney and Sears.

Prescott Gateway Mall property manager Kaela Seisinger told the media that a lot of local businesses had relocated to the mall. She added that currently, mall management is emphasiz-

ing helping local firms become as strong as they can.

Seisinger, a Yavapai College graduate, has been at the mall for five years. She said the mall is becoming a “one-stop shopping place.”

Some of the new stores are well known regionally. Products and services offered by new tenants run the gamut from food to clothing to health products, from personal care to hobby stores, and from a dance studio to a church.

John Heiney, City of Prescott Communit y Outreach Manager, has commented that the new ownership of the mall has worked hard to create local interest among local business. The Kohan Retail Investment Group, even though headquartered in Great Neck, N.Y., has offered new businesses attractive rates that spurred relocation. The investment group owns 27 malls in 17 states across the U.S. New Prescott Gateway Mall stores include:

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Cozmic Potato Lizarraga Bakery That Salad Place Amy’s Indoor Outdoor Experience The Dugout Addicted to Deals AZ Twisted Temptations Lily’s Craft Ship Valley Hobby Allini Bath and Body Boutique Foot Fetish Man at Leisure Neptune’s Pleasure Ginger’s Gifts H20 Health Enlighten Candles Mile High Tile Micro AZ Goods from the Garden

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Compassion Transportation Starting Point Church Third Shot Coffee Pralines of Prescott Raven’s Relics Florian Floral Avis Budget Group Signature Landscaping

The mall is approaching its 18th year of operation. Seisinger has said she hopes it will be at capacity within a year or so, noting that some companies are looking at the larger spaces still available.

The Prescott Gateway Mall is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

Jim & Linda Lee Named 2019 Philanthropists of the Year Editor’s Note: Jim and Linda Lee were the featured profile in the early summer 2019 issue of Prescott Living Magazine

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or 42 years, Prescott residents Jim and Linda Lee have shared their passion for the fine and performing arts, education, and health and science with the greater community — in fact, with Arizona.

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That enduring passion resulted in their being named the 2019 Philanthropists of the Year by the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County during an Aug. 9 luncheon at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center.

2018 Philanthropist of the Year Mike Fann said, “These are

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gg ressive ma rket ing, coupled with an increased budget, is allowing the City of Prescott Tourism Office to invest even more in tourism promotion for the coming year.

John Heiney, Community Outreach Manager for the City of Prescott, said information shared at the “Tourism Team Up” seminar hosted by the Smoki Museum in July, pointed out that Prescott is becoming a desired location.

Data shared by Ryan Edmiston, Associate Market Manager for Expedia Group Lodging Partner Services, demonstrated that inquiries directed to Expedia proved that Prescott and Prescott Valley were targets for many consumer inquiries.

“It is obvious that this area is growing in visibility and popularity worldwide,” she said.

Expedia gets about 150-million site inquiries a month. It is surprising how many are about Prescott and Central Arizona, she said. Expedia shares information worldwide about Arizona and the Southwest, “We cover all forms of travel and tourism — land, air and sea,” she said.

She noted that travel from Canada to Arizona was down this past year, notably because of the currency exchange rate; Canadians are finding it more expensive to travel to the United States.

Ann Steward, Sales and Marketing Coordinator for the

Prescott Tourism Office, used a PowerPoint presentation to describe how that office serves as a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO).

She explained, “We try to promote the entire area as an attractive travel destination. All our hospitality partners throughout the area need to know that we are an official point of contact for travel planners, operators and visitors. We solicit media and travel trade professionals and travel and meeting planners to bring leisure events, conventions, sports events and group tours to the greater community.”

Steward urged anyone in the hospitality or entertainment industries in the region to contact her and the DMO to develop cooperative promotional campaigns.

“We want what we do to be representative of the entire area,” she said.

Steward described the “rural co-op” program that Prescott has in conjunction with the Arizona Office of Tourism. Steward said Prescott invested $50,000 and that was matched dollar-for-dollar for the Fiscal Year 2020 marketing campaign. She said the magnified campaign will use major media such as TripAdvisor, AAA Magazine, WestJet Magazine, Madden digital media, AS Big Media and The New York Times Travel Show to promote tourism to the Prescott area.

Ryan Edmiston, Associate Market Manager, Expedia Group in Arizona, was a featured speaker at a “Tourism Team Up” seminar offered to regional hospitality and entertainment leaders.

Primary target audiences include the following, in priority order: • Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun • Denver and Los Angeles because of nonstop flights operated out of Prescott Regional Airport • Chicago and the Lake Michigan area • Germany and Western Europe • Australia and the South Pacific Heiney amplified Steward’s comments: “Our programs are covered through bed-tax dollars.

This past season, those bed-tax dollars reached about $1.3 million

for the fiscal year. The entire region benefits when room occupancy in our hotels and motels is about 80 to 90% during the busy season. More people have jobs in the hospitality industry. Restaurants, cafes, bars, boutique shops, museums, gas stations and other businesses have more people coming through the doors.”

Heiney and Steward asked that anyone or any organization that wanted to share information about events or activities contact the City of Prescott Tourism Office. It can be reached at 928-777-1259 or by messaging Ann.Steward@Prescott-az.gov.

More information is available at prescott-az.gov under the subhead “Recreation and Events.”

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he award-winning principal of the Prescott Lakes Parkway School (formerly known as Yavapai County Juvenile Detention School), continues garnering recognitions.

Marvy McNeese was honored by the Arizona Correctional Educators (ACE) this summer for her successful efforts in increasing educational funding for students in short-term juvenile de-

tention environments.

Eva Dong, ACE President, presented McNeese with a crystal trophy during ceremonies at the ACE symposium in Scottsdale.

Because of McNeese’s efforts, a legislative initiative to increase funding resulted in the revision of outdated funding formulae.

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team effort led by Dorn Homes and the Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ) of more than 50 contractors, vendors and suppliers is resulting in construction of two residential homes to provide housing for homeless people in the greater area.

C o l l e c t i v e l y, m o r e t h a n $300,000 was contributed by generous donors to help fund construction, said David Grounds, owner-President of Dorn Homes.

Groundbreaking for the two new homes, to be called “lodges,” was organized July 29 by Jessi Hans, CCJ executive director.

CCJ had purchased and contributed property at 226 S. Rush St. and contributed to what is being called a “Second Chance Housing Program.”

During groundbreaking ceremonies, Hans praised Grounds and Dorn Homes and partners who contributed to the project.

Hans told the crowd of 75 community leaders that originally, CCJ wanted to conduct a capital campaign to fund home construction.

She said because of the generosity of the local building community led by Dorn Homes, these houses now were gifts to CCJ. She said the homes will fulfill a recently redefined CCJ mission — to end homelessness in the community.

Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli also praised the cooperation of project supporters.

He said he was not surprised at the support of all the partners.

“That’s just the kind of community we live in.”

During the groundbreaking, Grounds explained the project was a visible extension of the Dorn motto of “Dorn Cares.” He said Dorn Homes was glad to support a meaningful project to give homeless people hope.

Breaking ground for construction of homes for the homeless brought together a diverse group of community leaders.

Those pictured from left: Jessi Hans, Executive Director, Coalition for Compassion and Justice; Carol Russell, architect; Chris Chamberlain, CCJ board member; Steve Sischka, Prescott City Council; Greg Mengarelli, Prescott Mayor; Ellen Carpenter, Dorn Homes Chief Financial Officer; Dave Grounds, Dorn Homes President and CEO; Jim Gunby, Dorn Homes Vice President sales and marketing; and Jon Rocha, owner-developer, Prescott Realty. (Courtesy photo from CCJ)

Designed by local architect Carol Russell, each 1,472-squarefoot, single-story lodge will accommodate four to six individuals in a four-bedroom, t wo-bathroom home. Each home has a large communal kitchen and shared dining and living area. Each lodge has a shared library and a den/office space. Each bedroom has its own separate entrance and patio.

Occupants will pay $300 a month, which includes utilities.

Hans made clear the housing is for adults. The collective monthly rent from each lodge then will be placed into a designated CCJ fund. Money will be used to build even more homes for the homeless, she said.

Additional money will come from the sale of the CCJ Thrift Store. The current store at 1034 Fair St. is being sold. Its contents are being relocated to the CCJ main headquarters at

531 Madison Ave., just off Miller Valley Road. The repurposed thrift store will operate from within the Stagger Straight Shelter when a second floor is constructed in the near future.

Jim Gunby, Vice President of sales-marketing for Dorn Homes, said he anticipated the two lodges will be complete by midwinter, depending on weather and no unforeseen interruptions.

He said the estimated cost for each lodge was approximately $150,000. The figure does not include the land.

Gunby said the propert y owned by CCJ on which the lodges were being built is large enough that four more lodges could could easily accommodate for more lodges. He said he fully anticipated additional lodges will be constructed as soon as feasible.

Mary Bauer, current First Vice President of the CCJ board directors, said the shift in CCJ’s mission

occurred because board members wanted to focus on ending homelessness. She said the board believed the importance of putting people into affordable housing that CCJ helped create can do more to solve homelessness than anything else the coalition can do. She lauded Dorn Homes and the partners they brought together to build the lodges. “We all owe them our gratitude.”

Bauer said the new CCJ mission will focus upon five emphases: affordable housing, providing shelter for the homeless, home repair, advocacy and creating employee readiness.

More information is available by contacting CCJ at 928-4458382 or Yavapaiccj.org.

Those wanting further information can contact CCJ at 928445-8382 or online at Yavapaiccj. org/

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The ROX Interview

Debora Black PRESCOTT CHIEF OF POLICE Interview by Ray Newton PRESCOTT LIVING: Thank you for meeting with us despite your busy schedule. Tell us briefly of your background.

CHIEF BLACK: I began my law enforcement career in 1980 with the Phoenix Police Department. My parents had relocated to Arizona, so I decided to do the same.

I was able to work in several different roles as an officer and earned promotions when I was eligible. At the same time, I began a four-year degree at Arizona State University and then went right into my master’s degree program.

I was fortunate. In 2000, I was promoted to Assistant Police Chief.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Quite an accomplishment for a female. What were some of your challenges?

CHIEF BLACK: The Phoenix Police Department was very diverse particularly with regard to gender. In my time, being the only woman among nine executive leadership team members did have some challenges. I credit my boss at the time, Harold Hurt, because he had faith and trust in my abilities. I was assigned the more challenging bureaus, including special tactics teams, air support, the airport, all the downtown special events units, canine, motor officers. Really, all of neat cool stuff was under my command.

There was a lot of pride, even bravado associated with these units. It was important to establish trust and develop mutual understanding. As a leader, it’s important to rely on the people in leadership positions all around you. Many of them went on to become police chiefs in other agencies.

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s a youngster growing up in a small community just outside Chicago, Debora Black never really considered a career in law enforcement. She laughingly admits seeing the ground-breaking weekly TV series Police Woman starring Angie Dickinson in the mid-1970s entertaining but didn’t exactly inspire her to the profession. No one in her family had ever been involved in law enforcement. But once she had moved to Phoenix, she took a job as a patrol officer with the Phoenix Police Department in 1980. She decided to pursue a justice studies degree at Arizona State University (ASU), but made a radical turn on her education pathway and hasn’t veered from it since.

Black earned a baccalaureate in justice studies in 1986. She then earned an ASU master’s degree in public administration in 1991. She also has certificates in legal studies from Phoenix College. She attended the Harvard University Kennedy School of Senior Executives in State and Local Government.

Even now, Black is working on another master’s degree, this time in counseling at Grand Canyon University.

She is active in several national, state and regional organizations. Among them: • National Police Foundation, Executive Fellow • Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police, Fifth Vice President • Yavapai County Justice and Mental Health Coalition, member • National Emergency Responders Assistance Program, advisory board • Coalition for Compassion and Justice, advisory board • Prescott Area Women Who Care, charter member • Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arizona, board member & chair (former) • Yavapai Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Big in Blue to Little Sister Kirra Black has received several major honors for her law enforcement efforts, including a Medal of Valor, three medals of lifesaving, and two Police Chief’s Unit awards by the City of Phoenix and its police agencies. In 2008, the YWCA named her as Public Service Leader of the Year.

Black has an adult daughter who lives in Reno. Her husband retired from law enforcement after 37 years and has a polygraph business. He also is a licensed real estate agent.

Smiling broadly, Black says that of all the locations where she’s worked, she enjoys Prescott the most. “In Prescott, people come together and work collaboratively to meet the needs of people in the community. It is a special place.”

9/11 occurred very early in my tenure as Assistant Chief in Phoenix. Immediately we realized we had a new threat facing our nation — the threat of terror. That fall, Phoenix hosted the 2001 World Series — the first major sporting event post 9/11. Our focus was on making sure everyone was safe. The Diamondbacks won the

World Series. It was a challenging and exhilarating time!

PRESCOTT LIVING: While in Phoenix, you received the Medal of Valor, three Medals of Lifesaving, and two Police Chief’s Unit Awards. Tell us about those.

CHIEF BLACK: Two awards were for one event — the Medal of Valor and Medal of

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The ROX Interview (continued) Lifesaving. I worked 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. as the Duty Commander. I was responsible for the entire city as the highest-ranking person. A guy on a bicycle rode by me and said, “There’s a guy up on the parking garage, the top floor, and he’s getting ready to jump.” I went to the top of the seven-story garage.

I didn’t look like a police officer. I was not in uniform. He allowed me to get close enough to him to grab him.

Sure enough the guy was fully over the rail, holding on by the crook of the elbow.

It was July. It was hot and he was sweating and very distraught. He had just been released from jail and his family turned away from him. He was feeling like he didn’t have any reason to live. I talked with him for a long time. As soon as I took his hand, the other officers came in so he didn’t pull me over.

Another Medal of Lifesaving occurred when I and another lieutenant pulled a woman from a burning car. Her seatbelt was jammed. We had to cut the seatbelt and pull her out.

The third lifesaving medal came after I was eating dinner where a woman choked on Kung Pao chicken. She was not able to breathe. The chicken was lodged in her throat so I administered the Heimlich maneuver.

PRESCOTT LIVING: In your career you went from Assistant Chief in Phoenix to the Chief of Police for the City of Glendale.

CHIEF BLACK: After 25 years with the Phoenix PD, I decided to do something different. I left Phoenix in 2006 and took a few months off as a sabbatical. During that time, I ran my first marathon, worked as a consultant, did some teaching and a little writing before I was recruited to Glendale

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as an Assistant Police Chief in 2006.

Ten years with Glendale was a good run. The police department was not as big as Phoenix but still very large. Challenges were significant. There was a lot of violence in the community. In the time I was there we had two officers, Tony Holly and Brad Jones, shot and killed in the line of duty. That takes a tremendous toll on everyone. As Chief you feel responsible for everyone, and it’s devastating to lose an officer.

I was there for about 10 years and left in July of 2016 before I came to Prescott.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What prompted you to leave Glendale to accept the position in Prescott at a lower compensation?

CHIEF BLACK: My husband Tim and I had bought a home in Prescott in 2012. We knew we wanted to retire here. When then-Chief of Police Jerry Monahan announced he was going to leave the position, I did a lot of research. I talked to people, looked at what the community issues were. What was the nature of the department? What were the needs within the department? What was the community perception of policing in Prescott, and how could we improve on that?

I came to the decision, almost at deadline, to submit for the position. I didn’t know if Prescott was ready to have a Police Chief like me — a woman with experience from two very large agencies from the Valley.

As the recruitment process went on, I felt I really understood the challenges. At that time, Prescott was dealing with the sober-living home impact to the community. Recruitment of police officers was very difficult. Prescott had a lot of officers leaving to go work for other agencies because they were not getting what they needed in the department at that time.

Certainly, for me, there was a difference in salary. In Glendale as the Police Chief, I had 450 officers serving a population of 250,000. Prescott PD has just less than 80 officers and population of 43,000. The work is the same, but the scope is different.

The reality — the paycheck is less, but the quality of life in Prescott more than makes up for the difference.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What originally attracted you to law enforcement as a career?

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CHIEF BLACK: In the late ‘70s there were very few women in law enforcement, so there were no female role models. I knew I wanted to help people, I wanted something active, and I wanted to see that I was making a difference for people. In policing you definitely have the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. Some impacts are big, many are small.

It’s very satisfying when you solve a case, when you make an arrest. But mostly, when you help someone move toward normalcy after something bad has happened to them; that is gratifying.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What did your family think of your decision to make law enforcement your career?

CHIEF BLACK: My mom is a pharmacist and worked outside the home my entire life.

She went on ride-alongs with me on several occasions. Typically when you have someone riding with you, it’s slow, it’s quiet, and it’s boring. Every time she came with me it was one thing after another, after another. She never let on how nervous she was (laughs). I think she’s pretty happy I primarily work in an office now.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Shifting topics, County Attorney Shelia Polk has talked about the opioid crisis. How prevalent are addiction problems for the area? How does that impact law enforcement?

CHIEF BLACK: Nationally, it’s a huge problem across all communities, all demographics. At one time, Prescott had a large number, 200 or so, rehab centers and then sober homes coming in from about 2014 to 2016. I credit the Legislature and City Council for putting regulation in place that caused some of the bad actor operators to leave town. About the same time, insurance companies started to put in better controls, and we were able to manage the problems more effectively.

At the heart of this crisis — the people who came here to get help and weren’t getting it. Thankfully, those unethical operators are no longer here. We have a very good relationship with many of the leaders in the rehabilitation industry.

I think it is important not judge people who are suffering from addiction because it is a disease. When you hear some of the stories about how people fall into addiction, whether they began taking pain

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medication for a surgery or an injury and became addicted, or they are suffering from mental health issues and started using to suppress some of those symptoms, it is heartbreaking.

There are as many stories as there are people. Almost everyone knows someone directly who has overdosed or who is addicted. It is that widespread in our community.

We were the first law enforcement agency in Yavapai County to issue naloxone, a nasal inhalant of NARCAN®. We’ve had several lives saved because our officers are able to administer the antidote and get

them to medical care.

We are part of a regional task force known as PANT — Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking. It is countywide. We have a squad that focuses on Prescott and Prescott Valley. We want to stop the supply of drugs in Prescott. This has never been more important because of fentanyl being added to many of the substances people are buying off the street. A very small amount of fentanyl can be deadly.

It’s that dangerous.

Today, we are dealing with the opioid

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by Greg Mengarelli, Mayor, City of Prescott

‘Tis the season to honor our vets and delight in our holiday festivals

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s the colors of the leaves begin to change and fall all around Prescott, we begin feeling the holiday season coming on quickly.

The holiday and patriotic spirit of this beautiful community are strong and our pride in being “Everybody’s Hometown” will become even stronger this autumn as we celebrate that very name with the “Everybody’s Hometown Festival” block party on Oct. 19th in downtown Prescott. This celebration comes just weeks before children and their families fill the streets of our historic Mt. Vernon neighborhood and attend a myriad of other celebrations dressed in their best costumes and brimming with laughter as Halloween kicks off the holidays here in Prescott.

Following the jubilation of Halloween celebrations, we will once again honor our community’s veterans on Nov. 11th. Each year, we have the opportunity to pause and reflect on the freedoms and privileges we have been afforded by the brave men and women who have served our country through the years.

Originally named Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I when the treaty was signed on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918.

Now Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans and is a time to give thanks and recognize living veterans who served their country honorably during war and peacetime.

I’ve long been proud of the immense patriotism in our community, how powerfully we all come together to pay tribute to our veterans and active-duty service members alike. This was reflected in Prescott being named “Most Patriotic City in Arizona” in 2018. The annual Veterans Day Parade is where this patriotism comes together for all to see and share.

This year, the Veterans Day Parade will be held on Monday, Nov. 11th. Opening ceremonies will begin at 10:30 a.m. on the main stage at Cortez Street and Union Street, and the parade will begin promptly at 11 a.m. The parade begins at the corner of Cortez Street and Willis and heads south on Cortez to Goodwin Street, west on Goodwin to Montezuma and then north on Montezuma to Sheldon Street.

We invite everyone to join in honoring our veterans and enjoying the celebration of all participants in this year’s parade. We anticipate at least 80 entries for this year’s parade to represent every branch of the military, plus organizations like the American Legion, VFW, Eagles and other supportive veteran groups, with a special tribute to Korean War Veterans. We thank our own Michelle Stacy-Schroeder, Recreation Services Manager, who is a veteran herself, for all her work with Prescott-area partners to put this event together each year.

Our time of reflection on Veterans Day also provides the gateway into a beautiful holiday season here in Prescott, “Arizona’s Christmas City.” Nothing symbolizes our community and its festive spirit more than the many events that take place this time of year with no shortage of opportunities for everyone to come together and celebrate the holiday season.

These include the Prescott Chamber Christmas Parade, the Holiday Light Parade, Christmas Courthouse Lighting and of course Acker Night Musical Showcase.

It always brings me joy to see the happy and giving spirit of our community during the holidays as we celebrate the season.

It’s almost impossible to walk through the downtown streets and not be full of wonder and delight as we take in the lights and sounds of the holiday season.

I look forward to seeing the many faces of our community during this wonderful time of the year.

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OUR GROWING TOWN AIMS TO PROVIDE MORE FAMILY-FRIENDLY, AFFORDABLE EVENTS

by Kell Palguta, Mayor, Prescott Valley

G One of our goals as a community is to make Prescott Valley a destination location in Northern Arizona.

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reetings, everyone. I hope the summer was as amazing for you as it was for me and the good citizens of Prescott Valley. So far in 2019, Prescott Valley has continued to grow in a positive direction and at what many would describe as a controlled pace, ensuring residents and visitors alike reap the benefits of such growth.

One of our goals as a community is to make Prescott Valley a destination location in Northern Arizona. To be a destination town, we need to attract families and host events with them in mind. I believe a lot of these types of events need to be free or inexpensive so more families can be involved and enjoy themselves. With that being said, I want to bring to your attention a few such events you can enjoy in Prescott Valley!

The fall season not only is the start of cooler weather here in Northern Arizona, but November is the start of the Northern Arizona Suns Basketball season.

The NAZ Suns is the minor league professional basketball team to the NBA Phoenix Suns. The NAZ Suns play a 50-game schedule with half of the games at the 5,000-seat Findlay Toyota Center.

Even if you are not interested in basketball or have never seen a basketball game live, I encourage each of you to put a game on the schedule. Game tickets start at only $9. Visit findlaytoyotacenter.com for tickets and schedules for basketball and other great events.

