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FINALLY! THE HONEST TRUTH BEHIND THE REVERSE MORTGAGE

by Travis Schultz, Owner and Licensed Mortgage Broker, Smart Mortgage

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

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No mortgage payments for life? – (True) As long as either spouse considers the property as his or her primary home, they can live there for life paying zero mortgage payments.

All applicants must be 62 years old or older – (False) Only one spouse needs to be 62 years old. The other spouse may be younger.

You must own your home outright – (False) You may already have an existing mortgage, which can be refinanced and paid off with a reverse mortgage.

The income or cash I receive is not taxable – (True) Any money you receive, whether monthly, a cash sum or in a home equity line is all nontaxable to do with as you wish.

You must have good credit and income for a reverse mortgage – (False) Since re-

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Once into the reverse mortgage you are locked into it, permanently – (False) The reverse mortgage is simply a loan recorded against the property, just like every other mortgage. You retain full ownership, so at any time you can move, sell or refinance the property simply by paying off the mortgage balance.

If I take out a reverse mortgage, I will leave nothing for my family – (False) Reverse mortgages have insurance automatically built in to protect the family.

Most homes continue to increase in value over time, leaving even more equity for family. Even if property values decrease below what is owed, the family can acquire the property for 5% less than market value.

You can only get a reverse mortgage on a one-unit home – (False) Smart Mortgage also allows reverse mortgages on manufactured homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes and condos, as long as one unit is considered your primary residence.

My family will be responsible for the debt – (False) The reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan, so if your value ever

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The government or lender will own my home – (False) The reverse mortgage is simply a lien recorded against the property, just like any other mortgage. The homeowner(s) remains on title and has full ownership. The owner(s) may also add other family members or place the home in a trust, so family automatically has ownership in the property and equity, as well.

You can purchase a home using a reverse mortgage – (True) Smart Mortgage allows you to purchase a primary home and the financed amount has no payments for life.

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Prescott Regional Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cliff Castle Casino Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Coldwell Banker Residential - Peter Fife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Community Health Center of Yavapai (CHCY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 DAM Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 David A Snyder CPA, PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Debi Walker Permanent Cosmetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Dr. Whitney James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Dreamstyle Remodeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Dreamstyle Remodeling - Pella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Elegant Brides & Evening Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Elks Theater & Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Empire Southwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 F & J’S 24 Hour Garage Door Service LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Findlay Subaru of Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Findlay Toyota Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Findlay Toyota Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Flex Realty - Brian & Terri Monksfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Fly-U Shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Framers Market & Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Grand Highland Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Guaranteed Door Service Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Gurley St. Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 In Home Denture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 JT’s Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Kiwanis Club of Prescott Community Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 KPPV Arizona’s Hometown Radio Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Maid To Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Massage By Sandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 MCK Woodworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Medina’s House Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Menlove Law PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 THE MEDICAL, HEALTH & WELLNESS EDITION • WINTER 2020

MJ Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 MTO Janitorial, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Murphy’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 My Health Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 89 NAVAHCS (Northern Arizona VA Health Care System) . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Northern Arizona Pain Institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 55 Nutritional Weight Loss Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Olsen’s for Healthy Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 One Hundred Chairs LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Peak Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 People Who Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Phippen Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Prescott Body & Brain Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Prescott Family Practice & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Prescott Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Prescott Flower Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Prescott Landscaping Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Prescott Periodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Prescott Unified School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Prescott Western Heritage Foundation Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Prescott Women’s Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 69 Raskin’s Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Realty Executives - Remakel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Cindi LaSalle-Shanks . . . . . 103 Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Judy Bluhm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Renaissance Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Rogers Academy of Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 ROX Casa Grande Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 ROX Media Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Int’l Realty - Laura Spaeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Int’l Realty - Tod Christensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Scarlett’s Curated Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Scottsdale Plastic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Shape Up Training - Wendy Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Sharlot Hall Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Skin Restoration Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Smart Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Smoki Museum / Museum of Indigenous People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Spectrum Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 State Farm Insurance - Eric Strobel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The Federal Savings Bank - Bill Binkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 The Natural Healing Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Thumb Butte Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Two Mamas’ Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Wades Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Wedding Belle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 West Valley Garage Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Wilson Aesthetics Beauty & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 World’s Oldest Rodeo - JC Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Yavapai College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Yavapai College Performing Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Yavapai Humane Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 96 Yavapai Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Yavapai Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 ZebraScapes LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 WINTER 2020 • THE MEDICAL, HEALTH & WELLNESS EDITION

Publisher’s Letter

Following Through

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f January is the month where when you set your resolutions and goals for the upcoming year, February and March is when the rubber hits the road.

Much like Greater Prescott skies shift between deep, wintry clouds and radiant, springlike sun, these months after you’re done with holiday season distractions can Elaine Earle go one way or another for pursuing your goals. It depends on the circumstances, and yes, willpower, too.

This issue of Prescott LIVING has special sections to help readers push forward with health and fitness commitments, keep up with home improvement goals and even prepare to tie the knot, if the auspicious year of 2020 is right for fusing lives with the one you love.

The 15th annual Prescott Bridal Affaire Expo will take over downtown’s Hassayampa Inn March 1. Tips for tailoring an event rooted in tradition to your own personality and other helpful ideas can also be found in the Bridal & Formal section.

The Home and Garden Section kicks off by pondering the perennial “to tub, or not to tub?” bathroom remodel question.

Watters Garden Center’s Lisa Lain suggests some aromatic houseplants to give your home’s aura a natural boost.

But there’s nothing more critical to quality of life than your own health. Our interview with Leslie Horton, director of Yavapai County Community Health Services, sets the tone as she shares her passion about giving tools for preventing illness and injury to residents of all ages.

Our third special section focuses on many of the area’s brightest health, medical and wellness professionals, some with established practices and others with new ones to broaden consumers’ options for feeling and looking the best they can.

Larger facilities also get their due. Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s new cardiac catheterization lab has technology just being introduced to hospitals. SANA Behavioral Hospital, a new 24-bed facility in Prescott, is scheduled to begin caring for geriatric psychiatric patients in February. Dr. Hojat Askari has broken ground for a planned medical center on Willow Creek Road.

And everyone can make their own choice to stay active. I’ve always loved sports and encourage my kids to participate as well. I hope they take advantage of every opportunity available throughout their lives, like the self-described “fun fuddy-duddys” of Prescott Senior Softball do.

This area is second to none when it comes to opportunities for staying active, especially outdoors. This is a tremendous foundation for building our connections to ourselves and each other as we pursue our personal goals, as well as those for the community.

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 that the stories in our local region are best told by the people, companies, nonprofits and governments that comprise our community.

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

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Martha Baden

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.

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

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

Dennis Gallagher

Leslie Horton, MA, MCHES

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

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

Cindy Gresser

Steven Kartstein

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

Marketing and Program Manager, Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center Steven and his wife, Ellen, moved to Prescott in June 2016 from San Diego where he was the operations manager for a home furnishings company. At Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center, he is helping develop outreach programs for the support of the performing arts.

Sandy Griffis

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.

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.

Sheri L. Heiney

Greg Mengarelli

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.

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.

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Ray Newton

Fred Veil

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

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

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

Kell Palguta

Loree Walden

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.

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.

Sheila Polk

Tori Ward

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.”

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.

Marnie Uhl 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.

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 WINTER 2020 • THE MEDICAL, HEALTH & WELLNESS EDITION

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Towers Rising for Hilton Garden Inn

T Design and construction representatives from Dibble Engineering, DWL Architects, LSW Engineers, Willmeng Construction, and Fann Contracting help break ground for the new terminal, along with Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli.

(Photo courtesy of City of Prescott)

Airport Terminal Construction Starts While Traffic Soars Past Projections

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onstruction of Prescott Regional Airport’s $15 million passenger terminal, which kicked off with a Jan. 7 groundbreaking, is starting just in time as demand for its flights to Denver and Los Angeles soars past initial projections.

About 200 people attended the groundbreaking ceremony, Airport Director Robin Sobotta said, representing the business, political, academic and other sectors that have all helped spur PRA’s recent growth.

“It’s been such an amazing time just since I arrived just two years ago, to see the transformation of the airport and to have the opportunity to be a part of it,” she said. “It’s been really exciting.”

Speakers included Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli and representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, and contractors Willmeng Construction and

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Fann Contracting. SkyWest Airlines Director of Corporate Communications Wes Horrocks also gave a presentation.

At 18,000 square feet, the new terminal will be almost twice as large as the current one, which was built in 1948.

Scheduled for completion in February 2021, it will boast a snack bar, along with offices for two rental car agencies and a technology table where flyers can plug in and work on their devices before boarding.

The TSA will have advanced imaging technology available for passenger screening, quicker and less invasive than the magnetometer currently in use.

Plans call for it to start out with two passenger gates, same a the current one, but a third can be added quickly in the likely event that it’s needed, Sobotta said.

“We’ve grown beyond all the numbers that were anticipated already,” she said, with

a total of 73,000 passengers since United Express, operated

by Skywest Airlines, launched its service in August 2018.

“Response to this service has been extraordinary.”

An economic impact study projects the new terminal will inject up to $160 million into the local economy annually, and educational campuses are expected to be among the top beneficiaries.

“One of the most frequently asked questions we receive from the families of prospective students who want to visit us is, ‘Can we fly directly into Prescott?’ ” , said Dr. Anette Karlsson, chancellor of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus.

“Not only are we happy to tell them ‘yes,’ but this beautiful new terminal will make for a great first impression, not only for those prospective students, but for other visitors to our community as well.”

he multistory Hilton Garden Inn is on track for a grand opening in fall 2020.

The 101-room, 55-foot high hotel is now about 40% complete, with elevator and stairwell towers stretching upward at its location at Sheldon and Montezuma streets.

Its grand opening will coincide with the likely opening of a new splash pad and other amenities at the West Granite Creek Park area, which starts just a few yards north of the hotel. Hotel developer Shane Shumway of WSH Hospitality said he is pleased the hotel will be so near the rejuvenated park.

Underground utility infrastructure for the hotel has been installed and crews now are installing wood framing and steel beams. A roof will cover the hotel by late February or early March if no delays occur.

Work also is underway to connect the multimillion-dollar hotel to the historic Sam Hill Warehouse located just to the west, via a historic railroad trestle bridge.

Originally a storage facility for a downtown hardware store, the warehouse will be converted to a convention-conference center.

An economic impact study commissioned by the City estimates the hotel will generate almost $18 million a year in benefits for the community.

Hilton Garden Inn

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SANA Hospital to Provide Psychiatric Care to Seniors

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ity and county officials praised the grand opening of SANA Behavioral Hospital during afternoon ribbon-cutting ceremonies Dec. 9 at 181 Whipple St. Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli welcomed executives, administrators and staff personnel, saying everyone in the community will benefit from a state-of-the art hospital. Local medical personnel and residents also welcomed SANA personnel.

Dozens of visitors toured the new 15,378 square-foot, one-story building. The facility has 24 beds and its cost is estimated at between $9 million and $10 million.

Prescott-based SANA Hospital Administrator Pamela K. Pierce introduced Kirk Olsen, principal and owner of ERH Healthcare, a Salt Lake Citybased hospital development company that manages several SANA-branded hospitals.

Olsen said constructing SANA

in Prescott was based upon extensive research about medical needs in the broader community.

Official operations are expected to begin in February, after the Arizona Department of Health Services Medical Licensing unit evaluates the hospital and licenses it as a “Specialty Hospital in Geriatric Psychiatry,” Pierce said.

Pierce said the hospital will provide acute integrated inpatient psychiatric and medical care to adults age 65 and older on Medicare, and to those 55 or older with additional insurers as they add SANA to the provider networks. SANA also will pursue contracts such as Tricare to provide services for veterans.

She said the focus will be directed to patients with mental disorders or disabilities that cause major disabilities in social, interpersonal, occupational and educational functions that lead to dangerous or life-threatening situations.

Pam Pierce, Hospital Administrator at SANA

She explained, “We will provide medically appropriate services to our patients who may need 24/7 oxygen, C-Paps or other medical care within our scope of service. We also will have linkages with Yavapai Regional Medical Center to provide specialty services we do not have.”

“I emphasize we will work with all patients to be certain they get the care they need, either through our hospital or with another hospital that accepts their insurance plan. I see SANA as value added, not competition, in the medical community,” said Pierce.

Pierce is the lead SANA ad-

ministrator. Dr. Omar Ruiloba, psychiatrist, and Dr. Elizabeth Caspian are co-medical directors. Longtime Prescott physician Dr. Sam Downey is the associate medical director.

The SANA hospital in Prescott is the company’s first in Arizona, and is being cited as a model for others. Another is scheduled to open in Gilbert in late 2020.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, SANA currently has a hospital In Las Vegas. Others are being planned for St. George, Utah, and Kennewick, Washington.

More information is available at www.sanabehavioralhealth.com.

Eviation Prototype Catches Fire at Prescott Airport

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Prescott Regional Airport-based prototype aircraft under development

by Israeli company Eviation was damaged by a fire that ignited during a test on Jan. 22.

Known as “Alice,” the test vehicle is the model for what the company says will become an all-electric, nine-passenger commuter plane with a range of more than 600 miles, a step toward reducing the industry’s reliance on fossil fuels.

Leland Moreno-Hilburn, U.S. operations manager for the U.S. subsidiary of Eviation, said the company remains undeterred

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despite the “extensive” damage caused by the fire.

“This, while an unfortunate incident for the community, does not alter our program or our timeline,” he said.

He said the exact cause was not yet known, but when an electric propulsion system is being tested, “there’s always the potential” for something like this to happen, though it rarely does.

Prescott Fire Department personnel were on scene for the test

as a precaution and quickly extinguished the fire, according to a City of Prescott news release. Airport operations were back to normal about two and a half hours later, and no commercial flights were affected.

Robin Sobotta, airport director, said one person was injured, and had been treated and released from a local hospital.

She said after the fire started,

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The ROX Interview

Leslie Horton

Director of Public Health for Yavapai County Interview by Ray Newton ‘Helping people make healthy choices, for a better quality of life – that’s what my role in life is’ — Leslie Horton PRESCOTT LIVING: What prompted you to select health services as a career?

LESLIE HORTON: I’ve always been interested in health services and originally wanted to be a nurse. Nursing is such a great transitional career where you can really work anywhere and have a lot of options. However, I did two years of nursing school and got all of my prerequisites out of the way, and realized that I was more interested and passionate for prevention-type work.

That is, working kind of upstream of health issues, trying to prevent those from happening. I took a brief hiatus from college; was at Grand Canyon University at the time. I switched to Northern Arizona University and pursued a degree in Community Health Education and Health Promotion, which is more of a balance of physical activity, nutrition and disease prevention. It’s exciting to be able to work with younger individuals, you can educate them and frame their healthy behaviors or health choices, with education and knowledge that can, hopefully, help them live a healthier life and avoid major health problems and chronic disease.

PRESCOTT LIVING: You’re more into the policy than the procedure then, right?

LESLIE HORTON: Yes, I like to give people the knowledge base, as well as encourage adjustments to their environment to be more conducive to health. I think that healthcare is obviously a huge need in our country, yet we know that through prevention, we can help avoid chronic disease and ill-

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hen her parents flew the family from Fairbanks, Alaska, to sunny Phoenix for a vacation in 1993, that’s all it took to convince the 13-year-old Leslie Horton that someday she was going to live in Arizona.

Leslie laughs about it now. But then, after having grown up in the frigid winters only polar bears appreciate, and then having experienced that much sunshine and warmth, Horton says no one can imagine how glad she was to move permanently to the Valley of the Sun from Fairbanks in 1998.

“When I was born, it was 60 degrees below zero. I don’t think I ever got warm,” she chuckles. “I just love Arizona and Prescott.”

Her family lived in Alaska because her father was an engineer who had moved there to help build the Alyeska Pipeline, and then worked for oil companies on the North Slope at Prudhoe Bay. Her mom was a home engineer (or homemaker). Her brother Steve is now a mechanical engineer in Montana, and her sister, Laura, passed away many years ago.

Once in Arizona, she completed a bachelor of science degree in health education in 2003 and then a master’s degree in public health in 2006, both from Northern Arizona University.

The trim and suntanned Horton, 40, has been in Prescott since 2002, when she married Kevin Horton, and accepted a job with Yavapai County Community Health Services as a health educator. She had that position for four years and then was promoted. Her promotions continued until 2017, when she was named Director of Public Health for Yavapai County.

In her role as director, Horton directs and administers a public health department with an annual budget of approximately $6.7 million. It has 85 employees, including physicians, nurses, environmental health specialists, health educators, dietitians, and office and operational staff. She also directs and supervises the Medical Examiner’s Office.

The department covers the entirety of Yavapai County, with a growing population estimated at 240,000.

“We have well over 30 major public health operations and programs, and we try to serve everyone countywide with the best possible health support we can,” she emphasizes.

She says the Health Services agency position has its challenges. Among those are recruitment and retention of employees, finding external grant support to supplement internal funds, and of course, helping educate the public about critical health issues.

“One of our big challenges — combatting the ever-increasing drug addiction scourge attacking society,” she emphasizes. “We all are impacted negatively by it.”

Horton also serves on several community, county and state organizations and agencies that service the public. She is on the board of directors for MATFORCE, Northland Cares, the Yavapai Justice and Mental Health Coalition, and other advisory councils. She is a board member for the Gardner Family Teacher Scholarship. She frequently is invited as a speaker or health resource person to meetings throughout Arizona and the Southwest.

She loves spending free time — when she has it — with her two children, son Jackson, 11, and daughter Lyla, 9. “I love introducing them to all the things I enjoy, like hiking, boating, and all kinds of sports. Prescott and the Quad Cities — the perfect place to do it. I can’t imagine being elsewhere,” she smiles.

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The ROX Interview (continued) ness. People can live a long and healthy life and place far less burden on our healthcare system. By providing environmental changes within the community, as well as teaching youngsters and adults to make healthy choices, we truly can enable them to experience better quality of life as they grow older.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Prior to your job as director here, what were you doing?

LESLIE HORTON: When I graduated from NAU, or actually even prior to graduation, I moved to Prescott and I got an internship as a tobacco health educator for the County Community Health Services; it was in 2002.

I was an intern with the same department I’m in now and spent those four months there, finished my degree, and was immediately hired as an entry-level health educator at the county. I spent several years teaching children in the schools about healthy behaviors, like substance abuse prevention, tobacco prevention, physical activity and nutrition education and a variety of health-promoting behaviors.

