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A DV E RT I S E R I N D E X A1 Garage Door Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Able & Ready Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Olsen’s for Healthy Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Agape House of Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Optima Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Amazing Foot Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Phippen Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Apricot Lane Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 ASIS Massage Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 AZ Super Plumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Bashford Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Bella Home Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Blue Raven Landscape & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Blushing Cactus Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Ponderosa Hotel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Premiere Tax & Accounting Services PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Prescott Community Access Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Prescott Flooring Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Prescott Flower Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Prescott Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Broken Horn D Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Prescott Landscaping Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Capstone Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Prescott Women’s Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 53

Carman Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Primera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Purple Clover Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Coldwell Banker - Brinkhurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Raskin’s Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Coldwell Banker Realty - Peter Fife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - John Murphy . . . . . . 119

Complete Foot & Ankle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fairway Independent Mortgage - Laurie Moore . . . . . . . . . 100 Findlay Subaru of Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Findlay Toyota Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Findlay Toyota Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Judy Bluhm . . . . . . . . . 111 Rogers Academy of Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 ROX Casa Grande Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Int’l Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Int’l Realty - Laura Spaeth . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Grand Highland Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Scottsdale Plastic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Guaranteed Door Service, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Sharlot Hall Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Gurley St Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Smart Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Hassayampa Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Spectrum Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Heritage Park Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Sunflower Handyman Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Highlands Center for Natural History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

The Hike Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Horse Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Natural Healing Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Joe’s Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Larry Kennison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Made in the Shade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Maid To Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 MCK Woodworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Medina’s House Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 MJ Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

The Raven Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Thumb Butte Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 55 Totally Floored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Two Mamas’ Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Watters Garden Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 West Valley Garage Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Murphy’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Whiskers Barkery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Museum of Indigenous People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Wilson Aesthetics Beauty & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Northern Arizona Social LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Yavapai Humane Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 95

Northern Arizona Wranglers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ZebraScapes LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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VOICES At Prescott LIVING Magazine, our slogan is “The Voice of the Community” because we believe the stories in our local region are best told by the people, companies, nonprofits and governments that comprise our community. Here are the “voices” who helped make this issue possible!

Dr. Hojat Askari

Lisa Hayes

Founder & Medical Director, Thumb Butte Medical Center Dr. Hojat Askari, or “Dr. A,” is founder and medical director of Thumb Butte Medical Center at 3124 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, with over 20 medical professionals specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, allergy treatment, and foot and ankle surgery.

Executive Director, Sharlot Hall Museum Lisa is the executive director at Sharlot Hall Museum, after serving as president/CEO of the Accokeek Foundation, stewards of the living history museum and national colonial farm at Piscataway Park, Maryland, across the Potomac River from Mount Vernon.

With a BA in drama and MA in humanities, she holds a doctorate in American studies from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Martha Baden

Sheri L. Heiney

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.

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.

Margo Christensen

Tracey Horn

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

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

Dennis Gallagher

Leslie Horton, MA, MCHES

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

Director of Yavapai County Community Health Services, County Health Officer With 15 years of public health experience, Leslie 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.

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.

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Owner, Watters Garden Center Ken grew up in Prescott, attended Yavapai College and graduated 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.

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Greg Mengarelli

Maggie Tidaback

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 Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University. He is active in community affairs.

Economic Development Project Manager, Town of Chino Valley Maggie Tidaback is the economic development project manager for the Town of Chino Valley. She loves bringing a better quality of life to the community. Maggie came into the public sector late in her career, and it has quickly become her calling in life.

John Murphy

Marnie Uhl

Chair, Prescott Commission on Well-Being John Murphy is chairman of the Prescott Commission on Well-Being and founder of the Make 100 Healthy Foundation, whose mission is to reduce diabetes and obesity though nutrition and gardening education. He’s a proud husband, father and real estate agent.

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

Ray Newton

Loree Walden

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 living in Prescott with his wife Patty.

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 tax preparation, 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.

Kell Palguta

Donna Werking

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

Owner, Marketing Agency, Northern Arizona Social, LLC Donna is the owner of Northern Arizona’s premier marketing firm. She specializes in the latest digital and traditional marketing strategies for businesses across the region. She dedicates her time on committees and boards to support local nonprofits and organizations in her community.

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 2021 • THE MEDICAL, HEALTH & WELLNESS EDITION

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Publisher’s Letter

Beauty is Everywhere You Look

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lmost no one who describes Greater Prescott can do it without using the word “beautiful” at some point.

From the Granite Dells in the northwest to the historic architecture of downtown Prescott, on to the forests and lakes and the mountains surrounding it all, our region has an overabundance of ravishing views that inspire many an amateur or pro photographer to pull aside and try to capture a little bit of the spectacle.

But there is much beauty to be found beyond our gorgeous natural setting.

Our February/March issue spotlights our special Beauty and Style and Wedding sections, all about making everyone feel beautiful and creating the most special days of your life.

You’ll find directories of beauty experts and fashion hubs to accent the loveliness and charm you bring to the chair, as well as all you need to know about venues, planners, formal

wear and all the particulars of putting together an exquisite ceremony and reception.

We even have some tips from a wedding pro on how to cope with the stress of planning your best event!

There’s much beauty to be found in the growth of our arts and cultural scene, including a short ballet film making a splash at international film festivals, directed by local choreographer Nicole Romine and shot at Yavapai College.

We also bring you the news of the popular Prescott Pops expanding to become a broader music and educational entity, the Prescott Symphony Orchestra.

Another topic we touch on in this issue is the importance of supporting local businesses, which in their own way help enhance the beauty of Prescott.

The service they provide and connections they forge with custom-

ers bring a distinct energy difficult to reproduce in a corporate store, which draws their neighbors back time and again. They create a sense of place for residents and visitors alike and play a part in converting those visitors into new residents.

We also want to thank former Prescott City Councilmember Billie Orr, the subject of this month’s ROX interview, for all of her hard work to further enhance the beauty of her city and the surrounding area. She will be missed as she and her husband relocate from the city for health-related reasons.

But Greater Prescott will continue to build on Orr’s contributions, along with so many other leaders’, to magnify the magnificence of our home!

Elaine Earle Publisher, Prescott LIVING Magazine

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Prescott Valley to Get New USPS Facility

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st u d y c u r r ent l y i s underway by United States Postal Service officials to identify a site for a new post office in the Town of Prescott Valley. They hope to identify a 4- to 5-acre site.

Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta said in a December Facebook post he’d been told by Prescott Postmaster Brian Wade the USPS was looking for a suitable property within the town for an expanded post office.

It could take 18 months to two years to complete a facility.

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isting building would not take that much time, Palguta said.

More than a year ago, Palguta and his colleagues contacted members of Congress to ask them to begin exploring the idea of a new post office location.

The request was driven by growth of the community from about 6,000 people in 1985 to almost 50,000 residents currently — and still increasing rapidly.

U.S. Postal Service officials confirmed to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema in December that Arizona District postal officials

were studying the future of the current facility at 8307 E. Hwy 69. An annex was added at 6545 E. Second St. several years ago to help handle the growing load.

Also supporting the request for the new post office were former Sen. Martha McSally and Arizona congressmen Tom O’Halloran and Paul Gosar. They specifically asked the USPS to move forward quickly to find a site, emphasizing population growth, facility needs and increased volume of mail.

igh school seniors from Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Mayer and Bagdad schools may apply for scholarships from the Republican Women of Prescott.

Applications must be filed no later than Feb. 20, said Barbara Ernest, public relations chair.

Scholarships will be presented in May. Last year, the committee awarded $20,000 in scholarships, the highest amount to date.

Applicants are asked to contact the group and request an application form at www.rwop. info. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay, a 150-word biographical statement, current grade transcript, letter of recommendation, and participate in an in-person interview.

The scholarship committee includes Jeff Bubley, chair, and members Maria Bassier, Bette Borst, Barbara Ernest and Michelle Warburton.

The Republican Women of Prescott is the nation’s largest Federated Republic Women’s Organization in the nation.

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NACOG Offers Resident Weatherization Assistance

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fter a year unlike any other, many people have been left searching for financial support to help them survive what has been one of the toughest times since the Great Depression.

NACOG — the Northern Arizona Council of Governments — has stepped up to help. It is the 15th year NACOG has done so.

Residents throughout Yavapai, Apache, Coconino and Navajo counties are being urged by Teri Drew, regional director of NACOG, to apply as soon as possible for energy-saving weatherization services.

Leah Cickavage, a senior staff member at NACOG, said, “NACOG staff will perform a comprehensive energy audit on your home.

repair.

• insulate or increase insulation of attic and floor • repair of forced air ducts • repair or replacement of gas range • repair or replacement of evaporative cooler • repair of broken glass • weather stripping and air sealing and caulking

It includes a complete health and safety diagnosis of your combustion appliances (HVAC, water heater, range) and pressure diagnostics/balance tests.”

She said that dependent on test data and funding availability, services such as the following might

be provided if data warrant and if applicable. Qualification of applicants is determined by gross annual income in relation to occupancy.

• HVAC repair or replacement • water heater repair or replacement • refrigerator replacement or

Cickavage said all measures must be cost-effective as determined by test data and must meet guidelines set by the Department of Energy. Full details are available at: NACOG Weatherization, 3111 N. Caden Court, Suite 100, Flagstaff, AZ 86004; 928-7743759; or nacog@nacog.org

Tarkowski Retiring as PV Town Manager

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arry Tarkowski partially retired in mid-January after more than 30 years of service to the Town of Prescott Valley. He plans to begin his full retirement in mid-May, he said.

Initially the interim town manager, Tarkowski was appointed town manager in 2004.

Prior to that, he served as public works director beginning in 1989.

Tarkowski, 68, saw the community grow from a “rural passthrough” to what is now the largest incorporated community in Yavapai County, with a population approaching 50,000.

Tarkowski had considerable administrative authority for many PV projects including: construction of a well-planned paved road and street system, modern water system, a wastewater treatment plant and Town Hall com-

plex. During his tenure, dozens of retail and commercial centers, an event center, a new hospital and community parks and recreational facilities were built.

Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta said: “His leadership has positioned Prescott Valley well for the future. It also helped mold the area into a community we all love.”

In a press release Tarkowski said, “I want to thank the more than 35 elected officials and hundreds of employees and team members who have all embraced the concepts of passion, dedication and customer service. These encouraged the beginning of this humble town into the robust community we have become.”

Tarkowski said he focused upon a long-term vision for Prescott Valley, which included pursuing an aggressive pro-

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gram of sustainable infrastructure development.

He was honored by the PV Chamber of Commerce as Citizen of the Year in 2002. He received the Prescott Valley Heritage Award in 2015.

Tarkowski said successes he enjoyed were a consequence of “being embraced by fabulous people who have chosen to work for the town and to live here as engaged neighbors.”

A native of Manistee, Michigan, Tarkowski moved to Arizona in the mid-1970s, when he worked as a construction manager in Flagstaff. It was after that he relocated to Prescott Valley.

He and his family plan to remain in Prescott Valley, where he said a priority will be on teaching his grandchildren to ski.

A nationwide search for a per-

Taken at the top of Glassford Hill Summit Trail built in large part by Larry Tarkowski. Photo by Gail Reffert.

manent town manager will be conducted, Palguta said.

In the meantime, Deputy Town Manager Ryan Judy is taking over Tarkowski’s responsibilities. He has been a PV employee since 2004. From Utah, Judy has a degree in political science and international relations from Utah State University and a master’s in public administration from Brigham Young University.

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The ROX Interview

Billie Orr

‘I have a passion for people’

Lifetime Career Dedicated to Serving the Public

Interview by Ray Newton

Editor’s Note: Dr. Billie Orr resigned from the Prescott City Council Jan. 19, explaining that she and her husband are moving to a lower-altitude location in Scottsdale for health reasons. In the city’s announcement of her decision Mayor Greg Mengarelli said, “Billie will be sorely missed. Her dedication and service to the City of Prescott have been awe-inspiring.”

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irtually everyone who knows Billie Orr will testify — vigorously — that she keeps the public welfare, especially education — at the top of her “I will make it happen” list.

Orr, who joined the Prescott City Council in January of 2015 and most recently served as mayor pro tem, has served in the public sector in one way or another beginning in the 1970s — some five decades.

The Mississippi native came with her family to the Valley of the Sun in the 1960s. She attended Arizona State University, where she earned three degrees: a B.A. in education in 1970; an M.A. in reading education in 1972 and a doctorate in educational leadership in 1994.

She taught at Madison School District while she earned her first degree. She taught for more than 25 years.

For all that time, she was an articulate and vocal advocate at local, state and national levels for

Billie’s great team

increased standards for students and for teacher preparation and certification. She also emphasized equality for all students— from the gifted to special needs, disadvantaged and minorities.

She became Arizona’s deputy superintendent of public education and served from 1997 to 2001.

Other public service roles she’s held in her career and communi-

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ty work include: • President, Education Leader’s Council, Washington D.C. — 2001-2003 • Chairman, Gallatin County Republican Party, Bozeman, MT- 2008-2010.

• Director of Development, Montana Bible College, Bozeman — 2003-2011 • President, Republican Women

of Prescott — 2014 • Board of Directors, Arizona Town Hall — 2016-current Orr says her personal “superpower” is to bring people together for a common purpose. “I have a passion for people and think we all need to work together to for the benefit of the greater society we enjoy.”

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The ROX Interview (continued) PRESCOTT LIVING: We’re speaking with Billie Orr. Billie is the mayor pro-tem in Prescott.

She serves on several commissions, committees, corporate groups. Dr. Orr, I’d like to ask: You grew up in Mississippi. How did you end up in Arizona?

DR. BILLIE ORR: Well, my mom was a human resources director for a manufacturing group so she set up the human resources departments in different states. New Mexico was one, and then she ended up in Arizona and was setting up a factory in Mesa.

And at the time I was going to school at Delta State in Mississippi. I was a sophomore.

I came over here for the holidays and decided that I could live with my parents and it would be a lot cheaper for me to go to school. I lived at home and had to stay out six months of school so I could get my in-state residency. And then I went to Mesa Community College for a semester.

I finished at Arizona State, graduated in 1970, and immediately went to work on my master’s. But I taught at the same time, so I was a teacher in the Madison School District in Phoenix while I earned my master’s. And I was in Arizona from 1967 until 2003.

So we moved to Hawaii for about eight months, and then decided that we wanted to come back home to the West and decided to make a change from Arizona. We looked at Wyoming, Montana and landed in Bozeman, which was just beautiful. Absolutely loved it. We were there for eight years

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and it’s beautiful. I was very active with horses in Montana. Did a lot of trail-riding and taking care of horses. And I was very active at the Montana Bible College with my church. I worked for them and also attended.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Your husband, Bob, had a career in the military.

DR. BILLIE ORR: He was in the Air Force for seven years. And I loved being an Air Force wife. We had a lot of fun. It is about the family. We moved five times in three years, but I did love it. He flew C1-30s, he supported NATO during the Vietnam War. And my son Porter was also in the Navy, and he flew EA-18s, electronic attack, and he was in Iraq. So yeah, a military background. My dad was in the Army, my father-in-law was in the Army.

PRESCOTT LIVING: You’ve been in Arizona more than 50 years. What changes, social, political, cultural, have you seen? It is not the same Arizona.

DR. BILLIE ORR: No, it is not. But I will tell you I think it’s a better Arizona. I have seen Arizona grow and become really prosperous.

And I think that’s really what we need for all our communities is prosperity. Something you will hear me say often is that I just believe in jobs, opportunities, education. All of those things work together to create a prosperous community, and I think that’s what we’ve seen in Arizona.

There are some people who don’t like the growth, but I think the growth has benefited us all.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What about political changes in Arizona?

DR. BILLIE ORR: I didn’t get involved too much politically until I got involved with regard to education. And I’ve been a supporter of school choice for a long time. I’ve believed that Arizona has led the way on school choice. And I’m very proud of the work that I’ve done because I think it’s really made our system so much better. When I went to D.C. in 2000, I believe we had 400 charter schools in Arizona.

And when I was at the Arizona Department of Ed, one of my charges was charter schools. So politically I would say for me, my politics really centered mostly on education and opportunity for all students. For so long I was on the implementing on the policy side.

I became a little bit more politically active when I went to Montana and actually got quite politically active in some Republican politics there and tried to work quite hard to get some more school choice in Montana.

I’m very proud of the work I’ve done on public school choice. We have a vibrant charter school system here in our state, and I think it’s been good. I’m a huge supporter of public schools. When I was a principal, I was in Scottsdale Unified School District; Kiva School is a wonderful school. When I got there, I think we were at about 600, 625 students. When I left we were about 725 students after four years. We had 125 of our students come from outside of our district because it was such a fabulous school.

Parents are a huge part of a school, and so I had a lot of parental leadership in the school and a lot of teacher leadership. So I am a pretty site-based-local-controlwe’re-all-in-this-together person.

There was a lot of that. And I really implemented that policy in my school. And as a result of that, one of my parents was elected the superintendent of schools for Arizona, Lisa Graham Keegan. She saw my work locally, as did the superintendent in Scottsdale Unified, so I was up for a position. And then Lisa asked me to come down to the state Department of Education. So I went there for four years and enjoyed it immensely. And it was really eye-opening to me.

Basically, we wrote all of the state academic standards for K-12 education, implemented those standards. We assessed those standards, wrote those standards with teachers all over the state. In fact, one of the things that the state Board of Education implemented was the AIMS test, Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards.

And my son used to say, “Mom, please don’t tell my friends what you do.” But we actually implemented that test. And then it got changed quite a bit.

PRESCOTT LIVING: You have been in Prescott almost 10 years.

DR. BILLIE ORR: Yes. PRESCOTT LIVING: What changes have you seen here in the last decade?

DR. BILLIE ORR: In the City of Prescott, I have seen us go from kind of doom-and-gloom politically. I believe financially we were in a mess, a world of hurt. And I listened to the

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Billie at the World’s Oldest Rodeo®

radio and talk radio, and I listen to Steve Blair. I always blame Councilman Blair for my interest in getting on the City Council.