One of the most popular family events in Prescott Valley each year is Safe Halloween, sponsored each year by the Prescott Valley Early Bird Lions and the Arizona Business League at the Findlay Toyota Center.

Space is provided for local businesses to set up a table and hand out candy to the more than 2,000 trick-ortreaters who don costumes and visit from 4-7 p.m. To reserve a table, call the PV Chamber at 928-772-8857.

Another attraction families won’t want to miss is the annual Valley of Lights in Fain Park, a 1-mile extravaganza of lighted, animated holiday exhibits, open from Thanksgiving Day to the end of December.

This free attraction headed up by the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce is a beautiful addition to your holiday traditions and a great place to bring your visitors. Fain Park is located off 2nd Street, and a 15-foot lighted, animated toy soldier will direct your way!

For all except one “walk-through” evening, the Valley of Lights is a drive-through event. You can bring some hot chocolate and enjoy the 15- to 20-minute route from the warmth of your car.

Plan now to attend the Festival of Lights and Night Light Parade on Friday evening, Dec. 6. The fun starts at about 5 p.m. with a program at the Civic Center Theater on the Green. That’s when the entire Civic Center will come alive with thousands of lights. The Night Light Parade will circle the Civic Center at 6 p.m. or shortly after.

After the parade, families can have their photos taken with Santa and then tour the Create-A-Tree display. The entire event, including the photos, is free.

Although these are just a few of the things to do in Prescott Valley, I want to encourage everyone to stay up to date with what is happening in Prescott Valley every month and not just during the fall season.

Please do so by checking out the Town of Prescott Valley’s social media!

Facebook • Town of Prescott Valley • Prescott Valley Police • Prescott Valley Arizona Parks and Recreation • Prescott Valley Public Library Twitter • @PrescottVly • @PolicePV Instagram • prescottvalleytown • pvparksrec • pvpllibrary • pvplteens (library teens) • prescottvalleypolice You can also find information at these websites: • Town of Prescott Valley website at pvaz.net • Prescott Valley Library at pvlib.net • PV Chamber of Commerce at pvchamber.org

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he Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) office is the One Stop Talent Resource Center for Yavapai County residents, operating under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act. It offers real-time data reporting through Wanted Analytics (Talent Neuron). Yavapai County continually is in high demand as an employment destination with more than 75,000 people monthly seeking employment in the Yavapai County area.

This number includes area residents job hunting, as well as job seekers around the country who want to locate to Yavapai County. Out of 588 employers reported for 2019, there are 2,898 jobs posted, with an average posting duration of 23 days to fill positions.

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It starts with you. You can practice leadership skills to inspire your mind, paint a future picture of a better world, design more effective strategies and build better feedback loops.

The best leaders are lifelong learners.

When you lead yourself well, from the inside out, your influence expands. Take your power back. The fastest way to empowerment is to simply start acting in your own life, making the changes you want to see and focusing on the things you can control. As the old saying

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The Mission of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and resources to create a vibrant business environment for Prescott. For more information about the Prescott Chamber of Commerce: • prescott.org • 928-445-2000 or 1-800-266-7534 • Visitor Information Center, at 117 W. Goodwin St., Prescott, AZ 86303

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Prescott Valley Chamber Recognizes Leadership from Women in Business

by Marnie Uhl, President/CEO, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce

“Here’s to strong Women …

May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.”

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he Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce has a long history of strong leadership by women in business. Women from all areas of business have served on the board and many have risen to the top serving as President; now called Chairman/Chairwoman.

Since 2006 when I became the CEO of the Chamber, I have served under four extremely dedicated, talented and committed business women who believed in the strength of a Chamber of Commerce to lead and support a strong and vibrant economic climate.

It is to these women I recognize and thank for their inspiration and dedication to our businesses and community.

Vice-Chair, Secretary and also on the membership, bylaws/policies and procedures com m it te es a s well as the Team Up to Clean Up, Holiday Festival of Lights and Flying High Turkey Drive event planning committees. As Chairwoman, Jeri Ann led the board in the branding and redesign of the new Chamber logo and in the planning of the Chamber’s 40th anniversary year and celebration. Jeri Ann’s leadership brought the Chamber a new identity and focus for business success.

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I R E N E E VA N S – Irene ser ved on the board of d i re c tors f rom 2010 to 2013 at which time she w as Vice President, National Bank Prescott Valley. She served on the board as Chairwoman, secretary, Vice-Chair, and as Chair of the Casino Night Fundraiser. She also served on the economic development, governmental affairs and strategic planning committees. As Chairwoman, Irene was instrumental in facilitating the acquisition and relocation of the Chamber’s new offices and was a driving force in getting the Chamber started with the accreditation process through the U.S. Chamber. Irene was a powerful leader who took the Chamber to the next level.

DONNA LAXSON – Donna served on the board of directors from 2013 to 2019 and was the Branch Manager for OneAZ Credit Union in Prescott Valley. During her terms she served as Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and was Chair of the Membership Committee for three years. She also served as an Ambassador and contributed to events such as the Valley of Lights, Pronghorn Golf Tournament and Flying High Turkey Drive. But Team Up to Clean Up was her passion. She gave time and an untold amount of energy to make it a bigger and better event. Her leadership in developing the scavenger hunt, recognizing community service with certificates and sponsoring the prizes grew participation every year. Donna was our ray of sunshine; always approaching each program or event with a positive attitude. Her leadership brought people together because they liked being around her passionate, optimistic and energetic nature.

Chairwoman 2013-2014 JERI ANN KOOIMAN – Jeri Ann served on the board of directors from 2005 to 2015 and is the owner of Kooiman Realty. She has served as Chairwoman,

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Chairwoman 2017-2018 ERIN VREDEVELD – Erin has served on the board of di rectors since 2014 and is the owner of Canyon Physical Therapy and Aquatic Center with her husband Kelly. She served as Chairwoman and currently is the Past-Chair. During her terms she has served as Vice-Chair and Secretary of the board. She has also served on many committees including Membership and Governmental Affairs.

Events include Battle of the Bands, Flying High Turkey Drive, Prescott Valley Days and Valley of Lights Holiday Stroll. Erin was one of the most visible board members. She made it her mission to attend every program and event. She was regularly in attendance at mixers, power hour lunches, quarterly breakfasts and at all Chamber and community events. Erin leads by example. She showed what it was to engage and connect on a face-toface basis the importance of Chamber involvement. We are fortunate that Erin is still a board member and great representative of the Chamber of Commerce.

Other great women who have served in leadership with the Chamber include: Marilyn Rabideau – President 1997-1998 Jean Knight – President 2000-2001 Patti Venuti – President 2002-2003 Kit Atwell – President 2003-2004 Jane Fielding – President 2004-2005

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he newest of the Anytime Fitness Center chain is set to open this fall opened in late September-early October at 3190 Willow Creek Road, adjacent to M & M Eye Institute in northeast Prescott.

The feature that makes Anytime Fitness unique is its commitment to being open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Members will have access to sophisticated fitness equipment and facilities intended to help improve their health.

The one-story, 4,500-squarefoot building encloses an extensive variety of individual and group fitness training equipment, said franchise holder Mike Laird. It is similar to two other Anytime Fitness centers in the area, one in Chino Valley, the other in Prescott Valley.

Equipment includes treadmills, rowers, kettle bells, slam balls, battle ropes, a tank sled

and bumper plates.

Laird described his business as a coaching and training club where, “Every member has a coach and personalized plan.

We have state-of-the-art cardio equipment with EVOLT 360 body scan technology that can provide members with more than 40 personal bio-data points.”

He said members can track their training sessions with a heartrate monitor.

Staff will be recruited from the local area, Laird said.

Laird and his administrative assistant Kim Big said an aggressive membership campaign is underway to give what they called “founding members” some enticing membership incentives.

They also said that seniors in the area would be offered opportunities for senior-focused programs, including health insurance sponsored memberships.

“The club will have a focus on

TOWN HALL...cont. from page 22

“We must do whatever we can do to put our arms around every family and every child to be assured they are safe, have food and a home to live in,” Orr said.

Arizona Town Hall President Tara Jackson concluded the meeting by inviting all present and their friends to attend the 112th annual town hall. It is scheduled Nov. 1416 in Phoenix and will involve registrants from virtually every community in Arizona. While there, participants will compile the final report on — “Strong Families, Thriving Children.” The complete report will then be distributed to elected and appointed officials, educators and community and civic organizations.

More information about Arizona Town Hall is available at townall@aztownhall.org.

• Leaders need to understand that supporting Arizona families saves money and fosters prosperity in the long term.

Several attendees agreed that the heart of democracy is at stake in the support of strong families. Yavapai College Humanities Professor Sukey Waldenberger urged that every citizen 18 years or older has the right to vote, so they need to be educated about key issues regarding the future of families so they can vote intelligently.

Billie Orr, an Arizona Town Hall board member and Mayor Pro Tem of Prescott, emphasized there are no city boundaries when it comes to caring for families and children.

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Anytime Fitness Prescott is located on the southwest corner of Willow Creek Road and Sandretto Drive. The architectural rendering shows the exterior of the health and fitness center. (Courtesy image)

‘Functional Aging and Ageless Fitness’ , “ Laird said.

Laird noted that fitness centers are part of a 4,000-club chain

with worldwide reciprocity.

Laird and his wife, co-owner Lisa, operate Laird Fit Management, an Arizona-based business.

AIRPORT...cont. from page 22 management analyst. That includes design, preconstruction services, construction and reimbursable sponsor administration time.

The City of Prescott already has a commitment of $1 million from the state of Arizona. The City also has made a commitment of $3.5 million. The Federal Aviation Authority has not yet announced how much it will give to cover construction costs.

As of late August, the airport had seen a record-breaking passenger count of 53,614 passengers.

Sobotta said the airline service provided by United Express/SkyWest Airlines has an average load factor of 77%. Currently, nonstop flights to and from Prescott are

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It is anticipated the new terminal will be functioning in late 2020.

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These ladies each have unique stories and varied backgrounds.

They’ve done everything from moving from a foreign country to building a business from the ground up to working their way up the ladder to the position they hold today. All, however, have two things in common: grit and determination.

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hirty years ago the workplace, in Hollywood and in real life, was a very different environment. Since then, we have seen some dramatic changes. We began to see shows in which women were featured in positions of power. They were business owners, managers, company presidents, doctors, police officers and lawyers.

These shows often tackled difficult issues that were brought to the forefront of society. The landscape outside of Hollywood began to look very different, as well. Women were trailblazers, making their way through their education, working their way up the ladder and tackling life’s challenges.

Today those same women who forged a path for generations to come have brought about an entirely different landscape we are seeing today. Women are holding power positions in companies. They are working at presidents, CEOs, managers, school administrators and even making groundbreaking election wins. Today, women account for 51.1% of all workers in high-paying management, professional and related occupations.

These ladies work hard and contribute to the community. You might recognize some of the names and faces of these women, but find out so much more about them and why they are featured in this year’s edition of Women in Business.

Top Occupations for Women Registered nurses ..................................................91.1% Elementary and middle school teachers...........81.8% Medical and health services managers.............. 72.5% Psychologists......................................................... 66.7% Tax examiners, collectors and revenue agents......66.1% Education administrators........................................63% Advertising & Promotions Managers.................61.1% Accountants and auditors....................................60.1% Public relations managers...................................... 60% Insurance underwriters.........................................59.3% Medical scientists................................................... 53.7% Financial Managers................................................53.2%

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laine Earle is an accomplished publisher and management professional with 21 years of experience working in public accounting, IT consulting, management, public relations and publishing on behalf of major corporations and also as a principal of her own enterprises.

Elaine graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1997 and passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination immediately thereafter. Her 21 years’ work as a CPA prepared her for her current role as Chief Financial Officer of ROX Group, a business group that she owns with her husband. It includes companies with operations in the real estate, insurance, travel and media industries.

In addition, Elaine currently serves as Chief Executive

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In the Prescott area, RMG publishes Prescott LIVING Magazine, Prescott NOW!, as well as custom publications including for the City of Prescott - the Visitors Guide Greater Prescott Area and the Prescott Economic Development magazine, and the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Community Guide & Directory.

Personally, Elaine has a passion for traveling, and has been to over 40 foreign countries. Many more travels are planned, and now frequently include her 12-year-old twin sons.

Elaine and her husband, Rock, are deeply committed to their family, and enjoy spending quality downtime together in addition to their dedication to operating and growing their various companies.

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urple Clover was established in February 2018 by Michelle and Maria. Longtime friends and fashion lovers, both were ready for a new challenge.

After surveying the Prescott retail landscape, it became clear to them that “everybody’s hometown” could use more options in clothing, jewelry and accessories. Besides carrying recognizable name brands, Purple Clover seeks out unique items from smaller companies and designers.

One of the greatest joys for

both Michelle and Maria is finding something special and bringing it into the boutique. Both ladies love their location in the historic Bashford Courts mall and being a part of downtown Prescott. Purple Clover truly has styles for customers of any age.

In their charming 1,500-squarefoot shop there is a true variety of casual items for everyday wear, special occasion dresses and even athletic clothing suitable for hiking and yoga. With autumn in the air and new items arriving daily, now is the perfect time to visit Purple Clover.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Michelle Beck & Maria Gannon 130 West Gurley St # 205, Prescott • 928-499-5195

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BARBARA CLARK STEVENSON FLMI, author, radio host, tax master, insurance licensed, small business consultant, co-owner American Financial Security LLC and American Financial Investments LLC

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arbara Clark Stevenson takes enormous pride and satisfaction in mentoring and sharing her corporate and entrepreneurial savvy with anyone committed to work and learn. “Accept that you will need to deliver your personal best,” Barbara shared, just as she demands of herself. Ethics and values instilled in childhood remain her compass for success.

Surviving and thriving through an early real estate career, 14+ years at EDS, four

years with Oracle developing management consulting practices in 13 countries, and over 17 years focused on personal and business tax preparation and planning has resulted in learning much more on the job than in any classroom, although she has earned several degrees along the way.

Co-owner of two companies with husband, Ron Stevenson, Barbara said, “I feel blessed every day that I met Ron and we’ve blended our business strengths and our lives.” She credits the continuing

referrals from happy clients to the integration of the firm’s full suite of services: Investments, Insurance solutions and financial planning with tax preparation and tax planning.

“We say that Ron helps people MAKE money and I help them KEEP it! After all, in the world of finances, not all money is created equal.”

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NICOLE KENNEDY Executive Director Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona

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graduate of Northern Arizona University, Nicole originally pursued a successful career in banking and insurance. She was introduced to the nonprofit world and realized a new passion for nonprofit development, or as Nicole prefers to say, “friend-raising.”

After four years overseeing the development of the local Boys & Girls Clubs, Nicole accepted her current position of Executive Director. She leads a team of 22 people across four Club locations in Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley.

“I believe it is a privilege to work for a cause that creates opportunity and hope for the future. I am proud to work alongside a talented team of people who believe in the mission of lifting up young people in our community.”

An Arizona native, Nicole feels fortunate to return to the town in which she was raised after spending a decade in various cities around the country. She is married with one son and enjoys the outdoors, travel and spending precious time with family and friends.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Nicole Kennedy 335 East Aubrey Street Prescott 928-776-8686 • www.bgccaz.org

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PARSHALLA WOOD Independent Financial Advisor, ICA Ameriprise Financial

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arshalla has called Prescott her home since 1977 when she moved here from Phoenix. Her professional service has been with Chase Bank, Wells Fargo Investment Services, Granite Mountain Financial Services, Wedbush Securities and now with ICA/Ameriprise.

Parshalla is dedicated to building a client-centric practice, focused on a deep understanding of her clients’ needs and goals.

She has a wide range of investment products to offer, including tax-free municipal bonds, mutual funds, stocks, fixed and variable annuities, and life insurance.

Parshalla enjoys gardening, golfing, reading and exercising. She owns books, videos and seminar programs that speak about having a positive disposition and the desire to help people with their situations. Stop in for a second opinion on your current portfolio.

Parshalla operates in an independent franchise office of Ameriprise at 3613 Crossings Drive Ste. B, Prescott, AZ 86305. For more information call 928-777-0500.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: Parshalla Wood 3613 Crossings Drive Ste B, Prescott 928-777-0500

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DONNA WERKING Owner & Marketing Professional, Northern AZ Social, LLC

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onna produces Northern Arizona’s most powerful and innovative marketing strategies for web, social and traditional media.

She fosters trust between clients and their customers to enrich the exchange of products and services. Leading Prescott’s premier full-service agency, she develops custom programs with unsurpassed detail.

Services include email marketing, social media, pay-per-click, retargeting and traditional advertising for optimal results.

She supports Prescott’s growth through committees and volunteerism, donating valuable time to YRMC’s Celebrate Life Health Expo, Whiskey Off-Road, Whiskey Row Marathon, Rock the Block, Mile High Brewfest, the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County, and co-founding the Whiskey Row Boot Drop in 2009.

Donna performed as a celebrity in 2018’s Dancing for the Stars, helping the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona (BGCCAZ) raise money for youth programs. She also presides as marketing chair for the BGCCAZ. Prescott has voted Northern AZ Social, LLC Best Digital Marketing & Social Media provider for three consecutive years.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Donna Werking 201 N Alarcon St Suite C Prescott NorthernAZsocial@gmail.com www.NorthernAZsocial.com

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TRICIA LEWIS Founder & Owner Lewis Marketing & Public Relations

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ricia, a Prescott native, is the founder and owner of Lewis Marketing & Public Relations, which was established in 2006 with the goal to become a local and trustworthy resource for clients with marketing, advertising and public relations needs. For the past 13 years, Lewis Marketing & Public Relations has had the pleasure of serving many high-profile clients within the greater Prescott area. Since 2009, Lewis Marketing & Public Relations has been the exclusive marketing/advertising agency for Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. and the World’s Oldest Rodeo.

Tricia is the proud mom of a 13-year-old son, Cortlandt, and loves spending time with him, her friends and family in her spare time. She serves on the Tourism Advisory Committee for the City of Prescott and gives her time to local nonprofit organizations. In addition to marketing, Tricia works for the Arizona Department of Transportation and enjoys very much serving the public in this capacity.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Tricia Lewis lewismarketing2011@gmail.com 928-460-0538 • prescottadagency.com

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DEBBIE MARANVILLE Co-owner The Natural Healing Garden & Goods from the Garden, Catering & Events

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ebbie and her husband, Richard, have owned their Prescott-based family business for nine years.

Debbie and Richard have the privilege of working with a dedicated and passionate staff who support healthy lifestyles and culinary experiences. Debbie is a Certified Herbalist (CH) and celebrates the power of the plants in their recipes and culinary offerings.

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They have two daughters and three grandsons who they love to the stars and to the moon!

You will find the couple supporting multiple community events and volunteering as Ambassadors for the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. Next year they celebrate 10 years of success in the Prescott area.

Cheers to Good Health ...

CONTACT INFORMATION: The Natural Healing Garden 119 Garden St., Ste. C Prescott 928-237-4116 • www.naturalhealinggarden.com

Girls from the Garden (L-R) Kristi Currey, Rachel Harney, Debbie Maranville and Julie Currey

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TRACEY HORN President Helken & Horn Advertising Agency

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racey Horn launched Helken & Horn Advertising Agency, Inc. in Prescott in 1995. Since then, Tracey’s talented creative team has developed more than 1,000 campaigns for both small and large businesses in Northern Arizona. They have also handled many political campaigns, winning seats for many local officials.

Tracey grew up around New York City’s ad world, where her father was in the business.

She graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in fine arts and media. Instead of returning to her roots in the “Big Apple,” she explored Arizona and fell in love with Prescott, where she worked for a small agency until opening Helken & Horn.

Over the years, Helken & Horn has won numerous awards, including Telly awards, Silver Microphones and Best Ad Agency in the Quad Cities for four years in a row. Tracey was named Volunteer of the Year by the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County in 2015. She created Prescott’s first New Year’s Boot Drop in 2011 and still volunteers for the event every year.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Tracey Horn 928-776-0234 • AZadAgency.com

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BARBARA OEMCKE Medical Center Director Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS)

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arbara was appointed Medical Center Director of the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in March 2017. A Registered Dietitian by background, she has more than 35 years of health care experience, both clinical and administrative. Her progressive leadership experience includes revenue cycle and operations management as well as Executive Leadership. She holds Fellow status with the American College of Healthcare Executives. Her passion to serve Veterans is outweighed only by her dedication to ensure that VA sustains its mission in Northern Arizona.

Barb is an outdoor enthusiast, who enjoys hiking, biking and travel with family in the beautiful state of Arizona and beyond.

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ary was appointed as the Nurse Executive/Associate Director for Patient Care Services at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in May 2019. Her nursing career spans 35 years and is an even split between direct patient care and leadership.

Mary has worked at the VA for the past 24 years beginning in patient care in 1984.

As a proud longtime VA nurse and leader, Mary is grateful for her journey and growth within the VA. She encourages anyone who is interested in working for a veteran-centered, service-focused organization to research job opportunities with the VA.

Associate Director Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS)

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isa, the Associate Director at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, was appointed in March 2018. She is a 21-year Air Force veteran with 20 years of health-care leadership experience. Prior to her VA career, she was a Senior Management Analyst determining the strength, composition and location of U.S. Army units, and she volunteered to deploy during Operation Enduring Freedom in Kuwait.

Lisa loves serving her fellow veterans each day. When not at work, you can find her on a golf course or on a boat. She also travels to South Carolina to cheer on the Clemson Tigers.

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CODY ANNE YARNES Home Right Real Estate Solutions & Rent Right Management Solutions

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ody Anne has served the Prescott community in the real estate industry since 2006. This year her real estate company Home Right Real Estate Solutions and her property management brokerage Rent Right Management Solutions both won The Daily Courier Readers’ Choice Award in their respective classes.

Rent Right is proud to employ 12 great team members including Cody Anne and Michael, her husband of almost 15 years. Being a good employer is a very important part of Rent Right’s mission.

Cody Anne also was recognized as this year’s Businesswoman of the Year by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce.

She is also one of the owners of Gripstone Climbing both here in Prescott and in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Not only does Cody Anne run a fantastic business, but she also is a huge supporter of the community. In support of the Launch Pad Teen Center, she donates $100 for each transaction her company closes. Additionally, for the past six years she has hosted the Share the Love benefit, covering all the event costs and making a large contribution to the benefit. This year, the event raised over $40,000.

