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A1 Garage Door Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Able & Ready Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Adult Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 All Seasons Retractables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Amazing Foot Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 American Financial Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 American Pacific Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Arizona All Service Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Artful Eye, Jewelry Design Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Artizan Woodworkers Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Ashley Furniture Homestore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Barrett Financial Group, Mark Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 BASIS.ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Bella by Leah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Bella Home Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Blind Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 BloomTree Realty - Jill Normandin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Blue Raven Landscape & Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Boys & Girls Club of Central Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Broken Horn D Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Bucky's & Yavapai Casinos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Canyon Oaks at Highland Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Capital Canyon Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Carman Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Catholic Charities Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Charles Schwab & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Cliff Castle Casino Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Coldwell Banker Residential - Peter Fife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Complete Foot & Ankle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Completely Clean Cleaning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Culver's of Prescott Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Davinci Wealth - Jason Rheinfelder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Dreamstyle Remodeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Elks Theater & Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Evergreen Home Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Fancy That . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Farmers Insurance - Mike Knittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Findlay Subaru of Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Findlay Toyota Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Framers Market & Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Garden Brook Realty - Wendi Roudybush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Greater Prescott Area Tax Credit Coalition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Gripstone Climbing Gym, Yoga and Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Hassayampa Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Hepburn Capital Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 I Organize 4 You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Jerry B Thomas Legal Document Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 JT's Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 KAZT - AZ TV Channel 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 KNAU Arizona Public Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 KPPV Arizona's Hometown Radio Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Lance Murray Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Let's Get Healthy 4 You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Lynx Lake Cafe Store & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 M & M Entertainment & Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Maid To Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Mandalay Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 MCK Woodworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Melinda M Martin, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 93 THE HOLIDAY EDITION • HOLIDAY 2018

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Mortimer Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Musgrove Drutz Kack & Flack PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 My Health Etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 NAVAHCS (Northern Arizona VA Health Care System) . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Northern Arizona Pain Institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Olsen's for Healthy Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Overall Moving Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Peak Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Phippen Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Plaza View Ballroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Ponderosa Hotel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Prescott Body & Brain Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Prescott Boot Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Prescott Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Prescott Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Prescott Chorale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Prescott Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Prescott Landscaping Professionals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Prescott Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Prescott Unified School District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Prescott Valley Limousine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Prescott Women's Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 95 Raskin's Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Realty Executives Northern AZ - Carol Reill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Cindi LaSalle-Shanks . . . . . . .111 Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Corey Johannsen . . . . . . . . . . 117 Renovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 ROX Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ROX Travel - Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 38 Run-A-Muk Dog Hotel & Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Schutte & Hilgendorf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Scottsdale Plastic Surgery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Sharlot Hall Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Smart Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Smoki Museum - American Indian Art & Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Spirit West Certified Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Sportsman's Warehouse - Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Stratos Wealth Partners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 The Natural Healing Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Thumb Butte Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN ARIZONA’S CHRISTMAS CITY

n the blink of an eye, we’ ve gone from basking in Arizona’ s warm fall weather to donning our coats and scarves and planning our winter holiday activities. Prescott LIVING’s Holiday Edition covers all things related to Arizona’ s Christmas City and its traditions. O ur Community V oices share the j oy of the holidays in Prescott to make sure Elaine Earle you know the times and places to be for the Christmas parades, Frontier Christmas at the Sharlot Hall Museum, the famous Courthouse Lighting, Acker Night … just to name a few! Don’t forget to also mark your calendar for the week after Christmas to enjoy the Storytellers at the Smoki Museum. It’s a wonderful time to gather the family and learn about the Native culture and history that is all around us in Yavapai County. I f you have a travel itch this season, take a look at the RO X Travel feature in this edition … it’s all about exploring the Land Down Under and the wonders that await you. To start off your year on a good financial footing, the Wealth Management section offers advice on mortgages, trust funds, investing and more. ‘Tis the season to take the time to gather your children close around the roaring fireplace with mugs of hot cocoa and share with each other the magic of the holidays. We at ROX Media wish you and your family a wonderous and memorable holiday season and we can’ t wait to share with you what the new year will hold!

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VOICES 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!

Cindy Gresser

Chancellor, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Frank Ayers is the chancellor of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus and is responsible for leading more than 2,600 students and 400 employees. Prior to Embry-Riddle, then-Colonel Ayers served in the U.S. Air Force for years e has ogged ore than ight ho rs in a variety of aircra types

Executive Director, The Smoki Museum Cindy is the Executive Director of The Smoki Museum. Currently, she also serves the City of Prescott as the Chair of the Art in Public Places Committee. She is involved in many community activities including The Rotary Club of Prescott, Prescott Area Arts and Humanities Council and the Prescott Corral of Westerners.

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

Margo Christensen Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations Ponderosa Hotel Management Services Margo is Vice President of marketing and public relations for Ponderosa Hotel Management Services, LLC. As well, she serves on the board of directors for the Prescott Chamber of Commerce and the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association. She is also a founding member of the City of Prescott Tourism Advisory Committee.

Scott Currey President, Acker Committee Scott Currey has been involved with Acker Night for 17 years. He and his wife Jill moved to Prescott 20 years ago a er cott retired fro the os ng es o ice Department. They currently work for the Chamber of Commerce as special event coordinators. Acker Night is their favorite event in Prescott. PRE S COT T LI V ING

Founder and President, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation Dennis is the Founder and President of the Prescott Western eritage o ndation nc a c nonprofit organi ation whose mission is to preserve and promote our Western heritage. He is also a Western artist/bronze sculptor, and an active volunteer for numerous community events. He and his wife, MaryAnn, have been married 50 years and have resided in Prescott for 10 years.

Frank Ayers

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 enda e ri ona here she served since first oining as assistant chief in 2006. Chief Black began her career in 1980 as a patro o cer ith the hoenix o ice epart ent he has een awarded the Medal of Valor, three Medals of Lifesaving and two Police Chief’s Unit Awards.

Dennis Gallagher

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.

Tracey Horn Owner, Helken & Horn Advertising Agency Tracey Horn is the owner of Helken & Horn Advertising Agency, a full-service agency in downtown Prescott since 1995. She has been assisting Northern Arizona businesses prosper, creating professional marketing and advertising materials and negotiating media and digital marketing buys. She volunteers her time on the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai Board of Advisors and assists with all marketing for the Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop she helped create in 2011.

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Arizona Philharmonic - Messiah - 7:00 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center 1100 E Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets online at www.YPAC.com or at the Box Office: (928) 776-2000. For more info visit AZPhil.org. 36th Annual Prescott Chamber Christmas Parade - 1:00 PM-3:00 PM - Courthouse Plaza Downtown Prescott. Courthouse Lighting Event follows parade @ 6PM. Visit prescott.org for more info.

The Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays - 7:00 PM-9:00 PM YCPAC 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets from $32. Visit ycpac.com for info.

Christmas Cooking Decorating Party - 4:00 PM-8:00 PM Plaza View Ballroom 120 W. Gurley St., Prescott. Call 928-460-3335 or visit plazaviewballroom.com for info.

NAZ Suns vs. AUS - 6:30 PM9:30 PM - Prescott Valley Event Center 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. The Northern Arizona Suns third season in the quad-city area against the Austin Spurs.

A Christmas Story / Movies @ The Elks! - 7:00 PM-9:00 PM - Elks Theater 117 E. Gurley St., Prescott. Admission is a cash donation of any amount. All proceeds go to support The Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center’s community outreach programs. Call 928-777-1370 for info.

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A Christmas Story - 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Prescott Center for the Arts 208 N. Marina St., Prescott. Tickets $10/ youth $15/adult. Visit pca-az.net for dates, times and tickets.

Acker Night - 5:30 PM-8:00 PM - Downtown Prescott 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott. Over 100 musicians performing all around downtown area shops. Visit www. ackernight.com for info. The 3 International Tenors Christmas - 7:00 PM-9:00 PM - Elks Theatre 117 E. Gurley St., Prescott. Live in Concert! Call 928-777-1370 or visit www. prescottelkstheater.com for info. Gypsy Soul-A Gift Within the Song Holiday Concert - 2:00 PM - Prescott Center for the Arts 200 N. Marina St., Prescott. Tickets $20-30. Call 928-445-3286 or visit pca-az. net for info.

NAZ Suns vs. STO - 7:00 PM9:30 PM - Prescott Valley Event Center 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. The Northern Arizona Suns vs. Stockton Kings. Holiday-themed activities will fill the concourse and game programming. Fans will receive a NAZ Suns holiday ornament too.

Flash Mob Christmas Caroling - 1:00 PM-2:30 PM - US Vets VIP Center 917 E. Gurley, Prescott. Walk together and sing traditional songs to our Veterans. Call 928-8990046 for info.

Jingle All The Way - 3:00 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center 1100 E Sheldon Street, Prescott. Tickets Available Online at www.YCPAC.com or at the YCPAC Box Office: (928) 776-2000. Adults: $25, Youth (18 & Under): $5. More Info: www.PrescottPOPS.com.

Esteban Christmas Concert - 3:00 PM-5:00 PM - Elks Theatre 117 E. Gurley St., Prescott. Two Performances - 3pm and 7pm. Call 928-777-1370 or visit www. prescottelkstheater.com for info.

Christmas Concert & Nativity Display - 7:00 PM-8:30 PM - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints 7073 E. Pronghorn Ranch Pkwy., Prescott Valley. 7th Annual free event. Doors open at 5:45PM. Call 928-308-5429 for info. NAZ Suns vs. CCG - 6:30 PM-9:30 PM - Prescott Valley Event Center 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. The Northern Arizona Suns third season in the quad-city area against the Capital City Go-Go.

Christmas Vacation / Movies @ The Elks! - 7:00 PM-9:00 PM - Elks Theater 117 E. Gurley St., Prescott. Admission is a cash donation of any amount. All proceeds go to support The Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center’s community outreach programs. Call 928-777-1370 for info.

Ladies Night Out @ Bella by Leah - 4:30 PM-7:30 PM - Bella by Leah 122 N. Cortez St., Ste. 100, Prescott. Back by popular demand. Food, drinks, fun, prizes and big savings! Visit www. bellabyleah.com for info or call 928533-6816.

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In the Christmas Mood 7:00 PM-9:00 PM - Elks Theater 117 E. Gurley St., Prescott. A Holiday Music Spectacular! Tickets available at www.prescottelkstheater. com or call 928-777-1370 for info.

The Nutcracker Ballet & Holly Jolly Christmas Dance Recital - 12:00 PM-2:00 PM - Ruth Street Theater 1050 Ruth St., Prescott. YMCA Youth dance dept. performing. Tickets available at front desk. Visit prescottymca.org/ dance or call 928-445-7221. Northern Arizona Bowlerettes December Tournament - 11:00 AM-2:00 PM - Antelope Lanes 6301 E. 2nd., Prescott Valley. We are a group of sanctioned female bowlers, monthly tournaments around Northern AZ. Call 928-632-7421 if you would like to join!

NAZ Suns vs. MHU - 3:00 PM-5:30 PM - Prescott Valley Event Center 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. Northern Arizona Suns’ mascot, Buckets, will celebrate his birthday with fellow mascots from around the state. Fans will receive a free Buckets poster.

Holiday Swing - 7:00 PM9:00 PM - Yavapai College Bldg.19. Rm. 147, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Yavapai College Jazz Ensembles hosting swing dancing fun! Free! Call 928-776-2045 for more info.

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Blue Christmas; A Rock and Roll Extravaganza! 7:00 PM-9:00 PM - Elks Theater 117 E. Gurley St., Prescott. In the style of Elvis, the King of Rock n' Roll. Tickets available at www. prescottelkstheater.com or call 928-777-1370 for info.

Don't Spend Christmas Alone - 11:00 AM-2:00 PM - St. Luke's Episcopal Church 2000 Shepherds Ln., Prescott. 38th annual free dinner & fellowship for all. Enjoy carols & a visit from Santa! Volunteers will also visit homebound to deliver meals. Call 928-778-4499 for info.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - 7:00 PM9:00 PM - Prescott Valley Event Center 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. Tickets $31.25 and up. Visit prescottvalleyeventcenter. com for more info.

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NAZ Suns vs. SXF - 3:00 PM-5:30 PM - Prescott Valley Event Center 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. Sunday Fun Day, the first 500 kids will receive a free autographed player photo and there will be a postgame free throw session with kids.

NAZ Suns vs. TEX - 7:00 PM-9:30 PM - Prescott Valley Event Center 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. Yee-haw! The Northern Arizona Suns will be bucking tradition by hosting Western Night, where fans will receive a free NAZ Suns cowboy hat.

Mandy Harvey - 7:30 PM-9:30 PM - YCPAC 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Stunning singer/songwriter. Tickets from $15. www.ycpac.com for info.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) 9:00 AM - Community Room, Building 19, Yavapai College 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott - Helping the Homeless and Teens in Our Community , Jessi Hans, Director of the Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ), and Courtney Osterfelt, Executive Director and Founder of the Launch Pad Teen Center - Program is open to the public.

Paula Poundstone - 7:30 PM-9:30 PM - YCPAC 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Comedy show. Tickets from $27. www.ycpac.com for info.

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President resident Dennis allagher and his wife MaryAnn are proud to have had a part in creating the Prescott Heritage Trail History Hunt that takes walkers on an hourlong stroll around historical downtown Prescott. allagher is founder and president of the Prescott Western Heritage Foundation.

Prescott Heritage Trail: A Link To History

he rich frontier and Western heritage of Prescott is again spotlighted in a self-guided walking tour of streets surrounding and adjacent to the iconic century-old Courthouse Square. The multi-stop casual walk will take history seekers on a roughly hourlong stroll down what are now sidewalks and paved streets — but what 150 years ago were primitive horse and stagecoach paths and cattle trails. Chamber of Commerce volunteer Annette Schiller said, “The Heritage Trail is among our most popular downtown attractions for tourists.” Beginning at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce on Gurley Street, which now is

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the official Visitor’s Center in the City, explorers will find stop No. 1. It is the site of what then were the Prescott fire station on the first floor and the City Jail on the second. The classical Romanesque brick building survived fires and other destructive forces. It’s an ideal spot to begin the learning lesson of Western history in Arizona’s original territorial capital. A well-illustrated color map available at the Visitor’s Center will guide strollers on a casual History Hunt that encircles the heart of picturesque “Everybody’s Hometown.” Each site is clearly identified with a large bronze plaque, under which is a commemorative coin signifying the

unique history for the specific location. The coins were the concept of Dennis Gallagher, founder and president, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation. Gallagher is reluctant to take much credit for this latest community accent, but personnel with both the City and the Prescott Chamber of Commerce praise him for his vision in promoting the preservation of qualities and characteristics that make Prescott a national and international destination. Gallagher, a retired engineer with considerable foreign experience, lives in Prescott. He often is seen wandering

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tudents, alumni and communit y residents were among hundreds who participated in the daylong 2018 Career Exposition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) on Oct. 4. Many walked out with firm job offers. ERAU Career Services staff member Laura Polk said the number of companies represented in the fall job fair set a record. “We had well over 100 companies from around the nation, and many of those have international contacts,” she said. She estimated a record 1,100 to 1,200 job-seekers inquired about interviews. Polk, who has been at ERAU three years, said she and her colleagues planned several months for the event. “We thought it important for the 40th anniversary of Embry-Riddle that we have an exceptional job fair.” She explained, “Having major employers on campus and in the community gives our students and others a chance to share their resumes and refine

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play based on a novel by local author Diane Iverson and adapted for stage by playwright Melanie Eubank has done for the greater community what the fictional character, 10-year-old Hannah Graces Meadows, did for her family and friends in their hometown of Prescott. The play especially brought warmth to needy people — literally as well as figuratively. Funds generated through play revenues are designated for two Prescott organizations that focus their resources on helping the homeless and the disadvantaged. The Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ) and the Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) Family Resource Center split the proceeds resulting from three performances of “Hannah’s Heart.” It is the heartwarming story of a young Prescott girl who with her family is struggling to survive a meager Christmas season in the heart of the Great Depression of 1935. Author Iverson and playwright Eubank were ecstatic at the support the community put behind

the premiere of the play. Both praised the widespread patronage that resulted in several thousand dollars of revenue to be distributed among CCJ and Family Resource Center recipients. Performed on stage at the Ruth Street Theater of Prescott High School, the play told the story of how Hannah used her imagination and generous heart to help create a memorable Christmas for those around her despite having no money of her own. Not to be stopped, Hannah used her limited sewing ability to make heartshaped ornaments for sale. The play was staged for three performance — Friday, Nov. 30; Saturday, Dec. 1; and Sunday, Dec. 2. It wasn’t just ticket sales that raised money. A special holiday market in the theater lobby called “Hannah’s Market” had more than 400 handmade vintage-cloth heart-shaped ornaments to sell. Iverson also sold books. A big item was the handmade 90 X 90-inch quilt especially stitched by the Kwazy Kwquilters that was raffled.

Author and playwright collaborator D iane I verson posed with her book and j ust a few of the more than 400 heart-shaped ornaments that were integral to the Hannah’s Heart production.

There were also props from the production, which were made available to audience members. Other sponsors stepped forward, including the Prescott United Methodist Church, the Prescott Daily Courier, El Gato Azul restaurant, Jay’s Bird Barn and Hannah’s Helpers. Iverson said she is working on a second “Hannah” book, set in the

same era. “I would like to see stories about Hannah and her family and friends become part of the Prescott Christmas tradition, for after all, Prescott is Arizona’s Christmas City. Just as with the production this year, I hope future productions can be fundraisers to benefit the needy and the homeless in our generous community,” Iverson said.

Air Passengers May Reach 10,000

f ticket sales continue at the same pace they have since commercial flights began again in late August, Prescott enplanements will reach the magic number of 10,000 — the critical number needed for the City of Prescott to receive a significant increase in federal assistance. That number could jump from the current under 10,000 pas-

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senger subsidy of about $150,000 to an estimated $3 million to $5 million, depending on the City’s new terminal project. In late October, ticketed commercial passengers on flights aboard United Express operated by SkyWest Airlines were estimated to be just a few hundred shy of the 10,000 enplanements necessary to qualify for the in-

creased subsidy by the end of 2018. City of Prescott Airport Manager Robin Sobotta said ticket sales for flights to either Los Angeles or to Denver have far exceeded earlier expectations. That demand convinced the airline to add a Saturday flight to Los Angeles to the schedule Dec. 1. Previously, the Los Ange-

les flights were six days a week, while the Denver flights were seven. A SkyWest spokeswoman, Laura Watson, said, “We’ve certainly been happy with the launch.” Sobotta told the press all indications are passenger numbers will continue to increase, perhaps

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reg Mengarelli has been a Prescott resident since , when he and his wife Sheila and their family moved to Prescott. Mengarelli, CEO for United Christian Youth Camp UCYC , was elected mayor for the City of Prescott in November . It was his first experience in running for a political o ce. However, he had run for a non partisan position when he was elected to the Prescott Unified School District governing board in and served as President of the school board in . He finished his term on the school board at the end of . Mengarelli grew up in small eastern rural communities in his native ansas. The son of a minister, Mengarelli experienced the typical youth of those who lived in dominantly agricultural communities. He attended ansas State University in Manhattan, where he earned a achelor of Science degree in Park

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Resource in . It was there he met his wife, Sheila, who also attended State. They were married in , have nine children four of whom are adopted and one grandchild. Active in community and civic affairs most of his adult life, the year old has steered the UCYC from a small struggling camp with a , budget to that of a major non denominational youth camp in Ari ona. It now has a budget of more than . million, and has over employees. Mengarelli administers a complex organi ation that offers more than or more different camps annually with more than , guests each year who visit one of its three Prescott campuses. When he has free time and that is becoming more and more rare because of his increasing mayoral and civic obligations Mengarelli enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and river trips down the Colorado River. THE HOLIDAY EDITION â&#x20AC;˘ HOLIDAY 2018

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PRESC O T T LIV IN G : Mayor Mengarelli, you and your family have been here for 24 years. What changes have you observed in the community in the two decades? G REG M EN G A RELLI: Lots of things haven't changed, which is good. I think the community remains friendly and warm, and it still feels like a small community. We like that. What has changed is there are more opportunities, particularly in retail and entertainment. Twenty years ago, I can remember on Saturdays when I would be doing my honey-do list. If I needed to go to the local hardware store, I'd need to go before noon or I wouldn't be able to get the supplies I needed. Now stores are open all weekend. Plus, you don't need to travel to Phoenix for everything. You can do quite well shopping locally with what we have available. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : You have consistently said you're committed to preserving and protecting the values and traditions in this area. What can you do to make that happen? G REG M EN G A RELLI: Well, I identify those values and traditions as God, family and country. In our community, we have a very strong community of faith and lots of opportunities for people to express that faith. That's very valuable to me and my family. I see it expressed on the Courthouse Plaza when different communities of faith gather and share their traditions, whether it be the Christmas Courthouse lighting or the Jewish community's menorah. I appreciate that our community is open to allowing our different faith communities to express themselves on the public square. I believe that's very valuable — a big part of the fabric of our community. A second value — family. I appreciate that our community values family. You can see

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that in our traditions with our parades and our holiday gatherings. All those are family-oriented, family-centered. It's important in our community to have opportunities for families to celebrate together. Finally, Prescott is one of the top patriotic communities in the country. I appreciate the fact that we're very patriotic, and that we honor our veterans. That's an important part of our community. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : Much of your adult career has been related to directing, coordinating, administering programs and activities for young people. What is it that appeals to you in that kind of work? G REG M EN G A RELLI: I have a large family, so I know the struggles families face with raising children. My wife Sheila and I have always wanted to be helpful and supportive in raising young people. It's gratifying to invest in young people, to nurture and invest in them, and to see what they can become. That's what we want to do — help young people discover their strengths and explore their dreams and do great things in our community and give back. I love investing in young people, to help families and see them reach their dreams. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : It was almost an extension of your work in church administration and the church camp to become a member of the school board for Prescott Unified School District. What similarities do you find? G REG M EN G A RELLI: There are lots of similarities — investing in young people. They are our future. It's been a real pleasure to serve on the school board with a great team led by Superintendent Joe Howard. The difference is the amount of time you have to make a difference. At camp, we have kids for a short amount of time in an outdoor setting. At school, you have them for about 10 months of the year in a day-to-day situation.