And back then, we had grants for tobacco education, physical activity education, a little bit in other areas, but they were mainly focused in those two areas. I spent a couple of years as a health educator before I went back to school at NAU online, when they first developed the Master of Admin-

istration program and they had an area where you could do an emphasis in Public Health or Health Administration. So, I went back, got my master’s degree while I was working and was able to, almost immediately, move into a managerial position as the community health education section manager. I spent eight years in that position. During that time, I also served as our public information officer, and I really got to know our department as a whole.

We grew the community health education portion of the department significantly through new grants, different funding streams that allowed us to really branch out our work in the schools and in the community. We did more around policy and systems change in the community to help people have a healthier environment and opportunities to recreate and be healthier in Yavapai County. After that position, I became the assistant director through the county, and so I was very excited for that opportunity.

I felt like I was still too young for it, but I was excited for a new challenge, and that job was a great fit for me. It was a huge challenge, and I had to really learn our department and all of the sections involved. I was in the position for two years and then promoted again into the position of director. And I’ve been there since 2017, so almost 3 years now.

Rotary Casino Night Sheriff Scott Mascher, Leslie Horton and Leslie Hoffman Yavapai County Recorder.

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PRESCOTT LIVING: I keep hearing about working with children, with youngsters.

Is that your passion? Or, what about adult education?

LESLIE HORTON: I do love children, and they are impressionable in a way that we can truly teach them new, healthy ways of living. There’s a family dynamic now where a lot of times parents are doing their best but both parents are working, and kids are eating meals sometimes that are quick and easy to produce, or eating out a lot. We’re trying to teach kids to understand the benefits of eating healthfully, of getting out and exercising, of being mindful and smart about the choices that they make and how those will lend to a better future for them.

As for adults, we have great programs available, and I have a passion for teaching adults as well. We have programs like chronic disease self-management and Matter of Balance, and other programs that help people not only manage chronic diseases or diabetes, but we also help to teach them ways of becoming stronger and more balanced so we prevent falls.

There’s a high rate of falls in our county among our senior populations.

Other programs that we offer for adults are immunizations, travel shots, and we are working on priority areas such as social isolation, suicide prevention, and substance abuse prevention. There’s so many things that we do also to broaden the scope of health across the county. We lead hiking groups and try to make sure that we’re working with the municipalities to make bikeable and walking-friendly communities. Cottonwood’s gotten many awards for their bikeability and walkability, and I’ve recently heard Prescott is doing great things to increase their walkability and bikeability, because we live in this beautiful place where you can spend time outdoors and you can really, truly make healthy choices. You can walk, you can bike and you can do these things that are beneficial to health overall.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Tell us about the Yavapai County Community Health Services program. How big is it, in land mass?

LESLIE HORTON: In land mass, we’re the size of New Jersey.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Now, you’re responsible for the entirety?

LESLIE HORTON: Yes. (Laughs) So, geographi-

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L to R: MATFORCE Board of Directors Merilee Fowler Executive Director of MATFORCE, Leslie Horton, Sheila Polk Yavapai County Attorney, Dr. Leon Catollico local physician, Pat Moomey community member, Erin Mabery Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters Director, Gay Lockling Director of Juvenile Court Services, and Tim Carter Yavapai County Schools Superintendent.

cally we are a gigantic county. Our main locations are in Prescott Valley, Cottonwood and Prescott, but our programs reach every corner of our county and we try to serve every area, no matter how rural, especially getting out into the schools and reaching as many people with as many of our services as possible.

We have a department of approximately 85 employees, most of which are full-time.

The department encompasses public health services and the medical examiner’s office. We have a team in the medical examiner’s office of about eight people, and 77 people in in the public health department.

We have a budget of just under $7 million.

Ninety-three percent of that is grants or fee-generated. Also, 7% of our budget comes from the county general fund, and those funds go to programs that are not fully grant-funded, or programs that we see as opportunities for the community that will be a good fit for Yavapai County but that don’t have grant funding yet.

RAY NEWTON: You have five divisions within your program?

LESLIE HORTON: Yes, so we have WIC, which

is the Women, Infants, and Children program. We have community health education, which is comprised of about 13 different health education grants in the schools or for adults. We have communicable disease and immunizations, which is disease tracking, as well as travel shots, child immunizations and adult immunizations. We have public health preparedness and disease prevention, which is actually under communicable disease now. We have environmental health, which is our health inspectors that inspect restaurants and pools throughout the county. And our finance and operations section.

Our offices are in Prescott, off Commerce Drive. There’s one in Prescott Valley off Windsong Drive, at the Del Webb Center at the hospital, and then in Cottonwood on South Sixth Street and that’s right in the county complex. And we have a satellite location in Chino Valley that is for WIC and immunizations only.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What are the major challenges your unit has?

LESLIE HORTON: Internally, as a department, our biggest challenge is employee reten-

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tion. We have a lot of longtime employees, people who love the work. They appreciate the services that we provide and the impact that they make in the community.

We struggle to keep our newer or younger employees for very long anymore, because there’s more job opportunities right now than there has been in the past. People can find better-paying jobs, even if they have to move in order to get those jobs.

More recently, it has been a challenge to keep our new good employees. We try to make sure we provide a great internal environment that allows people to have a lot of flexibility and the ability to do the things that they love and are passionate about; however, that’s not enough for some people, and we realize that.

External to our department, the challenges really revolve around mental and behavioral health issues, like high rates of suicide, and high rates of substance use disorder. These have been ongoing challenges, without easy solutions. It seems like as soon as we get a handle on one type

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PRESCOTT COMMITTEE EFFORTS WILL MAKE ‘EVERYBODY’S HOMETOWN’ EVEN HOMIER

by Greg Mengarelli, Mayor, City of Prescott

P There are so many wonderful services offered in our town, and the ability to connect people and provide purpose for those services is paramount.

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rescott has long been known as “Everybody’s Hometown,” and this welcoming slogan has helped our town prosper and grow in many positive ways over the years. Our community is one where people want to live, visit and call home, and we are fortunate this is the case.

As Prescott has grown, it has still retained its unique small-town feel and that is due in part to the dedication of our community members to remain focused on what makes our town special. Our history, vibrant downtown corridor, outdoor amenities and incredibly involved citizen base are just a few of the things making Prescott so strong.

During my first term as mayor, I established a number of ad hoc committees, including the Commission on Ecological, Cultural, Historical/Heritage and Outdoors (ECHO). Keeping in mind a desire to highlight the things that make Prescott unique, the commission works to identify current ECHO resources and those that could be developed, works with local groups with common goals and interests, and researches best practices to identify ways the City can support local groups through grants and/or cooperative agreements.

Since 2018, ECHO members have been working with

each other and community members to enhance the unique strengths of Prescott and build upon them where possible.

This year we have also formed the Mayor’s Commission on a Community of Well-Being. This commission will focus on communication with the public about available services for everyone in Prescott from birth through life. There are so many wonderful services offered in our town, and the ability to connect people and provide purpose for those services is paramount. Enhancing everyone’s quality of life with services related to health, transportation, affordable housing, safety, education, parks and recreation, trails and organized activities can only help to benefit people from all walks of life here in Prescott.

Enhancements and connections from the beautification of Whiskey Row Alley and Granite Creek Corridor, as well as the forthcoming Hilton Garden Inn, will create an even better downtown and extend its walkability and accessibility to additional areas of Prescott.

Plans for new trail connections will make what is already a beloved part of the community, our beautiful national forest, even more enjoyable.

City Council and staff continue to focus on and desire to make improvements to create the most vibrant, accessible and well thought-out community we can for our citizens and visitors.

I am looking forward to seeing what the hard work and thoughtful ideas of our committees and commissions can achieve for the betterment of Prescott’s well-being.

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PRESCOTT VALLEY LOOKS FORWARD TO SPRING EVENTS, BUDGET AND CENSUS 2020

by Kell Palguta, Mayor, Prescott Valley

G As spring approaches, Prescott Valley has a lot of great events on tap for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.

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reetings, everyone. As we head into spring, I hope this finds you in good health and spirits.

The Town of Prescott Valley continues its forward progress, as new businesses are expanding here. We’ll soon be seeing two new restaurants and a new convenience store. This is a sign our community is continuing to flourish and businesses are recognizing that the Town of Prescott Valley is where they want to be.

The Town wrapped up five public open houses in December and January. These forums took place in numerous locations to gain as much communication from the public as possible in regard to the direction of Prescott Valley. The forums helped to support our goal of ensuring the town government is as transparent as possible and that we keep our lines of communication open. We are now deep in the 2020-2021 budget process, working to balance our finances to provide the services our community needs.

As spring approaches, Prescott Valley has a lot of great events on tap for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. Our Parks & Recreation sports leagues are ramping up, and signups are open at our website, www.pvaz.net/292/Parks-Recreation. The annual Youth Arts Month will see a variety of artwork from our local schools decorating the Civic Center and Public Library through the month of March. In April, look forward to the Family Arts Festival and EGGstravaganza from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 4, with thousands of eggs for the kids to pick up on the Civic Center lawns, along with inflatables, games, handson activities and performances.

On Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., we’ll

celebrate Gold Fever Day and Badges and Bobbers at Fain Park. Celebrate the rich history of Prescott Valley by trying your hand at gold panning, tour historical sites, and enjoy live entertainment. Kids can enjoy free fishing with local law enforcement personnel, always a popular activity.

Other events in April include Arbor Day, when local students learn about trees and help to plant one or more in local parks. Parks & Recreation hands out hundreds of seedling trees for the kids to take home and plant.

In the upcoming months, all of our communities will be hearing a lot about the upcoming census. The census is important because when it comes to receiving state-shared revenue, the amount of money received is based on our population. In the case of Prescott Valley, the Town does not have a property tax, so we rely primarily on local sales tax and stateshared revenue to operate. You can find out more about the census by visiting www.census.gov or contacting Town Communications at comrel@pvaz.net.

As we move further into the new year, I have some thoughts about how we can be better in 2020. Often, cities and towns get too wrapped up in political turmoil, which ultimately ends in a gridlock of ideas and solutions. A new year gives all of us the opportunity to focus on our communities and our region. If we determine to work together as a team toward specific goals and ideas, we’ll put our communities first and will be able to move forward. No one wins when complaints and negativity take the place of positive, open-minded and goal-oriented attitudes.

Have a great spring, and do not waste a single day because we all know that tomorrow is not guaranteed.

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The Smoki Museum is Now… Museum of Indigenous People

by Cindy Gresser, Executive Director, Museum of Indigenous People

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ver sixteen years ago, as our Native American Advisory Committee met, we formally changed the mission of the museum to: “To instill understanding and respect for the indigenous cultures of the southwest.”

At the same time, discussions on whether to change the museum’s name was also considered. However, we had a story to tell – that of Prescott’s “Smoki People” – founders of our institution. Our advisors told us to tell that story – openly, factually, honestly, and from many different points of view, and we have.

What the Smoki People did is now part of Prescott’s unique history, and this institution will continue to preserve their story so that future generations may learn from it. But as an institution, we are no longer

The new logo was designed by Abel Nash, Hopi/Tewa Artist from Polacca Village, Hopi.

about a group of Anglo citizens that sought to replicate Native ceremonies.

Today, we view ourselves as an institution of education, where our primary responsibility is to present Native art, history and culture of the southwest from Native speakers, educators, and authorities.

We do not hold a “collection” but rather care for cultural resource materials in the most respectful ways possible.

We took a lesson from the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian in Santa Fe. They started as a repository of Diné (Navajo) ceremonial items.

Once the ceremonial objects had been repatriated to the Navajo People, they still had valuable resources to share and educate the public. After several iterations, a new name solidified their purpose and goals.

Development of our new name came about through a series of meetings with members of our Native Advisory Committee, Native board members, staff, community leaders, and marketing professionals. Words like “Native,” “Indigenous,” “Indian” and many more required careful and thoughtful discussion. We acknowledge our presence upon the land of the Yavapai People, and honor their culture. Our cultural resource materials are about many different cultures over a vast time period, from California to Texas and Colorado to Mexico.

Manuel Lucero IV (Cherokee),

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From Barb Karkula (Potawatami), Vice President, Board of Trustees, “It lifts my heart to know we are moving forward, shaking the dust of the past off our feet.”

Assistant Director, said of the name change, “The new name accurately reflects who and what the museum is today and going forward into the future.”

In museums across the country, a new buzz-word is “decolonization” — in other words, changing the voice within museums from that of the academic or outsider to that of the people represented. As staff listened to a recent presentation on the subject, we learned that as an institution, we have actively engaged in that process for well over a decade.

However, having an insti-

tution with a made-up name, having no meaning to the people we represent, was contrary to our goals and objectives.

The Board of Trustees agreed, committees were formed, and meetings held. On Dec. 12, after a unanimous board vote to approve the new name, the “Smoki Museum” sign on Gurley Street fell down in a cold winter’s wind.

From Barb Karkula (Potawatami), Vice President, Board of Trustees, “It lifts my heart to know we are moving forward, shaking the dust of the past off our feet.”

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Avoiding Burnout is Another Key to Small-Business Success

by Sheri Heiney, President & CEO, Prescott Chamber of Commerce

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t’s believed that recruiting and keeping the best employees is the biggest challenge for a small business. However, the issue of owner burnout and leader retention is far riskier to a business than employee burnout.

When you don’t take care of yourself, your business is at risk of becoming less profitable or worse. One in two small businesses fail within five years of opening, and research shows that burnout and exhaustion are contributing factors.

Personal wellness is becoming a priority for small-business owners. Our members say balancing their own needs with those of their business is one of their biggest challenges.

One of our members expressed to me that they believed their health and the health of their business are not separate. Even if your business remains profitable in the midst of feeling like you’re running on empty, a constant level of stress and anxiety can have long-term health consequences. While threats to our health are inevitable, practicing self-care can help limit the risks to our business. Plus, practicing wellness actually promotes productivity.

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can you make time to care for yourself? Turns out it isn’t as hard as you might think.

Self-care doesn’t have to mean adding more to your list. Simply swap out existing habits with new habits.

Tips to consider: 1. Connect.

Connect with other small-business owners and entrepreneurs to create a support team.

2. Take a class.

Invest in yourself with something that in the long run will help your day-to-day activity and will make you feel accomplished.

3. Get active.

Exercise improves your mental health and can prevent the symptoms of burnout.

4. Rest.

Proper rest can help with productivity and prevent burnout as well, along with its many other health benefits.

5. Laugh!

As a small-business owner, there will be moments when you’re unsure whether you should be laughing or crying. Laughter is a great form of stress relief.

It can feel strange at first to think about self-care as a business goal, especially if it means allocating time away from tasks you normally associate with productivity. In the long term, you will find your business thrives when you do.

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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Economy • Local Business

Unity, Teamwork Emphasized at Annual Prescott Chamber of Commerce Meeting

by Ray Newton

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o doubt about it—the Prescott Chamber of Commerce motif for 2019 was “unity and teamwork.”

Virtually everyone who spoke emphasized that theme at its Jan. 16 annual meeting.

Beginning with master of ceremonies Sanford Cohen down through the keynote speech of Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli, the terms “unity,” “cooperation,” “partnership,” and “teamwork” were stressed before an audience of 300.

Mengarelli pointed out that the Quad-City communities and their residents set aside differences and work for the social and economic betterment of the entire region: “We align with common goals, and we’re all the better for it.”

Mengarelli particularly cited achievements in Prescott during 2019, including paying down the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System by $30 million. That occurred notably because of prior voter passage of Prop. 443, which approved collection of sales taxes dedicated to paying for that fund.

Mengarelli also noted groundbreaking for the new passenger terminal and Prescott Regional Airport as being an economic boon for the area. Commercial passenger travel has grown to more than 73,000 since United Express, in partnership with SkyWest Airlines, began service in August 2018.

Other topics mentioned by Mengarelli were the ongoing construction of the Hilton Garden Inn at Sheldon and Montezuma streets, a significant increase in vendors at the Prescott Gateway Mall, progress on

renovation of the Granite Creek Corridor in the heart of downtown, ongoing discussions about the Arizona Eco Development annexation into the Granite Dells, the bringing of Eviation all-electric aircraft manufacturing to Prescott, and continuing leadership efforts in conserving water.

In other action Jamaal McCoy of Findlay Automotive was introduced as the current C of C board chair, while Suzanne Springer of Prescott True Value Hardware was applauded as past chair. Danielle Rickert of Sir Speedy Printing is the chair-elect.

Cohen, who is a past C of C chair, provided highlights of the Chamber year. Among those: • Membership now is 1,020.

• Website referrals numbered 365,441 during the six-month July-December period, for an average of 1,986 referrals per day.

• More than 26,000 people were “walkins” at the C of C office. Many were international visitors from the United Kingdom, Canada, Europe and Asia.

• The Chamber organized more than 1,020 walking tours of the downtown area.

• More than 500 Relocation and Visitor packets were distributed.

Chamber president and CEO Sheri Heiney urged those present to stay current with Chamber activities by viewing the website at www.prescott.org, emailing chamber@ prescott.org, calling the office at 928-4452000 or visiting it at 117 W. Goodwin St.

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Top-Notch Event and Concert Venues Drive Prescott Valley Entertainment

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

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rescott Valley is host to multiple venues that support and accommodate a vibrant and exciting concert and entertainment scene for the Quad Cities. Both indoor and outdoor locations make most any type of concert, performance or community activity available in a local and quality setting, convenient for not only residents but visitors from outside the area.

A major venue anchor is the Findlay Toyota Center. This 5,500-seat indoor arena is the home to the G-League Northern Arizona Suns basketball team. It has been open since 2006 and has been host to major acts such as Gary Allen, Manheim Steamroller and Alan Jackson, to name a few.

Coming up this year are exciting acts including Chicago, Lee Brice, Cirque de Soleil and major events such as monster truck rallies, YCCA Home and Garden Show and the

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inaugural Outdoor Summit.

The venue can be arranged as needed for each production, and tickets have a variety of price points ranging from very affordable to higher-end suite prices. Food and beverages are also readily available with a variety of concession stands and catering options. Visit www.findlaytoyotacenter.com for more information.

Built in 2015, the Prescott Valley Civic Center Theater on the Green provides a permanent outdoor venue for communitywide use.

This amphitheater is located on the rolling lawns of the Civic Center campus and provides plenty of free parking and space to set up lawn chairs and blankets for festivities.

During the summer, free concert series for the public are scheduled, and it is also the site for movies under the stars.

The Holiday Festival of Lights program is a highlight there during the Christmas season, and each year the Patriot Day ceremonies are held under the backdrop of the Prescott Valley Healing Fields of Northern Arizona and our American flags. The Theater on the Green is also available for rental and information can be found at www.pvaz.net/630/Theateron-the-Green.