Cody Anne also supports the Women of Influence at Big Brothers Big Sisters and the YMCA youth basketball team and sits on the board of BBVA USA bank.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Cody Anne Yarnes 202 N Granite St Ste 202 Prescott 928-848-1188

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THE WOMEN OF MANDALAY HOMES Mandalay Homes - Prescott AZ

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he team of women at Mandalay Homes has a passion for building homes that promote health, comfort, style and livability while lowering energy costs for home buyers and reducing carbon footprints.

Mandalay Homes is recognized as one of the most innovative new homebuilders in America and is an 11-time winner of the DOE’s award for innovation and an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for

three years in a row. Mandalay Homes remains the nation’s leading builder of Zero Energy Ready homes, with over 800 homes built to date.

Mandalay is proud to be home to a group of amazingly talented women who help make this success possible. This team of hard-working women are an integral part of Mandalay’s sales, construction, customer care, marketing, administrative and leadership teams.

Mandalay Homes currently builds in Foothills, Ridgeview, Peaks and Vistas at the Dells and Yavapai Hills in Prescott and Mountain Gate in Clarkdale. Mandalay will be a featured builder in the Jasper community in Prescott Valley which will be opening soon!

CONTACT INFORMATION: 855-955-6466 • Mandalayhomes.com

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Michele Hyatt ‘The Color’

Superpowers: Patience, Power Tools, Tall Ladders Horticulture heavy-hitter for the brightest bloomers and vigorous veggies. Animal lover, football fan, tomato techie, the steady voice of garden reason.

Her X-ray vision spots irritating insects or the fungus among us.

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Goal Garden Success.

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Doreen Storz ‘The Numbers’ Superpowers: Beach Camper, Crafter, Glue-Gunslinger Book balancer, number cruncher and accountant extraordinaire. The wizard behind the back-office curtain. RV traveler, Maltese rescuer, jewelry maker, community volunteer. Able to leap mountains of paperwork in a single bound.

Lisa Watters-Lain ‘The Heart’ Superpowers: Compassion, Sarcasm and Star Trek knowledge

General manager, mother, dog lover, frequent loser of garden gloves, fierce community supporter. Plant professional who identifies local plants and what’s ailing them faster than a speeding bullet.

Amy Langley ‘The Flair’

Superpowers: Limericks, Forklift driver, Snake Re-locater The fiery force behind merchandising, designs and new looks.

Devoted doggie mom, lover of outdoors, Sci-Fi, wordsmithing and gardener. Cheerleader who believes in the Watters team and pulls them together.

928.445.4159 • 1815 Iron Springs Rd. Prescott, AZ

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Buy, Collect, Trade Prescott Police Pink Patches To Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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on’t blink — you really are seeing a pink-wrapped police car driving around town. And yes, that police officer’s uniform has a pink patch on the sleeve.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is estimated that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. The disease can have a profound impact on patients and their families and loved ones.

The Prescott Police Department began the Pink Patch effort last year. Prescott Police Deputy Chief Amy Bonney said, “We began this effort in 2018 with the goal of raising money for Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Breast Care Center and for the families of two of our officers whose wives had been diagnosed with breast cancer within months of one another.

“It was very personal to us. And, we are happy that they are both doing well! However, we know that there are countless others in our community who are still fighting and we want them to know they aren’t fighting alone.

This is one small thing we can do to help them feel supported, encouraged and loved.”

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Not only will police personnel be wearing pink patches, the patches will be available for sale to the public at a variety of locations, Bonney said.

• Prescott Police Department • Both YRMC Campus gift shops • The Breast Care Center in Prescott Valley In addition, Prescott Police will be doing several pop-up events around town.

Prescott Police Chief Debora Black said this year’s patches are different.

“This year, we have redesigned the patches — they will be different each year so people can collect or trade them. We will be selling them throughout the month of October. The patches will be $5 each. … The funds this year will be going to the Breast Care Center at YRMC. We are excited to be supporting them once again in their efforts to not only treat breast cancer, but to detect it early and provide ongoing support for breast cancer patients, survivors and their families.

In 2018, the Prescott Police Department raised approximately $8,000 to fight breast cancer.

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Tough Enough to Wear Pink?

Sponsored by Wrangler

by Prescott Frontier Days®. Inc.

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ough Enough to Wear Pink (TETWP), the grassroots cowboy campaign to fight breast cancer, celebrates its fifteenth anniversary. Through the combined efforts of hundreds of volunteers and regional rodeos across the U.S. and Canada, TETWP has raised over $23 million since its inception in 2004. The money raised benefits local breast cancer charities and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, which funds breast cancer research projects throughout the world. Tough Enough to Wear Pink was created when Terry Wheatley teamed up with former director of special events at Wrangler, Karl Stressman, and issued a challenge: wear the color pink during competition at the Wrangler NFR. The idea was to bring attention to the need for breast cancer early detection and a cure.

While pink is not typically associated Left to Right John Goodenow (Philanthropist Planning Coordinator), Dave Barrett (Chairman of YRMC with rough and tumble rodeo cowboys, Foundation), Maryann Suttles (Lead Director of TETWP), Chris Graff (President of Prescott Frontier Days® Rodeo), the industry and fans rose to the chalMary Sterling (Director of YRMC Breast Care Center) and JC Trujillo (Prescott Frontier Days® General Manager). lenge, filling the arena with the symbolic color. Wrangler itself has raised about $2.6 million of the $23 million total from the town rodeos, and the grassroots fundraising their treatment appointments. No adminissale of our pink shirts and blouses. Inspired took off, one rodeo at a time. tration fee is deducted, allowing 100% of rodeo associations began asking how they In 2019, Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. the proceeds to go directly to those in need. could put TETWP events at their own homeraised over $16,000 from our Tough Since 2006, Prescott Frontier Days®, Enough to Wear Pink projInc. has donated over $50,000 to ect. The money is used help local cancer patients. Proffor Fry’s gift cards and its from pink merchandise donations to YRMC available for purchase at the Breastcancer Center, rodeo will to to this commufor cancer patients in nity program. The amount need. These gift cards donated will depend on the can be used to help with generosity of the community. prescription costs, food needs and fuel to get to

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The Importance of Medical Testing Thumb Butte Medical Center is very proud to welcome several new medical practitioners to our team: • Dr. Jaffrey Kazi, Gastroenterologist • Dr. Ayad Agha, Interventional Radiologist • Dr. Maryam Emami, Board Certified Family Medicine Doctor • Dr. Joseph Machuzak, Dermatologist • Dr. Amy Schlaifer, Urologist • Dr. Savana Howe, Clinical Psychologist • Cynde Gardner, DVM BCH Hypnosis Practitioner and Cancer Survival Therapist • Carolyn Rodriguez, Audiologist

Coming Soon: Thumb Butte Radiology In other news at Thumb Butte Medical Center, we will be opening our new Radiology Center. We will have a CT scan machine, which is the highest resolution CT scan available and is very helpful in detecting coronary artery disease. We will also offer high-end and quick MRIs, ultrasound and X-rays with Dr. Ayad Agha, an Interventional Radiologist.

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edical testing often gets a bad rap, but it is very important when you need a diagnosis for a medical condition. The earlier a patient is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can begin. Often early detection can reduce the needed treatment. It can also mean the difference between life and death.

Tests can also help a doctor determine what is not wrong, ruling out any suspected issues.

Breast Cancer

Early detection is especially important in the case of breast cancer. While huge medical advances have been made in the treatment of breast cancer, nothing can happen until a proper diagnosis has been made. That’s why regular mammograms are recommended, especially for women older than 50.

According to the Mayo Clinic, findings from randomized trials of women in their 40s and 50s have demonstrated that screening mammograms decrease breast cancer deaths by 15 to 29%.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recently released updated recommendations for mammograms for women who have no special risk factors: • Women ages 50-74: One screening every two years.

• Women ages 40-49: Testing should be an individual decision.

Women with a parent, sibling or child who has battled breast cancer are at a higher risk and may benefit from mammograms at an earlier age.

Dr. Maryam Emami here at the Thumb Butte Medical Center offers well-woman health care and can help you determine when you should get your next mammogram. Should the mammogram indicate there may be something of concern, it is not time to panic. Because of the nature of the mammogram test, false-positive results can and do occur. Dr. Emami will help you determine what your next steps are to verify any diagnosis.

Yes, We Accept New Patients

Finally, many doctors in the local area are not accepting patients. But that is not the case at Thumb Butte Medical Center.

Whether you need a family doctor or a specialist, we welcome you. Please call for an appointment.

Prescott M-F, 7-5: 928-445-7085 Prescott Valley M-F, 8-5: 928-775-9007

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Breast Self Examination Frequency:

Do your self examination on the same day every month to encourage habit formation.

• Once a month • 2-3 days after period

Area:

• Breast and armpit (while raising arm for each side)

Directions: In front of mirror, use pads of fingers, preferably with massage oil or shower gel, to check the area using various angles including: • Up and down • Wedges • Circles Make note of any:

• lumps • skin dimpling • change in skin color • change in skin texture • nipple deformation, color change or leaks of any fluids

Report all abnormal findings to your medical professional.

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f you are uninsured or underinsured and between the ages of 40-64 (or are symptomatic at any age), the Well-Woman Healthcheck program at Community Health Center of Yavapai (CHCY) provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostics to those who qualify. To determine eligibility, call 928-442-5491.

CHCY also offers a range of other integrated primary health services all under one roof, such as: medical care, dental care, pediatric care, prenatal care, reproductive and behavioral health. All patients are welcome.

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medical insurance are accepted, and a sliding-fee discount program is available for all income eligible uninsured and under-insured patients.

Call to make an appointment today and discover the CHCY difference that has allowed us to serve Yavapai County residents for more than 15 years. Our experienced team of providers and staff go above and beyond to ensure everyone gets the care they deserve, regardless of income or ability to pay.

Community Health Center of Yavapai’s Well-Woman HealthCheck Program provides critical screenings for Yavapai County women.

Your Self-Worth Does Not Come from What’s On Your Chest

By Cristina Nicole, Women’s Portrait Photographer, Kaemere Photography & Design

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rom the time we are little girls, breast development is important in identifying as a woman. It’s no wonder that when women go through breast cancer they feel as if they are losing so much more than fatty tissue. Most women feel as if they are losing part of their identity and part of what makes them a woman.

Society isn’t helpful either.

There is so much debate over a woman’s body and what it should look like. Most of the women portrayed in movies, magazines, television and on social media are idealistic images of what women should look like, without flaws or truth.

I personally believe that the last thing a woman battling breast cancer should face is destructive thoughts about her self-image.

The last thing she should have to worry about is whether or not she’ll still look pretty.

Whether you have big breasts, little breasts, fake breasts, one breast or no breasts at all, your beauty and your self-worth does not come from what’s on your chest.

Let’s support other women and abolish the idea that you have to be a certain size or a certain shape to be beautiful. Together let’s redefine beauty standards.

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Why Does Breast Density Matter?

The BreastCare Center at YRMC East in Prescott Valley has provided high quality screening, diagnostic and treatment options since it opened in 2011.

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ou’re dedicated to your monthly self-exams, and you follow your health-care provider’s recommendations for breast cancer screenings given your age and family risk factors.

But are you aware it’s also necessary to know your breast density? It’s an important and timely question for October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast density is a way to describe the composition of a woman’s breasts. It compares the area of breast and connective tissue – as seen on a mammogram – to the area of fat. Breast and connective tissue are denser than fat, so high breast density means there is more breast and connective tissue as compared to fat. On a mammogram, connective tissue appears as solid white, making it difficult to see through. That’s a challenge.

“Breast cancer also is white on a mammogram,” said Michael Macon, MD, FACS, Breast Surgeon and Medical Director of the BreastCare Program at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “The whiter the background, the more difficult it is to identify breast cancer in the white background of a dense breast.”

Who is at Risk for Breast Density?

Generally, women who are younger and thinner have denser breast tissue. As a woman ages, she may gain weight, decreasing the density. Genetics also plays a role. If your mother had dense breasts, you are more likely to as well.

Additionally, breast density is more common among women taking hormone therapy to relieve the symptoms of menopause. Women with dense breasts have a higher risk – up to six times by some estimates – of developing breast cancer. The reason is unknown.

Learn Your Breast Density

Michael Macon, MD, FACS, Breast Surgeon and Medical Director of the BreastCare Program at YRMC.

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How can you learn your breast density?

The radiologist administering your mammogram will determine the ratio of your dense to non-dense tissue. Four categories are used in the Breast Imaging Reporting and Database Systems: 1. Fatty Replaced Breast (Category A, 0-25% dense tissue) – This mammogram likely would show any abnormalities.

2. Scattered Fibroglandular Density (Category B, 25-50% dense tissue) – This breast density has quite a bit of fat, but also a few areas of fibrous and glandular tissue. This is the most common category.

3. Heterogeneously Dense (Category C,

50-75% dense breast tissue) – When areas of fibrous and glandular tissue are greater than fatty breast tissue, it can be difficult to see small masses on mammograms.

4. Extremely Dense (Category D, 75100% dense tissue) – This increases the difficulty of detecting cancerous tissue because it can blend in with other white background tissue.

What Should You Do About Breast Density?

“If the radiologist determines you have heterogeneous density or extreme density, it is important to have a 3-D mammogram,” said Dr. Macon. “A 3-D mammogram uses new technology to create a three-dimensional picture.”

To assess your risk for breast cancer, Dr. Macon recommends the Tyrer-Cuzick Model – also known as the Ibis Risk Model – which may be taken online. This risk assessment tool generates a 10-year risk and lifetime risk of breast cancer based on your answers to a series of questions, including one about breast density.

Women with Category C or Category D breast density have an increased risk for breast cancer.

“For women with a lifetime risk of breast cancer greater than 20 percent,” explained Dr. Macon, “more aggressive breast surveillance consisting of alternating 3-D mammograms and breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the standard.”

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L-R: Dr. Julianne Hoult, Dr. Dawn Hunsberger, Dr. Megan Munis, Dr. Dana Frank, and Dr. Sandra Rogers Photo Credit - Kimberly Marsh Photography

THE WOMEN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY PET CLINIC Prescott Valley Pet Clinic - Prescott Valley, AZ

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rescott Valley Pet Clinic is proud to have an excellent team of all female veterinarians.

Dr. Dana Frank, who owns the clinic, has been providing “the best care for your best friend” in the Prescott area for more than 30 years. Dr. Megan Munis, a Colorado State graduate, takes a special interest in client education and critical care. Dr. Sandra Rogers holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology in addition to her

doctorate and enjoys the stories behind the bond between pets and their people.

Dr. Dawn Hunsberger has a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and has extra love for working with her large dog patients. Dr. Julianne Hoult, a Prescott-area native, graduated with honors from UC Davis with her doctorate in 2016, joining the clinic shortly afterward to focus on providing personalized patient care.

This incredible team of caring professionals provides veterinary care exceeding the highest national standards.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 9501 E Lorna Ln., Prescott Valley • 928-772-6069 • pvpetclinic.com

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THE WOMEN OF THE NORKUS GROUP The Norkus Group - Prescott AZ

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he Norkus Group ranks in the top Cindy Lamont — “As a sales and marketMeet the team: 1% of area realtors. They are a deding specialist, I use my skills to attain the Di Ann Norkus — “I am honored to be in icated team of professionals that absolute best results for my clients! I am an a profession that allows me to help people avid dog rescuer and spend my free time use their experience in marketing, make their dreams a reality. My foremost appraising, investing, negotiating and staging volunteering for animal rescue.” goal is to serve our clients with integrity and to make each transaction an outstanding Kelli Macari — “I moved to Prescott 26 years professionalism.”

Shelley Baker — “I have served the youth in experience. ago and have watched this town grow into our community for over 20 years as a public Serving the Prescott real estate comthe community that I love. I have 14 years’ munity for the past 17 years, they pride school educator and athletic coach. I bring experience in real estate and specialize in themselves in superior market knowledge, integrity, service and a vibrant energy to my first-time homebuyers.” being trustworthy, responsive & respectful work.” of clients values. www.Home2PrescottAZ.com | 102 W. Gurley Street, Prescott Di Ann Norkus 928.710.0148

Cindy Lamont 928.273.2228

Shelley Baker 928.778.5790

Kelli Macari 928.379.0538

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MICHELLE GRONEK CEO/CFO Olsen’s Grain

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ichelle believes in community, service and hard work. She comes from a multigenerational Arizona family and was raised in Chino Valley.

Michelle started with Olsen’s Grain in 1994 after graduating from Chino Valley High School where she was FFA Chapter President, and she continues to actively work with local FFA chapters.

She continued her education at Northern Arizona University while working at Olsen’s, completing her degree in 2001. Since Michelle’s start as a part-time cashier, she has performed almost every role in the company from cashier to loading hay to assisting in the office. Thanks in part to the mentoring of owners John, Mike and Dan Olsen and Steve Sischka, she rose to the position she holds today serving as the CEO/CFO of Olsen’s Grain.

Michelle enjoys paper crafting and the great weather and terrain in the Prescott area through trail running with her husband, Mat and bloodhound, Thor.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Michelle Gronek 344 S. Hwy. 89, Chino Valley 928-636-0378 www.olsensgrain.com

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CINDI LASALLESHANKS Real Estate Agent Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert

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hether you are considering buying or selling real estate, put Cindi to work for you.

She is an accomplished real estate agent with over 30 years of experience working with buyers and sellers of residential property in Arizona. This experience allows her to better serve a wide range of buyers and sellers. She has a highly developed listening ability to focus on the specific needs of buyers and sellers.

Obtaining her Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) and other designations allows her to keep up with the constant changes in real estate. Cindi’s integrity, honesty and professionalism has resulted in multiple real estate awards.

As a wife of a 30-year Air Force veteran she understands the relocation pressures families can face. She serves on the U.S. Veterans Advisory Council, is on the board of directors for Prescott Federal Credit Union, and serves as an Ambassador for the Prescott Chamber of Commerce supporting the local Prescott business community.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Cindi LaSalle-Shanks 100 E. Sheldon Street Prescott 928-533-1012 • www.realtorcindi.com

Each office is independently owned and operated.

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MARTHA BOND

C-IAYT, E-RYT, RPYT, YACEP Certified Yoga Therapist & Teacher ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Health Coach YogaBond® LLC

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artha entered the yoga and wellness field in 2003 while living in Okinawa, Japan. In addition to multiple yoga certifications, she holds certifications as a Wellness Coach, Personal Trainer and in Thai Yoga Therapy. She is sanctioned by Yoga Alliance to conduct teacher trainings and provide continuing education courses.

She follows the yogic tradition that believes yoga serves the individual and that there’s an appropriate yoga practice for everyone. Realizing her goal of practicing yoga in a therapeutic setting, she earned her advanced Yoga Teacher Certification in Yoga Therapy in 2009.

Prescott has held a place in her heart since childhood. She and her husband of 25 years relocated to Prescott permanently in 2013 after his retirement from the U.S. Air Force. She found her forever yoga home at the Elk’s Performing Arts Center in 2017 where she serves Yoga Therapy clients and the community weekday classes at 9 a.m. for $5. For more information visit YogaBond.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION: YogaBond® LLC 117 E. Gurley St., Studio #1 Prescott, AZ 86301 Email: yoga@YogaBond.com Web: www.YogaBond.com

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CATHERINE STONECIPHER Chief Executive Officer/Managing Member HELIUS, LLC

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atherine was born in Queens, New York to immigrant parents from Bogota, Colombia.

She is an alumnus of Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and an associate’s degree from Ashworth College in human resource management.

Her financial background comes from Washington Mutual where she was a licensed banker.

Despite the financial background, her heart was in law enforcement. Pursuing that desire, she became a detention officer for the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. Catherine combined her love for law enforcement and finances when she accepted a position as a financial exploitation investigator for Adult Protective Services.

When she met her husband, John, her world changed to aviation. As John and Catherine began to blend their families, they purchased a helicopter construction company named HELIUS, LLC. As a minority woman-owned business, HELIUS, LLC assisted in the Hurricane Maria Recovery efforts and continues to do helicopter construction jobs throughout the U.S. CONTACT INFORMATION: Catherine Stonecipher 1-833-435-5487 • www.helius.aero

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KIRA GILL Owner/Founder Laserium Med Spa

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aserium Med Spa, founded in 2000 by Kira, offers a multitude of services to help people look and feel their best. Kira, whose medical background stems from her education and training in Naples, Florida, holds several certifications including laser hair removal, body contour and skin treatments.

She finds the laser technology used fascinating and loves seeing the phenomenal results.

Kira works alongside Medical Director of Laserium Dr. Timothy Urell, who is board certified in Family Medicine, fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine,

and has 36 years of experience in the medical field. With highly trained professionals, Laserium offers clients a wide variety of options, including: skin rejuvenation, Refirme; teeth whitening; fotofacial pulsed light treatments; and so much more.

“It’s about more than just looking good,” Kira said. “Every time I treat a patient and see a difference, I still get goosebumps! When someone leaves a treatment feeling better about him or herself, we’re all happy.” For more information, visit laseriummedspa.com.

Call 928-445-0555 for a free consultation.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Kira Gill 3250 Gateway Blvd, #1236, Prescott 928-445-0555 • LaseriumMedSpa.com

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ROBIN BINKLEY Agency Principal Binkley & Associates, LLC

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obin and her husband Tom moved to the Prescott area with their three children, Cristina, Tommy and Hayden in 2001. She owns a full service agency specializing in risk management and asset protection. The agency has been recognized numerous times as a Premier Servicing Agency and National Champions. She is a member of the Regional Advisory Board. Robin is also a five-time recipient of the Allstate Ring of Honor. She attributes the success to her team of licensed agents, which has been serving the community by her side for many years.

She and Tom also own Prescott Window Coverings, a full-service dealership specializing in midrange to high-end window fashions, including automation. The company also provides repair services for most products in their showroom on Iron Springs Road. Robin likes to hike the beautiful Northern Arizona landscape, loves to travel and practices Fundamental Martial Arts, stating it is a great way to get into mental and physical shape.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Robin Binkley 7749 E Florentine Rd., Suite A Prescott Valley 928-772-0322 • agents.allstate.com

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ANGIE SUMNER Broker Sumner Commercial Real Estate, Inc.nc.

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ngie began her career in commercial real estate in 2008 as a sales and leasing agent in commercial real estate. In 2016, she purchased the brokerage that she worked for and has had tremendous success as a woman- owned commercial real estate brokerage. With the help of her staff, agents and brokers, Sumner Commercial Real Estate has fast become the commercial brokerage to turn to for assistance in selling or leasing your commercial real estate investments and the property management of your commercial assets.

