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The Prescott Long Riders will ride again into history. The trail ride starts at the Granite Dells trailhead and follows the Peavine trail through the Granite Dells, past Watson lake, through the Yavapai-Prescott Tribal reservation. For the second year we have been asked to ride through the VA Hospital to support our local veterans. The all horse parade starts at Yavapai college and will end on Whiskey Row.

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Findlay Toyota Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Findlay Toyota Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

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Out & About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

People’s Choice Photo Contest . . . 70

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Prescott Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Prescott Landscaping Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Prescott Longridgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Prescott Unified School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Prescott Women’s Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 53 Primera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Judy Bluhm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Tracey Fultz Scheffer and her husband/business partner, Jeremiah Scheffer, with Blushing Cactus Photography were out shooting photos for Guidance Air. This edition’s cover is one of the photos captured that day. Here are some “behind-the-scenes” images during their trip. Tracy said, “It was a beautiful, cold winter day in January. We loved every minute of it and highly recommend this tour!”

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A 5,000-foot view of Greater Prescott’s Best

S Elaine Earle

ometimes you need to back up to get the best view of your landscape — “up” being the operative word. Guidance Air and Guidance Helicopters, the companies featured on our cover, are taking residents, visitors and pilots in training thousands of feet into the air to get a breathtaking view of the towering red buttes and mountains of Sedona and the forests and boulders surrounding Greater Prescott. And for our Best of Greater Prescott issue, we go just as high and wide to get a comprehensive look at life in our mountains and valleys, bringing back our readers’ “Go-to” places for goods and services. And we can’t thank our readers enough for sending in thousands of nominations this year and giving us a great sense of the cream of our area’s amazing crop of local businesses. The more votes we get, the better information we have about the best ones in our region! We love to recognize and celebrate excellence within our community, and we want to take a moment to congratulate some of our advertisers who finished on top of major categories — American Financial Security (financial services), Colt Grill (barbecue), Findlay Toyota (auto dealership, new), Fly-U Shuttle (transportation service), Ian Russell Gallery (art gallery), The Local (breakfast), Prescott Bluegrass Festival (festival), Raven Café (brunch), Two Mamas’ Gourmet Pizzeria (pizza), Thumb Butte Medical Center (best

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medical practice), Watters Garden Center (nursery) and Whiskers Barkery (pet grooming, pet store). This is also our annual back-toschool issue, and we need to give special mention to the educational providers who topped our voters’ lists: Yavapai College (education-post-secondary), Prescott Unified School District (education-public) and Trinity Christian School (education-private). Their work has never been so difficult or important. Working with constantly shifting protocols, our educators are drafting and redrafting plans for the school year that will begin somewhere around the time this issue hits the streets. It’ll be happening on campuses and online, depending on decisions made by health officials, government leaders and families. Yavapai College (YC) President Dr. Lisa Rhine, our ROX Interview subject, spoke with us about shifting the college’s student body from its normal composition of 80% in-person classes last spring to 70% online for this fall, restricting on-campus meetings to sessions requiring hands-on instruction or specialized equipment. That by itself is complex, but it’s just the “orange” part of a five-stage, color-coded matrix of responses to potential levels of public health concern this semester. As Rhine points out, “A lot can happen in 16 weeks,” the length of a typical college semester. YC is forging ahead with the nation’s first community college program

in 3D-printed homes and a skilled trades center in the Verde Valley for future plumbers, electricians, HVAC and other core occupations. Rhine told us how YC and colleges like it will need to evolve to serve the public, responding to technological advances and changing expectations. That in a sense is what we all must do. If we have a job, it will change. If we don’t have a job and need to find one, the skills and expectations may be entirely different from what they were last year. Or we can raise the expectations. The City of Prescott has done that for our economy through landing CP Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of rugged high-performance standard and custom computer platforms, expected to create up to 200 well-paid, high-tech jobs directly and more by attracting suppliers. Our “Best Of” winners raise expectations for service and quality from themselves and everyone else. And we at ROX Media Group will be raising expectations, too, by launching another publication for the Prescott market this fall: Prescott Healthy LIVING Magazine, which will help our readers set new goals and expectations for their own health and well-being. We are so excited about this new chapter for our company and sharing this content with you, so please keep your eye out for us! Elaine Earle Publisher, Prescott LIVING Magazine

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VOICES At Prescott LIVING Magazine, our slogan is “The Voice of the Community” because we believe 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! Dr. Hojat Askari

Sheri L. Heiney

Founder & Medical Director, Thumb Butte Medical Center Dr. Hojat Askari, or “Dr. A,” is founder and medical director of Thumb Butte Medical Center at 3124 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, with over 20 medical professionals specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, allergy treatment, and foot and ankle surgery. For over 11 years he has serviced the Quad City community and emphasized that Thumb Butte Medical Center treats all patients like family at all their locations.

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.

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Tracey Horn

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.

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Lori Kennedy

Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, Ponderosa Hotel Management Services Margo 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.

Communications Coordinator, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Lori has worked in the hospitality industry for 30 years and has been an active participant in the explosive growth of the health and wellness industry.

Dennis Gallagher

Leslie Horton, MA, MCHES

Founder and CEO, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation The Prescott Western Heritage Foundation, Inc., is a charitable nonprofit 501(c)(3) all-volunteer corporation, whose mission is to preserve and promote our western heritage. In 2019, Dennis’ vision for a Western Heritage Center on historic Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott became a reality. He and his wife MaryAnn have been married 53 years.

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

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Ken Lain

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.

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Owner, Helken & Horn Advertising Agency Tracey has been helping Northern Arizona businesses prosper, creating professional marketing and advertising materials and negotiating media and digital marketing buys since 1995. She assists with all marketing for the Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop she helped create in 2011.

Owner, Watters Garden Center Ken grew up in Prescott, attended Yavapai College and obtained his degrees from ASU. He married his college sweetheart Lisa Watters-Lain and has four children. His garden advice can be heard each week on the radio. Throughout the week, Ken can be found at Watters Garden Center. THE BEST OF EDITION • LATE SUMMER 2020

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Community

Greg Mengarelli

Sheila Polk

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

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

Ray Newton

Marnie Uhl

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

Dr. Billie Orr Prescott Mayor Pro Tem & Councilwoman Billie has served as a teacher, principal and Associate Superintendent for Arizona K-12 public schools, and also at the national level while promoting high standards and accountability. She is a member of Frontier Rotary and serves on the boards of Arizona Townhall, Western Heritage Center, CYMPO, Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Phippen Museum, Read On Prescott Steering Committee and is a proud Big Sister to Mariah.

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

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

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

Loree Walden Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society Loree is originally from Hawaii and moved to Prescott in 2010. Her background spans a variety of careers, including 20 years of taxes, 8 years of radio traffic and now as marketing manager for Yavapai Humane Society, where she gets to advocate for and help animals find furever homes.

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

Donna Werking Prescott Parks & Rec Department • Samara Rice-Cummings, Recreation Services Administrative Specialist • Patti Crouse, Recreation Services Administrative Coordinator • Rick Hormann, Recreation Services Supervisor • Michelle Stacy-Schroeder, Recreation Services Coordinator • Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator LATE SUMMER 2020 • THE BEST OF EDITION

Owner, Marketing Agency, Northern Arizona Social, LLC Donna holds 15 years of marketing experience. Her agency produces Northern Arizona’s most powerful and innovative marketing strategies for web, social and traditional media. She supports Prescott by serving on committees, promoting events and volunteering for nonprofits. She currently sits as board marketing chair for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona (BGCCAZ). PRE S COT T LI V ING

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T A 3-million gallon water storage tank is currently under construction in Prescott Valley. The additional tank will increase cumulative storage capacity for the Town of Prescott Valley to 18 million gallons. (Photo by Ray Newton)

3 Million-Gallon Water Tank Under Construction in Prescott Valley

rescott Valley officials have authorized building a concrete 3 million-gallon water storage tank on Glassford Hill. MGC Corporation is the builder. That decision was prompted by a growing population and improving water levels. The $4.2 million cost for the tank is being split between the Town of Prescott Valley and Jasper Subdivision developer AZ Eco-Development. The development company will pay the cost for slightly more than half — $1.7 million — of the 3 million-gallon capacity. The Town will pay the balance using fees collected from new home construction. When complete, the new tank will increase the Town’s cumulative water storage capacity to 18 million gallons.

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The tank is near an existing 1 million-gallon tank adjacent to the Glassford Hill Summit Trail at the west edge of town. The hiking trail will remain open except during periods of heavy construction activity. Additional storage capacity gives the Town more flexibility in meeting peak water demands and in providing additional water resources in event of emergencies. Even during a slowing economy, residential construction continues to be stable as the Town’s population increases. In 2018, the population was approaching 46,000. Prescott Valley is the largest incorporated community in Yavapai County. Town Manager Larry Tarkowski said the aquifer over which the Town is built has been rebounding in water lev-

els. Since summer 2018, the Town has not pumped from the Central Well Field near the center of town. Instead, the Town pumped from a well field north of Highway 89A, said Town Utilities Director Neil Wadsworth. He said the Town will continue pumping from other locations to allow wells to rest to prevent major declines at any one well site. Part of the aquifer runs from Dewey west to Williamson Valley and then north to Chino Valley. The Town must comply with managing its water resources by following state regulations and the management plan for the Prescott Active Management Area. That plan adheres to Arizona Department of Water Resources requirements.

he original plans for a two-day mid-September in-person meeting of the third annual Arizona Drug Summit in Tempe have been revised by Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk and her colleagues. The restricted number of attendees for public gatherings now in place prompted summit planners to shift to a virtual format. Originally, more than 400 people from throughout Arizona were expected for the meeting at the Doubletree Hilton in Tempe. The Arizona Drug Summit is now scheduled 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14. Those wanting to attend can register at www. AZDrugSummit.org. No registration fee is required. Earlier, Polk received a $10,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to provide support for the summit. “The Arizona Drug Summit is the state’s gathering place for learning, networking and creating partnerships that will change lives,” Polk said. “We encourage you to join us and become part of the solution to reduce addiction, overdoses and death in our state.” Merilee Fowler, executive director of MATFORCE in Yavapai County, said several well-known state and national experts will be featured. “This meeting will give stakeholders in law enforcement, treatment prevention, health and education an opportunity to discuss emerging threats, promising practices and what is working,” she said.

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Prescott Fire Department YC Gift Will Help Train Future Firefighters

he City of Prescott Fire Department has donated a fire truck to the Yavapai College Fire Science Program. The City’s Fleet Services Supervisor Jim Fosnough drove a HME-manufactured Type I pumper to the Yavapai College Career and Technical Services Center on July 21. After 18 years with the Prescott Fire Department, the engine is now property of instructors and students in the YC Fire Science program. “This donation helps our instructors to carry out our mission of training the next generation of firefighters,” Fire Science Program Interim Director Mikayla Baker said. Prescott Fire Chief Dennis Light said the donation is the result of the college’s learning the department was decommis-

sioning an older engine. YC issued a donation request, and the Prescott Fire Department and City of Prescott Fleet Services transferred ownership to YC following a unanimous vote by the City Council. Light said the donated engine will provide students with a tool that can help them acquire knowledge, skills and abilities to serve the area as future firefighters. The handover was attended by Fosnough, Baker, Light, Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli, Prescott Fleet Manager Justin Hill and Yavapai College Dean of Career and Technical Education John Morgan. The donation benefits two YC programs: fire science, and the diesel program. Students can maintain the fire truck in operational form through diesel tech

courses, Morgan said. He also said students in the autobody, automotive paint and upholstery

curricula will be called upon in the future to maintain the engine as needed.

Two Prescott ERAU Students Among ‘Best in the World’

viation Week Net work named two students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus among the top 20 “Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders” in the world. Alexis Hepburn, a 2020 honors graduate from Seattle, and Julia Mihaylov, a 2019 graduate from Rancho Santa Margarita, California, both were majors in the aerospace engineering program led by Dr. Ron Madler, the college’s engineering dean. Only 20 students worldwide were selected for the recognition, and nominees were submitted by 49 universities repre-

senting seven nations. According to Aviation Week Network, “Only a very select group of talented individuals in their 20s who are on a course to change the face of the aerospace and defense industry are named each year.” The global aviation, aerospace and defense recognition program is administered in partnership with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Hepburn, a member of the Eagles Space Flight team and active in the STEM outreach program, initiated Embry-Riddle’s first on-campus electric propulsion research. She accepted a position

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with Raytheon Missile Systems following her graduation this year. Milhaylov, a first-generation Bulgarian-American, was the first in her family to attend a university in the U.S. She has been hired by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory while she is completing a master’s degree in space systems engineering. Her research directly aided JPL’s flight project Psyche. Chancellor Anette Karlsson at the ERAU-Prescott campus said the two honorees are “outstanding students who took full advantage of the opportunities provided by ERAU. They are

not only book smart but also hard-working and dedicated to their profession. I look forward to seeing them excel in their future endeavors.” Another ERAU student, David Zuehlke at the ERAU Dayton Beach campus, also was named among the top 20 in the world. ERAU President Barry Butler said: “Placing three Eagles among the top 20 world honorees is a point of pride for the university. It is a positive reflection on the quality of our programs, resources and faculty.”

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The ROX Interview

Dr. Lisa Rhine President, Yavapai Community College

r. Lisa Rhine, who became the 10th president of 55-yearold Yavapai Community College in February 2019, has reversed the question usually asked of college-bound students. Instead of,” Are you ready for college?” she’s asking, “Is our college ready for you?” Rhine represents a major philosophical shift about the role of higher education in a dynamically changing social and economic marketplace. “We’ve a new view of how post-secondary education should be structured to meet personal and societal needs. We’re putting that vision into place at Yavapai College. Classes and curricula now fit the needs of students instead of making students fit what for years have been academic policies based on centuries-old tradition.” Rhine details here some of these innovations and how they are being put in place throughout all YC campuses and centers. Rhine, though a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., spent most of her younger life in Ohio. It was in Ohio where she earned her bachelor’s degree in 1988 from Wright State University and her master’s in 1991 from the University of Dayton. It also was in Ohio where she met her husband of 24 years, James “Jim” Rhine. They both were working at Sinclair Community College and married in 1996. With degrees in mathematics, he currently is teaching at Prescott High School.