Mountain Valley Park and the lower field have been the location for the annual Battle of the Bands in the past. This year the Town of Prescott Valley along with the Prescott Valley Chamber is pleased to bring a new featured concert event, “Rhythm and Brews” on May 16. Details are still being planned, however it will include music by various bands, a headline group, craft beers, food trucks, a children’s play area and other activities brought to you by the local radio stations. Watch the Chamber’s website www.pvchamber.org for continuing information about this new and exciting concert event.

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Everyone at Every Income Level Should Save for Retirement

by Ronald Stevenson and Barbara Clark Stevenson

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ore people are savi ng more mone y for retirement than they have in the past few decades, according to a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Now for the not so great news.

The report, titled Retirement Security: Income and Wealth Disparities Continue through Old Age, found there’s still a lot of ground to cover to get retirement savings where they may need to be.

It said in 1989, about 4% of low-income households and up to 65% of high-income households had set aside money in a retirement account. Those percentages increased to 11% and 86% of households in 2016.

The report largely credits that to more employers offering defined contribution plans, such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s. Another process that gets credit is more employers automatically enrolling employees in their defined contribution plans.

While this is encouraging, the number of low-income households saving for retirement has not returned to the 16% level seen just before the 2007-2009 recession.

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infield at the Ranch lu x ur y apartments will be ready for occupancy around March 1. Pre-leasing began in January.

Located at 3740 Lee Circle on the eastern edge of Prescott and nestled on the south side of Bullwhacker Hill, the six-building apartment complex contains 100 units. All have elevated views looking south.

Residents will have ready access to retail shopping, service centers and restaurants at the Prescott Gateway Mall.

Dale Phillips, president of Stellar Residential, a Scottsdale-based management firm, and Tanner Bickelhaupt, founder and CEO of The Tanbic Company, a Scottsdale-based development company, developed the 7-acre apartment complex. It features 48 one-bedroom, 720 squarefoot units and 48 two-bedroom, 1,070 square-foot units as rental options. Four 1,240 square-foot carriage apartments with direct access garages are available.

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T h e ap a r t m e nt s f e at u r e granite countertops, hardwood plank-style flooring, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplashes, spacious living areas to entertain guests and large closets. Eight-foot exterior window walls lead to private balconies.

Barbecue grills, porch-style swings, fire pits, designated reading and relaxation areas, a heated year-round swimming pool and Jacuzzi and a fully equipped fitness center are adjacent. Also, the east side of the development has a pet play area.

Phillips has been involved with more than 60 multifamily developments throughout Arizona, including in Phoenix, Flagstaff and Scottsdale. He said the Winfield at the Ranch apartments were planned for residents who wanted a low-stress, low-density living environment.

Bickelhaupt added that recent renter demographics reveal a pent-up demand from people who view home occupancy differently. They are renters by

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aircraft in development, so it hasn’t changed its goal of FAA certification by late 2021 or early 2022, he said.

Alice was unveiled last June at the Paris Air Show by Eviation, with Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli and City Manager Michael Lamar on hand.

In August the company officially announced Prescott as its U.S. headquarters, having been drawn in part by the ability to partner with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Yavapai College. At the end of last year, Time magazine listed Alice as one of the best inventions of 2019.

people in the passenger terminal and nearby buildings were advised to leave the area. “It was not a mandatory evacuation, but airport staff informed people that they might want to clear the area,” she said.

Moreno-Hilburn said most of Eviation’s core team of staff and suppliers had come to Prescott for the test, and by the following week were “assessing the restoration, salvage, whatever the case may be” for the test vehicle.

The company has other testing methods available for the

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choice, not necessity.

Both men praised Jim and Linda Lee, longtime Prescott residents and developers, who encouraged construction of luxury apartments at Winfield at the Ranch.

Bickelhaupt continued that partners of Tanbic Company have committed to give up to

$100,000 back to the local community. He said five local nonprofits have been selected, and when each unit is leased, $700 per apartment unit will be contributed to the nonprofit the resident chooses.

More information is available by calling 928-449-3085 or online at www.winfieldranch.com.

COSTCO Doubling Size of Gas Station

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ostco Warehouse, at 3911 Highway 69, is demolishing its old gas station and constructing a new one at Walker Road just south of Highway 69, on the east side of Prescott.

The new station will double the service capacity of the current gas station, said Costco General Manager Dan Bridge.

“We’ll go from 12 to 24 pumps — three islands, each with four gas pumps, to three islands, each with eight pumps,” he said.

The new station will be on the site of the former U-Like

Chinese Buffet, which was on a slight hill located just above the current Costco gas station.

It was razed in early December.

Construction of the new station is currently underway.

Bridge said if no delays occur, it should open in late February or early March. The existing service station property will revert to a parking lot.

Increased demand for gasoline coupled with ever-increasing traffic is driving the project.

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Yavapai County’s Health Fast Facts About Our Community: •

27.2% of population is 65+.

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7,700 children age 3+ and enrolled in school live in poverty.

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1. Substance abuse.

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MICHELLE FAIN What is your favorite healthy meal for just you or your family?

One of my favorite healthy meals for myself and my family is salmon and veggies in parchment paper. Add a little bit of olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon slices, and put it on the grill.

It comes out incredibly moist and delicious.

What nutrition and dietary guidelines do you believe to be effective?

There are a myriad of fad diets out there, from keto to paleo to the cabbage soup diet. I believe in eating a well-rounded diet of unprocessed foods. And if you need a “diet,” the Mediterranean diet is the most sensible diet in my opinion.

What is your biggest health and wellness tip?

Make exercise and being healthy fun. Find a sport or activity you love, join a

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hiking or biking group, or join a gym with classes you enjoy. If you decide you want to eat healthier and do meal prep for the week, grab a friend who wants to do it as well and prep together on the weekends.

What do you like to do in the Prescott outdoors to stay fit and healthy?

Almost every Sunday, my husband and I explore the trails in and around Prescott. There are trails of every difficulty, from an easy stroll to a grueling climb and everything in between.

What is your next goal in your health and wellness journey?

My next goal is to hike Mt. Rainier. A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to hike Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

It was an incredible experience. And to continue to push myself both physically and mentally.

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JAMIE PROCKNOW Multi-Format Fitness Instructor at Intentions Studio and the YMCA

How do you achieve work/ life balance?

Achieving balance became easier when I realized it is actually OK to “drop the ball;” the trick was figuring out which ones are OK to drop. Attempting to “do it all” kept me from giving my energy and focus to the areas of life that matter most. If the laundry piles up and my hair went a few days without a wash but I was fully present to the people I love, that’s a win!

Weights, cardio, yoga — what is the most effective, in your opinion, and in what mix?

Diversity in fitness translates to well-rounded outcomes. I have only three absolutes: The workout must be safe, it must be fun, and I want to listen to awesome music while working out. I really enjoy formats that are a fusion of styles, it makes me feel like I’m checking off multiple boxes and maximizing my efforts in one workout.

What nutrition and dietary guidelines do you believe to be effective?

I absolutely love food. I have never been a “diet” person, I just cannot. I lack the mental fortitude to be that structured with food.

Still, I pay attention to what I consume. I take an interest in my body’s responses to specific foods and avoid things accordingly. I know I feel best when my diet is rich with fresh fruits and veggies and the right amount of protein. I have worked

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hard to identify food that is both delicious and nourishing; I really don’t think that eating well requires deprivation or compromise.

What is your biggest health and wellness tip?

Never give up. Sometimes things throw us off our game, vacations/ holidays, health setbacks, changes in our family or our schedule, etc. Make it a priority to regroup and work on developing a new health and wellness routine when necessary. When we prioritize self-care, we are better equipped to show up in the world as the healthiest and happiest version of ourselves.

How do you keep your family active and healthy?

We live with minimal technology. We don’t have television (no, not even Netflix). We live outside of town, so it’s not always possible for us to take advantage of the amenities Prescott has, so we have lots of physically engaging activities for our family onsite.

We swim in our pool almost every day in the summer, we have tether ball, gaga ball (a “kinder, gentler” version of dodgeball), basketball, an outdoor motorcycle track, and more. Also, there is always work to be done around the property, which is the type of thing we tend to do together as a family to promote physical activity, a sense of individual accomplishment as well as unity within our family.

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SAM SHAPIRO Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert, Captain Crossfit Coach, MT BJJ Coach and Assistant PHS Wrestling Coach

Weights, cardio, yoga — what is the most effective, in your opinion, and in what mix?

This is actually a very complicated question; it is going to depend on your personal fitness goals. I personally love lifting weights and get a good amount of cardio from sport. Like most men yoga is lowest on the totem pole for me, but I do use it as a recovery method to help me prepare for my next training session and to stay injury-free.

When you take a rest day from exercise, what do you do or do you truly rest?

When I take a rest day it generally is just a day off from any high-intensity exercises. I think one of the best things to do for a recovery day is 60 minutes of light to moderate activity followed by a stretching session.

What is your biggest health and wellness tip?

My biggest health and wellness tip is to get moving and stay consistent in whatever form of fitness you choose to do. You are

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not going to have overnight success but by staying consistent over weeks, months and years you can build the body you want.

What nutrition and dietary guidelines do you believe to be effective?

I don’t follow any particular dietary guidelines. I eat pretty clean and simple for the most part though. I try to stick to a minimum of three meals a day with each meal having a large source of protein in it. I build my meals around whichever source of protein I am using.

Protein is the macro nutrient prioritized above the others.

What is your next goal in your health and wellness journey?

My most recent fitness goal has been to improve my quality of movement and heal some of the injuries I have acquired over the years. I also recently got back into competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, so I plan to keep competing and training on the mats for as long as I can.

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ALEX HOPE Real Estate Agent & Yavapai County Adult Probation Officer

How do you achieve work/ life balance?

For me, the lines are very blurred between work and life. Teaching yoga and taking fitness classes are basically social events, because I get to listen to music and see all my friends. It’s even better if we can grab a glass of wine afterwards! Luckily for me, my husband Andy discovered he also likes hot yoga, so we sometimes get to practice together. My daughter Olivia is game for anything my friend Jamie Procknow teaches, from Zumba to cardio-yoga. We have fun working out together and always leave class giggling and feeling great. I’m blessed to have a somewhat flexible schedule as both an adult probation officer and Realtor, so I squeeze in friends, family and fitness everywhere I can.

Weights, cardio, yoga — what is the most effective, in your opinion, and in what mix?

Everyone is different, but it seems like we need it all.

Unfortunately, we often realize our fitness routine is unbalanced when an injury presents itself. I’m at my best with interval-style cardio, a moderate weight routine, and sunny hikes on “rest days.” Yoga is an essential practice that keeps everything flowing properly, both mentally and physically. My mom Kristina can run circles around me at 68 years young and has a “move it or lose it” philosophy. She is proof that being active every single day is the key to

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quality longevity.

Do you take any dietary supplements or special vitamins?

I drink a CALM magnesium supplement every day to replenish after all the sweating in hot yoga. For mood and stress regulation, I take 5-HTP at night to promote serotonin production.

My friend recommended collagen for my hair density, so I’m also giving that a try.

How do you keep your family active and healthy?

I’m a fitness slacker compared to the rest of my family!

Our three kids, Cadence, Zane, and Olivia, compete in multiple club sports, and my husband plays in basketball and volleyball leagues. To relax together, we explore trails behind our house in Dewey with our dog Sterling. It’s fabulous to simply stroll out the door instead of driving somewhere to hike. Food prep has made a big difference in our diet. On Sunday night, I prepare bento-style lunch boxes to grab on-the-go throughout the week. I pack them with lots of fresh veggies, hummus, a healthy protein like smoked salmon, and nuts.

What is your next goal in your health and wellness journey?

Developing a daily meditation practice is my next goal.

I bought a beautiful woven cushion and downloaded the Insight meditation app, so I’m halfway there. Now I just need to sit still!

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ZACH LEONARD Prescott Complete Care

How do you achieve work/ life balance?

A work/life balance sounds great in theory, but it implies there are two separate parts of my life competing with each other for time and attention. Instead I believe in something called work/life harmony, where I see the two parts as integrated. I’ve learned to spend my energy wisely so all areas of my life get the best of me.

Do you take any dietary supplements or special vitamins?

I’m naturally a lean guy, so maintaining muscle mass is a challenge. I’ve become obsessed with pea protein powders, which are easier to digest than whey alternatives and taste great on their own or in smoothies. My favorite powders are blended with BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids), which provide additional aid with muscle recovery after workouts.

When you take a rest day from exercise, what do you do, or do you truly rest?

A rest day for me means truly resting and recharging

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my batteries both physically and mentally. I love to wake up without the alarm, catch up on my favorite bingeworthy shows on Netflix and give my body the much-needed break it needs to repair tired muscles.

What is your biggest health and wellness tip?

As a PA, my recommendations are simple: Don’t underestimate the value of a good night’s sleep, eat generally healthy 90% of the time, find at least one physical activity that you love and do it regularly, and take whatever steps necessary to eliminate stress and negativity from your life.

What is your next goal in your health and wellness journey?

I love tackling fitness challenges. In 2017, I ran a marathon. In 2018, I started CrossFit. In 2019, I tried out for Olympic bobsledding.

And in 2020, I’m excited to take up sailing. I’ve already taken a lesson on Lake Pleasant, and it’s a surprisingly physical and mental workout.

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ANNETTE PETERSON How often do you exercise and how long?

I usually work out five times a week. However, life happens and there are weeks when I can only manage to get four workouts in.

My workouts last between 40 minutes to a little over an hour depending on how much time I have that day.

Weights, cardio, yoga — what is the most effective in your opinion and in what mix?

I believe all exercise can be effective in their own way. I wouldn’t say one workout is better than another. I have always felt that our bodies respond to workouts that challenge us in different ways and together can give us amazing results.

I also believe you should do workouts that make you feel excited!

What is your No. 1 go-to food and your biggest no-no?

I would say my No. 1 go-to food changes depending on the season and my schedule. I always have eggs or chicken available to grab quickly. I don’t completely avoid any food except fish.

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Even though it is good for you my family refuses to eat it LOL! I do eat in moderation though.

Carbs? Good or bad?

Our bodies need carbs for energy, but there are both good and bad sources. Not all carbs are created equal so we need to choose healthy ones such as fruit, whole grains, yams, spaghetti squash, etc.

Healthy carbs fuel our bodies more efficiently.

How do you achieve work/ life balance?

Any balance I have in life or work since starting the Fitness Factory in Prescott Valley with my sister Darlene Fain is because I have an amazing support team. Without them, there would be no balance. My husband picks up where I dropped the ball, my daughter is an amazing help in the kitchen, and my son is a constant support.

Not to mention my sister who keeps the business side of things on track, and a team of incredibly supportive friends and clients who are there to help with any number of things that come up.

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he medical, health and wellness professionals profiled in this issue have diverse specialties and interests, but they all have an abiding interest in serving their patients in the Greater Prescott community.

Prescottonians waging neverending battles against weight gain, chronic pain or any other type of chronic condition will find in-town caregivers who offer the training and compassion needed to address their issues effectively.

The highly skilled professionals featured in this section have completed extensive training and brought innovative treatment to Prescott so their patients don’t have to go out of town in order to reap their benefits.

They have served in the military and been inspired by their own health journeys to jump into the medical or wellness fields and help their neighbors resolve their nagging conditions.

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AYMEE WILSON Owner Wilson Aesthetics Beauty + Wellness

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ymee Wilson, RN, is the owner of Wilson Aesthetics Beauty + Wellness. Aymee has been an aesthetic injector since 2015. She graduated from Estrella Mountain Community College in 2010 with her Associates in Nursing and then Grand Canyon University with her bachelor’s in nursing in 2016. Aymee’s innate personality traits parallel with the qualities needed to be an effective, compassionate injector. She believes in creating natural and youthful results for her patients of all ages. She believes in continuing education so that she can continue to learn, grow, and improve her aesthetic skills through safe practices. She attends conferences, group and private training’s as often as possible.

Aymee found a love and passion for the aesthetic industry and desired to create a space where patients could come and be treated with the utmost kindness and respect while being pampered. Wilson Aesthetics has become the fruition of that dream. Whether you are looking for a pampering facial, teeth whitening, to Botox, IV Hydtration or waxing you are guaranteed to have a wonderful experience.

Aymee grew up in Cottonwood, AZ. She has 2 brothers, the most supportive husband and 3 pets. She is happiest traveling, spending time with her family and enjoying her time at the lake.

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WHITNEY JAMES, MD, PC Owner & Neuromodulatory Surgeon Whitney James, MD, PC

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t the Prescott clinic of Dr. Whitney James, our mission is to offer patients a superior choice in their neuromodulatory care. With a team of tenured medical professionals who take a personal interest in each patient’s health, our goal is to create a holistic healthcare experience that will heal and care for each person who enters our doors. Providing state-of-the-art neuromodulatory procedures to manage pain and neurologic dysfunction, Dr. James’ clinic offers a safe space for healing and education. While neuromodulation can be used to treat movement disorders, spasticity, and epilepsy, as well as multiple pain syndromes, Dr. James believes that patients can practice self-care and learn tactics that will further support

their overall health, happiness, and quality of life.

To further nurture each individual’s needs, Dr. James offers a surgical experience that incorporates supplementary therapies with attentive, individualized care. These complementary therapies are designed to maximize the comfort and wellbeing of patients and their loved ones, leaving them feeling whole, centered, and rejuvenated. When you feel well and pain-free, you radiate confidence and enhance the ability to excel in all aspects of your life. Let us deliver warm, attentive service, superior quality of medical care, complementary treatments to promote emotional and physical health, as well as a moment of pause, so you can return to life as the best version of you.

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Wendy first learned the benefits of strength training herself when she lost 30 pounds the year she became a personal trainer! Wendy’s passion is helping people achieve their fitness goals. As a mobile trainer, she is able to keep her clients accountable! For amazing testimonies go see for yourself at www.shapeupprescott.com!

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DR. ROBERT J. BROWNSBERGER, MD Northern Arizona Pain Institutes

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oard certified in pain medicine, Dr. Brownsberger graduated with honors from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1981. In return for a scholarship, he served as U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander and flight surgeon. Now, he works with patients combatting unresolved and persistent pain.

Dr. Brownsberger and Northern Arizona Pain Institutes are the only medical practice in Northern Arizona utilizing Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) stimulation, which calms specific joints, such as the knee or foot, or an area affected by diabetic neuropathy. Patients can control the pace of stimulation to prevent the signal for pain from reaching the brain. Trialing this therapy before surgical implantation is just one more way Dr. Brownsberger ensures that patients with chronic pain receive outstanding medical care.