As a school board member, I'm there to support and encourage Joe and his team accomplish the vision and the goals of the district. At camp, I am the CEO and the leader. There's a lot of commonalities in investing in our young people and helping them overcome obstacles and reach their dreams. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : Being mayor of Prescott has become almost a full-time obligation. How many hours a week are you spending in official duties and functions? G REG M EN G A RELLI: Well ... it's hard to quantify. Every day is different, every week is different. I would say I'm busy doing something at least 60 hours. The lion's share is between the camp and the city. It's definitely more time with the city than I thought it was going to be. But it's gratifying, and I enjoy it so much. The city has been the organization that's required the most attention. I would say there is not a typical day. Some days I'll work eight or 10 hours for the city and other days I'll work that same amount of time for the camp. The school board doesn't require as much lately because we have such a good team. I would say that about the camp, too. After 24 years at the camp, we have it on a good trajectory with a good executive team leading the camp. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : What have you learned about civic government that you didn't know before you became mayor? G REG M EN G A RELLI: I have to say I've been impressed with how our government functions locally. It's very efficient. We have some very good people on our staff who work hard for our citizens. It's interesting to lead a team you didn't pick. We're fortunate to have a good team, a good city council. It's neat to see you can really have an impact on citizens and the quality of their life through local government.

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That's what I like about serving at this level. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : What qualities do you find that you admire in your city colleagues? G REG M EN G A RELLI: You have to be a team player. You have to be flexible and willing to compromise. Roll up your sleeves and get all the issues out on the table. Get your opinion out there and hear everyone else's opinion. Listening is really important. Finally, you have to be able to come to a solution you can all agree on. I think our council does that. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : Identifying and fulfilling budgetary obligations and charting prudent fiscal management have always been a key responsibility for city officials in Prescott. You have been a strong advocate for conservative fiscal policies. Yet at the same time, you have been committed to meeting obligations such as Prop 443. (Editor's note: Prop 443 was a proposition approved by Prescott voters this past year. It authorized the City of Prescott to levy a .75 sales tax to pay down the unfunded debt to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System PSPRS). Give us some of your thoughts about fiscal management. G REG M EN G A RELLI: A year ago, we faced a mountain of a debt, with our PSPRS unfunded liability. And we were proposing at that time Proposition 443 as a solution. This city is very focused on fiscal responsibility. I think as a general value of our people, they don't like debt. Proposition 443 was the solution, and my good friends Mayor Pro Tem Billie Orr and Councilman Steve Sischka led the charge. A lot of promises were made a year ago, and now we can report those promises were

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kept. Prop 443 is working and generating the revenue we thought it would. And we're maintaining our promise to pay the required payment to PSPRS out of our general fund. In addition, using this new money from the Prop 443 to continue to pay down the debt, we're on track to have it paid off in about seven years. We're pleased with the decisions we're making to honor those promises. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : You also have been an advocate for growing the economy locally. How? G REG M EN G A RELLI: That question dovetails with the previous question. To generate sales-tax revenue, and revenue from Prop 443, you need growth. You need new businesses coming in and new jobs to make sure you can pay off your debt from previous years. That's what we're about, creating local hightech jobs -- high-paying jobs to keep young people in town. By creating jobs to fuel the economy … retail and rooftops will follow. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : We really admire what the city is doing now with the Destination Marketing Organization. Tell us about that. G REG M EN G A RELLI: I've said this for a while now, starting on the campaign trail. Prescott is a No. 1 tourism destination. In the past, we were a secondary destination. People were going to Sedona or the Grand Canyon or Flagstaff, and they might consider swinging through Prescott as a secondary option. But with our expanded airport and our commercial air service, and with a lot of the new entertainment and cultural arts and attractions in our city, Prescott is a destination for tourism. They will come here and then go to visit Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Prescott can be the hub of destination tourism. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : How important is it that in August, our airport became Prescott Regional Airport? G REG M EN G A RELLI: Prescott Regional Airport really reflects the cooperation and partnerships we have with the county and other municipalities even all the way to the Verde Valley. It's important for us to see it that way. This is an asset that's been given to us, and we need to make sure we leverage it in a way that's good for the whole region. Prescott Regional Airport really reflects the mentality that we are partners, cooperating with all of the local regional municipalities in the county. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : The airport goes beyond being a commercial airport. So many other businesses are locating out there. Comments

about that? G REG M EN G A RELLI: That whole area is a real economic engine that's been under-utilized. There's a lot of space for businesses there. What we're considering is getting projects that are shovel-ready or even coming up with some buildings, so when businesses want to relocate, they have a place to go immediately. That seems to be the trend — to have shells of buildings ready to go. We need more of that kind of space, particularly around the airport. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : You were instrumental in bringing a company called Eviation to Prescott. What's the impact of that? G REG M EN G A RELLI: I first met the Eviation executives when I was still on the campaign trail. What a great organization — an Israeli-owned company that is going to build the first electric airplane. We're so excited they chose Prescott for their U.S. headquarters. I only had a small part in that. I think Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) was a big part of that decision because of its aeronautical engineering program and its research and development that they'll be doing with Eviation. Our airport was another part of that; they really liked the access and the airspace available to them. Eviation plans to build a nine-seater regional airplane.We're a regional airport, so it gives them the opportunity to really test that market. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : They will employ some quality people. G REG M EN G A RELLI: It's a very high-tech company, as you can imagine, with the electric motors and the batteries and 3D printing of much of the fuselage. Eventually, they'll go into manufacturing here, and that could result in 500 to 1,000 jobs locally. It really fits within the paradigm of our economy. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : You've been vocal about the importance of colleges and universities in this region and the positive impact they have. Give us some examples of what they can do. G REG M EN G A RELLI: We're fortunate to have four of those colleges and universities in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Northern Arizona University, Prescott College and Yavapai College. Our citizens tend to be lifelong learners. They want to pick up a new skill, they want to learn a new hobby. We have four great opportunities for people to get in-

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volved in one of these colleges or universities and do just that. I believe that contributes to the quality of life we have in Prescott. In addition, we at the city try to leverage those higher institutions for economic development. We've already talked about aviation and the commercial air service. We see this happening with RESA, a custom orthotic insole manufacturer. Yavapai College and ERAU are instrumental players for us to make sure we see RESA thrive in our community. Without those universities, I don't know it would have happened. We couldn't attract those kinds of businesses to our community. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : I think you're fortunate to have on the city staff some shrewd and aggressive people who are going after economic development: John Heiney, Wendy Bridges and Jim Robb, the economic development consultant. G REG M EN G A RELLI: These people are out there all the time reaching out to businesses. What I like about our strategy is we're really focused on high-paying jobs in the tech industry, because it matches who we are. It's a reflection of our colleges and universities and what we can offer. The other aspect is we're also meeting with the existing businesses in our city to see how we can help them expand. It's not just about bringing new businesses into the city as much as it is about making sure we're taking care of those businesses that already exist in our city. We try to do both of those things. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : In October, you visited Prescott's sister city Zeitz, Germany. What brought that about?

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G REG M EN G A RELLI: Within a few weeks of being in office I received an invitation from the Mayor of Zeitz to come visit. We went in October and had a great time. It was a lot of fun to be with Sheila, and to enjoy getting to know the people in Zeitz and their traditions. The sugar beet festival was a real pleasure to be a part of and we're grateful to have that connection and those relationships in Zeitz. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : German tourists seem to love coming here. G REG M EN G A RELLI: I've met a few folks from Zeitz who have visited Prescott. It's fun to have them over here to see, you know, the Wild, Wild West, as they think of it. (laughs). PRESC O T T LIV IN G : We're going to shift gears and talk about you and your family. You've already made it very clear family is critical in your life. Your wife Sheila sells real estate. She's as busy as you are. At the same time, you have nine children. They range from elementary school to college. How do you two manage to balance everything? G REG M EN G A RELLI: It's rare that we'll have an evening or a weekend just with my wife Sheila and the family. We cherish those. I try to incorporate Sheila, and even my kids, in as much as we can with city functions. I think it's important for people to see our family together when it's appropriate. Several weekends we're busy with city functions and evenings as well. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : If you had a free evening to spend with Sheila and the kids, what would you do? G REG M EN G A RELLI: (laughs) You know, we're pretty simple people. Anytime we're together, we're having fun. It doesn't really matter where we are or what we're doing. We're pretty low-maintenance that way. I think many times sitting on the back deck, making s'mores around the fire is as much fun as anything we do. It's mostly just quality time — being together without distraction and laughing about whatever events have happened recently. For the record, I think my wife's busier than I am, which is hard to do. (laughs). We have a lot of friends, neighbors and family who wrap around our family and help us get everything accomplished. Our grown children are helping us out. Both of our moms live here, and it really makes a difference to have two grandparents helping. Everyone pitches in and does their part even within our

own family. Everybody has chores and duties around the house. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : How long has this lifestyle been a part of your life fabric — since you were a youngster? Or is this something that evolved over time with you and Sheila? G REG M EN G A RELLI: It's interesting; on the Mengarelli side, family's very important. We actually don't have any divorce on the Mengarelli side of the family, believe it or not. -That's always been a value, all the way back to my great-grandparents who came from Italy. My great-grandpa used to talk about the family in Italy and how they all lived together and took care of each other. It's a long-standing value that you take care of each other. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : What about Sheila? G REG M EN G A RELLI: Similar. She has one brother. They have a little smaller family. I can remember all the family reunions and the importance of getting together. Family is very important for both of us. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : You've been married how long? G REG M EN G A RELLI: Twenty-eight years. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : You've got nine children, four of whom are adopted. Tell us about that. G REG M EN G A RELLI: We agreed we wanted to at least have four children when we got started. We just enjoy kids. After we had five, we were made aware there were 2,000 orphans in our state. We decided we wanted to give more kids the same opportunity our kids have. So first we adopted one sibling group and then another sibling group. We have two adopted sibling groups. We have one daughter who has some special needs. She's deaf and we're learning sign language. We have learned a lot about education for the deaf community. We're fortunate to have her in the Phoenix Day School for the Deaf. I'm a grandpa. Our oldest son lives in Prescott Valley and he and his wife work in the area and have one son. We have one in post-graduate school at NAU. Two are at University of Arizona studying medicine and nursing. After that, they run the gamut … one in high school, one in middle school, and the rest are in elementary. You get to know a lot of different people when you have kids in all those different schools and age ranges. It's been a real pleasure. They cheer and lead each other on. They love when everybody has something special

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N Our calendar is filled with music and joy, and I encourage everyone to sample the many offerings this December.

othing symbolizes Prescott more than the events that occur in our great city at this time of year. The annual Prescott Chamber Christmas Parade, the Christmas Courthouse Lighting, Acker Night Musical Showcase, and the famous Whiskey Row Boot Drop all bring thousands of residents and visitors to our historic downtown to embrace the spirit of Christmas and the holidays. These widely anticipated events kickoff a festive and joyous time in our community. It is almost impossible to walk and shop in downtown Prescott during the holidays and not be infused with wonder and delight. The magical Courthouse Plaza has dozens of trees aglow in the colors of the season, and the courthouse itself is adorned with angels, wreaths and giant candles. Our calendar is filled with music and joy, and I encourage everyone to sample the many offerings this December. The Yavapai College Performing Arts Center offers holiday performances, the Elks Theatre and the Performing Arts Center all have their own special performances. It’s easy to get into the spirit with all of this taking place.

Come out and enjoy all that Prescott has to offer for the holidays, and don’t forget to support our local establishments – remember to Shop Prescott-Start Here for the holidays and all year long. To learn more about the wonderful events this season, go to prescott-az.gov, or visit-prescott.com. Finally, on behalf of the City of Prescott, from our family to yours, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

H OLID A Y C A LE ND A R 2018 Pre co ri ma Parade and Ya apai o n y o r o e ig ting Dec. 1 from 1 to p.m., downtown Prescott, free. S arlo Hall e m nn al rontier ri ma Dec. 1 from 6 to :30 p.m., immediately following the Courthouse ighting, Sharlot all Museum, 1 . Gurley St., two blocks west of the Courthouse Plaza. ree for Museum members for nonmembers 1 and younger free. nc an ed ri ma ndoor o r o ig ov. 23 through Dec. 30, various times, Downtown Prescott in the Depot Marketplace. c er ig ical S o ca e Dec. from :30 to p.m., musicians playing throughout downtown Prescott. orld arge Ginger read illage The orld s argest Gingerbread illage is on display at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center. or details, visit: prescottresort.com planning ahead for the holiday season i ey o e Year oo rop Dec. 31, two ball drops, 10 p.m. and midnight, free, on hiskey Row. H OLID A Y S H OWS arious special holiday shows are planned for the season. earn more at: prescottelkstheater.com, ycpac.ticketforce.com or pca az.net

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e hear the phrase “buy local” often, yet do we ever really think about what it means? Buying local is so much more than shopping at a local business; it is about keeping jobs in our communities, supporting our youth and elderly; living a healthier lifestyle; and building strong, vibrant communities. The Prescott Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of Gift Prescott – A Shopping Experience program. This is an economic initiative focused on engaging local businesses in the growing gift certificate market, and encouraging residents to shop locally. Over $100 billion is spent annually on gift cards and certificates. The Prescott Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer this opportunity to member merchants to showcase their

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business to customers and the community through a gift certificate program. Using the program is easy. Visit the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center at 117 W. Goodwin St., and you can conveniently purchase a gift certificates for yourself or another, redeemable at any participating merchant within the greater Prescott area. Just in time for the holidays. Now is the perfect time to determine where you will do your shopping. Where you choose to shop affects the economy, the environment and ultimately quality of life for the City of Prescott.

Benefits of Shopping Locally Create more jobs. Brick-andmortar businesses are among the largest employers in the country and offer a multitude of jobs, particularly to those in the

local community. Not only do these businesses employ more individuals, but they also are the customers of local accountants, wholesalers, farmers, printers, etc. Support your locally based businesses, and you will create jobs for your friends, your loved ones and even yourself. Keep the community unique, and let it thrive. There is nothing more fulfilling than watching a community develop and thrive. Where you shop, eat and have fun is what helps make our community a HOME and adds a unique sense of character to the area. Plus, studies show that entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to settle in communities that recognize, support and preserve their one-ofa-kind businesses, helping the community to continue to grow and be successful. Support yourself. Let’s face it, you’re not just supporting the

local businesses, but you’re also in turn supporting yourself. Multiple studies have shown that when you buy from locally based brick-and-mortar business a much greater percentage of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms, which helps to strengthen the economic base of the community. What else does this mean? A greater percentage of local businesses help keep your taxes lower and provides high quality municipal infrastructure and services. For more information about the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, please visit prescott.org, or call us at (928) 445-2000 or (800) 266-7534, or stop by the Visitor Information Center is at 117 W. Goodwin St., Prescott.

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F “My thanks go to the community, to our outstanding staff, which has done a super job of getting the work done in a highquality way, and to the Council for providing policy and guidance that has served the best interests of our citizens. Most of all, thanks to our many citizens who supported and guided me as I worked. Admittedly, in spite of our best efforts, we have not achieved perfection as a government. But with citizens, staff and Council, we have done an overall good job. My hope is that I have served you satisfactorily.” — Mayor Harvey Skoog

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ew people in Prescott Valley are as familiar with or have had more of a hand in the community’s direction than current Mayor Harvey Skoog, who will retire in December after 19 years in the mayor’s seat and 26 total years of service on the Town Council. Mayor Skoog began serving on the Town Council in April 1984. He then served for five years as mayor, from March 1993 to January 1998. His current run as mayor began when he won a recall election in November 2004. He was re-elected three times, making his tenure a total of approximately 14 consecutive years as mayor. He has seen Prescott Valley grow to a current estimated population of nearly 46,000. When he looks back on his years of service, he talks about some of the accomplishments he’s most proud of, but he certainly doesn’t take the credit for himself. “To be truthful, there is little if any great thing that I can personally claim,” he said. “Every accomplishment can be traced back to an outstanding staff that did all the work and our very positive Town Council that guided an effective and positive policy-making process. Another important factor is the encouragement, suggestions and support of our citizens.”

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• Highlights include: • Prescott Valley grew from 1,520 residents in 1978 to approximately 46,000 on its 40th anniversary in 2018. It is now the largest municipality in Yavapai County and has the youngest population. • Prescott Valley’s crime rate is the lowest of any Northern Arizona municipality. • Private and public sector employment in Prescott Valley is about 16,000. • In 1989, the town had about 240,000 square feet of commercial space. This grew to 4.4 million square feet in 2018. Sales tax revenue for the same period went from $915,342 to $22.8 million. • As of May 2018, the town was growing at the rate of 50 to 60 new homes per month, plus duplexes, triplexes and apartment-house complexes. • In the mid-90s, Prescott Valley completed the largest improvement district in the state’s history, giving the Town a communitywide sewer and natural gas system. • An up-to-date water system serves every family in town. • The community boasts the 5,200-seat Prescott Valley Event Center, which can seat nearly 7,000 for concerts and rallies. • A 14-screen Harkins Theatre is here for the en-

joyment of our residents. Several hiking trails have been added, including the Iron King Trail and the Glassford Summit Trail. Prescott Valley has 28 beautiful parks, including a community swimming pool, numerous ball fields, fishing, gold panning, walking paths and more, providing enjoyment for families, seniors and children. A twice-a-year Citizens Academy shares the details of government operations with residents. Police officers, staff and volunteers provide people with outstanding police service and continued high safety, along with providing a Citizens Police Academy and a new Youth Police Academy. The Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce promotes knowledge by providing a Business Academy and overall support for the businesses in Prescott Valley. Advanced-degree programs are offered by a joint Northern Arizona University and Yavapai College effort. Yavapai College has added expanded facilities, learning programs and academic opportunities. Medical services include the excellent Yavapai Regional Medical Center, the award-winning Mountain Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, the Yavapai Guidance Clinic, plus a myriad of medical clinics, dental offices and other health services.