Angie has lived in the Prescott area for more than 31 years. She is the Commercial Director for the Prescott Area Association of Realtors; a state board member of the Arizona Association of Realtors; is on the Real Estate Gifting Committee for Prevent Child Abuse Arizona; and is a member of the Central Arizona Certified Commercial Investment Member group in Phoenix.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Angie Sumner 1277 N. Rhinestone Dr., Prescott 928-775-4227

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JUDY BLUHM Realtor Century 21 Arizona West

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udy is a Realtor with a passion for selling homes.

With more than 20 years in the business, she feels her greatest success is not in the volume sold, but in her clients’ trust, praise and referrals. She serves Prescott and the surrounding communities, helping people realize their real estate goals and dreams. Selling downtown lofts, log homes, new construction, palatial estates, cabins, land and ranches gives her the experience you expect in a top-notch, professional Realtor.

Judy has an interesting background. Prior to real estate,

she was a registered nurse and earned degrees in business and psychology. She traveled the world as a public speaker for over 20 years, delivering motivational speeches and seminars on a variety of topics. Judy is also a writer and her column, “Around the Bluhmin’ Town,” won a prestigious Best Column Feature award in 2015 from Arizona Newspapers Association.

Judy loves only one thing more than real estate and that is people; she enjoys making friends, one house at a time.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Judy Bluhm Century 21 Arizona West 1781 E Highway 69 Prescott 602-826-3215 • www.JudyBluhm.com judy@judybluhm.com.

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THERESE STOVER Owner Arizona All Service Plumbing LLC

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herese worked fulltime while earning her bachelor’s in psychology in California at CSUN before moving on to paralegal school in Phoenix to earn her paralegal certificate. When the economic recession began to affect businesses state-wide, life made a sudden unexpected shift. Therese, and her husband Steve, learned the plumbing company he worked for was in danger of closing. They decided to start their own plumbing business, Arizona Green Plumber, LLC, now known as Arizona All

Service Plumbing, LLC. With Steve’s experience of over 40 years plumbing experience and Therese’s business savvy they were able to successfully launch the family-run company. Today, the focus of the company is to remain a “green” plumber and provides service and repair while working to find environmentally friendly solutions.

When not working, Therese spends time with Steve, their daughter, Monica, and their two Shih Tzu dogs.

She also enjoys travelling with Steve and camping with friends.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Therese Stover PO Box 27971 Prescott Valley 928-925-6809 • www.azallserviceplumbing.com

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MICHELLE ALEXANDER Medical Cannabis & CBD Consultant MJ Consulting LLC

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ichelle is the mother of five, grandmother to nine and great grandmother to seven and is proud to say that eight generations of her family have called Arizona home.

She is an 18-year resident of Prescott Valley and has been married to John, an Arizona native and Navy veteran, for 25 years. Michelle served on the women’s Auxiliary as historian, Jr. Auxiliary Chairman and Regional Secretary.

Michelle is humbled in the knowledge that she had part in bringing the Auxiliary its first State History Award in 90 years.

In 2013, Michelle and John opened MJ Consulting LLC, a one-stop Medical Marijuana Community Resource Center to bridge the gap between info/patient and caregiver, medical cards, doctors, process and education.

MJ Consulting teaches vitamins, minerals, herbs and nutrition to promote healing and symptom relief. For Michelle, it is about compassionate medicine for illnesses modern medicine fails to treat effectively and feeling better with fewer medications.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Michelle Alexander 8540 E. State Rt. 69, Prescott Valley 928-772-2011

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Stressed Out and the Holidays Aren’t Even Here Yet?

by Amanda L. D’Agosto, Owner, A Valley of Vitality Wellness Studio

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olidays are a time for coming together with family and loved ones to celebrate seasonal festivities.

And yet, the holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year for many people. Pressure to spend money, time and energy on things society deems important can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and fearful of what may happen if you don’t keep up with the expectations put upon us.

The holidays inevitably bring a special kind of stress. What comes up for you during the holidays? Joy? Sadness? Depression? Loneliness? The loss of a loved one?

Experiencing a multitude of emotions can really take its toll. Then, on top of that, it’s time to start your holiday shopping with the hope you’ll get everyone on your list a little something they’ll love.

Feeling pressured and overwhelmed can ruin the holidays. Life is hectic enough with the everyday stress of working long hours, fighting traffic, caring for aging parents and paying the bills. The holidays arrive with the added pressure of holiday travel, office parties, children’s wish lists and frenzied holiday last-minute shopping.

Why not make an extra effort to take care of you? Give yourself the freedom to connect and unwind with a therapeutic massage. Many people think of massages

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as merely luxuries, indulgences someone gives you as a gift. Nevertheless, a regular massage throughout the year will lessen the risk of getting sick, which reduces medical costs and lost time at work. It’s clear that massages are a great way to relieve the crazy amounts of stress we face during the holiday season and keep you healthier all year long.

Managing stress can be key to maintaining your overall health, especially during the chaotic holiday season. Studies show stress can also break down your immune system, making you more susceptible to the common cold or flu.

Planning to break out the holiday décor, potentially resulting in strains, sprains and muscle pains? It’s important to stay active and not become lethargic as the cool weather approaches. Diet and exercise along with massages are key to being healthy and a great way to self-care. All the to-dos of the season are easier to accomplish when you have taken care of your own needs first.

Getting a massage is a great way to feel rejuvenated. Try a massage to help make this holiday season less stressful and put yourself first for a change.

But don’t stop there. As the holidays approach, stuffing those stockings with massage gift certificates will be a very welcoming and healthy gift.

Massage therapy on a regular basis brings these benefits: • feeling, performing better • increases circulation • enhances immune system • promotes nervous-system functioning • reduces blood pressure • relieves pain, muscle tension • improves mood • improves intellectual reasoning • improves job performance • Promotes positive effects on conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, diabetes, migraine headaches and sciatica nerve pain.

• natural, drug-free alternative for easing aches and pains.

At A Valley of Vitality Wellness Studio we offer customized massages from any of our highly skilled licensed massage therapists. No matter what your issue, a good therapist will ask questions first and then suggest a massage treatment that’s good for what ails you.

The good news is, you don’t have to let stress ruin your holidays!

Visit aValleyofVitality.com or call 928-4426026 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Try our convenient online scheduler for your next massage appointment.

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Choosing Love Or Fear; God Bless Calcium!

by Sage Lewis, Creature Teacher, Dancing Porcupine

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etting my plump grocery bag in the passenger seat, a bunch of bright yellow organic bananas peek out to say hello. As I make my way home, I notice a woman standing on the off-ramp carrying a cardboard sign that’s handwritten with black marker: “Need money for food — God bless.”

In a split second, I have a decision to make. Will I choose love or fear?

In every moment, we have a choice whether to choose love or choose fear and to act or react. Will we be held back by our inner critics — those nasty little voices that tell us we’re not good enough, not rich enough, not pretty enough? Or will we swat those voices away and move forward?

It takes courage to live a life of love — to move fears out of the way one by one. Our life purpose is to live from a place of essence — pure spirit.

Who are you when nobody’s looking? Who are you when everyone’s looking? Are you living your life from essence or are you trudging through your days with an inner critic on your shoulder?

What would your life be like if you lived from love and let go of fear? What are you waiting for?

As I dug deeper into my heart, I smiled back at the woman on the off ramp, stopped moving and grabbed an organic banana from my bag. Rolling down the window, we shared a spirit-to-spirit glance as she grabbed the banana from my hand and heart.

Raising it up like the Statue of Liberty torch, she squealed with exuberance at the top of her lungs. “GOD BLESS CALCIUM!!” she exclaimed, as her smile etched itself forever in my heart.

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Editor’s Note: Sage Lewis is the Creature Teacher with Dancing Porcupine, a Certified Life Coach, Animal Communicator, Animal Hospice Consultant, Certified Tellington TTouch® Advanced Practitioner, Shamanic Practitioner, Wedding/Funeral Officiant,Intuitive/Medium/Psychic, and a Fun Person. Better Pets. Better People.

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TERRI ANTONE Owner Antone Optical

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erri grew up on a Minnesota farm and distinctly remembers her first pair of glasses at age 7 and the amazement of seeing leaves on trees for the first time. Little did she know, this would lead to a lifetime of service in optical care.

Terri’s first job was in an optical laboratory in 1972.

She continued to expand her experience and education, earning her license in 1979. In 2005, Terri partnered with Dr. Renita Frost and opened the award-winning Antone Optical in Prescott Valley. Together they built a successful practice and remain committed to extraordinary patient care.

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KENZIE CHOLLAPAND

Certified Legal Document Preparer

Account Executive & Graphic Designer Northern AZ Social, LLC

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erry has been a Certified Legal Document Preparer (think “licensed paralegal”) since 2007, with her office in the Lantana Plaza in Chino Valley. She has been in the legal field, however, since 1987, and is currently a sitting member of the Arizona Board of Legal Documents Preparers under the Arizona Supreme Court.

She has experience in preparing living trusts and other estate-planning documents, domestic relations matters such as dissolution, legal separation, guardianship, custody and support, as well as contracts, deeds, adoptions and bankrupt-

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cies. She specializes in assisting people with their legal issues, with expertise, knowledge and compassion. She looks forward to serving you.

riginally from Denver, Colorado, Kenzie graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in marketing and communication design. Before joining Prescott’s premier advertising agency, Northern AZ Social, LLC, Kenzie was a marketing coordinator for a men’s clothing company based in St. Louis. She was involved in planning, executing and analyzing marketing strategies, developing marketing collateral for print and web, and managing trade shows and pop-up shops for the company.

Kenzie brings her experience

in retail marketing, merchandising and online advertising to Northern AZ Social’s clients. In her free time, she enjoys baking, playing pickleball and hiking with her husband and pup.

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BRIA BUSSE Account Executive & Graphic Designer Northern AZ Social, LLC

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ria was born in Prescott, Arizona, and graduated from Yavapai College with a degree in graphic design. She is a skilled content creator, social media manager and prepress designer. She also dabbled as a freelance graphic designer serving the greater Seattle area before joining the team at Northern AZ Social, LLC, a full-service advertising agency in Prescott.

Bria brings in-depth knowledge when it comes to serving clients at Northern AZ Social, LLC, and aids in the day-to-day operations as a client executive; organized and thorough, she is a valued asset to the agency. Bria currently is earning her business

degree from Northern Arizona University and holds a photography certificate. In her free time, Bria enjoys playing piano and loves exploring in nature.

AMANDA D’AGOSTO Founder/Customer Service Management A Valley of Vitality Wellness Studio

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manda and her husband Jason own A Valley of Vitality Wellness Studio and recently have celebrated their 10th anniversary of ownership. Amanda has a bachelor’s degree in health care administration from Southern Illinois University, an associate’s degree in nursing and has practiced 15 years of nursing.

A Valley of Vitality Wellness Studio is a beautifully decorated and serene studio offering professional massage and bodywork along with many modalities. All massage therapists are highly skilled and handpicked

by Amanda. The studio maintains high standards of excellence, and all therapists are recruited, hired and trained to meet those standards. At

the studio, the focus is creating an experience, not just a service. The goal is to exceed expectations of every client, every time.

A Valley of Vitality Wellness Studio boasts a 94% net promoter score and takes pride in being the best at this trade.

We offer a Far Infrared Medical Grade Sauna that helps with many health conditions and has added benefits in combination with our vitality signature massage. We are open 7 days a week and have evening hours.

Visit us at: avalleyofvitality.com

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VANESSA PERKINS Director of Food and Beverage Hassayampa Inn

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anessa’s journey to Prescott began in Santa Fe, New Mexico at our former sister property, La Fonda on the Plaza. She has been with the Hassayampa Inn for seven years in many different capacities.

No stranger to hospitality and customer service, her “can do” attitude has elevated the customer service to exceptional levels. As the Food & Beverage Director, Vanessa’s leadership in the day-to-day operations of the Peacock Dining Room, the Glass Bar and servicing of the banquet events has been, “nothing short of brilliant”, according to Penny Allphin, Director of Sales & Marketing at

the Hassayampa Inn. Vanessa is also a mother of two beautiful little girls who keep her busy when she is not overseeing her departments.

ERIN MABERY Executive Director, Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters

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rin is the Executive Director of Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters.

She was born in Cottonwood, raised in Tempe but spent summers and weekends on the Verde River banks at the family ranch, the Blazin’ M Ranch, Chuckwagon Suppers. Erin moved permanently to the Verde Valley in the mid-90s to be near her family and raise her children.

Erin served as the Executive Director of Buena Vista Children’s Services in the Verde Valley for 15 years. This enabled her to work with families and communities throughout Arizona as an Early Childhood Education and Child Abuse Prevention advocate. Erin learned how to navigate non-profits and businesses focused on strengthening families and communities, which enabled her to participate in many initiatives and organizations with similar interests as well as participate in

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influential groups such as Verde Valley Leadership (Go Class IX) and Verde Valley Forum for Public Affairs. Erin currently serves as the 2019 Board Chair for the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce, and has recently accepted a seat on the Matforce Board, a Yavapai County substance abuse coalition.

Being able to work with children and families on both sides of Mingus Mountain keeps Erin passionate about serving the communities and county she loves. Her pride and joy are her children, Amber, 23, an NAU graduate and Keagan, 20, now proudly serving Yavapai County in law enforcement.

She enjoys relaxing with her incredible family, along with fiancé Kirk and their two dogs. They love exploring dirt roads and can often be found camping and enjoying beautiful Arizona.

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REBECCA RUFFNER Executive Director Prevent Child Abuse Arizona

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ebecca Ruffner founded Prevent Child Abuse Arizona, one of 50 state chapters of Prevent Child Abuse America, in 1989. Under her leadership, PCA Arizona now serves more than 60,000 children, families and community professionals annually.

Becky has chaired the statewide Healthy Families Arizona Advisory Board since its inception in 1992.

She also serves on the Arizona State University Center for Child Well-Being advisory board, and volunteers as a CASA (CourtAppointed Special Advocate), advocating for the best interests of infants and toddlers in the juvenile court system.

Becky was recently honored with the Arizona State Bar Terry L. Chandler Award for Excellence in the Field of Juvenile Law; the Prevent Child Abuse America Leadership in the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Award; the Children Action Alliance’s Champion for Children Award; and the Arizona Council of Human Service Providers’ Spirit of Prevention Award for leadership and advocacy on behalf of Arizona children, going above and beyond in the mission to prevent child abuse.

Becky is retiring as Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Arizona at the end of 2019, but will continue her work through a variety of partnerships to prevent abuse and neglect of Arizona’s children.

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LAURA DREIBELBIS Program Director The Susan J Rheem Adult Day Center

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n 2007, Laura joined The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center (SJRC) in Prescott Valley as the Wellness Nurse and later accepted the position of Program Director. Laura practices a servant-leadership philosophy, and with the SJRC team, she strives to provide an exceptional day program for our Quad-City communities.

Laura is grateful she can spend her days serving people in a positive, uplifting and rewarding environment. She finds great joy in being able to offer family caregivers some well-deserved time off and peace of mind while their loved ones are engaged in a fun and therapeutic day program.

JANA BRIDGES Interior Designer Blind Brothers Arizona

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ana Bridges started in the window covering business in 1990 at her parents’ company in California. Her father was as an installer for an established Hunter Douglas window covering business. Her grandmother was the bookkeeper, her brother the installer, her uncle did shutters and her cousin repaired blinds. It truly was a family affair. Now, she is a full-time design and sales consultant at Blind Brothers Arizona in downtown, Prescott. For more than 40 years the company has been dressing-up windows throughout the area. They specialize in Hunter Douglas and Lafayette window coverings. “I’m proud to represent these American made products that are of a superior quality compared to

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what you find at the box stores,” stated Jana. She can also design custom drapes and bedding with the more than 15,000 fabric selections she carries. Her clientele includes many builders from Dorn Homes, Mandalay Homes, Premier Homes and MS Boaz Construction, in addition to helping private homeowners. “It’s amazing how window coverings can change a whole room and I truly love helping people create a fresh new look. Our location has a showroom that is perfect to show clients all the exceptional products we carry. It’s very exciting to be a part of the team at Blind Brothers Arizona!”

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COURTNEY BALL Insurance Claim Specialist, Arrow Roofing, Inc.

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orn into a family of architects, engineers and contractors, you could say estimating roofs has come naturally for Courtney. After earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in 2009, she decided to relocate to Arizona to join her parent’s roofing company, Arrow Roofing Inc., to handle the accounting and billing.

She eventually shifted into her favorite position of estimating, which allows her the privilege of harnessing her sharp eye for damage and her astute mind when handling insurance claims.

A complete family business, Courtney also works alongside her brother, who currently is in the role of project supervisor.

ROBYN CHANCE CEO & Director of Admissions, Arrowhead Lodge Recovery

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obyn is CEO and Director of Admissions for Arrowhead Lodge Recovery. A native of New Zealand, she moved to the U.S. 30 years ago. Robyn spent most of her time in Colorado, where she raised three children.

Robyn fought the disease of addiction for more than 30 years, finally changing her life with the help of a team of addiction specialists in Denver 10 years ago. Robyn’s professional health-care career began as she worked directly with patients at the acclaimed Denver Hospice.

After moving to Prescott almost eight years ago, Robyn worked to earn her bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University and then earned her master’s degree in social work from

Arizona State University.

Robyn oversees the treatment team and support staff in addition to being one of the effective group facilitators. Arrowhead Lodge Recovery, is one of the most respected adult facilities in the country, treating people who suffer from the disease of addiction and co-occurring disorders.

Arrowhead Lodge Recovery provides adult clients with a naturally secluded, safe and comfortable environment in which to develop their individual path to sustainable recovery. Clients find their freedom from the suffering created by the cycle of addiction.

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DR. BILLIE ORR Mayor Pro Tem, Councilwoman City of Prescott

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r. Billie Orr has been an advocate for public education for decades.

She was active for over twenty-five years in Arizona, ultimately becoming Arizona’s Associate Superintendent of Public Instruction. Beginning in 2000, Dr. Orr worked with President George W. Bush’s administration, the U.S. Congress, and the U.S. Department of Education promoting accountability, high standards and public school choice. She also worked at Continental Bank for five years and was Vice President of Human Resources.

Dr. Orr was elected to the Prescott City Council in 2015.

She has served as Mayor Pro Tem since November 2017. She is active in her church, a member of Frontier Rotary in Prescott, serves on the boards of Arizona

JACKIE CRAMER Independent Sylist, cabi Clothing

J Town Hall, Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Western Heritage Foundation, RWOP, and Women of Influence for the Next Generation (WINGS). Billie is a Big Sister to her Little, Mariah. She and her husband Bob Orr have been married for 47 years and have a son, daughter-in-law, and three grand-daughters in Austin, Texas, where their son works with the Army Applications Lab.

ackie and her husband Paul moved to Prescott in 2010 and have a daughter and son-in-law who call Prescott Valley home. Jackie is an active member of the Prescott and Prescott Valley Chambers of Commerce. As a graduate of Northern Arizona University, she has an extensive background in sales and marketing. Jackie enjoys her career as a fashion stylist and has been an independent cabi stylist for 16 years.

She is passionate about helping women in the community feel confident and pretty as they discover a stress-free, fun alternative shopping experience.

Jackie enjoys sharing the latest trends in fashion for both pro-

fessional and casual attire.

CRISTI ROSE Founder, Bethany’s Gait Ranch

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fter more than 20 years in the field of public relations, Cristi Silverberg-Rose felt called to start a ranch serving foster children and horses in need. In 2006, the 501(c) 3 nonprofit Bethany’s Gait Ranch was born, named for a foster child who inspired the creation.

Through the years the program transformed to serve military, first responders and their families.

In 2012, after her husband retired from the Marine Corps, they and the program moved to Prescott. Since moving here, she has expanded the mission to serve military/first responder wives through a program called

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Lissa’s Legacy; and to serve clients nationwide through a three-day retreat program. Earlier this year, she and two partners formalized a unique Equine Facilitated Coaching program called EFCW (Equine Facilitated Coaching & Wellness). They now train and certify others across the West in this method that is based on horse communication and leadership behaviors.

Cristi lives in Williamson Valley with her husband, four dogs, 12 horses, two goats and cat. Her oldest son is currently serving as an aviator in the Marine Corps, her youngest son is in training for the Navy Seal program.

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ANN SALTZ Owner, Prescott Flower Shop

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nn moved to the Prescott area five years ago, after 30 years in Phoenix, with her husband Steve. They purchased Prescott Flower Shop three years ago and under Ann’s guidance — and with her head designer, Donnita, another amazing woman in business with 19 years floral design experience — the business is flourishing. Before purchasing Prescott Flower Shop, Ann spent 25 years in the fitness industry as a personal trainer, aerobics instructor and fitness competitor. Ann also served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

Today, Ann enjoys expressing her creativity with floral designs, making people smile with flowers, providing jobs and contributing to the community.

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KIM MCELROY

JESSICA SANCHEZ

Owner Broken Horn D Ranch

Owner F&J’s 24 Hour Garage Door Service, LLC

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im McElroy is an entrepreneur cattle rancher who provides health conscious locals with wholesome, delicious Criollo Beef. Kim believes in raising cattle naturally and humanely, to create a high value food product, by blending progressive research with time honored ranching traditions. Kim and her husband, Dave Pawel, own and operate the Broken Horn D Ranch in Prescott.

Kim is a Beef Quality Assurance Certified Producer, a member of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association, the Yavapai Cowbelles, and sits on the boards of the Prescott Farmers Market and the Timothy McElroy Foundation. Previously, Kim was an award-winning horse trainer and coach in a multitude of equestri-

an disciplines. McElroy graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. degree in Equestrian Studies and Biology from Lake Erie College in Ohio. She still manages to find time to judge a few horse shows and give clinics.

essica, originally from Miami, Florida moved to Arizona in 1981. She began working with her husband, Fernando, at Wendy’s in 1995.

They now have two kids, Reggie (20) and Adriana (13).

In 2013 F&J’s was born, where she and her husband are co-owners. With six years of successfully building F&J’s to where it is now, with a showroom in Prescott Valley and a new one in the Phoenix area, they continue to expand.

Previously, Jessica held various human resource leadership roles. In 2013, she successfully completed her bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in human resources.

The experiences she gained with different organizations

throughout her career have led to her desire to work within and give back to the many communities that F&J’s currently works in.