Prescott Pain Clinic • 3769 Crossings Dr., Prescott, AZ 86305 • Ph: (928) 458-7343

DR. JOEL BRAUN, MD Northern Arizona Pain Institutes

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r. Braun, M.D. is a board-certified physician who specializes in interventional pain management, a medical subspecialty which treats pain with minimally invasive interventions such as epidural steroid injections and nerve blocks. Dr. Braun works with Pain Stop Clinics in Phoenix and surrounding areas to treat patients with neck and back pain.

Dr. Braun received a double major undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Ashland University and earned a master’s degree in biology from the University of Akron. He attended medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine and graduated in 2003. He completed his internship at the Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine, and his residency was at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Braun is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, specializing in interventional pain medicine.

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Thumb Butte Medical Center’s Askari Talks About Big Plans for Prescott Health Care

Dr. Hojat Askari

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Tell us about why you started Thumb Butte Medical Center.

Dr. Hojat Askari: Ten years ago, I was working as a hospitalist, and realized that many of the patients we discharged often came back within a week or two weeks because there was such a shortage of primary care physicians. I was heartbroken to see patients returning so soon to the hospital, so that’s why we decided to open an outpatient clinic.

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Thumb Butte Medical Center now also includes an urgent care and a pharmacy. You also have an in-house lab. How many doctors and specialties are at Thumb Butte Medical Center?

We are truly proud to be a multispecialty clinic. As a team, we have 21 health care providers.

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You are expanding the services of Thumb Butte Medical Center even further. Can you tell us what is coming?

We are very excited to announce that Dr. Douglas Rothrock is joining the Thumb Butte Medical Center. As a board-certified cardiology and internal medicine doctor, he spent three decades treating serious medical issues like

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heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and hypertension. As his practice evolved, he became more aware of the critical need for doctors like himself to focus on treating obesity, which is the root cause of most of the chronic health issues he was treating, and became board-certified in obesity medicine.

Also, people may not know that Victoria Ray is in our offices and provides permanent cosmetics. Often, permanent cosmetics can help people who have scarring from accidents or surgeries. As Victoria explains, to really feel great, you want to be healthy mentally and physically, but when you look good, it also helps you feel better.

Victoria has started to also offer new aesthetic services for body contouring and sculpting.

We now offer a state-of-the art breakthrough treatment for incontinence with a completely noninvasive technology that is literally as simple as sitting on a chair.

Finally, as a team, we could not be more excited to welcome a new hospital and many other specialties that we don’t currently have in our community in the coming months, in our project on Willow Creek Road.

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Thumb Butte Medical Center is obviously the foundation of something much bigger. Can you share this vision with us?

We want to serve the community so patients don’t have to travel out of town to Phoenix for their medical care, driving along I-17.

It sounds simple, but that’s it. It is extremely hard for people to go out of town, for people at age 80 to go to get a hip replacement or cancer treatment. They have to get accom-

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modation, get a hotel, get a room for their spouses. It is not easy for people.

And this is a retirement community.

Not everybody is young.

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You have said it is your goal that patients in Prescott will not need to go to Phoenix to obtain their medical treatment. Why is this important?

Why not here? We are a beautiful community. We have beautiful physicians. We have excellent nurses who travel to Phoenix to work. We have doctors who drive to Phoenix to get a job. Why don’t we build a beautiful hospital here and create the jobs here for physicians, nurses, paramedics, firefighters?

It will bring economic development and beauty and prosperity to the communities of Prescott and Chino Valley, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley and Dewey-Humboldt. We can do that, as simple as it is.

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Why did you believe the Prescott area needed another hospital?

Thousands of people in town felt like Prescott needed another hospital. Not only here, but people from Verde Valley used to come see us, and they’re still coming from Sedona, Wickenburg, Yarnell, from many areas around here. And they felt like we needed another hospital. We talked to so many of our patients, and they told us it has been their dream for decades, that they have been waiting for another hospital to come in and bring other specialties in so they don’t have to drive anywhere else. And several doctors felt there is a need for another hospital so

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they don’t have to take their patients to Phoenix for medical procedures.

A new hospital in town will encourage excellence and performance throughout the entire community, and it will benefit all of us as Prescottonians.

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How will additional medical services help the economy in Prescott?

Tremendously! It will create thousands of jobs. The students at Embry-Riddle could get a part time job at food court services, assisted living, the hotel. We’re not just doing a hospital, we’re doing a wellness center complex. Along with the hospital will be assisted living, independent living, Alzheimer’s memory care, a hotel, food court center, wellness center; all of those creating jobs. So, it will be great for all of the people in town.

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In the past, you have said there is a relationship between the airport and the medical services in the community. Can you explain that?

Absolutely! This is called destination medicine. It can be a destination medicine facility for

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high-tech CEOs who need a headto-toe checkup in 48 hours. With the beautiful Prescott airport, we have a connection to all over America. We could be the next destination of medical tourism.

We have a great team of physicians in town, but there is always room for a larger variety of doctors to serve the community and medical tourists.

For people who have no time, we will have a resort, we can take care of people who don’t want to go from this office to that office to get medical services. They don’t want to use their insurance, they will pay cash. It can bring a huge economic impact to the community.

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Although Prescott is not considered a medically underserved area, this community is surrounded by other areas that are.

Will the new services help people in those areas?

Most definitely! I was at the Capitol with Gov. Doug Ducey at the State of the State address – his speech was amazing. Governor Ducey’s main focus was, “We need to help the rural areas,” and he mentioned a vast variety of ways, not just

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medical. So, what we are doing here can help those nearby who are in underserved areas.

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You moved here from another country and made Prescott your home. What do you want to say to those that live in your adopted community?

Twenty years ago, when I came to America, I felt blessed.

Since coming to Prescott, I am a Prescottonian and I am super blessed!

We are here to serve the community like our own family.

Our parents sent three of us to medical school. When my parents needed help, we were not able to go back to help them. We are returning our help to our parents when they needed us to the communities in Arizona. My brother Ali has been going for 33 years to Payson, Ajo, Quartzite and now Prescott. My other brother is in Yuma, with their wives, they’re all physicians. We’re all about taking care of people. We take care of our communities the way we take care of our own parents and family.

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We’re all about taking care of people. We take care of our communities the way we take care of our own parents and family.

For more information, visit www.thumbbuttemedicalcenter

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Annual Showcase 2020 Launch Party January 30, 2020

The Grand Highland Hotel, Prescott AZ

All photos by Blushing Cactus Photography

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YRMC’s New Cardiac Cath Lab a First for the Western United States

by Kenneth Boush, Director, Marketing and Communications, Yavapai Regional Medical Center

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third cardiac catheterization laboratory – featuring technology available in only a few hospitals nationwide – has opened at the James Family Heart Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) West in Prescott.

“Our comprehensive Heart Program offers – in addition to a robust surgical program – a wide range of highly advanced catheter-based therapies in the cardiovascular arena,” said Soundos Moualla, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Medical Director of the Structural Heart Program at the James Family Heart Center at YRMC. “The innovative technology and clinical expertise allow us to deliver highly advanced structural, coronary, peripheral and electrophysiological procedures to our community. The new cardiac cath lab enhances our standing in these areas of excellence.”

The new lab incorporates technology so advanced it is the first of its kind in the western United States. It joins two other advanced YRMC cardiac cath labs, and the hybrid OR, all of which are equipped with sophisticated diagnostic imaging equipment.

In the Heart Center’s cardiac cath labs, interventional cardiologists – specialists who perform nonsurgical heart procedures – tap technology to visualize the heart’s arteries, vessels and chambers. After diagnosing a heart disorder, YRMC’s interventional cardiologists repair patients’ hearts using the advanced imaging technology.

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ABOVE: YRMC’s cardiac catheterization laboratory team includes interventional cardiologists, registered nurses and radiologic technologists. RIGHT: The view from the control room into the new cardiac catheterization laboratory at YRMC.

“The heart services provided at YRMC are typically only available in much larger markets across the country,” said George Rizk, MD, Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the James Family Heart Center at YRMC. “We are very fortunate to have this technology and talent available in the Quad Cities area.”

The following features are part of the worldfirst technology in YRMC’s new cardiac cath lab: • Azurion Angiography Operating System – The Heart Center’s Azurion operating system takes both X-ray and ultrasound images. As the patient lies on the table, a rotating arm gathers the images into a single, three-dimensional view of the heart. Approximately 100 of these Philips operating systems are currently available in the United States.

• The EchoNavigator – This technology gathers the Azurion’s three-dimensional images into a clear and detailed “road map” of the patient’s heart. It allows physicians to see real-time, three-dimensional images of the heart. At the same time, the technology gives interventional cardiologists a sharp view of the catheter or heart implant they are guiding during a procedure.

“YRMC’s Heart Center has invested in both the technology and the talent,” said Lauren Weedon, RN, MSN, director of cardiovascular services at YRMC. “This allows our physicians, nurses and radiologic technologists to learn new, innovative procedures. Our team is constantly learning and striving to do their very best for our patients.”

Skilled teams of interventional cardiologists, nurses and radiologic technologists perform the following leading-edge procedures and more in YRMC’s cardiac cath labs: • Mitral valve repair with MitraClip • Paravalvular leak closure (PVL) • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) • Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) • WATCHMAN™/left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) • Patent foramen ovale (PFO) Closure For more information about YRMC’s James Family Heart Center, visit YRMC HealthConnect (www.yrmchealthconnect.org) or www.yrmc.org.

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Prescott Senior Softball Offers a Great Way to Stay in Shape

by A. Player, prescottseniorsoftball.com

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ick Van Dyke, now 94, was asked to write a book on how to stay healthy. He said it would be the shortest book ever written, only two words — keep moving!

Twice a week a few hundred old fogeys get together and run around in the fresh air playing ball like little kids. It’s Little League for old-timers. They’re proving the old saying: “You can’t avoid growing older, but you don’t have to grow up.”

Ten months of softball for $90? There is a catch — are you old enough to qualify?

Prescott Senior Softball offers an entertaining way to stay fit for women and men age 45 and older.

PSS has been around since 1990

and will be celebrating 30 years of geezer softball next season.

There are three leagues to choose from, ranging from the more competitive Major League to the more recreational AA League. In between is the AAA League, slightly less competitive and for players with decent skills.

You get to pick your league.

All games are played Monday and Thursday mornings at Pio-

The whole league gets together several times a year for the annual BBQ, Picnic, Banquet and other special occasions.

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Every game ends with High Fives for everyone. Another successful game… nobody got hurt!

neer Park off Commerce Drive.

The $90 fee covers play from mid-January until Thanksgiving.

We play three separate seasons.

The Cactus League is for players to tune up for the long Summer League. Cactus League is also a chance for the managers to take a look at the players for that year’s draft.

Summer League goes from April until September. At the end of the season a double-elimination tournament is played. Prizes are awarded for both regular season and tournament winners.

After the Summer League, a Fall League is played until Thanksgiving for those who just can’t get enough softball. It is addicting and lots of fun. Teams become family. I have made many friends over the years and socialize with folks outside of softball.

From experience I can tell you what it has done for me and others. I work out regularly and stretch almost every morning.

I also eat a healthy diet. If you

come to the fields before a game you will see dozens of players stretching, jogging, running, using elastic bands to exercise, hitting off tees, playing catch and getting ready for the day. It has made the quality of life go up for us in many ways.

About 15% of our league is made up of women, and we would love to see that number increase. Although most ladies play in the AA League, about a dozen ladies are in the AAA League. The Majors welcomes any good players and have had women play in the league.

So if you are looking for an entertaining way to get some exercise and socialize with some fun fuddy-duddies, come out to Pioneer Park. Weather permitting, play begins at 9 a.m. in March.

So, if you are retired or just looking for something to do on Monday and Thursday mornings, go to www.prescottseniorsoftball.com and sign up! Questions?

Call Mark at 541-531-7100.

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ENHANCING NATURAL HEALING ABILITIES

Through Dynamic Meditation and Energy Cultivation

by Enrica Ferruzzi, Owner and Tai Chi Instructor, Prescott Body & Brain Yoga-Tai Chi

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he Prescott Body & Brain Yoga-Tai Chi center offers holistic fitness classes in Ki Gong, tai chi, meditation, yoga and other mind-body training methods that integrate Korean healing philosophy and East Asian energy principles rooted in ancient wisdom.

We combine meridian stretching exercises, breathing and mindful movement to release stress and heal the mind and body.

At the Prescott Body & Brain center we take care of the whole person on a physical, emotional and mental level. It is our mission to help individuals enhance their natural healing abilities by bringing deeper focus within and learning methods to achieve their goals of a healthier, happier and more peaceful life.

We provide a warm and bright environment where people are free to be themselves and time slows down. We offer tea after each class, where we enjoy sharing our experience or simply take the opportunity to appreciate the present moment a little longer.

Members report noticeable differences in their body condition even after one or two sessions. Benefits include physical and emotional pain relief, improved balance, flexibility, coordination, better sleep and a calmer mind.

We offer group classes as well as private sessions, including guided gut detox healing, wooden pillow healing, brain healing points’ therapy, chakra healing and aura reading.

Get started by experiencing our personalized service and signature energy balancing techniques.

Option 1: Try a one-on-one introductory session to learn about our training methods and assess your flexibility, balance, breathing patterns, tension levels and mind-body coordination to determine the best program for you.

Option 2: Try a group class to get the basics of our practice.

Call or stop by today to make your appointment!

Contact us at 928-220-8244, prescott@bodynbrain.com or www.bodynbrain.com/prescott.

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1841 E. Hwy 69, Ste. 106 Prescott, AZ 86301

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Massage — The Ultimate in Pampering, And So Much More!

by Sandra Hanson, Owner, Massage By Sandy

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assage By Sandy has been in Prescott successfully serving men and women in the health and wellness field for more than two decades. She is located somewhat off the beaten path in a newly remodeled home office.

Massage By Sandy offers a variety of massage modalities along with important lifestyle ideas regarding hydration, exercise, and nutritional and spiritual heath.

Swedish Massage is by far the most popular choice. Also available are Thai Massage and the ultimate in relaxation, the gentle Lymphatic Facial Massage.

Recline in a heated massage chair or luxuriate in an Aroma Spa

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Allow yourself plenty of time, as our massages are a full 60 to 90 minutes.

Massage By Sandy has much to offer. Be inspired to incorporate regular massage into your life, or simply pamper yourself on special occasions. Consider a house call or purchase a gift certificate for a friend.

Regular rates starting at $50 • Private Setting • Evening & Weekend Availability • Gift Certificates • House Calls

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Dr. James A Martin PRESCOTT'S PREFERRED WEIGHT LOSS + COOLSCULPTING DOCTOR

3615 Crossings Drive Suite B Prescott, AZ 86305 www.prescottweightloss.com

Dr. Martin has been active in his profession both nationally and locally throughout his years in family practice.

This includes being President of the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association as well as serving on the Board of Trustees. He also has served as Chief of Staff of Mesa General Hospital and chaired the Board of Trustees for many years at that institution. He has been awarded the Degree of Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians in which he is also certified. Dr. Martin is also a member of the American Bariatic Society and has been for many years. During the Korean War, Dr. Martin was awarded several medals and a Presidential Unit Citation.

He continues his interest in aviation, as well as being an avid horseman, fisherman and artist.

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Onsite Wellness Center and Salt Water Pool for Aquatic Therapy CPE is locally owned and operated by Laura Markey, a licensed physical therapist who is actively involved in the Prescott area communities. Laura is a mother of two beautiful children and a clinician and international speaker/educator in the field of orthopedic manual physical therapy. She compassionately leads Center for Physcial Excellence, physical therapy and wellness clinics with contunual engagement in patient care, mentoring, and community outreach programs.

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TREATING

GUM DISEASE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About Prescott Periodontics & Implant Dentistry

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

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

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

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

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

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Urgent Care Professionals Opening New Practice This Spring

by Blake Herzog “We’re offering management of acute and chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, injuries, and everything in between.”

Zachary Leonard Physician Assistant

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wo Prescott certified physician assistants, Kaia Kordosky-Herrera and Zachary Leonard, are launching their own practice this spring to give locals another option for their primary medical care.

Prescott Complete Care’s office at 1947 Commerce Center Circle, Suite A, is expected to open in early April, Leonard said, depending in part on when contracts with insurance providers are finalized.

Their intent is to accept most major plans as well as provide affordable care for those without insurance.

He and Kordosky-Herrera are currently on staff at NextCare Urgent Care, and are preparing to offer “bread-and-butter primary care” in their new office, as many urgent-care patients have told them they’ve had trouble finding providers who are accepting new patients.

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“We’re offering management of acute and chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, injuries, and everything in between,” he said.

Leonard has lived in Prescott since 2012 and treats a wide variety of illnesses at NextCare, as well as at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center emergency room.

His community involvement includes serving as board president for Kind Defined, a local nonprofit, and volunteering as a dance professional for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arizona’s annual “Dancing With the Stars” benefit. He received his master’s in physician assistant studies from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Kordosky-Herrera also arrived in Prescott in 2012, and got her start in a small-town emergency room.

She then joined an orthopedics practice to treat all related conditions before becoming an urgent-care practitioner. A former teacher, she puts a high priority on patients’ education, making sure they understand the medical necessity and the implications of their care. She earned her MS in physician assistant studies from Midwestern University.

Dr. James McCarver of NextCare Urgent Care in Prescott Valley is medical director for Prescott Complete Care, providing medical oversight and mentorship; Leonard said, “He’s beyond excited that we’re doing this.”

For more information visit www.prescottcompletecare.com or call 928-458-5723

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Northern Arizona VA Health Care System

The Future is Here Come Be a Part of Our VA Team!

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Health Fair, Network Will Link Children With Special Needs To Community Resources

by Leslie Horton, Director, Yavapai County Community Health Services

The health fair is scheduled for March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coyote Springs Elementary School in Prescott Valley for families who have children with disabilities or other special health care needs.

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avapai is a rural county, and it can be difficult to navigate the resources available, especially for those seeking special needs resources for their children. Although the Prescott area is rapidly growing and more services and resources are offered here, some specialized health services still require travel to either Flagstaff or Phoenix.

In response, Yavapai County Community Health Services is launching a project, called the Yavapai Special Needs Support Network (YSNSN), with funding from the Arizona Department of Health Services’ Office of Children with Special Health Care Needs.

The intent is to increase visibility of this prevalent community in Yavapai County. It is envisioned that with increased visibility, more resources will expand from Maricopa and Coconino counties into Yavapai.