Mayor Skoog is quick to point out the growing community has not been without its challenges through the years. Growth has provided its own obstacles in water and wastewater management, affordable housing, infrastructure and jobs. The recession that began in 2007 necessitated a hiring freeze and deep budget cuts. Prescott Valley has faced all of these challenges with sound financial practices, innovation and the collective wisdom and skills of its citizens. As he steps down, Mayor Skoog typically does not rest on past accomplishments. He outlines the issues Prescott Valley still must continue with or strive for. Among them are continued infrastructure upgrades, job opportunities, sound financial audits with a fiscal reserve of 25 percent of the Town’s budget, workforce development and education, preservation of water and open space resources, entertainment opportunities and civic engagement, especially with the younger demographic. He is quick to thank all who have supported him through 26 years on the Council or as mayor of this still-burgeoning community.

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est guesses are certainly wide ranging, but one Prescott-area agency may be offering a snapshot into the future through a series of youth-focused skills-building programs designed to pay dividends down the road. “Our mission is to empower youth to be self assured, healthy and involved in their community,” said Diane DeLong, North Star Youth Partnership Senior Program Manager at Catholic Charities. “We do that through a variety of programs that we have in place in Yavapai, Maricopa and Coconino counties.” Divided into three component areas – leadership and service, education and development, and sports and recreation – “We’re very proud that our established programs are reaching a variety of youth during in-school and afterschool programs,” she added. Each year, nearly 4,500 students go through the programs in Yavapai County alone. The numbers grow exponentially when taking into account all 15 programs and partnerships with more than 100 schools and organizations. The Peer Assistance and Leadership Program (PAL) is an evidence-based national program for teens “to learn leadership skills, develop learning service projects for their community and learn other valuable skills like conflict resolution and better communication,” DeLong said. “Most importantly, it’s a skills-building program that enables teens to help their peers not just in crisis situations but every

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day. Maybe it means recognizing why a student at our school is sitting alone every day and being able to initiate that conversation.” Many hundreds of students, including Granite Mountain Hot Shot Grant McKee, who lost his life in the 2013 Yarnell fire, have gone through the program at Prescott High School, Basis Prescott and in a partnership with United Way at Bagdad High School, among others. “Gr ant used t he prog r am and t he leadership skills he learned to help him overcome and be able to talk about some horrendous things in his life,” DeLong said. “Grant was the epitome of turning a life around using leadership skills to advance. We now have a scholarship in his name that has generated $56,000 worth of college scholarships.” Girl Talk, an afterschool mentoring program for middle school students, connects high school mentors with younger students in weekly conversations. “Every lesson has a topic from healthy relationships to what it’s like to date to discovering what is unique or special about you to help develop self esteem. There also are general topics like the environment and healthy eating,” DeLong explained. “The girls meet in an environment that’s comfortable and safe and encourages and helps build relationships with the high school girls who are developing their own leadership skills.” Girl Talk is underway at Granite Mountain Middle School (Prescott), Mountain Oaks Charter School (Prescott), Glassford Hill

Middle School (Prescott Valley) and Heritage Middle School (Chino Valley). One former Girl Talk mentor, Tess Peterson, started a similar program while interning at a school in Phoenix during college. Today, she’s in charge of youth activities for the Reno, Nevada, Public Health Department where she’s organizing another North Star Partnership Program, Teen Maze, a nationally recognized life-size game board event that helps teens understand consequences of life choices. Other North Star programs include Baby ... Ready or Not that teaches teens parental responsibilities after spending a weekend with computerized lifelike dolls; Girls & Sports Day for girls 7-to-14 to try traditional and nontraditional sports; Health Education for students in grades 5-12 to learn about puberty, risks of sexual activity and how to shape a bright future; Safe Sitter®, which teaches hands-on life-saving techniques to teens home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting; and Priceless Prom, a free prom-attire program to lighten the financial burden of the event and serve as a “pay it forward” recycling project. “We’ve had so many kids we keep in contact with,” DeLong said. “We hear, over and over again, that this is the program that ‘made me who I am today.’ We’d like to take the credit, but the truth is that some of these kids were amazing, and we’re just so flattered when they talk about how we helped them develop their leadership skills and plan for their future.” For more information, visit catholiccharitiesaz.org.

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n just a few weeks, Brad Newman, executive director of Yavapai Exceptional Industries (YEI), will celebrate his 43rd year with YEI. YEI is praised as being a unique organization in Arizona that serves the needs of adults with disabilities through its support services, volunteer placement, job training and employment. From that first January 1976 day when Newman began his career at YEI until now, the charitable organization has grown from a little-known group of 14 people scrambling around in a ramshackle warehouse. It now is a nationally recognized entity that serves “188 persons a day at three different work sites — two in Prescott and one in Prescott Valley,” Newman said. Once you meet the husky, deeply sun-tanned, always smiling, laughing and joking, deep-voiced Newman, you understand why people gravitate to him and follow his

leadership. When I scheduled my interview with Newman, he thanked me, saying, “Great. I’ll have time to get a haircut, shine my sneakers and lose 50 pounds.” Four days later, he had done none of the three. Even so he welcomed me into his trophy-plaque-and-certificate-filled office — my wife would say “cluttered” — with a hearty handshake and introductions to several staff and men and women working there. “Welcome to Van Central Station,” he said as he motioned toward several vans labeled with the YEI logo. “We transport some of our employees to other sites and to some activities, including a swimming event later this morning.” Besides the main multibuilding facility on North Washington Avenue in Prescott, Newman and his staff supervise two other sites — Antelope Point at Eastridge in Prescott Valley and Ruger Airpark Industries north of Prescott near the airport. They are where YEI workers learn on-the-job skills and produce products either for sale or for local merchants who employ them. When I asked Brad how many people work at each location, he grinned. “You mean I’ve gotta do some math? That’s not in my job description.” He then explained that about 70 people are located at the main Washington Avenue Industries facilities, while 65 work At Antelope Point and 40 at Ruger. I asked about the age range of employees. “Sheesh. More numbers?” Brad then explained that ages range from 17 and 18 all the way up to a few in their 70s. Many employees live in the residence homes YEI owns. The men’s home is in Washington Hills and the women’s in Rusing Hills. Newman carefully explains that both homes offer nurturing family-style environments that feature security and independence. Newman enthusiastically tells me what employees do, “We’re proud to say our jobs give developmentally challenged adults opportunities for learning mechanical assembly, packaging and kit-building, mail management, bench assembly, fabrication, warehousing and shipping

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LIVING Special Feature Yavapai Exceptional Industries is praised as being a unique organization in Arizona that serves the needs of adults with disabilities through its support services, volunteer placement, job training and employment.

and fulfillment and drop-shipping.” Other functions employees handle includes blending and packing bird seed for local owner Eric Moore, proprietor of the well-known Jay’s Bird Barn. “Some employees blend and bag about a half-million pounds annually of bird seed for Eric’s stores,” Newman says. “Most people don’t know that we pay our employees. Everyone gets a paycheck and they can go buy pizza, buy clothes, go to movies — whatever.” Underneath his seemingly casual manner lurks a deliberately thoughtful administrator. With a budget approaching $2 million annually, Newman and his colleagues maintain carefully audited books and records. Newman points at an exceptionally well-constructed Redwood picnic table. “That just one of the kinds of patio furniture our employees create for sale. They also make park benches, duet chairs connected by a small table, and garden boxes. And honest, we can’t keep up with the demand. Every year, after the spring home and garden show, we sell out.” Accolades for Newman come from every direction. His longtime friend Henry Dahlberg, former owner of the former Mingus Springs Camp, says, “What a phenomenal impact he’s had on the community with a special population. He just never says ‘no’ to the any chance to help folks out.” Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer cited one of the YEI groups as the “Best Practice in Arizona.” In 2012, Newman was honored as the Prescott Area Leadership Man of the Year. Just this month, Steve and Cathy Trotter praised him for his efforts with their son Simeon and for his ongoing support of Special Olympics of Arizona, especially the Prescott delegation.

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Steve, head of the Prescott Delegation 02-023, said this: “As the parents of an adult special-needs YEI employee, I appreciate how long Brad has supported and improved the well-being of special-needs people in Prescott. He has been a leader in helping YEI workers to contribute to society by providing an opportunity for them to socialize, exercise, laugh and have fun. Brad has managed to commit himself and the organization to provide service to the wonderful population of special people YEI serves.” Trotter continued, “One example of what I mean occurred this past March when 15 to 20 workers from YEI supported the Special Olympics for this region at the YMCA pool in Prescott. He has created a network of unique experiences for special-needs people who otherwise would never have such opportunities.” A graduate of Jesuit Brophy Prep in Phoenix, Newman later attended the University of Arizona, where he earned a degree in developmental disabilities. Now 66, Newman has dedicated his entire career to serving those who have special needs. Perhaps his life is best defined by a phrase he often shares: “It’s really not how many people go to church; it’s how many go to Heaven.”

Yavapai Exceptional Industries Executive Director rad Newman takes it literally when people tell him to share his budget plan with a pie chart. Photo by Ray Newton

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Scholarships For Aspiring Teachers Are A Priority

cknowledging that aggressive measures need to be taken to help aspiring teachers meet their career objectives, the Gardner Family Teacher Scholarships (GiFTS) is offering $2,000 or more scholarships to qualified Yavapai County residents interested in earning an education degree. In fact, said Robert St. Clair, GiFTS president, “The probability is that the scholarship will be larger than the minimum of $2,000. Last year, we awarded $2,300 each to 12 students, and I suspect we’ll do better than that this year.” St. Clair explained, “For the past couple of years, Arizona schools have faced a crisis, especially in having teachers to fill the classrooms. That is especially true in rural counties such as Yavapai. Our foundation wants to be known as one of the strongest supporters of teachers in Central and Northern Arizona, so we’re urging interested persons to apply.” Applicants must be Yavapai County residents who have graduated or will graduate from an accredited public high school or have resided in Yavapai County for no less than one year. They

HERITAGE TRAIL..cont. from page 16 Prescott streets in his distinctive Western attire. (See related story-Western Heritage Banquet, p. 54) Among stops along the tour, each with its own detailed historical account prominently displayed, are: 1. City Jail 2. Ruffner Plaza Stables 3. Fire of 1900 4. Montezuma Street-Whiskey Row 5. Palace Saloon 6. St. Michael Hotel

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also should plan to teach in grades K-12, preferably in Yavapai County. Applicants should have no less than a 3.0 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale either in high school, college or university classes. St. Clair also urged displaced teachers whose positon has been eliminated in a district or charter school to apply and use the scholarship to obtain additional academic endorsements for continued employment. Since its founding 19 years ago, GiFTS has granted 161 scholarships at a cumulative value or more than $278,000. GiFTS is a nonprofit organization administered by a volunteer board of directors who represent the population of the entire county. It was founded by the late Gladys Gardner, a former teacher who became a Yavapai County supervisor and a state legislator. Applications are available online through the GiFTS website at ycesa.com/gardner-teacher-scholarship-application, or through contacting Jenn Nelson at (928) 442-5138. Written applications must be submitted by no later than midnight, March 4, 2019 — no exceptions.

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AIR PASSENGERS..cont. from page 16 to double or more than what they had been this past year. Considerable credit is being given to the support provided by leaders in Prescott and the surrounding communities for their endorsement of increased commercial air traffic. Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli has been outspoken in saying Prescott has become a “destination, not a passthrough, for visitors.” He said he and other community leaders were confident that access to a major carrier, coupled with minimal local traffic, was an appealing factor when compared to tedious travel time to a distant congested airport. “And we have free parking,” Mengarelli said. Another feature — the airport has been designated as Prescott Regional Airport-Ernest A. Love Field. This was a factor in fulfilling the federal requirement for Essential Air Service (EAS). City staff report they are working with regional travel

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agencies to encourage them to have passengers book flights in and out of Prescott. Concurrent with plans for increasing passenger travel are plans for the design and ultimate construction of a new airport terminal. It is anticipated that preliminary design of a new airport terminal will be submitted near the end of the year. In mid-October, residents had a chance to give feedback to architectural consultants about what they liked in terminal design. Personnel from DWI Architects and Planners were represented by Executive Vice President Sandra Kukla. She told City personnel and the public that it was likely the complete construction design would be finished by late spring 2019. Cost estimates are just that — estimates. Numbers range from $6 million to $8 million, depending on whether roads and parking also are included in construction figures. The Cit y hopes to break ground for a new terminal in the fourth quarter of 2019.

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Travis Schultz Broker/Owner, Smart Mortgage Travis, with Smart Mortgage in Prescott since 2004, has taken pride in giving each client special one-on-one treat ent a ing the thro gh the ortgage process art ortgage is a oca ortgage ro er o ering the widest spectrum of mortgage options including Reverse Mortgages, Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA and much more.

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Mark Field, (NMLS 965030), U.S. Navy Submarine veteran and a 20 year mortgage professional, was inducted in the 2017 Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame. Mark also received the 2017 Mortgage Loan Originator of the Year award and received a proclamation from the Arizona Legislature for his extensive community service. Mark can be reached at Barrett Financial Group at (800) 405-2310.

Sharon Flack Partner, Musgrove Drutz Kack & Flack, PC Sharon M. Flack is licensed in Arizona State and Federal Courts, the Navajo Nation, and White Mountain Apache Tribal Court. She has been a partner at the fir since er areas of expertise are persona in ry cases property law, estate and succession planning, probate/contested estates, creditors’ claims and business disputes. She is passionate about volunteering and recently served on the State Bar of Arizona’s Military Legal Assistance Committee, Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters board of directors, and Yavapai County Bar Association as past-president). Currently, Sharon volunteers for Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue and is running to represent Yavapai County on the State Bar’s Board of Governors.

James N. Hait Fiduciary, Financial Advisor, Founder Victory Wealth Services, LLC. James specializes in helping you experience a one-of-akind process that fully integrates and aligns your most i portant goa s financia and non financia ith yo r most deeply held values (the people and things that are ost i portant to yo and then deter ines ho yo r finances can e arranged to opti i e yo r f fi ent and en oy ent of ife

Will Hepburn Hepburn Capital Will Hepburn is a private investment manager in Prescott. He has managed two mutual funds, is past president of the National Association of Active Investment Managers, and he is a college instructor, having taught classes on investing and estate planning for 28 years at Yavapai College. Will is also the author of the 2018 book ""Why Bad Things Happen to Good Investments.""

Gayle M. McCarthy Branc Mana er, American Paci c Mort a e Gayle has 34 years experience in the mortgage industry. This knowledge ensures her clients are receiving the ortgage options to fit their individ a needs ay e takes pride in that – with every client! Gayle and her tea of ortgage professiona s o er a ity oan products, superior timeframes and competitive pricing. Most important, Gayle is committed to providing a level of customer service that speaks to excellence.

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Gidget Schutte Owner & CPA, Shutte & Hilgendorf Gidget has over 25 years of experience as a CPA and is now in her 10th year of ownership of Schutte & Hilgendorf. She started at Deloitte & Touche, Int’l where she was an auditor for four years, obtaining her CPA in 1992. She also has experience in corporate accounting and financia anage ent idget ho ds a ache or s degree fro anta Barbara with honors. Gidget belongs to the AICPA and the ASCPA and served as treasurer with Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity in 2002.

Ronald Stevenson Investment Advisor Representative and Owner Ronald, Investment Advisor Representative, and Barbara, FLMI/Master Tax Advisor, own American Financial Investments LLC, a registered investment advisory fir and erican inancia ec rity an ins rance and tax preparation fir hey specia i e in an integrated approach to retire ent financia and tax p anning

Stratos Wealth Partners Team Stratos Wealth Partners he tea at tratos ea th artners o er decades of experience. Focusing on building long-term re ationships ith o r c ients finding so tions for their needs. Setting us apart is a dedication to our clients' well-being, with a culture that traces back to the 1990's Prescott A.G. Edwards when our team came together.

Anne B. Wenzel CPA, iensvold S a er en el CPAS P C Born and raised in a small town in Northern Maine, Anne moved to San Diego where she managed the financia reporting and acco nting f nction 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 four years ago, Anne has served on severa nonprofit oards and has een a e er of severa community and business groups.

Parshalla Wood Financial Consultant, Wedbush Securities Parshalla is a Financial Advisor based in Prescott,with over years or ing in the financia services industry. As a proud 2017 Prescott LIVING Magazine Woman in Business, Par is dedicated to building a deep understanding of her clients’ needs and goals, and applying her industry expertise to help provide the best investment anage ent and financia p anning services possi e

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FINALLY! THE HONEST TRUTH BEHIND THE REVERSE MORTGAGE by Travis Schultz, Owner and Licensed Mortgage Broker, Smart Mortgage

re reverse mortgages not all they’re cracked up to be? Can they truly add the stability you need for financial planning and your retirement, or are they just another way to steal away your home, equity or inheritance? Since the product began back in 1989, local Prescott reverse mortgage expert Travis Schultz at Smart Mortgage says we may be surprised with the honest truth behind the reverse mortgage!

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No mortgage payments for life? – (True) As long as either spouse considers the property as his or her primary home, they can live there for life paying zero mortgage payments. All applicants must be 62 years old or older – (False) Only one spouse needs to be 62 years old. The other spouse may be younger. You must own your home outright – (False) You may already have an existing mortgage, which can be refinanced and paid off with a reverse mortgage. Other family can also live in the home with no mortgage payment – (True) Any additional family is also able to live in the home with no mortgage payments, as long as one owner of the property resides in the home. The income or cash I receive is not taxable – (True) Any money you receive,

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whether monthly, a cash sum or in a home equity line is all nontaxable to do with as you wish. You must have good credit and income for a reverse mortgage – (False) Since reverse mortgages do not require a mortgage payment, almost anyone with any type of credit and income may be eligible. Once into the reverse mortgage you are locked into it, permanently – (False) The reverse mortgage is simply a loan recorded against the property, just like every other mortgage. You retain full ownership, so at any time you can move, sell or refinance the property simply by paying off the mortgage balance. If I take out a reverse mortgage, I will leave nothing for my family – (False) Reverse mortgages have insurance automatically built in to protect the family. Most homes continue to increase in value over time, leaving even more equity for family. Even if property values decrease below what is owed, the family can acquire the property for 5 percent less than market value, regardless of how much is owed or how low the value may be. No other program offers this. I can only own the one home – (Myth) As long as the home with the reverse mortgage is maintained as your primary resi-

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dence, Smart Mortgage allows you to own as many other properties as you wish. You can only get a reverse mortgage on a one-unit home – (False) Smart Mortgage also allows reverse mortgages on manufactured homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes and condos, as long as one unit is considered your primary residence. My family will be responsible for the debt – (False) The reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan, so if your value ever falls below what you owe, your family will never have to pay the deficiency. The government or lender will own my home – (False) The reverse mortgage is simply a lien recorded against the property, just like any other mortgage. The homeowner(s) remains on title and has full ownership. The owner(s) may also add other family members or place the home in a trust, so family automatically has ownership in the property and equity, as well. You can purchase a home using a reverse mortgage – (True) Smart Mortgage allows you to purchase a primary home and the financed amount has no payments for life.

Travis Schultz is the owner of Smart Mortgage in Prescott, Arizona and is a licensed mortgage broker. Travis can be reached at (928) 445-9499.

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ARE YOUR RETIREMENT PLANS IN GOOD HEALTH? It may be time to schedule your retirement checkup

by Ronald Stevenson and Barbara Clark Stevenson

hen was the last time you reviewed your financial life? In the same way that it’s important to go to the doctor for a physical, comprehensive retirement checkups are crucial to your financial success down the road. In today’s technology-driven world, it’s easy to put your finances on autopilot. From automatic deposits, online statements and automatic 401(k) contributions, it can be easy to leave your retirement plan unsupervised. But how do you go about starting the retirement checkup process? Well, first and foremost, you need to consider what your goals are. Whether you want to travel, have a winter home in a warm state, etc., it’s important to have goals to frame your retirement plans around. Another important part of a checkup of your retirement is to monitor your account balances. Most of your retirement accounts are accessible online now, so log in and see how much you are saving and what is in your accounts. Obviously the more you squirrel away now, even if it’s only a few extra dollars here and there a month, means the possibility for more money in the future. You may w ant to consider increasing your contribution amounts, even if by just a few percentages. Some accounts allow you to set up automatic increases to your contribution that can go into effect each year. Another aspect of your retirement checkup should be to ensure that your investment strategy makes sense. Staying in conservative investments may be appealHOLIDAY 2018 • THE HOLIDAY EDITION

ing — especially to your emotions that may fear market crashes, but the yields that you will earn on overly conservative investments can be too low to provide the income and purchasing power you may need down the road. This is especially true when you take inflation into consideration or consider that your retirement may last over 30 years with the life expectancy rates of today. When it comes to investing, you just need to find the right balance. At American Financial Investments, LLC, we can help categorize your assets so they are in a good position to help you reach your retirement goals. When you choose to work with a financial services professional, they are able to assist you in creating financial plans that will work for your unique situation. You may want to consult a trusted financial services professional to help you check up on your finances. About the Authors: Ronald F. Stevenson & Barbara Clark Stevenson own American Financial Investments, LLC. American Financial Investments, LLC, offer Retirement Income Planning, Social Security Maximization, Personal & Corporate Tax Preparation and Planning. For more information, call (928) 771-8368 or visit AFSprescott.com, 3112 Clearwater Drive., Suite B, Prescott, AZ 86305. Advisory services are offered through American Financial Investments, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor & Fiduciary firm in Arizona. Insurance products and services are offered through American Financial Security, LLC. American Financial Investments, LLC, and American Financial Security, LLC, are affiliated companies. Whenever you invest, you are at risk of loss of principal as the market does fluctuate. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Purchases are subject to suitability. This requires a review of an investor’s objective, risk tolerance and time horizons. Investing always involves risk and possible loss of capital.