And I heard him, and I went to a lot of the meetings about that unfunded public safety pension liability.

They were actually people saying we should declare bankruptcy. I felt that there was a better way to get us out of the situation that the city was in financially. They were cutting and cutting and cutting, and they had really cut down to bare bones.

And of course there was also the economic downturn. But at the same time there was a better way than having to declare bankruptcy. I ran for City Council and fortunately was elected. There weren’t a lot of people running then. And so once I won City Council, I decided that we absolutely had to take care of the unfunded liability; we had to take care of that debt.

I touched base with some of the folks who had helped with the previous sales tax initiative that failed. We asked for three-quarters of a cent. At the city level, the Council decided to put an initiative on the ballot because we needed to pay that off. And I really took it upon myself to do what we could to pass that sales tax increase.

It wasn’t popular with Republicans.

Wasn’t popular with a lot of people, but we had to do that for our community. So I went to my great friend, Councilman Steve Sischka and said, “Steve, will you help me with this?” And he said, “Yes, I’ll help.

What can we do?” Because he also realized that it had to be done. And then we gathered some grassroots folks together and we formed Stand for Prescott and we worked day and night, 24/7, on getting that passed.

Passing Proposition 443 has literally turned our city around. Turned it from cut, cut, cut to “All right, let’s pay down this liability. We owe this to our first responders, our police, our fire.” So, when we passed it, it was for 10 years. Once we pay this down to $1.5 million, the tax goes away. We are on track to pay the unfounded liability off in 6 or 7 years, at least 2 years early.

PRESCOTT LIVING: That action was looked at by the rest of the state as being trendsetting.

DR. BILLIE ORR: Absolutely. And I’ve talked to quite a few people, because a lot of people said, “No, it’s the Legislature’s responsibility. They put this on the city. So let’s let the Legislature take care of this.” There was no way that was ever really going to happen.

I hate to say I’m very proud of a tax increase, but I am. That set the way for the City of Prescott to turn us around 180 degrees so

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that we could start talking about what we could do, not what we can’t do. And I think it’s made all the difference in the city.

PRESCOTT LIVING: You’re in your second term as mayor pro tem?

DR. BILLIE ORR: Yes, I’ve been mayor pro tem since 2017; I was voted onto the council in 2015.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What does a mayor pro tem do?

DR. BILLIE ORR: It’s basically a vice mayoral position, our charter calls it mayor pro tem. So sometimes I joke around and say, “I’m in charge of the vices.” I really try to do a lot of initiatives that I feel are better for the city. And I try to take as much off the mayor’s plate as I can. I sit on seven or eight committees. I’m always available when he’s not, but I have tried to make it more than just signing a document when Mayor Greg Mengarelli is not there. I’ve really tried to help take on a little bit more of a leadership role on lots of different things.

PRESCOTT LIVING: The pandemic has had major consequences within the state and the community.

DR. BILLIE ORR: It has. And I’m very proud of what Arizona has done. And I think

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SETTLING INTO 2021, REFLECTING ON 2020

by Greg Mengarelli, Mayor, City of Prescott

T I know all of us are, now more than ever, optimistic that 2021 will shine a bit brighter as we continue working together to pursue our vision for the future and dive deeper into the ongoing changes in our community.

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he year 2020 was certainly not the start to a new decade we all anticipated, and it presented many challenges and difficult times.

Still, Prescott continued to shine and come together to support one another.

I know all of us are, now more than ever, optimistic that 2021 will shine a bit brighter as we continue working together to pursue our vision for the future and dive deeper into the ongoing changes in our community.

Airport Success Despite travel restrictions, Prescott Regional Airport has continued to safely and successfully maintain inbound and outbound flights for the convenience of our community and visitors. Enplanements continue to increase bringing vitality to the region, and an additional Los Angeles flight was added for the holiday season. The beautiful new state-of-the art passenger terminal is set to open in March.

Economic Development & Community Enhancements When the idea of a Center for the Future was initially proposed for development in North Prescott, a number of technology companies immediately began expressing interest in locating facilities here in everyone’s hometown. To meet that need, City staff used their innovative thinking to accommodate SimpleWan as the first of several companies to operate temporarily in a site to act as an incubator right in the heart of downtown Prescott. This is just the first step in bringing jobs and opportunity to our community.

Development in the Airport Commercial Industrial Zone will continue to focus on business development opportunities. CP Technology has already broken ground as you’ve likely seen driving down Highway 89.

Doors are due to open in March, showcasing to similar industry leaders the opportunity here in Prescott.

Final touches have been made to make the new Hilton Garden Inn at Montezuma and Sheldon streets a remarkable addition to the Granite Creek Corridor and extension of downtown Prescott.

The exciting and successful collaboration between the City, Prescott College, Arizona Public Service (APS) and area historians was wonderful to see and lead to the opportunity to preserve and incorporate the Sam Hill Warehouse and railroad trestle into a beautiful new hotel. All of this will continue to have positive impacts

Airport terminal under construction.

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on Granite Creek Park, the former APS utility yard, the new Founding Fathers Collaborative project and provide a stunning endcap to the Granite Creek trail.

The Granite Creek Trail as part of the overall Granite Creek Area Master Plan will begin its revitalization in the spring. This will provide exciting opportunities for businesses along the creek, tie in an integral natural focal point in our downtown area and enhance resident and visitor ability to connect multiple areas of interest.

Additionally, staff and consultants will continue work on the master plan for North Prescott. These projects will take place over the next year or so, and we will seek the input of the community to best meet everyone’s needs and continue the responsible and sustainable growth of Prescott.

Arizona Eco Development The City continues conversations and negotiations with Arizona Eco Development (AED) to develop an annexation agreement conserving as much of our beloved Granite Dells as possible, while still allowing the property owner to exercise private property rights.

The successful development of a Letter of Intent that the city, AED and special interest groups could all support was a landmark moment. The Development Agreement is in the hands of the developer, and a negotiation committee consisting of myself, Mayor Pro Tem Alexa Scholl and Councilmember Cathey Rusing will work with AED to bring forward a draft for the public’s review in early 2021.

I continue to look at all the positive changes happening around us and wish everyone the very best in 2021!

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PV OFFERS WAYS TO DISCONNECT

BY HEADING OUTDOORS

by Kell Palguta, Mayor, Town of Prescott Valley

T Outdoor activities are especially welcome in this time of social distancing and the cancellation of so many events.

his is an exciting time of the year for visitors and residents of Prescott Valley. Now that weather is starting to get warmer, more and more people are finding reasons to do things outdoors.

Here in Prescott Valley we have a few hidden gems that many local outdoor enthusiasts enjoy. Outdoor activities are especially welcome in this time of social distancing and the cancellation of so many events.

Consider hiking up Glassford Hill on the Glassford Hill Summit Trail, where the 900-foot ascent rewards hikers with a breathtaking view of the high plains. On most days you can see all the way to Flagstaff. This hike allows you to go at your own pace without fear of getting in the way or slowing others down. If you are interested in a little more outdoor scenery, head on over to Fain Park.

Fain Park offers visitors the opportunity to hike around the 3-acre lake, sit on the grass to have a picnic or even try your skill at fishing.

In a time when more and more Americans are finding reasons to go outside and explore on their own, Prescott Valley is constantly trying to improve ways for its residents and visitors to do so.

I would also welcome residents and visitors to check out one of our 27 public parks throughout Prescott Valley. Whether you are working on your cardio with the built-in circuit exercise course at Mountain Valley Park or letting your inner child come out at the soon-to-beconstructed Spray Pad at Bob Edwards Park, you will certainly leave feeling better than when you started.

The Glassford Summit trail offers public art such as this sculpture by Gene Galavan.

Fain Park offers easy to moderate hikes in the beautiful Lynx Creek area.

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If a hike up Glassford Hill is a bit beyond your physical abilities, check out Prescott Valley’s multi-use pathway system and multiple other trails. The multiuse pathway system runs from the front of Prescott Valley on State Route 69 to the center of Town, and from the west side in Castle Canyon Mesa east to the Mountain Valley Park area, then north on the Pipeline trail to Highway 89A. Find more Prescott Valley trails at www.pvaz. net/373/Hiking-and-Trails.

At the end of the day, the key to enjoying yourself in our day and age is recognizing that trying something new is the way to break out of our comfort bubble. I was never really big into going for hikes, and then one day I gave it a try. Now I find myself taking visitors with me to different hiking points throughout the Town of Prescott Valley.

I understand that hiking may not be for everyone, and that is OK. I just know that getting outside and away from our devices, computers, tablets and getting disconnected is good for the mind, soul and body.

So whatever you choose to do, I promise you will not be disappointed. I welcome everyone to enjoy Prescott Valley as much as I do.

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Forest woodland and garden surroundings make the Highlands Center for Natural History the ideal place for those who wish to add a touch of nature to their special occasion.

The Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus in the heart of Prescott National Forest is home to the James Family Discovery Gardens, a beautiful 8-acre native plant botanical garden highlighting the diverse habitats of the Central Arizona Highlands. Have a picture-perfect woodland wedding at the Highlands Center! Our nature center and botanic garden are configured so that you may use all or part, depending on the needs and size of your event. With both indoor and outdoor venues, you are sure to find the perfect setting for your Prescott wedding.

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Economy • Local Business

Keeping You and Your Business Healthy

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

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hen you don’t take care of yourself, your business is at risk of becoming less profitable or worse. Personal

gest challenges.

When you don’t have time to do everything you want to grow your business, how can you make time to care for yourself?

It turns out it isn’t as hard as you may think.

To keep you and your business healthy, try introducing the five tips below into your routine.

1. Connect

2. Take a class

3. Get active

4. Rest

5. Laugh

Join with other smallbusiness owners and entrepreneurs to create a support team.

Invest in yourself.

Exercise improves your mental health.

Proper rest can help with productivity.

Laughter improves mood; lessens depression and anxiety.

It can feel strange at first to think about self-care as a business goal, especially if it means allocating time away from tasks

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wellness should be a priority for small-business owners.

Our members say balancing their own needs with those of their business is one of their big-

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Digital Strategies that Still Work in 2021

by Donna Werking, Owner Northern AZ Social

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any business owner s a re g r atef u l 2020 has come to an end. However, whether your business thrived in, or simply endured, the COVID year, planning your marketing strategies for 2021 is critical.

Many companies desire to begin the new year with a new budget, a fresh outlook, and a new marketing plan to achieve new goals.

Digital marketing fell upon us, seems like only a few years ago, however it is evolving fast.

In 2021, we predict more digital regulation, but only because there will be more ways to target your audience online. By 2020, if your company has not optimized your website, implemented a Google Adwords strategy, grown followers on your Facebook page or embedded Google Analytics on your website, you may already be behind in the game.

Here’s a few digital strategies that business owners should continue to rely on:

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Google Adwords proves to be a great strategy in which users, “online consumers,” may find your company through an online search. The Pay Per Click strategy drives desirable users to a company’s website through search terms to learn more about a product or service. If the user sees your ad, but it does not apply to their search, they simply don’t click it. It’s a digital strategy that is regulated so a user isn’t permitted to rack up your budget by clicking the same ad 10 times, and companies can

For many third-party apps to be effective, it requires a minimum of 2,000 followers to your page. If you wish to use this platform for business successfully, it may be time to grow your fan following.

set a daily budget. You can target a specific area you desire to reach.

The ad also does not present itself to the user unless the search is relevant to the user’s inquiry. Adwords continues to be a desirable online marketing method.

Facebook

is code embedded on your company website offering free tracking on visitors to your site. If you are curious to see where your users are coming from, use Google Analytics. It also aids your rank with the Google search engine.

is still the No. 1 social media networking platform for businesses to reach consumers.

Although the continuing algorithm and dashboard updates has made it more complex to be able to reach your targeted audience, Facebook advertising is still proven to be an effective method. There are more third-party integrations for this platform than any other, which can also enhance your strategies. The Instagram integration is simply another bonus.

All digital strategies should always redirect to your No. 1 resource — your company website.

If your website does not feature your product or service in an effective, user-friendly way, it may

be time to audit your site and seek ways to optimize it or build a new website from scratch.

When considering your 2021 marketing plan, be sure to make your website a priority.

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Fit as a Fiddle, Feeling Fine in Prescott Valley

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

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t is a known fact that the No. 1 New Year’s resolution is to exercise, and here in Prescott Valley we have studios and gyms as well as beautiful outdoor settings ready to assist in reaching that goal.

Let’s take a walk around Prescott Valley to see your opportunities in achieving better fitness and health for 2021.

The Iron King Trail is a 14-mile moderately trafficked out and back trail and is good for all skill levels. For the more advanced hiker, there is the 4.5-mile Glassford Summit Trail with an elevation gain of 944 feet. This trail is best used from April to September.

And easily accessed year round is the Mountain Valley Park/Urban Forest Lakes Park trail. This is a 2.5-mile trail around both parks with exercise stations and lake views.

Hiking or walking with dogs is fun, but remember to keep them leashed and please pick up after them.

When indoor fitness programs are more your thing, we have a wonderful variety of options. The Movement Studio has been serving the Tri-City area with dance, fitness and Kenpo karate for over nine years. They are a family-friendly studio with free childcare for the fitness classes, family pricing and discounts.

Owner Sasha Naasz offers challenge programs and fun group activities. Her challenges are a life changer and a success story with each and every member that participates.

Just dow n t he street is Any time

Fitness, independently owned and operated by Jonathan and Leanne Shearer. Their mission is to provide you with a total fitness experience designed to help you reach your goals. A healthy lifestyle doesn’t start and stop at the gym, it starts with a plan, and that is why they offer solutions that incorporate a lifestyle change.

Anytime Fitness is a full-service, 24-hour gym with a large variety of equipment and full utility room including heavy bags. Aerobics classes are included in the membership.

Recently they relaunched their indoor cycle program into a studio, Cycle District.

New to the community is FreedomCore Pilates studio specializing in a variety of Pilates workouts to strengthen core and obtain maximum fitness in a low-impact fashion — for all ages.

For individual personal training, Amy Barth, former owner of Islands Fitness, works with you.

Dance enthusiasts will like Lessons by Lexe, with classes for the beginner to the more advanced. And, if you are a CrossFit lover, CrossFit Prescott Valley has group classes, nutrition coaching, personal training and at-home virtual programs.

Dr. Cathy’s Nutrition and Weight Loss is a perfect way to gain control of diet with the assistance of coaching to achieve a healthy regimen and weight loss. And Dr. Kimberly Albarran, who owns Hope, Health, Healing, can also get you on track and keep you focused on nutritional targets.

Anytime Fitness

For more information on these businesses or other healthy lifestyle options contact the Prescott Valley Chamber at 928-772-8857.

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In-person Meetings Returning Social distancing guidelines in place to ensure guests’ safety

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s we are close to the one-year mark of the emergence of COVID-19, there are hardly words to describe the financial devastation to so many business, especially those related to travel and hospitality.

Hotels, conference centers and restaurants that, in large part, rely heavily on groups were forced to reduce occupancies or close entirely amid egregious government mandates. Here in Prescott, we began to see some groups and tournaments returning in the summer and fall of 2020, but meetings were few and far between.

Rounding the corner now in 2021, there are signs that people need and want to get back to normal including meeting in person with new safety measures in place.

During several months in 2020, SpringHill Suites by Marriott in downtown Prescott underwent an extensive renovation completed in October. Nearly every surface inside and out was touched including the meeting space and business areas.

In normal times the meeting room would seat approximately

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50 people, depending on the style of setup. Currently we are electing to reduce meetings to 24 attendees maximum (banquet, classroom or theater setup). We offer complimentary wireless internet and projector, screen, podium and microphone at a nominal cost.

The business center next to the meeting room offers plenty of comfortable seating for breaks and computers, printers and a touch screen S-Canvas, which holds a large collection of information about local area restaurants, attractions, airline schedules and weather.

Cleaning, sanitation and social distancing procedures are very strict, and masks are required in all public spaces. Once attendees are seated and the door is closed, we leave it up to the person in charge of the event to decide if masks can be removed.

We are optimistic that very soon we can return to normal with the more in-person connections people are craving.

We hope that you will think of SpringHill Suites by Marriott for your next small social gathering or corporate meeting.

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Holiday Inn Express Invites You to its Revitalization

by Patrick Murray, Front Office Manager, Holiday Inn Express Prescott • Photos by Christopher Marchetti

From walls to carpet, bedding to furniture, bathrooms and amenities our extensive overhauling speaks for itself.

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ith a year marked by unprecedented events, we’ve matched it with an exceptional and an incomparable remodel. Welcome to the new Holiday Inn Express in Prescott, owned and operated by Tomichi Management Inc. We’ve certainly outdone ourselves with a $2.5-million interior upgrade on our already award-winning property. We did a complete revitalization in our 76 guest rooms. From walls to carpet, bedding to furniture, bathrooms and amenities our extensive overhauling speaks for itself. We see the style as very modern, with some personalized touches.

A feeling of rejuvenation prevails as you enter our sleek, revamped lobby. The business center is refurbished with

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brand new equipment, and our breakfast area updated for maximum pleasure. Be sure to enjoy our full, hot, complimentary breakfast before you hit the road!

Our indoor pool and spa have been refreshed, and our fitness center redone to completion. Our outdoor patio and fire pit are a great place to unwind whether you’re here for business or pleasure.

With the IHG brand behind us, we assure an experience of cleanliness, comfort and consistency. Our customer service is truly unmatched; come see for yourself why our ratings are so gracious. Join our loyalty program to get the best value; our lowest rates along with the finest treatment.

We’re located just minutes from downtown with easy access to all the good that Prescott has to offer. Stay tuned to our sister property, the Hampton Inn Prescott, as it begins to undergo a similar facelift!

We’ve spared no expense in these latest updates and hope you enjoy the fruits of our labor. Call 928-445-8900 today to book your next stay with us, whether you are an individual or with a group, we’d love to have you!