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The Rhines have two sons. Alex, 23, is completing an associate’s degree at YC and will transfer to Northern Arizona University. Ben, 21, is a junior at Virginia Tech where he’s majoring in building construction. Distinguished Professional Career Rhine earned her Ph.D. in education administration in 2004 at Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her professional career has predominantly been in higher education. She has taught or been a high-level administrator at five institutions prior to coming to Prescott: • Provost-chief operating officer — Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake, Va., 2013-2019. • Interim vice president-student affairs, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky, 2008-2013. • Associate provost-student success & retention, Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio, 2003-2008. • Director, learning enhancement & academic development, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 2000-2003. • Manager, education support systems; program manager and counselor-disability services; learning disabilities specialist, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio-1989-2000. Rhine has an enviable list of awards; a major one is being

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named in 2016-17 as one of the first Aspen Presidential Fellows, one of only 40 selected by the prestigious Aspen Institute. She was also named to a three-year appointment to the Commission on Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in 2017 by the American Association of Community Colleges. She also has been successful in generating hundreds of thousands in grants and resources. At Tidewater College alone, she garnered resources worth more than $3.2 million. Her dozens of scholarly publications range from books to articles in refereed journals and conference presentations. Rhine hasn’t let her rigorous academic leadership career stop her

from enjoying personal interests. She smiles broadly when telling of one of her latest passions. “I was nominated to dance for the Dancing with the Stars fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona — all before COVID 19, of course. So Jim and I signed up for dance lessons. We now do Latin dances — the bachata and salsa — several times a week, and we love it. “ Reflecting about the new experience of being in Arizona, especially during these turbulent times, she shares, “You know, we are genuinely grateful to be here. We’re in awe of the beauty and friendliness of the community. There’s no place I’d rather be.”

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The ROX Interview (continued) PRESCOTT LIVING: Give us a quick overview of your childhood and young adulthood. DR. RHINE: My father was in the Navy. After the Navy, he worked in a paper mill and worked his way up into a supervisor at Kimberly-Clark. But he moved to Ohio and took over another factory. I have a stepmom who raised me along with my father. My stepmother worked at the school cafeteria. I was the first one in my family to go to college. And that’s critically important, I think, because it was education that really broke the cycle of under-education and poverty in my family. It set me on a different trajectory. PRESCOTT LIVING: In other words, you weren’t a member of a privileged class. DR. RHINE: Absolutely not. That’s why I do what I do. I want other individuals to realize the power of education to change their life trajectory. It worked for me. I want to help as many folks do that. And so that’s what gets me out of bed in the morning. PRESCOTT LIVING: A big question: Because of COVID, what are your plans for the opening of school? Are you going to have the traditional calendar? DR. RHINE: We do know where we’re going. We’re 70% — actually a little more than 70% — online or remote. And that’s the reverse of what we’ve done in the past, usually we’re about 80% face-to-face. So we

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got over the 70% mark, which was our goal. We’re only offering face-to-face portions of courses where it’s required that students have a face-to-face activity or lab. For example, welding. Some courses just have to have a person in place, because of either the cost of the equipment, or you have a person actually performing a skill. So we do have some face-to-face portions of some classes that will take place in the fall. All will have safety protocols in place, social distancing, masks, sanitation, all those. We’re trying to minimize the number of people on campus to minimize transmission. PRESCOTT LIVING: Have you set dates yet when you’re going to open? DR. RHINE: We’re planning on opening on the same academic calendar that we always do. However, we are planning to have as few students return after Thanksgiving as possible. We’re telling faculty, “If you are delivering a face-to-face course, if it’s in your power, do not bring students back to campus after Thanksgiving,” because of travel and people dispersing. We don’t want them to bring that back to the halls. PRESCOTT LIVING: You’ve been here since early 2019. You’ve implemented several major changes during the past 20 months. What prompted those changes, and what are the two or three most significant? DR. RHINE: When I first came on campus, I did a listening tour for the first six to nine months. I wanted to meet every person who was on our campus — all the employees and student groups. I spent a lot of time just listening and trying to figure out what themes emerged. What I discovered is that as much as we are an institution that serves students, we weren’t as strong as we could be in our relationships in support of one another. I knew that if we didn’t get that foundation right, and we didn’t get our relationships right, we weren’t going to be able to reach the goals that we needed to reach to be successful. So we adopted this concept of what we’ll call the “YC way.” It has three elements. They are: relationship excellence, learning excellence and service excellence. The relationship excellence is the piece I’m talking about now. It’s how I treat you and how we treat students. Are we really seeing students and their needs, challenges and objectives? When I’m working with you in

a different environment, am I seeing your needs, challenges and objectives? It’s been really interesting because now that we’re having all the unrest we’re having in the country, we’re starting to have conversations around equity. This is beautiful because it serves as a foundation. It gives us all a common language. We then can have these harder conversations around equity. You asked about major changes. One we put in place is what I would consider to be a true comprehensive enrollment management structure to grow enrollment. We took our student affairs division and divided it in two — student affairs and enrollment management. That infrastructure is very similar to what you find at a university. It focuses on identifying prospective students and then walking them through to being an applicant, and then to someone who’s enrolled. Rodney Jenkins is the vice president (of community relations and student development) we assigned the enrollment management structure to last fall. We’ve been very fortunate. Our summer student headcount was up 30%. That’s unheard of. We were the only community college in the state that was up. We’re starting to see the fruit from our enrollment management efforts. And our enrollment projections for fall — it changes day to day. We’re technically even in student headcount right now, and we’re expecting some growth there. We’re hoping for 5% growth. I think it could even be bigger. In times when the economic situation is poor, we tend to get to reap some benefit because people want to come back to get re-skilled or upskilled. PRESCOTT LIVING: That’s one major change. What’s a second? DR. RHINE: We are bringing forth some new academic programs. We have more than 100 programs, including trades programs, transfer degrees and lifelong learning courses. A big one is really a forward-thinking effort in 3D printing — 3D construction of homes. Actually, we’ll have two different machines. The small machine will be here in July and allow us to print smaller houses of about 900 square feet. We’ll use it for training. But the big printer — we’ll be able to print homes up to 2,000 square feet. It will

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build the walls, provide holes for conduit, plumbing and so on. What’s remarkable is that the printer can do a complete home in about a month, as opposed to traditional construction, which takes several months. And in Prescott, that size home can cost from $400,000 to $600,000 and more. We’ll be able to do it for between $90,000 to $120,000. We’ll be the first community college in the nation to have that program. It’s a new and emerging technology. I think that’s going to be incredibly valuable for this community. Housing here is expensive. We have teachers and first responders and others who find it hard to get affordable housing. I can’t wait until we get a demo house set up. PRESCOTT LIVING: Other curricular changes? DR. RHINE: Another program is bringing some skilled trades courses on board in the Verde Valley. We will build a skilled trades center. It will bring in programming for electricians, plumbers and HVAC — heating, ventilation, air conditioning — and other short-term programs. It will provide certifications to meet employers’ needs. Another thing that we’ve brought on board that’s really cool is called OER — Open Educational Resources. It’s validating materials that can be used in place of textbooks, because textbooks are extraordinarily expensive. Textbooks and materials make up 25% of the cost of a degree. We want to replace textbooks to save students money. On average, it’s $100 for one textbook. In the fall, we’ll have 52 sections of courses that are textbook-free. And it brings in different perspectives. And it doesn’t go out of date. PRESCOTT LIVING: You have, in Yavapai College, one of the most complicated geophysical structures in the entire state. In fact, in many states. You have two main campuses — Prescott and Verde Valley and four centers— Career and Technical Center, Chino Valley Center, Prescott Valley Center and Sedona Center. How do you accommodate those diverse locations? DR. RHINE: I know exactly what you’re talking about. When I was hired, I remember the search consultant telling me this was a place that was, for lack of a better word, divided, right? There’s a mountain in between the east and the west side. I

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was told, “There’s the Verde Valley versus Prescott. It’s been going on for 100 years.” But what I discovered was that on each side of the mountain, it’s really these individual towns that have their unique needs, expectations, challenges they’re trying to address through the college. That’s why I spent all that time getting to know the folks in those individual towns — to find out what their needs are. We’ve worked really hard to meet with city and town councils, with mayors, with the tribes. We ask, “What can we do? What can the college do to support you and to find that need, that intersection where we can work together?” They’re all residents. This is why the skilled trade center came about — because we listened. If they are committed to us and we’re committed to them, let’s see if this will work. PRESCOTT LIVING: The last two years, you haven’t increased the budget. That’s the first time that’s happened in a while. To what do you attribute that? DR. RHINE: We knew we were going to have a lot of new priorities. That happens with new leadership. We looked internally to reallocate instead of going further into our contingency funds. We also looked for ways that we could generate revenue in various areas. We didn’t want to increase taxes, and we didn’t want to increase our

budget, but we wanted to do all these new things. And I do have a strong financial administrative staff, and we worked really hard. Clint Ewell, our vice president for finance, provided excellent leadership. Our excellent governing board unanimously approved the 2020-2021 budget. We have the lowest tuition in Arizona for community colleges and the lowest taxpayer cost per student. PRESCOTT LIVING: You’re really getting into STEM. I heard Yavapai College was a critical factor in CP Technologies deciding to come to Prescott, because of the relationship they’re going to have with you. (Editor’s Note: CP Technologies is a multimillion designer and manufacturer of computer hardware for military, industrial and commercial markets. It has relocated its North American headquarters from San Diego to Prescott). DR. RHINE: Yes. We met with them four or five times. We also partnered with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in proposing how we could provide higher education support for the CP Tech projects. Rodney Jenkins used his relationship with the Arizona-based Israeli technology alliance to show how YC could provide support. CP Technologies executives worked with us before they made the decision to relocate here. They narrowed it to five states,

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F It has long been a goal for the city’s economic development to provide our graduates with career opportunities right here in Prescott.

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or many years Prescott has been a desirable place to live for people of all ages. Our many outdoor recreation options, summer and fall special events and beautiful holiday celebrations provide the ability to live a full life. In addition to the options for a work-life balance, Prescott has a strong education system for our K-12 children. I’m proud that all of my children have had the opportunity to attend area schools and move on to university, with the hopes of their returning to contribute to their hometown as adults. With Montessori, charter and public school options well suited for all learning styles, students can get the necessary building blocks for higher education options at an Arizona state school or right here in our community at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott College or Yavapai College. It has long been a goal for the city’s economic development to provide our graduates with career opportunities right here in Prescott. On June 24 a new tech company, which is the perfect example of one that will meet that goal, broke ground near the Prescott Regional Airport. CP Technologies out of San Diego is the newest addition to the north Prescott area. The company began a search for new locations, looking throughout Arizona, Utah, Nevada and Alabama, but Prescott won out because of the strength of our community, great educational institutions, great weather and business-friendly environment. CP Technologies was acquired by Aeronautics (of Israel) in 2018, then in 2019 Aeronautics was acquired by Rafael, the largest defense company in Israel. These acquisitions make CP Technologies prime to become the hub for manufacturing and marketing of all systems in North America for Aeronautics, making Prescott key to that type of development. For over 20 years CP Technologies has been a leader in rugged and custom computer hardware for the defense and industrial markets. By the end of 2020 CP Technologies plans to be fully vested in its Prescott location building aircraft and landing on a private airstrip. This opening has the potential to provide over 100 jobs within three years, making an incredible impact on the Prescott community and our surrounding areas. This investment of jobs will also provide opportunities for additional supply chain connections for even more financial op-

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portunities for the Prescott area. In addition to the building of CP Technologies’ facility, development continues at the new airport passenger terminal. Despite various COVID-19 shutdowns, construction has not been affected by supply chain or manpower decreases. Concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, masonry columns and retaining walls are currently in the works with new access roads, parking lot, installation of lighting/landscaping, and completion of roof decking to be finished by mid-August. The terminal is expected to be completed by mid-March 2021, making the Prescott Regional Airport an even more beautiful and desirable hub. These developments and enhancements in the north Prescott region will enhance the dynamics and strength of the greater Prescott community. Our hometown has always represented the best of the state of Arizona and has continued to shine through difficult times this year. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for CP Technologies and our airport and how that will positively impact this community.

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PRESCOTT VALLEY STRIVES TO ENGAGE RESIDENTS DURING CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES by Kell Palguta, Mayor, Town of Prescott Valley

G It is amazing to have such a variety of outdoor options here in Prescott Valley, and it offers our residents and visitors a chance to find their favorite outdoor piece of nature.

reetings everyone, from Prescott Valley. I hope this article finds you and your family safe and healthy. Moving into the second half of 2020, the word of the year so far most certainly is COVID. The word may elicit a wide range of thoughts and comments, but one thing this pandemic has done is make all of us stop and appreciate all of the important and interesting outdoor spaces we may previously have taken for granted. As the summer progresses, it has become clear people are safer outside, where it is easier to social distance. That makes it a great time to visit one of the Town of Prescott Valley’s 28 community parks or other outdoor spaces. Our largest park, Mountain Valley, sits on 69 acres of land and is home to synthetic turf soccer and t-ball fields, the Mountain Valley Splash Aquatic Center, a skate park and a newly renovated dog park. Its ramadas, pavilions and fields are available for rental. Another local favorite is Fain Park, which boasts a 2-acre lake frequently stocked with fish. The former Urban Forest on the lower level of Mountain Valley Park, now named Yavapai Lakes, includes two small stocked lakes and a popular walking trail. One of our more recent parks, Bob Edwards Park, doubles as a stormwater basin. It occasionally completely fills during monsoon storms, releasing the water more slowly and mitigating flood damage downstream. This design was a perfect way to create recreational space from an otherwise unusable parcel of land. During winter snowstorms, this park offers the best sledding in town. The newest park in Town is the Santa Fe Station Park off Glassford Hill Road. It’s complete with pickleball courts to provide more space for this rapidly growing sport. The park also has a sports field and an inclusive playground that allows children and adults of all abili-

ties to play together. Along with our parks, other outdoors opportunities in Prescott Valley that allow for social distancing include walking and biking on our huge network of multiuse pathways that run south to north from Highway 69 to Highway 89A, and west from the Lynx Lake Estates area to the Robert Road area. The Iron King, Glassford Hill Summit and Cavalry (Fain Park) Trails offer challenging hikes. It is amazing to have such a variety of outdoor options here in Prescott Valley, and it offers our residents and visitors a chance to find their favorite outdoor piece of nature. With COVID having a ripple effect through all of our communities and changing the dynamics in regard to large outdoor events, we all need to try and balance outdoor enjoyment and quality family time with available opportunities. The Findlay Toyota Center has been host to drive-in concert experiences with country music stars Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton, with more to come. This was an opportunity for our citizens to attend a live show broadcast on a large LED screen while safely distancing from others. The Town of Prescott Valley will continue to be creative in working to engage and entertain our residents. Despite these challenges, the Town of Prescott Valley was able to put forth a fantastic fireworks display to celebrate the 4th of July. Prescott Valley is unique in that 80% of our residents can see the fireworks from their backyard, driveway or from a variety of open areas throughout the community. This, and the safety of the firing location at Mountain Valley Park, allowed the Town to safely put on the largest fireworks display in Northern Arizona. Be sure to check out the Town of Prescott Valley website often and look for the events calendar at www. pvaz.net. We hope to see you in our community soon.