HELEN PASLAY, FNP-C Board-certified Family Nurse-Practitioner Northern Arizona Pain Institutes

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elen has worked in health care for more than 13 years.

She has cared for patients in primary care, emergency medicine, outpatient surgery, solid organ transplantation and pain-management settings. Eight years of her experience was acquired at one of the best medical facilities in the world, the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix.

Helen graduated with honors from Grand Canyon University, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner. Helen underwent several years of extensive education above and beyond the two years required for Registered Nurses and is highly qualified to practice medicine in Arizona. Currently, she is

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finishing her degree to become a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Grand Canyon University and expects to complete this degree in October 2019.

Helen understands the hardships faced by those suffering from chronic pain and uses a multimodal approach at the Northern Arizona Pain Institutes clinic to help her patients reduce pain and increase their quality of life.

Her pain management treatments include medication management and interventional pain procedures, such as, trigger point, joint, bursa, tendon, and supartz Injections.

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SHAREN INSTINE & JUDY SMITH

Account Executive, Sparklight Business

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Realtors Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

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haren and Judy remain Top Producers with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, continually awarded to Bronze, Sterling and Diamond Societies for business volume.

With 30-plus years combined real estate experience, Sharen and Judy are full time agents serving their clients, committed to outstanding client service, professionalism and integrity.

Their teamwork, collaboration and negotiation skills provide proven results and dedication to their real estate partnership.

With caring, appreciative attitudes and expert area knowledge, they come highly recommended by their past clients.

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Family, community and satisfied customers are their top priority. Sharen and Judy are both Relocation & Military Certified Specialists. They can be reached at 928-776-1166.

idwesterner, Anne-Marie made Prescott home 20 years ago and made a name for herself as a licensed insurance representative/office manager. Anne-Marie then founded and became Owner/ Editor of Maitre’D Magazine, a dining and culinary guide wellknown across Northern Arizona.

Her savvy sales and marketing skills led her to B2B sales in telecommunications with Sparklight Business. Now celebrating seven years with Sparklight, Anne-Marie uses her expertise in creating and maintaining long-term business relationships on a local level. Anne-Marie shows community support as an avid volunteer of many nonprofits including, Arizona Community Foundation Yavapai County, Big Brothers

Big Sisters and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona. Her passions are clean eating, dance, hiking, peopling and her favorite, cooking. She believes “there are things you do because they feel right. It may be the real reason we are here: To love each other, to enjoy others’ cooking and say it was good”.

GAYLE M. MCCARTHY NMLS #225960 CA DRE #01063368/01215943 AZ Corp BK 0906702 Licensed by the Dept. of Business Oversight (Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight Under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act.) Branch Manager American Pacific Mortgage

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ayle has been in the mortgage industry for more than 35 years. That knowledge of the industry, along with excellent customer service, ensures her clients truly have a great experience.

Obtaining a mortgage can be a daunting experience. A consumer’s mortgage is usually the largest financial decision he or she will make. As there is a multitude of loan products available, it is of upmost importance to have a professional provide guidance through the process.

Ever-changing technology is a huge part of the mortgage industry, but customer service is alive and well at

American Pacific Mortgage. Gayle believes technology is a great asset and a necessary convenience to the consumer. However, it cannot replace the human touch to make sure clients are receiving the loan that fits their needs. Gayle knows that “one loan does not fit all.” Her top priority is to make sure her clients are presented with, and understand, all options available to them. Gayle measures her success by each individual, satisfied customer.

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GUM DISEASE

Prescott Periodontics and Implant Dentistry Offers LANAP Laser Gum Disease Treatment Drs. Richard Jirsa, Todd Walker and Kip Katseanes are all certified LANAP clinicians, offering minimally invasive gum disease treatment in Central Arizona.

Prescott Periodontics and Implant Dentistry is pleased to offer the LANAP® protocol gum disease treatment and LAPIP™ protocol for ailing dental implants in the Central Arizona area. All three doctors – Richard Jirsa, DDS, MS; Todd Walker, DMD, MS; and Kip Katseanes, DMD,MSD – completed LANAP certification training in 2019 as part of continued commitment to high quality patient care, with less pain and downtime than traditional surgery.

“I am happy to join my colleagues Dr. Jirsa and Dr. Walker in being fully LANAP trained,” said Dr. Katseanes. “Being in the loop on cutting edge technologies, like the LANAP and LAPIP protocols, to meet patient needs and also consider their overall experience is a principle all three of us share. Prescott Periodontics and Implant Dentistry aims for exceptional quality of care, and providing the minimally invasive LANAP and LAPIP treatments is just one way we achieve that.”

LANAP treatment uses light energy from the PerioLase MVP-7 dental laser to target the source of gum disease, without harming or removing any healthy gum tissue, decreases pocket depth, and allows the body to recover from the chronic infection without the need for scalpel or sutures. In cases of failing dental implants, the LAPIP treatment is used to treat peri-implantitis and save the implant. Patients report less pain and less post-op sensitivity and a quicker recovery when compared to traditional osseous surgery.

Gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection that rarely has any symptoms in its early stages. Despite the lack of symptoms or pain, the disease can still cause serious damage to your mouth, leading to loss of teeth, which has been tied to decreased lifespan. Additionally, several other serious illnesses like cancer, heart disease and diabetes have suggested links to gum disease.

The LANAP protocol can be performed in as little as one treatment session, and is safe to use on patients with health concerns such as diabetes, heart disease, and hemophilia, without discontinuing medication. It is the only scientifically proven laser gum disease treatment FDA cleared to regenerate the bone and tissues lost to gum disease. The protocol is also ideal for those on blood thinners because it does not require the patient go off their medication routine.

The LANAP treatment is a patented procedure that requires doctors to complete intensive hands-on live patient training through the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD).

For information on the LANAP gum disease treatment, call Prescott Periodontics & Implant Dentistry at (928) 778-2340 for an appointment.

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About Prescott Periodontics & Implant Dentistry

Prescott Periodontics & Implant Dentistry is proud to have an exceptional group of dental professionals on staff. Besides being personable and skilled, they share the denominator of helpfulness.

Dr. Richard Jirsa has been in practice locally since 1989. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Chemistry, and then went on to pursue a career in dentistry.

After moving back to his native Illinois, he graduated from Northwestern University Dental School. Dr. Jirsa then completed a Master’s Degree with a Certificate in Periodontology from Ohio State University before moving to Arizona to open his practice. He is married, has two children, and 5 Italian Spinones.

Dr. Todd Walker completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. He earned his DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. While in dental school, Dr. Walker was a member of the Robert R. Andrews Honor Society and received several clinical and research awards. Dr. Walker continued his dental training at the University of Oklahoma Graduate Periodontics Program and was awarded his Certificate in Periodontology and a Master’s Degree in Periodontics. Dr. Walker enjoys spending time with his wife and four sons.

Dr. Kip Katseanes holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Idaho State University before going on to obtain his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina. After graduating from dental school, he was accepted in the periodontology program at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Katseanes received extensive training in periodontal therapy, bone and periodontal regenerative surgery, periodontal plastic surgery, pre-prosthetic surgery, dental implant therapy and IV sedation. Dr. Katseanes loves spending time with his wife and four children.

Stay Healthy and Free of the Flu This Winter!

by Leslie Horton, Director of Yavapai County Community Health Services

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hen flu season strikes and it affects one member of your family, it often spreads like wildfire to the other members of the family if they are not vaccinated against it. This can mean a week or more of missed school for children, missed work for parents, and the risk of getting grandparents and friends very sick as well.

The best preventative measure against influenza (flu) is an annual flu vaccination for you, your children and your entire family.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual flu vaccinations for everyone 6 months and older.

The flu is a serious disease that can cause hospitalization and death even in healthy individuals.

Children younger than 5 — espe-

Immunization Clinic in Chino Valley YCCHS is pleased to offer immunizations in the WIC Office Building 1951 Voss Drive, Chino Valley, AZ Fourth Friday of Every Month Call 771-3122 to Schedule Your Appointment

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cially those younger than 2 — are at high risk of serious flu-related complications, as are adults over the age of 65 and people with compromised immune systems.

A flu vaccine offers the best defense against getting flu and spreading it to others. Getting vaccinated can reduce flu illnesses, doctor visits, missed work and school, and also prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths.

Influenza is dangerous for all, but some more than others: Flu illness is more dangerous than the common cold, and can lead to serious or even fatal complications. Each year, millions of people get sick with seasonal flu; hundreds of thousands are hospitalized and some die. Children and seniors commonly need medical care because of the flu, especially children younger than 5 or adults over 65 who become sick with the flu.

Symptoms can include: • fever or chills • cough • sore throat • runny or stuffy nose • muscle or body aches • headaches • fatigue • vomiting and diarrhea

Complications from flu among people in these age groups can include: • Pneumonia: an illness in which the lungs get infected and inflamed.

• Dehydration: when a child’s body loses too much water and salts (often because fluid losses are greater than fluid intake).

• Inflammation in the respiratory tract, muscles, brain and heart.

• Worsening of long-term medical problems like heart disease or asthma.

• Brain dysfunction such as encephalopathy.

• Sinus problems and ear infections.

• In rare cases, flu complications can lead to death.

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Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school and errands when you are sick.

You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill.

Everyday preventive actions can help slow the spread of germs that cause many different illnesses and may offer some protection against the flu. Yavapai County Community Health Services offers flu shots to the public and encourages people of all ages to take the following everyday preventive actions to prevent flu:

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Adult Day Center Provides a Good Day For All!

by Melody Thomas-Morgan, Community Liaison, Adult Care Services

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he Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center has been called many things: “a lifesaver,” a “gem,” or “...the best thing that ever happened to us.” It is all of these things and much more!

Since 1982, the Center, a medical-model adult-day program, has served adults throughout the quad-city area, providing them an opportunity to get out of the house, enjoy social interaction, maintain independence and stay active and engaged in life.

Hallmarks of The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center include: • An exceptional staff, dedicated to caring for each participant to give them a good day each day they attend.

• Delicious and nutritious food prepared by our chef daily.

• Engaging activities that include outings.

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A walking club.

Active games.

Woodworking.

Word games for cognitive stimulation.

Music.

Dancing.

A Horticulture/garden program.

Our on-site nurse provides wellness oversight to ensure that medical needs and personal care needs are met. All of these things provide peace of mind for caregivers, as well as an opportunity to work or take time off for much needed rest.

Serving Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Paulden, Dewey Humboldt, Mayer and areas beyond, the Center’s dedicated van drivers can pick up participants in our wheelchair-equipped air-conditioned vans.

Each van driver is trained in first aid and CPR

and, along with the rest of the Center’s staff, passes extensive background checks.

Providing solutions for families living with the challenges of caring for loved ones with cognitive and physical concerns, dementia, boredom, depression or feeling purposeless, the Center is a cost-effective option for longterm care. Funding options are available, and the Center also offers showers and transportation at a nominal fee.

To see the difference the Center can make in your life and your loved one’s life, please call director Laura Dreibelbis at 928-7753563 and schedule your tour today.

The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center is located at 3407 N. Windsong Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. More information is available at adultcareservices.org.

The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center • Stay active and engaged • Enjoyable time out of the house • Chef prepared breakfast, lunch & snack • Fun activities and outings • Transportation options available • Medical supervision • Extraordinary, caring staff All at a fraction of the cost of other care options!

3407 N. Windsong Dr., Prescott Valley Call today for a tour!

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PR ESCOT T • PR ESCOT T VA LL EY • CHINO VA LL EY • DE W EY-H UM BOLDT JIM & LINDA LEE...cont. from page 25 two people who are so special.

There are few things in Prescott that have not been touched by the Lees.”

Fann noted the Lees have never sought accolades. Instead, they quietly and humbly provided support to performing arts, schools, health care and medical organizations, social agencies and many others.

Fann said the Lees were “lovers of humanity and the community.”

The couple received a standing ovation from a large crowd when they were announced as “Philanthropists of the Year.”

Upon receiving an engraved award from Arizona Communi-

ty Foundation regional manager Carol Chamberlain, Jim and Linda held hands and nodded their appreciation to the crowd loudly applauding them.

Ever since they arrived in Prescott in 1977, the couple began developing real estate and commercial development projects. Among those were the Ponderosa Mall, the Ranch at Prescott, the Prescott Gateway Mall, the Walmart Super Center, and Touchmark at the Ranch. Most recently, they are principals in construction of an upscale apartment complex on the east entrance to Prescott on Highway 69.

The Lees support of community organizations extends to the Prescott POPS Symphony,

the Music Memory Program for students, the Prescott Chorale, the Yavapai Symphony Association, Prescott Friends of Arizona Opera and many others. A visible symbol of their philanthropy is the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium atop the STEM Academic Center on the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Since its opening in 2017, almost 40,000 persons have visited the domed planetarium.

Another award was given during the Joy of Giving luncheon to the Ingebritson Family Foundation. It was recognized for its ongoing financial support of several organizations, including the Smoki Museum and the Coalition for Compassion and Justice.

Accepting the award for the

Ingebritson Foundation was board member Howard Kesselman. He remarked that the late Jack Ingebritson, who created the foundation, was inspired by organizations that work with the most vulnerable populations in the community.

The Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County has as a primary mission the recognition of exceptional philanthropy. It also offers community grants to eligible organizations and nonprofits that provide unique charitable services to communities and people throughout the county, according to Chamberlain, who has served as executive director the past several years.

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Legalizing Marijuana: The Failed Experiment

by Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney

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arijuana legalization is a failed experiment. There is no good reason for Arizona to follow others over that cliff.

In 2010, Arizonans voted to allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Now, the marijuana industry is asking you to let them sell their “medicine” for recreational use.

Medicine is never for recreational use. Isn’t that how we got into the opioid crisis?

Some politicians and pundits, fearful of the unfixable nature of an initiative, want the Legislature to preemptively legalize pot.

Both approaches are misguided. There is no successful model for legalization anywhere, whether by initiative or legislation.

The evidence is piling up — in traffic deaths involving stoned drivers, in increasing teen usage, in medical studies — that legalizing marijuana is a bad idea.

In Colorado, someone dies in a marijuana-related traffic accident every 2½ days1.

Here in Arizona, 33% more teens said they used marijuana regularly in 2018 compared to 2016. Teen use of marijuana2 leads to reduced school performance, more problems with friends and family and a higher likelihood of using other drugs. Trying marijuana just once or twice is enough to change a teen’s brain, a new study3 found.

The Banner Poison and Drug Information Center saw a tenfold increase in calls involving young children exposed to marijuana from 2014 to 2018. Last month, two Ash Fork toddlers4 were airlifted to Phoenix after eating their father’s “rainbow belts” — colorful mari-

juana gummies naturally attractive to children.

Opioid death rates are higher5 in states where marijuana is legal, and a major study in Europe6 linked high-potency marijuana to a fivefold increase in the risk of psychosis.

The marijuana industry works tirelessly to convince the public that its product is benign, despite the mountain of evidence that says otherwise. Industry representatives will trot out their false arguments in slick ads again next year. Please keep these thoughts in mind when they do: • Marijuana increases the dangers to you on our roads and workplaces. Colorado has seen an increase in the rate of marijuana-related traffic collisions since legalization. Positive marijuana workplace tests in Arizona have nearly tripled7 over the past eight years, yet legalization laws increasingly tie the hands of employers in dealing with stoned workers. Do you want to share the roads or your workplace with someone under the influence?

• Proponents promised to keep pot away from kids during the medical marijuana campaign. So why are their shelves filled with gummy bears and brightly colored edibles with names that sound like candy?

There’s no reason to think this marketing to children won’t increase if recreational marijuana is legalized. Be prepared to see youth marijuana-usage rates rise higher than they already are.

• The states that led the way in legalizing recreational marijuana are finding much to regret. The additional tax money isn’t

enough to cover increased costs of social services, addiction treatment, homelessness, education, health care and law enforcement. The cartels don’t go away; they thrive because they can hide in plain sight. And those are just the short-term consequences. Research lags the rush to legalize; there’s a lot we don’t know about marijuana. The studies cited above suggest that the more we know, the less wise legalization will look. But how do you get the genie back in the bottle?

• Big Marijuana is the latest iteration of Big Tobacco. Both operate from the same mindset: profits are more important than your well-being and the future of your children. They do not have your interests at heart, no matter what they say in their campaign ads.

Good public policy should discourage — not encourage — drug use. Legalization of marijuana is bad public policy.

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ficking Area, “The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact, Volume 5,” rmhidta.org/files/D2DF/FINAL-%20Volume%20 5%20UPDATE%202018.pdf National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens, teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/marijuana Study Finds website, “Study: Teens’ Brains Change After Using Marijuana Just Once Or Twice,” studyfinds.org/study-teens-brainschange-using-marijuana-just-twice Daily Courier, “2 toddlers hospitalized after apparently consuming edible gummies containing marijuana,” dcourier.com/ news/2019/jul/11/two-toddler-sisters-hospitalized-after-allegedly-c/?fbclid=IwAR2xcgOhnv9roHQZmA3uAC7wMzUd7T5KqLZKB1XSU4I7RNOTidQRye7WxLs Journal of American Medical Association Network, “Opioid Death Rate Acceleration in Jurisdictions Legalizing Marijuana Use,” jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2698365 The Lancet, “The contribution of cannabis use to variation in the incidence of psychotic disorder across Europe (EU-GEI): a multicentre case-control study,” thelancet. com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS22150366(19)30048-3/fulltext Quest Diagnostic Drug Testing Index, “Drug Testing Index™: Overall Positivity Rate in 2018,” dtidrugmap.com

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Kick off your day at the Fun Run, celebrate YC athletics at the Hall of Fame Brunch, cheer on the Roughrider Soccer team in the afternoon and wrap up the day with comedian Louie Anderson at the YCPAC.

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“Project Hero”, A Cycling Program at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System – Helping Veterans & First Responders

by Mary Dillinger, Public Affairs Officer, NAVAHCS

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rescott is the HUB for Project Hero Arizona. In fact, Prescott is the only location in Arizona with a Project Hero Program. Project Hero is a cycling group for Veterans and First Responders. Originally founded in 2008, it is a groundbreaking national non-profit organization dedicated to helping Veterans and First Responders affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It assists with rehabilitation, recovery, and resilience, increasing awareness about PTSD and TBI. A team of Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) employees, spearheaded

by Sean Hankison, a Marine Corps Veteran and Vocational Counselor established the Project Hero Prescott HUB. With the full support of the NAVAHCS Leadership Team, Sean was able to get this project up and running. Several employee Veterans have joined the program.

Sean was looking for a way to help Veterans outside of the usual methods. He heard about the national Project Hero Program and he did some research to find out if it would be possible to have a location right here in

From Left – Right: Dr. Jim Macarver, a Veteran and cyclist with Bike Prescott, John Kralles NAVAHCS Dietitian, and Sean Hankison, Vocational Counselor at NAVAHCS and creator of Project Hero Prescott.

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Prescott. Sean spent a lot of his own time putting together the program here in Prescott and getting it off the ground. Currently Project Hero HUB Prescott has over a dozen members and is growing. Several of the members are not your typical “bike riders” and they were not sure about the program, but after they met Sean, went on a ride and learned more about it, they were hooked.

NAVAHCS Voluntary Service is receiving donations like bikes, helmets, water bottles and money to assist the program and the members. Some of the Veterans who want to join the program do not own a bike and do not have the funds to purchase a new bike. Our incredibly supportive community has stepped up and donated these items so Veterans can participate in this great program.

Project Hero HUB Prescott members meet three times a week for group rides and they also participate in “Ride 2 Recovery” National Events throughout the year. The rides throughout the week are for beginners and experienced alike. Last month the group completed a 20 mile ride at the Grand Canyon.

The next national ride is on November 9 in Las Vegas. It is an Honor Ride for 19, 43 or 63 miles. Project Hero HUB Prescott is raising money for the local Veterans to be able to participate. Some riders are more advanced, and they can handle the longer rides and others stick with the shorter weekly rides. This program is designed to assist Veterans and First Responders who ride at their own pace.

Sean has been working to generate community involvement. Bike Prescott Cycling Club was happy to assist Project Hero HUB Prescott. Tana Brown, President of Bike Prescott joins Sean and the group on the weekly rides and has donated services and supplies to the program. Project Hero HUB Prescott also has adaptive bikes. There are hand cycle and recumbent bikes available.

A Navy Veteran, Clint Lafferty, spoke with his Primary Care Team about ways to get healthy, and they had mentioned Project Hero. He needed a safe way to lose weight that would not cause more damage to his knees. Bike riding is an excellent option as it is a cardio exercise with the bonus of camaraderie with fellow Veterans and a supportive team. Clint was skeptical at first, however, he is now enjoying himself as the program has improved his communication and people skills, Clint states, “if you are looking for low impact, high intensity, this is the way to go,” and he “highly recommends other Veterans to join this group too”.

NAVAHCS Domiciliary Chief, Dr. Chris Hummel says, “Project Hero was developed to help address the rising incidence of post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and other injuries to achieve rehabilitation, recovery and resilience in their daily lives.” A two-year Georgetown University study showed significant improvement on measures of depression, anxiety, self-esteem, loneliness, sense of purpose, and resilience. “Project Hero has observed first hand Veterans accomplishing just these improvements from participation in addition to learning a life-long activity that improves their overall health and wellness.”

Sean is so appreciative of the support from the Prescott community, Veterans and First Responders. He emphasizes how important mental health is to your physical health and he takes pride in being able to help people deal, cope and work out some of their issues and concerns on the ride with their team.

There are people as young as teenagers and others in their late 80’s who can and have benefited from joining Project Hero.

If you are interested in the program or want to learn more, please visit facebook.com/groups/ ProjectHeroHUBPrescott.

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by Carol Chamberlain, Regional Director, ACF of Yavapai County

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t’s a rite of passage for many, but attending college is increasingly unattainable because of cost. Students graduate, only to struggle with debt from college loans.

One way to save is with scholarships. Did you know, more than $2 million in scholarships are available from Yavapai County?

The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) of Yavapai County and the ACF of Sedona are partnering with Yavapai College to offer Cash for College Scholarship Awareness Nights in Prescott and Clarkdale for high school seniors and returning students.

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At Cash for College, students and parents can interact with over 50 scholarship providers, collect applications and discuss requirements. Last year, 350 attendees netted about 100 ACF scholarships, totaling more than $140,000.

Experience tells us that students and parents are not aware of all the options available for scholarships and college funding.

The ACF of Yavapai County is pleased to provide this free service to everyone in the area.