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Know Your Pandemic Tax Credits, Liabilities

by Brenda Hershkowitz, EA, Premiere Tax & Accounting Services

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s a result of the CARES Act, the IRS issued two economic impact payments in 2020 as part of the economic stimulus efforts. The point was to try and stimulate our economy. These payments are not taxable income.

The first economic impact payments were up to $1,200 per person and $500 per qualifying child. The second payments were up to $600 per eligible individual and $600 per qualifying child. If you were an eligible taxpayer and did not receive the full amount you should have, you will be able to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit when you file your 2020 tax return.

Taxpayers will not owe tax on the economic impact payments because they are in the form of a tax credit. Tax credits reduce your tax liability.

The IRS issued these refundable tax credits in the form of the economic impact (or stimulus) payments to get them to the public sooner rather than waiting for everyone to file their 2020 tax returns.

However, on a side note, unemployment benefits are taxable.

Due to the shutdown of many businesses as a result of COVID-19, many people had to file for unemployment benefits. These benefits are income. Many people chose not to have taxes withheld from their unemployment benefits and may be facing a tax bill when they file this year.

As for those who withdrew money from retirement accounts — allowed under the CARES Act — they will not be penalized for early withdrawal for pandemic-related distributions. However, funds pulled from a tax-deferred account, 401K, or traditional IRA, will be subject to income tax on the withdrawals.

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

32.5% of population is 65+.

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8,090 children are food insecure.

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15.1% of population has no health insurance.

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87.7% report being able to see a doctor when needed.

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Strong network of partners and collaborators.

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46% of home rental is 30+% of income. This highlights the need for affordable housing.

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Public transportation.

1. Substance abuse.

2. Vaccination rates against avoidable diseases.

3. “Deaths of Despair” – 30 age-adjusted deaths per 100,000 vs. Arizona’s 19.5/100K.

79 years.

4. The need for more geriatric services.

For more community data, visit: https://dashboards.mysidewalk.com/yavapai-health.

Information provided by Yavapai County Community Health Services, 2017 Health Status of Yavapai County

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by John Murphy, Founding Chair, and Peg Travers, Founding Vice Chair, Prescott Commission on Well-Being

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here’s always been something magical about the number 100. It is the standard of excellence on most tests. It’s considered an honor to be in the “Top 100.” Most importantly, “100” signifies a goal and milestone to live to 100 years with health and happiness.

To become a centenarian is to win the most important game of all. To live a full, healthy life with purpose and vitality. Sounds far-fetched? It’s not. People living to 100 years or more is one of the fastest growing demographic segments.

Sustainable well-being includes having a mindset to start thinking that the rest of your life is the best of your life.

If you look at all the factors that either cause you to age with sickness and diminished energy versus feeling strong, vibrant and enjoying a healthy longevity, a lot has to do with practicing a healthy lifestyle. It’s clearer than ever that you can live a long, healthy life.

Unfortunately, many of us are stuck in neutral. We’re too tired, lack energy and just don’t feel well. If that sounds like you, we have good news. You can break the chains of inactivity and sedentary habits. There is reason to have hope!

Let’s face it, the first step is the hardest — mentally, physically, spiritually. It’s not just a physical issue. A lot of people don’t feel it’s possible to be healthy again. They think old age is just inevitable. They are depressed and have given up.

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Our philosophy is: “It’s never too late … until it’s too late.”

People derive hope by seeing examples of ordinary people, just like them, doing extraordinary things. It’s amazing how empowering it is to see someone living fully at any age. If they can do it, why not you?

There are seven key areas that help support a vibrant and happy life: 1. Nutrition 2. Movement 3. Health mindset 4. Spiritual awareness 5. Financial health 6. Environmental wellness 7. Social connection

John Murphy with Annmarie Steiner Hantos who just turned 90 and is in amazing health and spirit.

Each area is interconnected to achieve optimal health and vibrancy.

It all starts with a vision of your future self. Focus on what you know you want to change. Take baby steps (they add up). You deserve to feel your best and live a long, full, healthy and happy life. As the actor Adam Sandler once said: “Not too shabby.”

People derive hope by seeing examples of ordinary people, just like them, doing extraordinary things. It’s amazing how empowering it is to see someone living fully at any age.

Editor’s note: The City of Prescott has suspended the formal Commission on Well- Being until further notice to direct resources to the effort to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.

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PWC Giving OB/GYN Care for 40+ Years

by Shayla Marciano, Clinical Nurse Manager, Prescott Women’s Clinic

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rescott Women’s Clinic provides high-caliber women’s health care for women in Prescott and the Quad City area. In 1979, Prescott Women’s Clinic was founded by prestigious physicians Dr. Wayne Beck and Dr. Robert Abt. Dr. Beck and Dr. Abt were the first two OB/GYNs to be board certified in Yavapai County. Fast forward to today and the caring OB/GYNs and nurse practitioners continue to honor their high standard of care and commitment to enhancing women’s health.

We have two convenient locations in Prescott and Prescott Valley. Prescott Women’s Clinic collaborative board-certified OB/ GYNs and nurse practitioners dedicate their time and extensive knowledge to improving women’s health, wellness and quality of life.

For over four decades, Prescott Women’s Clinic has been the go-to quality medical practice in the local community for obstetrical and gynecological health care for adolescent girls and women. Our clinic is comprised of three expert OB/GYN doctors, Dr. Richard Ohanesian, Dr. Katie Campuzano and Dr. Jeffrey Osburn, as well as four exceptional nurse practitioners, Victoria Cahill, AnnMarie

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Massimo, Danita Napier, and Brittany Peña.

The highly qualified medical assistants working alongside the providers at Prescott Women’s Clinic work collaboratively with the patients and health-care providers to ensure our patients have a thorough assessment and leave with all their questions answered. The skillful medical experts truly understand the unique needs of women and build lifelong provider-patient relationships.

From preventive care and patient education to efficient treatments and disease management when women need it most, the clinic’s professionals are here to help.

The providers of Prescott Women’s Clinic treat a range of conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis and abnormal uterine bleeding. Services include complete pregnancy care, starting with free pregnancy testing, through postpartum, antenatal testing, annual well-woman exams, all forms of birth control, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, STD testing, libido concerns, minimally invasive surgery when needed, treatments for menopause symptoms, and hormone pellet therapy.

Whether you are a new patient or an es-

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Our experienced triage nurses also are here to help assess needs and coordinate care consulting with our providers and dispensing telephone advice. Our nurses keep Prescott Women’s Clinic health-care providers updated on patients’ health status and help determine the best course of action.

Our door is open to welcome in new patients. More information is available by calling 928-778-4300 or visiting us online at www.prescottwomensclinic.com. You can also check out our social media pages: www.facebook.com/PrescottWomensClinic & www. instagram.com/prescottwomensclinic.pwc

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Tips for a New Healthier 2021

by Leslie Horton, Director, Yavapai County Community Health Services

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ven in a normal year, winter weather and long nights can take a toll on physical and mental well-being.

To stay sane as we continue to face the perils of COVID-19, we need things to look forward to. And, while we can’t tell you for certain what your plans should look like, we can provide some advice on how to think through those decisions. There is hope with vaccine arriving and being administered to priority groups in phases, to perhaps see some light at the end of this tunnel.

At Yavapai County Community Health Services, we want to remind people to reach out to others for social connection.

Most people right now are feeling some “COVID fatigue.” People are experiencing loneliness while having to physically distance to protect themselves and others. If you are experiencing this feeling, step out of your comfort zone and reach out or get out. Here are a few tips for a healthier 2021: • Set aside social media. Constant exposure to the news cycle and/or your social media feeds can amplify anxiety and stress. Instead, consider streaming a yoga class or catch up with loved ones and friends virtually or outdoors in a socially distanced setting, or just call them. Talking with people you trust about your concerns and how you are managing them can help you build mental and emotional strength.

Here are some social connection resources:

• Prioritize sleep and healthy eating.

Getting a good night’s sleep improves our mental and emotional resilience.

Pay attention to your diet by eating as healthfully as you can.

• Try out guided meditation: Take just 5 or 10 minutes to sit still and play a nice calming body scan or even some music that you enjoy.

West Yavapai Guidance Center — Senior Peer Prevention Program; opportunities for participants who are 60 or older to connect with an individual by phone or virtually; contact Connie Boston at 928-445-5211 ext. 2672; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWKdWkcpbvA NACOG-AAA — Critter Tales, virtual; a fun place for people and their pets to gather virtually; Tuesday 2-3 p.m.; register for free by emailing Health & Wellness at bbrehio@nacog. org or calling 928-606-2653.

• If you are able, take a walk. Getting outside in the fresh air and sunlight is good for you! Make sure to carry a mask just in case you need it. Movement is so important for us and we can do this safely at a distance from others.

• Reach out even if you’re not sure what to say, just say “Hey, I’m feeling lonely.”

AARP — Community Connections; we’ve created this site to help you connect with people in your community; https://aarpcommunityconnections.org Various virtual webinars; rhythm connection music sessions and more at www.aarp.org/prescott or www.aarp.org/prescottvalley Heights Church — Serve Collective; resources to help through COVID-19; www.servecollective.org

Swing in your Seat — Learn to swing dance in your chair and listen to big band sounds of ‘30s and ‘40s; contact Beth Brehio at bbrehio@nacog.org or 928-606-2652.

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Try these Tips to Combat Stress, Anxiety

by Dr. Hojat Askari, Medical Director, Thumb Butte Medical Center

Both create symptoms including irritability, fatigue, insomnia and muscle tension, and both can lead to chronic health issues like high blood pressure, inflammation, heart disease or illnesses connected to a weakened immune system.

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tressed” is a word people often use to describe themselves when they’re on a work deadline or dealing with a family situation. But how do we know if stress, or its cousin anxiety, is becoming an issue in itself?

The two produce similar symptoms but are different in origin.

“Stress” is more commonly defined as a mental and physical overreaction triggered by an ongoing, identifiable situation such as short-term work deadline or long-term extended unemployment.

“Anxiety” is more of a generalized sense of heightened worry or awareness that isn’t not linked to a specific stressor, or it persists after the stressor is resolved.

Both create symptoms including irritability, fatigue, insomnia and muscle tension, and both can lead to chronic health issues like high blood pressure, inflammation, heart disease or illnesses connected to a weakened immune system.

There are many coping mechanisms that can help with both stress and anxiety, which often are difficult to differentiate or coexist with each other: • A healthy lifestyle — Yes, this one comes up again and again. A healthy diet heavy on fruits and vegetables, regular exercise and maintaining your sleep cycle are crucial for dealing with any stressors and getting a handle on your response to them during or after the fact.

• Eliminate the stressor or tame your response — It’s often next to impossible to eliminate something that’s requiring so much of your mental energy, but

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sometimes you can find ways to shift some responsibilities to reduce the load, or build up your social connections with others for support. Evaluating your response and whether it’s helpful also can help.

Meditation and mindfulness — It takes many forms, but the goal of leading you to a state of inner calm and reflection is the same. Just starting out with taking five or 10 minutes in the morning or evening to sit quietly and focus on your breath can help you gain more emotional stability and get you interested in learning more about these practices.

Reconnect with nature — It’s been proven that spending time in natural spaces, especially green ones, can lower blood pressure, elevate mood and boost the immune system. We certainly have a lot of open space surrounding our Greater Prescott communities, but even a few minutes in Courthouse Plaza or other parks can help you recover from stress or anxiety more quickly.

Prioritize pleasurable activities — Whenever we feel overwhelmed by a situation stress or anxiety isn’t far behind. One of the best ways to cope is to find time for at least some of the hobbies or activities that make us happy; pushing those away just makes things worse.

These are just some of the simple coping activities you can try, but if you still feel stress and anxiety is taking over your life, it’s a good idea to seek help from a health care professional.

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Helping with Mental Health During COVID-19

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e have been a leading whole-health provider in Prescott and Verde Valley for more than 65 years, offering integrated health care and outpatient counseling for families, couples and individuals.

During these unusual times, our mental health care services have been a beacon for so many in Yavapai County. Our five locations are open and seeing patients, but we also offer telehealth services for those uncomfortable or not able to meet providers in person.

“We know sometimes it’s hard to ask for help. These have been extraordinary times for all of us,” April Rhodes, CEO of Spectrum Healthcare, says. “We believe in acknowledging the many complex emotions, including fear and anxiety that this pandemic evokes.

“There’s some comfort in knowing that we’re in this together, but everyone has their own experience they are going through. Physical and social distancing, not gathering over the holidays and experiencing the loss of a loved one are all new emotions for us. We are being asked to alter our entire way of life and

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for many it’s mentally very difficult.”

How you respond to the pandemic can depend on your background, the things that make you different from others and your stress level.

But, no one is immune to feeling emotionally strained. Here are few tips to relieve some or your stress: • Take breaks from watching, reading or listening to the news.

• Eat healthy meals.

• Take deep breaths and consider meditation.

• Exercise or take walks to get some air.

• Avoid alcohol and drugs.

• Connect with others; share what you are feeling.

To encourage openness in sharing, Rhodes also suggests the High Low Game in which you can share with family or friends the high and low parts of your day.

“Communication is a key part of mental well-being, even if it’s done virtually,” she says.

In addition to our primary care and behavioral health services, Spectrum Healthcare has The Spectrum Health-

care Mobile Crisis Team, an urgent response team aimed at addressing mental health issues as they arise in the community. The purpose of the team is to the give community members immediate support and care to resolve whatever issues they may be facing and to connect them with outpatient services such as counseling, psychiatry and primary care.

The crisis team partners with local first responders and hospitals to reduce stigma and incarceration.

“This service is helping to relieve pressure on our health care system by doing risk assessments and offering crisis counseling on the spot,” Rhodes says. “We’re available with staff 24/7/365. It’s an impressive organization that is helping those in need of urgent mental support throughout our communities.”

How you respond to the pandemic can depend on your background, the things that make you different from others and your stress level.

We can be reached in: Cottonwood, 8 E. Cottonwood St., and 651 W. Mingus Ave; Prescott, 3633 Crossings Drive, and 990 Willow Creek Road; and Camp Verde, 452 Finnie Flat Road. We can be reached at 928-778-0330, 928-6342236 or online at www.spectrumhealthcare-group.com

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Aspiring Teachers Encouraged to Apply for GiFTS

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uring its annual meeting, board members for the Gardner Family Teacher Scholarship (GiFTS) approved contributing approx imately $30,000 to individuals from Yavapai County who are seeking education degrees at accredited colleges and universities.

“We are trying as best we can to support local students who have a desire to teach in schools throughout Yavapai County,” said Jodi Rooney, outgoing board chair. “The serious teacher shortage has encouraged us to ‘grow our own’ teachers who will commit to careers in education.”

Rooney said applications are open to high school students and undergraduates who graduated from a school in Yavapai County. Also eligible to apply are displaced teachers who need additional coursework to retain their positions.

All applications must be received in writing by the end of March. Successful applications must include written responses to two questions, certified academic transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Board members will select finalists and invite them to

a required personal interview.

The 2021 scholarships will be given during a 4 p.m. reception April 30 at the Yavapai County Education Service Agency at 2970 Centerpointe E. Drive in north Prescott. Recipients and their families will be invited to attend.

GiFTS is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization focusing solely on providing scholarships to qualified students.

It was founded more than 20 years ago by the late Gladys Gardner. A former schoolteacher in Texas, she had a successful political career in Yavapai County and served as a state representative from 1965 to 1974. She also was the first woman elected to the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors.

Gardner founded GiFTS from her own initial endowment, and over the years it has grown into a major source of funds to support teaching scholarships. Since its beginning 20 years ago, the foundation has contributed more than $350,000 to 188 future teachers.

Board members represent communities from throughout the county. They are currently Jodi Rooney, Prescott Valley; Cory Gardner, Prescott; Tim Car-

2019 Gardner Scholarship recipients (2020 recipients not pictured due to COVID-19)

ter, county superintendent of education; Ray Newton, Prescott; Danny Brown, Clarkdale-Jerome school superintendent; Tara O’Neill, Yavapai College, Prescott; Mike Holder, Prescott; Lance Barnes, Prescott; Leslie Horton, Yavapai County Health Services Director; Dave “Mac” Macfarlane, Prescott Valley; and Ron Minnich, Prescott.

Mike Beatty from Prescott Advisor Services serves as a finan-

cial consultant, and Jenn Nelson from Yavapai County Education Service Agency is the designated board appointee.

Persons wishing to contribute to the GiFTS fund may do so directly or can take advantage of a partnership with the Prescott Sunrise Lions Club, which accepts donations and processes them through the state tax credit program, allowing donors to claim exemptions for those dollars.

Prescott Association of Realtors Gives Charity Groups $4,000

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mphasizing that this past year has been especially difficult for charitable organizations, the Prescott Area Association of Realtors (PAAR) donated $4,000 to four local Quad Cities charities at the beginning of December. The donations were intended to help each organization with holiday assistance to those who had specific needs.

Jeff Bashaw, immediate past

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president of the association, explained that his group is committed to helping build better communities and providing a helping hand for community charities.

Each of these charities received a $1,000 donation: Mayer Meals on Wheels program; Chino Valley High School Family Resource Center; Mountain View Manor, a skilled-care nursing facility in Prescott; and

the Prescott Veterans of Foreign Wars post.

PAAR Community Service and Outreach committee members said they wanted to have a big impact on diverse organizations in the greater community. The nonprofit trade association assists local Realtors in providing service and educational opportunities throughout the region.

CEO Amanda Creel also an-

nounced in December she would leave the group in mid-January.

She has been with the association for four years but accepted a CEO position with the Birmingham Association of Realtors and Greater Alabama Multiple Listing Service.

More information is available at www.paar.org

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Local Prescott Friends Invent Go-Padz

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n-Covery Systems, a Prescott-based company formed less than two years ago, is thinking big when it comes to providing healing and support to people suffering from joint pain and injuries.