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Yavapai County’s Memorial to Fallen Officers Taking Shape by Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney

he day was June 9, 1969. The scene was a furious shootout on the Four Winds Ranch near Chino Valley. Dead were a lawman, 31-year-old Paul Edward Marston, and a notorious outlaw, 29-year-old Danny Lee Eckard. Marston worked as an Arizona highway patrolman. When killed, he left behind his wife and two young children. Surviving the gunfight was Patrolman Ron Mayes, who today serves as an historian with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. Over the years, Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher has heard Mayes retell the story of that fateful afternoon. It is a true-life story of honor, dedication to duty, and sacrifice of self for others. It is also a story that has motivated Mascher to advocate for a proper memorial for the fallen officers who gave their lives to protect the residents of

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Yavapai County. “Every single morning,” says Mascher, “law enforcement officers across this county don their uniforms, prepared to walk toward danger to keep our public safe. Let us never forget those officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.” Marston is one of 18 officers whose lives will be remembered on the Fallen Officers Memorial. His killer, Danny Lee Eckard, was a rapist, an escaped convict, a former Marine, and a man skilled in desert survival. Eckard twice escaped from state prison in less than a year. On May 24, 1969, Eckard again escaped, this time scaling a 12foot fence around an athletic yard at the Florence prison. With Eckard on the run for 17 days, the state was on high alert. In early June, Eckard was nearly caught in Phoenix by Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Andy Velasquez. Instead, Eckard handcuffed the deputy to his patrol car, stole his .357 magnum service revolver and escaped once again. Witnesses next put Eckard in Groom Creek. There, he tied up Pat and Dennis Hill in their cabin and stole their pickup truck. Pat was able to escape her ties; she called authorities to report her belief the man who had captured them was Eckard. Soon, a truck matching the description of the Hills’ stolen pickup was spotted heading north on Highway 89 to Chino Valley. Marston, with Mayes in the passenger seat, pursued Eckard east on Perkinsville Road. Ar-

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riving at the Four Winds Ranch, Eckard jumped from his vehicle and ran inside a barn. Marston leaped from his vehicle to give chase and was immediately shot in the hip by Eckard. Seconds later, using a horse as his shield, Eckard emerged from the barn, firing the .357 in one hand and a .45 caliber pistol in the other, shooting Marston in the chest and killing him. Eckard then grabbed Marston’s shotgun and fired and wounded Arizona Game and Fish Officer Harley Shaw, who had taken cover next to a Four Winds Ranch pickup truck. Eckard next turned his gun on Sheriff’s Lt. Jack Findlay, who had begun to approach, wounding him as well. Mayes, meanwhile, crouched down between the driver’s side door and his vehicle and fired four shots with his service revolver. Eckard, just a few feet away, took aim at Mayes with the shotgun, pulled the trigger — but nothing happened. The gun was empty. Mayes fired again, this time killing Eckard with a shot to the head.

Fallen Officers Memorial — ‘Lest We Forget’ The memorial has been designed by renowned Western bronze artist and Prescott resident Bill Nebeker. It features an officer of the territorial era with hat in hand, looking down in honor at an empty pair of boots signifying the deceased officers. All law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in Yavapai County will have their names engraved on a plaque next to the empty boots. The base of the memorial will bear the words: Lest We Forget. Those wishing to contribute to the Fallen Officers Memorial Fund can visit the Gofundme website https://gf.me/u/x4wifg. Alternatively, checks may be made out to the Law Enforcement Memorial Fund and mailed to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, 255 E. Gurley St., Prescott, Arizona 86301. As expected, one of the many volunteers you will find working hard to make this dream a reality is Ron Mayes in, perhaps, his final salute to his friend and partner Paul Marston.

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Why Businesses Should Partner with Schools by Sheri Heiney, President & CEO, Prescott Chamber of Commerce

magine if every business partnered with its local schools in some way. This would ideally address many of our educational needs, right? The answer is yes! In today’s educational landscape, there is an ever-increasing need for every business to partner with local schools. Matters such as society’s ills, state budget deficits and lack of relevance to the real world create endless opportunities for businesses to support local schools’ efforts to educate the future workforce and citizens. Other than the reasoning of “businesses just should,” there are other important reasons why businesses should partner with schools.

working in fields they’re interested in. This can be done through businesses’ participation in school career days, field trips to business sites and shadowing and serving on school advisory boards. College and career education that includes hands-on exposure is highly beneficial to students. Ideally, businesses should provide handson workforce experience to local students. When students are given the opportunity to work in the fields of their choice, they are better prepared for their post-secondary experience. Businesses can help with this by providing internships for students and hiring them to work in their establishments as assistants and apprentices.

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it correlates to success. There is evidence that links business involvement with lower dropout rates. And when students see the relevance for pursuing a career in a specific industry, they are motivated not only to stay in school but to do their best work. This helps create growth within the community over the long term. Businesses should be vested in education because of their need for a strong pool of local workers to choose from and consumers who can afford their products. There is a wealth of opportunities available for businesses to partner with their local schools. Partnerships between schools and businesses create a win-win situation for schools, businesses and most importantly students. For more information about the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.prescott.org or call us at 928-445-2000 or 800-266-7534, or stop by the Visitor Information Center at 117 W. Goodwin St., Prescott, AZ 86303.

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Stay Safe by Playing Local by Marnie Uhl, President/CEO, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce

s COVID-19 continues to impact our lives and we are being asked to stay at home, “social distance” and avoid large gatherings, I looked around Prescott Valley to find ways we can enjoy our community while keeping ourselves safe. First on the list of recommendations is to wear a mask … yes, our new reality. Anytime you are unable to have the 6 feet of separation you should wear a mask, even outdoors. But for now, I want to share the fun things that can be done in Prescott Valley at little or no cost, with a mask or without. Enjoy the sunshine and visit one of our many parks. Each one has its own personality and amenities, so if you like horseshoes you can go to George Anderson Park, if you are looking at playing pickleball then Santa Fe Station Park is for you. Want to hike trails and visit ruins and mining exhibits? Fain Park is your place. Over at Mountain Valley Park there are the ballfields, soccer fields, a multiuse walking path, dog park and the Yavapai Lakes. The lakes are a great place to fish, feed the ducks and see many other species of wildlife. And our parks are free. So pack up the family, a picnic lunch, kite or Frisbee and enjoy the sunshine and the outdoors safely. Friendly competition with the family can be done at In the Game Freedom Station’s mini-golf attraction. Test your skills at putting at this fun 18-hole course in the Entertainment District. Food and refreshments are available, and the cost is very reasonable for a family. Take a hike. The Iron King Trail is a 14-mile trail of moderate difficulty, which starts at Santa Fe and Glassford Hill and goes through the Granite Dells. It connects with the Peavine Trail and ultimately ends at the Sundog Trail. The Glassford Hill Summit Trail is a bit more challenging at 4.5 miles, with an elevation gain of 944 feet. This trail can be accessed off

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sharing about farm and ranching life. There is an admission charge, but it’s definitely enjoyable for the whole family. With this year’s cancellations of activities and events, life has changed for all of us. However, in spite of everything we need to look around us to find the opportunities we have in our backyard to keep us and our families active, engaged and occupied and to keep us from becoming house hermits. The Prescott Valley Chamber has many resources and information about things to do in and around our community, so visit us at our visitor center at 7120 E. Pav Way, Ste. 102 in Prescott Valley. And by the way, everything we have is free, even the coffee.

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pringHill Suites by Marriott is ready to greet Prescott’s fall tourist season with an updated, customized design and style as it starts its next 21 years of service to the market. Margo Christensen, vice president of marketing and public relations for Ponderosa Hotel Management Services LLC, said all SpringHill properties are required to do an extensive remodel every 21 years, and Ponderosa kept up its end of the bargain with a $4.5 million overhaul.

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“Everything came off the walls, everything was repainted, new wall vinyl put in, completely brand-new kitchenettes, brand-new bath furnishings — tubs, showers, sinks all came out. It was down to the bare walls,” she said. Before, the property at 200 E. Sheldon St. had a country-rustic feel with a hint of the Southwest in its brown, copper and yellow tones. Christensen said the new look is “the complete opposite of what we had before.” The new design is dominated by whites, silver and grays punctuated by lime green, orange and turquoise, particularly with the lobby furnishings. The spacious business center has two desktop work stations and plenty of seating for those who bring their own devices. In the 105 guest suites, the vibrant colors come from the art, curtains and a contemporary green pattern woven into the carpet, contrasting with textured ivory walls and light beige sofas and chairs. Updated bath fixtures contribute to the airy feeling, with king studio suites outfitted with a walk-in shower and the one-bedroom suites equipped with a standalone whirlpool tub, along with a spacious shower stall. “It’s very bright and contemporary, and several people I’ve toured through it said it feels almost like it should be a property located near a beach,” Christensen said.

The indoor heated pool and whirlpool have been resurfaced, the walls refreshed with cool blues. The fitness center sports a giant dandelion head on a bright blue wall. The outdoor patio has been refurbished with new seating, tables and fresh white walls, along with a fire pit, barbecue grill and space heaters. The exterior was also updated from beige to white with blue and orange accents. “It really stands out and looks really good,” Christensen said. And the makeover has been greeted with acclaim by the most important critics, she added. “The feedback we’re getting from our guests is that they love it, they really, really love it,” she said. “The open, bright, contemporary outlook fits us because our guests typically come from Southern California, Phoenix, other major cities around the country, and that’s what they’re a little more used to in a Marriott. So our guests are just absolutely loving it.” The hotel also offers complimentary breakfasts and an 850-square-foot meeting room, along with a new dual-port electric vehicle charging station with Tesla adapter. The process of revisioning the property began a year and a half ago with Ponderosa calling in Scottsdale’s Debi Lorraine Designs. Lorraine has worked with Ponderosa on several of its other properties, Christensen said.

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“She just came up with some really, really good thoughts and ideas through the design process,” she said. They were given some specifications by Marriott to follow and had to obtain final approvals from the hospitality giant, but had fairly wide latitude to determine what direction the hotel’s theme was going to go. The onsite work started in January when the third-floor rooms were taken offline, gutted and renovated, moving on to the second floor through the spring and early summer and on

to the first story at the beginning of July. Renovation of the first-floor rooms will wrap up in mid-August, close to the original target date. SpringHill Suites by Marriott opened in September 1999 and is managed and operated under the portfolio of hotels of Ponderosa Hotel Management Services, LLC, headquartered in Prescott. The company also manages Prescott’s Residence Inn by Marriott at 3599 Lee Circle, a Comfort Inn and Sleep Inn in Flagstaff and the Best Western Plus-Sun Canyon Inn in Sierra Vista.

As a locally owned business, SpringHill Suites has historically supported other local businesses, nonprofit organizations and events through sponsorships for the past 21 years. The property has hosted Chamber mixers, arts events, receptions, fundraising events and Christmas events. To reserve a room at SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Prescott, visit www.marriott.com/ hotels/travel/prcsh-springhill-suites-prescott or call 888-466-8440.

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What to Look for in a Quality Advertising Agency by Donna Werking, Owner, Northern AZ Social LLC

very healthy business incorporates marketing and advertising strategies to achieve success and growth. An advertising agency can help you meet your goals as they are an intermediary and prime representative for your brand. An advertising agency’s first initiative is to cultivate cohesive advertising campaigns to help your business reach potential customers. It is made up of a team of experts working together to grow your customer base. A full-service advertising agency often will have copywriters, graphic designers, media buyers, a digital team and social media experts. But what will they actually bring to your company? • Time — Business owners understand the value of time and how little they have on their side. An advertising agency

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will manage the time you don’t have to orchestrate media requests, coordinate contracts, work with the design team and negotiate contracts with media. • An experienced perspective — A good advertising agency listens to the client and will collaborate to bring fresh ideas, taking your campaigns away from the ordinary and into the modern age. An agency has trial and error on their side, along with the understanding of working with different industries. They understand what your competitors are doing through relationships and research. • Partnerships — Partnering with an advertising agency allows your business to meet other businesses, some who may also be existing clients of the agency. Collabora-

tions are made and new promotions arise. Often, symbiotic companies will team together to strengthen their brands and build new services for their consumers to create new revenue streams. • Expertise and professionalism — Advertising agencies are a team of professional experts, and by trusting their guidance with your marketing goals, the business owner can concentrate on day-to-day operations. If you are thinking about hiring an advertising agency, the personal relationships are also especially important. The synergy between your company and the agency is what determines success. It is best to be thorough in your search to find the best team of experts to fit your company’s culture.

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Prescott Airport Terminal Has ‘Topping Out’ Ceremony

rg an i z ed by Cit y of Prescott officials, city and county officials and community leaders signed wood beams before they were raised to “top out” the Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) passenger terminal being constructed. The new terminal, 6546 Crystal Lane, is on the northeast edge of Prescott off Highway 89. Approximately 50 invited guests attended the July 20 ceremony. Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli welcomed them, saying, “We look forward to completing this regional resource by midMarch (2021). This modern facility will serve the region for decades into the future.” Construction of the $15-million passenger terminal began Jan. 7. The new terminal at 17,859 square feet will include many passenger conveniences and safety features and replace the existing 1940s-era terminal on McCurdy Drive. Mengarelli introduced Keith

Sabia, principal in charge at Willmeng Construction Co. Sabia explained the tradition of signing beams prior to their being placed began more than 700 years ago in Europe as a way of memorializing those who were directly involved. City, county and community elected officials and leaders signed four large Douglas fir boards. Those beams were then hoisted into place atop the center roof. The signed beams will be visible at the top of the ceiling from inside the terminal. Officials from Fann Contracting in Prescott were recognized during the ceremony. That company has handled road construction, site and infrastructure preparation and excavation and related activities. It was noted that Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universit y played a key role in bringing the new airport terminal to Prescott. P RC M a n a g e m e nt A n alyst Kristi Miller introduced

Several elected officials and community leaders were among those who signed “topping out” roof beams placed atop the $15-million Prescott Regional Airport passenger terminal currently under construction. (Photo by Ray Newton)

Prescott City Council members, City staff members and Yavapai County Board of Supervisors present. She also acknowledged Prescott Terminal Art Commission and Airport Advisory Committee representatives. Almost 300 persons are currently employed for the project. Most are employees of local subcontractors. Yavapai County Board of Su-

pervisors Chairman Craig Brown later commented, “The terminal will serve the entire region for generations to come. It will help us in promoting positive economic growth and prosperity within the entire county.” Dr. Robin Sobotta, airport manager, said barring unexpected complications or delays, the terminal will be complete and in use in March 2021.