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MAKING CHARITABLE GIFTS USING YOUR IRA CAN BE A BIG TAX ADVANTAGE by The team of independent financial advisors at Stratos Wealth Partners Imagine being able to lower your adjusted gross income by up to $100,000 a year while also helping a charity.

ondering what to do with your annual IRA required minimum distribution? If you can live without the income (and taxes) that a large minimum distribution (RMD) generates, think about taking a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your traditional individual retirement account (IRA) to satisfy your required minimum distribution requirement. If you are a traditional IRA owner aged 70½ or older, you can gift up to $100,000 a year to a qualified charity this way. The donation must be a direct transfer of assets — it cannot pass through your hands. What are the tax advantages of a

QCD? You can exclude the amount of the gift from your adjusted gross income for the year in which you make the donation. Depending on your situation, this may also help you avoid taxation of your Social Security benefits or the Medicare surtax. Since a QCD is not a deduction, even taxpayers who don’t itemize can benefit from one.1 Does the income from your annual IRA required minimum distribution risk putting you into a higher tax bracket? Imagine being able to lower your adjusted gross income by up to $100,000 a year while also helping a charity. By the way, that $100,000 annual QCD limit is an individual limit. A married couple can donate

up to $200,000 in a year through QCDs while meeting some or all of their required minimum distribution requirements. You may want to plan a QCD well before the Dec. 31 deadline. Call or email us to explore this possibility now — it may provide you with a substantial federal tax break. The team of independent financial advisors at Stratos Wealth Partners can be reached at: Stratos Wealth Partners, 100 E. Sheldon St., Suite 105, Prescott, AZ 86301; prescottwealthmanagment.com; Michael Woods, 928-460-5508; Stephanie Sterling, 928-460-5526; Kevin Pitts, 928-460-5511; Rhonda Chavez Payne, 928-460-5509.

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THE NEW YEAR IS THE PERFECT TIME TO MAKE AN ESTATE PLAN by Sharon M. Flack, Attorney, Musgrove Drutz Kack & Flack, PC Depending upon the client’s needs and objectives, an estate plan can range from basic to incredibly complex.

it h a ne w yea r approaching, it’s time to make some resolutions. If you don’t have an estate plan, creating one should be at the top of your list. Estate plans come in all shapes and sizes, from the very simple to the incredibly complex. What you need depends on your particular circumstance. Ideally, your estate plan should include the following components: a last will and testament, a general durable power of attorney, a health care power of attorney, a mental health care power of attorney and a living will. A last will and testament takes effect upon your death and governs how your property is distributed – who gets it, how they get it, when they get it and who is responsible for getting it to them. A general durable power of attorney is a form of disability planning that allows you to appoint an agent to

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make financial and personal business decisions on your behalf. The agency under a general durable power of attorney can take effect immediately or after you become incapacitated. The choice is yours. Health care and mental health care powers of attorney function in a manner similar to a general durable power of attorney. However, instead of appointing someone to make your financial decisions, with health care and mental health care powers of attorney you are appointing someone to make your health care decisions and to receive the necessary information from your health care providers to do so. A living will is a type of advance health care directive that explains what kind of care and treatment, if any, you want to receive in a situation in which you are otherwise unable to communicate your desires with your health care professional. For example, a living will allows you to choose whether you want to be resuscitated if

your heart stops beating and whether you want to be placed on a feeding tube if you descend into a vegetative state or are suffering from a terminal condition. There are many issues to carefully consider when creating an estate plan and there are numerous unintended consequences that can result from having an incomplete or inadequate estate plan. An experienced estate planning lawyer can help you sort through those issues and can draft an estate plan that clearly and carefully describes your wishes and intentions. At Musgrove Drutz Kack & Flack, PC, we’ve been helping people just like you create estate plans for more than 30 years. To learn more about how we can help you, give us a call at (928) 4455935 or find us online at mdkflaw.com. Sharon M. Flack is a shareholder at Musgrove Drutz Kack & Flack, PC, a full-service law firm serving our community for more than 30 years.

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PLAN YOUR BEST LIFE:

4 MISTAKES TO AVOID IN RETIREMENT by Parshalla Wood, Financial Consultant, Wedbush Securities By accounting for commonly made mistakes during the retirementplanning process you can create a plan designed to help you achieve the retirement you’ve always dreamed of.

egardless of your age, you’ve probably spent some time wondering about your retirement. Will you travel? Will you maintain the same lifestyle? At what age will you retire? The more you ask yourself some of these questions, the more daunting the retirement-planning process seems. By accounting for commonly made mistakes during the retirement-planning process you can create a plan designed to help you achieve the retirement you’ve always dreamed of. 1. Don’t assume your living expenses will remain the same While certain aspects of your living expenses will likely decrease after retirement, some items like health care might significantly increase. The 2017 Retirement Confidence Survey determined that 47 percent of retirees spent more on health care than they expected, and 37 percent of retirees spent more overall than expected. The few years leading up to retirement can often be a good indicator for what spending could look like during re-

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tirement, so keep an eye on this and create a mock budget based on these numbers. Once you hit retirement, adjust as needed. 2. Debt doesn’t disappear once you reach retirement Paying off debt before you retire will allow you to put yourself in a greater state of financial peace once your current income goes away. For example, paying off your mortgage prior to retirement will allow you to reallocate that money toward other expenses or provide the flexibility to put those funds away in an emergency account. Carrying debt into retirement may hinder your ability to continue to live your current lifestyle or cause you to have to scale back on other expenses. 3. Account for health care The average 65-year-old married couple needs $226,000 in savings to have at least a 75 percent chance of meeting their insurance premiums and out-of-pocket health-care costs in retirement, according to a report published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute in 2017. This number explains why health-care expenses end up becoming a priority in the retirement-planning process. While Medicare will cover a portion of your costs, deductibles, copayments and coinsurance will still need to be covered by you. Medigap policies and Medicare Advantage can provide assistance with some of these costs, but they will not cover home care, nursing homes or other forms of longterm care assistance. Long-term care insurance may be a solution to this

problem and should be discussed with a financial adviser. 4. Manage taxes Before creating any kind of retirement strategy, always consider the tax implications. For example, if you withdraw money from your taxable accounts and leave funds in your employer-sponsored plans or IRA so they can continue to benefit from tax-deferred growth, keep in mind that you are generally required to take a Required Minimum Distribution after you turn 70 ½. If you decide to work during retirement while receiving Social Security, you may be required to pay taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits. Speak to your financial adviser or tax specialist for more information on how to find the most appropriate tax strategy for you. Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. does not provide investment, tax, legal or retirement advice or recommendations. The information presented here is not specific to any individual’s personal circumstances. To the extent this material concerns tax matters, it is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law. Each taxpayer should seek independent advice from a tax professional based on his or her individual circumstances. These materials are provided for general information and educational purposes based upon publicly available information from sources believed to be reliable — we cannot assure the accuracy or completeness of these materials. The information in these materials may change at any time and without notice.

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Make sure your personal finances are ready for whatever life throws your way. Unexpected expenses today are too high to not plan ahead. With the help of a skilled financial planner, you can gain confidence that your personal finances are ready for a wider range of possible scenarios. With over 25 years of financial services experience, Parshalla Wood has helped investors find peace of mind and long-term financial well-being. Contact Par today for a complimentary portfolio review.

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2018 DEATH AND TAXES

by Anne B. Wenzel, CPA, Tiensvold Shaffer Wenzels CPA’s PLLC

eath and taxes, that’s what we say, right? The two things that are for certain. For those of you who lost loved ones this year, I hope they moved on to a better, more comfortable place and you can find peace in your memories of them. Keep in mind, required minimum distributions (RMDs) for those over 70 ½ are generally required to be taken in the

year of death even if they were not taken prior to the death. As for taxes, 2018 tax returns are going to be fun. Lots of changes, some good and some bad – here are a few tidbits in hopefully simple language: Tax rates changed mostly as a decrease to prior years and the standard deduction just about doubled. Personal exemptions are a thing of the past, except for the $500 deduction for

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certain dependents. For those of you with young(er) children and the right tax bracket, the childtax credit doubled to $2,000. But if you moved for work this year, your moving expenses are not deductible, with a few specific exceptions (military), and personal casualty losses for the most part are no longer allowed. Exceptions to these include business-related events. Itemized deductions are still allowed, assuming the total gets over the new higher thresholds for your filing status. State and local taxes are capped at $10,000 and mortgage-interest deduction is limited to the interest paid on a maximum mortgage of $750,000 (for new mortgages) and some other specific restrictions. The big change that hurts is the loss of deductions in the miscellaneous (2 percent of AGI) category. Now I’m talking that tax speak that will put you to sleep, but hang in there – I’ll explain. For those of you who are employed (W-2 wages) and pay for work expenses not reimbursed by your employer, those are no longer deductible – time to have a chat with your employer. And those of you with great tax preparers and investment advisors, those fees will no longer be deductible – with some exceptions of course. We live in such a charitable volunteer town with great committed citizens – yes, still give of your time and money, it will be deductible with some

exceptions, and our nonprofits and charitable organizations rely on those commitments. The catch-22 this year, in a much abbreviated summary, the Arizona tax credits that reduce Arizona income tax liability dollar for dollar will still work for Arizona, they just cannot also be deducted for IRS charitable deduction purposes. Now for the scoop on those dreaded medical expenses – do I really have to keep adding up all those receipts? Well, yes, in my opinion. Arizona (as of the writing of this article) still allows the deduction for qualified medical expenses whether or not you itemized on your IRS tax return. And remember, those loved ones in advanced-care facilities or those with at-home assistance may be able to deduct the cost of that care as a medical expense. Now for the disclosures – please consult with your tax and investment advisors, your legal and estate planning professionals – there are exceptions and restrictions to all the new changes and some pitfalls to avoid. This is a small sampling of all the new rules. And, while your neighbor wrote off his entire life, you probably cannot. So, listen to your professional and don’t try to keep up with the neighbors (they don’t have the same tax or investment situation that you do). Good luck with your 2018 tax filing – it’s right around the corner. THE HOLIDAY EDITION • HOLIDAY 2018

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RETHINK. RECAST. REDUCE. by Kate Jenkins, Branch Manager, Evergreen Home Loans

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CONSIDER DIVERSIFYING, DETERMINING RISK & TAKING THE LONG VIEW by John Dunkel, CFP®, MBA, Vice President - Financial Consultant, Charles Schwab & Co.

he stock market has entered a more volatile period of time, and more frequent ups and downs in the market impact not only your portfolio, but also your emotions as you try to ensure you have enough savings to make it to and through retirement. According to Pew Research Center, 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every single day. Navigating through rocky markets can be tough, but following practiced and tested investing principles might help you stay the course. 1. Diversify your portfolio Portfolios that are highly concentrated in just a few securities can be very risky. Having money spread across different asset classes (or types of investments such as stocks, bonds and cash investments) is important because each can respond to the market differently. It’s not always the case, but when one is up, the other can be down. Deciding on the right mix can help cushion the blow during volatile markets. Here are a few quick questions to ask yourself:

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2. Determine your risk profile Investing involves taking risks, and you have to be honest about how much risk you’re willing to take with your money. Determining your risk tolerance informs how you should diversify your investment portfolio between stocks, bonds and cash investments. Higher potential rewards generally come with higher risks. Start with some simple questions:

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3. Take the long view In times of dramatic market volatility, each fluctuation may seem disastrous. However, emotional reactions to short-term market conditions can put you at risk for further financial loss. Markets typically go up and down, and even bear markets historically have been relatively short. According to the Schwab Center for Financial Research, the average bear market has lasted only about 17 months; the longest bear market was a little less than three years (915 days), and it was followed by a nearly five-year bull run. Timing the market’s ups and downs is nearly impossible – instead, focus on staying diversified, know your risk tolerance and stick to your plan during tough times. For long-term investors, which are most of us, the strategy should be time in the market rather than timing the market. The certainty about investments and markets is that they change. So remember to use periods of market volatility to make sure your investments are diversified and take your risk tolerance into account. And if you don’t have a financial plan, now is a good time to create one.

ohn Dunkel, CFP , is a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab with more than seven years of experience helping clients achieve their financial goals and more than two decades in the financial services industry. Some content provided here has been compiled from previously published articles authored by various parties at Schwab. This is a paid advertorial. Investing involves risk including loss of principal. Diversification strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets. The information here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individuali ed recommendation or personali ed investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. © 2018 Charles Schwab & Co., I nc. ( “ Schwab” ) . All rights reserved. M ember SI PC.

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alling it one of the most successful yet, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation (PWHF) founder and President Dennis Gallagher is pleased the annual banquet generated more than $18,000 for PWHF projects. More than 200 people representing businesses and corporations from the region attended the dinner where one individual and one organization were honored as Western Heritage Keepers. In addition, two local students received $2,000 college scholarships to continue their advanced studies. Gallagher and his fellow board members praised those receiving recognition, saying their efforts were preserving and promoting the unique Western heritage through education, arts, music and projects that make the Prescott area and Yavapai County an inimitable place to live. During the Sept. 29 program, the following were singled out for recognition: • The Phippen Museum of Western Art. Open since 1984, the museum specializes in dedicating its collection to American West artists in all genres. The museum has become a favorite destination for locals and visitors. It also sponsors several youth outreach programs.

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s a young child, I was raised on Disney movies. Which probably accounts for my unusual relationship with animals. My wife and I have five horses, four dogs, one cat and one stubborn, incredibly old goat that seems to have found the secret to immortality. To this day, I still hold out hope (albeit just a little) that they’ll all join in song and clean my house. So far, this hasn’t happened … yet. One Disney show, adapted from a book series, stands out as being particularly poignant for our time: “Winnie-the-Pooh.” More specifically Pooh’s friend Eeyore, the pessimistic, gloomy, depressed, old gray donkey. Eeyore has a poor opinion of most of the other animals in the forest, describing them as having “No brain at all, some of them,”

“only gray fluff that’s blown into their heads by mistake.” Eeyore’s favorite food is thistles. On Eeyore’s birthday, he is given an empty honey jar from Pooh for keeping things in, a popped red balloon from Piglet to keep in the pot and a note from Owl. Eeyore is surprisingly good at the game Poohsticks, winning more times than anyone else when it is played. Poohsticks is a simple game, which may be played on any bridge over running water. Each player drops a stick on the upstream side of a bridge and the one whose stick first appears on the downstream side is the winner. Incidentally, the annual World Poohsticks Cha mpion sh ips have b e en held at Day’s Lock on the River Thames in the UK since 1984. What does Eeyore have to do

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s part of the estate planning process, many people create revocable (aka living) trusts. Trusts can be used to avoid probate but only if they are funded before you pass away. Funding a trust is an oft-forgotten step in the estate-planning process. If not done correctly, or at all, then many of the purposes and expected benefits for which the trust was created could be lost. Chief among those is that avoiding probate may not be accomplished. Worse yet, your ultimate distribution plan may conflict. To fund a trust, your assets need to be transferred to the trust. Accounts and real estate deeds need to be re-titled to the trust, and tangible personal property needs to be assigned to the trust. Retirement accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s cannot be in the name of the trust, but the trust can be a beneficiary of retirement accounts. To do so, however, the trust must be drafted carefully to comply with IRS tax regulations. Then, the trust can be listed as the primary or contingent beneficiary on a beneficiary designation form for the account. In addition to problems caused by not funding your trust, your overall distribution can be frustrated if your trust conflicts with your beneficiary designations on your life

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educate the community on practicing informed decision-making and having greater control over how tax dollars are spent. The mission is simple: To keep charitable donation monies local to support and strengthen essential social services needed by the greater Prescott area. The coalition is diverse in its members who represent various missions capturing multi-faceted needs of our local community. Members include Arizona Children’s Association, Boys & Girls Club of Central Arizona, Boys to Men Mentoring, Catholic Charities Community Services, Hozhoni Foundation, The Launch Pad Teen Center, Northland Cares, Prescott Farmers Market, Prescott Free Clinic, Prescott Habitat for Humanity, Prescott Unified School District, U.S. Vets, West Yavapai Guidance Clinic, Yavapai Casa for Kids Foundation, Schutte and Hilgendorf PLLC-CPAs, Yavapai Regional Transit, Coalition for Compassion & Justice, Prescott Area Shelter Services, Franklin Phonetic School, and Nazcare. The coalition focuses on education around

tax credits – the amount of money a taxpayer is able to subtract against a tax liability owed to the state. Tax credits are designed to encourage or reward certain types of behavior considered beneficial to the economy, environment or to further any other purpose the government deems important. Tax credits generally save taxpayers more money than deductions because deductions only reduce the amount of your income subject to tax, whereas credits directly reduce your tax bill. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of the income tax you owe. For example, if you owe $1,000 in Arizona taxes, but are eligible for an $800 tax credit, your net liability drops to $200. Tax liability can be dispersed into several categories to include qualifying charitable organizations, qualifying foster care charitable organizations, public schools (includes public charters), and private school tuition organizations. Tax credit limits are not for the total year but rather for each specific type of category. It’s possible to receive a $1,800 total credit by donating the maximum amount to each of the aforementioned categories. Contributions made that exceed one’s tax liability can be “rolled over” into subsequent years and applied to future tax liability. Visit prescottareataxcredit.com/ for more information. Check with your tax adviser to verify qualification.

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN PRESCOTT • Through December 29: Wildlights & Animal Sights at Heritage Park Zoo – 6 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday & Saturday evening, open to the public. • December 1: Christmas Parade – 1 to 4 p.m. • December 1: 64th Annual Courthouse Lighting – 5 to 7 p.m. • December 1: A Frontier Christmas at Sharlot Hall Museum – 6 p.m. • December 7: Acker Night - Musical Showcase – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. • December 22-23: Santa’s Visit at the Holiday Courtyard – 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. 64

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CITY OR TOWN, PRESCOTT HAS ALWAYS BEEN KNOWN FOR CHRISTMAS SPIRIT by Ken Leja, Sharlot Hall Museum

oliday celebrations in Prescott date back to the rst days of the town in 1 63, but the community s designation as Arizona s Christmas City or Christmas Town began about 100 years later. In 1962 Arizona Gov. Paul annin officially declared Prescott as the state s official Christmas Town. About a quarter century later, Gov. Rose Mofford followed up, declaring Prescott as Arizona s Christmas City in 19 9, which solidi ed the community s long time holiday image. The community spirit for the holidays, however, dates back to the town s founding. The rst Christmas observance in the Prescott area was celebrated by ishop ean aptiste amy bes id e G r a n it e C r e e k o n C h r is t m a s morning in 1 63. The second Christmas celebration, December 1 6 , centered at the new Governor s Mansion now the centerpiece of Sharlot all Museum , with food for all and an American ag ying over the mansion from atop a pine tree shorn of its top most branches.