Its Go-PadZ products are billed as a “stackable compression system,” consisting of compression sleeves made for knees, arms and other trouble spots. They include a pocket for a gel pack that can be frozen or heated to provide both types of thermotherapy, depending on the user’s needs.

In-Covery President Jim Check, a diehard golfer and eight-year Prescott resident, came up with the idea after he’d undergone shoulder surgery and was unimpressed by the bulky sling he was given to wear for recovery.

“I live by myself. I’ve got an arm that’s disabled and I’m strapped to a big old foam pad on my arm and they say, well, put this thing on. I mean, I don’t have an arm. How am I going to put this thing on?” Check says.

“I went out that night and got some stuff. I had hook and loop technology and a glue gun and an old shirt, and I made a shirt that I could put a cold pad on. I took that to the surgeon. They went, ‘Oh my gosh, where’d you get this cool shirt?’ I told them I just made it last night.”

Check’s doctors encouraged him to pursue the idea.

He said the effect is similar to putting on a store-bought ACE bandage to support your knee, then using another one to wrap a hot or cold pad onto that knee for increased comfort. The only problem with that, he says, is that the top bandage ends up cutting off blood flow through a tourniquet-like effect.

So Check, working with his CFO and across-the-street neighbor Doug Gronna and Heather Royer, In-Covery’s vice president of design and quality control, found high-quality elastic material that didn’t collapse or bunch up, but allowed more range of movement. Multiple sleeves can be “stacked” on a leg or arm, or extended to the back or hips. Heather Royer was instrumental in designing & refining the idea until

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A hot/cold stackable compression system that can be used for pain relief & to promote healing

it could be applied for a patent.

The gel pads go into a neoprene pouch lined with netting that attaches to the sleeves with Velcro. The user can wear it with or without a gel pad, and use it hot or cold. The advantage compared to their competitors is that Go-Padz are instantly mobile; allowing a person to move about freely with the hot or cold pads attached.

Check said Go-PadZ have gotten rave reviews from early clients, medical professionals and the hairstylists at a local salon who agreed to be his “guinea pigs.”

The team linked up with Tony Hamer, president of Prescott-based Growth, Strategy and Innovation LLC., who has worked with the team to accelerate the business and provide manufacturing space here in Prescott. In-Covery is applying for a patent after a patent attorney could not turn up anything else like Go-PadZ out there.

The product also got the attention of John Gunby, a PGA golf pro based at Antelope Hills Golf Courses who was named to the Arizona Golf Hall of Fame late last year in recognition of his 40-plus year career. He has become the spokesman for Go-PadZ, giving demonstrations in person and in videos.

In-Covery has begun manufacturing knee and shoulder sleeves kits that are available at the Club at Prescott Lakes, Antelope Hills Golf Courses and Talking Rock Golf Club, as well as the Center for Physical Excellence and The BioMechanics, a Prescott physical therapy and sports medicine practice.

Customers go online to www.go-padz.net and buy individual sleeves or an entire stackable compression set, with prices ranging from $10 to $100.

The 2020 pandemic put the brakes on much of In-Covery’s business plan, which included setting up booths at public events and getting Go-Padz products into hospitals.

While some of the products have been made in California, Check says, the plan is to have everything done locally. “We’re going to be a Prescottbased company forever.”

Toward that end, In-Covery has recently started making its Go-Padz sleeves and pockets at the industrial park at Prescott Regional Airport.

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The ROX Interview (continued) ...continued from page 27 Yavapai County has done an exceptional job. Unfortunately, it’s become a divisive issue, the pandemic, mask, no mask. And I think the mayor did exactly the right thing, which is if you feel that you need to wear a mask, please put one on. I wear a mask when I’m in crowds or I’m at an event. When I’m sitting with people that I know, I feel very comfortable in taking my mask off unless they ask me to put it on.

And I’m very happy to do that. But a mandate? I’ve never been a person who supports mandates. I really believe personal responsibility, personal choice is really key.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What impact has the pandemic had on the city in terms of taxes, tax revenue, etc.?

DR. BILLIE ORR: Fortunately, our tax revenues have grown. We’re at about a 12% increase over last year at this time, which is amazing. But some retailers have done very well while other businesses have really been hurt. My heart goes out for them, and I’m working very hard to do what we can for the businesses on Whiskey Row and in tourism. I’m on the Tourism Advisory Committee, and I think we’re actually making some pretty great progress. The airport’s helping us, and then the Whiskey Row Alley. We’re getting that going.

And then, we’re looking at extending licenses for the bars and retail, so they can actually go into the alley. The alley can be a place where we can have service for the bars and restaurants, and even retail if they choose to do that.

We have been blessed to have some businesses that have done very well, so it has kept our taxes up. Some people are choosing to look at Prescott, and growth has become a very divisive issue within our city. You have to find a balance. You either grow, or you’re standing still and you’re being passed up.

We have to grow at a manageable rate.

And I believe the City of Prescott has done that. I’m very proud of what we’ve done since I’ve been on the Council.

These issues are tough. I’ve always acted on my oath of office to “always do what is best for the City of Prescott, no matter what.” It may be bad for me or it may be bad for you, but if it’s the best thing for the City of Prescott, that’s where I will place my

vote. And I stay true to that. And I will always do that for the City of Prescott. When I find that I can’t do that, then that would be my time to leave.

PRESCOTT LIVING: You serve on the Prescott Commission on Well-Being. What is that organization?

DR. BILLIE ORR: I actually wanted to get this going a couple of years ago, when the City of Prescott was noted by a Gallup poll as being a community of well-being. And they looked about 200 towns and cities. So I said, “I would really like for us to focus more on being a city of well-being.” We talk a lot about business. We talk about that tourism. What if we did something definitely for our citizens? I’ve always felt the Commission for Well-Being is a gift to our citizens and that we can help them look at the different avenues about well-being.

We have five branches of well-being. Basically, they are purpose, community, social, physical and financial. That’s where affordable living comes in. I think that’s something we do pretty well with because we are an affordable city in some ways. There are things you can do socially in the City of Prescott that don’t cost a lot of money. Our wages are kind of low, so we’re working on trying to do what we can with that.

What we hope to do is amplify and communicate on what is happening on well-being in the Prescott community. Let us tell you about what you can and can’t do, what’s out there free to you. We have amazing organizations in the City of Prescott that focus on well-being.

PRESCOTT LIVING: You mentioned the significant growth that’s occurring in Prescott, particularly related to the airport and the businesses out there. Tell us your take on that.

DR. BILLIE ORR: I just toured the new terminal building that is under construction and its going to be fabulous. It’s a beautiful terminal, very much like Prescott; you just feel that when you’re there. And I think Robin Sobotta, our airport director, has done an amazing job. And the fact that we have SkyWest United Express here just opens the gateway for us. If you drive out there, there are a lot of people who work out around the airport. CP Technologies recently brought their company to Prescott. When you drive out to the airport,

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Billie with Arizona State Gov. Doug Ducey

it is amazing how quickly their building is going up. This is a great opportunity for Prescott and we hope to see more of these companies coming to our city.

We’re very fortunate to have Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 3,000 amazing students, amazing staff. We have Embry-Riddle, we have Yavapai College and then we have Prescott College. I love Prescott College, Dr. Flicker’s done an amazing job with Prescott College. They’ve been a great partner downtown.

The City has done a lot downtown. We have the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn, Prescott College, what’s happening with the Founding Fathers Collective, all of that is such a plus to our downtown, the Granite Creek Corridor restoration that we’re doing.

Preserving our history and heritage.

Thank goodness for the vision of Dennis Gallagher and the Western Heritage Board of Directors who are devoted to their mission.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Exactly.

DR. BILLIE ORR: It just will give back and give back and give back. I’m very involved with the Western Heritage Center. That’s about protecting our heritage, teaching our history, preserving that, but at the same time making it so we can also be prosperous.

And I have seen pictures of our shops with plywood on them, boarded up because they couldn’t make a living downtown.

We can never let that happen. This cannot only be for tourists. This has to be for business. It has to be for citizens. We’re all

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Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center Serves Quad-Cities Area

by James Pavetto, Administrator, Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center

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rescott Outpatient Surgical Center (POSC) is a freestanding outpatient surgical facility dedicated to a broad range of surgical procedures. Serving the Quad-Cities area since 1986, the center allows patients to have elective surgery while spending minimal time at the facility before continuing recovery at home.

POSC is a fully licensed, accredited facility using the most modern surgical equipment available. Our dedication to keeping abreast of constantly changing medical technology ensures that we will always provide you with the excellent health care you deserve.

We believe in compassionate medicine; our focus is on each individual patient. Our professional staff and skilled surgeons are committed to providing patients of all ages with quality care and excellent services in a peaceful environment.

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We are the right place for children, too. We love kids and it shows! We understand that a surgical procedure can cause anxiety for children and their parents, so we take extra effort to alleviate such concerns. Parents remain with the child before and after surgery.

COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind. We assure that every day, we closely monitor and analyze developments and statements from local, national and international health agencies. There is no issue more important to us than making sure we manage this situation as effectively as possible.

Our services

POSC is a facility designed for patients requiring outpatient surgery. We offer patients and their families a smaller, more comfortable setting than what can be provided by a traditional hospital ensuring that your experience is relaxed and worry-free.

Our team

We perform thousands of procedures every year, providing the efficiency, comfort and convenience available only in an Ambulatory Surgical Center. Our team of professionals are among the highest-trained and most experienced in Arizona.

Patient information

Our experienced surgeons have dedicated themselves to caring for patients within the surrounding communities. Your experience at Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center is very important to us.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at any time at 928-443-6564 or through your physician’s office.

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Loss of a Hero

Frank Shankwitz

by Ray Newton

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ecause of one man, Frank Shankwitz, who founded the Make-A-Wish Foundation with his wife Kitty and dedicated colleagues on the Arizona Highway Patrol, almost a half-million children throughout the world have benefitted from his inspired belief in helping others.

Shankwitz, 77, died Jan. 24, 2021. He had been a Prescott resident since his retirement.

A Prescott High School graduate, Shankwitz was an Air Force veteran. He later had a 42-year career as a member of the Arizona Department of Public Safety as a motorcycle patrol officer.

That led to his unwittingly becoming a hero for thousands.

As a patrolman in 1980, he met 7-year-old Chris Greicius, a Scottsdale youngster with terminal leukemia. Chris told Shankwitz: “I wish I could be a motorcycle cop.”

Shankwitz took that wish to his superiors.

A few days later, Chris was made an honorary officer in the Arizona Highway Patrol, complete with a custom-made uniform

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and badge. Chris died a few days later, but Shankwitz was inspired by how making that wish come true had affected the boy.

That led to Shankwitz, his wife and others founding the now-worldwide MakeA-Wish Foundation. He was the nonprofit group’s first president and CEO. He helped turn the Make-A-Wish Foundation into what is now an organization operating in five continents, giving children with life-threatening illnesses their “wish.”

Shankwitz was honored by former presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump with the President’s White House Call to Service Award. This is one of dozens of recognitions he received.

In 2019, a movie — Wish Man — told the story of his meeting with Chris and the creation of Make-A-Wish.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety issued a statement mourning the loss of Shankwitz. It said in part: “He was dedicated to AZDPS and Arizona families and children.”

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Chino Valley Innovates with Health Programs

by Maggie Tidaback, Economic Development Project Manager, Town of Chino Valley

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hat a time for the topics of medical, health and wellness.

Anyone who practices any of the aforementioned understands the challenges we have all faced this last year. From the inability to go to the gym, office and school, we have all struggled with how to stay physically and mentally fit.

That being said, I would like to congratulate the Town of Chino Valley’s Human Resources department for being innovative with a new approach to health and wellness — innovation (in all that we do) is key to moving forward in 2021.

My two favorite programs are Be WELL Connected and the Wellness Challenge Project Zero.

Be WELL Connected is a series of at-home workouts provided by the Yavapai Combined Trust (YCT) and Wellness Council of Arizona.

The Wellness Challenge Project Zero was a challenge to not have any weight gain during the holidays by racking up points to win gift cards. (Not going to lie; I definitely didn’t win this challenge!)

I think many people often mistake health and wellness for the physical aspect of it; or at least it is the first thing that comes to mind.

If I had any “voice” on the topic of medical, health and wellness it would be the special attention to mental health during the pandemic. Please be aware of your family, co-workers and even neighbors.

If ever there was a time to lend a helping hand it is now. Kids are out of school and are feeling displaced. They miss their friends and the activity that sports provide. Our high-risk population has suffered through loneliness and fear as numbers rose and they had to isolate during the holidays.

As I preach to the choir, please remember to give extra love and a spring forward once we start moving out of this pandemic.

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C. Williams Granite Creek Park will feature some exciting, family-friendly improvements early this year, particularly the area referred to as West Granite Creek Park.

With these additions, a look back to the property’s history remains integral to the area’s preservation.

Granite Creek itself boasts a bold history, as the present day parklands served as stomping grounds for Santa Fe Railroad workers. The train depot was in close proximity as well as the roundhouse making it a natural habitat for staff needing a place to pitch their tents.

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

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

Periodically, as they do, floods wash through the area making conditions worse. Cleanup efforts are still in progress, as they were during A.C. Williams’ inception of the park, his version of Prescott’s Central Park.

Adding a new railroad-themed playground is one way of preserving the area’s history while providing family-friendly recreation opportunities.

Brief history

After Capt. Joseph Walker and his group of prospectors were reportedly the first to find gold off the banks of the Hassayampa in 1863, the territorial government began sending in support eventually leading to the construction of Fort Whipple.

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History Through Play

by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott

This was also due to the increasing population that stressed relations with Native tribes. After experiencing substantial loss to the fort’s buildings in fires, the future was uncertain until the “Battle for Prescott” brought the Prescott and Arizona Central Railway Company to town. Barely meeting a strict construction deadline of midnight, Dec. 31, 1886, the new railway helped revitalize Fort Whipple by offering a more efficient way to travel and move freight to Prescott.

Not long after the railway became operational, it was determined the line came with many issues including no turntable, roadbeds easily washed out, engines that could only pull six cars, among other limitations causing local businessmen to realize the need for a fully functioning railway.

In 1891, the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway incorporated connecting the Santa Fe Railway near Ash Fork, traveling through Chino Valley, the Granite Dells into Prescott (present day Peavine Trail).

Eventually becoming the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, the industry incurred challeng-

es related to supply and demand, competition from other methods of transportation, as well as other economic variables.

Present day

Having miraculously survived the fire of 1900, thanks to the dry summer winds dying down, the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot and original railroad trestle remain intact, reminiscent of days past.

In the interest of preserving Prescott’s rich history embedded in the Granite Creek park corridor, the City of Prescott and Hilton Garden Inn are collaborating in the design, construction and installation of an exciting new railway-themed playground. Informational signs will be on site giving a brief history on the significance of the railroad, while providing visitors with imagery of how the important asset looked when operational.

For more information on the development of this project follow Prescott Recreation Services on Facebook and Instagram (@prescottrecservices) or www.prescott-az.gov

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Shopping Local is a Beautiful Thing

by Blake Herzog

Greater Prescott prospers with a diverse economy driven by local businesses invested in our communities, supporting other local businesses and nonprofits and providing top-tier customer service to our residents.

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hopping for beauty and fashion products these days is often about trying to keep up with “fast fashion” and the latest trends in colors, shades and skin care regimens. This is largely based on the ability of big corporations to push products out to their customers quickly through vast distribution chains.

Greater Prescott has quite a few of those national chains and big boxes ready to pump those shoes and dresses and mascaras and foundations. But making as many purchases as possible at small, locally owned businesses does so much good for so many in our communities.

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We keep up to four times more of our money circulating in the Greater Prescott economy.

We save money — local retailers are often more affordable than their corporate counterparts.

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We create more jobs for Greater Prescott by shopping local businesses, which also tend to shop local.

Shopping local leaves a smaller environmental footprint, especially compared with online commerce.

Supporting diverse local businesses provides more competition to national chains, driving prices down across the board.

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Greater Prescott prospers with a diverse economy driven by local businesses invested in our communities, supporting other local businesses and nonprofits and providing top-tier customer service to our residents.

Local vendors may not have the same trucks and vast networks as their corporate competitors, but shipping of all kinds has become more sophisticated than ever, so your favorite boutique in historic downtown Prescott, or out on Route 69 in Prescott Valley or Route 89 in Chino, won’t be far behind at all with the latest blouses or accessories.

And if you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for at the

big boxes, forget having them look outside their usual suppliers to find it. Our local merchants, on the other hand, are ready to scour the earth to find exactly what you need.

The sales team you find at local stores is more likely to have been at the store for a while and know the ins and outs and how to get what you want in stock. They are also more versed in basic style principles and know which clothes, colors or cosmetics will make you look your most fabulous!

And if you are not wanting to shop in-person for health reasons, many local businesses are making accommodations such as pickup or delivery services to keep their clients supplied and satisfied.

There is one thing that makes shopping local particularly relevant to us here in Greater Prescott — we haven’t been completely overrun by nationwide chains yet.

The national chains are here, to be sure, but in most cases they have one location, particularly when it comes to fashion or cosmetics behemoths.

This gives our local entrepreneurs more room to breathe, experiment, build a following.

So let’s support our local entrepreneurs whenever possible. Most of our hairdressers and aestheticians are their own bosses even if they work in a larger salon or spa, so we should continue to visit them as often as we can and tip as generously as we can afford.

Our local fashion and personal care boutiques and service providers are our friends and neighbors, their kids are friends with our kids. They live in this same community as it strives to maintain its identity as a smaller-scale, independent neck of the woods with a downtown and neighborhoods vibrant with commercial life.

Let’s help each other out.

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he best college soccer coach in the nation has kicked his final point.

Michael Pantalione, who holds the record of most wins as a coach in collegiate men’s soccer in U.S. history, retired from his head coaching position at Yavapai College (YC), effective Jan. 15.

For 32 seasons starting in 1988, Pantalione led the YC Roughriders and became the only coach in the nation to achieve a lifetime coaching percentage of .900.