Yavapai College Family Enrichment Center Delays Opening

Hope Hyland, president of Friends of the Family Enrichment Center at Yavapai College, told invited guests at a fundraiser that the center was dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education opportunities. (Photo by Ray Newton)

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he popular Del. E. Webb Family Enrichment Center at Yavapai College is subject to the same opening-ofschool limitations as the rest of the campus. For more than 12 years, the center has provided high-quality educational experiences for children ages 3 months to 5 years old. College officials said that because the center is part of the academic program, it had to adhere to policies and protocols governing the reopening of campus. “Our job is to protect our stu-

dents, teachers and staff. We must be consistent in protecting everyone,” Rodney Jenkins, vice president of community relations and student development, said. Earlier this spring, an organization called Friends of the FEC sponsored a fundraiser to support programs. Hope Hyland, FEC president and member of the YC Foundation board of directors, said the 150 invited guests contributed several thousand dollars, to be dedicated to providing scholarships, tuition and other resources.

Speaking to the crowd in the YC Performing Arts Center, Hyland said the center was a positive educational asset unlike any other in the community. She said the laboratory school benefits youngsters, parents and the teachers in training and their mentors. Limited to 25 students, the center ordinarily is open five days a week, 7:45 a.m.to 5:15 p.m. More details about the Del. E. Webb Family Enrichment Center are online at www.yc.edu/v6/ family-enrichment-center.

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‘I’ll Never Forget’ By Patty Mack as told to Ray Newton

For 19 years, Patty Mack has shared her horrifying memories of the single deadliest terrorist attack in human history. It was early morning, Sept. 11, 2001, when two planes, hijacked by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda, struck the north and south towers of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan.

“I can speak about it because I was there, and I want to honor and treasure those who died. We all should.”

ack was in her office at the New York State Officer Academy where she was Master Instructor for the police officer training program. The Academy was about four blocks from the World Trade Center. A career police officer since 1976, Mack and nine other officers were getting ready to teach when they heard what they thought was a sonic boom. The boom they heard—the first plane crashing into the North Tower. Mack and her husband Tim had lived in New York since birth. They left Manhattan in February 2010, when she finished 36 years with the New York State Court system. She retired as a captain. When the Macks

retired, they moved to New Orleans for eight years. In April 2018, they moved to Prescott, where they now live permanently. They have two adult daughters and six grandchildren. Two of Patty’s three sisters live in Phoenix. Mack, who grew up on Long Island, earned an associate degree in criminal justice. She began her law officer career as a dispatcher in 1976. When she passed the law enforcement test in 1990, she became a New York State Court Officer. She agreed to tell her story to me because, as she says, “I don’t want people to forget the sacrifices that people made on 9/11. I can speak about it because I was there, and I want to honor and treasure those who died. We all should.”

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I was a senior instructor — a sergeant — at the New York State Court Officer Academy. It’s only blocks away from the World Trade Center. Our team was there early that morning — about 7 a.m., working out in the gym, getting ready to teach. We all heard, felt and then experienced this sonic boom. Our building started to shake. We rushed to the west side and looked out the windows. We could see a plane sticking out of the North Tower — smoke, flames — horrible. One of the Academy captains, Joe Baccellieri, and two other guys grabbed their equipment and took off running down Fulton Street to begin ascending to the 93rd and higher floors. They made it to the 51st floor when the Port Authority Police ordered everyone out of the building. It was chaotic. I had grabbed a class of about 24 and was headed out the door. We watched in horror as another plane looped around, banked sideways and slammed into the 75-85th floors of the South Tower. We knew then it was a terrorist attack. The second captain in charge, John Civelia, decided we need to go down to help the other guys. We grabbed our face shields and gloves in case we had to do CPR. We ran down John Street and ended up at the South Tower. One of the officers was Capt. Harry Thompson, who was new at the academy. A 51-year-old father and grandfather, he was one of the men I was tasked with making into an instructor. That morning, Harry had asked me about making sure a scene was safe before anyone administered first aid. When we arrived at the WTC, Thompson told us to cross the street and help first responders trying to evacuate the South Tower. I looked back as I was crossing the street and LATE SUMMER 2020 • THE BEST OF EDITION

saw Thompson looking up at the plane and the smoke and fire. With a purposeful nod of his head, he jogged across the street and disappeared into a lower level of the South Tower. That was the last time I saw him. His body would be found months later. As I crossed the street, I joined a gauntlet of first responders doing their best to evacuate the building. Normally, about 75,000 people were in both towers if they are full. That day, there were only about 25,000 because it was in the morning. I can’t remember how many officers — maybe 40 or 50 — were helping people coming down the stairs.

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“I’ll never forget 9/11. I am moved to tears when I think of our country and what we went through.”

We were so outnumbered that we started assigning people to help each other. At least 20 or 30 ambulances were outside. We told people to start moving to them. We had an area set up for those that couldn’t walk. One of my saddest moments — those people were lying there waiting for help when the South Tower started to fall. I was next to Sgt. Teddy Leoutsakos. We were working to get people away from the site. They were exhausted, bleeding. All of a sudden, we heard an explosion from above. The ground was shaking. We couldn’t see anything be-

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cause of the smoke. I thought another plane had hit. Teddy and I grabbed arms and started running inside the lobby. I don’t know what happened next. My next conscious memory was being in pitch black. I thought we had died. Being Catholic, I figured we must be in purgatory. Not enough fire for it to be hell, and nothing pleasant to indicate heaven. It started getting lighter. I looked down and saw this big white thing. I said, “Teddy, don’t leave me here.” Teddy answered, “Patty, you’re standing on me.” We were in a stairwell

which was pretty open, with pieces of huge debris hanging down. We were 50 yards from where we had started, so the explosion when the tower came down must have thrown us that far. We got up and started walking until we came to a glass wall. We broke a hole in it with our nightsticks and crawled out. I was on my own. I saw a NYPD officer kneeling on the ground, throwing up and bleeding. I asked him if he needed help. He said yes. I reached down to grab him under his arm. All it was was a huge gash. The rest of the day, I went from person to person, trying to help anyone I could. It was eerie. Some places had no people — just papers and tons of white dust. Eventually I made it to the courthouse where I met some of my coworkers. We walked to the Beekman Hospital with various injuries, eye abrasions, breathing issues. We finally made our way back to the WTC site. We continued looking for Capt. Thompson. It wasn’t until days

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The Healing Field later we knew he was dead. We lost two other court officers, too, both good friends of mine. By the time we made it back to the academy, it was late. The power was off — no electricity. We went into Capt. Thompson’s office. I opened the drawer on his desk. I saw a Bible. Thompson was always telling us to read Psalm 27. I read it aloud to everyone. It was beautiful, but at the time, it did not make any of us feel better. I finally decided to go home. First, I had to shovel my car out from under about a foot of ash. I took two guys with me and drove them home to Long Island. I got home about 2 a.m. All the lights in my home were on. My neighbor’s lights were on, too.

At that time, I lived alone. I went in, and my dog Ben was missing. But my neighbor had come over to get him — in case I didn’t come back. What a wonderful gesture, one I will never forget. I’ll never forget 9/11. I am moved to tears when I think of our country and what we went through. In the days, weeks, months and now years that followed, I am struck by all that happened and how it changed people. I have lost people in my life, but this was hundreds — thousands — of people. Almost half of the nearly 3,000 people who died remain unidentified. I shall, for as long as I live, tell people abut what happened and why we need to keep the memories alive of those we lost.

he 9th Annual Prescott Valley Healing Field of Northern Arizona will be held Sept. 4-12, 2020 on the Town’s Civic Center lawn at 7501 E. Skoog Blvd. The 3,000 American flags to honor the lives lost that day will return, along with 19 for the Granite Mountain Hotshots who died in the 2013 Yarnell Hill wildfire south of Prescott. Prescott Valley’s Patriot Week usually includes several events, but the Patriot Run has been canceled this year and the timing of two possible concerts is uncertain, project committee chairperson Darlene Packard said. Two events at the heart of the week’s meaning are expected to go forward, she added: The Blessing of the Field at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5, and the Sept. 11 ceremony featuring Town leaders and guests. For more information see the committee’s Facebook page @prescottvalleyflags.

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e have our Best of Greater Prescott results for you, a detailed guide to the best providers of goods and services here, selected by our readership. These are the people and businesses who really give Greater Prescott its shine, making it pop for residents and visitors alike. Our many, many categories are broken down into people, pets, services, lifestyle, shopping and food and drink, covering most all the facets of your life here. It’s always a joy for us to recognize and celebrate excellence in our community, and Greater Prescott teems

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with it! Our readers turn to the tried and true (The Palace) and the new (Iron Cask) for their favorite meals and fixin’s, and Sundara Sanctuary for a deeply relaxing spa day. For getting two different kinds of workouts, Red Tail Crossfit came out on top as best gym and Watters Garden Center helped people dig deep into their yards as best nursery. And don’t forget the people and organizations who give our area its heart and soul, like favorite Pastor Ronnie Merrell from The Heights Church, or most esteemed nonprofit Launch Pad Teen Center, with its summer camps, afterschool drop-in program and more teen services.

This is just a sneak peek at this year’s award winners, the people and places who’ve helped make our hometown shimmer, no matter what else is going on in the world. Read on to see who they are, and then thank them for all they do!

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Best of Services Acupuncture Lifestyle Chiropractic

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Painting Granite Mountain Painting

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Auto Dealership - New Findlay Toyota Prescott

General Contractor Haley Construction Company

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Hair Salon The Coppers Mane

Physical Therapy Center for Physical Excellence

Auto Repair Iconic Automotive

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Physician Dr. Hojat Askari at Thumb Butte Medical Center

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You Can Push Back Against Anxiety, Depression, PTSD During Pandemic

here’s no disputing that life during the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult, and the illnesses, isolation, financial loss and overall disruption of life has worsened the overall mental health of the U.S. The National Center for Health Statistics and the Census Bureau are collaborating on an experimental Household Pulse Survey to rapidly monitor changes in health, unemployment and other issues in the wake of the pandemic. The first reporting period was from April 23 to May 5, about six weeks after the global pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization. By then, 35.9% of respondents said they were feeling symptoms of anxiety, such as feeling anxious or on edge or an inability to stop worrying, depression, loss of interest in daily life and depressed mood, or both. The most recently reported results from July 2 to July 7 found 39% of Americans were reporting such symptoms, with anxiety more common at 34% than depression at 27.6%. For more data, including Arizona and other states’ results, visit www.cdc.gov/nchs/ covid19/pulse/mental-health.htm. A 2018 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found 19.1% of U.S. adults had been diagnosed with a mental illness in the previous 12 months, the most common of these being anxiety at 19% and depression at 7%.

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could be sick yourself or have loved ones diagnosed with COVID-19; grieving after the death of a loved one; anxiety around trying to protect you or others from the virus; economic impacts from reduced earnings or job loss; isolation from family or friends; worrying about your kids because they’re going back to school or because they’re going to be stuck with online learning. Some, especially patients experiencing lengthy hospital stays or health-care workers, could be at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder or the worsening of existing PTSD.

What You Can Do

The National Alliance on Mental Illness has published a “COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide” with suggestions on dealing with the stress and depression you may be feeling right now: • Managing information — Get your information from reputable sources such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization. Limit the amount of coronavirus-related news you consume every day. Reading it versus watching or listening it makes it easier to control how much you take in at any one time. • Follow healthy daily rituals — Stick with daily routines such as making your bed, getting dressed, incorporating movement or exercise along with good nutrition and healthy sleep, even when your schedule’s been so disrupted there seems to be little reason to. Pay particular attention to hygiene and other defenses against COVID. If you’re working from home, set

up a schedule with regular breaks and a definite endpoint to your workday. • Stay connected — Keep in touch by phone, email, video calls, social media or any other method that doesn’t involve getting too physically close to people who aren’t from your household. Make a particular effort with those who may not have much other social contact right now. And keep lines of communication open with those who you do live with. In any case, offer help when you can and ask for it when you need it. • Practice relaxation — Mindfulness and meditation can help you relax and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. Mindfulness is the process of observing yourself and your surroundings without judgment, while meditation trains your focus in on your own thoughts and breath. There are numerous books, websites and videos available with information on both techniques. • Get support from others — Talk openly about how you’re feeling with people you trust, and reach out to crisis hotlines such as Warmline (602-347-1100) for when you just need someone to talk to. For crisis situations you can text “NAMI” to 741741 to get a call back from a trained crisis counselor or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. The full NAMI guide is available at www. nami.org/covid-19. For further updates visit www.thumbbuttemedicalcenter.com or our pages on Facebook and Instagram.

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Many organizations such as Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters (YBBBS) touch every branch of well- being: Purpose, Community, Social, Financial and Physical. Billie Orr and her Little Sister, Mariah, enjoy outings at the Plaza, being together and connecting to community.

he Prescott Commission on Well-Being has made great progress since its creation in January. In March, the commission held a strategic planning session facilitated by Bert Ijams from Meals on Wheels. During the four-hour meeting, the nine-member committee, led by Dr. Billie Orr, Prescott’s Mayor Pro Tem and Commission Council Liaison, brainstormed, discussed and formulated the vision, mission statement and focus of the commission. The first task — define well-being — was a daunting undertaking but imperative to the mission. Visions were expressed — balance, purpose, happiness, healthy, lively, energetic, vibrant, whole, connected, educated, significant, informed, determined, change, adaptable, flexible and open. The next task was to explore questions: What is the City of Prescott? Who lives here? What do they care about? What makes a community healthy? What is the purpose of this commission? How can it best serve the people of this great city? And then, needs were discussed: What do our citizens need in terms of health and wellness? In what areas can we help? How do we meet their needs? After in-depth conversation and sharing of ideas, two initiatives clearly rose to the top of the priority list. The first was the need to define the commission through a logo. And that logo needed to incorporate the Gallup poll elements — physical, social, financial, community and purpose. This was important as it was the 2017 Gallup-Sharecare publication of the State of American Well-Being series examining the well-being of communities across the nation that started the idea of the formulation to create Prescott’s Commission on Well-Being. Continued on page 85...

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Hiking Does Wonders for Your Health and Well-Being by Leslie Horton, Director, Yavapai County Community Health Services

n Yavapai County we are fortunate to have many beautiful, expansive outdoor settings to enjoy. Spending time outdoors is a great way to get exercise, soak in fresh air and vitamin D for your immune system, and relieve stress, especially in times when the world around us can be rather stress-

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ful and seemingly limited in activities. Hiking in nature can be extremely beneficial for your physical and mental health, and provides a peaceful place to disconnect from screens and electronics and relax. Listening to birds, taking in the view, and breathing in fresh mountain air gives us a sense of well-being. It is important to try to keep a balance in our lives at all times, especially when we are under heightened stress. Currently, with so many worrisome dynamics in our world, more people feel overwhelmed by it all. Due to physical distancing restrictions and closures, people who work out indoors are missing regular workouts at their favorite gyms, so we are encouraging people to consider new, creative ways of exercising, and in doing so helping to alleviate stress. People are finding different ways to connect with family, friends, and even in their places of work — things like walking meetings can reduce stress and provide an opportunity to talk. No matter what your age, or your level of stress, getting outside more can do wonders for your health and well-being. If you are not familiar with hiking trails in Yavapai County, you can check out your city’s parks and recreation

department, as they will have trails and outdoor recreation maps along with other helpful resources. You can pick up a map or use a hiking app to find trails in your area. There are numerous established hiking groups that you can join, which can be a great way to learn the trails while hiking with a group (currently hiking groups are following guidelines for social distancing safety). Hiking with a friend, family member, or your dog are all good ways to get out and explore the beauty that surrounds us. Although we hope to get back to some sense of new normalcy, for now and during this time of adjustments we may find some new favorite ways to get active and connect with ourselves and with nature. I encourage you to try something you have not tried for a while, or maybe ever— pack a picnic and go out hiking, fishing, biking, and kayaking, which are just a few great options. Do not forget your water, fully charged phone, and sunscreen. Taking adequate time for self-care is always a sound investment and pays back dividends in your health and well-being. We live in a place with great weather, beautiful surroundings, and plenty of trails to enjoy, so get outside!