At the rst county courthouse in 1 6 on Cortez Street, local holiday celebrations focused on this building, the site of many public gatherings, including church services. ith each new courthouse 1 and late 1910s , both visitors and residents ocked to the downtown plaza to celebrate the season, decorating the plaza trees with clothing, colored paper, and the occasional ask or hanging pair of shoes. Over the years, these festivities have grown from simple decorations and communitywide faith observances, to the contemporary displays initiated in the early 19 0s. These were produced by the local chamber of commerce and augmented by numerous service clubs and individuals. The usiness and Professional omen s Club initiated the lighting of the courthouse in 19 , and the Christmas parade was added in the 19 0s. Today, Prescott has become the go to spot for a small town Christmas, and solidi es the community s longtime holiday image and designation as Arizona s Christmas City.

Special Holiday Section Table of Contents Acker Night Fills Prescott with Holiday Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Holiday Festivities by Marriott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Holiday Season in Prescott, 1864 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Prescott Valley Shines for the Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Prescott Chorale: Presenting the Finest in Choral Music . . . . . . . . . . 71 Shop with a Cop Program Gives Children a Happy Holiday . . . . . . . . . 72 Elk's Second Renovation Anniversary Brings Additional Growth . . . . 74 Join the Storytellers at the Smoki Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Outdoor Activities Abound in Arizona's Christmas City . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Stay Healthy and Happy While You Celebrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Courthouse Plaza Tree Maintenance is a Labor of Love . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 1864: Prescott's First Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 A Christmas Treat to Enjoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Enchanted Christmas Indoor Tour of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 4th Annual Acker Night Scarf Fundraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Enjoy Christmas in Chino Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Come Downtown to Feel Prescott's Holiday Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 New Year's Eve Boot Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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ACKER NIGHT FILLS PRESCOTT WITH HOLIDAY MUSIC by Scott Currey, President, Acker Committee

cker ight will be celebrating its 30th year of what has become Prescott s nest night. ho would have ever dreamed this event would grow from eight businesses and eight performing groups to over 130 participating business and 1 0 performing groups That adds up to over 00 performers who volunteer their time and talent for three hours each year. Acker ight 201 will be on Dec. from :30 to :30 p.m. There will be a special opening ceremony at p.m., which will include the community singing the allelujah Chorus. ith the closing of Gurley Street b e tw e e n M o n te z u m a a n d C o rte z a n d M o n t e z u m a b e t w e e n G u r le y a n d G o o d w in , p e o p le w ill b e a b le to w a n d e r d o w n to w n a n d s e e a n d hear the sounds of every imaginable music style. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on Gurley Street for families to take memorable photos. Dancers will be in the street along with strolling a cappella groups. Inside the participating stores will be musical groups performing their favorite style of music. Programs will be available at the Chamber of Commerce and at Santa s tent the night of the event. Tips bags will be in every participating business. Additional tips bags will be at different locations held by high school marching band members.

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Acker ight is a 01 c 3 and the monies collected in the tips bags during this celebration go to private lesson scholarships for school children. unds are also raised from each participating business and other sponsors that augment local school district music program budgets. In 201 , Acker provided 1 ,000 to schools and 62 scholarships for private lessons. Our name pays homage to .S. Acker, who le a trust for music for children. Acker night was started to bring music to downtown during the holiday season and to introduce the public to all the wonderful businesses. Speaking of wonderful businesses, ancy That at 12 S. Granite St., donated 10,000 to Acker ight a er selling 1,000 beautiful scarves that have become known as the Acker Scarf. ach year the scarf is different. Don t forget to go by ancy That that evening and purchase yours.

Come to downtown Prescott for an unforgettable evening of music and fun. e believe you won t nd such an event anywhere else in the nation. ring your 1 bills and ll the tips bags so we can further the universal language of music for the young people who live in our area. Donations can also be made to Acker ight, P.O. o 126 , Prescott, A 630 .

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JOIN US FOR OUR HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES by Margo Christensen, Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations, Ponderosa Hotel Management

he Residence Inn and Spring ill Suites by Marriott in Prescott will cont in u e t h e ir t r a d it io n t h is December of offering free holiday festivities open to the public. Spring ill Suites will have Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday and Sunday mornings from Thanksgiving weekend through Dec. 23 for stories, songs and photo opportunities. On Saturday and Sunday a ernoons there will be a complimentary hot cocoa bar in the lobby loaded with a selection of cocoa toppings and fun treats. or the Acker Musical

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Showcase on riday, Dec. , the American utheran andbell Choir will be back this year in the Spring ill Suites lobby performing beautiful holiday sounds with bells and chimes. To round out the e perience, you can enjoy complimentary snacks, hot cider and Gluehwein a traditional German warm spiced red wine.

Residence Inn by Marriott will have Santa and Mrs. Claus make appearances in the a ernoons on those s a m e w e e k e n d s from Thanksgiving through Dec. 23 and an a ernoon hot chocolate bar for everyone to enjoy. ring a camera and have your little ones bring t h e ir C h r is t m a s w is h lis t t o s h a r e with Santa Claus. or more details and e act times for these festivities, call the hotels direct or check their acebook pages beginning

Thanksgiving weekend. Spring ill Suites by Marriott, 92 6 099 , facebook.com Spring illSuitesPrescottArizona . Residence Inn by Marriott, 92 2232, facebook.com ResidenceInnPrescott . or overnight reservations for friends and family coming to town for the holidays, go to marriott.com and search Prescott, Arizona. arly reservations are highly recommended throughout the month of December through ew ear s ve. Merry Christmas and appy ew ear 2019 from all of us at the Prescott Marriott otels.

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HOLIDAY SEASON IN PRESCOTT, 1864 i or’s No e ar c e ar o escri ing e ne o i a season in o e se

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o u n t in g m in e r s , s o ldiers, pack train owne r s a n d a ll, t h e r e m ig h t have been 200 or 300 men in reach of Prescott that rst Christmas season late December of 1 6 . There were half a dozen families, mostly with several children. Most of them arrived in October on a California bound wagon train and decided to try their fortune in Arizona instead of going on further west. There were only a few cabins, a small group of soldiers at the stockade military post of ort hipple, and some scattered camps of gold miners on that snowy Christmas. Through the window shutters of whip sawed boards, the light of a replace or candles ltered out to cheer late travelers that rst Christmas holiday in Prescott, 1 6 . There was not a glass window in Prescott that year, not even in the Governor s Mansion, but there was Christmas cheer, even

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if no windows re ected it. ig res burned in the replaces of stone or dobe or stick an mud, and good smells came up from the camp res on the plaza. very home opened its door t o a s m a n y g u e s t s a s it w o u ld hold, and the governor reckoned his guests by the dozen. ear and antelope, grouse and quail, and even beaver tail, could be added to the bill of fare with little effort. eef from some discarded work o was a prime delicacy and likely as not the governor himself was glad to get a quarter. lour was scarce and most of it came by jack mule from Me ico, along with cakes of dark brown sugar and dried gs and grapes. Dried apples and peaches had come with the October wagon train that brought the women and children. A few of the women had hoarded a bit of white our and white loaf sugar, kept for sickn e s s , b u t u s e d in t h e C h r is t m a s jolli cation.

Those pioneer women were notable cooks and there must have been many a tempting dinner served but the governor s private secretary, enry leury, had just enough rench blood to cook with genius. isitors of that period to Arizona s state house have ranked the b r o a d - s h o u ld e r e d , h a n d s o m e secretary cook above the big and handsome governor. rown Me ican beans, and the little white navy bean included in the regular rations of the soldiers, were the available vegetables, with plenty of sow belly and chili sauce to season them though all of these grew scarce as winter shut down supplies. N o d o u b t t h e g r a y a n d g r iz zled Captain oseph alker w a s a m o n g t h e g u e s t s in t h e governor s log house that day. It m a y w e ll b e t h a t h e a n d C a p t a in Pauline eaver sat side by side and talked of the fur trade in the 30s and 0s, when they were y o u n g m e n a n d p u s h e d t h e ir way to Santa e and on into

California far in advance of ohn C. r mont and Stephen atts earney. right uniforms, too, mingled with the dark coats around the governor s table that Christmas Day. The commander of the small army lived at the mansion with the jolly crowd of officials, and the military band played for the ball that night when the dancers found the oor of hard beaten earth no bar to their fun. There were gi s, even though stores were far away gi s mostly homemade but treasured for years and even in a few instances handed down to the present. The ne t year, Christmas at the governor s mansion had the greatest distinction in the life of that old house, for the second governor s lady of Arizona, Margaret McCormick, was hostess to all the little city. er lovely and gracious spirit still lingers in the big rooms and k e e p s C h r is t m a s m e m o r ie s s w e e t and fragrant as boughs of pine and cedar.

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PRESCOTT VALLEY SHINES FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Marnie Uhl, President/CEO, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce

he spirit of the season is alive and glowing in Prescott alley. Its premier holiday destination, the alley of ights, anchors a community that celebrates the Christmas and holiday season with lights, music and art. alley of ights is a 1 mile drive thru with animated and lighted displays in ain Park. ach of the 9 displays consists of multiple parts decorated with thousands of lights covering areas on both sides of the road. verywhere you turn there is something magical to be seen, including overhead as you drive through one of the three beautiful tunnels. alley of ights is open seven days a week from 6 to 10 p.m. beginning Thanksgiving night and running through Dec. 30. There is no admission. owever, there is a suggested donation of per vehicle, and you may go through as many times as you wish. or many this is a family tradition. alley of ights is sponsored by local businesses and organizations and is p r e s e n t e d by the Prescott alley Chamber of Commerce. The Town of Prescott alley makes a huge investment for the holidays with its lights around the Civic Center. The official lighting is at the oliday estival of ights, which this year was on ov. 30. This great evening included music from

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our local school choirs, a special h o lid a y m e s s a g e from Mayor arvey Skoog, a reading of t h e “ N ig h t efore Christmas b y m e a n d th e N ig h t L ig h t Parade. ach of th e th re e b u ild in g s comprising the campus, along w it h t r e e s , w a lls a n d s h r u b b e r y , is covered in thousands of lights. It is believed t h e r e a r e s o m a n y lig h t s the Civic Center can be seen from space although this has not been con rmed These l i g h t s are on every night until ew ear s Day. More lights ll the Prescott alley hours from the night of oliday estival of ntertainment District with displays and ights through the new year. a singing Christmas tree. This downtown The sounds of the season can be heard treasure opens Thanksgiving night and can be throughout Prescott alley with musical and seen each night until the new year. theatrical performances presented by the Art plays a huge part of local schools and youth the holiday celebration groups. ive holiday shows Valley of Lights is open with the Prescott alley a re p re s e n te d th ro u g h seven days a week from Arts and Culture Prescott alley Performing 6 to 10 p.m. beginning Commission s Arts and the radshaw Thanksgiving night and Create a Tree Mountain igh School display. Trees running through Dec. 30. Drama Troupe. are decorated Prescott alley is a by individuals, C h r is t m a s a n d h o lid a y businesses, organizations, destination. Its variety of activities, displays a n d g ro u p s a n d th e n p u t o n and lights makes it the perfect place to enjoy display in the library. These the season. trees are truly works of art as each one has a special or ore in or a on on Prescott Va e identity, and the creativity an e s rro n ing co ni oi a displayed is remarkable. ach ac i es con ac e Prescott Va e a er year one tree is voted the o o erce a or isi People s Choice. The trees c a er org can be seen during library

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PRESCOTT CHORALE: PRESENTING THE FINEST IN CHORAL MUSIC

he Prescott Chorale performs choral music of e ceptional quality in a highly professional mann e r, e m p h a s iz in g m a s t e r w o r k s that inspire, challenge, entertain and educate our singers and our audiences. Prescott Chorale presented their rst season in 201 201 to rave reviews following a stellar performance of the Duru Requiem, accompanied by renowned organist Ty oodward. The Chorale s 201 201 season closed with our three oung Artist Competition scholarship winners performing and receiving 1,000 each. As

one of the musical organizations collaborating with the Arizona Philharmonic Orchestra in its debut season, Prescott Chorale is e cited to share its performance with this outstanding addition to the music world of Prescott and surrounding area.

About Our Artistic Director Dennis ouser, Prescott Chorale Artistic Director, has a career spanning over years as a music educator, performer and conductor. is e periences include conducting the Master Chorale of avapai College, the Paci c Chorale and the Orange C o u n t y M a s t e r C h o r a le , p lu s

guest conducting throughout the .S. and other countries. ouser has been featured as guest soloist with the ollywood owl Orchestra, Paci c Symphony, Pasadena Symphony, Paci c Chorale, illiam all Chorale, O r a n g e C o u n t y M a s t e r C h o r a le , plus numerous other guest artist

appearances. Maestro ouser has served as guest clinician in over 200 music festivals nationwide. e is currently the Choirmaster of St. uke s piscopal Church in Prescott and is the founding and current Artistic Director of the Prescott Chorale.

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n Saturday, Dec. 1 , the Prescott Chorale presents Glad Tidings e ring, its popular annual oliday Concert. ith two concerts and two separate programs, Artistic Director Dennis ouser has selected traditional carols in new se ngs as well as some lesser known holiday works. ach performance will feature organ, the St. uke s ell Choir under the direction of im lein, and brass. The concerts take place at St. uke s piscopal Church, 2000 Shepherds ane, Prescott. Concert times are 2:30 and :30 p.m., with carol singing 30 minutes before the performance. Tickets are 21 for adults, 6 for students and children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at prescottchorale.org. The French Connection: From Paris to Prescott Saturday, April 2 , 2019 2:30 p.m. perience the Impressionism, the Passion, the rilliance of rench composers Tickets are 21 for adults, 6 for students and children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at prescottchorale.org.

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SHOP WITH A COP PROGRAM GIVES CHILDREN A HAPPY HOLIDAY by Debora Black, Chief of Police, Prescott

h o p w it h a C o p is a p r o g r a m p a ir in g a law enforcement officer with a child to give the child an opportunity to see an officer in a nonthreatening situation. This program fosters a positive relationship b e t w e e n t h e t w o , w h ile a ls o a llo w in g t h e child to provide for and contribute to their family s Christmas. All of the children involved in Shop with a Cop are special, and many are in difficult situations either at home or at school. ach of them are given an allotment of money to spend for needed items as well as gi s for family members and loved ones. This event is made possible solely from donations from uad City citizens, organizations and businesses. The 21st annual Shop with a Cop event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1 . ach child is introduced to an officer, who vol-

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unteers his or her time to participate in the event. The child and the officer will then take part in a lights and siren procession from Prescott at appro imately :30 a.m. and will travel down State Route 69 to the almart on Glassford ill Road in Prescott alley. Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at almart, with the help of our local emergency services teams. The group will then enjoy breakfast and spend the morning shopping together. ocal mascots will be making surprise visits throughout the morning. In the past, we have been joined by ddie agle, Deputy Do Right, Smokey ear and McGruff the Crime Dog. As in years past, appro imately 12 state and local law enforcement agencies will participate. At appro imately 10:30 a.m., the children and officers will return to Prescott where they will meet their parents guardians. Our hope is for more than 100 children

to participate in this year s program. The children, ages to 12, are referred by area schools, community members and organizations including Child Protective Services, avapai ig rothers ig Sisters, est avapai Guidance Clinic, American Red Cross, local school districts and area law enforcement and re agencies. Shop with a Cop has proven to be a very worthwhile program for the children, their families, the volunteers and our community. In 199 , the rst year of the program, 39 children were each given 60 to shop with. ast year, 11 children went shopping, each with 2 0. In the last 20 years, local law enforcement has taken 1, 13 deserving children shopping during this special event, spending over 32 ,000. The Prescott Police Department has the privilege of coordinating this valuable program. THE HOLIDAY EDITION â&#x20AC;˘ HOLIDAY 2018

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ELK’S SECOND RENOVATION ANNIVERSARY BRINGS ADDITIONAL GROWTH by Trevor Odom, Assistant Marketing and Program Manager, Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center

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ello all. It is hard to believe the lks Theatre and Performing Arts C e n t e r is n o w t w o y e a r s past its renovation. A lot has happened here in the past couple of years, so much that one article cannot do all of it justice. The theater now shows movies every ednesday, playing a variety of titles from Gone ith the ind to Top Gun. Our second oor dance halls are lled with dance instructors in a variety of disciplines. e have also had huge success with our Top of the lks azz concerts, which now take place every second Monday of the month. e were also fortunate enough to be able to gi a 6,000 scholarship to a Prescott igh School band student via our Ann C. Dater Memorial Scholarship und. The most e citing thing t h a t h a s h a p p e n e d w it h in the last year is the addition of our new state of the art audio recording and mi ing studio. The completion of this s t u d io r e p r e s e n t s t w o years of work from the lks team. The purpose is to provide a low cost, professional option for access to audio recording to a larger segment of the performing arts community. e are fortunate enough to contract with multiple e perienced and well trained recording e n g in e e r s w h o w ill b e a b le to help local artists take t h e ir t a le n t s t o t h e n e x t level. This studio includes enger sound isolation recording booths with input channels. The s t u d io is p o w e r e d b y a

ogic X so ware interface and also includes all of the mi ing so ware necessary to cut a demo or record your podcast. ust stop on by to take a look and chat with one of the recording engineers. The new recording studio is open to the public and will operate 2 hours a day, seven days a week. Musicians can choose from multiple recording engineers who have a combined 90 years of e perience. Our engineers specialize in multiple genres including b lu e g r a s s , h ip - h o p , r a p , metal, rock, blues, country, atin and others. sing o u r W e n g e r s o u n d b o o th technology, the engineers can simultaneously record multiple artists in isolation, creating crisp and clean sound for professional recordings. The recording studio is representative of the lks Theatre and Performing Arts Center mission to enhance the performing arts community in Prescott a n d t h e s u r r o u n d in g area. e take pride in being able to offer these subsidized services to the great performers here in the Prescott area. e are truly blessed to have such a great and supportive performing arts community h e r e , a n d it is a n h o n o r a n d privilege for the lks to be able to make a positive impact within it. The hope is that the center can recreate the success that has been seen in the second oor dance studios, which now accommodate 2 instructors in 1 different dance disciplines. e were able to create

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this success by supplying professional resources at prices subsidized to give all community members access to space, regardless of nancial means. One of the major draws for our dance studios is we have the only sprung Marley oored studio in the entire Prescott area. In our continued drive to provide top quality resources for performers, the recording studio is meant to enhance the music community the same as the dance studios enhance the dance community. e are con dent the quality of the equipment and p e r s o n n e l w ill e n s u r e o u r h o p e becomes a reality.

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It is through participation from community members we are able to provide the entertainment and services that we do, and we are e tremely thankful to be living in such a responsive and engaged community. In addition to supporting the maintenance of one of the oldest historic buildings in the avapai County, a portion of every dollar spent in the theater or center goes to programs bene ting youth in the uad Cities. ithout Prescott s caring support, along with the donations and patronage of the community, we would not be able to do this.

Those interested in receiving tours of any of the spaces mentioned in this article can contact the theater at 92 13 9 or the Performing Arts Center at 92 62 . On behalf of the staff and volunteers at the lks Theatre and Performing Arts Center, I would like to wish everyone a h a p p y h o lid a y s e a s o n a n d invite you to spend part of y o u r h o lid a y w it h u s h e r e a t the center. hether you catch a movie, enjoy a class, attend a show, or join us for Acker ight, it s always a great time at the lks Theatre and Performing Arts Center.