That’s averaging more than 20 wins a season.

A Hall of Fame member, he coached the Roughriders to seven National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) championships.

The Roughriders won its first national championship in 1990, the second year after Pantalione founded the team. They won championships again in 1992, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2007 and 2009. They were national runners-up in 1991, 1994, 1996, 2001 and 2005. Beyond that, his teams had 19 national semi-final competitions, 43 combined NJCAA Region 1 and West District titles, and 28 Arizona Community Col-

lege Athletic Conference (ACCAC) titles.

T he Ph i l a d e lph i a n at i ve earned a degree at the University of Montana. He has coached soccer at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay; the University of Montana; Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio; Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon; and Archbishop Wood High School in Philadelphia.

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• 1980 — Named National Coach of the Year by Special Olympics, Inc. • 1995 — National Coaches Association of Soccer of America Intercollegiate Soccer Officials National Merit Honor.

• 2006 — First-ever active coach to be elected to the NJCAA Soccer Hall of Fame.

• 2012 — The NJCAA National Service Award for those who have made significant contributions to junior college athletics.

• 2016 — NSCAA Letter of Commendation for unusual achievements that exceeded performance requirements, expectations and contributions to NSCAA and to soccer in the United States. (The National Soccer Coaches Association of America now is known as United Soccer Coaches).

• 2016 — The NSCCA Bill Jeffrey Award, acknowledging his long-term contributions to collegiate soccer.

• 2016 — The only active coach to be selected to the ACCAC

Hall of Fame. He also is a member of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame.

Pantalione Acknowledges Recognition In a written statement issued by the college, Pantalione said he felt privileged to work with and for Yavapai College. He expressed appreciation to those who allowed him to guide and support all the student athletes, saying it was a privilege.

Many of the Roughriders student-athletes coached by Pantalione went on to careers in semi- or professional soccer.

YC Athletic Director Brad Clifford said: “Mike is a Hall of Fame coach who is respected across the world for his soccer knowledge. Mike is a true professional in every sense of the world. I have been honored to work with him and consider him a true friend. Words cannot express what Mike has met to Roughrider athletics at Yavapai College.”

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The arts in all of its forms fosters true prosperity throughout a community, especially for its people. Theater, music, dance, visual arts, crafts and literature inspire us by fostering creativity, goodness and beauty.

Prescott’s art galleries and theaters, performance and practice spaces, private and public art studios, bookstores and cafes encourage us to look into the souls of others’ creations or explore and expose the depths of our own.

Arts and culture also build bridges between people of different genders, ethnicities and ages. During tough times art can be the salve for everyone’s aches.

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Arts education improves academic performance. Students with an education rich in the arts have higher GPAs and standardized test scores and lower drop-out rates; benefits reaped by students regardless of socio-economic status.

Arizona Superintendent of Schools Kathy Hoffman has said, “Arts programs are not just nice to have, they are an essential part of a well-rounded education system. Arts education fosters critical thinking skills, improves overall academic performance, and sparks creativity. In short — we need the arts to ensure students realize their full potential.”

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Arts and culture help support local business. Concerts and performances at venues including Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley and Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, the Elks Theatre and other downtown Prescott venues draw attendees who typically spend money beyond the cost of tickets.

Audiences at nonprofit arts events spend $24.60 per person, per event, beyond the cost of admission on items such as meals, parking and babysitters.

Attendees who come in from outside the county spend twice as much as locals, per person.

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Hall museum, Phippen Museum and Smoki Museum (now the Museum of Indigenous People).

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The arts drive tourism. In 2019, Yavapai County’s total direct travel spending added up to just over $1 billion, and 15% of sales tax revenue was directly tied to travel spending, according to the Arizona Office of Tourism. Further development of venues for art, music and literature could swell those numbers even more.

Tourism is a major component of our region’s economy, and arts and culture can be used to draw new types of visitors here. A 2015 visitor’s survey of City of Prescott visitors done by Northern Arizona University found the three most-frequented cultural or arts venues were the Sharlot

Arts spark creativity and innovation. The Conference Board, an international group supporting business leadership, reports creativity is among the top five applied skills sought by business leaders — with 72% saying creativity is of high importance when hiring. The biggest creativity indicator? A college arts degree.

As Greater Prescott leaders strive to attract more high-paying jobs to the area, having a workforce prepared to take those positions is equally important. Exposure to arts and culture benefits people of all ages and inspires them to reach new levels of creativity.

Expressive Arts Therapy program about incorporating art therapy into counselling, just one example of the healing power of the arts.

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The arts mean business.

Creative industries are arts businesses that range from nonprofit museums, symphonies and theaters to for-profit film, architecture and design companies.

There are numerous arts-based companies in Greater Prescott to support, including the numerous art, jewelry and crafts galleries downtown, the Bronzesmith in Prescott Valley and other arts foundries, recording studios, bars and coffee shops hosting live performances, and many others.

Almost half of the nation’s health care institutions provide arts programming for patients, families and even staff.

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Arts and culture can improve health care and outcomes.

Almost half of the nation’s health care institutions provide arts programming for patients, families and even staff. Of these, 78% deliver this because of the healing benefits — shorter hospital stays, better pain management and less medication.

Supporting the arts locally ensures residents have more exposure to the healing benefits of viewing paintings or sculpture or listening to music. Prescott College has an online

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Prescottonian’s Short

by Blake Herzog

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icole Romine of Prescott has had an illustrious career as a dancer and choreographer, spanning genres from classical ballet pieces such as Giselle, TV shows including Fame and Solid Gold, even choreographing and directing singer Andy Williams’ production shows for many years.

Her career continues to evolve as she moves into theater and film production, and last year a 7-minute film she directed called Mistress of Tears grabbed attention from several film festivals around the world with its moody, elegant black and white cinematography and performance by ballerina Anisa Sinteral-Scott.

It also features an original score from Toronto composer Dave Klotz and the work of cinematographer JJ Bukowski of Phoenix.

Filmed in August at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, the short film has built momentum

quickly, premiering in October at the Signes de Nuit International Film Festival in Paris.

Since then it’s been featured at 12 more festivals, winning 3 Best Director awards (Eastern Europe International Film Festival. Prague Indie InternationalFilm festival and L’Age d’Or International Arthouse Film Festival and Best Original score (New York Movie Awards). It was also an Award Winner at White Unicorn International Film Festival India.

“Mistress has completely surpassed any expectations I had,” Romine told Prescott LIVING. “For a dance film, ballet no less, to be so well-received is astonishing. It is in competition with thousands of films from all over the world in these festivals, most of which are traditional dialogue-driven.”

The film was inspired by a character in Moon, a full-length stage show Romine hopes to produce one day. It is the first of a series of short films she

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Ballet Film Wins at Festivals plans to release to drum up interest in the complete production.

Romine’s synopsis for the film describes a character who represents the emptiness in people that provokes them to search for fulfillment by consuming whatever they can find in the world around them.

“The Mistress of Tears embodies blind greed; seductive yet shabby. She drinks the tears of others because she cannot shed her own. She longs to feel something other than the vast emptiness that lives within her. She is drawn to light desperately needing respite from her dark world,” according to the synopsis.

Romine says this insatiable hunger for complete fulfillment from outside is within her and everyone else: “And yet, she is part of what drives us to go beyond what we know — that power of longing to be more than we are can motivate us. Her darkness, her emptiness, makes space for creation

and light.”

Romine arrived in Prescott about 10 years ago for what was supposed to be a short stay to help a friend handle affairs after her parents died, but the Cirque du Soleil tour she’d been on-call for as an artistic director shut down. She also met the man who would soon become her husband.

She has continued to teach dance, and she says a few of her many students have gone on to professional training and careers including Madeline Coury, a Prescott native who has been accepted by the prestigious Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, D.C. “I endeavor to teach them what it means to pursue excellence and the importance of doing work that matters in service of a more peaceful, sustainable and hopeful world.

The arts, quality arts, are vital for a healthy, beautiful life and community,” she says.

Another one of her Prescott

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students, 77-year-old Rita Leroux, provided coffee and catering on the set of Mistress of Tears along with her husband Roy. Another student, Maggie Rathburn, assisted on the set along with fellow locals Ali Baker and Saul Hipolito. Hipolito also built the curiosity cabinet featured in the film.

A trailer for Mistress of Tears is available on YouTube and other websites, but Romine says its tour on the festival circuit will probably keep the full work offline for the general public until August.

“The festivals sell tickets to their respective audiences who pay to view the films the jury has selected. Right now, aside from the recent festivals in New York and L.A., Mistress is spending most of her time overseas.

I’d like to think she is enjoying herself enormously,” Romine says.

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Romine’s synopsis for the film describes a character who represents the emptiness in people that provokes them to search for fulfillment by consuming whatever they can find in the world around them.

For more information on the film, visit www.theatredelalune.net

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Prescott POPs Goes Big for 2021

by Blake Herzog

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ust about all nonprofit arts organizations faced a difficult year in 2020 due the pandemic’s effect on the economy and the ability of supporters to continue making donations. Those groups formed to produce live performances have been especially damaged by restrictions placed on public events.

Yet the Prescott POPs, which has been performing classical and popular music for the Greater Prescott area for the past 26 years, is undeterred and greeting the new year with a new name and expanded focus.

POPs board member Joe Cotten announced in December the organization has become the Prescott Symphony Orchestra as an overarching name over three distinct programs: • Prescott POPs — Cotten said the POPs will continue its tradition of presenting light classical music for the public this year, with at least five concerts presented in summer, fall and winter schedules, including those incorporating music celebrating July 4, Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Season ticket holders from the 201920 season will be able to select the same seats for the 2021-22 season, and the group continues to recommend patrons buy season tickets due to how quickly performances sell out.

• Prescott Chamber Orchestra — This is Prescott’s oldest orchestra, formed more than 35 years ago to recreate the early days of symphonic music when venues were limited to small castle halls and churches.

This meant orchestras were

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smaller and concerts were more intimate, allowing more interaction between musicians and audiences. Performing under the umbrella of the Prescott Symphony Orchestra, this group will perform lesser-known pieces from the early days of concert music as an alternative to the more popular works played by the POPs and other larger orchestras.

Prescott Symphony Educational Outreach — The new season will continue the Prescott POPs’ tradition of putting all proceeds to work benefitting the youth of the community through scholarships and the Music Memory program, bringing as many as 2,000 young people together for a special concert. School grants have also paid for instruments and other musical program costs.

During the pandemic the Prescott Symphony Orchestra has funded software that allows music instructors to work one-on-one with students in the Humboldt Unified School District.

It is also pursuing a goal of forming a youth orchestra as a third performing group with its own schedule, potentially starting with the musical program at Granite Mountain Middle School.

The Prescott Symphony Orchestra invites the entire Greater Prescott community to contribute to the success of their new endeavors. To make a donation or check for further details about upcoming performances visit www.prescottsymphony.com

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Giddy-up! Ride on These Happy Trails

by Blake Herzog

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f you’re lucky enough to own a horse, you know you have more than a pet — you’ve got a partner.

You experience your horseback adventures together and commune by just sitting or standing. Your horse may give you a higher vantage point, but you always know who’s really calling the shots.

Both of you enjoy the ride and are better for the ride. Your muscles get stronger through the balance and coordination required to stay in the saddle, and the horse gets to see something outside of the stable or meadow, as pleasurable as those places may be.

Greater Prescott has held onto the Wild West roots most of the rest of the state has left behind, and loving and riding our horses is part of that heritage. It’s also ringed, bisected and dissected by trails for hikers, bikers, runners, off-roaders and yes, horses.

Equestrian activities are not allowed or recommended on all of them, depending on how steep, slippery or busy they get. Here are some of the most popular paths among the horse-people set.

• Groom Creek Loop Trail No. 307 — The trailhead is across Senator Highway from the Groom Creek Horse Camp, so you’re likely to meet other human-horse teams here. It takes you to some of the most dramatic high-country scenery around as you approach the peak of Spruce Mountain, past stands of ponderosa, oak and Douglas fir.

• Prescott Peavine Trail — This mostly flat expanse is the workhorse of the City of Prescott trail system, and its breadth makes it relatively easy to share the road with others.

It might be better to go during the week if your horse doesn’t do as well in crowded conditions.

• Iron King Trail — Like the Peavine, it’s a “rails to trails” path built atop a railroad bed, branching off of it about halfway to take you to the

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east, past Glassford Hill and into the Town of Prescott Valley. It’s flat enough for a peaceful ride while affording sweeping views of the Dells and Prescott Valley.

Chino Valley Peavine Trail — This is a 5-mile segment of the same rail bed, developed farther north by the very animal-friendly Town of Chino Valley. It does not connect to the other Peavine or any other trails but is an uncrowded stretch of graded trail for the two of you to travel up and down.

Cayuse Equestrian Trailhead — This trailhead in the Granite Basin Recreation Area was designed with equestrian users in mind with running water, hitching posts and plenty of space for horse trailers.

It gives access to two impressive trails. The Cayuse Loop provides spectacular views of the mountain as you go through stands of alligator juniper and ponderosa pine before reaching chapparal; Balancing Rock Trail No. 349 is a rolling trail through shady pine forest that takes you past seasonal creeks and abundant wildflowers through much of the year.

North Thumb Butte Trails — Horses are permitted on trails No. 316, No.317 and No. 318 in the Thumb Butte Recreation Area, and they can be used to create trips of varying lengths through many types of vegetation and more of those granite outcroppings that stud so many parts of Greater Prescott.

Prescott Circle Trail — At 56 miles this loop, stitched together from segments of City of Prescott and Prescott National Forest trails, is the Ironman of the local trail system and a bit much for most horses to handle in one day. But, splitting it up will still give you and your equine an unparalleled view of the landscape and some fantastic exercise to boot.

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Pets Contribute to Well-being

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by Loree Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society

I made only two resolutions this year, and I am finding that my pets are the key to keeping them.

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e’re officially into 2021. How are your New Year’s Resolutions coming along? I made only two resolutions this year, and I am finding that my pets are the key to keeping them.

One was to be more active and get outdoors more. My dog, Cassidy Roo, makes that happen and it’s not only benefitting me, it also benefits her!

Even if I don’t feel like going for that morning or afternoon walk, it’s not an option. I have to go for her. I’m finding that once I get out there walking with her, I’m enjoying it and our walks are getting longer every day.

I’m also noticing more of nature and the beauty around me. I discover new buds on trees and plants; I notice the design of the clouds in the sky; and I enjoy taking in a big breath of fresh air.

All of that also helps with my second resolution, which is to relax a little more and take some “me” time. This is where my cats Pooh Bear and Tigger come into play.

Both love cuddle time, and I think they have gotten used to me being home more since the minute I sit down on the couch they are there ready to nuzzle up in my lap and

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basically “force” me to relax. I get lost in the moment just petting them and listening to them purr with happiness and contentment for us all.

Basically, what I’m saying is pets can really help with our health and well-being. If you have pets then you already know this, and if you don’t have pets, it’s the perfect time to adopt one and change not only your life but theirs as well!

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Love of Dogs in Bloom at Courthouse Plaza

by Blake Herzog • Photos by Blushing Cactus Photography

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ur communities’ love affair with dogs is legendary and is perhaps at its most public at the iconic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. Here the classic architecture of the courthouse sets amid a lush green lawn and trees — a canine paradise.

The connection goes way back and was strong long before the mid-20th century when Whiskey Row had a soft spot for “Mike,” a black-and-white community mutt who made himself at home at all the bars and restaurants along Montezuma Street on the west end of the square.

He claimed the area as his own, chasing other dogs away so he could have the attention and leftovers of patrons and staff to himself. When the unlicensed dog was declared an “outlaw” by the local judge it was the local police department who raised the money to buy tags that kept him legal.

After Mike died in 1960, he was quickly memorialized with a bronze plaque in the

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northwest corner of the square as “a silent, loyal, tolerant friend. Take heed if you will, a moral lies herein.”

In the six decades since then, the square has become a near-constant pet parade of dogs sniffing, tracking, running, rolling around and making fast friends everyone, canine and human alike. We’re sure some intrepid cats have found their way there over the years, too, but don’t seem to have left as big a pawprint aside from Stub, who was documented in an 1897 courthouse inventory.

The variety of people and dogs to be found there is legendary, with small and fluffy often fearlessly approaching the big and brawny from the taut end of their leashes.

Almost everyone there is a pussycat, which gives the plaza a festive air even when it’s not hosting one of its many special events, So whenever you’re downtown with a dog, or just need a “doggie fix,” stop by Courthouse Plaza at Montezuma and Gurley streets to become a part of the parade!

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Let Inside Spill into Your 2021 Yard

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ur enforced nesting in 2020 has led many to put more resources into their homes, and as the new year arrives that effort is spilling out to the yard.

People want to make it more comfortable for their own use and more functional for meetups that have been relocated to the great outdoors.

This has fueled the rise of patio furniture that looks more like living room sets, new attention paid to features like lighting and flooring and making them year-round destinations, no matter how harsh some of the elements can be.

Here are some of the many ways homeowners are expanding their interior living space into backyards and front yards, which may help you to add onto your living space without building a single square foot.

Outdoor Kitchens and Bars

These were a big trend heading into 2020, and given how that year turned out it’s a certainty homeowners will continue setting up full-scale kitchens and bars with stools to make it that much easier to feed family and friends in the beauty and safety of the outdoors. Many backyards already have permanent grills installed in back, so it’s not that far of a leap to add a sink, small fridge, counter space and more amenities that would be useful by the grill anyway.

If you don’t have the space or budget to go all-out you can still create this feel by adding a table or cart to serve as a small prep station to assemble snacks and/or serve them buffet style.

Seamless Flow

This is about making the boundary between indoors and outdoors as invisible as possible. This means taking advantage of large sliding doors and reflecting your interior design motifs on the patio in furniture, flooring, lamps and lights and other accessories. Adding a speaker system for music and a TV, if your power system allows, will complete the transformation.