Tips: Hike early, before the heat of the day. Carry lots of water. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Let someone know where you plan to go. Carry a phone. Stay on the trail. Do as often as possible, and enjoy!

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Dr. Mary Moyer and Dr. Bethany Luce join Optima Medical and take innovative steps to improve patient care in Yavapai County.

Optima Medical: Setting the Bar for Primary Care Treating Patients of Yavapai County for 25+ Years

For over 25 years, Dr. Moyer and Dr. Luce have worked tirelessly to run a successful primary care practice in Yavapai County. “I have been a part of this community for many years and my patients are my friends and neighbors,” Dr. Moyer said. As of June 2020 the two joined Optima Medical to eliminate the stress of management and focus on what they do best;

providing the best patient care Yavapai has to offer. Optima Medical CEO Michael O’Neil said, “It’s incredible how dedicated Dr. Moyer and Dr. Luce are to the medical field and to their patients. We are proud to have them and their staff on board.”

The Transition to Optima Medical

“The transition to working with Optima is a step forward into the future,” Dr. Moyer.

When a practice joins the Optima team, the company’s goal is to unify the system of operations, allow for modernization and improve the overall patient and staff experience. Dr. Luce said, “Optima Medical has provided us with experienced and knowledgeable staff to help us with the transition.” The company’s experienced management team and training specialists make sure the transition is as meaningful as the result.

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Dr. Moyer and Dr. Luce would both recommend Optima Medical to doctors who want to focus on patient care. Dr. Moyer said, “I think that doctors should focus on being doctors not having to negotiate with insurance companies, manage staff or worry about the business aspects of medicine. Joining a larger group eliminates a lot of those worries and

Optima Medical is a premier primary care medical group that consists of 10 locations throughout Arizona and focuses on exceptional patient care, prevention and early detection. Their customized Care Plan provides patients with a concierge level of service and is designed to manage chronic conditions and detect irregular readings in order to save lives.

allows providers to do what they do best, practice medicine.” Dr. Luce added, “Dr. Moyer and I have always focused on caring for and listening to our patients. My hope is that we will have even more time and resources to devote ourselves to this goal.”

Transition to Electronic Medical Records

Transitioning to EMR is not an easy task. Optima Medical has its own in-house EMR specialists that trained the staff in using the program to scan and organize thousands of patient charts covering over 15 years of medical records. “They have made our conversion to EMR much easier than I expected,” Dr. Luce said. Dr. Moyer added, “The upgraded technology will allow us rapid access to patient records and make

referrals and medication refills faster and more efficient, allowing for better patient care, which in my opinion is always the goal.”

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“I don’t think I’d be alive if it wasn’t for this program,” said one of Optima Medical’s Care Plan patients. Optima Medical’s new care program allows patients with chronic illnesses to interface their at-home remote patient monitoring devices with the company’s clinical team. When a patient tracks an abnormal reading, the team is alerted and acts immediately. This specific patient experienced a lifethreatening change in his blood pressure that could have ended fatally if it weren’t for this program. The medical group will also be offering a variety of early detection diagnoses

including retina, sonogram and neuropathy. These advanced services speak to the company’s commitment to making prevention and early detection a priority.

Response to COVID

Being a company directly on the frontlines of this pandemic, Optima worked quickly to add mandatory COVID protocols to treat patients effectively while keeping staff safe. All clinics are installing an infrared thermometer that accurately measures individual’s body temperature within one second without contact. The practice has multiple rooms and facilities designated for sick patients as to keep healthy patients out of contact.

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Every month Optima Medical leads a community initiative to connect with and give back to the people of Yavapai County. In June, Optima Outreach sponsored lunch for the police and fire departments in each town they reside. In July, the company focused on educating the community on UV safety during the dangerous summer months. The company is thrilled to announce that by the end of 2020, Optima’s first-ever scholarship fund will be in place benefitting the residents of Yavapai Bethany County. Luce, MD

ACF Yavapai County Grant Revives YMCA Playground by Blake Herzog

$15,000 grant from Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County is bringing some very badly needed new equipment to a playground at the James Family Prescott YMCA. Kids in the Y’s afterschool program for ages 5-12 had been climbing over and swinging from the old equipment for 20 years.

Swings Ordered

Staff had to grab and burn the chunks of wood falling off one structure before they could splinter in a child’s hands. Paint was peeling off a metal climbing apparatus. A swing set and two large trees that had given the playground ample shade had turned into safety hazards and had to be taken out in the last couple years, said Marsha Holloway, funds development coordinator for the Y. “That was so sad when we had to take the trees out,” she said. “This is Arizona, so you really need shade.” She applied for the ACF grant, knowing a shade structure would be the top priority. She asked the

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kids what else they wanted to see, and the answer came back loud and clear. “The kids clamored for a swing set. That was what the kids wanted so it’s really interesting. They really, really miss not having that swing set,” she said. “It seems kind of old-fashioned, but the children themselves requested that. So we got it.” The third piece being added is a Fit Stop to promote physical activities with features such as a climbing wall, rings, ladders and chin-up bars. The new equipment began arriving toward the end of July,

and Holloway said she hopes it’ll be fully assembled by the beginning of September, with volunteer help from McCarthy Building Companies, the contractor working on the expansion of Yavapai Regional Medical Center next door. McCarthy already has contributed by removing tree stumps and grading the site of the playground, and Riley Weber, a member of Venture Scouts, led an effort to add stairs and a retaining wall to the entrance gate for her Eagle Scout project. “It’s been quite the community effort,” Holloway said.

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My name is Matthew Dower. Originally from Memphis, I have been a Prescott resident for a little over six years. I love Prescott, hiking and being one with nature. I was out for a walk one day when I came upon a deer having a little snack from a tree. I was so fortunate to have been able to snap this photo without disturbing him. I have dedicated this photo in the memory of my loving sister, Amanda Gossett, who passed away in February of this year. It was her favorite out of all the photos I’ve ever taken. Thank you to the beautiful Town of Prescott for electing my photo as the “People’s Choice” winner!

People’s Choice Winners of the People’s Choice award from our 2020 photography contest each received over 100 votes in our Facebook album.

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Building a Better Normal at Prescott’s by Amie Ouderkirk, Americorps Vista volunteer, Prescott College We are responding to the needs of our teachers, students and families, and we are committed to building an even better “normal.” In this better normal, teachers and students have access to free outdoor learning spaces and outdoor lessons from professionals.

020 has been a rough year. From the closures to the reopenings to the current spike in cases, we continue to face the uncertainties of this fall. School openings have been delayed for students, and some parents are even choosing to keep their children home this year. Yet, our community is bravely moving forward. As our teachers grapple with new and changing classroom restrictions, our students struggle with disrupted friendships and routines, and our parents try to balance both child care and work in their homes — we continue to show up and support one another. Our local leaders are taking vital precautions and ensuring that our community spaces, public lands and public schools continue to be safe places for us all. One thing 2020 has taught us is the importance of the outdoors. Here in Prescott, we are lucky to have access to so many outdoor spaces, including our beautiful parks and hundreds of miles of trails where we can socially distance naturally. There are three major lakes, forests, chaparral and meadows to enjoy while the weather is nice. Locals and outof-towners have been using Prescott’s trails and open spaces more than ever. Going outdoors is not only great for social distancing, but studies show time in natural spaces is good for our physical, mental and emotional health,

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as well. These benefits are especially important for our children. With these benefits in mind and the uncertainty of this fall, the City of Prescott Recreation Services Department has decided to step up and offer the solution we know best: our outdoors. We are responding to the needs of our teachers, students and families, and we are committed to building an even better “normal.” In this better normal, teachers and students have access to free outdoor learning spaces and outdoor lessons from professionals. This is more of a revival of what was once the norm at the Prescott Community Nature Center. Until 2006, the center belonged to the Prescott Unified School District, and educators there provided free outdoor learning for all PUSD students. After the City of Prescott acquired the space, many of the programs were discontinued. Until now. Creative and visionary leadership has been vital to this revival and collaboration. Joe Howard, the superintendent of Prescott Unified School District, has been a strong supporter of outdoor learning opportunities for all students for years, and he is well versed in the benefits of these types of programs:

“When I was a teacher in Chino Valley, our teaching team integrated our learning into our backyard, where the Verde River provided the perfect situation to study: the disappearing spikedace minnow,” he said. “It had all the facets of a well-written movie — ranchers and environmentalists who ended up working together, using science to stop pointing fingers and start providing facts. We had kids standing in the river with the Rocky Mountain Research Center shocking and counting fish as we studied the morphology of the Verde. Those kids, many of whom weren’t extremely interested in typical studies, used their English, math and science skills like never before. And as teachers, we checked off standards left and right. Kids become alive when they get outside and the topic of our studies is all around them. “The Prescott Community Nature Center, with the vision of one of our finest environmental teachers, Henry Dahlberg, has been a place for generations to learn from. I am thrilled at the timing and energy of a renewal of this resource for our kids. There is no finer place for learning than right outside of our buildings here in beautiful Prescott.” It is the Recreation Services Department’s goal to provide more of these opportunities for safe outdoor learning, so our students can learn in a hands-on and healthy style and forge a connection with the place they call home. One of the most important benefits of this program this fall will be the ability to easily socially distance our students during learning activities. However, the benefits of outdoor learning extend far beyond that, which is one of the reasons we see this collaboration as key to building a better normal. Studies have shown that outdoor learning truly benefits the whole child. Think back to your own childhood, do you remember the backyard? Bikes in the street? Treks to the park? Children these days have unstructured outdoor time for an average of four to

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The Cabin located on the Community Nature Center property

seven minutes per day. Four to seven minutes. Studies correlate a host of psychological and behavioral concerns with this deprivation, collectively referred to as “nature deficit disorder.” By bringing outdoor learning into children’s lives, we see physical benefits such as reduced obesity, reduced myopia (near-sightedness) and increase in vitamin D levels. Cognitively, studies have correlated outdoor learning with increased memory and higher test scores in science, math and language arts. Howard’s story highlights why this is so. Even emotionally, we know that time outdoors can reduce stress and anxiety in young people — something that feels especially pertinent right now. All of this shows us that outdoor learning is not only a safer option for fall, but will contribute to our district’s goals of a high quality learning experience for all students, every day. And, as the Recreation Services Department, we are always thrilled with any opportunity to share the joys of outdoor recreation and exploration with our next generation of public land stewards. Despite a rough start to 2020, we are looking forward to this fall. As

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Kelly Tolbert, our City’s Recreation Coordinator, shares, “The Community Nature Center has long been a secret gem for the enjoyment, education and recreation needs of Prescott’s residents and visitors. A rich history, beginning with the property’s inception under the Prescott Unified School District, makes this collaboration with the City of Prescott Recreation Services Department a dream come true, and we could not be more excited to work with Joe Howard and his team.” This fall, the Community Nature Center will be providing learning opportunities for its neighboring institutions, Granite Mountain School and Abia Judd Elementary. As field trip busing starts up again, we look forward to welcoming all of the district’s students to this secret gem. You can learn more on our website: www.prescottcommunitynaturecenter.org, or on our Facebook page, “Prescott Community Nature Center,” or by following us on Instagram @communitynaturecenter. It is our hope that as we emerge from these months of uncertainty, the connection our community has built with the outdoors will continue to thrive. Through increased park use

and outdoor learning opportunities, we know our community will continue to be one of the happiest and healthiest cities in America (Time Magazine, 2017). Above all, we hope this trend continues to spread across the nation, bringing more outdoor adventure and learning opportunities to all. The Prescott Community Nature Center is at 1981 Williamson Valley Road. For more information about outdoor learning, please email prescottnaturecenter@ gmail.com.

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ur mountain region inspires many art works and art purchases, too. Summer art events held in gorgeous outdoor settings draw thousands of attendees per year, though 2020 has sadly been able to throw roadblocks in front of several events this year. Check for updated schedules and statuses before heading out to those still on the calendar for this year.

46th Annual Western Art Show and Sale:

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The auction for the extremely popular art show, normally held on the grounds of Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza over Memorial Day weekend, was moved onto the Phippen Museum’s website for 2020. With its normal programming, the Phippen’s biggest event of the year not only attracts art enthusiasts, Western collectors and tourists from far and wide, it also draws some of the nation’s most talented artists. Besides the Miniature Masterpiece Show and Sale and live art auction, there are many special events to keep attendees entertained and involved, including the crowd-favorite Quick Draw events. www.phippenartmuseum.org/ phippen-western-art-show.

Folk Art Fair at Sharlot Hall:

Another early summer Prescott tradition, the 47th annual Folk Art Fair scheduled for June 2020 was canceled. Featuring folk arts and crafts, demonstrations on everything from jewelry making to old-time baseball, activities, music and more, this event incorporates something for everyone on the beautiful grounds of Sharlot Hall Museum. www.sharlothallmuseum.org.

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3-5, 2020 Staged in conjunction every year with the World’s Oldest Rodeo®, this event was able to hold its 40th annual edition at Courthouse PRESCOTT PLEIN AIR ART FESTIVAL ARTIST BILL CRAMER PHOTO: NANCY MAURER

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Plaza July 3-5, 2020, with some changes to promote mask wearing and social distancing. This show gathers hundreds of vendors and performers from across the Southwest showing and selling ceramics, painting, photography, furniture, stained glass, jewelry, metal and wood, among many other art forms. This event attracts thousands of locals and out of town visitors every year. www. prescott-az.gov/event/40th-annual-prescottrodeo-days-fine-art-and-crafts-show

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— Scheduled Sept. 30-Oct.4, 2020 The Highlands Center and the City of Prescott are proud to present the Prescott Plein Air Festival in a new format. Plein air painting, or painting outdoors, is one of the largest movements in art history. The public is invited to engage with the artists as they work during this event. In past years this festival has been hosted by the Highlands Center for Natural History. This year artists will be painting at multiple locations including Watson, Willow, Lynx and Goldwater lakes, Granite Mountain, Touchmark at the Ranch and the Highlands Center. See website for details. The Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott. https:// highlandscenter.org/prescott-plein-air; 928-776-9550

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Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour — Another annual event that’s had to reimagine itself for 2020, for 13 years the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour has given attendees an opportunity to visit up to 75 juried artists in their private studios, observe their creative process and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art. Check the Studio Tour website, www. PrescottStudioTour.com, for updates about online/virtual Studio Tour events.