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JOIN THE STORYTELLERS AT THE SMOKI MUSEUM I

by Julie E. Rucker, Administrative Manager, Smoki Museum n the heart of the holiday season, just a er Christmas and before the new year, there e ists a respite from the hubbub and the hectic holiday urry: Storytellers. Storytellers at The Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture is a peaceful oasis for families and individuals of our community. It is an annual event for everyone, from every culture, to revisit a cherished tradition of winter. It celebrates the time when families gather inside to recall stories that have been told throughout the generations. Tales of old teach heritage, origins and practices, and embody the very nature of e istence for both human and nonhuman forms that occupy this great blue marble upon which we live. S o m e p e o p le w o n d e r w h y w e h o ld t h is event so soon a er Christmas when it is clearly one of the busiest times of the year for a great many people. The answer is quite simply that it is the tradition of the ative people. Many of the stories shared are cre-

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ation based accounts that within the scope of ative religions may not be spoken until a er the winter solstice. It is, coincidentally, or perhaps not, precisely w h e n t h e b u s y a m o n g u s n e e d a t h e r a p e u tic break. At the Smoki Museum, we admire this tradition shared by the indigenous cultures of the Southwest. So, for several years, we have hosted a family event aptly named Storytellers. riends from a variety of ative nations graciously accept our invitation to speak to our museum visitors: children, parents, grandparents people of all ages and from all national origins. They rst arrive at the museum, and then walk a short distance to the Pueblo uilding. Crossing over the threshold of the historic stone structure, they leave behind the crisp winter air as well as the chaos of the holiday season. The welcomed visitors are greeted by the sweet aroma of hot apple cider and the

crackles and pops of juniper and pine logs, which cast an orange glow upon the hearth. They are invited to partake in complimentary and wholesome refreshments and treats and choose their seats, which have been arranged near the replace. Some stay throughout the duration of the event, while others come and go at their leisure. All listen attentively, focused on the storytellers and the wisdom in the stories they convey. The stories are as varied as the assortment of delicious cookies, lovingly homemade by Smoki Museum volunteers. Tales are frequently a marriage of lore and morality, truth and purpose. Animals are o en among the main characters. Their attributes and behaviors are h u m a n iz e d t o e m p h a s iz e a n d e x p la in t h e ir origins or to enlighten the listeners. Mysteries are revealed. Caution is transmitted. essons are learned. or ative families, stories are a mechanism used to teach the young about their

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ancestry from creation onward. Through this oral tradition, the children come to know the past and to realize the importance of behavioral choices, their potential rewards or their inevitable consequences.

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In our Pueblo uilding, our guest storytellers impart the knowledge of the ages while endearing themselves to those gathered, o en by sharing bits of their personal e periences. The audience acquires a heightened u n d e r s t a n d in g of the family of h u m a n k in d , it s relationship to nat u r e , a n d it s r o le in the universe. S t o r y t e lle r s a t t h e S m o k i M u s e u m is a h e a r t - w a r m in g event for all. Some of our s t o r y t e lle r s r e t u r n a n n u a lly , a n d t h e r e a r e a lw a y s some new faces among them each year. In 201 , featured story-

tellers were Duane Tawahongva opi , Gary eene and oah eene Din and Acoma , icole strada ucero aqui , Manuel Robert ucero I Cherokee , Michael Goodluck Din , and Twi ard Apache . ach brought their genuine spirit, wit, delightful whimsy and captivating solemnity. As special treats, Michael played his ute and Twi demonstrated basket weaving. This year will be delightful as well, with friends from several ative nations already booked and eager to participate. The staff and volunteers of the Smoki Museum cordially invite you to join us for Storytellers on Thursday, Dec. 2 , from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular museum admission rates apply there is no additional fee to attend Storytellers. As always, atives, Smoki Museum members, and children younger than 13 are free. Complimentary refreshments will be served. scape the rush of the holiday season and embrace the comfort of a time honored tradition.

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ABOUND IN ARIZONA’S CHRISTMAS CITY by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator, Prescott Parks and Recreation

ecember is an e citing time to be a resident of Prescott, Arizona s Christmas City. W it h a b u n d a n t s u n n y d a y s and overall mild climate, outdoor recreation opportunities can last well into the winter months. W h ile w a t e r s p o r t s a t o u r a r e a la k e s are likely to slow, hiking, bicycling and horseback riding are still inviting ways to enjoy the local trails. or winter trail activities, the Granite Dells has several e posed trails ranging from easy to difficult, all located within minutes of the downtown business district. isitors and residents from around the state and beyond are likely to enjoy holiday themed events beginning the Saturday a er Thanksgiving with the oliday ight Parade. The rst Saturday in December features the Chamber of Commerce s annual Christmas Parade. ater in the evening, residents and visitors gather around the Courthouse Plaza for the annual Courthouse ighting where the story of Christmas is read aloud,

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school children line the courthouse steps to sing carols, and the crowd celebrates as the courthouse is illuminated for the season. Starting at 6 p.m., Sharlot all Museum hosts the annual rontier Christmas, taking guests back to much simpler times when Prescott was the Territorial State Capital. A small fee is required for this event, and the gi shop welcomes anyone looking for a unique holiday gi . The following riday night Dec. this year is Acker ight, when d o w n t o w n b u s in e s s e s e x t e n d t h e ir store hours and feature live music while raising nancial support for the future of music and children in Prescott. This event is ideal for grabbing something warm, a group of friends or family, and strolling from b u s in e s s t o b u s in e s s t a k in g in t h e sights and sounds of the holidays. ocal theaters also offer holiday themed performances. The lks Theatre, Prescott Center for the Arts and avapai College are sure to offer a

variety of family friendly shows. S a n t a m a k e s h is s t o p a t t h e G r a n d ighland oliday Courtyard located on historic hiskey Row just before heading back to the orth Pole. e will be there Saturday, Dec. 22 and Sunday, Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patrons can bring their own cameras and enjoy complimentary refreshments while ge ng in those last minute Christmas wish lists. ew ear s ve showcases the nal event of the calendar year with the hiskey Row oot Drop, offering two separate drops at 10 p.m. and midnight. A 6 foot illuminated cowboy boot is lowered while attendees ring in the ew ear with food, music and plenty of entertainment. This event is held in front of hiskey Row on Montezuma Street from Gurley Street to Goodwin Street. or more information on these events as well as others, visit prescott az.gov events, and for a complete guide to trails managed by the City of Prescott visit prescotttrails.com. THE HOLIDAY EDITION • HOLIDAY 2018

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STAY HEALTHY AND HAPPY WHILE YOU CELEBRATE by Leslie Horton, Director, Yavapai County Community Health Services

h a n k s g iv in g , C h r is t m a s , H a n u k k a h , N e w Y e a r ’s E v e , w h a te v e r a n d h o w e v e r y o u c e le b r a t e , these are supposed to be times o f f u n , t o g e t h e r n e s s a n d h o lid a y c h e e r . Y e t , t h e y c a n b r in g c h a lle n g e s t o o u r p h y s ic a l a n d emotional wellness. ere are eight tips for staying healthy and h a p p y d u r in g t h is s e a s o n o f jo y . 1. Eat well. I t i s c o m m o n t o p a c k o n 5 o r m o r e p o u n d s d u r in g t h e h o lid a y s e a s o n , b u t t h e r e a r e w a y s y o u c a n e a t b o t h h e a lt h y a n d w e ll. K n o w w h ic h f o o d s a r e h ig h in c a lo r ic c o n t e n t a n d lo w in nutrition. It is completely O to in d u lg e , if y o u f o llo w o n e s im p le rule: 90 percent of the time, eat h e a lt h f u lly , a n d f o r t h e r e m a in in g 10 p e r c e n t , g o a h e a d a n d a l l o w y o u r s e lf s o m e le s s h e a lt h y t r e a t s w it h o u t a n y g u ilt a t a ll. E a t s m a lle r m e a ls in s t e a d o f s a v in g yourself for one huge buffet.

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Opt for healthy options at home, and when visiting others bring a h e a lt h y d is h t o s h a r e . B e w a r e o f liq u id c a lo r ie s , in c lu d in g a lc o h o lic b e v e ra g e s . . Stay active. E x e r c i s e i s j u s t a s im p o r t a n t d u r in g t h e h o lid a y s as any other time of the year. ou should be active at least four to ve times a week, preferably with s o m e a e r o b ic e x e r c is e e v e r y d a y . S u re , th e d a y s a re sh o rt a n d th e w e a t h e r is c h illy , b u t y o u r b o d y still needs movement to thrive. A im f o r a t le a s t 3 0 m in u t e s o f fresh air activity each day and d o n ’t f o r g e t t o d r in k p le n t y o f w a te r to s ta y h y d ra te d . . Prevent illness and injuries. Colds and the u are most p r e v a le n t in t h e w in t e r . P r e v e n t t h e m b y w a s h in g y o u r h a n d s r e g u la r ly a n d u r g in g o t h e r s t o d o t h e s a m e . S t a y w a r m b y d r e s s in g in la y e r s . S p r in k le s a n d o n ic y p a t c h e s t o a v o id s lip p in g . W a t c h

y o u n g o n e s a n d a s s is t t h e e ld e r ly , w h o a r e a t in c r e a s e d r is k o f f a lls and other injuries during this time. . Check your heating system. Assure that your home heating w o r k s a n d is s a f e . C a r b o n m o n o x id e is a s ile n t k ille r . In s t a ll a c a r b o n m o n o x id e d e t e c t o r a n d t e s t it o n c e a m o n t h . K e e p g r ills a n d g e n e r a t o r s o u t o f t h e h o u s e , a n d d o n o t ru n y o u r c a r in t h e g a r a g e t o w a r m it u p . Most residential res also occur in t h e w in t e r ; n e v e r le a v e lig h t e d replaces, stoves and candles unattended. . Travel safely. W h e t h e r y o u a r e t r a v e lin g d o w n t h e b lo c k o r h a lf w a y a c r o s s t h e w o r ld , f o llo w e tra precautions. Give yourself plenty of time in the additional holiday traffic. ever drink and d r iv e . B e o n t h e lo o k o u t f o r re p o rts o f e x tre m e w e a th e r a n d h e e d w a r n in g s . If y o u a r e t r a v e lin g a w a y f r o m h o m e ,

m a k e su re to p a c k a n d ta k e your medications. now how to c o n ta c t y o u r d o c to r w h e n y o u a re a w a y a n d b e a w a re o f w h e re t h e lo c a l E R is , ju s t in c a s e . . De stress. H o l i d a y s c a n be a very stressful time. ou m a y b e w o r k in g a n d f e e l t h e s t r e s s o f m a n a g in g y o u r w o r k duties along with additional c o m m it m e n t s t o y o u r f r ie n d s a n d f a m ily . Y o u m a y f e e l t h e nancial stress of budgeting for gi s and the interpersonal stress of con icts. Try to anticipate s o u r c e s o f s t r e s s a n d d e v e lo p a plan to manage them. This may involve commi ng to fewer get togethers or se ng a tighter b u d g e t . D o n o t f e e l g u ilt y ; y o u h a v e t o t a k e c a r e o f y o u r s e lf before you can effectively take c a re o f o th e rs . . Help others. D e p r e s s i o n a n d s u ic id a lit y t e n d t o in c r e a s e d u r in g t h e h o lid a y s . W a t c h f o r s ig n s o f d e p r e s s io n a m o n g y o u r f r ie n d s and family. Take an active role t o s u p p o r t t h o s e in n e e d . In v it e t h o s e c o lle a g u e s o r f r ie n d s w h o a r e a lo n e o v e r t h e h o lid a y s t o s p e n d t h e m w it h y o u . V o lu n t e e r a n d g iv e t o t h o s e le s s f o r t u n a t e . . Do something special for yourself. The holiday spirit is a b o u t h e lp in g o t h e r s a r o u n d y o u , b u t y o u a ls o h a v e t o m a k e time for self care. Perhaps most im p o r t a n t ly , m a k e s u r e y o u g e t e n o u g h r e s t . P r o p e r s le e p a n d rela ation will help keep your im m u n e s y s t e m s t r o n g , a s w e ll a s relieve stress. A er a long day of holiday preparations, sip herbal tea, m e d it a t e , s n u g g le u p w it h a b o o k , o r w a t c h a c la s s ic h o lid a y m o v ie with your family. Take the time to w in d d o w n s o y o u c a n g e t a f u ll e ig h t h o u r s o f q u a lit y s h u t - e y e . D o n o t f e e l o b lig a t e d t o d o e v e r y t h in g a n d se e e v e ry o n e . C h o o se activities that truly give you joy, and forget about obligations. THE HOLIDAY EDITION • HOLIDAY 2018

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AT THE YAVAPAI COUNTY COURTHOUSE PLAZA, TREE MAINTENANCE IS A NEVER-ENDING LABOR OF LOVE by David McAtee, Public Information Officer, Yavapai County Board of Supervisors

ince the planting of the first trees in at the Yavapai County Courthouse Pla a in downtown Prescott, the Pla a has evolved into a popular gathering place for citi ens and visitors alike, partly due to the inviting cool shade of the urban forest. Yavapai County Facilities Director enny an euren was recently asked to explain the need for the recent removal and replacement of numerous trees. In the ’ s, the trees were topped, meaning the tops of the trees were cut off. At the time, this was a common method of trimming but is no longer recommended. In the case of the Pla a trees, topping created spaces where water could pool and soak into the tree, which eventually rotted out the center of several trees. an euren went on to explain they knew they had a problem when they cut down a tree showing signs of rot and discovered the majority of the tree was hollow with only a thin shell remaining. This unfortunate condition had created a dangerous situation that re uired uick and decisive action to protect visitors from potential injury

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shedding of leaves and dieback due to weakened trees that of twigs and branches. It also could break and fall. produces large amounts of Yavapai County o cials honeydew, a sugar rich sticky called in a local arborist to li uid secreted by scale insects assess the situation, and they as they feed on tree sap. also purchased a machine to Honeydew can cause additional sonically assess the density of dieback in healthy trees. the trees. The solution was to drill With the information several small holes at the base gathered, the experts compiled of each tree and insert a small a list of trees that were a plastic piece just at the right potential danger and needed to depth. This techni ue allowed come down. an euren and his staff the grounds crew to inject a developed and submitted to pesticide directly into the tree the Yavapai County oard of and kill off the insect from the Supervisors a inside. an euren long term plan to “This will ensure observed, If you remove old sick look at the tops of trees and replace that for the next the trees you can them with younger 20 to 30 years already see the trees. and beyond, we an euren dieback starting will have vibrant, said, This will to recover. The ensure that for healthy, sustainable tops of the trees the next to are more vibrant trees surrounding years and beyond, with more growth the Courthouse.” we will have than last year. We ~ Van Keuren vibrant, healthy, are hopeful this sustainable trees renewed growth surrounding the will continue in Courthouse. future years. A second concern of the The final issue an euren trees faced by the o cials was and his staff are fighting is over an infestation of European crowding. Large trees should Elm Scale. be spaced about feet apart. Heavy scale infestations In some places throughout the cause premature yellowing and Pla a, the trees are only to

feet apart. This adversely effects the older trees, as well as the new trees and grass, by preventing proper exposure to direct sunlight. The long term sustainable plan, already in progress, is to continue to monitor the trees and remove the ones that appear to be at risk of breaking. A do en trees have already been removed and are being replaced by young, properly spaced trees resistant to disease. Proper maintenance and care will encourage sustained growth. an euren said, Yavapai County has an incredible staff of grounds care professionals who are passionate about the work they do. uilding Maintenance Supervisor en Schult and Maintenance rounds Supervisor eoffrey Crooks and their crews take pride in ensuring the Pla a is safe, looks beautiful and can be enjoyed by generations to come. If you haven’t visited the Yavapai County Courthouse Pla a, now is the time. Come see the trees decorated with lights, the weather is just perfect.

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1864: PRESCOTT’S FIRST CHRISTMAS by Drew Desmond, Contributing Writer, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation

inter began early in 1 6 , and by the middle of December t h e t r a ils w e r e m o s t ly s n o w e d u n d e r a n d lo s t — a ll b u t t h o s e o en traveled, which led to the placer gold mines on yn Creek, or to alnut Grove and the camps on the assayampa. The snow lay white over the hills the tops of the high peaks were crystal white and cold and the pine and cedar and juniper trees were sparkling like trees on a Christmas card, one writer of Christmas 1 6 remembered. rom a distance, one could see two welcoming American ags ying in the wind. One ag ew from a tall staff that stood on the parade ground of ort hipple the other from the Governor s Mansion. There were only a few dozen log houses in Prescott along the plaza and the banks of Granite Creek. The town s streets only e isted on the papers of Robert Groom, who had just laid out a capital city among the forest trees of the little valley, it was recalled in Christmas 1 6 . here the plaza now lies, camp res burned under trees tents and shelters stood haphazard and a few wagons with dirty canvass covers were pulled up under the best tree shelter their owners could nd. There were roughly 200 to 300 Anglos around the Prescott area, and the few houses t h a t d id e x is t h a p p ily o p e n e d t h e ir d o o r s t o all who arrived. Through the window shutters of whip sawed boards the light of the replace or candles ltered out to cheer late travelers, The Prescott vening Courier observed. There were no glass windows in Prescott then, not even in the Governor s Mansion. ut there was Christmas cheer even if no

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Photo Courtesy Tim ronek Collection The Living Room I n The Governor’ s M ansion Where The Governor Greeted Guests For Prescott’s First Christmas , Arizona Territory, Prescott 1864

windows re ected it. The women welcomed in everybody they could, and their home cooking was as g o o d a C h r is t m a s p r e s e n t a s a n y m a n in the wilderness would ask, the newspaper reported. The governor welcomed guests by the dozen. is private secretary, a renowned cook, served a large dinner that featured roast venison and wild turkeys and also beef, which was a great treat even if it was a tough old work steer. There was a jolly crowd of officials, and the military band played for the ball that night, the paper noted. ittle girls danced with grave and digni ed officers whose tall shoulders were far above the pig tailed heads of their little pardners. One little girl spoke of how she carried her Christmas doll in one hand as she danced. estivities at the mansion concluded with a little service of song with Parson Reed, the rst minister in Prescott, in charge, the newspaper said. Since stores were far away,

gi s were mostly homemade. Prescott s rst Christmas was both simple and beautiful. Those early settlers displayed the kind of community they desired to raise their children in one that was friendly, generous and patriotic.

, Author unknown. SHM Archives. Prescott Evening Courier

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World’s Largest Gingerbread Village On display at The Prescott Resort and Conference Center This stunning attraction is made up of is made up of hundreds of unique gingerbread structures that are handcrafted and displayed in a whimsical village at the resort. Pre co e or and on erence en er 15 00 E a s t S t a t e R o u t e 69 Prescott, A 6301 92 22 2313

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ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS INDOOR TOUR OF LIGHTS RETURNS AT A NEW LOCATION IN DEPOT MARKETPLACE Inside the previous Manzanita Outdoor business, behind Starbucks Coffee

re s e n te d b y M & M E n t e r t a in m e n t & Productions, nchanted Christmas Indoor Tour of ights opened its doors ov. 23 for the h year. nchanted Christmas is an indoor holiday light attraction with over 00,000 lights. There are 12 themed rooms, a large Department 6 Christmas illage and a model railroad display by Point of Rocks Model Railroaders Club. The attraction is suitable for all ages and is wheelchair accessible. Matt rassard of M M ntertainment and Productions said, hen you walk through nchanted Christmas you truly

feel a sense of Christmas all around you. ut the true spirit of the holidays is when you see the kids eyes light up as they walk through all the different themed villages. This is one of the largest displays of its kind in the Southwest, and we are honored to bring it to the Prescott area for all to enjoy. e re e cited about our new downtown location, making it easy for people who are enjoying the Courthouse Plaza festivities outside to come on over to us inside and warm up. Co founder of M M ntertainment Productions Marco spitia added, e also have a wonderful gi store

inside, so for those last minute shoppers or for those hard to nd gi s, you can choose from a variety of unique items and holiday d cor. Customers will also be able to get a coupon to our store Marc our Treasures at 209 . Gurley St. The attraction will also help local nonpro t avapai ood ank. Collections of canned food and toys will be distributed and donated locally in avapai County. ast year, over 19 tons of canned food was collected for the food bank, as well as thousands of toys. nchanted Christmas is presented by M M ntertainment Productions

and Depot Marketplace. Other sponsors include elken orn Advertising Agency, loom Tree Realty, Arizona Commercial Real state and Matt s Saloon. Info line: 00 6 1 006. or more information or to schedule a tour, contact M M ntertainment and Productions at 92 1 2.

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4th ANNUAL ACKER NIGHT SCARF FUNDRAISER SPONSORED BY FANCY THAT! t s the most wonderful night of the year Sara Murray, owner of ancy That , has participated and sponsored a musician in her store during Acker ight for most of the 16 years she has been open in Prescott. This year will be the fourth year Sara has donated scarves to be sold on Acker ight. She has ordered 1, 00 tartan plaid scarves. They feel like a really nice cashmere scarf.