Patio Furniture: Natural Materials, Warm Colors

Speaking of patio furniture, part of making your patio more inviting is getting rid of unsteady, uncomfortable plastic and metal furniture, which can become especially repellent in the freezing temperatures of winter or the harsh summer sun.

The argument for using these materials has always been that they’re durable and easy to hose down when needed, but natural wood frames topped with outdoor cushions or upholstery can weather the sun’s rays without heating up and create a much comfier look.

Likewise, the whites and neutrals long favored for outdoor furnishings are being pushed aside by “warmer” shades in the orange and red spectrum, sometimes providing a contrast to the indoor living room but still working with it to create an organic, inviting whole.

Lighting

When you’re expanding your space outdoors, making sure it’s comfortable and safe at night is critical for making it a true extension of your house. Small solar stake lights may not be able to do much in this regard, so consider hanging more lights in the trees or consulting an electrician about installing outdoor lights on the ground, on the side of the house or wherever else they can work to create a space all times of the day or night.

Year-Round Use

In a similar vein, making your outdoor space as accessible as possible means making it as weatherproof as possible.

For winter, anything involving fire is a popular choice, as long as it’s done safely. Fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and even gas fire tables, which resemble coffee tables with a gas unit embedded into the top, are options.

Propane heaters come in all shapes and sizes, and some can be hung from the patio ceiling as an attractive feature that doesn’t have to be rolled on or off the scene according to the seasons. Retractable shades or awnings that protect from the summer sun can also keep warmth from escaping your outdoor space.

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Resolve to Give Random Kindness

by Sandy Griffis, Executive Director, Yavapai County Contractors Association

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appy beginning of 2021.

With everything we have been faced with, I want to talk about starting a daily habit of doing “something.” If you have the power to make someone happy — DO IT. We all know resolutions are hard to stay the course like diets and exercise. But, I am passionate about the resolution that the Yavapai County Contractors Association (YCCA) has made to continue to promote our organization and share with the community the importance of using local licensed contractors.

YCCA and our board have also resolved that we will continue to give back to the community through our membership.

There are many good causes that matter, and YCCA will continue to give mentor and volunteer time in our community to try and make our community a better place.

So now let’s talk about: “Happy.”

I love to smile at everyone — it may be the only smile they get all day, and gosh it makes me feel good. And, the smiles I receive in return are amazing.

Now more than ever people need to honestly think about what it means to be kind. Not because the world is in any more of a state of chaos then it ever has been, but because our world lends itself less and less to kindness.

Another “Happy” for me is when I stop for cars backing out of parking spaces. With our narrow streets in Prescott I am always watching for the back-up lights and stop to let the car pull out. The waves I get from the drivers are great. And, I will continue

to resolve to let another driver into my lane when I see a turn signal on.

It takes a nano second to slow down and let the driver into your lane.

Remember the ripple effect starts with one. One person to be a spark of kindness and “Happy.” We can all be that one person.

Everybody has the potential to change the world, and I believe everyone wants to seize that potential.

These people are called a RAKtivist.

RAKtivists are the heroes of our world. They live and breathe kindness, sharing knowledge and leading by example. RAKtivists leave a trail of warm-and-fuzzy feelings in their wake.

So you ask: What is a RAKtivist?

RAKtivist is short for Random Acts of Kindness activist. RAKtivist —anyone who believes kindness can change the world, who reminds everyone around them how much love there is. Let’s all be a RAKtivist.

So the main New Year’s resolution we should all care about for 2021 is keeping kindness on mind and following our resolutions to be better people, better company owners and better community partners.

Nearly a hundred years ago, aviator Amelia Earhart observed, “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.”

These resolutions, happiness expressions and widespread kindness makes our community feel happier.

We crave the sweetness that kindness brings to life. In 2021, clear your schedule for kindness. Small intentional acts of kindness can change the world.

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Mountain Plants Hard to Kill in the Garden

by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal

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We started by topping off the bed with Watters Potting Soil to add some freshness and vigor to the garden. Each plant was watered in with Root & Grow to reduce plant stress and encourage fast root growth and more flowers. We then followed up with nutrient-rich 7-4-4 All Purpose Food to promote chubby plants for increased bloom, fragrance and color. She was then ready for spring planting.

These are the top performers virtually impossible to kill. You’re going to be happy with any or all of these local mountain-hardy blooms, and spring is the ideal garden season.

Blue Hill Meadow Sage — This spectacular perennial with 1-foot spikes of pure blue flowers spreads like wildflowers in the garden. Very happy in hot rock gardens, containers and naturalized areas.

Deer, rabbits, antelope, and javelinas all detest this pretty bloomer.

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Bronze Carpet Sedum — This beautiful trailing succulent forms a lush, ground-hugging mat that needs little water once established. Stunning pink flowers rise above the bronze-red foliage.

Useful in borders, rock gardens and containers to provide contrast to green or grayleaved plants.

Butterfly Bush — Gardeners who make room for this bloomer in a landscape soon discover this bush is a one-stop buffet for butterflies.

The long flower panicles are comprised of many individual blooms, each with a rich store of nectar.

Happy butterflies linger over and around the shrub for long periods.

Crazy Blue Russian Sage — Plant en masse to add a blue Southwest drift of color to the landscape. The perfect alternative to lavender in cottage gardens or along fence lines of pickets or

iron. Its casual character is equally suited for wild gardens amid rock outcroppings and large boulders. Outstanding at edges of dry stream beds with wildflowers. A magnificent container specimen when planted in thick, unglazed clay pots.

Dwarf Daylily — Stella D’ Oro daylilies have become a mountain staple.

Daylilies have much more to offer than the famous gold, ever-blooming variety.

Although the color spectrum is limited to the color wheel’s warmer side, astonishing color patterns and flower forms take the available cultivar numbers into the thousands.

Giga Blue Pincushion Flower — This largest of pincushion flowers is found with exquisite violet-blue flowers.

The 2-inch blooms arise on stiff, upright stems above a small, naturally compact mound of finely cut foliage. Butterflies are naturally drawn to the honey scent.

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Jupiter’s Beard or Centranthus — Globular clusters of fragrant, bright carmine-red flowers complemented by sedum-like foliage of blues and greens.

Blooms for an extremely long season in poor, dry soils, spreading like wild poppy and penstemon.

Sunset Blanket Flower — Perpetual, vibrant red flowers do not fade in the summer heat.

Blooms from late spring right until frost if spent blooms are deadheaded regularly. A showy and easyto-grow addition to sunny beds, borders and container plantings.

Spanish Gold Broom — This fast-growing, naturally rounded shrub boasts bright green stems with colorful yellow flowers most of the spring. Thrives in heat, drought and the abuse of poor garden soils. Excellent for hillside erosion control, as a tall border or massed in a minimal-care or xeric landscape.

Walkers Low Catmint — More than just a little herb for the cat to frolic in, this plant gained cult status when this variety was named 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year. Stunning gray leaves complement a natural border, and bees delight in the nectar-rich violet blooms that appear throughout the summer months. Plants grow

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Pinterest Predicts Neutrals, Neon

by Blake Herzog

P ‘Home’ is where we are spending much more of our leisure and work time as it becomes ever more the center of our worlds.

interest, the page where countless home décor, fashion, lifestyle, food and other ideas are born, releases its predictions for what will be trendy for the next year based not on what’s being most searched worldwide at the moment but on those rising the most quickly in the rankings.

For 2021, Pinterest Business has bookmarked a total of 30 trends to watch this year. A little surprisingly, only four are grouped into the “home” category. After all, “home” is where we are spending much more of our leisure and work time as it becomes ever more the center of our worlds.

Perhaps we’ve reached the point where many of us know what we want in our homes and are for the most part not searching Pinterest for home décor inspiration, but some trends are new and compelling enough to get many curious folks checking them out: • “Japandi” décor — This hybrid of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics is quickly gaining traction for its minimalism mixed with sleek designs, neutral colors and calming scenes, Pinterest says. The result is lots of wooden furniture surrounded by neutral, natural shades and materials and a minimum of excess clutter.

Associated trending searches include “Japandi,” “neutral palette earth tones,” “wooden bed design modern,” “minimalist bathroom design” and “modern minimalist kitchen.”

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• The “cloffice” — Open floor plans are falling out of favor for home offices as well as those on site, with people seeking more privacy by whatever means possible. This trend started out with desks being tucked away into freed-up closets, many of which weren’t big enough to accommodate the person sitting at the desk so the chair would be out in the open when in use.

Pinners are hustling to learn more about “clay plates,” “copper cookware,” “floating shelves in kitchen,” “colored glassware” and “plate racks in kitchen.”

Putting your kitchen’s contents on display does mean you should keep on top of any dust or other substances that might settle upon them, but it’s worth it to not have to keep these lovelies hidden from view!

The concept has grown to include efforts to carve some privacy out around offices or other dedicated spaces within the house. Pinterest cites trending searches for “cloffice ideas,” “bookshelf room dividers,” “home library designs,” “computer gaming room” and “modern mud room,” which these days may have to be inserted into the garage or laundry room.

• Shelves as kitchen showplaces — More people are choosing kitchen storage to show off dishes, glass-

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• Vibey lights and hues — Gen Z consumers in particular are crackling over decorative neon and LED lighting in bedrooms, bringing their names, mantras or philosophies to brilliant life in signs or using lots of accent lighting to give the whole room a moody but vibrant aura.

Related searches include “neon room,” “mirror with LED lights,” “blue LED lights bedroom,” “LED light room” and “LED signs,” in which you find all sorts of scenes where dark and light blend into a captivating whole.

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Medical Marijuana, Recreational Pot Laws and Driving

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ith more states moving to legalize marijuana through ballot measures and even more having medicinal marijuana laws on the books, many people may be confused about the legality of driving after using pot.

While all states have laws prohibiting driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, many people who live in states with medicinal marijuana laws think it’s OK to get behind the wheel after using the substance.

But the truth is no state that has legalized recreational marijuana use or medical marijuana permits people to drive under the influence. Just as alcohol is legal but driving drunk or with an open container is not, the same holds true for marijuana in states where it is legal – or at least legal for medicinal use.

Standard of proof

Despite the increasingly legal use of cannabis in many states, police still don’t have the equivalent of a reliable alcohol breathalyzer or blood test – a chemically based way of estimating what the drug is doing in the brain.

Though a blood test exists that can detect some of marijuana’s components, there is no widely accepted, standardized amount in the breath or blood that gives police or courts, or anyone else, a good sense of who is impaired.

Using blood, breath or urine tests to determine whether a person is under the influence of pot is a flawed system, as blood and urine tests are often unable to determine whether marijuana was consumed within the last few hours or days or before.

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Also, because of the lack of ability to define “legal limit” with marijuana and guidelines as to what level of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in the bloodstream leads to impairment, most convictions are based on using police observations of “intoxication” and some type of test.

That’s why police will need to show a “substantial” or “significant” effect from the substance ingested. Evidence of impairment usually comes from such observations as: • Failing a field sobriety test • Slurred speech • Unusual behavior • Bad driving

For individuals suspected of being under the influence, the next step would be a blood, breath or urine test to determine whether they actually were.

Effect on insurance

Like for drunk driving, your auto insurance rates would likely rise if you were convicted of driving under the influence of marijuana.

Price comparison website Nerdwallet.com in 2018 conducted a survey of all states to gauge how much the annual premium increases on average if someone is convicted of a marijuana DUI. The lowest average rate increase was in Ohio with $336 per year, and California had the highest average hike of $1,500.

Higher auto insurance rates are just one of the costs drivers face if charged with a marijuana DUI moving violation.

Those convicted of driving high could also have to pay steep legal and court fines, drug-treatment program costs and a driver’s license reinstatement fee, among other penalties. All told, a single DUI could mean thousands of dollars down the drain.

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Pantone Picks ‘Uplifting’ Colors G

iven how unpredictable last year was, it is comforting to see the Pantone Color Institute take on its self-appointed duty of prognosticating which color will dominate and symbolize the upcoming year.

It did go ahead and threw us a bit of a curveball, choosing two tones for the second time in its 20-year history — the first six years ago.

But the two colors, a bright yellow and a neutral-yet-cheerful gray, represent a single mood many are embracing after the trials of 2020, according to the company: “A marriage of color conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting.”

Following the pandemic-fueled uncertainty of last year, Pantone suggested people are looking to decorate their homes, workspaces and graphic designs with a color scheme that suggests daylight and warmth filtering through the darkness.

“A message of happiness supported by fortitude, the combination of PANTONE Ultimate Gray + PANTONE Illuminating is aspirational and gives us hope. We need to feel that everything is going to get brighter — this is essential to the human spirit,” according to the company’s website.

Reminiscent of the timeless elegance of silver and gold, the two shades are equally important halves of a perennially vital whole, the stuff of life itself.

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Illuminating (PANTONE 13-0647) is a cheerful yellow hue radiating the warmth, strength and positivity of sunlight that allows everything on Earth to grow and flourish, while Ultimate Gray (PANTONE 17-5104) signifies stable, earthy elements and the wisdom of experience — the other half of what is needed to sustain life.

“Emboldening the spirit, the pairing of Ultimate Gray + Illuminating highlights our innate need to be seen, to be visible, to be recognized, to have our voices heard,” the company says.

“A combination of color whose ties to insight, innovation and intuition, and respect for wisdom, experience, and intelligence inspires regeneration, pressing us forward toward new ways of thinking and concepts.”

The Pantone Color Institute is the best-known arm of Pantone LLC, based just outside New York. It is the firm that helps to standardizes colors across the graphic design industry with its CMYK Guides and the textile and clothing industries through the Fashion, Home + Interiors system.

The Pantone Color of the Year announcements can be highly influential on the consumer products released every year — everything from toys to sheets and clothes to cellphones.

If this combination and the spirit it represents appeals to you, you can start incorporating the look into your home in ways large and small through pillows and knit throws, curtains, tablecloths, patio furniture or interior or exterior paint (depending on what your HOA or local ordinances will allow).

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2021: Tale of Two Bathrooms

by Blake Herzog

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athroom design trends are heading in two opposite directions for 2021, yet they point to the same destination — a refuge where you can perform cleansing and self-care in comfort, peace and tranquility. Many will attempt a fusion of modern spa and folksy elements to create a totally personalized sanctuary.

Memory Serves

Many of this year’s trends are heading toward homespun, “cottagecore” details that aren’t out of step with mom’s or grandma’s bathroom, tied to memories of mom or grandma but often with a greater emphasis on nature and the environment.

Dresser Sinks With Vintage Fixtures — Old wooden dressers can, with some effort, be repurposed as a cabinet for your sink, or purchased to send a bathroom’s vintage-y vibes off the charts.

And the look won’t be complete without some shiny brass or iron-finished fixtures to bring a solid, durable feel to your home and life.

Indoor Plants — Both

real and artificial versions are having a moment with interior designers in all rooms, maybe to compensate for having to spend more time inside.

The comparatively warm, steamy climate found in most bathrooms is especially conducive for growing ferns, pothos and other tropical species.

Freestanding Tubs

These occupy more real estate than typical bathtubs but are valued for their depth and the image of the luxury they project and also deliver. There’s nothing quite like soaking in a tub suspended in the middle of the room with the depth needed to really soak, without needing to shift to make sure everything’s covered.

Round Mirrors — These also hearken back to smaller bathrooms and the “mirror mirror on the wall” stories you heard over and over again as a kid, and push back against the straight lines and right angles that took over bathroom design quite a while ago.

Wallpaper — The most versatile and affordable of all wall coverings, it softens the noise level and can transport you anywhere, with vintage prints capable of triggering time travel and wild tropical designs giving a mini-vacation to anyone who enters.

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Wet Rooms — The “shower person’s” freestanding

tub, these typically are areas separated by a glass partition from the rest of the bathroom, creating a larger shower with zero barrier to entry or an all-purpose bathing area with a showerhead and a freestanding tub. Such a setup won’t work in all homes, but when it does it can add to a home’s value.

Marble — This natural material that screams “luxury” yet has a traditional feel is making a big comeback in bathrooms, with homeowners and designers getting more adventurous with nonwhite varieties — pinks, greens and blues are showing up with increasing frequency in sinks, counters, even walls.

Tile Walls — These are moving way beyond the sub-

way tile that dominated kitchens and bathrooms for much of the last decade. Moroccan and other Arabic designs are increasingly popular, while light neutral-colored tiles, textured tiles and those with hexagonal or other unusual shapes are stepping into the limelight as well.

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CYMPO board member and Yavapai County Board of Supervisor Chair Craig Brown praised Bridges. He congratulated him on the new position, saying, “We’re glad to see you moving onto something that is going to make you happy.”

Bridges, who attended Northern Arizona Universit y and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Capella University, has for more than 22 years dedicated his career to working with statewide elected officials and the Arizona Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Authority. He was directly involved in local and regional government planning for land use and transportation planning as well as project management

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Bridges has served as president of the executive board for the Arizona Transit Association, which provide support for systems and providers in Arizona.

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tephen and Rose Newcomer share a last name that makes it sound as if they’re newly arrived. And they are, in fact, moving to Prescott to escape the ever-more oppressive heat of the Phoenix desert.

But they already are investing more deeply into their new community with their purchase of what’s known as the

Gage-Murphey Mansion downtown at 105 N. Alarcon St. Built in about 1895, the 7,300-square-foot home sits just south of Gurley Street and is on the National Register of Historic Places, noted for its Classical Revival architecture. It was later subdivided into apartments.

The Newcomers have begun marketing one of the units in what they

call the “Mansion by the Square” as a vacation rental on Airbnb, with more coming soon. They purchased it in mid-December from an agent who’d spent the previous two years restoring it to its past glory.

“It’s just a great opportunity to pick up a gem like that, with all the history behind it and only being a couple blocks away from the square,” Stephen

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Newcomer says. “It was a really great opportunity, and the seller had done such a great job on the restoration. It was an obvious gem.”