Christmas Indian Art Market at Museum of Indigenous People — Scheduled Dec. 12-13, 2020 The Christmas Indian Art Market is held in the Pueblo Building at what was formerly known as the Smoki Museum. Buy authentic and buy direct as you help Native artists create joyful holidays for their families. Museum Director Cindy Gresser said she is hopeful the event can take place at the end of the year: “It’s a very popular event not only with our visitors and residents but also with our artists, as they like to come here every year.” Museum of Indigenous People, 147 N. Arizona Ave., Prescott www. museumofindigenouspeople.org/events; 928-445-1230

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Prescott Honored As ‘True’ Western Town

rescott has long been proud of its reputation as a territorial, frontier and cowboy town. Just ask any of the regulars who line the bars along Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott. Apparently, others agree. Prescott was named the No. 4 Western Town in the U.S. by True West Magazine in its spring issue. Executive Editor Bob Boze Bell said, “Prescott is a remarkable Old West Town. It has done so much to preserve and present its history through buildings, museums, events and more.” Among those events are the Prescott Frontier Days® and the World’s Oldest Rodeo®, all occurring during the annual July 4 celebrations, which often last a full week. Not even COVID-19 stopped the 133rd performance of the rodeo. More than 700 contestants from around the nation showed up to compete, despite the crowd numbers being restricted to about

A rich western heritage of miners, ranchers and pioneer settlers as depicted by this award-winning statue by renowned Prescott sculptor Bill Nebeker, is among reasons Prescott was named the No. 4 Old West Town in the U.S. The statue sits at the intersection of Sheldon and Gurley Streets on the east side of Prescott. (Photo by Ray Newton)

one-fourth what they usually are. When J.C. Trujillo, general manager of Frontier Days, heard of the article, he said: “We’re proud of our history and legacy in Prescott. We continue building the rodeo with its rich western culture, and that attracts

thousands to our community.” Other well-known attractions that play off the territorial, frontier and cowboy image are the Western Heritage Center, 156 S. Montezuma St.; Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St.; Phippen Museum of Art and Heritage of the American

West, 4701 N. State Route 89; and the Museum of Indigenous People, 147 N. Arizona Ave. Locals and visitors alike also are treated to Prescott walking tours, organized by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. The Prescott Heritage Trail self-guided walking tours guide participants to cultural and historical sites in the downtown community. Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli said, “We’re proud of this recognition and the chance to showcase our western history, heritage and culture. Our community is rich with experiences from the past.” San Angelo, Texas was named No 1. Also in the top 10 were No. 2, Deadwood, South Dakota; No. 3, Buffalo, Wyoming; No. 5, Fort Smith, Arkansas; No. 6, Dodge City, Kansas; No. 7, Sheridan, Wyoming; No. 8, Tombstone, Arizona; No. 9, Scottsbluff-Gering, Nebraska; No. 10, Carson City, Nevada.

NAZ Suns Leaving Prescott Valley

he economics of COVID-19 has forced the relocation of what has been a popular attraction in Prescott Valley: the Northern Arizona Suns professional basketball team. The team is being moved to the Greater Phoenix area for the current season by its parent ballclub, the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, and then sold to the Detroit Pistons, under which it will play the 2020-21 season. The announcements came in July. Phoenix Suns spokeswoman Maria Baier said streamlining operations was needed to minimize the financial impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the sports

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and entertainment industry. The NAZ Suns started its 20192020 season in November but had to cancel what remained of the season when the G League, in which it competes, suspended play on March 12. People throughout Prescott Valley were disappointed at the decision to pull the team from the community. The team had become popular among locals and tourists since it first began playing there in mid-2016. The team had relocated to Prescott Valley from Bakersfield, California. Its home court had been in the Findlay Toyota Center. The $35 million multipurpose facili-

ty has seating for approximately 5,100 for athletic contests and up to 6,200 for concerts. It is owned by the Town of Prescott Valley. Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta and Town Manager Larry Tarkowski said they are confident other professional organizations will express interest in the event center. Both said they would like to see professional hockey return. As would Town Councilman

Marty Grossman. “I hope we get hockey or some other pro team,” he said. The Arizona Sundogs, a member of the Central Hockey League, called the center home from 2006 to 2014. Spectra Venue Management, a Scottsdale-based firm, manages the arena and is seeking replacement activities and events for the arena.

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Place to Take Visitors Watson Lake & The Dells

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Watson Lake and the Granite Dells are just 4 miles from downtown Prescott, featuring boating, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking and kayaking.

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Schools Are Open for Learning! by Blake Herzog

Gov. Doug Ducey announced Arizona is “Open for Learning,” and he was turning much of the decisionmaking back to K-12 schools regarding when inperson learning should begin.

reater Prescott’s public, charter and private schools have been working out their answers to the question of how to start a school year safely while government and health officials shift their guidance. One consensus in the debate between school officials, parents and politicians is that education is important and school will happen in whatever format is best for everyone. Prescott Unified School District Superintendent Joe Howard said the district’s intention is to get all students and staff back on campus as soon as it’s safe to do so: “But in the meantime, we’re going to make it work.” During a press conference July 23, Gov. Doug Ducey announced Arizona is “Open for Learning,” and he was turning much of the decision-making back to K-12 schools regarding when in-person learning should begin. An executive order he released the same day said a series of “bench-

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marks” based on the level of community spread would be released by the Arizona Department of Health Services by Aug. 7, and public and charter schools “shall consider” these guidelines, along with input from county health districts and community needs and resources. It also requires all public and charter schools to begin teacher-led distance learning by the traditional start of the academic year, and have some form of on-campus learning available by Aug. 17 for students “who have nowhere else to go.” Face masks are required for teachers and staff, and for students with some exceptions. Ducey also announced new funding to help schools and families, including $40 million to expand rural access to broadband and $20 million for extra support for high-need schools.

PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Howard said all 3,700 students in his district will start online learning on the originally scheduled first day of Aug. 6, and staff is currently distributing about 350 Chromebooks to students who don’t have access to devices at home, which was also done last spring. PUSD has published a “Roadmap for Reopening” on its website. For the first two weeks, online instruction will end at noon so teachers can receive additional training about how to deliver distance learning. After that, Howard said, students will be given a full

day of material and have scheduled Zoom meetings with their teachers and classmates, where attendance will be taken. “So that’s one way we’re really approaching it differently than the spring, and maybe than some other school districts and certainly typical distance learning online programs,” he said. Beyond the live classes, students will be provided with recorded lessons from their teachers and self-guided activities. Once the threat level is determined to be “moderate,” campuses will shift to a hybrid model in which students will likely go on campus two day a week. Full on-campus learning will happen once the risk declines to a minimal level. Parents will have the option of continuing with distance learning, but are being asked to commit to if for at least the first quarter of the year. Families are being sent more detailed information by their schools about the start of the school year; Howard said one thing they should know going into it is the district has been working closely with health authorities to determine the safest route for all students. “We have worked closely through this whole thing with our county health department. They’ve been amazing and instrumental in in the partnership. And when building our roadmap, we work closely with them, ran the whole thing by them for their input,” he said. Howard said officials will use the health department metrics to help deTHE BEST OF EDITION • LATE SUMMER 2020

as early as possible, while others are adopting online or hybrid models, at least to begin with. Basis Prescott starts online instruction Aug. 5 and is tentatively scheduled to start offering optional on-campus classes Sept. 8. Sacred Heart Catholic School will hold its first two weeks of instruction online, then move to a hybrid model if circumstances permit. Tri-City College Prep High School is hoping to bring its middle school students back on campus Aug. 17 and high schoolers Aug. 26, but dates are subject to change. termine the right time to bring PUSD students back into the classroom. “A big reminder is that anyone can opt to distance learning, and we will be providing a place for at-risk students, or students who do not have a place to learn, on one of our campuses, per the governor’s order,” he added.

HUMBOLDT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT The governing board of the district serving Prescott Valley and Dewey-Humboldt voted July 23 to begin online learning on the previously scheduled first day of class Aug. 3, and that would continue for all 5,700 students at least through Oct. 9 and the start of fall break. A letter signed by Superintendent John Podhast and Governing Board President Ryan Gray said the exact timing and content of the state health department’s benchmarks for reopening were unknown, and “this continued uncertainty is not serving the needs of our children, their families, nor our staff in preparing a quality education for every one of our students.” HUSD’s previously released “Roadmap to Reopening” is similar to PUSD’s in structure, except that when community risk is “moderate” families LATE SUMMER 2020 • THE BEST OF EDITION

with the means to continue distance learning from home continue to do that so students with fewer resources can return to campus. Both districts state they will continue to deliver specialized instruction to special education students according to their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and students with greater needs could be brought back onto campus before other students, when conditions allow. Kelly Lee, the district’s family and community engagement coordinator, said officials would be seeking further guidance from the state Department of Education on the requirement to make some on-campus learning available by Aug. 17. Podhast and Gray’s letter concluded: “It is our sincere hope that we will be able to welcome students back to campuses after fall break, but we will only do so if it can be done in a way that is safe for our students, safe for our staff, and safe for our families.”

“A big reminder is that anyone can opt to distance learning, and we will be providing a place for atrisk students, or students who do not have a place to learn, on one of our campuses.” – Joe Howard PUSD

CHARTER AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS The state’s private and charter schools must also decide how to best navigate educating K-12 students under these circumstances; some are electing to begin in-person instruction

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Republican Women of Prescott Award $20,000 in Scholarships R

epublican Women of Prescott is awarding 10 scholarship winners a total of $20,000. Normally the awards would be presented at the May RWOP luncheon at Prescott Resort and Conference Center, but this event has been canceled due to health concerns. In lieu of the luncheon, the scholarship committee is producing a program featuring all the winners with a biography of each written by the scholars themselves. The booklets will be sent to the more than 900 members of Republican Women of Prescott and the students. The checks will be sent directly to the colleges and universities in July. The scholarship winners are (bios have been edited for space):

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Abigail Stoecker — Throughout my educational career, I have learned how to manage my time effectively and discovered areas of study that fascinate me. My experience with special needs students in the RISE peer tutor class has given me the desire to major in biology and become a developmental-behavioral pediatrician.

Madison Jackson — Throughout my high school career, I have cultivated leadership skills through public speaking, project management and community advocacy. I am determined to pursue a career in international arbitration and foreign policy law.

Sam Stoecker — I am a dedicated high school senior looking forward to expanding my knowledge and challenging myself. I am an active individual who enjoys outdoor activities. I enjoy working with individuals and supporting my community.

Sawyer Magnett — As a student, I have developed responsibility, organizational skills and a strong work ethic. Stressful situations have sharpened my communications. My commitment to athletics has taught me to push myself to excel while leading a team.

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Camryn McKelvey — As I have matured, I have developed a better sense of time management, a strong work ethic and planning the work to ensure I can accomplish the plan. These skills have been applied to every aspect of my life.

Geneva Raber — I have developed qualities of responsibility, dedication and kindness through my leadership and service opportunities. I value my education and challenge myself by taking AP and dual credit courses. I strive to be a well-rounded person.

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Ann Bracety —I will be attending NAU in the fall. My hobbies are doing gymnastics, reading and spending time with my friends. I am excited to go to college and am very appreciative of the opportunities that RWOP is giving me.

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taught me the value of service and communication. I will continue to apply these skills while developing new ones as I pursue my education at Hillsdale College.

CHINO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Phoenix Swiacki — I have been a four-year varsity letterman in both cross country and track and field, and was honored as an All-American in cross county. I earned a 3.9 GPA in high school while also completing 40 college credits in a rigorous pre-engineering program through Yavapai College.

BASIS PRESCOTT HIGH SCHOOL Joshua Inman — Through my academic career, I have developed a strong work ethic, and in local service and mission trips abroad, I have grown a heart for helping others. I plan to continue to prepare myself to work as a baseball data analyst as I double major in mathematics and computer science at Arizona State University. Steve Blair of KYCA interviewed the students on his live radio show in May. Founded in 1942, the Republican Women of Prescott is the largest Federated Republican Women’s Organization in the nation.

Audrey Guess — As a student and leader, I have learned to work well under pressure and set a good example for others. Volunteering in the community has

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Humboldt Unified

Best Kept Secret in Quad-City Area

by Kelly Lee, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, Humboldt Unified School District

n Arizona, parents choose their neighborhood public school over 88% of the time. Despite the current COVID situation, the Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) is dedicated to providing the same high-quality educational offerings we always have. HUSD is the largest school district in Yavapai County, located in Prescott Valley, Arizona, and provides a comprehensive, world-class education to more than 5,700 students. HUSD encompasses over 300 square miles and serves the Prescott Valley and Dewey/Humboldt communities. We offer a PreK-12 educational program. Students have many opportunities and experiences available throughout their educational journey.

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or the past 18 years, Trinity Christian School has offered Greater Prescott students a different approach to K-12 education, one that’s suffused not only with faith but a classical approach to teaching with its roots in ancient Greece and Rome. Headmaster Kyle Maestri said students coming onto the campus at 1077 Mogollon Road in Prescott after attending other types of schools face a bit of a learning curve, but it’s structured so it corresponds to the child’s development. Giving an example of a child enrolling there for the first time in seventh grade, “what we’ve found is that because classical education started with the premise that students are designed a certain way, and they’re designed to learn a certain way at different stages of life, that they naturally actually prefer discussion orientation in junior high. I mean, what junior high student doesn’t want to learn how to argue?” he asked. Based on the trivium model embraced at many classical Christian schools, Trinity’s curriculum in grades K-6 focuses on memorization of facts, languages, numbers, songs and more to teach students how to use language well, Maestri said. Seventh and eighth graders are then brought into the “logic” stage, which involves much debate and interaction with others to develop their knowledge and conviction. High schoolers then step into the “rhetoric stage, and seniors must produce and defend a 20page thesis before graduation. Music is woven throughout the curriculum, starting with bells and songs for the youngest students before they start learning the violin in second grade. “There’s a lot of studies on early music instruction (that it) really helps with brain development, but also, even more close to our heart is just the idea that people are whole souls, and giving them exposure to the arts and having that be a part of their development. It’s just really good for them to develop virtue and a bigger picture of life,” he said. All K-6 students also have art and physical education classes daily. Older students can

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choose from afterschool activities including theater, band and choir, a robotics club and competitive sports in cross-country, basketball, volleyball or soccer. The ultimate goal is “to produce great men and women, with virtue and wisdom,” Maestri said. The current campus is located in space rented from Willow Hills Baptist Church and a nearby building it owns, but Trinity is an independent school serving students from some 50 churches around the area, Maestri said: “We’re what I would call a broadly evangelical school with a statement of faith that embraces families from different churches throughout the area.” Service projects done throughout the academic year are one way that faith is connected to school activities from local cleanups or painting projects to diaper drives and handing out supplies to the homeless in Phoenix. “We don’t see that as just sort of an auxiliary thing that we do for our students, but rather we see it as an integral part of their education. It’s really important to us that the students who are receiving such an incredible

educational opportunity are also developing a heart for service for others,” he said. Trinity has about 365 students this year with another 50 on a waiting list, so it’s getting ready to develop a new campus on 17.5 acres the school bought on Deep Well Ranch Road just west of Prescott Regional Airport. See the story in this issue’s Prescott Pioneer section for a detailed look at the plans. As for the impending school year fraught with public health concerns, Trinity’s plan is to reopen for on-campus learning Aug. 17. The school has been adding touchless faucets, windows to rooms that don’t have enough and other upgrades to reduce high-touch surfaces and improve ventilation, and there’s a contingency plan to move to hybrid campus-online learning if needed. “The vast majority of our families want to come back and have on-campus learning and understand the risks, but still, it’s time to do that.” More information is available by calling 928445-6306 or visiting www.trinitychristianschoolaz.com.