This new network will allow parents to connect with each other and organizations to meet the specific needs of their children. Furthermore, it is hoped this increased awareness will increase safety measures taken by the community to be aware of the needs of all residents. The Children & Teens DisABILITIES Support Fair is an introduction to this network.

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(Volunteer in Service to America) member, relocated from the suburbs of Chicago to Prescott for this project last summer. Since being a member of the Yavapai County community she has been amazed by the enthusiasm local parents have for this project.

The parents have been providing contact information and useful information on what Yavapai County specifically needs to support children with autism and developmental disabilities, including a network and an event like the one she is planning.

The health fair is scheduled for March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coyote Springs Elementary School in Prescott Valley for families who have children with disabilities or other special health care needs. At the family-friendly fair there will be vendors, presentations and sensory activities (plus free food). The resources provided at the fair are primarily geared toward individuals up to age 22, with information on early childhood development to vocational training.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required on EventBrite.

More information is available there, on Facebook Events or at www. specialneedsyavapai.online.

The fair will have nearly 20 vendors, including Division of Develop-

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Park Avenue Theater will also be introducing its peer-based special needs theater group Applause, which will be giving a performance to attendees. We hope that if you have or care for children with special needs, you will come enjoy the event and learn about great local resources available to you.

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The Hard Truth About Marijuana and Health

by Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney

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rizona’s marijuana purveyors continue to tell us they’re just providing medicine to provide for the health and well-being of our state’s residents. That was the pitch when one of the largest companies tried to open a dispensary in downtown Scottsdale.

“It’s literally about helping patients that need to get their medicine and this isn’t about anything other than that,” the company’s founder told a Phoenix TV station.

This is one of the most galling lies Big Marijuana tells. Every other prescription medicine you take went through rigorous scientific trials before hitting the market. Marijuana?

Its only test was at the ballot box. (And as to that Scottsdale ploy, the pot legalization initiative, if it passes in 2020, will give first dibs on recreational retail licenses to locations already housing medical dispensaries. It was all about

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gaining a foothold in a tourist-rich area.)

So, in this medical, health and wellness issue, let’s look at what peer-reviewed research says about marijuana. A plethora of recent studies highlight the drug’s hazards.

• Early last year, the medical journal The Lancet published a major study that found people who use high-potency marijuana daily are five times more likely to develop psychosis than those who never partake. The researchers defined high potency as over 10% THC, the psychoactive ingredient in pot. Arizona medical marijuana dispensaries sell leafy marijuana with potencies in the 20% range and concentrates that approach 90% THC. • “No amount of marijuana use during pregnancy or adolescence is known to be safe,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams recently warned. He cited a wide range of studies connecting rising THC levels to rising risks for addiction, anxiety, agitation, paranoia and psychosis. Chronic users often develop cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, which is marked by severe cycles of nausea and vomiting.

• Most of the patients in the current outbreak of lung illnesses linked to vaping were ingesting THC. Vaping, you’ll recall, was introduced as yet another way to improve your health. It turns out it can be deadly.

• Researchers at the University of Vermont found that teens’ brains shrank after just one or two joints. Other research has shown that THC impairs short-term memory and the ability to form new memories. Regular use leads to a permanent decrease in learning capabilities, a shortened attention span and an impaired ability to effectively communicate.

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Marijuana dispensaries often recommend pot to ease morning sickness.

That’s more bad advice. The CDC warns that use during pregnancy can cause low birth weight, developmental problems and attention deficits.

A study by University of Nevada-Las Vegas researchers found a connection between daily marijuana use and impaired fetal growth, which can lead to a weakened immune system and stillbirth. “Just because marijuana is legal doesn’t mean it’s safe,” Dr. Nora Doyle, one of the study’s co-authors, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Just because marijuana is legal doesn’t mean it’s safe. Those are words to remember.

It wasn’t that long ago that oxycodone legally came on the market with promises of being a godsend for those who suffer from severe pain. For many, these opioids have been beneficial. But they also have been overprescribed and abused, and almost 4,000 Arizonans have died of suspected opioid overdoses since June 2017. Belatedly, government and the medical profession have acted to roll back easy access to opioids and enact needed safeguards.

Researchers have barely scratched the surface, yet they’re already raising red flags about the deleterious effects of marijuana. But meanwhile, not content with the millions it has made through the charade of medical marijuana, the industry is brashly pressing for legal recreational use of this dangerous substance.

The opioid crisis provided us a lesson. Medical research says we should learn from it. Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s safe — or healthy. Marijuana is neither.

Sheila Polk is the Yavapai County Attorney and serves as Chair of MATFORCE, the Yavapai County Substance Abuse Coalition.

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n experienced Prescott acute care and family nurse practitioner has opened Tri-City Aesthetics and Wellness at 212 S. Montezuma St.,

Suite 1.

The purpose: To provide professional aesthetic services to clients who want to feel better and have more confidence in themselves.

Phil Schafer, MSN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C, CFRN, has been in the medical profession for 10 years. He is a certified Nurse Practitioner Aesthetic Injector, having earned that certification at the National Laser Institute in Scottsdale. Schafer also has an undergraduate nursing degree from Northern Arizona University and a master’s degree as a nurse practitioner from the University of South Alabama.

He also has several years of experience as a flight nurse in the Valley of the Sun and then gained experience as a hospitalist nurse practitioner at Yavapai Regional Medical Center.

Asked why he was opening the business, Schafer said, “I want to make a tangible difference in people’s lives and help them feel better and more confident. I love walking first-time clients through the processes and procedures to help them meet their needs in a safe, relaxed and confidential environment.”

The 34-year-old family man with three young children emphasized he would see clients by appointment only and initiate procedures only after a thorough and detailed consultation that revealed what the client wanted done. “I guarantee I will answer any questions

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clients might have before we proceed to injections. I am very honest with clients,” he said.

Schafer offers services that include Botox treatments and dermal fillers. Botox injections involve expertly injected Botox into specific muscles such as in foreheads, facial creases and frown lines and around the eyes. He said these treatments usually take two weeks to establish their full effect and can last up to three months.

Schafer also injects dermal fillers — a softtissue substance that helps fill in wrinkles and helps plump up lips, cheeks, laugh lines and wrinkles under the eyes. Dermal filler results can last anywhere from nine months to two

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Costs for treatments such as Schafer provides vary, dependent upon the kind of service the client wants. “My consultations are free.

I only charge for the procedures, and those charges are dependent upon what the client wants. I try to give them realistic information about the results they can expect. As I said, my objective is to help educate people and make sure they understand completely the risks, contraindications, and benefits of the procedures.”

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The ROX Interview (continued) ...continued from page 27 of drug or another, the whole environment or type of drug that people are seeking changes. Suicide is a saddening and complex issue, for which we are still seeking intervention strategies We work with law enforcement, medical providers, and substance use treatment, along with any other partners that we can draw in to help address the issue of substance use disorder. These are difficult issues to solve, but I feel that with strong community support and awareness, families understanding warning signs in their children at a young age, and wrapping care and services around those at highest risk, we will all lead to a better future for these kids.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Is substance abuse more prevalent among younger people or older people?

LESLIE HORTON: Across the board, we have people of all ages who are addicted to opioids and other drugs. We have too many youngsters who begin at young age with alcohol or marijuana, and move onto harder drugs in their teenage years. We try to prevent that in children, but also teach parents what to look for in those youth who might be struggling.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What about vaping?

LESLIE HORTON: Vaping has become a se-

rious concern. Now it’s seen as an emergency, but I think even a decade ago when vaping started becoming popular we really didn’t know much about it. It’s always been my standpoint that if it’s not clean air and you’re breathing it into your lungs, it cannot be good. For many years, we did not know the health detriments of vaping.

Now, all of a sudden, we’re seeing respiratory illnesses in young people, as well as adults, who have not vaped very long.

Some people have vaped for a decade now, and may have started using it as a tobacco cessation tool, as it was initially marketed.

Now it’s become a widespread addiction for most people who utilize it. We are seeing severe scarring of the lungs on autopsies of vape users in our medical examiner’s office. I think we are going to see far, far more extreme lung damage as a result of vaping. Like tobacco, I hope that it can be regulated and controlled in some way. Yet, you take away the vape delivery system for nicotine, and you still have a population of people addicted and dependent on nicotine, who may turn to other tobacco products if they cannot quit.

PRESCOTT LIVING: You’ve already kind of talked about relationships, partnerships with other county agencies.

LESLIE HORTON: We have excellent working

Leslie Horton with with Ray Newton during the interview.

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Leslie Horton with her children, Jackson and Lyla.

relationships with our state health department and with other state agencies. I work quite a bit with ADEQ (Arizona Department of Environmental Quality) and environmental issues as well. And we have national partnerships in some of these programs that we’ve been getting national attention through. And on a local level, which is where our focus truly is.

As a local health department, we try to make sure that we are collaborating effectively with as many community agencies and partners as possible. And so it’s exciting to be able to work so effectively with these other agencies that have an investment in the health and well-being of the residents here.

I do serve on other boards throughout the community that help to complement some of the work that we do through the health department, but it’s areas of work that we’re not the lead agency on. I’m on the executive board of MATFORCE (Yavapai County’s substance abuse coalition). I’m also on the executive board at Northland Cares, our HIV and AIDS care provider in town. I’m on the GiFTS (Gardner Family Teacher’s Scholarships) board, where we can give out educational scholarships to youth who are interested in pursuing education as their degree. I am on the Western Homeland Security Council and a number

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Facelift Techniques and the Differences Between Them

by Dr. Paul K. Holden, Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons

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early a century has passed since the first versions of the modern facelift.

During that time, a lot has changed.

Putting aside advancements in sterile technique, antibiotics, anesthesia and suture material, which have all made substantial improvements, the facelift technique has also improved a great deal.

It may come as a surprise, but even though the facelift has evolved and improved significantly, there are still a significant number of doctors performing older versions of the surgery, and patients are experiencing the limitations of those procedures.

For that reason, it’s important for patients to know which technique a surgeon uses to decide if the procedure will get the results desired. In some cases, the older techniques are “rebranded” with a new name, which can be misleading. The good news is that, after reading this article, you will know the difference, regardless of what name is given to an operation.

What is a facelift?

The facelift addresses the lower half of the face and should also address the neck. In older techniques, the neck was treated as a separate area of the face and surgeons would frequently address only one or the other.

Many doctors will say that a facelift or “full” facelift involves lifting the brows, upper and lower eyelids, the face and the neck. This can cause confusion among patients seeking rejuvenation, and in academic circles, this is not considered correct.

It is widely accepted that not all patients require all of those procedures, and it is incorrect to bundle all of those procedures together under one name. A facelift is correctly defined as a surgical operation to lift the face from below the cheekbones, including lifting and tightening of the neck.

The three major classes of facelift include a skin-only lift, a skin-muscle lift that involves minimal tightening of the muscle layer (called the SMAS), and a skin-muscle lift that involves significant lifting and tightening of the SMAS. The latter is widely considered the best current technique, or gold standard.

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Skin-Only Technique

In a skin-only lift, there is some lifting and tightening of skin with no tightening of the SMAS. The usual duration of improvement is approximately 12-18 months, and there is often significant scar formation on the incisions and earlobe deformity due to tension on the skin.

The neck in these patients is usually not addressed at all or sees minimal improvement. This technique is not commonly used by surgeons, however, there are nonsurgeon physicians that perform a version of this operation and it is often given a catchy name to make it sound new.

Minimal SMAS Tightening Technique One of the most common techniques used by surgeons today involves minimal tightening of the SMAS layer. This may be done simply by placing some sutures in the muscle layer (plication) or by cutting away a section of the muscle layer and closing it with suture (fasciectomy). By not actually moving the robust SMAS layer, the lift is again short-lived (approximately two to three years) and still often results in scarring and earlobe distortion.

SMAS Lift Technique

In a proper SMAS facelift, the skin is lifted, and the SMAS layer along with the neck muscles are lifted and tightened as an entire unit.

By moving the whole layer (which includes the neck muscle or platysma), the patient has a strong layer that is substantially doing all the “work” of the lift.

By transferring all of the force required to lift the face and neck to the deeper muscular layer, the surgeon avoids tension or a “pulled” look on the skin. This technique minimizes scarring and distortion of the earlobes, and, most importantly, lasts the longest. If the procedure is properly done, and the patient continues to live healthy and take good care of their skin, the results last 10 to 15 years or longer.

I perform the gold-standard SMAS facelift at my practice in Scottsdale and keep abreast of the latest technology. To learn more about the best and most current techniques in facial plastic surgery, call my office at 480-787-5815 for a free consultation. I am in Prescott every month and you can meet with me to discuss options to help you determine what is right for you.

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Prescott Teems with Critical Bird Habitat, Prime Viewing Opportunities

Peavine Trail heading toward Watson Woods Riparian area. Photo by Staff at the Parks & Rec Department.

by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott

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estled in the Central Highlands of Arizona, Prescott is in the top of its class in geographic diversity for several reasons. Unique habitats make Prescott ideal for attracting many varieties of bird species throughout the seasons.

In fact, it is so ideal for birding that the National Audubon Society has a designation known as “Important Bird Area (IBA)” that was assigned to parts of Watson and Willow lakes due to the efforts of Prescott Audubon Society, Prescott Creeks and Arizona Game and Fish Department in 2002. The Watson-Willow Lakes Ecosystem stretches over 2.3 square miles.

According to the Arizona Important Bird Areas website (www.aziba.org), the Watson-Willow IBA is located in two sections in the City of Prescott: one is east of state Highway 89 and the other is Willow Lake west of Highway 89. They include both manmade bodies of water, surrounding uplands, as well as 2 miles of Granite Creek that flows into Watson Lake.

The site also states having an IBA designation is nonregulatory, elevating the profile of an area as being important for birds while acknowledging the stewardship of the landowners and managers. Look for the informative, colorful signs designating these areas as such while visiting the local lakes.

Today, Prescott Audubon Society remains the steward for this Important Bird Area by collecting data and logging findings into a database periodically throughout the year.

Due to the significant concentration of waterfowl at the two lakes, especially during migration and winter months, the lakes are

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crucial to the waterfowl and shorebirds seen visiting. Reports maintain that in years with exceptional precipitation, waterfowl counts can exceed 5,000 at one time. Additionally, over 350 different species of birds have been identified within the Watson-Willow IBA. One may even say the ideal birding climate brings visitors from around the globe.

Local businesses and groups provide ample opportunities for both professionally guided bird tours and self-guided tours. A quick visit to the Prescott Audubon Society’s website (www.prescottaudubon.org) will provide more than enough information to get the novice on the path to bird watching and more.

As stated in the self-guided literature, bare essentials include binoculars, field guide, sunscreen and water. According to the experienced birders, the best time for viewing is early in the day when birds tend to be more active. Much like fishing, this activity requires patience to reap the benefits.

Watson Woods Riparian Area is a great place to get started. Easily accessible from downtown Prescott, head eastbound on Gurley Street then north on Highway 89.

In 2.3 miles, turn right onto Prescott Lakes Parkway, cross the bridge and turn left onto Sundog Ranch Road. On your left, you will see the Peavine Trail parking lot across from the Yavapai County Humane Society (daily parking fee $3; free on Wednesdays). From the parking lot (free trail maps available in map box), head west down the wide, flat path crossing over the old railroad bed. On your left will be a sign heading toward Highway 89. Meander around area near the foot bridge, looking for raptor varieties such as

bald eagles, peregrine falcons, kestrels, hawks and great horned owls nesting in the massive cottonwood trees.

Just a few miles away from Watson Woods is Willow Lake and its Important Bird Area.

Willow Lake offers a nice, flat trail encircling the south side of the lake with four access points that are both fee-based and have free parking. One of the easiest access points for new birders is from the Willow Creek Dog Park/Jim McCasland Willow Creek Park free parking area, 3181 Willow Creek Road. From the parking area, enter through the fence and head left on the trail. In a short distance, you will see a beautiful area referred to as Cottonwood Peninsula. One is certain to find an array of large and small bird species nesting or flitting around this area.

Local businesses are wonderful resources for guided tours, field books and binoculars if needed, as well as friendly suggestions on where to enjoy the local bird varieties.

The Highlands Center for Natural History (www.highlandscenter.org) offers an array of educational opportunities for all nature-based learning. No matter what your interests inspire, Prescott offers many hobbies for enjoying the natural environment.

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City Closes in on Final Granite Creek Corridor Rejuvenation Plan

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mprovements to the downtown Granite Creek Corridor could result in improved public safety and security, better lighting, recreational enhancements, environmental protection, better signage and more entrance and exit access points.

These details were shared with dozens of residents during a community open house at the Prescott Public Library in late 2019.

City personnel and members of the Granite Creek Corridor Revitalization Committee brought in Allen Haden, an aquatic biologist with Natural Channel Design of Flagstaff, to describe the draft of the firm’s design plan for the park.

The plan resulted from more than 18 months of collecting information about rejuvenating the downtown Prescott Granite Creek Corridor, said Tyler Goodman, assistant to the Prescott city manager. He reported more than 650 comments and responses from the public had

been submitted regarding recommendations for creek and trail rejuvenation.

The City of Prescott has earmarked $1 million into the budget for next fiscal year, which starts July 1, for park improvements.

The City Council began reviewing cost estimates and will be making recommendations soon. No final figure has been set.

However, about half that allocation of $1 million is tentatively directed to create a splash pad, playground and restrooms.

A $79,401 grant from the Arizona Water Protection Fund funded the project master plan.

Additional federal, state and private grant applications have been filed requesting funding to support other improvements.

Joe Baynes, Prescott recreation services director, said current estimates are that more than 160,000 people use the Greenways Trail System between Gurley Street and Granite Creek Park annually, making it one of the most visited stretches

Granite Creek playground rendering provided by City of Prescott Parks & Recreation.

of City trails. That’s expected to increase after the Hilton Garden Inn at the intersection of Sheldon and Montezuma streets is completed in the fall.

Initially, approximately 1.2 miles of the creek corridor, running from Aubrey Street bridge south of Goodwin Street to Granite Creek Park along Montezuma, will be rejuvenated. The emphasis will be preserving and protecting the urban ecological greenspace.

Goodman, Baynes, and Kristy Everson, who chairs the Gran-

ite Creek Corridor Revitalization Committee, were among those responding to citizen questions at the meeting.

Everson said future planning may include portions of the creek corridor that run through the Prescott College area near Miller Valley Road.

Find additional details about the master plan draft on the City of Prescott website at www.prescotta z .g o v/c it y-m a n a g e m e nt / leadership/programs-2/granite-creek-corridor-master-plan.