Cash for College will have representatives from various colleges, organizations and private providers, including: • State Universities • Wayne Beck Memorial Scholarship • PHS Half-Century Alumni • Mingus Mountain Law Group Scholarship •Findlay Auto Group ACF, the largest private scholarship provider in Arizona, also has an online scholarship portal linking students to any available scholarship in the system matching their individual needs.

Learn more about Cash for College @ azfoundation.org/ Yavapai, or call Lisa Sahady, Regional Philanthropic Advisor, at 928-583-7815.

Established in 1978, the Arizona Community Foundation is a statewide family of charitable funds supported by thousands of Arizonans. ACF has five regional offices across Arizona, and is among the top 25 community foundations in the nation with more than $975 million in trust and endowment assets. ACF is certified under the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. Since inception, ACF and its affiliates have awarded more than $719 million in grants, scholarships

and loans to nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies. More information is available at azfoundation.org.

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Pat Carmody was a young, single mother of two when she decided an education was her ticket forward. Returning to college, she found no scholarships or loans available to women in her situation. Carmody vowed that when she was financially able, she would establish a fund at ACF of Yavapai County – the Pat Carmody Love of Education Scholarship.

Today, that scholarship provides support to young men and women to pursue postsecondary education.

Angela wrote about why she wanted to return to college: “Knowledge is power and education is something that can never be taken away once it is earned.

I started my college endeavors prior to joining the military, with the goal of graduating with a bachelor’s degree. Due to financial hardship, I was unable to finish. I earned my associate degree while on active duty. But, I knew that a bachelor’s degree in accounting was vital and would give me an advantage over peers who are self-taught. I needed to hold fast on my original goal, return to college, and earn my bachelor’s degree in forensic accounting and fraud examination.”

Her thank-you note to Carmody said it all: “Thank you for your generosity in making this scholarship a possibility and reality for me. I am so grateful… As I continue my journey throughout life, I will not forget about this opportunity I have been given…

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Evolution of A.C. Williams Granite Creek Park 30 Years in the Making

Recreation Services staff plants a tree for Arbor Day in 2016 as a partnership project with APS.

by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator, Prescott Parks and Recreation

Ken Lindley Field was under the City’s jurisdiction; however, with limited funds for maintaining the area, the City leased the field to a nonprofit corporation to manage it.

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elocating from Tucson, the original Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Prescott was a highly revered gentleman by the name of A.C. Williams.

He started his position on Feb. 1, 1957, when the City officially maintained zero parks.

He previously worked as a teacher, coach, and athletic director at Flowing Wells High School. Due to his daughter’s asthma, the family moved in search of a better climate, with Williams intending to work in the parks and recreation industry for about a year then return to teaching. He retired from his directorship at the City at the end of 1983, having never returned to work in schools.

Ken Lindley Field was under the City’s jurisdiction; however, with limited funds for maintaining the area, the City leased the field to a nonprofit corporation to manage it.

There was an interesting scenario in which the City wanted stadium lighting so the field could host high school football games and possibly minor league baseball. Unfortunately, the City lacked funding, so officials approached approximately 100 businessmen to pledge $100 each, which led to leasing the field to the nonprofit. The hope was that once revenues began to flow from the use of the field, the City would pay back the investors.

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about 10 years. His first challenge was to gain City Council agreement to start paying back the funds (amounting to a certain amount per year for four years), void the lease with the nonprofit organization, and return the field to the City’s jurisdiction.

His next accomplishment was to acquire the land that is now Roughrider Park, which was under the federal government’s jurisdiction. As momentum continued, the parks only grew and grew. A.C. always credited much of his success to his staff. According to Prescott Courier archives, upon his retirement, the park system included four softball complexes, 10 developed parks and three undeveloped parks.

During an interview with Courier staff regarding the director’s retirement, A.C. stated that his greatest accomplishment was the acquisition of land and the formal opening of Granite Creek Park, now named A.C. Williams Granite Creek Park. He was known to refer to the area as a “Central Park” in his vision for the area, and he gained the support of former City of Prescott Mayor Jerri Wagner.

Historically, the present day parklands served as stomping grounds for Santa Fe Railroad workers, with the train depot and the roundhouse in close proximity, making it a natural habitat for staff needing a place to pitch their tents.

The story goes that when asked, workers were told to go “down by the creek.” This was the start of the area becoming known as “Long Beach.” Consisting of makeshift homes,

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essentially a rundown shanty town, the 1950s and ‘60s saw many instances of litter, crime and overall unsanitary conditions along the creek. Although inhabitants of Prescott’s Long Beach claimed their respective areas as “home,” there were no water or sewer utilities, and many were said to use hand-dug wells.

Periodically, as they do, floods washed through the area making conditions worse. Clean-up efforts were underway prior to A.C.’s arrival in Prescott, and City officials had publicly stated they would not evict people from the area.

It was around this same time that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers declared Long Beach a flood plain, which prohibits anyone from incorporating utilities such as water and sewer. This also perpetuated clean-up efforts. Women’s groups took on the cause, walking along the creek to determine what structures were inhabited. Ones that were not occupied received orange stickers the women obtained from the Fire Department; then the Fire Department would come along and burn the empty structures.

One of the women’s groups was the Monday Club, of which former Mayor Wagner was an active member. She was also a valuable partner to A.C. Williams and his Recreation Services staff pursuing his vision for the future of Granite Creek Park. In 1977, Wagner and Williams were both honored for their efforts with American Society for Public Administration Outstanding Service Awards, the first time for

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two Prescott leaders to be honored in the same year.

The question of land ownership prompted Recreation Services staff to begin research that led to contacting 30 out of 35 landowners, many of whom were behind on their taxes and some who lived out of state. Appraising the land value was yet another challenge because the land was deemed to be a flood plain. Other buildable parcels were offered as trade (the City had various lots made available through the J.S. Acker Trust in the 1950s) and most of the residents living there were found homes by various community groups. Grant monies were also obtained to pay for lots. All homes were cleared from the area by 1967, an effort that took 10 to 15 years.

The entire Granite Creek Park project took almost 30 years from start to finish. A.C. felt that it was important to the community because at the time the only recreation opportunities available were in the Prescott National Forest and the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza. Having 3-million acres of Forest Service land surrounding the city, he felt strongly that the area west of LaGuardia Bridge should also be developed. Totaling approximately 50 acres, the uniqueness of the trees, grass, and proximity to downtown are unique to A.C. Williams’ Granite Creek Park.

Former Mayor Wagoner was quoted in a 1999 Daily Courier article written by Cindy Barks as saying “I know it (Granite Creek Park) has its problems but nonetheless, it’s a treasure for the community.”

Improvements continue today, as the park boasts amenities such as a playground, horseshoe pits, volleyball net, pump track (technical mountain bike skills park maintained

by Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance-PMBA), and the 0.5-mile walking track that now extends throughout the City to our greenways system.

Former Mayor Wagoner was quoted in a 1999 Daily Courier article written by Cindy Barks as saying “I know it (Granite Creek Park) has its problems but nonetheless, it’s a treasure for the community.”

Many thanks to the Sharlot Hall Archives (Ken Leja) and the Daily Courier archives (Cindy Barks) for their contributions to this article.

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Brush Up On Your Knowledge of Essential Oils to Keep Canines Healthy and Beautiful

by Lauren Lovan, Grant & Communications Specialist, Yavapai Humane Society

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e all are conscious about taking care of our skin and hair and overall well-being, but we also have to remember that our pups need skin, coat and overall care as well.

The maintenance is simple, quick and well worth the results that will benefit your dog.

Essential oils are not only beneficial to us, but they are very beneficial to our pups, too.

For instance, if your dog shows signs of anxiousness, Roman chamomile is soothing and produces a calming effect, as well as relieves any pain your dog may have. Cedar-wood oil repels fleas, and geranium oil repels ticks, as well as lessens feelings of stress.

If your dog tends to get car sick, ginger oil combats nausea and upset stomachs, and it is also good for dogs suffering from dysplasia, strains and sprains, and arthritis. Valerian oil is a good oil for dogs because it works to calm dogs

experiencing separation and noise anxiety.

Another sign of a healthy dog is its coat.

The key to your dog’s fur being soft and shiny is in your home, and the care is extremely easy to implement. You can start by incorporating carrots into your dog’s diet. Carrots are essential to skin health, which in turn is needed for the health of their fur. Eggs, olive oil, margarine and parsley in moderate doses, are all foods that make your dog’s coat smooth, full and shiny.

Brushing and grooming your dog regularly is also going to ensure it has the best coat and skin health. This helps to get the dead skin and loose hair off its body, which makes it easier for your dog to move and doesn’t allow for matted fur to form, causing it to catch and pull on its skin. PetSmart offers wonderful grooming services seven days a week for a reasonable price.

Making sure your dog is receiving the proper coat and skin care is imperative to its health because not only are you promoting blood circulation, you will know something is wrong internally if the coat is usually pristine and it suddenly starts looking brittle or greasy.

Your dog needs to be taken care of mentally and physically, and these tips will get you well on your way to keeping it feeling and looking good, too. You and your dog will be shining together inside and out.

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CINDY GRESSER

CARIE HUGHES

Executive Director The Smoki Museum of American Indian & Culture

Owner Cherry Creek Ranch Event Center

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indy was introduced to the Smoki Museum of American Indian Art & Culture in 2002 and realized she could make a difference. She made a commitment to bring the organization, with such a rich history, into the present and future. The Smoki Museum of American Indian Art & Culture now has indigenous people who serve on the Board of Trustees, act as advisors, and are active members and volunteers at the Museum. The museum’s mission is “to instill understanding and respect for the indigenous cultures of the southwest.”

Cindy has worked with the Prescott Area Arts and Humanities Council and serves as chair for Prescott’s Art in Public Places

C Committee. She is also a Rotarian and serves as president for The Rotary Club of Prescott. Her interests are in arts, crafting and jewelry making. She loves all dogs, especially her 11 year old black lab, Sarah. “I enjoy all time outside, which is why I live in Prescott!”

arie has a gift of energy that fulfills many hats.

She is an activist at both local and legislative levels for all cattle, ranching and farming women. She is a retired dental surgical assistant and owns Cherry Creek Ranch Event Center in Dewey. In addition, she is a Realtor with Keller Williams Biltmore, a dancer, singer and choreographer with Prescott Center of the Arts for over 30 years. She has performed at other local theaters, in movies and local commercials and has participated four years in Dancing for the Stars.

Carie is always giving back by serving her community by raising money for scholarships and local

charities as current Arizona State Cowbelle President, Past Vice President Arizona State Cowbelles, immediate past Yavapai County Cowbelle President, past 3rd Vice President and past 5th Vice President with RWOP, Republican Women of Prescott.

JILL HUNSUCKER Realtor® Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert

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ill has been a devoted real estate professional since obtaining her Arizona license in 2003. She is a consistent multimillion-dollar producer and absolutely loves working and living in Prescott. In addition to 16 dedicated and rewarding years of real estate experience in Arizona, Jill is the co-owner with her husband of Elk Ridge Development LLC, a contracting company specializing in building stunning custom homes and homesites tailored to clients’ specific desires. She is committed to working closely with her clients to help them find the perfect home or in building their dream home on property they love.

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When she’s not spending quality time with her family, Jill enjoys bow hunting, hiking, off-roading, or going kayaking in the local lakes. She truly believes that the city of Prescott has so much to offer and feels privileged to be a part of its thriving community.

She loves showcasing this historical city on a daily basis to her clients.

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LOREE WALDEN Marketing Manager Yavapai Humane Society

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riginally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Loree moved to Prescott in 2010 and fell in love with the people and this amazing community. She loves the weather, the scenery and the change of seasons Prescott provides.

Her background spans a variety of careers, including, 20 years of taxes, 8 years of radio traffic and now as marketing manager for Yavapai Humane Society, where she gets to advocate for and help animals find furever homes.

“I am so honored and proud to be part of this amazing organization with a vision and mission that I truly believe in.”

She loves spending time with family & friends and her true loves including her cats, Pooh Bear and Tigger, and her German Shepherd/Chihuahua mix, Cassidy Roo, which were all adopted from Yavapai Humane Society.

IRMA CASTILLO BONNETT Owner Fly-U Shuttle Service

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rma is originally from Mexico but has lived in the United States since 1986. She graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila in Torreon, Coahuila with a medical degree in dentistry.

Moving to the U.S. was difficult, she didn’t speak the language, the culture was entirely different, and the only person she knew was her husband. Eventually, Irma learned English and was able to have a very successful career in the dental industry for 15 years.

After retiring from the dental industry, she and another teacher founded La Tierra Community School in Prescott where she taught Spanish for seven years. She resigned to return to Mexico to care for her

ailing mother. After her mother’s passing, Irma returned to the U.S. to further explore her entrepreneurial spirit. Irma found herself ready to stop working for other people and become a business owner. Fly-U Shuttle Service has given her that opportunity. Irma recognized the need luxurious and professional transportation. Fly-U Shuttle now provides transportation between the Prescott area and Flagstaff, Sedona and Phoenix, as well as providing medical transportation to Algodones, Mexico.

The struggles she overcame when she moved to the states gave her the work ethic and commitment needed to make the Fly-U Shuttle Service the success it is today and to provide the greatest service possible.

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HOLLI STACK

ALONDRA FLORES

Vice President of Operations/Regional Director of Hotel Sales General Manager of Residence Inn by Marriott

General Manager SpringHill Suites by Marriott

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olli is the Vice President of Operations for the Prescott and Sierra Vista hotels, and General Manager of Residence Inn in Prescott, AZ. Holli is also the Regional Director of Sales for three of the hotels in the company hotel portfolio. She has worked with Marriott International for the last 20 years in various roles, working her way up through the ranks.

In 2001, Holli graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Recently married, she is busy juggling six children ages 7-23, and her 2-year-old granddaughter.

ver the past eight years, Alondra has worked hard to learn the various facets of the hotel industry. She started out as a housekeeper and worked her way up to become a Marriott certified general manager, and she enjoys the work, even when managing multiple properties at the same time.

Alondra finds satisfaction being involved with Prescott Young Professionals and Women in Business, organizations that work to build professional relationships and serve the local community. Currently as General Manager of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in downtown Prescott, Alondra appreciates the opportunity

to lead a team of 30, where together they strive to anticipate, fulfill and exceed guest expectations while growing the business of the hotel.

SHERRIE HANNA Downwinder’s Advocate

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uring the Cold War era in the 1950s and the 1960s, the U.S. government conducted above- and below-ground nuclear testing in the southern Nevada desert. Prevailing winds carried nuclear contaminated fallout throughout parts of Northern Arizona and parts of the western United States; residents living in the affected areas during that time were designated as “Downwinders” and are considered at risk for 19 types of cancer.

Arizona native and longtime Prescott resident, Sherrie has experienced the effects of exposure, losing both her father, Ken Wayman, and her husband, John Hanna Sr., to cancers linked to radiation exposure. Herself a Downwinder, Sherrie has made it her top prior-

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ity to inform others of the risks, compensation benefits and cancer screenings available through the U.S. government’s Radiation Exposure Act of 1990.

As a Downwinders’ advocate, she has traveled throughout Arizona, Nevada and Utah gaining support for Downwinders’ bills currently in the United States Congress. She has worked directly with U.S. senatorial and congressional offices to gain support for federal bills related to amendments to the Federal Radiation Exposure Act (Downwinders).

For further information on the Downwinders, contact Sherrie at hanna132@yahoo.com

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WENDY PRICE Director of Restaurant Concepts Fork in the Road

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L-R: Natasha Roggow, Sydney Richards, and Wendy Price

SYDNEY RICHARDS General Manager The Office Cantina

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orn and raised in Arizona, Sydney began working at 14 washing dishes at a local youth camp. She now brings her passion and 19 years of experience in food and beverage sales to The Office Cantina as the general manager. With a focus on bar management, Sydney will help the sports-themed restaurant continue to score big with customers who enjoy its Southwestern fare.

In her free time, Sydney enjoys playing softball in Prescott and coaching her daughter Brianna in youth softball.

endy got her start in the restaurant business at age 13, bussing tables at a Prescott restaurant where her mother worked. After graduating from Prescott High School, she started as a server at Murphy’s Restaurant, eventually learning all areas of the hospitality business from working as a hostess to bartending. She was named Manager first at the Gurley St. Grill and later at Murphy’s. When Fork in the Road purchased both restaurants and The Office Cantina, Wendy was

tapped to oversee all three, plus three more restaurants in Kingman.

“My favorite thing is seeing staff excel and move up in the company — growing from a busser into a manager like I did,” Wendy said. On her days off, she enjoys spending time with husband Alex and her six children, Logan, Tyler, Jake, A.J., Bryan and Peyton.”

NATASHA ROGGOW General Manager Gurley St. Grill

“If you have a job you love, you’ll never have to ‘work’ a day in your life,” Sydney said.

“Being able to have a career that provides a service to the community through good food is a blessing.”

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Prescott native, Natasha has seen local restaurants come and go during the past 30 years. Her commitment, though, has always been to the Gurley St. Grill, where she started as a busser 18 years ago. Natasha became the general manager of the grill six years ago, and she now oversees everything from hiring staff to organizing banquets.

Natasha strives to make service and food consistency a priority at the grill. “I’m proud we are known as Prescott’s ‘neighborhood restaurant and

bar’ and that we have so many regulars. We really think of our customers as family,” Natasha said. When not at work, Natasha loves to travel with her husband Brian and their two sons, Conner and Caleb.

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KARA LANGLEY Chief Operating Officer/Chief Compliance Officer West Yavapai Guidance Clinic

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ara, MAcc, CHC, CHPC, joined West Yavapai Guidance Clinic as senior accountant in August 2008. She has held various positions on the clinic’s Senior Leadership Team and was recently promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.

Kara, a native Arizonan, earned her master’s and bachelor’s degrees from American Intercontinental University. Her career in health care spans nearly 20 years, including time as a Certified Professional Coder with the AAPC and as a medical office manager for six years.

Kara and husband, a police officer, have lived in Prescott since 2006 and have three

children. Their daughter is a direct support provider for children, one son is a certified wildland firefighter, and their youngest son is a senior at Prescott High School. They are proud grandparents of one granddaughter.

MEGHAN MCANALLY Co-owner Terra Sole Outdoor Design, LLC

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eghan is a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in finance and economics.

In 2009, she and he husband Joe started Terra Sole Outdoor Design, a landscaping company specializing in commercial, residential and maintenance.

Because Terra Sole started at the height of the 2009 recession, it was a difficult entrance into the construction market, but with a creative business strategy, belief in their mission, they overcame and prevailed.

Today they have three strong divisions. Terra Sole adds its unique touch of design and quality to landscapes throughout Northern Arizona.

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Terra Sole has had the opportunity to transform barren spaces into incredible streetscapes in master-planned communities. And through relationships with leading developers and general contractors Terra Sole offers a wide range of market leading construction services in commercial, production and infrastructure, custom homes, public works, erosion control and environmental restoration.

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ANITA PAYNE Chairman, Yavapai County Workforce Development Board Executive Committee

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nita has a long history of leadership in the community. She has been a member of the Yavapai County Workforce Development Board (WDB) since 2009 and has served her current role as Chairman since 2014. Under Anita’s leadership, the WDB averages over 500 job placements annually. Her responsibilities include oversight of four state and federal workforce development programs, serving over 10,000 individuals each year.

Anita understands the importance of workforce development in our current economy and has actively participated in national workforce leadership development forums in Washington, D.C. over the past three years.

A graduate of the University of Phoenix, Anita’s expertise is in electrical engineering designs and construction, where she has more than 40 years of direct optimum policy making and services. Anita is also known for her service to many area councils, boards and committees.

TERI DREW Executive Director, Yavapai County Workforce Development Board

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eri has successfully led the way of investing millions of dollars to build strong communities and create job opportunities for thousands of individuals. She is the Regional Director for the Northern Arizona Council of Governments Economic Development District, and she serves as Executive Director for Workforce Development services in Yavapai County.

Teri is the current Chair of the Arizona Workforce Association and is a past President of the Arizona Association for Economic Development. Teri is also an active member of the United States Workforce Association.

Teri has a passion for assisting women in nontraditional occupations, having previously served on the Governor’s Commission for Women.

Teri was named Prescott Area Leadership Woman of the Year in 2012. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute and is a recipient of numerous regional, state and national innovation awards.

Teri’s favorite role in life is as a wife, mother & grandmother.

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LEXE NIEKAMP

SAGE LEWIS

Owner Lessons by Lexe: Dance Studio

Creature Teacher Dancing Porcupine

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exe, 23, is the owner of Lessons by Lexe: Dance Studio and Quest Character Parties. Lexe was crowned Miss Parker and was one of the top 10 this year in the Ms. Arizona Pageant. Her dance studio was recognized as Prescott’s Best through the city and the 2019 best dance studio and best party venue through The Daily Courier.

Lexe has been the choreographer of many local musicals and has been involved in Dancing for the Stars from the beginning for Boys and Girls Club, teaching the children a dance each year.

She gives back to the community and always meets children and adults where they are: No lack of ability matters when you

R are having fun dancing, she said.

Lexe prides herself on including all and reminds us to not only dance with your feet, but also dance with your heart.

eady for a happier, healthier, better behaved life for both you and your pets? For over 20 years, Sage has been supporting animals, people and the planet as the Creature Teacher with Dancing Porcupine. She is a certified Co-Active Life Coach, animal communicator, animal hospice consultant, Advanced Tellington TTouch® practitioner for companion animals and people, intuitive, medium, wedding and funeral officiant, and author.

Sage’s passion is guiding all creatures to find and embrace their true essence and to live a fulfilling life of love, joy and passion. “Sage is your one-stop shop for happier, healthier and better-behaved pets!”

NANCY ROTHROCK

ANNE B. WENZEL

CEO, Clinic Director The Heart Shop (Let’s Get Healthy 4 You)

Certified Public Accountant Tiensvold Shaffer Wenzel CPAS PLLC

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ancy and her husband, Dr. Douglas Rothrock, own The Heart Shop. Nancy has a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing.

Her experience has helped thousands lose and maintain weight. She also provides BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy helping men and women regain vitality and prevent age related illness to age healthier and live happier.

Nancy also offers a full service Aesthetic Salon offering a personalized touch to her Medical Spa.

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he Prescott community has an amazing abundance of talented volunteers, dedicated leaders and active citizens.

Wenzel feels so fortunate to have the opportunity to live and work in this community.