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premier city of well-being in America, the commissioners will engage the citizens who live, learn, work and play in the lifelong pursuit of well-being through communication, motivation and action. Commissioner Chair John Murphy said, “I want to thank my fellow commissioners for all their collaborative input and give a special shout out to Jack Hillman, who designed the logo based on the commissioners’ feedback. He did a fantastic job.” The logo features a beautifully balanced tree supported by symbols of people and families celebrating Prescott’s five branches of well-being. The first branch represents purpose, signifying enjoyment of what we do in our lives each day, setting goals and being motivated to achieve them. The next branch references community; feeling a sense of pride and connection to others through volunteerism and participation in activities. The middle branch is social; having supportive relationships in our lives through family, friends and organizations. The fourth branch represents financial well-being, being capable of managing our finances to increase security and reduce stress in our lives. The far right branch, physical well-being, is essential for our citizens to achieve a lifestyle of

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How to Help Your Kids Learn in a Changing School Landscape

by Blake Herzog

Many public organizations and school districts have suggestions for how to help your kids; some of them are timeless, while others speak to the current situation.

rizona students and their families are looking at a school year of unknowns, having just endured three months of a giant, unplanned experiment on moving all classes online with no clear end in sight. Even if their chosen school has settled on a model for reopening for the fall semester, nobody knows when conditions might change again and force more shuffling. And, family employment or financial concerns create the need for even more contingency plans. This makes it more critical than ever to help students of any age focus on their coursework, regardless of the format in which it’s being presented. Many public organizations and school districts have suggestions for how to help your kids; some of them are

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ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE The Arizona Department of Child Safety has a page of back-to-school tips for students, and they stress the importance of staying organized. Students should keep the notebooks and supplies used for each subject together, and set up a schedule for working on assignments, based on how long they’re expected to take and when they’re due. Positive reinforcement like short breaks after completing an assignment encourages their studies and may cut down on procrastination in the long run. If they’re doing work that can’t be broken down as easily as a short assignment, brief breaks every 30 to

45 minutes can have the same effect. Just make sure those breathers don’t turn into a detour. Also, the agency suggests your kids talk to their teacher, as well as you, when they have any questions or concerns: “Teachers are there to help guide and provide to a student, and a good relationship with a teacher can lead to additional instruction and extra help. Talking with teachers also demonstrates a students’ commitment to their academic performance and their desire to succeed.” LINK: dcs.az.gov/resource/back-toschool-resources-tips-for-parents

DEDICATED LEARNING SPACE ASU Prep Digital has a short list of tips for parents of high school students taking at least one of its online courses, posted two years ago, but it boils down many of the fundamental suggestions found in more extensive blogs. It says the best way to start out with online learning is with a very detailed daily schedule, down to each hour, of what is to be studied and accomplished: “In a traditional school, your time is set by the bell. Helping your child set up a weekly schedule is time-consuming, but after a few weeks of helping, you can then empower them to do it themselves.” A link to a free downloadable scheduling tool is included on the website. Setting up a dedicated learning space for kids also is critical at home or possibly in an unconventional setting such as a parent’s workplace. The post says, “Setting up something as simple as a card table in the spare bedroom with a notebook, pencils and other needed supplies will suffice. The

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point is that your child actually ‘goes to school’ in that space, literally!” Since the ASU’s Prep Digital blog’s target audience is parents of high school students, it reminds them to keep communicating with teachers the way they may have been more apt to do when the kids were in elementary school, a good reminder for everyone with a child in grades 9-12. LINK: www.asuprepdigital.org/3-tipsfor-helping-your-child-succeed-intheir-online-course

GET THE HARD STUFF DONE FIRST The University of Arizona published an interview with one of its doctoral students, Rebecca Friesen, who emphasized for first-time homeschooling parents that learning at home with your kids “can be a delightful thing” if you can show them your genuine enjoyment of the process. But parents and students need to establish the schedule early and reinforce it often — and front-load it with the core subjects, especially those your child doesn’t enjoy as much. “Aside from making the task fun, require them to do the hardest work first, and promise to reward them with time doing their favorite activities,” she said. If your kid tries to argue, blaming the state curriculum requirements can help reduce the back-and-

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forth, she added. “It’s harder to argue with someone who isn’t there!” Friesen said. Asking the student what they would like to accomplish at the beginning of the semester can help with setting daily goals to keep students and teachers accountable. Parents working from home at the same time they’re homeschooling can, when possible, shift some of their work hours earlier in the morning or later into the night, or schedule independent school work for the afternoons or when they have to participate in an online business meeting, she also shared. More of Friesen’s suggestions can be found at http://uanews.arizona.edu/ story/uarizona-expert-offers-tips-firsttime-homeschool-teachers.

world — especially handy for foreign language students. Maloney also suggests regularly giving students a chance to learn and create based on their own interests. “This is the perfect time for kids to direct their own learning based on their unique interests. Through a Genius Hour model, kids ask a research question based on an interest of theirs, research the topic, create something, and share it with the world,” she said. For more ideas on this, visit www. geniushour.com. LINK: https://www.expectmorearizona. org/blog/2020/03/18/quarantine-advice-from-an-arizona-teacher-of-theyear/

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Gov. Doug Ducey’s website — www.ArizonaTogether.org — offers resources for all Arizonans during the pandemic and includes a link to a page reminding families of the importance of staying physically and mentally fit during trying times, and has links to numerous resources for activities to keep kids moving and jumping as well as healthy diet choices and mindfulness, the final building blocks for a successful school year! LINK: www.actionforhealthykids.org/ covid-19-resources-physical-activitynutrition-more

In a blog post, 2014 Arizona Teacher of the Year Beth Maloney shares many of the same tips found from other sources: Read by yourself or together often. Play, to teach skills like empathy, problem-solving and resilience. Listen to family-friendly podcasts, like those suggested by www.commonsensemedia.org. She also endorses keeping kids connected to friends and teachers via FaceTime and email, and let them find new ones from around the

THINKING OUTSIDE THE DESK

Setting up a dedicated learning space for kids also is critical at home or possibly in an unconventional setting such as a parent’s workplace.

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The ROX Interview (continued) ...continued from page 27 ters of credit or noncredit courses that lead to some kind of industry certification and put people to work. It’s our responsibility to build those into a curriculum. For example, if you came here and took three classes to fulfill certification in something, you are able to get an entry-level job in that. Additionally, those three courses would then be stackable to a certificate and then a degree. Our job is to put you in that pathway or work with your employer to help pay for your education, and we help build the pathway for you. You’re going to see more short-term options, short-term industry credentials that get people back in the workforce quickly. We’re going to need that in order to turn the economy around after COVID. PRESCOTT LIVING: You had a time when enrollment was downhilling. DR. RHINE: Generally, we’ve not been more than 3% or 4% down in a while. We average breaking even. There are many populations we were just not recruiting. We weren’t targeting our marketing. We now look at different regions, and we know where students are coming from. Before, we didn’t have a real recruiting arm. It was kind of like “Build it and they will come.” It was traditional. But now, we created an Admissions Office. Half our advisers became recruiting advisers, and the other half, retention ad-

visers. Nothing falls through the cracks. It’s more face-to-face and phone-call-tophone-call versus emailing. We do anticipate student growth. We don’t necessarily have any need for more infrastructure unless it’s very specialized around some new kind of program. As mentioned, we are building the skilled trade center in the Verde Valley. That’s supposed to come online in fall of 2022. PRESCOTT LIVING: It seems the traditional format of a college or a university — 8 in the morning until 3 in the afternoon — that’s gone. We won’t see that model again. DR. RHINE: You’re absolutely right about that. Vice President Jenkins and I are both dreamers. We have lots of conversation about how we can do it in new and exciting ways. I said, “Have we ever had a weekend college here where someone could come and just take classes Friday night, Saturday and Sunday, then knock it out in three months and be done?” That’s what people want. They don’t want to come at 10 in the mornings, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday — whatever. It’s a hybrid model, too, the mix of online and face-to-face, but only when you need it. We’ll have short-term options. Take a 16-week semester. Condense it into eight weeks. Classes meet more often, but they’re done in eight weeks. Anymore, people aren’t willing to commit 16 weeks of their life. A lot can happen in 16 weeks. Instead, we put in place many more eight-week sessions of classes that are condensed and have different start dates. You can start later in a semester or at the beginning of a semester. PRESCOTT LIVING: What has been your biggest challenge? DR. RHINE: This whole COVID thing was just unprecedented. As a new president, I was so happy and fortunate I had a year in before that hit. I have some friends that became presidents right as it began. And I just can’t imagine that situation. But for me, my biggest challenge so far has been having to make decisions that are critically important with sometimes imperfect data or incomplete information. We have to make decisions based on the facts in front of us. We make the best decision we can. And we’re talking about health and safety of individuals. But you make the

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then they were down to two or three. They wanted to be sure that we could build curriculum that was very specific for their workforce to get them some entry-level folks quickly. We can. Those conversations started a year and a half, two years ago. As a result, they selected Prescott. We are delighted. PRESCOTT LIVING: You’ve also established relationships, partnerships with other institutions. For example, you’re partnering now with Northern Arizona University on degree programs in education. DR. RHINE: We’ve been working really hard on that. With our K-12 partners, and with increasing the number of dual enrollment opportunities, concurrent enrollments, and pathways from the high schools, and with our four-year partners for transfer students, we’re serving a much broader student population. Seven or eight institutions in the state are working around bringing together these micro-credential opportunities. For instance, we work together to get a single grant to be able to offer a combination of courses that lead to a Google certification and get people employed. Something else you need to know. Because of our role that’s emerged as a consequence of COVID, we need to be offering more micro-credentials programs — clus-

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ur four-legged best friends can get even more restless than we do what with all those limbs to stretch, friends to chase and ears to flap in the wind. Those dogs of ours need room sometimes to just break loose, as scary as that can sound. Dedicated dog parks offer socialization for canines and their people, while open space gives them a moment to explore their wilder sides. Supervision is necessary in both settings, so go ahead and share adventures with your dog! Willow Creek Dog Park, 3181 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/willowcreek-park-dog-park/ It’s a little surprising a city with the level of dog adoration you find in Prescott has only one off-leash dog park, but it’s a doozy. The Willow Creek Beneful Dream Dog Park is a $500,000 firehouse-themed canine wonderland complete with engine, hydrants, hose-shaped misters and tunnels, tires and other agility equipment and separate areas for small and large dogs. There’s also a considerable amount of human seating underneath a fire station-styled canopy. The renovated park, won in a Purina Beneful-sponsored contest by resident Linda Nichols, draws an average of 550,000 people and dogs every year. It is free and open to the public, but users can support the park as a volunteer or by participating in its sponsorship program.

Prescott Valley Dog Park, 8600 E. Nace Lane, Prescott Valley, https://www.pvaz.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/ Mountain-Valley-Park-10 Prescott Valley’s dog park is no small shakes either. It’s a 2-acre slice of Mountain Valley Park with small and large dog areas, agility equipment, water fountains, picnic tables and shade from trees and canopies. It is a great place for pets and their people to recharge together. Prescott National Forest Dogs are allowed off-leash in many U.S. Forest Service-administered areas, but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet in any developed recreation areas and on interpretive trails. They are also not allowed in any swimming areas. The added risks from other animals, changing weather conditions and unfenced areas in going off-leash in these areas mean more responsibility for owners to keep control of their dogs, but the adventures of climbing hills, diving into leaves, finding your own sticks and trailing ahead or behind your owners can be a thrill for everyone. And of course, clean up after your pets, wherever you happen to be. For more details on regulations concerning pets, call 928443-8000 or email dmaneely@fs.fed.us.

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s our temperatures soar higher, pet owners should take extra precautions to help their four-legged family members stay cool. Balancing outdoor recreation with heat safety is serious business with dogs. Hot asphalt can burn a dog’s feet within minutes. Never walk your dog on a surface you could not walk barefoot on. To test if it’s too hot, place the back of your hand on the ground and hold it there for seven seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them. Remember that a dog’s body is much closer to the ground than yours, which makes them more vulnerable to the heat emanating from the road. Try to walk your dogs earlier in the morning or later in the evening when it is a little cooler, and always try to stay in the shade. In addition, carry water with you in case they

(or you) get too hot. Heatstroke is one of the most common canine afflictions, and one of the most lethal! It’s important to learn the symptoms and signs of heatstroke and how to treat it. Symptoms include vigorous panting, unsteady walking, physical depression or agitation, thick saliva or froth at the mouth, rigid posture, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, collapsing and signs of shock. Certain dogs are more prone to heatstroke and extra precaution should be taken if they are darker-colored, have thicker fur, are overweight, older, or dogs with flatter faces and shorter noses. If your dog shows any signs of heatstroke, get them inside immediately and get them in a bathtub to hose down with cool water, or soak a towel with cool water and cover them. It’s important to call your vet and let

them know that you suspect your dog has heatstroke and find out if they want you to come in. Lastly, do not leave your dog in the car under any circumstances. If it’s 85 degrees outside, it only takes seven minutes for it to hit 100 in your car, which again sets your pet up for the risk of heatstroke or worse! Taking a few extra precautions will help everyone enjoy a fun and safe time outside.

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DRESS UP YOUR KIDS’ BEDROOMS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR by Blake Herzog

e could all use a little pick-meup right now. One relatively easy way to do that for your child is to give them a bedroom makeover, especially if they’ve gotten bored with theirs during school shutdowns and family quarantines. Affordable décor and furniture changes can be pulled off with revitalized hand-me-downs or bargain-basement finds worth more than their weight in gold when you see your son or daughter’s face light up at the results. Better yet, help your kids transform their space to their own specs and dreams! E-commerce sites, blogs and good old Instagram can inspire themes, patterns, rugs, storage alternatives, or ways to incorporate their hobbies or aspirations, getting your project up and running in no time.