Better Than Par—Habitat Restore Gives Clubs to Students

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he Prescott Habitat for Humanit y ReStore has once again given golf equipment to several pre-teen and teenage golfers in the Bagdad Public Schools.

Late last year, Prescott ReStore personnel gave Tom Rose, Bagdad faculty member and Sultans golf coach, several dozen golf clubs, balls, club covers, some golf bags and other equipment to

be distributed among students.

Rose expressed appreciation for the donation. “Because of past generosity from Habitat, we’ve been able to expand our school golf teams dramatical-

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No Time Better Than Right Now to Get Your Pet Spayed or Neutered

by Loree M. Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society

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ebruary is National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, and one of the most important health decisions you’ll make regarding your dog or cat is if you should have them spayed or neutered. Spaying or neutering your pet helps them have a happier, healthier and longer life.

Spaying your female pet offers lifelong health benefits including preventing uterine infections and breast cancer, which is fatal in

about 50% of dogs and 90% of cats. Neutering your male pet will improve your pet’s behavior and keep him close to home. An unneutered male will do just about anything to find a mate including digging under a fence to escape a yard, which then leaves him in danger of getting hit by a car, lost or even killed.

Also, when you prevent unwanted kittens and puppies from being born, you help reduce the number of cats and dogs who end up in

shelters or out on the streets.

Did you know that one unspayed female cat and one unneutered male cat can produce 12 kittens in one year, 376 in three years and over 66,000 in six years? If a male and female cat and their offspring are left to breed, they will quickly multiply.

This is why it is so important to make sure they are spayed or neutered.

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Clinic, located at 2989 Centerpointe East Drive in Prescott, provides surgeries on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays by appointment only. Surgery costs start at $80 for dogs (based on gender and weight) and $55 for cats (based on gender), making it very affordable. They also provide a low-cost walk-in vaccine clinic on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no appointment necessary. For more information please call them at 928-771-0547.

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Northern Arizona Dream Center Houses, Supports Girls as They ‘Age Out’ of Foster Care

by Blake Herzog Studies of youth exiting the foster care system at 18 have found 20% instantly become homeless, 50% will become substanceaddicted and seven out of 10 young women will become pregnant by age 21

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oung women “aging out” of the foster care system in Yavapai County have a new option for housing through the Northern Arizona Dream Center as they make the transition to adulthood.

Over the last year and a half the Prescott-based nonprofit, founded by Alisa Cool and Amy Henwood, has provided seven young women with the shelter and structure they need to build a strong foundation for the rest of their lives.

“The housing really helps prevent the young adults from being exploited, from going into deeper substance abuse, from trafficking,” Cool said.

“When they age out of foster care and they’re homeless, the statistics are so stacked against them that they may be trafficked, they may become addicted; they may be incarcerated.”

Studies of youth exiting the foster care system at 18 have found 20%

The Northern AZ Dream Center Board at September’s Dream Ball: Merissa Brinkerhoff - Treasurer, Nicole Kennedy, Darlene Fain, Mark Kille, Amy Henwood - Director, Alisa Cool - President, Lynn Hoffman -Secretary. Not shown: Jessica Frausto, board member.

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The founders of Northern Arizona Dream Center are (from left) Amy Henwood and Alisa Cool. Photo courtesy of Northern Arizona Dream Center.

instantly become homeless, 50% will become substance-addicted and seven out of 10 young women will become pregnant by age 21, she said.

“When there’s housing, we’re able to step in and be a part of preventing trafficking, exploitation, substance abuse. Housing is the most critical thing for these young women in order for them to have a different life, and a better life, that isn’t all based on surviving,” Cool said.

The Dream Center has leased two residences in the Quad Cities area.

Young adult women apply to the program after they’re referred by their caseworker from the Arizona Department of Child Safety.

Once accepted, residents pay nominal monthly rent for a bed in a home with up to three other former foster kids, supervised by a “house mentor.”

They’re required to either work, go to school or take on some combination of the two. They must also take care of assigned chores around the house and meet with their own mentor, who provides additional advice and support as they start to pursue their goals.

The goal is for residents to move into more permanent housing within a year and a half, but it’s expected that some will take longer, while others can do it in less than six months. Cool and Henwood said they hope to expand the program to serve young men leaving foster care,

once enough funding can be raised.

The Northern Arizona Dream Center’s roots stretch to the Philippines, where both women have been active for the past five years with a charity that houses girls who have been victims of sex trafficking. In 2017, the friends began to talk about how they could support a similar cause in the U.S. “We began our research in the (Prescott) community, by talking with juvenile probation, and county attorney, and many others involved in the foster care arena and all of them said the biggest thing is housing,” Henwood said. “So it was from there that we believed, and actually felt God leading us, to open a home for at-risk youth in Yavapai County and Northern Arizona.”

Fundraising began with a series of local events in the summer of 2017, with the community’s support leading to the opening of the first home in 2018. The center hosted its first Dream Ball at the Hotel St. Michael in downtown Prescott last September, for which tickets included five professional dance lessons prior to the dance.

“We may need a bigger venue this year,” Henwood said, based on the feedback from the inaugural ball.

To learn more about how to support the Northern Arizona Dream Center visit www.nazdreamcenter.org, call 928-2752957 or write info@nazdreamcenter.org.

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Do Bath Aficionados Have Leg Up on Resale Values?

by Blake Herzog

Many in the remodeling industry do believe the market for a home without at least one bathtub is limited, even as they’re flooded with clients wanting to ditch one in favor of a roomy, easy-to-enter shower.

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ith the momentous-sounding year of 2020 here, some homeowners are looking to the future by planning to update their bathroom(s) with one eye on their own preference and the other on future resale value.

Which brings us to the shower-versus-bathtub question.

While the debate about their respective benefits rages online, it’s generally accepted more showers are taken than baths every day, given the time constraints of drawing a bath.

And today’s trendy walk-in showers, with no barriers on the floor to entry, could have real staying power, feeling at least as indulgent as a bath with multitasking showerheads and comfortable seating. These also make them

more accessible than a tub or conventional shower to those with mobility challenges.

Homeowners who rarely or never use their bathtubs might wonder why they would even want any at home. But then they run up against the axiom that bathtubs increase resale values by expanding the market to include buyers with young children or pets who might be easier to wash in a tub, along with those who value taking a good soak as often as they can.

Many in the remodeling industry do believe the market for a home without at least one bathtub is limited, even as they’re flooded with clients wanting to ditch one in favor of a roomy, easy-to-enter shower.

Turc Hartman, owner of Able & Ready, LLC Construction in Prescott Valley, says “about 60% of what we do is removing bathtubs from a master bathroom.” Yet he advises everyone to keep a tub in their second bathroom.

“You’ve got to consider seniors, but also kids and women. There’s still a considerable number of women who take baths,” he said.

He says clients who want to upgrade their bathtub, even if they don’t use it, can do a lot by updating the tile in the surrounding niche: “We can make a tub new just by doing it with what’s in your house.”

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The designers of Dreamstyle Remodeling, which has an office in Prescott Valley, agree homeowners shouldn’t go tubless, Marketing Manager Kirsten Bowie says, though showering can be the main bathing option.

“We help customers transform their two-bathtub homes into more functional areas for their needs by converting the bathtubs into a new shower. Determining which bathroom to keep a bathtub in and which to convert to a shower depends on available space (showers take up less space) and who uses the bathroom (young adults and the elderly prefer showers while parents prefer bathtubs for their kids’ bathrooms),” she says via email.

Hartman says water conservation, along with accessibility, is driving his clientele away from having a master bathroom tub: “Even though most of our clients are coming in from California or other parts of the country, they identify water as being a valuable commodity here, and they see the water in the tub as a waste.”

The consensus of most studies is showers can save water over taking a bath as long as they’re kept under 10 minutes or so, and a low-flow showerhead can buy you more time.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, older showerheads generate about 5 gallons of water per minute versus 2 gallons per min-

ute with low-flow models. Filling a bathtub requires about 36 gallons on average.

However, there isn’t much hard data to be found online to prove or disprove the importance of bathtubs to resale values.

Remodeling Magazine has estimated that adding a walk-in shower to a bathroom has a return on investment of 70.6% versus 70.1% for a porcelain bathtub, finding any advantage to either negligible.

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A 2017 Houzz survey found 38% of survey respondents chose to upgrade their bathtub while renovating their master bathroom, versus 27% who got rid of it altogether. But of those who did, 78% had a bathtub or shower/ bathtub combination elsewhere in the home.

Fifty percent of all respondents said they would consider purchasing a home without a bathtub, again making it a toss-up for homeowners considering going that direction.

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2020 Is Time To Bring New Attitudes To Building Community

by Sandy Griffis, Executive Director, Yavapai County Contractors Association

I would like to ask that each and every one of us continues to work together to build and construct our community with keen awareness of all that building involves.

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hile I am a firm believer in the power of positive thinking, I also realize that last year was extremely tough for many Americans and our own community of families and friends. It is a dream that has possibly faded for some due to a job loss, or a death of a family member, or an illness or various other reasons.

It is time to start to dream again with a renewed sense of humility and a continued sense of purpose, and dream with a foundation of quality and not quantity, so let’s dive into 2020!

If you are like me, you look at every day of the year as an opportunity to do better than yesterday. It is hard to believe that 2020 is here already. 2019 was no less a roller-coaster experience than some of the previous years for many in our community. Our attitudes, emotions, plans and mindsets have all been affected, and stress and anxiety levels have gone up.

I would like to ask that each and every one of us continues to work together to build and construct our community with keen awareness of all that building involves. I am not referring to building as in “bricks and sticks.”

I am referring to building in the sense of these words: passion, caring, talking, understanding, shaping, loving, giving, acceptance and fostering.

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Building takes much thought, energy, care and ideas; however, the investment is worthwhile. A well-built community should serve the citizens for many generations, and to actively participate in building helps strengthen and deepen relationships and the community. This is a time for collaboration between our governments and citizens to construct communities where we can call home, be safe and feel secure.

Let’s all look to the future. Life brings changes and we must all develop and encourage a life of gratitude. We are all partners in our community, and our circumstances will change at some time or another.

We live in one of the most generous communities on the planet, so let’s all continue to give throughout every day of 2020 and beyond.

The Yavapai County Contractors Association is extremely proud to be a part of this community and work for you. Let’s all work toward dismissing suspicion and replacing

it with trust. Let’s forego a grudge.

Let’s try to understand. Let’s appreciate. Let’s be kind. Let’s decry complacency. With this we will be able to build and construct a “home” we are all proud of. 2020 is a brand new beginning and with the new year on our doorstep let’s live with joy, honesty and meaning.

Along with the entire YCCA Board of Directors and our members we send you loving and heartfelt wishes for a fantastic, amazing and extraordinary new year. May the year ahead bring you deep satisfaction and happiness, and let’s all remember to dream.

Our dream is to continue to work diligently and work very hard for you, to continue to remain rock-solid and to continue to help and ensure protections and support for the communities we serve. Steering this organization is a stellar board of directors and it is a pure pleasure and joy and an honor to work to work for you, the citizens of Yavapai County.

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Let Us Help You Choose Houseplants to Scent Your Indoor Life

by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal, Watters Garden Center

W A living plant in the house guarantees healthier air and a pleasant, moodenhancing environment.

et dog, funky socks, musty books, and the-ever present smells of teenage boys are sometimes more than a house can bear. Houseplants get a lot of lip service for their air-cleaning properties, but let’s face it, sometimes your home needs something more than their gentle air-purifying effects.

Grocery store sprays can mask unpleasant household odors, but what’s really in all those liquids, and are they toxic or not? Aromatic houseplants may be the healthier way to keep rooms lightly scented.

A living plant in the house guarantees healthier air and a pleasant, mood-enhancing environment. Fragrant houseplants are easily adaptable to their surroundings and readily grow in the same conditions as unscented plants. It’s time to switch those artificial air fresheners for the soul-satisfying natural fragrances of these plants: Gardenia – The intense fragrance of gardenia blooms elicit strong emotions about this unique flower. Truly an

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emphatic love-or-hate reaction! If you fall into the gardenia fragrance “love it” category, find a place in your home with at least four hours of bright sunlight each day; a south- or east-facing window is ideal. Keeping humidity levels high around your gardenia will help the glossy dark green foliage to stay healthy, which is key to blossom production. Gardenias also prefer cool nighttime temps, between 50 and 60 degrees, so an Arizona room or back bedroom is a perfect location.

Citrus – A dwarf citrus tree is just what the doctor ordered to chase away winter blues with its sweetly fragrant blossoms followed by vitamin-rich fruit. Choose your favorite dwarf variety and watch it grow to a very manageable 5-foot height.

All citruses need direct light of a south-facing window, so you may have to change your light fixtures to a full-spectrum daylight bulb in darker rooms. Roll the plants outdoors during the growing season, and watch them really thrive.

Jasmine – Whether trained on a ring like a topiary, trailing from a basket or scrambling up a small trellis, the fragrance of jasmine is utter intoxication. Water jasmines moderately, but provide as much light as possible.

Again, a full-spectrum light source may be necessary if you don’t have a spot with the requisite six hours of sun. To trigger blooms in subsequent seasons,

the plants need cool evening temperatures. When you see dozens of pink buds form in the autumn, you’ll know sweet-scented days are ahead.

Orchid – Some orchids have more to offer than exotic beauty and long-lasting blooms. Several varieties, like Twinkle and Hawaiian Sunset, are highly fragrant. The Sharry Baby orchid is said to emit a chocolate fragrance.

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An easy-to-grow orchid that has a strong perfume is the Brassavola nodosa, which is especially sweet in the evening. Other orchids have little or no fragrance, so it’s best to purchase your orchid when it’s in bloom and give it the sniff test. Most people agree that orchid scents are most noticeable in humid conditions, which complements their growing environments.

Scented geranium – Although the foliage of the scented geranium does not emit a detectable fragrance unless the leaves are brushed, bruised or crushed, the resulting aroma is so sublime you’ll find excuses to touch this plant often.

An added benefit is that the leaves of scented geraniums are edible; add their volatile oils to enhance flavored sugars, breads and pastries. You can

choose from scents like apricot, ginger, nutmeg, pineapple, rose and chocolate mint. Keep a few scented geraniums in the kitchen to give yourself an aromatherapy treatment every day. All scented geraniums grow well outside when the risk of frost is past.

Bridal wreath (Stephanotis) – This plant is most fragrant while the delicate blossoms are attached. Extremely easy to grow, the plant needs only a bit of light and moderate water.

Bridal wreath can have a vining habit in the more shaded parts of the house, so provide some support to lift those fragrant flowers nearer to nose height.

Lavender – All herbs have their unique scents that contribute to their

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culinary and medicinal value, but lavender is in a class unto itself when it comes to fragrance. The spicy, clean fragrance of lavender infuses our favorite scented products from soaps to perfumes, candles and drawer sachets. Best of all, the aroma is just as strong in the foliage as in the flowers, so sparse flowering won’t result in a shortage of the herb’s wonderful perfume. French lavender makes for an exceptional houseplant, as it flowers continuously in bright light. All lavender plants prefer sandy soil and moderate to dry irrigation.

There you have my top choices for fragrant plants in your home. Watters Garden Center is stocked full of these and other fragrant plants, and I enjoy helping local gardeners choose just the right plants for each room in their homes. Check out the 42 Best-Smelling Flowers for your outdoor gardens as well.

It’s time to switch those artificial air fresheners for the soulsatisfying natural fragrances of these plants.

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The ROX Interview (continued) ...continued from page 78 of other partnerships through the hospital, advisory councils, and others that I participate in in order to make sure that they are understanding what we do as a health department, so I can help them provide services in the community that are ones we are not the lead agency for.

PRESCOTT LIVING: If you could click your heels, put on your ruby slippers, what would you do?

LESLIE HORTON: You know, one thing would be health equity in Yavapai County and across our nation. Health equity is equal access to good health, to healthcare services, healthy environments, and all aspects of health. I think that if I had a magic wand, that would be my dream is to have people all having that same opportunity to be healthy, which plays into every aspect of their life.

Especially when we look at health equity, it would be wonderful if our children could all have access to healthy nutrition, physical activity, safe environments to play in, and safe environments in the home. You know, all of those things lend to a child’s development, their health and happiness in the long run, and that would be amazing if children could all have those equal opportunities to develop in a healthful way.

PRESCOTT LIVING: When do you get your cape that has an S on it?

LESLIE HORTON: (Laughs) I’d prefer a sash.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What are your personal passions, things that you like to do?

LESLIE HORTON: I love to travel. Especially as it gets cooler here in Prescott, I like to get out of town and go to a beach somewhere.

I also enjoy boating. It’s one of my favorite things. Paddle boarding, wakeboarding, snowboarding. I love playing with my kids outdoors, whether that’s biking or hiking or any variety of it — rolling down a sand dune at Lake Powell. And, I love relaxing, as well. I think that is one thing that as a working mom that I’ve learned to really appreciate, a little bit of relaxation once in a while in between all those other passions. It’s amazing to live in a place where year-round we can enjoy being outside. We are an hour from large lakes for boating, or locally, I can go paddle boarding, hiking, biking, and running easily!

PRESCOTT LIVING: You’re into sports, right?

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LESLIE HORTON: I grew up in sports. I was especially into volleyball and basketball. As an adult, I love college basketball. I also love college football and I will watch the NBA and the NFL and pretty much, you know, any of those if given the opportunity and the time.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What kind of books do you read?

LESLIE HORTON: You know, I actually mostly make short commitments, such as magazines. I love increasing my knowledge of health and other things that might be good for me. But I find that with two small children, and a very busy job, and all of these other passions that I have, committing to a novel is, um, something I would like to do some day. (Laughs) PRESCOTT LIVING: What’s your favorite holiday?

LESLIE HORTON: I love Easter in the spring.

I also love Fourth of July weekend here in Prescott because there’s so many festivities happening. But I love any holiday, really, where it brings family together and you can enjoy seeing the fun and amazement of the children.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What’s your favorite meal?

LESLIE HORTON: Dinner. (Laughs) Would you like to know what type of food?

PRESCOTT LIVING: Yes. LESLIE HORTON: I love seafood so if I were to

pick a type of food, seafood.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Well yeah, in Alaska …

LESLIE HORTON: In Alaska. I didn’t know as a child that growing up on things like salmon and moose meat were going to be exceptional for health in the long run. I even complained that my parents never bought chicken or beef. But I am so appreciative now to have had those opportunities to eat so well up in Alaska. Now I actually have to work to find those kind of foods. But I still go up to Washington, where my dad lives now, and we bring back salmon every year.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What’s your future career? What ambitions do you see 10 years from now?