Born and raised in a small town in Northern Maine, Wenzel moved to San Diego where she managed the financial reporting and accounting function for a variety of companies. As a CPA for almost 20 years, she has partnered with her clients to assist them with their accounting and tax needs. Since moving to Prescott six years ago, Wenzel has served on several nonprofit boards and has been

a member of several community and business groups.

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Thank You

TO OUR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS, DIGNITARIES AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR ATTENDING!

Mary Mallory Yavapai County Board of Supervisors

Sandy Moss AZTV7

Marnie Uhl, President & CEO Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Robin Sobotta Director Prescott Municipal Airport

Sheila Polk Yavapai County Attorney

Leslie Horton MA, MCHES DIRECTOR, YCCHS

Deputy Chief, Amy Bonney

Police Chief, Debra Black

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Plan Now for Holiday Meals!

by Staff Reports

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all is a perfect time to start planning for holiday gatherings and festivities.

The first thing you’ll want to do is to come up with tentative menus for the holiday meals. Here are some questions to think about: • How many guests do you expect at the table?

• Are there any particular dietary

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requirements? For example, does anyone have food allergies, or will you need to have food for vegans or vegetarians?

When deciding on your menu, don’t forget appetizers and beverages.

Will other people be bringing food? If so, make a master list of who is bringing what.

Get your recipes ready. If you want to try something new or different on the big day, use this advance time to experiment. No worries, your family really won’t mind a holiday meal preview. (Hint: Make copies of your recipes and then put together recipe books to give out as gifts. This will be much-appreciated and long-treasured).

Make your grocery shopping list, too, and buy what you can in advance. Some items seem to disappear at the holiday

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season — like French-cut green beans for green bean casserole. Try finding that the week before Thanksgiving!

Buy those frozen and canned goods now.

Do you need to order anything in advance? A fresh farm turkey, for example? Seriously, do that now.

Do you have all the appliances and tools you need? Are your knives sharp? There’s nothing worse than looking for the potato masher 15 minutes before dinner is supposed to be served. If you need something, make a list and then watch the sales between now and then.

What about decor? Need a new tablecloth? Candles? Perhaps you like funky dishes or you don’t have a serving bowl that’s large enough. Before buying new, maybe you want to poke around in thrift stores.

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Don’t worry. By planning in advance, you can still be flexible, but this will give you a basic plan to work with.

Deciding on your menu now will save that last minute frazzle.

Fix & Freeze

First, you’ll want to clear out some freezer space. Make sure you have some freezer-strength plastic bags and a permanent marker. Label and date everything you place in the freezer. You’ll be glad you did. Here are ideas for what you can cook and freeze now: Casseroles — These are great for potlucks or large family gatherings.

(Hint: Double the ingredients and make

two at once. Cook one up for dinner now and freeze the other).

Breads and rolls — Make your dough now, shape it and then freeze. When needed, pull it out, let it rise and bake.

This works quite nicely for cinnamon rolls — just make a quick glaze while they’re baking. No one will ever know.

Cookies — You can shape the cookies into balls (press them down a little) and then freeze the uncooked dough on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, transfer to a zipper bag. Then when you need fresh cookies just bake up as many as you need directly from the freezer. No need to thaw. Imagine

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having warm cookies ready on a moment’s notice. (Hint: If you only need half a dozen or fewer, bake them in your toaster oven).

Soup broth — When you find a great deal on whole chickens, it’s time to cheer. Pop the chicken into a pot (a spaghetti pot with an insert makes this process really easy) on the stove and cover with water. Let it simmer for several hours or overnight.

Pull the chicken out of the pot (this is where that insert comes in handy), remove the meat and toss the bones.

Reserve half the liquid for soup now. Let the rest of the broth cool down, and then pour about 2 cups into gallon-sized freezer bags. Seal carefully, and then lay the bag(s) flat on a cookie sheet. Place in the freezer removing the cookie sheet when bags are frozen solid. Then whenever your recipe calls for 2 cups of broth, pull out a bag and thaw. (Note: You can do the same thing with turkey legs. It’s a great base for gravy).

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Construction Rocks! Opportunities are Endless

by Sandy Griffis, Executive Director, Yavapai County Contractors Association

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am like a broken record, and I love saying this: “The construction industry is one of the nation’s largest industries and is a major contributor to the U.S. economy. The construction industry built America, and with the need for new schools, hospitals, housing and other commercial buildings increasing, the industry is going to need more and more quality workers to get all of the work done.”

Right here in Yavapai County we need skilled trade workers, designers, management positions, support staff, and these positions are well-paying construction careers in all areas of the industry.

Unlike many industries, regardless of what construction career you start in, if you pay attention and work hard, the opportunities are endless, and you could end

For more information, visit us at ycca.org

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up running your own construction company someday. What is cool about the construction industry is that the industry offers so many choices for a career. Careers in the construction industry are divided into four general categories: • skilled trades • management • administrative and professional support • design and engineering ... so many job opportunities.

We continually hear the words, “workforce development.”

As a broad umbrella those words encompass a wide area that can encourage students in elementary, middle or high school to consider the potential of a career in construction and also prepare young adults for their first jobs in the industry.

Industry recruitment and retention are essential to the future of the construction industry. YCCA and our industry partners are focused on the goal to attract, retain and train the future construction industry workforce.

Forty-two states added construction jobs between June 2018 and June 2019, while construction employment increased in 30 states from May to June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. This employment data demonstrates the need for works.

“Construction demand remains robust across most states,

and contractors continue to add workers when they can find them,” stated chief economist Ken Simonson. “But contractors are struggling to find all the workers they need in many states.”

California added the most construction jobs over the year (40,300 jobs, 4.7%); followed by Texas (39,500 jobs, 5.4%); Florida (25,800 jobs, 4.8%); Arizona (18,200 jobs, 11.6%) and Georgia (12,700 jobs, 6.5%). West Virginia added the highest percentage of construction jobs over 12 months (19.8%, 8,100 jobs); followed by Wyoming (14.1%, 2,800 jobs); Arizona and Alaska (10.3%, 1,600 jobs). Construction employment reached a record high in Colorado, Oregon and Texas.

Eight states shed construction jobs over the latest 12 months.

Louisiana lost the largest number and percentage of construction jobs (-12,300 jobs, -8.0%).

Other states with large job losses include: Massachusetts (-3,400 jobs, -2.1%), Maryland (-2,200 jobs, -1.4%), Connecticut (-1,000 jobs, -1.7%) and Montana (-800 jobs, -2.8%). Other states with a substantial percentage decline include: Montana, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Maryland.

With unemployment rates at historic lows in many states, there is an urgent need for Congress and our local schools to boost funding for career and technical education programs, and we should consider enacting immigration reforms. These measures would make it easier for schools to set up construction-focused programs while immigration reform will allow more people with construction skills to legally enter the country.

The labor shortage is in full bloom, with repercussions being

felt throughout the nation, as well as in Yavapai County. As building activity strengthens, the demand for skilled craftsmen will continue to grow. Constrained by a shortage of skilled workers, could our recovery and manageable growth end up tempered by the continued increase of new home prices and delays in projects?

Filling this gap is going to take a concerted effort on all fronts, including encouraging America’s youth to return to the construction industry. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) there are currently 143,000 vacant construction positions nationwide. In fact, a recent survey by the NAHB revealed that 69% of its members were experiencing delays in completing projects on time due to a shortage of qualified workers, while other jobs were lost altogether.

The problem is that when the recession hit, many skilled workers unable to find jobs dropped out of the industry and have never returned. Compounding this problem, an entire generation of younger workers is no longer even considering construction as a viable career option. Many high schools have phased out shop classes, and parents increasingly have steered graduates to four-year colleges and white-collar careers. Now, as older workers are retiring, there simply isn’t anyone ready to take their spots.

Overall employment in the construction industry is projected to grow mightily at a faster rate than any other occupation.

Job prospects in the construction industry are extremely favorable. Construction ROCKS!

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Landscaping Design “We are lifelong clients who highly recommend ZebraScapes services to friends, family, and newcomers to this beautiful area we now call home. Our project encompassed the following aspects: Area ground preparation, flagstone retaining walls, open rock patio stairway, slate courtyard, flower beds and planters, inground spa with waterfall, trees, bushes and shrubs, custom designed Pergola, river rock fire pit, paver walkways, river rock dry beds, boulders, rock gardens and decorative stone, accent outdoor lighting culminating the project with a beautiful 7,000 square foot paver driveway.

ZebraScapes Landscaping gave us a professional look with a hometown flair.”

John and Renette C. Inscription Canyon

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ebraScapes is the top provider of landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Our professional staff will work with you one-on-one to arrive at the most creative solution for your landscaping projects. We use the latest software technology to create realistic images of your visions. With your input and our talented designers, we can render the terrain surrounding your floor plan using realistic trees, plants, and pavers.

We also have the ability to generate 3D videos to allow you to do a virtual walk through your property, before any physical work is done.

ZebraScapes Landscaping & Services is family owned and operated, located in beautiful Prescott, Arizona. We are at the forefront of landscape design, installation, and maintenance.

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Distracted Driving

It only takes a second... to change yo

That Texting-While-Driving Ticket Will Likely Increase Your Insurance Premium

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ne of the main reasons that car insurance rates are going up is the increase in distracted driving, which has led to a significant jump in vehicular deaths and accidents in the last five years.

Despite most states in the country now having laws barring the use of your phone for talking or other tasks such as messaging or taking pictures, accidents from distracted driving continue mounting.

So, what if you are one of the ones who gets a ticket for distracted driving? Be prepared for a significant increase in your insurance, according to the “2019 Distracted Driving Report” by The Zebra, an insurance rate comparison website.

According to the report, in 2011, a ticket for distracted driving (texting or using your cell phone while driving) would have raised the average driver’s car insurance rate by 0.2%, costing them less than $3 per year in added premium. Now, the same violation will raise rates by an average of 19.7% (about $290) - a penalty increase of 9,750% in just eight years.

This is on top of the insurance rate increases you already have been seeing even if you have not been cited for distracted driving. And it’s no wonder. Consider the following: Nine people are killed per day due to dis-

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tracted driving accidents in the United States - or about 3,500 people per year.

• Nine percent of fatal crashes in 2017 were “distraction-affected” crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

• Fines for distracted driving range among all states from $50 to $500.

• The annual economic impact of distracted driving accidents and deaths is $40 billion.

• 48 states and the District of Columbia have laws prohibiting texting while driving.

• 20 states and the District of Columbia have laws prohibiting phone use while driving.

In 2019 Arizona became the 48th state to ban texting while driving for all drivers and 20th state to outlaw handheld phone use while driving, with a few exemptions for emergency situations. The handheld use law will have a warning period until Jan. 1, 2021, after which it will take full effect.

Arizona’s legislature and governor were under increasing pressure to do so, as many local jurisdictions had passed their own bans.

Yavapai County had outlawed manual use of phones by drivers in unincorporated areas in October 2018, followed by Chino Valley in

November and Prescott Valley in December.

All the local laws are superseded by the state’s new no-texting law, and will be by its handheld use ban once it takes full effect in 2021. Phone use through hands-free devices is permitted.

Ticketed for distracted driving If you get a distracted driving ticket, you will likely be hit with a surcharge on your auto insurance premium. The amount will depend on your insurance company, and the increase of $290 cited above is an average across all states and insurance companies. So, what you are surcharged could well be more than that amount.

Also, if you are ticketed, the surcharge will likely stay on your policy for three years after the infraction, which means you’ll be paying for your mistake for many years.

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Autumn Perennials Attract

by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s Garden Gal There are many beautiful shrubs and trees with fruits and berries in the fall and winter months. Less often talked about are the common garden flowers with seeds most birds seem to gobble up.

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irds bring beauty and sound to the garden. It’s nice to put out bird feeders with seed and suet to attract birds to your yard. But birds still like to forage and find their own food, and it’s especially important to have food for them to detect when the feeders are empty.

There are many beautiful shrubs and trees with fruits and berries in the fall and winter months. Less often talked about are the common garden flowers with seeds most birds seem to gobble up. Let the last blooms stay on these plants throughout the winter and wait until spring to cut them back. Along with nourishment, many also provide shelter and nesting materials.

Asters

There are many asters, and some do better than others, but they all attract some type of bird, among them: cardinals, chickadees, goldfinches, indigo buntings, nuthatches, sparrows, towhees and more.

Sedum

We usually keep sedum up for winter interest. It seems to start re-growing as soon as the old leaves die. But even the ground-hugging sedum varieties are popular with pretty much all types of seed eaters.

Black Eyed Susan, or Rudbeckia

Like coneflowers, black-eyed Susans are a prairie garden staple and can remain standing through most of the winter. Birds you will find feasting on rudbeckia seeds will be: American goldfinches, chickadees, cardinals, nuthatches, sparrows, and towhees.

Coreopsis

We’ve had cheerful yellow flowers all summer, but coreopsis really calls the songbirds in as fall color starts to show.

Coneflowers

With sturdy stems, coneflowers can remain standing long into the wettest, snowiest winters. Among the birds seen pecking at coneflowers are the American goldfinch and the pine siskin.

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Gardeners and Birds Alike Globe Thistle

Unlike the nyjer thistle used in birdseed mixes, this thistle is an attractive plant and not usually aggressive. Its seeds are especially popular with goldfinches.

Silphium

This plant has so many familiar names like Cup Plant, Prairie Dock, Compass Plant. Daisylike flowers are quite a sight in your garden when the flowers bloom at the pinnacle of their tall stems. Such birds as finches can’t resist their seed as they dry out.

Let the last blooms stay on these plants throughout the winter and wait until spring to cut them back.

Along with nourishment, many also provide shelter and nesting materials.

Goldenrod or Saladgo

These pack a double punch. Several birds, like finches, pine siskins, yellow-rumped warblers and indigo buntings munch on its seeds. But it’s also a popular overwintering site for insects. So the birds get a well-balanced meal from one plant.

Zinnia

If you’ve grown zinnia and collected its seeds, you know how many there are in each flower. A single plant can keep sparrows or goldfinches busy for an afternoon. Other annuals to keep around for seed include impatiens and autumn marigolds.

Until next issue, I’ll be helping local gardeners attract more birds into the gardens here at Watters Garden Center.

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Birds love this seed to eat and to use the fluff for building warm nests. Look for chickadees, wrens, titmice and juncos.

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HAUNTED PRESCOTT You may not be alone … a visit to local historic buildings can be haunting

by Darlene Wilson, A Haunting Experience Tours, Haunted Prescott; co-written by Patti Ortiz of the ‘Tis Art Center and Gallery

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ur story begins with Prescott’s oldest and Arizona’s first tallest building, the’Tis Building, now home of the ‘Tis Art Center and Gallery.

Once known as the Knights of Pythias Building, it was originally constructed by local attorneys John C. Herndon,

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John J. Hawkins and Hugo Richards for their law offices and was officially dedicated in 1895. It housed retail on the first floor, attorneys’ offices on the second floor, and the third floor served as the meeting hall for the Prescott branch of the Knights of Pythias fraternal lodge.

It is one of three 19th century buildings Ann Carson Dater rescued during her lifetime that were destined to become cultural centers for the arts she cherished: The Ariel Theatre in Gallipolis, Ohio; the ‘Tis Art Center and Gallery and the Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center, both in downtown Prescott.

In the early years of the building, the ghostly activities were so frequent one attorney had difficulty getting employees to work after hours to handle complicated cases. He called in a local priest, Father Pyke and asked him to perform an exorcism. Father Pyka blessed each floor, said prayers and sprinkled holy water. Soon after, the paranormal activities calmed down.

In 2009, with the remodeling of the building complete and the businesses up and running, the spirits were back in action. A bill collecting agency began calling the phone line with hopes of contacting a person named James Fleming … an uncanny coincidence

Several spirits still linger… a Chinese laborer, a cowboy, a retail merchant and a little boy.

perhaps? In 1897, the train robber and outlaw James Fleming Parker shot and mortally wounded Prescott’s popular Assistant District Attorney Erasmus Lee Norris during Parker’s jailbreak. Norris’s office just happened to be on the second floor of the ‘Tis building. There has been longtime speculation that Parker’s spirit roams the building.

Upon occupancy, the new attorneys in the second-floor offices reported sightings of a ghostly figure at the top of the stairs leading from the street to the second floor. They frequently found the newly installed elevator opening and closing on its own and the faucets in the second-floor kitchen turning on by themselves. On another occasion, one of the paralegals sighted a ghostly face staring back at her through the second-floor window.

Several spirits still linger: a Chinese laborer, who worked as a janitor in the building during the early 1900s; a cowboy; a former owner of the first-floor mercantile, who was quite possibly a member of the Knights of Pythias; and a little boy whose spirit has been detected playing in the thirdfloor banquet hall.

The 1927, the Hassayampa Inn was designed in Spanish Colonial Revival style to serve the needs of travelers. It was erected on the former site of the Congress Hotel, which burned down in 1923.

Since its beginnings, the Hassayampa Inn has had its share of paranormal activity. The most famous is a spirit known as Faith. In early 1928, on their

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Something or someone started tugging on her pant leg… could it have been Faith?

wedding night, Faith and her much older husband checked into room 426.

He went out to get cigarettes and never returned. Faith wandered the lobby for several days and in an act of despair hanged herself from the balcony outside of room 426.

Guests who stay in the room, as well as paranormal investigators, have come away claiming someone indeed died violently in there.

Darlene Wilson, of A Haunting Experience Tours, has had her own experiences. The hotel manager took her on a tour where he pointed out a smell emanating in the hallway and in Faith’s room. The aromas were of floral toilet water, the type of perfume used in the 1920s. The manager went on to say that in all the years since Faith’s death, they have tried to remove the scent, yet the same floral aroma always comes back.

Later while in room 426, Darlene was telling friends of the story of Faith, when something or someone started pulling on her pant leg … could it have been Faith?

A paranormal group from California stayed at the hotel to debunk the stories without much success. Their experiences included hearing sounds like a sigh or exhale of breath. A shadow figure appeared, and a growl was heard. An apparition of a boy was seen, and there were sounds of running footsteps.

The Night Watchman is another known spirit who occupies the lobby.

A hostess, when closing the dining room late one night, sighted a man in

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a brown coat sitting in the dark at the round table by the pianos. She asked if she could turn the lights on for him and when she flipped the switch, he simply vanished.

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shoulder or see Faith wandering the lobby. One might see the Night Watchman patiently waiting for his lost love or the little Chinese boy searching for his family.

Enter these swinging doors and you go back in time to 1901 after the Palace Saloon was rebuilt following the

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fire of 1900. “Serving Arizona’s toughest customers since 1877” is the motto.

The Palace Saloon is the most active paranormal building in Prescott. One of the spirits is thought to be the unfortunate Jennie Clark, aka Nellie Coyle.

She was a prostitute, and Fred Glover, her gambler, opium-addict lover, killed her by beating her to death inside the bar. They were surrounded by other

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He told her he thought the nickname of Fillmore was cute but that his real name was Robert.

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patrons and no one stopped him.

Another is the spirit thought to be of Frank Nevin, who owned a mortuary, which he lost to Sheriff George C. Ruffner in a poker game. There is speculation he remains in the saloon to repeat that poker game with the hope of a better outcome.

At the top of the stairs, once was a porcelain mannequin dressed in period clothing. One morning she was inexplicitly found shattered beyond repair on the floor below. The new mannequin, now known as “Annie,” is frequently found with her head turned as if she is watching the crowds below.

There have been numerous reports of chairs and bottles flying across the room via unseen forces. In particular, the condiments in the buffet fly off

the shelves. The spirit of an unknown woman has often been sighted standing at the bottom of the stairs.

In the basement, which is off limits to the public, there was once a speakeasy and an opium den. There are remnants of the temporary jail cells that were used while new ones were being built at the courthouse.

The energy here is very heavy, which makes it difficult to breathe. The cells are gone, but the bars are still up on the windows.

The 1905 Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center was built for Prescott’s Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 330.

It was the venue for numerous plays, operas, concerts, political rallies, boxing and wrestling matches and

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About the orbs. While not visible to the naked eye, they are often captured by a camera’s lens. They could be dust particles flying around the room or they could be emanations from spirit beings. Either way, they frequently appear in photos taken within the Palace Saloon.

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church services. From 1910 to 1983, it was primarily a movie theater.

The paranormal activities within are numerous. A theater manager often heard faint operatic voices singing when she was in the theater alone.

In 1912, a Russian immigrant named Professor Stanislaus Scherzel played classical music on his violin each evening before the motion picture played at the theater. The professor was seriously depressed, and one Sunday afternoon he shot himself to death at his home following a fight with his wife. Is it a coincidence that cleaning staff working after hours report hearing violin music coming from an unknown source?

There are also reports of unusual activity in the lady’s room. Ladies

using one particular stall often hear unbeknownst voices and experience outside attempts to open the door with no one else in the room.

Shortly after the 2010 restoration of the theater, an usher witnessed seeing a man dressed in period attire sitting in one of the restored box seats watching the show. On a second glance the man vanished.

Other reports include inexplicable foul odors in the theater, the sensation of having hair pulled, the apparition of a man dressed in black and another in cowboy attire. Staff members named one particularly active spirit, “Fillmore.” A cleaning lady in the theater claims she spoke with him.

He told her he thought the nickname of Fillmore was cute but that his real name was Robert.

There are legendary stories of tragedy at the theater that could explain the hauntings: a despondent actor who hanged himself on the stage one night, a little girl who fell to her death from the balcony, human bones found inside one of the walls during restoration.

Prescott — this beautiful “Old West” town is full of stories, historical and haunted. These stories are just a few of the many haunted locations in Prescott. So, don’t be surprised if you feel a cold chill or someone tapping you on the shoulder when no one else is around, or should I say, anyone you can see. Prescott’s spirits seem to be friendly and harmless and, on occasion, a bit mischievous.

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Darlene Wilson is the owner of A Haunting Experience Tours and co-author of “Haunted Prescott.” Patti Ortiz is the marketing and art education programs manager for ‘Tis. They share a common interest in old buildings, their history and stories.

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CHINA-GREAT HALLS AND GREAT WALLS

by Tori Ward, Cruise and Resort Specialist, ROX Travel

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journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and what better location to place that first step than in the country where the quote came from: China. I want to share an offer created exclusively for ROX Travel to visit this culturally rich and breathtakingly beautiful country.

The journey will start in Los Angeles. Included round-trip flights to China begin with the first stop in Beijing. A visit to Tiananmen Square will introduce you to the city.