It was built for the family of Tombstone mining tycoon E.B. Gage, who at one point helped to bail Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday out of jail. He later presided over the Congress Mine about 45 miles southeast of town

after he was forced to flee Tombstone by a labor dispute.

“That property is just so cool, it’s got 10 separate units and they really tried to keep the integrity of the historic piece of it in the mansion. You walk in and feel like you’re walking into a historic home,” Rose Newcomer says.

The couple turned to Melanie Scott, who manages seven Prescott Airbnb properties through her Gathering Places business, for advice and to manage their listings. She’s excited to have the chance to work with such a prominent property.

Scott says it will be a great addition to a growing part of Greater Prescott’s tourism sector, one she’s been involved with for two years.

There was a drop in her listings in the beginning of the COVID pandemic, but then interest in the properties began to pick up, partly from situations that have been springing up in its wake.

A lot of people who are quarantining from their family still want to work from home, will come or rent for a week or two, in case somebody’s been infected in their household, or they just want some quiet from the kids so they can deal with their boss,” she says.

Aside from that, she says the type of visitors attracted here by Airbnbs come from “across the board.” They include construction workers, people

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waiting for their new homes to be completed, seniors who stay for a month or two, short-termers who want to spend just a couple days at Courthouse Plaza.

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Scott realizes Airbnbs and other vacation rentals have created an image problem for others but says her own property has the support of all of her neighbors and Prescott, by and large, has escaped those situations.

“I would say that the guests who are coming to Prescott are all very respectful, they just want to visit our beautiful little town. And I think there’s a misconception with homeowners concerned about Airbnb because it seems like a rowdy crowd, they’re not going to respect the property; and that’s really not the case,” she says.

She also puts a priority on driving visitors to other small businesses in the area, grabbing flyers for local restaurants and stores to encourage more visits.

“I can’t stress enough that this is a good thing for the community, it’s not a negative thing. It does bring dollars in to these small businesses that so desperately need them,” she says.

Scott says it will be a great addition to a growing part of Greater Prescott’s tourism sector, one she’s been involved with for two years.

For information on the “Mansion on the Square,” contact Melanie Scott at 480-9078356 or visit www.gatheringplacesaz.com

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Toys!

It’s Not All Fun & Games!

new, interactive exhibit opens later this month at Sharlot Hall Museum that traces the legacy of toys... from sticks and stones, to whistles ‘n’ dolls, from board games and puzzles, to Lincoln logs, Legos, yo-yos, wagons and sleds, to all manner of whizbang items that provide fun, fantasy and entertainment.

Discover how Toys! became an essential development tool for young people that nurture their social skills, mold the mind and dexterity, enlighten on cultural norms ...and are made not just for fun & games!

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oys have been around as long as civilization – maybe longer. Sticks and stones, whistles and dolls can be traced back 4,000 years and more.

A new, interactive exhibit opens next month at the Sharlot Hall Museum that will go beyond the fun and fantasy associated with toys.

“Toys are more than just items for fun and games,” explains Kylin Cummings, the museum’s curator of collections and developer of this interactive exhibit.

“For thousands of years, toys have been an essential development tool for young people, enlightening on cultural norms and nurturing their social skills, while molding the child’s mind and dexterity,” says Cummings.

Beginning in the second half of the 18th century, childhood was increasingly seen as an important time of preparing for life.

The variety and number of toys expanded exponentially to support childhood as a distinct stage of life to be cherished.

The new exhibit showcases a cornucopia of toy genre, from dolls to board games, and wagons and sleds to puzzles and tinkertoys. Spanning two centuries, these are the “building bricks” of child development.

Illustrating gender distinctions, the exhibit features Raggedy Ann and Andy, Barbie and G.I. Joe, miniature toy soldiers or intricate doll houses.

The exhibit will include items of historic significance, if only to make one exclaim, “I remember playing with one of those!”

“Toys! It’s Not All Fun & Games!” will open March 20, at the Sharlot Hall Museum inside the Lawler Exhibit Center Gallery.

The Museum is located at 415 West Gurley Street in downtown Prescott, two blocks west of the Courthouse Plaza.

The Museum continues to observe safety precautions associated with the pandemic, including the wearing of facial masks, social distancing, and limits to the number of visitors in each of the buildings.

For additional information, check out the Museum’s website: www.sharlothallmuseum.org or call (928) 445-3122.

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Wedding Planning 101

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

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elcome to one of the most wonderful, but stressful stages of your life. You’re ready to start your happily forever after, but you still have to make it through the wedding planning process.

That means, on average, anywhere from 6 to 12 months of planning and preparation that can be stressful when you add in family dynamics, budget conflicts and staying organized.

If planning your wedding is consuming your every waking thought, you may be jeopardizing your own health, your relationships and/ or your job. If you’re obsessing over the napkin colors or wedding cake flavors, it’s time to slow down, take a deep breath and relax.

Here are some ways to help you maintain your perspective and enjoy your engagement: •

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Don’t feel you have to take everyone’s advice. Be gracious when someone offers their unsolicited advice and say something like “Hmmm, that’s a thought or I’ll take that under consideration or I’ll have to think about it…” Then, go ahead and continue with what you were originally planning if the advice is not something right for your wedding.

Surround yourself with positive energy.

Call your best girlfriend for an impromptu lunch or night out with “no wedding talk.” If family dynamics are causing stress, address them head on. Compromise as needed, but remember this is your wedding day.

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Choose your battles. Don’t make a big deal out of every little detail. Step back and assess the situation and decide what’s truly important; find compromise where needed.

Don’t be Superwoman. Take on less as your wedding day approaches. Don’t volunteer for any extra work assignments or decide to take on hosting a good friend’s baby shower. And, don’t be afraid to delegate tasks to family and friends the month of the wedding. They are eager to help.

Get outside and do something active; reset your mind when feeling stressed.

Set aside quality time with your fiancé once a week. Do not use this time for wedding planning. Use it to remind each other why you love and enjoy each other’s company. This will help to minimize any neglected feelings one or both of you may have.

Schedule wedding planning tasks ahead of time and organize by dividing the

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tasks up and spreading them out over time. There are some great planning sheets online to help with this. Set aside time on the weekend to plan out your coming week.

Don’t investigate every wedding planning option out there. This can be a huge time sucker and often leads to more indecisiveness. Chose a theme and color scheme for your wedding and stick with it. Decide on your overall budget first and divide out what you might want to spend with each vendor. If you are not sure what things cost, talk with a wedding planner.

Hire professional vendors. We cannot stress this enough. There are professional vendors in every category you could want for your wedding, and you can even find professional vendors within any budget range. Professional vendors make the planning process and your actual wedding day go so much smoother. Start with referrals from friends and family. You will always

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want to look at reviews and talk with the vendors to make sure they are a good fit.

Professional vendors can also recommend professionals in other categories.

Appoint a go-to person and let your wedding party and close friends and family know who that point person is.

This will alleviate stress for you on the day before and the day of your wedding. If anyone has any questions during those two days, they can go to that point person.

Still feel overwhelmed? Hire a professional wedding planner. Seriously, an experienced wedding planner will guide you through the wedding planning process, keep you organized and on task, provide periodic budget updates, and alleviate so much stress for you. We can’t tell you how many times we have heard people say “I thought I did not need a wedding planner or day-of coordinator, but I’m so glad I got one and it was the best money I spent.”

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Blossoming Trends for 2021 Wedding Season

by Kimberly Sides - General Manager, Prescott Flower Shop

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020 served up plenty of challenges to couples planning their weddings, but 2021 is ready to take off with fantastic new floral trends to make your celebration memorable. Here are the top trends coming your way this year:

Bold Color – 2021 brides are looking to make a bold color statement to escape the blandness of the past year. Think hyper-colored statement flowers in a range not usually seen in nature. Skilled florists are able to adjust the colors of flowers and leaves to almost any color in the rainbow, so expect bright orange palm leaves in bridal bouquets, or clouds of teal baby’s breath in floral chandeliers. The look is mood-boosting, vibrant, and cheerful.

Dried Flowers – Ethical sourcing, repurposing, and sustainability continue to be important to couples in the following year. With that in mind, dried flowers remain a huge trend for the upcoming season. The look lends itself well to minimalist or boho aesthetics, and brides can take advantage of many “traditional” flowers that can be used this way. Eucalyptus and baby’s breath are staples of this look, and lavender and roses have the benefit of retaining their fragrance when dried. After your bash, the flowers are easily transformed into a long-lasting keepsake for the couple.

Promenade – Referencing the ethereal grace of Britain’s Edwardian era, the “Promenade” look “tells a story of light pastels and golden honey hues that

cast warmth,” according to Marti Boone of Florist’s Review. Be on the lookout for luminous neutrals like blush and sand, as well as pretty details like textured ribbon and rose-gold containers. The vibe is all about majesty, femininity and timelessness.

Statement Décor – Lately, many couples are opting for micro-weddings. This means a hard focus on what’s important to the couple, and that is translating into over-the-top installations like floral chandeliers, walls and nooks. If the number of guests is limited, an Insta-worthy backdrop

for your photos may be a way to share your bash with the world.

Luckily, all of the above trends can be incorporated into these statement pieces, for a doubly on-trend look.

Here at Prescott flower shop, we like to stay one step ahead when it comes to meeting the needs of our wedding clients.

Schedule your consultation today, or drop in to see one of our fantastic wedding consultants.

Let us turn your vision into a reality, and you’ll see why we’ve been representing the Prescott bride for over 90 years.

Prescott Bridal Affaire Expo Set for March 7

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

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he Prescott Bridal Affaire Expo celebrates 16 years March 7 at the historic Hassayampa Inn, 122 E. Gurley St. The free expo — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — has become the largest and longest running wedding expo in Northern Arizona.

The greater Prescott area has over 60 venues for engaged couples ranging in price from a couple hundred dollars to around $20,000. Our weather, beautiful scenery and small town-historic charm have been a huge draw for engaged couples from the Phoenix area, as well as out-ofstate couples.

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Prizes will be given away every 30 minutes with a grand prize worth thousands of dollars given away at the end of the day.

There will be strolling musicians, as well as gown, hair and makeup models displaying the latest’s trends. And, of course, cake and food samples.

Swag bags will be provided at the door, and you will receive a keepsake Bridal Resource Guide to help guide you through the various rooms at the Hassayampa.

Presented by StarStruck Event Planning and co-hosted by the Historic Hassayampa Inn and Verve Events & Tents, partners

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Celebrating 10 Years of Healing and Gardens

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ebbie and Richard Maranville have spent the last 10 years helping the people of Prescott find healing and nourishment, beginning with their own journey.

Richard was inspired to become a massage therapist some 20 years ago by the healing he experienced after being involved in a series of auto accidents, Debbie Maranville says. In February 2011 the couple opened The Natural Healing Garden Wellness Center in Prescott’s Hassayampa Village center.

“Richard has the philosophy of connecting people through massage, getting them back on the path to wellness and becoming a better golfer, or a better grandparent, or a better hiker, or a better swimmer,” Maranville says.

She and her husband have also had long careers in the food and beverage industries, so when they got the chance to move The Natural Healing Garden to a larger location at 119 Garden St. in Prescott in 2015 it made sense for Debbie to move back into that arena.

“We both had the experience, but I was the foodie. And so ‘Healthy Fusion’ is something that we created for our business. We created Goods from the Garden Catering and Events so we could focus on healthier food options, working with people for their special events,” Maranville says.

Goods from the Garden caters special events with a menu using all-fresh produce, meats and other proteins to nourish guests at weddings, meetings and other special events.

The menu can be tailored to dietary needs including gluten-free and vegan.

The Natural Healing Garden today has multiple massage therapists and offers table massage, couples massage, facials and spa treatments such as heated rock massages and aromatherapy.

Goods from the Garden is now based in Suite 516 at Prescott Gateway Mall, 3250 E. Gateway Blvd., where it can host gatherings at its Garden Event Center or cater events for up to 400 people at locations in Greater Prescott, Cottonwood, Sedona and the Phoenix area.

The firm also provides institutional food service for West Yavapai Guidance Center and Sana Behavioral Hospital, both of which provide psychiatric services in Prescott.

“We have several different folks who have specific diets, and our licensed dietician Katy Kimball creates menus so we are helping people on their overall wellness,” Maranville says.

She adds that she and her staff, who often get help from her daughter Stephanie and entertainment from her two young grandsons, enjoy their jobs, whoever they’re preparing food for.

“Not only do we love food, but we serve food to people who are looking for their wellness every day, and that looks different for every body,” she says.

The team also is preparing to open the In Season Deli adjacent to its mall location this year.

For more information on the Garden family of businesses, visit www.naturalhealinggarden.com or call 928-327-4116 (Natural Healing Garden) or 928-327-3214 (Goods from the Garden).

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Dine Along with History at These Restaurants

by Blake Herzog

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he stars of the dining and nightlife scene often are the newest and most adventurous businesses on the block, whichever city you happen to be in.

But other restaurants and bars find it profitable to lean into tradition, spotlighting the backstory of their building and those who patronized it decades, even a century, ago. This can be an especially winning formula in cities that naturally draw history buffs.

Peacock Room II at Hassayampa Inn

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The Palace 120 S. Montezuma St., Prescott; www.whiskeyrowpalace.com One of the oldest establishments of any kind in Arizona, the Palace opened in 1877 and made

its legend quickly by hosting the likes of Wyatt and Virgil Earp and Doc Holliday, as well as becoming a community hub. Like most of Whiskey Row it was destroyed by the July 1900 fire but sprang back up within a year and has been going ever since, using the 1880s-era bar rescued from the flames by its customers. Today its interior retains its elegance as well as many historic relics.

Bird Cage Saloon 160 S. Montezuma St., Prescott; Facebook: @prescottbirdcagesaloon The Bird Cage has been part of Whiskey Row since 1967 but was forced to relocate a few doors down from its original storefront after the most recent

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The Palace

Murphy’s

The adjacent Glass Bar has ornate carved-wood ceilings and bright orange stained-glass windows to highlight its historical connections. It has live music on the weekends and, fittingly enough, many customers go there in search of its “old-fashioned” cocktails, which aren’t on the menu.

Murphy’s of the block’s destructive fires, in 2012. But you wouldn’t know this from just walking in — the iconic sign and the 1880s-vintage back bar are still there, and the space retains an old-time vibe.

Glass Bar and Peacock Room at Hassayampa Inn 122 E. Gurley St., Prescott; www.hassayampainn.com Both destinations are featured within the elegant red-brick hotel that stands at the gateway to downtown and as a testament to its beauty and durability. The Peacock Room was remodeled in 2014 but retains its Art Deco elegance. It is known for its prime rib, Alaskan salmon and lamb shank.

Matt’s Saloon 112 Montezuma St., Prescott; www.mattssaloon.com This place “only” turns 59 years old as of 2021, but rests comfortably in the 1901 Levy Building, which has had a bar on its first floor since just after Prohibition. Matt’s has its own history as a live music mecca, with a 1,200-square-foot dance floor, regular appearances by Waylon Jennings in the ‘60s and a drop-in from Bruce Springsteen in ’89.

Murphy’s 201 N. Cortez St., Prescott; www.murphysprescott.com The building started out as the J.L. Gardner mercantile in the 1890s, with a wall stacked even higher with canned goods than the wall behind today’s bar is with bottles and glass. The spacious building has been an upscale restaurant, bar and bakery for some years now but reverted to its roots in spring 2020, selling

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Kirkland Bar & Steakhouse staples like toilet paper and pasta after these became hard to come by during pandemic panic-buying.

Kirkland Bar & Steakhouse 8985 S. Iron Springs Rd., Kirkland; Facebook: @Kirkland-Bar-and-Steakhouse The location started out as a Wells Fargo and Pony Express stop in 1863, and nearly every online review of this small, biker-friendly landmark 25 miles southeast of Prescott uses a word like “historic” or “museum.” The tin-pressed ceiling and wagon-wheel chandeliers top walls covered with pictures and mementos, pool tables, a jukebox and a cozy sofa. An unlikely place to go for shrimp and lobster tail, but a good one.

But other restaurants and bars find it profitable to lean into tradition, spotlighting the backstory of their building and those who patronized it decades, even a century, ago.

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GREATER PRESCOTT

Take Out & Delivery Options www.facebook.com/groups/greaterprescottrestaurants

How to Have a Great Night In

by Blake Herzog

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ometimes we just need to have a special night, whether with our significant other, friends or just by ourselves.

It can be difficult at times to keep track of which eateries are offering dine-in, takeout and delivery options to customers, so ROX Media Group has a Facebook group to help our local restaurants share their menus of dishes and service options with their customers.

Greater Prescott Takeout and Delivery Options is available to everyone at www.facebook.com/ groups/greaterprescottrestaurants and is a bulletin board of sorts for local restaurants offering these services to post menus, specials, hours, take-home and delivery options and whatever other relevant information they have.

It’s been going strong since March 2020 and is dedicated to supporting locally owned cafes, diners, bars and grills, coffeehouses, lunch counters and whatever other kinds of joints you like to frequent.

We encourage our readers to check back often and invite all our restaurants from Chino Valley to Mayer to join our group.

You may be thinking, “But takeout and delivered food is never as

good.” But you’ll be happily surprised by the offerings and flavor of what you get from a local restaurant. Many have specialized in these types of orders for years.

There are some cuisines and dishes known for being reliably good choices for delivery or takeout.

Pizza is the standby for most, with Chinese and other Asian fare coming in a pretty close second.

But look beyond these and you’re going to find other great ideas.

Barbecue is a top contender since

it’s supposed to be drenched with sauce, either in the restaurant or at home, it’s not expected to be super-crisp and it’s easily reheated if needed.

Grilled meat and veggies such as you can find in Greek and other Mediterranean restaurants are going to be drier, but still juicy enough to excel untouched or slightly reheated.

So now that you’ve got the culinary aspect of your night nailed down, you can focus on your guest or guests to everyone’s delight!