LESLIE HORTON: I have to say I am in my dream job. I love what I am doing. I never expected to be a director of a health department where I’m at now. I thought of it as a “last five years of the career” kind of job. And so I just feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to do this job at a point in my career where I am still growing and developing my skills and learning leadership skills. I have a great capacity to make change in our community and influence healthy choices and behaviors. And so if I could think of where I would want to be in 10 years, I hope that I’m either doing this or something very similar to it. 

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Prescott High School Innovations Turn Heads Statewide

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ac i l it y i nnov at ions at Prescott High School are receiving praise from educators throughout Arizona, said Prescott Unified School District Superintendent Joe Howard.

Howard mentioned two projects other school administrators say they would like to imitate.

He said personnel from schools throughout the state are asking if they can visit PHS to see the facilities for themselves: • The creative media lab, more commonly called “The Lab,” is a technolog y-oriented classroom outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment.

It opened in November.

The concept for The Lab came from faculty member Robyn Bryce. She attended a summer workshop at the University of Nebraska. Intrigued by what she saw, Bryce talked with Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott Executive Director Christine Resnick and submitted a grant application to finance a technology lab.

Bryce’s grant proposal was approved for $43,420.31. Funds were used to transform an unused woodshop lab behind the school cafeteria into a media lab.

Further, a new course, Advanced Modern Manufacturing and Automation, was approved in mid-December by the PUSD board.

JCF of Greater Prescott President David Hess praised the program, saying, “Coupling of STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — to

HABITAT RESTORE...cont. from page 94 ment. We took third in Division 5 in the state last year. We figure we’ll do better this year.”

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existing curricula is taking students to a new level.”

• The newly renovated athletic track and field with artificial turf and Olympic-quality composition track. It is surrounded by renovated bleachers with new railings and lighted by a power-saving LED stadium lighting system.

It was completed in October.

Assistant Principal Clark Tenney said shortly after the new field was completed in early October, he and other PHS administrators were told by counterparts throughout the state, “we have literally the most contemporary athletic field of any pub-

lic school in Arizona.”

The $2.5 million renovation of the track and field, funded by district bond and real estate sales, included replacement of the grass playing field with artificial turf, which will save $30,000 a year in water bills. A new LED overhead lighting sys-

tem and bleacher railing was added, and a composition track was installed around the football field.

Groups and organizations can rent the athletic field. A complete set of guidelines about public use of the field is available online at www.PrescottBadgers.com.

Sears Closing Doors at Prescott Gateway Mall

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ears will close its doors for good in February at the Prescott Gateway Mall.

Officials from the management company, Transformco, in Chicago, said the Prescott store is one after the first of the year.

The Sears store in Prescott is the only one listed to be closed in Arizona when management company Tr ansfor mco announced in November 51 Sears stores and 45 Kmart stores nationally were to be shut down.

When Sears closes, only two anchor stores — Dillard’s and J.C. Penney’s — will be at the Gateway Mall.

Sears was an original tenant when the mall opened in March 2002.

Since Thanksgiving, Sears has displayed banners and posters

announcing “Store Closing Sales” scattered throughout the mall.

The store manager in Prescott declined to comment about the store’s closing.

Until the closure, store hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Prescott lost its Kmart store in 2008. The space became a C-A-L Store at 1048 Willow Creek Road.

Prescott Valley’s Kmart closed in 2016; that building was converted to Pruitt’s Fine Furniture at 7550 Highway 69.

More than a year ago, Transformco bought the Sears and Kmart conglomerate during a bankruptcy process. Company

management reported in November it faced a “difficult retail environment and other challenges.” For years, both Sears and Kmart endured diminished foot traffic, digital and online competition, and lack of creative innovation in stores.

In the past 15 years, Sears and Kmart have closed more than 3,500 stores and eliminated more than 250,000 jobs. The company has about 180 stores left in the United States.

Founded in 1893 In Chicago by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck, the company was at one time the biggest retailer in the United States.

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equipment and help them gain some athletic skills and generate pride, we’ve more than helped fulfill our mission. We’d be glad to share with other schools, too.”

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Cape of Good Hope and Good Wine Along the Way

by Tori Ward, Cruise and Resort Specialist, ROX Travel Each experience was diverse and filled with historical and eyewitness accounts of the development of Cape Town supplied by Daniel, our guide.

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ollowing our Botswana safari with friends this summer, we explored two other countries on the continent of Africa. First Zimbabwe for a quick trip to Victoria Falls. And since the water shortage in Cape Town has improved, it was a great place to decompress and conclude our incredible African adventure.

Cape Town, South Africa was a new experience for us. We had arranged a three-day tour with a local guide that included all the highlights. Each experience was diverse and filled with historical and eyewitness accounts of the development of Cape Town supplied by Daniel, our guide.

Our accommodations, The Villa Zest Boutique Hotel, were on a quiet side street. Still, just a couple of blocks from one of the main avenues in the city center, it was a great location to

walk to nearby restaurants or grab a quick Uber to the riverfront. The delicious made-to-order breakfast in this charming spot was relaxing and accompanied by a wide selection of specialized coffees or teas. With the refreshments laid out in the afternoon in the common area, it reminded me more of a B&B than a hotel.

Daniel collected us at the appointed time each morning and provided a quick summary of the areas we would visit. Table Mountain above the urban area of the city, the wine region and a trip to Cape of Good Hope were all on the agenda. We agreed we should let the weather determine our visit to the mountain. Although it was visible from town, the low cloud cover could prevent us from being able to take in the views of the bay and surrounding area, so we decided to visit the wine

regions first.

Cape Town’s wine history dates back to the 1600s and the Dutch navigator who established Cape Town, Jan van Riebeeck. There are six major wine regions, and we visited three of these, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, with ample tastings at wineries in each region.

Our stop in Stellenbosch included tours of the historic buildings, including residences of the first settlers to the area. The busy and pedestrian-friendly streets encircle a university, and with so much Dutch-influenced architecture and bicycle traffic, you could easily mistake the town for Amsterdam. The garden route, with vineyards lining the road on each side, feels both Dutch/Germanic and French. You can guess the ancestry of the owner, depending on the name

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of the winery. It got tricky when we arrived at our favorite, the Rickety Bridge Winery, though.

With good wine and lunch, we returned to our hotel with reservations at a restaurant at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. The riverfront complex was alive with activity, and

we paused to listen to an a cappella gospel choir perform before finding our seafood restaurant for dinner.

The following day again proved to be incompatible for a trip up the mountain. Our day would include a trip to the Cape of Good Hope with stops at Fish Hoek for lunch and seal watching and Boulders Penguin Colony to visit the endangered African penguins.

At Foxy Beach, we wandered along the boardwalk to watch the clumsy penguins waddle Charlie Chaplin-like to dive into the water, where they suddenly become water acrobats. They are tiny, about 24 inches tall, and weigh about 5-7 pounds, but they have sharp beaks, so don’t be fooled into thinking petting is a good idea. It’s prohibited.

The highlight of the day, of course, was arriving at Cape Point, just a few miles from where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. The chilly wind, dark pounding surf, and swirling low mist created a mysterious and wild dynamic.

Our final day proved excellent for the delayed trip to Table Mountain.

We started early to avoid having to stand in a long line for the cableway that transports you 991 feet above sea level to the plateau. From this vantage point, you can see Signal Hill, Robben Island, Table Bay and the city center.

The remainder of our day was spent visiting a local garden so we could do some walking and enjoy the pleasant weather.

Daniel was a fabulous guide for each day of our Cape Town adventure, and as we were packing to leave for home the following morning, he returned to the hotel to bring me a box of tea I had forgotten and left behind in his car.

If you’d like to learn more about planning a trip to Cape Town and to hire a guide to make sure you get the most from your visit, give me a call at 928-254-9968 or email me at tori@roxtravel.com.

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Traffic circulates to the left, so if you have little experience driving on the left side, it’s best to take public transportation or hire a guide.

The town of Cape Town is clean, but stay within well-lighted commercial areas and be mindful of your possessions.

Although the water restrictions were lifted when we were there, the town is very conscious of this resource and implements many water-saving practices. Don’t assume you will receive a glass of water with your meal and if you do, it will probably be at a cost. Fill your water bottle at your hotel each morning.

If you plan a visit to the Cape of Good Hope or Table Mountain, take outerwear as both can be quite chilly even in warm weather.

To visit Table Mountain, check for opening times and arrive early. The lines waiting for the cableway are long. However, for the fit with time on their hands, there is a walking path up the mountain.

South Africa has rigorous driving-under-theinfluence laws. The limit is 0.05%, so if visiting wineries is on your agenda, choose a designated driver if your party is going to sample.

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The Elks Performing Arts Center Turns 3!

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n Jan.1, 2017 the Elks Performing Arts Center officially opened for business.

Steven Kartstein, the center’s manager and very first employee, has been here from day one. He offers an interesting perspective on where the Elks Performing Arts Center was when he walked in, as well as where he sees it now and in the future. I decided to ask Steven a few questions about his experience with the Elks Performing Arts Center in

by Trevor Odom, Assistant Marketing and Programs Manager, Elks Performing Arts Center

celebration of going on three years strong.

Tell me about your first experiences managing the Elks Performing Arts Center?

When we first opened, there was just an empty building. It had just completed being remodeled for the last five years. It was a beautiful space. We had to think about and decide what our mission was going to be and how we would go about fulfilling it, and what form that would take.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Cindy Hernon, Maxine Dillahunty, Dale McDonald, Trevor Odom, Steven Kartstein, Linda Walls, Colette Greenlee, Jennifer Ward, Mary Towne, Trisha Tibbits, Joanie Vancore.

How has the day-to-day schedule changed from the beginning to now?

In the beginning there was a lot of reaching out to the community.

I drove, walked, called, emailed and wrote to hundreds of diverse groups around Prescott to let them know we were here and ready to help promote the performing arts in the Quad Cities. We needed to reach out to let people know about the dance studios, recording studio and of course the thirdfloor event spaces.

What kind of facilities and programs do you offer?

As I mentioned, on the second floor we have the two dance studios, one with a professionally installed sprung Marley vinyl flooring and barre for ballet and contemporary dance. The other has floating hardwood hickory flooring. Both studios are fully mirrored. Also on the second floor are the Wenger Soundlok practice booths and The Elks recording studio. The recording space is available to be used by the community for all of its professional recording needs.

We have engaged a professional recording engineer. All of the spaces are available to rent at low subsidized rates.

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You say you do concerts and entertainment in the upstairs hall?

Can you tell me a little about that?

Yes! In 2019 we started having, separate from The Theatre, a number of different kinds of acts in the intimate surroundings of the Crystal Hall and Sundance Rooms. These range from comedy, jazz concerts and

dances, blues music, open mic night, etc. We have partnered with many groups from the local performing arts scene, like the Mile High Comedy Theatre, the Folk Sessions, Az Phil, Prescott Night Out, and others. Of course the event halls are also available for meetings, parties, weddings and a host of other events.

What about community programs and scholarships?

One of the unique things about The Elks is that we are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. What that means is that a portion of the revenue that we collect from renting out the spaces on the second and third floors is returned to the community at large in the form of scholarships, musical instrument purchases for local students, performing arts education and other programs.

The Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center is proud to support, for example; Prescott High School, Mile High Middle School, La Tierra Community School and a multitude of others.

Anything coming up in the future that we should know about?

In 2020 we are looking forward to expanding our outreach to local musical and theater groups. We hope to partner with as many diverse groups as we can to fulfill our mission of being the place in Prescott and the surrounding area providing space for practice, rehearsal and training in the performing arts. Anyone interested in learning more can call us at 928-756-2844, email info@etpac.org or visit www. prescottelkstheater.com.

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‘AXEL’

BRINGS CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S ICY VISION TO PRESCOTT VALLEY

by Blake Herzog

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conic Canadian circus and entertainment producer Cirque du Soleil has created yet another eye-popping spectacle, and it’s coming to Prescott Valley’s Findlay Toyota Center March 19-21.

AXEL, described as an “electro-pop circus show on ice,” draws its energy from arena concerts, sports events, video games, manga, martial arts and other inspirations to create a distinct, immersive world for its audience.

Another Cirque du Soleil touring production, Saltimbanco, came to the arena for a stint back in 2008. AXEL cast member Karina

Manta, who grew up in Arizona, said, “We know it’s been a few years since Cirque has come to Prescott, and we’re really excited to be back in the city with this new show. It’s a little different.”

AXEL fuses acrobatics to ice skating, live music and graphic arts, bringing multiple worlds to life through one young man’s imagination. The title character dives into a world of his own making, where he helps his beloved Lei and her crew try to keep the light of a powerful talisman from falling into the hands of supervillain Vi. Manta said she and her ice dancing partner Joe Johnson, who competed with the Team USA championship team until last year, play members of the villain’s squad: “We get to be this really cool, evil snake team, so it’s a lot of fun,” The show is threaded with original songs and cover versions performed by Axel and his band, while characters he created come to life in the performers’ stunts on and above the arena ice.

Images and animation are projected onto the ice as well as a series of slim, rectangular LED screens that form a giant pair of wings, intensifying the connection between music, visuals and performances.

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Putting this show on requires a 89-member touring crew, which represents 20 nations.

The 43 artists include 4 band members including a singer, 18 skaters and 23 acrobats.

It takes 16 semis to transport AXEL’s equipment on its 40-city North American tour, which began in October.

AXEL is Cirque du Soleil’s 48th production since it began to redefine circuses with its focus on human acrobatics in the early 1980s and its second show on ice.

Tickets for the four Prescott Valley performances — at 7:30 p.m. March 19, 20 and 21, with an additional 4:30 p.m. show March 21 — are available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/ axel. Prices start at $44 for adults (subject to change) with senior, military, student discounts and family 4-packs available.

Manta said, “I’ll be in Prescott on my birthday, so that will be a really special night.”

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Historically, Glassford Hill Has Been Known by Several Names

by Drew Desmond, Secretary, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation

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t was a day 12 million years ago. Antelope, camels and prehistoric horses were peaceably grazing when lava and super heated ash started thundering toward the Earth’s surface. Suddenly, the ground shook violently and a volcanic eruption blew through a hill.

“Clouds of fiery ash buried (the animals) that roamed the flanks of the hill,” according to Beverly Morgan, geologist for the Prescott National Forest.

“The center of Glassford Hill is a cinder cone intruded by three dikes of basalt that join in the center.”

Standing at an elevation of 6,177 feet, what we now know as Glassford Hill was born.

However, over the years, this mountain in the middle of the valley has had several names.

The first known name was

“Malpais (mell-pie-eez) Mountain,” which translates to “the badlands” in Spanish, and it was so marked on early maps. This early name is so old no account exists as to why the hill was ever considered to be “bad” lands in the first place.

When the Anglos came to the area, they noticed it was the one mountain in the area devoid of trees. As a result, it was referred to as “Mount Baldy,” “Bald Hill,” or most often, “Bald Mountain.”

These names remained popular into the early 20th century.

However, “Mount Glassford” was originally listed on topographical maps as early as 1880 and by the 1930s, “Glassford Hill” was widely accepted.

The hill is named for Col. William Glassford, who traveled this area in the 1880s and helped form a sophisticated system of

An old, rusted heliograph still stands atop Glassford Hill (Courtesy WikiMedia Commons)

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On this 1905 map, Glassford Hill is labeled as “Bald Mountain.” The east-west railroad tracks just north is the Iron King recreational trail today, while the northsouth railroad is now the Pea Vine recreational trail. “Point of Rocks” is better known to us as the Granite Dells. (Author’s collection)

heliograph stations to monitor the movements of Apache Indians, U.S. military and civilians.

Seven men, including one cook, were stationed on Glassford Hill to man the communications post.

The heliograph was a shortlived invention that used mirrors to flash signals similar to Morse code. Messages were passed hundreds of miles via 27 stations on mountaintops throughout Arizona. Glassford used mathematics, among other things, to perfect the heliograph system.

The Indians referred to it as “sun talk.” It seemed to prove enough of a deterrent in our area that it was never used in battle here.

Heliograph usage was shortlived because the telegraph and telephone had already been invented. The system was only useful in locations where there were no communication wires in place — a situation that would soon be remedied.

Technically, the true Glassford

Hill is not the one with the lava cone, but the peak that has the radio towers on its top. Ironically, these towers depend on the sun just as much as heliographs did because they are solar powered.

One of these towers actually “reads” some of the modern water meters in town as they transmit the consumer’s usage to the tower.

A trail to the summit of Glassford Hill has recently been developed by the Town of Prescott Valley, allowing for a challenging hike and stunning views. The future of old “Bald Mountain” is brighter than ever. The days of it being considered “badlands” have long been forgotten.

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Children, Adults Alike Need Playtime for Better Physical and Mental Health USA Olympic softball team played at Ken Lindley in 2008, Photo courtesy of staff.

by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott

Play is not meant to cease when one reaches adulthood.

Many times recreation or play opportunities are overlooked to devote more time to careers, raising a family, or a variety of other variables.

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he concept of “play” means different things to different people and is likely influenced by environment and culture. Play can easily be related to the opposite of work, which has a connotation to something that is obligatory, and play is more of an “at-will” endeavor. Scientific research backs several things to be known about play, including that play is instinctive, has been around for as long as mankind, and that children learn through play.

Yet, it was not until the late 1800s

that the playground industry started to see increases in manufactured play equipment. Documentation shows that in 1905 only 35 American cities had supervised playgrounds, and in 1920 the first equipment recommended for removal due to safety reasons was the Giant Stride.

The first official Consumer Product Safety Commission Public Playground Safety Handbook was published in 1981 and is still in use today, providing federal guidelines on playground safety. While there are no federal laws, agencies are encouraged to

Kayakers at Willow Lake. Photo courtesy of Dennis Mischler.

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follow industry standards of care regarding organized playgrounds and surrounding areas.

While all play areas are not manufactured playgrounds, a commonality found between natural play environments and designated manufactured playgrounds is they function to help children develop physically, intellectually/cognitively, socially and emotionally.

Stephen Hinshaw, a professor of psychology at the University of California-Berkeley claims that “even more vital than early reading is the learning of play skills, which form the foundation of cognitive skills.” Modern playgrounds are designed with children’s development in mind, keeping openings free from entrapment or from clothing becoming entangled, ultimately providing a safer play area than some natural play environments.