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If your kid has outgrown his or her bed, or is just ready for something different, looking into your storage or asking friends and family what they might have hiding in their garage can dig up some gems, though they could need some polishing to bring the pizazz you’re aiming for. Don’t overlook chandeliers and other light fixtures, which can give a bedroom that unexpected zing your child won’t ever forget. Same goes with a dresser, nightstand or desk, except these have more surface area for drawing, painting, stenciling, stickers or whatever medium your child prefers to work in. Their art will exponentially expand the sentimental value of their furnishings.

imaginary. A project of this scale could call for a little help from mom and dad, siblings or the neighborhood street artist. Or you can paint a chalkboard stripe across the wall to keep up with kids’ ever-growing tastes and talents.

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Less ambitious projects are perfect as well — easier to change and no tradeoff in creativity. Family-favorite art prints or the occupant’s own framed drawings can dot the room with color and whimsy, and shelving can store and display beloved toys and books the way they deserve to be. And nearly anything else can be hung on a wall: wallpaper, surfboards, message and memory boards, bikes, netting with shelves, giant maps, metallic artwork, tapestries, Lego boards … even a TV screen, depending on your preferences and your child’s maturity level.

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If the bedroom is a little cramped, consider bunk or loft beds to clear off some floor space, or take the doors off of (neatly organized) closets to enlarge the area. Installing a floating desk, especially one that folds down from the wall, can create a private study space that doesn’t get in the way of the other things about being a kid. A small indoor tent can be pulled out when needed to create a “world within a world” for storytime or dreamtime.

DEDICATED DESKS

Giving young students a dedicated workspace free from distractions that offers a little bit of privacy is a good idea, even though it may require some negotiations over phone or other screen use. Try to find a desk at your child’s level, though it’s understandable if you don’t want to have to replace it every year. Shelves that attach to the wall can be nudged upward

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to make room for growing legs and growing minds. Put some storage cubes underneath and a cork or magnetic board above for notes and photos, and your child will be ready to roll through that homework.

TWO BEDS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

There’s nothing quite like sharing a room with your siblings when you’re growing up, between the companionship and the combat. Design choices can help give your kids the privacy they need, along with the space to commiserate and create together. Bunk beds are the classic space saver for doubling or tripling up kids in a small space and can work if the question of who gets which bed has been settled equitably. But they do present safety concerns if not installed correctly. Using a trundle bed is a safer option if space is at a premium, or you could consider a shared bed, depending on your kids’ ages and compatibility. Larger rooms can handle the even more classic side-by-side twin beds arrangement, which is often the best option. T-shaped con-

figurations can create a different kind of flow, while L-shaped arrangements maximize floor space. Pushing one bed against each wall can maximize both space and privacy. Partitions and pocket doors can add clearer boundaries and definition while only partially chopping a room up, though at times they can make access to shared amenities a challenge. Desks, dressers, bookshelves, curtains and more can be deployed in the same way. Decorating for a sister-brother combo, or siblings farther apart in age or tastes can be especially challenging but can result in a room that embraces each child’s individuality and needs. Draping different types of fabric can create contrasting canopies or tents over beds, and putting the older kid’s belongings on higher shelves can minimize turf battles between toddlers and tweens. And do let the kids choose their own sheets, comforters and color scheme when possible, even if it they clash wildly. It may not do much for creating a cohesive design, but does let each child feel heard and loved.

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Change Orders are a Constant for Construction Industry by Sandy Griffis, Executive Director, Yavapai County Contractors Association

irst of all, I am not an attorney and cannot dispense legal counsel. I can, however, write about the importance of change orders during construction. To quote Wikipedia: “In project management, change orders are also called variations or variation orders. Any modification or change to works agreed in the contract is treated as a variation. These modifications can be divided into three main categories: addition to the work agreed in the contract, omission to work agreed in the contract and substitution or alteration to work agreed in the contract. “A change order is work that is added to or deleted from the original scope of work of a contract. Depending on the magnitude of the change it may or may not alter the original contract amount and/or completion date. A change order may force a new project to handle significant changes to the current project.” Change orders are common to most projects. After the original scope (or contract) is formed, complete with the total price to be paid a client, it may be decided the original plans do not best represent the client’s definition for the finished project. Accordingly, the client will suggest an alternate approach and a change order happens. If change is a constant in life, the same holds for home improvement projects. Few projects remain the same from beginning to end. As with other creative ventures, edits, tweaks and nudges happen along the way. Change orders make that happen.

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Change orders are pretty normal and expected during construction. It is nearly inevitable that some sort of change will happen during construction, and a change order will modify the original contract to accommodate the change. More importantly, change orders legitimize desired changes and keep everybody on the same page. They help create a paper trail and a chronology of changes to the project, and change orders are important legally if either party brings forward a lawsuit. Either the homeowner or the contractor can request a change order. Remember, a project change order initiated by one party will not automatically trigger the work. Both parties must agree to and sign off on the change. The most common event that initiates a change order is when the homeowner decides to add and/or delete an item in the contract. Every change in the contract, even the smallest change, must be documented in the form of a change order to protect the homeowner and the contactor. A change order needs to contain the date of the original contract; date of the change order; original cost; the cost of change and a detailed description of the work to be performed; and also note a change in the completion date of the project. A change order avoids any misunderstanding and disputes on what was changed during the course of construction and the applicable price for the change. So remember this: Changes happen. A change order needs to be executed for work added or removed from the original scope of work and signed by client and contractor before work began. A change order is a bilateral agreement between parties to the contract. A change order represents the mutual consent between the parties to the change to the work, the price, the schedule, or other terms that have been modified.

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Planting Between the Rocks: Recommended Plants for Sunny Rock Gardens by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal

tones in the garden are pretty, but their colors and forms emerge dramatically when low-growing, drought-tough plants are added. Many plants will grow between rocks, but these rockery classics are healthy favorites of local gardeners. Mountain gardens are mostly exposed to full sun with fast-draining soil, so this list of rock garden plants is geared to sunny mountain locations. If your rock garden is shaded, there are plenty of plants suited for it, but you’ll have to visit the garden center for that list. All choices are cold-hardy at our local zones 6 & 7.

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lection if you have just a small space in which to garden. Luckily, the choices here are plenty and varied. There are many small rock garden plants whose delicate beauty is quite exquisite. Keep in mind that features such as retaining walls made of small stones also may house rock garden plants. Small specimens such as hens and chicks are indispensable for planting in the crevices of stone walls. Bright cascading beauties such as yellow alyssum are ideal for planting in the tops of walls, allowing them to spill down the sides. The effect of these plantings is to soften the otherwise rigid lines of a sterile barrier. PRE S COT T LI VING V ING 100 PRESCOT

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as in the fairytale, and look for nothing too small but not too big either. So, here are the rock-loving plants just the right size, or “medium.” One favorite is columbine; the shape of its flower is fascinating. Another is coneflower (echinacea), which acts like a mountain wildflower. The silver leaves of rose campion quickly soften a rocky landscape.

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soms of many more colors. Another healthy specimen for large rocky spaces is rock spray cotoneaster. For Japanese-themed gardens, a natural evergreen choice is the mugo pine. Blue lace Russian sage and lamb’s ear are more delicate-looking than the other plants in this section but do offer some height.

Large Rock Garden Plants Large Plants: Think “proportion.”

The next best thing to having the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in your yard is a steep slope with boulders and eye-catching rock garden plants. This is an example of turning what could be a landscaping nuisance into the bright spot in your yard. Big spaces scattered in boulders calls for the bigger plants. Just remember that the idea is to keep everything in proportion, which is why the word “boulders” is used here rather than “rocks.” Rugosa rose was used by our grandparents and is equally hardy today but with blos-

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My favorite book on rock gardens is a classic and worth its space in every gardener’s library: The Rock Garden Plant Primer: Easy, Small Plants for Containers, Patios, and the Open Garden by Christopher Grey-Wilson. Until next issue, I’ll be helping local gardeners plant between their rocks here at Watters Garden Center. Lisa Watters-Lain can be found throughout the week at Watters Garden Center, 1815 W. Iron Springs Road in Prescott, or contacted through her website at WattersGardenCenter. com or FB.com/WattersGardenCenter.

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The ROX Interview (continued) ...continued from page 88 best decision that you can with all the data that you have in front of you. PRESCOTT LIVING: You’ve got a major decision to make about athletic programs for this coming year. DR. RHINE: Yavapai College, along with all Arizona community colleges and the NCJAA, recently agreed to move all sports to the spring semester. With the uncertainty we are dealing with as it relates to COVID-19, we wanted to err on the side of caution and not put our student-athletes or coaches in danger by having competitions this fall. After reviewing many different scenarios, we felt this was the safest course of action. We do not have specific details of how athletic schedules will look, but we are anticipating a close to normal schedule for baseball and softball. Meanwhile, volleyball and soccer schedules will be determined at a later date by the league’s athletic directors. In the next three years, we anticipate

major changes in our athletic program array, including the number of teams. We are looking at adding women’s soccer, spirit (cheerleading), and eSpirts in 2021. In 2022, the plan is to add men’s and women’s basketball. I need to add, everything is based on the reduction in the COVID-19 situation. PRESCOTT LIVING: You are going to have soccer? Is that firm? DR. RHINE: It’s firm. And we’ll be adding women’s soccer in the spring. Our goal is to recruit 90% of our team from Yavapai County. And then the following year, we will add men’s and women’s basketball. And then esports—electronic sports. Esports has been growing across the country. It involved highly organized individual and multiplayer competitions. It has become a billion-dollar industry. I said we’re missing the boat. We’ve got to do esports. It’s bigger than the music industry and the movie industry combined. It is huge. Some people wonder, “Is YC going to continue with athletics?” We’re talking about growing athletics. But we’ll do it in

a way that it’s more self-supporting, becomes more of a revenue-generating entity. And we just became an Adidas school, which is exciting. Adidas is subsidizing some of our athletic activities. PRESCOTT LIVING: As we conclude, is there anything you would like to share with readers? DR. RHINE: (Smiling) I’m just incredibly grateful to be doing this work and to be doing this work here in this county. I really have appreciated the welcoming nature and the community that’s here and the beauty of this place. And I would like Prescott to be my forever home. I hope it’s my last stop on the higher ed train. I’m trying to develop relationships that I know are going to be long term because I don’t plan to go anywhere. I also know that every decision I make, I want to be around to see the long-term consequence of that decision. I’ve been given an exceptional opportunity. 

YC Executive Team Member Jenkins Shares Some Thoughts

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odney Jenkins came to Yavapai College in 2017 from Pennsylvania, where he had served as Vice President of University Relations for Lock Haven University from 2012 to 2017. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Myers University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he spent his youth. He now serves on the leadership team of YC President Dr. Lisa Rhine as Vice President of Community Relations and Student Development at Yavapai College. That role gives him broad influence on the administrative direction of the institution. Jenkins shared several thoughts with Prescott Living during research about the college

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and its role in Yavapai County. Describing how Yavapai College became aggressively involved in the Arizona Israel Technology Alliance (as did Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University), Jenkins said he was fortunate enough to be asked by Leib Bolel, CEO of AITA, to travel two years ago to Israel to learn about the partnering opportunities that existed with that nation. One result was the luring of Eviation, an all-electric airplane manufacturer, which now is headquartered in Prescott. A side benefit of that relationship, he said, was developing awareness of CP Technologies, which recently relocated from San Diego to Prescott.

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Jenkins also talked about the growing impact of the YC Regional Economic Development Center directed by Richard Hernandez. More than 40 entities across Yavapai County have been involved with the REDC. Jenkins said, “The college is working intensely with ERAU, Arizona Commerce Authority, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Education, and with various Arizona congressmen to support regional economic growth and development wherein students will be the beneficiaries of mentoring in marketing, trade skills, high-tech and business certifications and courses.” With more than 20 years of professional marketing experi-

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onstruction of a $10-million school campus for Trinity Christian School (TCS) is now underway on Deep Well Ranch Road just west of Prescott Regional Airport. The new campus ultimately will have multiple buildings and related educational facilities. TCS Warrior Way Campus is the name for the 17.5-acre campus, and it is the result of more than 15 years of strategic planning and implementing of a $10-million capital campaign by leaders at TCS. TCS board member Patt Parker said TCS is a private Christian school founded in 2003 by local parents who wanted their children to have a classical Christian education. It is the only K-12 classical Christian school in the Greater Prescott area and is one of 346 classical Christian schools in the nation. Parker said student enrollment has grown annually, to the point of a waiting list. Since 2015, the current school has needed more space. Current school grounds are at 1077 Mogollon Road, just south of Willow Lake Road. Because enrollment growth has been so intense these past few years, board members accelerated the school construction project. When complete, the new campus will accommodate 600 students ranging in age from pre-school through high school. The TCS Warrior Way campus will include the following: • Classroom building A: two story, 18,424 sq. ft. • Gymnasium: 15,000 sq. ft. • Cafeteria: 7,200 sq. ft. • Administrative building: 3,000 sq. ft. • Pre-school building: 5,000 sq. ft.

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Heavy duty equipment has cleared ground for construction of the $10-million Warrior Way campus of Trinity Christian School in Prescott. (Photo by Ray Newton)

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Classroom building B: 16,760 sq. ft. Classroom building C, library and offices: 11,200 sq. ft. Soccer field and track Outdoor tennis and basketball courts Playground areas Large paved parking lot

Architectural plans for the project were created by Michael Taylor Architects, a Prescottbased firm. School Designed to Serve 600 Students Parker said Headmaster Kyle Maestri has long been insistent that student-teacher ratios remain reasonable and that class sizes never exceed 25 students When construction of a gym,

a two-story classroom and administration spaces is complete, the expectation is that having two classes each for grades six through nine will permit addition of another 100 students, Maestri said. That will allow increased enrollment to 450 — about a 33% jump over current numbers. In a written statement, Maestri said, “This allows two critical things to happen. One, we will fill out the kindergarten-to-fifth-grade classes completely, accommodating 225 students. Two, moving upper-grade students allows sale of our present high school building, releasing funds for the future building campaign.” When final construction is complete, all school activities will be consolidated onto one

campus. That final phase will see a fine arts auditorium and a preschool, which is a new entry into educational curriculum for TCS. Parker said curricular additions will accompany campus expansion, including Advanced Placement and honors classes, technology innovations and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math). Barring unexpected delays, TCS officials anticipate moving into some of the Warrior Way facilities by August 2021. All construction should be complete by late summer 2023. More information is available at www.trinitychristianaz.com or by calling 928-445-6306.