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The shop collects a 10 donation for each scarf and all the money will go to the Acker scholarships. The fundraiser will bring in 1 ,000. That is her goal for 201 . er vision again is to have everyone wand e r in g a r o u n d d o w n t o w n w e a r in g t h e s a m e plaid scarf showing they have supported the Acker event. Sara felt like there was something more that could be done for raising money for the scholarships as well as giving something to the public for attending. So it was good for all last year the shop sold out the 1,000 scarves and collected over 10,000. Sara hopes to see people sporting last year s scarves, as well as wanting to donate again to have a 201 scarf. Scarves will go on sale starting at noon on Acker riday, Dec. , at both locations: ancy

That 12 S. Granite and ancy That ome oliday Store 109 S. Granite. ust a skip across the street across to and ne t to the downtown parking garage on Granite Street. They will also be available during the Acker event up on the square at the Acker information booth. ancy That will host musicians at both locations and, of course, the popular bon re with complimentary s mores. This is the shop s favorite night of the year and it s all for a good cause Santa will also be available at ancy That s The ome And oliday Store for free pictures during the Acker event.

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T h e Y H S E q u in e C e n t e r w ill t u r n in t o a h o lid a y o a s is c o m p le t e w it h sleigh rides, Santa Claus, holiday vendors, caroling and so much more. The event is free to the public. G u e s t s a ls o w ill h a v e a c h a n c e t o meet some of the horses waiting for their forever home. ear your best holiday or cowboy a re and come from 1 to p.m. The S quine Center is at 3 31 . Road 1 , Chino alley. or more information visit yavapaihumane.org.

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he Prescott Downtown Partnership invites you to enjoy the magic of the holiday season in our historic downtown. ach year the community comes together to live up to our designation as Arizona s Christmas City and to make it a special time for all. The kickoff for the Christmas events was the 23rd annual oliday ight Parade sponsored by the Prescott Downtown Partnership and nisource nergy. The parade was on Saturday, ov. 2 and began at 6 p.m. The parade route began at the corner of Carleton and Cortez streets and nished at Mile igh Middle School. There were commercial and family entries, dance troops and the parade usually includes one or two bands during the 0 minute event. Christmas lights, costumes and music what could be better The parade nished at the middle school on Goodwin Street where the oats circled around the track. Santa handed out candy canes and was available to interact with the kids in the crowd. There was a bon re and Christmas music to nish off a great evening Many thanks to the more than 2 volunteers who staffed these events. HOLIDAY 2018 • THE HOLIDAY EDITION

Saturday, Dec. 1, was a big day, starting with the annual Christmas Parade at 1 p.m. At 6 p.m., Sharlot all Museum welcomed visitors to rontier Christmas at its campus just east of the square. The big event of the day was the Courthouse ighting Ceremony, starting off with caroling and a short program at 6 p.m., with the lighting taking place at appro imately 6:20 p.m. There was a huge crowd gathered to see more than a quarter million lights shining in the night. riday, Dec. is Acker Music night. This downtown event will begin at :30 p.m. and feature live music in 1 0 businesses. ou can enjoy the lights and the music and wander the streets while the fun continues until :30 p.m. ring your youngsters to see Santa at the oliday Courtyard ne t to the Grand ighland otel on Dec. 22 and 23. The visit will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., so bring your camera and make some memories. ew ear s ve has a estern avor in downtown Prescott with the hiskey Row oot Drop. ocated right on hiskey Row, you can ring in the new year with refreshments, entertainment and a boot drop at 10 p.m. and midnight.

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9 6 321 appy ew ear or those fortunate e n o u g h t o b e o n W h is key Row in downtown at the stroke of 10 p.m. or midnight will be joined in orthern Arizona s best party with the spectacle of the hiskey Row ew ear s ve oot Drop. Thousands will welcome 2019 on Monday, Dec. 31, 201 from p.m. to 12:30 a.m. This will be the th annual event and is free to all ages. The festive 6 foot illuminated cowboy boot lowers from a 0 foot agpole with two drops the rst at 10 p.m. and the second drop at midnight. As the crowd cheers on both drops, reworks will light up the night sky. The earlier drop occurs simultaneously with the traditional all Drop in ew ork City. It is especially popular with young families and those who wish to retire early. Many stay to cheer both

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drops because twice is nice The boot descends from atop the historic Palace uilding which is over 30 feet high. One can only wonder how past residents like yatt arp and Doc olliday would have appreciated the goings on. The last seven years have drawn thousands of people of all ages. hile not as big as the ball descending in Times Square since 190 , the hiskey Row oot Drop event is woven into Prescott s holiday spirit and is a ng closing celebration in Arizona s Christmas City. Prizes are given throughout the night with D music by Magic 99.1 M, rides on a erris wheel and food and drink from vendors. Matt rassard is co owner of M M ntertainment Production, the event planners. very year is better than the last and this year s boot drop should top them all. This is a must see event for residents of the uad Cities as well as an attraction drawing in visitors from across the country who enjoy the accommodations and dining in the Prescott area, not to mention t h e O ld W e s t s a lo o n s a lo n g W h is k e y Row. says rassard. The event is presented by amb Chevrolet and Depot Marketplace. It is co sponsored by the City of Prescott, est SA Realty, orthern Arizona Suns, lind rothers Arizona and ar-

rett Propane. Other sponsors include: avapai Regional Medical Center, ersey illy Saloon, Spring ill Suites, Magic 99.1, A 92.9fm, G 9 .9fm, MG 93.9fm, A S I 103.9fm 1 0am, elken orn Advertising Agency, Arrowhead odge Recovery, MI Print orks, Matt s Saloon, ootework Auto icense Title Service, Pep oys, Prescott rewing Company, Pepsi, otel St. Michael, Center for Physical cellence, Cable One Advertising, The Daily Courier, l Gato Azul, assayampa Inn, orthern Arizona Social, Prescottenews.com, Dial A Ride, AAA Ta i, Prescott iving Magazine, uad City Smart Shopper, and SignalsA .com. Marco spitia, co owner of M M ntertainment Production stated efore the boot drop was conceived, ew ear s ve was celebrated by people attending private parties or going bar hopping. Today it has blossomed into an event where thousands of joyous people join together in downtown Prescott to make memories of their best ew ear s ever. e are proud to be part of this delightful community event. There is no better place in Arizona to ring in the ew ear. or r er in or a on con ac Matt rassar a or go o oo ro co

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EVERYBODY’S HOMETOWN IS ENRICHED WITH VETERAN HISTORY by Mary Dillinger, Public Affairs Officer, NAVAHCS

he Northern Arizona V A Health Care System ( NAV AHCS) has been serving veterans in the community since 1918. Prior to that, it was a U.S. Army Post, Fort Whipple, activated since 1864. There is so much history here on our beautiful campus as well as within the City of Prescott. Prescott existed before Ari ona was even established as one of the states. In , Prescott was designated as the capital of Ari ona, and before then, Fort Whipple was the temporary capital of Ari ona. Prescott is named after historian William H. Prescott. Prescott is the home of the brave ranite Mountain Hotshots, the elite firefighters from the Prescott Fire Department. There is even a movie about their courage and sacrifice called The rave. Prescott is a great place to live and work, and it is full of history. Wyatt Earp’s older

brother irgil even lived in Prescott in . Several movies have been filmed in the beautiful City of Prescott and even at the A Medical Center. From to , the medical center was known as the U.S. eterans ureau Hospital . It served as a tuberculosis care and treatment facility for veterans. There is a beautiful historical wall in building . It explains the history of NA AHCS, A history, information about the outlining clinics throughout Northern Ari ona and much, much more. The wall is inside the Miracle Mile hallway. It was given this name when veterans were being treated for tuberculosis. If during their treatment they made it to that hallway, it was considered a miracle. NA AHCS was named a Historical District in . Over percent of the

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he ew ear is almost here, and we are so eager to make our ew ear s resolutions. There s nothing like se ng goals, sticking to them and achieving them. That sense of accomplishment gives us the drive to continue, otherwise you ll just feel like you re going through the motions. ew ear s resolutions give us a chance to re ect on the past and maybe do things differently in the future. ow do we set them and not feel guilty or let down if we do not achieve them These are a few of my secrets that have helped me through the years to accomplish and complete my goals. et it be known I have chosen goals that have been difficult to complete, leaving me disappointed. ow wise r , I w o u ld lik e t o s h a r e h o w t o m a k e t h o s e goals and meet them. • le o 1: If there s one thing I know to be true about plans it is this, never tell anyone about them. If you re planning on going to the gym, just go the gym. Don t

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The LIVING Interview (continued) ...continued from page 21 going on in their lives, whether it's a grandbaby or graduation from high school or college. The younger ones admire the older ones. They're great role models. PRESC O T T LIV IN G : You and your family, in the 28 years, have established some traditions. What are the two or three favorite traditions you have? G REG M EN G A RELLI: We love just being together — quality time. We really try to be flexible as the kids change and grow. Now we're grandparents. We need to try to make sure that whatever we're doing accommodates everybody. And so things evolve and change. I'd say in terms of traditions, we enjoy going to church together weekly as much as we can. We also enjoy going to Beaver Lake, which is near Rogers, Arkansas. That's been a constant every summer. We go there and take as many kids as are available on vacation. Christmas is always a special time for our family to get together. We like to recap the year and count our blessings, all the good

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h e r e is n o t a w e e k t h a t g o e s b y when I do not receive calls from contractors near and far looking for employees. ot a week goes by when I do not receive calls from homeowners indicating they have e ecuted a contract for a home project, but they are seeking another contractor who can get them on the schedule sooner rather than later. Construction in avapai County is ranked the h largest industry and the third top growing industry. O u r in d u s t r y is n o t a lo n e in s e e k in g employees. very business, including banks, newspapers, radio stations, health care facilities, police and re departments, cities and towns, grocery stores and the list goes on is in desperate need of good, hard working employees. All businesses, and the industry that I love most, are struggling. Construction is short of labor, so projects can be scheduled up to si months out. I am writing this edition s column to the homeowner. Please understand the labor shortage has affected our residential and commercial construction and probably will for some time. ust ask any of our construction companies from plumbers to drywall installers to electricians to landscapers to tile and ooring, they all say they cannot nd the manpower to handle the surge of homes, remodeling projects landscaping installations, weed removal, paver installations, deck repairs, painting, window replacements, etc. elieve me, avapai County is not special. This is a problem felt across the .S. O u r in d u s t r y p a r t n e r s a r e s e e in g m o r e d e la y s as they wait for crews to get to jobs. e do not have enough workers to get the jobs done. I have mentioned in previous articles that the current labor shortage is likely to worsen because many of our current skilled workers in the trades are in their 0s, and they are ge ng ready to retire and go shing. Arizona is seeing declines of 20 percent

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or more in the workforce, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. W h a t t h is s h o r t a g e d o e s is r a is e b u ild e r costs and slows down construction, which is difficult for homeowners to understand. According to a local fence manufacturer and landscaper, It s ge ng to the point where you re really limited in what you can deliver. ith fewer workers, contractors are becoming wary of signing new work contracts, especially with the workforce issues creating an uncertainly for start and completion dates. ith the promise of new construction jobs only continuing to grow, homeowners, p le a s e u n d e r s t a n d w it h t h e la b o r s h o r t a g e it is tough for our local contractors to keep up with all the demands on them. So, if I can say one thing, it is please be patient. I m afraid it s going to get worse before it gets better. Our local jurisdictions are on track to record a high number of permits due to the accelerated permit activity and, of course, delays are occurring in issuing permits, and homeowners and builders are e periencing delays in starting projects. As you can see, construction delays are plaguing everyone in the industry section. So again, please be patient. ecause construction practically came to a halt during and a er the height of the downturn, the lack of quali ed workers wasn t noticeable at rst and now that we re back to building at top capacity, project delays are a serious issue in the construction business. ot only do they directly impact current work for the construction companies, they indirectly affect future projects as everything gets pushed. Material suppliers are overbooked and can t manufacture and deliver product fast enough. Our contractors are scrambling to catch up without sacri cing quality. Please be patient. It is im p o r t a n t t o u n d e r s t a n d t h e construction workforce issues and u n d e r s t a n d o u r in d u s t r y is w o r k in g a s h a r d

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f you own a commercial property or lease a building, you not only have to be concerned about risks that cause property damage, but also the risk of injury to visitors, customers and tenants. It’s your legal responsibility to keep your property free of hazards that can result in injury or worse. If you fail to live up to your responsibility, you risk being sued by the injured party. And there are plenty of eager plaintiffs’ lawyers trawling for clients who have been injured on a commercial premises, which can yield them a fat settlement or court judgment. Customers, tenants and visitors to your property have the right to their safety and you have to identify and remediate any hazards. If you overlook anything and fail to exercise a reasonable level of care in keeping the property free from preventable hazards, a crafty plaintiff’s lawyer can exploit this weakness, giving them a greater chance of winning a personal injury case. Commercial premises liability claims can involve a wide range of situations, including: Slip, trip and fall accidents - A slip and fall may have occurred due to wet or damaged floors. Trips and falls may occur due to obstructions in walkways and poor lighting during evening hours. Property defects - If you fail to keep up the property or conduct regular maintenance, hazards can easily develop. When hazards and property defects arise, it’s your responsibility to address them as soon as possible. And if it will take a while to make the repairs, you need to alert visitors, customers and tenants about the danger, like cordoning off an area and erecting visible signs warning of the hazard.

There are three ways that inadequate lighting at a commercial property can contribute to a claim against your organization: Making a safe area unsafe - Poor lighting can conceal conditions that would not be considered a hazard under normal lighting as they would be visible. Inadequate lighting makes it harder to see curbs, inclines in walkways, steps, borders for planters and other decorations. Masking existing hazards - Inadequate lighting can be especially dangerous when it serves to conceal the presence of hazardous defects already existing on a property. For example, if a foreign substance has been spilled on the floor, while that would be considered a hazardous condition even when fully illuminated, it becomes doubly hazardous when obscured by darkness. Creating a magnet for crime - Poor lighting can give cover and concealment to criminals intent on mugging or harming individuals at your property in the evenings. If you create conditions for a mugger to sneak up on someone in your dim parking lot or near the entrance to a poorly lit building, they could sue you for negligence.

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Room With A View — ERAU Residence Hall Opens

humb Butte Suites is not just the newest building on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) campus. It boasts having the best view, too. The ribbon-cutting for the $20 million residence hall officially occurred Oct. 5 even though students have been living in the 278-bed facility since the beginning of fall term in late August.

O cially cu ng the ribbon to open Thumb utte Suites from left are architect Frank inghoffer, ERAU Chancellor F rank Ayers, ERAU Board of Trustees member D ave Robertson, ERAU Student Government President Zoe Crane, ERAU President Barry utler, Prescott Mayor reg Mengarelli and construction company executive Marty Hedland.

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Zoe Crane, who is president of ERAU Associated Students, praised the new facility not only for its contemporary accommodations and features but also for a remarkable view from its floorto-ceiling east windows. The view lets people enjoy a 180-degree panorama of the tree-covered Bradshaw Mountains to the south, the Granite Dells due east and Mingus Mountain and further north the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff 90 miles away. T he 72,000-s qua re-fo ot, three-story building features student suites, three large study rooms, three lounges, a game room, a fitness center, a hospitality area with an oven and three fully equipped laundry rooms.

City Manager Michael Lamar echoed Mengarelli. “What we see here is just one more example of a mutually beneficial partnership — more bait on the hook—that will keep our talented young people in the community,” he said. The opening of Thumb Butte Suites marks the 16th residence hall building on campus.

ERAU Chancellor Frank Ayers opened the ribbon-cutting ceremonies by saying ERAU-Prescott set a new enrollment record with 2,800 students attending the university. “Only freshmen will be living in the new residence hall,” he said. ERAU President Barry Butler said the new hall makes a statement about ERAU and its learning environment. Beyond that, he said, “It’s a beautiful facility.” Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli said the City was pleased to partner with ERAU in supporting programs and projects that characterized its excellence. He emphasized the City will continue supporting the university in its growth for the benefit of the community.

Community friends and o cials turned out for the opening of Thumb utte Suites.

Popular Restaurants Shut Their Doors

hree well-known Prescott restaurants shut their doors permanently in October. The old-timer among them was El Charro Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 125 N. Montezuma. It had operated continuously for almost 60 years. The others were Prescott Family Diner, 502 Miller Valley near the U.S. Post Office, and Cupper’s

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Bistro, 258 Lee Blvd., just east of Prescott Gateway Mall. Announcement of closure of all three was done with signs attached to entry doors. In the case of El Charro, as it was commonly known, owner Gary Denny said it was a difficult decision. Nineteen years earlier, he bought the popular eatery from his family, so it has

considerable sentimental value for him. However, Denny will continue serving Mexican food at his Chino Valley location — El Charro Norte. It has been open for three years. Similarly, while the east Prescott coffeehouse is shuttered after only five years, a second Cupper’s Coffeehouse

will remain open at its present location, 226 S. Cortez, just across the street from Prescott City Hall. Its owners remain the same — Jamey and Andrea Maul. T he prop er t y where t he Prescott Family Diner is located is now listed for lease. It was open in fall 2016. Its owner is Tally El Bayomy, who lives in Pennsylvania. THE HOLIDAY EDITION • HOLIDAY 2018

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Habitat For Humanity Leader Retires

ollowing almost 30 years of involvement with the Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity (PAHH), Executive Director Miriam Haubrich has retired, effective December. Haubrich served as executive director for 14 years. Previously, she was involved with the board of directors and served on several major committees. She did qualify her retirement, saying she was not totally dropping all involvement with PAHH. She said she would do some traveling and relaxing, but nevertheless will stay active with the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tom Peters, a past board president and current board member, praised Haubrich. “In Haubrich’s public speak-

ing engagements, she never missed an opportunity to dispel the misconception that Habitat houses are free. Seldom do you find a compassionate person who is also a tough but fair leader and great team builder. That’s what we have had in Haubrich.” Haubrich’s mantra over the years has been that PAHH helps people break out of the cycle of poverty by building homes and creating long-term financial security. She is insistent that those who qualify for PAHH homes are responsible. She has been quoted publicly as saying that the screening of applicants “is as rigorous – maybe more so – than you will find in most financial institutions. We view this process as key to fulfilling our mission as a nonprofit, ecumenical Chris-

Retired Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Miriam Haubrich is proud of the T-shirt that advocates “ Live Generously.”

tian housing organization.” Over the years, PAHH has built homes for 88 area families. The majority have been constructed during Hubrich’s administration. Haubrich also spearheaded major fundraising events for PAHH. One of them was the annual Golf Fore Homes Tournament and the other was just completed in November — the annual Toolbelts and Tuxedos

Gala celebrated construction of homes during the past 29 years. A senior volunteer for more than 20 years with PAHH, Joan Stinstrom, said during a recent ice cream social celebrating Haubrich’s retirement, “She has been an exceptional leader. She will be missed.”

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YAVAPAI-PRESCOTT INDIAN TRIBE AWARDED n Oct. 11, the avapai Prescott Indian Tribe was awarded for their e cellence in Philanthropy at the 201 Prescott business

awards. These awards were presented by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by a number of businesses in the greater Prescott area. The avapai Prescott Tribe has long been a strong supporter in the community, making annual contributions to more than 300 charities and nonpro t organizations. M a n y r e s id e n t s in t h e a r e a a r e u n a w a r e the avapai people have occupied lands encompassing more than 9 million acres in most of Central Arizona since time immemorial and have ourished under the guidance and leadership of their ancestors. The avapai Prescott Indian Tribe was established in une 193 and is one of

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three avapai communities in Arizona. It is the only reservation established solely for avapai People and is the smallest of the three reservations, both in acreage and membership. Today the tribe is governed by a board of directors, equivalent to what

many of you may know as a tribal council and has achieved many economic goals. avapai cultural and traditional values of honor and integrity while maintaining self sufficiency have prompted success in the avapai Prescott Indian Tribe.