Although the square today is very modern, it dates back to 1651. Within its 109 acres

are several significant structures, including the National Museum of China. However, the striking impression you get when you look across the vast expanse is how empty it seems in spite of the thousands who traverse it each day. The square, named after the gate or Tiananmen that separates the square from the Forbidden City, is very flat and open.

During your trip, you will discover that nothing in ancient China occurred on a small scale. I wonder if another Chinese proverb also said, “Go big or go home.”

The Forbidden City, another 180 acres, lies directly to the north of the square. It is an Great Wall of China

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extensive, sprawling complex with 980 buildings and halls built from 1406 to 1420 when the emperor moved the capital from Nanjing.

No one could enter the walls without the emperor’s permission, thus the name Forbidden City. Until 1912 it was the royal seat of power for China.

The movie “The Last Emperor” was the first movie filmed inside its walls and describes the life of the last dynasty’s ruler.

There are symbolic elements everywhere, from the high thresholds in front of each building to the characters and ornamentation built into the roof tiles and walls. Although most of the buildings are off-limits to tourists, the fact this ancient structure has been preserved and maintained in light of the dense population and turmoil over the last century is a testament to the respect the Chinese have for their historic treasures.

A visit to a pearl factory in the afternoon, then the delightful Summer Palace will complete the day’s activities. In the evening, the group will enjoy a Peking duck banquet at a restaurant specializing in this crispy bird and all its accompaniments.

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Wall of China. Parts of the 13,171-mile wall, built as early as the 7th century B.C., are easily walkable, and you will have a chance to say, “been there, done that” on Day 4.

After breakfast on Day 5, you will board a flight to Xi’an, China’s former capital. I was very impressed with the beauty of the parks and ancient city wall around the center of town. Instead of walking dogs, as we do in our parks, people walk their caged birds.

For me, the highlight of my trip to China was Xi’an to examine one of the most exciting archeological finds of the 20th century, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses.

The grounds around the excavated sites are beautifully maintained, and landscaping provides a relaxed parklike setting as you approach the main buildings. On your visit, you’ll find the gift shop has plenty of English language books describing everything you want to know about this UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) location.

Lunch and a visit to the Terracotta Replication Factory complete the afternoon. The optional dumpling banquet and Tang Dynasty stage show are worthwhile evening activities.

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The types and styles of dim sum served are impressive, while the show is a musical feast with elaborate costumes and a professional cast of singers and dancers.

The last part of the tour includes a visit to Shanghai, the largest city by population in China. After your flight arrives, you will visit the Bund. Be prepared for the Bund Brides posing in their wedding dresses along this five-block riverfront promenade. A silk factory tour will complete the afternoon.

The final day in Shanghai is a free day to spend enjoying the city on your own. When we go to Shanghai, we never miss a visit to one of the local indoor bazaars where everything for sale is negotiable.

This tour has been created exclusively for ROX Travel and includes both international and intra-China transportation. There are several optional post-tour packages including a trip to Chengdu to participate in a volunteer conservation activity at the Dujiangyan Panda Base. A five-day Yangtze River cruise is also available.

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The 2019 Yavapai County Fair: Where Family Comes Together

by Rosalee Darby, General Manager, Yavapai County Fair

Since 1913, the fair has been, and still is, a place for residents of Yavapai County to exhibit original crafts, garden goods, recipes, photographs and animals they have proudly produced.

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he 2019 Yavapai County Fair, with the theme “Where Family Comes Together,” was held Sept. 5-8 at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. Did you know, the Yavapai County Fair started in 1913 as the Northern Arizona State Fair? It has continued ever since, maintaining its status as one of the oldest county fairs in Arizona. The fair is held at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds, the same location where it began in 1913.

Since 1913, the fair has been, and still is, a place for residents of Yavapai County to exhibit original crafts, garden goods, recipes, photographs and animals they have proudly produced.

I love the fair because it is really the only local place for all to celebrate and showcase their accomplishments.

Exhibits

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with the quilts. Norma Kurr exhibited a quilt that took 10 years to complete.

It was truly a product of perseverance and love. Norma began taking quilting classes more than 10 years ago, but her sewing machine broke.

She started a new series of classes, as the classes she originally took ended before she finished the quilt. Finally, Norma turned to Georgia, who helped her finish the project. Patsy Franko did the quilting on her sewing machine to complete the project. Norma received a blue ribbon for her quilt as well as the Yavapai County Fair President Award. Congratulations, Norma.

A third-generation pecan pie recipe was featured in the Home Department. Ashley Lee is 12 years old, and has watched her mother, Melissa, make this pecan pie every holiday in their home. As a young girl, Melissa also watched her mother make this pie every holiday. This year, Ashley Lee and Melissa each entered a pie. “We didn’t want to make the same pie,” Melissa said, so she substituted Jack Daniels for the vanilla in her recipe.

Both pies tasted amazing and received several awards. Congratulations to the daughter-mom duo of Ashley and Melissa.

There were 120 more entries in Photography this year, which made for a very exciting department with many displays. The coveted People’s Choice Award was presented to Ryan Closson of Prescott for his photo of Crystal Mill in Colorado. Many congratulations, Ryan.

In the Floriculture Department, the Best of Show was awarded to Hilary Horton of Prescott. Hilary displayed her dahlia that she worked all year to grow to perfection. Congratulations, Hilary.

The Animal Exhibits

Of course, the fair would not be a fair without animals, including large and small stock. The Yavapai County Youth Livestock animals were exhibited, and many were offered in the auction, which took place Saturday evening. Not only do the Youth Livestock kids learn how to care for their animals, they also develop life skills in budgeting, time management and personal responsibility. Youth Livestock kids typically work eight to 12 months caring for and maintaining the animals and projects they enter.

Grand champion winners in the Youth Large livestock division this year: • Riley Solo with her Grand Champion Market Steer and Grand Champion Market Lamb.

• Sophia Davidson with her Grand Champion Market Swine.

• Danielle Davis with her Grand Champion Market Goat in the large livestock division.

Winners in the Small Stock Department: • Seth Shackleford with his pen of rabbits.

• Piper Fults with her market turkey.

The Arena

Thursday was a working ranch horse competition, a ranch rodeo and ranch bronc riding. This is fun for all to watch as the ranch teams compete in a rodeo with events used daily on any ranch, showing off skills such as branding, sorting and gathering.

Friday evening was the Family Fun Night with lively races and activities for all who wanted to participate.

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Saturday, the fourth and final event of the Mounted Shooting summer series took place. Later that evening, fans enjoyed the NFR Jr. Bull Riding event, which brought much excitement for all to watch.

Sunday saw the summer series final gymkhana, with prizes awarded for the best performances over four shows held in June, July, August and at the Fair.

On Stage

This year we had some of the best entertainment on the stage that we’ve ever had. The local 5th in a Wheel band played Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Saturday Night, the Doo Wah Riders opened up for recording artist Ned LeDoux, who packed the house with hundreds of local residents who showed up to enjoy a top-notch country music performer, as well as the other entertainment.

Mark your calendar now for next year’s Yavapai County Fair, which will be held Sept. 10-13. Start preparing your best crafts, recipes, photos, garden entry and animals to exhibit at the 2020 County Fair. No matter what you bring, we’ll find a category for you to enter.

Our 2020 County Fair committee has already begun planning for next year’s fair, with many new items in the works. If you have suggestions, or would like to be a part of the Yavapai County Fair, please email yavapaifair@ gmail.com.

Finally, thank you to all the residents who participated in this year’s County Fair, as well as all the many volunteers who worked long hours throughout the event. We couldn’t do it without you.

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The ROX Interview (continued) ...continued from page 29 crisis. This time next year, it could be the methamphetamine or some other drug.

It’s an ever-changing environment, which is why prevention and the work that MATFORCE does is so important.

We can do a lot with enforcement. When we arrest someone for a drug offense, whether it’s the first, second or fifth arrest, we know the prosecutors and the courts can help the individual get treatment. Sometimes that kind of accountability is the motivation someone needs to get help, to get well.

PRESCOTT LIVING: You had mentioned earlier recruitment of police officers is an issue.

Is that across the board for law enforcement? Or does Prescott have disproportionate hiring difficulties?

CHIEF BLACK: It is more challenging here, but we work to attract people familiar with the area. We like to attract young people coming out of the military or who are completing college. It’s not our objective to compete with agencies in the Valley. Phoenix, Mesa and Glendale police departments’ pay and benefits are on a completely different scale from ours in Prescott.

What we can offer is a wonderful quality of life and a great place to raise a family.

We love to hire people who have roots in the community. That’s where we usually find our best candidates. If someone is going to relocate here, their spouse or significant other also needs to find work. Sometimes that works out great. I know that Joe Howard (Superintendent, Prescott Unified School District) has the same challenge with teachers. He could hire wonderfully qualified teachers but what about their spouses? Are they going to be able to find the kind of work they’re trained in? That’s part of the challenge.

We started an academy class in July. The academy is 20 weeks long. It’s very demanding, and we are thrilled to have some very talented recruits in this class.

We are also reasonably successful in attracting lateral police officers already serving in similar-sized communities.

Many agencies are understaffed or underfunded. That isn’t our situation here; in fact, we added three new officer positions this budget year. We believe we offer

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With Daughter Mallory

Chief Black with DC Amy Bonney at Prescott Area Shelter Services Luncheon

Chief Black with Mayor Mengarelli and his daughter Trish at the Prescott Rodeo

a great future for officers here.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What do you think of the new cellphone law? Is that going to be difficult to enforce?

CHIEF BLACK: No. I’m thrilled. I really credit the City Council for aligning with Yavapai County, the first to implement a handsfree ordinance. We’ve been talking about this for many years. Distracted driving is a significant traffic safety issue.

People don’t drive as well as they think they do, especially with a phone in their hand. We have always had the ability to stop someone for weaving, going too fast or slow. But this is a new tool. If we find the reason they are driving so poorly is the use of a cellphone, we have the new law in addition to what we’ve always had.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What have been your major satisfactions as Police Chief in Prescott?

CHIEF BLACK: It always comes back to the

people. One of the things that makes Prescott different is that we with the police department are included in solving issues that aren’t necessarily law-enforcement related.

I’ve worked with Jessi Hans, Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ) and with Carol Benedict U.S. Vets for more than two years. The coalition is addressing the issues and causes of homelessness.

Another example is the creation of mobile-crisis teams to support individuals experiencing behavioral health issues.

Having such resources available allows an officer to leave the individual with a professional equipped to provide care in that moment and ongoing if needed. Officers are trained to recognize symptoms and know what they are dealing with. But eventually we have to leave. The only option we used to have would be to either

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New Trails Offer New Perspective One of two ramps designed and constructed by local artist, Brandon Eubanks Design.

by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator, Prescott Parks and Recreation Pioneer

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fficially open to the public since Sept. 6, the Ecosa Living Legacy Trail offers visitors not only a unique visit to the massive boulders known as the Granite Dells, but a lesson in sustainable design elements.

The trail was designed by the City of Prescott’s Chris Hosking, and construction was completed by the Over the Hill Gang volunteers. This collaboration is also credited with the installation of a series of interpretive signs, educating the public about Ecosa’s mission, which is “to restore health to the natural environment, and thus the human environment, through education in design.” Ecosa is

Over the Hill Gang installing one of the massive interpretive signs found along the trail.

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an ecological design school associated with Prescott College.

After substantial time and effort that led the City of Prescott to purchasing an easement for the trail alignment through the 47-acre parcel that belongs to Ecosa, Hosking began to work on bringing the trail to Willow Lake. Careful consideration unveiled the difficulty involved in such a task, and the current alignment was determined.

Naturally following the canyon of granite boulders, the trail features two metal ramps and six total signs. Local companies Cerberus Ironworks fabricated the signs, and Brandon Eubanks Design constructed the metal ramps, which contributed to the features of this unique trail.

While considering the project’s design, Hosking felt this project is distinctive and should showcase this uniqueness. Hosking feels as if his work in the Willow Dells area has now come full circle. His professional relationship with the Over the Hill Gang started with the construction of the Basin trails and four volunteers. Coupled with the distinctive beauty of the area, adding this short but remarkable trail to the Mile High System’s portfolio is definitely a capstone event.

Access to the Living Legacy Experiential Trail is available from the existing Basin Trail, which is part of the Willow Dells Slickrock Loops, with parking at the Willow Lake boat ramp.

Traversing a seemingly short mile, this outand-back features unique granite formations, at one point crosses Willow Creek, and is quite technical in nature requiring caution for adventurous mountain bicyclists and hikers.

As with many trails in the City, users are asked to remain respectful of surrounding private-property owners and remain on the designated trail surface.

For more information on this or any other City trails visit prescotttrails.com. The City of Prescott also offers parking passes to Watson, Willow, Goldwater lakes, Constellation Trailhead and the Peavine National Recreation Trailhead at Sundog Ranch Road for a discounted rate. For more information or to purchase a parking pass online, visit prescott-az.gov.

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Nov. 9 Smoki Fundraiser Welcomes Fall With The Comfort Of A Fire And More

by Cindy Gresser, Executive Director, The Smoki Museum of American Indian Art & Culture

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o you remember a time when you were excited to have the first fire of the season in your home? For many of us, autumn or fall was the time of year when that “first fire” would usually take place Bundles of dried wood were brought into the house, the flue was opened, and mom or dad would carefully start the fire with some fatwood, or newspaper. Soon, the sounds of crackling wood and a smoky smell would permeate the house. Warm cider was the favorite drink in our house in front of that fire.

At The Smoki Museum, we celebrate that event with our First Fire Fall Fundraiser this year on Nov. 9. In our historic Pueblo Building, we build a fire, offer sumptuous food and provide entertainment from our Native friends. As it is in your home, seating is limited.

Think about joining us this year, as we welcome The Hopi Polequaptewa Family Dance Group from Soongopavi (Shungopavi Village, Second Mesa, Hopi) to perform the Water Maiden Dance. Premier Catering and Events will provide roast beef au jus, baked chicken with pesto Florentine, green beans with bacon, roasted red potatoes with onions and peppers, and apple cobbler for dessert.

Wine and beer along with delicious appetizers will start at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and entertainment at 6 p.m. Local flute maker and artist Michael Goodluck will provide dinner music.

And of course, there will be an amazing silent auction, filled with Native art and interesting items from far and wide.

As always, all proceeds from this wonderful evening will benefit The Smoki Museum’s general fund. And our price per seat is only

$65. Won’t you join us? And remember your “first fires.”

For ticket information, contact Smoki Museum at 928-445-1230.

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PR ESCOT T • PR ESCOT T VA LL EY • CHINO VA LL EY • DE W EY-H UM BOLDT JUVENILE SCHOOL...cont. from page 24 She testified in front the Arizona House and Senate Education committees about Senate Bill 1104. The result was an amendment to Arizona Revised State 15-913 that relates to school finance at six juvenile detention center education programs.

Without those funds, students would have been denied critical services.

Earlier this year, she was honored by the Arizona Department of Education for her strong support of juveniles who have special needs while in secure care.

McNeese’s school is an extension of the Yavapai County Education Service Agency, which is under the authority of Tim Carter, School Superintendent for

Yavapai County.

McNeese is a strong advocate for Kids at Hope. In fact, near her office at the Prescott Parkway facility, she had an inspirational message painted prominently on the wall: “I am a Kid at Hope. I am talented, smart and capable of success. I have dreams for the future, and I will climb to reach those goals and dreams every day. All children are capable of success. No exception.”

Her school is considered a model education program throughout Arizona.

The holder of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northern Arizona University, McNeese is certified as a K-12 principal and superintendent.

McNeese laughs about her name – Marvy. She swears it is

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ADULT EVENTS

DIGITAL PHOTO EDITING FOR BEGINNERS Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.

Learn digital photo retouching skills and how to give your photos an artistic flair using online photo editing service Pixlr. This hands-on class requires basic mouse, keyboard and internet skills.

CHAIR YOGA Second Fridays at 1 p.m.

Oct. 11 and Nov. 8 Chair yoga allows you to do yoga regardless of ability. Chair yoga will help you build and keep your strength, flexibility and balance. Instructor Lori Wallach has been teaching yoga for over 14 years and has experience teaching all kinds of yoga, from power yoga to meditation.

ARIZONA HUMANITIES LECTURE: THE LIVES AND RIGHTS OF ANIMALS IN HISTORY AND LITERATURE Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.

Lisa Barca, Ph.D., lecturer and Honors Faculty Fellow at Arizona State University, will discuss the multicultural and historical perspectives on the moral status of animals.

WHAT MADE WYATT EARP TICK? Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m.

Mark Warren, researcher, author and Western historian, reveals the true nature of Wyatt Earp and explains why he has deservedly entered the pantheon of American heroes. Come join us for a slide presentation of “All Things Earp.”

PRESCOTT WRITERS: USING YOUR UNTAPPED MENTAL ABILITIES Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.

Jim Saylor will discuss using your subconscious mind to improve your writing and overcome writer’s block and the fear of failure. Jim is an author, inspirational speaker and a mentalist.

Prescott Writers is hosted by the Professional Writers of Prescott.

ARE YOU GOOD TO GO? WHY YOU NEED TO GET YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER NOW Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.

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GROWING EARLY READERS WORKSHOP Wednesdays, Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6 at 10 a.m.

Explore tools and techniques proven to support your child’s language development in this interactive workshop designed for children (ages 0-3) and their caregiver. Come ready to sing, talk, play and read with your child each week; then take home a book to practice the strategies each session. Register online at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537.

Learn about the most urgent steps you need to take now so that critical decisions about your life don’t fall on the shoulders of your loved ones. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Virginia and the author of several books, Marcy McDonald trained with the International End of Life Doula Association as well as Going with Grace.

ARIZONA HUMANITIES LECTURE:THE LAND ETHIC: ALDO LEOPOLD IN ARIZONA Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.

Professor Matthew Goodwin presents Aldo Leopold’s ecological observations and how they translate into moral and philosophical insights for how we should live our lives with nature. Goodwin is currently a senior lecturer in the philosophy department of NAU.

HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT FOR LITTLE ONES Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m.

Stories and songs followed by trick-ortreating inside the library. Costumes are encouraged! For children, ages 0-5.

HAUNTED HOUSE FOR KIDS Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.

Enjoy a mildly spooky stroll through our dark and twisty haunted house!

This family-friendly event is geared for a younger audience. Costumes are encouraged.

FAMILY STORYTIME Saturdays at 11 a.m.

20-30 minutes of stories, songs and activities for the whole family.

PRESCOTT WRITERS: HOW TO BECOME A MORE EFFICIENT WRITER Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.

Author and writing instructor Chris Winder will discuss different organizational methods authors can use to write faster, such as preparing outlines and using free writing programs like Grammarly and Scrivener.

YOUTH EVENTS ART DAYS FOR KIDS Fridays, Oct. 11 and Nov. 8 at 1 p.m.

Explore Mondrian’s use of color, shapes and images; then create an original work inspired by his unique style. For children, ages 6-10. Register online at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537.

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The ROX Interview (continued) ...continued from page 170 leave the individual or if a crime was committed arrest them. And we know jail is not a good place for someone experiencing a mental health crises to be.

I think what I find the most satisfying is that we at the police department don’t have to solve all the issues — safety, public policy or societal — ourselves. In Prescott, people come together and work collaboratively to meet the needs of people in the community. That’s what makes Prescott so special.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What have been the major challenges or disappointments that you’ve had so far?

CHIEF BLACK: (Laughing) Well, related to all of that, nothing seems to happen as quickly as I want it to. Things take time.

Even when we have the ideas, the initiative and the support, a piece or two might be missing. It’s important to have patience.

I admit — it’s hard to see people suffering when you think you have the solution.

It’s frustrating when you can’t quite get it done. For example, we have a community goal to get to zero homelessness in 2019.

And now, it’s becoming our 2020 goal. We, especially, don’t give up on people.

PRESCOTT LIVING: If you could wave a magic wand, what would be your do-over moment when you could make a different choice?

CHIEF BLACK: I think when I was new to this level of leadership, I took everything to heart. I expended a lot more energy than I needed to. We in law enforcement do serious work. Many of the issues we face are tremendously challenging. I sometimes lost sight of my role in solving an issue and believed it was entirely my burden to carry.

But I learned as leaders, it’s important to allow others to share in not just the successes, but also the roadblocks and failures.

That way, we can learn and grow as a team.

PRESCOTT LIVING: When you’re not Chief of Police, what do you do for relaxation? You said you ran a marathon a few years back and are into CrossFit. You said assisting youth is a passion ...

CHIEF BLACK: Yes, I love being a Big Sister.

It’s such fun to spend time with Kirra, my little sister. My husband and I enjoy movies, although it’s been a bit of a drought this year. We did enjoy “Bohemian Rhapsody,” but usually we look for a quality

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comedy or action adventure film.

We also enjoy travel. We recently were on an Alaskan cruise and look forward to visiting Ireland next summer.

Unfortunately I’m not able to run anymore because of my knees, so I do CrossFit almost every day. It’s an hour I have to focus on the movements —you really can’t be distracted. You have to focus, and I find that very freeing. I really enjoy yoga.

I don’t practice in a studio currently, but I do my own asanas — yoga poses — at home. When I pair meditation with yoga, then go to CrossFit, it’s a great way to start my day!

We encourage fitness in the police department. There is a higher prevalence of heart disease and stress-related illnesses in our profession.

I like to read, too, although I have had to make some different choices now because of graduate level school work. (laughs) PRESCOTT LIVING: What authors do you read?

CHIEF BLACK: I absolutely love John Grisham. In that genre I also like J.A. Jance, Patricia Cornwell. Lately, I discovered new authors, The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn, or Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

by Gail Honeyman.

I recognize that many of the characters in the fiction I read are police officers or psychologists. I think it’s very familiar, at least on the law enforcement side.

When an author creates characters and storylines that are realistic and likeable, I really enjoy reading.

Someday I might write a book. Who knows ...

PRESCOTT LIVING: I understand you carry a paper that says, “He is with you and for you. When you decide on a course of action that is within His will, nothing in Heaven or Earth can stop you.”

What does that mean to you?

CHIEF BLACK: It’s related to what I just commented. When you are a leader and people look to you for answers, it’s easy to create that self-sufficiency and crowd out other positive influences. That’s why I strive to make sure I don’t lose the ability to feel the presence of God — in big decisions or small decisions. It’s a comfort to have that constant awareness; instead of relying on my own understanding, I rely on God. 

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