For the last few decades, health professionals have detected a link between the decline in active play and the rise in childhood obesity. According to a publication titled Crisis in Kindergarten written by the Alliance for Childhood, in 2009 “a typical school-aged child … spends four to six hours with high-tech media, most of it indoors, and less than one hour outdoors in non-sports activities.”

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Horseshoe Pits at Watson Lake. Photo by Nancy Nesbit.

The report goes on to say that due to the complications associated with obesity and sedentary lifestyles, today’s children may be the first generation in 200 years to have a shorter average lifespan than their parents.

Another alarming statistic is the rise in mental illness among youth in America. While there is no solid research linking reduced overall playtime with increases in mental illness, the ways play activities are designed to strengthen social and emotional skills while also relieving stress are worth exploring.

Play is not meant to cease when one reaches adulthood. Many times recreation or play opportunities are overlooked to devote more time to careers, raising a family, or a variety of other variables. Considering the fast pace of today’s lifestyles, carving out time for personal enjoyment (adult play) is perhaps more critical than ever. Common knowledge supports that exercise leads to release of endorphins from the brain, but the idea of play leads to more benefits both physically and mentally.

Activities such as scavenger hunts, geocaching, playing board games or card games, crafting and painting are also considered play.

As Recreation Services professionals, it is our role within the community to offer opportunities for quality play not only for children but adults.

Fortunately, with Prescott’s mild, sunny climate, visitors and residents have ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Community partners such as Yavapai College, the YMCA, Highlands Center for Natural History, Sharlot Hall Museum, Smoki Museum, Phippen Museum, The Adult Center, Prescott Public Library, along with many private businesses, offer

ample opportunities for indoor as well as outdoor play.

Rather than thinking of playtime as a guilty pleasure, reframe thoughts to address it as necessary to daily routines. Experts advise that play does not have to take a lot of time out of the day. More importantly, it should happen as much as possible every day. Perhaps one has forgotten how to play or which activities bring joy.

Try tapping into the same things that brought joy in childhood such as card games, hopscotch or coloring. Another suggestion is to be surrounded with playful people.

The City of Prescott Recreation Services Department offers 13 manufactured play equipment areas for children between the ages of 2-5 and 5-12 throughout the City. Each play structure is signed to indicate for which ages the equipment is designed. Adults are strongly encouraged to supervise children when they are playing on playgrounds.

These can be found at Acker Park, Boys and Girls Club of Central Arizona (Aubrey Street), Flinn Park, Heritage Park, Goldwater Lake (2), Granite Creek Park, Ken Lindley Park, Kayla’s Hands (Pioneer Park), Peppertree Park, Watson Lake Park, Willow Creek Park and Vista Park.

Opportunities for children of all ages to play include hiking or bicycling on trails, geocaching, interpretive nature walks at the Community Nature Center or Acker Park, fishing (check www.azgfd.gov for license requirements) or boating at the local lakes. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports and is said to be friendly for all ages. There are 12 courts at Pioneer Park available for public use. For more information visit www.prescott-az.gov.

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Peppertree Park. Photo courtesy of staff.

Brothers preparing to climb in the Granite Dells. Photo by Adam Yarnes.

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Beale’s Role in Bringing Camels to Arizona

Where History Never Ends!

An Arizona History Adventure

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he War with Mexico (1848) was over, and a vast territory west of Texas had been ceded to the United States, and served as a gateway to California, where gold had been discovered. Unfortunately, there was no easy way to get there.; no roads and few safe trails crossed much of this inhospitable landscape, and this was long before rail lines across much of what would become Arizona. In fact, few had ever surveyed or mapped the arid expanse.

By order of the President, a California rancher and former Navy lieutenant was appointed to direct a survey and mark “a military road from New Mexico Territory to California.”

Although more Edward Fitzgerald Beale than capable of leading a road-making expedition, Edward Beale may have been surprised that the second part of his mission was to test a new weapon of war – Camels. It was a novel idea that had circulated the halls of government for several years. In 1855, Congress authorized funds to import

camels from the Middle East as a possible means to transport military wares across the American Southwest. After two procurement missions, there were more than 70 camels housed at Camp Verde, Texas, by early 1857.

Beale arrived there in June, and was instructed on the nature of camels and their few needs.

He confirmed that camels could carry as much as 750-pound loads over long stretches – quite a capacity compared to horses and mules.

A civilian crew – horses, wagons, mules and 25 camels – along with Arab and Greek camel handlers headed west on June 19, 1857. Across Texas and into the New Mexico Territory, the camels proved themselves capable of dealing with rainstorms and mud, as well as stretches of heat with no water and easily accepted such local food sources as mesquite and greasewood.

When they passed homesteads surrounded by cacti fences, the camels helped themselves.

By mid-August, Beale’s surveying party had left Albuquerque heading into Indian country, and arrived at Fort Defiance (just over the border in present-day Arizona). From there, the party followed the Whipple expedition route (1853-54) toward the San Francisco Peaks.

After weeks crossing the high-country desert with no water or grass for the horses and mules, Beale sent two men on camels in one direction to look for water while he and several men on

horses headed the other. Not finding water, Beale and his men returned to the main group and found the others waiting with barrels of water. It seems the camels had led them to a stream a few miles away.

Despite the dry heat, “...the camels alone seemed perfectly indifferent and chewed their cuds in cheerful contentment,” Beale recorded in his journal. By late-September, the party finally reached a spring. Most of the other animals were in severe distress, while the camels (who had traveled more than 50 miles without water) seemed fine. The party struggled westward and finally found a trail leading to the river. At last, “The Colorado was burning in the sunlight about 18 miles distant,” Beale recorded.

Beale’s complete expedition is detailed in a new “Exploring Arizona” exhibit at Sharlot Hall Museum. The presentation outlines the early territorial explorers, from the Spanish conquistadors of the 1540s, to the frontiersmen and adventurers vying for beaver pelts, to the early miners and ranchers who settled Arizona.

In the exhibit, look for the ‘rest of the story’ of Beale’s expedition, the subsequent history of the Army Camel Corps, and a feature on Hadji Ali (nicknamed “Hi Jolly”), one of Beale’s camel herders, who settled in Arizona after proudly marching Beale’s camels through the streets of Los Angeles.

— by Fred Veil

Display panel at “Exploring Arizona” exhibit at Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza.

Beale and his camels illustrated for “The Report of the Secretary of War, Communicating ...February 2, 1857, Information Respecting the Purchase of Camels for the Purpose of Military Transportation.”

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Here’s How to Add Unique, Fun and Personal Touches to Your Wedding Day

by Tahna Falk, Owner of StarStruck Event Planning and the Prescott Bridal Affaire Expo

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re you looking for inspiration to add some personal, fun and unique touches to your wedding?

We’ve got some ideas for you!

Gather song requests from your guests.

Help make the process of building your wedding reception music playlist a little easier by having your guests RSVP with one song choice each. Provide these to your DJ to add to your wedding playlist for the reception.

Create a custom monogram. Anything from your invitations to signage to a lighted monogram that can be projected onto the wall or dance floor adds a very personal touch to your wedding.

You can work with various professionals involved in your wedding like your invitation designer, Etsy for signage, and/or your DJ to create a monogram.

Do something fun with your napkin fold. It does not cost money to do so, and a good napkin fold goes a long way on your tablescape. You can find lots of inspiration on Pinterest or Instagram.

Do something different with your table layout. Think outside the box. Connect the tables for a more intimate feel or mix round and rectangular tables. A good table layout creates more visual interest and your guests will think it’s pretty cool. Again, lots of inspiration can

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be found on Pinterest and Instagram.

5. Skip the guest favors and guest book and go for a photo booth instead.

Oftentimes, guest favors get left behind.

A photo booth provides another source of entertainment at your wedding and it gives your guests a keepsake they will love. Make sure to include a photo album for guests to place one photo strip in your album with a personalized message to you, and they can keep one photo strip for themselves.

6. Rent a bounce house for your wedding!

This could also double as a guest favor and again provides another source of entertainment for you and your guests.

And your guests will be talking about how much fun it was for years to come.

7. Signature drinks. Do you want to provide a hosted bar, but the cost is too steep? Serve wine, beer and two signature drinks. This still gives your guests more options than just beer and wine and provides a personalized touch, with drinks that represent you and your significant other’s personalities.

8. Champagne pop, anyone? For the toasts, have a bottle of champagne placed at each table and have one person from each table pop the cork and pass the bottle around before you go into the toasts. Fun and interactive!

9. Nervous about writing and reading your personalized vows to each other during the ceremony? Let your officiant do most of the talking. Read your own written and personalized vows to each other privately during a first look instead. The first look was my favorite part about my own wedding. Having that alone time with my significant other before our guests arrived was so special and one of my favorite memories from the day. The first look is also the perfect time to exchange letters or personal vows in private.

10. Don’t want to do a first look with your significant other? Do you have a great sense of humor and want to add a little fun to your special day? Surprise them when they turn around with something like a T-Rex costume, or have the best man dress up in a white dress. This makes for some great moments of laughter on a day filled with nerves and excitement. And the best part is that it can all be captured on camera to reminisce about for years to come.

So whatever you do to make your wedding day fun, personalized and unique, don’t forget the day is about celebrating you and your significant other. Don’t sweat the small stuff, have fun and be present in the moment.

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR WEDDING AMID PINES, FRESH AIR AND SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN VIEWS

by Michael Longoria, Sales and Marketing Manager, and Rusan Schulz, Membership Director, Capital Canyon Club

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ou’ve probably been dreaming about your wedding day for as long as you can remember — or at least from the moment you first said “yes.” Capital Canyon Club, located in Prescott and just 90 minutes from the greater Phoenix area, is Prescott’s premier golf and social club.

Tucked away in the beautiful mountainous environment of the Hassayampa community, Capital Canyon Club is the perfect setting for your special day. The refreshing lodgestyle clubhouse combined with tall pines, fresh air, blue skies and dramatic mountain

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views sets a scene beyond perfection. Our full-service venue provides exquisite menu offerings, customizable event details, and a professional catering staff to attend to the intricate details of your very special day.

In short, Capital Canyon Club provides everything you need to create memories that will last a lifetime.

At Capital Canyon Club, the breathtaking natural environment provides several different venues for your wedding reception, banquet, wedding shower or rehearsal dinner. Venue options include: • “The View,” which overlooks historic Prescott, has views reaching as far as the San Francisco Peaks.

• “The Courtyard” provides the perfect elements for an intimate evening soiree.

• “The Lawn” is a quaint setting large enough to accommodate a gathering of up to as 150 of your friends and family members celebrating your union.

• “The Capital Room” is our Club’s signature venue, which promotes a rustic-style theme with a native stone, floor-to-ceiling fireplace as the focal point of the room and comes furnished with a custom-made dance floor.

For the bride who wishes to escape the planning rigors and simply ride off into the sunset, Capital Canyon Club’s dedicated and professional catering staff provides exquisite service and will attend to each and every detail throughout the day.

Our full-service venue provides: • Capacity of up to 200 people.

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Things You Need to Know about the 2020 Prescott Bridal Affaire Expo

by Tahna Falk, Owner, StarStruck Event Planning and the Prescott Bridal Affaire Expo

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oin us March 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Northern Arizona’s largest and longest-running wedding expo, the 2020 Prescott Bridal Affaire Expo! Come celebrate 15 wonderful years of this community event held at the historic Hassayampa Inn in the heart of downtown Prescott, at 122 E. Gurley St. The Expo is presented by StarStruck Event Planning and co-hosted by the historic Hassayampa Inn and Verve Events & Tents. Our 2020 Diamond Sponsor is Findlay Prescott Subaru, our Gold Sponsor is Strada Salon and our Silver Sponsors include Arizona’s Finest Wedding Sites and Services, The Daily Courier, Prescott Woman Magazine, Lonesome Valley Newspaper, Magic 99.1 Radio, Jennifer Rice Photography, Motion Candy Media, Sky City Audio, and SignalsAZ.

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As always, the Expo will feature some of the best vendors in the business, providing every type of service and product you could want for your dream wedding: music, photography, coordinators, floral, rentals, caterers, bakers and more. Truly a one-stop shop experience, this friendly and interactive atmosphere is further enhanced by strolling musicians as well as gown, hair and makeup models displaying the latest trends. Delicious food and cake samples also will be on hand.

This event is always jampacked with fun and excitement, including raffle drawings every 30 minutes and a Grand Prize worth thousands of dollars. Parking and admission are free.

For those who may be new to the Prescott Bridal Affaire Expo experience, attendees should be prepared to mingle, wear comfortable shoes and spend

several hours there. You will not want to rush through this event.

Take your time so you can see all that is available and meet with professionals who want to make your wedding day everything you dreamed of, working within your budget parameters and tailoring services to meet your needs.

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Picking Wedding Flowers Can Be Easy and Fun with the Right Consultant

by Ann Saltz, Owner, Prescott Flower Shop

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wedding without flowers is like a marriage without joy.

Flowers are not only beautiful, joyful and celebratory, but they are the key component that sets the mood and ambience for your wedding. From the bohemian wildflower vibe to the elegant, sophisticated look, flowers pull all the elements together to celebrate your personality and the uniqueness of your relationship.

Many brides can be intimidated when choosing their flowers. They feel like they don’t know enough about flowers or how to use flowers to create the ambience they desire. However, the only thing that matters is that you know the mood you want to set, the colors that make you feel happy, and how much you can budget for flowers. A few pictures of things that please you will also help.

Then all you need is a talented, seasoned bridal consultant, one that has made the

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ASK THE HANDYMAN: COMMON PLUMBING PROBLEMS Saturday, March 28 at 9:30 a.m.

Join George Sverv, retired general contractor, as he shows you how to solve common plumbing issues such as how to fix a leaky faucet or toilet tank. A Q&A session will follow. This is part of a series; join us in April for general construction questions.

ARIZONA IN FILM: “KIT CARSON” Sunday, Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m.

With its striking landscapes and picturesque towns, Arizona has a rich history of serving as a filming location for many Hollywood movies. Learn more about Arizona’s place in film history in this two-part presentation that includes a screening of the 1940 film Kit Carson starring Jon Hall, Lynn Bari and Dana Andrews; and a presentation titled Kit Carson & the Arizona Connection by historian Joe Webster.

CRAFTERNOON AT THE LIBRARY: DRAWING WITH BRYAN ROBERTSON Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m.

Ever wondered how a piece of art was created? Stop by for this unique opportunity to watch a work of art be created as Yavapai College Art Prof. Bryan Robertson guides participants through basic drawing techniques.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MOVIE SERIES: “ROBOT & FRANK” Wednesday, March 11 at 5 p.m.

This month’s film selection is Robot & Frank, an award-winning comedy with a star-studded cast. Set in the near future, an ex-jewel thief (Frank Langella) receives a

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gift from his son – a robot butler (voiced by Peter Sarsgaard) programmed to look after him. But soon the two try their luck as a heist team. Rated PG-13.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MOVIE SERIES: “THE BOOKSHOP” Wednesday, April 8 at 5 p.m.

This month’s film selection is The Bookshop, based on the novel by Penelope Fitzgerald. Free-spirited Florence Green (Emily Mortimer) opens a bookshop in a conservative coastal town in England and brings about a surprising cultural awakening. Rated PG-13.

MAD WOMEN POETS AND TAPESTRY Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m.

Celebrate Poetry Month with MAD Women Poets and Tapestry, in a program of original poetry and a cappella choral music. An open microphone follows.

PRESCOTT LIBRARY YOUTH EVENTS OUTDOORS EXPLORERS Thursday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.

– Golf-Toss Science Thursday, March 19 at 4 pm – Courtyard Garden Preparation and Rock Art Use science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) to learn more about the natural world. For children ages 8-12. Register online at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537.

LEGO EXPO Thursday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m.

Master builders, assemble! We’ll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm. For children ages 5 and older.

ART DAYS FOR KIDS Friday, March 13 at 1 p.m.

– Women Artists and Fabric Scraps Friday, April 10 at 1 p.m.

– Cave Art of Early Man For children, ages 6-10. Register online at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537.

Presented by Prescott Art Docents, a volunteer organization dedicated to sharing a love of art.

CALDECOTT BOOKS AND ART FOR KIDS Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m.

Blending art with award-winning children’s books, this program introduces budding young artists to the wonderful world of illustrations. This month, learn about Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick. All registered children will receive a personal copy of the book. For children, grades K-2.

Register online at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537.

EASTER EGG HUNT AND STORYTIME FOR KIDS Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m.

Songs, a story, and a hunt for Easter eggs!

For children, ages 0-5. Please meet in the Founders Suite.

Programs are presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library

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oud cheers and applause greeted fall term 2019 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates when they entered the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley Dec. 14.

The record fall graduating class included 244 students from 15 nations, who represented the ERAU-Prescott and Worldwide campuses. Further, 22 graduates were commissioned as second lieutenants — 17 into the U.S. Air Force and four into the U.S. Army.

Ceremonies were guided by ERAU President Barry Butler from the Daytona Beach, Florida, campus and ERAU Prescott Chancellor Anette Karlsson.

Karlsson praised the graduating class, saying they were among the brightest students

ever to receive degrees from the prestigious aviation and aerospace university. This past year, almost 3,000 students were on the Prescott campus.

The commencement speaker was state Rep. Arlando S. Teller, a native of Chinle who was the first Navajo to receive a degree from the ERAU-Prescott campus in 1995.

Using the symbol of an eagle feather, a sacred bird in Navajo culture, Teller said it was appropriate the eagle was also the mascot for the university. He said, “The eagle represents the greatest, strongest and most powerful strength and harmony to the Great Spirit we can have. I have the same faith in the eagle as part of the ERAU educational process.”

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arely 4 years old, the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University chapter of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has distinguished itself as an exceptional chapter.

Mary Todd, executive director of the nation’s oldest and most selective interdisciplinary honor society, informed Dr. Anne Boettcher, an ERAU faculty member and chapter president, that it had been selected from among more than 340 chapters for “Circle of Excellence Gold” status for the 2019-2020 year.

Chapter 337 at ERAU was recognized because of the high level of academic excellence and engagement on campus during the year. The chapter received a $200 award.

Since its founding and installation in September 2016,

the ERAU chapter has initiated outstanding students each semester. Boettcher said the stringent admission standards require students must rank in no less than the top 10% of the student body.

She added, “Those who are invited to membership are truly student scholars. I want to emphasize that Phi Kappa Phi is an academic honor society, not honorary society.”

The society, now 123 years old, was founded at the University of Maine. It has chapters throughout North America and in the Philippines.

The ERAU chapter inducted five new members this fall and awarded two $2,000 scholarships. Chapter officers will conduct a book drive for a number of area public schools in the greater community this spring.

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