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Traveling • Dining • Entertainment owever, it is the value of respect respect for our elders, our youth and our community that has allowed us to contribute to the bene t and growth of our surrounding communities. It s with an emphasis on the importance and value placed on our youth and education that some of the Tribe s most consistent donations are made locally to the avapai College oundation, Prescott and umboldt ni ed School District schools, Camp erde schools, agdad school, and other countywide private and charter schools. ith regard to the cultural value of elders, some of the most consistent donations are made to Meals on heels, Casa Senior Center, Arizona Pioneer omes, Golden Age utrition, Arizona omen s all of ame and the Alzheimer s Association. hen the Tribe looks at the value placed on community, some of the most consistent donation recipients include various rst responders, the Prescott

MCA, est avapai Guidance Clinic, Catholic Charities, avapai County ood anks, abitat for umanity, the American D ia b e t e s Association, oys to Men, the American eart Association, the American Cancer Association, the eterans Memorial und, the Salvation Army, the American ung Association, Make A ish oundation, and numerous athletic clubs and programs. The avapai Prescott Indian Tribal oard of Directors and the Tribal Community is honored to be chosen as the recipient of the Prescott usiness

cellence in Philanthropy Award, said ob Ogo, Acting Tribal President. e sincerely appreciate the recognition and acknowledgment of our contributions in supporting success and growth in the greater Prescott communities.

“Yavapai cultural and traditional values of honor and integrity while maintaining selfsufficiency have prompted success in the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe.”

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GO OUTSIDE

by Nate Zwerling, Gripstone

hen it comes to tness, there s p le n t y t o d o in Prescott. Outdoor opportunities are numerous, including access to millions of acres of national forest and thousands of miles of trails for hiking biking, riding and more. It s no secret that folks come from all over just to get a taste

of avapai County s mountain bike trails. ut then again, not everyone s cut out for the high desert life. hen it gets hot, even the toughest cyclists stay indoors. Indoors options include tness gyms, treadmills or weight li ing, but that can be pretty mindless for some. ike many of us, I like to use m y b r a in a s w e ll a s m y b o d y

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for tness. I need to be actively engaged at all times 100 percent focused or I get bored easily. Rock climbing gives me that. And the best part In the Prescott area, I can do it indoors and outside. Rock climbing is a great tness activity that can be done year round thanks to the recent rise of climbing gyms. Personally, I love to climb outdoors, but when summer h e a t b e a t s d o w n o n y o u it s t a r t s t o s o u n d a lo t m o r e a p p e a lin g to climb in an air conditioned environment for a nice change. Regardless if you choose to climb in d o o r s o r o u t s id e , t h e s a m e bene ts apply. Climbing is a full body workout. Initially, climbers can tell they are b u ild in g u p p e r b o d y s t r e n g t h in their forearms, back and shoulders because of the soreness they may encounter a er their rst time climbing. uickly though, sore forearms and hands gives way to strengthening of the rest of your body as your technique improves. If you want to climb outdoors around Prescott, the hike up to Thumb utte and Granite Mountain will give you the warm up you need before you climb and carrying all your gear will really work out those legs. eed something a little closer Then look no further than the Dells. They re incredibly accessible and have a very short approach hike to most routes. Climbing isn t just about physical tness, it s an e cellent source of emotional and mental tness as well. Climbing activates the same parts of your brain that other more traditional e ercises do, giving you a sense of

accomplishment and calm. Studies in recent years have corroborated the positive effects climbing has on our mental health. My favorite thing about climbing h a s n o t h in g t o d o w it h t h e physical or mental workout. hat I love most is the social aspect. ike so many of us, keeping to a tness routine has been difficult because I didn t have people to share it with or a community to hold me accountable. hen climbing as part of a community, you don t realize you re working out primarily because the whole e perience, indoors or out, is so much fun I k n o w I a m n o t a lo n e in s a y in g that if I could be t without li ing a nger, I would do that in a heartbeat. hen climbing with friends, it feels this e act way. At no point do you feel like you re really working out, and that s the best part. It just sort of creeps up on you, slowly transforming you into a healthier more centered version of yourself. Mentally, physically and emotionally I will always be a climber. isit us at 319 . ee lvd., Prescott, call 92 9 or visit gripstone.net.

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by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator, Prescott Parks and Recreation n achieving the recent milestone of 100 miles of trails within the City of Prescott, it can be easy to overlook t h e a m a z in g p r o g r e s s t h a t g o t t h e M ile igh Trail system to its current capacity. In its infancy, the system began with just about two and a half miles of trails prior to gaining the official name Mile igh Trail System around 1999. Perhaps Prescott s most popular trail, averaging appro imately 0,000 annual visits, the Peavine ational Recreational Trail can be credited with se ng the pace for enthusiastic growth within Prescott s trail system. The track was constructed in 1 93 and originally owned by the Santa e, Prescott, Phoeni Railway. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa e Railroad, who later purchased the railway, opted to not complete necessary repairs a er receiving substantial ood damage in the area

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north of the Granite Dells September 19 3 . Soon a er, local trail advocates began to recognize the area s potential as a non motorized recreation trail. The railroad was eventually purchased by A Railroad Materials ulmer Schumacher , and it removed the tracks and officially abandoned the area in 19 . The Peavine, a nickname given based on the twisting nature of the trail resembling a pea vine, is the result of railroad visionary rank M. Murphy, who made signi cant contributions to many other Central Arizona railroads. In its entirety, the Santa e, Prescott and P h o e n ix R a ilw a y m e a s u r e d a p p r o x im a t e ly 19 miles, included seven miles of bridges and cost almost million to construct. The town of Chino alley purchased and opened its portion of the Peavine Trail in 199 . As federal funding became available for Rails to Trails improvements

in the form of grants, due largely to the passing of the Intermodal Surface Transportation fficiency Act of 1991 IST A , the City of Prescott was able to purchase the rst . miles stretching from the Sun Dog industrial area to former State Route 9A for a total of 31 ,000. ith dedicated assistance from city employees, trail volunteers, county and city community service workers, the rst phase of the Peavine Trail opened on une , 1999 commemorating ational Trails Day. To prepare the trail for public use, laborers completed removal of 0 tons of railroad ties constructed two ancillary trails providing better access to atson ake improved the general tread of the trail surface installed various amenities such as benches, interpretive signs, fences and gates and removed unnecessary fencing as well as large amounts of litter. THE HOLIDAY EDITION â&#x20AC;˘ HOLIDAY 2018

Combined volunteer efforts were valued at 23,000. hile planning and implementing construction of Phase I, efforts to obtain funding for Phase II were underway. In 199 , the City of Prescott received 19, 00 in grant money from the ational Park Service s Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program and t h e C h a lle n g e C o s t S h a r e P r o g r a m , a n d the City was able to provide matching funds at 0 percent. ater that year, a second IST A grant was awarded and the City received 39 ,000 allocated for the purchase of the former State Route 9A to the Town of Chino alley s Road South trail alignment. A third IST A grant was awarded in the amount of 213,000 with the intention of completing necessary repairs to the Granite Creek Interface area and allowed the purchase of the section from State Route 9A to HOLIDAY 2018 â&#x20AC;˘ THE HOLIDAY EDITION

the Prescott Municipal Airport. Connectivity improved greatly with the opening of the Iron ing Trail in 200 by the Town of Prescott alley, formerly the Prescott and astern Railroad to umboldt, Mayer, Poland, and Crown ing. Today, the Iron ing trail still features vintage railroad service cars that function as mile markers along the mile stretch that e tends to the junction at the Peavine Trail. Monsoon storms attributed to substantial damage along the Sundog Ranch Road access area in uly of 201 . There was so much damage, the trail was closed for one calendar week, only able to be opened thanks to the dedication and hard work of the volunteer Over the ill Gang and City departments. In fact, 11,000 cubic yards of material was im p o r t e d t o r e a lig n t h e t r a il a lo n g t h e original railroad bed.

The Street Maintenance Department worked in conjunction with Recreation Services to complete grading and place boulders strategically creating a forti ed trail surface and reinforced the bridge that became unsecure during the storm s water surges. Today, the Peavine ational Recreation Trail can be accessed from two improved trailheads require a 3 parking fee or City of Prescott Parking Pass. One is the Sundog Ranch Road Trailhead 1626 Sundog Ranch Road , and the other is Peavine orth Trailhead just off Granite Dells Parkway from State Route 9A 99 Side Road . For more information on the Peavine Trail, connecting trails, and all other City of Prescott Trails visit prescotttrails.com.

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YCPAC SHOWCASES FEMALE PERFORMERS by MJ Grady

aughter and jazz hold court this winter, as t h r e e r e m a r k a b le w o m e n t a k e t u r n s r a is ing the roof at avapai College Performing Arts Center. Singer Mandy arvey an. 19 , comedienne Paula Poundstone an. 26 and band leader ria Skonberg eb. couldn t be more different in style or approach. ut all three know how to reinvent traditionally male performance roles by being their spectacular selves. A S ONG, A ND

A S TORY , TO RE ME MB E R andy Har ey voice can soar. er tender take on jazz a n d b lu e s s t a n d a r d s t o o k h e r from Colorado clubs to national n o t o r ie t y t o t h r e e a lb u m s a n d counting. ut Mandy s stage appearance is all the more astonishing when you realize she overcame deafness to get there. As a Colorado State niversity student, Mandy lost her hearing to a connective tissue disorder. Refusing to abandon her dream, Mandy learned American Sign anguage, picked up her ukulele, and began working with her father. sing muscle memory, an innate sense of pitch and a monster work ethic, she began to write and perform. In 201 , her performance of her song Try wowed

the studio audience and earned Simon Cowell s coveted golden buzzer on America s Got Talent. On tour, Mandy combines music with motivational speaking. On an. 19, she ll share her story in an a ernoon talk at CPAC, and follow it that night with a concert to remember. C OME D Y , D RY WITH A TWIS T Dark times always pass. ut until they do, you can count o n Pa la Po nd one t o h e l p you laugh at them. ans of ational Public Radio s ait ait Don t Tell Me k n o w that Paula s dry, improvisational perspective can spin comedy from the bleakest of news cycles. It s a one of a kind world view that has made Paula a favorite on programs like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. W h a t p e o p le m a y n o t k n o w is t h a t P a u la is multidimensional. She is a seasoned author whose second book, The Totally nscien c Study of the Search for Human Happiness i s a heartfelt and funny look at personal ful llment. Paula also hosts a podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, which is a critically acclaimed comedy eld guide to life.

And, of course, she is legendary in front of a live crowd. er an. 26 performance means you ll nd a new perspective on a topic that s comical, then thoughtful, then conversation for the drive home. Y

There are two types of people: those who already enjoy ria S on erg a n d t h o s e w h o soon will. ria Skonberg looks like a Scandinavian angel, plays trumpet like a red hot devil and sings like a dream, the all Street ournal raves. Music critic ucky Pizzarelli agrees: ria radiates an energy that is so refreshing to see. azz fans have known the versatile Canadian for some time. A festival favorite, ria s blend of new work and cleverly revised classics has won fans from Montreal to ewport to ew Orleans. I play jazz because it s the closest I can get to ying, ria has said. She s scheduled for takeoff riday, eb. . oin us s o s are a Per or ing r s en er Prescott or c e s ca c ac co

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TAKE YOUR TIME WHEN EXPLORING DOWN UNDER by Tori Ward, ROX Travel, Cruise and Resort Specialist

couple of years ago my husband won a photo contest sponsored by a major airline. ecause we plan our travel about a year in advance and already had a journey scheduled elsewhere, we had to pass on the prize, a trip to Australia and ew ealand. hen you consider the size and the diverse areas on the Australian continent, nothing less than three to four weeks begins to do it justice. And that just begins to scratch the surface. S o , w e a r e p la n n in g a t r ip t h a t w ill a llo w u s t o e perience as many highlights as time permits. To escape the heat of Arizona, we are going during the last part of une and early uly to enjoy the Southern emisphere s winter season. Our journey will begin with a land trip in the harbor city of Auckland on ew ealand s north island.

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W h ile t h e r e , w e p la n t o s p e n d a d a y h ik in g , if it s not too wet, to one of the many surrounding volcanoes. A visit to the bustling waterfront along the aitemata arbour where the 2021 America s Cup will be defended is also on the itinerary. Traveling south, a morning stop in aitomo is a must to e perience the Glowworm Caves before we continue our a ernoon at the ew ealand Arts and Cra s center to check out the geysers and mud pools. e ll check to determine if they are any competition for Old aithful. There is no way I ll be able to pass up zip lining in the Redwoods before we leave for Taupo. ho knows, I may even see kiwis. e will spend several days around Great ake Taupo. There are many activities made for a win-

ter visit around this largest fresh water lake on the continent including a side trip to uka alls. If we re lucky the ski slopes in the mountains surrounding the lake will be in full swing, and I can pretend I ve been skiing one of the 6 trails at hakapapa while I rela in one of the hot springs. ellington, the capital city, is our ne t stop. The Te Papa museum will keep us busy for a day of soaking up Maori history and national art. Then we will head to apiti Island, a nature reserve hosting some of the country s most endangered birds for an overnight glamping adventure. e y from ellington to Melbourne to begin the Australia portion of our trip. Melbourne is known for its wonderful coffee shops so I m sure a cafe crawl is in order. THE HOLIDAY EDITION â&#x20AC;˘ HOLIDAY 2018

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The ne t day will be packed with animals as we venture to Phillip Island to watch the nightly Penguin Parade at Summerland each as they waddle home from their a ernoon shing e pedition. e ll break up the day by a morning visit at the Maru oala and Animal Park to see koalas and kangaroos. I m hoping to prove to my husband that our dog doesn t look anything like a Tasmanian devil despite her personality. ilsons Promontory ational Park, about two hours from Melbourne, will be a full day and night destination for more kangaroo, wallaby and wombat sightings. If we re ramped up from all the Melbourne coffee, we might do an overnight hike and spend the ne t day sleeping. The following day we have a long eight hour drive to Canberra, the capital of Australia. Plans HOLIDAY 2018 • THE HOLIDAY EDITION

include a visit to Parliament, the Australian ational otanic Gardens and a stop at the ational ilm and Sound Archive. e will conclude our journey in Sydney. If our timing is good, perhaps we ll attend an event at the Opera ouse in Sydney arbour. Any city that has an indoor farmers market is hard for us to resist, and we ll make a morning visit to Carriageworks for some local honey to spread on warm sourdough bread with so cheese. e ll end on a cultural note at the Australian Museum to e amine some of the aboriginal e hibits. I love bringing home museum souvenirs, and it will be my last chance before a return trip to cover other parts of this vast continent. Although we will cover a lot of area, there is so much more to e plore. If you d like help curating a trip of your dreams, give me a call.

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Y M CA Y ou th B allet P resents “ T h e N u tcrack er” S atu rday , D ecemb er 8 at 1 0 a.m. Prescott Public Library and Prescott YMCA Youth allet share the joy of the season with selections from “ The Nutcracker” ballet. oco n r s or s S atu rday , D ecemb er 1 5 at 2 p .m. Enjoy the holidays making crafts and sipping cocoa. oo ous cor tin or s T h u rsday , D ecemb er 20 at 1 : 30 and 3 p .m. D ecorate graham cracker houses at the 11th annual Cookie House Decorating event. Register online at prescottlibrary.info, at the Youth Desk or call 777-1537.

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a y Grap ic e ign i an a riday ecem er a 10 a m Learn how to easily create designs and documents such as event yers for your business, nonprofit or personal use for free at Canva.com. Register online at prescottlibrary.info, at the Ask a Librarian Desk or call ( 928) 777-1526. o ous onc rts r s nts r c s S u nday , D ecemb er 9 at 2 p .m. Coffeehouse Concerts will showcase local and regional talent with an emphasis on original music and is hosted by local singer/songwriter Jo Berger. This month enjoy blues artist Eric Ramsey. Doors open at p.m. for free coffee and mingling music begins at 2: 30 p.m. r r r us c r nu r t The Prescott High School a Ensemble under the direction of Dan radstreet will entertain us with their special music. c n t oto r u s nu r t Black and white photographer Cole Thompson will make his case for black and white, contending it is good for any type of image or genre of photography. He will discuss finding your own vision, following your passion, forge ng about what others are doing and creating images that you love. Three prints will be given away at the end of the presentation. Library programs are presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.

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The New Life of PJ McMOUSE (a poem of sorts)

rescott resident The Other Paul irchner has just released his rst poetry book, The ew ife of P McMO S a poem of sorts . P McMouse is a character for all ages. ecoming weary of a complicated life he really can t rewind, P decides to start life anew, shunning his past and deciding to live a life of kind hearted adventure with the friends he loves is innate ability to make others smile and to live their lives to the fullest is T driving force behind his adventurous spirit, and he certainly has quite an imagination he d like to share with those around him. So, come on along with P and friends

there s never no, never an unhappy ending. The poetry uses modern, yet timeless vernacular, and is an e cellent primer for vocabulary building. Paul not only created the poetr y , b u t a ls o h a n d - p a in t e d each illustration. Originally from ew ork City, irchner is o en recognized around Prescott as the fellow who dresses up in the style of the 1920s virtually every day. e is not only an artist, poet and author, but also a Christian minister, voice actor and occasional model. e can be found at ry s on Miller alley Road virtually every day, so if you see him introduce yourself. Kirchner’s book is available on Amazon.

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT PRESCOTT CENTER FOR THE ARTS fficially known as Arizona s Christmas City, Prescott is one of the Top 2 est Small Towns for Christmas for 201 and 201 , according to Country iving Magazine. The holidays are all about traditions, making memories with your loved ones, and Prescott is the perfect place to create them. Prescott Center for the Arts PCA asks you to consider a new tradition with live theater a t it s M a in s t a g e and handcra ed gi s from its a r t g a lle r y . A Gi of aughter rom our local Theater This

oliday PCA is proud to present A Christmas Story Dec. 6 to Dec. 16 for your enjoyment. This treasured classic is being directed by our ecutive Director Robyn Allen. Robyn has been leading PCA with a focus on the future for over two years and will debut her directing talent on this production. ot only is she known for theater management, artistic production design and y o u t h p r o g r a m m in g education but also hands on directing and acting that will b r in g t h is s t o r y t o life for audiences of all ages. W h e n a s k e d w h y she is directing this classic, Robyn said, I am so

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e cited to direct A Christmas Story this year. atching the movie is a family tradition that my h u s b a n d a n d I look forward to each year. As y o u n g p a re n ts we o en would watch the movie w h ile w r a p p in g last minute gi s la t e in t o t h e n ig h t o n C h r is t m a s ve. I wasn t sure that its charm would translate to the stage until I held auditions and listened to our gi ed actors say the words Oh boy, I thought, this works Our audience is going to love it ith a mi ture of young actors and some of our most e perienced and talented adults, this show also ties in well with our vision for amily Theater and our ever growing youth programming. It s a wonderful education for our young actors t o w o r k w it h t r a in e d a d u lt actors. They not only help them understand basic theater techniques but also serve as mentors for our youth. Theater teaches us all so many life skills that transfer to all job opportunities, said Robyn. ife skills such as collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving are a large component of producing good theater a n d o u r y o u t h t a k e t h e s e s k ills with them into the workforce whether it be as an actor on roadway or running their own small business. I have had the opportunity to watch young people with very little direction in life nally pull things into focus a er their e perience in youth theater. That s what e cites me the most I feel so fortunate to live in a thriving arts community and to work with such talented people. And I am grateful to all of our patrons who trust us

with their entertainment dollars. ith so many wonderful things to choose from d u r in g t h is h o lid a y s e a s o n I h u m b ly ask that you give A Christmas Story a try, you are sure to leave w it h a s m ile o n your face and a skip in your step. Art is the Perfect Gi : PCA is hosting its annual oliday Market through Dec. 19 to help Prescottonians and tourists nd the perfect gi for their special someone. ongtime local artist and volunteer for the isual Arts Committee at PCA, Arlene M in u s k in , s h a r e d w h y s h e believes you would enjoy shopping at the gallery, The gallery is transformed into a festive holiday se ng with handcra ed, one of a kind art and gi s for all ages. Participating artists work year round to create only the best in unique handmade gi s from glass, jewelry, clothing, books, wood items, ceramics, furniture, 3D work in a variety of materials, stuffed toys, photography, contemporary to more traditional wall art and much more. Receiving an original quality piece of art in any medium is a gi that can be appreciated and cherished, and the gallery and gi shop continues to consistently attract e perienced and emerging artists. There are over 0 artists participating this year alone. Create a tradition of fun this s e a s o n w it h e n t e r t a in m e n t a n d a special creative gi . Check out pca az.net or call 92 32 6 for additional information on purchasing tickets, hours of operation, community education and volunteering opportunities. THE HOLIDAY EDITION â&#x20AC;˘ HOLIDAY 2018

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