The Greater Prescott Take-Out & Delivery Options group is maintained

by ROX Media Group and Prescott LIVING Magazine as a public service.

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Billie with City Councilman Steve Sischka at Two’fer Tuesday radio talk show

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PRESCOTT LIVING: Jon Haass of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and others are working to set up a high-tech business incubator with the Center for the Future. Can you comment about that?

DR. BILLIE ORR: The Center for the Future.

God bless Dr. Haass and Jim Robb, and our city manager, Michael Lamar. I will tell you, we have so many talented people in our City. This has been a huge community effort. And now we actually have five small startups that want to be in this city.

So we’re going to help them find a place to be where they can bring in students from Embry-Riddle. Rather than constantly having that graduation and seeing them all leave our community, we can keep them right here. That is the purpose of the Center for the Future.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What else do you see ahead?

DR. BILLIE ORR: Managing the growth. We have been discovered for a long time.

Prescott has always been on the list of places to retire, but I think now, fortunately, we’re also on the list of places to which to move your business. So we have been discovered by others. Wonderful climate, great outdoors, lots of amenities, affordable living. And because people want to come here, some of the housing is becoming more unaffordable. I think we’ll be managing that growth, keeping our city moving forward, because we don’t want to be stagnant.

And I think also, I would say bringing in more diversity. I would love to see a more diverse community in lots of ways, more diverse with regard to ethnicity and more diverse with regard to age. I’d love to see

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younger families here. I think this will happen. With a Center for the Future, most of those folks are younger. And so I think we’re going to see more families here and diversity, as we have more jobs.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Any challenges, any disappointments?

DR. BILLIE ORR: Yeah. The divisiveness. I’ve always felt that we should be a community that comes together. I had the joy and the honor of getting to know the late (Prescott advocate and preservationist) Elisabeth Ruffner, and in fact, she and I differed on political views. I will tell you, I always loved sitting with her, talking with her. She was always about civil discourse, and she would be very disappointed to see some of what’s going on today.

And so I do believe there’s a way for us to all sit down together, and listen to each other. One of the things Ronald Reagan always said is, “Find the 80% that you agree on and make that about what you’re about.”

PRESCOTT LIVING: What points of pride do you have in your career and what you’ve done?

DR. BILLIE ORR: Well, I think No 1 for me, the success is that when I’m with an organization, whether I’m a volunteer or I’m leading an organization or a staff member, I tried to understand what was needed and I made it better so that when I left that organization after four, eight, 10 years, it was better than it was when I came. And knock on wood, I will tell you, I think for me, I’m very proud of that. And my family, very proud of my family.

I’m very proud of what I’ve done for school choice. And I think we’ve made education better.

I taught second, third, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth grades. I was a K-6 principal.

Then I was deputy superintendent for the state. When I went to Washington, D.C. for three years, I worked with President Bush’s staff. We worked with Congress and the U.S. Department of Education, and really worked with many states and a national organization to improve education. And I believe that public education is much better because of competition.

In Mississippi, the cities were usually divided into quadrants. And I was on the wrong side of the tracks in a very poor, kind of white-trash neighborhood. And my elementary school was not a good school.

Wonderful people. Wonderful classmates.

And we are still in contact today on Facebook, but we did not have the best teachers. We did not have the best opportunities.

And so then ... it’s hard to catch up.

We need to level as much of that playing ground as we can early on for children.

PRESCOTT LIVING: We’re pretty blessed in Prescott with medical care.

DR. BILLIE ORR: And we’ve been getting more, with Dr. Askari’s Whispering Rock development that’s coming in with Banner and MD Anderson, and Dignity Health’s partnership with Yavapai Regional Medical Center. All of those things are going to be such blessings. We’ve needed more medical care, and we’re going to get that.

PRESCOTT LIVING: It’s really remarkable.

DR. BILLIE ORR: Really. We have everything the City of Phoenix has. Golf courses, airport, parks. We have everything that they have, just at a smaller scale. So it’s a blessing. I just feel so blessed to be in this community and to be a part of making it a better community.  “I’d like to personally thank Billie Orr for being such an inspirational person to me and to all who know her in Prescott and beyond. I met Billie for the first time during the Proposition 443 Stand for Prescott Campaign, which was also when we were rolling out the first issue of Prescott Living Magazine in the summer of 2017. I have watched Billie selflessly put all of her time, energy and spirit into what she believes in.

As a woman, leader, businesswoman, mother, wife and believer in God, Billie sets the highest standard to follow. Billie truly loves Prescott, the place and the people! I am so pleased to see Billie has chosen Scottsdale to relocate for her health because she won’t be too far away and look forward to knowing her forever!”

Elaine Earle, Publisher, Prescott LIVING Magazine “I have admired Billie from the moment I first met her. Her dedication to Prescott and the greater good of the community will be sorely missed.

“Billie, best wishes in the next phase of your life, and I look forward to continuing our conversations!”

Bea Lueck, General Manager and Editor in Chief Prescott LIVING Magazine

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Get Off-Road and Into the Groove

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avapai County’s territory covers a wide range of geography — forested mountains, rocky dells and hills, placid lakes, high-desert plateaus, red-rock wonders. The landscape provides an endless supply of inspiration and challenge to its residents and visitors from across the globe.

This makes it an ideal playground for off-roading, or the art of driving places where most people can’t.

It draws enthusiasts who love to use the powers granted to them by a 4x4 or ATV to reach ghost towns, campgrounds and other treasures just out of reach. For others it’s all about the journey and how many obstacles they can overcome, the bigger and more jagged the better.

Greater Prescott and vicinity have great opportunities for both kinds of adventurers, as well as the many who fall in between. Off-roading is also ideal for reaching awesome hiking and biking trails you’d never have the time to reach by foot.

The Alto Pit OHV Day Use Area is just northwest of Prescott off Iron Springs Road; its 400 acres are set in two former gravel pits just below Granite Mountain. It has open pits and more than 20 miles of trails, threading east and west along the base of the mountain through forests punctuated by massive boulders.

The Mingus Mountain area is another excellent choice for off-roading with several options including the Mingus Mountain Loop Trail that slithers along the base and the Goat Peak Trail, which connects the small town of Cherry to the bigger town of Cottonwood.

Perkinsville Road is Chino Valley’s gateway to off-roading adventures

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that can keep you busy for days, and some that take you by some gorgeous red rocks. The road itself will take you through the ghost town of the same name, and you can backroad all the way to Williams from there.

Going a little farther from Prescott, you won’t want to miss Sedona and the chance to get even closer to the towering spires and mesas, or head south to the high desert and sky islands around Bumble Bee, Cleator and Crown King.

You’ll benefit from the adventure no matter which trail you happen to be on, because it engages your mind and body in a way that doesn’t leave any room for electronic distractions (even if they’re still within range).

Off-roading can also be a very social activity, as most experts recommend against off-roading alone, so it’s easy to find people in search of new buddies to accompany them to the latest

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hot spot they’ve never been to.

One of the best reasons to go off-roading is to get away from civilization and spend time camping, birding, working out or doing anything else in nature that lowers stress and blood pressure.

Some people do have concerns

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about how off-roading vehicles affect the natural environment it crosses, but there are many ways to minimize your impact. First and foremost is to use established roads or trails whenever possible so you stay on compacted soil that already is disturbed and not suitable for plant life.

Don’t cross streams or running washes unless you’re following an established trail. If for some reason you must leave the trail, try to cover up your tire tracks so other drivers won’t follow them; this is how social trails are created, and once they’re established it can be hard to get them out.

Drive over instead of around obstacles to avoid widening the trail — this is where you get to have fun! Avoid driving through mud if possible and press the gas lightly if you do so you don’t create a rut for yourself and everyone else.

With these few tips you can leave the wilderness as pristine as possible for those who come behind you, and the same spectacular experience will be awaiting you the next time you venture out.

One of the best reasons to go offroading is to get away from civilization and spend time camping, birding, working out or doing anything else in nature that lowers stress and blood pressure.

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Recreation Services Offers New Conveniences

by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott

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ince Jan. 1, 2021 the City of Prescott Recreation Services Department has offered a more convenient way to conduct business for residents and visitors via a new online system.

With the implementation of a new community portal called RecDesk, you can (after creating a one-time user name and password) reserve facilities (ramadas and camping), view facility availability, register for adult sports leagues, register for programs (Trekabout Hiking Club), submit requests for athletic fields and Special Events. Users also can pay for their amenities through this system.

To access the portal, go to the City of Prescott website (www.prescott-az.gov) and find Recreation Services to the far right where Facility Rentals can be found; click on it. Or, type the link https://prescottaz.recdesk. com into your internet browser.

Once the site has been accessed, the user will need to create a username and password to log in and manage any future transactions. Once this has been established, entire households can be formulated and managed all from the one account.

For example, someone can reserve a ramada at Watson Lake and register for an

adult volleyball league at the same time. Our goal is to centralize transactions and simplify the products the department is able to offer our visitors.

Additionally, Recreation Services can now be found on social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. We are excited to offer announcements, facility additions and closures, and other fun content! To find us on either one, search the handle @prescottrecservices or Prescott Recreation Services Department.

For more information, feel free to contact us at 928-777-1122 or email Kelly.tolbert@ prescott-az.gov

The RecDesk community portal accessed by typing this into a browser: https://prescottaz.recdesk.com

Accessing the site via the City of Prescott main site: www.prescott-az.gov choosing Recreation Areas and selecting the “facility rentals” rectangle

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An Unusual Cupid Tale

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by Drew Desmond, Secretary, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation

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y 1918, Prescott was keen to cleanup the city’s reputation in regards to prostitution. Fines were increased from a simple slap on the wrist to truly punitive amounts. The red-light district on Gran-ite Street was closed down, and prostitution stings were begun at other locations including the Depot - House.

However, on the night of Aug. 4, the sensitivities of the Chief of Police Bert Bloom would be put to the test.

“The chief has been making strenuous efforts for the past several weeks to break up the illicit love matches which are being staged in divers local hotels which don’t seem to care much what goes on in the various rooms,” the Journal-Miner reported. “And on Saturday night one of his sleuths who had been stationed at the rear entrance of the (Depot House) reported that it would be advisable to raid one of the rooms.”

It would be Chief Bloom and his lieutenant, William Sieckmann, who would make the arrests. They weren’t in any great hurry, however. To make such a charge stuck in court, it was necessary to catch the couple in the act. So the two officers “allowed the guilty couple ample time in which to prepare for their love-making, and then caved in the door and switched on the electric lights.”

Evidently the couple had progressed a little too far. The woman “was taken so totally unawares that she did not have time to protect herself from the ... gaze of the pair of cops, and lay on the bed a la September Morn or a la Mother Eve or a la Lady Godiva or a la most anything else one could think of that wasn’t overly clad,” the paper

reckoned. Her male companion was so overcome with fright “the chief had to take his gaze off the surrounding scenery” just to calm the man down.

“The cops finally managed to leave the room gracefully with the warning ... that (the woman) get inside a kimona, (sic ) or a bathrobe, or some other suitable covering and also to get ready for a trip to the ... county jail; where they spent the night.”

An embarrassed Chief Bloom told the newspaper that the next time he goes out “on a raiding expe-dition, (he was) going to wear a pair of smoked glasses!”

The young couple would have to wait until Monday to see a judge. This gave them time to think of their plight.

They argued that they were not a prostitute with her John, but instead, two young lov-ers on a clandestine rendezvous. To their dismay, they must have been told: “That’s what they all say.” Unless they were married, it would make no difference.

So instead of facing the embarrassment, the judge and the steep fines, the couple decided to get hitched! The newspaper concluded: “On Monday morning the guilty couple decided that the cheap-est way out of the mix up was to get married, and consequently Cupid was allowed to triumph over the majesty of the law, and the charges which had been lodged against the young people were wiped off the slate.”

Still, one wonders about the inquiring minds this union might produce: --Daddy? Why did you and Mommy get married?

--We got married because we were in love. Now eat your breakfast!

Love conquers all!

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Prescott’s 100 Miles of Trails Unique in Arizona

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an ker i ng for a h i ke?

Prescott’s the right place, for sure. More new treks are being added to the total City of Prescott trails.

Moreover, it has been said the Prescott community has more established and developed trails — 100 plus miles — for the size of the community and population than any other community in Arizona.

City of Prescott Trails and Natural Parklands Coordinator Chris Hoskins said work currently is underway on trails in several new subdivisions and developments. Among them: Deep Well Ranch on the north edge of the city near the airport; The Dells on the eastern edge; and Walden Farms on the northeastern edge of SR 89.

The trails will be connected and will allow hikers, bikers and other nonmotorized users several alternatives, Hoskins said.

Among features are these: • Walden Farms — About 1.5 miles, the trail begins down the road east of Phippen Museum. Eventually, it will link into the AED property to be developed in The

trails in cooperation with the city.

C om mu n it y t r a i l s, s a i d Prescott Recreation Services Director Joe Baynes, are the result of many years of proactive planning and budgeting.

He views careful planning as a critical component to successful trails systems.

Peavine Trail - Photo courtesy of City of Prescott

Dells. Ultimately, the hope is to connect between those and the Constellation and Peavine trails.

• Work is being completed on Saddlewood and Westwood in the Deep Well Ranch subdivision. The plan is to go under Willow Creek Road and possibly connect with Pioneer Park on the west side and Granite Dells on the

east. The tentative length on those is about 15 miles.

• An extension of the Peavine Trail in The Dells near the Highway 89A bridge will tie to the Iron King Trail that leads to Prescott Valley.

Mike Fann of Fann Contracting and developer of Granite Dells Estates said from the beginning his intention was to build new

Named Trails Prominent in Prescott area At this time, there are more than 31 named trails in and around the city. A popular one is Prescott Circuit Trail. The network of nonmotorized trails makes a 56-mile loop around the community. There are 15 different access trailheads for hiking and biking.

Trails within the city have been ranked in nine different categories ranging from “easy” “intermediate” to “difficult.”

The City of Prescott provides well-illustrated, detailed, color-coded trail maps. They can be accessed at www.avenzamaps. com/maps/91904/prescott-trailsand-recreation-map

PUSD Hires Replacement For Retiring Foundation Director

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dm i n ist rators of t he Prescott Unified School District Education Foundation announced in January the hiring of Paul Kirchgraber as its executive director. He replaces Tami Phillips, who has been with the foundation for more than two years. Kirchgraber was most recently executive director of the Yavapai College Foundation for 10 years and has more than 25 years of experience in fundraising and nonprofit management.

“We are excited to have Paul joining our team. Now more than ever it is important to marshal our resources and attract more funds to support our schools, teachers and students,” said Jenna James, foundation board president.

Phillips, 63, said she and her husband are moving to Knoxville, Tennessee to be near family. She came to the foundation after three decades in Los Angeles as a nonprofit leader. She

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transformed the foundation from a small organization that prior to her arrival had raised about $300,000 to this past year’s record of an estimated $1 million, said James.

Phillips’ goals included rewarding teachers for innovating creative programming for students, and 20 teachers received grants. She also encouraged funding field trips, supplies and technological opportunities.

Recent efforts included assisting the foundation in finding funds to support youngsters in need of computers and other technological devices to participate in online programs.

PUSD Superintendent Joe Howard said of Phillips and her contributions: “What a heartbreak. We felt so fortunate to have Tami come and to have someone of that caliber with that type of experience. She made it happen.”

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Introducing Prescott Seed Library

Please call the library at 928-7771500 for up-to-date information about library services in response to the COVID-19 situation.

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ever have thoughts of spring been so welcome. Warmth, light, air, green. The season is just around the corner and Prescott Public Library and Prescott Farmers Market are excited to announce the opening of the Prescott Seed Library in March.

Beginning this spring, library users will be able to “check out” seed packets with their library card; 26 varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers will be available in this first season of the Seed Library. While a library card is required to check out the seeds, they will be yours to keep, plant, nurture, and harvest. The Seed Library will not accept donations of harvested seeds initially, though that might eventually become part of the project.

Prescott Farmers Market Executive Director Kathleen Yetman and Janet Wilson, owner of Prescott Gardener, collaborated with librarians Ruthie Hewitt and Martha Baden to create this opportunity for library users and garden lovers.

Yetman says that Prescott Farmers Market has offered an informal seed exchange on a quarterly basis since 2017, but partnering with the library broadens the reach of the program.

“Providing free seeds to the public cultivates a healthy community and increases access to fruits and vegetables,” she says. “Prescott Farmers Market is thrilled to be able to collaborate with Prescott Public Library to ensure that everyone has the seeds and resources to

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grow their own food.”

The library plans to host programs featuring local growers who can share their expertise and encourage novice gardeners. Prescott Farmers Market growers will kick off this series with a program about starting seeds indoors.

Eventually the library will host the programs in person, but until large groups can once again gather safely at the library, Seed Library programs will be hosted virtually through Zoom.

The Seed Library will be located on the 2nd floor of the library in a 60-drawer card catalog. Patrons will find a new collection of gardening books alongside the seeds.

Even if the library is not open to the public due to COVID-19 concerns, librarians can make the seeds available to patrons through the library’s curbside service.

Wilson and Yetman had fun selecting the seeds and purchased them for this joint venture with funds raised through past seed exchanges and individual donations.

“We chose open-pollinated varieties

that will do well in our region, and can be started in spring both inside and direct sown outside,” Wilson says. “As we approach our last frost date in mid-May, we will add another round of seeds to the library with varieties that should be planted after any chances of frost have passed.”

Packets, promotional materials and books are funded through the Friends of the Prescott Public Library and library funds.

Speaking from a library perspective, Hewitt says seed libraries have been a fixture in public libraries for many years: “We are so excited to get our own here in Prescott! It will be a great addition to our Library of Things collection, which includes hiking backpacks, Wi-Fi hotspots and iPad minis. Our Library of Things offers the community more ways to connect with each other and the natural world.”

For more information about the Prescott Seed Library or about getting a library card, visit www.prescottlibrary.info/seed-library or call 928-777-1500.

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